One dead and three hurt in crash
A 23-year-old man dies in hospital after a Renault Clio crashed into the central reservation of the A40 in Oxford.
Road reopens after viaduct works
A stretch of a major route linking the Midlands to the south coast reopens after a trial "bridge slide" ahead of a viaduct's replacement.
Roads crackdown on mobile use
Police are to spend this week cracking down on motorists who use mobile phones while driving across the Thames Valley.
Olympic torch marks sports show
The first of 100 exhibitions celebrating the sporting life of towns around the UK is being held in Henley-on-Thames.
Obese drinkers face 'double hit'
Obese women drinking just over a glass of wine a day have double the liver disease risk over slimmer women, Oxford research suggests.
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Brain power
Scientists ask can our brains help us solve conflicts?
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TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS |
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Museum of Local History £3,500
The Theatre £1,300
West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau (C/N Office) £800
1st C/N Brownies £600
6th C/N Scout Group £100
C/N & District Cricket Club £400
Twinning Association £200
Family History Group £200
C/N Music Festival £115
Rainbows £250
Silver Band £800
Swifts FC £500
Youth Forum £200
Combined Day Centres Committee £200
Friends of the ACE Centre £100
Hailcorns Tenants & Residents Association £100
Health Visitors - Oxfordshire PCT £285
Home-Start Banbury & C/N £300
Oxfordshire Carers Forum £100
C/N Rotary Club £100
Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust £350
Volunteer Centre £100
TotaI £10,600 |
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Spoke-tacular year for cycle training
More youngsters than ever are taking part in Oxfordshire County Council's free Cycle Training course thanks to the help of more than 700 volunteer instructors.
Henley Bridge - closure notice
Henley Bridge (A4130) will be closed overnight on March 19 to allow essential resurfacing work by Oxfordshire County Council.
Leader's blog: meetings relating to our county's wellbeing
Recent days have seen me involved in quite a few events relating to the Oxfordshire economy. I spoke to Barbara Follett MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to discuss progress on the Sustainable Communities Act (SCA).
Mock trial to teach students about justice system
Oxfordshire secondary school pupils will gain hand-on experience of a courtroom this weekend, as they take part in a mock trial competition.
Technology businesses get the chance to show and tell
Venturefest Oxford 2010, one of the country’s key investment and innovation events, is kicking off with a search to discover the best new technologies emerging from the UK this year.
Film and sports projects funded by county council
Oxfordshire County Council has awarded over £7,000 to youth projects around the county in its latest round of Chill Out Fund awards.
Leader's blog: election season is not just for the UK
It has been interesting in recent days to watch events unfold in the Iraqi general election - often via the eyes of that most experienced of experts in international affairs, John Simpson of the BBC.
Woodeaton pupils win consumer knowledge quiz
A team of children from Woodeaton Manor School has won the 2010 consumer challenge quiz, hosted by Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
Our website is among the best
A report which compares all local authority websites in the UK has given Oxfordshire County Council’s site top marks and ranked it in the top three per cent in the country.
Children to explore colour at county museum
Children will have the opportunity to explore and discover the fascinating world of colour this weekend at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock.
Transforming Oxfordshire's schools
A "once in a lifetime" opportunity to transform secondary and special school learning in the county has been announced by Oxfordshire County Council.
Leader's blog: red will be the colour on March 19
With a general election looming and the political debate reaching fever pitch, it cannot be long before we see those television graphics coloured in red, yellow, blue and green to bring to life the polls and the votes counted for each of the parties.
Help look after a disabled child
Short breaks are the support service most requested by families of disabled children. They are regular opportunities for families to have a break from caring while the child enjoys spending time with a short break carer. They provide opportunities for disabled children to make new friends, develop their independence and enjoy new activities.
Your views on plans for Sandhills Primary School
The public has the chance to express views on expansion proposals at Sandhills Community Primary School, set out to cater for the rising number of children in the area.
Put it out, right out
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service is backing No Smoking Day 2010 by urging smokers to consider the fire safety issues linked to smoking at home.
Leader's Blog: Michael Foot
I never knew Michael Foot and his political views were the polar opposite of my own - but you cannot help being struck by the depth of the sentiment and warmth expressed about the man by people across the political spectrum upon the sad news that he had passed away.
Oxfordshire partners short-listed for national PR award
Community Safety Partners in Oxfordshire are celebrating after being short-listed for a national public relations award after a campaign, aimed to raise awareness of domestic abuse, was hailed a success.
Schools fly green flag for county
The environmental efforts of Oxfordshire schools have earned the county a place in the top 10 for the most newly created eco-schools across the country.
Facelift for historic bridge
Oxfordshire County Council is due to begin a seven-month project to repair a listed bridge over the River Thames.
Leader's blog: the city centre manager
I recently met Gordon Reid, the man with the very important job of being Oxford City Centre Manager.
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| West Oxfordshire District Council News
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Tourism spending increase in West Oxfordshire - 12 March 2010
Latest figures show that tourism-related spending in West Oxfordshire rose by 3.
Community safety newsletter published - 11 March 2010
The latest newsletter produced by the Safer Communities Partnership has been published.
Neighbourhood Police Team Updates - 10 March 2010
The West Oxfordshire Neighbourhood Police Teams have just published their monthly updates detailing the work they undertook during January, including partnership work with West Oxfordshire District Council.
Witney man convicted for dog noise nusiance - 10 March 2010
A man has been prosecuted by West Oxfordshire District Council for failing to stop noise nuisance being caused by dogs at his home in Witney.
Break Free on Wednesday 10 March 2010 - 9 March 2010
"Breaking free from tobacco" is the campaign message for this year's national No Smoking Day on Wednesday March 10th.
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