http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/ Bicester Advertiser /news/oxfordshire/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:11:26 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:11:26 +0000 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/resources/images/999279/?type=rsslogo http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/ http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5070862.Iannucci_signs_up_as_unit_patron/?ref=rss An Oscar-nominated comedy writer has become the new patron of an Oxford charity for pregnant mothers and their babies. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:26:32 +0000 297bfa98abc45d0b3af3afc83c1f6285 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5070630.Army_cadets_honoured/?ref=rss Army Cadets from across Oxfordshire were awarded BTEC qualifications at a ceremony in their honour. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:51 +0000 1a58e0b1c4686532eec48a6f1d6cd889 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5070573.Wickerman_creator_looking_for_designs_for_this_year_s_big_burn/?ref=rss THE CREATOR of the latest attraction at Oxford’s annual South Park fireworks display is looking for more ideas to help him create this year’s Wickerman. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:09:08 +0000 cbc2c57aac4539cb547d4bd3a01ee58e http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5067617.Fuel_prices_head_for_record_high/?ref=rss Families and businesses across Oxfordshire are counting the cost of rising pump prices as motoring experts warn a litre of unleaded could hit a record high in a fortnight. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:43:08 +0000 d883e763e1fe83269b59fb5353128601 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5067361.Nominate_your_top_cop/?ref=rss People can nominate their local police officer in a competition to find Oxfordshire’s best local bobby on the beat. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:40:01 +0000 f90a9f4624c6d4b405012f7180aad126 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5064977.Grounded_pilot_owed___15_000/?ref=rss A young pilot claims to have been left high and dry by the demise of Oxford airline Varsity Express after he invested £15,000 to be trained by the collapsed carrier. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 6f5a646d3dc64487c950841353ca5636 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5064982.Oxford_not_yet_on_Pope_s_itinerary/?ref=rss The Pope will visit the UK in September, it has been confirmed — but it is still unclear whether he will come to Oxford. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:45:46 +0000 ac4b95f1df340f1178eb744bc57a2c82 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5064674.Schools_praised_for__outstanding__rating/?ref=rss Nine county schools have been praised after receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating from school inspector Ofsted. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:13:03 +0000 7c8ccbd57a687783b948deb96375ad36 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5064176.Oxford_faces_music_over_Swindon_rivalry/?ref=rss Musicians, promoters and rock journalists have dismissed a survey which fails to put Oxford in a list of the top 20 musical centres – but puts Swindon at 13. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:33:24 +0000 3c0f051413b4959012183413a2f4e261 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5064183.Track_work_causes_train_changes/?ref=rss Train services on Sunday will be affected by engineering work on two of the county’s main rail routes. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:35:10 +0000 3e4fcf03757d88b41a430f5136b61178 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5063138.Police_investigate_Varsity_airline/?ref=rss Police are investigating allegations of “fraudulent activity” at the airline Varsity Express after its Oxford to Edinburgh flights were suspended. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:25:17 +0000 519e38abbc7b3c129177b21e2e3da587 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5062892.Police_authority_wins_award/?ref=rss Thames Valley Police Authority has won the award of Police Service of the Year 2010. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:40:00 +0000 df9c282a35cc0f7c5b0a3228f0f96f72 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5062878.Glowing_report_for_Oxfordshire_s_first_academy/?ref=rss Oxfordshire's first academy has received a glowing report by Ofsted in its first inspection since opening in 2007. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:06:52 +0000 1b3f79e11f7421703dfe00bcec3e1f71 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5062882.45_Oxford_students_diagnosed_in_mumps_outbreak/?ref=rss Health officials are trying to contain an outbreak of mumps among Oxford’s student population. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:13:09 +0000 8d5f776015806b1f95bf7d964c82e74e http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5062513.Google_street_maps_cover_county/?ref=rss You can now take a virtual stroll down almost every street in Oxfordshire after search engine Google increased its street maps coverage across the UK. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:59:44 +0000 f9e2728bb2816db041190b52042fba41 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5062455.Man_banned_from_contacting_stars/?ref=rss A stalker who sent lewd letters to female stars has been banned from contacting any celebrities for a year. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:34:31 +0000 680426b5567668bed7540254516e1e08 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5061984.Mumps_outbreak_among_students_in_Oxford/?ref=rss A mumps outbreak has been affecting students in the city, it has been reported. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:25:25 +0000 d2d17f23d223fdaa6ca128fe06ecb839 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5060999.Many_enjoy_warmest_day_this_year/?ref=rss After weeks of bitterly cold, wintry weather, Britons caught a brief glimpse of the sun as parts of the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:54:10 +0000 0a3e48bc835b489fd533694d25940d72 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5060985.New_hospital_needs_friends/?ref=rss Oxford's new City Community Hospital says it is in “dire need” of a league of friends to help with fundraising and undertake volunteer activities. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:32:35 +0000 e6c54812941b81c36f464cf6aa3ab6d0 http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/oxfordshire/5059843.United_academy_opens_up_to_candidates/?ref=rss Budding footballers aiming to become the soccer stars of the future are being urged to find out more about the Oxford United Academy. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:50:00 +0000 169a504539ebaa066fcf27bb2f6c885e