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West Oxfordshire’s young cricket champions
Young cricketers from West Oxfordshire are this week celebrating their success at the annual Oxfordshire Youth Games, held at the Oxford University Sports Complex on Sunday 28th June.
The team of ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/07/2009 17:31:38
All change at Burford Lodge
Not just a change of ownership
Burford Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, situated at the edge of the village of Burford has recently changed hands with the new owners introducing new ideas with an e...[full story]
Posted
: 03/07/2009 14:49:51
Council grant for Carers Centre
West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed a grant of £2,000 to the North and West Oxfordshire Carers Centre.
The Centre is an independent charity providing free information, advice and support ...[full story]
Posted
: 29/06/2009 10:54:10
College students raise money for The Horse Trust
Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust was presented with a cheque for £806 by horse management students from an Oxfordshire further education college on Tuesday.
The eight students, who are in t...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2009 23:04:33
Supporting sports clubs and village groups
Grants totalling more than £15,000 look set to be awarded to six clubs and organisations towards projects that will benefit members and local communities in West Oxfordshire.
The District Council’...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2009 17:02:24
Support for tourism industry through recession
West Oxfordshire District Council is continuing to provide support to tourism businesses during the recession.
An open afternoon was held at one of the District's largest hotel and conference cent...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2009 16:58:56
Green boost for Yellow Pages in West Oxfordshire
Residents in West Oxfordshire can now put old copies of Yellow Pages directories in their black kerbside recycling boxes.
Previously, West Oxfordshire District Council worked in conjunction with d...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2009 16:47:43
West Oxon residents give Council thumbs the up
A national survey has placed resident satisfaction with West Oxfordshire District Council services amongst the highest in the country and top in Oxfordshire.
Similarly residents’ perception of val...[full story]
Posted
: 25/06/2009 15:29:24
Campaign to show: there's Bags of Life in Witney
Witney is gearing itself up for a major environmental campaign, to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags. Town centre businesses and local schools will work together on the voucher-based campaign wh...[full story]
Posted
: 25/06/2009 12:08:33
Swimming Club recognised for commitment to members
Witney MP, the Rt Hon David Cameron, has presented a certificate to Witney and District Swimming Club in recognition of its high standard of teaching and dedication to members.
Mr Cameron visited t...[full story]
Posted
: 24/06/2009 19:43:26
Kick off for project that reaches out to the young
Football sessions have been taking place as part of a project to boost confidence and skills among young people in West Oxfordshire, and encourage them to lead a more active, positive lifestyle.
A...[full story]
Posted
: 24/06/2009 16:51:42
Cracking down on fly-tipping in West Oxfordshire
Fly-tipping has dropped by 16% in the past two years in West Oxfordshire, following the introduction of a specialist team set up by the District Council to combat environmental crime.
As a result ...[full story]
Posted
: 17/06/2009 23:54:27
House to Rent – Deer Park, Witney
Please note: This property has now been let....[full story]
Posted
: 16/06/2009 21:03:33
Food outlets get food hygiene star ratings
Over forty premises in West Oxfordshire have obtained a maximum five star food hygiene rating under a new system called Scores on the Doors.
‘Scores on the Doors’ is a nationwide scheme which makes...[full story]
Posted
: 16/06/2009 14:17:43
Keep your kids active this summer
From scuba diving to street dance and yoga, a range of activities will be running at West Oxfordshire District Council’s leisure centres for children during the summer holidays.
Discounted entry t...[full story]
Posted
: 12/06/2009 12:11:18
Gear up and GO cycling!
Cycling events are being organised to encourage people over the age of 16 in West Oxfordshire to get on their bikes, get active – and get discounted entry to this year’s cycling festival at Blenheim P...[full story]
Posted
: 08/06/2009 00:06:15
New affordable housing target set
West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet has recommended a provisional target of 110 for the number of new affordable homes to be provided in West Oxfordshire during 2010/11.
Cabinet Members ag...[full story]
Posted
: 30/05/2009 00:49:41
How did Witney get its name - Oxfordshire names
Have you ever wondered why Witney is called Witney and why Oxfordshire towns and villages are so named?
Why is Burford called Burford? Where on earth did the name Wallingford come from? How did Oxf...[full story]
Posted
: 22/05/2009 15:54:44
Successful housing schemes to prevent homelessness
West Oxfordshire District Council has set aside £40,000 from its Homelessness grant to help secure rented accommodation for those who would otherwise be facing homelessness.
Accessing private rent...[full story]
Posted
: 21/05/2009 18:38:04
Sound advice for Noise Action Week
As more social activity takes place outside during the summer months, pub landlords and premises licence holders are being reminded to consider their neighbours with regard to noise.
West Oxfordsh...[full story]
Posted
: 18/05/2009 00:12:34
99p Store to open in Woolworths premises
A 99p Store is due to open at 18 High Street on Friday (location of the old Woolworths shop).
The 99p Stores website says,
"99P Stores Ltd was founded by Entrepreneur Nadir Lalani in January 200...[full story]
Posted
: 14/05/2009 15:20:04
Family fun for National Family Week
A sports day and free swimming sessions are being organised in West Oxfordshire to encourage families to have fun together as part of National Family Week.
The following events and special offers ...[full story]
Posted
: 13/05/2009 15:40:33
Free Advice for Rural Businesses
Rural businesses in Oxfordshire are facing a tough time. Research* shows 30% of small and medium sized rural firms expect turnover to decrease in the next 12 months, compared with 25% of small and med...[full story]
Posted
: 08/05/2009 18:33:45
Garden Waste roadshows
Residents will have the chance to find out about getting their garden waste collected at ‘roadshows’ being held in Witney.
West Oxfordshire District Council is organising sessions on the following...[full story]
Posted
: 01/05/2009 15:56:00
Tell GO Active how you want to get active
West Oxfordshire’s ‘GO Active’ (Get Oxfordshire Active) team is up and running - and would like to hear from residents about activities and projects to help people lead healthier lifestyles.
The te...[full story]
Posted
: 29/04/2009 13:23:21
New Blue Plaques Unveiled
Blue Plaques for Charles Early and William Smith, Blanket Manufacturers, have been unveiled in Witney by Rt Hon David Cameron MP
The plaque for Charles Early were unveiled at the gatehouse of the ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/04/2009 23:57:11
Call for improved ambulance response times
A series of recommendations relating to ambulance service provision in West Oxfordshire have been set out by a working party formed by District Councillors to investigate “poor” response times in the ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/04/2009 11:59:58
Vehicles damaged – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after nine cars were damaged in Witney over-night on 23/4 – 24/4.
Five cars parked on Oxford Hill were targeted. The details are as follows:
* A burgundy Vauxh...[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2009 22:14:05
Council tax one of the lowest
Figures released by the Government show that West Oxfordshire District Council is, once again, charging the second lowest council tax rate out of the 201 shire district councils in England.
West O...[full story]
Posted
: 21/04/2009 12:07:17
Grants for sports clubs and facilities
District Council funding of more than £19,000 will go to several sports clubs and facilities in West Oxfordshire to help with projects that will benefit members and local communities.
Cabinet Memb...[full story]
Posted
: 17/04/2009 16:28:39
Stretch of A40 to be closed
A stretch of the A40 will be closed between the Wolvercote roundabout and Cassington overnight on Saturday, April 25th, to Sunday, April 26th.
The closure is due to the the A34 Wolvercote Viaduct r...[full story]
Posted
: 16/04/2009 18:58:22
More opportunities to meet the Play Rangers
With the lighter evenings and warmer weather on its way, children in West Oxfordshire now have more opportunities to meet the district’s ‘Play Rangers’ and get active outdoors.
The project, which a...[full story]
Posted
: 15/04/2009 18:02:44
Council will help fund Bampton play area revamp
Bampton Parish Council looks set to receive £11,000 from West Oxfordshire District Council towards redeveloping the Mercury Close play area.
The District Council’s Cabinet has recommended approval...[full story]
Posted
: 15/04/2009 11:21:45
Egg Hunt At Cogges Manor Farm Museum
Enjoy a traditional egg hunt, trail, children's activities and on Bank Holiday Monday meet Peter Rabbit and hear tales of his escapades in Mr McGregor's garden.
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mo...[full story]
Posted
: 09/04/2009 11:20:40
Witney Jobs
A selection of jobs in Witney can be found on the Witney Jobs website.
The latest addition is a job vacancy for a qualifi...[full story]
Posted
: 07/04/2009 14:56:22
MP supports tourism industry in West Oxfordshire
Witney MP, the Rt Hon David Cameron, met with owners of bed and breakfasts, hotels and other tourism accommodation in West Oxfordshire at an open afternoon on Friday, 3rd April, at Caswell House, Briz...[full story]
Posted
: 07/04/2009 11:28:20
Council first to sign Business Accord
West Oxfordshire District Council is the first council in the Thames Valley region to sign a Small Business Accord with the Federation of Small Business, which further demonstrates the Council’s commi...[full story]
Posted
: 03/04/2009 13:03:03
Council welcomes business rates reduction
West Oxfordshire District Council welcomes the Government’s decision to spread the 5% increase in businesses rates from a one year period to over three years. Business rate increases are set by Centra...[full story]
Posted
: 01/04/2009 16:36:56
Link up to help generate funds for local projects
West Oxfordshire and Cherwell district councils have successfully obtained funding from SEEDA for a Rural Partnership Project Manager to advise individuals, community groups and businesses about fundi...[full story]
Posted
: 01/04/2009 12:46:47
Avoid becoming a criminal’s next target
Residents in West Oxfordshire can learn how to protect themselves from becoming a victim of crime on national burglary awareness day on Tuesday 7th April.
Officers from the Witney neighbourh...[full story]
Posted
: 31/03/2009 22:49:58
Chance to sign up for Garden Waste collections
With spring in the air and people turning their minds to gardening, residents in West Oxfordshire are being encouraged not to miss out on having the chance to get their green waste collected.
The ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/03/2009 15:49:54
Council will give £44,000 to help improve village
West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet Members have recommended that grants totalling £44,000 are given to help four village halls.
The Cabinet has agreed to recommend that funding is given t...[full story]
Posted
: 27/03/2009 15:47:40
MP to show support for tourism industry
Witney MP, the Rt Hon David Cameron, will meet with owners of bed and breakfasts, hotels and other tourism accommodation in West Oxfordshire to show his support.
Mr Cameron will attend an open aft...[full story]
Posted
: 26/03/2009 13:12:24
Easter bank holiday waste collections
Waste and recycling collections will be one day later than normal following Easter Bank Holiday:
Good Friday: 10 April As normal
Easter Monday: 13 April will be collected on Tuesday 14 April
Tue...[full story]
Posted
: 25/03/2009 12:42:20
Arrests made in relation to brothel keeping
Thames Valley Police, in partnership with the UK Border Agency, has arrested three people for running a brothel in Corn Street, Witney, following a call to Crimestoppers from a member of the public.
...[full story]
Posted
: 24/03/2009 00:19:34
Vodafone Shop Opening
The new Vodafone shop (in the Woolgate centre, opposite the Orange store) will open on Friday 20th March....[full story]
Posted
: 17/03/2009 10:41:50
‘Explore Oxfordshire’ exhibition
A countywide exhibition showcasing Oxfordshire’s tourist attractions is taking place on March 23rd at the Barceló Oxford Hotel, between 10.30am and 3pm.
As tourism businesses across Oxfordshire pr...[full story]
Posted
: 16/03/2009 13:30:02
West Oxfordshire rewarded for cleanliness
West Oxfordshire has received a four out of five-star rating for cleanliness in the Clean Britain Awards 2008/9.
West Oxfordshire District Council entered the awards and received a four-star rating...[full story]
Posted
: 11/03/2009 15:19:31
Improved dry changing facilities on the way
Work has begun to create bigger, better dry changing rooms for users of the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney.
There will be separate changing areas for males and females, with new toilet and show...[full story]
Posted
: 11/03/2009 13:40:49
Honours for sports and arts performers
The Council runs an annual Awards Evening to celebrate the achievement of sporting and arts performers in West Oxfordshire. The following awards, including two new categories for 2009 recognising achi...[full story]
Posted
: 09/03/2009 13:42:22
Council lobbies for business rates reduction
West Oxfordshire District Council is lobbying Central Government over plans to increase business rates by 5% from 1st April 2009. Business rate increases are set by Central Government and they are col...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2009 16:40:42
Members needed for Standards Committee
West Oxfordshire District Council is looking to appoint three independent people to the Council’s Standards Committee.
The committee has statutory functions relating to the conduct of Members of th...[full story]
Posted
: 05/03/2009 22:37:39
Bank of England cuts interest rate again
The Bank of England has just announced a further 0.5% cut in interest rates. The interest rate now stands at 0.5%...[full story]
Posted
: 05/03/2009 12:01:52
Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The next Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting will be held at West Oxfordshire District Council’s offices in Witney on Thursday, March 12th.
Members of the publi...[full story]
Posted
: 04/03/2009 14:47:35
Funding for Citizens Advice Bureau
The District Council has agreed to grant £132,000 to West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau to help it to continue providing an information and advice service.
West Oxfordshire District Council w...[full story]
Posted
: 27/02/2009 13:35:21
Council Tax share set for West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire District Council’s share of the Council Tax for a Band D property in 2009/10 has been set at £78.57.
The Council Tax share was set as part of the Council’s budget agreed by the Co...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2009 18:09:59
Condolences to the Cameron family
It has been announced that the eldest son of David and Samantha Cameron has died in hospital.
The six year old, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, became ill and was taken to St Mary's hospital o...[full story]
Posted
: 25/02/2009 10:30:21
‘Planning for the future’ consultation
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking comments on major development choices the District faces over the next 15 years.
A fully worked up Plan has yet to be produced but a consultation docum...[full story]
Posted
: 20/02/2009 20:57:52
Council stays ‘on board’ with ‘Dial-a-Ride’
West Oxfordshire District Council has pledged its continuing support for the Octabus Dial-a-Ride service.
Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door minibus service for people who find it difficult to use pub...[full story]
Posted
: 19/02/2009 19:26:11
Garden Waste Scheme set to expand
West Oxfordshire District Council is re-launching its Garden Waste Scheme to give twice as many residents the chance to get their green waste collected.
The fortnightly collection scheme has prove...[full story]
Posted
: 18/02/2009 15:11:19
Landlords focus on financial issues
Financial issues facing landlords in the current climate is the focus of West Oxfordshire District Council's next Landlords' Forum.
Property Investor, Mr Toby Hone, will be offering expert advice ...[full story]
Posted
: 16/02/2009 13:32:41
Half-term fun at libraries in Oxfordshire
Several Oxfordshire County Council-run libraries are putting on special events for children to enjoy during their school half-term holiday next week.
The free activities are designed to encourage c...[full story]
Posted
: 13/02/2009 16:40:48
Tourism spending growth despite flooding
Latest figures show tourism-related spending in West Oxfordshire rose to over £224 million in 2007, despite extreme summer flooding in the District.
A study by Tourism South East shows that touris...[full story]
Posted
: 11/02/2009 11:38:17
Good news for West Oxon from council budget
Residents in north and west Oxfordshire are to benefit from a series of improvements made to services they receive from Oxfordshire County Council as part of the budget the authority has set for 2009/...[full story]
Posted
: 11/02/2009 10:50:06
More snow forecast for Witney on Friday
The Met Office is forecasting more sleet and snow for Witney on Friday. Light snow in the early hours will make way for sleet showers in the morning.
From 3pm onwards they are forecasting sunny int...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2009 18:48:03
Traffic Chaos Predicted For Thursday
With about 1 to 2 inches of snow on the ground at the time of writing (2am on Thursday), and no sign of it stopping, there is likely to be traffic chaos in a few hours as commuters head into work.
...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2009 02:10:53
Marriotts Close poster winner
A colourful poster by Aston and Cote primary school pupil, Amber Hayler, is the winner of the Marriotts artwork competition. Amber’s painting was selected after being put to a public vote and can be v...[full story]
Posted
: 02/02/2009 11:03:11
New gym will increase opportunities to exercise
A gym designed for people who are new to exercise or want a more relaxed alternative to a traditional gym has opened today (January 30th) at the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney.
The ‘Easyline’ g...[full story]
Posted
: 30/01/2009 17:18:39
Arts grants deadline approaching
Groups and projects that create arts opportunities in West Oxfordshire are being encouraged not to miss out on the chance to apply for funding from the District Council.
The deadline for applicati...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2009 13:44:08
Tree-mendous tree chipping service
More than 10 tonnes of wood has been collected at free Christmas tree chipping sessions organised by West Oxfordshire District Council.
A total of 10.25 tonnes (10,250kg) of tree chippings were co...[full story]
Posted
: 22/01/2009 16:28:58
Burglary – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a house was burgled in the High Street, Witney, on Thursday (15/1).
Some time between 7pm and 9.45pm, offenders forced a ground floor window and sea...[full story]
Posted
: 20/01/2009 14:16:14
Final Flood Report published
The District Council has published its Final Flood Report, setting out what has been done since the July 2007 floods and future actions to alleviate flooding in West Oxfordshire.
The Final Flood R...[full story]
Posted
: 13/01/2009 17:05:16
Sponsored bins take to the streets
In a bid to cut down on street litter, local businesses have joined forces with West Oxfordshire District Council to install more litter bins in Witney.
A total of eight new litter bins have been ...[full story]
Posted
: 09/01/2009 14:03:30
Happy New Year
May we take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year....[full story]
Posted
: 01/01/2009 18:05:40
Closure date for Witney branch of Woolworths
Administrators for the doomed retailer Woolworths have announced that the Witney store will close on 27th December 2008....[full story]
Posted
: 22/12/2008 16:05:52
Recycle your Christmas tree!
West Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging residents to help the environment and recycle their real Christmas trees.
All people have to do is take their real Christmas trees along to the foll...[full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2008 14:54:55
Christmas waste and recycling information
West Oxfordshire District Council would like to remind residents that waste and recycling collection dates will change over the festive period.
Collections will be carried out as normal on Christm...[full story]
Posted
: 15/12/2008 00:26:31
Support for Local Charity
The Council’s Cabinet has recommended a grant of £1,500 for Volunteer Link-Up, a charity that links people willing to give help to those who need it. A one-off additional grant of £280 to provide reso...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2008 20:12:28
Worried about facing redundancy?
People in West Oxfordshire concerned about facing redundancy can find out where to seek help through an initiative from West Oxfordshire District Council.
The Council has produced a ‘Facing Redund...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2008 20:49:46
Dreaming of a green Christmas…
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but in West Oxfordshire people are being urged to think green when it comes to their household waste.
Every year households in the UK throw away up to 3 m...[full story]
Posted
: 05/12/2008 14:08:05
Spreading green Christmas cheer!
West Oxfordshire’s very own ‘green’ Elf will be spreading some eco-friendly Christmas cheer across the District in the lead-up to the festive season.
The Green Elf – also known as an Environmental...[full story]
Posted
: 04/12/2008 13:05:56
Get £700 off your Council Tax
West Oxfordshire District Council is running a prize draw to give householders the chance to get their Council Tax bill cut by £700.
One lucky winner will be picked at random to receive the £700 d...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2008 16:37:27
Windrush swimming pool closes temporarily - Monday
The Windrush Leisure Centre’s pool will close on Monday (December 1st) as work gets under way to improve its operating system and make it more energy efficient.
The latest eco-friendly technology ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2008 16:38:52
Resident praised for foiling distraction burglary
Elderly residents in Witney are being advised to be on their guard after distraction burglars failed in their attempt to enter a property in Witney on Wednesday (26/11).
At 3.15pm a man called at ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2008 16:10:14
Alcohol stolen in burglaries
Police are appealing for witnesses after there were two burglaries in the Burwell area of Witney this week where alcohol was stolen from people’s homes.
The first incident was in Burwell Meadow wh...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2008 16:08:47
Have you taken advantage of concessionary travel?
West Oxfordshire District Council would like to hear from residents who have taken advantage of the concessionary travel scheme introduced earlier this year.
The scheme was launched in April across...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2008 15:58:04
Shoppers urged to support local traders in Witney
With tomorrow night's 'switch on' of the Christmas lights, the festive season will be well under way in Witney. Traders, however, are urging shoppers to buy locally during what is expected to be a dif...[full story]
Posted
: 27/11/2008 16:09:09
Police seek car used in attempted metal theft
Police are appealing for the public’s helping tracing a distinctive car that is being linked to an attempted theft of metal in Witney in the early hours of Friday (21/11).
At 3.10am, a work...[full story]
Posted
: 25/11/2008 16:34:39
Distraction burglar poses as police officer
Police are appealing for witnesses and warning residents of Witney to be on their guard after a woman in her eighties was targeted by a distraction burglar who pretended to be a police officer.
At...[full story]
Posted
: 24/11/2008 19:10:39
Public invited to vote for favourite poster
Earlier this year West Oxfordshire District Council invited primary school age children to send in colourful posters as part of a competition to help brighten up the large hoardings surrounding the Ma...[full story]
Posted
: 24/11/2008 13:06:27
Nominate your coach and sports person of the year
Residents are being invited to nominate individuals for two special sporting awards from West Oxfordshire District Council.
The deadline for nominations for West Oxfordshire’s Coach of the Year an...[full story]
Posted
: 24/11/2008 13:05:36
Witney Christmas Lights - 2008
Friday 28th November - In The Market Square, Witney from 4.30pm.
We are delighted that our MP, David Cameron, will once again be performing the ceremonial Switch On - ably supported by Mark Wells, ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/11/2008 11:42:26
County awards for West Oxfordshire sports stars
Triathlete Graham Kiff and freestyle kickboxer Imogen Shayler, both from Witney, each won gold at the Oxfordshire Sports Awards 2008.
Mr Kiff, 40, who is the current Blind World Triathlon C...[full story]
Posted
: 12/11/2008 12:21:47
Failed-to-stop traffic collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop at the scene of a traffic collision in Witney on Tuesday (04/11).
At 7.20pm outside Tesco Express in Edington Square, Deer Park, a ...[full story]
Posted
: 10/11/2008 23:09:25
Energy efficient improvements at Windrush pool
The swimming pool at the Windrush Leisure Centre, in Witney, is being made more energy efficient as part of a £100,000 scheme to upgrade facilities.
Work will be carried out during December...[full story]
Posted
: 07/11/2008 10:09:35
Tourism businesses scoop awards
Three West Oxfordshire tourism businesses have been recognised as being among the best of their kind in South East England.
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, scooped the Large Visitor Attraction of the Y...[full story]
Posted
: 06/11/2008 19:38:20
Christmas Market Dates
Wednesday 24th December and Saturday 3rd January 2009.
(Thursday 25th & Saturday 27th December and Thursday 1st January are cancelled).
...[full story]
Posted
: 06/11/2008 18:40:44
Loo of the Year awards for toilets
Five West Oxfordshire’s toilets have received recognition for their high standards in this year’s national Loo of the Year competition.
The annual awards, carried out by the British Toilet Associa...[full story]
Posted
: 06/11/2008 18:33:22
Burwell Farm Post Office
Burwell Farm Post Office has submitted 1000 signed "We Want To Keep It" Post Office Card Account (POCA) cards to our MP Mr. David Cameron. We still await an announcement from the Government, original...[full story]
Posted
: 04/11/2008 15:04:32
Oxfordshire Sport Awards
Two sports performers from West Oxfordshire have been shortlisted as finalists in the Oxfordshire Sports Awards 2008.
Triathlete Graham Kiff and freestyle kick-boxer Imogen Shayler, who are both w...[full story]
Posted
: 03/11/2008 12:21:21
Burglary series update
Police are re-appealing for witnesses after three further houses were burgled in Witney, bringing the total to six in the same series.
At some time between Sunday and yesterday (26/10 to 30/10), a...[full story]
Posted
: 30/10/2008 16:50:57
Burglary series – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after three houses were burgled in Witney yesterday (29/10), which detectives believe are linked.
At some time between 10.30am and 8pm there was an attempt to en...[full story]
Posted
: 30/10/2008 15:13:45
Car park thefts linked
The Oxford Mail is reporting on a series of thefts in car parks across Oxfordshire. As at least one of these thefts has taken place in Witney we thought it would be a good idea to raise awareness of t...[full story]
Posted
: 28/10/2008 18:15:09
Business award for council officer
A West Oxfordshire District Council officer has been recognised for his outstanding work with small businesses.
William Barton, the District Council’s Economic Development Officer was presented wi...[full story]
Posted
: 27/10/2008 16:08:10
Being green is fun!
An Environmental Fun Day for children and their parents is being run by West Oxfordshire District Council on Thursday. (October 30th).
The event will take place at the Corn Exchange in Witney town...[full story]
Posted
: 27/10/2008 16:03:47
Shared Chief Executive arrangement agreed
West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to share their chief executive with Cotswold District Council for an initial six-month period.
Under the new arrangement, West Oxfordshire’s Chief Exec...[full story]
Posted
: 23/10/2008 18:34:36
Council rewards long service
Four of West Oxfordshire’s retired district councillors who served the Council for over 20 years have been presented with a commemorative award.
In total the four former councillors, Derrick Milla...[full story]
Posted
: 23/10/2008 18:30:37
Schools officer wins national award
A Thames Valley Police officer has won a top national award for his work in tackling youth crime in West Oxfordshire.
PC Simon Collins has been awarded the National Justice Award for his work in de...[full story]
Posted
: 22/10/2008 17:57:22
Green light for new woodland in West Witney
A piece of land in West Witney looks set to be transformed into woodland for the community to enjoy.
West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet has recommended that Witney Woodland Volunteers (WW...[full story]
Posted
: 22/10/2008 16:55:42
New fundraising innovation launches in Oxfordshire
Cancer Research UK is set to reinvent the way we donate to charity by calling for the people of Oxfordshire to offer just an hour of their time, doing something they love, to help fund vital research ...[full story]
Posted
: 17/10/2008 11:44:50
Air Quality action plan approved
West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet has endorsed a plan to improve air quality in Chipping Norton. The plan will involve seeking approval to de-trunk parts of the A44 so that heavy goods vehic...[full story]
Posted
: 17/10/2008 11:13:38
Full steam ahead for new adventure park
Work will begin in the new year on a £180,000 adventure play area at Kilkenny Lane Country Park in Brize Norton, near Carterton.
West Oxfordshire District Council has now appointed a contractor to...[full story]
Posted
: 17/10/2008 11:10:31
Autumn leaves composted
Each year in West Oxfordshire around 350 tonnes of fallen autumn leaves are collected by the District Council and recycled for compost.
Starting this week for a 12-week period, the Council will be ...[full story]
Posted
: 16/10/2008 19:13:59
Shared Chief Executive Proposals
Cotswold District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council have announced they are considering formal proposals to share a chief executive.
Under the arrangement, West Oxfordshire’s Chief Exe...[full story]
Posted
: 14/10/2008 09:27:18
Witney firefighters shine at award ceremony
Firefighters based at Witney Station were celebrating after being named 'Best Retained Station' at the Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service annual awards.
Witney Station beat off compet...[full story]
Posted
: 13/10/2008 15:47:24
New conference guide for West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire’s beautiful countryside is the perfect setting for conferences and business meetings according to a brand new Guide.
The new full colour online Guide has been produced by West Oxf...[full story]
Posted
: 10/10/2008 16:33:13
Councils await news investments in Iceland banks
Councils across Oxfordshire are amongst at least 40 local authorities across the country that have been caught up in the current Icelandic banking crisis and are waiting to hear when their investments...[full story]
Posted
: 09/10/2008 17:07:40
Achievement Awards deadline fast approaching
Sports and arts performers in West Oxfordshire are being urged not to miss out on the chance of receiving a grant from the District Council to help them progress.
The deadline for applications to ...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2008 23:05:09
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - October
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Chris Ince provides this month’s update:
“September has been a busy month again for the neighbourhood policing team at Witney. PCSO MC Tutty has been on patrol i...[full story]
Posted
: 06/10/2008 22:51:10
Flood Protection Products Fair
West Oxfordshire residents can find out more about protecting their homes at a Flood Products Fair on Thursday 9th October from 2.30 - 6.30pm at the Windrush Leisure Centre, Witney
Entry to the Fa...[full story]
Posted
: 02/10/2008 18:40:14
Concerns over elderly care plans in West Oxon
The District Council is raising concerns about proposals for Witney Community Hospital which it believes could reduce the number of beds available for West Oxfordshire residents.
The proposals by ...[full story]
Posted
: 30/09/2008 12:08:03
Help shape the place you’re living in
Residents in Oxfordshire will soon be asked their views about council services in a survey to monitor public services. The survey is a government requirement and will be sent to 14,000 randomly select...[full story]
Posted
: 30/09/2008 11:24:15
Marriotts art competition
Secondary school age students are reminded that it is now their turn to help brighten up the large hoardings surrounding the Marriotts Close development site in Witney. Students are invited to ...[full story]
Posted
: 25/09/2008 15:28:51
Lidl - Public Open Day
Lidl UK will shortly be submitting a planning application for a local neighbourhood food store on Ducklington Lane, Witney.
They are holding a public open day where many of the products that they s...[full story]
Posted
: 18/09/2008 14:34:14
Witney Feast
Bad weather has not stopped Witney Feast this year. The fair will be operating on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September 2008.
On Sunday 14th September at The Leys Recreation the traditional “Gold...[full story]
Posted
: 12/09/2008 14:15:52
The Witney Feast
The Witney Feast will take place on 15th and 16th September on The Leys Recreation Ground, Witney....[full story]
Posted
: 11/09/2008 16:39:41
WOW – West Oxfordshire Week is back!
This year sees the fifth annual West Oxfordshire Week (WOW) from 15th-21st September, when local tourism attractions, both large and small, offer discounted entry to all local residents.
Look out f...[full story]
Posted
: 11/09/2008 14:08:30
Recycling trial takes to the streets
In a bid to cut down on street litter and boost recycling, West Oxfordshire District Council is trialling new style recycling litter bins.
Cllr David Harvey, Cabinet Member for Environment said, “...[full story]
Posted
: 09/09/2008 22:32:10
Benefits Team go to Market
District Council Benefit advisors, Carole Kelman and Kim Jones, will be available from 9am - 4pm on Thursday 11 September at Witney Market and on Wednesday 17 September at Chipping Norton Marke...[full story]
Posted
: 03/09/2008 09:44:04
Yellow Pages recycling winner
One lucky householder from Carterton has won £50 in West Oxfordshire District Council’s August prize draw by recycling her Yellow Pages in one of the eight designated recycling banks.
Mrs Maureen ...[full story]
Posted
: 01/09/2008 22:47:34
2000th Shopmobility booking
Witney Shopmobility is celebrating its 2,000th customer booking since the scheme started nearly 5 years ago.
Former Witney Mayor Arthur Titherington, aged 87, made the booking.
Mr Titherington...[full story]
Posted
: 29/08/2008 13:48:27
Flood roadshows
Residents whose homes have been flooded can find out what is being done, and what the potential options for the future are, at roadshow events being held throughout the District.
The causes of flo...[full story]
Posted
: 29/08/2008 10:42:43
Construction Worker Injured
Emergency services are on the scene of the new Marriots shopping centre, Welch Way, Witney, after an industrial incident occurred this morning.
Police were called to the scene at 8.55am and a 28-y...[full story]
Posted
: 29/08/2008 10:30:07
Car break-in series
Police are appealing for witnesses and warning drivers to take more care after six cars were broken into in one street in Witney overnight on Wednesday-Thursday (20th August - 21st August).
The ve...[full story]
Posted
: 22/08/2008 18:25:01
Flying the flag for West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire residents have the chance to make history by helping to celebrate the moment when London becomes the official Olympic Games host city.
West Oxfordshire District Council has organi...[full story]
Posted
: 18/08/2008 12:47:47
Nets trial for recycling boxes
Windproof nets which allow more items to be stored in recycling boxes are being trialled in West Oxfordshire by the District Council.
Around 300 households in Shilton Park, Carterton, will be usin...[full story]
Posted
: 14/08/2008 15:54:38
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - August
Police Community Support Officer Elizabeth Swinney provides the monthly update for August:
Witney
“The Witney carnival took place on Saturday 12 July and we had the mobile police station...[full story]
Posted
: 11/08/2008 17:50:06
Jubilant July for Cogges
Visitor numbers at one of Oxfordshire’s hidden treasures Cogges Manor Farm Museum, Witney, have exceeded expectations this July and are on track to produce an excellent season.
During July visitor ...[full story]
Posted
: 08/08/2008 08:37:25
Green is the new Yellow!
West Oxfordshire householders are being encouraged to go green and be in with the chance of winning £50 by recycling old copies of their Yellow Pages at special banks across the District.
Designat...[full story]
Posted
: 06/08/2008 22:32:47
Reducing the risk
Survivors of domestic violence in West Oxfordshire will have access to a new ‘sanctuary scheme’ as part of the Outreach Service funded by the Safer Communities Partnership and West Oxfordshire Distric...[full story]
Posted
: 29/07/2008 22:17:26
Grants for good causes
Four play areas in Witney and a sports club in Carterton are among the latest groups, clubs and facilities set to receive grants from West Oxfordshire District Council.
Funding has been allocated ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/07/2008 14:37:18
Flood support money for West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire District Council is to receive £61,000 to support its flood recovery programme.
This money comes from the Government’s special Restoration Fund (funded by the EU) and the 62 local...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2008 10:58:44
Four stars for Witney Four Pillars Hotel
Witney Four Pillars Hotel is reaping the rewards of a recent million pound plus refurbishment after being granted a prestigious fourth star by the AA Hotel Recognition Scheme. Covering all guest areas...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2008 09:57:05
Council tax discount to continue
West Oxfordshire District Council is one of the first councils to introduce a local discount scheme for unoccupied properties under repair following last year’s floods. This means that householders, w...[full story]
Posted
: 18/07/2008 18:09:26
Reaching out to young people
A pilot project has been launched with the aim of steering young people away from trouble and on the path to a more active, positive lifestyle.
The RUSH project is running sporting and creative ac...[full story]
Posted
: 18/07/2008 11:03:04
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - July
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides the monthly update for July:
Witney
“Over the next fortnight we will be in various locations asking you, the public, to tell us...[full story]
Posted
: 07/07/2008 10:19:30
No smoking bus visits schools
West Oxfordshire District Council has teamed up with the Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust to provide a drop in bus service to educate secondary schoolchildren on the dangers of smoking.
With the s...[full story]
Posted
: 03/07/2008 16:15:52
Road safety check – Witney
Thames Valley Police, working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), stopped 33 people as part of speed checks in Witney today (2nd July).
The checks took place between 8am and 10am...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2008 23:18:23
Health questionnaire
Residents in West Oxfordshire are invited to comment on how they would like to see health services in the District improved over the next 5 years.
A questionnaire has been sent to randomly selecte...[full story]
Posted
: 01/07/2008 15:42:47
Former Radio Oxford Presenter Heads Witney Rotary
John Simpson, one of the founders of BBC Radio Oxford, has been elected to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Witney. John enjoys living in West Oxfordshire, he grew up in Charlbury and ...[full story]
Posted
: 30/06/2008 19:40:03
Visit Witney
Visitors to Witney, and Witney residents now have another source of Witney related information.
Visit Witney has information on Witney accommodation, businesses in Witney, places to eat in Witney a...[full story]
Posted
: 27/06/2008 18:01:29
Witney Carnival
Details of the 2008 Witney Carnival have now been added to the Witney website.
The programme of events includes the procession through the town, arena events, donkey derby and dog show.
Link:...[full story]
Posted
: 27/06/2008 17:00:14
Get active during the summer holidays
District Council-owned leisure centres in West Oxfordshire are gearing up for an action-packed summer of activities for children and young people.
Playschemes and discount offers are running at th...[full story]
Posted
: 25/06/2008 23:56:17
Tackling flood risk in Bridge Street, Witney
Oxfordshire County Council and the Environment Agency have pooled their resources to combat a known flood risk in Bridge Street, Witney.
Staff from the council began work this week to remove a bank...[full story]
Posted
: 25/06/2008 14:53:20
High status award for Visitor Information Centres
West Oxfordshire’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs) have been awarded special status which recognises them as being among the very best in England.
The VICs in Burford, Witney and [full story]
Posted
: 23/06/2008 00:11:07
Opposition to proposed GP dispensary changes
West Oxfordshire District councillors have expressed grave concerns about the proposed changes to GP dispensary services as outlined in the Government White Paper.
A motion put forward by Cllr Hil...[full story]
Posted
: 18/06/2008 22:31:51
Snowdonia charity challenge a success
Two fitness instructors and a team of gym-goers from the District Council’s leisure centres in Carterton and Witney have raised £5,000 for charity by cycling, climbing and canoeing in Snowdonia...[full story]
Posted
: 18/06/2008 18:31:43
Robbery - Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Witney in the early hours of 15th June.
At 2.30am, an 18-year-old man was attacked by three men as he walked along the al...[full story]
Posted
: 17/06/2008 20:12:53
First ever win is world championship
A West Oxfordshire man is a new World Champion after representing Great Britain in the Triathlon (athlete with a disability race), in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday 7th June. It is his second medal wit...[full story]
Posted
: 16/06/2008 22:19:27
Proposals to remove payphones
Residents have an opportunity to comment on proposals by British Telecom (BT) to remove 32 payphones from various locations in West Oxfordshire.
BT is carrying out a consultation and West Oxfordsh...[full story]
Posted
: 16/06/2008 11:10:02
Support for heritage projects
West Oxfordshire District Council has awarded grants totalling £4,758 towards the development of heritage opportunities in West Oxfordshire.
Heritage Grants between £100 and £500 are being given t...[full story]
Posted
: 16/06/2008 10:06:07
Kitchen equipment stolen from new build houses
Police are appealing for witnesses after two ‘new build’ houses in Carterton and Witney were targeted this week by burglars and kitchen equipment was stolen.
Between 4:30pm last Friday (6/6) and 8a...[full story]
Posted
: 13/06/2008 22:22:51
And the journey begins...
Over the next few months, staff at Witney-based manufacturing company, Meech International, will be following a new website with great interest as they track the fortunes of a group of intrepid...[full story]
Posted
: 12/06/2008 15:21:11
Angling robbery - Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after an angler had his equipment stolen at knifepoint near Witney during the early hours of Sunday morning (8th June).
At around 3.30am at Richworth Linear Fish...[full story]
Posted
: 12/06/2008 01:37:41
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - June
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides June’s update:
“An issue that has come to light over the past month is the number of recorded incidents of criminal damage. Around 40 occ...[full story]
Posted
: 10/06/2008 16:52:19
Stronger communities make safer communities
The role of Neighbourhood Watch has changed significantly over recent years and today’s members are
making their voices heard on important local issues. National Neighbourhood Watch Week commences
M...[full story]
Posted
: 10/06/2008 13:45:16
Dennis Green Has Moved
Dennis Green has now moved from 8-10 Market Square to 1 Mill Walk...[full story]
Posted
: 04/06/2008 14:15:53
Witney Flooding Claims Life
Reports say that a 17 year old boy lost their life yesterday after they got stuck in floods in Witney.
The BBC says that Emergency crews were called to Eastfield Road on Tuesday evening after two b...[full story]
Posted
: 04/06/2008 13:53:34
Pig out at Cogges Manor Farm
Visitors to Oxfordshire County Council’s Cogges Manor Farm are being invited to pig out at the annual Pig Pampering weekend at on 14 and 15 June.
Three pigs live on the farm: two Gloucester ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/06/2008 15:30:50
BlackBerrys will make life sweeter
Policing teams across the Thames Valley have begun taking delivery of a new gadget which will allow them to spend more time on the streets of their neighbourhood.
1,100 police officers and police ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/05/2008 18:04:44
Ambulance collision – A40, Cassington
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was in collision with a South Central Ambulance Service vehicle in the early hours of this morning (26/05) near Cassington.
At just before 1am, an am...[full story]
Posted
: 26/05/2008 13:01:30
Cabinet change at West Oxfordshire D.C.
West Oxfordshire District Council has a new Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Economic Development.
Cllr Warwick Robinson takes over from Cllr Verena Hunt, who has stepped down from the Ca...[full story]
Posted
: 22/05/2008 17:07:32
Young Chef of the Year - Four Pillars Hotel
A contest aiming to recognise, reward and retain passionate young chefs has recently reached its climax at the Witney Four Pillars Hotel. The Young Chef of the Year competition was open to prom...[full story]
Posted
: 20/05/2008 14:52:39
Noise annoys
Don’t risk falling out with your neighbours or even getting music equipment confiscated because of loud noise.
This is the message coming from West Oxfordshire District Council during Noise Action...[full story]
Posted
: 15/05/2008 23:23:01
Fly tipping rates drop in West Oxfordshire
Fly tipping incidents in West Oxfordshire have reduced in number by 85 (11.5%) during the year, according to the latest national statistics published by the Environment Agency.
Twelve months ago W...[full story]
Posted
: 12/05/2008 18:34:18
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update
Witney
“On Saturday 12 April, members of the public reported a local man for riding his trail bike up and down the footpaths on the Madley Park estate in Witney. After gathering evidence, t...[full story]
Posted
: 08/05/2008 16:48:16
Children's art to brighten up Marriotts hoarding
The hoardings around the Marriotts Close construction site in Witney are about to be brightened up by colourful images of West Oxfordshire life painted by local children.
Paintings by pupils from ...[full story]
Posted
: 08/05/2008 10:23:28
Free compost bins and advice up for grabs
Free garden composting bins are up for grabs by West Oxfordshire residents this week in a special promotion to coincide with national Compost Awareness Week which runs from 4th-10th May.
...[full story]
Posted
: 02/05/2008 18:33:29
Full Election Results - West Oxfordshire D C
Chadlington and Churchill
Terence Neil Owen (Conservative) - 560 Votes - ELECTED
Christopher Tatton (Liberal Democrat) - 154 V...[full story]
Posted
: 02/05/2008 02:07:28
Witney Elections - May 2008 - Results
Cllr Louise Chapman (Conservative) has won West Witney.
Conservatives have won Chadlington.
It was announced at 23:17 that Roger Curry was elected councillor for Witney East
23:25 - Conservat...[full story]
Posted
: 01/05/2008 23:08:50
Information and Activity Fair
The Langdale Hall, Witney - 8th May 2008
Following the success of the Witney Information Fair held last April and the successful Burford Information Fair held in April this year, Age Concern Oxford...[full story]
Posted
: 01/05/2008 19:36:55
New play area for Madley Park
Children living in Madley Park, Witney will soon have a new play area.
On site work at Waterford Lane is due to start on May 6th to be complete and ready for use by mid- June. It is being financed...[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2008 10:17:37
More retained firefighters needed
An open evening is being held at Witney Fire Station on Thursday 24th April from 7pm to 8pm as part of a recruitment drive for retained (part-time) firefighters in west Oxfordshire.While there ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/04/2008 18:58:20
Europe-wide road safety week enforced in Oxon
Officers from Oxfordshire Roads Policing Department will be carrying out speed checks across the county in support of a Europe-wide speed enforcement campaign.
The European Road Policing Network, ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/04/2008 14:09:01
Test Purchasing Operation - West Oxfordshire
More than half of premises in test serve alcohol to under 18s
A test purchasing operation in West Oxfordshire has produced mixed results with a number of premises being caught serving alcoh...[full story]
Posted
: 14/04/2008 14:01:18
Council takes on stray dog responsibility
The responsibility for collecting stray dogs throughout the District changed hands at the beginning of April with West Oxfordshire District Council taking over this role from the Police.
The Polic...[full story]
Posted
: 10/04/2008 17:48:34
Commercial waste recycling scheme extended
With 130 tonnes of refuse diverted away from landfill in just nine months, the District Council's waste recycling collection scheme is being extended for another year.
Launched in June 2007, it is...[full story]
Posted
: 09/04/2008 14:42:14
African Adventure Receives Boost from Witney firm
African Adventure Receives Boost from Witney-based Meech International
A generous financial donation from Witney-based manufacturing firm Meech International has kickstarted the fund-raising...[full story]
Posted
: 09/04/2008 14:32:48
Local Company Sponsors World Record Attempt
Local Company Sponsors World Record Attempt to Run across the Kalahari Desert
Background: A team of 4 university students, headed by brothers Harry and Toby Mossop is undertaking a massive e...[full story]
Posted
: 08/04/2008 00:06:34
Property marking with a difference
A DNA marking system that helps to deter distraction burglars is being offered to residents by the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership.
The Selecta DNA kits, manufactured by Selectamark S...[full story]
Posted
: 07/04/2008 18:48:37
Rotary Club Sponsored Walk
Rotary undertaking Sponsored Walk in aid of One Water Charity
On Saturday 19th April members of The Rotary Club of Witney, led by their President Maurice Robinson, will be undertaking a spon...[full story]
Posted
: 04/04/2008 15:32:52
Burglaries - Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in Witney on Monday (31st March).
At around 9.30pm, offenders broke into Sobell House Charity Warehouse, Station Lane Industrial Estate,...[full story]
Posted
: 02/04/2008 15:06:53
Communities to benefit from new 3 year crime plan
Reducing alcohol-related crime, underage drinking and anti-social behaviour are all top priorities in the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Plan 2008-11 which will be considered by the District Counci...[full story]
Posted
: 31/03/2008 15:56:31
Oxford win 2008 Boat Race
The Oxford crew have beaten Cambridge by 6 lengths to win the 2008 Boat Race.
Oxford finished in a time of 20 minutes and 52 seconds, Cambridge crossed the line at 21 minutes 14 seconds....[full story]
Posted
: 29/03/2008 17:39:15
Plans to reduce traffic in Witney town centre
Oxfordshire County Council is to submit a planning application for a new £16.4m road to ease traffic congestion in Witney.
The Cogges Link Road would connect Witan Way (south of Witney town centre)...[full story]
Posted
: 27/03/2008 22:07:32
Planning for the future
Local people are being asked their views as to how they would like to see West Oxfordshire develop over the next 15 to 20 years.
The consultation, which is expected to start at the end of March, i...[full story]
Posted
: 20/03/2008 13:09:24
Grants worth £88,500 agreed
West Oxfordshire communities in general and sports enthusiasts in particular are all set to benefit from a series of grants jointly worth almost £88,500 just agreed by the Cabinet.
Biggest benefic...[full story]
Posted
: 19/03/2008 15:08:18
Maite Alegre opens new workshop near Witney
The painter Maite Alegre has opened a new workshop and showroom between Long Hanborough and Witney, where she produces and sells her exclusive range of hand-painted vintage furniture.
Spanish-bor...[full story]
Posted
: 22/03/2008 16:48:04
Top honours at awards evening
West Oxfordshire District Council's Chairman's Award for 2008 has been made posthumously to Mr Tony Cripps in recognition of his Outstanding Achievement for Chipping Norton Rugby Club.
The award...[full story]
Posted
: 14/03/2008 10:15:10
CCTV system helps police catch offenders
The Witney CCTV system has again proved its worth after three men were arrested by police on Friday 7th March for trying to use forged notes in the town's shops.
Employees at Lloyds Pharmacy, which...[full story]
Posted
: 13/03/2008 14:51:37
West Oxon officers get high-tech headwear
West Oxon officers get high-tech tool to deter disorder and violence
West Oxfordshire police are being given an extra set of eyes on their patrols in the form of headcams.
The mini camer...[full story]
Posted
: 11/03/2008 16:39:16
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Witney on Saturday evening (8th March).
At around 8.45pm, the 41-year-old was attacked outside the Robin Hood pub in Hailey Road. He...[full story]
Posted
: 11/03/2008 00:00:49
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - March
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides the monthly update for March:
“February has been a very busy time for the Witney team. As you may have seen in the local press the team ...[full story]
Posted
: 10/03/2008 13:04:19
Calling last orders on glass
Customers at three of Witney’s most popular venues will no longer have to worry about a glass being used as a weapon against them and ruining their lives as well as their night out.
Izi’s, the Pala...[full story]
Posted
: 03/03/2008 11:27:54
School gets new dishwasher served up on a plate
Mulberry School at Standlake has just been given a new dishwasher for free due to the generosity of the winner of a recent prize draw, held by the Council.
Richard Lethbridge of Fulbrook was picke...[full story]
Posted
: 29/02/2008 18:08:32
Council Tax remains second lowest in England
West Oxfordshire District Council’s share of the Council Tax for a Band D property in 2008/2009 has been set at £74.88.
Cllr Barry Norton, Leader of the Council said: “The Figure of £74.88 represe...[full story]
Posted
: 28/02/2008 14:15:25
Earth Tremor hits England - and Witney!!!
Did everyone feel the earth tremor / earthquake in Witney in the early hours of the morning!!
Happened about 12:57am!!!
It is thought to have measured 4.7 on the Richter Scale and the epicentre ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/02/2008 01:17:37
Great ideas for days out
The latest information on over 40 places to visit for great days out in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties goes on show at Steeple Aston on Wednesday 5th March at the annual Tourism Literature Exch...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2008 12:19:32
Flooding issues to be discussed by EU
A senior officer from West Oxfordshire District Council is, this week, addressing a European Parliamentary committee about the affects of last summer's flooding.
Cath James, West Oxfordshire Distr...[full story]
Posted
: 25/02/2008 17:05:31
Changing room re-vamp gets green light
Customers at Witney's Windrush Leisure Centre will soon be able to enjoy much improved changing facilities thanks to a £200,000 plus refurbishment programme just agreed by West Oxfordshire District Co...[full story]
Posted
: 13/02/2008 17:28:57
Serious assault - Carterton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney on Saturday (9th February).
The man had spent the evening in Witney on Friday. He c...[full story]
Posted
: 11/02/2008 17:15:50
Zero tolerance on teenage drinkers in Witney
Police in West Oxfordshire seized 100 cans and bottles of alcohol from under 18s during December alone as part of their zero tolerance approach to underage drinking.
Police officers and Police Comm...[full story]
Posted
: 07/02/2008 17:14:38
New target for youth radio station
Just Oxfordshire is a local radio group and has been operating since 2005 and aims to win a permanent FM community radio licence and serve the towns of Witney, Carterton and surrounding villages.
F...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 17:49:32
Dismay and outrage at Post Office closure plan
Cllr Barry Norton, Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council has expressed dismay and outrage at the Post Office's plan to close nine post offices in the district.
In the cases of almost half th...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 17:35:41
Fatal traffic incident - Witney
Please note that the exact location in the following press release was incorrect. The collision did not occur on the A4095, but nearby on Main Road to the west of Curbridge, just west of Downs Road.
...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 09:33:41
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - Feb 08
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides the update this month:
“The team's final PCSO Isabel Webb has now finished her training and has been confirmed as an independently patro...[full story]
Posted
: 04/02/2008 13:23:31
£2.5 million rural development funding bid goes in
West Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a bid for up to £2.5 million from EU and Government sources to support new rural development projects in West and North Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds ov...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 18:36:55
Work begins on £45m Witney development
A sod-cutting ceremony will mark the start of work on site at the Marriotts Close development, Witney.
Cllr Roger Curry, Chairman of the Council, senior District councillors and the Mayor of Witne...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 14:16:44
Personal safety tips for taxi drivers
A new leaflet just published by West Oxfordshire District Council highlights risks facing local taxi and hire car drivers and offers tips on how to avoid the pitfalls.
Primarily targeted at less e...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 14:15:33
Faulty thermostat guidance issued to residents
Following the tragic death of a baby who died from being scalded by water from a hot water tank which had a faulty thermometer, West Oxfordshire District Council is urging tenants, private landlords a...[full story]
Posted
: 31/01/2008 14:57:06
More “house detectives” wanted
Finding more “house detectives” is one aim of a special exhibition being hosted by West Oxfordshire District Council at its Elmfield office in New Yatt Road, Witney on weekdays from now until March 4t...[full story]
Posted
: 25/01/2008 12:11:00
Planning applications can now be viewed on-line
In another move to make the planning process more convenient, any planning application submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council since the beginning of January can now be viewed online.
This ...[full story]
Posted
: 25/01/2008 10:23:53
Bigger, better community recycling centres
A programme to clean up and improve West Oxfordshire's 21 community recycling centres has increased their capacity by more than 40 per cent. In addition up to nine different categories of recyclable ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2008 17:04:32
Denis Green to relocate
Denis Green and Partners is relocating according to reports.
It will vacate its premises in the Market Square and The Steamer Trading Cookshop will move in.
The Steamer Trading Cookshop is a fam...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2008 10:57:45
Feb 1st deadline for free bus pass applications
Any West Oxfordshire resident who qualifies to use the new free national concessionary travel scheme which starts on 1st April needs to apply for a “smartcard” bus pass to the District Council by Frid...[full story]
Posted
: 22/01/2008 22:52:57
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - Jan 08
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Chris Ince brings this month’s update:
“December has been a busy month for the team. The PCSOs have made a number of visits to local schools and youth groups to...[full story]
Posted
: 14/01/2008 17:28:46
Time running out for nominations
Time running out for sport and coaching award nominations
Friday 15th February is the final deadline for West Oxfordshire District Council to receive completed nominations for West Oxfordsh...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2008 16:43:07
Arts groups need to get grant applications in
Local arts groups and projects seeking financial help through West Oxfordshire District Council’s Support for the Arts grants scheme for 2008/9 have until Friday 15th February to apply.
Grants of ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2008 16:37:06
Bigger, better household recycling centre - Witney
The household recycling centre based in the Welch Way car park has moved to the new Woodford Way
car park and has increased the capacity of recycling materials by 40% compared to the old site. Eleven...[full story]
Posted
: 07/01/2008 17:22:33
Criminal damage series – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after there was a series of four incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and property in Witney on Friday (4th January).
Sometime between 10pm and 2am the next ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/01/2008 17:20:39
More than £28,000 grants to village projects
Grants worth more than £28,000 have been agreed by West Oxfordshire District Council to help pay for new or improved sports recreational or community facilities for people in Eynsham, Standlake, Woods...[full story]
Posted
: 04/01/2008 10:00:14
Knifepoint shop robbery – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a shop in Witney was robbed at knifepoint on Monday (24/12).
At around 4.20pm, a man or youth who had his face covered entered Star News Shop on Burwell Dri...[full story]
Posted
: 27/12/2007 14:12:26
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside a bar in Witney in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Between 12.40am and 1am, a 28-year-old man was punched to the side of the f...[full story]
Posted
: 27/12/2007 14:01:02
First Red Cross flood payments in time for Xmas
An Oxfordshire-wide Red Cross flood grant scheme, launched 3 weeks ago, has made its first hardship payments.
At a meeting of the Red Cross Flood Grant Distribution Board on 17th December 2007 gra...[full story]
Posted
: 20/12/2007 15:55:49
New car park opens in Witney for Christmas
The new 250 space long stay Woodford Way Car Park opens on Saturday 22nd December, in time for the last three shopping days before Christmas.
Work started last month on the temporary car park at th...[full story]
Posted
: 20/12/2007 12:13:59
Information centre move a big success
More visitors, more sales and lower costs have all come as a result of moving Witney's Visitor Information Centre from its former location in the High Street to West Oxfordshire District Council’s tow...[full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2007 23:02:19
Police appeal after high value burglary – Brize
Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a business on the Viscount industrial estate in Brize Norton overnight on Monday (11th December) and Tuesday (12th December).
Thieves stole...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2007 12:30:13
Government finance settlement
Poor government grant places pressure on council and residents
West Oxfordshire District Council leaders have expressed dismay over a very poor finance settlement from central government, w...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2007 11:20:20
Computer equipment robbery - Eynsham
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole more than £40,000 of computer equipment from a business in Eynsham on Friday evening (7th December).
Between 8pm and 8.45pm three men entered ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2007 16:58:15
Post Office closures will hit rural areas hard
Residents in rural parts of West Oxfordshire are most likely to be hit hard when the Post Office goes ahead with plans to close local offices in a drive to cut its costs.
This is the warning issue...[full story]
Posted
: 10/12/2007 15:51:24
Vandalism causes disruption to recycling
Over the weekend vandals broke into our waste contractors' depot at Radley and damaged half of our recycling fleet rendering them in-operable at this time.
The message to West Oxfordshire residents...[full story]
Posted
: 10/12/2007 09:41:09
Fatal collision – near Burford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A361 near the Kencot and Holwell junction (near Cotswold Wildlife Park).
At around 11.40pm last night (6th December) emergency services ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 14:47:58
Collision – A415 Ducklington, Witney
Police are currently at the scene of a collision on the A415, near the Aston Road junction in Ducklington, Witney.
At 6.24am a Ford Mondeo was in collision with a cyclist. The cyclist has been tak...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 12:54:45
Awards deadline looming
Local people who are talented in sport or the arts but who may be struggling to pay for a course or equipment have just over a month to submit an application to West Oxfordshire District Council for ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 12:53:19
Flood relief in sight for Witney development
The end of flooding problems may well be in sight for residents of Queen Emma’s Dyke, Ducklington Lane, Witney.
The development, built by Pye Homes, has suffered from localised flooding for...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 12:52:56
iPods stolen from Currys.digital, Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole iPods from the Currys store in Witney.
At around 5.30pm on Tuesday (4th Dec) two men carried the glass case in which the MP3 players were dis...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2007 16:47:02
Cat shooting – Carterton
Police are appealing for information after a cat was shot in Carterton on Friday (November 30th).
Residents of a property in Shillbrook Avenue found their white and tabby cat, called Angel, was ve...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:30:35
Stop thieves bagging your purse - West Oxon
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership has teamed up with Giles Sports Shop in Carterton to give away 500 handbag keycoils in the run up to the festive period.
One end of the plastic ke...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:29:42
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - December
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Chris Ince provides this month’s update:
“November has been a quieter month for the team. The recent operation that targeted underage drinking and anti-social be...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:28:18
Grants will help support domestic violence victims
Grants worth £19,000 to help fund support services for victims of domestic violence have been agreed by West Oxfordshire District Council's Cabinet.
£14,000 will go to support the outreach service...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2007 12:07:43
Most vulnerable and needy flood victims can claim
Councils across Oxfordshire have today 26th November launched a new grant scheme to distribute more than £250,000 in public donations allocated through the British Red Cross to help the most vulnerabl...[full story]
Posted
: 26/11/2007 10:07:07
Fatal Collision update – A40 slip road, Witney
Police are appealing for particular witnesses to come forward who may have seen a traffic collision in Witney where a woman pedestrian was killed on Thursday 15th November.
The incident happened a...[full story]
Posted
: 23/11/2007 15:42:24
Burglaries on the slide in West Oxfordshire
Latest figures show the number of burglaries taking place in West Oxfordshire is down 25 per cent compared to last year, leading police to urge residents to do all they can to help them drive them dow...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2007 17:45:23
Carterton in Peoples' Millions Final
Carterton's project to improve Tower Square has reached the final for the Lottery Fund - The Peoples' Millions.
The project, called "Put Heart into our Square" is in the final shortlist for up to £...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2007 17:23:24
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old youth was assaulted in the early hours of Saturday (17th November) in Witney.
At around 2am, a youth with facial injuries was found by police...[full story]
Posted
: 19/11/2007 15:01:36
Good turnout for Witney Flood Protection Fair
Over 1,000 people visited the District's first Flood Protection Products Fair in Witney on Friday (16th November).
Entry to the fair was free. It was widely publicised by the Council and letters w...[full story]
Posted
: 19/11/2007 13:23:01
Witney - Fatal RTC on Ducklington Lane
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a traffic collision on the evening of 16th November.
The incident happened at around 8.05pm in Ducklington Lane, Witney.
...[full story]
Posted
: 16/11/2007 23:55:04
Fatal Collision – A40 slip road, Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was killed in a traffic collision this evening (15th November).
The incident happened at around 3.53pm on the slip road of the A40 towards High Cogg...[full story]
Posted
: 15/11/2007 20:07:31
Witney Town Annual Christmas Lights Switch-On 2007
Witney Christmas Lights is THE one to be at again this year! Friday 30th November, The Market Square, Witney.
The event will be kicking off at 16:30 where Father Christmas's reindeer will be there ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/11/2007 13:02:55
Time to apply for flood grants running out
Monday 31st December is the deadline date for West Oxfordshire residents whose homes were flooded in July to return a completed application form for a £250 one-off grant. The grant is to help offset t...[full story]
Posted
: 14/11/2007 12:50:46
Fatal collision – West Oxfordshire
A man has died in a traffic incident on the A4095 near North Leigh, West Oxfordshire today (Sunday November 11th).
Police officers, in a marked police car, attempted to stop a green Rover shortly a...[full story]
Posted
: 11/11/2007 22:12:06
Work on new car park starts soon
Work is all set to start on 19th November (Monday) on a new temporary car park at the former council depot off Woodford Way, Witney, to replace the existing facility in Welch Way.
Designed to pro...[full story]
Posted
: 09/11/2007 12:00:34
Flood Protection Products Fair
In association with the Environment Agency and the National Flood Forum, West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) will be holding a Flood Protection Products Fair on Friday 16th November from 2.30 - 6...[full story]
Posted
: 07/11/2007 09:56:29
Crackdown makes streets safer
A crackdown by West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) on pavement display boards positioned illegally has made Witney's streets safer for anyone using them.
Following a 48 hour "final warning" e...[full story]
Posted
: 02/11/2007 18:54:31
Cardboard recycling helps Witney Market go greener
In another move to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill, West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has just extended its commercial waste recycling service to Witney Market, helping traders t...[full story]
Posted
: 01/11/2007 17:56:53
Family Fun Day at the Windrush Leisure Centre!
On Saturday November 3rd, the Windrush Leisure Centre will be opening its doors to all for a family fun day from 10am to 5pm.
The council owned facility, managed by Wycombe Leisure Ltd, is holdi...[full story]
Posted
: 29/10/2007 20:51:14
New play areas move a step closer
A new play area for Carterton and a multi-use games pitch at Chipping Norton moved a step closer today Wednesday, 24th October when West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet agreed to put their cons...[full story]
Posted
: 24/10/2007 17:36:08
Arson - Carterton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was set alight in Heather Close, Carterton between 1:15am and 1:40am on Friday (12th October).
A Volkswagon Polo was set alight on the driveway of a p...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2007 14:40:37
Resources agreed towards flooding action
Following the devastating July floods West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has re-iterated that it wishes to see action taken swiftly and efficiently.
A full review is taking place and the C...[full story]
Posted
: 16/10/2007 16:06:08
Gas leak in Kidlington
Approx. 200 people evacuated at Langford Locks Industrial Estate in Kidlington following a gas pipe fracture caused by workmen digging a hole and cracking a major gas pipe.
Thames Valley Police, Fi...[full story]
Posted
: 15/10/2007 18:47:06
Resources agreed towards flooding action
Following the devastating July floods West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has re-iterated that it wishes to see action taken swiftly and efficiently.
A full review is taking place and the Cou...[full story]
Posted
: 12/10/2007 14:11:25
Halloween advice for a safe night
Halloween will soon be upon us and generally it is a great time for children to dress up, have parties and play 'trick or treat'.
The majority of 'trick or treaters' are harmless, supervised by ad...[full story]
Posted
: 12/10/2007 09:34:56
Ideas needed for new rural projects
Individuals, groups and organisations in rural West Oxfordshire are being asked to come up with ideas on how a share of new money potentially available from EU and Government sources could help improv...[full story]
Posted
: 11/10/2007 12:27:07
Planning applications to go easier and greener
Putting in a planning application is all set to become a lot easier and greener from 1st November when West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) becomes one of the first local authorities to switch to ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/10/2007 12:11:38
Government Spending Review announcement 2007
In response to the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review announcement which will, at best, see an average of 1% in real terms increase in grant to local government over the next three years Cllr ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/10/2007 11:50:56
Robbery – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that happened in the alley which runs behind the Burwell Drive shops at 9.45pm on Friday 6th October.
A man was walking in the alleyway away from the...[full story]
Posted
: 10/10/2007 17:45:14
Wise up to web safety
A series of internet safety workshops are currently being held for parents across the district.
The workshops have been organised by the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership to promote res...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 16:08:11
Fatal Collision – A420 Faringdon Road
Police are appealing for information following a collision on Saturday (6/10) on the A420 Faringdon Road in Kingston Bagpuize.
At around 8.15am, a green Renault Laguna was in collision with a cycl...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 15:52:21
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - October
Neighbourhood Specialist Office PC Duncan Johnson brings this month's update:
"September has been a very busy time for the Witney team. Underage drinking and the associated anti-social behaviour ha...[full story]
Posted
: 01/10/2007 15:56:24
Three pubs fail underage alcohol sales test
Three people have been fined for serving alcohol to under-18s after Thames Valley Police and West Oxfordshire District Council undertook a joint test purchasing survey.
On Friday (21/09), 10 busine...[full story]
Posted
: 27/09/2007 17:56:57
One of the best councils to work for…
A national award has identified West Oxfordshire District Council as an outstanding place to work for, being one of the top ten best councils in the UK.
The awards are a culmination of a rigorous ...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 17:11:46
Council pitches in with grant for new mower
Players of all ages should soon be benefiting from better cut pitches at Carterton Football Club thanks to new mowing equipment part-funded by a grant worth more than £1,900 from West Oxfordshire Dist...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 16:54:37
£390,000 boost for affordable housing
Grants worth £390,000 to help pay the cost of providing 56 affordable new homes in West Oxfordshire were agreed in principle at the Council's Cabinet meeting today.
Subject to agreement by the ful...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 16:53:24
Burglary – Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Police are appealing for information after two men, claiming to be from the water board, gained access to a property in Station Road, Brize Norton at about 5.50pm yesterday (19/9).
One of the men a...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2007 17:10:23
Bus Incident – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident on a bus in Witney.
In the early hours of Sunday, at around 1.45am, the number 100 Stagecoach double-decker service, which had just left the tow...[full story]
Posted
: 19/09/2007 23:01:02
High value IT burglary – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after tens of thousands of pounds worth of IT equipment were stolen in a burglary in Witney.
The Tekno Solutions store in Market Square was broken into some time...[full story]
Posted
: 11/09/2007 14:01:23
Two more weeks to have say on environment
More than 1500 residents have already completed West Oxfordshire District Council's survey on the environment and there is still until Friday 28th September for more local people to have a say.
Compl...[full story]
Posted
: 11/09/2007 13:49:22
WOW - The weekend just got longer!
Great news for 46,000 families across the District is that the WOW -
formerly known as West Oxfordshire Weekend - just got longer with free
or discount entry at many leading leisure attractions in t...[full story]
Posted
: 10/09/2007 12:24:59
Major new store for Witney
Marks & Spencer has signed a deal to become the next major anchor store coming to the Marriotts Close development in Witney following Debenhams who signed up earlier in the year.
M&S will take a 3...[full story]
Posted
: 04/09/2007 13:19:48
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - September
Neighbourhood Specialist Office PC Duncan Johnson brings this month's update:
"August has been a very busy time for the Witney team. The PCSOs have been successful in targeting young people with al...[full story]
Posted
: 31/08/2007 23:44:41
Electoral registration – made easy!
Electoral registration forms for 2008 have gone out to West Oxfordshire households and the task of confirming details is, once again, easy as pie.
If there are no changes, householders can use a ...[full story]
Posted
: 31/08/2007 19:23:39
Witney United v Arsenal Ex-Pro's
This coming Sunday sees Witney United host a big charity game between Arsenal Ex-Pro's and Celebrities v Oxfordshire Legends. Profits from the game will be helping local charities including Help An Ox...[full story]
Posted
: 30/08/2007 17:15:33
Sleep safely
West Oxfordshire residents are being urged to get their electric blankets as part of a joint home safety scheme run by West Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council
Free safety ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/08/2007 17:36:06
Grants for July flood victims
West Oxfordshire District Council will be distributing a Government grant of £600,000 to help July flood-hit residents. The Council's Cabinet at its meeting on the 22 August agreed to allocate the gra...[full story]
Posted
: 24/08/2007 15:16:17
Grant helps disabled athlete's world champ. bid
A West Oxfordshire man is being supported by West Oxfordshire District Council in his quest to become the first blind athlete to represent Great Britain in a World Triathlon championship event.
A ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/08/2007 18:54:12
Exposure - Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to woman in Witney on Saturday (11/8).
At 2pm, a woman in her forties was walking along Edington Road when she was approached by a man...[full story]
Posted
: 13/08/2007 19:50:22
Marriotts Close Update
Lincoln-based Simons Developments has agreed to reschedule the start date for the Marriotts Close development in Witney following concerns from Witney town centre traders. Construction work on the ma...[full story]
Posted
: 13/08/2007 15:44:30
Council grant helps Oxfordshire oarswoman
Council grant helps Oxfordshire oarswoman pick up world bronze medal
New equipment bought with the aid of a Sports Achievement Award from West Oxfordshire District Council helped 20 year-o...[full story]
Posted
: 06/08/2007 14:11:14
Flood Surgery - August 7th
In response to the recent flooding, the Environment Agency are holding
a flood surgery for the residents of Witney at Langdale Hall between 4pm
and 7pm on Tuesday 7th August. You are invited to drop...[full story]
Posted
: 01/08/2007 11:30:41
Game on with the Gunners
Witney United Football Club is pleased to announce a major charity event which will be hosted at Marriotts Stadium, Witney
On Sunday 2nd September there will be a football match between a "Fox FM O...[full story]
Posted
: 29/07/2007 21:01:36
Advice for flood-hit residents and businesses
West Oxfordshire District Council is distributing thousands of leaflets to flood-hit areas offering advice to assist householders and businesses to clear up.
Six thousand copies of the leaflets Fl...[full story]
Posted
: 25/07/2007 17:43:13
Witney Motor Show - Postponed
The Witney Motor Show has been postponed until 9th August....[full story]
Posted
: 25/07/2007 00:44:06
Flooding and council services update from WODC
In most parts of West Oxfordshire flood clear up operations are now underway. West Oxfordshire District Council is concentrating its council service operations on supporting those in the District most...[full story]
Posted
: 24/07/2007 16:21:12
Flooding and Council Services
Released by West Oxfordshire District Council:
Due to flooding and resulting disruption across the District the Council has not been able to operate any refuse, bulky waste, recycling and pest cont...[full story]
Posted
: 24/07/2007 11:00:24
Latest Flood News from West Oxfordshire DC
Water Supplies
Thames Water confirmed that mains water has not been contaminated in flooded areas. However, if you have a private water supply and have been affected by flooding please take re...[full story]
Posted
: 23/07/2007 19:37:22
Flooding Update from West Oxfordshire DC
Flooding update 10.45 am Sun 22 July
The Standlake and Northmoor areas are at risk of flooding. Householders should sandbag their properties and prepare to evacuate if necessary. Sandbag can...[full story]
Posted
: 22/07/2007 12:29:28
West Oxfordshire - Flooding Update – 21/7 11:30am
Bampton Area
The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Services is pumping water from over 300 homes in Bampton that have been affected by flood water. Approximately 1,000 sandbags have been issued duri...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2007 12:48:36
Flood water retreats
Areas of Witney that were affected by flooding yesterday are seeing the water level continue to fall today.
For the latest news and discussion on the Witney flooding, [full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2007 10:13:41
Witney affected by flooding
Areas of Witney are under increasingly rising levels of water today as the rain falls.
Hailey Road has been particularly badly hit and the top of High Street at the junction of Corn Street is also ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/07/2007 13:44:26
Green recycling scheme for Yellow Pages
West Oxfordshire householders are being encouraged to go green and be in with the chance of winning £50 by recycling old copies of their Yellow Pages at special banks across the District.
Designat...[full story]
Posted
: 17/07/2007 18:25:33
Elderly couple robbed – Hailey, Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly couple in their 80s were robbed in their home on Saturday evening (14/07) near Witney.
The couple, who live in White Oak Green, Hailey, were sitt...[full story]
Posted
: 17/07/2007 16:34:35
Find out about your local Councillor
A new leaflet is available giving information and contact details for all 49 Members of West Oxfordshire District Council.
The Contacting Your Councillor leaflet is designed to inform residents wh...[full story]
Posted
: 16/07/2007 19:15:20
Awards for West Oxfordshire youth champions
Young athletes from West Oxfordshire are this week celebrating their success following the Oxfordshire Youth Games held in Radley College, Abingdon at the weekend.
Over 170 young people represente...[full story]
Posted
: 13/07/2007 10:48:33
Edale and Meech Provide Dust Free Printing
Edale and Meech Work Together to Provide Dust Free Printing
Designing a press that provides contamination-free printing is a tall order. But give the challenge to the design engineers at sta...[full story]
Posted
: 11/07/2007 16:49:37
Cornbury Goes Green
Organisers are getting a helping hand from the District Council to turn this year’s Cornbury Music Festival into an eco-friendly event.
More than 15,000 revellers are expected at this weekend’s fes...[full story]
Posted
: 06/07/2007 14:40:29
Witney Motor Show Postponed
Witney Motor Show has been postponed until 26th July...[full story]
Posted
: 05/07/2007 17:25:54
Distraction burglary – Witney
Police are warning residents to be on their guard after an aggravated distraction burglary took place in Witney last week
On Thursday (28/06) at around 7.30pm, three men called at the home of a wom...[full story]
Posted
: 05/07/2007 16:32:19
Sizzling deal to get in shape this summer
A special deal is being offered at the West Oxfordshire District Council's leisure centres to help people get in shape and on the path to a healthier lifestyle this summer.
Whether preparing to hit...[full story]
Posted
: 03/07/2007 12:39:47
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - July
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson has July’s update from the Witney team:
"June has been a very busy month for the team. We now have seven new Police Community Support Officers (P...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2007 20:37:24
New Witney website launched
A new collaborative Witney website has been launched.
Many of you will have heard of Wikipedia, an online resource where everyone can add and edit the information.
Well, Witneypedia goes ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2007 12:21:40
Summer of fun in West Oxfordshire
A fun-packed programme of activities aimed at getting more young people involved in sport and learning new skills is being rolled out across West Oxfordshire this summer.
From cricket to kung fu, ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2007 01:27:27
New location for Witney Visitor Information Centre
Witney Visitor Information has been relocated to the Council's Town Centre Shop on Welch Way and a new look combined service opened its doors on Monday 25th June.
The new location gives residents ...[full story]
Posted
: 29/06/2007 12:42:42
Support for heritage projects
West Oxfordshire District Council has awarded grants totalling £5,000 towards the development of heritage opportunities in the District.
The Council is giving Heritage Grants between £100 and £500...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2007 14:03:46
Sports projects score Council grants
Three sports and recreation organisations in West Oxfordshire will receive a financial boost from the District Council towards improving facilities and new equipment.
The Council has agreed that t...[full story]
Posted
: 25/06/2007 10:24:13
Businesses get ready to go smokefree
The District Council is praising businesses in West Oxfordshire for their work in preparing for the new smokefree laws that come into force on July 1st.
The Council has been working closely with f...[full story]
Posted
: 20/06/2007 17:59:35
Volunteers rally to repair dry stone wall
The Wychwood Project and volunteers from the Witney Woodland Volunteers group have carried out much-needed repairs to an old dry stone wall at Langel Common, Witney.
The work, which was done with ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/06/2007 14:45:03
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Witney on Sunday (17th June).
At around 5.30pm an 11-year-old girl was walking home through The Leys when she was approached by a g...[full story]
Posted
: 18/06/2007 16:58:29
Bag yourself a cleaner neighbourhood
Residents in Carterton, Bampton and Burford are being urged to do their bit to help their local environment by taking part in Community Clear-Ups during June and July.
Following the recent success ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/06/2007 15:44:12
Food Safety information flies off the shelves
Leaflets and stickers giving important information about hygiene and how to prevent the risk of food poisoning are being snapped up by shoppers at community stores in West Oxfordshire.
The leaflet...[full story]
Posted
: 14/06/2007 12:43:25
Random searched for knives carried out in Witney
Random searches for knives and bladed weapons were carried out in Witney on Saturday (9/6) to show that carrying a knife, and alcohol-fuelled violent crime, will not be tolerated in West Oxfordshire.
...[full story]
Posted
: 11/06/2007 18:41:30
Fatal collision near Minster Lovell
A woman has died in a collision near Minster Lovell on Friday (09/6).
At about 1.15pm, a blue Suzuki motorbike and a yellow Audi S3 Quatto travelling along the Brize Norton Road collided.
The ri...[full story]
Posted
: 11/06/2007 14:28:52
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - June
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson brings June's update from the Witney team: "May has been a very busy month for the team. We have been joined by four new PCSO's, Hilary Rabson and He...[full story]
Posted
: 07/06/2007 01:00:13
Commercial recycling collections start
Over 60 companies in West Oxfordshire have already signed up to a new commercial cardboard recycling collection scheme which starts on Saturday 9th June. A further 35 are joining the commercial glass ...[full story]
Posted
: 06/06/2007 14:43:58
Council prepares for Food Safety Week
West Oxfordshire District Council is teaming up with community shops in West Oxfordshire to spread the message about food safety.
National Food Safety Week runs from June 11th to 17th and the Coun...[full story]
Posted
: 06/06/2007 12:28:50
Residents put Council in the top ten
Residents' satisfaction of council services in West Oxfordshire is among the best in the country according to the latest national survey.
For the full story and to vote in our poll, visit the [full story]
Posted
: 04/06/2007 12:49:03
Tackling climate change
West Oxfordshire District Council is exploring ways to cut its 'carbon footprint' and reduce carbon emissions across West Oxfordshire as part of an on-going commitment to tackle climate change.
Th...[full story]
Posted
: 02/06/2007 13:38:39
West Oxon District Council Rural Strategy Workshop
The Council is holding a workshop to consult local people and organisations on their thoughts about issues and priorities in rural West Oxfordshire. The feedback from the workshop will be used to hel...[full story]
Posted
: 31/05/2007 23:00:57
David Cameron presents Student of the Year award
David Cameron presented the Student of the Year award on behalf of the Witney and District Chamber of Commerce on Friday (25th May) at the Witney Lakes Resort.
The trophy and a cheque for £150 ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/05/2007 14:15:21
Tidy team effort - Witney
Community spirit and teamwork paid dividends in three community clear-up days across Witney.
Parts of Witney have become cleaner, tidier and more pleasant places to live after the police neighbour...[full story]
Posted
: 25/05/2007 20:58:50
David Cameron opens affordable housing development
David Cameron officially opened the Soha Housing affordable housing development in Witney today (25th May).
Mr Cameron unveiled a plaque at Priory Mill Lane and looked around the Barratt developme...[full story]
Posted
: 25/05/2007 19:19:31
Combining customer services
Refurbishment work to combine the Visitor Information Centre in Witney with the Council's Town Centre Shop is now underway.
The Visitor Information Centre, currently located at 26A High Street, ...[full story]
Posted
: 24/05/2007 02:02:12
Swim or Play for £1 this May half term!
Popular Swim or Play for £1 sessions will be running again this May half term at Council-owned leisure centres in West Oxfordshire.
Swim for £1 will be available at Carterton Leisure Centre and Th...[full story]
Posted
: 22/05/2007 12:11:26
David Cameron visits local cricket club
David Cameron visited Witney, The Oxford Wine Company in Standlake and then met with young cricketers in Standlake today.
The photo shows Cameron watching some of the young cricketers practisin...[full story]
Posted
: 19/05/2007 01:11:32
Swinford Tollbridge traffic delayed by collision
Traffic around the Swinford Tollbridge, half a mile from the village of Eynsham, was delayed for around 20 minutes earlier today follwing an incident between two trucks.
For the full story see ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/05/2007 15:53:48
Changes at West Oxfordshire District Council
West Oxfordshire District Council has appointed its Executive for 2007/08, with the introduction of two new Cabinet portfolios.
Changes were made to the Cabinet at the Council's Annual Meeting on ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/05/2007 01:44:17
Committee appeals for members
West Oxfordshire District Council is looking to appoint two people to be members of the Panel which considers allowances for councillors.
Duties will include making recommendations to the Council ...[full story]
Posted
: 15/05/2007 23:44:00
50% less fear of anti-social behaviour in W Oxon
A survey has revealed that residents in West Oxfordshire feel safer and less threatened by anti-social behaviour than two years ago.
According to the Local Government User Satisfaction Survey (LGUS...[full story]
Posted
: 15/05/2007 15:46:59
Man robbed in Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 23-year-old man was robbed in Witney today (13/5).
The man was walking home across Langdale Common in the direction of Church Lane around 1.30am. He w...[full story]
Posted
: 13/05/2007 18:29:57
New Product Manager for Meech Range
New International Product Manager for Meech's Web Cleaning Range
Alan Chadwick has been appointed as the new International Product Manager for Meech's Surface Cleaning Technology Divisio...[full story]
Posted
: 09/05/2007 15:49:10
Sage acquires Snowdrop Systems of Witney
Sage acquires Snowdrop Systems for an enterprise value of £17 million
Sage (UK) Limited ("Sage"), a leading supplier of business management software and services to small and medium size...[full story]
Posted
: 08/05/2007 18:09:19
Increased funding for Domestic Violence Service
Victims of domestic violence in West Oxfordshire will have greater access to an Outreach Service following increased funding from the district's Community Safety Partnership and West Oxfordshire Distr...[full story]
Posted
: 07/05/2007 01:22:18
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - May
Sgt Scott Evans brings May's update for the Witney area: "The neighbourhood team ran a high visibility operation to target and reduce incidents of criminal damage on the evening of the 20 April, by fo...[full story]
Posted
: 01/05/2007 22:59:07
Make a date of your bin and recycling collections
Calendars with useful information about bank holiday waste and recycling collection dates are being sent to every household in West Oxfordshire.
The District Council is delivering the calendars...[full story]
Posted
: 30/04/2007 18:08:01
Postponement of Carterton North East elections
West Oxfordshire District Council would like to re-iterate that the only elections postponed following the death of its Chairman, Cllr Keith Stone, are within the Carterton North East ward.
Fol...[full story]
Posted
: 27/04/2007 15:36:11
Encouraging people to bin fly-tipping
Over 100 people have been given information and advice about fly-tipping and what they can do to help combat the problem as part of an ongoing awareness campaign by West Oxfordshire District Council.<...[full story]
Posted
: 27/04/2007 15:18:21
Want cleaner neighbourhoods? It's time for action
Residents are being urged to do their bit to help their local environment by taking part in Community Clear-Ups around Witney during April and May.
Witney Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG), West...[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2007 23:05:10
New store coming to Witney
Just two months after being granted planning permission on the Marriott's Close site in Witney, Simons Developments have signed up Debenhams as one of the major occupiers of the scheme.
Luke Pi...[full story]
Posted
: 24/04/2007 15:20:14
Cllr Keith Stone
It is with great sadness that West Oxfordshire District Council has to announce the death of its Chairman, Cllr Keith Stone. Cllr Stone died suddenly over the weekend on Saturday 21st April.
Bo...[full story]
Posted
: 23/04/2007 15:46:45
Fatal collision - Ramsden
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Ramsden.
The collison, between a Yamaha motorcycle and a Reanult Scenic, happened at around 5.20pm yesdaterday (21/4) on Witney Road, by t...[full story]
Posted
: 22/04/2007 13:45:27
Arson – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was set alight, damaging two other vehicles and spreading to nearby properties in Witney.
The three vehicles were parked outside Woodgreen School,...[full story]
Posted
: 20/04/2007 17:37:28
Unexplained death - Witney
The body of an elderly man has been found in Range Road, Witney. The body was found by a member of the public who contacted police at 2.39pm today (18th April).
The area is cordoned off while i...[full story]
Posted
: 18/04/2007 16:45:34
Big rise in swimmers taking the plunge in Witney
Swimming pools at Witney's Windrush Leisure Centre are being used almost 30% more than a year ago.
The rise in the number of swims at the Windrush comes as latest usage figures show almost a 5%...[full story]
Posted
: 18/04/2007 12:07:59
Witney Older People’s Information Fair
Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council, Councillor Keith Stone, will be opening the Age Concern Oxfordshire's Information Fair for older people in the Witney at 10.00am on Thursday 19th April at ...[full story]
Posted
: 10/04/2007 14:31:10
Witney Neighbourhood Team Update – April 2007
Sgt Scott Evans brings April's update for the Witney team: "The next phase in our roll out of Neighbourhood Policing has taken place this month. We have appointed our Neighbourhood Specialist Officers...[full story]
Posted
: 10/04/2007 09:11:29
Brize Norton school wins award for catering
Brize Norton Primary School has won an award at a ceremony to recognise "Oxfordshire's Best School Meals".
For full details please visit the [full story]
Posted
: 05/04/2007 15:59:27
Council grants will boost District’s arts
More than £10,000 will be shared out among 25 arts groups and projects across West Oxfordshire thanks to the District Council.
West Oxfordshire District Council Cabinet Members have agreed to a...[full story]
Posted
: 04/04/2007 17:35:13
Council uncovers nearly £400,000 in benefit fraud
Almost £400,000 of cheated benefits has been uncovered and more than 50 offenders punished in the last 12 months by West Oxfordshire District Council.
The Council's Benefit Fraud Investigation ...[full story]
Posted
: 04/04/2007 17:27:40
Update on the X15 bus service
A successful new bus service the X15, introduced between Abingdon and Witney only three years ago, is set to finish after the Government grant which paid for it runs out.
The X15 services passe...[full story]
Posted
: 02/04/2007 14:14:20
Revised waste and recycling collections - Easter
Householders are being reminded that refuse and recycling collections have been revised over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Collections will be as normal until Good Friday, April 6. Most coll...[full story]
Posted
: 02/04/2007 09:17:39
Cogges Manor Farm opens with a flurry of events
One of West Oxfordshire's biggest tourist attractions, Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, kicks off its 2007 season on 3 April with a flurry of events.
And this year Oxfordshire County Council's living...[full story]
Posted
: 01/04/2007 14:49:16
Council welcomes unitary decision
West Oxfordshire District Council welcomes the Government's rejection of Oxford City Council's unitary proposal. The plan put to the Government would have resulted in replacing Oxfordshire County Coun...[full story]
Posted
: 27/03/2007 14:10:38
Serious crash - Witney
Police were called to Woodgreen Hill, Woodstock Road, Witney, today (26/3) following a serious crash.
A Mercedes and a motorbike collided just after 10am.
The elderly man riding the bike...[full story]
Posted
: 26/03/2007 16:52:24
New commercial cardboard collections
Commercial waste recycling in West Oxfordshire is set to be given a further boost with the introduction of the District Council's new collection service for cardboard. This will be in addition to the ...[full story]
Posted
: 22/03/2007 15:49:01
Tonnes of litter cleared from West Oxon roadsides
More than 12.5 tonnes of litter has been handpicked from verges and roadsides across West Oxfordshire in only 26 days as part of a litter blitz by the District Council.
The litter - enough to m...[full story]
Posted
: 22/03/2007 15:44:06
Council Tax bills cut for lucky winners
Two lucky winners are getting their Council Tax bills slashed by £625 - equivalent to six months free at Band D - after winning a prize draw run by West Oxfordshire District Council to promote direct ...[full story]
Posted
: 22/03/2007 15:34:25
Burglary – Witney
Police are appealing for information after offenders stole a motorbike and car from a house in Witney.
Offenders entered the address in Thorney Leys sometime between 10pm last night and 7am tod...[full story]
Posted
: 19/03/2007 18:35:29
Witney Farmers' Market - New site and new date
Witney Farmers' Market is moving to a new site in the Market Place, and a new date, the third Wednesday of the month, starting on Wednesday 18th April.
After four years on Church Green, the far...[full story]
Posted
: 13/03/2007 21:48:41
Easter holidays packed full of fun
An action-packed line-up of fun sporting activities has been organised to encourage young people in West Oxfordshire to spend their Easter holidays getting active.
A variety of workshops will t...[full story]
Posted
: 09/03/2007 14:45:13
Explosion in Oxford
Police and the fire service are currently at the scene of an explosion at a Royal Mail building in Cowley, Oxford.
Officers were called to the depot, in Alec Issigonis Way, shortly after 12pm t...[full story]
Posted
: 08/03/2007 15:19:25
Repairs to the Witney bypass
Oxfordshire County Council is to repair the worn out surface of the A40 Witney Bypass dual carriageway starting on Monday, March 19.
The job is scheduled to last for five days and a 40mph speed limit...[full story]
Posted
: 07/03/2007 14:11:01
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - March
Sgt Scott Evans reports with this month’s update for Witney: "The Witney NAG is pleased to announce that it has now been joined by some youth representatives recruited from a local sixth form to help ...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2007 22:20:45
Carterton Neighbourhood Management Update
Sgt Mark Smith provides this month's update: "During the past few weeks there have been more problems associated with youths gathering at locations in the town centre, in particular at the Co-op. Thes...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2007 22:03:36
Become a Witney Citizen Journalist!
Would you like to get involved with the Witney website and the Witney Forum?
Citizen Journalists are popping up all over the place - people just like you.
So if you photograph something ...[full story]
Posted
: 05/03/2007 15:56:56
Council Tax bills for 2007/08
The Council Tax bills for 2007/08 have been revealed.
The bills for Witney are:
Band A : £897.75
Band B : £1047.38
Band C : £1197.00
Band D : £1346.63
Band E : £1645.88
Ba...[full story]
Posted
: 02/03/2007 23:39:09
West Oxfordshire remains second lowest Council Tax
West Oxfordshire remains second lowest Council Tax in England
West Oxfordshire's 2007/08 agreed an annual Council Tax of £71.36 at Band D for 2007/08 at its budget meeting on Thursday 1s...[full story]
Posted
: 02/03/2007 17:37:25
Support for Countryside Project
£26,750 has been allocated by West Oxfordshire District Council to the Wychwood Project.
This unique countryside project, which carries out important local conservation work, has received regul...[full story]
Posted
: 02/03/2007 11:14:10
Unsecured sacks of mail in Witney
A member of the Witney Forum has today photographed a number of unsecured sacks of post in Witney.
The sacks had bee...[full story]
Posted
: 01/03/2007 13:37:43
Renewed appeal for witnesses - Witney
Detectives in Witney are renewing their appeal for two people to come forward who are believed to have a helped a woman in distress last Thursday (22/02).
A 20-year-old woman with a broken wris...[full story]
Posted
: 28/02/2007 15:32:00
Join the battle against global warming
West Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to attend a free event in Witney on Saturday (March 3rd) to find out how they can play a part in the fight against global warming.
The Carbon Sav...[full story]
Posted
: 27/02/2007 19:10:28
Benefit cheat sentenced - Witney
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Witney man for failing to notify a relevant change in his circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Mr Ian Clegg, aged 30, forme...[full story]
Posted
: 27/02/2007 19:06:05
Traffic collision – Witney, update
A 68-year-old man has died following a collision in Witney on Friday (23/02).
Officers were called to Mill Street just after 4pm after a pedestrian collided with a Renault Clio.
The pede...[full story]
Posted
: 27/02/2007 10:55:16
Tourism businesses invited to join national event
West Oxfordshire District Council's tourism section is encouraging local businesses to hold a special event to showcase what they have to offer as part of a national promotional event. The event is th...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2007 22:43:16
Arrests - Brize Norton burglaries
Three youths have been arrested in relation to the recent series of burglaries and thefts in Brize Norton.
The arrests are in connection with three burglaries at Brize Norton Primary School, three...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2007 22:32:28
Appeal for witnesses - Witney
A twenty-year-old woman with a broken wrist has attended Witney police station this evening (23/02) reporting that she can not remember the events leading up to the injury.
It is believed that she...[full story]
Posted
: 23/02/2007 20:03:14
Traffic collision - Witney
Police are currently at the scene of a traffic collision in Witney.
Officers were called to Mill Street just after 4pm after a pedestrian had collided with a Renault Clio.
The pedestrian...[full story]
Posted
: 23/02/2007 17:45:32
Response to reservoir consultation
Cabinet members at West Oxfordshire District Council have unanimously agreed that the case for a new reservoir near Abingdon has not been clearly demonstrated by Thames Water.
Cllr Verena Hunt,...[full story]
Posted
: 23/02/2007 19:12:56
New commercial glass collections
Recycling in West Oxfordshire will soon be given a boost with the introduction of a new commercial waste collection service for glass.
The District Council has also obtained funding to start a ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/02/2007 19:07:39
Fossils stolen – Stanton Harcourt
Police are appealing for information after a valuable collection of fossils were stolen from an address in the Stanton Harcourt near Witney.
Between 21 October 2006 and 1 February 2007 thieves ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/02/2007 10:57:30
Burglary - Eynsham
Police were called to Mill Street in Eynsham at 3.15am yesterday (19th February) after reports of a burglary in progress.
A white van drove into a shop and offenders stole plasma television scr...[full story]
Posted
: 20/02/2007 15:10:56
Council Tax prize draw!
Householders in West Oxfordshire are being given the chance to get their Council Tax paid for six months (worth £625, equivalent to Band D property) by entering a free prize draw run by the District C...[full story]
Posted
: 20/02/2007 13:23:09
Meech Press Release
Meech's Static Control Smooths Silicon Coating for Airbags International
Airbags International is part of Autoliv Inc. a global pioneer and leader in automotive safety, including airbags...[full story]
Posted
: 20/02/2007 12:40:31
Don't leave valuables in your vehicles
Police are appealing for information and are issuing a warning to the public to remain vigilant after a series of thefts from vehicles throughout the West Oxfordshire.
Between Saturday 10 Febru...[full story]
Posted
: 17/02/2007 18:47:00
Heritage Grants
West Oxfordshire District Council is offering grants to support the development of heritage opportunities in the District.
Voluntary museums and local history organisations can apply for grants...[full story]
Posted
: 15/02/2007 14:59:02
Council halves national sickness rate
Official figures have revealed that West Oxfordshire has the second-best performance record for staff sickness days out of all 238 District Councils in England.
Audit Commission figures show th...[full story]
Posted
: 14/02/2007 13:24:32
The sweeter side of Witney's nightlife
Alcohol-related crime in Witney town centre fell by 10% over the festive period as licensed premises handed out free lollipops to drinkers. Assaults alone saw a decrease of 75%.
The West Oxford...[full story]
Posted
: 13/02/2007 09:42:57
New Witney Forum Launched
The new Witney Forum has been launched today.
The new forum is a standalone site that will run alongside the main Witney.net site and can be accessed by going to [full story]
Posted
: 12/02/2007 20:21:35
Council warns of big Council Tax rises
Council warns of big Council Tax rises under a unitary authorityWest Oxfordshire District Council has warned that a move to Unitary Status would not be in the best interests of its residents.[full story]
Posted
: 09/02/2007 17:26:45
Disruption to refuse and recycling collections
Due to the snowfall and freezing conditions, West Oxfordshire District Council has had to cancel refuse and recycling collections.
This means that yesterday (8th) and today's (9th) collections ...[full story]
Posted
: 09/02/2007 13:53:24
Green light for continued green waste collections
West Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to sign up to an eco-friendly scheme to have their garden waste collected and recycled, instead of landfilled.
West Oxfordshire District Council ...[full story]
Posted
: 09/02/2007 00:30:01
Photos of Witney in the snow
A selection of photos of Witney (and the surrounding area) in the snow that were taken today have been uploaded. And there are more to come. To view the photos please click the link below
Li...[full story]
Posted
: 08/02/2007 16:18:55
Witney blanket......... of snow!
Witney is famous for its blankets, but it is a blanket of another kind which is in the news today.
Witney is under a blanket of snow this morning following a night of reasonably heavy snowfall.
...[full story]
Posted
: 08/02/2007 08:13:31
Possible disruption to services caused by weather
In response to a severe weather warning issued by the MET Office regarding predicted snowfall tomorrow (Thursday, 8th February), West Oxfordshire District Council are working with their contractors, V...[full story]
Posted
: 07/02/2007 16:29:38
Vandalism – it's your call - West Oxfordshire
Over 40% of reported crime in West Oxfordshire last year was vandalism and in December there were 53 incidents in Witney alone.
The main perception is that this type of crime is always committe...[full story]
Posted
: 06/02/2007 14:02:40
WODC starts big clear up
West Oxfordshire District Council has launched a month-long litter blitz to clear up rubbish from verges and roadsides across the District.
Six workers from West Oxfordshire District Council's ...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2007 21:46:55
Swim or play for only £1
People in West Oxfordshire are being offered an incentive to get active during the school half term - with a swim or play for £1 offer at the District’s leisure centres.
Young people under the ...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2007 21:38:40
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - Feb 07
PC Pam Delahay provides Witney's update: "The team has been busy again this month assisting the core shifts that work out of Witney, due to a high rate of abstractions from those shifts for various re...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2007 17:12:05
Carbon Savers Action Day in West Oxfordshire
A Carbon Savers Action Day is taking place on Saturday, March 3, at Langdale Hall, Witney, organised by West Oxfordshire District Council in conjunc...[full story]
Posted
: 29/01/2007 14:08:47
ANPR operation - Witney
An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) operation was carried out in Witney today.
The technology uses cameras to 'read' vehicle number-plates. Within a fraction of a second the registrati...[full story]
Posted
: 24/01/2007 16:41:38
Tree-mendous success for chipping service
Residents in West Oxfordshire have been praised for taking along more than 800 Christmas trees for recycling at free chipping sessions organised by the District Council.
A total of 12.2 tonnes ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2007 15:43:50
Scoop a grant for your arts group
Grants are up for grabs from West Oxfordshire District Council for groups and projects that bring alive the arts in the District.
Groups must submit their applications by 15th February to be in...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2007 12:19:47
Brize Norton Primary School burglary
Police are appealing for information after several items were stolen from Brize Norton Primary School during a burglary overnight on Friday (18/01).
The incident occurred sometime between 6pm a...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2007 11:19:30
Child cycling injuries drop dramatically
Road safety experts at Oxfordshire County Council have expressed their delight at a dramatic fall in the number of child cyclists injured on the county's roads.
And there is double cause for ce...[full story]
Posted
: 22/01/2007 09:18:37
Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban
Thames Water is today (8am, 18 Jan 2007) lifting the hosepipe and sprinkler ban in force across its supply region since April 2006.
The decision, which has been taken in consultation with the E...[full story]
Posted
: 18/01/2007 08:40:39
Witney United v QPR - Match postponed
Witney United have been dealt a blow with the news that the prestigous friendly with Queens Park Rangers scheduled for Tuesday 23rd January has been postponed.
QPR were due to meet Luton Town i...[full story]
Posted
: 17/01/2007 23:38:36
Witney Lakes Resort pool re-opens
The swimming pool at Witney Lakes Resort in Witney has been closed recently due to last week's flooding - The pool has now re-opened....[full story]
Posted
: 17/01/2007 18:11:11
Witney shop burgled
Timpsons (High Street, Witney) was broken into between Saturday night (13th January) and Monday morning (15th January).
Police were alerted at 8:15am on Monday morning....[full story]
Posted
: 17/01/2007 00:05:14
Threat to post offices
A motion was carried by West Oxfordshire District Council deploring the erosion of Post Office provision by the Government.
Letters are being sent to the Secretary of State for Trade and Indust...[full story]
Posted
: 16/01/2007 10:08:24
Dive online for a free swim
Young people are being encouraged to make a splash and enter an online competition to win a free swim at any of West Oxfordshire District Council's leisure centres.
The Swim 100 Competition is ...[full story]
Posted
: 15/01/2007 11:59:02
Skippy jumps on Board at Witney United!!
United have moved following the resignation from the league of Chipping Norton Town to snap up promising striker Dave Skipp.
Skipp is a lively striker who was also previously with Ross Town and...[full story]
Posted
: 13/01/2007 14:53:16
Witney v QPR - Ticket details announced
Witney United Football Club have today announced that they have frozen prices for their prestigious friendly with Championship side Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday 23rd January.
Tickets for the ...[full story]
Posted
: 13/01/2007 14:51:37
Signs warn off vandals – West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire's Community Safety Partnership is launching a campaign encouraging people to call Crimestoppers in a bid to stamp out vandalism in neighbourhoods throughout Witney.
Twenty tri-...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2007 14:48:27
Woodstock Road tree falls on Witney woman's car
Two trees have fallen on Woodstock Road. As you can see from the photo (thanks to Richard Wickson for the photo) the second (smaller) tree actually came down onto a car but the female driver (from Wit...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2007 12:37:28
Council welcomes new Chief Executive
West Oxfordshire District Council's new Chief Executive, David Neudegg, has started work.
Mr Neudegg joined the Council on January 2nd from Salisbury District Council, where he worked as...[full story]
Posted
: 10/01/2007 12:20:10
Announcement from Witney Lakes Resort
Due to over night flooding we have unfortunately been forced to close the pool area and spa. We currently have maintenance teams working to rectify the problem, however we foresee that the pool will b...[full story]
Posted
: 10/01/2007 11:09:45
Going Smoke-Free: Free lunchtime seminar
All workplaces will have to be smoke-free indoors when the Health Act 2006 comes into force July 1st 2007. This major piece of public health law is designed to protect employees from the serious healt...[full story]
Posted
: 08/01/2007 17:08:49
Witney Neighbourhood Team monthly update – Jan
PC Pam Delahay provides the first update for 2007: "Happy New Year to all. December was a fairly quiet month for the team due to abstractions, some sickness and the festive leave period, but the team ...[full story]
Posted
: 08/01/2007 12:04:35
Witney United to take on Queens Park Rangers
Witney United can today exclusively reveal that they have managed to secure a friendly against Championship side Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday 23rd January 2007 at Marriott's Stadium.
The matc...[full story]
Posted
: 05/01/2007 15:40:20
Benefit cheat sentenced
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Carterton man for failing to notify a relevant change in his circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
David White, aged 24 year...[full story]
Posted
: 04/01/2007 12:07:08
Body found in missing woman hunt
The body of an elderly woman has been found in the River Windrush in Burford this morning.
She was discovered near the St John the Baptist Church at 10.30am by a police officer carrying out a s...[full story]
Posted
: 03/01/2007 17:31:29
Appeal for missing woman - Burford
Police in Burford are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a 93-year-old woman, who was reported missing yesterday evening (02/01).
Winifred Cox, known as Molly, was last seen at ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/01/2007 12:19:38
Fatal collision - Witney
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal collision on the A415, Ducklington, in Witney.
A white transit van and a double-decker bus collided at 1pm today (21/12) outside Cokethorpe school. ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/12/2006 17:10:26
'Treecycle' after Christmas
A free chipping service is being organised by West Oxfordshire District Council to encourage residents to recycle their Christmas trees.
Chippings will be used locally to create environmentally...[full story]
Posted
: 21/12/2006 10:38:16
Witney Neighbourhood Watch drop-in session
A series of drop-in sessions for the Neighbourhood Watch Schemes are taking place across West Oxfordshire during next year for existing members and those interested in joining.
The first sessio...[full story]
Posted
: 20/12/2006 18:50:56
Radio host Mike Dickin dies in car crash
Radio host Mike Dickin, who started his career on Radio Oxford, has died in a car crash in Cornwall.
For the full story visit the Witney messageboard.
Link: [full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2006 20:27:53
Fatal collision - A420, Kingston Bagpuize
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision between a car and lorry on the A420 yesterday morning (18/12), east of Kingston Bagpuize.
At 10.35am a dark blue BMW heading towards S...[full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2006 14:52:16
Fatal Collision – A40, Burford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crash killed two men on the A40 near Burford last night (18/12).
At around 8.20pm a red Toyota RAV 4 and a silver Mazda MX5 collided. The driver o...[full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2006 14:45:36
Witney United and Sainsbury's Club Together
Witney United F.C. has, as part of their community programme, launched a pre-match programme of football training sessions for 8-11 year old boys and girls - made possible thanks to cash from local su...[full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2006 13:32:39
Grants for good causes from West Oxfordshire DC
Four sports and recreation-related projects look set to receive grants totalling £11,394 from West Oxfordshire District Council.
The Council has agreed to allocate funding to the following proj...[full story]
Posted
: 18/12/2006 12:39:17
New look for leisure centre gym
Gym users at the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney will soon have a better environment to workout in and new equipment to use.
The Mill Health and Fitness Suite is undergoing a complete refurbi...[full story]
Posted
: 18/12/2006 10:07:09
Bluebells by the River Windrush in Witney
On Monday 18th December, the Witney Woodland Volunteers group is planting a bluebell wood by the River Windrush.
Witney Woodland Volunteers is an action group set up to care for the town's envi...[full story]
Posted
: 15/12/2006 16:48:34
Who's My Bobby Survey
It's been nearly three months since WHOSMYBOBBY launched. To gain some feedback on the website you are invited to take a few minutes to fill out a short questionnaire.
For details, visit the [full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2006 17:01:33
Thieves steal Christmas presents - Leafield
Residents in West Oxfordshire are being warned not to leave bags and Christmas presents in cars following a theft at Leafield.
Four suitcases along with four bags of wrapped Christmas presents ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2006 16:06:26
Benefit cheat sentenced
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Carterton lady for failing to notify a relevant change in her circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Susan Nelson, aged 47 ye...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2006 13:39:54
Police aim to cut down petrol station drive offs
Police are working with forecourt garage owners to reduce the number of so-called "bilkings" in Oxfordshire and reduce the number of crimes that last year was worth £133,000.
In 2005 there were...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2006 12:49:26
Fatal collision – West Oxfordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision last night (13/12) near Eynsham.
Just after 11pm a blue BMW 325 saloon travelling towards Eynsham along Lower Road, an unclassified road ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2006 10:26:53
Two BIG recycle winners in West Oxfordshire
Two pupils from West Oxfordshire primary schools have won £250 of goodies of their choice for their school, with the only condition their chosen items are made from recycled materials.
Both are...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2006 10:18:53
Police and Council target graffiti offenders
A man writing graffiti was caught red-handed on Friday (8/12) at the public toilets in Welch Way, Witney.
The man was spotted by a council contractor who had arrived to clean up previous graffi...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2006 16:04:04
Witney cemetery vandalism update
Two youths have been arrested for vandalising 10 graves which left them covered in offensive graffiti at Witney Tower Hill cemetery in November.
The offenders desecrated the headstones with gol...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2006 21:08:39
Drugs dog searches bring good news - Witney
A joint operation between Thames Valley Police and West Oxfordshire District Council to crack down on illegal drugs in Witney town centre took place on Friday night (8/12).
During the evening s...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2006 17:43:21
West Oxfordshire Underage Test Purchasing Results
A joint operation between Thames Valley Police and West Oxfordshire District Council to combat illegal underage sales of alcohol took place last Friday, 8th December. Young people and alcohol have bee...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2006 17:33:32
West Oxfordshire DC recognises achievements
Mr Pat Hall from Witney has received the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Achievement from West Oxfordshire District Council.
In 1966 Mr Hall became a founder member of Witney Rugby Club...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2006 11:34:42
New Meech Website
Meech International, an established leader in static control, surface cleaning and compressed air solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new global website at www.meech.com. This new site...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2006 17:24:55
Licking alcohol-related crime into shape
Licensed premises in Witney will try to keep their drinkers sweet by handing them free lollipops as they leave their premises in a bid to reduce alcohol-related crime.
The West Oxfordshire Comm...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2006 16:26:57
West Oxfordshire Nightsafe wins recognition
The West Oxfordshire Nightsafe Scheme has received a national award for its achievements which includes the 'Wasted Nights' educational DVD package.
The Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards reco...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2006 16:24:54
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership is sending a Christmas card with a difference to offenders who have been arrested or issued with a fixed penalty notice during the past year.
T...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2006 16:21:17
Dreaming of a green Christmas in West Oxon...
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but in West Oxfordshire people are being urged to think green when it comes to household waste - and be in with the chance of winning £50.
A massive th...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2006 12:54:02
Burglary - Bampton
Police are appealing for information after a house was burgled in Manor View, Bampton, yesterday afternoon (05/12).
At around 4.45pm, the elderly resident of the house found a man in his lounge...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2006 12:21:17
Witney Neighbourhood Update – December
PC Pam Delahay, Witney Neighbourhood Coordinator, gives the following update: "Whosmybobby continues to be very popular with many hits recorded so if you haven't seen the site yet give it a try!
[full story]
Posted
: 05/12/2006 15:55:59
Woman Assaulted In Carterton
Police are appealing for information following an assault on a woman in her twenties on Wednesday night at 9.35pm (29/11) in Carterton.
The woman was walking along Black Bourton Road, towards t...[full story]
Posted
: 04/12/2006 13:46:26
David Cameron switches on Witney Christmas Lights
David Cameron switched on the Christmas lights in Witney on Friday night (1st December).
The switch on celebrations were broadcast on Central News with both Wesley Smith (pictured) and Hannah S...[full story]
Posted
: 04/12/2006 13:09:15
David and Samantha Cameron's Christmas card
David and Samantha Cameron's Christmas card for 2006 has been designed by seven-year-old Scarlett Sadler from Woodstock Primary School in Oxfordshire.
Mr Cameron went to the school in his Witne...[full story]
Posted
: 04/12/2006 12:57:59
David Cameron visits "Politics in Action" day
David Cameron, MP for Witney, will be seeing how West Oxfordshire schoolchildren grapple with some difficult political decisions, as they take part in the council's Politics in Action event on Friday ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2006 17:26:54
Santa's Grotto at Oxford Bus Museum
A Father Christmas's grotto will be set up at The Oxford Bus Museum, Long Hanborough, on 9th and 10th of December.
The grotto will be open for 20 minutes in each hour - Tickets cost £2.50 on to...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2006 12:48:57
Static Control Systems from Meech of Witney
Static Control Systems from Meech – the Non Radioactive Approach
The radioactive substance Polonium 210 has been prominent in the news recently following reports that it was used to pois...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2006 12:25:18
Theo Walcott switches on Carterton Xmas lights
Up and coming Arsenal and England football star Theo Walcott thrilled the residents of Carterton last night (27th Movember) when he visited the town to switch on the Carterton christmas lights at the ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2006 09:39:44
Plumbing and heating supplies details added
Details of apr (Witney) Ltd have been added to the Witney website.
apr was founded in 1975 and remains a traditional, family owned business serving Witney and the surrounding area.
apr a...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2006 03:01:54
Witney Lions Club Santa float dates
THE annual Witney Lions Club's Father Christmas will be touring Witney and villages before Christmas again this year.
The stop off dates are planned as follows:
December 4th, from 6pm - ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/11/2006 23:56:22
Fitness and fun for all the family in Oxfordshire
A weekend of family fun is being organised at Carterton Leisure Centre to celebrate its third anniversary since opening.
There will be taster sessions and special offers on Saturday, December 2...[full story]
Posted
: 24/11/2006 17:19:14
Witney Christmas Lights Switch-On
The Christmas lights in Witney will be switched on on Friday 1st December by David Cameron MP.
Central News will be filming at the event.
Current plans (according to The Witney Gazette) ...[full story]
Posted
: 22/11/2006 23:25:04
Christmas refuse collections
The revised refuse and recycling collection dates for the Christmas periodhave been posted on the Witney.net messageboard
Link: [full story]
Posted
: 22/11/2006 22:28:41
David Cameron Visits Local Witney Businesses
The Right Honourable David Cameron, MP for Witney and Leader of the Conservative Party, visited Meech International, a local Witney business serving a worldwide market, on Friday 17th November to disc...[full story]
Posted
: 22/11/2006 15:01:11
Assault – Whiteoak Green Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident on an unclassified road between Crawley and Whiteoak Green near Witney.
A 38-year-old woman was driving at around 7.30am on Monday (20/1...[full story]
Posted
: 21/11/2006 21:26:33
Assault in Witney
Police are appealing for information following an assault on a 25-year-old man in Witney on Friday night (17/11) and have released CCTV stills of two men they would like to speak to in connection with...[full story]
Posted
: 21/11/2006 18:15:26
More warmth for swimmers in Carterton
New doors have been fitted at the entrance to Carterton Leisure Centre's changing rooms following feedback from members of the public.
West Oxfordshire District Council has installed the double...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2006 15:39:34
Touring arts scheme launched
From storytelling and theatre to salsa dancing and circus capers, a spectacular line-up of shows has been organised to bring theatrical and musical fun to villages in West Oxfordshire.
The Full...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2006 15:37:34
Pottery gives children a culture lesson
Children at North Leigh CE Primary School learned about different cultures by making portraits from clay as part of a District Council project to promote ceramics.
The pupils took part in works...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2006 15:34:39
Green Apple award
West Oxfordshire District Council has gained a prestigious silver Green Apple award for environmental best practice.
Green Apple awards are presented to the world's greenest companies, councils...[full story]
Posted
: 18/11/2006 13:37:52
Remembrance Sunday in Witney
People remembered those who have lost their lives in battle with traditional wreaths and poppies today, Remembrance Sunday. The photo (taken on Remembrance Sunday) shows Witney's war memorial...[full story]
Posted
: 12/11/2006 15:56:58
Fall in Halloween crime figures in West Oxon
Halloween passed without any nasty surprises for the majority of West Oxfordshire residents as reported incidents to police dramatically fell over the Halloween period compared to last year.
Al...[full story]
Posted
: 10/11/2006 16:26:14
Witney Job Fair
The 2006 Witney Job Fair takes place at Langdale Hall on 17th November from 10am to 5pm.
The event will include the opportunity to get careers guidance, training and details of job vacancies in...[full story]
Posted
: 08/11/2006 17:20:15
Domestic Abuse – Do you need help?
It is estimated that more than one in four women experience some sort of domestic abuse at some time in their life, and about 20% of all victims are men. It doesn't have to be a broken bone, a cut or ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/11/2006 16:48:32
Fatal collision near Witney
A man has died following a collision between a white Ford Transit pickup van and a car near Witney on Saturday (4th November).
The 21-year-old male victim was driving a blue Renault Clio when i...[full story]
Posted
: 05/11/2006 17:44:07
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update – November
PC Pam Delahay has November's update: "It has been six months since we launched Neighbourhood Management in the Witney area and at that time we promoted the team in various ways, one of these being po...[full story]
Posted
: 03/11/2006 16:55:07
Long Hanborough Musical Fireworks
The Long Hanborough Musical Fireworks display takes place tomorrow night (Friday 3rd November) at Long Hanborough Playing Fields.
Gates open at 6.00 with the display due to start at 7.00pm
...[full story]
Posted
: 02/11/2006 14:05:08
Benefit cheat sentenced
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Leafield lady for failing to notify a relevant change in her circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Samantha Cuss (nee Weir),...[full story]
Posted
: 31/10/2006 23:23:57
Nightsafe shortlisted for national award
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership is short-listed for the national Responsible Drinks Retailing Award for its Nightsafe scheme which includes the recently launched educational package ...[full story]
Posted
: 31/10/2006 14:15:42
First Investments Ltd takes over Windrush Ind Est.
Lancashire property group First Investments Ltd has expanded its property portfolio in a series of deals believed to be worth in excess of £100m.
One of the deals involves aquiring new tenants ...[full story]
Posted
: 31/10/2006 14:08:45
Ottakar's in Witney closed for refurbishment
The Ottakar's book shop on the High Street in Witney is closed for refurbishment.
Ottakar's was taken over by the HMV Group earlier this year and Witney's refurbished store, re-branded as Water...[full story]
Posted
: 31/10/2006 12:31:39
Witney CCTV helps to arrest 1000 people
Over 1000 people have now been arrested by police in West Oxfordshire with the help of the Witney Town Centre CCTV System since it was installed in 2002.
There are 24 CCTV cameras located in st...[full story]
Posted
: 31/10/2006 02:22:28
There is a trick to dealing with Halloween
Police in West Oxfordshire are urging trick or treaters to respect residents' wishes this Halloween.
Last year criminal damage figures rose steeply across the area with seven incidents of house...[full story]
Posted
: 31/10/2006 02:08:31
Arson - Standlake
Detectives in Witney are appealing for information following a suspected arson at an egg packing company in Standlake last night (28/10).
Officers were called by the fire service to the large f...[full story]
Posted
: 29/10/2006 11:19:58
Anti-Litter Day makes an impact
Shoppers and passers-by were intrigued to see piles of rubbish bags and street performers wearing costumes made of litter as the first Anti-Litter Day took place in West Oxfordshire.
The awaren...[full story]
Posted
: 27/10/2006 16:25:12
Successful leisure partnership set to continue
West Oxfordshire District Council is all set to sign a new contract with the non-profit making Trust, Wycombe Leisure Ltd (WLL) to run its leisure facilities for a further ten years.
WLL has b...[full story]
Posted
: 26/10/2006 12:27:50
Witney Gazette paper review
A review of the latest edition of the Witney Gazette has been added to the Witney.net messageboard.
Read about the latest edition of Witney's local newspaper by visiting the [full story]
Posted
: 25/10/2006 01:36:57
Noticed anything different about Witney today?
Have you spotted anything different about Witney this morning? Did the town centre look messier than usual? Were there more items of litter strewn about the streets?
You're right if your answer...[full story]
Posted
: 25/10/2006 00:35:20
Who's My Bobby
We have now added information about Who's My Bobby to the Witney website.
Each parish in West Oxfordshire has a dedicated Police Neighbourhood Team and www.whosmybobby.co.uk enables internet us...[full story]
Posted
: 22/10/2006 12:16:46
Pumpkins, spooky stories and other fun activities
Cogges Manor Farm gardener Chris Munday has been working hard to produce a fine crop of pumpkins and squash in time for a week of Halloween and other holiday fun for all the family.
Some of the...[full story]
Posted
: 20/10/2006 15:17:10
Householders go green for waste collection scheme
More than 600 tonnes of green waste from West Oxfordshire households has been composted instead of landfilled since the launch of a new District Council scheme six months ago.
More than 2,500 h...[full story]
Posted
: 20/10/2006 10:30:08
Number Plates stolen
Police are appealing for information after eight number plate thefts in Cherwell and West Oxfordshire.
Since the beginning of October there have been eight occasions when number plates h...[full story]
Posted
: 19/10/2006 15:23:41
Home-working scam cons Witney mum
The Oxford Mail is reporting the story of Grace Dale of Witney who fell victim to a home-working scam after trying to earn extra money for Christmas.
Grace answered an advert in the Oxford Mail...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2006 16:24:29
Litter blitz campaign
West Oxfordshire residents will be reminded that the issue of litter is in their hands as a joint campaign is launched to tackle the problem.
The District Council has joined forces with Witney ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2006 09:17:41
Witney residents-Want a Trick or Treat Free Zone?
Anyone wanting to avoid the annual Trick or Treat knocks on their door this year can download a "No Trick or Treat" poster to display in your window.
For full details see the posting on the Witney ...[full story]
Posted
: 16/10/2006 16:24:42
Witney United Thrash Thame 7-0
A match report for Witney United's 7-0 thrashing of Thame United on Saturday 14th October has now been added to the Witney United match reports section of the Witney messageboard.
To read the l...[full story]
Posted
: 15/10/2006 15:48:58
New Yatt company awarded patent
New Yatt based Beadlight Ltd., an innovator in LED diffusion and video effect technologies, has announced the Grant of Patent No. GB2392488 by the UK Patent Office entitled "Illumination device". The ...[full story]
Posted
: 13/10/2006 11:47:14
Be a bright spark – follow the fireworks rules
People are being warned that they could face a £5,000 fine or a stint in prison if they break the fireworks rules.
Thames Valley Police is again teaming up with partners to help ensure that Bon...[full story]
Posted
: 13/10/2006 11:31:16
Speeding checks results - Carterton
The Carterton Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a road check last Friday (6/10) to tackling speeding drivers as part of Operation Joule.
Starting at 8am and running throughout the morning,...[full story]
Posted
: 10/10/2006 16:30:52
Benefit fraudster prosecuted
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a local man for failing to declare changes in his circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Justin Stratford, aged 35, of Windrush...[full story]
Posted
: 05/10/2006 10:32:59
New shop open in Witney
A new shop called Eve has opened in Witney, opposite Argos.
The shop is a sister outlet to Cove at the top of High Street.
Eve sells women's accessories from designers in England, Italy,...[full story]
Posted
: 04/10/2006 18:03:57
Witney Gazette - Paper Review
We are tying out a new section of the Witney.net messageboard where we have a brief review of the latest edition of the Witney Gazette.
We would be interested to hear what you think about the i...[full story]
Posted
: 04/10/2006 17:46:11
Speeding Checks - Carterton
The Carterton Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in the town on Friday 6th October tackling speeding drivers as part of Operation Joule.
Starting at 8am and running throughout the morning, the...[full story]
Posted
: 04/10/2006 17:38:19
Commercial waste survey prize winner
One lucky West Oxfordshire organisation has won a luxury food hamper after returning a survey, which was sent to all the Council's commercial waste customers. The Oxford School of Drama, based in Wood...[full story]
Posted
: 04/10/2006 13:40:54
Witney.net targetted by fraudsters
On Tuesday 3rd October someone registered as a user of the witney.net messageboard and sent out emails to other messageboard members asking for assistance in transferring $10.5M for inveestment purpos...[full story]
Posted
: 04/10/2006 12:38:48
Witney neighbourhood management update
PC Pam Delahay gives the following update: "It has been six months since we launched Neighbourhood Management in the Witney area and at that time we promoted the team in various ways, one of these bei...[full story]
Posted
: 03/10/2006 22:14:10
Do you know where your kids are? West Oxfordshire
Police make more than a dozen alcohol fuelled arrests across west Oxfordshire.
Police across West Oxfordshire were kept busy during Saturday (30/09) night with more than a dozen arrests being m...[full story]
Posted
: 02/10/2006 18:11:25
Police car hit - West Oxfordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a police car was rammed off the road by a car that then drove off in West Oxfordshire.
The Vauxhall Astra panda car contained two male officers, who wer...[full story]
Posted
: 02/10/2006 18:08:57
Training opportunities - sports clubs and coaches
Sports clubs and coaches can take up valuable up-to-date training at cost price thanks to a joint offer from West Oxfordshire District Council and Wycombe Leisure Ltd.
A series of workshops sta...[full story]
Posted
: 02/10/2006 16:27:22
Students participate in 'Wasted Nights' launch
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership will be launching 'Wasted Nights', an educational package for young people, on Tuesday 10th October at Carterton Community College.
The launch ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/10/2006 15:57:52
Council helps fund new community hall kitchen
A £2,000 grant looks set to be awarded by West Oxfordshire District Council towards improvements at Long Hanborough Recreation Hall.
The Council's Cabinet has recommended that Hanborough Commun...[full story]
Posted
: 02/10/2006 12:37:00
A40 Fatality - Update
The man arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of a collision and careless driving has been bailed to return on 18 November.
The incident occurred on the A40 near the A43 shortly...[full story]
Posted
: 30/09/2006 00:32:13
Fatal accident on A40 Witney to Oxford Road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male pedestrian was found in the road with serious injuries at around 5am this morning (28/9) on the A40 west of Oxford as the road goes under the A34.
[full story]
Posted
: 28/09/2006 12:21:16
Householders urged to return electoral forms
West Oxfordshire residents are being reminded to return their annual electoral registration forms back to the District Council.
br>Forms were sent to all properties in the district last month, but ...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2006 09:43:08
Leisure Centre extension officially opens
Works on the Windrush Leisure Centre are now fully completed.
Cllr Keith Stone, Chairman of West Oxfordshire District Council will host a formal handover event on Thursday 28th September. Counc...[full story]
Posted
: 22/09/2006 18:27:25
Electric blankets fail the test in Witney
At a recent electric blanket safety testing session in Witney, 43% were deemed unsafe to use.
Residents had their blankets tested free as part of a joint home safety scheme run by West O...[full story]
Posted
: 21/09/2006 12:41:23
Criminal damage - Witney
Police are appealing for the public's help to try to catch vandals that have smashed a community centre’s windows.
Ceewood Hall in Fettiplace Road, in Witney, was targeted overnight last night ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2006 19:38:41
Weekly recycling in Witney to continue
West Oxfordshire District Council is reassuring residents that weekly household recycling collections will continue as part of its commitment to boost recycling rates in the District. Plans are also ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2006 17:46:23
New Chief Executive anounced
West Oxfordshire District Council has appointed Mr David Neudegg as their new Chief Executive. He will take up his post on the 2nd January 2007.
Mr Neudegg is currently working as Policy Direct...[full story]
Posted
: 18/09/2006 18:36:30
Residents to comment on local services
Three thousand householders in West Oxfordshire have been randomly selected to take part in a county-wide survey to tell councils what they really think about their services.
Residents aged 18 ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/09/2006 18:22:33
WODC gives youngsters chance to improve skills
West Oxfordshire District Council is giving young footballers a chance to improve their football skills with the restart of the Football Development Centre in partnership with Reading Soccer Schools.<...[full story]
Posted
: 14/09/2006 15:20:52
WOW Weekend set to 'spook' West Oxon residents
A spine tingling theatrical ghost trail through old Burford is one of this year's new offers for the West Oxfordshire Weekend (WOW) on the 23rd and 24th September.
The special WOW weekend offer...[full story]
Posted
: 12/09/2006 12:06:06
Witney United Match Report Added
The report for the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round football match between Witney United and Kidlington has now been added to the Witney United match reports section of the Witney messageboard. United pro...[full story]
Posted
: 10/09/2006 21:32:16
Witney United Match Report Added
The match report for the FA Preliminary Round Replay between Witney United and Paulton Rovers played on 5th September has been added to the Witney.net messageboard....[full story]
Posted
: 06/09/2006 23:26:35
Road Closure in Witney
There is currently a road closure in force in Witney that will affect many drivers.
The Thorney Leys Road is closed between the Burwell Meadow turn and the Curbridge Road/Deer Park roundabout.<...[full story]
Posted
: 06/09/2006 12:43:24
Witney United match report added
The match report for the FA Preliminary Round between Witney United and Paulton Rovers has been added to the Witney.net messageboard....[full story]
Posted
: 06/09/2006 08:58:24
Extended supermarket re-opening date
The extended Sainsbury's superstore in Witney is due to re-open at 9am tomorrow morning (Thursday 7th September)...[full story]
Posted
: 06/09/2006 07:12:15
Boy charged with arson attack in Witney
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with arson value exceeding £100,000. He will appear at Oxford youth court on 6 September.
This is in connection with an incident in Langdale Court, Witney on ...[full story]
Posted
: 01/09/2006 15:03:38
New Witney Leisure Centre Extension Opens
After months of refurbishment and construction work costing over £1.5m, the Windrush Leisure Centre extension is now open in Witney.
The 445m2 extension has a distinctive semicircular design wi...[full story]
Posted
: 30/08/2006 13:04:17
Funnel cloud/tornado seen in Witney
A thin white funnel cloud/tornado was spotted over Madley Park around 2.40pm today (29th August). It's a little difficult to see in the photo, but if you look around the middle of the shot (indicated ...[full story]
Posted
: 29/08/2006 16:03:55
Witney United v Carterton - Local derby report
The match report for the local derby between Witney United and Carterton has been added to the Witney.net messageboard.
Link
[full story]
Posted
: 29/08/2006 12:31:33
Sainsburys to close for a week
Sainsburys supermarket off Witan Way is to close for a week at the end of August/beginning of September prior to opening the new extended store.
The store is scheduled to close at 6pm on Thursd...[full story]
Posted
: 27/08/2006 19:02:19
New shop opening in Witney
It looks like a new shop is set to open in Corn Street, Witney. There is a sign in the window of a building which has been empty for some time (used to be a computer repair business?) saying that a ne...[full story]
Posted
: 26/08/2006 22:59:25
Benefit Fraudster Prosecuted
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a local woman for failing to declare changes in her circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Elaine Cooper, aged 40 years, of Win...[full story]
Posted
: 23/08/2006 16:08:50
Witney United v Shortwood United - Match Report
22-08-06 Sport Italia Hellenic Premier
Witney United 3 Shortwood United 0 Att 107
Match sponsored by The House of Windsor
A late treble by Ben Border gave United the points after a...[full story]
Posted
: 23/08/2006 12:56:21
Warning alert over bogus fire calls
The Oxford Mail is reporting that people are being warned about telephone calls offering to visit their homes to carry out fire and electrical safety checks.
The paper says that at least two ho...[full story]
Posted
: 18/08/2006 13:50:42
Torrential rain causes town centre chaos
Witney town centre was a scene of chaos at around 1pm today.
As well as the usual amount of Friday traffic causing near gridlock on all roads approaching the town centre, the roundabout and roa...[full story]
Posted
: 18/08/2006 13:33:43
Yellow Pages recycling winner
One lucky householder from Charlbury has won £50 in West Oxfordshire District Council's summer prize draw by recycling her Yellow Pages in one of the eight designated recycling banks this August. Ms S...[full story]
Posted
: 17/08/2006 12:46:16
Witney United season kick-off
The Town's football team, Witney United, kick-off their first home game of the season tonight when they host Harrow Hill of Gloucestershire.
United are hoping to challenge for promotion this se...[full story]
Posted
: 15/08/2006 12:40:32
West Witney ladies win hockey trophy
West Witney ladies hockey team have won the Oxfordshire Summer League crown after beating Banbury ladies in a hard fought final.
Banbury had five first-teamers missing and went 3-0 down inside ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/08/2006 21:13:53
Benefit fraudsters prosecuted
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted two people for failing to declare changes in their circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Sarah Black, aged 21 years, of Windru...[full story]
Posted
: 14/08/2006 18:15:48
Book Banks in West Oxfordshire - Spread the word
Book banks, provided by the Salvation Army, are the latest addition at six of the recycling centres across West Oxfordshire. This means residents can recycle their books alongside textiles, shoes, pla...[full story]
Posted
: 09/08/2006 13:22:58
Awards available for sports and arts achievers
West Oxfordshire District Council is now giving residents aged 14 and above the chance to be rewarded for their achievements in Sports or the Arts. The deadline for applications is 27 September 2006.<...[full story]
Posted
: 09/08/2006 13:19:01
Benefit cheats plead guilty
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted two people for making false representations in order to obtain benefits.
Charles Holifield, aged 54 years, formerly of Bourton Clos...[full story]
Posted
: 09/08/2006 13:16:46
Peacock gives Witney man shock of his life
A Witney man had the shock of his life last night (8th August) when he opened the back door of his house to see a Peacock in his back garden staring back at him.
The man, from the Newland Mill ...[full story]
Posted
: 09/08/2006 10:10:13
West Oxon Nightsafe Radio Link set up in Witney
Nightsafe pubs and clubs in Witney have all been issued with walkie talkie radios to enable them to
communicate with each other and with the town centre CCTV Control Room.
A £7,000 Home Offic...[full story]
Posted
: 08/08/2006 10:36:46
Support for Chinese Community and Advice Centre
The Council's Cabinet has recommended a grant of £750 to be awarded to the Oxfordshire Chinese
Community and Advice Centre (OCCAC).
The Centre helps non-English speaking Chinese across Oxford...[full story]
Posted
: 04/08/2006 17:02:29
Carers Centre receives a cash boost
West Oxfordshire District Council has awarded a grant of £750 to the North and West Oxfordshire
Carers Centre.
The Centre is an independent charity providing free information, advice and supp...[full story]
Posted
: 04/08/2006 17:00:47
Hospital Trust’s cost reduction plans concern
West Oxfordshire District councillors have expressed grave concerns about the plans outlined in the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust's Performance Improvement and Cost Reduction
Programme.
[full story]
Posted
: 26/07/2006 16:16:40
Witney shoppers warned following purse snatch
The Oxford Mail is reporting that shoppers in Witney are being warned to protect their belongings after a purse was snatched from a pushchair.
The victim thinks it was taken while she was shopp...[full story]
Posted
: 25/07/2006 12:14:08
Yellow Pages go green again
Householders in West Oxfordshire are being urged by the District Council to recycle their old 2005/06 Yellow Pages directory when the new 2006/07 edition is delivered to their homes over the next few ...[full story]
Posted
: 24/07/2006 15:13:22
Councils join forces on Ambulance merger appeal
West Oxfordshire District Council is writing to the Secretary of State to urge her to reconsider the recent decision to merge the current Oxfordshire-wide Ambulance Trust with Hampshire, Berkshire, Bu...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2006 20:50:42
West Oxon DC prepares for new gambling culture
West Oxfordshire District Council has published its first Gambling Act 2005 Draft Licensing Policy
Statement and is encouraging the public and Parish Councils to comment during the consultation peri...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2006 20:48:53
West Oxon Council hosts Big Breakfast Club
This week West Oxfordshire District Council hosted a Witney Big Breakfast Club business meeting at the Council's Elmfield offices. The venue was chosen so that over 40 local businesses could see, and ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2006 20:39:52
Postponed Witney Motor Show finally takes place
The Witney Motor Show, which was originally due to take place on 6th July, finally took place tonight (Thursday 20th July).
Heavy storms a couple of weeks ago caused the Henry Box field where t...[full story]
Posted
: 20/07/2006 21:32:43
Scorching temperatures recorded in Witney
The mercury was rising in the thermometers of Witney today as temperatures went through the roof.
37.4C was recorded in one back garden, with humidity of only 13%.
Funny then that the de...[full story]
Posted
: 19/07/2006 16:23:30
Witney basks under the summer sun
Witney is basking in the sun with temeratures approaching 30 degrees today, and the word is it's going to get hotter over the next couple of days.
For those of you in the mood for sun-bathing, ...[full story]
Posted
: 17/07/2006 16:46:48
Jet crashes in Oxfordshire
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an RAF Pilot has ejected safely, moments before his Harrier jump jet crashed just north of Oxford.
The plane was travelling from RAF Cottesmore to RAF...[full story]
Posted
: 13/07/2006 19:29:13
Witney postal service getting back to normal
Postal services in Witney were getting back to normal today as the Witney sorting office cleared the backlog of mail that built up during unofficial strike action.
It has been reported that the...[full story]
Posted
: 13/07/2006 15:38:38
Strikes affect postal services in Witney
Royal Mail postal deliveries in the Witney and Carterton areas were affected today as a result of strike action at the Witney and Carterton sorting offices.
The strike action at the two offices...[full story]
Posted
: 07/07/2006 18:43:53
Witney Motor Show postponed
The Witney Motor Show, which was due to take place on Thursday 6th July 2006, has been postponed for two weeks due to waterlogging on the Henry Box playing fields and will now take place on 20th July ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/07/2006 10:35:44
Oxfordshire hit by storms
Storms and flash flooding caused disruption overnight in some parts of England and Wales. Oxfordshire was one of the worst affected, with 40mm of rain falling in one hour in Brize Norton on Thursday m...[full story]
Posted
: 06/07/2006 15:14:18
Witney building contracts firm in administration
It that been reported that HN Edwards went into administration on 30 June due to "unprofitable trading contracts, which led to cash flow difficulties".
Kroll has been appointed as the administ...[full story]
Posted
: 05/07/2006 09:35:05
Council continues to support Carterton action plan
The District Council is to part-fund the Carterton Fast Forward Project Manger post for another year. The cost of the post is £14,000 and this will be shared with the Town Council.
The 'Cartert...[full story]
Posted
: 04/07/2006 11:09:19
Council receives ‘Investors in Education’ award
West Oxfordshire District Council has received an 'Investors in Education' Award in recognition
of its joint work with Marlborough School.
Dene Robson, Head of Rural Development said, “We at...[full story]
Posted
: 04/07/2006 11:06:51
Benefit cheat sentenced
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Witney man for making false representations in order to obtain benefits.
Melvin Hillier, 45, formerly of Witney Road, Ducklington...[full story]
Posted
: 30/06/2006 09:46:58
Green light for new community radio station
A new community radio station, called Just Oxfordshire, will soon be transmitting on 87.9 FM. It will serve the wider community during the day covering a variety of music and reporting on local news a...[full story]
Posted
: 27/06/2006 14:22:05
Sailing Club to benefit from Grant
West Oxfordshire Sailing Club is to receive a £5,000 grant from West Oxfordshire District Council towards the cost of buying three sets of wayfarer sails and five topper dinghies. The Club will contri...[full story]
Posted
: 27/06/2006 14:19:17
Serious incident in Witney on Sunday?
We have received reports of increased Police activity in Witney yesterday including Police helicopters, police bikes and mark/unmarked police cars.
The Witney grapevine is doing its work and ha...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2006 14:58:46
District Council's response to SE Plan
The West Oxfordshire District Council generally supports the overall 20 year planning strategy and the level of new housing
proposed for West Oxfordshire contained in the draft South East England Re...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2006 10:48:26
Madley Park residents celebrate birthday
A party is being held for residents of Madley Park in Witney to celebrate the 5th birthday of the estate.
The party will be held in the estate's square from 12pm to 3pm....[full story]
Posted
: 21/06/2006 15:27:36
Vandals attack Witney play areas
Vandals have attacked Witney parks and recreation grounds, one of the latest attacks being at Burwell Recreation Ground where play equipment was covered with graffiti.
For more information on t...[full story]
Posted
: 21/06/2006 15:25:09
Renewed appeal regarding missing Councillor
An appeal has been renewed for information about Andrew Creery, the Councillor who went missing from his home on Tuesday 6th June.
He is 5ft 8in tall, with short brown hair and of medium build....[full story]
Posted
: 21/06/2006 15:20:53
Worries over missing Councillor
Cllr Andrew Creery was elected as a district councillor to represent Witney Central Ward in
2004. He is also a Witney town councillor.
Andrew did not come home last Tuesday evening and was r...[full story]
Posted
: 13/06/2006 08:32:31
Bike vs Car: green travel challenge
A Witney cycling delivery service is challenging the District Council's post van to see who can complete the return journey from the Council offices on the New Yatt Road to the Post Office on the High...[full story]
Posted
: 09/06/2006 15:08:34
Kids 'show' bugs the stage door!
Five local schools are writing and performing plays demonstrating that hands can spread germs easily and that hand washing is important.
The District Council's Food Safety team came up with ...[full story]
Posted
: 09/06/2006 15:06:02
Park and Ride in Witney
According to reports on the Oxford Mail website, new park-and-ride sites in Witney, Bicester and Abingdon are being examined as part of an investment in Oxfordshire's public transport....[full story]
Posted
: 09/06/2006 14:31:24
Witney blaze causes damage to shops
A fire in the entrance of the Sobell House charity shop in Witney last night is believed to have been caused by arsonists.
The fire started at 11.05pm and the flames damaged part of the roof.[full story]
Posted
: 07/06/2006 17:25:07
West Oxfordshire Nightsafe issue 10,000 Spikeys
Pubs and clubs in the West Oxfordshire Nightsafe scheme have been issued with new anti-drink spiking devices called 'spikey' to help protect customers. The special device, a brightly coloured plastic...[full story]
Posted
: 05/06/2006 19:16:10
Woman assaulted in Witney public toilets
A 21 year old woman was assaulted in public toilets after leaving the Palace Nightclub with a man she had met say reports.
The woman used the toilets in Langdale Gate where the man followed her...[full story]
Posted
: 02/06/2006 10:17:32
Witney Motor Show
The 40th Witney Motor Show will be held on July 6th 2006 at The Henry Box Playing Fields, Ducklington Lane, Witney.
The event starts at 6pm and there will be trade stands, fairground rides and ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/06/2006 10:11:44
World Cup at Witney United
Witney United FC are proud to announce the screening all of the big World Cup games this summer. The club have recently installed a large projector screen in the Stadium Bar which will be the place to...[full story]
Posted
: 06/01/2006 09:28:50
Witney residents, swap and sell unwanted items
If you live in the Witney area you can now swap or sell your unwanted items FREE OF CHARGE.
After initially registering on the Witney messageboard and obtaining a user name and password you can...[full story]
Posted
: 30/05/2006 22:34:03
Dogs to sniff out drugs in Witney pubs
Dogs, trained in sniffing out illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin, are to be used in random checks of pubs and clubs in Witney.
The dogs are owned by Grosvenor International Service (GIS) ...[full story]
Posted
: 24/05/2006 16:14:16
West Oxon District Council Cuts Carbon Emissions
West Oxfordshire District Council's efforts to combat climate change have been recognised by The Carbon Trust with a certificate of commendation. The Trust was set up by the Government to encourage bu...[full story]
Posted
: 23/05/2006 04:51:56
Automated council tax payments are a success Since
Since a new automated telephone payments system went live over 960 West Oxfordshire residents have used it to pay their council tax bills. The total amount of council tax paid this way in the last two...[full story]
Posted
: 23/05/2006 04:47:28
Thames Water say drought order is not necessary
Thames Water has decided not to apply for a drought order, despite advice given by the Environment Agency.
It is believed that since imposing a hosepipe ban at the beginning of April water conc...[full story]
Posted
: 23/05/2006 02:07:40
New Chairman for West Oxfordshire District Council
Cllr Keith Stone from Carterton has been elected as the new Chairman at the Annual Council Meeting held on Wednesday 17th May. Previously Cllr Stone has served as Vice-chairman.
Following his e...[full story]
Posted
: 20/05/2006 14:02:16
Threat to Post Office card account
A motion was carried unanimously by West Oxfordshire District Council calling on the government to reverse its announcement that it will end support for the Post Office card account service in 2010. T...[full story]
Posted
: 20/05/2006 13:47:26
Witney events on the new Cotswold Events website
Details of Witney events, and events throughout the Cotswolds, can be found on a new Cotswold Events website.
Event planners can also submit their events to the Cotswold Events site for inclusi...[full story]
Posted
: 15/05/2006 12:05:24
FA Cup Final Family Day at Witney United
There is a FA Cup Final Family Day this Saturday (13th May) at the Witney United ground on Downs Road, next to the Witney Lakes Resort. We will be showing the big game on our new big screen TV, as wel...[full story]
Posted
: 11/05/2006 21:24:42
More Arrests Following 25 Criminal Damage Offences
West Oxfordshire police are warning those who damage property that they may get a knock on
their door and be arrested. In the last month 8 people have been arrested following 26 offences of vandalism...[full story]
Posted
: 10/05/2006 22:44:42
West Oxfordshire Launch World Cup Nightsafe
The World Cup is being used as a theme in an operation to highlight the negative impact of
excessive alcohol drinking in West Oxfordshire. It is part of the Nightsafe campaign, which raises awareness...[full story]
Posted
: 10/05/2006 22:40:36
Calls for surgery at Madley Park
Residents on Madley Park in Witney are calling for their own medical facilities and one woman has started a petition to raise the profile of their campaign.
Mother of three Teresa Wheeler-Osman...[full story]
Posted
: 10/05/2006 10:05:34
New Product Manager for Meech Air Technology
Meech International is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Burnell as Product Manager for its Meech Air Technology Division (MAT). Joe graduated with a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering ...[full story]
Posted
: 04/05/2006 17:20:09
Benefit Cheat Sentenced
West Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a Charlbury man for failing to notify a relevant change in his circumstances in order to obtain benefits.
Kevin Knight, aged 24 of ...[full story]
Posted
: 03/05/2006 12:49:14
Witney radio station - First broadcast
This item of news was issued a while ago, but we hadn't included it in the Witney News section:
Just Oxfordshire to hit the airwaves during The Witney Carnival.
To coincide with T...[full story]
Posted
: 03/05/2006 11:14:08
Hargreaves store in Witney is closing
The Hargreaves sports shop in the Woolgate Shopping Centre is having a closing down sale....[full story]
Posted
: 02/05/2006 14:29:47
West Oxfordshire Underage Test Purchasing
An operation to combat illegal underage sales of alcohol through test purchasing will be taking place in West Oxfordshire. Nearly 400 licensees have been advised about this so that they have the oppor...[full story]
Posted
: 28/04/2006 13:44:26
Witney hockey team wins cup
West Witney hockey team (under 16s girls) picked up the winners trophy at the the Rover Oxford Youth Festival over the weekend.
The festival attracted more than 800 players from 70 teams.
[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2006 17:24:33
New leaflet to help victims of domestic violence
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership will be launching a new leaflet outlining a service which supports victims of domestic abuse in the district. The leaflet called 'Domestic Abuse - Do ...[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2006 15:21:20
Award for Witney Vet
Sharon Lum of Medivet Veterinary Parternship, Witney, was presented with the first ever 'People's Choice Award' at last week's 2006 Petplan Veterinary Awards held in Birmingham....[full story]
Posted
: 24/04/2006 16:54:33
Oxon neighbours report hosepipe ban breaches
According to the press, Thames Water have received 11 reports of people breaching the hosepipe ban in Oxfordshire.
The ban, the first in the area for 15 years, includes the use of domestice hos...[full story]
Posted
: 19/04/2006 10:49:43
Witney lose to Oxford in Oxfordshire Cup Final
Witney RFC put in a spirited performance against Oxford Harlequins on Sunday, but it wasn't enough and Oxford won 19-12 to win the Oxfordshire Cup at Iffley Road.
Oxford Harlequins scrum half A...[full story]
Posted
: 18/04/2006 09:20:09
Refurbished jewellers opening date announced
Bakers, the jewellers of 32 High Street, Witney, is due to re-open on April 26th after a major refurbishment...[full story]
Posted
: 15/04/2006 16:43:27
Don't lose your vote!
Local elections are happening in many parts of West Oxfordshire on Thursday 4th May 2006.
The District Council is reminding residents who may be away on the day, or unable to get to a polling s...[full story]
Posted
: 13/04/2006 17:45:37
Council clamps down and records successful year!
During the last financial year the West Oxfordshire District Council's Fraud Investigation Team has uncovered
£285,156.63 in fraudulently claimed benefits and sanctioned 41 West Oxfordshire residents...[full story]
Posted
: 13/04/2006 17:39:29
Dixons name to disappear from Witney
As you may have heard in the news, Dixons, the electrical retailer, is to rebrand all of their Dixons stores Currys.digital
Dixons, a store which first began as a photographic studio in 1937, w...[full story]
Posted
: 13/04/2006 13:39:43
Cornbury Music Festival line-up announced
This year's Cornbury Music Festival will include an appearance by Robert Plant of legendary Led Zeppelin.
The event takes place on July 8th and 9th, tickets are priced at £40 for one day or £70...[full story]
Posted
: 12/04/2006 09:31:45
Why are so many Witney shops closing?
Have you all seen the "Closing Down Sale" signs in the window of Leigh and Sons?
Did you know that "Picture This" in Corn Street recently closed?
And The Hair Studio in Corn Street also ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/04/2006 19:57:08
Witney RFC cup final set for Easter Sunday
The postponed Oxfordshire Cup final between Witney and Oxford Harlequins will now be held on Easter Sunday at Iffley Road. The match will kick off at 3pm....[full story]
Posted
: 08/04/2006 00:25:38
Talk to witney.net using MSN Messenger!
We have now setup an MSN messenger account so that you can talk to someone from www.witney.net using the power of instant messaging.
To add us to your contacts list, add the email address info@...[full story]
Posted
: 06/04/2006 14:36:25
Fritillary Sunday at Ducklington Church
The Fritillary Sunday event will take place at Ducklington Church, Witney on April 23rd 2006 from 11:30am.
There will be stalls and ploughman's lunches. Cream Teas will be available from 2pm to...[full story]
Posted
: 06/04/2006 12:57:20
No more speed cameras for Oxfordshire
According to reports, there will be no more speed cameras installed on the roads of Oxfordshire this year.
A temporary ban on the installation of fixed mobile speed cameras has been imposed by ...[full story]
Posted
: 05/04/2006 14:39:50
Witney RFC made to wait
As you may have heard, Witney Rugby Club's big day last weekend was postponed.
The Oxfordshire Cup final clash with Oxford Harlequins was postponed just 24 hours beforehand due to the condition...[full story]
Posted
: 05/04/2006 12:31:43
Easter Refuse and Recycling Collections in Witney
There will be no refuse and recycling collections on Good Friday (14th April) and Easter Monday (17th April) 2006
The revised collection dates in the Witney area for the Easter period are as fo...[full story]
Posted
: 05/04/2006 12:22:25
Cogges Manor Farm - 2006 season
The Cogges Manor Farm Museum in Witney opens for the 2006 season on 4th April.
Regular activities include handmilking, feeding the pigs and buttermaking. There are also various special events p...[full story]
Posted
: 01/04/2006 12:23:52
Wrestling event at the Palace nightclub
There will be a wrestling event held at the Palace nightclub in Witney on 29th April.
Local man "Psycho Silvera" (otherwise known as Greg Stockwell) is due to appear.
The event is run by...[full story]
Posted
: 28/03/2006 22:49:34
Big Day for Witney Rugby Club
Saturday 1st April is an important day in the history of Witney Rugby Club. The side will play Oxford Harlequins in the Oxfordshire Cup final at Iffly Road in Oxford.
The Oxford side are two di...[full story]
Posted
: 28/03/2006 22:39:07
Extra day for Shopmobility in Witney
Witney's Shopmobility opening hours will be extended from two days to three days a week starting April 2006.
This one year trial extention comes following a report which outlined the scheme's s...[full story]
Posted
: 23/03/2006 15:28:00
New design guide for West Oxfordshire
Work on a major new Design Guide, containing detailed design guidance for future development in West Oxfordshire, has just been completed. The Guide will now undergo a four-week public consultation pe...[full story]
Posted
: 23/03/2006 15:21:02
Witney MP experiences first budget as Tory Leader
Witney MP David Cameron has seen Gordon Brown deliver his first budget speech since Cameron took over as Conservative party leader.
During his response to Brown's 10th budget Cameron referred t...[full story]
Posted
: 22/03/2006 18:55:35
Contemporary Pottery on show
Pottery is about to take centre stage in West Oxfordshire as a year long crafts project starts with an exhibition of exceptional contemporary pottery. The exhibition, called Pots+, which features the ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/03/2006 17:57:14
Witney MP David Cameron most trusted party leader
In an international poll on attitudes to energy security and the environment, 61% of British respondents agreed that dependency on foreign energy supplies threatens national security.
When aske...[full story]
Posted
: 21/03/2006 17:00:14
Smoke damage at Minster Lovell Hall
Part of the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall at Minster Lovell, just outside Witney, have been subject to minor fire and smoke damage.
It is believed that the incident occured sometime earlier this...[full story]
Posted
: 17/03/2006 12:22:35
Council backs village shops worker
West Oxfordshire District Council has acknowledged the vital support given to village shops by the Village Shops Development Worker with a continued grant of £5,300. The grant will go towards the empl...[full story]
Posted
: 15/03/2006 18:10:04
West Oxon children set to 'hit the bullseye'
Archery will be one of the activities included in this year's Easter Holiday Programme. Running from the 3rd to 13th April, the programme is for children aged 2 to 16 years.
Chris Johnson, Sports Dev...[full story]
Posted
: 15/03/2006 18:04:16
Proposed rescheduling of Police Station hours
At a recent Cabinet meeting West Oxfordshire District councillors sent out a clear message to Thames Valley Police that they did not agree with their new proposal to reduce the front desk opening hour...[full story]
Posted
: 15/03/2006 17:59:23
Witney CCTV Open Days
The CCTV Control Room in Witney will be opening its doors to retailers in the town who have been
invited to visit and see for themselves how the system operates.
Barry Norton, Chairman of the ...[full story]
Posted
: 15/03/2006 17:50:24
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban
Thames Water, who supply Witney, have announced that they will introduce a hosepipe ban from next month. The ban will affect 8 million customers in the Thames Water area.
This is the first Tham...[full story]
Posted
: 14/03/2006 18:19:03
Closing down sale
Picture This in Corn Street is having a closing down sale. Pop along and pick up a bargain....[full story]
Posted
: 10/03/2006 11:44:03
Disruption as A415 closes
A section of the A415 between Kingston Bagpuize and Newbridge has been closed for repairs. The closure is of the road, used by commuters between Witney and Abingdon, is expected to last 2 weeks.
[full story]
Posted
: 08/03/2006 08:01:48
Funding for Citizens Advice Bureau
The West Oxfordshire District Council is proposing to grant £91,000 to the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) so it can continue providing an information and advice service in West Oxfordshire. This money i...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2006 15:54:21
Support for Wychwood Project
£27,000 has been allocated by West Oxfordshire District Council to the Wychwood Project. This unique countryside project, which carries out important local conservation work, has received regular fina...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2006 15:44:08
Windrush Leisure Centre improvements update
Further progress to the improvements of the Windrush Leisure Centre can be seen as the roof
is now in place. The refurbishment and extension works have a nautical theme featuring porthole windows, wo...[full story]
Posted
: 06/03/2006 15:37:38
Arson fears over Witney warehouse fire
More than 50 firefighters from around the area tackled a severe fire after a suspected arson attack at a disused warehouse in Woodford Way, Witney.
The fire in the warehouse is said to have bee...[full story]
Posted
: 02/03/2006 10:57:45
Man attacked with chainsaw in Oxfordshire
Reports say that a police investigation has been launched after a man in his 30's was attacked with a chainsaw in an unclassified remote country lane, known locally as Hen and Chick Lane, in West Oxfo...[full story]
Posted
: 01/03/2006 19:04:37
Witney estate agents updated
The Witney Estate Agnets page has been updated with a photo of Buckell and Ballard.
New Witney estate agent Oliver James has also been added.
Links :
[full story]
Posted
: 01/03/2006 14:35:19
2006/07 Council Tax Bills for Witney
An average band D property in Witney will attract a council tax bill of nearly £1300 for the 2006/07 council tax year.
The portion of the council tax bill for West Oxfordshire District council ...[full story]
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: 01/03/2006 11:07:52
Historic wall in Witney damaged by vandals again
An historic 18th century wall in Witney, owned by All Souls College, Oxford, has been seriously damaged by vandals.
The wall in Puck Lane, Witney, was repaired by West Oxfordshire District Coun...[full story]
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: 01/03/2006 10:47:05
Telectra of Witney change name
Telectra of New Yatt Business Centre, Witney will change their name to Beadlight Ltd with effect from 1st March. The company says that the name change more accurately reflects the nature of its busine...[full story]
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: 28/02/2006 16:34:14
Oxford Instruments to close Eynsham site
Oxford Instruments is set to close its Eynsham site with the loss of up to 50 jobs it has been reported.
The company has entered a 30-day consultation period with staff....[full story]
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: 24/02/2006 12:03:16
Robbers strike petrol station near Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at a petrol station near Witney today (18th February).
Four men, all wearing balaclavas, forced their way into the Tesco Express service station,...[full story]
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: 18/02/2006 17:34:50
New Cameron baby named Arthur
David Cameron, MP for Witney, and his wife Samantha have named their third child Arthur Elwen.
Arthur was born at 11:55am on Valentine's Day weighing in at 7lb 13oz.
Mr Cameron said that...[full story]
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: 17/02/2006 16:46:19
Temporary Witney car park could stay
A car parking area in Witney opened to compensate for the loss of parking spaces in the town could stay open.
The spaces, on part of Marriotts Close adjacent to the Welch Way car park, were ope...[full story]
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: 16/02/2006 16:44:01
New baby for Witney MP David Cameron
Witney MP David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, and his wife Samantha are celebrating the birth of their third child.
Samantha Cameron gave birth to a 7lb 13oz boy at around 11:5...[full story]
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: 14/02/2006 16:24:50
Witney pub voted best in the region
A Witney pub has been named as the best in the region in a competition run by the chain which owns it - Scottish and Newcastle.
The Windrush Inn, which is on Burford Road in Witney, was called ...[full story]
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: 08/02/2006 17:49:09
Witney fraudster given suspended sentence
A Witney woman who received four thousand pounds from bogus benefits cailms has been given a six month suspended sentence at Oxford Crown Cour...[full story]
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: 08/02/2006 12:01:32
Witney people want green space
A petition started by the group Action to Improve Marriotts (AIM), calling for green space to be preserved at the Marriots Close site, has so far been signed by more than 4,000 people.
The site...[full story]
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: 08/02/2006 11:49:42
Witney MP voted sexiest politician
Witney MP David Cameron has been voted the 92nd sexiest man in the world a poll carried out by New Woman magazine.
This makes Mr Cameron the highest placed politician and the first politician e...[full story]
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: 08/02/2006 11:41:48
Witney MP spends the day in hospital!
Witney MP David Cameron spent the day in hospital today (7th February)....... but not as a patient!
Mr Cameron was at the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford where he answered phones and witnesse...[full story]
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: 07/02/2006 18:29:31
Deadline approaches for arts grants
Local arts groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for grants from West Oxfordshire District Council to ensure they meet the 15th February deadline. Grants for each group range from £100 to £...[full story]
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: 31/01/2006 14:15:34
New Estate Agents opens in Witney
Charles Lawson estate agents has opened a residential sales office on Corn Street in Witney. This adds to their existing operations in Headington, East Oxford and Abingdon.
You can phone the Wi...[full story]
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: 27/01/2006 16:33:53
Police called to protect Witney football team
The Witney and West Oxfordshire Gazette reports that police were called to a football match between Witney Viking Colts under-16s and Rose Hill in Oxford on Sunday 22nd January when Viking players com...[full story]
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: 26/01/2006 11:49:29
Witney pub praised in award ceremony
The New Inn of Corn Street in Witney was named runner-up in the award for "best drinks experience" at the regional final of the Punch Taverns organised "Shine Awards"....[full story]
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: 26/01/2006 11:37:48
Cogges Museum looks to have been saved
The future of Cogges Manor Farm Museum in Witney looks to be safe after councillors promised to inject cash to plug the £93,000 funding gap.
The Museum opens for its 2006 season on 4th April an...[full story]
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: 26/01/2006 11:17:25
Witney Lakes - Revised opening time
To resolve the hot water issue at Witney Lakes Resort they have engineers visiting to fit a new part for the water system. Unfortunately, the work needs to be carried out when then water system is not...[full story]
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: 13/01/2006 18:55:21
Witney employment blow
Workers at Past Times in Witney have been told that the new owner of the mail order and shops chain is closing its call centre in Witney with the loss of 100 jobs. Another 100 jobs are at risk and the...[full story]
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: 12/01/2006 08:02:02
Award for Witney pub
Ian Payne of the Eagle Tavern, Witney, Oxfordshire has won a "Most Improved" award in a recent award ceremony...[full story]
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: 04/01/2006 16:42:24
Burst Water main causes Witney water problems
Hundreds of homes in Witney were left without water for several hours on New Year's Day after a water main burst in the town.
Thames Water received around 1800 calls from residents without supp...[full story]
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: 01/01/2006 16:36:00
Shoppers back in Witney after Christmas
Waitrose car park in Witney was exteremly busy today as shoppers returned to Witney shops after the Christmas break. Retailers nationwide are expecting bumper sales during the post Christmas and Janua...[full story]
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: 27/12/2005 19:49:30
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Witney web site...[full story]
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: 24/12/2005 12:43:19
Christmas sacks to encourage more recycling
Clear plastic sacks are being provided by West Oxfordshire District Council in a bid to encourage residents to recycle more this Christmas.
Plastic sacks can be picked up by all residents from coun...[full story]
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: 15/12/2005 13:39:26
Wesley Walk shopkeepers call for CCTV cameras
Shopkeepers with stores in Wesley Walk in Witney have launched a petition calling for security cameras to be installed.
Ongoing vandalism and break-ins have highlighted the fact that the shops ...[full story]
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: 15/12/2005 09:52:51
Huffkins raises money for Children in Need
Huffkins, the renowned bakeries with stores in Witney and Burford, raised over £4,800 for Children in Need by giving away foor in exchange for donations to the charity...[full story]
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: 08/12/2005 00:04:54
New Witney bridge over the river Windrush
A new bridge in Witney has been opened.
The new bridge, named Weavers Bridge, links Witan Way with a new housing development being built by Barratt Homes and is thought to be one of the first b...[full story]
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: 07/12/2005 14:35:01
Witney MP is confirmed as new Tory party leader
The Witney MP David Cameron has been confirmed as the new leader of the Conservative party today (6th December).
Tory party members voted in favour of Cameron who won 134,446 of 198,844 valid v...[full story]
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: 06/12/2005 15:11:35
Witney MP David Cameron
The result of the vote for the next Conservative party leader is due around 3pm today (6th Dec). We will bring you the result later as is happens...[full story]
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: 06/12/2005 10:20:03
Details of Thorntons in Witney added
Details of Thorntons in Witney have now been added. You can also shop online for Thorntons chocolates and the delicious range of Thorntons confectionary
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: 05/12/2005 14:32:55
Anxious weekend for Witney MP
Tory leadership rivals David Davis and Witney MP David Cameron face an anxious wait this weekend as they await the result of the vote to decide the next Conservative party leader which is due early ne...[full story]
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: 02/12/2005 17:32:49
School tops table of achievers
A school near Witney has topped the Key Stage 2 league tables published today (2nd Dec 2005). The tables show the number of 11-year-olds reaching the expected sta |
