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Brolly good show
IT was umbrellas and waterproofs at the ready for hundreds of people who turned out for this year’s May Fayre celebration in Henley on bank holiday Monday. But despite the showers, visitors crowded around the Market Place to watch the traditional Maypole and Morris dancing and enjoy the other attr...
Standing ovation for soloists who tackled demanding pieces with aplomb
ON Saturday, five young soloists were drawn together in a recital programme which promised a rich variety of repertoire in the fabulous acoustic of St Mary’s Church in Hurley. With the mastery and support of Nigel Wilkinson as accompanist on a superb Yamaha grand piano, they delivered a concert of...
Oxford Welcome Break: Items stolen at service station
Suitcases and clothes were stolen from the Welcome Break services in Oxford.
Plan to illuminate bridge is withdrawn... for now
AN application to illuminate Henley Bridge has been withdrawn. Make Henley Shine, a group of businesspeople, wants to attach 456 mini-LED lights to the bridge, which it says will revitalise the town. But Daniel Bausor, who chairs the project, took the decision to withdraw the application to South Ox...
Why hasn't my wheelie bin been emptied? Waste expert advice
From severe weather to not having a fully closed bin, here are five possible reasons why your wheelie bin hasn't been emptied.
M40 hit and run: Family appeal for witnesses of crash
A FAMILY is appealing for witnesses after they were victims of a hit and run on the M40.
Oxford buses face delays after rush hour roadworks
Oxford bus services are experiencing heavy delays during rush hour due to roadworks.
Oxford searched for man missing for weeks in desperate hunt
Police have now extended a cross-county hunt for a missing man to Oxford.
M40: Two hospitalised after major crash causes rush hour delays
Two separate incidents on the M40 motorway in Oxfordshire have caused major rush hour traffic delays.
Summer of community events lined up for Wallingford
A summer of events and celebrations is being lined up for Wallingford
Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024: Winners in and near Oxfordshire
The 21 Muddy Stilettos Awards Winners for 2024 in and around Oxfordshire.
Nursery spots available at new Little Angels Childcare Group
A new nursery, Southmoor Little Angels, launched today: Tuesday, May 7, promising Southmoor, Abingdon families year-round daycare.
Bronze Age discovery during Oxfordshire road works
Archaeologists have discovered what is thought to be a Bronze Age well during work in Benson.
Dense breast tissue screening service launched in Oxford
A new screening service for patients with dense breast tissue has been launched in Oxford by GenesisCare.
Oxford 10k: Volunteers of over 40 years to start the race
After taking part in the Oxford 10k for 42 years, a Witney couple will be the official race starters for this year's event.
Bicester Fire Station holds first open day in five years
Bicester Fire Station has enjoyed a "fantastic" open day as it raised money for The Fire Fighters Charity.
Earth Trust welcomes its second artist in residence
Earth Trust has welcomed its second artist in residence.
RAF Brize Norton holds toy giraffe fundraising event
Hundreds of toy giraffes have been sent on an air-to-air refuelling mission by RAF Brize Norton for charity.
Vale of White Horse District Council boosts climate fund
The Vale of White Horse District Council has doubled the maximum grant available from its Climate Action Fund up to £10,000 per project.
Wantage school kids make bug hotels with wildfire expert
Wantage schoolchildren made hotels for creepy crawlies with the help of a local wildlife expert.