Archive - Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Arrests after police raid Oxford shopping centre for illegal workers
TWO men left Templars Square shopping centre in handcuffs yesterday after immigration officers questioned their right to work in this country.
PICTURES: Flag-raising ceremony pays tribute to Armed Forces
A FLAG was hoisted at Oxford Castle as a mark of pride and gratitude for the county's military community.
Exciting new university project set for planning go-ahead
AN OXFORD University project that could bring together 200 world-leading scientists to tackle serious heart problems in one building has been filed for planning permission.
Couple celebrate 25 years of helping others
A COUPLE who have spent the last 25 years supporting others have vowed to continue to help out after receiving an award for their long service.
Woman died after being bitten by her own pet rat
A WOMAN has died after suffering from 'rat bite fever' caused by her own pet.
WATCH: Climate change activists mock university ceremony with 'Insania' walk
ENVIRONMENTAL activists mocked an ancient Oxford University ceremony with a parody event designed to raise awareness of climate change.
Dealer ran 'commercial' drugs ring from parent's home
A DRUG dealer caught running a class A drugs operation on a 'commercial scale' from his family's Headington home has been jailed.
Which 'trendy' Oxford street is planning another festival?
MAYFEST, which attracted 10,000 visitors to Oxford’s trendiest street, was so successful a second celebration is to take place.
Hospital first to use AI to detect bone condition
PIONEERING AI technology is being used for the first time in the UK in Oxford to detect a debilitating condition that often goes undiagnosed for years.
Climate change group will mock Encaenia walk today
ENCAENIA, the ancient Oxford University awards ceremony, will today have a parody event running alongside it this year entitled Insania.
Man sustains life-threatening injuries as crash closes A44
A MAN sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash that has closed the A44 near Woodstock.
'Multi-vehicle' crash on M40 - traffic clearing
A THREE-vehicle crash on the M40 caused lengthy delays near Bicester this morning.
CRICKET: OCA League batsman hammers incredible 218 not out
RYAN Lewis rewrote Stanton Harcourt’s record books with a quite staggering innings.
Bishop of Oxford warns of 'apocalyptic' danger of climate change
THE Bishop of Oxford has called for action to prevent climate change causing 'apocalyptic' damage as he prepares to lobby MPs alongside thousands of people today.
CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up
NATHAN Patrick rescued Didcot as the Division 1 leaders marched on with victory at Long Marston in the Cherwell League.
CRICKET: All the action from the OCA League
GEORGE Seacole hit a superb century as Witney Swifts returned to winning ways in the OCA League with a crushing 139-run victory over visitors Westcott in Division 1.
AUNT SALLY: Reports from the Greene King Oxford & District League
GARRY Bailey was in spectacular form as Swan B brushed aside Chequers A in the Greene King Oxford & District League, writes ANDY BEAL.
Nico Jones can go right to the top, says Oxford United boss Karl Robinson
OXFORD United teenager Nico Jones has been tipped to play at the highest level after signing his first professional contract.
City road misery set to begin next Monday
DELAYS for road users which are likely to roll over a fortnight are expected to begin next week in a busy part of the city centre.
Notorious flasher back in court after exposing himself at the Westgate Centre
OXFORD'S most notorious and prolific flasher has been handed another jail term after exposing himself to women outside the Westgate Centre.
Work starting at Covered Market to transform historic butchers' shop
CONSERVATIONISTS are working with council staff to transform a historic butchers’ shop at the Covered Market into three new units.
Cowley Road works set to bring 12 weeks of traffic disruption
MAJOR resurfacing works will bring 12 weeks of disruption for road users and businesses on one of Oxford's busiest streets.
'Their dreadful situation was no excuse for law breaking': counter terror cop defends Jihadi Jack parents prosecution
MORE parents could face prosecutions for funding terrorism, police have warned, unless they take action to prevent their children from being indoctrinated.
Gwyneth PRYOR
PRYOR Gwyneth (née Abbott) Aged 91 years, passed away peacefully at Rush Court Care Home on Tuesday 18th June 2019. Beloved wife of Basil, much loved Mother of Jane, Caroline and David. Nan to Tom, Ben, Elizabeth, Jack and Ellie and Great-Nannie to…
Derek Roy Oliver
OLIVER Derek Roy 24.06.1946 - 27.11.2015 No happy returns. In loving Memory of my Husband Derek Oliver There is a special gift in life, That's very rare and true, It's the gift of special memories, Especially those I have of you. Love you always, Sylve…
Joyce PAULING
PAULING Joyce Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 22nd June 2019, aged 88 years. A much loved lady who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends in Stonesfield village. Funeral service to be held at Stonesfield Methodist Church on…
Alan MARTIN
MARTIN Alan Cyril Peacefully on 23rd June 2019, aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Barbara. Much loved dad of Chris and the late Keith. Treasured grandfather and great grandfather and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral…
Peter MELOTTI
MELOTTI Peter George Passed away peacefully at home on 16th June. Beloved husband of Lucille and loving father to William and Lisa. Dearly loved by grandchildren Ben, James and Samantha and brothers Geoffrey and David. Peter will be greatly missed by…
Yvonne TOWNSEND
TOWNSEND Yvonne (nee Biggers) Passed away peacefully on 15th June 2019, aged 81. Beloved Wife of Roger, Mother of Beverly, Debbie and Kate, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on…
Peter LOVELL
LOVELL Peter William Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 18th June 2019, aged 73, following a six year battle against cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Sue, his sister-in-law Alison and her family and everyone who knew him. Peter's…
James SNELLING
SNELLING James (Jim) Loving husband, father and friend to all who knew him, passed away suddenly on 7th June 2019. He was loved and will be missed forever. Jim's funeral service will take place on Tuesday 9th July at South Oxfordshire Crematorium at…

25th June 2019