The final production of BCP's 2019 season was Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, directed by John McCormick. This cracker of a play opens on a functional and simple set designed by Richard Ashby, all very Nordic I thought. There is also little action in this
Fusing hip hop, soul, jazz and pop, Leicester band Easy Life are damn funky. Signed to the influential Island label , they went down a storm on Jools Holland’s Later earlier this year, buzzy sets at Glastonbury and Coachella, now they are on tour
SHEFFIELD troubador Richard Hawley is admired for his heartfelt songwriting and music which sweeps between delicately tender and enthralling. In the two decades that have elapsed since he abandoned full time band life, first with The Longpigs and
A PROLIFIC criminal with 57 previous convictions for theft offences has admitted a fresh spree of burglaries at homes across Oxford. Shelley Branson appeared from behind the dock at Oxford Crown Court yesterday facing two counts of burglary and
POLICE are searching for a driver who 'fled' following a serious crash but then called it in. Hanney Road in Steventon was closed for hours on Wednesday night after a car left the carriageway, crashed into a telegraph pole and brought it down, and
Professional artists, keen amateurs, curious beginners and children get a chance to be creative in Chipping Norton this Saturday when the town holds its first arts festival, writes Andrew Wildman. The Chipping Norton Arts Festival will be a celebration
DOGS, phones and more than £500 in cash were seized from suspected poachers. Two men were arrested on suspicion of daytime poaching near Wallingford yesterday. ALSO READ: Landowners concerned about rural crime Officers took possession of two
A PREVIOUSLY 'outstanding' preschool has slipped down the Ofsted rankings. Despite largely positive feedback from the watchdog, St Nicolas Pre-School and Playgroup in Abingdon has been rated 'requires improvement' in all areas. The report, published
For the 63rd time, the BFI London Film Festival will present the best in world cinema at venues across the capital between 2-13 October. Under the stewardship of Tricia Tuttle for the first time, the typically diverse and considered programme presents
A MAN suffered facial fractures during a daytime attack near a busy road. Police have launched a witness appeal after the incident of grievous bodily harm, which took place in an alleyway off Abingdon Road in South Oxford. Two men were
A WOMAN has been robbed of her possessions after being held at knifepoint in Oxford woodlands. The 45-year-old victim was asked for a lighter by a pair of men when walking near Magdalen Wood West, in Wood Farm, Oxford, on Monday. She was approached
The UK’s nature is in serious trouble with more than 40 per cent of species in decline and 10 per cent threatened with extinction, a new study has revealed. Wildlife continues to decline according to the State of Nature 2019 report, out today –
A MAN has died following a crash on the M40 in which a van left the carriageway and hit a camera mast. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after the fatal crash happened on Tuesday close to Junction 10 for Cherwell Valley Services.
AHEAD of each of United’s games this season, we are looking back at memorable matches against their next opponents. March 27, 2012: Accrington Stanley 0, Oxford United 2 ASA Hall’s terrific goalscoring form continued as Oxford United rose to
'SHAMED' ex-footballer Dean Saunders has won his appeal against a jail sentence for failing to take a breath test after being stopped by police on suspicion of drink-driving. The 55-year-old former Liverpool striker and ex-Oxford United player
Naomi Herring takes a trip to Megève to discover what could be the French Alps’ best kept summer secret. The charming village of Megève may be known to most as the go-to luxury ski resort nestled in the shadow of Mont Blanc. But, as I stand on one
Naomi Herring takes a trip to Megève to discover what could be the French Alps’ best kept summer secret. The charming village of Megève may be known to most as the go-to luxury ski resort nestled in the shadow of Mont Blanc. But, as I stand on
A PRICELESS 1-0 victory at Southend United last weekend saw Accrington Stanley end a winless run of four league games. Veteran manager John Coleman has assembled a competitive squad on one of the smallest budgets in Sky Bet League One, with Oxford
JOHN Lewis in Oxford is introducing a sustainable trial where customers can return 'preloved' clothes in exchange for payment. John Lewis & Partners is piloting the scheme called BuyBack - which starts today - to make it easy for customers to responsibly
Four decades after taking her first credit as a script supervisor, Martha Pinson makes her directorial bow with Tomorrow. She's worked on some important pictures in her time, but her reputation rests on her collaboration with Martin Scorsese, which
Having made an instant impression with Of Horses and Men (2013), Icelandic director Benedikt Erlingsson makes light of the tricky task of producing a second picture of commensurate quality with Woman At War, a satire on fake news, economic colonialism
OXFORD-BASED property investor and manufacturer Lucy Group and the city council are working together to transform an outdated block in Jericho to create new retail space and housing. The project could see St Paul’s House, on the corner of Walton
ONE person was taken to hospital following a crash that closed the A40 this morning. The incident happened between Eynsham and Barnard Gate, near Oxford involving two vehicles. ALSO READ: Dean Saunders has drink-driving jail term suspended
POLICE have said the victim of a brutal stabbing at Divinity Road earlier this year is lucky be alive. Thames Valley Police was speaking after Aaron Glenn-Pearce was jailed for eight and a half years at Oxford Crown Court this week. READ
A FERTILITY clinic that has helped more than 13,000 babies enter the world is celebrating a decade at its state-of-the-art Oxford base. This month marks ten years since Oxford Fertility Clinic moved into the £4 million facility at Oxford Business
INVADERS from beyond the stars have landed in a southern Oxfordshire village and taken up residence in gardens. The out of this world visitors spotted around the Hanneys are themed scarecrows which have been erected for a competition as part of
CITY of Oxford College is staging open days to showcase its range of courses and programmes. The college, based in Oxpens Road, is run by Activate Learning and has a technology campus in Blackbird Leys. An extensive range of programmes will be
IMAGES have been released of two women and a man who may be able to help police with an investigation in Oxford. The incident happened at 12.03pm on Monday, September 23 when the victim, a woman in her forties who was visiting the city, placed
A SWARM of bees in a park in a town in Oxfordsire are causing a nuisance. The mining bees have been nesting in a sand pit at Kilkenny Lane Country Park in Carterton. The town council has received complaints about the bees - which were previously
John Lewis is putting pressure on its landlords to reduce rents in a bid to cut costs, as the high street downturn continues to weigh on retailers. It is understood that the company has been informing landlords in some locations that it will withhold
An EVENT in Oxford managed to raise money for victims of Hurricane Dorian, which hit the Bahamas last month. Cowley Road Caribbean restaurant Spiced Roots held an evening of entertainment and food. Caribbean music played all night with an upbeat
KARL Robinson is still pushing for a free agent to come in as cover for Oxford United. The head coach raised the possibility last month following a hamstring injury to Jamie Hanson which is likely to keep him out until December. The need for
A BROKEN-down lorry has now been moved after it was blocking a lane on a busy road this morning. The lorry was obstructing the Seacourt bus and Park and Ride entry lane eastbound on the Botley Road. ALSO READ: A34 closures have been 'intolerable
BICESTER Cemetery is running out of graves, but the town council has found a way to provide more while it looks for land to build a new site. The existing cemetery at Old Place Yard has about 4,475 burial and cremation plots in total but has almost
With sales of sports utility vehicles continuing to soar, you might wonder if there is any place left for the good old estate car. But when it is as capable, classy and as clever as the updated Passat, the answer is a resounding yes. With more
MATT Williams wants to see more consistency as Chinnor bid to bounce back at home to Bishops Stortford tomorrow. A last-minute try denied the side victory at Rams last weekend as they were forced to settle for just a losing bonus-point, going down
MARK Jones wants Oxford City’s love affair with the Emirates FA Cup to continue when they entertain Hampton & Richmond tomorrow. City host their Vanarama National League South rivals at Court Place Farm in the third qualifying round, with the first
IT IS always said the pain of defeat lasts far longer than the elation of victory. So perhaps it was no surprise that after his best few days as Oxford United head coach, Karl Robinson’s mind wandered to the two toughest moments of his tenure.
OXFORDSHIRE Lowland Search and Rescue is among community organisations that Tesco shoppers are being invited to help by raising up to £25,000 this autumn. READ AGAIN: As it happened: Prince William's visit to Keble College The supermarket chain
AN INDEPENDENT cycle shop in Wallingford has been named on the shortlist of retailers in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2019. Rides On Air has a new store with over 100 bikes and accessories in stock and covering all disciplines
BANBURY United face one of their longest league trips of the season when they travel to Needham Market in BetVictor Southern League Premier Division Central tomorrow. The 260-mile round journey could be softened by the potential return of influential
KARL Robinson wants to investigate Oxford United's chances of keeping hold of Chris Cadden. The 23-year-old has settled quickly into English football and has started every U's game in Sky Bet League One this season. United submitted a bid to
THE £11.5m Catherine Hughes building, which will provide bedrooms for 68 Somerville College students, is being officially opened today. A ceremony will mark the completion of the complex construction project by Oxford-based contractor Beard.
OXFORD United are planning to start contract negotiations with James Henry later this month. The midfielder’s three-year deal expires next summer, with head coach Karl Robinson aiming to finalise fresh terms well before that point. Henry has
RE-ROUTING traffic from the A34 through villages has made life ‘intolerable’, councillors have said. By the end of this month, 25 overnight closures will have taken place on the A34 over the last three months, councillors said. Those closures have
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally satisfactory 4 - business
CLASSROOMS could be out of bounds for six weeks at an Oxford school, after water seeped in and saturated walls and floors. Cutteslowe Primary School remains closed to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for the third day today, after torrential rain downpours
FROM photo-bombing insects to an incredible leaning tower Oxford Mail Camera Club was full of surprises this week. Many members managed to capture people and animals caught by surprise. We enjoyed Ian Jones’ snap of a dog leaping at another canine
CLIMATE rebels from Oxford will risk being arrested again at mass protests, just days after charges against them were dropped. Rowan Tilly and Mike Betts appeared at Hendon Magistrates' Court in London on Tuesday, having been arrested during the
OXFORD City Council has said it will lose out on funds to build hundreds of new council houses after inspectors told it to scrap a key planning policy. The authority claimed it will now miss out on up to £42 million after it was told it cannot
A CARE home chef from Oxford has battled it out to be named the best in the country in a Masterchef-style competition. Verity Carter, head chef at Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, triumphed over 10 other regional finalists at the Sanctuary Care
AN AWARD-winning restaurant in the heart of Oxford has proved it is still on top form as it prepares for a new city centre rival. The Quod Restaurant and Bar was given a five-star hygiene score from inspectors when they stopped by the Oxford City
