The Oxford Times | Didcot

New rescue team has Hart

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

PARAMEDICS believe their new specialist team trained to work in the most dangerous situations have proven they will save more lives.

Burning motor

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:40:00 +0000

Firefighters tackled a car fire sparked by mechanical fault.

Cooling towers could make way for houses in 2015

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:10:00 +0000

HUNDREDS of new homes could be built on the Didcot power station site when part of it is decomissioned, according to the leader of South Oxfordshire District Council.

Missing boy safe

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

DIDCOT: A 15-year-old boy with Asperger’s who went missing from Didcot has been found safe and well.

Parents debate academy plan

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:20:00 +0000

GOVERNORS at St Birinus School in Didcot will discuss next month the results of consultation with parents and staff regarding plans to convert to an academy.

Frank Asbury: Cherished GP made a mark

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

ONE of Didcot’s best known GPs, Dr Frank Asbury, who served patients for more than 30 years, has died aged 85.

Daughters brand work on parents' grave 'an insult'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:00 +0000

TWO grieving daughters have told of their distress after finding dirt and clay piled on their parents’ grave.

Town council wants facts

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Town councillors in Didcot are using Freedom of Information legislation to find out how much money developers have contributed towards new services for the town.

'Talking therapy changed my life'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:10:00 +0000

LAURA thought she had tried every type of therapy available to treat her anxiety and depression.

Privacy's pegged for hospital patients

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:10:00 +0000

THESE red pegs will soon be a common sight for hospital patients across Oxfordshire in a move to improve their dignity and privacy.

Man told to pay £640 costs in fly-tipping case

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:40:00 +0000

A man was told to pay costs of £640 after admitting a failure of duty of care when waste in his control was found dumped in Harwell.

Mental health project helps war-scarred veterans

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

A FORMER solider has welcomed the arrival in Oxford of a mental health project that “saved his life”.

Pauline Woods: Blood donor who saved babies’ lives

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

PAULINE Woods, a popular Didcot lollipop lady whose blood donations helped save the lives of hundreds of babies, has passed away, aged 68.

Maurice Andrews: Butcher’s stalwart service

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

MAURICE Andrews, one of Didcot’s best-known butchers, has died aged 90.

New beauty spot chief pledges better visitor centre

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

THE woman now in charge of Oxfordshire’s best loved beauty spot has promised to improve facilities at the visitor centre next to Wittenham Clumps.

Search continues after llama drama

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000

THE search is on for a pet llama roaming loose in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Teens' stolen Ka in 100mph chase

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

TWO teenage car thieves who between them rammed a police car, stole a £30,000 Mercedes and drove at treble the speed limit have been locked up.

A4130 closed folllowing crash

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:13:58 +0000

THE A4130 on Milton Hill near Steventon was closed in both directions this morning following a crash between a car and a motorbike.

Eco-power plant plan submitted

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

WASTE Recycling Group has lodged an application for planning permission to build an eco-power plant at its site off Appleford Road, Sutton Courtenay.

Granting wishes of skilful youths

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

A FEMALE boxer is among talented youngsters being given grants to help them achieve their dreams.