Archive
-
Date
Oxford Hospital Trust claims victory in two categories at Unsung Hero Awards
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been named a winner in two categories in the Unsung Hero Awards 2024. The national awards celebrate non-medical and non-clinical NHS staff and volunteers who demonstrate exceptional commitment
-
Date
Ruby Wax discusses mental health with Buddhist monk at Oxford Literary Festival
Comedian and author Ruby Wax has spoken about mental health alongside a Buddhist monk at the Oxford Literary Festival. Ms Wax was joined by Gelong Thubten as the pair shared insights from their books, delving into coping mechanisms during hard
-
Date
Young Reporter- IWD Event (Aisha Oppong, The Henley College)
On the 8th of March, International Women's Day, The Henley College hosted a special event in the Cuthbert Suite, featuring two incredibly inspirational guest speakers: the Mayor of Henley, Kellie Hinton and Lamees Butt, Senior Vice President, Global
-
Date
Greene King launches free pint offer for Brits but only if this one thing happens
Greene King has partnered with former professional footballer Peter Crouch to launch a giveaway of free pints across the country but there’s a catch. Free pints will only be given away after the first drop of rain falls in Manchester from March
-
Date
Oxfordshire town Lloyds Bank branch set to close this summer
Lloyds Bank is closing its Abingdon branch in the summer. The bank in Ock Street is sandwiched between two Indian restaurants - the Dil Raj and The Prince of India. It will close on July 24 and there is now a closure notice in the window.
-
Date
Current delays in Oxford as tailbacks mount on M40 after crash
There are heavy delays on the M40 on the border of Oxfordshire after a crash at Stokenchurch. Here are all the other delays in Oxford, according to our traffic wire Inrix. The delays are correct at the time of writing (Wednesday, March 20 at
-
Date
Aldi 'cheapest supermarket' advert branded misleading by watchdog
An Aldi advert claiming the discounter was “the home of Britain’s cheapest Christmas dinner” misled customers, a watchdog has found. The four-page wrap-around newspaper ad, published on December 6, also stated: “Sainsbury’s £44.81”, “Aldi £33.80
-
Date
Heavy rush hour delays after serious motorway crash
There continue to be heavy delays on the M40 near Oxfordshire following a crash that left a car flipped onto its roof. The crash on Wednesday afternoon at Stokenchurch caused all southbound lanes to close causing significant tailbacks with delays
-
Date
Cancer survivor mum taking part in Blenheim Palace Pink Ribbon Walk
A Banbury mum who lost her parents and sister to cancer before her own diagnosis is taking part in the Blenheim Palace Pink Ribbon Walk. Kate Catlow, a 57-year-old pharmacy worker, recalled how her life "flashed before her" when she found out she
-
Date
Junior doctors vote to continue strikes until September in dispute over pay
Junior doctors have voted by a huge margin for strikes to continue for the next six months in their long-running pay dispute. The British Medical Association (BMA) urged the Health Secretary to make a new offer after announcing that its members
-
Date
The TV curse? Oxford teams suffer defeats in front of cameras
Two opportunities to see Oxford’s football teams on TV last week and neither ended terribly well. On Tuesday (March 12) Oxford United travelled to Bolton Wanderers and, sadly, the Trotters gave them a bit of a kicking. It was always going to
-
Date
Former Manchester City player coming to Oxford this week
A former Manchester City footballer is coming to Oxford this week to give a talk. Nedum Onuoha played for the reigning Premier League champions from the age of 10 years old, starting out in the club’s academy. He went on to play for the club
-
Date
Oxford University secures £2.2m for liver cancer study
Researchers at the University of Oxford have secured £2.2m to investigate alternative liver cancer surveillance methods for patients with cirrhosis. The study, known as the AMULET clinical study, will evaluate the use of non-contrast-enhanced magnetic
-
Date
Ancient brains archive created as Oxford boffins challenge historic theory
Oxford University researchers have created a new archive of ancient human brains. The record of ancient brains highlights the different environments they can be saved in, ranging from the frozen Arctic to deserts. The collection of shrunken
-
Date
Drivers face further A34 delays at Botley interchange with new roadworks
Drivers are being warned they face further delays at the A34 Botley interchange this weekend. Some drivers were stuck in traffic and delayed for hours between September and the beginning of March while National Highways staff were carrying out
-
Date
Local Plan 2040 to be sent for government inspection
Oxford City Council is preparing to send its Local Plan 2040 for examination by government planning inspectors. The plan is used to judge every planning application that the council receives. It is updated every five years, and the new plan
-
Date
Cassington care home name in the UK's top 20
A Cassington care home has been named as one of the top 20 in the UK. Churchfields Care Home was presented with the award at the carehome.co.uk awards, which base their selections on more than 90,000 reviews submitted from care homes across the
-
Date
Registration services to return to Banbury after years of absence
Banbury is set to have registrars operating in the town for the first time in years due to relocation efforts by the town and county councils. Parts of the registration service's northern Oxfordshire component will move from Bodicote House in the
-
Date
Drug dealer caught with £10k of cannabis avoids jail
AN Abingdon man who bulk-bought discount cannabis during the Covid lockdown has avoided jail. Nathaniel Graham was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Monday (March 18) after being caught with almost £10,000 in street value of cannabis in December
-
Date
Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites
Social media users have complained of Instagram and Facebook being down. Down Detector, a site monitoring problems online, including with social media apps, noted a spike in reports related to Instagram and Facebook today. Over 1,000 people
-
Date
Free parking scheme set to launch at Castle Quay in April
Free parking will be available at Banbury's Castle Quay shopping centre this April as part of a trial attempting to provide a boost for shoppers and businesses. The first hour of parking will be free seven days a week at all Castle Quay car parks
-
Date
Southern English locations identified for potential Russian WW3 attack target
Russia's nuclear hit list should World War Three break out has been revealed by national reports. It is alleged that nine regions across the UK are armed and ready targets for Russian strike. This information, the most recent intelligence from
-
Date
Greggs outages 'resolved' after IT issues forced stores to close
Technical problems which forced Greggs stores across the UK to close on Wednesday morning have been resolved, the bakery chain said. The IT outages prevented payments from being accepted and the issue affected branches nationwide, including in
-
Date
What is the viral Cheesy Dominos Volcano Pizza and is it available in the UK?
Domino’s is always looking for new ways to stay on top, and its latest creation is a total game-changer. Called the Cheese Volcano, TikTok has been going wild after clips of the unorthodox pizza started making the rounds on the social media platform
-
Date
EFL confirm details for final day of League One season and play-offs
Oxford United's trip to Exeter City on the final day of the season has seen its kick-off time moved forward. The EFL have confirmed details for the final day of Sky Bet League One and the play-offs. The final day of League One will see all
-
Date
HMRC announces u-turn as helpline closure put on hold
Changes to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) helpline services which would have seen the self-assessment helpline shut for six months are being halted. HMRC announced changes to its helpline services earlier this week in a bid to encourage people
-
Date
How to deter cats from your garden? Top tips to keep them away (without any harm)
Do you have some neighbourhood cats sneaking around your garden who are up to no good? Just some of their bad habits can include pooing all over newly grown vegetable patches or digging up freshly planted flowers. If you have been having trouble
-
Date
Hospital issues statement on claims staff tried to access Kate Middleton records
The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery in January, has released a statement following claims staff tried to access Kate Middleton’s medical records. The clinic has vowed that all appropriate steps will be taken
-
Date
Travellers warned as Oxford airline buses face ‘significant delays’
There are currently significant delays to airline bus services from Oxford. This comes after a crash earlier on Wednesday afternoon on the M40 which has closed all southbound lanes. These remain closed at the time of writing while traffic is
-
Date
Council commits to supporting farmers and local food producers
West Oxfordshire District Council has renewed its commitment to support local farmers and food producers across the district. Through a motion debated at the full council meeting on March 13, the council committed to developing policies that will
-
Date
Prime Minister set to come to Oxfordshire this summer
Rishi Sunak is set to come to Oxfordshire this summer with the European summit to be held at Blenheim Palace. The Prime Minister will host European leaders at the Woodstock palace in July for talks on supporting Ukraine and preventing unauthorised
-
Date
Drug dealer avoids jail after given second chance by judge
A DRUG dealer has avoided jail after being given a chance by a judge to get help for his long-standing drug addiction. Patrick McFarlane, 61, appeared at Oxford Crown Court in October last year charged with selling heroin and crack cocaine in Oxford
-
Date
Motorway blocked after crash flips car onto roof
6:37pm Thank you for following this live blog. 6:19pm
-
Date
Police ‘concerned’ about missing Oxford woman as urgent search launched
Police officers are “concerned for the welfare” of a missing Oxford woman with a search now underway. Sumera, whose surname was not provided by Thames Valley Police, was reported missing from the Oxford area on Tuesday, March 19. Police released
-
Date
Huge 12 foot-tall statue heads of the late Queen and Philip for sale locally
A PAIR of 12-foot-tall terracotta statue heads of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have been listed for sale on Facebook marketplace in Windsor. The huge heads were created by a Royal mad pensioner originally for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
-
Date
Man jailed for assaulting woman and chasing her with kitchen knife
AFTER assaulting a woman and chasing her with a kitchen knife, a man has been jailed. Cameron Evans, 30, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to a count each of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating and possession of a bladed
-
Date
Man in his 30s dies after horror crash on major road
A man has died from his injuries following a horror car crash in Oxfordshire. The crash happened between a black MG ZS and a white Citroen Berlingo van on the A40 between Swinbrook and Burford at around 6.20am on Monday, March 4. The incident
-
Date
Which drugs are class A, B or C and what happens if you're caught with them?
You've probably heard the terms class A, B or C drugs being mentioned but do you know which drugs come under each category? A variety of drugs are included in the categories and when caught either taking, carrying, making or supplying them, you
-
Date
Gary Barlow to give two live charity performances on P&O cruises in 2024
P&O Cruises has revealed that Gary Barlow will be giving two live charity performances on a couple of its voyages in 2024. Following sell-out shows in 2022 and 2023, Gary will be taking to the Headliners Theatre on board Iona for two sailings
-
Date
What is ovarian cancer? Symptoms, causes and possible treatments
While you might have heard about ovarian cancer, you might be unsure of the symptoms you should look out for as well as the causes and how it’s treated. This type of cancer “can affect anyone who has ovaries” but it “mostly affects women over the
-
Date
Drivers could face fines as AI cameras that 'can spy inside' cars trialled
Drivers have been warned that new artificial intelligence cameras being trialled by UK police forces could land them with a £1,000 fine. The cameras, which are currently being used by ten police forces across the country, could be rolled out nationally
-
Date
HMRC announce major change that will affect millions from April
HMRC has announced permanent changes which will include closing one of its helplines for months. HMRC said changes to helpline services to encourage people to go online first have been successfully trialled over the past year and are being rolled
-
Date
Princess of Wales’ medical records ‘tried to be viewed by hospital staff’
A data watchdog has reportedly launched an investigation into claims Kate Middleton’s private medical records were attempted to be viewed by staff at The London Clinic. It comes after the Princess of Wales attended the private hospital on January
-
Date
Car seized after driver caught by police after multiple offences
A car was seized in Oxfordshire after police discovered the driver was committing multiple offences. The black Nissan was stopped on the A41 near Bicester on Wednesday morning (March 20) by Thames Valley Police. Officers with the TVP Roads
-
Date
UK inflation falls to 3.4 per cent, the lowest level in more than two years
Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The growth in food prices across the UK eased in February, with the Consumer Price Index dropping to 3.4 per cent, down from
-
Date
If you see these 4 signs on your vehicle you need to go see a mechanic
A car expert has shared 4 signs to look for that mean that you need to consult a mechanic. The cost of living crisis has prompted Brits up and down the country to look for creative ways to save on their regular bills as well as their more substantial
-
Date
Greggs stores 'closed around the UK' due to 'IT glitch'
Greggs is “experiencing issues accepting payments” as reports suggest shops across the country have been forced to shut. IT outages affected the bakery chain’s branches on Wednesday morning, causing some to put up temporary “closed” notices on
-
Date
Oxford United back 'vital' independent regulator to 'safeguard' future of clubs
Oxford United have issued a statement backing the new Football Governance Bill, which was introduced to Parliament yesterday (Tuesday, March 19). The creation of an independent regulator moved a step closer as the legislation to establish it was
-
Date
If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £184 per week
Asthma sufferers in the UK, as well as those with 23 other health conditions, are being urged to check if they could be owed hundreds of pounds from the Government. Brits suffering from conditions that affect their respiratory system could be eligible
-
Date
DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get
Millions of people in who receive Universal Credit will see their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions increase next month. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year
-
Date
'They are thieves and criminals': Martin Lewis' warning to fans over new scam
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to fans after criminals began using his likeness in scam adverts. The Money Saving Expert doesn’t appear in adverts and stressed that if you saw his face or name associated with one it would be a scam. Currently
-
Date
The real impact of your missed or late payments on your credit score
A credit card expert has explained what the real impact of missing and making late payments is on your credit score. The cost of living crisis has meant that many Brits have turned to credit cards and loans to financially support themselves.
-
Date
Warning issued to homeowners over 'huge' fines over trimming trees
Homeowners in the UK have been issued a warning about the 'huge' fines they could face for trimming trees. A team of experts has urged Brits to check if any trees in their gardens are protected before carrying out any pruning. They have been
-
Date
Who left ITV Celebrity Big Brother last night? Second double eviction of series
There was a second double eviction on Celebrity Big Brother 2024 last night (March 19) just days before the final, but who left the house? US theatre star Marisha Wallace and YouTuber Zeze Millz were the next two housemates to be booted from the
-
Date
Small claims case wait times drop in Oxford
Small claims cases took almost 100 fewer days to go to trial in Oxford last year, new figures show. Most civil court cases are small claims where a person is trying to get their money back for a faulty product, poor service or personal injury,
-
Date
Who is Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wife Sam Taylor-Johnson & why is it controversial?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson are one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples. Aaron, 33, and Sam, 57, are well-established in their respective careers. Sam is a director perhaps best known for her work directing major
-
Date
The five players Oxford United risk losing for free in summer
Oxford United could lose five players on free transfers this summer as their contracts are due to expire at the end of the season. The club continue to battle for a play-off spot and a spot in the Championship would play a key part in the club’
-
Date
Stolen bike worth £300 seen being ridden around town
A bike worth around £300 has been stolen and reportedly seen being ridden around an Oxfordshire village. Richard Gennard of Shrivenham says his black Carrera Vengeance bike with grey lettering was taken from The Barrington Arms Hotel in the town
-
Date
New drainage measures in town aim to prevent flooding
New drainage measures outlined by a developer in Abingdon which aim to prevent flooding have been welcomed by a county councillor. Nathan Ley has welcomed proposals by Bellway Homes to create new drainage measures around hundreds of homes it is
-
Date
Mayor cuts ribbon and unveils new state-of-the-art sports pavilion
Didcot mayor Axel Macdonald cut the ribbon and officially opened a new state-of-the-art sports pavilion in Didcot. He was joined by deputy mayor Cllr Andrew Jones and guests for a buffet, welcome drinks and a dance performance from Bernardine Soul
-
Date
Oxfordshire town market place hosts science festival
A science festival filled Abingdon market place with its colourful stalls. The ATOM Festival of Science and Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary and started with displays in the market place on Saturday. There were also science activities
-
Date
Join healthcare partnership's meeting this week
The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership is inviting the public to join its meeting later this week. Set to take place from 9.30am to 11.30am on March 21 at the Council Chamber, Oxfordshire Country Council, the
-
Date
Cowley Road Carnival looks set to return after five year hiatus
The Cowley Road Carnival looks set to return to east Oxford for the first time in five years as an eagerly anticipated date is announced. The major event, run by Cowley Road Works for 20 years, was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the Covid
-
Date
Oxford author wins international memoir writing prize
An Oxford author has received an international award for her memoir. Louise Watts won 2024 Bridport Prize international memoir writing competition with her work The Words for Go Away. She also pocketed £1,500 and secured manuscript mentoring
-
Date
Find out the top five pubs Tripadvisor pubs in Oxford
An east Oxford pub has now won the top position on reviews site Tripadvisor. The Angel & Greyhound in St Clements is now number one. It is popular with beer drinkers and foodies. READ MORE: Riverside pub ranks among UK's best for roasts
-
Date
Winnie the Witch illustrator joins artist ranks at Westgate to paint oxen
Several artists including the Winnie the Witch book series illustrator have painted Oxen sculptures at an Oxford shopping centre. These artists have been painting ahead of the OxTrail which is set to take place throughout the city from Saturday
-
Date
Oxford man in court charged with sexual assault
A SEXUAL assault case has been sent to Oxford Crown Court after a man was charged. Mohammed Kharal, 40, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a female, both allegedly taking place on August 28, 2022 in Oxford. READ MORE: 'Loving
-
Date
'Dangerous driver' dies before sentencing date in court
A DRIVER due to be sentenced for driving dangerously on the A34 has died before he could attend court. Earl Russell, 56, of Hinton Crescent, Appleton, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (March 19) for one count of driving
-
Date
Nanotechnology start-up secures headquarters at Oxfordshire science park
A start-up which uses nanotechnology to eliminate harmful emissions from ammonia production has established its headquarters at an Oxfordshire science and technology park. Capitalising on its £2.3 million seed investment from 2023, Nium has secured
-
Date
I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed
With technology being a huge part of our lives, it’s worth knowing what to look out for when it comes to scams. Scams can pop up at any time including on emails or via phone calls and if scammers are successful, they can leave us out of pocket.
-
Date
Join the mayor of Bicester for an Easter egg hunt
The mayor of Bicester is holding an Easter egg hunt fundraiser in Garth Park next month. Harry Knight will host the event in support of Bicester Baby Bank on April 3. From 11am to 3pm, egg hunters will be collecting four coloured pebbles and
-
Date
Toddlers 'traumatised' after witnessing two dogs maul baby deer to death
A baby deer was killed after it was subjected to a 'savage' attack by two dogs which left two children who witnessed it 'traumatised'. Omeed Qodrat and his family were walking through farmland at the end of Norreys Road in Cumnor when they saw
-
Date
Celebration to be held in Bicester for Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day will give Bicester residents a chance to revel in the town's military history. The town council will hold an event at Pingle Field on June 29, promising "a wholesome day of sunshine, demonstrations, marches, music, and much more
-
Date
Oxfordshire county councillor looks back on flooding
Oxfordshire County Council's deputy leader has been looking back on the floods which caused havoc in the county earlier this year, saying the council needs to "get on the front foot" to tackle the problem. Councillor Pete Sudbury, deputy leader
-
Date
New Lord Mayor of Oxford to become first openly gay person to hold position
Councillor Mike Rowley is set to become the first openly gay Lord Mayor of Oxford. The announcement was made at a council meeting by Oxford City Council leader, councillor Susan Brown. Mr Rowley, also the first neurodivergent Lord Mayor of
-
Date
Specsavers Abingdon to donate share of sight test proceeds to charity
Specsavers in Abingdon will be converting sight tests into charity donations for Oxfordshire's only young carers charity. From March 17 to 23, £1 from each sight test at the Abbey Shopping Centre store will go to Be Free Young Carers, a charity
-
Date
Last phase of large-scale tree planting project begins
One of Oxfordshire’s largest community tree planting projects is entering its final phase. More than 350 residents are volunteering to plant approximately 10,000 native trees at the Blue Cross animal rehoming centre in Burford. The initiative
-
Date
No timetable for reopening town centre pub forced shut due to flood damages
An Oxfordshire town pub shut for more than two months has no timetable for it to reopen after being hit with severe flood damages. The Boat House pub in Wallingford has been closed for more than two months after it suffered flood damages when
-
Date
Fancy dress 'mad' cancer survivor organises charity dinosaur walk
A charity dinosaur fancy dress walk organised by a Bicester cancer survivor has raised £1,800 for charity. Marianne Edwards, an accountant living in Langford Village Bicester, organised the event after she was inspired to raise funds following
-
Date
Planned new 1,250-home development dubbed 'carmageddon'
Plans for a major development of over a thousand homes on the rural northern edge of Witney have been dubbed 'carmageddon'. Developers Blenheim Strategic Partners, Cranbrook Construction Limited, Gleeson Land Limited, L&Q Estates Limited and
-
Date
Nature comes alive for youngsters with fun activities at wildlife club
Spring has sprung and young children discovered all the different ways nature wakes up from its long winter sleep. Young Rangers, a wildlife club for for eight to 11 year olds, lets children get up close to nature and explore the great outdoors
-
Date
Cholsey's annual 10k and 5k runs set for this Sunday
A school's annual 10k run is scheduled to take place this Sunday, March 24. The Treehouse School's race, which starts from the Cholsey Recreation Ground at 10am, has been planned by a team of volunteers from the school and the village. Runners
-
Date
Woman who survived post office robbery celebrates 100th birthday in style
An Oxfordshire woman who turned 100 this week has recalled the time she survived a post office robbery. Kay Law lives in Wantage and celebrated reaching triple figures on Tuesday (March 19) with her family, friends and fellow residents at Betjeman
-
Date
Restaurant manager, 20, dies after being found unresponsive by river
A RESTAURANT manager from Abingdon died after being found unresponsive near the River Ock. Niketa Aird, 20, of Longmead, Abingdon, was found unresponsive near the river on September 19 last year at about 12.30pm. An inquest at Oxford Coroner
-
Date
Politician will resign role to open it up to 'younger person'
A long-standing politician will resign his seat ahead of local elections to allow a "younger person" to take on the role. Rae Humberstone is a Labour councillor who has been serving the Blackbird Leys ward in Oxford but he will step down on Friday
-
Date
Man, 25, accused of downloading indecent images of children
A YOUNG man has appeared in court charged with downloading indecent images of children. Gregory Chandler, 25, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (March 19) charged with two counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs
-
Date
Take a step back in time at Oxford school's tech exhibition
Relive the 80s and 90s by making a retro-style mix tape at an Oxford school's museum exhibition. Cheney School's 'Technology through Time' Exhibition on March 19 will give visitors and students the chance to explore interactive exhibits showcasing
-
Date
Oxfordshire to receive £3.6m for public EV charging expansion
Oxfordshire is set to receive £3.6 million to expand its public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This funding will go towards tripling the number of public EV chargers in the county by the end of 2025, with 1,300 chargers to be delivered
-
Date
'We wear gloves and glasses but anyone can swim in it,' says sewage campaigner
Untreated sewage has been dumped around Didcot for the equivalent of just under 37 days since the start of the year leaving streams "sometimes literally full of sewage", say campaigners. Data provided by Thames Water itself shows sewage has been
-
Date
Former pet shop owner enjoys animal visit at care home
A Banbury care home was transformed into a pet haven for an afternoon for a former pet shop owner who lives at the home. Kathleen Robbins, 92, ran Aquaria & Pet Supplies for 14 years after a friend encouraged her due to her fondness for animals
-
Date
Thousands at risk of undiagnosed hepatitis C in England, warns Oxford experts
Thousands of people in England could be unknowingly living with hepatitis C, experts at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have warned. The virus, spread through blood-to-blood contact, can lead to severe liver damage, cancer
-
Date
Five new rural bus routes to be launched next month
Five new bus routes will be servicing rural areas in Oxfordshire from next month. More buses are set to be launched on April 15 to connect additional villages to markets and the city of Oxford. The new routes are Abingdon to Oxford on Mondays
-
Date
I'm a nutritionist: The benefits of taking collagen and how to add to your diet
A nutritionist has explained the benefits of taking collagen and how you can add it to your diet. Superfoods and health fads come and go but one trend - which has recently risen in popularity across social media - looks like it's here to stay.
-
Date
Convicted sex offender jailed AGAIN for grooming 'girl', 14
A REPEAT sex offender has been jailed again for attempting to meet up with a 14-year-old girl for sex. Stephen Painter was locked up in 2018 after he tried to meet a decoy 14-year-old girl for sex, only to discover it was really a sting operation
-
Date
Citizen of the Year awards recognise people making a difference in community
People and organisations who have given their time and energy to make a difference in the Witney community were recognised at the annual Citizen Awards. Friends, relatives, neighbours and colleagues nominated a special person for the awards which
-
Date
Oxford investing platform celebrates decade with support for local projects
An Oxford-based impact investing platform is offering projects in the region the chance to raise funds. Celebrating 10 years of impact investing, a report showed that Ethex raised more than £120 million to fund more than 200 projects, addressing
-
Date
Banbury United seeks volunteers for two roles
Banbury United is urgently calling for volunteers to fill two roles involved in running the club. The club is looking for a fixture manager to join its operations team and a club secretary. The vacancies have arisen following the announcement
-
Date
Bicester cheerleaders set to compete at European Championships
A cheerleading squad is set to represent the UK at the upcoming Cheer4All European Championships in Milan. Bicester ECU Cheerleading squad produced a triumphant performance at the national competition in Manchester as they secured three National