‘Misgendering’ teacher to sue school over dismissal
A Christian teacher who faced disciplinary action after he referred to a transgender pupil as a girl is suing the school which claims he ‘misgendered’ the pupil. Joshua Sutcliffe, from Oxford, was...
View ArticleGiant climb for charity
A brave cyclist took on a ‘giant’ of a mountain in France to help raise more than £3,000 for charity. Peter Lockey decided to take on the challenge for Oxford-based homeless charity, the Gatehouse,...
View ArticleSupporting girls with autism
STAFF from schools across the county have taken part in a workshop aimed at supporting girls with autism. Teachers and teaching assistants from 20 Oxfordshire schools learned more about how they can...
View ArticleCup recycling idea brings new business
A YEAR ago Thomas Wylam won a Dragon’s Den style business contest with his cup recycling plan. Over the past 12-months the Princes Risborough Upper School pupil has been developing his idea with...
View ArticlePolice reissue appeal after possible sighting of UEFA boss
Police are continuing a cross-border investigation to find a missing former UEFA boss who was last seen in October. Bernard Ross, 51, is believed to have travelled from Oxford to the south of France...
View Article‘Lucky MP’ helps Puritans claim home win at last
Banbury MP Victoria Prentis proved to be the lucky mascot as she watched the Puritans claim their first home win since August. The north Oxfordshire politician met supporters and sponsors while, on the...
View ArticleMcDonald’s decision due as objections taken away
A DECISION over plans for a drive-thru McDonald’s restaurant in Bicester is imminent according to a council officer. Tesco wants to build a two-storey fast food restaurant covering 548sqm at land near...
View ArticleNext round in hospital battle
CAMPAIGNERS face an anxious wait after a legal bid to stop services at the Horton Hospital being downgraded was heard last week. At a High Court hearing on Wednesday and Thursday last week, councils...
View ArticlePupils mark 100 days at school with a ceremony
CHILDREN had 100 reasons to celebrate when a special ceremony was held to officially declare their new school open. Pupils, staff and families gathered last week to mark the opening of Longford Park...
View ArticleClub scores new home thanks to £50k
A local football club has secured a new home thanks to a £50,000 grant. The funding from West Oxfordshire District Council comes after Charlbury Town Football Club and its sports club were left without...
View ArticleLights for loved ones
More than 1,200 messages written by people who have lost someone were used to decorate a giant Christmas tree in Oxford. Sobell House Hospice invited families to remember loved ones in its annual...
View ArticlePlan to protect homes against future flooding
PLANS for a £120million flood alleviation scheme to protect homes and businesses in Oxford have taken a major step forward. The Environment Agency has confirmed the business case has been signed off by...
View ArticleVolunteers’ gift of Christmas cheer to vulnerable families
A group of volunteers showed a true sense of community by treating 43 vulnerable and isolated families to a warm meal and gifts just in time for Christmas. The Balsam Family Project laid on a...
View ArticleThomas brings in Christmas
Families braved the snow and icy weather to enjoy the company of Thomas the Tank Engine and Father Christmas as Didcot Railway Centre hosted its Christmas special on Saturday and Sunday. The Fat...
View ArticleJumping into their Christmas sweaters
Boys and staff at Abingdon School donned their festive knitwear to raise money for charity earlier this week. Some of the boys revelled in the opportunity to dress up for Christmas from head to toe,...
View Article£86m boost to put science park at forefront of fusion
AN Oxfordshire science park has been given an £86million boost to create new facilities to support British industry. The government has announced the cash for the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA’s)...
View ArticleStudents use word power to win democracy challenge
STUDENTS at Chipping Norton School are celebrating after winning the inaugural West Oxfordshire Schools Democracy Challenge. Organised by MP Robert Courts, sixth-form pupils from across the district...
View ArticleTeaching love for One Planet
OXFORDSHIRE’S first eco school is hoping for a double whammy when it opens – to also be the UK’s first One Planet school. Gagle Brook Primary School has been built at Elmsbrook, the first phase of the...
View ArticleDriver freed from flipped car
A trapped driver had to be cut free after their car overturned in icy conditions. The vehicle flipped on the A417 in East Challow, south Oxfordshire, at around 7am on Saturday. Fire crews from...
View ArticleSex abuser’s sentence increased as more victims come forward
– By Owen Huges A man has been convicted of more historic sex offences after two men came forward after almost 50 years having recognised their abuser in the news. Terry Haynes, 75, formerly of...
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