Our coverage through the daypublished at 18:00
That's all for today's BBC Local Live.
We'll be back on Friday from 08:00 to bring you all the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Oxfordshire.
Summary
Updates on Thursday 3 March 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 on Friday
Our coverage through the daypublished at 18:00
On Friday's Breakfast Show with Howard Benthampublished at 17:52
BBC Radio OxfordCongested roads around Headington could be improved if a £12.5m scheme gets approved, and Oxfordshire County Council is asking people living in the area what they think of its Access to Headington plan.
We'll take a close look at the proposals and hear councillors and residents give their thoughts on the plans.
Join Howard for that and more from 07:00.
Weather: A wet and cold night to comepublished at 17:45
Bee Tucker
BBC WeatherWe have a band of rain heading over the region this evening, with the chance of some snow over high ground.
It should clear overnight with a frost possible and lows of -1C (30F).
Friday will begin brightly, and be dry for most of the day.
You can get a 10-day forecast on the BBC Weather site.
Sport headlines: Ismail departs but captain returns to United squadpublished at 17:39
Jerome Sale
Sport editor, BBC Radio OxfordThis evening's top sport stories:
- Oxford United loanee Zeli Ismail has returned to his parent club Wolves after making six appearances
- United are boosted ahead of Saturday's match at promotion rivals Plymouth by having midfielder John Lundstram and captain Jake Wright available for selection after injury
- Oxfordshire will have two representatives in the Caribbean Cup later this month with Banbury United midfielder Duran Martin and Oxford United youngster AJ George called up to the national squad for Antigua and Barbuda
Tonight's TV: BMW enters EU referendum debatepublished at 17:34
Victoria Cook
BBC South TodayOn South Today this evening: BMW, which makes Minis in Oxford, is criticised after it sends staff emails outlining the benefits of staying in the EU.
We'll also be going back to Didcot power station after police said it could be months before the bodies of those lost in the collapse are found.
And researchers say Blenheim Palace is home to the greatest collection of the oldest oak trees in Europe.
Join Victoria Cook for all the region's news at 18:30.
Latest headlines: Didcot Power Station recovery 'could take months'published at 17:28
Andrew Humphrey
BBC Local LiveThis evening's top stories in Oxfordshire:
- It could take months to reach the bodies of three people missing under the rubble of a collapsed building at Didcot Power Station, police say
- Extra police are patrolling Abingdon after an attempted child abduction, external this morning
- Images of people sought in connection with disorder at Oxford United matches, external have been released by police
Attempted abduction in Abingdonpublished at 17:23
A 12-year-old girl escaped unharmed when a man tried to grab her, external on a path in Abingdon this morning.
The girl was walking near the Motte Box Hill Walk Path at about 08:15 when a man approached from behind, grabbed her wrist and pulled her.
The victim managed to kick her attacker and run away. He is described as white with a tan, of large build and in his 30s.
Local named best pub for fifth timepublished at 17:18
The owners of a Henley pub are celebrating after winning a pub of the year, external title for the fifth time.
Oxford United disorder images released by policepublished at 17:12
Thames Valley Police has issued several images of people it would like to speak to over disorder at Oxford United football matches, external.
Image source, Thames Valley PoliceThe force says the incidents they are investigating took place at the United match against Millwall on 2 February and the away match at Portsmouth on 23 January.
You can see the full gallery on Thames Valley Police's Facebook page, external and anyone pictured is advised to contact police.
Victoria Pendleton congratulated for race win in Parliamentpublished at 17:07
The Thame-based former Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton has been praised in Parliament for her first win as a jockey.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe novice only started riding a year ago but managed a victory aboard Pacha Du Polder at Wincanton yesterday.
Quote MessageI of course join my honourable friend in congratulating Victoria Pendleton. I heard her talking about her success this morning and it shows how somebody can achieve great accomplishment in one sport and then go on to succeed in a second.
John Whittingdale MP, Culture secretary
Travel latest: M40 delays and temporary lights in Kingston Bagpuizepublished at 16:52
Al Ryan
BBC Oxford travel presenter- There's slow traffic on the M40 northbound at J10 for Brackley
- In Oxford it's getting busy on the Marston Ferry Road, Ifffley Road and Cowley Road
- Temporary traffic lights are causing queues on the A415 in Kingston Bagpuize
You can keep up-to-date with the BBC Travel site.
Loft fire on Warwick Street in Oxfordpublished at 16:42
Fire crews tackled a blaze at a terraced house in Oxford as it began to spread to neighbouring properties.
The converted loft space in the property on Warwick Street caught alight in the early hours of this morning.
No-one was injured.
Rams on the run for two dayspublished at 16:25
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End of twitter postCCTV images released after purse theftpublished at 16:07
CCTV images have been released of two men who police would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a purse, external at Robert Dyas in Banbury.
Image source, Thames Valley PoliceThe theft happened at the shop on High Street between 13:00 and 13:30 on Friday 5 February, when an elderly woman was engaged in conversation by two men.
She later realised her purse had been taken from her handbag and her bank cards were used in Oxford at KFC and the BP Connect Service Station on Woodstock Road.
Coming up on Drivetime with David Preverpublished at 15:57
The campaigning ahead of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU is increasing, with BMW writing to its employees at the Cowley Mini plant about the dangers of leaving.
Now a South East MEP has called on his constituents to sack him.
Daniel Hannan, a Conservative who represents Oxfordshire, has written an open letter laying out why he feels the country would be better off outside the European Union, and asking them to relieve him of his position.
Zeli Ismail leaves Oxford Unitedpublished at 15:42 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2016
Wolves winger Zeli Ismail has left Oxford United after his one-month loan deal expired.
Image source, EmpicsThe 22-year-old made six appearances for the U’s, but failed to start a game for the League Two side.
Quote MessageWe’re certainly not closing the door on it, but he has gone back for the time being. It’s a little bit unfortunate for him, he probably didn’t get as much game time as he would have liked, but that was due to the form of other players.
Michael Appleton, Manager, Oxford United
BMW EU warning 'no suprise'published at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2016
BMW warning staff at Cowley's Mini factory of the dangers of leaving the European Union is no surprise, according to the Vote Leave campaign.
Image source, PAWorkers are expected to receive an email from BMW today highlighting what the company sees as the risks of a UK exit from the EU.
Quote MessageI used to work in the motor industry and it is now highly and almost totally regulated by the EU. They're not going to say anything critical of the EU. BMW's not going to say anything to upset either the British government or the German government. So, surprise surprise, German multinational supports membership of the EU.
Bernard Jenkin MP, Vote Leave campaign
Upcycle charity seeks volunteers to join restoration teampublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2016
Handymen and fix-it females are being called upon to help an upcycle charity continue its restoration work, external across the county.
Didcot power station investigation 'moving into new phase'published at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2016
The work to reach the three people still missing after the collapse of part of a building at Didcot power station, and the investigation into what happened, will likely take many months, police say.
Image source, PAImage caption, The building at Didcot Power Station collapsed on 23 February
At a news conference, Assistant Chief Constable Scott Chilton paid tribute to the families of the victims and said the thoughts of everyone were with them.
ACC Chilton said the building is still considered unsafe and they are seeking specialist advice as to when they will be able to gain access to the site.
Quote MessageIt will take many weeks, or in reality more likely many months before we be able to get access to those people who are trapped.
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Chilton, Thames Valley Police
Didcot A Power Station missing people recovery 'could take months'published at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2016
BreakingIt will take many weeks, or more likely many months to reach the missing people in the rubble of Didcot power station, police say.
