Archive - Monday, 17 December 2018

Battle to save Oxford woman when hospital doctors 'couldn't find the right equipment'
A DELAY in retrieving vital medical equipment and a lack of staff training could have played a part in the death of a catering manager at an Oxford hospital, an inquest has heard.
Alleged robber claims he was 'threatened' to put mask on and storm flat
AN alleged robber told jurors he only put on a mask and ran into a Banbury flat because he was ‘threatened’ to join in by another member of the gang.
Pervert pensioner is spared jail for uploading child images
A 71-YEAR-OLD pervert caught with hundreds of indecent images of children, having uploaded banned images online has been spared jail.
Library moves into museum after 'structural problems'
A LIBRARY that was closed due to structural problems has completed its move across town.
AWARD WINNERS: List of staff winners from Oxford Health Trust
UNSUNG health heroes from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust have been honoured for their exceptional care, values and performance at a glitzy staff awards ceremony.
Suspect released after pedestrian killed on A34
A SUSPECT has been released under investigation after a pedestrian was killed in a crash on the A34.
School pupils win business contest with reusable bottles - now they are going on sale
FIFTY school pupils battled it out in an business competition – with the winners’ environmentally-friendly product going on sale at Westgate Oxford.
Taxi warning issued for Christmas party revellers
REVELLERS are being warned to check their taxi is safe and legal this Christmas.
Oxford ranked among the top 'most generous' cities in the UK
OXFORD has been revealed as one of the ‘most generous cities’ in the country, according to ActionAid UK.
New takeaway for Cowley Road
A NEW takeaway is set to open on Cowley Road.
Home set to be demolished and replaced with two
A DETACHED house on a residential street is set to be demolished and replaced with a pair of semi-detached homes.
Petrol station on busy commuter route set to expand
A PETROL station on a busy commuter route is set to get a shop extension and two new 40,000 litre petrol tanks.
University College wants to make underground gym bigger
WALLS of 'forgotten rooms' at the Grade II listed University College on High Street will be knocked down to make space for a bigger gym, if plans are given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council.
Fabio Lopes agrees first Oxford United professional contract
FABIO Lopes has become the third Oxford United youth team player in as many weeks to agree a first professional contract.
JAILED: The 'predatory' rapist who subjected girl to 10 years of sex abuse
A RAPIST found guilty of a slew of sex crimes against a child has been jailed for 16 years.
CULTURE OF SECRECY: Health bosses accused of keeping huge changes behind closed doors
HEALTH chiefs have been accused of adopting a ‘culture of secrecy’ amid plans for significant changes to the county’s health and care system.
Six dogs rescued from smoke-filled house after cooking pan catches fire
SIX dogs and two cats had to be rescued from a smoke-filled house after an unattended cooking pan caught fire.
Wallingford author brings town to life in latest novel
A WALLINGFORD author has just published his latest novel – and the town’s landmarks make a number of appearances in the tale.
Landowner fights for his son's right to race motorbikes on land
A LANDOWNER who was refused planning permission for his son to be able to race his motorbike around their farmland for 14 days every year has launched an appeal.
Footbridge removed at Didcot Parkway station
LARGE parts of a station footbridge have been taken down as upgrade work continues.
REVIEW: There's room at the inn serving Christmas on a plate
Katherine MacAlister reviews The White Hart in Wytham
A34 CRASH: 73-year-old arrested on suspicion of drink driving after pedestrian killed
A 73-YEAR-OLD man from Faringdon has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was hit on the A34.
NHS lawyers drafted in for Wantage Hospital talks
LAWYERS from NHS England will be drafted in to mediate in a row over the future of an Oxfordshire town's only hospital.
Gay club move opposed by police to be decided today
A DECISION will be made today on a gay club’s plan to move further down an Oxford street, which has been opposed by police.
Oxford United owner Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth says unpaid HMRC bill caused by 'outside factors'
CHAIRMAN Sumrith ‘Tiger’ Thanakarnjanasuth says the reasons behind Oxford United’s winding-up petition will be explained, but he is unable to reveal them at the moment.
Oxford United at hospital present drops over the years, but can you name all the players?
FOR years the players at Oxford United have been spreading festive cheer at Oxford Children’s Hospital as they dish out Christmas presents. READ IT HERE
Oxford United got the hairdryer treatment at half-time, says Josh Ruffels
JOSH Ruffels admitted the entire Oxford United team got the hairdryer treatment at half-time – but it had nothing to do with their performance.
FOOTBALL: Abandonment denies Oxford City shock win in FA Trophy
OXFORD City were denied a shock win in the Buildbase FA Trophy when their first round tie at Maidenhead United was abandoned with 15 minutes remaining.
When and where to avoid the busiest roads over Christmas
THE WORST hotspots for traffic during the Christmas getaway have been identified by experts.
FOOTBALL: Evo-Stik South League round-up
THREE goals in 16 second-half minutes helped in-form Didcot Town beat Corby Town 3-2 at home.
Church organist, 82, used Amazon DVDs to make indecent images
A CHURCH organist who took hundreds of screenshots of children from DVDs he bought on Amazon has been spared jail for making indecent images.
Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood relieved to have quiet afternoon against Blackpool
SIMON Eastwood was grateful for Oxford United’s defensive effort which ensured Blackpool failed to register a shot on target.
Inquest to look at death of Churchill Hospital patient after surgery
AN INQUEST will begin today into the death of woman following surgery in Oxford.
Pub company meets locals to talk about reopening Oxford pub
‘DELIGHTED’ drinkers raised a glass yesterday as efforts to bring a beloved Oxford pub back to life moved another step closer.
New Oxford office development will 'push boundaries of science'
A NEW office development in Oxford will ‘push the boundaries of science’ the owners have pledged.
Volunteers help cut 60 tonnes of CO2 in one year
MORE than 100,000 people attended 3,200 events to help save 60 tonnes of carbon emissions across Oxfordshire in a single year.
Oxford United boss Karl Robinson hails supporters for role in turnaround of home form
KARL Robinson has hailed the role Oxford United’s fans have played in turning round their home form.
Local police funding rise of £8.6m will be funded by council tax
POLICE chiefs in the Thames Valley can expect nearly £9m of 'much-needed' extra funding for crime prevention - but only if council tax is raised.
B&B host fed up of waiting for rat catcher deals with vermin herself
A WOMAN outraged at Oxford City Council for letting her live with a rat in her home and B&B says she has decided to deal with the problem herself.
Scales of Justice: The latest results from the county's courts
BANBURY
Details revealed for new Barton Park primary school
A SCHOOL trust has revealed more details about its plans for a ‘once-in-a-generation’ new Oxford primary school.
Charges at some Oxford city car parks set for 25 per cent rise
CHARGES at some city council car parks are set to increase by as much as 25 per cent from April, as figures show fewer people are using them.
Doris Hobbs
HOBBS Doris Irene Passed away sudddenly on the 12.12.18 in Eire. Formally of Plymouth and Oxford. Beloved Wife of the late Douglas Michael Hobbs, Mother of Susan and Paul, Sister of Michael and the late Margaret, Mother in law of Hubert, Sister in law…
Julie Anne (née Kingston) FILER
FILER Julie Anne (née Kingston) Passed away peacefully in the Churchill Hospital on 13th December 2018, after a short battle with cancer. A loving Wife to Dave, a much loved Mother of Natalie and Lorraine and adored Gran of Emily and Aimee. Funeral…
Hospital School team pledge their support to join OX5 Run
THE DRIVING force behind a school which teaches the most poorly pupils in the county have pledged their support for the Oxford Mail's OX5 Run.

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Battle to save Oxford woman when hospital doctors 'couldn't find the right equipment'

Alleged robber claims he was 'threatened' to put mask on and storm flat

Pervert pensioner is spared jail for uploading child images

Library moves into museum after 'structural problems'

AWARD WINNERS: List of staff winners from Oxford Health Trust

Suspect released after pedestrian killed on A34

School pupils win business contest with reusable bottles - now they are going on sale

Taxi warning issued for Christmas party revellers

Oxford ranked among the top 'most generous' cities in the UK

New takeaway for Cowley Road

Home set to be demolished and replaced with two

Petrol station on busy commuter route set to expand

University College wants to make underground gym bigger

Fabio Lopes agrees first Oxford United professional contract

JAILED: The 'predatory' rapist who subjected girl to 10 years of sex abuse

CULTURE OF SECRECY: Health bosses accused of keeping huge changes behind closed doors

Six dogs rescued from smoke-filled house after cooking pan catches fire

Wallingford author brings town to life in latest novel

Landowner fights for his son's right to race motorbikes on land

Footbridge removed at Didcot Parkway station

REVIEW: There's room at the inn serving Christmas on a plate

A34 CRASH: 73-year-old arrested on suspicion of drink driving after pedestrian killed

NHS lawyers drafted in for Wantage Hospital talks

Gay club move opposed by police to be decided today

Oxford United owner Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth says unpaid HMRC bill caused by 'outside factors'

Oxford United at hospital present drops over the years, but can you name all the players?

Oxford United got the hairdryer treatment at half-time, says Josh Ruffels

FOOTBALL: Abandonment denies Oxford City shock win in FA Trophy

When and where to avoid the busiest roads over Christmas

FOOTBALL: Evo-Stik South League round-up

Church organist, 82, used Amazon DVDs to make indecent images

Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood relieved to have quiet afternoon against Blackpool

Inquest to look at death of Churchill Hospital patient after surgery

Pub company meets locals to talk about reopening Oxford pub

New Oxford office development will 'push boundaries of science'

Volunteers help cut 60 tonnes of CO2 in one year

Oxford United boss Karl Robinson hails supporters for role in turnaround of home form

Local police funding rise of £8.6m will be funded by council tax

B&B host fed up of waiting for rat catcher deals with vermin herself

Scales of Justice: The latest results from the county's courts

Details revealed for new Barton Park primary school

Charges at some Oxford city car parks set for 25 per cent rise

Doris Hobbs

Julie Anne (née Kingston) FILER

Hospital School team pledge their support to join OX5 Run