MILITARY aircraft spotted flying above Oxfordshire could be connected to the US President's upcoming visit. Kerry Ralph sent in a video of aircraft sailing through the sky, thought to be MV-22 Osprey used by American military, flying above Begbroke
A DECISION on whether to grant permission to build a new secondary school for Oxford will not be made until September, it is understood. Mary Clarkson, the councillor for Marston, updated residents on the latest Swan School developments at a public
CAMERON Brannagan’s first-half strike got Oxford United’s pre-season tour to Ireland off to a winning start against Portmarnock AFC. About 500 travelling supporters got their first glimpse of five summer signings, but Karl Robinson’s side had to
GARETH Andrew proved the star of the show once again as Oxfordshire took control of their Western Division clash against Dorset at Banbury. The seamer finished with first-innings figures of 8-40 and then scored 72 to help the hosts to a 273-run
A MAN accused of murdering Christopher Lemonius told jurors he knows who beat the 27-year old to death but will not reveal their identities for fear of reprisal. Six Oxford men all deny murder: Yasine Lamzini, Otman Lamzini, Rashaun Stoute, Yousef
POWER has been restored to shops and businesses in Oxford city centre this afternoon after they were struck with outages for much of the morning. A fault in an underground cable saw 27 buildings in and around the Clarendon Centre intermittently
YOUNG and old came together to clear rubbish from a West Oxfordshire village. Bampton residents organised a community cleaning day after noticing an increasing amount of litter in the area, and almost 40 people joined in on Saturday, June 30.
TRAFFIC is beginning to clear after a crash between a van and a lorry on the A420 this afternoon. The accident has now been cleared from the road by the junction with the B4508 for Pusey. Delays were reported between Faringdon and Kingston
CARLOS Sainz and Romain Grosjean were left to rue a collision as they hunted for points at the British Grand Prix. The duo, who drive for Enstone-based Renualt and the Banbury-prepared Haas respectively, collided through the 180mph Copse corner
THE body of a man has been found after he 'got into difficulty' in the River Thames. Thames Valley Police had been searching on Saturday evening for the 32-year-old after he went into the river near Long Wittenham. A spokesman has now confirmed
AN OXFORD man who 'facilitated prostitution' has been order to pay back hundreds of thousands of pounds. Peter Hicks, 52, of Hendred Street, Oxford placed adverts for ‘hot sexy ladies ready to party’, ’Dave’s tantric massage’ and ‘fantasies where
WORK is about to start on the demolition of a derelict council headquarters after it was almost destroyed in a devastating blaze. Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Council staff have been in temporary accommodation at Milton Park
OXFORD University has claimed it would take more than 18 hours of research to calculate how many animals have died because of animal testing at the institution. The university cited guidelines on research time when failing to respond to questions
AMONG the hundreds of football fans celebrating England’s win against Sweden in Oxford on Saturday was Cowley hit-and-run victim Steven Wanna. The 21-year-old, who sustained horrific injuries in February 2017 after being hit by a car near Nuneham
PLUMMETING water levels in one of Oxford's most picturesque ponds caused the death of hundreds of fish. The tranquil pond in University Parks transformed into a boggy mess last week after the water level fell rapidly, leaving a shoal of perch
ENGLAND’S success at the World Cup in Russia has seemingly sparked yet another graffiti attack at Botley’s West Way shopping centre. The words ‘We have the chance to affect something greater than ourselves’ were scrawled on the ground at the shopping
A COUPLE hoping to build a 2.5m disability day centre have launched an online fundraising page. Parents Ian and Rachael Scott-Hunter hope to create the space for adults with learning difficulties after many council cuts to the sector in recent years
A WOMAN was arrested for having drugs and hundreds of pounds in Bicester. Police arrested the 28-year-old on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. She was found by police in Danes Road in Bicester on Sunday and had numerous
FOREIGN investment in Oxfordshire has led to a steep rise in new jobs over the past year. New figures released by the Department for International Trade showed 1,300 new jobs were created in the county over the past 12 months thanks to investment
ONE minute Batman was drinking a pint, the next minute clowns and Egyptians were crashing on the high street. This year's Eynsham Shirt Race was as mad as ever as the quirky tradition celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday. Since 1958 competitors
AN OXFORD MP thinks the United States should be paying to cover the cost of policing Donald Trump's visit to Oxfordshire this week. Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, called on the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to ask the US Government
STUDENTS from Oxford have been named runners-up in a national school psychology competition. A team from d'Overbroeck’s in Summertown came second in the National Psychology Competition last week, which was hosted by Royal Holloway, University of
A PRESCHOOL in Kidlington has had a disappointing Ofsted rating despite praise from the inspector. Robin Preschool, which uses classrooms at Edward Feild Primary School, has been rated 'requires improvement' after its first assessment since registering
A HOME owner at a new estate in an Oxfordshire village says residents have been ‘abandoned’ by the developer with pavements and play areas left unfinished. Anthony Coates, who lives in Walnut Meadow, Drayton, with partner Melania Rios moved into
MUCH has changed in the world since John Blandy Primary School opened, but its ethos of inspiring kind, happy and keen learners has stood the test of time. The 189-pupil school in Southmoor, between Abingdon and Faringdon, celebrates its 50th birthday
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run a summer playscheme for children in Cutteslowe. The Cutteslowe Summer Playscheme will entertain youngster aged 5-11 both indoors and outdoors and through sports, swimming and day trips. Volunteers have been encouraged
A COMMUNITY group to combat loneliness among the elderly is holding a farewell summer event to raise money for a Christmas party. The Hands on Social Group, for over 60s, is opening its doors on Saturday for a barbecue at the Richard Benson Hall
"IMMENSE pressure" on GP surgeries across southern Oxfordshire has seen health bosses object to more homes being built. The Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has voiced concerns about a planned 91 home development in Sutton Courtenay, near
A POPULAR cafe above a cycling shop in the city centre could be extended down to the ground floor. The Handle Bar Cafe in St Michael's Street wants to expand into the Bike Zone shop it sits above. The owners want to bring part of the restaurant
VOLUNTEERS are being asked to give blood in Oxford next week. NHS Blood and Transplant has called for volunteers to donate blood at the Oxford Donor Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Thursday, July 19. Two sessions will be held on the
NEIGHBOURHOOD plans that will help shape development in two villages will be put before councillors tomorrow. A cabinet meeting of South Oxfordshire District council will consider the neighbourhood plans for Benson and Watlington. Both have recently
POLICE have recovered a haul of more than 2,000 stolen power tools they want to return to their owners. The force found the tools in Aylesbury in early February and are now encouraging victims of theft across the region to come forward. Investigators
VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward and donate blood at the Oxford Donor Centre next week. NHS Blood and Transplant needs volunteers to donate blood at the following donor centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Thursday, July 19. The
A COMMUNITY action group is looking for volunteers, who will be trained in home–composting and cooking with leftovers, to help them pass on food waste skills to other people in the area. The Replenish scheme, aims to reduce the amount of organic
THE WORKS of writer and poet Rudyard Kipling will be honoured at an event in Woodstock on Wednesday night. An Evening with Rudyard Kipling at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum tells the story of Kipling's life through readings from his poetry and
EXAMS were over, the end of term was approaching and it was time to relax in the classroom. Or perhaps not. At many schools, there was an important date before everyone broke up for the summer holidays – the annual school sports. School houses
VAUGHAN Haskins was more at risk than many of her patients as she did her rounds as a district nurse. She toured Oxford visiting homes in Headington, Wood Farm and Old Marston in a dear old motor fit only for the scrapyard. Mrs Haskins, of Kennington
PUPILS at Salesian College, Oxford, were off on their travels again. A party had visited France and Spain in 1959 to improve their language skills. This picture was taken two years later when 14 boys and two teachers set off in a converted ambulance
A MAN brandishing a gun threatened members of the public in a Didcot park. Police were called to Brasenose Road at around 9.15pm yesterday to reports of a man with a firearm threatening people. It is understood he was in Loyd Recreation Park
A MAN was racially abused before being attacked with a glass in 'nasty incident' at Oxford bar. The 28-year-old victim was in Hanks Bar, in Queen Street, when two men abused and then assaulted him at around 3.20am on July 1. He suffered cuts
THE AUTHOR of a book collecting the forgotten tales of a town’s connection to an iconic car plant will discuss the work and how it was produced. Local historian Bob Frampton spent more than a year speaking with former workers at Abingdon’s MG factory
STAFF at a construction firm in southern Oxfordshire have lost nearly 24 stone between them. The group of 14, from Wantage-based company Stepnell, lost an average of more than a stone and a half each and completed a combined total of17 million steps
By Ruth Hawkins, Children Panel Solicitor and Family Mediator Turpin & Miller LLP WHEN families split up, it is often extremely stressful and emotions can run high. When parents are separating and/or divorcing, and cannot agree on arrangements
A PUBLIC meeting will offer a platform for residents to discuss any concerns about Oxford's new Swan School. Members of the public are welcome at St Nicholas' Primary School at 6.30pm tonight, for a 6.45pm start, to talk about the proposed 1,260
THE WORK of a pair of Baroque painters will be discussed with a town art group this week. Artist Ronnie Ireland will give a talk to Abingdon Artists entitled 'Out of Darkness', looking at pieces created by 17th century masters Rembrandt and Caravaggio
TWO West Oxfordshire district councillors are holding a drop-in surgery on Wednesday. Councillor Andrew Coles, of Witney Central ward, and Laura Price, of Witney South & Central, will be at the Oasis Cafe on Fettiplace Road, Witney from 11am
THE history of slang will go under the spotlight at an Oxford University lecture. Academic Professor Sarah Churchwell will give the lecture 'The Language of the Jazz Age' at the Ashmolean Museum today. She will explore the history of familiar
THE origin and evolution of Field Recording will be taught at a five-day Oxford Brookes University summer course. Location scouting, the basics of sound editing and uploading a project to a sound site are among the techniques that will be taught
AN Oxfordshire care home has been told to improve by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection. Inspectors visited Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home and found medicines were not being stored safely and evacuation procedures
ACADEMIC Dr Kerina Jones will discuss the prevalence of our personal data and the trustworthiness of its use at an Oxford University lecture today. The event 'The jugglers and the black cat' will be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown.
ASTON Rowant extended their lead to 19 points with a six-wicket home win over second-bottom Oxford in the Home Counties Premier League. Opener George Reid hit an impressive 94 off 141 balls as the hosts passed their target of 269 inside 54 overs
ASTON Rowant extended their lead to 19 points with a six-wicket home win over second-bottom Oxford in the Home Counties Premier League. Opener George Reid hit an impressive 94 off 141 balls as the hosts passed their target of 269 inside 54 overs
BOTLEY Park will be crammed full of games, activities, food and drink stalls and live music this weekend. The West Oxford Fun Day will feature gurning competitions, a dog show, and 'human curling' among a host of other activities. There will
WORKMEN steam ahead with the upgrade works being undertaken at Oxford Station as lines close for 16 days. Disruption is expected throughout the coming weeks as Network Rail undertake major works to improve the station and line in and out. Engineers
OXFORD Downs’ run in The Cricketer National Village Cup came to a disappointing end at Liphook & Ripsley yesterday. Downs were set 238 to win their last 16 clash in Hampshire, but fell well short – ending their dreams of a trip to Lord’s.
KARL Robinson says Oxford United’s squad cannot wait to be greeted by hundreds of supporters for their first pre-season match tonight. The U’s have spent more than a week in Ireland doing intense fitness work in readiness for the new campaign.
A LOCAL MP, who died in the First World War, was among the names read out at an emotional remembrance ceremony. Valentine Fleming, Henley MP at the time of his death in May 1917, the father of authors Ian Fleming and Peter Fleming was one of twenty
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save the last pub in New Marston are celebrating after the building was added to a list of the city’s heritage assets. The Somerset pub was one of 15 buildings and spaces in the Oxford which had nominations approved this
CRICKET UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP WESTERN DIVISION Oxfordshire 171 (76.1 ovs, T Price 38, C Russell 33, J Hayman 4-42, J Digby 3-31), Dorset 79-7 (35 ovs, G Andrew 5-22). THE CRICKETER NATIONAL VILLAGE CUP Last 16: Liphook &
BANBURY MAGISTRATES PAUL VALENTINE, 54, of Fordways, Crawley, admitted driving without third party insurance on February 19 at Witney. He was fined £398 and must pay a victim surcharge of £39 and court costs of £85 and was disqualified from driving
A DIMINISHING number of teachers and 'worrying' drop in support roles have fuelled concerns about recruitment and cash struggles in Oxfordshire's schools. Teachers have persistently warned of the impact of staffing levels and stretched budgets,
WEST Oxfordshire residents have another chance to express their views on a proposed garden village on Monday. The final public consultation on the development, set to be built north of the A40 near Eynsham, will take place at St Leonard's Church
