Parts of Britain enjoyed sunny spells before downpours threatened to turn the Bank Holiday weekend into a washout. Temperatures reached highs of almost 15C in London, forecasters said. But cloudy skies and showers dominated northern and western
Drivers are being warned of spray causing difficult driving conditions on the M40 in north Oxfordshire this evening. Surface water on the motorway is causing reduced visibility on both carriageways between junction ten at the Cherwell Valley
More than 100 people jumped off Magdalen Bridge during today’s May morning celebrations — but they all escaped injuries. Even though no one was hurt, the bridge is still scheduled to be closed next year. Students and other residents
Hundreds of bikers are expected to bring traffic to a standstill in a mass protest at the record price of petrol. Demonstrators claim the May 1 "May-Hem" protest on roads and motorways around Manchester will be the biggest ever held, and although
Much of Britain faces typically grim Bank Holiday weather this weekend - including heavy rain and bitterly cold temperatures. Prolonged showers are forecast for many parts on Saturday, with chill northerly winds setting in for the rest of the weekend
Thousands of people welcomed May morning today with traditional celebrations across Oxford city centre. Magdalen Bridge was closed, but was expected to open to traffic before 9am. Crowds gathered either side of the River Cherwell to
More than 100 people jumped off Magdalen Bridge during today’s May Morning celebrations — but they all escaped any serious injuries. Even though no-one was hurt, the bridge is still scheduled to be closed next year. Students and other
Thousands of revellers welcomed May Morning today with traditional celebrations across the city centre. Magdalen Bridge was closed, but is expected to open to traffic before 9am. Crowds gathered either side of the River Cherwell to hear
OXFORD United goal machine James Constable admits he’s fully back in the groove again – and loving it. The U’s top scorer, who smashed his 27th goal of the campaign in the play-off semi-final, first leg against Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Thursday
The father of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe said last night his son’s death had made the Government “realise” they were involved in a war and led to troops being better equipped. His comments came after a coroner ruled the Army commander
THE father of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe said last night his son’s death had made the Government “realise” they were involved in a war and led to troops being better equipped. His comments came after a coroner ruled the Army commander, from
IT IS WORTH bearing in mind that when O’Callaghan gets out of detention he will be just about the same age as Joshua Hammond, the brave trooper who died alongside Lt Col Rupert Thorneloe in Afghanistan. What a comparison they make. Trooper Hammond, 18
