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Oxford newsagent gets lowest possible food hygiene score
AN OXFORD newsagent has been given the lowest possible rating by food hygiene inspectors.
Great cooking at Oxfordshire pub recognised for first time
A CUMNOR pub has been given an award for culinary excellence, a year after being taken on by new owners.
PICTURED: Eddie Redmayne filming The Aeronauts in Oxford
EDDIE Redmayne was among a star-studded cast of upcoming film The Aeronauts to grace some familiar Oxford landmarks yesterday.
Woman taken to hospital after attempted rape in early hours
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being subjected to an attempted rape in Witney town centre.
New hand car wash and valet service coming soon
DIDCOT is to get a new hand car wash and valet service this year.
How to avoid falling victim to 'handbag dipping'
POLICE have urged residents to avoid falling victim to 'handbag dipping' after a string of purse thefts in Bicester and Banbury.
Electric cabs will be repaired in Oxford - but nobody is driving one
OXFORD City Council is training technicians to give authorised services to electric taxis in the hopes of encouraging local cab firms to start buying zero-emissions vehicles.
Men who attacked takeaway customers in brutal beating identified
TWO men who attacked customers inside a Wantage takeaway have been identified.
MP outraged that Oxfordshire teachers have 'no option' but strikes
AN Oxfordshire MP is backing a strike by teachers at Abingdon and Witney College over pay next week.
Roof of house catches fire in unexplained blaze
FIREFIGHTERS acted quickly 'in difficult conditions' to control a fire that had caught hold in the roof of a house.
Bank will shut two Oxfordshire branches - but others have been saved
A BANK is scaling back its presence on the high street by bringing the shutters down in two Oxfordshire towns.
Police concerns over Cowley flats plan
POLICE have raised concerns about plans to build 38 flats and houses in Cowley on the site of the former Murco petrol station.
Girl Guides win Oxford Bus Company brand the bus competition
GIRL guides have won a competition to brand an Oxford Bus Company bus with their own design.
Rare Oxfordshire chalk stream 'polluted by fuel'
A ‘PRECIOUS’ chalk stream which runs through Wantage has been polluted, environmentalists say.
Mini recognised at 'What Car?' Awards
THE Mini convertible was among the cars honoured at What Car magazine's car of the year awards.
Chance to name new flats - and win £100
RESIDENTS in Abingdon have the chance to name a new development for older people in the town.
Bizarre things left on Oxford buses: a sexy letter, a whip and a fireman's helmet...
A letter detailing sexual fantasies, a whip and a fireman's helmet were among the unusual items left on Oxford Bus Company buses during the past year.
Oxford school club is back in Ofsted's good books
A HOLIDAY club in Oxford has regained its 'good' rating after a short stint labelled 'inadequate'.
School jumble sale fundraiser this weekend
SUPPORTERS of an Abingdon school will host a jumble sale to fund new facilities.
Government grants £40,500 to tackle Oxford's rogue landlords
A FIVE-figure funding deal has been struck to help Oxford City Council hone in on rogue landlords.
Wanted: 1940s cinema memories
A PROJECTIONIST is reeling back the years by asking for memories of cinemas in Kidlington.
Care home firm asks to break deadline on noise mitigation
THE developer behind a controversial new retirement village has said it will need to break council-ordered deadlines to sort out noise mitigation, landscaping and a biodiversity scheme.
Residents 'rate their binmen' in council survey
PEOPLE are being called on to rate their binmen and street cleaners as part of a council satisfaction survey.
Your local police station - does it have a future?
WITH Thames Valley Police looking to make £15million worth of cuts in the next five years, the future of dozens of police stations is in doubt.
Bury 5 (Telford 16, Thompson 26, Moore 41, Mayor 55 & 76), Oxford United 2 (Henry pen 23, Carruthers 51)
OXFORD United conceded an avalanche of goals as they were dumped out of the Checkatrade Trophy at a snowy Gigg Lane.
Volunteers praised as festival held in Liberty's memory returns
THE AUNT of Witney schoolgirl Liberty Baker has paid tribute to the 'amazing' volunteers who this year will once again organise a festival in memory of her niece.
Power tools stolen from summer house
POWER tools have been stolen from a summer house in Upper Heyford, near Bicester.
Van 'slides down hill' in black ice after road not gritted
DRIVERS have described a 'nightmare' journey home yesterday afternoon as treacherous road conditions caused havoc.
Remember When Didcot's hoop sculpture failed to impress
A SCULPTURE planned as the new focal point for a town centre didn't go down too well with residents, who said the money should be spent on toilets instead.
Plans submitted for new pool bar
A NEW bar could be coming to Bicester to take over the former OYAP studio.
Warning for drivers after car catches fire on motorway
A CAR caught fire while travelling along the M40 yesterday.
FOOTBALL: North Berks League round-up
BLEWBURY booked their place in the semi-finals of the North Berks League’s War Memorial Cup as they battled past hosts Sutton Courtenay 2-1, writes Richard Underwood.
Rough sleeping pilot set to end this year when funding runs out
PIONEERING work to help combat homelessness in Oxford should continue when a government-backed project comes to an end, council leaders have been warned.
Roads return to normal after earlier icy conditions
DRIVERS endured icy and treacherous conditions on the way into work this morning after freezing temperatures overnight.
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League round-up
IMOGEN Hooper scored four goals as Didcot Casuals recorded a 6-0 win at home to Harwell & Hendred in the Oxford Mail Girls League.
FOOTBALL: Oxfordshire Senior League and Oxford City FA round-ups
JACK Morton’s four-timer helped Freeland beat hosts Eynsham Association 9-1 and reach the semi-finals of the Oxfordshire Senior League’s Ben Turner Cup.
FOOTBALL: Witney & District FA round-up
JACK Wood hit a hat-trick as Hailey eased to a 5-2 victory over Premier Division basement boys Spartan Rangers.
FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Youth League goalscorers
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Oxford scientists win £1 million for 'epic' cancer research
SCIENTISTS in Oxford will benefit from one of the biggest funding grants ever awarded by Cancer Research UK.
Stargazing Oxford 2019: Explore the wonders of the universe this Saturday
THE wonders of the universe will be revealed this weekend in a space-themed open day at Oxford University.
Students seek Brexit-proof jobs at 10th Mini careers fair
STUDENTS were told they should put Brexit uncertainty aside and follow their dream career path as thousands gathered to meet potential employers.
Celebrity lookalike from Didcot sneaks into pop star's mansion with Michael McIntyre
A PETER Andre look-alike from Didcot has told how he snuck into the sleeping celebrity’s mansion in the dead of night for a prank watched by millions.
Karl Robinson blasts Oxford United players after Checkatrade Trophy exit at Bury
A FUMING Karl Robinson ordered Oxford United’s players to refund the travelling fans after they were hammered 5-2 by Bury in last night’s Checkatrade Trophy quarter-final.
'Other forces get far more; we need a complete rethink'
A 'COMPLETE' rethink is needed on police funding, according to the Thames Valley's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Bicester postman awarded for his long service as hospital radio presenter
AFTER volunteering for 40 years at a hospital radio station, a man from Bicester has been awarded for his dedicated service.
'Gobsmacking' errors in how councils handed out contracts exposed in new report
A CATALOGUE of errors detailing how two district councils were run have been exposed in a ‘gobsmacking’ report.
Police funding - households to pay more but stations will close and officers are still leaving
TAXPAYERS in Oxfordshire will have to pay more to cover the cost of policing but more stations may close and officers are still leaving in their hundreds.
At-risk police office saved - for now
MARSTON'S police office has been given a temporary reprieve after Thames Valley Police negotiated a rent reduction with the city council.
Council will move decking across city – despite 26-year payback
THE city council has forecast it will take 26 years to pay off a project to move car park decking from Oxpens Road to Redbridge Park and Ride.
Future of 'deteriorating' St Aldates police station still uncertain
THE future of St Aldates police station is still unclear after the police commissioner said he would like to see it modernised rather than sold off.
Beryl Jean FORKNER
FORKNER Beryl Jean Of Witney. Passed peacefully away on 19th January, aged 93 years. Beloved Wife to the late Charles Forkner. A much loved Mother, Nan, Great Nan and Friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service to take place at…
Reg BLACKALL
BLACKALL Reg Peacefully at Sobell House on 15th January 2019, aged 83 years. Much loved Husband of Wendy. Loving Dad to Nicky and Char. Devoted Bampy of Sam, Mollie, Lily and Maisie. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, North Leigh on…
Raymond Harold “Herbie” HERBERT
HERBERT Raymond Harold "Herbie" Passed away peacefully on 14th January 2019 after a short illness, aged 75 years. Much loved Husband of Jacqueline. Loving Dad to Alison and Tracey. Father-in-law of Chris. Devoted Grandad to Harry and Sam. Funeral…
Colin HILLIER
HILLIER Colin Of Steventon. Passed away peacefully on the 14th January 2019. Funeral Service on Monday 28th January 2019, at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for Thames Valley Air…
Bryan John BADGER
BADGER Bryan John Passed away peacefully, aged 88 years, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Monday 4th February 2019 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only but donations…
Leslie NORRIDGE
NORRIDGE Leslie Passed away in Heathfield House on 18th January 2019, aged 82 years. Loving Mum of Kaela and Jane, Son-in-law Colin, Gran of Tom, Ali and Jamie. Funeral service at Oxford Crematorium on Wednesday 30th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers…
Leslie Norridge
Norridge Leslie Passed away in Heathfield House on 18th January 2019, aged 82 years. Loving Mum of Kaela and Jane, Son-in-law Colin, Gran of Tom, Ali and Jamie. Funeral service at Oxford Crematorium on Wednesday 30th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers…
Marjorie Shorter
Shorter Marjorie Aged 80 years, peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 17th January. Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire (Garford) Crematorium at 10am on…
Sheila Patrica NIXON (formally Simms)
NIXON Sheila Patrica (formally Simms) Of Worton Devizes. Wiltshire, passed away on December 26th, 2018 after contracting leukaemia, age 67. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother she will be sadly missed by family and friends. Sheila grew up in Mount…
Graham PLATT
PLATT Graham Of Southmoor, previous head of John Blandy School, died peacefully on 11th January, aged 99 years. Much loved husband of the late Muriel and father of Sue and Jennifer, Graham will be sadly missed by all his family. A service of…
Doris Irene DOE
DOE Doris Irene Formerly of Mathews Way Wootton, peacefully at Abingdon Court Care Home on 14th January. Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire (Garford) Crematorium…
Tony JEFFRIES
JEFFRIES Tony Passed away peacefully on 12th January 2019, aged 81. Loving husband of the late Ivy. Devoted father to Brian, Kim and Theresa. He will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire…
Jean Penelope Alice 'Penny' MONCRIEFF
MONCRIEFF Jean Penelope Alice "Penny" Passed away peacefully aged 80 years, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Oxford Crematorium on Wednesday 30th January 2019 at 11.30 a.m. No black attire or…

22nd January 2019

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