Archive - Tuesday, 20 August 2019

Kym Marie GRAY
GRAY Kym Marie Remembering our lovely Kym on her birthday, August 19. She is always in our thoughts and we miss her very much. From Mum and family on her birthday.
John WHITLOCK
WHITLOCK John Suddenly after a short illness on 14th August 2019, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Dot. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at St Giles' Church, Standlake on Tuesday 27th August 2019 at 12…
VIDEO: Man denies all involvement in 'horrific' murder of PC Andrew Harper
A MAN charged with murder after the death of a police officer has denied all involvement after appearing in court.
Heartbreaking tribute to murdered PC Andrew Harper from devastated wife
Lissie Harper has released the following tribute to her husband PC Andrew Harper:
Demolition companies 'have questions to answer' after power station injuries
THOSE responsible for the demolition of Didcot Power Station have been told they have ‘questions to answer' over safety, as terrified observers said they feared they could have died.
Confirmed: Countryfile Live WILL leave Blenheim (and go to Windsor instead)
COUNTRYFILE Live will be leaving Blenheim, it has now been confirmed.
'Something out of Grand Theft Auto' - 'idiot' leads police on 140mph chase along A34
A WOMAN was left with a fractured spine after 'idiot' driver Chad Marshall led police on a 141mph police chase along the A34 before smashing his car into a verge.
Blood test can rule out life-threatening disease in pregnant women
A NEW test pioneered in Oxford is sparing women an unnecessary hospital stay while pregnant.
Alleged 'money mule' denies role in online dating scam
A MAN accused of acting as a 'money mule' for cyber-criminals has gone on trial.
PC Harper: Police officers in tears as they pay tribute to brave colleague
Colleagues of PC Andrew Harper were brought to tears as they paid tribute to their brave friend when laying flowers and messages in his memory.
Rush hour crash in city left two people in hospital
TWO people were taken to hospital after yesterday afternoon's rush hour crash in Cowley.
Ex-town council leader who resigned wants his seat back
THE ex-leader of Witney Town Council is bidding to regain his seat.
Camera Club photos of Didcot Power Station demolition
Take a look at some of the photos our camera club members managed to snap as Didcot Power Station's cooling towers exploded. They were an Oxfordshire landmark since 1968 and will be missed from the skyline.
Shadow minister delighted with clean washing cycle
THE shadow communities secretary visited an Oxford business yesterday, as part of a trip to learn about the city's approach to the climate crisis.
TVP are selling an electric bike on eBay, here are the other steals
Looking to bag a steal? Then look no further than the Thames Valley Police eBay site where the force are flogging off an electric bike, a job lot of car tyres and an antique cigarettes case at a fraction of the price this week.
City council tries to get developers to pay '£10 living wage' - but fails
THE city council has no right to tell employers what to pay as part of a key planning policy, inspectors have said.
'Chilled vibes' at allotments festival
People weaved through gardens in Oxford at the weekend while enjoying food, live music and activities all for a good cause.
REMEMBER WHEN: Icy infirmary's fountain freezes as city shivers
THE fountain at the front of the Radcliffe Infirmary shimmered with icicles in January 1976.
Plans for Marston's 16 shipping containers
SIXTEEN storage containers could stay put if Oxford City Council give the plans the green-light.
'Don't invest in fossil fuels' says council leader
A COUNCIL leader has urged Oxfordshire's Pension Fund Committee to stop investing in fossil fuel companies.
Oxford United drop winger plans to afford Matty Taylor loan
OXFORD United sealed two deals in an afternoon – and that could be the end of their business this summer.
'Boost cycling by making Oxford a mini-Holland'
THINGS are changing slowly; more people are using bikes. All councils in Oxfordshire agree we are in the middle of a climate emergency. We will be encouraged to drive less and cycle more, however gradually.
Changes to new leisure centre proposed
SLIGHT changes to the way an £8.3m leisure centre in Carterton will look have been submitted to a council.
‘Wounded’ Oxford United aiming to deliver response against Burton Albion
KARL Robinson expects Oxford United to deliver a backlash tonight from their Blackpool defeat.
CLASSIC MATCH: Oxford United keep play-off hopes alive against nine-man Burton
AHEAD of each of United's Sky Bet League One games this season, we are looking back at memorable matches against their next opponents.
FOOTBALL: Southern League preview + Hellenic League round-up
OXFORDSHIRE’S BetVictor Southern League sides will be bidding to bounce back from their opening day defeats tonight.
RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire sides in friendly action
CHINNOR scored 13 tries as they kicked off pre-season with two victories at the Rams Festival.
DARTS: Cowley Workers dig deep to remain unbeaten
COWLEY Workers A survived a scare to beat hosts Queens Head A and preserve their unbeaten record.

19th August 2019