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College set for 'major shake-up' around courses
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (464+ words) A "major shake-up" to some courses will be rolled out for Abingdon and Witney College from September as part of a new scheme. New shorter, modular courses would mean adults can fit higher education around work, childcare, and later-life retraining,…...
The King's School in Witney praised by ISI inspectors
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (458+ words) A school has been praised for its strong academic results, focus on pupil wellbeing and clear Christian ethos. The King's School in Witney, an independent Christian day school, received a positive report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), following a…...
Oxfordshire councils launch consultation on renewable energy schemes
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (377+ words) A consultation has been launched on proposed community benefits from low-carbon energy schemes. The consultation covers large-scale projects in Oxfordshire and is being run jointly by Oxfordshire County Council, Cherwell District Council, Oxford City Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale…...
Five of Oxford's restaurants with lowest food hygiene scores
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (350+ words) We have rounded up some of the least hygienic restaurants in the city based on Government food hygiene ratings. These eateries have been deemed either a zero-out-of-five meaning 'urgent improvement' is necessary or a one-out-of-five meaning 'major improvement' is necessary....
Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of "babysitter
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (689+ words) Scotland's First Minister has claimed a security briefing he was due to have on the Middle East conflict was "cancelled" as a member of Sir Keir Starmer's Government was not available to attend as a "babysitter". John Swinney said he…...
Student-run dietetics clinic to offer free nutritional advice to public
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (248+ words) A new student-run dietetics clinic is set to offer free nutritional advice to the public. Launching next month, the Oxford Brookes University Virtual Student Dietetic Clinic will be delivered by final-year MSc Dietetics students, who will provide one-hour online consultations…...
Pupils learn ecology, archaeology and design in hands-on workshop
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (427+ words) Hands-on learning took centre stage as students explored careers in ecology, archaeology, and design. The event took place at Fitzharrys School in Abingdon, where Thames Water and other external providers led four rotating one-hour STEM and sustainability sessions for 120 Year…...
Didcot youth charity receives "5, 000 boost from Mondel'z's Cadbury Foundation
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (416+ words) A youth charity in Oxfordshire has been given a financial boost to support its work with vulnerable young people. SOFEA, based in Didcot, has received a "5, 000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation through Mondel'z International's Your Charity, Your Choice programme. The…...
Millions of TVs upgraded with free extra channels including bonus sports content
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (323+ words) Millions of Samsung smart TVs have received a free upgrade with extra sports and entertainment channels. The new offerings are part of Samsung TV Plus, a free streaming service integrated into Samsung smart TVs and selected Galaxy devices. Wrestling enthusiasts…...
Woman told police "rumour" Noah Donohoe was injected with heroin, inquest hears
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (1117+ words) A woman who told police that Noah Donohoe had been injected with heroin or naloxone prior to his death later said this was a "rumour" and she had no information about how he disappeared, an inquest has heard. The inquest…...