In an email Mr Talfan Davies wrote that the decision was made “against the backdrop of a licence fee settlement that is frozen over the next two years“. He said there would be “greater focus on the development of local online news and audio content which many of our audiences increasingly rely on”.
What’s happened to BBC Oxford news?
PLANS to axe the BBC South Today Oxford Bulletin are going ahead following new announcements to also make ‘extensive’ cuts to local radio. The regional TV news programme will now merge with the Southampton regional programme before Christmas as announced in July this year.
What has happened to BBC South Today Oxford?
The programme has been produced and broadcast from Oxford since October 2005. On 21 April 2008, the South Today Oxford opt-out service was renamed as BBC Oxford News (referred to on-screen as BBC Oxford).
Where is BBC Oxford?
BBC Radio Oxford is the BBC’s local radio station serving the county of Oxfordshire. It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Summertown area of Oxford.
What channel is BBC Oxford?
BBC Oxford News, the local news service called BBC Oxford on screen. BBC Radio Oxford, the local radio station occasionally branded as BBC Oxford 95.2FM.
What happened to the Oxford story?
The Oxford Story on Broad Street had attracted two million visitors over two decades. However in October that year the owners said it needed renovations costing an estimated £4m, and decided against it. The Oxford Story was like a slow-motion indoor rollercoaster that told the 900-year history of Oxford University.
Is Oxford Tory or Labour?
Overall result for Oxford City Council
Following the local elections on 5 May 2022 the political composition of the Council is: Labour Group – 32 seats.
Is BBC news down right now?
No, we are not detecting any problems with BBC right now.
The most common problem reported about BBC, with 81.82% of all reports, was: error received.
Why has BBC News stopped working?
The HD version of the BBC News channel on Freeview (currently on Channel 107) is going away from the end of June 2022, following a transmission change that will also affect BBC Four HD and CBeebies HD.
Is BBC down right now?
Bbc.co.uk is UP and reachable by us.
Why is Oxford city Centre closed?
Like city centres across the country, Oxford city centre has been impacted by Covid-19, Brexit and supply chain issues.
Is Oxford in England or Scotland?
Oxford (/ˈɒksfərd/) is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is 56 miles (90 km) north-west of London, 64 miles (103 km) south-east of Birmingham and 61 miles (98 km) north-east of Bristol.
How do I contact BBC Oxford?
Contact us
- By telephone. To speak to a journalist, please call 03459 311444.
- By email. E-mail us on [email protected].
- By post. Write to: BBC Oxford. 269 Banbury Road. Summertown. Oxford. OX2 7DW.
What channel number is the BBC news channel?
Channel number: 231
The BBC News Channel brings you breaking stories as they happen, with the latest news and analysis, weather, sport and business updates, 24 hours a day.
Does BBC have a channel?
As the UK’s leading international television broadcaster, BBC Studios Channels operates a diverse portfolio of channels around the world, bringing the best British factual, entertainment, children’s and lifestyle programming to over 100 countries.
What is BBC One channel number?
Channel number: 1
A place for diverse audiences to come together, it offers a rich array of programmes that are timely, relevant and go to the heart of our national conversation.
Does Oxford still exist?
Oxford is a unique and historic institution. As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, it can lay claim to nine centuries of continuous existence.
Was Oxford Castle jailed?
Oxford Prison eventually closed its doors as a prison in 1996 and remained closed until 2006 when it opened up as a hotel and attraction.
When did Oxford allow female students?
7 October 1920
On 7 October 1920, the matriculation of the first 130 women took place in the Divinity School. Although by 1920 women had been studying at Oxford for decades, this date marks the first time that they could take their degrees.
Who is the most famous person from Oxford?
Famous Oxonians
- Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia.
- HM King Abdullah II of Jordan.
- Sir Grantley Adams, former Premier of Barbados and Prime Minister of the West Indies.
- J M G (Tom) Adams, former Prime Minister of Barbados.
- Diran Adebayo, author.
- Samira Ahmed, journalist and presenter.
- Riz Ahmed, actor.
Which country owns Oxford?
England
University of Oxford, English autonomous institution of higher learning at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, one of the world’s great universities. It lies along the upper course of the River Thames (called by Oxonians the Isis), 50 miles (80 km) north-northwest of London.