Archive - Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Supermarket heart heroes get pretty muddy in latest fundraiser challenge
HEART heroes united for fundraising efforts in Bicester as supermarket staff donned capes and Lycra to pull in the pounds.
Power back on after High Voltage fault affects 1,000 customers
POWER has been restored to most of the 1,000 homes affected by a power cut in south Oxfordshire this evening.
WATCH: playing pong on Oxford's new 'augmented reality climbing wall'
EVEN just clicking a mouse or tapping a keyboard can prove tricky when navigating a normal computer game.
Councillor who shared 'offensive' Facebook posts about Israel and cancer 'did not break rules'
A CITY councillor who shared ‘highly offensive’ Facebook posts did not break rules, an investigation has found.
Camera crews return to film Downton Abbey movie
FILM crews returned to a West Oxfordshire village yesterday for the movie version of Downton Abbey.
Shandon Baptiste signs long-term contract at Oxford United
SHANDON Baptiste has committed himself to Oxford United by signing a new contract.
Pizza Hut closes Oxford branch a year after row over signage
PIZZA Hut has shut one of its Oxford restaurants, a year after it was embroiled in a row over signage.
MP has tree-mendous time at forest school
WITNEY MP Robert Courts swapped Parliament for the great outdoors as part of his annual volunteering week.
Is this Waitrose toilet graffiti really up to West Oxford's standards?
WEST Oxford, being the well-heeled sort of place it is, doesn't have a lot of graffiti.
National Trust looks to future at anniversary talk
THE FUTURE of the British Countryside will be discussed at an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Oxford Centre of the National Trust.
School opens long-awaited sports building
PUPILS at prep school finally have access to a new sports facility after a year-long build.
Second bid to build flats on former garage site
AN old MOT garage could be demolished and replaced with a block of five flats under a new set of plans.
New fertility clinic to open in Woodstock
A NEW fertility clinic offering treatment to private and NHS patients has opened in north Oxfordshire.
Oxford Uni launches new app for navigating city
Oxford University launched an interactive audio tour today, to help new and prospective students to find their feet in the city.
Shoppers at Westgate can get themselves locked up in an 'escape' room
Shoppers at the Westgate Centre in Oxford can take a break from spending in stores by stopping off in an 'escape room'.
Raft of new school places on the horizon ahead of pupil spike
'RIGOROUS' plans to create a raft of school places before pupil numbers spike are starting to become reality.
Residents treated to tour of local sewage works
A GROUP of visitors donned hard hats to discover the inner workings of their local sewage works.
Developer chosen for Blackbird Leys regeneration work
THE city council's executive board has picked a preferred developer for regeneration work in Blackbird Leys.
Oxford Uni pays £100,000 for each poorer student, says new study
OXFORD University has forked out more than £100,000 for each student it admits from a poor background, according to an analysis on access figures.
Multi-million pound plan to change shape of county council services approved
SENIOR county councillors backed two plans which will change the shape of the authority for years.
Remember When: Police launched campaign to stop festive thieves
CHRISTMAS shoppers were warned of a huge rise in thefts from parked cars during the festive season in 1987.
Wantage RAF parade: Town pays tribute for centenary
WANTAGE celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force with a parade through the town by a host of local groups.
Yankee Candle opens first Oxfordshire branch in Orchard Centre
A CANDLE company has opened its first dedicated store in the county.
Burglars in balaclavas escape after village raid
MEN wearing balaclavas carried out an early morning break-in in a rural village community.
Roundabouts, middle lane hogging and 'dangerous' parking - your motoring questions answered
MIDDLE lane hogging and inconsiderate parking were among key concerns addressed by police during a Twitter session.
mrs A edens
Edens Simon 19.09.2018 Five years have past. Happy memories today, They're all filled of you my Darling Si. Our 31st Anniversary Still love you Always and forever your Angelina R.I.P xx
Marsha Anita Marie CARTY
CARTY Marsha Anita Marie Sadly passed away August 9th 2018, aged 41. A much loved Mum, daughter, sister and good friend. The funeral service will take place on September 21st 2018 at St Mary's Church, Kidlington, OX5 2BB, 12 noon. Please join us…
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League round-up
ROSE Kent scored all four goals as Wantage Town beat Witney Vikings 4-0 in the Under 14 League.
Admissions open for new Oxford Swan School - despite being refused permission
ADMISSIONS forms for Oxford's new Swan School are now live on its website.
Housing minister 'looking for ideas' on 1 million homes during visit to building site
HOUSING minister Kit Malthouse visited Oxfordshire to see progress on a major development which will see nearly 2,000 homes built there.
FOOTBALL: Ravi Shamsi hat-trick gets Banbury United back on track
RAVI Shamsi scored a hat-trick as Banbury United returned to winning ways in the Evo-Stik South League with a 3-1 victory at basement side Bedworth United.
FOOTBALL: Steven Gardner is hero for Heyford in Oxfordshire Charity Cup
HEYFORD Athletic edged past Cropredy 2-1 to book their place the next round of the Oxfordshire Charity Cup.
PARK LIFE: The best images from our Camera Club's Cotswold Wildlife Park trip
FURRY, feathered, flamboyant and fun - these are some of the animals who posed for pictures during our camera club's trip to a wildlife park.
FOOTBALL: All the action from the Witney & District FA
SEAN King hit a hat-trick as Hailey edged out Carterton Rangers 3-2 in the Premier Division.
FOOTBALL: Max Palmer's double keeps Berinsfield top of North Berks League
MAX Palmer bagged a brace as Berinsfield stayed top of North Berks League Division 1 with a 5-0 win at Westminster, writes Richard Underwood.
Oxford Mail readers send scam victim support and cash
SPEEDY Oxford Mail readers flooded Glen Brandon’s fundraising page with donations and messages after .
CRICKET: Witney Swifts complete clean sweep of OCA trophies
WITNEY Swifts completed a clean sweep of OCA trophies when their 2nd XI won the Steve Dixon Memorial Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Wolvercote 2nd at Ducklington.
Who needs Facebook? Village is 'first in UK' to launch its own social media
A TINY village has spurned Facebook to become 'the first in the UK' to set up its own social network.
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Youth League weekend scorers
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NO SIGNAL: O2 phone mast 'broken for seven weeks'
FRUSTRATED phone users are calling on a network operator to give them answers after seven weeks of sub-standard signal due to a broken phone mast.
Oxford United board aim high, but not at expense of club's tradition
OXFORD United’s new-look board have money to invest in a bid to achieve their big plans, but incoming director Zaki Nuseibeh stressed it will not come at the expense of trampling fan traditions.
Zara, Mango and TK Maxx opening new stores in Oxford
SPANISH fashion giants Zara and Mango will be the latest well-known additions to the big retail names at the Westgate Centre.
BRUTAL: 15-year sentence for thug who attacked man on way home from a night out
A MOTHER has praised a 15-year sentence handed to a thug who left her son for dead in a brutal attack after a night out.
Gardener from Facebook ad disappeared after taking cash
A COUPLE have been left £1,200 out of pocket and with a pile of rubble in the garden after a trader they found on Facebook disappeared without a trace.
BMW's shutdown plan 'shows extent of Brexit uncertainty'
BMW will shut down its Oxford plant in the four weeks after the UK leaves the EU.
Spotlight must be shone on mental wellbeing in Oxfordshire, says health boss
MORE focus must be placed on mental wellbeing in Oxfordshire as authorities look for ways to ease the burden being placed on health services.
Cynthia Janet WILLIS
WILLIS Cynthia Janet Passed away peacefully aged 84 years, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service at St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Church Hanborough, on Friday 5th October 2018 at 2.00 p.m. Flowers welcome and…

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Supermarket heart heroes get pretty muddy in latest fundraiser challenge

Power back on after High Voltage fault affects 1,000 customers

WATCH: playing pong on Oxford's new 'augmented reality climbing wall'

Councillor who shared 'offensive' Facebook posts about Israel and cancer 'did not break rules'

Camera crews return to film Downton Abbey movie

Shandon Baptiste signs long-term contract at Oxford United

Pizza Hut closes Oxford branch a year after row over signage

MP has tree-mendous time at forest school

Is this Waitrose toilet graffiti really up to West Oxford's standards?

National Trust looks to future at anniversary talk

School opens long-awaited sports building

Second bid to build flats on former garage site

New fertility clinic to open in Woodstock

Oxford Uni launches new app for navigating city

Shoppers at Westgate can get themselves locked up in an 'escape' room

Raft of new school places on the horizon ahead of pupil spike

Residents treated to tour of local sewage works

Developer chosen for Blackbird Leys regeneration work

Oxford Uni pays £100,000 for each poorer student, says new study

Multi-million pound plan to change shape of county council services approved

Remember When: Police launched campaign to stop festive thieves

Wantage RAF parade: Town pays tribute for centenary

Yankee Candle opens first Oxfordshire branch in Orchard Centre

Burglars in balaclavas escape after village raid

Roundabouts, middle lane hogging and 'dangerous' parking - your motoring questions answered

mrs A edens

Marsha Anita Marie CARTY

FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League round-up

Admissions open for new Oxford Swan School - despite being refused permission

Housing minister 'looking for ideas' on 1 million homes during visit to building site

FOOTBALL: Ravi Shamsi hat-trick gets Banbury United back on track

FOOTBALL: Steven Gardner is hero for Heyford in Oxfordshire Charity Cup

PARK LIFE: The best images from our Camera Club's Cotswold Wildlife Park trip

FOOTBALL: All the action from the Witney & District FA

FOOTBALL: Max Palmer's double keeps Berinsfield top of North Berks League

Oxford Mail readers send scam victim support and cash

CRICKET: Witney Swifts complete clean sweep of OCA trophies

Who needs Facebook? Village is 'first in UK' to launch its own social media

FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Youth League weekend scorers

NO SIGNAL: O2 phone mast 'broken for seven weeks'

Oxford United board aim high, but not at expense of club's tradition

Zara, Mango and TK Maxx opening new stores in Oxford

BRUTAL: 15-year sentence for thug who attacked man on way home from a night out

Gardener from Facebook ad disappeared after taking cash

BMW's shutdown plan 'shows extent of Brexit uncertainty'

Spotlight must be shone on mental wellbeing in Oxfordshire, says health boss

Cynthia Janet WILLIS