Archive - Saturday, 18 August 2018

Oxford United 'feeling sorry for themselves' - Karl Robinson
KARL Robinson called for Oxford United's players to pull themselves together after their sorry start to the Sky Bet League One campaign continued.
Portsmouth 4 (Evans 48, Dickie og 56, Lowe 65 & 90+2), Oxford United 1 (Whatmough og 89)
OXFORD United remain pointless in Sky Bet League One after they were swept aside by Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
Fantasy fans enjoy special Tolkien Day at Blackwell's Bookshop
TOLKIEN fans poured into Blackwell’s as the bookstore staged a special day to celebrate the fantasy author.
UPDATES: Portsmouth v Oxford United - Mitchell saves penalty, but U's heading for heavy defeat
All the news from Oxford United's trip to Fratton Park in Sky Bet League One.
Reports of a small 'explosion' as section of Broad Street closed off
A POLICE cordon is in place after an electrical problem is thought to have caused an underground 'explosion' in the city centre.
Young people with eating disorders being 'let down' over waits for treatment
CHILDREN and young people with eating disorders are being ‘let down’ by health authorities with many waiting more than the four week target for treatment.
Cash boost for hospital's campaign to replace monitoring equipment
EFFORTS to buy new monitoring equipment for ill children have received a cash boost from a homebuilder.
Ode to Joy played on bananas? Music tech sessions get creative
YOUNG people got stuck in to creating accessible musical instruments at a workshop in Bicester this week.
Sponsored: Tuesday’s £399 million super jackpot could see the UK’s biggest ever win
It’s one of the world’s richest games and now UK residents can have a shot at winning big on the US Mega Millions with an outstanding £399 million super jackpot up for grabs on Tuesday.
INQUEST: Speeding driver on call smashed into 86-year-old's car head on
AN OXFORDSHIRE pensioner was killed on his 86th birthday in a head on crash with a speeding driver taking a conference call, an inquest heard yesterday.
Remember When: city council charged BT for looking after its trench
BRITISH Telecom contractors sparked a series of complaints in East Oxford after leaving trenches inadequately guarded in March 1990.
Sandwich shop closes after two decades
AN INDEPENDENT sandwich shop that has been serving up freshly-made baguettes in an Oxfordshire town centre for more than 20 years has closed.
Camera Club winner: Peeling painted sign in Jericho
WE HAD a deluge of funny signs, stark warnings, brightly coloured notices and faded markings for this week's 'signs' theme.
KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Coventry win was the perfect response
IT has been another really positive week for us and the perfect tonic after a disappointing defeat at home to Fleetwood last Saturday.
WWII veteran Bill celebrates 100th birthday at the club
WAR veteran Bill Slade celebrated his 100th birthday at Abingdon’s Conservative Club yesterday surrounded by 30 friends.
New upmarket and family-friendly shops are 'transforming' Didcot
AN OXFORDSHIRE town is being 'transformed', thanks to the number of sought-after stores and restaurants opening up.
ANGLING: Drennan Yellow settle for second spot in Oxford Summer League
DRENNAN Oxford Yellow had to settle for second place as the Oxford Summer League concluded on the Medley, Channel and Folly sections of the Thames.
SWIMMING: Daniel Jenkins stars with two golds for City of Oxford
DANIEL Jenkins starred with two of City of Oxford’s three gold medals in the Swim England National Summer Meet at Sheffield.
FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women upbeat ahead of new challenge
OXFORD United are in a confident mood as they open their campaign in FA Women’s National League South with a visit to Chichester City tomorrow (2pm).
Get your cloak: Tolkien festival at Blackwell's Oxford today
DRAGON-drawing, Elvish lessons and magic cocktails will be among the treats at a JRR Tolkien extravaganza at Blackwells today.
Family music festival on allotment is back today with a rainforest theme
AN East Oxford allotment will be transformed into a rainforest today as an annual fundraising festival returns.
Oxfordshire Labour group blasts vasectomy cuts
AN Oxfordshire Labour group has blasted the decision made by the county's health chief's this week to stop providing vasectomies on the NHS.
How hard can it be to drive a mobility scooter? We found out
A FIRE station in Southern Oxfordshire is delighted at the popularity of safety sessions they are putting on for mobility scooter users.
CRICKET: Oxfordshire Under 15s take on Scotland in national final
OXFORDSHIRE Under 15s secured their place in the ECB National Cup final after beating Sussex by 69 runs at Great & Little Tew.
Oxford village 'cut off' after bridge closure
RESIDENTS in an Oxford village have been ‘cut off’ from the city centre after a bridge providing the main walking route was closed indefinitely.
Bumper gate will spur me on, says Oxford United winger Gavin Whyte
GAVIN Whyte is excited by the prospect of playing in front of the biggest crowd of his career when Oxford United visit Portsmouth today.
Abingdon pants thief spared jail, banned from contacting victims and ordered to pay £285 to one woman for stolen knickers
A FETISHIST who left his victims feeling ‘repulsed and violated’ after stealing underwear from their homes and washing lines has been spared jail.
Laura Davies
Laura Davies I can't be with you on our wedding morning but Timmy has a present for you. X
Kym Marie Gray
GRAY Kym Marie Remembering our lovely Kym on her birthday, 19th August She's always in our thoughts, And is missed so very much. Mum & family.
Janet CLARKE
CLARKE Janet Passed away peacefully with her family on August 10th 2018. Treasured Mum, Nan, Great-Nan, Sister and Auntie. Funeral Service at St John's Chapel, Oxford Crematorium on Thursday 23rd August 2018 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please.…
Bridie Kelly
KELLY Bridie 18th August 2008 10 years since God called you to his side. Missed by your loving family Phil, Marie, Michael, Corrine & Gary R.I.P.
Bob Robinson
Robinson Bob Our thoughts are with you today, Dad. Another year gone so quickly. Love always, Anita, Carole & Families. xxx God Bless xxx

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Oxford United 'feeling sorry for themselves' - Karl Robinson

Portsmouth 4 (Evans 48, Dickie og 56, Lowe 65 & 90+2), Oxford United 1 (Whatmough og 89)

Fantasy fans enjoy special Tolkien Day at Blackwell's Bookshop

UPDATES: Portsmouth v Oxford United - Mitchell saves penalty, but U's heading for heavy defeat

Reports of a small 'explosion' as section of Broad Street closed off

Young people with eating disorders being 'let down' over waits for treatment

Cash boost for hospital's campaign to replace monitoring equipment

Ode to Joy played on bananas? Music tech sessions get creative

Sponsored: Tuesday’s £399 million super jackpot could see the UK’s biggest ever win

INQUEST: Speeding driver on call smashed into 86-year-old's car head on

Remember When: city council charged BT for looking after its trench

Sandwich shop closes after two decades

Camera Club winner: Peeling painted sign in Jericho

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Coventry win was the perfect response

WWII veteran Bill celebrates 100th birthday at the club

New upmarket and family-friendly shops are 'transforming' Didcot

ANGLING: Drennan Yellow settle for second spot in Oxford Summer League

SWIMMING: Daniel Jenkins stars with two golds for City of Oxford

FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women upbeat ahead of new challenge

Get your cloak: Tolkien festival at Blackwell's Oxford today

Family music festival on allotment is back today with a rainforest theme

Oxfordshire Labour group blasts vasectomy cuts

How hard can it be to drive a mobility scooter? We found out

CRICKET: Oxfordshire Under 15s take on Scotland in national final

Oxford village 'cut off' after bridge closure

Bumper gate will spur me on, says Oxford United winger Gavin Whyte

Abingdon pants thief spared jail, banned from contacting victims and ordered to pay £285 to one woman for stolen knickers

Laura Davies

Kym Marie Gray

Janet CLARKE

Bridie Kelly

Bob Robinson