SLAVI Spasov's strike proved the difference as Oxford United edged past Barnet in the FA Youth Cup. The striker scored the only goal of the tie at Court Place Farm to book a third round trip to Burnley. United had the chances to win the game
A MAN accused of being part of a gang that murdered Christopher Lemonius has denied carrying out the killing because of 'loyalty' to his friends. As the trial into the killing of the 27-year old at Jourdain Road, Blackbird Leys, continued at Oxford
SCHOOLCHILDREN were invited to form a 'living blue circle' at the old Radcliffe Infirmary today to highlight World Diabetes Day. The youngsters from St Andrew's CE school gathered with Oxford University staff around the fountain at the Radcliffe
A 16-YEAR OLD who snatched a £10,000 Rolex watch from the Goldsmiths store at Westgate has been jailed. The boy, who is from Hillingdon and cannot be named for legal reasons, had already admitted last month stealing the high value item as well as
OXFORD’S Christmas Market is to return better than ever this year. It will run in Broad Street for 16 days from December 7 until December 22, whereas last year’s only ran for 11 days. The popular market, run by Nicole Rahimi, is backed by Oxford
Oxford University 27 (Tries: King, Kearns, Jackson, McGagh, Stileman. Con: Kearns.) Cardiff 5 (Try: Bratcher.) A BELOW-PAR Oxford University made hard work of beating an under-strength Cardiff in a revamped Major Stanley’s Match at
A SECOND world war-themed day at Abingdon Lock which had to be called off earlier this year due will finally take place next year. A permanent memorial to the Upper Thames Patrol was set to be unveiled on April 1, along with day-long activities
BURGLARS stole a Mercedes from outside a home in Headington after breaking in and taking car keys. Thames Valley Police said thieves smashed in a pane of glass in the front door of the house in Bulan Road, Headington on Wednesday at 3.40am The
Nigella Lawson recounted her student memories during an Evening With style show at The New Theatre last night, having studied languages at Lady Margaret Hall. “I would go to the Covered Market a lot to buy onions and sausages. I cooked an awful
The southbound carriageway of the A34 has been fully reopened after a crash involving a van closed one lane. Thames Valley Police's Roads Policing Unit tweeted a photo of the van and its trailer off the southbound carriageway between the Abingdon
As shoppers count down to Christmas Oxford's Covered Market is ringing the changes with a whole host of new businesses. Landlords the city council decided to divide up existing empty units to attract fresh faces and the policy has worked so far
The hype surrounding Bristol punk band Idles is huge. This year has seen the five-piece enjoy a meteoric rise, scoring a top five album, winning a Q best breakthrough band award, and bagging an appearance on the Jools Holland show, which was the most
FAST food aficionados packed out the new McDonald’s branch in Bicester... once it had actually opened. The burger chain remained tight-lipped on what time its new drive-thru would begin serving on Tuesday, with many eager residents keen to get
A RESTAURANT in the city centre has applied for permission to install new signs to the windows, and replace an old door as part of a redesign. Jamie’s Italian on George Street could have seven light-up hanging signs with two new window menu boxes
AN UNUSUAL museum swung open its doors to locals armed with war-time diaries, medals and historic photographs. The Rumble Museum at the Cheney School held a digital collection afternoon in a bid to preserve stories, memories and objects connected
VOLUNTEERS and supporters came together this week to celebrate the birthday of a charity that feeds homeless people in Oxford. Headington resident Shabnam Sabir began the Oxford Homeless Project three years ago after giving out dishes to the city
STAFF shortages that have led to early closing at Oxford railway station’s ticket office have been labelled an ‘embarrassment’. Hugh Jaeger, spokesman for the Oxford branch of Bus Users UK, spotted closure signs at the ticket office window at the
A NOTORIOUS 'sump buster' that has scarred the underside of many an unsuspecting vehicle could finally be fixed. Oxfordshire County Council has agreed to look again at the hump, which has been likened to a camel in the road, in Denton, near Garsington
RESIDENTS are being given a chance to have their say on the latest large new housing estate planned for Oxfordshire. Taylor Wimpey and a consortium of other developers has outline planning permission for a site south of the A4130 and west of Great
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JOURNALIST and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson will sign copies of his latest book in Chipping Norton. The presenter lives in the town and will be at Jaffé & Neale Bookshop & Café on Friday, November 23 to sign copies of his new book If You
A MAN has been arrested following a string of door knocking scams. It comes after another resident came forward to say he was deceived by a man who knocked at his door asking for cash saying he had been locked out of the house. Police initially
POWER tools were stolen from two separate sheds on the same street. Thames Valley Police believe the same suspect is responsible for the burglaries on Fernhill Road, Begbroke, near Kidlington. However, there are no descriptions of the individual
A PRIMARY school near Wantage is celebrating after being rated 'Good', in its first Ofsted inspection since becoming an academy. East Hanney's St James Church of England Primary School was deemed to have 'created a culture of care and aspiration
OXFORD United are targeting a place in the FA Youth Cup third round tonight when they host Barnet. Leon Blackmore-Such’s young guns won 3-0 at Hemel Hempstead in the first round and they have Fabio Lopes back from injury. The prize for the
PREMIER League football star Jamie Vardy will be speaking about his career in the game at the Oxford Union today. The Leicester City and England striker will be taking to the stage with his wife Rebekah Vardy. The former non-league footballer
ONE PERSON was taken to hospital after a crash left a car on its side in a South Oxfordshire village last night. Firefighters and an ambulance crew attended the incident on Steventon High Street, which happened at 6.16pm. A woman in her 30s
OXFORD City were brought down to earth with a 3-2 defeat at Dartford. Mark Jones’s side, whose 3-3 draw at Tranmere Rovers on Saturday earned them a televised Emirates FA Cup replay next Tuesday, could not follow up their superb result in last night
WANTAGE’S refurbished bandstand was officially reopened during this weekend’s Remembrance service. The town’s Memorial Park facility – which was previously in disrepair – had been renovated ahead of the service and now has a plaque commemorating
LUKE Cuff struck a four-timer to inspire Marston Saints to a 6-0 win which sent them top of the Oxfordshire Senior League at the expense of hosts Cropredy. Kyle Harris-Steele put them in front, with Cuff (2) and Jordi Mulvany making it 4-0 before
SAXTON Rovers remain eight points clear at the top of Division 1 as they hammered hosts Steventon 5-0 in the North Berks League, writes Richard Underwood. Tom Stanley, Ollie Nadin, Ryley Stone, Louis Bloomfield and Dan Parry scored the goals.
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PUPILS at Chandlings School went on a trip around the world in 30 minutes. Youngsters at the Kennington school took a tour around tabletops adorned with flags from 18 countries – all filled with tempting treats and fun crafts set up by the parents
STONESFIELD kept their cool to emerge victorious on penalties after a thrilling 5-5 draw in the third round of the Witney & District FA’s Fred Ford Cup. In a pulsating cup tie, nothing could separate the two sides after extra time. Charlbury
EDDIE Pepperell is on a mission to pack one more highlight into the best year of his career after returning to fitness. The golfer from Abingdon had two injections in his back last week to get in shape for the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
A CELEBRATION event will give thanks for the life of an Oxford icon this afternoon. The Sheldonian Theatre will host sports personalities and the friends and family of Sir Roger Bannister in a private service. Pembroke College, where Sir Roger
A MAN and his young son have been left on the verge of homelessness after falling victim to an internet scam just days after moving 6,500 miles back to the UK from their home in Indonesia. Richard Collier said he had been left with ‘almost nothing
JORDAN Abebiosu’s header gave Oxfordshire a 1-0 win at Surrey in the English Schools FA Inter-County Trophy. The only goal of the Under 16 first round tie came early in the second half, with the visitors’ superb defensive display carrying them through
PEOPLE in Botley have complained their streets are becoming clogged with cars after the nearby West Way shopping centre was demolished. Grass verges are being ruined, pavements are being blocked and driveways made difficult to navigate because of
A NUMBER of councillors have criticised the decision to allow Ben Lloyd-Shogbesan, who posted offensive statements on Facebook, back into the Labour group. The ruling Labour group at the town hall has suspended the Lye Valley councillor and he will
A PENSIONER who has walked a marathon on Remembrance Sunday every year for a decade is calling time on his touching annual tribute. Since 2008 Norman Smith has hiked 26.2 miles to seven church graveyards in and around his home in Kings Meadow.
GRAVEYARD memorials are set to be tested to ensure they are not at risk of falling over. Oxford City Council will carry out the inspections in Wolvercote Cemetery and St Sepulchre's Cemetery in Jericho over the autumn and winter. It comes as
A CONTROVERSIAL tree planting on North Hinksey Village Green has gone ahead after residents and the parish council eventually agreed on a suitable spot for the sapling. Residents in the small village had initially opposed the planting over fears
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has expressed further concerns about Thames Water's plans to build a reservoir the size of Heathrow near Abingdon. It says its 'resolute message' is that 'residents’ interests come first' while scrutinising the plans
AS Christmas gets closer, the Covered Market in Oxford is looking much brighter than it did earlier this year. A series of high-profile closures, including Haymans fishmongers, Hedges butchers and Macsamillion shoe shop, left the historic attraction
A TEENAGE diabetic has told how an 'artificial pancreas' supplied as part of a medical trial has helped change the way he manages his condition. The pioneering technology allows Banbury and Bicester College student Jack Newman to control his body's
AMONG the sights and sounds greeting Hollywood star Chris Pine in new Netflix film Outlaw King is a musician from Oxfordshire. Jali Fily Cissokho, pictured above on the far left, can be seen playing the kora – an West African instrument which sounds
A TRADERS’ group in Oxford is insisting it will retain an independent voice now that a new City Centre Task Force has been created in Oxford. Business leaders from across the city have agreed to join together to work out how best to improve the
It is hard to remember a time when cars and cyclists didn't dominate every stretch of road in Oxford. But looking back through the archives proves such a time did once exist, alongside proof that potholes and traffic jams have always caused chaos
A PENSIONER was forced to sell her home to pay the debts her son had built up after he swindled her out of tens of thousands of pounds and left her 'penniless', a court heard. Prosecutors claim that Adrian Mackenzie, of Rosedale Avenue, Banbury
FIRST time buyers will have to save for 17 years for a deposit to buy a home in Oxford, new figures have revealed. Research by property experts has found would-be home-owners will spend £115,000 in rent in the time it takes to save a 15 per cent
