10/01/2017 South Today - Oxford

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In tonight's programme: The mother jailed for manslaughter

after her baby daughter drowned in a bath.

A report says social workers couldn't have

If there is one thing we can do in her memory is to improve the

services in a way where independent authors have suggested that we

shared. -- that we shared. We made this video to help you keep

yourself safe on the Internet! Why pupils made a video about

the dangers of sharing information. And later on: Despite two female

Prime Ministers why are there so few The death of a baby - who was left

in the bath by her mother - couldn't have been prevented

by social workers, according The findings come despite

social services having an official protection plan

for the 14-month-old, Jasmine Gregory, seen

here in the hooded coat, is serving a three year sentence

for the manslaughter of her daughter, Robyn,

who drowned in the bath in Grove A serious case review investigated

whether professionals could have Today's report talks

about an immature mother While the report says that the death

of this baby could not have been prevented by any of the bodies

in the building behind me, It suggests that some

of the administrative processes, particularly in risk

assessments, were inadequate. It talks about the communication

between agencies and how that Despite the review's

findings to the contrary, one charity believes more effective

communication and intervention from professionals

could have saved Robyn - who is known as Child Q -

in the report. This is a tragic example

where clearly opportunities were missed to safeguard Baby Q,

and I think our view at the NSPCC is that there is further work that

needs to be understood in relation to the complexities of neglect,

and what needs to be done to ensure that children in the circumstances

are adequately safeguarded This family was known

to social workers. At one point the baby was taken

into emergency foster care. In another instance,

Robyn was strapped into her pram for a day while her mum

was at the pub. You must get a careful balance

between supporting the parent, where they are not appropriately

parenting their child, challenging them if they do not

improve sufficiently, and, if necessary, intervening,

if that improvement does not meet the threshold that would lead

you to be assured of The council has already made

improvements to identify and support those at risk of neglect in light

of the review's findings. Children's services

in Buckinghamshire are steadily improving -

according to Ofsted. The department was rated

"inadequate" in 2014. New findings have been

published in a letter - following a second visit last

November. Inspectors found social work had

improved for children entering care. In a statement, the council conceded

there was still more work to do. Police investigating the theft

of ?100,000 worth of computer equipment have released a picture

of a man they believe can help. Up to five men stole MacBook

computers from a firm in Bletchley. Officers believe it

happened between the 22nd A campaign to highlight journey

times between Banbury and the John Radcliffe Hospital

in Oxford has the backing It's part of an ongoing protest

at downgrading of services The idea was launched by Banbury

MP Victoria Prentice. People are being asked

to time their journeys by car or public transport to getting

to hospital in Oxford and then Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has lead

a debate in parliament on how to spend proceeds from the new Sugar

Tax. The government wants to give more

funding to schools for sport - Justin Tomlinson wanted to convince

ministers that the approach used by a Swindon after-school sports

camp could hold the key to success, The skies may be grey,

it may be cold and wet, but these children in Swindon

are getting active and having fun. They're at Draycott Sports Camp

at Oakhurst Primary School. It's an after-hours club and helps

to target the children who aren't I enjoy it because we get

to go out, and get fit. And enjoy some new sports we've

never heard of before. Children, particularly at a primary

level, it get home and cannot wait to get on their iPads,

They can't wait to get their Xbox. Although I do believe

that there should be a balance, I love the thought of children

choosing to play sport, be active, But I think that we are really

trying to encourage that firm But I think that we are really

trying to encourage that fun Figures from the Department

of Health say three out of five children aren't taking part

in any activity clubs. That's what the government

wants to address. It's hoping to use money

from the new sugar tax, which will be introduced next year,

to help fund more clubs. I love the idea of 100 sports camps

going on around the country, and as many sporting

clubs as possible. If I had my way we

would do 50, I think. It is a great way of

spending the money. Today MPs have been discussing how

best to use that money. This club is being held up

as an example where it is working. And they want many

more just like it. A group of pupils from Oxfordshire

have been recognised by Thames Valley Police for a video

they made into online safety. The project was part

of a competition run by the police to raise awareness of the dangers

faced by children sharing We tweet, we stream,

we vlog, we blog. We Instagram, Facebook,

like, share and comment. But just how safe is

this virtual world? It's a question asked

to students here at St Helen Hello, I'm Marina... Josie...

Lottie... And Rosie... We made this video to help you stay safe on the

Internet. The video shows a girl

inviting someone she thought she knew to her party,

but her plans spiralled out of control when her home address

was shared with hundreds It's one of the real danger is that

they may face. We have to celebrate what they can do with the Internet

and social media. And the tremendous power that it has. But, it is a risk

factor and we had to share that with them and help them develop maturity

to make good decisions, be decent human beings online.

The lessons are welcomed here at the Oxford Internet Institute

where research shows the real life pressures of our virtual world.

One of the things that most concerns me at the moment is around the use

of things like texting and mobile phones for the exchange of sexual

content between kids. It is a new risk and not one we are dealing

with, and it is more of a worry that they may see adult content online

and make it, and exchange it with your peers. It is hugely alarming.

continue to tackle the dangers of life online...

So what if you are a parent and want to have a conversation with your

children about staying safe online? How do we do it? The aware of

technology and make sure your child is comfortable telling you. Make

sure your children are open and share their accounts and profiles

with you. Ask children how things work which helps. Let them show it

to you and what they can do on it. Then you have more of an

understanding with it and help if there is a problem.

And tomorrow on BBC Radio Oxford's Breakfast Programme Howard Bentham

will be asking how parents can protect children from seeing

inappropriate images - when the material is so readily

The 80's music festival Rewind - which has been held in Henley

for the past 8 years - is to be sold as part

Rewind attracts around 40-thousand people each year -

and is staged across a weekend in August.

Its been purchased by Global Radio - and will remain in the town

The line up for 2017 is due to be announced in the next two weeks.

From David Bowie to Adele, it seems a surge in record sales

is giving businesses in Oxfordshire a boost.

2016 saw the highest sales of vinyl for 25 years.

Katharine Da Costa has been to meet some of the businesses cashing in.

I really like live recordings because they're on a good system,

they're so much more realistic and you can hear all the little

For collectors and enthusiasts, vinyl's never really

gone out of fashion - but it's not since the early

90s that record sales have fared so well.

And for this distribution company in Didcot, demand for high spec

turn tables has doubled in the last five years.

When you download an MP3, your physical interaction

with it is through your phone, which you do a myriad

Vinyl makes music a special experience that you can really

enjoy, and the more that you commit to it, there is the associated sound

benefits that come with it as well, you can enjoy it in much higher

Over the last 10 years sales have grown by 1,500%.

However a recent survey found nearly half -

We've got things like the first printing of Led Zeppelin

which is worth about ?100 - in mint condition things

The Music Box in Wallingford first opened in 1959,

when all the latest hits were played on vinyl.

But with the rise of the digital age and streaming,

many of the specialist record shops - including Wallingford's -

back in a million years, let alone selling records, vinyl.

Now in a new permanent town centre location,

I must admit in the last year it's gone crazy,

people want something physical - they don't want to pay for something

They want something they can hold, like the artwork and the sleeve.

Just listen to it, and the whole concept of an album.

I find with vinyl, it sounds so much better than downloads or CDs.

When you buy limited edition ones, you open it up and you find out

It is great just going through the records and you find

something a bit odd or a bit strange, and you can

There is definitely a social thing to it.

Vinyl sales may still be dwarfed by streaming and digital downloads,

but music fans say it's the nostalgia of rediscovering

the old classics hidden in the bargin bins that keeps them

An Oscar winning sound designer and mixer from Wheatley near Oxford

Niv Adiri's won an Academy Award in 2014 for his work

His BAFTA nomination is for Fantatsic Beasts

His BAFTA nomination is for Fantastic Beasts

and Where to Find Them - a spin off from the

He'll find out if he's won on February 12th.

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

Now more of today's stories with Sally Taylor.

Still to come in South Today: Closing in on history.

Gosport sailor Alex Thomson is set to take the Vendee

Women have come a long way since the first female MP

was elected to parliament almost 100 years ago...or have they?

Despite boasting a second female Prime Minister,

the UK is 48th on the global league table for female politicians.

Now the Basingstoke MP, Maria Miller, who chairs the Commons

Women and Equalities Committee says parties should be forced to do more

Currently only 30 per cent of our MPs are women.

I spoke to her a little earlier and asked her why so few women

I think across the country still we do not see enough women in

leadership positions to encourage women to come forward.

Also, I think people see some of the harassment

and the online abuse that

women can endure and also the tragic murder of Jo Cox

last year, I don't think that is encouraging women to come into

That's why this report is so important.

Talking about introducing targets and founding

political parties and forcing positive discrimination, that

doesn't necessarily get you the best candidate, does it?

And in a way, it demeans women as well.

Look, we need more women to consider coming into

politics, but I don't think anybody would argue that aren't enough women

with the right sort of experience out in our communities who could

And you seem to have all the leaders of all the

parties sort of in general agreement, a consensus, but there is

no action, really, nobody is doing anything about it.

Do you feel slightly frustrated by that?

I think there is a huge frustration there,

because all of the party leaders have told us that they think

parliament would be a better place with 50% female MPs, but they don't

really have the strategies in place to make it happen yet.

At the next general election, there are big

boundary changes, 21 women look set to lose their seats and if parties

do not act, we could see the number of women going back in 2020.

And we heard the Green Party, fielding two

female candidates wanting to job share.

So women are up against that kind of thing?

Obviously, we have to modernise Parliament, and that has

been happening over the last decade, but there is more to do.

You've women on South Today listening to

you now, tell them why they should go into politics, in 15 seconds.

If you want to change your community for the

better, if you want to ensure your community is the best it can be,

then you have to take responsibility, stand for election

and make sure women have a strong voice in Parliament.

Last January, quite a lot of us registered to give blood.

But fewer than half of those who signed up actually

This year the NHS says it needs at least ?200,000

new blood donors, to replace people who've had

to stop giving because of their age or health.

Nikki Mitchell reports from Berkshire.

People with O negative blood like Sheila here

are much in demand as donors.

That is because their blood can be given to almost any patient

and is so often used in emergency situations.

Sheila began donating after her father was diagnosed with

I couldn't help my father, he died, sadly.

But I carried on and they said we need

your blood, so I have done this since then, since...

I was 18 when I started, it was just something

I wanted to do, but then, I've been so glad I could do it all

It is so easy for me to just sit here for a few minutes.

I can get a cup of tea and a biscuit!

The NHS needs new donors of all blood groups, but it is

particularly keen to encourage younger people and people from black

Donors that can donate need a place so we can

make sure we get the

It is always something people think though,

I must come along and give blood and then you forget about it.

So, a new year, we're just hoping people will sign up but also book

that appointment and walk through the doors to come along and donate.

I've always wanted to do some good with

my life during the year, so I just thought, what's better

than donating a pint of blood every couple of

My best friend, my school friend, she had to have a blood

transfusion and that inspired me to give something back, really.

All donors must register before making an

appointment online, via an app or over the phone.

At least 100 pints of blood were collected during this

session and each pint has the potential to save

And if you'd like more information on becoming a blood donor,

There's also a mobile app called 'NHSGiveBlood'.

The sport. Tony husband is here. We were talking about Alex Thomson last

night, this is the sport. Tony husband is here. We were talking

about Alex Thomson last night, this is because Paul yes, there's a great

sense of anticipation there and the feeling that their manner could

catch the leader and he could win. could catch the leader

and he could win. as Sir Ben Ainslie attempts to win

the Americas' Cup, but just days into the new year, our sights

are fixed on the toughest offshore Tonight, Alex Thomson remains

in the hunt to make history as the first Briton

to win the Vendee Globe. say on current projections, it

will go down to the wire next week. All this despite losing

one of his boats foils I've been to see his

team today in Gosport. Staff glued to their computers,

tracking the race data in the But in the offices of

Alex Thomson Racing, they are also preparing to head for

the finish in western France. I think everyone throughout

this has different His family and friends are very

different to the team. I feel we are good at

concealing it, we are all pretty happy we have come

to the finish, but I think the emotions will probably go wild

when he 65 days ago, Thompson

left for the French He has broken three

speed records already on the journey around

globe against the prevailing winds and tides.

He is currently second, with 3,000 miles to the finish.

But projections are that there could be

as little as three hours between the two leading

Thompson is chasing the prerace favourite.

In the north Atlantic, you are dominated by the high

pressure and there is a high pressure there, so it looks like

whoever is in the lead can't really run away

from a second or third, so

I think we will see as the race comes to the closing stages that

tactically, the sailors will have some big challenges.

Four years ago, Thompson finished third.

No British person has ever won the race.

I remember coming of the canal with Alex and third and we both

looked at each other and said, we are coming

You think back to all the great British sailors and

they've all led and been part of this great sport which is a single

person setting out on sale around the world alone, nonstop.

It is a phenomenal sporting challenge and to

win it would be amazing for all of us.

A place in history is in touching distance.

The website has posted the latest positions in the last hour and Alex

is just over 100 miles behind the leader, but as we deny reports, it

is likely to close up in the next few days.

A new record's been set for the number of entries

Organisers say the 340 boat limit was reached

The 47th edition of the race from Cowes on the Isle of Wight

to Plymouth via the Fastnet rock will set off on Sunday

A new record's been set for the number of entries

Organisers say the 340 boat limit was reached

The 47th edition of the race from Cowes on the Isle of Wight

to Plymouth via the Fastnet rock will set off on Sunday

And Reading's under-23 side face Yeovil tonight in the last

Thank you. Just before the weather, we want to show you these fabulous

pictures. This was sent in by photography

student. Isn't that wonderful? Joanne Porter captured Cirrocumulus

clouds over Frimley in Surrey. Gaz McLean photographed

a Giant Otter at the New Forest And Martin Perry took this

picture of the bright spells in Freshwater Bay

on the Isle of Wight. We are expecting clear skies in some

places but cloud foremost and a bit of a drizzle here and there. A lot

of dry weather, too. Temperatures will fall to 7-8 C, fairly mild. The

breeze will increase to the west in the early hours of the morning.

Quite a grey, start tomorrow. The rain clears eastwards. Sunny spells

with the increasing breeze and there will be a wind chill. Temperatures

of 8-11 C, but feeling lower in many locations because of the wind-chill.

Tomorrow night, the odd spot of rain, patchy cloud, still a brisk

north westerly which will make it feel chilly. A chilly start on

Thursday with lows of 3-5 C tomorrow night. A cold and damp starts on

Thursday. Ahead of this band of rain which could turn to sleet or even

snow showers. The Met office have issued a snow warning for Thursday.

More likely over the Chilterns and Cotswolds. You need all the

ingredients to make the snowfall. We have the northerly breeze and moist

air from the Atlantic, so we could have some snowfall, we are not

expecting anything significant or anything to settle. If it does, it

will be most likely over the Cotswolds and Chilterns. The Met

office warning is in the fourth through Thursday, when we may

potentially see snowfall. Friday and Saturday, things brighter note that

it would bitterly cold. Temperatures are for - five Celsius, but with the

wind chill, feeling more like freezing or just above in many

locations. As we head through the week, there's a chance of snow and

it is getting colder. Now on this day at this

time in 1941, the people minutes away from the start

of the worst bombing raid But amidst the devastation,

a war artist was at work, but incredibly, it's never been

displayed in Portsmouth until now. It's now gone on show

at the city's museum. Our reporter Steve Humphrey

is in Portsmouth tonight. Steve - it's a painting that

captures the mood of the time? Yes, it was just after seven

o'clock on January 10 1941 It total, 300 German aircraft swept

in across the harbour behind me - their target the Naval

base - and 76 years ago where I'm now standing

at Gunwharf was part The attack continued

through the night. By the time it ended, 170 people had

been killed and hundreds But out of the onslaught

emerged a famous painting that managed to capture

the city's mood of defiance. It is clearly showing a war scene,

but showing the resolve of people to get on and deal with it and get

through it. I don't think there is a street and this is that was bombed

at some point or another. Was one of the most heavily bombed cities in

this country during World War II. Portsmouth's suffering on this night

76 years ago was immortalised by War artist Richard Eurich. He has this

access the not even the press would have had. It is an amazing insight

into part of the city that is normally underrepresented. It was

such a uniting thing as well as being a desperately awful situation.

Even as the country battle for survival, art had its place. As

Winston Churchill visited the city to boost morale, Richard Eurich was

a work on his painting. You can use art as a propaganda tool as opposed

to photography. You can change it to how you want things to be perceived

in a positive light. But the heart of the painting is HMS victory, an

enduring symbol of previous battles but amid the devastation of the 20th

century, sent out a powerful message. It is kind of like the

heart of the dockyard. She is there and does not seem to be affected by

all parties going on around. Another artist, Edward King, also painted

Portsmouth's ruined streets. There were a total of 76 bombing raids.

930 people were killed and 3000 were injured. The Royal Garrison Church

near the seafront hearing Portsmouth was amongst the buildings that were

badly damaged, back in 1941. It has been left as a permanent memorial to

those who were killed and injured. Richard Eurich's painting has been

left to Portsmouth Museum by London's Tate Gallery. It is a

remarkable reminder of the city's suffering during the Second World

War. As we reach 7pm, the moment when German planes flew over

Portsmouth on this day in 1941, we will leave you with this remarkable

painting which captures the devastation of the bombing of that

city. Good night.