‘Nightrider’ Martin doing it for kitties
A man from Bicester will be braving a 60-mile bike ride he has “longed to do” for a cause close to his heart. Martin Honey, 52, will be cycling overnight on Saturday into the early hours of Sunday for...
View ArticleFlooding fears over proposal for quarry in green belt area
Environment experts are warning that the planned development of a quarry could lead to flooding and wildlife risk in a green belt area. Hills Quarry Products is planning to extract minerals and restore...
View ArticleCalls to ban sky lanterns to stop harming wildlife
‘Beautiful and deadly’ sky lanterns and balloons could be banned after evidence found they can cause serious environmental damage. Councillors in West Oxfordshire will be discussing what action can be...
View ArticleWinnie-rs celebrate at world Pooh sticks competition
More than 300 players took part in this year’s unique and world-famous Pooh sticks championships in Witney. The contest was held at Langel Common on Sunday, with 24 teams throwing twigs and waiting...
View ArticleUse generic drugs over brands to save on cost
GP surgeries in Oxfordshire could receive more funding if they save on the cost of the drugs they prescribe. While prescribing inititatives are nothing new, one GP believes the ambitious new scheme is...
View ArticleVigil message: ‘We are all part of one family’
A candlelit vigil was held to show unity and solidarity after the third terrorist attack in the UK in as many months. People paid tribute at Oxford’s Carfax Tower on Monday evening to remember the...
View ArticleNew Labour MP elected in Oxford East
Labour’s Anneliese Dodds is the new MP for Oxford East after she took the seat with a huge majority of 23,284 and 65 per cent of the vote. Ms Dodds continued Labour’s dominance in the constituency...
View ArticleLib Dems win Oxford West & Abingdon; Tories hold Henley and Wantage
Oxford West & Abingdon has gone yellow as Liberal Democrat Layla Moran won the hotly-contested seat from the Conservatives with a majority of just over 800. Supporters cheered at the White Horse...
View ArticleNew Tolkien novel published
Before JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings he scripted another story that has never been published – until now. It’s been 100 years since the former Oxford University professor...
View ArticleGreen message clear over proposal for 3,500 homes
Campaigners braved the wet weather to show their opposition to a plan to build 3,500 homes in their area. A residents’ march on Monday evening set off from Clifton Hampden village hall, with...
View ArticleTheatre full to hear views from Bernie
US Senator Bernie Sanders gave a sold-out talk at the iconic Sheldonian Theatre on Friday. The talk, which sold out in just an hour, discussed his new book Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In. He...
View ArticleFestival of fun for the family!
The Headington Festival was back with a bang at the weekend with the public enjoying the entertainment and tasty produce on offer. The event on Saturday and Sunday at Headington Centre hosted a variety...
View ArticleSaying thank you to those who give their time for free
People in Oxfordshire joined in nationwide celebrations to ‘make some noise’ for those who volunteer their time for causes in their community. Many got the chance to participate in a week of events...
View ArticleVolunteers chuffed to gain award
Volunteers who gave up their time to help develop an old railway depot into a globally recognised preservation centre have been awarded a top honour. The Great Western Society was honoured with the...
View ArticleNew exhibition set up to honour sculptor’s legacy
An artist is carrying on her partner’s legacy after his untimely and sudden death with a new exhibition this month. The Heartstone Fund, set up in memory of much-loved sculptor and painter Lendon...
View ArticleQuarry campaigners hike court fee target to £20,000
Campaigners from Faringdon fighting to save a unique quarry site ‘for future generations’ are aiming to raise £20,000 to fund a court battle. The action group ‘Protect Wicklesham Quarry from...
View ArticleFestival aims to inspire Wiggins’s of the future
A future Tour de France winner or Olympic champion cyclist could be seen around the streets of Wallingford next month. As part of the Festival of Cycling on July 16, the national junior road race...
View ArticleShining Brightfest!
A popular charity event brought another day of fun and ‘community spirit’ to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Performers, volunteers, and stall holders all helped make the annual event on Saturday a success....
View ArticleRed Lion gets paws on award
A country pub saved from extinction three years ago when locals stepped in to buy it from the brewery is celebrating its latest accolade as an independent free house. The Red Lion, Northmoor has won...
View ArticleDriving into the future at science park
The Oxford Science Park is the first science, technology and business park to use the same technology as Formula 1 teams. The ground-breaking geomatics and simulation technology has been used to...
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