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The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

The Handley Page Halifax first took flight on October 25, 1939 from RAF Bicester

The Handley Page Halifax first took flight on October 25, 1939 from RAF Bicester

85 years since RAF Bicester bomber Halifax first took flight

Every caregiver and care recipient’s needs are different, and respite care offers flexibility

Every caregiver and care recipient’s needs are different, and respite care offers flexibility

Planning for care in later life

During the winter months, Oxford offers residents a network of warm spaces and activities.

During the winter months, Oxford offers residents a network of warm spaces and activities.

DWP issues funds to Oxfordshire Council to help anyone struggling

Malcolm Campbell on a record attempt

Malcolm Campbell on a record attempt

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Renowned speed hero's legacy honoured at automotive event

Padbury Brook Solar Farm: A wildlife haven

Padbury Brook Solar Farm: A wildlife haven

Padbury Brook Solar Farm: A wildlife haven

DrDoctor will be available for patients requiring routine blood tests at Horton General Hospital

DrDoctor will be available for patients requiring routine blood tests at Horton General Hospital

Hospital introduces new digital platform for blood test bookings

Long-distance cyclist Mike Kirby completed the LEJOG challenge solo, averaging over 200km per day

Long-distance cyclist Mike Kirby completed the LEJOG challenge solo, averaging over 200km per day

Banbury Star cyclist completes 'LEJOG' challenge in one week

Ian Bowyer being recognised for his 500th Banbury United appearance in October 1998. The plaque to mark Ian's 500th appearance was presented to him by then club president David Jesson

Ian Bowyer being recognised for his 500th Banbury United appearance in October 1998. The plaque to mark Ian's 500th appearance was presented to him by then club president David Jesson

Banbury United mourns the loss of former director

For Kim, the new instrument has already had a monumental impact on his life.

For Kim, the new instrument has already had a monumental impact on his life.

Talented Radley musicians achieve Oxbridge success

The deadline for registering to vote is April 16

The deadline for registering to vote is April 16

Local government

Few days left to register for North Oxfordshire elections

The first ever Bicester Comedy Festival will take place in June

The first ever Bicester Comedy Festival will take place in June

Get ready to laugh at Bicester Comedy Festival 2024

The Mill Arts Centre's initial plan to complete its recently discovered water damage within a few weeks will now take approximately three months to be done

The Mill Arts Centre's initial plan to complete its recently discovered water damage within a few weeks will now take approximately three months to be done

Extensive repair work extends downtime for art centre's auditorium

The initiative was launched by Thames Valley Police (TVP) Cherwell early last month

The initiative was launched by Thames Valley Police (TVP) Cherwell early last month

Seven more Bicester sites join the Safe Places initiative

Planning to pay for care for yourself or a loved one? Read on.

Planning to pay for care for yourself or a loved one? Read on.

Choosing a care home - what you need to know

There are more than 800 solar panels

There are more than 800 solar panels

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BRITA UK powers up with massive solar panel project

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Our Future Health opens new clinic in Bicester

Moses by Guercino has been recently rediscovered and will be on display for the first time ever when it comes to Waddesdon Manor

Moses by Guercino has been recently rediscovered and will be on display for the first time ever when it comes to Waddesdon Manor

Rediscovered Guercino painting set for first-ever display at Waddesdon Manor

The fundraising ball will take place this month

The fundraising ball will take place this month

Masquerade ball aims to raise vital funds for cancer charity

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

Jobs and careers

Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform

Residents and staff at The Orders of St John Care Trust enjoy time spent together

Residents and staff at The Orders of St John Care Trust enjoy time spent together

Planning for care in later life: what you need to know

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Craft in Focus events

Craft in Focus events

New Year ticket offer for Craft Fairs at Waterperry Gardens

Heyford Park School is a warm and welcoming all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 16, located at the heart of a growing and thriving community in Upper Heyford, North Oxfordshire.

Heyford Park School is a warm and welcoming all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 16, located at the heart of a growing and thriving community in Upper Heyford, North Oxfordshire.

Heyford Park School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community

Unleash your inner journalist: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme now

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Is your car tax band changing?

See how you can apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme.

See how you can apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme.

Unlocking the power of young voices: Join our school journalism programme

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

‘Normal People’s Eanna Hardwicke as Ben Field

‘Normal People’s Eanna Hardwicke as Ben Field

Thames Valley Police speak out on new BBC drama The Sixth Commandment

The cast have been lauded for their performances in the BBC's Sixth Commandment

The cast have been lauded for their performances in the BBC's Sixth Commandment

BBC’s The Sixth Commandment - All you need to know about the famous cast

Elderly lady on mobility scooter spotted stealing concrete slabs from garden at 4am

Elderly lady on mobility scooter spotted stealing concrete slabs from garden at 4am

Elderly lady on mobility scooter spotted stealing concrete slabs from garden at 4am

(Right) Dom Joly, Awards Host, (middle) British Bakels’ group process control engineer Mohammed Mohammed (left) OXBA judge

(Right) Dom Joly, Awards Host, (middle) British Bakels’ group process control engineer Mohammed Mohammed (left) OXBA judge

Bakery ingredients company wins innovation award at countywide business event

Jayne Rossiter-Gill at Royal Ascot

Jayne Rossiter-Gill at Royal Ascot

Milliner's designs received lots of press attention at Royal Ascot

Bure Park Primary School pupils at the new willow sculpture on site at the school

Bure Park Primary School pupils at the new willow sculpture on site at the school

Popular poet opens new creative zone during school's art fortnight

Ofsted ratings for every Bicester school revealed. Image: Pixabay

Ofsted ratings for every Bicester school revealed. Image: Pixabay

Ofsted ratings for Bicester schools revealed following mothers' scathing comments

Artist's impression of new market square. Credit: Cherwell District Council

Artist's impression of new market square. Credit: Cherwell District Council

Planning and development

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Shopkeepers fear their businesses will go under if council plans go ahead

A youth football team in Nairobi thanks Kit4Kenya for the donations. Credit: Kit4Kenya

A youth football team in Nairobi thanks Kit4Kenya for the donations. Credit: Kit4Kenya

Entrepreneurial graduate from Bicester wants to build football pitch in Kenya

Bicester Concert Band

Bicester Concert Band

Concert band to deliver summer coronation performance after original cancelled

The most family-friendly pubs in Bicester, as chosen by you

The most family-friendly pubs in Bicester, as chosen by you

The most family-friendly pub in Bicester, as chosen by you

Duncan Marshall being presented with his Silver Award by Chantel Carpenter, Marketing Director from Pearsons

Duncan Marshall being presented with his Silver Award by Chantel Carpenter, Marketing Director from Pearsons

School business manager wins national teaching award

Elmsbrook, Bicester

Elmsbrook, Bicester

Planning and development

Concerns raised over developer's promise to deliver homes to high eco standards

Son reaches out to find 'lady in red car' his dad met at classic car event

Son reaches out to find 'lady in red car' his dad met at classic car event

Son reaches out to find 'lady in red car' his dad met at classic car event

Newest recruits of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Newest recruits of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Ten new recruits successfully become firefighters

Sledgehammer performing at Garth Park in summer 2022.

Sledgehammer performing at Garth Park in summer 2022.

Two live music events set to rock audiences this summer

Twitchers cast (L to R) - Eddie Ahrens, Hannah Bentley, Rachel Hammond and Harvey Badger. Credit: Liz Baker

Twitchers cast (L to R) - Eddie Ahrens, Hannah Bentley, Rachel Hammond and Harvey Badger. Credit: Liz Baker

Narrowboat-travelling theatre company bringing bird show to county

Tim Rotherham, The Granite House owner (left hand side) and Dewain Clarke, Business Waste Officer at Cherwell District Council (right hand side). Credit: Cherwell District Council

Tim Rotherham, The Granite House owner (left hand side) and Dewain Clarke, Business Waste Officer at Cherwell District Council (right hand side). Credit: Cherwell District Council

Council creates new award to encourage businesses to recycle

Blenheim bomber in flight. Credit: Bicester Motion

Blenheim bomber in flight. Credit: Bicester Motion

Last surviving Blenheim bomber to grace heritage anniversary event

Hall Farm, Fringford. Credit: Google Maps

Hall Farm, Fringford. Credit: Google Maps

Planning and development

Concerns over 'litter and noise' if new caravan site is built

Kings Arms Pub and Hotel, Bicester

Kings Arms Pub and Hotel, Bicester

Historic pub is reopening under new management

Upper Heyford anti-nuclear protest in 1983. Credit: Steve Barwick

Upper Heyford anti-nuclear protest in 1983. Credit: Steve Barwick

Anti-nuclear protesters to reunite at air base for 40th anniversary of major protest

Bure Park FC U17s. Credit: Bure Park FC

Bure Park FC U17s. Credit: Bure Park FC

Football coach ensures his players are provided with financial literacy lessons