03/01/2017 South Today - Oxford

In tonight's programme: Protests over rail fare rises.

The passengers angry about the increases that add around

Also, are businesses looking less rosy after the Brexit vote?

Why some firms have seen their costs grow.

And later on, a mother joins a campaign to make a groundbreaking

drug available for anyone with cystic fibrosis.

There have been protests against fare increases at rail

Ticket prices are going up by an average of 2.3%.

Campaigners say some passengers spend up to 14% of their income

on a monthly season ticket to London - far higher than comparable

But the government insists it's spending billions of pounds

In Oxford this morning, opinion was split about whether or not

I feel that the train service here is actually pretty poor. Prices that

we pay over here completely outrageous. I am dependent on public

transport and I understand both sides of the story. But it does feel

in other places that it may be cheaper. I think it's great value

for money taking the train, giving the growing cost of gas and car

ownership. I think it's great value. The average increase of 1.9%

in the Thames Valley means the annual cost for passengers

will go up by around ?90. Great Western rail passengers

travelling from Oxford to London will now pay ?4920 per year and

previously it was ?4830. If you are from Swindon travelling to the

capital, it will now cost more than ?4300 per year. That is a rise of

about ?80 per year. Campaigners have claimed

the rise is a "kick They say public ownership

would be better than If you're commuter, often

you don't have a choice, so you've got to take

the train, probably. But for some people, it probably

will affect their decision. Especially if the price

of petrol comes down, because that's the thing they're

measuring it against. Rail prices are competitive compared

to the car. The Government says it's spending

billions modernising the railway, And with everybody's wages going up,

that is good value for money. A man's been threatened at knife

point during a robbery It happened at the Lane End Tandoori

on the High Street, A 50-year-old man was tied up

and threatened with a knife. Two men stole cash, a driving

license and bank cards. They also demanded pin

numbers of bank accounts. Police are now looking for two Asian

men in their thirties. A fire at a school in Bicester

on New Years day is being treated The storage space at Bardwell School

was completely destroyed. Teachers say the play equipment lost

in the fire is vital to students People have been donating bikes

today, and they've already fundraised thousands of pounds,

to replace the toys It's been a frustrating start for

the year, but the community response has been absolutely amazing. Within

the first couple of hours on the fundraising page we have raised over

?1000 and we have had people arriving at the school donating some

really good bikes and building resources and toys. There's been an

amazing response and I think it's a real positive to come out of the

experience. Some businesses in our region

claim they're already being hit by price

rises linked to Brexit. The fall in the value of the pound

since the EU referendum has made it more expensive for some companies

to buy products It's feared the extra expense

could now be passed on to shoppers. Here's our political

reporter Bethan Phillips. Shoppers are busy hitting

the January sales in Oxfordshire. But could we be on the

verge of a price shock Experts have been telling me

that most companies buy their stock in advance,

so the things we're picking up in the shops now were originally

purchased before the pound But inevitably that change is now

catching up with businesses and it's predicted by many that

price rises will be passed Rosa Ashby runs a flower

shop in Witney. She says she's already

being hit by price hikes. At the minute we are trying to

shoulder it, but obviously there's only so much you can take as a small

business. We are not a big national company. Therefore we don't have the

wherewithal to go on. We have to pass some of it on eventually. But

others say Brexit is a big opportunity. I think the fall in the

value of the pound, which I don't think will be long-term, will be an

opportunity for people to get out there and sell their products. And

we are doing exactly that and we are looking at opening a retail premises

in Singapore, of all places. Shoppers in Oxford say they haven't

noticed much of a difference in prices. I have got a lot of bargains

in the sales last week so I haven't seen any effect. There were sales

around Christmas when the normally wasn't, but before there was, which

was handy. In the food department I have nosed price rises, but not

clothing, because lots of things are discounted. It's still not known how

leaving the EU will affect prices and the economy and how long the

pound will remain weak. But in times of a long -- uncertainty, the

message board any people from experts is to pick up bargains while

they are still around -- the message for many people.

A sports pavilion in Oxford worth ?800,000

Windows and doors of the building in Cutteslowe Park were

The pavilion only opened in September.

It was paid for by Oxford City Council, the FA and Premier League.

It's home to Summertown Stars AFC, the biggest young people's

As far as I know, Summertown Stars doing their best to see if they can

make it into city -- Saturday, and that's very hard because it's

wonderful to have a new pavilion and lots of children play there. They

need somewhere to change and go to the loo and have a drink afterwards.

A vocal coach from Witney has become an internet sensation

after her mother secretly filmed her and posted

Shukrandra Gant had no idea she was being recorded while singing

and playing the piano inside Lincoln cathedral.

The video has been viewed around 100,000 times.

here's the video that's become so popular.

We could not see your lovely face there because you were wearing such

a big hat. You had no idea your mother was around. How did you find

out? When we got home she posted it on Facebook, and I decided, you know

what, I will roll with it. It's good for me to put myself out there. And

that is what happened. How does it feel knowing you have been seen by

tens of thousands of people across the world? It's extraordinary.

Absolutely incredible, especially as it was such a surprise. It has been

so beautiful receiving the messages of support from people, and coming

to the recognition that people enjoy listening to my music, and that has

been a huge gift. He wrote the song yourself, didn't you? -- you wrote

the song. Normally you give the support because you are the vocal

coach, so how is it getting the love back? It's fabulous. I feel like I

am glowing on the inside. It really is wonderful and it has given me a

big creative firework inside me to get out there and start recording

again and start sharing my music again with the world. I'm very, very

grateful. You were a month, but not in the conventional sense that

people might understand -- a monk. I have a commitment to be the most

lovely person I can be, and this is kind of my compass, my inner

compass, and it is reflected in the song which is about love. It is my

big passion. Love and creativity. You are not a stranger to the music

industry, because a few years ago there was the prospect of a record

deal. There was. I have done a few different projects and I've been in

a few different bands and things and this particular project, we were

offered a record deal, which at the time I thought was with universal

music and I was so stoked. It turned out to be something different which

wasn't connected with them at all. And when it came down to it, it

would have been like signing my soul awake for a good 25 years. I was

very disappointed at the time, but I do feel that it is funny how things

unfold and with my time being a teacher, and this moment comes now

and all this happening, sometimes things happen for a reason. I am

very happy to be happy where I am now and have this opportunity. What

about the future? Might you revisit the idea of a career in the music

industry? I love that. I want to find my creative Yoda out there. I

am open. I love Star Wars. I would love to find my creative family, I

would love to make an album this year. I have been so encouraged by

the love and support of everyone, so yes. I want to go for it. We wish

you the best of luck. Thank you for coming in.

I'll have the headlines at 8pm and a full bulletin at 10.30pm.

Now more of today's stories with Sally Taylor.

The Cherries are gunning for another big scalp in the Premier League,

Arsenal the visitors tonight. We will be live here shortly.

A mother from Portsmouth has joined campaigners fighting to make

a ground breaking cystic fibrosis drug available on the NHS.

Gemma Daysh, whose daughter Ivy has the genetic condition,

says that "Orkambi" could make a big difference to people's lives.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says the drug,

which costs more than a hundred thousand pounds a year per patient,

For three-year-old Ivy a daily regime of medication is something

Ivy was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis

A faulty gene means her body produces thick sticky mucus

which can clog her lungs and digestive system,

leaving Ivy prone to infections and long term damage.

I think it was a 12 month period, she had 24 weeks of oral

antibiotics, and not including the IV antibiotics. So she picks up a

lot of bacteria still. Current treatments like the drugs

and physiotherapy Gemma gives Ivy help to manage the symptoms -

but what she and other campaigners are fighting

for is for a new drug called It tackles the underlying cause

so thinner mucus is produced - it costs ?104,000 a year

and The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has

decided not to fund it. It makes me angry, it makes me think

is she not worth it or something? It frustrates me that it always comes

down to money. When you look at reduced life expectancy and all the

problems they have giving their lives, and then you know there's a

tablet that could potentially not prevent but prolonged that, you

pretty a lot of hope into it. They told us

We know how important a new treatment option would be

for people with cystic fibrosis, but for the benefits it offers,

We can only recommend treatments when we are certain they are both

clinically effective and represent good value for money.

the sticking point is a lack of long-term data to illustrate the

drug's true effectiveness. At present the base their decisions on

24 weeks of clinical trial data. We are offering results based on a

registry of 99% of the cystic fibrosis population which could

monitor how effective the drug is. Orkambi is currently only licensed

in the UK for people but Ivy's family hope that

after more trials that age restriction will come down

and with continued pressure the decision not to fund

it will be reversed. Set in beautiful Hampshire

countryside, a semi derelict mansion called The Grange has hosted operas

for nearly 20 years. When the resident company moved

on it seemed that the music might stop forever but now a new team has

taken on the venue. As Briony Leyland reports

they are appealing to the public to help them bring opera back

to a unique setting. Music is in the air once

again at the Grange, an exotic looking mansion

at the heart of the World-renowned countertenor

Michael Chance is leading the team. For years, Grange Park Opera

were the resident company, but after lengthy negotiations over

the lease they moved last summer taking with them their seats

and stage equipment. The new tenants, Grange Festival,

are using ?3 million You have the stalls here,

all now empty, and it is a challenge but we see it as equally

an opportunity, because the theatre has been left to others

in this rather empty state, The Heritage and legacy of this site

but with a 21st-century feel. Seat prices will range from ?10

to ?185 with dining in the shabby The previous tenants are building

a new theatre in Surrey, in Surrey, so is there demand

for two opera houses? We are in no way rivals

and predecessors are building I think it will be an expanding

audience, not the same audience As well as money, practical

donations are welcome to. We put out a call and say

we are looking for fridges and a piano and you get phone calls

and e-mails saying we are just clearing out a house and we have

all that stuff, With continued support

from volunteers and donors, the team is confident of performing

in a fully furnished theatre come What a voice! The festival starts

this summer. A busy year of sport we have ahead of us. An exciting finish

to the last week of 2016, brought us some tremendous action. Many

congratulations to so many of our pad Olympians and Olympians who took

honours in the New Year is Honours list. In amongst it all, loads of

football. It seems like every day there is football.

We'll look ahead to tonight's live football in a moment.

Kris Temple is at the Vitality Stadium where Bournemouth host

The Cherries are back in the top half of the table.

First though, Brighton and Hove Albion start 2017

Albion's former Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale saved a first half

penalty at Craven Cottage, but Chris Hughton's men would fall

behind in the second period, striker Lucas Piazon,

who was at Reading last season slotted in to put Fulham in front.

Tomer Hemed was then felled in the box and he got back

to his feet to score the resulting penalty.

Just a minute later, a fine goal from Lewis Dunk

would send 6,000 Albions wild, setting up the chance

and then finishing it, Albion snatch a 2-1 win.

Meanwhile a heck of a comeback from Reading at Bristol

City, they were 2-0 down when Tammy Abraham netted

a penalty at Ashton Gate, and there was little hint

First, Liam Kelly had space to turn and shoot.

With the home side looking nervous Yann Kermorgant

Then the man who won promotion to the Premier League

with Bournemouth finished form long range to claim all three points.

So here's how the table looks in the Championship

Albion sit in first place and they have a game

They're third after three consecutive wins.

Both sides are in FA Cup action this weekend,

In the Premier League attention turns to Bournemouth tonight.

The Cherries host Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium.

Christmas saw a win and a loss for Eddie Howe's side,

a better return than their south coast neighbours Southampton.

Kris Temple's at Dean Court, Kris Bournemouth in a moment

but first Saints fans had a difficult Christmas period.

Born both actually set above Southampton in the table.

Southampton's wretched Christmas and New year ended with a 3-0 defeat

at former boss Ronald Koeman's Everton.

Let's have a look at the action in that game.

All the goals came in the second half as another much changed team

fell behind to Enner Valencia's close range strike.

Maya Yoshida then gave away a penalty which was converted

by Leighton Baines, to effectively end Saints chances of getting

Romelu Lukaku blasted in a third to leave Claude Puel

facing up to a third consecutive league defeat.

Here that the Vitality Stadium, lots of talk from managers of the

congested fixture stadium. The Cherries have had 24 hours more

arrests since they are last match. Arsenal beating Crystal Palace 2-0

on New Year's Day. Some notable scalps this season, the home form

has been the backbone of their current position in the Premier

League. They will be up against an Arsenal side tonight who are bidding

to keep Chelsea within reach at the top of the table, Arsenal could hit

third. One man who would be involved as the influential midfielder Jack

Wilshere, currently on loan from Arsenal but the terms of his all and

means he can't play tonight. That is the headline team news as far as

Bournemouth is concerned. The game is live on BBC radio Solent. Don't

forget to join them from 7:45 p.m.. Let's wrap up yesterday's other

football league action. Luton Town boss Nathan Jones

launched a scathing attack on some Luton player Cameron Mageehan

was stretchered off with a suspected broken leg with some reportedly

jeering him as he was taken away. On the field Pompey

are fourth after a 1-0 win. Christian Burgess headed the winner

before the interval. Gary Roberts missed a late penalty

for Paul Cook's side. In League One goalless draws

for MK Dons and Swindon, meanwhile Oxford's 1-0

win at Gillingham came That result cost home manager

Justin Edinburgh his job. There was no rest for round

the world sailor Alex Thomson He's involved in an epic tussle

in the toughest single handed race of them all,

the Vendee Globe. After rounding Cape Horn

over Christmas, Thomson, aboard Hugo Boss is continuing

to track the leader Armel Le Cleche. He's around 218 miles

behind the Frenchman. The leading boats have a lead

of more than 600 miles No Gosport based Thomson is hoping

to become the first briton Hampshire cricket won't comment

on reports that South African bowler Kyle Abbott may be set to sign

a long term deal at the club. The 29-year-old is currently

enjoying a successful run He was in action for his country

today playing in the test However Abbott is known to have been

frustrated at his lack of opportunities at the highest

level, and could opt to rejoin the County

whom he played for in 2014. That would be great news to start

the year for Hampshire funds. Onto the weather and before we get to the

forecast we should just look back at 2016 and thank you so much for all

the fabulous weather pictures you keep sending. What are your

favourites? I like coastal views. I like the quirky ones that surprise

us. You can decide what are your favourites from 2016. Your daily

weather pictures do seem to get better and better. We had some

lovely ones during 2016 and they are featured on our Facebook page.

Wildlife photos remain popular as ever, while plants and flowers are a

great way to illustrate the changing seasons. We had some good pictures

of unusual weather, check out these clouds photographed in March. 2016

wasn't a record-breaking year for the South by any stretch but we had

some nice weather. The hottest day was 19th of July. This dormouse was

spotted. They call this night was the 29th of November when the South

shivered at minus nine. This picture was taken in Salisbury. Anthony

Morris captured this frozen cobweb. A superwoman provided a definite

photo opportunity, this image captured in Bournemouth. Just a few

days later, this barrel Graf revealed the sharp drop in pressure.

After three weeks of rain had fallen in just three days, Jack sent us

this picture of floods in Swanage. This circular rainbow was filmed in

Portsmouth. Once a year and we like to come and meet one of

photographers. This is a lovely spot but not such a great day

weather-wise. Over here as Natasha and this is one of her favourite

places. I like this but because you get a good view of the sunrise,

especially on misty mornings rising in the ballet. I have been living in

the area for about 22 years. I moved out for university and started doing

a lot of walking and started to appreciate the wildlife which is

when I realised I wanted to capture it on camera. And capture it she

hides. These are just a few of the wonderful photos she has taken

around the new Forest. It is a very satisfying hobby but could it be

more? I'd love if it could be one day but I will keep working hard at

it and I have just had a picture of a hare published and I really

chuffed that I have been asked to become one of the national parklocal

photographers as well. Thank you for all of the photographs you shared

with us last year, please keep them coming in 2017. There is always a

photo to be taken. All you need is a little optimism.

That is a quirky one. Let's take a look at the first pictures of 2017.

Colin Lee photographed the cold frosty start the the day

David Batchelor capture the cold start to the day

And Albie Somerset photographed the blue skies and lingering

Overnight, we are expecting freezing temperatures initially but a frost

for some and cold and frosty at times with some are not amounting to

too much. There will be a cold breeze for the north-west and that

will settle overnight. The risk of frost but increasing cloud. A

weather front moving southwards across the country and it will

arrive through the early hours of the morning with the laws of two

Celsius. A chilly start and the cloud one priest in the morning and

we see some patchy rain but it will disappear so thoughts and we're

looking at some sunny spells through the afternoon, remaining dry as well

with the high tomorrow of 7-8. Despite the temperature being higher

than today it will feel bitterly cold. Tomorrow night, another cold

one with the temperature plunging two minus six. The chance we could

have some ice patches on untreated surfaces as well as mist and fog and

frosty start the day on Thursday with a low of -3, even in towns and

cities. A chilly start to Thursday but a lovely day in store with

lighter winds than tomorrow. The temperature will struggle with the

high of just the Celsius in places. A dry night Thursday into Friday

morning, Friday starts off on a frosty note, but very quickly the

cloud will increase and this weather front will move on. A spell of rain

this week, not amounting to too much, light and patchy in nature,

moving south and east words. Looking ahead to the weekend, high pressure

starts to build and it will be mainly Diane settled. The risk of

the odd isolated shower but it will be mainly dry with sunny spells.

Maybe a few days into the New Year but we haven't wished you a happy

New Year yet, so happy New Year and we will join you tomorrow, good

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