http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/ Herald Series /news/oxfordshire/ en-gb Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:19:13 +0100 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:19:13 +0100 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/resources/images/649328/?type=rsslogo http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/ http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4474797._WAY_helped_us_cope_with_bereavement_/?ref=rss Although we may think this is an unnatural way for a relationship to end, there are 150,000 people in the UK who are widowed under the age of 50. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:15:34 +0100 800f238241f25ad686aaef9801ea8a77 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4474716.Job_cuts_could_lead_to_strikes/?ref=rss A UNION boss said last night he could call on members to strike after Oxfordshire County Council unveiled plans to axe 500 jobs over the next five years. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:48:59 +0100 5305f60751b602db384325f9338e96e7 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4474655.Sanctuary__28_Days_Left/?ref=rss HUNDREDS of animals may have to be put down within weeks unless there is an 11th hour rescue bid to save an animal sanctuary. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:56 +0100 8f9a4479ced0bf2c3c94e8045d39a028 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4473764.Update__Prince_Charles__mortified__at_Thorneloe_death/?ref=rss The Prince of Wales said today he was "completely mortified" when he heard about the death of his friend Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the most senior British officer to die in Afghanistan. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:47:56 +0100 1bdada4933ec2815cdff235bee91579f http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4473062.Tributes_to_Oxfordshire_soldier_killed_in_Afghanistan/?ref=rss The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb commanding officer" who was "destined for greatness". Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:10:07 +0100 ff2bc0c12742eef5bbba7b1eb14dd762 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4473079.Commuters_endure_rail_delays/?ref=rss Passengers face long delays after services between Banbury and Haddenham and Thame Parkway were this morning suspended. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:24:38 +0100 b52aafd23974ae541752d3cb14e87cb9 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4473060.Traffic_snarl_up_after_car_flips_over/?ref=rss Motorists are caught in tailbacks on the A34 this morning after a car went up an embankment and flipped over. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:07:41 +0100 f9010896dec0cf180b5a5a223369ba05 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4470392.__44m_hospital_cuts_now_biting/?ref=rss STAFF and patients at Oxfordshire’s main hospitals are beginning to feel the impact of a £44m cost saving drive. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:48:21 +0100 db67a8e8eaace098fdbed137feee4bf5 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4472771.JOBS_LOSSES__Union_hits_out_at_council/?ref=rss FIVE hundred jobs are being axed by Oxfordshire County Council. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:07:06 +0100 652cc1e3a91ea4fff95c60a7ec453854 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4472687.Olympian_brings_along_an_old_flame/?ref=rss MORE than 350 Oxford schoolchildren had a flaming good time as Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis hosted an inter-schools sports day. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:15:07 +0100 68312812e2f076337434d889b7789656 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4472192.Teenage_theatre_group_to_perform_in_France/?ref=rss A team of teenage actors and stage crew are rubbing shoulders with some of the best young thespians in Europe this week. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:28:17 +0100 ef0eda9b300391ce8784e04f187aa427 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4472157.Great_Western_on_the_right_track__rail_survey_shows/?ref=rss TRAIN passengers in Oxfordshire have something to smile about, acc-ording to a report from a rail watchdog. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:19:56 +0100 ce41c585068ff8c2e5b7977b488f00be http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4469872.Knife_crime_rises_across_county/?ref=rss KNIFE crime has risen across Oxfordshire in the past year. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:19:54 +0100 f8cf90aa03a3c515070cce226b14f633 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4469584.Council_plan_to_use_volunteers_angers_union/?ref=rss OXFORDSHIRE County Council is considering a move to replace five full-time members of its youth mentoring service with volunteers to save money. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:10:58 +0100 ca5a9f1b1d2430bf35911e7feafdcaad http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4469261.M40_lorry_fire_snarls_up_traffic/?ref=rss Motorists trapped in long tailbacks on the M40 after a car transporter caught fire were given bottles of water to help them cope with today's hot weather. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:39:12 +0100 736be4a2a0ad8cafa584667ff410a4dd http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4468967.Ceremony_marks_hospital_links_with_US_armed_forces/?ref=rss A FLY-PAST over the Churchill Hospital in Oxford has commemorated the site’s historic links with the US armed forces. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:23:01 +0100 931b93e13d9c912192230168867eedfa http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4467382.Safety_advice_as_heatwave_continues/?ref=rss COUNTY council bosses have issued guidance to social services managers across Oxfordshire to ensure the elderly do not suffer health problems during this week’s heatwave. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:45:30 +0100 f1619add9d7262b18a571f990003684b http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4466486.Air_crash_pilot_s_funeral_date_announced/?ref=rss The funeral of Flight Lieutenant Mike Blee, who was killed in a plane crash at Drayton on June 14, will take place next week. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:19:47 +0100 5a5882cc1ed73f89e1a2629a5b3e86e1 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4466433.Drug_addict_admits_burglaries/?ref=rss A 31-year old heroin addict has admitted committing a series of burglaries in south Oxfordshire. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:01:38 +0100 11a77f5b1629a9d731f2057dab11c464 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/oxfordshire/4466426.M40_crash_update__Woman_taken_to_hospital/?ref=rss One woman needed hospital treatment after her car overturned and crashed on the M40 today. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:58:09 +0100 dc38b75aff65181f75413757ccbf8887