Postal boycott on the cards

12:13am Thursday 20th June 2013

Postal workers in the county could refuse to deliver competitors’ mail after union members voted to oppose privatisation.

Torex verdicts: Accountant convicted of conspiracy to defraud

DENIAL: Mark Woodbridge

3:24pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

AN ACCOUNTANT on trial for conspiracy to commit fraud has been convicted of three of the charges against him.

Former staff ‘excited’ to rejoin supermarket

Bakery manager Nic Scott, left, with Cheryl Hewer

6:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THERE will be some familiar faces at a new Sainsbury’s store as the company prepares to open in Cowley after a 13-year break from the area.

Investors buy stake in Lotus F1 racing team

5:10pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THE owners of Enstone-based motor racing team Lotus F1 have sold a 35 per cent stake in the business for an undisclosed sum.

Traders invited to find out about Green Deal

3:40pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

WEST Oxfordshire businesses are being invited to find out how to become an approved installer for the Green Deal energy-efficiency scheme.

A new website for niggly jobs you need done

Julia Colwell and Robert Colwell

7:00am Wednesday 19th June 2013

A PENSIONER from Headington has inspired a new website that helps people find odd job men.

Hoping to be quids in with an Oxford pound

From left, Adam O’Boyle, Sara Fernandez and Abi Adams with a Bristol pound

7:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

OXFORD could get its own currency by next year if an idea from local traders comes to fruition.

Fine for Farepak chief welcomed

Helen Boore

1:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

MUM-OF-SIX Helen Boore has welcomed a fine for the former head of the firm behind Farepak, the savings business which collapsed leaving thousands out of pocket.

Supermarket sweep as big five eye move to same Headington area

Paul Birtles, owner of The Garden florist, is among traders worried by the influx of supermarkets to Headington

9:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

INDEPENDENT traders have hit out after learning three more supermarket giants plan to open up in Headington.

Restaurants on menu for lane

Wesley Lane as it is now

2:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

PLANS to redevelop Bicester’s Wesley Lane to create new restaurants and shops have been approved.

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