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Redesigned church transforms worship space

First published on: 20th August 2015

Redesigned church transforms worship space.

Church raises £30,000 in three days

First published on: 20th August 2015

Church raises £30,000 in three days.

Christians help reduce the deficit

First published on: 20th August 2015

Christians help reduce the deficit.

Art exhibition shows how legacies are making a difference in Haiti

First published on: 20th August 2015

Art exhibition shows how legacies are making a difference in Haiti.

Around the Deaneries: Woodstock

First published on: 20th August 2015

When you think of Woodstock you immediately think of the iconic 18th century Blenheim Palace and its beautiful grounds.

Seventh year of improvements at Slough and Eton

First published on: 21st August 2015

Seventh year of improvements at Slough and Eton.

Record breaking results at Churchmead School

First published on: 21st August 2015

Record breaking results at Churchmead School. Amina Ghafoor & Jasmine Joanes, students at Churchmead CE School, celebrate their GCSE results in August 2015.

Crying out for Calais

First published on: 3rd September 2015

Witney couple Hannah and Andy Bailey returned this week from a two-day trip to the refugee camp at Calais.

Statement on refugee crisis. The Acting Bishop of Oxford, Rt Revd Colin Fletcher STATEMENT BY THE ACTING BISHOP OF OXFORD The Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, Bishop of Dorchester, said:"I have been greatly encouraged by the response of so many individuals, churches, and charities to the tragedy currently unfolding before our eyes in the Middle East.

The Revd Edward Coombs

First published on: 17th September 2015

The Revd Edward Coombs. 'It is with great sadness that I am letting you know that after a long battle with cancer, Edward Coombs the Vicar of St Paul's in Banbury, died last Saturday.