A CONVENT will move its front gates away from 'the busy road' if plans are given the thumbs up by Oxford City Council. The big black gates on Garsington Road will be moved backwards, towards the convent, so that cars turning into Elmthorpe in Cowley
EDDIE Pepperell birdied the renowned 17th hole at Sawgrass as he made a solid start to The Players Championship. The golfer from Abingdon's two at the Island Green, which is surrounded by water, ensured he finished with a flourish in an opening
JORDANNE Whiley is celebrating after landing her second wheelchair singles title of the year. The 26-year-old, from Steventon, beat Michaela Spaanstra 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the Biel-Bienne Indoors. Whiley’s latest success in Switzerland has
OXFORD University will have to overcome a Cambridge crew including two-time Olympic champion James Cracknell in next month’s Boat Race. The line-ups were announced in London yesterday, with the Dark Blues 1.3kg heavier than their rivals for the
OXFORD University will have to overcome a Cambridge crew including two-time Olympic champion James Cracknell in next month’s Boat Race. The line-ups were announced in London yesterday, with the Dark Blues 1.3kg heavier than their rivals for the
MORE than 100 new bike racks were unveiled outside of Bicester’s newest train station yesterday after frustrated commuters led a two year campaign for more docks to park up their wheels. The new bike spaces, which were installed by Chiltern Railways
THE European Union flag will be flown by Oxford City Council on the day the UK leaves the EU. The authority’s executive board agreed the plan at a meeting on Wednesday, in defiance of the result of the referendum held in June 2016. At that time
ONE of the world’s finest touring ballet companies, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia are also crowd-pleasers. Before touring they look at what audiences want, and every time the answers come back the same. “The Nutcracker and Swan Lake are unbeatable
Rock of Ages is an appropriate, if ironically titled, show for Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to debut in. Having been a pivotal professional dancer on the BBC’s flagship show, notorious in 2018 for winning with Stacey Dooley, as his marriage to fellow
POLICE have provided an update after two men were arrested in connection with a hit and run in Oxford. A 21-year-old and 19-year-old, both from Oxford, were arrested following the incident shortly after 7pm on March 11 in Iffley Road, near the Plain
BUSINESSES are leaving the rundown Oxford stadium as hopes continue to fade that speedway and greyhound racing will one day return. Lightning Motorcycle Training is the latest to plan a move off the at-risk Sandy Lane site after it couldn't agree
AN Oxford University student was found dead over a week after he had died, an inquest heard. American Christopher Peel, 28, died at his Forest Road flat in Risinghurst last August. His decomposing body was found by the police in his living
Literary festivals are among the nation’s favourite cultural activities, though it is curious to consider how comparatively modern a phenomenon they are, with the very first beginning in Cheltenham exactly 70 years ago. The FT Weekend Oxford Literary
ONE lucky person in West Oxfordshire could be set to receive £1m - but they are yet to claim their prize. A ticket bought in the district won the seven-figure sum in The National Lottery's EuroMillions draw on January 29. The winning numbers
The new production of Macbeth by the Watermill Theatre’s resident Ensemble company, which follows earlier musical takes on Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet and the Dream, will delight and dismay, I guess, in almost equal measure. It all depends on
OXFORD United's official charity has asked fans to help raise free funds when they shop online. When signing up to an online portal, Easy Fundraising, money will be donated to Oxford United in the Community (OUITC) if users select it as their charity
JEWELLERY was targeted in two separate burglaries in South Oxfordshire on Monday. The first incident saw a house in The Orchids, Chilton, broken into between 5.45pm and 7.30pm. Burglars entered via the gate at the back of the property and made
A FUNDRAISING effort to return backpacker Catherine Shaw’s body from Guatemala has nearly reached its target, after more details emerged about her death. Those closest to Witney’s Catherine Shaw believe she fell after meditating naked and ‘did
RETIRED police officer Keith Milner, who has died aged 83, was the first detective on scene of the Great Train Robbery. Mr Milner, who was born on July 27, 1935, in Richmond, Yorkshire, was a Detective Chief Superintendent for Thames Valley Police
A FLYING trapeze could be hanging between the trees in an East Oxford park if plans are give the go-ahead by Oxford City Council. If they say yes, the old Bowls Pavillion in Florence Park could be transformed into a stage for circus acts by as early
A WORLD-leading academic who taught Oxford University students for an incredible 70 years has died, aged 97. Tony Honore moved to Oxford in his 20s and lived in the city for the rest of his life as he became a respected authority on Roman law.
A THREE-legged alligator visited primary school pupils as part of an exciting array of events for British Science Week. Stumpy, who lost a leg as a baby in an incident with a sibling, joined Mike the baby crocodile as special guests at Eynsham Community
RENOWNED author Anthony Horowitz will visit Blackwell’s Westgate store to talk about his new James Bond novel. He will be at the shopping centre on Tuesday, April 9 to discuss Forever and a Day, a prequel to Casino Royale, Ian Fleming’s first 007
Oxford author Zoe May, who celebrated the successful launch of her third novel in January, talks about her experience as a new novelist over the last 12 months. Growing up in Oxford, I used to feel somewhat intimidated by the bookish, high-brow,
The NUMBER of people accepting cash and 'allowances' for being a 'sugar baby' in Oxford are growing. Oxford is among the fastest growing city in the country for a website offering ‘sugar daddy’ services. SeekingArrangement, which calls itself
MEDIUMS, meditation and mindfulness will feature at an alternative Thame event. The Thirdeye Psychic and Wellbeing Fair will take place at the Spread Eagle Hotel in Cornmarket on Sunday, where people will be able to access psychic readings, clairvoyancy
A FATHER and daughter team will run a half marathon together to raise awareness for a charity in its 100th year. Robin and Emily Carr are seeking to complete the London Landmarks Half Marathon next Sunday and raise £1,000 for Combat Stress in the
POLICE have finally confirmed that a 'suspect package' found at an Oxford petrol station earlier this week was a false alarm. One motorist described how he was refused entry to the BP garage next to the Wolvercote roundabout on Tuesday afternoon
MARC EVANS and family enjoyed a real room with a view when then ventured into Shakespeare country You certainly couldn’t accuse Stratford-upon-Avon of hiding its light under a bushel (is that a Shakespearean phrase? It certainly sounds like it could
AN antique reading table featuring etchings dating back more than 100 years is among the items included in an upcoming exhibition. Witney antique dealers W.R. Harvey & Co, on Corn Street, begins its Spring Exhibition of classic English furniture
LAKESIDE lodges, off-road driving and fine dining will be among the draws at a ‘landmark’ new ‘automotive resort’ in Bicester. Historic motoring hub Bicester Heritage has revealed its major expansion plans to create 'the country’s first automotive
A SPECIAL school near Wantage have done the county proud after winning a regional final in a 'mini-paralympics'. Fitzwaryn won south England's "Best of the Best" Panathlon Challenge – a multi-sport competition for disabled pupils – at Stoke Mandeville
POLICE are hunting a man after a betting shop customer's winning ticket was cashed by someone else in an audacious theft.*** A Ladbrokes customer at the Buckingham Road shop, in Bicester, credited the machine with their winning bet before leaving
A SCHOOL launched an emergency lockdown after a suspicious 'intruder' was spotted outside. 'Scared' pupils and teachers were said to be huddled under tables for up to an hour at Oxford Spires Academy in East Oxford yesterday, as police were called
The National Union of Teachers organised a huge march and rally of almost 1,000 parents, teachers and children through Oxford to the steps of County Hall in July 1977. Officials of Oxfordshire County Council were due to meet the Education Secretary
A TEAM of five students from Oxford University’s Jesus College became the first winners of the Oxford Foundry’s inaugural All-Innovate Competition – scooping the top prize of £10,000. DECancer.AI - their personalised diagnostic platform - uses
A MAN was threatened with a knife and hit over the head with a glass bottle during a vicious robbery in Oxford. The victim, aged 53, was approached by two men on Erica Close, Blackbird Leys, when he was walking home between 10.45pm and 11.15pm
A MAN charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed outside a Co-op in Headington appeared in court this morning. Wearing a grey sweatshirt and grey jogging bottoms, bearded Jordan Anderson spoke only to confirm his name, address and
EDDIE Pepperell’s run of high-profile tournaments continues when he tees off at The Players Championship today. The Abingdon golfer is amongst an exclusive field at Sawgrass due to his ranking inside the world’s top 50. Pepperell begins his round
A tough day yesterday as predicted with two short-priced winners and two second places. There are some more big-priced selections today... 1.30 - JLT Novices’ Chase Lostintranslation and Defi Du Seuil have had some great battles already
MORE knives have been seized by police scouring Blackbird Leys as part of a crackdown on crime. Three blades were found by Thames Valley Police officers during an arrest of two men suspected of being county lines drug dealers. The knives were
MORE than 40 MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Business have written to Ofcom to highlight the need for monitoring of mobile operators’ commitments to increase rural 4G mobile coverage. The Country Land and Business Association
CHIPPING Norton believe they have found the ingredients for success and are hoping to cap a dream campaign with a memorable Twickenham final. Sitting pretty at the top of the BB&O Championship with 13 wins from 14 games, the west Oxfordshire
A RETIRING school leader has revealed how he was ‘saved’ during his troubled teenage years by his own teachers. Simon Spiers, chief executive of the Vale Academy Trust, spoke to the Oxford Times as he prepares to step down next month. The former
A DISGRACED former Oxfordshire police inspector is back behind bars after arranging to meet a child with the 'full intention' of sexually abusing them. Glenn Jones, 56, of Tutsham Way, Tonbridge, Kent, was previously an officer with Thames Valley
HIGH winds are set to sweep across Oxfordshire this morning as the aftermath of Storm Gareth continues to affect much of the UK. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind until 1pm today, with a 'spell of gusty winds' expected
A MATHS teacher keen to provide 'world-class' education has been made deputy head at Marston's new Swan School. The River Learning Trust, which will run the 1,260-pupil secondary school, has named James MacNaughton as second in charge under headteacher
THE daughter of a missing Summertown mum has made an impassioned appeal for information, after officers revealed they are searching the River Cherwell. Lorraine Easom, who also uses the first name Claudia, was reported missing on Monday. Now
BEN West has earned a Great Britain call-up after finishing fifth in the under 20 men’s race at the CAU Inter-County Cross Country Championships. Representing Oxfordshire, the Bicester resident and MK Distance Project runner, crossed just 21 seconds
By Olivia Bridge SINCE Theresa May’s Withdrawal Plan has faced monumental defeat time and time again in the House of Commons, it looks possible that the UK could crash out of the EU without a deal in little over two weeks’ time. However, a ‘no
MASONS Arms reached the last four of the Gracie J’s Plate when beating Headington Conservative Club 5-1 at home, writes PETE EWINS. Dave Rose (3,530) put the hosts in front, before Roger Tomlin (3,770) levelled. Chris Bateman (7,100) and Mick
LEE Richardson urged his Oxford City Stars players to use their disappointment at losing control of their title bid as motivation for the run-in. Their English National League South Division 2 play-off place was assured by Sunday’s 5-3 home win
MAN Of Steel was among three local winners at the first Kingston Blount Racing Club meeting of the year. Trained by Alan Hill a stone’s throw away at Aston Rowant, the ten-year-old floored odds-on shot Templebraden in the Brentham Cricket Club-sponsored
Five years have passed since David Robert Mitchell made a splash by following his unremarkable debut, The Myth of the American Sleepover (2010), with his sleeper horror hit, It Follows (2014). Judging by his sophomore outing, Under the Silver Lake,
THE Deputy Lord Mayor of Oxford cannot be removed from his post by his fellow councillors, it has been confirmed. Some councillors have urged Sajjad Malik to resign from the post and as a city councillor for Cowley Marsh after he was given a 28-
BUSINESSES from across the county are being reminded that they have a few days left to enter the prestigious 2019 Oxfordshire Business Awards. In January staff from the county’s leading companies gathered for the official launch, sponsored by the
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' RUSSELL JAMES HINES, 40, of Vulcan View, Bicester, admitted drink-driving in Somerton Road, Ardley, on February 2. Had 130mcgs of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeding the limit of 35mcgs. A community order was made and he must
AN OXFORD pub has reopened with new tiles and outdoor lights after a swish six-figure revamp. The White Horse in Headington closed its doors to punters for two weeks at the end of February for a ‘massive makeover’ – and yesterday managers at the
OXFORD University wants to undertake a ‘highly intrusive overhaul’ on the listed building which includes the libraries of its English and law faculties. The St Cross Building designed by Brutalist architect Sir Leslie Martin is described as a leading
FIVE officers at the centre of an investigation into the death of a man in police custody have two weeks to apply for anonymity, a coroner said yesterday. A pre-inquest review into the case of Oxford's Nuno Cardoso, 25, heard that the officers
A HOSPITAL chief has raised concerns about patient safety over a decision to outsource vital cancer scans to a private company. Chief executive of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), Dr Bruno Holthof, said the trust had concerns
A NEW 60-bed emergency hostel for rough sleepers was unanimously backed by councillors. The city council-led project has now been given planning permission to change former offices in Floyds Row, close to Oxford Central police station, into a £1.6m
AHEAD of filming for series seven, and a week before the two-year anniversary of the death of Colin Dexter – the brains behind the books – we take a look back on how Inspector Morse and Lewis have left a mark in the city’s history.
KEEPING cool heads is the key to getting the results Oxford United need to stay up in the final nine games, according to Jamie Mackie. Karl Robinson’s side slipped back into the Sky Bet League One relegation zone with a 1-0 loss at Gillingham on
DRIVERS can still give feedback on council plans to increase on-street pay-and-display parking charges in Oxford. Under changes proposed in the county council’s 2019/20 budget, the charge for an hour’s on-street parking on Saturdays could rise
OXFORDSHIRE has been handed a multi-million pound funding boost to help build new roads, including a new bridge across the River Thames. In yesterday's spring statement, the Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that Oxfordshire County Council will
THE number of empty shops in Oxford is on the rise - and campaigners want them put to better use. A crisis meeting is being held by activists looking for ideas after the council admitted there are 30 more empty units in the city centre than six
AN appeal to bring home the body of a Witney backpacker found dead in Guatemala has been launched. Catherine Shaw, who her family said 'died doing what she loved', was found on Monday in undergrowth near a mountain overlook, in the town of San
