Scouts gifts of food for those in need at Christmas
A group of scouts was inspired to help a food bank with boxes full of donations after hearing how it can help people who are struggling. The 30th Abingdon Beaver scouts has been carrying out good deeds...
View ArticleRetail and residential phase opens at GWP
A MAJOR phase of a residential and shopping development at Great Western Park has been officially completed. The £15million development includes an 11,000 sq ft Asda supermarket, shops, a pub,...
View ArticleNew headmaster for prep school
The Manor Preparatory School in Abingdon has appointed a new headmaster to replace the retiring Piers Heyworth. Alastair Thomas, pictured, will take the reins from January following Mr Heyworth’s...
View ArticleAward reveals love for city
Oxford has been dubbed one of the best UK travel destinations for young people as the city scooped a silver award at the British Youth Travel Awards in London last week. The city won the accolade in...
View ArticleEmergency shelter for homeless launches as temperature plunges
More than 20 homeless people made use of an emergency shelter in Oxford as severe weather and record sub-zero temperatures hit the city. With overnight temperatures falling as low as -9 earlier this...
View ArticleSpreading festive joy with jerseys
Oxford City Stars couldn’t resist joining in with the festive celebrations as they unveiled a special one-off Christmas jersey. The city’s ice hockey team received special dispensation from the league...
View ArticleSkills shortages could affect business growth
Oxford businesses face a skills shortage that could impact on growth in 2018, despite salaries across the region seeing an above-average increase. A new report published by the professional recruiting...
View ArticleDen building fun whatever the weather
Young adventurers can take a walk on the wild side no matter the weather thanks to a local homebuilder. Schoolchildren from Deddington CofE Primary School’s Forest School were given den building...
View ArticleLook properly to avoid to crashes, drivers told
Failing to look properly is the biggest cause of collisions on the roads in Oxfordshire, according to figures from the Department for Transport. There were 1,498 reported collisions in Oxfordshire in...
View ArticleConcern healthcare can’t meet development levels
A NEW report has highlighted concerns that health and care services are not keeping pace with development in Bicester. Healthwatch Oxfordshire, the county’s independent health and social care watchdog,...
View ArticleSpecial delivery from Santa and RAF Benson
Father Christmas abandoned his traditional sleigh in favour of a Puma HC2 helicopter last week as he dropped off presents to ill children. Santa, his elf and helpers from RAF Benson visited children,...
View ArticleHotel plan for new tech park
A 101-bed Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater is planned near Oxford. The hotel and restaurant could be built as part of £90m plans for an Oxford technology park opposite Oxford Airport in Kidlington. The...
View ArticleWarning after cigarette fire
People are reminded to properly dispose of their cigarettes after a carelessly discarded one caused a house fire in Oxford. Black smoke bellowed from the front door and flames raged from a first floor...
View ArticleFair way to raise funds for camp
Fitzharry’s School in Abingdon truly embraced the festive season with four days of back-to-back Christmas fairs. Year 7 pupils, who were off on Monday because of the snow, got right back into the swing...
View ArticleWinter driving reminder after spate of crashes
The county’s fire service has stressed the importance of driving carefully in wintery conditions after an increase in the number of crashes. Drivers were urged by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service at...
View ArticlePrimary schools climb up tables
Teachers, pupils and parents in Oxfordshire are celebrating after it surged up the national primary school league tables. Across the county, 61 per cent of pupils achieved the government’s benchmark...
View ArticleJoiners craft woodwork award
– By Owen Hughes A family-run firm has won a prestigious industry award for its two-year long wood work restoration of an Edwardian house. The 10 employees of Gelder Joinery, Headington, won...
View ArticleNo let up in battles over Brexit
Opinion was split as Oxfordshire’s politicians reacted to an eventful week in the House of Commons in which Theresa May was defeated over Brexit. In a vote last week, 11 Tory rebels backed giving...
View ArticleBrave boy’s Christmas fun at party with the Duchess
CHRISTMAS is a magical time of year, but for one little boy an invitation to a royal palace gave his festive season some extra sparkle. Anthony Brine, who has a life-limiting delicate skin condition...
View ArticleLittle Treasures share festive cheer across the generations
Christmas came early for residents at a retirement village as they welcomed reindeer and children from a local nursery. Staff at Richmond Witney hosted an afternoon of carols and sleigh rides last week...
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