Officers of Thames Valley Police Rural Crime taskforce attempted to stop a vehicle on the evening of Friday, April 25.

When the suspected drug dealer made off from them in another, one friend was left at the scene but decided to try his luck on foot, running away and abandoning the car.

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The vehicle was seized and taken to a recovery garage where officers say drugs were found inside.

Police said the owner can come and have a chat about the drugs located in the vehicle next week if they want their vehicle back

The picture was taken at the annual fair organised by the Oxford Federation of Animal Welfare Societies in 1974.

We’re not sure how much was raised, but it must have been a reasonable sum if every stall was as crowded.

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The fair had been opened by the Lord Mayor, Olive Gibbs, who had a stern message for those who ill-treated animals.

She said the killing and torturing of them in the name of sport was an affront to civilised society.

She said animals never killed for sport and in that context, man was “much less civilised than the wild animal”.

She added: “Animals are not able to voice criticisms or ask questions – man would be put to shame if they could. This is all the more reason why they are entitled to our loving care and protection.”

She told her large audience that it was important to teach children to love and care for animals, otherwise cruel attitudes could rub off on them.

Ten animal welfare groups were represented at the fair that year, including the RSPCA, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals and a group representing vegetarians.

As we have recorded, Mrs Gibbs was well known for supporting what she considered good causes.

She chaired the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and often joined marches in Oxford and elsewhere.

She was also a leading opponent of the famous Cutteslowe Walls, which were built across two roads separating private from council homes on the North Oxford estate. They were two metres high, with lethal spikes on top.

She and her husband Edmund were famously pictured in 1959 helping to demolish them, 25 years after they had been erected.

Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford will open its pool and splash pad to visitors from Saturday, May 23, just in time for the half-term break.

The campsite next to the pool will welcome guests from Friday, May 1, with 20 available pitches and bookings already being taken.

Last summer, the site attracted 22,000 visitors – a 45 per cent increase compared to 2024.

Pieter-Paul Barker, cabinet member for finance and property assets at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We had such a great summer last year and we’re hoping to see a repeat of the same for 2026.

“There’s something for all ages to enjoy, whether it’s a splash around in the splash pad, which is free to use, an early morning swim before work or an exercise class, the Riverside facility really does cater for all.

“I will be popping along, and I know many of our councillors will be here for a dip too.”

Pool users can look forward to aqua aerobics, swimming lessons, and the return of the popular ‘swim for dogs’ event at the end of the season in early September.

In 2025, several accessibility improvements were made, including Changes Places facilities.

Upgrades were also carried out on the access path, roadway, ramp and moorings to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities.

Booking for the pool will open a week before it reopens, with updates available on the Better UK website and the Riverside Park and Pools Facebook page.