AN OXFORDSHIRE road remains closed this evening after a two vehicle accident. Lower Road, off the A4095, is still closed in both directions following an accident involving a pick-up-truck and a lorry at around 3.45pm. Officers are keeping cordons
A CHARITY set up in memory a young woman who died of a blood disorder has donated a new piece of equipment to help future patients at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital. NHS staff said they were amazed at the speed with which Oxfordshire group Zoe
A retired farm worker died at home following a fall down the stairs, an inquest heard. Colin Haines, 68, was found at the bottom of the stairs at his home in Chapel Way, Childrey, near Wantage, on October 17. His telephone was off the hook.
OXFORD University hopes a proposed £19m centre will help tackle food problems in developing countries, including India. Plans to build the Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development were officially announced in New Delhi on Friday. The
A LORRY and car have crashed in Long Hanborough tonight. There are discrepancies over the effect of the crash. Traffic services are listing Main Road as closed between Lower Road and Millwood End. However a reader in Long Hanborough is saying Lower
A MAJOR Oxford Road has been closed because of a two car accident. Marston Ferry Road has been cordoned off by Thames Valley Police between Banbury Road and Cherwell Drive. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service was called today at 4.37pm and
THE MODERN trampoline was invented in the 1930s and developed as a training exercise for astronauts, but little did they know it would one day become an Olympic sport. According to a study by NASA published in the Journal of Physiology it is a
LIBERAL Democrats in the Vale of White Horse say they are ready to seize back the district council after winning two Tory seats in a by-election. Party leader Richard Webber spoke after the Lib Dems won both seats in a poll for the Sunningwell
FOR the third time Far from the Madding Crowd has won Oxford’s CAMRA pub of the year. The Campaign for Real Ale also crowned the independent pub, in Friars Entry, Oxford, the city’s best in 2009 and 2011. Run by David Patalong and his partner
PENSIONERS Joyce and Fred Tanner were among the silver surfers learning about the internet at a special community event. The festive charity lunch was organised by Age UK Oxfordshire at Littlemore Children’s Centre on Friday. About 50 people who
THE supply of office and industrial property in Oxfordshire has fallen to its lowest level since 2010, according to figures compiled by Tackley-based agents Meeson Williams. They show supply has fallen for the third consecutive quarter, with demand
A national firm of chartered surveyors and estate agents has moved to larger premises in Thame. Fisher German has been based at Thame cattle market since 2009, but an increase in demand for its property services has prompted a move to the High
OXFORD now has its first dedicated fencing, decking and garden building supplier. The Oxford Fencing Centre on Horspath Industrial Estate in Pony Road is already producing and selling its own panels. It also stocks decking, gates and a range
Brasenose College in Oxford has completed a £5m redevelopment of its kitchen and catering facilities. A new dining facility has been created in a fully restored 15th-century building in the heart of the college. New kitchens were fitted with state
Oxfordshire is a major hub in the UK’s knowledge economy. The county is home to world-leading research establishments and world-class science and technology-based businesses that are generating employment and wealth for our region and beyond.
Are software developers the key to unlocking university intellectual property? UK Universities have an international reputation for cutting edge research. Much of this research develops intellectual property and, as an increasing number of successful
A warning for freezing fog has been issued for Oxfordshire. The Met Office has said dense, freezing fog will cover the region tonight and tomorrow. Drivers have been urged to take care as visibility will reduce to less than 100m in some places
A CAMPAIGN was launched today to finally name eight dead people whose identities have remained a mystery for up to 42 years. Thames Valley Police, UK Missing Persons Bureau, and Crimestoppers, launched Operation Nightingale at the force’s headquarters
FLOOD-HIT residents in South Hinksey have received an apology from Thames Water. But the unhappy homeowners are urging the company to follow through on its promises and take action. A dozen properties in the area were flooded and affected with
Instinctively we all hate that ‘(R)’ which appears in TV listings. It means ‘Repeat’ and leaves us wondering why we pay so much for a licence fee when we’ve already paid to see it before... But then – although it’s very, very rare – there are
A THUG has been jailed for eight years for beating the elderly Watlington grandparents of his ex-girlfriend unconscious during a violent, drunken rampage. Joshua Darragh, 20, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent
ARMY bomb disposal experts ‘defused’ a homemade bomb during a dramatic portrayal of their deadly work. The four-man team from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, which has its headquarters in Didcot, took part in the British Military Tournament
AN OXFORD church was not content with just one Christmas tree and instead has 36. The trees are adorning St James’ Church in Beauchamp Lane, Cowley, as part of its Festival of Christmas Trees. Local groups, schools and organisations each decorated
VOLUNTEERS raised money to support people with mental health problems by packing bags and collecting donations. On Saturday a small group of fundraisers from Oxfordshire Mind lent a hand to shoppers in a Co-op in High Street, Witney. Between them
HUNDREDS of people crammed into Wantage town centre for one of the busiest Dickensian evenings ever. The town was transformed in a Victorian wonderland, with period costume and music – plus some modern touches. The Wantage Silver Band played
GOODLAKE Arms crushed visitors Cowley Workers Social Club 6-3 in a Greene King ODDA Winter League all-Premier clash. Mark Breakspear put the hosts ahead against Lyndon Richards, only for Workers to level after Wayland Honour saw off Pete Jones
A GOAL from Lyn Cockshott was not enough for Oxford 2nd, who went down 3-1 at Sonning 2nd in their re-arranged South Clubs Women's League Division 3A fixture. Other results. Trysports 3-Counties League. Premier 2: Oxford 3rd 3 (J Arthur
OXFORD Hawks were outgunned 4-1 at home to Chichester Priory Park in the South League Premier Division 1. Their only crumb of comfort came via a Sam Chilvers goal as Chichester consolidated their third place in the table. Oxford finished the
BB&O Round-up CHIPPING Norton boosted their BB&O Premier Division promotion hopes with a 44-12 victory at Phoenix. Dean Beauchamp and Matt Dawson grabbed two tries apiece as Chippy went five points clear in second. Sam Townsend,
FRIENDS of a well-known Oxford waiter who worked in a city cafe for nearly 40 years are gathering in his memory at the weekend. Kostas Hajiyiani, in his 70s, of Cowley Road’s Excelsior restaurant, has passed away in a hospital in Lanarca, in his
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bicester prison worker who died when his bicycle collided with a car. The devastated family of 48-year-old Dave Parris have said the father of two had “so much to live for” and will never be forgotten. He died following
A MAN known as ‘the naked rambler’ will appear at court in Oxford tomorrow charged with an act of outraging public decency. Stephen Gough, 53, of Chamberlayne Road in Eastleigh, Hampshire, was arrested in Burford Road, Carterton, at about lunchtime
EIGHT people across the county have been arrested so far as part of a festive drinking driving campaign. Thames Valley Police has once again launched a campaign to clamp down on drivers who get behind the wheel after too much festive drinking.
Southern Counties North GROVE were knocked off top spot after a frustrating 22-20 defeat at Milton Keynes. The match saw four yellow cards and one red, with Grove questioning some “very strange refereeing”. Full back Roger Sevier gave Grove
PUPILS could start at Stanton Harcourt Primary School a year earlier after proposals to add a nursery class were approved. County council cabinet member for education Melinda Tilley yesterday ruled that the extension of the lower age range from
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE'S fire control room services will be welcomed with open arms into a Thames Valley merger after a councillor gave her blessing. Cabinet member for safer stronger communities Judy Heathcoat yesterday approved plans to invite the county
IT wasn’t just the gloves that came off one chilly Sunday morning at South Moreton Boxing Club. Following the success of last year’s charity black and white naked calendar, gym members have stripped off again – this time in full colour. And
A HOUSE had its garage destroyed by fire in Abingdon. Two fire engines were called to a property in Hamble Drive at about 8.30pm on Sunday to deal with a blaze, which is believed to have involved the gas and electric supplies in the garage.
A MAN was taken to hospital after a smash involving a van and a car on the A34 near the junction with the M40 at junction nine at about 1.20pm yesterday. A 40-year-old man was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital.
National 3 South West OXFORD Harlequins are 14 points adrift of safety at the season’s halfway point after a 33-7 defeat at Avonmouth Old Boys. Defensive lapses costs Quins dear in the first meeting between the two clubs. Centre Gary Collier
South West 1 East WITNEY were overpowered in a 50-0 defeat at leaders Bracknell. Centres Thom Murton and Tom Gardner, plus flanker Carl Campbell, stood out in Witney’s rearguard, while fly half Henry Lamb missed a penalty. Stuart Mackay
The Alabama 3 swagger on to the stage at Oxford’s O2 Academy like drunken barflies being thrown out of a desert honky-tonk joint at dawn. A mis-matched gang of reprobates and outlaws, sporting sunglasses and a mix of suit jackets, cowboy hats and
Didcot Town boss Gary Elkins says his players must show more passion or they will be shown the door. On Saturday, Didcot dropped into the bottom three of Evo-Stik Southern League Division 1 South & West after a 4-1 defeat at fellow strugglers
SOMETIMES one has to wonder has Oxford gone crazy. While other cities are building or have built new sports arenas to run sports like speedway, here at Oxford we are being asked to bulldoze down our stadium to build even more houses in an already
WE HAVE arrived, yet again, at a period of crisis in the provision of sufficient and appropriate school places for primary-age children in Oxford. Many schools are being asked to consider expansion and Cabinet last month voted in favour of one
I WRITE regarding the Parish Church of Holy Trinity Headington Quarry. The following is an extract from the Parish Profile, job description, which was prepared in 2007 by the then PCC and sent to all would-be applicants for the vacant post of priest-in-charge
I WAS greatly amused by Mac the Knife’s rant about women bishops, particularly her opinion that those who disagree are: “Hopelessly out-of-date, bigoted, sexist, closed minded and are only postponing the inevitable.” What a lovely Christian lady! Not
THIS is a poem from a Year 6 pupil. Floods! A million shades of blue, scattered on the ground. Kids splashing frantically, as the floods come in from the shore. Like deep, dark tear drops, rising off the ground and when the sky turns
The sole remaining 100 per cent winning record perished last week during round six of the current league campaign. Premier section pacesetters and reigning champions, Far From The Madding Crowd ‘A’ (Oxford City), finally suffered their first setback
National 2 South HENLEY Hawks left it late to pip Hartpury College 22-20 in their top-of-the-table battle at Dry Leas. No 8 Robbie Stapley’s second try in stoppage time and fly half James Comben’s conversion earned leaders Hawks a crucial victory
Oxford United’s under 18s will have to wait to take on Barnsley in the FA Youth Cup third round after tonight's clash at Thame United was postponed. The pitch at the ASM Stadium froze last night and with temperatures not expected to rise significantly
Chipping Norton trainer Charlie Longsdon was out of luck with his five-horse raid on Musselburgh, but Cross Of Honour came up trumps at Fakenham yesterday. The five-year-old was the lone traveller from Hull Farm Stables to the Norfolk course.
HAVING left Oxford Stadium for six years, after working there for 26 years, I am saddened to hear the stadium is closing. My thoughts go to all the staff. I myself spent most of my working days there and the memories of great things that happened
I WRITE regarding the article Make some criminals’ Christmas miserable (December 1). That’s right, lock up the criminals in prison and make their Christmas miserable. Three hot meals a day, lovely centrally-heated cell, TV, pool table, tennis table
FRIARS Entry, which is the alleyway running between Magdalen Street and Gloucester Green, must now become part of Oxford’s history as it hosts two pubs cheek to jowl with each other with literary connections, and maybe likely haunts of future Tolkiens
I SEEM to have heard this all before, Syria about to use chemical weapons, or WMD but for the life of me I can’t remember where! Does Foreign Secretary William Hague really expect to dupe the populace yet again? I’m expecting Colin Powell to
AFTER the summer highs with Tour de France and Olympic wins for Brits, cycling is in the limelight again, and not in a good way. Cycling blogs are ablaze with criticism of last week’s BBC show The War on Britain’s Roads. In précis, it showed helmet-cam
THREE staff members at a popular Indian restaurant in Oxford have been arrested for overstaying their visas. UK Border Agency officers swooped on Chutney’s – once famously visited by former US president Bill Clinton – in St Michael’s Street at
COMMUTERS gave a mixed reaction after parking charges were finally introduced at two of Oxford’s park-and-ride car parks yesterday. A £3 daily charge was brought in for drivers who park for more than 11 hours at Thornhill off the A40 at Sandhills
National 2 South HENRY Colver proved the difference as Chinnor won an incredible match 52-50 at Clifton. Full back Colver scored 27 points in what looked like being a fairly comfortable win for the visitors. Chinnor led 49-29 with 13 minutes
A CAR smashed through shop doors to raid a pharmacy in Wallingford yesterday morning. The small grey car was spotted by two witnesses and caught on CCTV reversing through the doors of Boots in Market Place at about 5am. It is believed the burglars
THE discovery of water voles next to a towpath has dashed hopes for £200,000 of resurfacing work. Earlier this year cycling campaigners were delighted when funding was announced to upgrade a neglected 1,100m stretch of the Oxford Canal towpath
A WOMAN reported missing from her home in Cowley, Oxford, has been found. Margarita Stocker was found in Guildford, Surrey, on Sunday night. The 56-year-old, from Silkdale Close, had been reported missing on Thursday afternoon.
Plans to improve the Oxford United squad in January hinge on the result of tomorrow’s FA Cup replay against Accrington Stanley. U’s boss Chris Wilder is keen to bolster his squad when the transfer window re-opens, but the scope for change is likely
A PROVISIONAL date has been set for the trial of a woman accused of stabbing her mother to death in Oxford. Vittoria Baker, 52, was found dead at her second-floor flat in Friars Wharf on August 16. Her 29-year-old daughter Kauthar Silvera was
BRITISH Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after racist slurs were made on a train running from Oxford to Bicester. The incident took place on Friday, September 28, but BTP has not yet released the
A WOMAN accused of murdering a homeless man after he assaulted her has said he never attacked her. Joanne Moriarty, who is charged with killing Denis Witney took the stand yesterday at Oxford Crown Court. Moriarty, 29, boyfriend Daniel McCollin
A MAN was treated for smoke inhalation following a house fire in Botley. The blaze started in a bedroom on the first floor of a house in Finmore Road at about 9pm on Sunday. Three fire crews put out the fire and paramedics treated the patient
GLOBAL sales of the Mini grew by 6.6 per cent last month, latest figures from parent company BMW show. A total of 25,077 cars were sold during November and in the first 11 months of the year, sales have increased by 6.7 per cent to 272,773 vehicles
A TEENAGER has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order after a terrified widow she harassed was hospitalised with heart problems. Anna Matson, of Harpes Road, Oxford, was yesterday banned from an area of Cutteslowe after 18 months of making residents
KOSTAS HAJIYANI was a warm and familiar face around Cowley Road and will be sadly missed. Kosta, as he was known, died from a brain haemorrhage and it is a tribute to the man that his former customers are so ready to salute him in his long-time
THE apparent scuppering of £200,000 funding to make a 1.1km stretch of towpath is seemingly a classic case of bureaucratic dogma defeating common sense. Earlier this year it was announced Sustrans had agreed to pay £200,000 to have the section
DECEMBER 31 Update: The man whose image was released came forward to police following this story and has been eliminated from all investigations. Anyone with information about the theft of the car and sports bag is still asked to call Thames Valley
ELECTRICIAN Matthew Smallbone can officially say he is top of his class after winning a best apprentice award. Mr Smallbone came third in the JTL South East Regional Awards last month. The 23-year-old was one of 12 apprentices shortlisted.
A £320,000 project to create a permanent skate park in Oxford is on course despite the flooding in the city last month. Jack Richens, chairman of the Oxford Wheels Project, said rebuilding the Meadow Lane Skate Park in East Oxford was delayed by
HI-TECH engineers say they have made the final breakthrough in the design of an engine that could power a passenger plane through space to Sydney in under four hours. The team at Reaction Engines, based at Culham, have been working on the Sabre
