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- Campsfield House: Council leader says immigration centre 'dehumanises refugees' - The Campsfield House immigration removal centre in Oxfordshire shut in 2018 after years of problems.
- Oxfordshire parish council clerk Joanne Wills jailed for £160,000 fraud - Joanne Wills found a way of "stealing from every person" in the village, a court hears.
- Raymond Blanc Great Milton hotel's expansion gets go-ahead - About 80 more staff could be employed at the Great Milton complex once the expansion is complete.
- River and Rowing Museum to close for leaky roof repairs - The River and Rowing Museum will close for six moths while repairs are carried out.
Local NewsThe Campsfield House immigration removal centre in Oxfordshire shut in 2018 after years of problems. Joanne Wills found a way of "stealing from every person" in the village, a court hears. About 80 more staff could be employed at the Great Milton complex once the expansion is complete. The River and Rowing Museum will close for six moths while repairs are carried out. The Queen Pool will return to its original depth as silt is loaded onto specially-made barges. Oxford's Ultimate Picture Palace will be run by the community after more than £366,000 was raised. The show 'Birdland' features 400 primary school pupils and has been written by composer Bob Chilcott. Oxford City Council says it needs to cut its budget due to Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis. Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production. Sir Colin Blakemore received death threats for defending medical research on animals. The event sees rowers battle it out on the River Thames over six days of racing. Privately run homes in England also made disproportionately high numbers of emergency calls, the BBC finds. |
Community NewsPotholes Giving Local Drivers a ProblemPosted by Administrator : Wednesday 13th March 2013
LEAVING US IN A DITCH? Potholes are becoming more and more of a problem in Oxford due to a lack of local maintenance funding and the changes in the UK weather. Potholes despite being seen as a miner problem they can affect so many drivers on a daily basis. Avoid Your Home FloodingPosted by Administrator : Monday 11th March 2013
BE PREPARED OR AT LEAST HAVE YOUR ARM BANDS READY. Flooding can be devastating for home owners but some simple tips could prevent heartbreaking and costly repairs. It is important that you understand about your property and local areas, so you can be aware of any potential flooding problems in the future.
Push For Local ApprenticeshipsPosted by Administrator : Monday 11th March 2013
INVESTING IN THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. The Oxford council and government have tried many initiatives over the years, one being local apprenticeships. Getting On The Property MarketPosted by Administrator : Sunday 10th March 2013
EASIER SAID THAN DONE! The mortgage and property market looks to be improving slightly through better mortgage deals. However the market still lacks direction and combined with lack of incentives for new buyers and government cuts it looks like it could be a while before it rises. Avoiding Payday LoansPosted by Administrator : Tuesday 5th March 2013
AVOIDING THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL. In the beginning everyone thought these payday loan lenders where all doing us a favour and it sounds so simple borrow a little bit of money just before your payday and then pay back on your payday. The Local Transport InfrastructurePosted by Administrator : Friday 1st March 2013
HOW DOES OUR LOCAL TRANSPORT COMPARE? For years people in the Oxford community have made their feelings known when it comes to public transport. Local Weather |
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