Archive - Thursday, 27 June 2019

Bathroom chain has collapsed - but is still currently open
Bathroom specialists Bathstore has collapsed, putting more than 500 jobs at risk across the country.
OBITUARY: Academic held roles from acting principal to wine fellow
A STALWART of Oxford University's St Hugh's College has died, aged 72.
Share your sport stories with Oxford Museum
PEOPLE who have had a sporty experience can share their stories with a museum on Saturday.
Motorcyclist, 27, in hospital with serious injuries after A44 crash
POLICE have revealed more about a crash that closed the A44 at Woodstock yesterday as they appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Community taken for a 'delightful' ride to help local park
WANTAGE cyclists have taken part in a 'delightful' community event to help keep a local park running.
Live music and food at village festival this weekend
A PUB will be hosting its annual beer and music festival on Saturday.
Trains in Oxford improving but price still too high, according to passengers
PASSENGERS have reported being happier with train services in Oxford but the price of journeys remains a major concern.
Fancy 'healthy' chocolate?
TIRED of the huge amounts of sugar in chocolate products, Yatir Linden has created his own chocolate business that values flavour over sweetness.
RAF personnel play rugby for 24 hours in world record attempt
ARMED forces personnel played rugby for more than 24 hours straight in a bid to set a new world record.
Pussycat Doll kicks-off Tesco's dance fundraiser in Bicester
TESCO'S Bicester branch has kicked-off the supermarket’s nationwide dance campaign to raise money for three big charities.
Studio manager clocks up 20 years for MicroGraphix in Bicester
STUDIO manager Simon Hathaway is celebrating his 20th anniversary working for Bicester-based brand and design agency MicroGraphix this month.
Fears young will go hungry as food bank closure looms
WALLINGFORD'S Food Bank is 'praying' for help to find a new home, amid fears that poorer local children could be impacted by a looming deadline for it to leave its headquarters.
Plans taking shape for estate but some fear homes will be 'in their back garden'
DEVELOPERS behind plans to build hundreds of new homes in Blackbird Leys have defended proposals to build on a playing field.
'It's already falling down' - Couple 'appalled' at their new build home
WITH many housing developments quickly being built in Bicester, it calls to question the quality of the new homes.
PICTURES: The next stage of Barton Park - but is it ‘disappointing’?
THE next part of a key Oxford development is ‘disappointing’ and ‘fails to embrace’ walking and cycling, a city group has said.
Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing
A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing attack that left a man seriously injured in hospital.
Tariqe Fosu 'is joining Oxford United' says Charlton boss Lee Bowyer
TARIQE Fosu's move to Oxford United appears to be a formality.
Engines roar at Super Scramble event
CAR enthusiasts were in their element at Bicester Heritage's Super Scramble on Sunday.
Huge new water park resort could open in Oxfordshire
A MULTI-million-pound indoor water park resort could come to Bicester in the next few years.
Heatwave is on the way! How hot it will get in Oxford?
OXFORD is set to bask in temperatures of up to 31C this Saturday as the hot weather makes a welcome return.
ICE HOCKEY: Oxford City Stars sign Mark Duffy & Olly Shone
OXFORD City Stars have re-signed netminder Mark Duffy.
Children step into Alice's wonderland at Christ Church Meadow
A TREASURED children's tale came to life in one of the locations that inspired its author.
BOWLS: Leaders Headington given big scare by Banbury Central
DIVISION 1 leaders Headington were given a big scare before securing a nail-biting victory over Banbury Central.
ATHLETICS: Alice Hopkins amazed to land national title and secure British call-up
ALICE Hopkins said she was surprised to retain her national title and book a place in next month’s European Under 23 Championships.
RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins honour Paul de Lange and John Waters
OXFORD Harlequins have made stalwarts Paul de Lange and John Waters life vice presidents.
ATHLETICS: Action from Cumnor 5k and Kingham 10k
AARON Burgess took victory at the Cumnor Royal British Legion 5k.
BAR BILLIARDS: Democrats get off to flier
WEST Oxford Democrats Club started their Oxford & District Summer League season with a 4-2 home victory over Oracle, writes PETE EWINS.
Jerome Sinclair and Danny Wilson set to turn down Oxford United
OXFORD United look to have missed out on bringing Jerome Sinclair back to the club – with the striker set for a move to Holland.
Oxford building named as one of the country's best
AN OXFORD University building has been heralded of one of the country's best by a leading architecture body.
Lib Dems 'appalled' by Oxford North's affordable housing plans
LIBERAL Democrat councillors have said they are ‘appalled’ by an Oxford college’s ‘cavalier approach’ to affordable housing for a potential £500m development.
FOR SALE: £1.25m home complete with own 'hobbit house'
FANTASY fans of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit can now get their hands on their very own 'Hobbit House'.
Another chance to see Anglo Saxon barn being built
THE timber frame for a replica Anglo Saxon barn will be raised into place next weekend.
Primary school wants to add play area
A PRIMARY school wants to add a new play area and other improvements to its early years teaching block.
Victim in historic child sex abuse trial says alleged paedophile's acts made her feel 'filthy'
A WOMAN was left feeling 'disgusting' and 'filthy' after allegedly being abused alongside other young girls in Oxford, a court heard.
Bleach attackers still on the loose 11 days after toilet assault
TWO men are still on the run following the bleach attack in Oxford nearly a fortnight ago.
Major John Radcliffe building works to 'boost staff morale' as 1,000 jobs go unfilled
HOSPITAL bosses are hoping major improvement works at the John Radcliffe will boost morale for under-pressure staff as more than a thousand vacancies remain unfilled.
Driver claimed car was 'cloned' to dodge speeding ticket, trial hears
A MAN claimed that his car could have been 'cloned' in a bid to get out of a speeding ticket, a court heard.
The latest results from court
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’
Ernie COOK
Cook Ernie 1 Year Ago May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, That all of us who loved you Dad, Still wish that you were here. We miss you very much, Christina and Debra RIP with Mum xx
Clive ROGERS
ROGERS Clive Passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on 15th June 2019 aged 75 years. Cherished Husband of Betty. Loving Dad to Jo and Chris. Much loved Grandad and Great Grandad. Brother of Ann. He will be greatly missed by all his…
Edith DIXEY
DIXEY Edith (Sid) Passed away peacefully in Sobell House on 13th June aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mother of Colleen, Stephen, Mark, Christine and Simon also a much loved Nan and Great Nan. She will be very sadly missed by all her…
Florence PALIN
PALIN Florence Ellen of Woodstock. Peacefully at The Horton General Hospital on 14th June 2019, aged 85 years. Much loved Mum to Alan, Jane, June, Barry, Ian and Julie. A loving Nanny to Mark, Emma, Natasha, Aisha, Ben, Paul, Anita, Craig, Lorraine,…
David BEECROFT
BEECROFT David Late of Weston-on-the-Green. Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on 20th June 2019, aged 91 years. A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who will be greatly missed by all his family and…

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