A MISSING boy has been found 'safe and well' miles from where he was last seen, after disappearing for more than a week. Aaron McDonald, 16, had been missing from Marchamley, Shropshire, since Sunday, June 9 - but police have announced tonight
They talk about the rain a lot in Manchester. It’s like a running joke that locals shrug and laugh about whenever you get chatting. I suppose it’s like people in Oxford apologising for the traffic on the Botley Road, it’s just a local trait that
Ashley Harvey tells Tim Hughes about abridging the Bard at the castle The spectacular backdrop of Oxford Castle is an evocative setting for the opening shows for this year’s Oxford Shakespeare Festival. The eight-week Bard bonanza features tantalising
Ashley Harvey tells Tim Hughes about abridging the Bard at the castle The spectacular backdrop of Oxford Castle is an evocative setting for the opening shows for this year’s Oxford Shakespeare Festival. The eight-week Bard bonanza features tantalising
A BURGLARY near Banbury took place after offenders threw a garden plant pot through patio doors, police say. The incident on Well Lane, Alkerton, took place between 9.10am and 11.20am on Friday, June 14. READ AGAIN: 'Acid attack' Oxford update:
With more than 60 shows covering a huge range over two weeks, Oxford’s Offbeat Festival is one of the most dynamic theatre events of the year. Anywhere. The city’s quirky version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which starts today, will see dozens
NO one was hurt in a vehicle fire near Wantage on Sunday, the fire service have said. The incident on Baydon Road, near Lambourne, left a vehicle – which owners had previously reported a fault with – badly burnt out. Oxfordshire County Council
ABINGDON has continued an ancient tradition by voting in a 'Mock Mayor' - thanks to an election with a twist. The Mayor of Ock Street will again be Harry Knight this year, after he won by just a single vote in one of the tightest elections to the
MORE buses will travel out to Blenheim Palace this week to get people to and from Nocturne Live. Extra park and ride 500 services will run from Oxford to Woodstock for those attending concerts by Gladys Knight, Lauryn Hill, Tears for Fears and Kylie
OXFORDSHIRE county council is seeking planning permission for a host of changes to a major road. The authority is seeking approval for its proposed new park and ride site, located on the A40 north-west of Eynsham. The application also includes
FOODIES will flock to Abingdon this weekend for the return of the town's popular food and drink festival. Now in its 6th year, the Rye Farm Meadow event will feature 80 food and drink stalls, with eight chefs in two marquees demonstrating throughout
BURGLARS broke into Chipping Norton house, stole the keys to a car and then used the vehicle to knock down gates. Between 12.20am and 4.30am on Saturday a property on West Street was broken in to by three thieves who smashed a window. Two sets
OXFORD'S Thai community enjoyed another spicy return to Botley Park this weekend for a traditional celebration. The popular Oxford Thai Festival celebrated food, traditions and culture from Thailand with a range of performances on Saturday and Sunday
A FEAT of engineering that transformed Oxford forever was celebrated in style this weekend. The 175th anniversary of the Didcot to Oxford rail line, which opened a two-hour route to London for the first time, was marked along the length of the track
RESIDENTS are worried plans to build a 64-bed care home in place of a former pub will harm their village’s character. Dozens of people have voiced their views online since the application to redevelop The Bell Inn in Standlake, near Witney, was
CHILDREN now have access to a new library at a school near Kidlington. William Fletcher Primary School in Yarnton officially opened the facility the week before last, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tea and cakes and discussion about staff and pupils
PUPILS at an Oxford secondary school have been advised not to chain their bike to fences outside as they could get stolen. The Cherwell School mentioned the risk in a newsletter last week, noting that two students had their bikes taken from the
MILAN Ronai has re-signed for Oxford City Stars. The netminder extends his stay at the club to a third season after joining from Bracknell Hornets in 2017. Hungarian Ronai has impressed during his time with the Stars and is looking forward to
OPERATING theatres at the John Radcliffe Hospital have reopened today following ventilations problems. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was forced to closed the West Wing theatres on Thursday. READ AGAIN: Patients left 'disappointed
POLICE have revealed more details about the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a property in East Oxford this morning. A murder investigation was launched after officers were called to Lytton Road at 5.11am this morning. A statement
THE substance used in yesterday's horrifying 'liquid attack' was 'household bleach', police have said. A man was taken to hospital after being 'targeted' in the attack in a Blackbird Leys public toilet at around 11.30am - and four police officers
AN EMPTY shop could be turned into a beauty salon if plans are given the green light to change the use of the shop from an opticians. Oxford City Council need to say the former Eye Site on St Ebbe's Street, next to Electric Hairdressing, can become
YOBS who sprayed rude graffiti across the stand of a local football club have been identified after they posted a video of the vandalism on social media. But police say they won't be taking action against the youngsters - because the damage was
THUNDERSTORMS will hit Oxfordshire later this week, the Met Office has warned. The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms from 6pm on Tuesday to 9pm on Wednesday. The storms could bring torrential rain, hail and lightning,
A SCHOOLGIRL sold homemade cakes and lemonade to her neighbours to raise money for amputees in Sri Lanka. The Manor Preparatory School in Abingdon has said it is proud of Year 6 pupil Grace Maharaja, whose efforts have raised £142 for the Colombo
STAGECOACH in Oxfordshire is marking Armed Forces Day by offering free bus and coach travel to forces personnel carrying their military ID card or to veterans with a veteran’s badge. All acting or retired service men and women, with the appropriate
OXFORD-based MEP, Catherine Bearder, has become a trustee for an animal welfare charity. Ms Bearder has been given the new role at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The Liberal Democrat was re-elected as an MEP for South East
OXFORDSHIRE’S slim hopes of reaching the Unicorns T20 finals day are over. Having picked up ten points from their eight Group 2 matches, they were left waiting on other results to go their way. But Buckinghamshire won both of their remaining
A SUPERMARKET near Wembley Stadium will host the first round draw for the Carabao Cup later this week. Oxford United are one of 70 teams in the hat, which will be selected by John Barnes and Ray Parlour at Morrisons in Colindale. The draw will
A BLUE plaque could be fixed onto the wall of a pub to commemorate Oxford United Football Club. But, before the 16-inch circular medallion gets put on the wall of the Britannia Inn, facing onto London Road, special permission needs to be granted
UPDATE: Police reveal more about woman's death A MURDER investigation has been launched by police after a woman's body was discovered in a Cowley property this morning. A man was also found with serious injuries and has been taken hospital. LIVE
OXFORD United defender Curtis Nelson is reportedly on the verge of signing for Cardiff City. According to the Daily Mail, the Bluebirds, relegated from the Premier League last season, have agreed a deal to sign the 26-year-old despite interest
As impressive as Volkswagen’s Touareg is on the outside, it’s the interior that proves positively striking. The flagship sports utility vehicle is packed with technology to the point that the German car maker says it is the most technically advanced
HASSAM Mushtaq’s superb six-wicket haul helped Thame Town end Oxford’s perfect start in Division 2 of the Home Counties Premier League. The league leaders fell to a 49-run defeat in a low-scoring match at Church Meadow. Oxford looked hot favourites
HASSAM Mushtaq’s superb six-wicket haul helped Thame Town end Oxford’s perfect start in Division 2 of the Home Counties Premier League. The league leaders fell to a 49-run defeat in a low-scoring match at Church Meadow. Oxford looked hot favourites
HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Datchet 151-7 (62 ovs, J Thomas 40, V Aeri 37, J Thomas 3-28, O Wright 3-36), Banbury 24-1 (8 ovs). RSP. Finchampstead 172 (56.2 ovs, D Lincoln 60no, O Soames 38, W Morrick 6-63, J Coles 3-49), Aston
KARL Robinson is optimistic Oxford United's hard work behind the scenes this summer will start to yield results over the next few days. It is more than six weeks since the end of the last campaign, during which time the only additions have been
FAMILIES, health professionals and a community group are coming together to share how to create a 'breastfeeding-friendly culture' in Oxfordshire. To mark Breastfeeding Celebration Week, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting
A COMPANY that provides moorings for narrow boats and cruisers along the Thames said it could become unviable if a housing development goes ahead. WH Munsey Limited runs Osney Mill Marina at Osney Island and said it is opposed to plans for Gibbs
NORTH Oxford residents are furious over a plan to build an extension to a hotel that they worry could bring noise and disruption. Linton Lodge Hotel, in Linton Road, wants to extend its buildings at the back of its site and to a 1970s wing. It
NINE new schools are set to open in this county in the next four years, a meeting will hear today. The Swan School in Oxford, Whitelands Academy in Bicester and a new school at Barton Park are among the academies due to open by September 2023.
THE latest developments in the project to revamp Blackbird Leys will be presented at an event tomorrow night. Architects designing the plans that will see 250 new homes built on the estate will feedback on what the public have told them at consultation
THE house where a pioneering disabilities campaigner lived for decades after being told he wouldn’t survive has been honoured with a blue plaque. Robin Cavendish, whose story inspired the hit film Breathe, defied all medical expectations after
FIREFIGHTERS are having to take on second jobs or consider moving away from Oxfordshire after almost a decade without a proper pay rise. The Fire Brigades Union has placed all employers - including Oxfordshire County Council - 'on notice' and may
A NEW festival aiming to help people cut waste took over Oxford Town Hall yesterday. Oxfordshire Reuses explored how residents can go beyond recycling and move towards a zero-waste life. The free event, which saw hundreds of visitors from 12pm
THE first ever Mini went back to where it all began as classic cars converged on the Cowley plant. Workers were encouraged to bring in their own vehicles for the day on Friday as part of efforts to raise funds for this year's chosen charity
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ ANTHONY FRYER, 42, of London Road, Postcombe, admitted drink-driving in High Street, Chinnor, on April 1. Had 81mcgs of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeding the limit of 35mcgs. Fined £100, must pay a victim surcharge of £30
