The first of 100 exhibitions celebrating Britain’s sporting history in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics has opened in Henley.

Hailed as the largest ever exhibition of British sporting life and heritage by organizers, the collection at the Henley River & Rowing Museum includes the rugby ball drop-kicked by Jonny Wilkinson to win the 2003 World Cup.

Other highlights include the ball from the first Olympic football final, photographs of local WWI amputee croquet hero Montague...

A new talent contest for Oxfordshire youngsters is coming to the county.

Young people aged five to 18 years old have the chance to audition at Oxford Castle on May 8 and 9, with the best of the bunch getting the chance to perform in a live final at The Theatre, in Headington, on October 2.

X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji (pictured) will be among the judges for the final, after a panel of experts has whittled down the entrants to just 16 finalists in five categories, Best Dance Act; Best...

Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the setting for a sponsored walk on Sunday, March 28 to raise funds for international development charity Sightsavers.

The scenic walk takes fundraisers through gardens and parkland designed by the legendary landscape architect Capability Brown in the 18th century is an annual event organised by the North Oxford Rotary Club.

Now in its 33rd year, the four-mile walk attracts several hundred people each year and the organisers hope to raise more than £12,000...

Oxford’s Tourist Information Centre is celebrating the new Alice in Wonderland film with two special tours on Friday, April 2.

The Alice Tour will be run by an Official Blue Badge Guide, and The Alice in Waterland Tour will be conducted by local historian Mark Davies, and focuses on the role of the River Thames in the creation of the Alice book.

The tours can be booked at the Tourist Information Centre in Broad Street on 01865 252200 or online at www.visitoxford.org.

Councillor Colin...