Oxford helps to develop China’s green transport
Backers of a brand new ‘future city’ in China have turned to Oxfordshire for innovative ideas about green transport. Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth will join a UK government-funded...
View ArticleDelivering cleaner air though hydrogen hub
A green initiative designed to drive investment in hydrogen and fuel cell projects has been launched. The Oxfordshire Hydrogen Hub launched last week at the Said Business School. As Oxford plans to...
View ArticleBetter rail capacity essential
Increased rail capacity between Oxford and Didcot should be treated as a priority if the economy – both locally and nationally – is to prosper. England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) – a partnership of...
View Article‘It looks great, but where’s Nando’s?’
Shoppers queued around the block to get a first glimpse of the new Orchard Centre expansion on opening day. A surprise flashmob entertained the hundreds of customers waiting to get into the new H&M...
View ArticleTeam GB joy threatened by theft
A south Oxfordshire family have been left distraught after specialist training equipment was swiped from under their noses just days after a call up to Team GB. Wallingford School pupil Rory Tidmarsh,...
View ArticleGroup’s help for parents
A community group fighting the tide of council cuts will put on more classes to serve a growing demand for parental support. Since being formed by parents, councillors and conscientious community...
View ArticleGuilty of despicable abuse
A ‘despicable’ sex gang who subjected vulnerable young girls in Oxford to an ‘almost unimaginable level’ of abuse have been found guilty of multiple offences. The grooming ring of eight men was...
View ArticleIs that a quaffle I see before me?
The finest seekers, chasers and beaters flew into Oxford to take part in the Harry Potter-inspired British Quidditch Cup. Last year’s winners Velociraptors retained their title by beating Warwick 70-30...
View ArticleBrexit protesters ask ‘is it worth it?’
Campaigners protested against Brexit during a weekend-long event in Oxford marking the anniversary of the UK government’s decision to leave the EU. Oxford for Europe held the public event in Broad...
View ArticleHealth trust fined £2m over two deaths in care
The NHS trust responsible for the drowning of teenager Connor Sparrowhawk has been fined £2million. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust admitted “systemic failures” and pleaded guilty last year to...
View ArticleFunding progress is ‘biggest step to fixing A40 in decades’
The ‘biggest step forward in decades’ has been made towards finding a ‘final fix’ for the problematic A40. Witney MP Robert Courts hailed the progression of a major funding bid as ‘extremely welcome...
View ArticleHigh Sheriff’s big challenge
The next High Sheriff of Oxfordshire said he will ‘lead from the front’ as the intrepid runner prepares for a 100km ultra marathon along the Ridgeway in July. Richard Venables, who will replace Jane...
View ArticleMPs promote the county as tourist season begins
Oxfordshire MPs welcomed visitors from as far as China last week to help promote the county as it prepares for the main tourist season. Set up by management organisation Experience Oxfordshire as part...
View ArticleCrackdown on drugs scourge
A joint taskforce has been set up in Oxford to crackdown on the city’s “drugs scourge”. Oxford City Council and Thames Valley Police will launch the taskforce in April to “reclaim the streets” from the...
View ArticleHorton’s future healthy
The future of key services at the Horton General Hospital could be secured today as health bosses meet to decide on the fate of the Banbury facility. Health provider Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning...
View ArticlePupil’s broken leg prompts concerns over road safety
A school has questioned road safety measures on a new estate after a pupil was hit by a truck, breaking his leg in two places. The Year 7 pupil was struck by a passing construction vehicle at around...
View ArticleFootball club calls on fans to pitch in to help keep it going
Uncertainty off the pitch at Abingdon United could see the club go bust within the next five years unless there are “big changes”. Despite all three of Abingdon United’s senior teams still having a...
View ArticleTrunks and trainers out for 5k fun run
Staff and elephants at Milton Park businesses put on their running shoes to raise more than £2,000 for charity. Runners, joggers and walkers came together from across the Park to take part in a 5k fun...
View ArticleSchool shut after hoax bomb threat
A bomb threat that closed an Oxford school on Friday is being treated as a hoax. Oxford Spires Academy pupils were sent home in the morning after the school received a ‘malicious email’. Principal...
View ArticleOutdoor gym boost to fitness
Barton residents will soon be working up a sweat after a new outdoor gym built to improve healthy living and integrate the area with a major housing development was unveiled. The £69,000 redevelopment...
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