A BROKEN down caravan caused long delays on the A34 through Oxfordshire last night. One lane of the northbound carriageway was closed near Milton Park as a result. Slow traffic was reported back to the Chilton Interchange at about 6pm last
A COUPLE from Cumnor have said they are 'devastated' after the van containing their labrador's ashes was stolen. Carol Humphris and her husband David had owned black rescue dog Lottie since she was two-years-old. Following issues with arthritis
POLICE released a photo of a cannabis farm which is thought to have been raided in West Oxfordshire this morning. The force executed a drug warrant on a property in Middle Barton and an arrest was been made. Thames Valley Police also uploaded
HOMEBASE has confirmed it will close its branch in the Seacourt Retail park, off the Botley Road. The closure was announced as part of a raft of shut downs planned by the retailer across the country. The Botley Road branch has long been mooted
AN Oxfordshire couple have spoken of their narrow escape after being caught up in the Italian bridge collapse which killed at least 39 people. Nicola and Lisa Henton-Mitchell, from Bicester, were among the drivers forced to flee for their lives
THOUSANDS of petrol heads descended on Abingdon this weekend for the 'biggest ever' Oddballs Rally. The scooter spectacle attracted enthusiasts from as far afield as Scotland and France for the three-day charity festival, which has been gaining
THE nervous wait is nearly over for thousands of school pupils across the county as they collect their A-Level results tomorrow morning. Schools have been anxiously waiting to see how their students have performed in the second year of the changed
By Jake Backus CYCLING takes many forms – cycling to school and work, cycling for leisure and cycling for sport. A few people actually cycle FOR work, such as Oxford’s cycle couriers Pedal & Post. Here we explore the sport side, specifically
A POPULAR music venue has been granted a ‘stay of execution’ after councillors deferred an application to replace the building with flats. West Oxfordshire District Council’s planning committee was expected to approve plans to demolish The Rock
A £1.3M PLAN to renovate the Covered Market's roof has been approved by senior councillors. It will be the next stage of work on the Grade II listed building – and will be the fourth of seven stages to be completed. The first stage began in 2012
AN ELDERLY man who died last week is believed to have driven into the path of an HGV, an inquest opening has heard. George Thompson, of Ipsden, near Wallingford, died on Wednesday, August 8 at the junction of the A4130 and Old Icknield Way, near
WITH house prices in Oxfordshire soaring by more than 150 per cent in just five years, we have taken a quick look to see just what your money gets you in the current property market. From plush, spacious country homes to more cosy two-bed town
TWO Oxford surgeons will be cycling from Southampton to Edinburgh next month to raise awareness on the importance of patients’ fitness prior to surgery. Consultant hepatobiliary and pancreatic Surgeon Mike Silva, and Katherine Hurst, academic surgical
TOMORROW'S A-level results day will highlight the intelligence of young people across West Oxfordshire, but Witney MP Robert Courts has been encouraging schoolchildren to showcase their photography skills. These eight pictures are the winning entries
A DECADE after the death of her son from an undiagnosed heart problem, a mother is urging young people to get screened at a free event. In August 2008 Long Wittenham resident Guy Evans died from a heart arrhythmia when he was 17 years old. On
OXFORD'S 17th Lieder festival will feature nearly 100 events this October. Song recitals, piano and chamber music recitals, choral works, study events, readings and masterclasses, are included as world class artists and emerging stars take to the
HIS predecessor was described by a governor as an ‘absolute legend’ and praised by Ofsted for his pivotal role in turning the school around. There are certainly big boots to fill at The Oxford Academy in Littlemore, but newly-appointed headteacher
A SOUTH Oxfordshire company has been named British Fireworks Champions 2018, after a stunning display. Wallingford’s Illusion Fireworks won the accolade at the British Fireworks Championships, following an explosive two-day showdown with six other
A RESPECTED retired maths teacher has called for a major shift in how the subject is taught in Oxfordshire schools, claiming the current system is 'toxic'. Colin Hannaford has written a booklet from the viewpoint of his dog Amadeus, whose death
THIS spectacular sunset by Camera Club veteran Becca Collacott is a riot of vibrant colours. Taken in Abingdon last week, we love the contrast of the purple and golden orange lighting up the sky, especially seen through the clouds. They provide
ROYAL British legion representatives from across Oxfordshire have returned from a pilgrimage to Belgium, which marked 90 years since the organisation’s first ever commemoration. ‘Great Pilgrimage 90’ involved a day of parades and two days of battlefield
WANTAGE residents are set to be given their first glimpse of homes on the Crab Hill development. The 1,500 house project - which is in its first stage - has been dubbed 'one of the most significant housing projects in the South East'. Lead
A MAN who carried out an anti-Semitic attack at an Oxford Jewish centre has been spared jail. Lewis Cairns, of Luther Street, Oxford, admitted racially aggravated harassment, alarm and distress as well as criminal damage at Oxford Magistrates'
TRADERS in Oxford have welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond’s pledge to consider an ‘Amazon tax’ on online sales to help combat the death of the high street. He made the pledge to ‘rebalance the playing field’ and look at temporary tax measures after
DISTRICT councillors have approved a planning application to build 160 houses west of Eynsham. West Oxfordshire District Council's planning committee voted in favour of the development on land west of Thornbury Road at a meeting on Monday. The
AN 81-YEAR-OLD man accused of causing a crash which killed a motorcyclist in Faringdon has made his first appearance at court. Brian Short, of Shotover Corner, Faringdon, is charged with one count of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving
TO mark Cycle to Work Day we are asking readers how often they commute to work by bike. New signs proclaiming Oxford as a ‘cycling city’ were installed on all 11 roads entering the city centre last year but for many the city's roads are still
CHILDREN'S clothing store JoJo Maman Bebe will give away goody bags to the first 100 customers who spend at its Didcot opening on Saturday. The chosen brand of the Duchess of Cambridge during her three pregnancies, the shop offers French-style
THE race for the Oxford & District League top-flight title is really hotting up after the top-two both fell to 2-1 defeats, writes ANDY BEAL. Black Prince went down at Three Pigeons, while Garsington Sports were beaten at home to Swan B.
OXFORD City recorded their first win of the season after a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Torquay United last night. Rob Sinclair scored the only goal 30 minutes into their Vanarama National League South clash, converting Matt Paterson’s pass
FRILFORD Heath’s Olly Huggins captured the prestigious Berks Bucks & Oxon Championship at Woburn. The 19-year-old triumphed by three shots with a five-over-par total of 293 after rounds of 70, 74, 74 and 75 in tricky conditions. Huggins led
WITNEY Swifts returned to the top of the table after edging out hosts Stonesfield by two wickets in a thrilling clash in Division 1. Stonesfield batted first, but could find no answer to left-arm spinner Graeme Woodward (4-21) as they fell for
WITNEY Swifts returned to the top of the table after edging out hosts Stonesfield by two wickets in a thrilling clash in Division 1. Stonesfield batted first, but could find no answer to left-arm spinner Graeme Woodward (4-21) as they fell for
AS fantasy fans enjoy the biggest Tolkien exhibition for a generation at the Bodleian Library, subscription channel Amazon is planning to bring The Lord of the Rings to the small screen. After defeating Netflix and HBO, Amazon Studios secured the
ABINGDON Vale were on the end of a one-man hammering in their Division 1 match at Great Brickhill. Former Northamptonshire and England Under 19 World Cup player Mark Nelson hammered an incredible 179 from 132 balls with 28 fours and seven sixes
HOUSE prices in some part of Oxfordshire have increased by more than 150 per cent in just five years. Official figures show that homeowners are likely to rake in healthy profits on property they bought before or during 2012 – regardless of where
KARL Robinson was relieved his plan to make wholesale changes at Oxford United paid off as a reshuffled side eased past Coventry City in the Carabao Cup last night. Marcus Browne and Gavin Whyte, two players making their full debuts for the club
ABINGDON Vale were on the end of a one-man hammering in their Division 1 match at Great Brickhill. Former Northamptonshire and England Under 19 World Cup player Mark Nelson hammered an incredible 179 from 132 balls with 28 fours and seven sixes
RECORD numbers of patients visited the county’s A&E departments in July placing continued pressure on emergency departments, new figures show. As the country baked in the middle of a two-month long heatwave, the summer failed to provide a respite
