Archive - Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Percy Lewis
LEWIS Percy Former Olympic and Commonwealth champion boxer, sadly passed away 03.10.2019. The Funeral will take place on 8th November 2019 at Oxford Crematorium at 12.00. All enquires Co-operative Funeralcare 01993 706778
James Ivor BLAND
BLAND James Ivor Known as 'Ivor,' of Wheatley, passed away peacefully on 14th October 2019, aged 90. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. A special thank you to Morland House Surgery, The John Radcliffe Hospital and Sobell House…
Patrick SHEALY
SHEALY Patrick 'Tipp' Passed away peacefully on the 11th October 2019, aged 84 years. Husband of the late Pamela. Tipp will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Catholic Church, East Hendred, OX12…
Rosemary ROLLS
ROLLS Rosemary Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 8 October aged 86 years. Rosemary will be sadly missed by her daughter and son, Pam and Mike, and all her family and her many friends. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church,…
Erena Elizabeth nee Colmer HODGES
HODGES Erena Elizabeth née Colmer Died unexpectedly on 12th October 2019, aged 84 years. She will be greatly missed by her Husband, Daughter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A funeral celebration will take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium,…
Terry TAVENER
TAVENER Terry Peacefully surrounded by his family at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 16th October 2019, aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Ann, beloved dad of James, Tim, Marie and Emma and special grandad of nine. A dearly loved brother of Brian and…
Brian F. T. WOOD
WOOD Brian F. T. Peacefully at Sobell House on 19th October 2019, aged 85 years. Loving Husband of Nancy. Much loved Dad to Paul and Debbie. Devoted Father-In-Law, Grampy, Great Grampy and Great Great Grampy. Funeral Service to take place at Oxford…
Mary HESMER
HESMER Mary Passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on the 12th October 2019. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She will be very sadly missed. Funeral Service on Wednesday 30th October 2019 at Oxford Crematorium at 11.00am.…
Winifred Mary Sellar
SELLAR Winifred Mary Of Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire passed away peacefully after a short illness at Watlington and District Care Home on October 13th 2019 aged 87 years. Wife to the late Cyril and loving mother to Graham. Funeral service will take place on…
RALPH LEAVIS
LEAVIS RALPH Aged 85 died on 6 October in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Alumnus of Dartington Hall School and Lincoln College, Oxford. Musician and musicologist. Brother of Kate and Robin.
Penelope Ann BURCHETT
BURCHETT Penelope Ann Of Sandford Mount, Charlbury died on 8th October, aged 90. Beloved wife of the late Peter, mother of Christopher, Ancilla and Katharine and grandmother to Edward, Joe, Sam, Freddy and Farideh. Thanksgiving service at St Mary's…
Pupils allegedly use hedgehog as football in 'disturbing' act of violence
SCHOOL pupils allegedly kicked a hedgehog in the street in a 'disturbing' act of violence.
Violent crime on the rise in Oxford, with murders up 75 per cent
VIOLENT crime in the city has risen over the last year, amid warnings of an epidemic sweeping the country.
Man stopped for 'erratic' driving had more than just a drink...
A DRINK driver who was stopped by police for 'erratic' driving has been jailed after it was revealed he was already banned from the roads and carrying drugs and a knife.
Want an insight into life behind bars? Prison monitoring job could be for you
WOULD you work in a prison for free? An Oxfordshire jail is looking for volunteers to help keep it up to scratch.
Historic pub plans
AN HISTORIC Grade II-listed Oxfordshire pub has revealed plans to install new doors, lights and glazing.
REVIEW: Popular pub falls short of expectations
I HAVE frequented many an Oxfordshire pub on a Monday night, usually panic-ordering food to assess in time for our Tuesday print deadline.
Jury out in Oxford city murder case
JURORS are deliberating in the case of four men accused of murder on an Oxford street.
FOALS return to their roots tonight for surprise show at the place they began
THEY have spent the past year travelling the world, selling out venues from the USA and Mexico to Japan.
Pensioner fundraises to pay for his beloved dog's surgery
A PENSIONER is trying to raise £3,000 to pay for surgery that will cure his dog's painful condition.
Thousands of pounds raised for injured hockey player
THOUSANDS of pounds has been raised for an ice hockey player who was left seriously injured during a match.
Care home owners bike 500km to Paris for cancer charity
THE owners of a care home in West Oxfordshire have raised £15,000 for a cancer charity by cycling 500km from London to Paris.
New homes in Didcot are being sold quickly
A RECENTLY launched Didcot housing estate is proving to be popular with buyers, with a number of homes selling within days of it opening.
Community rallies together for village postman farewell
AN ADORED village postman was given a ‘rousing’ send-off after retiring from 25 years of service.
Surprise a child with Christmas present they may not have otherwise received
A FUNDRAISING organisation has launched its festive appeal where people can donate gifts to children who are less fortunate.
British Museum returns Anglo-Saxon brooches to Banbury
A COLLECTION of Anglo-Saxon brooches are being ‘returned’ to Banbury from the British Museum.
Navy troops will parade through Wantage town centre next year
THE CREW of the British navy’s flagship will parade through the streets of Wantage next year.
Church hosts memorial lecture series to remember town mayor's legacy
A LECTURE took place at a church last week in memory of a former Bicester mayor.
Children wanted to become official TOY TESTERS
DOES your child fancy landing a dream job as a toy tester?
Residents can snoop at old mill new builds
RESIDENTS will be able to snoop around the new builds at the Old Paper Mill, when a show home swings opens its doors for two days only.
Could you sponsor a car to take people to the doctors?
A VOLUNTEER driver service which takes elderly and disabled people to vital medical and social appointments is desperately seeking sponsorship.
Motorbike stolen outside Oxford home
A MOTORBIKE was stolen from outside the owner's house in Oxford yesterday.
Break in fixtures comes at ideal time for Oxford United
OXFORD United’s missing fixture against Bury has come at an ideal moment, says boss Karl Robinson.
Oxford United to visit Hayes & Yeading United in FA Cup
OXFORD United's first-round opponents in the Emirates FA Cup have been confirmed as Hayes & Yeading United.
Ed Vaizey: Boris expelled me, but I still vote for his deal
As I write this column, Parliament is on the verge of debating a Bill that would see us leave the European Union with a deal.
FOOTBALL: Thame United through in FA Trophy, Banbury United miss chance to go top
THAME United booked their place in the Buildbase FA Trophy first qualifying round after another goal-filled clash with Winchester City.
FOOTBALL: North Berks League round-up – Hendred thrash below-par Watlington
WATLINGTON Town missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of Division 1 as they crashed 5-1 at East Hendred, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Youth League scorers
Under 12
FOOTBALL: Oxfordshire Senior League round-up
CROPREDY moved six points clear at the top of the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division after a thrilling win over Chesterton.
Rice dishes up real treat as Stonesfield go third
STONESFIELD moved up to third in the Witney & District FA Premier Division as they edged out visitors Minster Lovell 3-2 in a thrilling
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League round-up + scorers
Wantage Town and Witney Vikings Hornets shared the spoils in a thrilling Oxford Mail Girls League clash.

22nd October 2019