THE Wacky Races came to life when nearly 80 cars were put through their paces in a series of madcap motoring challenges. About 80 cars roared away from Blenheim Palace on Friday, on the first day of the trip to Witney's twin town Le Touquet, to
An unfortunate pair had to be rescued by fire crews after they became stuck in a lift this afternoon. Fire crews were called to the High Street in Ascott-Under-Wychwood to reports that two adults had got themselves stuck at one of the properties
TWO people have been injured in a crash on the A361 near Ascott-under-Wychwood this afternoon. Firefighters had to cut free one person from the wreckage, whilst the other person was able to get out themselves. It happened around 5pm and Oxfordshire
FOLK singers Fotheringay will be taking to the stage at the Mill Arts Centre later this month as part of their national tour.The group, formed in 1970 by singer Sandy Denny, will be visiting Banbury on June 27.The tour follows the release of their new
FOR some, enjoying a cool pint of ale while looking at historic locomotives is about as perfect as it gets.So it was good news for railway enthusiasts that Didcot Railway Centre have decided to mix the two as part of their bank holiday programme this
DAZZLING trapeze artists, mind-blowing pole acrobatics and death-defying sword balancing are all on show from Millet's Farm's circus acts this year.For the fourth year running the farm is hosting the performances, run by John Lawson's Circus
One lane has now been reopened on the M40 between Junction 9 and 10 after a car went into the road's central reservation. The accident happened on the northbound route by the J11 turn off to Banbury. Thames Valley Police said they were called
FORMER Oxford University vice-chancellor Lord Neill of Bladen has died at the age of 89, his family have confirmed.The crossbench peer joined the House of Lords in 1997 but his membership was ended earlier this year due to non-attendance.He was vice-chancellor
Bank cards and a driving licence were stolen from a car in Fringford on Thursday afternoon. A Vauxhall Corsa parked in Rectory Lane was targeted by thieves at about 1pm. Thames Valley Police said thieves broke into the car and stole the items
A GRANT of almost £50,000 saw a brand new play area opened up in a West Oxfordshire village.The extended play area in the Les Hole Playing Field in Freeland features a family picnic spot next to a play area, alongside a zip wire to entertain children
A cat escaped largely unharmed after being shot by an air rifle in Carterton on Friday night. Thames Valley Police tweeted to say officers had been called to Swinbrook Road overnight to find the frightened feline. But despite having to take
Primal Scream and Craig David will be among the acts entertaining music lovers on the second day of Oxford's Common People festival today. Thousands of fans are expected to once again descend on South Park after 80's pop band Duran Duran took to
