Firefighters are cutting a driver free from a mock car crash to highlight the dangers of driving when tired, following figures which reveal one in four deaths on trunk roads in Oxfordshire are caused by driver fatigue.
1 Jun 2012
A team of firefighters are taking over Swinford Toll Bridge in Eynsham to highlight to drivers the importance of checking their tyres after government figures reveal that 164 people have lost their lives over the last five years due to the condition of their tyres.
1 Jun 2012
In true British Bank Holiday fashion I notice that the forecasters are predicting a slight downturn in the weather for this special Jubilee weekend after the recent hot and sunny spell. At least they are only predicting some rain and not a washout for the whole four days!
1 Jun 2012
A trader has been sentenced to 12 months in custody to run concurrently for seven counts at Oxford Crown Court today, Friday 1 June, for stocking over 800 items of counterfeit clothing at his shop in Oxford’s city centre.
1 Jun 2012
An event for employers to find out about apprenticeships and meet the organisations who are working together to shape apprenticeships in Oxfordshire will take place on 15 June at Bloxham Mill Business Centre.
1 Jun 2012
It is safe to say that many people across the UK will be heading to work this morning refreshed after a couple of extra days off work and feeling proud to be British after a weekend of Jubilee celebrations.
6 Jun 2012
Councillor Patrick Greene, the immediate past Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, has concluded his year in office with a resounding success in charity fundraising for The Fire Fighters Charity.
7 Jun 2012
With the hot sun of May a fading memory and the rain and winds currently prevailing here in Oxfordshire it was at least good news this week to hear that Thames Water believes its hose pipe ban will not last for much longer.
8 Jun 2012
As I wrote in a previous blog I thoroughly enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations and the sight of Union Jacks being on display throughout Oxfordshire as people expressed their pride in being British.
10 Jun 2012
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a person trapped in an overturned car near Banbury on Saturday 9 June just before 6am.
11 Jun 2012
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