http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/ Herald Series /news/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:15:10 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:15:10 +0000 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/resources/images/999280/?type=rsslogo http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/ http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5071283.Cappuccino_is_pick_of_pack/?ref=rss Cappuccino is under strict instructions to stay in shape after finishing as runner-up for a top prize at Crufts. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:12:08 +0000 1a58feb859c473b868e727d09be82fb4 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5071270.Highest_honours_for_bravest_soldiers/?ref=rss MILITARY heroes from Oxfordshire were last night awarded some of the nation’s highest honours. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:37:50 +0000 635add3376ac382bda3246742d2ace95 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5070862.Iannucci_signs_up_as_unit_patron/?ref=rss An Oscar-nominated comedy writer has become the new patron of an Oxford charity for pregnant mothers and their babies. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:26:32 +0000 297bfa98abc45d0b3af3afc83c1f6285 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5070630.Army_cadets_honoured/?ref=rss Army Cadets from across Oxfordshire were awarded BTEC qualifications at a ceremony in their honour. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:51 +0000 1a58e0b1c4686532eec48a6f1d6cd889 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5070573.Wickerman_creator_looking_for_designs_for_this_year_s_big_burn/?ref=rss THE CREATOR of the latest attraction at Oxford’s annual South Park fireworks display is looking for more ideas to help him create this year’s Wickerman. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:09:08 +0000 cbc2c57aac4539cb547d4bd3a01ee58e http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5070465.Bomb_disposal_soldier_awarded_George_Cross/?ref=rss Two Army bomb disposal experts were awarded the George Cross today for the extraordinary bravery they displayed in tackling Taliban explosives in Afghanistan. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:37:40 +0000 8189bd4d8d8c31c4febd5dfddaa5e71d http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5070342.Thousands_join_Wallingford_s_recycling_drive/?ref=rss WHETHER he is watching TV, listening to CDs, or watching his grandchildren play with their toys, David Cross can boast he has never paid a penny for dozens of items in his home. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:51:12 +0000 baf787aba0a9cdeea539e7667ace1d81 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5070167.Burglars_steal_religious_medals/?ref=rss Police are appealing for information following burglaries in Faringdon and Shrivenham. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:46:00 +0000 d5117718caffa8b90b805132a6804333 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5067930.Feeding_birds__puts_pilots_at_risk_/?ref=rss Bird lovers could be putting pilots’ lives at risk by feeding red kites near RAF Benson. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:26:07 +0000 0c0bb6d83771c34d3d126607fbc29b98 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5067617.Fuel_prices_head_for_record_high/?ref=rss Families and businesses across Oxfordshire are counting the cost of rising pump prices as motoring experts warn a litre of unleaded could hit a record high in a fortnight. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:43:08 +0000 d883e763e1fe83269b59fb5353128601 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5067480.Teenagers_to_get_McGCSEs/?ref=rss TEENAGERS completing work experience at branches of McDonald’s across the county are to be awarded a qualification equivalent to a good GCSE. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:43:50 +0000 9166adabd92c5c6b90ef124b0a8f294c http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5067361.Nominate_your_top_cop/?ref=rss People can nominate their local police officer in a competition to find Oxfordshire’s best local bobby on the beat. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:40:01 +0000 f90a9f4624c6d4b405012f7180aad126 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5065334.Firefighters_tackle_Wantage_house_blaze/?ref=rss Twenty-five firefighters were called to a house in Wantage last night after a blaze broke out in the roof space. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:32 +0000 27c842b288534b518d88d716a7b7a5d0 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5064977.Grounded_pilot_owed___15_000/?ref=rss A young pilot claims to have been left high and dry by the demise of Oxford airline Varsity Express after he invested £15,000 to be trained by the collapsed carrier. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 6f5a646d3dc64487c950841353ca5636 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5063626.Music_fans_rally_to_bereft_shopowner/?ref=rss A DIDCOT musician says he has “lost everything” after he was left for dead in a hit-and-run crash. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 3c1a1f6c2f84db2194eddee90696b20f http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5064252.Sophia_s_the_face_of_cancer_fund/?ref=rss A TEENAGE girl who battled cancer is to be the face of a national campaign to raise money to fight the disease. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 7cc2915bc8850690f32b0df75a97f432 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5063450.Battling_back_to_help_charity/?ref=rss A MAN left temporarily paralysed by a rare medical condition has vowed to complete a mile-long walk for the Sport Relief charity. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 95e76f201ba0a8c2f8101c2e151bf254 http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/5063946.Youth_club_set_for_trial_reopening/?ref=rss A councillor who suspended a popular Friday night youth club in Wantage has agreed to hold a crunch meeting with community leaders on Friday. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 4045239d871e3f70168f0ae41cb93d72