Revving up history at stately manor house
Supercars stunned spectators at Stonor Park on Sunday as a fleet of exotic cars swept the lawn at the South Oxfordshire stately manor. Pioneering race cars, classic models and the latest hypercars...
View ArticleTurning his life around thanks to help finding a job
A 21-year-old from Oxford with Aspergers has turned his life around from channel surfer to full-time employee in just six months. Luke Parsons’ job at historic Pembroke College in Oxford seemed a world...
View ArticleBehind you… new baby lemur pops out to say hello at park
There was a fitting new addition to Cotswold Wildlife Park when this furry lemur leapt into life shortly before a dedicated week supporting his species. The west Oxfordshire officially unveiled the...
View ArticleDriving tips to avoid accidents
Nearly 500 fatalities and serious injuries on Oxfordshire’s roads could have easily been avoided. A report by the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit for Hampshire and Thames Valley Roads Policing...
View ArticleWarning over breeding rabbits with long ears
A rabbit born with ears double the average size faces life-long problems after becoming ‘another fashion victim’, an animal charity has warned. English lop ear Amber keeps tripping over her adorably...
View ArticleUni must improve its diversity
Oxford University has said it needs to do more to improve its student diversity, after revealing 11 per cent of admissions last year were from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than a quarter of the 33...
View ArticleFamily champion eye tests after mum and daughters diagnosed
Two young sisters fighting a rare and aggressive eye cancer three decades after their mum battled the same condition were guests of honour as the family opened a new optician. Five-year-old Isabella...
View ArticleRunner fights off pair of attackers
A runner escaped the clutches of two men who grabbed and pushed her by kicking one of them between the legs. The 39-year-old stopped to catch her breath in Salt Way, Banbury, as she reached the...
View ArticleChild care services are doing well despite cuts
The level of care towards Oxfordshire’s most vulnerable children successfully absorbed financial cuts and a surge in demand, a watchdog has said. An Ofsted inspection concluded that Oxfordshire County...
View ArticlePolice search for driver after fleeing accident
The driver of a van who fled the scene of a crash is being hunted by police. A man in his seventies was involved in the incident when his car, a white Ford Kuga, crashed with a white light goods...
View ArticleFood heaven at heritage site
Thousands of foodies flocked to Blenheim Palace over the weekend to tickle their taste buds for a three-day celebration of food and drink. Talks and demonstrations from Raymond Blanc, MasterChef winner...
View ArticleNew-look Roy’s ready to score again, 17 years on
Images of the new look and fresh faced Roy of the Rovers have been released, ahead of the comic strip’s long-awaited return next month. Donning his familiar red and yellow kit, Melchester Rovers’ Roy...
View ArticleFirm carves out success
An Oxfordshire business celebrated an industry award after going against the grain to hire people at a disadvantage in finding work. Abingdon-based Oxford Wood Recycling saw off three other finalists...
View ArticleElectric supplier powers protection for barn owls
Barn owls can look to a brighter future 13 years after a major energy company first started helping the species. Kind-hearted Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) engineers replaced two...
View ArticleThink about fish when using drain
Yellow fish have been spotted out of the water in Witney. But there’s no need to fear for their safety as these fish are actually helping save their real-life water dwelling friends from being poisoned...
View ArticleMilkin’ help on feeding babies
A Bicester mum and her ‘mummy friends’ enjoyed a cuppa and cake to celebrate breastfeeding and encourage mum-to-mum support. Mum-of-one Jess Webb hosted the event at Stansfield & Hoole café in the...
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