OXFORDSHIRE are on track for victory after taking control of the second day of their Western Division clash against Shropshire. Gareth Andrew (4-47) helped dismiss the visitors for 186 in the Unicorns Counties Championship fixture at Banbury CC
A daredevil free climber has scaled The Shard, one of the tallest buildings in Europe. George King from Oxford was spoken to by police after the stunt but not arrested when he was seen on the side of the skyscraper at around 5.15am on Monday.
AN Oxford college has accused people of spreading 'false and misleading' news about it on social media. Ruskin College hit out after the The University and College Union (UCU) last week accused it of 'victimising' members over their union actions
There can be no finer place to enjoy afternoon tea than The Orangery at Blenheim Palace. Light and airy, with sweeping views over the grand house’s private gardens it offers a taste of Gallic elegance in a classic English stately home setting.
EDDIE Pepperell has reached a career-high in the world rankings following his strong showing at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The 28-year-old from Abingdon’s joint fourth place at Lahinch lifted him four places to 32nd, leapfrogging the likes
THE new owners of one of Oxfordshire's largest stately homes are planning massive renovations. The as-yet unnamed millionaires bought Kingston Lisle Park near Wantage for an estimated £18 million in September. The Grade II*-listed Georgian mansion
PROTESTERS outside Thames Water's headquarters have demanded the renationalisation of water companies - and claimed it could save taxpayers billions. Saturday's protest – timed to coincide with 30 years since water services were privatised – was
A LAPTOP and mobile phone were stolen in a Cowley burglary overnight on Sunday. Thames Valley Police say the Bartholomew Road incident took place between 11pm on Sunday and 5.30am on Monday. Offender(s) gained access via an insecure door. READ AGAIN
OXFORD Friends of the Earth (OXFoE) are calling for a massive increase in tree planting around Oxfordshire. The idea follows new scientific research released last week suggesting that a mass global tree planting initiative would be the cheapest
There can be no finer place to enjoy afternoon tea than The Orangery at Blenheim Palace. Light and airy, with sweeping views over the grand house’s private gardens it offers a taste of Gallic elegance in a classic English stately home setting.
BURGLARS broke into a home in Banbury. Thames Valley Police said the break-in happened at the home in Ironstones between May 16 and Friday. READ AGAIN: Don't be complacent about summer burglaries warn police Officers have not yet revealed if anything
PEOPLE getting away on a summer holiday are being warned not to give too many details on social media. Thames Valley Police officers in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have warned that some home insurance policies could be invalidated
POLICE are warning drivers to avoid thefts from vehicles by keeping them secure in the hot weather. Thames Valley Police said the summer heat can prompt drivers to leave car windows open or leave vehicles insecure at home or on the road. A spokesman
OXFORD Castle and Prison has been nominated for the Best UK Heritage Attraction in the 2019 British Travel Awards. The winners will be decided by a public vote, with the successful companies announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner in London on November
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled in north Oxford for renowned gynaecologist Professor Chassar Moir. Prof Moir died in 1977 and now his family has linked up with the Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board to erect the tribute at 11, Chadlington Road, where
Carving a course through the Yorkshire Dales and along the Eden Valley in Cumbria, the Settle-Carlisle Railway Line is one of the most scenic train rides in Britain. The route, which was only built through such challenging terrain because of railway
Carving a course through the Yorkshire Dales and along the Eden Valley in Cumbria, the Settle-Carlisle Railway Line is one of the most scenic train rides in Britain. The route, which was only built through such challenging terrain because of railway
OXFORD City Stars have re-signed Jake Florey. The defenceman has committed to another year at Oxpens, just days after it was announced brother Josh had also agreed to stay on. Jake Florey is excited to play for his hometown club again.
PUPILS from Oxford Spires Academy will take part in a showcase event at Blackwell’s Bookshop. Last year poets from the school in Glanville Road published their work in England: Poems from a School, guided by the school’s writer-in-residence Kate
A CHARITY event with a difference raised £1,570 for the Mind mental health charity as live music and haircuts combined. Crowds at The Queens Head in Eynsham saw performances from 12 artists, while two members of staff from Eynsham Barbers cut peoples
THE Bishop of Oxford is urging everyone to play their part in making social media kinder. The Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft’s comments came as the Church of England launched a Digital Charter. The charter re-uses the Beatitudes from Jesus’s Sermon
WITNEY has retained its status as a Fairtrade town. Town mayor, Duncan Enright, received a certificate from Wendy Maddison and Michael Richards, of Witney Area Fair Trade Action Group (WAFTAG) at the town council last month. Fairtrade status
OXFORDSHIRE’s South League sides have been busy putting together their squads for the 2019/20 season. Division 1 Central clubs Didcot Town, North Leigh, Kidlington, Wantage Town and Thame United have recruited for the new campaign. Didcot have
BUDDING young footballers have the chance to spend their summer holidays playing the sport, thanks to Oxford United's official charity. Boys and girls aged four to 14 can sign up to a series of holiday football camps run by Oxford United in the
OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds and city councillors took to the water to raise money to tackle poverty in central America. The annual sponsored swim, which has now been going for more than 30 years, took place at Hinksey open-air pool on Friday
ALICE Powell endured a weekend to forget in the fourth round of the W Series at the Norisring. The Chipping Norton driver was forced to retire with eight minutes remaining of the half an hour race at the street circuit in Nuremburg, Germany.
BRADLEY Smith was delighted to finish on the podium as he made history in the first round of the inaugural MotoE World Cup at the Sachsenring. The Oxfordshire rider produced a strong display in Germany to cross the line second – 0.4secs behind
Division 1 ASTON Rowant thrashed hosts Horspath by 125 runs to send their Oxfordshire rivals crashing to the foot of the table. The visitors posted 235 all out after being put in to bat with openers George Reid, who made 57 from 70 balls, and
RICHARD Kaufman hit a superb century as Oxfordshire enjoyed the better of the opening day against Shropshire. The classy batsman scored 113 off 195 balls, including 16 fours, as the hosts scored 334-8 in their Western Division clash at Banbury
HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Buckingham Town 211-8 (64 ovs, L Tomlinson 72, M Hulbert 46, O Wright 3-45, J Thomas 3-69), Banbury 82 (56.3 ovs, T Rathnayaka 4-27, M Hulbert 3-6). Aston Rowant 235 (60 ovs, G Reid 57, C Watling 43,
HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Buckingham Town 211-8 (64 ovs, L Tomlinson 72, M Hulbert 46, O Wright 3-45, J Thomas 3-69), Banbury 82 (56.3 ovs, T Rathnayaka 4-27, M Hulbert 3-6). Aston Rowant 235 (60 ovs, G Reid 57, C Watling 43,
THE leader of a Far Eastern independence movement will be given the Freedom of Oxford at a meeting later this month. Benny Wenda, who lives in Marston, will be given the honour at Oxford Town Hall on July 17. He leads the United Liberation Movement
OXFORD United have tabled two more bids for players following a recruitment meeting in Glasgow on Saturday. The opening game of pre-season, which the U’s lost 5-0 to Rangers at Ibrox, was an opportunity for key figures to sit down face-to-face.
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ MICHAEL HARDISTY, 36, of no fixed abode, admitted committing an act outraging public decency by masturbating in public and committing the offence during the period of a suspended sentence on May 30 at Cornmarket Street, Oxford
THOUSANDS of Oxfordshire school pupils are now being crammed into oversized classes, new figures reveal. Hundreds of the youngest primary pupils in the county are in classes that exceed the statutory limit of 30, while in Years 3 to 6 – where there
He might be out of the race, but Rory Stewart has shown us what our politics could be. About a month ago, Rory Stewart, a relatively unknown newly appointed cabinet minister, effectively launched his Conservative Party leadership campaign in a London
