http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/ The Oxford Times /news/yourtown/oxfordshire/ en-gb Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:03:36 +0000 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:03:36 +0000 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/999282/?type=rsslogo http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/ http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5074679.Oxford_cyclists_could_be_sent_on_courses/?ref=rss Cyclists could be sent on cycle-awareness courses as part of a concerted effort to change attitudes among Oxford’s riders. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 256e5bf3880df440c2891392f9720e90 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5074686.Walking_miles_makes_a_difference/?ref=rss People of all ages donned trainers to take part in Sport Relief Mile runs this weekend. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:12:32 +0000 3ed16602d34984ecb53a98d197344656 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5074676.Stars_shine_for_Childish_Things/?ref=rss Comedy fans enjoyed two special surprises at this year’s Childish Things fundraising show for Helen & Douglas House. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:03:39 +0000 669862feb1b684229ab2167061e1900d http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5074568.Literary_festival_sets_record/?ref=rss Book fans flocked to Oxford at the weekend for the chance to speak to some star names at the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:04:52 +0000 5cf231cca4fc8e8d8426e5a33af6915f http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5073786.M_Blanc_rates_hospital_food/?ref=rss Catering staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital could be forgiven a sense of trepidation when they were asked to cook for injured celebrated restaurateur Raymond Blanc. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:39:01 +0000 977e65d939a8a90c02af8d62b95132fa http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5064158.Oxford_Brookes_appeals_for_memories/?ref=rss An appeal has been launched for memories from students of the former Oxford Polytechnic and the College of Technology. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:20:00 +0000 7ce1671d9142a7e1928b622a355eac48 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5073698.Posthumous_awards_made/?ref=rss A soldier killed in Afghanistan in July was awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:29 +0000 4b69327e79f33b118591a2335288b48a http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5072751.TV_disruption__will_continue_until_May_/?ref=rss Disruption to television channels in Oxfordshire will continue until May due to technical problems, Digital UK revealed today. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:11 +0000 c4f871d546e1c3682fcc88ddb7d2b3d1 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5071282.Brookes_revamp_given_go_ahead/?ref=rss A £132m revamp of Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Campus was given the go-ahead last night. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:30:00 +0000 9b8099175b4532c27be500c235c15a2c http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5070862.Iannucci_signs_up_as_unit_patron/?ref=rss An Oscar-nominated comedy writer has become the new patron of an Oxford charity for pregnant mothers and their babies. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:26:32 +0000 297bfa98abc45d0b3af3afc83c1f6285 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5070630.Army_cadets_honoured/?ref=rss Army Cadets from across Oxfordshire were awarded BTEC qualifications at a ceremony in their honour. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:51 +0000 1a58e0b1c4686532eec48a6f1d6cd889 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5070573.Wickerman_creator_looking_for_designs_for_this_year_s_big_burn/?ref=rss THE CREATOR of the latest attraction at Oxford’s annual South Park fireworks display is looking for more ideas to help him create this year’s Wickerman. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:09:08 +0000 cbc2c57aac4539cb547d4bd3a01ee58e http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5067617.Fuel_prices_head_for_record_high/?ref=rss Families and businesses across Oxfordshire are counting the cost of rising pump prices as motoring experts warn a litre of unleaded could hit a record high in a fortnight. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:43:08 +0000 d883e763e1fe83269b59fb5353128601 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5067361.Nominate_your_top_cop/?ref=rss People can nominate their local police officer in a competition to find Oxfordshire’s best local bobby on the beat. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:40:01 +0000 f90a9f4624c6d4b405012f7180aad126 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5064977.Grounded_pilot_owed___15_000/?ref=rss A young pilot claims to have been left high and dry by the demise of Oxford airline Varsity Express after he invested £15,000 to be trained by the collapsed carrier. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 6f5a646d3dc64487c950841353ca5636 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5064982.Oxford_not_yet_on_Pope_s_itinerary/?ref=rss The Pope will visit the UK in September, it has been confirmed — but it is still unclear whether he will come to Oxford. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:45:46 +0000 ac4b95f1df340f1178eb744bc57a2c82 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5064674.Schools_praised_for__outstanding__rating/?ref=rss Nine county schools have been praised after receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating from school inspector Ofsted. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:13:03 +0000 7c8ccbd57a687783b948deb96375ad36 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5064183.Track_work_causes_train_changes/?ref=rss Train services on Sunday will be affected by engineering work on two of the county’s main rail routes. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:35:10 +0000 3e4fcf03757d88b41a430f5136b61178 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5064176.Oxford_faces_music_over_Swindon_rivalry/?ref=rss Musicians, promoters and rock journalists have dismissed a survey which fails to put Oxford in a list of the top 20 musical centres – but puts Swindon at 13. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:33:24 +0000 3c0f051413b4959012183413a2f4e261 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxfordshire/5063138.Police_investigate_Varsity_airline/?ref=rss Police are investigating allegations of “fraudulent activity” at the airline Varsity Express after its Oxford to Edinburgh flights were suspended. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:25:17 +0000 519e38abbc7b3c129177b21e2e3da587