Archive - Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Kathleen JONES
JONES Kathleen Passed away peacefully at home on 6th November 2019, aged 94. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Deborah, son in law Ron, granddaughter Stephanie and husband Simon, great granddaughters Grace and Evangeline and her many beloved…
Alan Gerald BENFIELD
BENFIELD Alan Gerald Passed away peacefully on 7th November 2019. Aged 82 years, Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to be held at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on 10th of December at 2pm. Family flowers only but donations…
Kenneth Howard ROBERTS
ROBERTS Kenneth Howard Of Wantage Passed away peacefully in Abingdon Hospital on the 28th October 2019, aged 94 years. Loving husband to Kathleen. Caring father to Carol, Keith, Mark & Jane. Devoted grampy to Pru, Fred, Sam, Tom & Jamie and…
Neville George ALLINGHAM
ALLINGHAM Neville George Passed away unexpectedly on 28th October 2019 aged 80 years. Beloved Husband, Father, Uncle & Grandpa, Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Wednesday 27th November 2019 at 12:00 Noon. Flowers…
Heather Joan HOOTON
HOOTON Heather Joan Passed away peacefully aged 90 years, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Oxford Crematorium on Tuesday 26th November 2019 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only but donations if…
John David VARNEY
VARNEY John David Passed away peacefully on 5th November 2019, aged 63 years. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 28th November 2019 in St Mary's Church, Lower Heyford at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Parkinson's UK.…
ALAN BENFIELD
ALAN BENFIELD The song has ended but the memory lingers on R I P
Clifford EDWARDS
EDWARDS Clifford Suddenly but peacefully at home on 13th November 2019, aged 62 years. Son of the late Dennis and Eunice and Brother of Julie. Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Thursday 28th November at 3.00pm. Please…
Mark HANKINSON
HANKINSON Mark (Sparky) 16/11/1968- 20/11/2015 4 YEARS AGO AT GODS REQUEST YOU LEFT THIS WORLD FOR PEACE AND REST A LOVING NATURE A HEART OF GOLD THESE ARE THE MEMORIES WE WILL ALWAYS HOLD FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS LOVINGLY REMEMBERED AND MISSED BY MUM,…
'Exceptional' ambulance driver who caused death crash given unpaid work
AN ambulance driver who knocked down a man on a mobility scooter who later died has been handed a community penalty.
Parents drop High Court 'Christian preaching' case against school
PARENTS due to take their children's school to the High Court have dropped their case, after the academy agreed to settle out-of-court.
Bishop of Oxford speaks out about school worship row
THE Bishop of Oxford has defended the importance of churches to school communities, after a small rural academy found itself at the centre of a national debate.
Artist stopped from speaking at university over 'transphobic' allegations says it is an attack on free speech
A FEMINIST artist who was stopped from talking at Oxford Brookes University last night after accusations from students that she was 'transphobic' has said the complaints were an attack on free speech.
Tories make general election promise to review expressway - but is it 'hollow electioneering'?
A MAJOR new road cutting through the Oxfordshire countryside would probably not be built if a majority Conservative government returns to power on December 13, the transport secretary has said.
Oxford Union president resigns
THE OXFORD Union president Brendan McGrath has resigned after 'failing'.
Teenage drug dealer missed unpaid work because he didn't like the 'argy bargy'
A TEENAGE drug dealer who was spared jail and handed a community penalty has been given a second chance after he failed to turn up to unpaid work.
Man charged with crime spree and shop thefts totalling nearly £1.4k
A MAN charged with a string of alleged shop thefts is due to appear at court today.
More student flats could be built in Oxford city centre
AN OXFORD college wants to build new student accommodation in an off-street court and refurbish a listed building.
Three men take gun from house as resident hides inside
THREE burglars speaking foreign languages and wearing masks stole a gun from a house when the resident was hiding inside.
Tories criticised after rebranding party Twitter account as factcheckUK
The social media giant has warned that any further attempts to ‘mislead people’ during the election will lead to action.
Homeless shelter will be 'tidied up' when hotel is built
A MAKESHIFT homeless shelter in a side street off Cowley Road will be ‘tidied up’ when a new short-stay hotel is built.
Botley Road launderette boss slams parking bay plans
THE owner of a launderette in Botley Road is urging council bosses to think again about a £9m revamp which would axe shoppers’ parking.
Little Clarendon Street fairs will be back in 2020
FOUR street fairs in Oxford’s ‘trendiest shopping street’ have proved so successful they will be back next year.
Didcot physio to join Atlantic rowing attempt
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST from Didcot is preparing to take on one of the world's toughest challenges – rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.
REVIEW: Is Oxfordshire's most-hyped Thai still worth the trip out?
IT is booked up for three months in advance and is only open for dinner on three weekday nights.
Here's who you can vote for in Witney and West Oxfordshire in the general election
THE candidates for the December 12 general election are now set in stone, and have less than a month on the campaign trail.
Oxfordshire's Christmas lights events
TWINKLING lights will soon brighten up the dark winter evenings around the county after a series of 'switch-on' events.
Sainsbury’s ready to open in Frideswide Square
SAINSBURY’S has confirmed it will open its new Frideswide Square store tomorrow at 9am.
Wider powers to fine landlords who don't keep homes heated
LANDLORDS who rent out homes that are not properly heated or insulated can now be fined by Oxford City Council, as well as Oxfordshire County Council.
Oxfordshire inventor wins top prizes for his smart plug
An Oxfordshire inventor who entered the British Invention Show Awards 2019 on a whim brought home top awards.
Community stalwarts recognised for their selfless service
INSPIRATIONAL volunteers who make a difference to people in North Oxfordshire have been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony.
Popular animal sanctuary store reopens amid parade and noise
A POPULAR charity store in Witney reopened in style on Saturday after being closed for a month.
Alex Gorrin proving a 'phenomenal signing' for Oxford United - Karl Robinson
ALEX Gorrin’s work rate has made him a ‘phenomenal’ signing for Oxford United, according to Karl Robinson.
OxVox aiming to install Oxford United mural for Wycombe Wanderers clash
THE East Stand mural at the Kassam Stadium is on target to be installed next month.
Oxford United to find out their FA Cup opponents tonight
OXFORD United will finally discover their Emirates FA Cup second round opponents tonight.
Oxford United edge past Colchester United in FA Youth Cup thriller
ADAM Smith scored a 96th-minute winner to fire Oxford United into the FA Youth Cup third round.
UK ticket-holder wins £105m EuroMillions jackpot - could it be you?
IT'S time to dig out those lottery tickets as a UK ticket-holder has won the £105 million EuroMillions jackpot.
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Youth League goalscorers
Under 12
FOOTBALL: Witney & District FA, Oxfordshire Senior League + round-up
RAFFY Rice hit a hat-trick as Stonesfield booked their place in the third round of the Witney & District FA’s Fred Ford Cup with a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League scorers
ERIN Youhill Partridge’s brace proved the difference as Crowmarsh Tractorettes won 4-2 at Witney Vikings Hornets in the Oxford Mail Girls League.
FOOTBALL: Berinsfield beat Lambourn 12-0 + North Berks League round-up
BERINSFIELD celebrated their North Berks League team of the month award with a demolition job on Lambourn Sports.

19th November 2019