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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Vow to improve muscular services
Health bosses in the South vow to invest in new services for muscle disease patients after criticism from MPs.
Three jailed over city shooting
Three men are sentenced to 10 years in prison after a shotgun was fired at a man on his doorstep in Oxford.
Schools benefit from £62m funding
Four secondary schools in Oxfordshire to share a pot of £62m worth of government funding.
Wind farm plan goes to inquiry
Proposals to build a wind farm in Oxfordshire go to a public inquiry after an appeal by the company behind the plan.
Puppy stolen during raid at house
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy is stolen by three men who burst into a house in Oxford and threatened the occupants.
Men jailed for raping schoolgirl
A 22-year-old man from Oxford is one of two men sentenced for raping a 13-year-old girl in a Buckinghamshire town.
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Driven by success
Ross Brawn looks ahead to the new F1 season
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TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS |
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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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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.
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.
Banbury bats get a new home at council hub
Rain water will be utilised to flush lavatories at a new environmentally friendly Oxfordshire County Council building in Banbury which will also be home to local bats.
Delve into your family history at Sonning Common Library
People wanting to find out more about their ancestry can enlist the help of a local family history expert at Sonning Common Library.
Pupils rewarded for hitting the right note
Pupils at an Abingdon school have become the first in Oxfordshire to be recognised for their ability to hit the right note.
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| West Oxfordshire District Council News
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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 New jogging groups in West Oxfordshire - 5 March 2010
Jog into spring by joining one of West Oxfordshire's new jogging groups for beginners this month.
Explore Oxfordshire exhibition - 4 March 2010
Visitor attractions across the county are gearing up to kick-start the new tourist season at a special event showcasing the best of what Oxfordshire has to offer.
Support for debt and housing advice - 26 February 2010
A grant of £15,300 has been recommended by the District Council's Cabinet to help provide debt and housing advice to people in need in West Oxfordshire.
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