Protesters empowered to support victims of hatred
Hundreds gathered in Oxford in solidarity with the victims of violent anti-racist protests in the USA. More than 200 people came together around the Radcliffe Camera to voice messages of peace, and...
View ArticleChilli festival is hot stuff
Local chilli growers, restaurant owners, and brave competitors with a love for spicy food all descended on Abingdon town centre over the weekend. The third annual Oxfordshire Chilli festival kicked off...
View ArticleShed and shoulders above the rest
A FATHER and daughter are hoping to raise a shed load of cash from their 874-mile journey in a rather unconventional mode of transport. Kevin Nicks, from Chipping Norton, has driven from Land’s End to...
View ArticleOccupants unhurt after car flips over on roof
The occupants of this car walked away unhurt after their vehicle flipped onto its roof in a ‘freak accident’. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the Nissan Micra was travelling slowly but had...
View ArticleArson charges after cars set alight
AN Oxford man has been charged with arson after cars were set ablaze in the north of the city. Nathaniel Padar, 26 of Churchill Place, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with 10...
View ArticleBlues still searching for first win but signs of improvement
Oxford RL’s excruciating wait for a win has extended beyond three months, with their latest attempt at ending their rotten run resulting in a 22-22 draw at home to South Wales Ironmen. The Blues –...
View ArticlePlayground targetted again
A playground in Banbury was set on fire on Sunday night four months after another suspected arson attack. Police are looking for information to do with the incident at Princess Diana Park that took...
View ArticleEx-Uni employee ‘chatted about a fantasy stabbing’
A sexual fantasy between a US professor and an Oxford University employee led to the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old man, a Chicago court heard. An Illinois prosecutor related disturbing details about...
View ArticleStepping back into history at rail centre
Children, adults and history buffs descended on a railway centre to relive the experiences of a soldier as part of the 100th anniversary of the First World War. An exhibition shedding light on the...
View ArticlePM’s backing for health scheme
A mental health wellbeing scheme that started in Oxfordshire has earned national recognition from Prime Minister Theresa May. The PM announced plans to prioritise the National Citizen Service in...
View ArticleImpressive results all round
STUDENTS have been celebrating their hard work and determination with impressive GCSE results. Last Thursday, pupils across the county ripped open envelopes containing their results delighting parents,...
View ArticlePupil’s dedication to study reaps results
Starting at a new school is a daunting time for anyone – but for a girl who didn’t speak a word of English this task was a little more frightening. Xin Ying Chen admitted she was freaking out the day...
View ArticleA credit to the school…
Pupils at King Alfred’s Academy celebrated top marks despite a ‘challenging’ climate of change, according to the school. Teachers at the Wantage school waited in anticipation to see how their students...
View ArticleSharing secrets of weight loss
A slimmer who found confidence after shedding four stone is inviting others who are struggling to shift their weight to a support group this month. Clint White is launching his own Slimming World group...
View ArticleCare home sets the standard
A care home agency in south Oxfordshire rated as ‘outstanding’ has helped raise the bar nationally. A report published last month by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised the service at George...
View ArticleGreat Celebrations for Super Exam results across county
Pupils’ sighs of relief could be heard all round Oxfordshire as they lined up to hear how they fared in their GCSEs. Scores of secondary school pupils found out their exam results after five years of...
View ArticleWe did it! Pupils jump for joy at results
Pupils at Wallingford’s Cranford House jumped with joy as they collected their ‘exceptional results’. The youngsters gathered to hear their long-awaited grades at the school last Thursday. Seventeen...
View ArticleParliament hearing set for noise levels on A34
A campaign by residents living near the A34 in Wolvercote to reduce noise pollution from the road has been taken to parliament. Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran has asked the transport secretary...
View ArticleYoungsters put their minds into helping others
A youth programme has raised over £1,600 to help prevent and tackle mental health issues. The annual National Citizen Service (NCS) which runs over the summer holidays encourages youngsters to gain...
View ArticleUnder 25s urged to go out and exercise
Young people in Oxfordshire have become the indoor generation, according to a recent survey. The Hill End Trust report claims young people aged under 25 spend an average of only six to nine hours...
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