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  • Eastleigh 3, Oxford United 0

    A YOUTHFUL Oxford United side paid for a slow start as they lost out to Eastleigh in a pre-season friendly. Ben Williamson capitalised on errors to score twice in the space of five minutes and put the Vanarama National League side in charge.

  • Lane reopens after A34 crash

    MOTORISTS faced delays on the A34 southbound following a crash between two cars earlier this evening. One lane was blocked and there were reports of debris on the road between Milton Interchange and Chilton Interchange from around 5.30pm. The

  • Council to set up climate emergency committee

    VALE of White Horse District Council will discuss plans to set up a Climate Emergency Advisory Committee. The committee would be politically balanced and meet in public to advise the council’s Cabinet on environmental issues. ALSO READ: Oxford pupils

  • Queen Street will still be used by buses after key decision

    BUSES will continue to use Queen Street in Oxford after senior councillors approved a plan. Both county and city councils had initially wanted to pedestrianise the street ahead of the Westgate Centre's reopening in October 2017 following a £440m

  • Police to increase beauty spot patrols this summer

    POLICE have said they will be increasing patrols at beauty spots in the South and Vale area to deter thieves from raiding cars this summer. A notice online from Thames Valley Police advised: "When you get to the beauty spot location take everything

  • Chippy gets double dose of stolen items

    TWO early hours burglary-related incidents have hit Chipping Norton in two days. On Monday, police say a person was arrested in Heythrop in 'possession of items they could not account for'. Officers are requesting that the public check their

  • Last chance to have your say on 450-home site

    TOMORROW is residents' last chance to share their views on a site that could transform part of Witney. The East Witney Strategic Development Area is earmarked for 450 homes and new A40 slip roads in West Oxfordshire's Local Plan. A six-week consultation

  • Oxford distillery to celebrate second birthday

    A GIN distillery will be celebrating its second birthday next weekend. The Oxford Artisan Distillery, on Cheney Lane, will be marking its special day by opening its doors to people who want to taste and learn about its spirits at an open day next

  • Man released under investigation after machete 'incident'

    A MAN arrested after an 'incident' involving a machete in Oxford has been released under investigation. The 24-year-old was detained on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon on Friday. The incident took place in Windale Avenue, Oxford, with

  • Warning to remove suction marks left from sat-navs

    POLICE have warned visitors heading to the county's hotspots by car to remove suction marks left from sat navs before leaving their cars, in a bid to stop thieves. In an online police alert, the force explained that this time of year is when car

  • School's £50k revamp a step closer after latest event

    PUPILS walked 7,000 miles combined as a Witney school made great strides towards £50,000 worth of upgrades. Nearly 700 children took part in a scenic sponsored walk around the town as part of Wood Green School's 50k Challenge. Wood Green's parent

  • Deliveroo rider wins award

    A DELIVEROO rider from Oxford been recognised for his efforts in helping a local organisation raise money. Kingston Myles received a Charity Champion award at Deliveroo's annual Rider Award ceremony held in London. ALSO READ: Deliveroo set to launch

  • Man caught taking scrap metal from council skip

    AN UNLICENSED scrap collector has been caught red-handed after taking metal from council office bins. The dealer was spotted by a licensing officer who was on his lunch break at work when he saw the individual take metal from the council skips, putting

  • Pupil poets to star in store’s showcase

    PUBLISHED poets at an Oxford school will be able to read their work at a showcase at Blackwell’s Bookshop. The event, featuring students from Oxford Spires Academy, will take place at the Broad Street store on Thursday at 4pm. Last year poets

  • Ruskin College attacked after 'sacking' suspended tutor

    RUSKIN College has sacked a suspended tutor, a union says. University College Union (UCU) attacked the institution for its 'disgraceful conduct' in a long running dispute over the position of Dr Lee Humber. BACKGROUND: Suspended Ruskin College tutor

  • Lion King-inspired wildlife day at Abingdon cinema

    A LOCAL wildlife charity has teamed up with Abingdon's independent cinema for a day of jungle-themed activities to coincide with the release of the new Lion King film. The Sumatran Orangutan Society, based in the town, will be part of the climate

  • Gardening club raises thousands for charity

    A GARDENING club has raised thousands of pounds for a charity that supports families with severely disabled children. Flexicare, which has a branch in Wantage, received more than £3,100 last Friday by Cumnor Gardening Club. Funds were was raised

  • Layla Moran makes MP of the Year shortlist again

    OXFORD West and Abingdon's Layla Moran has been nominated for MP of the Year. The Liberal Democrat MP, who was elected in 2017, joins more than 100 other shortlisted members nominated by the public in the People's Choice Awards. ALSO READ:

  • Lunar eclipse will be visible in the skies TONIGHT

    A PARTIAL lunar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of the UK tonight, Tuesday. And the event is particularly special for stargazers, as the date coincides with the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launching on its moon mission. What will

  • New hotel, pub and restaurant at housing estate

    THE first pictures of a new a hotel, pub and restaurant planned for an Oxfordshire housing estate have been released. New facilities are set to open near Bicester, within the village centre - a hub of retail and commercial facilities in Heyford

  • Love Oxford will be back in Broad Street at the weekend

    CHURCHES in Oxford are being reminded they have the chance to worship together in the open air at the weekend. Love Oxford, a popular tradition in the city involving worshippers from different churches, will take place in Broad Street on Sunday.

  • This new school has just gained Ofsted's top rating

    A NEW school which embodies the motto 'be kind, be brilliant' has earned a rave review from Ofsted. GEMS Primary Academy in Didcot has been rated 'outstanding' across the board, gaining the top judgement after its first ever inspection. The watchdog's

  • Historic high street salon to open revamped store

    A SALON dating back more than 80 years will officially open its refurbished store on Thursday. Chapters Hair Design, in Witney High Street, will celebrate the revamp with a party from 6pm to 8pm. Guests can take advantage of glasses of champagne

  • Major rail delays after cattle hit by train

    Commuters are facing major disruption this morning after a herd of cattle trespassed onto the railway line.  The herd was reportedly hit by a train between Didcot Parkway and Swindon.  UPDATE - The offending animals can be seen here roaming

  • CRICKET: Banbury stun Henley to seal T20 triumph

    BANBURY lifted the Home Counties Premier League T20 crown after a superb display at Amersham. A comfortable victory over Finchampstead set up a clash with Henley in the final, who top the Division 1 table. But Banbury produced a clinical display

  • CRICKET: Banbury stun Henley to seal T20 triumph

    BANBURY lifted the Home Counties Premier League T20 crown after a superb display at Amersham. A comfortable victory over Finchampstead set up a clash with Henley in the final, who top the Division 1 table. But Banbury produced a clinical display

  • GOLF: Sue Stewart clinches double + club results

    SUE Stewart was a double winner at North Oxford’s Ladies’ Club Championship. Her 36-hole gross total of 175 was three shots better than nearest challenger Trish Traynor. The 15-handicapper’s nett total of 145 also could not be beaten, with Rachel

  • RUGBY LEAGUE: Injuries costly for threadbare Oxford Cavaliers

    OXFORD Cavaliers finished with just 11 men as they went down to a 38-20 defeat at Cheltenham Phoenix in the West of England League. The visitors paid for travelling with just 13 players, but the afternoon began brightly with tries from Kieran Welsh

  • Councillors to discuss Queen Street buses today

    DECISION-makers at Oxfordshire County Council will discuss Queen Street buses and school transport at a meeting today. The council's cabinet will meet at County Hall at 2pm. Items on the agenda include school transport for pupils with special

  • Massive fire destroys new BP petrol station

    FLAMES engulfed an Oxfordshire petrol station which sent plumes of smoke into the air. Six fire crews rushed to the BP Garage in Stadhampton, near Wallingford, when it happened about 5.30pm on Monday. UPDATE - Pictures of the devastation and

  • Poet John Hegley entertains pupils at Oxford's Story Museum

    SCHOOL pupils were entertained by performance poet John Hegley at Oxford’s Story Museum as work reached the half-way stage for a £6m revamp. The session at the Pembroke Street venue yesterday involved youngsters from seven schools. The popular