Chinese lantern causes crop fire
A Chinese lantern, released as part of birthday celebrations, causes a severe crop fire when it lands in a barley field.
Attack accused face extradition
Five men accused of attacking an ex-Oxford United footballer outside a Greek nightclub could be extradited.
Increase in drink-driving cases
A summer crackdown on drink and drug driving in the Thames Valley sees an increase in the number of drivers flouting the law.
Man denies 1995 murder case
A 34-year-old man pleads not guilty to murdering a mother-of-two 15 years ago.
Internet down after cable theft
More than 100 homes are still without telephone and internet access after thieves stole copper wire.
Man guilty of child sex offences
A 50-year-old man is found guilty of four counts of sexual offences against a child.
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Museum of Local History £3,500 The Theatre £1,300 West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau (C/N Office) £800 1st C/N Brownies £600 6th C/N Scout Group £100 C/N & District Cricket Club £400 Twinning Association £200 Family History Group £200 C/N Music Festival £115 Rainbows £250 Silver Band £800 Swifts FC £500 Youth Forum £200 Combined Day Centres Committee £200 Friends of the ACE Centre £100 Hailcorns Tenants & Residents Association £100 Health Visitors - Oxfordshire PCT £285 Home-Start Banbury & C/N £300 Oxfordshire Carers Forum £100 C/N Rotary Club £100 Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust £350 Volunteer Centre £100 TotaI £10,600 |
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£858 million: The high price of litter - 23 July 2010
Oxfordshire councils are all getting behind Keep Britain Tidy's latest campaign to clean up England's streets and save the country more than £3/4 billion pounds a year.
Environment Fun Day - Thursday 29 July, Witney - 23 July 2010
Find out about how you can save money while helping the environment at a fun day being held at the Corn Exchange, Witney, on Thursday 29th July.
Is your dog microchipped? - 19 July 2010
We have introduced a microchipping service to help you make sure your four-legged friends can be easily identified and quickly returned to you if he or she goes walkies alone.
Our latest 'Creating Futures' newsletter is now online - 19 July 2010
Landlords Forum - Thursday 29 July - 13 July 2010
If you're a landlord or letting agent, come along to the Landlords Forum and find out more about:
The legal pitfalls and new developments in private sector housing
General Manager of 'Inside Housing Solutions,' Mike Rangecroft will be talking about different types of tenancies, unfair terms within tenancy agreements, notices and how to ensure that evictions are legal.
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