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Driver trapped after crash

7:16pm Thursday 16th July 2009

A driver is trapped in a car following a crash in west Oxfordshire this evening.

Man falls down reservoir bank

7:05pm Thursday 16th July 2009

Emergency services are currently dealing with a man who has fallen down a concrete embankment at Farmoor Reservoir.

Trust rejects Bicester hospital offer

Les Sibley

6:51pm Thursday 16th July 2009

A BID by Cherwell District Council to build a new hospital and safeguard in-patient care in Bicester has been rejected.

Bicester kids help firefighter Tim

Firefighter Tim Northcott with some of the children

6:55pm Thursday 16th July 2009

CHILDREN’S character Fireman Sam came to life when real firefighters visited a Bicester nursery.

Royalty mourns Kirtlington hero of Afghan conflict

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive for the funeral

6:48pm Thursday 16th July 2009

THE Prince of Wales joined hundreds of mourners at the funeral of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe in London today.

Mourners celebrate Jake Spicer's life

Mourners in pink

6:41pm Thursday 16th July 2009

THERE were cheers, whistles and applause instead of silence today as 500 people said goodbye to cancer victim Jake Spicer.

Young engineers win awards

6:16pm Thursday 16th July 2009

PUPILS with a talent for engineering have been celebrating after getting the newly launched High Sheriff’s awards.

Witney conservation area could be expanded

Warwick Robinson

6:15pm Thursday 16th July 2009

WITH an idyllic town green surrounded by historic stone buildings, it is no wonder Witney is protected.

COUNTY 500 JOB CUTS: Council leader talks

Keith Mitchell

5:39pm Thursday 16th July 2009

EARLIER this month, Oxfordshire County Council announced plans to cut 500 posts as it attempts to balance the books. Here, in his own words, council leader Keith Mitchell talks about the decision.

School wants help to build great gates

Some of the pupils at the existing school gates with the new design.

5:31pm Thursday 16th July 2009

SCHOOLCHILDREN are looking for donations to help them build their dream gates in memory of a community stalwart.

Blanc celebrates anniversary with award

Raymond Blanc with the trophy

5:22pm Thursday 16th July 2009

Raymond Blanc is celebrating 25 years running his luxurious Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons restaurant – and a special award marking his contribution to catering in Britain.

Jamie saddles up for Tour challenge

Jamie Clarke, who will be tackling Mont Ventoux, part of the toughest Tour de France stage

5:24pm Thursday 16th July 2009

FOR cycling enthusiast Jamie Clarke, riding a stage of the Tour de France will mark the summit of his achievements in the saddle.

Police website cost £100,000

The new-look website

5:29pm Thursday 16th July 2009

THAMES Valley Police has been criticised for spending more than £100,000 redesigning its website — even though there were no problems with the old one.

Teacher aims to fly high ... on a trike

John Carver at the controls of his Flyke

5:28pm Thursday 16th July 2009

IS IT a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Flyke.

Woman tells jury she was raped in churchyard

5:25pm Thursday 16th July 2009

A WOMAN told a jury today that a man grabbed her when she was a teenager and raped her in a churchyard.


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