Archive - Saturday, 23 June 2018

Paedophile admits having child images
A PAEDOPHILE has admitted making indecent images of children and having more than a thousand extreme pornographic images.
Actual Reality Arcade zone comes to Oxford
GAMERS young and old were able to experience what it's like to actually be a part of their favourite classic computer games as Gloucester Green was transformed into an interactive arcade zone.
Aspiring actors turn out for chance to appear in TV's His Dark Materials
Hundreds of aspiring actors attended a casting call today for a chance to appear in upcoming film and TV productions in Oxford.
Redrow Homes gets go-ahead for 450 homes near Didcot
A HOUSING developer is pledging a £7 million investment in education, sporting facilities and transport links as part of its new housing estate in South Oxfordshire.
Woman wakes to 'sounds of explosion' after arson incident
A WOMAN woke to 'the sounds of an explosion' after an arson incident at her Rose Hill home, police have said.
Play teaching Oxfordshire schoolchildren about online sexual exploitation
A SPECIAL play will is being used to educate schoolchildren in Oxfordshire about healthy online relationships.
BMW bosses issue warning over Brexit
BOSSES at BMW, which employs thousands of staff at its Mini plant in Cowley, have expressed concerns over the potential impact of a hard Brexit.
Drug addict who beat his wife with a plate is jailed
A MAN who repeatedly punched his wife before hitting her in the face with a plate has been jailed.
Cutting-edge system will bring Thames Valley Police into 21st century
A NEW cutting-edge computer system will bring policing the Thames Valley into the 21st century.
ANGLING: Bicester's Les Hill wins £100 in Oxford Carp League
BICESTER’S Les Hill collected the £100 first prize after winning the fifth round of the Ace Tackle and Bait sponsored Oxford Carp League on Barston Lake, West Midlands.
Church concert to provide insight into life in Littlemore
A DIVERSE mix of songs, sounds and dance will fill a Littlemore church tomorrow.
Care homes appeal for more cash from county health leaders
THE organisation representing care homes across England has criticised Oxfordshire health commissioners for failing to provide adequate funding for adult social care.
Flower lovers flock to Blenheim for floral festivities
A CROWD of floral enthusiasts and keen gardeners has starting growing at Blenheim Palace.
Man charged after failed ATM theft appears at court
A MAN charged after a failed bid to steal an ATM from Watlington’s Co-Op store has made his first appearance at court.
Former nightclub is being transformed into college learning resource centre
WORK is now under way to transform a former Oxford nightclub into a research centre for an Oxford University college.
Quirky cornflake art earns place at Grayson Perry exhibit
MOST people blearily chuck them in a bowl, shower them with milk and shovel them in without much thought.
CRICKET: Lottie Oxton, 13, bowls super spell for Oxfordshire women
A BRILLIANT spell by 13-year-old Lottie Oxton was the feature of Oxfordshire women’s ECB T20 Division 3 double-header against Devon and Cornwall.
CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Horspath Hammers give leaders a scare
HORSPATH Hammers gave table-toppers Poole Comets a real scare, but went down to a narrow home defeat in their British South & South West League clash.
Music, food – and ladyboys! Oxford Thai Festival returns today
THE popular Oxford Thai Festival will return to Botley Park today for the fifth year running.
Two dozen families settled in Oxford refugee programme
AS REFUGEE week comes to an end, Oxford City Council and its partner organisations Asylum Welcome, Connection Floating Support and Refugee Resource have announced 27 refugee families have been settled in Oxford to date under the Syrian Vulnerable…
Oxford's new driverless car company hopes get on the roads soon
A DRIVERLESS car firm has launched a new workshop in Oxford and said the ‘adventurous and forward-thinking’ city was the logical place for autonomous vehicles.
Commuters warned Oxford Parkway will be 'busier than normal' next month
COMMUTERS have been warned Oxford Parkway will be 'busier than normal' when Oxford Station closes next month.
Warm welcome for inspirational Olympic athlete at school
A RECORD-breaking athlete who turned from the running track to the ice track paid an inspirational visit to pupils.
CYCLING: Didcot's Richard Gildea third in national time trial
RICHARD Gildea achieved an amazing third place when competing against some of the county’s finest riders in the National 12-hour Time Trial Championships at Bentley, Hampshire.
Barton residents asked to contribute to NHS timeline scroll
BARTON residents are asked to share their experiences and stories of the NHS and contribute to a timeline scroll today, in celebration of the NHS 70th anniversary.
Cyclists call for new underpass to avoid traffic chaos outside Swan School
CYCLISTS have called for a new underpass to be built in Oxford as an ‘essential’ solution to safety fears about the Swan School.
Family of 'extraordinary' girl search for a cure for her unknown condition
THE family of a six-year-old with a rare and unknown neurological condition affecting her balance and speech have launched a fundraising campaign to find a cure.
Charity fundraiser in memory of Greater Leys mother-of-two
THE family of a Greater Leys woman who died suddenly in 2015 will be holding a charity fundraiser in her memory today.
ICE HOCKEY: Scott Gough takes control of Oxford City Stars
SCOTT Gough is the new owner of Oxford City Stars.
HAUNTED: Firefighter speaks out about river drownings
A FIREFIGHTER who led attempts to save a drowning teenager has revealed he remains haunted by the incident which claimed the young boy’s life.
Derek Roy Oliver
OLIVER Derek Roy 24.06.1946 - 27.11.2015 No happy returns. In loving Memory of my Husband Derek Oliver There is a special gift in life, That's very rare and true, It's the gift of special memories, Especially those I have of you. Love you always, Sylve…
Peter Leslie LUKE
LUKE Peter Leslie Passed away peacefully at home in Yarnton on 14th June 2018 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Eileen, father of Michael & Richard, much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Oxford Crematorium on…
Ernest Wayne "Ernie" POPKISS
POPKISS Ernest Wayne "Ernie" Passed away 13th June 2018, Aged 69 Years after bravely fighting a long illness. Much loved husband of Kathleen; loving father of Karen, Mark and Mathew; treasured Papa of Alex, Madison and Ethan, second dad to Sara and…
Vincent Brown
Vincent Brown Happy 50th Birthday, Hope you have a great day! Lots of love, Mum & all the family! xxx
Eric John HOFFMANN
HOFFMANN Eric John Peacefully at home on 17th June 2018 aged 68 years. A much adored husband, beloved father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at Oxford Crematorium on Thursday 5th July…
Road rage driver threatened two other drivers with metal pole then crashed his BMW into a car on Oxford ring road
A ROAD rage driver who swung a metal rod at another driver when a row turned violent before later causing a horror smash on Oxford’s ring road has been spared jail.

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Paedophile admits having child images

Actual Reality Arcade zone comes to Oxford

Aspiring actors turn out for chance to appear in TV's His Dark Materials

Redrow Homes gets go-ahead for 450 homes near Didcot

Woman wakes to 'sounds of explosion' after arson incident

Play teaching Oxfordshire schoolchildren about online sexual exploitation

BMW bosses issue warning over Brexit

Drug addict who beat his wife with a plate is jailed

Cutting-edge system will bring Thames Valley Police into 21st century

ANGLING: Bicester's Les Hill wins £100 in Oxford Carp League

Church concert to provide insight into life in Littlemore

Care homes appeal for more cash from county health leaders

Flower lovers flock to Blenheim for floral festivities

Man charged after failed ATM theft appears at court

Former nightclub is being transformed into college learning resource centre

Quirky cornflake art earns place at Grayson Perry exhibit

CRICKET: Lottie Oxton, 13, bowls super spell for Oxfordshire women

CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Horspath Hammers give leaders a scare

Music, food – and ladyboys! Oxford Thai Festival returns today

Two dozen families settled in Oxford refugee programme

Oxford's new driverless car company hopes get on the roads soon

Commuters warned Oxford Parkway will be 'busier than normal' next month

Warm welcome for inspirational Olympic athlete at school

CYCLING: Didcot's Richard Gildea third in national time trial

Barton residents asked to contribute to NHS timeline scroll

Cyclists call for new underpass to avoid traffic chaos outside Swan School

Family of 'extraordinary' girl search for a cure for her unknown condition

Charity fundraiser in memory of Greater Leys mother-of-two

ICE HOCKEY: Scott Gough takes control of Oxford City Stars

HAUNTED: Firefighter speaks out about river drownings

Derek Roy Oliver

Peter Leslie LUKE

Ernest Wayne "Ernie" POPKISS

Vincent Brown

Eric John HOFFMANN

Road rage driver threatened two other drivers with metal pole then crashed his BMW into a car on Oxford ring road

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