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Oxford cyclists could be sent on courses
7:00am Monday 22nd March 2010
Cyclists could be sent on cycle-awareness courses as part of a concerted effort to change attitudes among Oxford’s riders.
Didcot power station 'eyesore'
8:37am Monday 22nd March 2010
Didcot power station has been named the seventh-worst eyesore in Britain.
Police 'need to regain respect'
8:34am Monday 22nd March 2010
Police need to regain the respect of the public to help increase the number of crimes they solve, a retired bobby has claimed.
Stars shine for Childish Things
8:03pm Sunday 21st March 2010
Comedy fans enjoyed two special surprises at this year’s Childish Things fundraising show for Helen & Douglas House.
Walking miles makes a difference
8:12pm Sunday 21st March 2010
People of all ages donned trainers to take part in Sport Relief Mile runs this weekend.
Literary festival sets record
6:04pm Sunday 21st March 2010
Book fans flocked to Oxford at the weekend for the chance to speak to some star names at the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival.
Boys will get cookery lessons
12:20pm Sunday 21st March 2010
SECONDARY school boys in Didcot will be taught to cook at school for the first time next year.
Caravan set alight
11:08am Saturday 20th March 2010
ARSONISTS are believed to have caused a fire in a caravan last night.
M Blanc rates hospital food
7:39am Saturday 20th March 2010
Catering staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital could be forgiven a sense of trepidation when they were asked to cook for injured celebrated restaurateur Raymond Blanc.
Oxford Brookes appeals for memories
6:20am Saturday 20th March 2010
An appeal has been launched for memories from students of the former Oxford Polytechnic and the College of Technology.
Cancer survivor fronts campaign
7:00pm Friday 19th March 2010
A teenage cancer survivor was joined by her former nurse, family and friends to launch a campaign to raise millions of pounds.
Posthumous awards made
7:05pm Friday 19th March 2010
A soldier killed in Afghanistan in July was awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service.
Police raid nets 76 weapons
6:28pm Friday 19th March 2010
Police seized a haul of 76 weapons during an early morning raid at a travellers’ site today.
Man goes missing in Didcot
4:51pm Friday 19th March 2010
Police today appealed for help to trace a missing man from Didcot.
TV disruption 'will continue until May'
1:45pm Friday 19th March 2010
Disruption to television channels in Oxfordshire will continue until May due to technical problems, Digital UK revealed today.
Didcot girls on subway mission
12:56pm Friday 19th March 2010
TEENAGERS have launched a campaign to improve safety at a notorious Didcot underpass.
Brookes revamp given go-ahead
7:30am Friday 19th March 2010
A £132m revamp of Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Campus was given the go-ahead last night.
Bitterest beer in the world
8:24am Friday 19th March 2010
A GROVE brewer succeeded in his attempt to create the world’s bitterest beer.
Cappuccino is pick of pack
9:12pm Thursday 18th March 2010
Cappuccino is under strict instructions to stay in shape after finishing as runner-up for a top prize at Crufts.
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