Archive - Monday, 18 March 2019

IN PICTURES: Big Ron at 80
OXFORD United legend Ron Atkinson is celebrating a very special birthday.
Oxford school sends pupils home after emergency closure
A PRIMARY school in Oxford has been forced to closed for the day due to a 'total power outage.'
Teenager helped by hospital will now take on OX5
A TEENAGER who fought off respiratory failure as a one year old is now taking on five miles to say thank you to the medical team that helped her.
Former college of Hugh Grant wants new shed for more storage
THE former college of Hugh Grant could have a new shed in the area where it stores the wine and bikes, if plans are given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council.
University wants to keep these 'temporary' buildings for good
THE University of Oxford has asked for the green-light from Oxford City Council to keep a temporary building indefinitely.
School speaks out on 'heartbreaking' graffiti
THE SCHOOL targeted by vandals who sprayed Nazi graffiti on its wall has condemned the 'heartbreaking' act.
Council refuses to reveal Brexit report
THE county council has refused to reveal whether it has completed Brexit impact assessments because it claims doing so would "prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs".
Care home 'put people's trousers on backwards' and served 'horrible' food
A CARE home in Witney has been told to improve after concerns were raised about staffing levels and people's safety.
PR campaign planned to revive Oxford High Street
BUSINESS leaders are planning a marketing campaign to boost the fortunes of Oxford’s High Street.
Appeal over Horton Hospital downgrade reaches court
THE decision by Oxfordshire health chiefs to downgrade services at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury has reached one of the highest courts in England as campaigners continue to fight against the changes.
'Inadequate' Oxford secondary school awaits new Ofsted report
A SCHOOL that was rated 'inadequate' two years ago is awaiting its latest feedback from Ofsted.
Oxford cosmetics shop closes this week
A HIGH end bath and body products retailer is closing its Oxford store.
VOTE: 3 kebab vans up for UK's best - but which one is your favourite?
THREE kebab vans across Oxfordshire are in the running to be crowned 'best in the country' tonight.
GOLF: Eddie Pepperell reflects on incredible day at Players' Championship
EDDIE Pepperell admits he is still on cloud nine after his sensational finish at the Players Championship – not least because he did not feel he played that well.
Oxford United's controversial winner fuels VAR argument, says Bradford boss
BRADFORD City boss Gary Bowyer believes Oxford United's controversial injury-time winner fuels the argument for VAR to be used at all levels of professional football.
Crime writer Val McDermid will speak at Sheldonian Theatre
TOP crime writer Val McDermid is to give a talk at the Sheldonian Theatre for Oxford Literary Festival.
FOOTBALL: Kyran Wiltshire gives Oxford City victory
KYRAN Wiltshire’s early strike gave Oxford City a 1-0 victory at lowly East Thurrock United on Saturday.
Meet newborn lambs and piglets at lambing festival
NEWBORN lambs will be the star guests for the annual lambing festival being held this week by the Earth Trust Farm.
FOOTBALL: South League round-up
FELIPE Barcelos scored in the fifth minute of injury time as Didcot Town hit back to draw 1-1 with Peterborough Sports on Saturday.
Margaret Foster
Margaret Foster (Maggie) You would be 75 today, March 18th Miss you being around. So many good memories. Always a smile on your face. Your loving Husband Cyril xxx
Eco cafe pop-up wants help to grow
A POP-UP eco cafe is bringing sustainable, healthy vegetarian food to the people of Abingdon.
Oxford smuggler who ferried migrants in a speedboat will learn his fate
AN OXFORD man who was part of a smuggling gang which brought four Vietnamese migrants across the Channel on an inflatable speedboat is due to be sentenced today.
John Lewis at Westgate Oxford brings in new menswear brands
JOHN Lewis in the Westgate Centre is bringing in six independent menswear brands.
Motocross track 'will be forced out by new homes'
By Ben Blackledge
'It was all about the win', says Oxford United hero Jamie Mackie
JAMIE Mackie was thrilled to score a dramatic last-gasp winner, but said a vital three points for Oxford United was far more important than personal glory.
Space race to bring satellite gear to market
A SPACE technology firm near Didcot has joined a programme to develop satellite equipment faster.
The latest results from court
OXFORD MAGISTRATES'
Family's fight to keep son's killer behind bars
A GRIEVING father who has likened his distraught family to the ‘living dead’ is fighting to get one of his son’s killers back behind bars.
Overworked hospital staff 'don't have time to eat or drink'
OVERWORKED doctors and nurses are having to be reminded to eat and drink during their shifts as staff continue to struggle under pressure from the workforce shortage.
PICTURES: Oxfordshire inventors and their weird and wonderful creations
Oxfordshire is full of creative residents who set their minds towards solving everyday problems.
It's one of my best moments as a manager, says Karl Robinson after Oxford United's dramatic win
KARL Robinson hailed one of his best moments in football after Oxford United’s controversial late victory over Bradford City.
Police now investigating 'horrific' graffiti referencing New Zealand attack
HORRIFIED residents have called for action after swastikas were scrawled across an Oxford school wall alongside a reference to the New Zealand shootings.
Roy GASCOYNE
GASCOYNE Roy Died suddenly on 7th March 2019, aged 85 years.A much loved Husband of Veronica, dearly loved Dad of Andrew and Donna and an adored Grampy and Great-Grampy, he will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service…
Muriel Ruby Posselwhite
POSSELWHITE Muriel Ruby Passed away peacefully on 6th March 2019 Aged 90 years.Loving Mum to Leslie and Michael. A wonderful Nan and Great - Nan. Muriel will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral service will take place on Wednesday…
Muriel Ruby Posselwhite
POSSELWHITE Muriel Ruby Passed away peacefully on 6th March 2019. Aged 90 years. Loving Mum to Leslie and Michael. A wonderful Nan and Great - Nan. Muriel will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral service will take place at St Mary…
Gordon ('Jack') WINTER
WINTER Gordon ('Jack') In loving memory of a beloved Father, Husband to the late Christine, Uncle and Friend. Passed away 17/03/1998, aged 76 years. "No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts you're always there". Cherished memories always. With…

17th March 2019