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Failing Schools - Young children in Oxford are falling behind in reading and writing as the city appears at the bottom of the table for Key Stage 1 results. It's being called a 'disgrace'!

Burma - Imagine being stopped from seeing your friends and family and being a prisoner in your own home for 15 years. Well that's what life's been like in Burma for the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Today reports from the country say military authorities have signed an order authorising her release.

Rape Hunt - Police hunting a rapist who attacked a teenager outside a nightclub in Oxford are using the website YouTube to appeal for information. The force hopes the internet will a valuable tool in combating crime.

Housing Plan Change - A local plan setting out how many new homes should be built in Oxford has been hit by fresh delays. An inspector was due to deliver his verdict on the council's core strategy next week - but now his report is not expected until December.

F1 - It's the final Grand Prix of the season this weekend in Abu Dhabi and four drivers could still win the Formula One title.

Speedway - The bikes are back... But without the Cheetah's. This time grass bikes will be taking to the track at the Oxford stadium.

Living Longer - Later in the programme I'll be speaking to a campaign which aims to help people stave off loneliness in old age.
And we will focus on the most vulnerable people in society - older people who are homeless.

Mercers Money - British Gas are putting up prices by 7%.

Climate Challenge - residents of Oxford are getting a chance to learn more about Climate Change. But what about the poorest people, how can they also do their bit? We'll find out about the work of Oxford based charity, ReachAbility.

Cat gets the cream - How do cats drink milk from a saucer without it dribbling down their chins? It's a "perfect balance between two physical forces" - scientists say. With the help of high-speed cameras and a pet cat, a team of researchers have found why cats stay dry and dogs don't.

Film Friday - Simon Rose looking at this weeks film releases.

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