Archive - Tuesday, 13 November 2018

'Let there be light' for evening tennis says Oxfordshire club
WANTAGE residents will now be able to play tennis late into the evening, after local courts installed new floodlights.
Jurors fail to reach verdict in doctor's sex assault trial
AN OXFORD doctor accused of sexually assaulting a patient at the John Radcliffe Hospital will face a re-trial.
A new set of parking controls for Oxford streets - but will they work?
RESIDENTS have hit out at plans for new parking restrictions in 32 streets, saying the 'scandalous' scheme 'won’t work’.
Closing detention centre near Kidlington is 'an important step'
AN ASYLUM charity has welcomed the closure of Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre.
Oxford named most apologetic city
OXFORD has been named the most apologetic city in the country.
Man accused of murder says he ran away from the scene
A MAN accused of murdering Christopher Lemonius in a Blackbird Leys alleyway told jurors he was never present during the onslaught and had instead run away from unknown assailants.
Average cost of pre-school childcare revealed - are you paying too much?
THE cost of childcare in Oxfordshire has been revealed for the first time by the Department for Education.
Burglars steal alcohol in 3am North Oxford break-in
THIEVES smashed their way into a home in North Oxford in a bid to steal booze.
Speedway star Tai Woffinden drops by Bicester barber shop
A BARBER shop frequented by the stars of Oxford United had a change of tact as a separate sporting legend dropped by.
The 66 Oxford employers paying at least £9 per hour
THE city council has revealed it wants Oxford to become a 'living wage city' - meaning the majority of employers will pay at least £9 an hour.
Village's touching tributes to soldiers who died during war
THE WAR dead of a West Oxfordshire village will be remembered for evermore thanks to two touching tributes on the centenary of Armistice Day.
Council denies snubbing villages over plan for new bypass
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has responded to criticism over its failure to hold consultation events in villages closest to planned new roads.
Thief steals watch and bag from canal boat
A THIEF broke into a canal boat in Oxford and stole a bag and a watch.
VIDEO: Travellers arrive at yet another park-and-ride - council 'aim to resolve situation with discussion'
TRAVELLERS set up an unauthorised encampment at Thornhill Park-and-Ride on Monday.
66 Oxford businesses signed up pay 'living wage' - and more could follow
THE city council has revealed its ambition for Oxford to become England’s first living wage city.
Harvey Bradbury goal in vain as Oxford United U23s edged out at Hull City
HARVEY Bradbury’s header could not prevent Oxford United Under 23s losing 2-1 at Hull City in the Premier League Cup last night.
FA CUP DRAW: Oxford United and Oxford City discover their potential opponents
OXFORD City will be at home in the Emirates FA Cup second round if they can win their televised replay with Tranmere Rovers.
Another victim scammed as 'Headington door knocker' moves further afield
ANOTHER victim has come forward to say he was also deceived by the Headington door knocker - and this time he struck further afield.
New McDonald's drive-thru officially opens today
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RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire Cup and Oxfordshire Shield round-up
ED Berridge and Sam Stoop scored two tries apiece as Banbury reached the last four of the Oxfordshire Cup with an impressive 48-14 win over last year’s finalists Witney.
Birth of children's centre gives parents vital boost
PARENTS flocked to the launch of a new children's centre more than 18 months after Witney's last one shut its doors.
HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks give leaders a scare + round-up from Oxon women's sides
OXFORD Hawks gave leaders Stourport a real scare before losing their Investec Women’s Conference West clash 3-2 – the winning goal coming just three minutes from full time.
FOOTBALL: Hellenic League round-up
WANTAGE Town got back to winning ways with a 2-1 home win over Ascot United in their Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division clash.
DARTS: ODDA newcomers get off to flier + results
NEWCOMERS Waggon & Horses got off to a winning start in the opening match of the new Cowley Workers Club ODDA season.
GUILTY: Neo-Nazi couple who named baby after Hitler were part of terrorist group
A 'FANATICAL' neo-Nazi couple who named their baby son after Hitler have been convicted of membership of a terrorist group.
HOCKEY: Jack Biggs bags winner for Oxford Hawks + round-up from Oxon's men's teams
OXFORD Hawks came from behind to beat University of Bristol 3-2 in their Men’s Conference West clash.
Oxford City delighted with FA Cup live television windfall
OXFORD City are celebrating after their Emirates FA Cup replay was selected for live television coverage.
Staff strike back on unequal pay at Oxford Uni with 'non-working lunch'
STAFF from Oxford University held a 'non-working lunch' yesterday, to highlight equal pay day.
Victory over dodgy pavements in 'Tripney' - but 'more needs to be done'
A DETERMINED pavement campaigner is celebrating a minor victory after news a 'dangerous' section of Witney town centre will be fixed.
Ashmolean will open seven days a week as visitor numbers rise
A DECADE after the Ashmolean Museum’s stunning £61m revamp, the attraction is to open seven days a week.
GOLF: Competition results from Oxfordshire clubs
NORTH OXFORD
Villages say they were snubbed over plans for new bypass and bridge next door
THOSE living closest to sites where new roads are planned have attacked the county council for a 'lack of consultation'.
More complaints at new housing estate as huge mound in road damages car
A DEVELOPER has come under fire after a Botley housing estate road which is being resurfaced caused damaged to a passing car.
Remember When: Protesters gathered at Cowley Road sex shop
SEX shop protesters in February, 1982 claimed they were drenched with water when they set up a picket outside the Private Shop in Oxford.
Oxford Gumtree scam leaves father and son on verge of being homeless
A MAN and his young son have been left on the verge of homelessness after falling victim to an internet scam just days after moving 6,500 miles back to the UK from their home in Indonesia.
'Everything works' - Westgate is praised for disabled access
A WHEELCHAIR user has praised the Westgate Centre’s efforts to make the shopping complex accessible for the disabled.
Jury out to decide in sex assault trial at the John Radcliffe Hospital
JURORS have begun their deliberations in the trial of a doctor accused of sexually assaulting two patients - one in Oxford and another in Cambridge.
JAILED: Prolific thief first stole an umbrella before his crimes spiralled
A PROLIFIC thief who was caught after a string of burglaries has been jailed.
Thames Water back in court over sewage problems
THAMES Water has been given a final sentencing date in relation to breaching Environment Agency regulations.
Court hears first police interview with man accused of murder
A MAN accused of murdering Christopher Lemonius in a Blackbird Leys alleyway told police he was not at the scene and had ran off in panic when another gang had set upon his friends.
Pensioner told he 'had cancer' due to medical records blunder
A 67-YEAR-OLD man endured months of anguish after a medical records mix-up led him to think he had developed cancer.
Angelo Pezzone
Pezzone Angelo Aged 98 years peacefully at Green Gates Nursing Home, Oxford on 4th November. Funeral service to take place at St. Swithun's Church, Kennington at 2pm on Tuesday 20th November. All enquiries please visit www.tonksbrothers.com (Tel 01865…
Janet BELLINGER
BELLINGER Janet Passed away peacefully in Headington Care Home on 3rd November 2018 aged 75 years. Wife of John. Mother to Helen and Martin and much loved Nanny to Meg and Beth. Funeral service at St John's Chapel, Oxford Crematorium on Tuesday 27th…
Anne Elizabeth WHEATLEY
WHEATLEY Anne Elizabeth Passed away peacefully on 4th November 2018. Anne will be greatly missed by her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at St. Swithun's Church, Kennington on Wednesday 21st…
Trevor Symmons
Symmons Trevor Passed away on 17 October at home in Kennington. The funeral service will be in the memorial chapel at Oxford Crematorium, Headington on Tuesday 20th November at 11:00am. No flowers please. Anyone wishing to make a donation could make it…

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'Let there be light' for evening tennis says Oxfordshire club

Jurors fail to reach verdict in doctor's sex assault trial

A new set of parking controls for Oxford streets - but will they work?

Closing detention centre near Kidlington is 'an important step'

Oxford named most apologetic city

Man accused of murder says he ran away from the scene

Average cost of pre-school childcare revealed - are you paying too much?

Burglars steal alcohol in 3am North Oxford break-in

Speedway star Tai Woffinden drops by Bicester barber shop

The 66 Oxford employers paying at least £9 per hour

Village's touching tributes to soldiers who died during war

Council denies snubbing villages over plan for new bypass

Thief steals watch and bag from canal boat

VIDEO: Travellers arrive at yet another park-and-ride - council 'aim to resolve situation with discussion'

66 Oxford businesses signed up pay 'living wage' - and more could follow

Harvey Bradbury goal in vain as Oxford United U23s edged out at Hull City

FA CUP DRAW: Oxford United and Oxford City discover their potential opponents

Another victim scammed as 'Headington door knocker' moves further afield

New McDonald's drive-thru officially opens today

RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire Cup and Oxfordshire Shield round-up

Birth of children's centre gives parents vital boost

HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks give leaders a scare + round-up from Oxon women's sides

FOOTBALL: Hellenic League round-up

DARTS: ODDA newcomers get off to flier + results

GUILTY: Neo-Nazi couple who named baby after Hitler were part of terrorist group

HOCKEY: Jack Biggs bags winner for Oxford Hawks + round-up from Oxon's men's teams

Oxford City delighted with FA Cup live television windfall

Staff strike back on unequal pay at Oxford Uni with 'non-working lunch'

Victory over dodgy pavements in 'Tripney' - but 'more needs to be done'

Ashmolean will open seven days a week as visitor numbers rise

GOLF: Competition results from Oxfordshire clubs

Villages say they were snubbed over plans for new bypass and bridge next door

More complaints at new housing estate as huge mound in road damages car

Remember When: Protesters gathered at Cowley Road sex shop

Oxford Gumtree scam leaves father and son on verge of being homeless

'Everything works' - Westgate is praised for disabled access

Jury out to decide in sex assault trial at the John Radcliffe Hospital

JAILED: Prolific thief first stole an umbrella before his crimes spiralled

Thames Water back in court over sewage problems

Court hears first police interview with man accused of murder

Pensioner told he 'had cancer' due to medical records blunder

Angelo Pezzone

Janet BELLINGER

Anne Elizabeth WHEATLEY

Trevor Symmons