OXFAM’S handling of sex allegations has been condemned by the Government – with a threat that millions of pounds of taxpayer funding could be cut off.The Oxford-based charity has faced intense criticism over its handling of allegations, including the
RAF Brize Norton is proposing significant changes to the controlled airspace that currently surrounds the station.The largest airbase in the country is seeking to expand the airspace it controls.There is also a recommendation to provide connectivity between
EDDIE Pepperell will attempt to get his 2018 season up and running when he takes part in the inaugural NBO Oman Open. The golfer from Abingdon has yet to reach the final round in his three events on the European Tour this year. He showed signs
A CCTV image of a man police want to speak to in connection with a rape investigation in Banbury has been released today. The incident took place on Friday at about 11.15pm in an alleyway near the Moo Moo Clubrooms, in High Street. The victim
A HIGH Court judge has ruled that a severely brain damaged patient being treated by doctors at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust should be allowed to die.The ruling has prompted calls for a review of the legislation surrounding such
THE BIGGEST, beeriest booze-up in Wantage is back.The eighth Wantage Beer Festival will take over the town’s Beacon civic hall on Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17.This year’s festival will feature 28 ales, five ciders and two perries selected by branch
A ROW erupted at Oxfordshire County Council over how women should be referred to when they step up to the most senior ceremonial role. Labour leader Liz Brighouse said it was ‘amazingly stupid’ that women who are appointed as chairman of the county
A PLAN to erect a blue plaque in honour of a notable chemist has been submitted to Oxford City Council.The Oxford Blue Plaques Board wants to put up the tribute at the former home of Christ Church chemistry don Andrea Angel, who died in 1917, at 15 Banbury
AN OXFORD law firm has revealed it is dealing with a 'high value' divorce battle in the county over cryptocurrency. Royds Withy King said the county case is one of a growing number where spouses are seeking a potential share of assets in Bitcoin
A MAN has been detained under the Mental Health Act after concerns for his welfare were raised yesterday. Police attended Marley Close, in Botley, Oxford, shortly after 4pm yesterday. 'Riot vans' were reportedly seen parked in the road.
A HOUSING association which has offices in Abingdon has been named the best in the south for tenant engagement.Sovereign picked up the Excellence in Tenant Engagement award in the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Awards 2018.Joyce Ward, chair of
KEEP the Valentine's Day romance going with an evening of dinner and dancing.The event will take place on Saturday from 7pm at Trinity Church Hall in Abingdon. Tickets are £12.50 from abingdonpassionplay.org.uk and the Bookstore. Advanced booking
CHILDREN descended on a manor farm in Witney as it opened its doors for some winter fun.Cogges Manor Farm will officially open for the new season in March, but took the opportunity of half-term to invite some familiar faces. The farm opened to the public
WATCH the main moments from Oxford United's trip to Rotherham United in Sky Bet League One last night. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel MATCH REPORT - Rotherham Utd 3, Oxford Utd 1 REACTION - Familiar
THE number of Oxfordshire families being housed in temporary accommodation has risen by more than 10 per cent in the last year, new figures have revealed.The county's Health Improvement Board had aimed to have the number no greater than that reported
TIM HEALEY will explore the story behind the mysterious leafy mask seen on old parish churches, 18th century garden ornaments and Victorian street architecture.The local historian's presentation will be illustrated with images of the Green Man throughout
ENCOURAGING girls to step into STEM careers is key to curbing gender imbalance in the male-dominated space industry. That is the message from UK Space Agency worker Susan Buckle, who is tasked with inspiring a new generation of future astronauts and space
By Marie BradfieldAs the evenings start to draw out it’s a great time to be out and about trying to get a glimpse of that ghost of the night, the barn owl.Taking advantage of a recent calm evening I headed down to BBOWT’s Chimney Meadows Reserve and walked
THE implications of an ageing population will be discussed at a free talk this evening.Professor Sarah Harper, Director of the Oxford Institute for Population Ageing, will speak at the Oxford Martin School from 5pm on what a growing and ageing population
A TRAINING event for foster carers and social workers will be held next Tuesday in Cowley.The half-day course will focus on moving children on to a permanent placement and will allow attendees to share experiences and ideas.The event be held from 10am
AN 'INSPIRING' community group which unites people generations apart is keen to roll out at more Oxfordshire schools.Oxford charity Full Circle is hoping to to create more groups in which children and older people find common ground.Based at Donnington
CAMPAIGNERS have called a council ‘cruel and brutal’ for not altering toilet block designs to make them more disability friendly.More than 500 people had signed a petition calling on Vale of White Horse District Council to think again about proposals
A TOOL company has launched a competition to find the best trade apprentices in South Oxfordshire to compete in a national competition. Screwfix, which has stores in Abingdon and Didcot, has opened entries for the competition, with prizes worth £10,000
A CHARITY is calling on the people in the Wychwoods to help accelerate the fight against heart disease by joining a community volunteer group. About 12,200 people in the area of Milton-under-Wychwood, Shipton-under-Wychwood and Ascott-under-Wychwood are
DACHSHUNDS scurried into an Oxford publishing house to help celebrate the launch of a children's picture book.Oxford University Press staff were visited by the silky-coated canines to coincide with the release of a new title called Dog in Boots.It
'ALT-ROCK queen' Alanis Morissette has been announced as the first headliner of this year's revived Cornbury Festival. Mavis Staples, Amy MacDonald, Nina Nesbitt and Pixie Lott also join the line-up for the 15th instalment. Megan McKenna, Grainne
ANOTHER car hire firm wants to set up next to an Oxford estate.Avis Budget has applied for planning permission to open a branch on a former used car sales centre off Harrow Road, on the edge of Blackbird Leys. The site is proposed near an existing branch
OXFORD'S Mini Plant achieved record worldwide sales last year, the latest figures have revealed. While car sales were down nationwide the BMW Mini Plant in Cowley bucked the trend. Overall, new car sales fell by five per cent in the first 11
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of burglary at a house in Oxford.Thames Valley Police said the break-in happened at the home in Mill Lane, Iffley, during the early hours yesterday.Officers said an offender forced the front door of the house to get in
THE BIGGEST, beeriest booze-up in Wantage is back.The eighth Wantage Beer Festival will take over the town’s Beacon civic hall on Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17.This year’s festival will feature 28 ales, five ciders and two perries selected by branch
A DATE has been announced for the next Oxfordshire Waterblitz.Volunteers have been urged to help with the mass fresh water quality test on Monday, April 23.The results help detect pollution and build a growing picture of streams, rivers and ponds. See
AN OXFORDSHIRE villager is backing an African church leader’s appeal for funds to buy a new truck.Mark Sandels from Grove has set up a crowd-funding web page to try and help Yotam Theu raise £2,000.Mr Theu, a church leader in the Malawian capital Mzuzu
STAFF at stately home Blenheim Palace handed over a cheque for £14,500 to Maggie’s Oxford cancer charity after a year-long fundraising initiative. Each year staff at the palace in Woodstock supports a local charity to help build relationships between
WHEN staff at Oxford University Press cut some nature words from a junior dictionary and replaced them with h-tech vocabulary they had no idea they would inspire a book now being delivered to every school in Scotland. In 2015 Walton Street-based
HUNDREDS of job opportunities will be on offer tomorrow at Oxford Town Hall.Jobseekers will be able to sign up for new careers at the recruitment fair at the venue in St Aldate's from 10am to 3pm.There will be 25 employers in the main hall for the
DISCOUNT supermarket Poundland has reportedly hit back at an Oxfordshire teacher who described a GCSE grade 4 as a 'Poundland pass' and a higher grade 5 a 'Waitrose C'. Stephen Petty, head of humanities at Lord Williams's School Thame, caused upset
ONE of Oxford's newest restaurants is this evening hosting a Valentine's Day date night with a difference. The Breakfast Club at The Westgate has teamed up with learning disability charity Mencap to host a First Dates evening for adults with learning
Anyone keen to try the world of hybrid motoring has had little choice until relatively recently but to head towards a Toyota dealer. But Hyundai has been catching up fast with the Ioniq, the first car in the world to offer three electrified powertrains
SAXTON Rovers came from behind to claim all three points and keep their North Berks League Division 1 title hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over leaders Berinsfield in front of more than 100 spectators, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD. The home side went
FORGOT to order the flowers? Chocolates too predictable? Or maybe you want to announce your love to the whole world for the first time! Whatever the reason, seize the moment and tell the most important person in your life how you really feel about
WEDDING bells will soon be ringing at an environmental charity's barn. The Earth Trust has revealed that Fison Barn in Little Wittenham, its popular wedding reception venue, has been licensed to hold marriage ceremonies and civil partnerships.Coinciding
A £50MILLION project to extend a shopping centre is nearing completion, but less than a third of the new shops and restaurants have been let to businesses. Nando's became the eighth major retailer to sign up for a place in Didcot's Orchard Centre
MINSTER Lovell Res edged a thrilling ten-goal encounter with visitors Charlbury Town Res to book their place in the semi-finals of the Jack Busby Memorial Trophy, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. Minster ran out 6-4 victors as Aidan Foard hit a hat-trick
THE energy company responsible for supplying Cowley Road has said work will be finished by the end of the week on a fault causing persistent power cuts. Businesses on a stretch of the East Oxford street have lost thousands of pounds in trade since
TRAVELLERS in a fleet of caravans have moved into yet another Oxford park and ride in a seemingly endless migration around city car parks. Drivers have shared their exasperation after dozens of caravans parked up at Pear Tree Park and Ride on the
KYLE Chester struck a five-timer as Carterton beat Abingdon Youth Green 9-2 in the Under 14 A League, writes PAUL LYON. Regan Pritchard (2), Daniel Lovick and Xander Timmis completed the scoring, with Kian Durkin and Andrew King replying for Abingdon.Tyler
OXFORD'S freeview transmitter is set to be updated as part of a major engineering programme. Channels are being moved to new airwaves to allow for 'future development of new mobile broadband services'. The changes will be made to the transmitter
FREELAND beat visitors Launton Sports 3-0 to extend their unbeaten season in the Oxfordshire Senior League to a dozen games. Goals from Liam Harris, Danny Taylor and a Tom McCudden penalty moved the hosts to within seven points of Cropredy, with
AS a spooky Oxford landmark once home to incarcerated criminals, it might not seem the obvious venue for love. Yet Oxford Castle, rumoured to be haunted by ghosts from centuries past, has proved to be one of the most popular spots for Valentine
A MAN followed a dazed and confused clubber out of a packed Oxford nightclub before leading her into an alleyway and raping her, a court has heard. Suranga Wijethunga, of Speedwell Street, Oxford, denies a single count of rape. As his trial
A PLAN to give councillors an individual kitty to spend £15,000 each in their divisions has been passed – despite opposition from Labour. The council will give all 63 members the money – at a total of £945,000 next year and in 2019/20 if the policy
OLIVIA Thacker’s five-goal haul was not enough for Summertown Stars as they were held to a thrilling 5-5 draw by Launton Ladies in their Oxford Mail Girls League Under 15 clash. Amy Norfolk’s brace, plus strikes from Ellie Wells, Lauren Badland
A 23-year-old woman charged with causing death by inconsiderate driving has appeared at court for the first time.Alice Smith from Albermarle Drive, Grove, attended Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday afternoon.She is charged with causing the death of
AMENDMENTS to change the way the county council operates, borrow cash for road improvements and to set up an emotional wellbeing service all failed yesterday. Labour and the Lib Dems proposed amendments to the council’s budget plan, but neither
WITH Valentine's Day now upon us, restaurants will soon be crammed with couples sharing candelit meals. Rose-laden Romeos and Juliets will be out in force, but a disappointing dinner is sure to ruin the romance. THE BEST... TripAdvisor's
CUTS must be made at Oxfordshire County Council but money will be spent where people are most in need, according to its leader. Ian Hudspeth said next year’s budget, set yesterday, will ensure £11.5m more is spent providing adult social care than planned
FAMILIAR issues hampered Oxford United again as their rut deepened with a 3-1 defeat at promotion contenders Rotherham United. The in-form hosts made the most of some poor defending to race into a 2-0 lead before the U’s got into the game.
ONE YEAR after a hit and run driver left him having to relearn how to walk, Steven Wanna says he is a 'man with a plan to get better'. The Cowley student was left for dead after being struck by a car as he was walking along a road towards Oxford
SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks has achieved compliance with a new industry standard, demonstrating its commitment to accessible services for all.Awarded by BSI, the business standards company, the verification recognises organisations which
IT IS now one year to the day since the explosion at Gibbs Crescent. Sadly, the inquest into the death of the man who caused it, Guido Schuette, has produced more questions than answers. However, it is not the end of the matter. Some of us
THE media coverage condemning Oxfam for supposedly keeping quiet about the disciplinary action that was taken over some aid workers using prostitutes has been blown out of all proportion. Oxfam employ thousands of good people to whom their work
THE SOONER Chiltern Rail pull their finger out and open up the Cowley branch line to passengers the better. A passenger rail link, from the Cowley business and Littlemore science parks, through to Oxford and beyond, is just what our city needs.
