Oxford's most popular tennis courts have re-opened in time for Wimbledon season after undergoing a £26,000 facelift.

George New, 11, is pictured front with, from back, parks supervisor Ian Thompson, Summertown ward councillors Alan Armitage and Tony Hollander and tennis coach George McVicar

Six hard-surface courts at Alexandra Courts, Middle Way, Summertown, have been resurfaced as part of Oxford City Council's £450,000 investment programme in its parks, including tennis courts.

Peter Johnson, executive member for leisure, said: "We are serious about our commitment to provide better leisure facilities."