OXFORD West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran today welcomed 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg to Parliament. The Swedish teen, who has been nominated for a Nobel Prize after spearheading the 'school strike movement', met a number of British
You can’t move in a provincial theatre these days without stumbling upon a gaggle of tribute bands. and there aren’t many successful bands without their own imitators –and sometimes a whole clutch. We have Oasish, Proxy Music, The Faux Fighters, Fake
He made his name sharing the vanishing folk songs of the Gypsy and Traveller communities. Now, for his most recent project, Sam Lee is working with another group of musicians fighting for their very existence – the nightingales. The Mercury-nominated
POLICE have arrested a 25-year-old motorcyclist on suspicion of drug driving after a head-on crash near Abingdon left another biker in hospital. The 22-year-old victim sustained 'serious but not life threatening injuries' during the incident, at
POLICE say disruption near St Aldates station this afternoon was a 'fear for personal welfare incident'. Witnesses reported seeing numerous emergency vehicles in the city centre this afternoon and a cordon, while both Stagecoach Oxford and Thames
THOUSANDS of people have been taking to social media to celebrate St George's Day - but it turns out they have all got the date wrong. The Church of England said that the celebration of the nation's patron saint would instead be marked on April
OXFORD will establish a citizens assembly to tackle climate change, the city council has announced. LATEST: Citizens Assembly plans revealed That would make it the first local authority in the country to establish such a body over the issue.
THE future of a 300-year-old oak tree will be debated by councillors tomorrow, thanks to support from nature lovers. The tree in Madley Park, Witney, could be removed by West Oxfordshire District Council as it is damaging an adjacent property.
MEN threatened each other with weapons as they brawled in a 'dangerous' disused quarry in South Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police said an 'altercation' broke out between two groups of men at the former cement works in Chinnor on Easter Sunday,
ONE of Oxford’s historic city centre pubs has reopened following a £70,000 revamp. West Berkshire Brewery bought the lease of The Grapes in George Street from The City Pub Company and it closed last month for refurbishment. READ AGAIN: Microbrewery
POLICE are appealing for information after burglars broke into a home in an apparent attempt to steal car keys to a BMW parked on the driveway. The break-in happened at around 3am on Wednesday, April 17 at a property on Goffe Close, Thame. Also
FIRE crews have issued a public warning not to leave outdoor fires unattended as the warm weather returns. On Monday firefighters from Bicester were called to a small wood fire near to the canal in Kirtlington, however, on arrival crews found more
A PERSON was cut out of a car after it crashed head on with a car yesterday evening in Kirtlington. A crew from Bicester fire station were the first to arrive at the scene on the A4085 at Akeman Street Junction. There were five casualties, including
FOUR people charged with fraud offences after an 'extensive' murder investigation spanning five years have made their first appearance at the crown court. Thames Valley Police has been investigating the death of James Sootheran, 59, who was known
THE woman behind Oxford's city-wide litter pick scheme has been bestowed with praise from the Prime Minister. OxClean founder Rosanne Bostock has been handed a Points of Light award, given to volunteers who make 'outstanding' contributions to their
WITH the glorious Easter bank holiday weekend we have been slightly delayed in revealing our ‘green’ theme winner but we’ll hope you agree it was worth the wait. This striking snap was taken by Camera Club member Benjamin Waller and shows a deer
OXFORD United beat Oxford City 2-0 to lift the Oxfordshire Women’s County Cup. Second-half goals from Ellie Noble and Flo Fyfe saw the U’s claim glory in front of a crowd of 257 at Court Place Farm. Played in unseasonably warm hot conditions,
LAND in Blackbird Leys could be made into 10 car parking spaces to protect the grass. If Oxford City Council give planners the go-ahead then the land at the junction of Blackbird Leys Road and Balfour Road will be tarmacked over and revamped into
BOXES have been added to Cowley houses in a bid to help a species of endangered birds. The aim is to provide additional nesting spaces for swifts – known as a ‘master of the sky’ – which have seen numbers plummet in recent years, falling by more
PEOPLE will soon be able to refill water bottles for free in shops, cafes, businesses and fountains across West Oxfordshire. Refill West Oxfordshire aims to curb the use of disposable plastic ending up in landfill. People can use an app on
POLICE hunting for a missing Oxford woman say a body has been found. As a result of planned co-ordinated searching, the woman was located in Hinksey Stream, off Kennington Road, shortly after 1pm yesterday by an Oxfordshire Lowland Search and Rescue
WATCH the highlights as Gavin Whyte's hat-trick gives ten-man Oxford United a 3-2 win at Shrewsbury Town. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel
A CAR wash could be set up behind the stalls at the Kassam Stadium. If the plans to switch the use from a car park to a hand-wash are given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council, then JJ's Car Wash will be open seven days a week. Last year, plans
A COFFEE shop in Bicester will make a space for mums and dads to talk openly about breastfeeding over a slice of cake. It's all part of the initiative happening across the UK on May 1 called the Big Breastfeeding Cafe 2019. Now in its fourth
MUSICIAN and activist Billy Bragg is to give a talk at Blackwell’s Bookshop in Oxford. He will be at the shop in Broad Street on Wednesday, May 15 at 7pm to talk about his political pamphlet entitled The Three Dimensions of Freedom. READ AGAIN
A DOG has died after being poisoned while walking along the Ridgeway in southern Oxfordshire, according to its owner. Other dog walkers are being warned about the dangers of rat poison after the incident between East Hendred and Wantage on Sunday
AN OXFORD teacher has warned that ageing school staff are at risk of 'dying in their classrooms' if their health needs are neglected. Addressing the annual conference of the NASUWT teaching union at the weekend, heart attack survivor Neil Jeffrey
AN OXFORD college narrowly missed out on winning the University Challenge title in a nail-biting final. Edinburgh University beat St Edmund's Hall - known as Teddy Hall - by 155 points to 140 in the grand final of the notoriously difficult BBC quiz
THIS entire Oxford street had to be closed to traffic in 1971 because of a chimney pot. Bear Lane behind High Street was shut for a morning in May that year while Bill Ostle and Tony Coles removed the offending article. The property in question
A MAN died after crashing into a roundabout just off the M40 near Wheatley. The driver, a 34-year-old man from Slough, died at the scene on Easter Sunday. He had been driving a blue Audi A4 convertible along the southbound M40, and exited at
FLAMES licked grass in Wootton near Abingdon on Easter Sunday as a grass fire broke out. Firefighters from Abingdon fire station had to access the fire in a field on foot carrying beaters and water backpacks to tackle the fire. ALSO READ: Raging
THREE men were arrested yesterday in Carterton after police were called to reports of disorder. Officers attended Burford Road at 12.28pm. A police helicopter was used in a search and three men were arrested.
IT was a day to remember for the Bradstock family at Lockinge, near Wantage yesterday, writes MARK EDWARDS. Mother Sara and daughter Lily recorded their first doubles at the Cazenove Capital & OBH point-to-point in front of a huge bank holiday
SUNSHINE seekers sipped from an array of thirst-quenching kegs at a charity festival. Punters packed into the beer garden at The Chester Arms in East Oxford over the Easter weekend, for a taste of more than 40 types of ales, lagers and ciders.
THE condition of Oxford Golf Club’s greens attracted plenty of praise as they hosted an event on the Jamega Pro Golf Tour for the first time. Martin Woodbridge was the top Oxfordshire finisher, coming joint 30th on four-over in the 36-hole event
THE car fire on the A420 Eastbound near Buckland has now been extinguished and all lanes are open. The car is in a layby and there is still heavy traffic. There were delays of up to 20 minutes but this should now ease. Oxfordshire County
OXFORD City suffered back-to-back defeats over the bank holiday weekend when they were beaten 1-0 at Bath City yesterday. Following Saturday’s home reverse at the hands of Slough, Tom Smith’s 60th-minute goal proved the difference in the Vanarama
ALAN Hill trained his 300th point-to-point winner during a treble at Kimble on Easter Saturday. The Aston Rowant handler secured victories in the first three races of the day. Changeofluck made all under Jack Andrews to win the opening Conditions
NORTH Leigh and Kidlington’s battle to avoid relegation will go down to the final weekend of the season after both teams yesterday missed the chance to secure their Division 1 Central safety. The Millers conceded an 85th minute equaliser in a 1-
NORTH Leigh and Kidlington’s battle to avoid relegation will go down to the final weekend of the season after both teams yesterday missed the chance to secure their Division 1 Central safety. The Millers conceded an 85th minute equaliser in a 1-
WANTAGE Town have been crowned Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division champions after winning 1-0 at Windsor. They needed at least a point to claim the title after Brimscombe & Thrupp had beaten Abingdon United 4-0 on Sunday. Steve Robertson
WANTAGE Town have been crowned Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division champions after winning 1-0 at Windsor. They needed at least a point to claim the title after Brimscombe & Thrupp had beaten Abingdon United 4-0 on Sunday. Steve Robertson
TRADERS in one of Oxford’s trendiest shopping streets will get a boost when they stage their own street party. Preparations are well under way for Mayfest, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6 when the street will be closed off for a major celebration.
AN Oxfordshire care home offering rehabilitation for people with brain injuries and diseases has been praised by the national health watchdog. A neurological rehabilitation centre in Oxfordshire has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Moving into a purpose-built autism bungalow has been like winning the lottery for Ed Barker. Since transferring to the accommodation in Bicester 11 months ago, Ed’s family and care team have watched as his confidence has returned and his anxieties
THE stately grounds of the magnificent Blenheim Palace will echo with the words of Shakespeare this summer. On what would have been the bard's 403rd birthday, the country house has released more detail about its elaborate plans to reconstruct a
Children explored the world of space last week in a huge day of science fun. They were able to train as astronauts, help guide robots and build their own rockets at a science fair in Didcot. Organised by the Harwell-based Science and Technology
As we head into the summer months and the weather gets nicer, punting becomes more popular in Oxford as people can relax on the rivers while enjoying the city's historical sites. Take a look at some punters in the past.
GAVIN Whyte savoured an unforgettable first hat-trick in professional football to seal a very happy Easter for Oxford United. The winger, who had not scored since December, secured a 3-2 win against Shrewsbury Town which will guarantee a top-half
THE mother of a woman sent ‘to the other end of the country’ for mental health treatment has backed calls for an end to the practice. Out of area placements are the result of a chronic lack of resources, say leading doctors, with new figures showing
