If the lack of any news is anything to go by Headington has been shut down over Christmas. So here’s my very brief round-up of local news for 23 – 29 December.

Headington’s Christmas tree outside Barclay’s Bank blew over in the storm on Monday, Rosemary Restaurant mysteriously lost its ‘M-(T)ree’ and Peacock’s shop-sign disappeared in preparation for Sainsbury’s moving in.

Photo: @headingtonnews

Adieu Peacocks

A collection box for Helen & Douglas House was stolen from outside a Christmas lights display in Barton.

My favourite Headington-related tweet of this week:

Not even the Headington & Marston e-democracy forum could overcome the Christmas torpor: only one post this week:

• Cycle track through University Parks flooded

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!