OXFORD City Councillors will discuss flammable cladding covering two of the authority’s tower blocks at a meeting tomorrow. Last week the council’s executive board agreed to release money which could spiral up to £1m to replace cladding on Evenlode and
PLACES have been released for the Oxford Half Marathon as Oxford City Council pledges its support for the October 8 event.City councillor Dee Sinclair said: “With thousands of runners expected to take part and plenty of entertainment, this promises to
A FINAL decision on a contentious Oxford City Council bid to extend its Marsh Road depot will be made at a meeting tonight. If accepted, the depot’s would expand onto land in Cowley Marsh Park, taking over a wildflower meadow and land which was formerly
ARCHAEOLOGICAL investigations for Oxford's £120m flood channel are beginning this month.The Environment Agency has said it will digging near Botley Road in the coming days and continue through to November.Trenches will be dug along the 5km channel
Science Vale UK and Oxford are outperforming other parts of the Thames Valley in attracting new businessesn, according to an independent report.The hotspots, which include Culham, Milton Park and Harwell Campus, proved popular for the life sciences and
A car has turned on its roof in Banbury, briefly trapping occupants inside. Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident in Mollington Road in Claydon Oxfordshire at 11.41am on August 18. Fire and Rescue Service
A PROPOSAL which would see a house demolished and seven flats built in its place has been sent to planning bosses. The plan for homes in North Avenue, Abingdon, was originally sent to planners in May and was for nine flats. After consulting with Vale
FOR the first time ever a St Gregory the Great pupil is off to Oxford University to study Egyptology.High flying student Rowan Foulkes, 18, achieved an A* in English literature and two As in government and politics and philosophy. She also got an A* in
A DRIVER stopped his car in Kidlington to punch, kick and shout at a man, whose cheek was fractured in the attack. At around 11pm on Saturday a man in his twenties was walking on Oxford Road, by the junction of Benmead Road, when he was approached
FUNDRAISERS will walk 12 miles to raise awareness of the importance of supporting mental health for the emergency services. The 'This is My Hand 999' walk will start at 9am from Radley College in Abingdon and finish in Edmonds Park, Didcot, where
HUNDREDS of tributes have poured in for a car enthusiast and BMW Cowley worker who lost his life after a head-on horror smash. Mik Parslow, from Bicester, died on Thursday, a week after he collided with a van on the A4095 on August 10. The
POLICE in Abingdon are cracking down on shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in the town centre thanks to a new digital CCTV system. The scheme links more than 30 pubs, shops and other businesses together, as well as the Vale of White Horse District
Two of Banbury's vital charities have received a cash-boost thanks to a housebuilder.Grants of £1,000 each have been awarded to Dogs for Good and The Mill Arts Centre Trust as part of the Persimmon Homes Midlands Community Champions scheme.Dogs for
A CHRISTIAN aid group set up to support veterans, toddlers and senior citizens has launched a new website.The Toc H Wessex branch in Wantage created its online hub at tochwessex.org.ukThe site lists upcoming talks, remembrance events and fundraisers.The
An X-ray detector capable of capturing images in billionths of a second has been developed by Oxfordshire scientists.The Large Pixel Detector (LPD) can capture an image every 222 nanoseconds, allowing it to record chemical reactions as they take place.Scientists
OXFORD political commentator Dr Martin Holmes will revise the reputation of Tony Blair in a talk for Wallingford’s University of the Third Age branch.Dr Holmes will address the elderly education group on September 6.Call Hermione on 01865 858024 for info
A NURSERY owner will travel 112 miles to give a talk about grass to an Oxfordshire gardening society.Graham Gough, nurseryman and owner of Marchants Hardy Plants Nursery in Lewes, Sussex, will give his talk on ‘Late Perennials and Grasses’ to Benson Garden
Two philosophers will be in conversation at Blackwell's bookshop in Oxford.Nigel Warburton will interview Sir Roger Scruton about his latest book On Human Nature on September 2 at 11am.The event, part of the Philosophy in the Bookshop series, is free
THE challenge is on for Bicester's town mayor, who has pledged to strap on his walking boots and take to the streets for charity.Les Sibley is putting his best foot forward for fundraising this year as he attempts to walk hundreds of miles around
A FRUITY group of foragers is once again planning to harvest an entire village.Sustainable Wheatley is hoping to harvest apples, pears, plums, quinces and berries from gardens, orchards and roadsides throughout September and October.Last year's volunteers
A church in Banbury has recorded its chiming bells to replace the sounds of Big Ben. The famous London bells fall silent on Monday as work begins on a restoration project. For the next four years the instantly recognisable ringing will only
PLANS have been submitted for a mobile film studio to be set up in Great Tew, near Chipping Norton. The application, put forward by Power Road Studios, is for temporary use over three weeks for an Amazon Prime TV show. The application does
A WANTAGE woman who ‘braved the shave’ in memory of her ‘beloved and slightly crazy’ nan has raised thousands of pounds.Janna Perkins consented to have her head shaved as part of a charity night at the town’s Shoulder of Mutton pub on Friday, August 4
AFTER spending four years quietly working in the background at Oxford United, Josh Ruffels is adamant now is his moment to shine.When the midfielder signed a new contract in February, he made it clear the aim for this season was to become a regular starter.To
A FIFTEEN-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a gang of men in their 40s while sitting outside Sainsbury's. The schoolgirl was sat on the steps outside the store in Chipping Norton Market Place at about 9.45pm on Saturday, August 5, when she
TELEVISION comedian Rich Hall and Woman's Hour presenter Jenni Murray are among the stars at this year's Wantage literary festival.Lexicographer Susie Dent, of Channel 4's Countdown, will also be appearing at the 2017 Wantage (not just) Betjeman
OXFORD United owner Darryl Eales could be called to give evidence to the House of Commons over his association with the troubled adult education provider Learndirect, it has been reported. United chairman Mr Eales became associated with the apprenticeship
A newly refurbished children's playground has reopened in Didcot. New swings, slides, a roundabout and a seesaw have all been installed at Marsh Rec, next to fleet meadow, by Didcot Town Council. The basketball and football court have also
CLIMBING trees, getting the paddling pool out and picking wild fruit: these are the photos summer memories are made of.For our second instalment of summer snaps, we asked you to send in pics of holidaying at home, and you did not disappoint.Lesley Adams
THE form of Josh Ruffels has helped convince Pep Clotet he does not need to dip into the loan market to cover Ivo Pekalski’s long-term injury.The Swede is expected to be out until the new year after damaging knee ligaments in training last week.It opened
WORK continues to plough ahead on £500,000 sewer replacement works in St Clement’s with one lane closed.The Thames Water improvement works continue into their sixth week this weekend after the company first dug up the road on July 10.The works have closed
WORK continues to plough ahead on £500,000 sewer replacement works in St Clement’s with one lane closed.The Thames Water improvement works continue into their sixth week this weekend after the company first dug up the road on July 10.The works have closed
A GROUP fighting back against street harassment is celebrating its first with the backing of one of the city's MPs.Hollaback! Oxford launched in summer 2016 to support victims of harassment by enabling them to map out online incidents such as groping
DOG owners are being urged to turn their canine companions into life-savers by having them donate blood. Boundary Veterinary Centre, in Abingdon, will be holding its first blood donation session on Saturday, September 9.More than 1,000 dogs needed a transfusion
ANOTHER dockless bike company has confirmed it is interested in setting up in Oxford. YoBike joins the list of firms, including Chinese-based Ofo, in saying it wants to bring its business to the city. The London-based company said it is running
IT was a dream for The White Lakes to have their name in bright lights at the O2 Arena. Now it is reality after the Oxfordshire band were voted to play alongside Razorlight at the London venue. The group usually plays in front of punters in
FRESH fears have been raised over the traffic impact of a 1,500-home development.The developer behind the Crab Hill estate in Wantage has now asked for permission not to complete road accesses onto the site until occupation of the first homes – not the
A food fair and flower show is taking place in Banbury this weekend. The Banbury Food Fair will run between 10.30am and 4.30pm at Banbury Market Place in the Oxfordshire town.Now in its 6th year, the fair features 120 stands offering hot and cold food
A McDONALD'S restaurant in Oxfordshire has reopened after a 'digital makeover'.The revamp at the Benson outlet has created four self-order kiosks, introduced table service and created 30 new jobs.The 'significant' investment was made
FEARS of 'urban sprawl' north of Oxford mean development there must be resisted, a senior city councillor has said.Liberal Democrat leader on Oxford City Council, Andrew Gant, said building 4,400 homes in the Kidlington gap, Yarnton and Begbroke
SATURDAY FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE ONE Scunthorpe Utd v Oxford Utd. VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH Dartford v Oxford City. EVO-STIK LEAGUE South Premier Div: Hitchin Tn v Banbury Utd. EMIRATES FA CUP Prelim round:
MORE than 100 people joined a vigil in Oxford last night for the victims of race clashes in Charlottesville, Virgina. Protestors gathered at the Radcliffe Camera from 6pm, clutching banners with slogans including 'black lives matter', 'love trumps
MARK Jones believes Zac McEachran has already shown he can handle the step-up in level as Oxford City head to Dartford looking for a third victory in a week.The midfielder has been influential in wins against Whitehawk and Hungerford Town, opening the
A POPULAR city centre wine bar is 'back where it needs to be' after shaking off a zero rating to return to the highest hygiene standards. The 1855 wine bar in Oxford's Castle Quarter was stuck with a zero rating for more than a year after failing
CHARLIE Raglan says he has got his moping out of the way and is now focusing on coming back from an ankle injury stronger for Oxford United. The centre back had surgery on Monday to repair two ruptured ligaments, sustained in training on the eve
BANBURY United boss Mike Ford says his side will continue to improve, despite starting their Evo-Stik South Premier campaign with back-to-back victories.Banbury beat Dorchester 5-1 last weekend, and followed that up with a 3-1 win at Chesham in midweek
HORSPATH captain Will Eason admits it is impossible to play down the significance of their crucial clash at home to Slough tomorrow. With Burnham already relegated, the sides occupy the next two places at the foot of the Division 1 table with just
NORTH Leigh boss John Brough wants his side to repeat their heroics of last season when their Emirates FA Cup campaign gets under way at Uhlsport Hellenic League side Highmoor Ibis tomorrow.Brough’s side went all the way to the fourth qualifying round
GRAHAM Alexander is expecting a different challenge from Oxford United tomorrow now they are managed by Pep Clotet.The U’s got the better of the Iron across three meetings last season, drawing 1-1 at Glanford Park before beating them in Sky Bet League
It was a more emotional A-Level results day than usual for outgoing Oxford Spires Academy principal Sue Croft.The former headteacher retired after seven years in charge at the end of the summer term, but could not resist returning to say goodbye to her
IN THE wake of her £1bn pledge to tackle mental health problems in young people, the Prime Minister met with some youngsters to hear their thoughts.Theresa May visited scores of teenagers who are completing their National Citizen Service (NCS) at a centre
The death toll from the twin terror attacks in Spain has risen to 14. A woman died in hospital on Friday, hours after being injured when a car carrying five men wearing fake suicide belts ploughed into pedestrians in Cambrils, a coastal town 70
THE intensity of training at Oxford United is about to go up a notch after Pep Clotet signed a 23-year-old. But the latest addition will not increase the U’s options on the pitch – it is an L Reg Rover Metro which has caused a stir. Clotet
These days students are more likely to stay up all night anxiously refreshing the UCAS admissions screen, but for one Cherwell School pupil nerves forced her to do things the old-fashioned way.Nicole Mortimer, 18, from Cuttslowe, was so worried about
RESIDENTS in North Oxford have hit out plans to expand the Oxford Half Marathon which already leaves people 'imprisoned' in their homes. Last week Virgin Sport revealed plans to turn the event, now in its third year, into more of a festival and
BEAMING students across the county breathed a sigh of relief after conquering a controversial shake-up in the A-Level system. Oxfordshire teenagers triumphed yesterday despite being the first to tackle major changes, designed to make courses ‘more
IN a year of uncertainty surrounding A-Levels, district school across Oxfordshire celebrated good or better-than-average grades, with some achieving their best results ever. Wood Green School in Witney achieved a 100 per cent pass rate for all
DAREDEVILS who jump into the River Thames have been warned of dangers lurking beneath the water. Oxford city councillor David Henwood has highlighted a problem with hefty rubbish hiding under the surface, after pulling six rusty bikes from the
MARVIN Johnson is available for Oxford United tomorrow after Pep Clotet insisted nothing had changed with the winger’s position at the club.The U’s boss praised the 26-year-old’s attitude during the 3-0 win against Portsmouth last weekend.It came in the
MONTHS after being placed into special measures one of the city’s biggest secondary schools celebrated its ‘best ever’ A-Level results. St Gregory the Great School in Cricket Road celebrated a record-breaking haul of top grades. The East Oxford
OXFORD City Stars stalwart Andy Cox has agreed a new deal that will see him start his 16th season with the club.The 35-year-old can play as a forward or in defence and has the chance to extend his unwanted status of being the club’s record penalty-minute
THE CONCLUSION of a tribunal into possible misconduct surrounding the death of an autistic Oxford teenager has been delayed. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has been examining the care of Connor Sparrowhawk by his doctor at Slade
