Archive - Saturday, 23 September 2017

Oxford United 1 (Ledson pen 78), Walsall 2 (Oztumer 32, Roberts 53)
TYLER Roberts came back to haunt Oxford United with the winning goal as Walsall tasted victory on the road for the first time in 2017.
Drug dealer found with seven bags of cocaine jailed
A DRUG dealer has been jailed after be was found with seven bags of cocaine on him.
Road reopens after van flips onto side in crash
POLICE closed a road near Bletchingdon after a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a van flipping onto its side.
UPDATES - Oxford United v Walsall: Ledson pulls a goal back
All the news from Oxford United's Sky Bet League One game at home to Walsall.
Firefighters called to cool down cow-carrying lorry to avoid blaze
FIREFIGHTERS had to dampen down overheated brakes on a lorry after they nearly set fire to a trailer carrying cows.
Fears developer's planning appeal over controversial warehouses could threaten cash for road improvements
PLANS for a controversial industrial site in Bicester have been put to the Local Government Secretary over a dispute thought to be over extra funding to improve a congested road.
Four rescued after being trapped by fire
Four people were rescued from a house in Botley after being trapped by a blaze.
Eczema suffers will have the chance to get clued up on new treatments and advice
RESIDENTS suffering from eczema will have the chance to meet specialists today.
Householders asked for views on clearing cars from Britain's 'biggest parking space' – Cowley
COWLEY has been called the "biggest parking space in Britain" as householders are offered the chance to clear their crowded streets.
Laugh off your shame at stand-up comedy night
IT WOULD be a shame to miss the return of Oxford's most revealing comedy night, which encourages audiences and comedians to celebrate their embarrassing secrets.
PEP CLOTET COLUMN: We’re ready to face Walsall after a valuable week away
IT HAS been an interesting week for us with a training camp away at Gibraltar Barracks in Surrey.
Town's holy man statue in search of a loving owner
HE may be a familiar heavenly sight to drivers seeking divine intervention during the daily commute, but the abbot who stands on the Marcham Road roundabout in Abingdon has been neglected in recent years.
County council staff slashed by more than a third in seven years – with 2,000 fewer workers
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has lost more than a third of its workforce since 2010.
The old ball and chain - Fancy getting married in a prison?
THOUSANDS have passed through Oxford's prison and managed to avoid a life sentence but that could all be set to change.
Oxford United striker Jon Obika raring to go after returning to full fitness
JON Obika is champing at the bit to return when Oxford United host Walsall this afternoon.
Oxford University urged to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary degree
OXFORD University has been urged to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary degree.
Look into my eyes... Why not give it 'the eye contact experiment' a go today?
LOOK into my eyes, and all will be revealed.
New tour is the 'materials' for a great day out for Pullman fans
THE latest tour to give fans of literature a fix on the streets of Oxford has begun making its way around the city.
'Mean' council risks leaving homeless out in the cold - councillor
COUNCIL bosses have been urged to rethink how many winter nights some homeless people in Oxford might need to endure before they are given a bed.
MOTORCYCLING: Bradley Smith looks to build on his best finish of season
BRADLEY Smith will be hoping to build on his best result of the season when he takes to the grid for the Aragon MotoGP tomorrow.
Oxfordshire MP says Uber ban from London was down to 'vested interests' in black cabs
AN OXFORDSHIRE MP has suggested the decision not to renew Uber's operating licence in London was not above board.
'Make the right call', bus company urges government over Queen Street saga
OXFORD Bus Company boss Phil Southall has urged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to 'make the right decision' for the good of the city in the row over plans to pedestrianise Queen Street.
KICKBOXING: India Mae Thompson targeting three world championship titles
INDIA Mae Thompson is nervous, yet excited about her quest to win titles in three different countries.
21st birthday party to be held to raise money for Jayden Parkinson foundation
FRIENDS and family of a murdered teenager will host a music festival tomorrow to raise money for a charity set up in her name.
Children sing their hearts out for islands devastated by hurricanes
FOUR and five-year-olds at an Oxford school sang their hearts out yesterday for the High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda.
Park users get what they asked for – more open space
MORE open space has been created in an Oxford park , following a request from visitors.
ANGLING: In-form Dave Hawkins can't catch champion Craig Partridge
DAVE Hawkins won the final round of the Ace Tackle & Bait Oxford Carp League, but could not stop Craig Partridge taking the overall title.
Former TVP chief: Terror threat creating 'unsustainable' pressure on police
THE huge counter-terrorism effort is placing an unsustainable strain on the policing service, a former Thames Valley Police chief warned yesterday.
Hundreds hunt for new roles at Oxford Times Job Fair
WITH dozens of companies preparing to open in the new Westgate Centre, there was an added sense of excitement at this year’s job fair.
Residents will spell out giant 'NO' in protest at housing plans
RESIDENTS planning a protest against new homes in Culham have said the area won’t be able to cope with thousands of extra people.
FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women's coach Andy Cook is upbeat ahead of new season
OXFORD United Women’s manager Andy Cook is optimistic ahead of his side’s Women’s Super League 2 opener against Sheffield Ladies tomorrow.
Gourmet steak lands in Oxford to compete with kebab vans
GOURMET steak has landed in Oxford to compete with the city centre’s kebab vans.
Ryan Ledson calls on Oxford United to maintain strong home form
MAINTAINING Oxford United’s strong home form is the priority for Ryan Ledson when Walsall visit today.
BASKETBALL: Oxford has youngest qualified referees
THREE juniors from Oxford are now some of the youngest qualified Basketball England referees in the country.
Radiohead star drums up support for Oxford's under-threat Cellar club
A WORLD-FAMOUS rock star from Oxford band Radiohead has backed the campaign to save threatened city gig venue The Cellar.
ICE HOCKEY: Andrew Shurmer returns to Oxford City Stars
OXFORD City Stars have bolstered their squad with the signing of experienced defensive player Andrew Shurmer.
Bob Evans
EVANS Bob of Sutton Courtenay, passed away suddenly on 11th September 2017 in the John Radcliffe Hospital, aged 76 years. Beloved father of Kate and Lawrence, devoted grandfather to Isobel, dearest friend of Bridie, loving brother and brother-in-law of…
Douglas Jenkins
JENKINS Douglas (Dougie) 14.5.1924 - 28.9.2007 Always remembered Never forgotten Always loved. We all miss you For your wife Mary and all the family x
'Overwhelming response' for holiday couple who face £100,000 bill after baby was born early
TWO thousand pounds a day is the bill a Malaysian couple is likely to receive after their holiday plans were interrupted by their little bundle of joy.
Ex-Brookes student jailed after sex attack in nightclub
AN EX-OXFORD Brookes University student broke down in tears as he was convicted for sexually assaulting a woman at a packed nightclub.

Archive - Saturday, 23 September 2017

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Oxford United 1 (Ledson pen 78), Walsall 2 (Oztumer 32, Roberts 53)

Drug dealer found with seven bags of cocaine jailed

Road reopens after van flips onto side in crash

UPDATES - Oxford United v Walsall: Ledson pulls a goal back

Firefighters called to cool down cow-carrying lorry to avoid blaze

Fears developer's planning appeal over controversial warehouses could threaten cash for road improvements

Four rescued after being trapped by fire

Eczema suffers will have the chance to get clued up on new treatments and advice

Householders asked for views on clearing cars from Britain's 'biggest parking space' – Cowley

Laugh off your shame at stand-up comedy night

PEP CLOTET COLUMN: We’re ready to face Walsall after a valuable week away

Town's holy man statue in search of a loving owner

County council staff slashed by more than a third in seven years – with 2,000 fewer workers

The old ball and chain - Fancy getting married in a prison?

Oxford United striker Jon Obika raring to go after returning to full fitness

Oxford University urged to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary degree

Look into my eyes... Why not give it 'the eye contact experiment' a go today?

New tour is the 'materials' for a great day out for Pullman fans

'Mean' council risks leaving homeless out in the cold - councillor

MOTORCYCLING: Bradley Smith looks to build on his best finish of season

Oxfordshire MP says Uber ban from London was down to 'vested interests' in black cabs

'Make the right call', bus company urges government over Queen Street saga

KICKBOXING: India Mae Thompson targeting three world championship titles

21st birthday party to be held to raise money for Jayden Parkinson foundation

Children sing their hearts out for islands devastated by hurricanes

Park users get what they asked for – more open space

ANGLING: In-form Dave Hawkins can't catch champion Craig Partridge

Former TVP chief: Terror threat creating 'unsustainable' pressure on police

Hundreds hunt for new roles at Oxford Times Job Fair

Residents will spell out giant 'NO' in protest at housing plans

FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women's coach Andy Cook is upbeat ahead of new season

Gourmet steak lands in Oxford to compete with kebab vans

Ryan Ledson calls on Oxford United to maintain strong home form

BASKETBALL: Oxford has youngest qualified referees

Radiohead star drums up support for Oxford's under-threat Cellar club

ICE HOCKEY: Andrew Shurmer returns to Oxford City Stars

Bob Evans

Douglas Jenkins

'Overwhelming response' for holiday couple who face £100,000 bill after baby was born early

Ex-Brookes student jailed after sex attack in nightclub