A CANCER support centre has been given the 'excellent' stamp of approval after receiving the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark.The cancer support charity has awarded The Hummingbird Cancer Centre in Launton, near Bicester, a plaque for its high
A severely disabled man has launched the first Court of Appeal battle of its type following 'savage' cuts in care funding vulnerable people say they are suffering across the country. Wheelchair users joined a protest outside the Royal Courts of
A MUM and dad who raised nearly £150,000 to get their baby boy a lifesaving operation in the United States have revealed the NHS has decided to pay.Lydia and Tim Cameron from Wantage, who spent the past four months raising £141,000 through a public appeal
The formal dinner party will soon be consigned to the history books, according to new research which has revealed that 81% of people in Oxford would rather opt for informal gatherings or eating out, than slaving away in front of a hot stove for days.But
It was a puzzling visit from start to finish, beginning with the name. Artist Residence, also known as Mr Hanbury’s Masons Arms, is a new pub in South Leigh near Witney, bought and done up by some guys from Brighton. They run similar venues in London
It was a puzzling visit from start to finish, beginning with the name. Artist Residence, also known as Mr Hanbury’s Masons Arms, is a new pub in South Leigh near Witney, bought and done up by some guys from Brighton. They run similar venues in London
We’re looking for new directors. Are you interested?” When you’ve lived in a small community like Charlbury, there comes a point when you feel you should contribute somehow. There’s no shortage of local groups here clamouring for volunteers but two years
We’re looking for new directors. Are you interested?” When you’ve lived in a small community like Charlbury, there comes a point when you feel you should contribute somehow. There’s no shortage of local groups here clamouring for volunteers but two years
A WITNEY football pitch used by hundreds of people will be transformed by a £200,000 grant from the Premier League and the FA.The artificial grass pitch at Henry Box School, prone to waterlogging, will upgraded to a state-of-the-art 3G pitch.The £212,044
‘It’s such a lovely day here in London and I’m sitting outside enjoying the sun before I start work.” Jose Pizarro, the famous Spanish chef, is a little ray of sunshine himself, remaining as committed and cheerful as ever, despite his burgeoning workload
THIEVES have ransacked a property in North Oxford.The property in Woodstock Road was burgled between August 12 and 16 and offenders made off with an iPad, electrical accessories, jewellery and musical equipment. Call 101 with any information quoting:
I was expecting an icy reception, that clipped bark, for John Cleese to peer down his nose at me with his head back, his ramrod spine scarcely containing his boundless, simmering fury.Because while John Cleese the comedian/actor/writer, should not be
Within minutes I was putty in my masseuse’s capable hands as she kneaded and smoothed away my aches and pains. The fact that I was straddling a massage chair fully clothed, having wandered into St Martin’s Courtyard minutes before made little difference
SCHOOL leavers are being given the chance to step into hospitality as the pub chain Greene King announces 20 apprentice opportunities in Oxford.The chain is recruiting for apprentices as part of a pledge to offer 10,000 places over three years.The latest
EXPERTS on dementia will pitch up a stand in Kidlington to give people the chance to ask questions.The Alzheimer's Society Dementia Community Roadshow rolls in to Kidlington on Friday, September 8.The bus of experts pitch up at the Tesco Metro in
THE proportion of A-Levels scoring the highest grades across England, Wales and Northern Ireland rose for the first time in six years, although figures suggest a major government overhaul of exams is having an impact on results. To find out about
ELDERLY people fear they will be 'cast aside' after a day centre closes and is replaced by a new service.The health and wellbeing centre at The Elms day centre in Witney will close at the end of September and those who use it will be offered the
BLENHEIM Palace will be taken over tomorrow by full-scale sets and memorabilia from hit TV show Friends.FriendsFest will be held in the grounds of the palace, which will be transformed until August 27.Fans of the show will be able to walk around its famous
A PARATROOPER from Wantage has joined a major multinational military exercise on Russia's doorstep.Corporal Caz Laycock is one of 2,800 soldiers from eight countries taking part in Exercise Noble Partner in Georgia.The formal King Alfred's, Wantage
STEEL frames, graffitied walls and the beginnings of a 'virtual reality climbing wall' are in place with just weeks to go before the opening of the county's first trampoline park.The Rebound Revolution park sprung up in Bicester after plans
A HEAD-ON smash left two people trapped in a car that had rolled on its side after a crash yesterday. Two cars had collided on the A361 close to Bloxham, near Banbury, and one car was left on its side leaving two females unable to get free from
BERINSFIELD schoolboy Ben Warne will take part in a disabled-friendly sports day tomorrow along with celebrities and TV stars.The 11-year-old, who has learning disabilities, became a village celebrity earlier this year after regular trips on his specially-adapted
DR Elizabeth Rushworth, who has died aged 93, was founder of brain injury charity Headway Oxford and worked in medicine for almost 40 years.Elizabeth Rushworth (nee Martin), the eldest of three daughters, was born on May 14, 1924 in Paddington, London
BUS users have been urged to spend their old pound coins after it was revealed drivers will not accept them after October 15.The coin will be de-monetised on that date and Oxford Bus Company has encouraged people to get rid of them on its buses by then.All
Activist Malala Yousafzai has said she is "so excited" after gaining a place at the University of Oxford. The 20-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner tweeted a screenshot of the confirmation that she will study Philosophy, Politics and Economics,
I AM super excited about going to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix next week. First and foremost, it’s great being able to turn up and race at my home track after missing out last year with the knee injury. The track layout should suit
JACK Perry, who has died aged 92, was one of the RAF’s finest characters and social secretary of the world-famous Guinea Pig Club for airmen with severe burns for more than 40 years.Mr Perry was just 19 when his Halifax Bomber crashed and left him with
A HOMELESSNESS charity is urging people to sign up for it's Big Sleepout event.The event, which is organised by Oxford Homeless Pathways in partnership with Aspire Oxford, asks peoples to give up their bed and spend the night in Hill End Outdoors
WORK to resurface Sunderland Avenue has already been completed and closures could come to an end tonight.The project, which also includes relining the lane markings, clearing the drainage system and creating space for a police speed camera van, began
SWIMMERS who fought for the future of an outdoor pool say they are relieved it will not be 'lost forever'.Abingdon residents remain hopeful that Abbey Meadows Pool can become a key asset for the town after it undergoes a £1.3m transformation.
TRAINS running between Oxford and London Marylebone will be busier than normal next weekend and there could be last minute timetable changes.Chiltern Railways has advised passengers using Oxford to regularly check its website before travelling.Services
THE CITY is set to become a Wonderland for thousands of residents at Restore's Elder Stubbs Festival tomorrow.The East Oxford mental health charity is inviting residents to its Alice In Wonderland - themed event where fans will be able to enjoy a
THE wildlife that thrives in Letcombe Brook was made available for everyone to see at a 'river dipping' event.The Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage organised the session, which aimed to allow people to find out more about the animals that live
BIG Ron's Mexican Cantina has temporarily closed.The popular restaurant in Cowley Road is closed for a 'major refurbishment'.Representatives have not revealed when it will re-open but is typically open all week from midday to 10.30pm.
A HOME owner has been praised for 'good housekeeping' after firefighters were forced to tackle a garage blaze which contained gas cylinders. Crews from Oxfordshire County Council fought the domestic garage fire shortly before midnight in Main Street
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on potential HGV restrictions.The proposal is for a new 7.5 tonne weight limit for Burford High Street.Oxfordshire County Council asking for views from the public after working with Burford Town Council to design
"Blur would have been nothing without us,” jokes Suggs as he talks about the immeasurable influence of Madness. Then, remembering that he and the rest of the band will take to the stage for the Big Feastival at former Blur-guitarist Alex James’
There is something seriously unusual about the Nissan Qashqai – and it is not just the name. Since it was launched a decade ago, the car-that-no one-could-pronounce has seen sales increase year-on-year, bucking the traditional downward trend that
ONE cross-channel cycle would be enough to last a lifetime for many people – but an Oxford man is taking on his second in aid of mental health.Shazad Yousaf, 37, will cycle to Paris for the second time in as many years to raise awareness of mental health
TEENAGERS across the county will tear into their results letters today. Nigel Tipple, CEO of Oxfordshire economy champions OxLEP, discusses an alternative for those who are not going to university: AS students across the county collect their A-Level results
RESEARCH into how to work out what new technologies are worth is being developed at Oxford University.Current methods are reportedly too theoretical and cannot be used in practice and are mainly based on past financial investment and do not reflect the
A HOME care provider covering South Oxfordshire has been rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.George Springall Homecare, based at Oxford Science Park, is an agency providing support and care to people in their own homes in the South Oxfordshire
TWO Banbury organisations have received a big funding boost from a national housebuilder. Dogs for Good and The Mill Arts Centre Trust have each been awarded £1,000 through the Persimmon Homes Midlands community champions scheme.Dogs for Good provides
AS a new 885-home development begins to take shape near Marston one councillor has claimed that sewage will line the streets unless a new pumping station is installed to cope with the influx.Marston has been hit by flooding a number of times over the
A PEACEFUL vigil to oppose the trading of animals was staged by activists.Animal Save took placards and signs to Thames Market on August 11 in the hope of educating the public about the cruelty involved in animal agriculture.Katie Harkins, an activist
A FORMER paratrooper from Witney who has worked with film stars such as Brad Pitt and Matt Damon is recruiting locals for his next venture.Paul Biddiss is preparing to audition about 2,000 men to film scenes from the Battle of Waterloo for an upcoming
POLICE have charged two people after raiding a home in Abingdon. Two people have been charged after officers executed a drugs warrant in Thames View at 3.35pm on Monday. Damani Fredericks, 42, of Church Road in Northolt, was charged with two
A LONDON drug dealer who tried to 'swamp' the county with heroine and crack cocaine from his base in a sleepy village has been jailed.Brian Morgan, of Hall Gardens, East London, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday having already admitted
HEADINGTON A proved invincible in a record-breaking season in the Bridle Insurance Oxford & District League. The Division 1 champions whitewashed Carterton 6-0 in their final match to win the league by the widest ever margin – 17½ points –
OXFORD City’s Zoe Pollock produced a stunning run in the final event to snatch a silver medal in the UK Championships under 17 heptathlon at Manchester.Pollock had her running events to thank for her medal. After opening with an 80m hurdles of 11.66 to
An prestigious Oxfordshire restaurant has been struck off this year’s Good Food Guide top 50 restaurants. The two Michelin starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton has mysteriously disappeared from the list, which recognises the very
1:36pm There are still some results yet to trickle in, but after six hours of excitement it is time to end the blog.
THAT'S ping pong magic! Max Colins is just one of the dozens of good sports who have been taking part in Oxford City Council's fourth annual Ping! festival of table tennis this summer. Nine-year-old Max took to the tables yesterday at Rose
Two films had a seismic impact on Hollywood in 1967 and Gene Hackman was involved in both of them. However, he only made the cast of Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde after producer Larry Turman and director Mike Nichols decided after three weeks of shooting
Born in Barcelona and raised in Mexico, Amat Escalante trained in Spain and Cuba before making his first short, Amarrados, in 2002. Former boss Carlos Reygadas associate produced his first three features, Sangre (2005), Los Bastardos (2008) and Heli (
CONEYGREE’S weight-carrying capabilities are set to be tested with an enterprising crack at the Kerry National at Listowel on September 13.The 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, from Mark Bradstock’s Letcombe Bassett stables, near Wantage, finished third
FORMER pupils from Abingdon, Radley and Headington School are among those named in the senior Great Britain World Championship team, writes John Wiggins. Four of Abingdon School’s alumni feature in the 64-strong team to do battle in Florida, USA
BERINSFIELD Club had to fight back three times to secure a 3-3 draw away to Bletchingdon Club in the Oxford & District League. Shaun Brookbanks triumphed 4,310-3,390 put the home side in front, before John Boal levelled with a 3,720-3,220 success
It may look ready to fly off the page but this unbee-lievable image is actually three women transformed into a human work of art. The mind-boggling optical illusion was commissioned by Oxfordshire company Rowse Honey to highlight a dangerous drop
FEWER students could live in private rented accommodation under plans that could be rolled out by Oxford City Council.Currently the council formally allows 6,000 full-time taught undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at Oxford University and
BOOKINGS for holiday homes in Oxfordshire surged by 50 per cent this year.This makes the county one of the most sought-after destinations, according to holiday properties firm Sykes Cottages.Rachel Kilgallon, Sykes’ property consultant for this area,
MARKET research giant Nielsen was visited at its landmark Headington base last week by the daughter of its founder Arthur C Nielsen. Reverend Dr Barbara Nielsen was shown archive material unearthed as the firm prepares to move to new offices on Oxford
HOME assistance provider HomeServe has been named as one of the top four companies in the country for supporting employees’ work-life balance.Independent job website Glassdoor rated the Banbury-based firm behind only American Express, car dealership Lookers
JUST two weeks are left to enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has reminded firms they have until 12pm on September 1 to be considered for next year’s honours.The Awards recognise achievement
OXFORD City Stars have added Czech forward Kamil Kinkor to their squad as an import signing. The 26-year-old has already been a big hit playing in England, having bagged 28 goals and 31 assists in 34 games for Streatham Redskins two seasons ago
GINO van Kessel wants Oxford United to be the club where he finally settles after a nomadic start to this playing career. The forward is looking to step up his playing time when Pep Clotet’s men visit Scunthorpe United on Saturday after making
BANBURY MAGISTRATESCHRISTOPHER KNOWLES, 40, of no fixed abode, admitted breaching a restraining order at Banbury and burglary of a dwelling with intent to steal at Woodhall Drive, Banbury on July 20. He was jailed for 16 weeks and ordered to pay a victim
THOUSANDS of Oxfordshire teenagers will receive training on mental health awareness, the Prime Minister Theresa May has announced in the Oxford Mail today. Writing exclusively for the paper, Mrs May has announced a new National Citizen Service
TWO businesses in Oxfordshire have been caught out for failing to pay their staff minimum wage.Idlewild Hairdressing in Witney and Siam House in Banbury are just two of 230 employers across the UK who have built up a record £2m back pay for 13,000 of
