Win tickets to an evening of Johnny Cash at the Anvil
Clive John is an accomplished singer, songwriter based in Malvern, Worcestershire. However, Clive is better known to thousands across Europe as the voice of Johnny Cash as he plays the lead role in the...
View ArticleCouncil branded traitors over homes on green belt
Members of the public shouted “traitors” as controversial plans for 4,400 homes on parts of Oxford’s green belt moved a step closer this week. Protestors turned out in their dozens as Cherwell District...
View ArticleDiscovering secrets in the corridors of power
Staff and politics students from Cokethorpe School glanced behind the curtain into the world of government on Tuesday. Nine lower Sixth A Level students started their House of Commons tour with a stop...
View ArticleStar Trek actor stunned by car museum and lodges proposal
Sir Patrick Stewart has criticised a US businessman over “elitist” plans to turn a north Oxfordshire airfield site into a millionaire’s playground. The planning phase set the Star Trek actor to ‘stun’...
View ArticleBaby Belle’s a little beauty
Meet Belle, the first white rhino to be hand-reared at Cotswold Wildlife Park. Animal keepers separated the 11st infant, who guzzled nearly 18 pints of milk a day, from mum Nancy after needing...
View ArticleAll aboard to boost charity
Oxford bus drivers who traded in their usual uniform to dress up as Santa over the Christmas period have continued to spread festive cheer after donating nearly £800. Stagecoach in Oxfordshire...
View ArticleBrexit threat to future of fusion
An MEP concerned with the future of a ‘world-leading’ nuclear power project near Abingdon has called on the government to be ‘very clear’ about its commitment to the multi-million pound scheme. John...
View ArticleCall for views on housing numbers in local plan to have a fair hearing
A village expected to receive the bulk of homes as part of a housing plan hopes the latest consultation will not be ‘the same whitewash’ as previous ones. The Eynsham/Woodstock area has been allocated...
View ArticleCycle path to close to allow work on walkway
Construction of a covered walkway linking a new £20million car park to Didcot Parkway Station will lead to a much-used cycle path being closed for a year. Vegetation is being cleared this week on the...
View ArticleBe flowery and fabulous
An iniative to reverse the decline of wild flower meadows was launched at Blenheim Palace last week. Land management consultant James Gillies unveiled his 100 Meadows project confirming that the...
View ArticleNo threat to Cowley-built Minis from China cars
Electric-powered Minis to be built in China will not threaten the cars future production in Oxford. BMW, the owner of the Mini brand, announced last week that it had agreed an outline deal with Chinese...
View ArticleTravellers move into Kassam
Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium became the latest car park to be occupied by travellers in the county on Monday. The travellers set up camp in the car park behind the Gala Bingo at the Ozone Leisure...
View Article‘Time for government to act as the city has over air pollution’
Oxford City Council has welcomed a High Court decision to force the government to tackle illegal levels of air pollution in 33 towns and cities, including Oxford. The judge’s ruling requires local...
View ArticleComet takes the bus on journey to Stars
Cheerful Oxford City Stars mascot Comet was seen getting up to mischief on public transport as he made his way to Oxpens Road at the weekend. The popular polar bear travelled to Oxford’s home win...
View ArticleSolicitors delighted at recognition in Commons
A north Oxfordshire law firm will be celebrated at a House of Commons event on Monday to celebrate top industry practices. In recognition of Spratt Endicott Solicitors’ inclusion in the illustriously...
View ArticleMayor-to-be calls for town to pull together
Carterton must pull together to repair its “damaged” reputation. That’s according to town councillor Martin McBride who was elected as Carterton’s next mayor after a unanimous vote at a council...
View ArticleIce one Emily! Cake sale to remember her friend
An 11-year-old with a sweet tooth for fundraising baked and decorated 300 cakes as she continues to raise sacksful of cash in memory of her ‘beautiful’ friend. It took Emily Martin, from Chesterton,...
View ArticleOn the trail of a good tourist guide
Oxford tour guides come from a variety of career backgrounds but they all have one thing in common – a love of the city, the university and its heritage. It was a double celebration for the know-it-all...
View ArticleBeast of a different kind moves into wildlife park
Animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park had a great time frolicking in the snow last week as these pictures show – but the popular attraction was forced to close its doors to the public. The zoo was shut...
View ArticleFaulty TV sets off fire alarm
A faulty television set left on while no one was home caused a Carterton home to become smoke logged. The occupier of the Bovingdon Road home returned home after being out for a couple of hours and...
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