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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Man appears over stairwell death
A man appears in court charged with murdering a 25-year-old man who was found with serious head injuries in a stairwell in Banbury.
Force is 'poor' at solving crime
Thames Valley Police gets a "poor" rating for solving crimes in its annual assessment by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary.
Awol soldier in jail term appeal
A Oxfordshire based soldier who refused to return to fight in Afghanistan is appealing against his nine-month sentence.
Arrest after attack and car theft
A 23-year-old man is arrested after another man is assaulted and then has his car stolen on a street in Oxford.
EA flood warning areas localised
People living and working near rivers in the Thames region are set to benefit from a more localised flood warning system.
New muscular services pledge
Health bosses in southern England vow to invest in new services for muscle disease patients after criticism from MPs.
Stolen puppy reunited with owner
A 13-week-old puppy which was stolen by raiders who burst into a Oxford house is found safe and well.
Man accused over stairwell death
Police charge a man with the murder of a 25-year-old man who was found with serious head injuries in a stairwell in Banbury.
Centre holds detainees 'too long'
Some detainees at Campsfield House in Oxfordshire are detained for "excessive periods", according to a report.
Firm stops flights after one week
Varsity Express, the firm behind flights between Oxford and Edinburgh, suspends the service just a week after it launched.
Owner fined for 23 barking dogs
A 62-year-old man who kept 23 dogs at his home in Witney, Oxfordshire, is prosecuted for failing to stop them barking.
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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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Mock trial to teach students about justice system
Oxfordshire secondary school pupils will gain hand-on experience of a courtroom this weekend, as they take part in a mock trial competition.
Technology businesses get the chance to show and tell
Venturefest Oxford 2010, one of the country’s key investment and innovation events, is kicking off with a search to discover the best new technologies emerging from the UK this year.
Film and sports projects funded by county council
Oxfordshire County Council has awarded over £7,000 to youth projects around the county in its latest round of Chill Out Fund awards.
Leader's blog: election season is not just for the UK
It has been interesting in recent days to watch events unfold in the Iraqi general election - often via the eyes of that most experienced of experts in international affairs, John Simpson of the BBC.
Woodeaton pupils win consumer knowledge quiz
A team of children from Woodeaton Manor School has won the 2010 consumer challenge quiz, hosted by Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
Our website is among the best
A report which compares all local authority websites in the UK has given Oxfordshire County Council’s site top marks and ranked it in the top three per cent in the country.
Children to explore colour at county museum
Children will have the opportunity to explore and discover the fascinating world of colour this weekend at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock.
Transforming Oxfordshire's schools
A "once in a lifetime" opportunity to transform secondary and special school learning in the county has been announced by Oxfordshire County Council.
Leader's blog: red will be the colour on March 19
With a general election looming and the political debate reaching fever pitch, it cannot be long before we see those television graphics coloured in red, yellow, blue and green to bring to life the polls and the votes counted for each of the parties.
Help look after a disabled child
Short breaks are the support service most requested by families of disabled children. They are regular opportunities for families to have a break from caring while the child enjoys spending time with a short break carer. They provide opportunities for disabled children to make new friends, develop their independence and enjoy new activities.
Your views on plans for Sandhills Primary School
The public has the chance to express views on expansion proposals at Sandhills Community Primary School, set out to cater for the rising number of children in the area.
Put it out, right out
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service is backing No Smoking Day 2010 by urging smokers to consider the fire safety issues linked to smoking at home.
Leader's Blog: Michael Foot
I never knew Michael Foot and his political views were the polar opposite of my own - but you cannot help being struck by the depth of the sentiment and warmth expressed about the man by people across the political spectrum upon the sad news that he had passed away.
Oxfordshire partners short-listed for national PR award
Community Safety Partners in Oxfordshire are celebrating after being short-listed for a national public relations award after a campaign, aimed to raise awareness of domestic abuse, was hailed a success.
Schools fly green flag for county
The environmental efforts of Oxfordshire schools have earned the county a place in the top 10 for the most newly created eco-schools across the country.
Facelift for historic bridge
Oxfordshire County Council is due to begin a seven-month project to repair a listed bridge over the River Thames.
Leader's blog: the city centre manager
I recently met Gordon Reid, the man with the very important job of being Oxford City Centre Manager.
School pupils test their consumer knowledge
Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is hosting its annual consumer challenge quiz on Wednesday March 03.
World issues debated in special UN meeting in Oxfordshire
Climate change, terrorism, and water shortages will be on the agenda when future politicians and diplomats from all over the world gather in the county to debate key world issues over the next fortnight.
Training centre opens at Slade Fire Station
Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service will officially open its new incident command training centre on Thursday March 04.
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Community safety newsletter published - 11 March 2010
The latest newsletter produced by the Safer Communities Partnership has been published.
Neighbourhood Police Team Updates - 10 March 2010
The West Oxfordshire Neighbourhood Police Teams have just published their monthly updates detailing the work they undertook during January, including partnership work with West Oxfordshire District Council.
Witney man convicted for dog noise nusiance - 10 March 2010
A man has been prosecuted by West Oxfordshire District Council for failing to stop noise nuisance being caused by dogs at his home in Witney.
Break Free on Wednesday 10 March 2010 - 9 March 2010
"Breaking free from tobacco" is the campaign message for this year's national No Smoking Day on Wednesday March 10th.
West Oxfordshire's first Sport Relief Mile - 9 March 2010
***Due to huge demand this event is now sold out***
Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are taking part in West Oxfordshire's first
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