Housing plan for primary site would cause ‘traffic problems’
CONTROVERSIAL plans to convert part of a former primary school site into homes have been recommended for refusal by council officers. Cherwell District Council’s planning committee is due to decide...
View ArticleHelp make Elliot’s kart dream to go to Le Mans
A couple from Didcot are hoping to raise £2,500 to help their son’s dream of becoming world go-karting champion become a reality. Julie and Andrew Harvey are aiming to have the funds by October 6, when...
View ArticleMan found dead at Westgate centre construction site in Oxford
A man has been found dead on the construction site of the new Westgate centre in Oxford. Unconfirmed reports say someone fell from the roof of the site, set to open its doors in less than three weeks...
View ArticleLawyers’ not-so-brief encounter with 262-feet abseil
Eleven lawyers from Oxford have raised over £1,400 after bravely abseiling down the UK’s tallest sculpture. The employees from law firm Blake Morgan took on the challenge at London’s ArcelorMittal...
View ArticleBid to tackle homelessness
The government should be doing more to tackle the UK-wide problem of homelessness and rough sleeping, according to a city councillor. Oxford City Council has launched a consultation on a new strategy...
View ArticlePermanent memorial, six letters…
The much-loved Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter will be remembered with a statue that will invite passers-by to complete a crossword in his memory. The Inspector Morse Society is hoping to raise...
View ArticleDazzling displays win the day
Green-fingered residents rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to show off their gardening skills as part of a competition. Brilliant blooms and dazzling displays were celebrated in Witney...
View ArticleA school of research vessels
Blood vessel tunnels, a heart rhythm dance and learning about blood clots through volleyball – who knew learning about science could be such fun? More than 250 captivated Didcot school kids jumped into...
View ArticleGirls in a twirl over contest success
THE hard work paid off for a team of young gymnasts as they scooped gold, silver and bronze trophies at a regional team twirling competition. Banbury Cross Twirlers – who are aged from five to 19 –...
View ArticleWalking in her husband’s name
A woman who lost her husband to a brain tumour walked 11 miles to raise awareness for the devastating and ‘indiscriminating’ cancer. Mum of two Juliet Legg, from Sonning Common, was inspired to take...
View ArticleHaving a ball to mark 10 years
WHAT better way to celebrate your tenth anniversary than with a big glitzy party – and that’s exactly what Play2Give did. The sold-out evening at Didcot Civic Hall helped raise funds for Oxford...
View ArticleHousing could pave the way for improved roads
Plans to build 183 new homes could bring better road networks to the town of Watlington. Developed in line with Watlington’s neighbourhood plan, the scheme would also help to address congestion within...
View ArticleGet a pizza the marathon action and row for dough
After you’ve run 13 miles around the city of dreaming spires why not take part in the Row for Dough challenge? Set up by brothers Thom and James Elliot who run Pizza Pilgrims, they are inviting runners...
View ArticleMum hopes to whizz around city to raise Wizzybug funds
A full-time mum is gearing up to run the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday to help more children with a disability have access to a free powered wheelchair. Caroline McNicoll, 33, from Headington, decided...
View ArticleI say, that’s a splendid way to raise funds!
Hundreds of gentlefolk from Oxford helped raise over £24,000 by taking part in the world’s largest motorcycle charity event. Over 430 people from Oxford jumped on their classic and vintage styled...
View ArticleBra-ve Helen’s raising awareness in M&S ad
An Oxfordshire woman is taking part in a national pink bra campaign to turn a cancer diagnosis that ‘rocked her world’ into something positive. Helen Peedell, 52, was told she had breast cancer in 2016...
View ArticleLorry fire closes A34
Police shut the A34 to protect the public after a lorry caught fire. Fire crews from Didcot and Berkshire rushed to extinguish the fire near the Milton Interchange just after 7.30am this morning. The...
View ArticleEx-vicar facing sex abuse charges took his own life, inquest told
A former vicar who was due to face sex abuse charges was found dead in his bath from ‘self-inflicted’ wounds. The inquest on Wednesday October 4 heard how Trevor Devamanikkam, 70, died from multiple...
View ArticleJustice for Laughing Boy
Connor Sparrowhawk died tragically aged 18, left alone by people who should have been caring for him. George Welch spoke to his mum Sara Ryan as she launches her book telling of the real Connor and her...
View ArticleUPDATED: Man charged over suspected double murder in Banbury
A 52-year-old man has been charged with the double murder of two men in Banbury. Raymond Morgan, of Newland Road, Banbury was charged with two counts of murder last night (Wednesday). He appeared at...
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