Funds flow to help island
Fresh water has been restored to homes on an island devastated by the Asian tsunami disaster - thanks to help from West Oxfordshire residents.
Have a ball at hospice event
A fundraising ball is being organised by Witney's business community to mark the 30th anniversary of Oxford's Sobell House hospice.
Mayor launches litterbug blitz
A mayor says she is so incensed with litter bugs blighting her town's streets with rubbish that she feels like picking up the mess and dumping it in their homes.
Farmer has cowboy-themed funeral
Friends dressed as cowboys and Indians to grant the dying wish of retired Oxfordshire farmer and wild west fan William 'Tex' Birch.
Brave Gorata loses battle
Four-year-old African girl Gorata Poonyane has died after losing her long battle against cancer.
Boy suffers agonising blisters after contact with herb
Three young brothers were left blistered and burned after touching a common plant while playing in their garden.
United behind 10k charity bid
Big-hearted Oxford United players are throwing their support behind a race to raise funds to help people with heart problems.
Footie for the love of Sparky
Family and friends will take part in a football match in memory of an Abingdon schoolboy who died a year ago today after a car crash.
Radio link aims to cut trouble
Would-be troublemakers are being warned there is nowhere to run after a radio system was set up linking pubs directly with police and CCTV operators.
On the hoof
The countdown is on as Blenheim Palace prepares to host one of the world's major international equestrian events.
