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Postal boycott on the cards

12:13am Thursday 20th June 2013

Postal workers in the county could refuse to deliver competitors’ mail after union members voted to oppose privatisation.

Torex verdicts: Accountant convicted of conspiracy to defraud

DENIAL: Mark Woodbridge

3:24pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

AN ACCOUNTANT on trial for conspiracy to commit fraud has been convicted of three of the charges against him.

Former staff ‘excited’ to rejoin supermarket

Bakery manager Nic Scott, left, with Cheryl Hewer

6:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THERE will be some familiar faces at a new Sainsbury’s store as the company prepares to open in Cowley after a 13-year break from the area.

Investors buy stake in Lotus F1 racing team

5:10pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THE owners of Enstone-based motor racing team Lotus F1 have sold a 35 per cent stake in the business for an undisclosed sum.

Traders invited to find out about Green Deal

3:40pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

WEST Oxfordshire businesses are being invited to find out how to become an approved installer for the Green Deal energy-efficiency scheme.

A new website for niggly jobs you need done

Julia Colwell and Robert Colwell

7:00am Wednesday 19th June 2013

A PENSIONER from Headington has inspired a new website that helps people find odd job men.

Hoping to be quids in with an Oxford pound

From left, Adam O’Boyle, Sara Fernandez and Abi Adams with a Bristol pound

7:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

OXFORD could get its own currency by next year if an idea from local traders comes to fruition.

Fine for Farepak chief welcomed

Helen Boore

1:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

MUM-OF-SIX Helen Boore has welcomed a fine for the former head of the firm behind Farepak, the savings business which collapsed leaving thousands out of pocket.

Supermarket sweep as big five eye move to same Headington area

Paul Birtles, owner of The Garden florist, is among traders worried by the influx of supermarkets to Headington

9:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

INDEPENDENT traders have hit out after learning three more supermarket giants plan to open up in Headington.

Restaurants on menu for lane

Wesley Lane as it is now

2:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

PLANS to redevelop Bicester’s Wesley Lane to create new restaurants and shops have been approved.

Tesco promises to start Fox and Hounds site redevelopment 'soon'

The boarded-up Fox and Hounds

6:50am Monday 17th June 2013

WORK to demolish an empty pub in South Oxford and build a convenience store will start in a matter of weeks, Tesco has revealed.

Richard bangs the drum for business boost campaign

Richard Ashton with one of his classes

2:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

MUSICIAN Richard Ashton’s career has hit a new high note after his business was nominated to compete against the cream of entrepreneurial talent across the country.

Decision on new Morrisons store next month

1:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A PLAN to build a new Morrisons store on the edge of Wallingford will be considered by district councillors next month.

Unemployment in Oxfordshire falls for third successive month

10:26am Wednesday 12th June 2013

The number of people signing on the dole in Oxfordshire has fallen for the third successive month.

Historic pub put up for sale

The Shaven Crown in 1957

10:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

THE Shaven Crown inn, in Shipton-under-Wychwood, which is thought to be one of the 10 oldest pubs in the country, has been put on the market.

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