Not that long ago, the screen calendar was stuffed with festivals and seasons showcasing the latest features from countries across Europe. Sadly, the majority of these valuable events have fallen by the wayside, including those devoted to German, Greek
A HEADINGTON school raised funds in loo themed activities yesterday to help flush away poverty. The fundraising included chicken poo bingo and emoji poo cakes, which helped raise enough money to twin both toilet blocks at St Andrews Primary School
FOUR bikes and tools were stolen from a garage in Botley this week. Police are now urging residents to be vigilant by keeping an eye out for suspicious activity in the area. The bikes and tools were taken from a garage in Deanfield Road between
AN APPEAL against a decision to refuse planning permission for 94 homes in Long Hanborough has been turned down. Cantay Estates originally applied to build the proposed development on land to the west of Church Road in November 2016 but the application
FORMER prime minister and Witney MP David Cameron has said 'rushing' to elections in fragile states is often a mistake in trying to haul them out of poverty. Mr Cameron served as the chairman on an Oxford University and London School of Economics
A POP-UP jobs fair will be held in Abingdon next Thursday. It will be held at The Day Centre in Broad Street from 10am. It will provide residents with an opportunity to learn about hundreds of vacancies from more than 30 employers. They will include
OXFORD has today basked in what looks set to be the hottest April day since records began. The county's mini heatwave continued with temperatures a couple of degrees higher than those seen on Tuesday, which had been the hottest day of the year
A HOST of dignitaries took time out from election campaigns and political duties to walk in the steps of movies stars at one of the world's best-preserved bomber airfields in Bicester. Bicester Mayor Les Sibley rounded up a host of councillors and
MOTORCYCLE owners have been warned to make sure their vehicles are secure following a spate of thefts. Since Monday three bikes have been stolen from outside homes in Abingdon. The first was taken sometime between 3pm on Sunday and 5am on Monday
A STRUCTURE that stands proud against the South Oxfordshire landscape has been captured by Camera Club member Becca Collacott for this week's 'four' theme. The stone tower windmill has dominated the countryside between the villages of Great Haseley
SOME of the biggest names in folk will descend on Oxford tomorrow for a three-day musical celebration. Eliza Carthy, Sam Carter and Jackie Oates will be among the performers who will play at venues across the city for the seventh Folk Weekend Oxford
CRAFT sellers from a popular online marketplace are setting up a pop up shop in a shopping centre. The Oxford Etsy team, made up of people who sell handmade goods and vintage items on the website, will be selling their products in the Orchard Centre
A CHURCH that has served the Cowley community for almost 90 years is set to get a new lease of life. Temple Cowley United Reformed Church closed its doors to parishioners in November due to the retirement of minister Revd Dick Wolff and a lack
WORRIES about the lack of staff who looked into safeguarding at Oxfam were not heeded, its former head of safeguarding told MPs. Helen Evans, who is also the shadow member for finance at Oxfordshire County Council, was in charge of safeguarding
COMMUNITY groups in Botley have said a graffiti art project to improve the look of the dilapidated West Way centre is 'too little too late'. Members of the Association of Botley Communities and the West Way Community Concern group say developers
THREE dropped shots on the front nine proved costly as Eddie Pepperell carded a two-over-par 74 at the Trophee Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco. The majority of the field found it difficult to score in the first round and the Frilford Heath member has
We polished the glasses and chilled the champagne to celebrate our second year anniversary at The Hare. And what a thrilling two years it’s been since we opened in March 2016. Having previously owned The Bell at Stow, we vaguely knew the area
For a long time Oxford has been filled with some quality restaurants, good cocktail bars and a huge array of student bars and clubs. With Sandy’s Piano Bar, we’re aiming to create something a bit different by giving the people of Oxford the chance
WIN DINNER FOR TWO AT THE PLOUGH INN AND TICKETS TO THE CHELTENHAM FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL From June 15-17 the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival come to life in Montpellier Gardens. With plenty of family-oriented events and local and national
LOVE pubs. And as it’s my job to try to make them thrive – even in a difficult climate – it’s always exciting to get my hands on a new one. Or in this case, a very old one. I look after the renovation, design and décor of all the pubs in the Peach
OUT with the old, in with the new. While the bastions of East Oxford curry houses have slowly been swept off the Cowley Road, they have been replaced by an international mix of Middle-Eastern restaurants, coffee shops, burger joints and everything
REGARDLESS of age, grief can be a crushing and life-changing emotion. At whatever stage bereavement might strike in someone's life, it is important people feel able to talk and seek help to see them through their darkest days. Schools are now
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk is first and foremost a touching love story, making the real life stories of Marc Chagall and his wife Bella all the more engrossing to watch. Though the threat of Jewish persecution, and the traumatic current underlying
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk is first and foremost a touching love story, making the real life stories of Marc Chagall and his wife Bella all the more engrossing to watch. Though the threat of Jewish persecution, and the traumatic current underlying
I was always destined to work in the food industry, it’s literally in my blood. My grandad started food manufacturer Hitchen Foods in the 1940s when he was 14, because he was told he wasn’t clever enough to sit his exams at school by his headmaster
I was always destined to work in the food industry, it’s literally in my blood. My grandad started food manufacturer Hitchen Foods in the 1940s when he was 14, because he was told he wasn’t clever enough to sit his exams at school by his headmaster
PUPILS impressed an Ofsted inspector during his visit to a school near Banbury. Christopher Rawlins CE Primary School in Adderbury has been rated 'good' following a visit from the regulator last month. The inspector's report states: "Aspects
NO current proposals for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway are backed by the Liberal Democrats in the Vale of White Horse district, the party's group leader has said. Debby Hallett – which has nine members of 38 on the council – said some people
A SCHOOL in Witney hopes to become more eco-friendly by scrapping paper newsletters. The Henry Box School told parents in a letter this week: "This will be the last paper-based newsletter. "In the interests of the environment and efficiency,
ANYONE who cannot make it to their nearest polling station when local elections are held in May can still get a proxy vote. As part of that, another person can be appointed on a person's behalf to vote at the polling station. To apply for a proxy
AN ANONYMOUS tyre slasher is targeting drivers parking in a quiet street in Bicester. Police are investigating a number of incidents where unsuspecting drivers have been left with gashes through their tyres on the Langford estate. In just two
A MOTHER who stabbed her five-year old son to death will be sentenced today. Emma Jackson, of Bromsgrove, Faringdon, showed no emotion as she pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility at Oxford Crown Court on March 10 this year
The latest hygiene ratings issued to restaurants and other food outlets across Oxfordshire. To search for your favourite eatery, click here ONE STAR * West Way Chippy, 2 The Square, West Way, Botley Food Hygiene and Safety: Poor.
IT may be the hottest day of the year, but it has come too late to save Oxfordshire's friendly with Buckinghamshire. You would think it is perfect conditions for cricket, with temperatures set to hit 24C this afternoon. But the miserable weather
TICKETS are still available for Oxford's 'Cheeseology' event, which explores how the snack has changed over the last century. The event takes place next Thursday in the Lower Gallery, Abingdon Abbey. Tickets cost £20 and includes a glass of wine
STAN Rhymes, who has died aged 94, was a D-Day veteran who founded a cricket club for Oxford speedway supporters and remained active until his final days. Mr Rhymes was one of four brothers who left Marston to fight in the Second World War. In
A BURGLAR who stole thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes and alcohol from shops in Oxfordshire has been jailed. Wayne Axtell, of Gatteridge Street, Banbury, had already pleaded guilty to two burglaries at Spar, Bodicote, on February 19 and at
STAFF from an Oxford-based legal practice are saddling up to support local charity SeeSaw which provides grief support for children. Royds Withy King has roped in 28 riders to take part in Bike Oxford on Sunday, May 20. The event starts and ends
PUPILS at a Banbury school were taught about health and safety in an unusual visit from a housebuilding company launching new book. Youngsters at the Longford Park Primary School were read the book titled, 'How We Build Your Home' by Taylor Wimpey's
A NEW nursery in Bicester is being officially opened by the town mayor. Fundamentals Childcare Ltd is opening its doors in Keble Road to parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Bicester Town mayor Les Sibley will be on hand to officially
JULIAN McCalmon will step down as Kidlington manager at the end of the season. A statement from the club said: “The committee and trustees are extremely grateful for all his efforts over the past two years, during which time he has made us a very
COLLEGE campuses around the county are launching a week-long campaign in the hopes of ending the stigma surrounding mental health. Starting on Monday, students and staff at Activate Learning colleges will be challenging the way people think and
A DOCKLESS bike firm has insisted 'only a few' people are misusing the scheme after pictures of a badly parked bike were shared on social media. Ian Pinnell posted this picture of a Pony bike hanging from the railings in Headington Hill yesterday
THE mercury hit highs of 26C as Oxford basked in the first serious spell of sunshine of the year yesterday. Some of those lucky enough not be in work made the most of the hot weather by relaxing on a bench in South Park. With not a cloud
OXFORD'S Wagamama is giving 50 free curries away every Monday for the next few weeks to celebrate the launch of a new dish. The Japanese restaurant is introducing a 'vegatsu' at its Market Street site - the first location outside of the London
AFTER two vastly contrasting games, Oxford City Stars beat Bristol Pitbulls to reach the English National League South Division 2 play-off finals day. Due to Pitbulls using Oxford as their base this season, both quarter-final legs were played atOxpens
OXFORD Harlequins bid to say a fond farewell to Marston Ferry Road ahead of their much-anticipated move to Horspath. The club are set to up sticks five miles across the city and continue life at a new facility, which will include a floodlit artificial
POLICE have released a video explaining why they have stepped up house raids in the fight against drug dealing. More than 100 officers raided eight houses in Banbury yesterday - the most recent action in the Operation Stronghold campaign which
OXFORD motorists endured weeks of traffic mayhem in and out of the city as Oxfordshire County Council completed improvement work at Frideswide Square recently. The goal behind the seven-week project was to see new kerbs and pavements laid after
Despite limping in behind George Misch's Calling Hedy Lamarr (2004), Donatello and Fosco Dubini and Barbara Obermaier's Hedy Lamarr: Secrets of a Hollywood Star (2006) and Johanna Gibbon's 2011 contribution to the BBC's Extraordinary Women series,
French director Claire Denis celebrates her 72nd birthday this week. But she shows no signs of slowing down or settling for easy options with Let the Sunshine In, which draws inspiration from Roland Barthes's A Lover's Discourse: Fragments, as Denis
OXFORD collected the Oxfordshire Inter-League Shield with a comfortable victory over Wychwood in the final at Banbury. Kevin Baker and Chris Webb both hit sixes, when they set a massive 29 in the second leg of Oxford’s 2-0 triumph. The champions
TEN-YEAR-OLD Chloe Streeter proved the bigger they are the harder they fall as she took on Hollywood star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at a classic video game. Chloe is the daughter of Nick Streeter, fundraiser for Charlbury-based charity SpecialEffect
OXFORD City Stars’ final home game of the season was a special night for club stalwart Andy Cox, as he iced at Oxpens for the last time after announcing his retirement. The defenceman, 35, went out in style, scoring two goals in a 10-1 win (14-4
AS three-time Olympic gold medallist Pete Reed retires from international rowing, Oxford Blues continue to feature in the Great Britain final trials, writes John Wiggins. The 36-year-old, who was awarded an OBE after his Rio success, has not been
WEST Oxford Democrats Club completed their home campaign with a convincing 6-0 victory over Vikings B. Billy Hill (8,710), Richard Garrett (6,470), Terry Green (5,030) and John Patey (10,230) won their singles matches, before Democrats also took
AS three-time Olympic gold medallist Pete Reed retires from international rowing, Oxford Blues continue to feature in the Great Britain final trials, writes John Wiggins. The 36-year-old, who was awarded an OBE after his Rio success, has not been
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ JASON ROBERT BOURTON, 38, of Dashwood Road, Oxford, admitted being drunk and disorderly in Dashwood Road, Oxford and behaving in an indecent manner and causing criminal damage worth £78 at Abingdon Police Station on March 8.
A popular Cowley Road cafe is to close, its owner has revealed on Facebook. The Bear & The Bean has been open for the past three years and has attracted a loyal following. But manager Jordan O'Shea has announced the cafe is to close next
RACING around the field in a blur of motion, these pupils are among the first in Oxford to pioneer a pulse-raising project aimed at slashing child obesity rates. Windmill Primary School in Headington has become one of two schools in the city so
OXFORD United will be stronger for the run-in after their clash with Wigan Athletic despite losing the game, according to Canice Carroll. An unusually defensive approach was four minutes away from earning the U’s a precious point at the Sky Bet
WORK has begun on the scheme to redevelop Oxpens to create a 500-home community with offices and research space, shops, restaurants and student flats. The temporary car park in Osney Lane, which cost less than most others in the city at £8 per
HEALTH bosses have admitted they must come down from their ‘ivory tower’ and work with patients to shape future services in Oxfordshire. This week Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) revealed new plans for extensive public engagement
A BUS company has blamed 'congestion' and increasing journey times for having to increase fares on its buses. Stagecoach confirmed today that prices will go up in Oxford with single fares increasing by 10p and returns by 20p. On the Oxford
THE city's new leader has called for more Green Belt land to be built on as she warns Oxford has no more room for new homes. In one of her first major acts as leader of Oxford City Council, Susan Brown has called for more land to be taken out of
A GRANNY inspired by a friend’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy will take on her first London Marathon this weekend. Patricia Lee, from Middleton Stoney near Bicester, is donning the Lycra and lacing up for the gruelling 26-mile event on Sunday.
