Our news coverage through the daypublished at 18:00
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Updates on Friday 22 January 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 on Monday
Our news coverage through the daypublished at 18:00
Latest headlines: NHS 111 training now 'gold standard' after 'not being fit for purpose'published at 17:55
Andrew Humphrey
BBC Local LiveThis evening's top stories in our county:
- The training of new recruits working at a NHS 111 call centre which was criticised in an internal report is now "gold standard", the service says
- Drugs were found during a crackdown on illegal contraband at HMP Bullingdon
- There was an attempt to open a ticket machine at Cholsey station overnight, but the device did not contain any money
Weather: A murky and cold nightpublished at 17:48
Bee Tucker
BBC WeatherWe should have a clear evening before low cloud and mist forms.
Most places should stay frost-free with lows of 3C (37F).
You can get a full 10-day forecast on the BBC Weather site.
Sport headlines: New U's striker 'delighted' to have signedpublished at 17:45
Jerome Sale
Sports editor, BBC Radio OxfordThe top sport stories this evening:
- New Oxford United striker Jordan Bowery says he is "over the moon" to have signed for the club
- The U's FA Cup tie at home to Blackburn is a sell-out to non-season ticket holders
Tonight's TV: NHS 111 call centre training criticisedpublished at 17:40
Geraldine Peers
Presenter, BBC South TodayOn South Today this evening: Some patients ringing the NHS's 111 helpline in our area have been talking to "inexperienced staff" who were "not being monitored effectively", according an internal inquiry by the service.
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End of twitter postThe inquiry was triggered by an undercover investigation by the Daily Telegraph last summer, which claimed seriously-ill patients were being denied ambulances.
South Central Ambulance Service says it has now improved training procedures.
Join Geraldine Peers at 18:30 for the latest on this and the rest of the region's news.
Happy ending for Bloxham’s Red Lion pubpublished at 17:34
The Red Lion in Bloxham will finally be given a new lease of life after it was purchased from its owners Fullers by a neighbouring pub, external.
Watches and jewellery stolen in Oxford burglariespublished at 17:26
Jewellery, watches and cash were stolen in a series of burglaries, external in Oxford yesterday.
The properties targeted were:
- Three houses in Rosamund Road between 08:30 and 18:30
- One house in Buckler Road between 16:00 and 19:00
- One house in Sunderland Avenue between 17:00 and 19:50.
Quote MessageWe believe these burglaries are linked. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of these incidents and may have seen something suspicious.
Det Sgt Ian D’Angeli, Oxford Local CID
Travel latest: A34 reopened at Kidlington, but blocked at M40 junctionpublished at 17:18
Al Ryan
BBC Oxford travel presenter- All lanes have reopened after a collision on the A34 at Kidlington, but further up at the M40 junction the entry slip road is partially blocked following a single-vehicle collision
- Oxford is looking very busy, especially on Botley Road going into town
- It's taking about 20 minutes to get across the Swinford toll bridge
You can get the latest where you are on the BBC Travel site.
Oxford United goalkeeper Max Crocombe to stay at Southportpublished at 17:08
Oxford United goalkeeper Max Crocombe has extended his loan at Southport, external until the end of the season.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Max Crocombe
The New Zealand international has made 12 appearances for the National League side, with eight victories and five clean sheets.
Crackdown on underage drinkers in south Oxfordshirepublished at 16:49
Adults who buy alcoholic drinks for under-18s are being warned they may be fined or receive a criminal conviction, external in a bid to tackle underage drinking.
Adults caught buying a drink for youngsters face an on-the-spot fine of £90.
The campaign is part of the Wantage & Grove Community Alcohol Partnership.
Bicester NHS 111 call centre training reformed after critical reportpublished at 16:33
BBC Radio OxfordThe training of new recruits at a Bicester NHS 111 call centre was not fit for purpose, an internal review, external by Oxfordshire's ambulance service has found.
The investigation found patients were put at risk by a reliance on "inexperienced staff" working without proper supervision.
Quote MessageWe found some inconsistencies regarding the number of sessions our new call handlers had with their supervisors when going live, so we've taken some steps to ensure that is now standard across all of our services and they meet above the required national levels for coaching before they're actually live.
Deidre Thompson, Director of quality and patient care, South Central Ambulance Service
Oxford United sign striker Jordan Bowerypublished at 16:19
Jerome Sale
Sports editor, BBC Radio OxfordOxford United have signed striker Jordan Bowery after he left his current club Rotherham by mutual consent.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jordan Bowery
The 24-year-old was Rotherham's recording signing when he joined them from Aston Villa.
Witney charity café praised for its five star servicepublished at 16:14
Learning disability charity café Yellow Submarine is keeping its head well above water after being voted Witney's best restaurant of 2015, external.
Cholsey station ticket machine damaged in 'attempt to enter machine'published at 16:07
A ticket machine at Cholsey station was damaged overnight, in what appears to be an attempt to gain access to the interior, British Transport Police says.
The machine did not contain any money and the police have asked anyone with information to contact them, external.
London Paddington railway works completepublished at 15:55
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End of twitter postAppleton could move for Maguire as United seek strikerpublished at 15:43
Adam Williams
BBC SportOxford United manager Michael Appleton could seek another deal with Rotherham for Chris Maguire as he hunts for a striker before the January transfer window closes.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Chris Maguire in action against Swansea City
Maguire, 27, returned to parent club Rotherham on Sunday after making eight appearances in a six-week loan spell with the U's.
Quote MessageI think he's quite keen to return, but the ball is obviously in Rotherham's court. As long as discussions between him and Rotherham go well, then hopefully we'll benefit from that.
Michael Appleton, Manager, Oxford United
Travel latest: Another A34 crash closes lanepublished at 15:38
BBC TravelA lane is closed on the A34 northbound at Kidlington after a collision involving two cars.
Congestion is running back to Hinksey.
Earlier, multiple crashes closed a lane north and southbound at Abingdon, but these have now fully reopened.
You can keep up to date with the BBC Travel site.
Latest headlines: Prison visitor drugs arrest and Blenheim photos discoveredpublished at 15:34
Andrew Humphrey
BBC Local LiveOxfordshire's top stories this afternoon:
- A woman has been arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply while visiting Bullingdon prison
- Residents in Henley are challenging Heathrow officials over an alleged increase in aircraft noise
- Photographs of the first "deep clean" of Blenheim Palace, taken in 1950, have been discovered
Campaigner's anger after Abingdon reservoir reportpublished at 15:02
Controversial plans for a new reservoir south of Abingdon have been called "inevitable" in a report by the Institution of Civil Engineers, external.
It says it would ensure a long-term water supply for a growing population, but the proposals - which first came to light 25 years ago - have faced a huge amount of opposition.
Quote MessageThe thing is, if you go around saying it is inevitable people will say, oh well, there's no point in bothering. We did bother beforehand and we won the public inquiry.
Lesley Lovell, Campaigner against Abingdon reservoir
Woodburning plan to provide environmentally-friendly fuelpublished at 14:44
Imagine having an endless source of environmentally-friendly fuel to heat your home right on your doorstep that you control. That is the dream of former forester Tom Curtis – and he is looking for like-minded Oxfordshire residents to get on board, external.
