Archive - Monday, 18 November 2019

Kevin Ronald Prew
KEVIN RONALD PREW No birthday card today son, Just treasured memories, Dearly loved and sadly missed By Dad, Mum, Claire, Luke and all the family xxx
Roger Michael LANE
LANE Roger Michael Passed way on Sunday 10th November, aged 75. Much loved husband of Linda, dad of Stephanie, Caroline, Gemma, father in law, brother and much loved grampy. Formerly of Stanley Close, Botley and retired from Didcot Power Station. The…
Graham ELLIOTT
ELLIOTT Graham Passed away peacefully after a short illness in hospital on 11th November 2019. A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service will take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Tuesday 26th November at…
Man slashed in 'distressing' knife attack
A MAN with a 'distinctive jawline' slashed his victim with a knife on Didcot's very own Yellow Brick Road.
Oxford Tube service expands after rival X90 scrapped
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire has stepped in to boost its Oxford Tube service in the wake of Oxford Bus Company scrapping the X90.
Firefighters to the rescue as flooding poses 'risk to life'
FIREFIGHTERS in Oxfordshire have helped to protect residents after flooding became so bad it posed a 'risk to life'.
Gold toilet theft: another man released by police
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of handling the gold toilet that was ripped from the floor of Blenheim Palace has been released under investigation.
A34 closures resume tonight
ROADWORKS will close a stretch of the A34 southbound in Oxford tonight.
Gang of thieves raided new housing estate to steal boilers
A GANG of thieves raided a newly built housing estate before trying to steal boilers and wreaking £10,000 worth of damage.
Blind man 'dragged out' of Oxford Union
A BLIND student was ‘dragged’ out of the Oxford Union after a row about his seat.
Police speak out about 'heinous' crimes of child rapist
THE victim of a paedophile who subjected her to 'heinous' sex crimes has been commended for her bravery.
Killer 'slaughters' sheep in field
A KILLER vandal has slaughtered two sheep in a field near Bicester.
Latest results from court
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ COURT
Wanted man 'jumped out of window' in bid to escape police
A POLICE chase ensued in an Oxfordshire village after a wanted man jumped from a window in a bid to escape officers.
M40 lorry driver fined for expired licence
POLICE seized a lorry at an M40 service station after discovering the driver's licence had expired.
16-year-old boy given bail after fatal attack in Wood Farm
A 16-YEAR-OLD has been given bail after police questioned him about an assault.
New Sainsbury's Local opening soon in Frideswide Square
A NEW Sainsbury’s Local store is expected to open in Frideswide Square this week.
Here's who you can vote for in Oxford East in the general election
THE final Oxfordshire candidates for next month's General Election have now been decided.
Air ambulance call-outs rocket 110 per cent in one year
A CHARITY that has helped thousands of people in their most desperate time of need says it need more generous donations after its work doubled in one year.
Wheelchair dance group hope to smash world record
AN Oxfordshire wheelchair dance group took part in a nationwide attempt to break a world record.
Police say they aren't paid enough to deal with stresses of job
NEARLY all of Thames Valley's police officers think they don’t get paid enough for the stress of being in the force.
More beds for rough sleepers as temperatures plummet
EXTRA emergency beds are being provided for rough sleepers in Oxford tonight as temperatures are forecast to fall below zero.
Historic Covered Market will get marketing boost
COVERED Market traders are to get their very own marketing officer - thanks to the city council.
Cornmarket Street shopping block has gone
CONSTRUCTION workers in Cornmarket Street in Oxford have now almost entirely demolished a former shopping block.
Ofsted lifts school's 'inadequate' rating after four years
A SCHOOL that has spent years in special measures now offers pupils 'outstanding' personal development and an ambitious education, Ofsted has said.
Police find stolen motor scooter
A SCOOTER reported stolen from South Oxford was recovered by police on the weekend.
Needy ask for 1,000 extra food parcels says charity
ALMOST 1,000 extra emergency food parcels were handed out at food banks in Oxfordshire over the last six months, new figures have revealed
Food on Ashmolean Museum forecourt for One World Festival
ORGANISATIONS from across Oxford united to stage a special weekend of events at the Ashmolean Museum.
Scout groups will hand deliver festive wishes this Christmas
Scout groups are offering their local Christmas card delivery services in December.
Last chance to enter Brand the Bus competition
GOOD causes have a few days left to enter the Oxford Bus Company Brand the Bus competition.
General election means Oxfordshire growth board meetings are on hold
TWO meetings about the future growth of Oxfordshire have been cancelled because of the general election.
District council gives green light to 23-acre solar farm on Oxford Green Belt
SOLAR panels will cover 23 acres of land on the Oxford Green Belt after planning permission was granted.
Gym opening today
A NEW 'no frills' fitness club is set to open in Didcot today.
Royal Mail says it has delivered quality service in Oxford
ROYAL Mail has revealed new figures for its work in Oxford, claiming that it has been giving customers in the city a 'First Class' service.
Oxford United gear up for FA Youth Cup clash in style
OXFORD United visit Colchester United tomorrow night bidding to extend their FA Youth Cup run.
OXFORDSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS: Darren Elliott leads the way as county's finest are honoured
DARREN Elliott has challenged young ice hockey players to emulate his career after scooping the top prize at the 2019 Oxfordshire Sports Awards.
OXFORDSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS: Stars of the future claim junior prizes
JAMES Coles is targeting the next level after being crowned the county’s junior sportsman of the year.
OXFORDSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS: Mary Howlett named unsung hero + round-up
THERE was no shortage of worthy winners, but only one person got a standing ovation.
OXFORDSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS: Manon Bradley hopes to inspire other women
MANON Bradley hopes her sportswoman of the year honour inspires others to get active, writes JAMES ROBERTS.
Oxford United Women claim a 32-0 win over Launton Ladies + Hellenic round-up
A RELENTLESS Oxford United racked up a 32-0 win against Launton to sweep into the Oxfordshire Women’s County Cup semi-finals.
Flooding warnings and road closures STILL in place
DESPITE a dry weekend, authorities are warning that some Oxfordshire residents are still likely to be affected by flooding.
FOOTBALL: Banbury back in second + Southern League round-up
JANNAI Gordon notched an eight-minute hat-trick as Banbury United dispatched Leiston to return to second in the BetVictor Southern League Premier Division Central.
FOOTBALL: Danny Rowe blasts hat-trick as Oxford City thrash Chelmsford
DANNY Rowe’s first-half treble set Oxford City on course to a 6-2 thumping of ten-man Chelmsford City.

17th November 2019