Five arrested in cyber crimes clampdown
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of cyber crimes in Kidlington. The arrests were made after a raid on a property in Danebrook Court, Langford Lane, on Wednesday, March 4. Three of the men – a...
View ArticleIncrease in migrants living in the county
Three thousand more migrants were living in Oxford in 2014 compared to three years ago, data published by Oxford University’s Migration Observatory has shown. An estimated 46,200 people living in...
View ArticleCancer survivors launch battle
Two cancer survivors helped launch a weekend of fundraising to fight the disease alongside the town’s “charity champion” Ray Collins. Wantage’s fourth Standing Up to Cancer day will this year be...
View ArticleLife-saving help in heart of town
A Wallingford business owner is fundraising for 10 defibrillators in the town, after the installation of the first live-saving device in St Martin’s Street. The first defibrillator has been put up...
View ArticleLandmark apprentice Paige meets Cabinet
An Abingdon and Witney College student who last year was named as the two millionth apprentice was invited to speak to the Cabinet last week. Paige McConville, 16, an engineering apprentice from...
View ArticleFamous faces open new library
They have opened our eyes to discoveries on Earth and beyond. So it was perfectly fitting that Sir David Attenborough and Professor Stephen Hawking were guests of honour at the opening of Oxford...
View ArticleSon appeals to find mum’s murderer
Exactly 20 years ago today two young children arrived home from school to discover their mum had been strangled to death. Nasreen Akhtar’s murderer was never found – prompting police to re-open the...
View ArticleBaby rhino’s birth – an Easter surprise
There were celebrations at Cotswold Wildlife Park after the birth of baby rhino Ian just in time for Easter. Mum Ruby gave birth at 12.30pm on March 27 after a 15-month pregnancy. Staff and visitors...
View ArticleVIDEO: Oxford dances in May Day
Oxford partied in unison to welcome the arrival of spring at the annual May Day celebrations this morning. Revellers trawled from the city’s bars with tired eyes to join the mass hub of the early...
View ArticleNo Abingdon ice rink for Christmas
Plans to build an ice skating rink in Abingdon’s Abbey Meadows will not go ahead before Christmas, the leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has revealed. The temporary ice rink forms part of...
View ArticleReport outlines land for 12,000 homes on outskirts of Oxford
Green Belt land on the edge of Oxford could have more than 12,000 new homes built on it to try and combat the city’s housing crisis, a new report has revealed. The 30-page document says land north of...
View ArticleTens of thousands enjoy Cowley Carnival
East Oxford came alive this Sunday for its biggest and brightest event of the year – Cowley Road Carnival. Tens of thousands of people poured on to the road and its surrounding streets to enjoy the...
View ArticleCan you help inspire youngsters to read?
Even in an area such as Oxfordshire, many children have trouble reading, but help is at hand through a volunteering charity. ARCh Oxfordshire helps hundreds of children each year by finding volunteers...
View ArticleKeep an eye on park’s new arrival Yousstwo!
Great Britain’s first baby Sifaka Lemur has taken his first steps at Cotswold Wildlife Park. Born last month, Baby Yousstwo is the first breeding success for new parents Bafana and Tahina and is the...
View ArticleWedding on a budget – have your big day for a very small price
– Alex Iszatt How far would you go in your quest for a cheap wedding? According to Yorkshire minister Reverend David Newton a £100 wedding is both affordable, and achievable… One church minister has...
View ArticleIt’s not just what you eat but when you eat – top tips
It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat: A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods to eat from dawn till dusk We all know we need to be eating a healthy, balanced diet but knowing what to eat at...
View ArticleDisplay showcases scientific research into botanical masterpieces
Some of the finest botanical and zoological paintings in the world are going on display. Painting by numbers, a new display which runs until July 9, brings together beautiful watercolours and field...
View ArticleFreshen up your home this spring
Housebuilder David Wilson Homes has teamed up with one of its top interior designers Artspace to show homeowners in Oxfordshire how they can get the latest trends in their home this spring. Now the...
View ArticleHere comes summer – and the sizzling menu to go with it
Summer is almost here, and in anticipation of months of lovely sunshine a leading hotel group has unveiled its sizzling summer menu. Designed for lazy afternoons spent lounging in the sunshine, and...
View ArticleTea-rrific way to enjoy a cuppa and raise cash
According to a new survey many people have no clue when it comes to tea etiquette – with traditional tea time traditions now a thing of the past. In the UK, we are celebrated for our love of the humble...
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