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Archive - Friday, 26 April 2019

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Oxford United v Doncaster Rovers - pre-match stats
Head-to-head record (all comps)
Flower festival to ring in the changes for bell tower
A UNITED pledge to make the bells ring again from the village church is behind this year’s Upper Heyford Flower Festival.
MOTORSPORT: Williams reeling after manhole cover damages car in Baku practice
WILLIAMS have been left frustrated after a loose manhole cover ruined their first day of practice in Azerbaijan.
Tributes to DJ who died in Easter M40 crash
A MAN who died in a Easter Sunday crash on a roundabout off the M40 has been named.
Person killed after being hit by a train between Didcot and Swindon
A PERSON has been killed after they were hit by a train between Didcot Parkway and Swindon.
Uni gets £15m from controversial donor for Osney Power Station regeneration
OXFORD University has received a £15 million donation from a Syrian arms deal fixer to support its redevelopment of Oxford's Osney Power Station.
Pitt Rivers is 'Museum of the Year' finalist
OXFORD'S Pitt Rivers Museum has been shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year award.
Your pics: the weather
WE MAY, as the popular poem goes, weather the weather whether we like it or not, but Camera Club members certainly know how to turn everything from a misty morning to a sweltering summer day into a spectacular snap.
Grant McCann not surprised by Oxford United's stellar form
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann is hoping Oxford United's players have not spent their free time wisely this week.
Debenhams in Witney to close - but Oxford store stays open for now
DEBENHAMS in Witney will shut next year as part of the company's first wave of store closures.
Health group set up drop in sessions to arm public with key info
OXFORDSHIRE Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are holding a series of 'roadshows' to give public information about health in the Wantage and Grove area.
Animal welfare charity volunteer could win national award
A VOLUNTEER at an animal welfare charity has been shortlisted for a national award.
Village finally gets its Post Office back after resignation
POST Office services have returned to a village near Wantage after a four month absence.
COLUMN: 'Expressway silence is deafening'
REGULAR readers will be aware of the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway. The proposed new road to link the university cities via Milton Keynes, Bedford and a host of other settlements.
Play area refurb decision delayed due to lack of interest
A COUNCIL meeting to discuss the refurbishment of a children's play area has been postponed after too few companies applied to carry out the work.
Learning disability charity rewards staff for hard work
PEOPLE with learning disabilities were rewarded for their commitment to a south Oxfordshire charity at a special event.
Remember When: Pair's plot won city allotment contest
MANY keen gardeners take great pride in showing off their success, whether that be a giant pumpkin or a mega marrow.
Tribute to columnist with a dedicated passion for history
A COUPLE of weeks ago fellow BLHS member, Bicester Advertiser columnist, and personal friend, Gill King, sadly died following a collapse at home.
BBC presenter to fire starting gun at Oxford Town and Gown
BBC sport presenter Gabby Logan will fire the starting gun at this year's Oxford Town and Gown, it has been announced.
The stories behind district's marathon men and women
A WITNEY woman will literally follow in the footsteps of four family members when she runs Sunday's London Marathon.
Michael Appleton added to West Brom backroom staff
FORMER Oxford United manager Michael Appleton has joined West Bromwich Albion’s coaching staff until the end of the season.
Driver taken to hospital after two HGVs crash on M40
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after two HGVs crashed on the M40 this morning.
Vandals spotted 'kicking down' cemetery wall next to graves
TWO vandals were spotted 'kicking down' a dry stone wall in a Witney cemetery, causing at least £1,000 of repairs.
FOOTBALL: Preview of the final day of the Evo-Stik South League season
NORTH Leigh joint manager Craig Dore says his side should be proud their battle against relegation has gone to the final day of the season.
Woman groped while she stood at bus stop
A WOMAN was groped while she stood at a bus stop in Oxford.
FOOTBALL: Wantage Town still on cloud nine after title triumph
JOINT managers Ben Sadler and Paul Braithwaite hailed Wantage Town’s title glory – and have already turned their thoughts to next season.
ROUND UP: Cricket, tennis and badminton news
CRICKET: Oxfordshire will take on Buckinghamshire in their final pre-season friendly at Aston Rowant on Sunday.
Alerting players to gambling risks is a thrill – ex-Oxford United midfielder Scott Davies
“IT did save my life, to be honest.”
RUGBY UNION: Henley Hawks bid to end season on a high
HENLEY Hawks will bid to end their campaign on a high when they host Bury St Edmunds tomorrow.
Scott Davies: Kassam Stadium signal and Chris Wilder made it harder to bet on Oxford United
SCOTT Davies’s addiction even led him to betting on Oxford United matches while he was at the club – but there was a snag.
Driver almost three times alcohol limit led police on chase through Cowley
A FATHER-of-two led police on a chase through residential roads in Cowley and Rose Hill after being spotted getting into his car after leaving a pub.
ARCHIVE: Oxford United exploit slip-ups to begin promotion parties
To mark Oxford United’s 125th season, we are looking back at what made the news this week in three of the club's promotion-winning campaigns
Oxford United's late surge reminds me of 2015 momentum, says Josh Ruffels
JOSH Ruffels has extra incentive to ensure Oxford United continue their strong finish – because he knows exactly what impact the momentum can have on next season.
Prisoners show off their paintings
PRISONERS will join the artists taking part in this year’s Artweeks festival as work from Bullingdon inmates goes on display.
Karl Robinson still annoyed by Plymouth Argyle manager's swimming criticism
OXFORD United’s Easter victories with ten men prompted boss Karl Robinson to end a four-month wait to respond to criticism of his side’s preparation.
Former carer crowdfunding to buy a wheelchair
A FORMER carer is crowdfunding to buy a wheelchair which would ‘transform her life’.
Firefighters urge people not to repeat 2018 fire epidemic
A FRESH plea to help avoid the ferocious open fires that devastated the county last summer has come from Bicester firefighters after the bank holiday.
Latest Oxfordshire hygiene inspections
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams.
Eight-foot snake among 135 exotic animal calls in county
AN eight-foot-long boa constrictor was among the neglected, abandoned and stray exotic animals found in Oxfordshire last year.
New supermarket will open under hotel
SAINSBURY’S is to open a new Oxford store in Frideswide Square.
Council's homes plan to be looked at again
A CITY council project for 38 homes in Cowley will go back to councillors despite being passed earlier this month.
Popular Chinese takeaway slammed for not doing food safety checks
A POPULAR Chinese takeaway and cafe has been criticised by inspectors for not keeping any record of food hygiene checks and the condition of its Headington premises.
No Buckethead, but Farage and would-be president's brother among MEP candidates
A FORMER Lord mayor of Oxford, the brother of a US presidential hopeful and Nigel Farage are among the South East’s candidates in the upcoming European parliament elections.
Number of crack addicts in Oxfordshire revealed
THERE were more than 3,400 crack and opiate addicts estimated in Oxfordshire between March 2016 and 2017, according to new figures.
'Do you want more controlled parking?' asks council
RESIDENTS will be asked whether they want more parking restrictions in nine areas across Oxford after the county council agreed to the move.
Virtual reality to help cure fear of heights in NHS Oxfordshire pilot
A GROUND-breaking virtual reality therapy for those suffering from a fear of heights is set to be rolled out on the NHS in Oxfordshire following successful clinical trials.
Game time the priority as Oxford United loanee Luke Garbutt weighs up options
LUKE Garbutt is unsure what the future holds, but playing regularly will be top of his wish-list this summer.
Celebrations as threatened frog species bred at Cotswold Wildlife Park
A THREATENED species of froglet has been born at Cotswold Wildlife Park – to the delight of keepers.
Council's Midsomer Murders plaque plan is axed
PLANS for plaques to celebrate a town's role in TV drama Midsomer Murders has been rejected.
Speed limit to be reduced on A415
THE speed limit for part of an A road will be cut after the county council gave its approval.
Didcot travellers plan to stay 'for as long as possible'
TRAVELLERS occupying parts of a new housing estate say they are planning to stay 'as long as possible'.
Catherine DEEGAN
DEEGAN Catherine Mary "Kay" Died peacefully on Friday 19th April 2019 aged 87 years. A beloved Mum, Nanny and Aunty. Her funeral service will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Friday 3rd May 2019 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations are…
Rita Thatcher
THATCHER Rita Irene (Née Massey) formerly from Kidlington Passed away peacefully on 19th April 2019, aged 84 years. Loving wife of the late Fred Thatcher. Mother to Stephen and Linda. Mother in law to Izetta and Kevin. Cherished Grandma to Anna, Lisa,…
Barry EMPSON
EMPSON Barry Peacefully surrounded by his family on 16th April 2019, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Mollie, loving dad of Gillian, Tracey and Peter. A very special gramps and great gramps, loved father in law of Neil, Andrew and Helen and will…
Marie SILMAN
SILMAN Marie Christina née Billington Passed away suddenly on 11th April 2019. Cherished Wife of Stephen. Loving Mum, Nana, Sister and Auntie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Thomas More RC…
Stephen Cameron
CAMERON Professor Stephen Alan Passed away on 15th April 2019, aged 61 years. A much loved Husband and Father. The funeral service will take place on Friday 3rd May 2019 in St. Mary the Virgin Church, Charlton on Otmoor at 2pm. Family flowers only,…
Kenneth Souch
SOUCH Kenneth Passed away peacefully in the J.R Hospital on the 10th April 2019, aged 67. Much loved dad, grandad and brother. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Tuesday 7th May at 2.00pm.…
Gillian King
KING Gillian Ann 'Gill' Passed away suddenly at John Radcliffe Hospital on 11th April 2019, aged 64 years. Much loved by family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Gill's funeral will take place at St. Edburg's Church, Bicester on Tuesday 7th May…
Christopher DEABILL
DEABILL Christopher Robin (Robin) Aged 85 years. Suddenly and Peacefully at home on 18th April. Beloved Husband of Betty, much loved by his sons Mark, Ian and Daughter-in-law Esther, adored grandfather of Thomas and Hannah. Funeral service to take place…

25th April 2019

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