Isn’t it familiar: there is a small, safe world somewhere, whose inhabitants are not only all the same, but also bored to the degree that allows them only to sleep and sleepwalk, bouncing back and forth in erratic actions of not very engaged signs
Isn’t it familiar: there is a small, safe world somewhere, whose inhabitants are not only all the same, but also bored to the degree that allows them only to sleep and sleepwalk, bouncing back and forth in erratic actions of not very engaged signs
Everybody’s favourite Strictly ‘pro’, Kevin Clifton, is back in action with a ballroom dance show almost guaranteed to cause sparks. Burn the Floor sees the Strictly champion in action with fellow professionals, Italian heart-throb Graziano Di Prima
Everybody’s favourite Strictly ‘pro’, Kevin Clifton, is back in action with a ballroom dance show almost guaranteed to cause sparks. Burn the Floor sees the Strictly champion in action with fellow professionals, Italian heart-throb Graziano Di Prima
Thames Water has announced that its CEO has stepped down 'with immediate effect.' Steve Robertson will remain an employee until June 30 to ensure an orderly transition, working with Ian Marchant, who will serve as Interim Executive Chairman until
ROAD users may face delays this weekend due to water works. Thames Water is using the Bank Holiday weekend to carry out some essential leak repairs on the Southern Bypass near the Kennington Roundabout. Work is taking place on the central
A WOMAN who carried her heart in a rucksack has been posthumously awarded her masters degree. Rebecca Henderson was studying a Masters in Medieval Studies at Oxford University when she died in February from transplant complications. The university's
A MUSLIM convert dubbed Jihadi Jack was a "personable" young man who used to sleep next to his football before he switched his obsession to religion, a court has heard. After he travelled to Syria, Jack Letts' parents also noticed he became more
THREE men were captured on CCTV stealing items from a vehicle in Oxford. Thames Valley Police is investigating the theft in Cleveland Drive, Cowley at around 3.30am on Monday, May 13. The men gained entry to the vehicle and stole several items
IT sounds almost too good to be true, but an Oxford pub is giving away free beer every day this bank holiday weekend. Bar staff at The Grapes, in George Street, will be serving up gratis pints for punters... if they use the magic words: “Don’t
RAF Brize Norton has announced its engineer of the year. Sergeant Martin Atkinson of 99 Squadron received the award for his work on the Globemaster III, a long-range, heavy-lift strategic transport aircraft. He was praised for his 'work ethic
A MAN who burgled a house and stole a car - which he crashed - has been jailed for three years and nine months. Michael Hogan, 29, of the Park, Harwell, was convicted and sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, May 17. He pleaded guilty
A WITNEY man will skydive from 10,000ft in aid of an Oxford hospice on Sunday. Daniel Tudor will undertake the jump in Salisbury to raise funds for Helen & Douglas House, which helps terminally ill babies, children and young people. The challenge
YOUNG artists will get the chance to play in front of thousands of people at Witney Music Festival after winning two talent shows. Sophie Atkinson, 14, won the Ox Factor competition at Nortons Bar in Witney last month. The singer/songwriter,
HUNDREDS of pupils from across Oxfordshire walked out of classes to demand climate action earlier today. It was the fourth 'student strike' to come to Oxford's Bonn Square in as many months, and coincided with a global day of action - which organisers
A KINETIC art piece created by aeronautical engineer, Frank Malina, has been brought back to life thanks to a restoration project at Oxford Brookes University. Cosmos is a complex mix of lights, colours and moving parts, depicting the universe
A MAN was held with a Stanley knife to his neck while he was robbed in Barton yesterday. The 39-year-old man had his cash, bank card and tobacco stolen by a man - who held the knife to his neck - and a woman at around 12.45am close to shops in
A SCAFFOLDER who repeatedly beat a puppy with a shoe and then left her to die was sent to prison this morning. Callum Gerken, 27, of Wood Farm, Oxford, appeared in Oxford Magistrates' Court earlier to face a trial for attacking Shadow, a 17-week-old
THE SECRETS of Downton Abbey are revealed in an exhibition showing how the hit drama became a part of Bampton village life. 'Behind the Scenes - Downton Abbey' in Bampton Library's Vesey Room tracks the filming of the show across six series, starting
TRAFFIC on the A34 northbound is now easing after a crash this morning involving an overturned vehicle. Drivers were caught up in heavy delays from Godstow to Bicester. Lane 1 was closed and traffic queued for miles, due to the accident involving
IT’S 4.30am and author Olivia Kiernan is contemplating dark deeds. But the crime writer isn’t upset in the slightest – she has deliberately cut short the night’s sleep as she knows it’s the time of day she can be most creative. The Irish novelist
A 'VITAL' cancer support centre is calling on the Bicester building community to help it expand – in DIY SOS style. The Hummingbird Cancer Support and Therapy Centre has taken on a third unit and is appealing to local builders to donate their time
CONSERVATIVES from across Oxfordshire have responded to the news that Theresa May is to stand down as prime minister. READ AGAIN: Theresa May to resign as prime minister Banbury MP Victoria Prentis praised Mrs May's 'dedication and determination
A FORMER student from an Oxford media college has helped a Korean boy band claim a record previously set by The Beatles. SAE Oxford audio alumnus James Cunningham was part of the production team who helped BTS beat The Beatles’ Billboard Chart record
IT WAS water, water everywhere this week as we poured over a flood of entries. Animals enjoying water, be it birds peering down or a dog shaking off an adventure, were the subject of many submissions. Anthony Morris’ photograph of a single starling
There’s excellent news for Oxford pub-goers and music-lovers alike, with the relaunch of the city’s iconic Port Mahon as a cool new bar and music-venue. After successfully re-establishing the Half Moon in St Clement’s as a welcoming and vibrant
There’s excellent news for Oxford pub-goers and music-lovers alike, with the relaunch of the city’s iconic Port Mahon as a cool new bar and music-venue. After successfully re-establishing the Half Moon in St Clement’s as a welcoming and vibrant
A FORMER Henley MP is favourite to become Britain's next prime minister, after Theresa May announced that she would be stepping down this morning. READ MORE: Oxfordshire Conservatives on Theresa May resignation Boris Johnson, the former foreign
ROMAIN Grosjean is targeting a place in the final round of qualifying tomorrow at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Frenchman, who drives for the Banbury-based Haas team, was tenth and 11th fastest in practice yesterday. Despite telemetry
VILLAGERS will have to find a new way to get to school and work after a bus service between Witney and Oxford stops running today. Stagecoach’s number 11 route, which passes through several West Oxfordshire villages, will be withdrawn after low
THERESA May has announced that she will be resigning as prime minister in an emotional address. The Oxford University alumna will step down as Conservative leader on Friday, June 7. READ MORE: Oxfordshire Conservatives on Theresa May resignation
OXFORD City continued their busy week with the signing of five players. Captain Joe Oastler, Eddie Jones, Craig Fasanmade and Kyran Wiltshire have committed to the club for the 2019/20 season. Boss Mark Jones has also added a new face to his
THREE vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A40 near Wheatley. Reports suggest emergency services are attending the incident, which has partially blocked the road eastbound, near where it becomes the A40, from the A418. It is unclear
ABINGDON'S outdoor swimming pool will reopen tomorrow. From 10am swimmers will be able to enjoy the updated Abbey Meadow pool, which underwent a £1.3m refurbishment last year. The improvements saw the two original pools combined as well as a
OXFORDSHIRE County Council is warning motorists to expect delays on the M40 near Bicester, after reports of a crash. One lane is reportedly blocked on the southbound carriageway of the motorway near Junction 9, at Wendlebury, with traffic now
A BROKEN down vehicle caused delays at a major roundabout in Headington this morning. The A4142 Eastern Bypass was partially blocked, due to a broken down car at A40 North Way (Headington Roundabout), until around 7.20am. All lanes have
CAPTAIN Jonny Cater has stressed the importance of Oxfordshire not getting carried away by their strong early-season form. Three wins from four Unicorns T20 games puts the side top of Group 2. Oxon travel to High Wycombe on Sunday for two matches
OXFORD have been boosted by the return of overseas star Samad Fallah for their home clash with Burnham tomorrow. The Indian left-arm seamer was due to arrive yesterday and goes straight into the squad for the Division 2 fixture. Fallah, who took
OXFORD have been boosted by the return of overseas star Samad Fallah for their home clash with Burnham tomorrow. The Indian left-arm seamer was due to arrive yesterday and goes straight into the squad for the Division 2 fixture. Fallah, who took
A 'TWO-day rooftop party' begins at the Westgate Centre tomorrow. Shoppers are invited to the roof terrace event from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend. The family-friendly friendly gathering will see visitors
NORTH Oxford were edged out in a deciding doubles shoot-out at Winchester in the National League Team Championships. Having won in the same vein a week previously, fortunes were reversed in the South West Division. The match was level after four
A NEW campaign to help the elderly launches in north Oxford today. The Summertown 'Take a seat' initiative aims to make the area a ‘great place to grow old’ by asking local businesses to allow the elderly a place to rest while walking around. FULL
IT WAS only when he put it down in writing that Nick Harris truly appreciated what he had lived through. Almost four decades spent travelling the world covering what is now known as MotoGP came to an end at Valencia in November 2017. In the
BIKERS will be given tips on how to stay safe on the roads at a fire station event tomorrow. The 'biker down' event will run from 10am until 4pm at Didcot Fire Station. It will include road safety awareness, fire safety demonstrations, a classic
DOZENS of EU citizens living in Oxfordshire report being denied their right to vote today. Voters, who have registered, have turned up at their local polling stations only to find they are not allowed to participate in the European elections.
SUNSHINE is set to brighten the bank holiday weekend in Oxfordshire, with temperatures expected to reach 20 degrees. Balmy weather is forecast for the majority of the long weekend, and the Met Office predicts that tomorrow should be the best day
A MAN accused of beating a puppy to death before assaulting a woman in Oxford is due in court again today. Callum Gerken, of Wood Farm, Oxford, is alleged to have caused injuries to 17-week-old Labrador puppy, Shadow, before assaulting a woman.
A PUB that has been shut since 2013 will be reopened by a chain that already operates in Oxford after the city council gave the go-ahead. The Holly Bush, in Bridge Street, Osney Island, will reopen in July. It will be Charles Wells Limited’s
OXFORD’S Westgate Centre has won a top design award. It was among nine buildings which last night won RIBA South Awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects. The awards ceremony took place at Newbury Racecourse. READ AGAIN: 'Hideous
DES Buckingham steps on to the global stage tonight with one goal in mind – breaking new ground with New Zealand. The former Oxford United coach, from Cowley, is the only Englishman in charge of a team at the Under 20 World Cup in Poland. Having
A THUG who tormented his ex-partner, regularly kicking, punching and beating her, as well as pouring beer on her and threatening to kill her, has been locked up. Chad Marshall, of Clapcot Way, Wallingford, who was jailed for his violent campaign
A DRIVER had a 'split second' to react before his car hit and killed a biker near Burford, an inquest heard. Ilie Cenusa's Volkswagen Passat crashed into the motorbike of Chipping Norton resident James McDonald on the A424 on December 11 last year
A YOUTH club that provides up to 180 meals a week for some of the most deprived children in Oxford has been praised for its high hygiene standards. Rose Hill Junior Youth Club was created in 2011 and now holds sessions twice a week during which
PUPILS from across Oxfordshire will walk out of classes for the fourth times in as many months today. The 'school strike' over climate is timed to coincide with another global day of action, sparked by the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. READ
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally satisfactory 4 - business
A PERVERT caught with depraved sexual images of animals - including of donkeys, chickens and an octopus - has been handed a community penalty. Ethan Nash, of Lily Close, Bicester, had already admitted one count of possessing indecent pseudo images
STUDENTS will pore over police evidence and grill witnesses as a courtroom contest reaches crescendo. A team from The Cherwell School in Oxford have made it into the final of the Magistrates' Court Mock Trials Competition, which youngsters aged
