Drivers are facing long delays westbound on the A40 because of a broken down lorry that is partially blocking the road. The lorry has broken down between the B4449 Eynsham roundabout and Witney Road. Reports show traffic backing up to
OXFORDSHIRE Business Awards chairman Paul Lowe has applauded the quality of finalists in the 2015 competition ahead of a sold-out gala dinner next month. Mr Lowe said the award sponsors “had a good meeting and healthy debate about the category
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TUESDAY’S weather forecasters were right: sunshine, intermittent heavy showers and strong winds. All they missed was the short but sharp hailstorm around noon. However, it all helped towards an interesting day in the city, dodging indoors when
MARIE CURIE is here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support to help people make the most of their time. Marie Curie nurses see first-hand how vital this hands-on care and emotional
WE ARE sorry your correspondent M J McCarthy (May 20) thinks we are being extravagant when registering our new buses. The numbers are far from cherished. For a small premium anyone can choose a number that has some relevance and aids identification
CATHERINE Bearder MEP has misunderstood the gravity of the challenge facing the Liberal Democrats as the dust settles on the General Election (May 19). I’m a former resident in the (as was) tight marginal Oxford West & Abingdon constituency
CAN somebody please explain why we are getting so much air traffic over West Oxford at present? Last week it was quite large planes. Today, as I write (lunchtime) there has been an extremely noisy helicopter over the same spot roughly for what
WITH reference to my earlier letter concerning traffic on the A34, it is now nice to see Colin Fisher and Michael Lawrence are voicing their disapproval on the money wasted on half-finished jobs. Namely the junction 9 fiasco of the M40/A34.
NOW the Scottish National Party have declared that they wish to dictate terms to the rest of the UK, the question is, should England have a referendum on whether it should leave the United Kingdom (i.e. Scotland) to spare us all the whining of Nicola
CONGRATULATIONS to the Radcliffe Meteorological Station on reaching 200 years of continuous weather records. That is no mean achievement. I have been collecting articles and pictures of the weather from local, national and sometimes international
I READ with interest The Issue on May 20 regarding trams in Oxford. Looking at the picture shown of the tram in Manchester, it shows tracks sunk flush into the road surface for the trams to travel along. This would result in our city streets
THE organisers of a foodbank and community cafe are hoping to take it out on the roads of West Oxfordshire in a bid to get to people in need. Jo Cypher, 41, who runs the West Oxfordshire foodbank, which is based at Cottsway Housing Association
CASH awarded to an East Oxford charity after almost 40 years of tackling mental health stigmas could help it reach even more sufferers, staff have said. Restore, in Manzil Way, was handed a £10,000 cash prize after being named as the overall winner
A NEW scheme to help stimulate the memories of dementia patients is being rolled out in Oxfordshire’s hospitals. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust said “memory boxes” and “reminiscence machines” could help patients relax and remind them of
ALICE’S Day in Oxford will be even more fantastic than usual as organisers mark the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A day of events will take place on Saturday, July 4, throughout the city, from 10am-7pm. And event organisers
DEVELOPERS hoping to open a Hungry Horse pub in Cowley have said they are considering their options after the city council rejected the plans. Templars Retail Park owner Quadrant Estates wanted to transform an empty restaurant space at the Between
A week ago today at about 9am, Val Smith died. She was former Lord Mayor of Oxford, Sheriff and wife of local MP Andrew Smith. The clock stopped for many people at that moment. Something significant happened, but what exactly was it and why did
AN ADVENTURE playground, schemes for disabled children, and a mechanics project will all receive a funding boost from the new Lord Mayor of Oxford. On Monday, Rae Humberstone, who is taking over the role from Mohammed Abbasi, announced the charities
Oxford's Low Carbon Hub social enterprise has been nominated for the Observer Ethical Awards for a second year. The annual awards, known as the ‘Green Oscars’, celebrate individuals and groups doing ‘inspiring things’ for the environment globally
SIX helicopters and about 160 personnel will be moving to RAF Benson later this year. The Chinook Operational Conversion Flight will transfer from RAF Odiham, in Hampshire, to Benson in “late autumn,” the base said. The group will include engineers
OXFORD University students leave university with £4,708 worth of sellable items, a study found. The survey by online auction site eBay found Oxford students were ninth on the list of valuables at the end of their studies. The chart was topped
A MAN has been jailed for seven years after stabbing a man in Banbury last year. Atique Akhtar, 21, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon by a jury after an eight-day trial at Oxford
The first conference in the UK to focus exclusively on trauma, resilience and recovery will be held in the city next month. The all-day event on Tuesday, June 2, at Oxford Playhouse is for people caring for and working with traumatised children
A COMMUNITY-OWNED hydro-electric scheme in Oxford has finally started generating electricity. The Osney Lock Hydro had been in the testing phase since the beginning of April and went live once a required fish pass was completed earlier this month
COUNCILLORS have raised concerns about children coming into contact with antisocial’behaviour if they walked past laybys on the A40 commonly used for male sexual encounters. The two laybys at Forest Hill, between Oxford and Wheatley, are notorious
POLICE have caught fewer speeding drivers in the last year, with the number of motorists being snapped by speed cameras falling by ten per cent. During 2014 Thames Valley Police (TVP) caught 145,264 people, down by 15,874 from the previous year
Up to 1,600 jobs are to be lost at 12 nuclear power sites by September next year, including one at Harwell. Energy company Magnox has already shut down 11 of its plants and the only one in operation — Wylfa, on Anglesey, in North Wales — is due
The 2015 Oxford Fringe festival begins today and is set to be the biggest yet. The annual celebration of live arts, which runs until Sunday, June 7, will see a host of comedy, music, dance and literature acts perform items including Shakespeare
TRAINS from Oxford could be disrupted after a person was hit by a train between Slough and Reading. First Great Western said trains running to and from both stations could be affected and Paddington Station’s Twitter account said all First Great
TWO teenagers have been arrested after a robbery in Hythe Bridge Street. Officers said a man was punched in the chest while robbers stole his iPhone. The attack was at about 5.40pm on May 3 in Hythe Bridge Street. The victim, 22, was walking
A WOMAN who went missing from Banbury has been found, police said. Rachel Selby, aged 41, was seen in Sycamore Drive, Banbury at 10pm on Wednesday. Thames Valley Police said this afternoon that she had been found safe.
Banbury United have appointed former Oxford City boss Mike Ford as their new manager. The Puritans, relegated from the Southern League Premier Division this season, interviewed candidates yesterday. They have today revealed that Ford, who enjoyed
Ryan Taylor remains firmly on Oxford United’s radar despite the signing of Kemar Roofe, according to head coach Michael Appleton. New Portsmouth boss Paul Cook held talks with Taylor this week, but opted not to offer the 27-year-old a new deal
A FUTURISTIC sci-fi puppet series penned by Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson is set to come to life. Firestorm was developed by the television pioneer in 2001 before a Japanese company released his work as an anime series two years later.
A HOUSE fire that forced people to jump for their lives was started by a businessman who accused his best man of having an affair with his wife, a jury heard. Martin Nganga is accused of pouring petrol into the hallway of a house in Mallard Close
A CASH boost is set to create a classics hub so that the city’s children have better access to GCSE and A-Level Latin courses. Cheney School has been awarded a grant to run the courses from its East Oxford Community Classics Centre. The money
A DROP in the number of people using Oxfordshire County Council’s park-and-rides has allegedly damaged business in the city. The number of cars using Water Eaton park-and-ride dropped by more than a third in the first full year after charges were
THERE were tears at Cholsey Railway Station yesterday as 150 children were evacuated from their homes to escape the horrors of the Second World War. The children from Cholsey Primary School were only imagining what it would have been like to leave
HARBOUR Court is set to be the star attraction as the curtain comes down on the South Midlands Area season at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, on Sunday (2.30). The nine-year-old, who helped Aston Rowant trainer Alan Hill land a big double at Cheltenham
OLLY Barkley will have a say in London Welsh’s coaching set-up for their Greene King IPA Championship campaign. The former England fly half extended his contract with the Exiles last month and it has now been confirmed his responsibilities will
TIME is running out to reunite the family of a fallen soldier with his memorial plaque before the 100th anniversary of his death in the First World War. Lance Corporal Aubrey Woodbridge, from Cowley Road in Littlemore, died in Mesopotamia on November
ALL LANES have reopened on the A4165 Oxford Road after a earlier incident involving a broken down van. Drivers were facing disruption near the Water Eaton park and ride. The broken down van has been removed. Get the latest on this incident
6:34pm Delays on A40 after lorry breaks down near Eynsham. 3:27pm Appeal to find missing woman Rachel Selby from Banbury
EVENING bus services will continue to serve Littlemore after a new operator stepped in to replace Stagecoach’s 12C service. Last month the Oxford Mail reported that Stagecoach would stop running the 12C soon after its contract to operate the route
SIGNALLING problems between Didcot Parkway and Reading are causing delays to train services this morning. First Great Western said trains were running at reduced speed on the Reading-bound relief line. Services running to and from these station
PROP Andy Berry has rejoined Chinnor ahead of next season’s National League 2 South campaign. Berry left Chinnor for National League One side Old Albanians, where he was awarded coaches’ player of the season this year. The forward joins fellow
ST Edward’s and Abingdon warmed up for this week’s National Schools’ Regatta with encouraging wins, writes JOHN WIGGINS. Abingdon triumphed in the intermediate 2 (IM2) race at the Nottingham City Regatta, while St Edward’s landed the senior eights
HORSPATH skipper Will Eason believes 15-year-old Harrison Ward will be an instant hit on his Division 1 debut at Henley tomorrow. Left-hand batsman Ward, who attends St Edward’s School in Oxford, comes into a side who have lost their opening two
ABINGDON pupils have dominated the local section in the year eight and year ten AEGON Team Tennis Schools National Championships. St Helen and St Katherine’s are unbeaten in both competitions with one match to play, although their passage has not
Eddie Pepperell had an eventful opening round at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth yesterday. The Frilford Heath golfer, from Abingdon, had five birdies and five bogeys on his card to shoot a level par 72. It left him in a share of 38th
CAPTAIN Ian Crosby is calling on his Oxford side to bounce back from a winless start to their Division 1 campaign when they host promoted Reading tomorrow. Oxford suffered an eightwicket loss to Tring Park on the opening day of the season, before
ANDY Harris is urging his middle order to make sure they are ready to step up to the mark for Great & Little Tew if his openers fail to continue their fine form. Club league record opening stands of 141 and 160 from Joe White and Matt Clark
CAPTAIN Simon Hole and brother Stuart come back into unbeaten Shipton-under-Wychwood’s side for their Division 2 encounter at home to Cove. They were both at a wedding for last Saturday’s 76-run win over Aston Rowant and replace Charlie Miller
JOSH Smith is backing Aston Rowant’s results to improve over the coming weeks after a winless start to their Division 2 campaign. Rowant have been hindered by unavailability so far this season. They slipped to a four-wicket defeat at the hands
Oxford Central (Carentan, 8 sent 54): 1, 2, 3 M/M R Ward 1184, 1168, 1168; 4, 10, 11 D Fellows 1167, 1088, 1088; 5, 15, 16 M/M V Hall 1131, 983, 574; 6, 12 M Kelly 1121, 1027; 7, 9, 14 M/M S Capon & Son 1109, 1106, 1020; 8, 13 K Shipperley1107,
SATURDAY CRICKET SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Harefield v Banbury, Henley v Horspath, Oxford v Reading. Div 2 West: Amersham v Great & Little Tew, Finchampstead v Aston Rowant, Shipton-uWychwood v Cove. CHERWELL
