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February 2012

County's musical talent showcased in concerto competition final

from l to r Emmanuel Bach, Osman Tack and Savitri Grier

Three talent young musicians are taking part in the final of the new Concerto Competition created by Oxfordshire County Council's Music Service and Oxford Philomusica.

2 Feb 2012

Snow and freezing conditions

Snow on the Thames Path

Due to the cold weather the Fire and Rescue Service has been receiving lots of calls to incidents over the weekend.

5 Feb 2012

Ofsted consultation on regulation of early years and childcare

Changes to the way it registers and inspects early years providers, including nurseries and childminders, following the recent review of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

6 Feb 2012

Builder sentenced for shoddy work

A builder from Benson has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of unfair trading, overcharging his victims out of a total of £100,000 and letting them pick up the costs of remedial work of around £140,000.

6 Feb 2012

Highest standards demanded for Oxfordshire’s school meals

Proposals to introduce a new school meals service in Oxfordshire that would improve already high standards are to be discussed by county councillors at a meeting on February 6.

6 Feb 2012

School children target speeding motorists

Children from Kirtlington Primary School in Oxfordshire will be stopping motorists in their village to educate them on the dangers of speeding and parking inappropriately.

7 Feb 2012

Early Years Conference presentations

Baby eating orange

The Early Years Conference and Exhibition took place at the Kassam Stadium on 8 February.

10 Feb 2012

Vulnerable young people need foster carers

Boy in hat

We are looking for foster carers to work with vulnerable young people aged 10-16. We provide training, lots of support and fees of over £600 per week.

10 Feb 2012

Oxfordshire now on national ‘Heritage Gateway’

Heritage Gateway

Oxfordshire’s Historic Environment Record is now live on Heritage Gateway, a national database integrating both national and local records of England’s historic and archaeological sites and listed buildings.

13 Feb 2012

First aid procedures

You may have seen recent media coverage suggesting that rescue breaths are not necessary when performing CPR.

14 Feb 2012

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