Archive - Saturday, 15 December 2018

Oxford United thrilled to win in 'worst conditions' against Blackpool
OXFORD United’s players were delighted to beat Blackpool amid conditions they described as the worst in which they had ever played.
Oxford United 2 (Turton og 29, Henry 41), Blackpool 0
OXFORD United stretched their hot streak at home to five Sky Bet League One games as Blackpool were despatched in freezing conditions.
Santa and his two reindeer trot into care home
TWO rather unusual visitors, complete with red noses, trotted in to an Oxfordshire care home yesterday.
Fill your boots: A festive charity-fundraising dinner by gourmet chef
Chef Barney Wrobel on holding a charity dinner at Wolvercote Village Hall to highlight the plight of the homeless and raise money
UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackpool - Henry doubles U's lead
All the news from Oxford United's Sky Bet League One clash at home to Blackpool.
Pig bladder football on Soapsud Island – Oxford's forgotten world
SOAPSUD poured out of the drains; kids played football in the streets with a pig's bladder and there were so many shops that locals rarely ventured as far as Summertown – let alone Oxford city centre.
Children's allotment festive bonfire event cancelled
ORGANISERS have announced today's festive bonfire and stories at the children's allotment in East Oxford has been called off due to the wet weather.
Missing woman found 'safe and well'
POLICE have confirmed a woman who went missing yesterday has been found 'safe and well' following an appeal.
Winners of Age UK's 'Dignity in Care' Awards
THE inspirational people making a real difference to those in need this year have been recognised at the Age UK Dignity in Care Awards.
A Father's Christmas: Oxford's Alexander Armstrong talks Christmas, family and his festive TV special
Alexander Armstrong is ready for his next dose of all things Christmas.
Preparations under way for 15th Littlemore church Christmas Day lunch
STAFF and volunteers at a church in Littlemore are preparing for their 15th annual community Christmas lunch.
KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Whole club given big lift by youth team's Cup heroics
WE welcome Blackpool to Grenoble Road this afternoon as we start a month of really intense action.
Oxford man accused of stalking and stealing woman's underwear
A MAN charged with stalking a woman, assaulting her and stealing her underwear appeared in court yesterday.
Club puts on festive feast for elderly at Oxford hotel
PENSIONERS in Oxford were treated to a festive feast this week by a social club that seeks to tackle loneliness in the elderly.
Delays after lorry hits the central reservation on M40
AN HGV struck the central reservation in the early hours of this morning on the M40.
Pre-match stat pack: Oxford United v Blackpool
Head-to-head record (all comps)
Weather Warning - snow and ice predicted this weekend
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Oxfordshire this weekend.
Friends christen memorial bench for popular Oxford figure
A CROWD turned out to see a memorial bench unveiled in memory of a popular city figure.
Schoolgirl ditches classes to fight for her future
A GIRL from Oxford ditched school to join a global climate change protest.
Camera Club winner is a new perspective on an Oxford landmark
A FAMILIAR Oxford landmark is seen from a new perspective in this week's worthy 'architecture' winner.
SWIMMING: Double delight for City of Oxford in National Arena South Division
CITY of Oxford had double reason to celebrate in the last National Arena South Division meeting of the season.
TABLE TENNIS: Leaders British Rail beat title rivals in Oxford & District League
BRITISH Rail opened a two-point gap over the chasing pack in Division 1 after beating second-placed Forum A 6-4 in the Oxford & District League.
'Jolly jumble' sale with a twist at young people's club today
A 'JOLLY Christmas Jumble' will take place this afternoon to support the Wolvercote Young People's Club in north Oxford.
Christmas Market owner reflects on establishing event in Oxford
TEN years ago, Oxford did not even have a Christmas market; now it is a staple of the city’s festive calendar.
ROUND-UP: All the latest billiards, snooker and angling news
BILLIARDS: Headington Conservative Club and Littlemore RBL will meet in the final of the Oxford & District League’s Stephen Reiss Cup.
Ricky Holmes says Oxford United should set sights high
RICKY Holmes believes Oxford United should be aiming to reach the top half of the Sky Bet League One table by the turn of the year.
Waste centres prepare as county set to generate extra 2,500 tonnes this Christmas
WASTE is set to sky-rocket over the busy Christmas period with the county’s binmen bracing themselves for the extra demand.
Man accused of violent robbery said he 'thought it was surprise joke', court hears
A 21-YEAR-OLD accused of being part of a gang of masked men who stormed into a flat and attacked two people told police he initially thought it was a ‘surprise joke’.
Workmen ran into burning building but say fire alarms 'failed' at Oxford blaze
PEOPLE living close to the scene of a devastating blaze at a block of north Oxford flats say they did not hear any fire alarms go off.
Roman goddess statue found in field could be worth a fortune
AN ANCIENT statuette abandoned in a margarine tub after being unearthed in a farmer's field could now fetch a five-figure sum.
Worst performing primary schools in Oxfordshire revealed by Government
THE county's worst performing primary schools have been revealed in new Government tables.
Security guards and CCTV deployed at tower block after youths terrorise residents
SECURITY guards and CCTV cameras are being deployed at an Oxford tower block to stop youths making residents' lives hell.
Highways England turn down request for Oxford-Cambridge expressway routes
HIGHWAYS England has said there are ‘compelling reasons’ why it cannot tell the public the routes it is considering for the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway.
Concerns mental health cuts might be a step too far for charities
MENTAL health charities across Oxfordshire could be hit hard by planned county council cuts, councillors have warned.
Olive Ena LINDSEY
LINDSEY Olive Ena Sadly taken from us 16th December, 2014. From Mick, Jane, Charlotte and Poppy. Forever in our thoughts xx
Grace Irene GALE
GALE Grace Irene Peacefully at Julie Richardson Nursing Home on 28th November 2018, aged 105 years. Devoted wife to the late John and loving mother to the late Reg. Funeral service will take place at Banbury Crematorium on Thursday, 27th December at…

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Oxford United thrilled to win in 'worst conditions' against Blackpool

Oxford United 2 (Turton og 29, Henry 41), Blackpool 0

Santa and his two reindeer trot into care home

Fill your boots: A festive charity-fundraising dinner by gourmet chef

UPDATES: Oxford United v Blackpool - Henry doubles U's lead

Pig bladder football on Soapsud Island – Oxford's forgotten world

Children's allotment festive bonfire event cancelled

Missing woman found 'safe and well'

Winners of Age UK's 'Dignity in Care' Awards

A Father's Christmas: Oxford's Alexander Armstrong talks Christmas, family and his festive TV special

Preparations under way for 15th Littlemore church Christmas Day lunch

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Whole club given big lift by youth team's Cup heroics

Oxford man accused of stalking and stealing woman's underwear

Club puts on festive feast for elderly at Oxford hotel

Delays after lorry hits the central reservation on M40

Pre-match stat pack: Oxford United v Blackpool

Weather Warning - snow and ice predicted this weekend

Friends christen memorial bench for popular Oxford figure

Schoolgirl ditches classes to fight for her future

Camera Club winner is a new perspective on an Oxford landmark

SWIMMING: Double delight for City of Oxford in National Arena South Division

TABLE TENNIS: Leaders British Rail beat title rivals in Oxford & District League

'Jolly jumble' sale with a twist at young people's club today

Christmas Market owner reflects on establishing event in Oxford

ROUND-UP: All the latest billiards, snooker and angling news

Ricky Holmes says Oxford United should set sights high

Waste centres prepare as county set to generate extra 2,500 tonnes this Christmas

Man accused of violent robbery said he 'thought it was surprise joke', court hears

Workmen ran into burning building but say fire alarms 'failed' at Oxford blaze

Roman goddess statue found in field could be worth a fortune

Worst performing primary schools in Oxfordshire revealed by Government

Security guards and CCTV deployed at tower block after youths terrorise residents

Highways England turn down request for Oxford-Cambridge expressway routes

Concerns mental health cuts might be a step too far for charities

Olive Ena LINDSEY

Grace Irene GALE