OXFORD United staged a stunning comeback to score twice late on and beat Millwall on a penalty shoot-out in the Carabao Cup. The home side scored all four spot kicks in the shoot-out, with John Mousinho netting the winner after Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
A ‘HEARTFELT’ thank you has come from police after tributes have flooded Abingdon Police Station in memory of PC Andrew Harper. The force has been inundated with condolences and support since the Abingdon-based officer was killed on duty on Thursday
OXFORD MP Anneliese Dodds has joined about 160 others in signing a cross-party plan to stop a no-deal Brexit being forced through Parliament. Ms Dodds said: “I’ve signed it because of depth of feeling of my constituents against a no-deal Brexit,
A TRIAL into the alleged attempted murder of a woman who was stabbed 15 times outside a Co Op has entered its closing stages. Jordan Anderson has already admitted wounding with intent in relation to the incident, which took place at about 3pm on
With the gorgeous summer weather making a comeback, it's difficult to imagine chilly autumn evenings and darker days. But those of you who enjoy seeing the moon in all it's glory, will be pleased to know it's not long to wait until September's
A PROMINENT ex-Oxford University lecturer is facing fresh claims of raping a woman. It has been widely reported that Tariq Ramadan, the old professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies, has been accused to raping a woman in France. The scholar
A CARE home granted the wishes of its nature-loving residents by installing an eco-garden to attract wildlife. Churchfields Care Home in Cassington designed and built the accessible meadow and prairie area to encourage people to spend more time
Bury have been left on the brink after the company in talks to complete the takeover of the club, C&N Sporting Risk, this afternoon announced they were pulling out of the deal. The 134-year-old club had until 5pm to show they have funds in
FREE Now, Europe’s largest taxi e-hailing app, formerly known as mytaxi, is celebrating its first year in Oxford. Data from the app shows that Cowley Road is one of the most popular pick-up locations in the city, with cabbies ferrying passengers
FLAMING straw bales sparked an emergency response from firefighters this morning. Crews were scrambled from Bicester and Banbury Fire Stations after a number of straw bales went up in flames about 10.30am. A baler was also on fire nearby in
A PUB will have a swish outdoor makeover, complete with covered outdoor seating – if plans are given the green-light by Oxford City Council. Bosses at pub company Mitchells and Butlers have put in the application for The Crown – which sits just
OXFORDSHIRE’S sides have discovered their opponents in the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup. North Leigh, who progressed thanks to a nine-goal thriller against Aylesbury on Saturday, will make the trip to Western League side Willand
POLICE have put out an appeal to help reunite a rogue drone with its owner. The large red and black device was fuond by officers of Thames Valley Police South Oxon and Vale of White Horse neighbourhood team on Sunday. A post of Facebook said
A PLAQUE to celebrate an ‘exceptional’ scientist will be pinned to the wall of a house on Britain’s fourth most picturesque street – if plans are given the thumbs-up by Oxford City Council. Oxford’s New College Lane was named one of the country’
A 'HEROIC' Parkinson's sufferer from southern Oxfordshire has been hailed by fellow adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Wantage's Alex Flynn is set for yet another impressive endurance feat, this time with a 1,250km race through various deserts and
ALMOST 10,000 people in Oxfordshire could be out of work in the wake of a no-deal Brexit, say campaigners. An advertising campaign against a no-deal Brexit was launched in Wantage yesterday after figures revealed 9,650 people could be out of work
STRAINS of the UK's best Americana and Roots music wafted across a historic farm as a new festival enjoyed an encouraging first year. Over The Hill came to Cogges Manor Farm yesterday, as music fans flocked from far and wide to hear a range of
IT HAS been confirmed that an Oxfordshire town's Pride event will return next year. Abingdon Pride 2020 will take place on Saturday, June 13. The town's first ever Pride festival took place on June 22. ALSO READ: Rainbow flag flies as town
THE Ashmolean Museum is staging its latest late night opening on Friday. The attraction’s after hours session is the latest in a series of Live Friday events staged by the venue in Beaumont Street. READ AGAIN: Pompeii's historic artefacts on show
AN Oxford Covered Market boutique has reduced its use of plastic packaging by 80 per cent since Christmas, but the owner’s goal is to promote completely package-free options based on traditional soap and shampoo bars. Resembling rather one of the
A POPULAR event is returning to Oxford next month. St Giles' Funfair will be held on September 9 and 10 from 11am to 11pm where families can enjoy fairground rides and food. ALSO READ: The Big Feastival: Rock, pop, sun and surprises on Alex James's
AN AIR ambulance landed in a park to rush to a 'serious medical emergency'. The helicopter was deployed by South Central Ambulance Service, who confirmed that the Thames Valley Air Ambulance was 'one of a number of resources' that rushed to Botley
A MOTORIST who tried to drive his damaged BMW home after a motorway crash was fined by Thames Valley Police. Pictures of the car, which show a dented front bumper and the front number plate missing, were shared on the force's road policing Twitter
A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle on the A34 is causing delays southbound this morning. The right hand lane was closed until around 9.30am and there was queueing traffic due to the collision, which took place at Peartree Roundabout. ALSO
NEW signing Jack Allan bagged a five-timer on his debut for Shrivenham. The striker backheeled the opener after just four minutes and never looked back as they ran out 5-1 winners against Fairford in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division
NEW signing Jack Allan bagged a five-timer on his debut for Shrivenham. The striker backheeled the opener after just four minutes and never looked back as they ran out 5-1 winners against Fairford in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division
A BROKEN down lorry on an M40 slip road caused long delays southbound this morning for drivers trying to get onto the A34 for Oxford. A lane was closed on the exit slip road at Junction 9 (Bicester) until around 9am. Traffic was impacted to
As impressive as the stylish new SsangYong Korando is from the outside, the real surprise sits unseen under the bonnet. For the big, refined spacious sports utility vehicle combines serious towing capacity with a comfortable ride and agile handling
STOPPING Oxford United’s losing run is the priority for whoever plays tonight, says Rob Dickie. A 3-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers on Saturday was the third loss in a row for Karl Robinson’s side. Several changes are expected for the Carabao Cup
CHINNOR put in a battling display as they were beaten 17-5 in a hard-fought friendly at Championship club London Scottish. Played over two 30-minute sessions and a 20-minute period, the Thame-based side conceded all of their points in the opening
ALL the latest results from the Cowley Workers ODDA League. RESULTS COWLEY WORKERS ODDA MEN Premier/Section 1: Challow RBL 6, Democrats Club 3. Section 2: Challow CC 6, Catherine Wheel 3; Chequers Inn 6, Cricketers Arms B 3; Cowley Workers
AHEAD of this evening's Carabao Cup second round clash against Millwall, we looked back at the last time Oxford United hosted The Lions in a cup game. February 2, 2016: Oxford United 0, Millwall 1 OXFORD United chairman Darryl Eales described
KARL Robinson has concerns over Oxford United’s workload as he admits tonight’s Carabao Cup clash comes at a bad time. A 1-0 victory over Peterborough United a fortnight ago set up a second round meeting at home to Millwall. It added an extra
OXFORD employers that want to expand will need to keep car parking to a ‘minimum’ under a key new city council policy. Major city firms, including Unipart and BMW, had been critical of how the authority’s initial proposal to make them cut parking
A CASE of suspected fraud from within Oxfordshire County Council will be subject to court proceedings, the authority has said. Late last year councillors were told that officers were concerned overpayments had been made within the council’s children
VOLUNTEER 'super users' are being enlisted to find potholes and speed up the process of getting them fixed. Oxfordshire County Council has trained three residents to investigate defects in Witney raised on the website FixMyStreet and place orders
