THE case of a manager who works for an organisation funded by Oxfordshire taxpayers was heard at a London court today. A short pre-trial review hearing was held in the case of Rob Arnold, 49, a manager for the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership
FOUR Chipping Norton residents will help raise funds for a good cause after striking lucky in the People's Postcode Lottery. The neighbours on Rock Hill, off London Road, were jumping for joy after their postcode, OX7 5BA, was announced as the winner
AN ALPACA has allegedly died after its eye was cut from its socket in a 'sickening' and 'barbaric' attack. The animal was killed in Ludgershall near Bicester, according to a post on the Bicester General Chat Facebook group, just across the Oxfordshire
Head-to-head record (all comps) Oxford 17 wins, Peterborough 11 wins, 7 draws League One form (last six games) Oxford Utd: LDWDDD = 7pts Peterborough: WLDDLL = 5pts Top scorers Oxford Utd James Henry 14 (10 in L1) Marcus
A RECORD-breaking length of loom bands made by a little boy and his supporters has been given new life. Oxford Children’s Hospital has unveiled a ‘magical’ interactive art installation in its atrium, made from 30,000m of multicoloured bands from
The last 1975 album did 38 countries, debuting at No. 1,” says Jason Moules, frontman of confusingly-named rock & roll band allusinlove. “We want to do 50 with our second album!” He is nothing if not ambitious. And modest. But then he can
A BUNGALOW in Oxford was almost destroyed in a fire while the owner was away. A passer-by called 999 after they spotted smoke coming from the house in Ethelred Court in Headington at 12.30am this morning. Four crews from Rewley Road and Slade
A MAN has been charged with assault after a woman was repeatedly punched in the face in a city street. The attack happened at about 11.15pm on Tuesday, February 5, outside a house on Cranley Road, Barton. Police also revealed that a car stopped
A MOTION calling for changes in how Cherwell District Council approaches the private rented sector will be debated. The motion, submitted by Labour councillor Barry Richards, calls for a new license scheme for private landlords and a dedicated forum
HIS Royal Highness the Prince of Wales talked trees, oatcakes and gardens with residents during a visit to an Oxfordshire village yesterday. People turned out in their droves for Prince Charles's visit to Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England
COMEDIAN Armando Iannucci, creator of The Thick of It, and Radiohead drummer Philip Selway are among the names performing at a special charity concert tomorrow to support people suffering emotional distress or at risk of suicide. The ECHO concert
PEOPLE can get ‘super-cheap, high-quality headshots’ at a pop-up photography studio all day today. The studio, run by Safety Pin Photography, is specifically for people who want to get professional headshots of themselves which can be used for LinkedIn
Kaven Gill talks about taking over the Chesterton Hotel and introducing a new tea menu Anyone who remembers the Bignell Park Hotel will be surprised by our newly refurbished property. In April 2018, we realised our dream to a buy a hotel, having
Kaven Gill talks about taking over the Chesterton Hotel and introducing a new tea menu Anyone who remembers the Bignell Park Hotel will be surprised by our newly refurbished property. In April 2018, we realised our dream to a buy a hotel, having
AN office block in Oxford is set to be converted into a large block of flats. Minns Estates Ltd had applied for planning permission to turn offices at Riverside Court off West Way, Botley, into 34 apartments. The company has sent its proposals
ROBOTS have been used for everything from building cars to playing chess, but a new mechanical creation is set to rival us at one of the last preserves of human ingenuity – art. The world’s first artificial intelligence robot artist is on her way
‘WHOVIANS’ can now revel in being Doctor Who’s sidekick to help defeat the Cybermen and save the world – all from inside Oxford’s Westgate Centre. Crowds of fans have been rushing to Escape Hunt Oxford after it launched an official Doctor Who escape
THIS is a column I hoped I would never have to write. I have been on a new drug trial for 16 months to see if this can reduce the amount of leukaemia in my body and enable me to live a longer, more active life. This means I’ve had 16 months of double
HIS Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will visit Oxfordshire today. WATCH: Prince Charles speaks to primary school pupils during Oxfordshire visit Prince Charles will be visiting a new housing development in Bletchingdon, just north of Oxford
TWO African gospel music nights will raise money for a women's refuge. Music lovers are invited to come and dance to West African religious songs, try the food and buy West African clothes at Witney's Langdale Hall on March 15 and December 6.
2:38pm With the strike now at an end, I’m winding this blog up. UPDATE - full report: Student strike Oxford: All the
SEAT specialises in adding a touch of spice to its models and nowhere is that more obvious than in the attention-grabbing Ateca. Even at a standstill the compact sports utility vehicle radiates real eye-catching style, more so when it is finished
AN ELDERLY woman who drove the wrong way down the M40 has been tracked down by police. Concerned motorists reported seeing a light blue hatchback going southbound on the northbound carriageway on Monday afternoon, driving head-on into the path
PROGRESS may have been painstakingly slow, but it has been steady for Oxford United. Five weeks ago the U’s had lost three Sky Bet League One games on the spin to slip back into the relegation zone. Stretching ahead of them were trips to bogey
OXFORD United’s form this season suggests they are on course to narrowly avoid relegation if they can maintain their form over the last 15 games. But the U’s would be cutting things incredibly fine if they lived up to boss Karl Robinson’s assertion
THERE is slow traffic heading off the A34 at Marcham Interchange this morning following a crash between a lorry and a car. The accident happened on the A415 Frilford Road westbound at around 5.30am. For the latest updates across Oxfordshire
I have so much respect for anyone who wears heels every day” Kayi Ushe says in his deep, husky voice. “Hats off to them. Oh my God yes.” Kayi has just taken on the role of Lola, the drag queen in Kinky Boots, an all singing-all dancing extravaganza
I have so much respect for anyone who wears heels every day” Kayi Ushe says in his deep, husky voice. “Hats off to them. Oh my God yes.” Kayi has just taken on the role of Lola, the drag queen in Kinky Boots, an all singing-all dancing extravaganza
LUKE Garbutt could still have a role to play for Oxford United this season – as a winger. The left back was the odd one out last weekend, with all six loan players fit and available. Only five can be named in a matchday squad and boss Karl
OXFORD City manager Mark Jones admits he is baffled by his side’s slump in form. A run of four straight Vanarama National League South defeats was ended with a battling 2-2 draw at Eastbourne Borough last Saturday. But City then produced a disjointed
OXFORD United will face a Peterborough United side fired-up with plenty to prove tomorrow. Last weekend the Posh lost 3-1 at Doncaster Rovers, who took their place in the Sky Bet League One play-off places. It included a controversial third
WITNEY will be forced to continue their relegation battle without Ben Fisk after ruling the injured winger out for the rest of the season. The Hailey Road-based club host basement boys Swindon in South West 1 East tomorrow, bidding to further cut
Following the successful reissue of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory's 1992 adaptation of EM Forster's Howards End, the BFI has dusted down the duo's 1987 take on the same author's unpublished novel, Maurice. Coming in the wake of Ivory's Oscar triumph
DIDCOT Town boss Andy Ballard believes the return of strikers Felipe Barcelos and Pablo Haysham can give his side the lift they require in order to secure a play-off place. The Railwaymen are fourth in Division 1 Central of the Evo-Stik South League
DIDCOT Town boss Andy Ballard believes the return of strikers Felipe Barcelos and Pablo Haysham can give his side the lift they require in order to secure a play-off place. The Railwaymen are fourth in Division 1 Central of the Evo-Stik South League
To mark Oxford United’s 125th season, we are looking back at what made the news this week in three of the club's promotion-winning campaigns 1965 OXFORD United were dealt a bitter blow as they lost 2-1 at rivals Chester in injury-time. The
CALUM Taylor has been named the new captain at Shipton-under-Wychwood. The former Oxfordshire and Banbury all-rounder will be charged with helping his new side try to instantly return to the Home Counties Premier League. Following last season
OXFORD University has launched a campaign called Stress Less, aimed at supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing during exams. Stress Less points students to a range of supportive resources on offer within the university, including events
MARK Sykes is Oxford United’s only injury doubt ahead of their clash with Peterborough United. The January signing is still waiting for his league debut and did not train yesterday, but United are hoping the 21-year-old will take part in today’
A COUPLE'S dream of opening a multi-million pound disability day centre in Bicester is gaining pace as plans are set to be submitted next month. Parents Rachael and Ian Scott-Hunter say this will be a 'pinnacle year' for the Alexandra House project
A CUDDLY Cockapoo has become the newest classmate at a village school. Pupils at Sutton Courtenay CE Primary School near Didcot have delighted in the arrival of Cessy the school dog, who started this term. Mental health researchers have found
A RECORD-breaking artwork celebrating a five-year-old boy will be unveiled at Oxford Children's Hospital today. The family of Skye Hall will be installing the piece in his honour at 1pm. The work has been created out of a record-breaking chain
LOVE has been in the air this week as Camera Club showcased images of the people and places they care about the most. From happy couples and bonds with pets to sitting down to watch your favourite TV show, we were impressed with the variety of interpretation's
A ‘PERVASIVE’ rift between Oxfordshire’s rich and poor has seen disadvantaged pupils fall further behind their peers than in most other places in England. A new report has found the county had one of the widest attainment gaps in the country 2018
SCIENCE tutor Daniel Emlyn-Jones is trying to grow a new almond tree for Oxford’s High Street after rescuing a cutting from its fallen branches. Like thousands of others, the 45-year-old from East Oxford was saddened when the beloved tree outside
These are the latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? Rating of 0 means that urgent improvement is necessary. Rating of 1 means that major improvements are necessary. Rating of 2 means that improvements
A CANNABIS dealer caught peddling drugs in the centre of Oxford has been handed a community penalty. Joshua Champion, of Field Avenue, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, had already admitted at Oxford Magistrates' Court one count of possession with intent
THOUSANDS of refugee children have discovered the wonders of magic, thanks to an Oxford man's unusual show. Jamie Balfour-Paul, a full-time 'humanitarian magician', has spent the last three years bringing smiles to the faces of vulnerable children
THE creation of a new taxi rank close to the entrance to the Westgate Centre will be much better used than an existing one alongside the £440m complex. City of Oxford Licensed Taxicab Association has proposed the new rank in New Road, opposite
A MEMORIAL space for parents to remember and pay tribute their babies has been 're-dedicated' in a touching ceremony. Oxfordshire Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity) held the 're-dedication' ceremony at the memorial garden in Headington
A BUS driver has stormed into the final stretch of a 'heroic' mission to run 50 marathons in a year. Mark Temple woke up on his 49th birthday with his mind set on the challenge, vowing to complete 50 marathon-length runs in time for his 50th birthday
OXFORD United have a great chance to steal a march on their rivals in the next few days if they can rediscover the winning habit, according to top-scorer James Henry. Due to the Emirates FA Cup, several sides are not in Sky Bet League One action
OXFORD’s rural fringe is at risk of being destroyed by councils who want to build thousands of homes near the ring road, it is being warned. Residents who might be affected by controversial plans to build on the Oxford Green Belt have until Monday
A COWLEY Road kebab shop up for a national award has been criticised by food hygiene inspectors over the contamination risk from butchering chickens in its kitchen. Bodrum Restaurant was visited by Oxford City Council’s health team on November 27
