TRAFFIC has returned to normal after 'crawling' along in both directions on the A420 near Faringdon, following a two vehicle crash. ALSO READ: M40 crash - Traffic finally eases after long delays A car and a van are believed to have been involved
TOURISM managers Experience Oxfordshire have welcomed a government pledge to boost the industry with a series of new initiatives. Prime Minister Theresa May today announced the UK’s first ever tourism sector deal. As part of the deal, five new
Fringe First-winner writer, and Oxford chap, Richard Marsh, and songwriter Jessica Sharman combine their hit-making talents in a new one-man musical guaranteed to lodge itself in your head and heart. Phoenix, at The Old Fire Station, Oxford, tomorrow
Fringe First-winner writer, and Oxford chap, Richard Marsh, and songwriter Jessica Sharman combine their hit-making talents in a new one-man musical guaranteed to lodge itself in your head and heart. Phoenix, at The Old Fire Station, Oxford, tomorrow
TRAFFIC has now returned to normal after it was backed up for hours on the M40 after a crash. All lanes reopened at around 4.30pm after a southbound crash between J10 (B430 Brackley/Cherwell Valley Services) and J9 (A34 Bicester). However,
TWO southern Oxfordshire villages are set to become 'garden villages', the government has announced. Berinsfield, near Wallingford, and Dalton Barracks, near Abingdon, will both have access to extra funding to help plan for new open spaces, high-quality
AN RAF Brize Norton bagpiper won the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Above and Beyond title at the charity’s annual awards last night in London. SAC Mark Bisset, 'dubbed the Spicy Piper', is an RAF Reservist on 501 Squadron and has raised £21,589 for the
From South London to the Amazon Rainforest, Mantra is a psychedelic journey into the power of words, sound and music. Join beatbox champion, vocalist and storyteller Marv Radio for a high-energy hip-hop musical about mental health, music, healing
RESIDENTS can try a range of free activities at tomorrow's Blackbird Leys family fun day. Body zorbing, go karting and tricky trail biking are among the attractions at the Leys Fun Day in Blackbird Leys Park on Cuddesdon Way. Read also: Water advice
From South London to the Amazon Rainforest, Mantra is a psychedelic journey into the power of words, sound and music. Join beatbox champion, vocalist and storyteller Marv Radio for a high-energy hip-hop musical about mental health, music, healing
'BUSH fires' have been spotted between Oxford and Wallingford. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is attending what it described as 'fires on road verges' near Berinsfield. Video footage shows a number of small, smouldering fires on the side
CHILTERN Railways are warning that Oxfordshire trains may arrive slightly late tomorrow because of the expected warm weather. READ AGAIN: Heatwave weather: Oxford temperatures to soar to 32 degrees In a tweet, the company explained: "Due to
SUN worshippers have been given water safety advice with Oxfordshire set to bathe in more warm weather. The County Council's Fire and Rescue Service are reminding the public to stay safe at rivers and lakes. Drowning in the UK is amongst the
BURGER King has confirmed it will open its newest Oxfordshire branch on July 4. The American chain will mark its country’s independence by opening in Didcot’s Orchard Centre on Thursday. The opening had been previously announced for July
A POP-UP eco cafe is celebrating a year of bringing sustainable, healthy vegetarian food to the people of Abingdon. The Blue Sky Eco Cafe was created by Susan Hammersley in June last year and now serves between 30 and 40 lunches at each session.
OXFORD United have bolstered their under 23 side with the signing of Yoav Sade. The 19-year-old full back, who grew up in Israel, played for Southend United as a schoolboy before returning to his native country. But Sade was delighted to get
THE impact on you mental and physical health from not getting enough sleep will be discussed at the John Radcliffe Hospital. At a free public talk on Thursday, Dr Simon Kyle will reveal the effects of sleep disruption and the science behind getting
VOLUNTEERS at an Oxford children's hospice have received a special delivery from Amazon. A team from the company's delivery station in Banbury stopped by Helen & Douglas House this week with a £1,000 donation, as part of its national scheme to support
A MAN threatened to stab a staff member at an Oxfordshire village store before stealing items worth around £200, police say. Thames Valley Police have released CCTV images of a man the force would like to speak to in connection with the incident
A TOY shop has clubbed together to raise money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance to thank the service for saving the life of one of its managers. The Entertainer, who have shops in Didcot, Witney and Banbury, has donated £34,000 to the service
Beginning each day for some people resembles the arguable 'pleasure' of jumping into the pool. 'Once you're in, it's great' - people tell you, smiling in the water... But when you stand there, with your toes wet, the thought enters your head: '
Beginning of each day for some people resembles the arguable 'pleasure' of jumping into the pool. 'Once you're in, it's great' - kind advisors are telling you, rolling in the water with contempt smiles. But when you stand there, with your toes wet
OXFORD City Stars ice hockey club is introducing cashless payment technology to transform how fans can buy tickets. The National Ice Hockey League South Division One club have partnered TicketCo to offer fans mobile technology to make tickets easier
WITNEY’S Robert Courts is now backing Boris Johnson in the race to be the country’s next prime minister. Mr Courts is the only one of Oxfordshire’s four Conservative MPs to switch allegiances after the battle was whittled down to two candidates.
PUPILS sported lacy bonnet hats and black pinafores as they relived their school's rich history. St Andrew's CE Primary School in Headington celebrated a milestone anniversary with a Victorian-themed day, featuring a whole-school photo in traditional
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of arson after emergency services were called to an Oxford city centre house fire overnight. Police and fire services attended the incident on Becket Street at about 2am, with photos showing at least three fire engines
A SUPERMARKET has reopened following a extensive refurbishment. The Co-op has spent £630,000 doing up its store in Broadway, Didcot, and if offering promotions to celebrate the re-launch. READ ALSO: Former clothes shop to become street food market
A COMMUNITY radio station has received thousands of pounds to help it expand. Witney Radio has been awarded £7,614 from The National Lottery Community Fund, to be used on a second studio and new kit, including outside broadcasting equipment.
An Oxford restaurant has been forced to close by environmental health officers from Oxford City Council after cockroaches were found in its kitchen. Following a customer complaint about the Beirut Lebanese restaurant on Osler Rd in Headington,
A MAN was taken to hospital after he was sprayed with a mystery liquid in a terrifying attack as he returned from a music festival. The 34-year-old was with a 32-year-old woman when they were approached by a black Audi A3 on Howard Street, East
DIVISION 1 LLOYD Sabin is hoping his first half-century of the season is just the start of a purple patch with the bat. The Banbury skipper led from the front with an unbeaten 74 in last week’s eight-wicket victory over Slough in Division 1.
A PAIR of petrolheads are gearing up to embark on the ‘driving experience of a lifetime’ in the south of France. Christopher Mather and Mark Harris, from Witney, will navigate a series of winding routes in sports cars and SUV’s during a four-day
TWO people were arrested as police seized several garden items in south Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police suspects the items are linked to three burglaries near Wallingford and asked anyone who has been offered garden items for sale to inform them
OXFORD is set to bask in temperatures of up to 32C tomorrow as the hot weather makes a welcome return. After a decidedly grim June so far, the forecast is for sun from dawn until dusk. The weather forecast for the next six days, according
OXFORD City will run a new under 23 team in the 2019/20 season. And with their academy side being accepted into the new National Elite Under 19 League following the award of the club’s academy licence, the youth structure at the club looks strong
CURTIS Nelson said the lure of the Championship was too good to turn down after signing for Cardiff City yesterday. But the departing defender paid tribute to the Oxford United supporters as his three seasons with the Sky Bet League One club came
A £4BILLION partnership with an investment firm will allow Oxford University to build thousands of new homes for its staff and students. The institution has today announced that it has forged an agreement with Legal & General which will unlock plans
*ONE STAR Lal's Cafe, Part of SAE Oxford 33, Armstrong Road, Oxford: Food hygiene and safety. Fair. Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per cent of premises and
TRAPPED in the crumpled wreckage of a car crash, the sounds of incoming sirens started a dramatic mock rescue at Didcot Fire Station. Emergency crews leapt into action as they faced rescuing four 'casualties' from two cars after one had crashed
A MAN accused of trying to evade a speeding ticket was 'all over the place' at the time of the alleged offence because his wife was ill, a court heard. Jamie Faulkner is accused of perverting the course of justice over a seven month period after
AN HISTORIC four-star hotel in Oxford High Street is to revisit plans for a 17-bedroom extension. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel is a former 17th century coaching inn close to the university’s Examination Schools and Magdalen Tower. The hotel
NIGHT photography is not the easiest of skills to master but Camera Club rose to the challenge this week to provide a plethora of nocturnal scenes. Stars featured in many shots, with one of our favourites circular star trails above the former Upper
A NINE-YEAR-OLD Oxfordshire girl has written a letter to the Government urging decision maker to pay more attention to issues that will impact her generation in the future, instead of focusing solely on Brexit. Romilly West, who lives near Deddington
A DRUNK who smashed every window of an Oxford pub is due back in court today. Mark Cordell, of Canal Street, Oxford, will return to Wolverhampton Crown Court after being given four months to pay for the damage at Jericho's Old Bookbinders and tackle
THE Charlie Allum Memorial Day will return to Wallingford with a twist tomorrow. Making its eighth return, the festival of football will see two ex Premier League players attend the enhanced offering, which this year includes two one off games
ABOUT 12,000 proposed new homes should be cut out of a council’s plan for future housing, according to a pressure group. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Oxfordshire said South Oxfordshire District Council’s agreement last December to
