21/04/2017 South Today - Oxford

Hello, and welcome to South Today. news teams where you are.

In tonight's programme, battle lines drawn -

the leaders of the two biggest parties already

on the campaign trail in our region ahead of the general election.

Also, school pigeons - Oxford scientists pull off

a coup with research about the bird's intelligence.

And later on - the magical modelling of Mr Brown.

What does a retired county planning officer do with his time?

The South became the battleground for the opening shots of this

election today as both Prime Minister Theresa May

and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn visited the region.

And one of the main issues today was not Brexit, but education.

Our Political Editor, Peter Henley, has this report

Inside a toothpaste factory in Maidenhead, staff waiting to ask the

Prime Minister questions. Outside, a man and a chicken suit, sent by

eight newspaper, and so the traditional fabric of election

campaigning in Britain begins. Compared to David Cameron, Theresa

May was less polished, crisper, more direct, but genuine questions were

asked and answered on the high cost of housing in the Thames Valley,

student fees, apprenticeships, and there was an EU national keen to

stay in Britain. How can you reassure me that my life will not

change after Brexit? ICA lots of goodwill on that issue, and a lot of

people wanting to do something about that, and I hope to have news on

that soon. I have never voted before. Yarde are you excited about

it? Yes. I think it is more engaging. To hear her with that

background noise is greats as well. Meanwhile, the Labour leader was at

Swindon Central community Centre. Not quite the same cavalcade of

cars. Serve we are 72 hours into this election campaign, 72 hours

into the opportunity of our lifetime, to challenge the

inequality and injustice that exists in Britain today. He got the

audience more fired up than in Maidenhead, but these are his own

supporters. If you could do something for hours, that would be

great. We need some teachers! A pledge from Jeremy Corbyn today to

reduce class sizes, and Theresa May was at Cox Green School, with the

head teacher let her sixth formers do the talking. Neither side should

count their chickens. And a short time ago,

Peter told me the two are quite contrasting

in their leadership style. Yes, quite a contrast,

as you'd expect. Jeremy Corbyn walking into the

Swindon Community Centre on his own, Theresa May with all of her security

around her here in Maidenhead. But then, Jeremy Corbyn

will take some flak for talking to his

own supporters, mostly. He is going to have to get

out on the doorstep, dangerous place though it has been

for Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband He seemed to be enjoying himself,

Theresa May, too, here, was enjoying herself,

and talking to real people. The sixth formers here at

Cox Green School, the staff at the toothpaste factory, those

were not planted questions. They were able to ask whatever

they liked, although it is a very difficult thing, the boss

says to go and stand in a circle, Not the easiest of

situations, but the campaign is underway,

and we are starting Jeremy Corbyn has been

talking about class sizes in schools, something a lot

of parents are concerned about. Theresa May has been talking

about the spending on So, as this campaign goes along,

we are going to see both sides nailing their

colours to the mast. An Aylesbury man has pleaded not

guilty to murdering his brother, 18-year-old Brandon Lavender

stands accused of stabbing Police were called to Meadowcroft

in the town on the 17th of January. Daniel Lavender died later

at Stoke Mandeville hospital. 300 children marched

to the council offices in Milton Keynes today to demand

improvements to the town's red ways. They say the network

of footpaths are neglected, This year the town celebrated

its 50th birthday, and the children are calling for 50 improvements

to be made. The council has said it has

listened to concerns, They are asking for a realistic set

of 50 improvements that we can make, and that is things like filling in

small potholes and changing light bulbs, and I think we can make the

red weighs much better. Formula One equipment will be

auctioned off to the public next month after the collapse

of the Banbury-based are going under the hammer,

including pit lane equipment. Manor started in 2010

as Virgin Racing. and more than 200 staff were

made redundant in January. Homing pigeons may share the human

capacity to build on knowledge across generations,

according to a new The research suggests it helps

with improving their navigational But one long-time pigeon fancier

isn't totally convinced. In a remarkably short

time, the bird returns Pigeons, for years used as military

messengers, due to their Real wings have come

to the aid of mechanical ones. But now it appears we have more

in common than we realised. During a three-year study,

scientists give pigeons a destination, then replaced

birds that new leave it destination, then replaced

birds that knew the route Over time, it appeared

that the original birds were able to pass on their knowledge

to the new ones. Well, for thousands

of years, humans have been trying to come up with inventions

to make our lives easier. It has led to the invention

of the telephone, the What this study shows is that

pigeons have that same Many researchers have

believed that humans, or maybe some primates,

are the only ones who can pass

on knowledge, and then we improve our culture,

but our studies show that pigeons can also do the same thing.

They can actually improve over time. Keith Shipperley has

been racing pigeons He says he has seen no signs

that his birds have learned I just can't see it,

because brothers and race, you know, they don't come

to the lot at the same time. That theory that they

have talked it down. The findings of the study have

been published in the Scientists now wants to expand it

to look at different animals. A mother - who suffered five

separate miscariages - will be taking part

in the London Marathon this weekend to raise money

for a charity that's helped her. Vicky Hodgins, from Bicester, has

already raised ?3,000 for Tommy's. Story time for Vicky

and her two-year-old son, The toddler was born

after just 28 weeks. It is one of five miscarriages

she has had in the past I think part of you feels that

you have let the baby Other people are going around

having their babies, announcing that they are pregnant,

and it is really tough when you are watching

all of this going on, and actually,

you have not managed that, you feel Vicky ran the Brighton

Marathon last year, She is hoping to raise as much

again from the London The money will help fund Tommys'

ongoing research into When we had the first miscarriage,

we searched and searched the internet to find out

why this happened. And there were lots of stories

and information on the Tommy's Stories of other people who had been

in our situation, and that I think that other

mothers can draw real Vicky's family are a fabulous

family, and they are really Joel and his brothers are a real

testament to their positivity, and all the things

they have overcome. Joel's lungs were severely damaged

during the birth, and now he Vicky hopes her story

will give comfort to mothers who have

suffered similar trauma. A family-run Cotswolds bakery

and tearoom have proved Huffkins, who have tearooms

in Witney and Burford, made and sold 14,000 scones

at a temporary tearoom in Tokyo. The firm - which has been named

in a Japanese guidebook to the UK - now has further plans to increase

exports to the Far East. Matt Graveling has

been to meet them. A quintessentially British

tea-time treat, it has Whether your jam or cream goes

on first, there's no denying we love this little cake

more than anyone else, Seconds after opening the doors,

this food hall is full of people running to get their hands

on a scone, and the lady responsible

for meeting their needs is Lorna, bakery manager from

Oxfordshire company Huffkins. We had people out there,

queueing for our cream teas, who had been to Huffkins,

and had been shown scrapbooks, pictures

on their cameras, they love the Cotswolds, they love

the British. This pop-up tearoom saw 14,000

scones made and sold The company have come a long way

since being founded in Burford in 1890, building a presence

locally, but recent trips to Japan have

seen their scones, and merchandise, The traditions of taking tea,

you know, are similar, We are both tea-loving nations,

and you cannot have We are expecting to send our

first exports in May. We are going to be stocked

in several of the largest department store

groups in the country. It's a hugely exciting

prospect for us. And the company's growth hasn't

gone unnoticed at home, as it recently won three accolades

at the West Oxfordshire To go over to Japan,

make 14,000 scones in a glass case being watched by all

the Japanese, it was just A very successful wholesale

business as well as a Are there any signs that

their scones were now big in Japan? We came in with my wife

because she looked through a Japanese guidebook,

and the Japanese guidebook said that this was

the We had a few imitations

in London, but this So what started off

as a very British treat now seems to be an

international delicacy. If you want to try one of the best,

then come down here, Imagine how the Japanese would go

wild if they could watch something as quintessentially English

as South Today with Sally Taylor. the Goldstone ground -

supporters hope tonight they can add the championship

trophy to their promotion There are concerns tonight over

the lack of specialist care for families with muscular dystrophy

in the south. The South East has 5,000 people

living with the condition. Most regions have three

or four care advisors I am pressing the button

to change the TV channel. Dan is a big sports fan

and loves his television. He has all the latest technology

to help them control the screen. His mother believes NHS funded care

advisors are vital to help They help out right away

with diagnosis, they can support a family through the terrible grief

and as time goes on they can signpost them to

specialist services. A leading charity uses this video

to show how it works Care advisers funded by local NHS

health commissioners. In other regions they find the money

but not in Kent and Sussex. The south east, the only place

in a country without There are no specialist

centres in those areas, everyone goes to London but many

people are still hundreds of miles away from the specialist centres

and spent most of the time at home in the community where they need

that expert support. The charity believes it

would save the NHS money to pay for the care and avoid

unplanned hospital admissions. This woman has been campaigning

about this for a decade. It seems bizarre where

we are the only area, the affluent south-east,

which does not have this facility. In response to the campaign,

the NHS tells me they are developing the role of care advisers

and brnging together all the commissioners

from across the south-east in the coming weeks to ensure

the service is provided On to spot no. -- now. They just

have to beat Norwich tonight? Yes, that is correct. Fingers crossed.

With promotion to the Premier League already guaranteed, Brighton

and Hove Albion can tonight put the icing on the cake, knowing a win

at Norwich would clinch the Championship trophy.

Johnny Cantor is at Carrow Road for BBC Radio Sussex, where Seagulls

It would certainly cap a wonderful week for the Albion supporters,

promotion was the most important thing but especially for their

players, they want to go up as champions. One win would do it and

winners medal would be a fine memento. The Albion manager would

probably also like to seal the deal tonight against his former club.

Norwich City removed him from duties in his second season in charge. He

He led them to 11th in his first season.

It's hard to believe that, 20 years ago, Brighton

were facing extinction, without a ground, and

with only a slim hope of staying in the league.

What's happened since is a triumph for the club Chairmen

who wouldn't be beaten, Dick Knight and Tony Bloom.

But it's also a great moment for the bloody-minded fans

Bob Everett has been talking to two of them.

It is 20 years almost to the day since Brighton played their last

game at the Goldstone ground, sold off without the fan's

The old place was torn apart for souvenirs.

Back then the club fanzine editor and an accountant

among fans who fought to keep the club going.

In the club museum and it is all history now.

For Paul and even still it's a vivid memory.

I have never been back to the Goldstone ground.

I have never seen the pictures of the West stand

It was a mixture, a mishmash of emotions.

The rain was pouring down, there I was with a

hammer and spade, sitting in my seat, about to demolish it and take

Two seasons in the wilderness followed,

fans were forced to travel 75 miles to Gillingham Town for home games.

We just had to go there, the first season,

young family, I did not go as much as I should have done.

It was unreal, four motorways and a funeral.

The PA announcer did not pronounce the team's names

A return to Brighton was vital, even if that was to an

It gave the club and supporters a 12 year toehold in

It was brilliant, but it was a hand to mouth existence.

This is ideal, a permanent stadium with

22,000 seats where generations can watch Brighton and Hove Albion for

The fight turned fans into TV reporters and even

Absolutely, it is critical on an employment basis

and economic bases and community basis.

The benefits of stadium can bring can be enormous.

Faced with that kind of determination, the

In 2011, club and supporters were back in

The whole Albion story is the community.

What gives me the greatest buzz is sitting in

my seat here, seeing all the families, all the people

who support Albion and they are all familiar

They are all from Sussex and beyond and are all united.

Perhaps the ultimate destination for these campaigners finally arrived on

Monday, the Premier League. What gives me a buzz is when you're out

and about and there are kids in Brighton shirts, playing football in

the park. When we left in 1997, we lost a whole generation. The thing

about being a supporter of this club, you are a life. No Home

Secretary will let you out. Once you are in, you are in. 2017, what a

year for Brighton. You must remember it? I do, they have not changed a

bit. If there ever was a club where the supporters are the heart of it,

it is Brighton. I wish them all the best tonight. Another club as well,

Bournemouth taking on Middlesbrough at home.

Reading can guarantee their place in the Championship play-offs

In League One, Oxford travel to Millwall, MK Dons

host Sheffield United, while Swindon need a home

win against Scunthorpe in their fight against relegation.

In League Two, Portsmouth welcome Cambridge to what's sure to be

a party atmosphere at Fratton Park following their promotion.

Now, thousands of runners are resting their legs and loading

up on the carbs ahead this weekend's marathons.

Southampton hosts its first full marathon in more than 30 years

It falls on the same day as the London Marathon -

among those taking part will be Bronte Randle-Bissell

from Winchester - who aged 18 years and three days -

will line up as the youngest runner competing.

Good luck to everyone taking part, including a reporter from BBC says.

He will be wearing bright yellow. Let us get on to the weather for the

weekend. Not doing badly but we have cooler conditions to come next week.

Let us take a look at your weather pictures.

Gloomy skies above Sherbourne St John in Hampshire -

Becca Collacott sent us this photo of the Great Haseley Windmill

And here's a splash of colour from Ginny Boxall at Freshwater

skies for much of today. Generally quite cloudy picture. Cloud is a key

feature. We will see cloud through much of the region tonight. One or

two holes appearing in the cloud and temperatures hold around ten or 9

degrees. Temperatures could take a tumble with the clear spells. To the

north, we could see spots of rain pushing their week in towards dawn.

Some dampness to get the day started first thing on Saturday but

generally dry picture too much for Saturday. Quite a bit of cloud. By

the middle of the morning, we can see Brighton is developing. Into the

afternoon, sunnier spells. One or two blue skies to look for. Highs of

15 degrees and light winds so feeling pleasant when you catch

sunshine. Through tomorrow evening, we will see less cloud than tonight.

Temperatures will respond accordingly, to six or 7 degrees.

Perhaps in the it could go further still, perhaps a touch of grass lost

worst thing on Sunday morning. Sandy Hook stride and we will see a lot of

cloud to start. -- Sunday looks dry. Feeling pleasantly warm in the

sunshine, light winds and sunny skies. Things are set to change.

After a few weekend with decent wants, we will see a bit of a change

on Monday. -- decent wants. We start Monday with cloud and rain band

arrives. Cold conditions overnight into Tuesday. Some breakers on

Tuesday but one or two when to apply these and cold winds as well. Thank

you very much. When a person retires

from work after a long You'd think they'd like to

have a bit of a change. But when Roger Brown left his role

as a county planning officer. He couldn't resist directing his

energies at something which had more Roger spent the next nine years

of his life building a 15-feet scale model of Winchester,

based on an Ordnance Survey But the extraordinary work has

never been exhibited Miniature Winchester, the city as it

was in Victorian times. This intricate model, the work of a man

with a passion for buildings and a great deal of patience. It was only

that of love that lasted nine years. I don't know what his wife had to

say about that. We do know that she complained for nine years they could

not park the car in the garage. It was never intended to be just a

private project. It was always meant to be for other people to enjoy. It

has only ever been on short tempered Adelaide, a permanent home could not

be found but no, 20 years after it was completed, the model forms the

centrepiece of a revamped city Museum. Roger has to be just over

two years ago, but I know she would have been thrilled to bits to see

adhere. Roger bases model on an ordnance survey map which showed

huge detail of the city layout. The model captures Winchester Ju --

during her Victorian expansion. This was not year when the survey took

place in 1870 but when it was printed three years later, it's

foundation stones had been lead. The statue of Alfred also did not appear

for another three decades. Before that, Cannon, a trophy for the

Crimean War students please. Even that has made it this model.

Although a lot has changed, much of Winchester's past is still present

in this model helps keep its history alive.

It is amusing because when you look at it, we are so high-tech with

drones, you think I am looking at this with the drawing. Fabulous.

That's it from us, have a good weekend, good luck to all the

marathon runners and Brighton and Hove Albion. Good night.

Why didn't we go to the library today?

Because we don't have a library any more. Why?

The school's had to make big cuts. Cuts like with a knife, miss?

No, it means that the school can't afford to pay for things like

the library any more or shows or books or school visits.

CHILDREN: Awww! No more school visits?