Oxford author Elisabeth Hallett is signing copies of her new novel at two sessions this weekend. The writer lived in China for many years, including in Beijing, working as a teacher and an editor. Now her first novel, Mouse-Wolf, has been published
With a multi-coloured aerial light show filling the sky with dancing bands of colour, an illuminated waterfall, and trees drenched in colour and dripping with silvery shards of light, snowflakes, stars and baubles, it’s fair to say Blenheim Palace
POLICE are urging drivers to remember 'it's not worth the risk' to get behind the wheel after having a drink during the festive period. Thames Valley Police said 'irresponsible and dangerous' drink and drug drivers will be targeted during its seasonal
A NAIL bar owner has taken to Facebook to 'tell the story that you all want to know' after police carried out a dawn time raid. Officers used a warrant to break into the Wantage Nail and Spa shop on Wallingford Road at 6am on Wednesday morning.
MORE than 100 children bunked off school to march, chant and give speeches at the latest climate change strike in Oxford. Protestors as young as 10 rallied in Bonn Square today after huddles had marched through the Westgate Centre on Black Friday
Over 30 real Christmas Trees will be decorated beautifully by local groups, individuals and businesses to light up St Andrew's Church in East Hagbourne. From December 7-20 the Christmas Tree Festival will be showcasing a selection of wonderfully
A WOMAN who posted naked pictures of her ex-boyfriend in an online 'revenge porn' attack has had her jail term suspended after an appeal. Hannah Ashraf's campaign of 'nasty' behaviour also involved her scratching a lewd word on her victim's car
OXFORD'S election candidates have been urged to pledge to take the NHS ‘off the table’ in a trade deal with the US. Candidates from all parties standing in Oxford East and Oxford West and Abingdon have been asked to attend a photo opportunity at
EDDIE Pepperell survived a shaky end to his second round to make the cut at the Alfred Dunhill Championship. The Abingdon golfer shot a one-over 73 at Leoplard Creek CC, South Africa, to go in at level par at the halfway stage. Pepperell stormed
OXFORD Christmas Market will celebrate its tenth anniversary this year. The market opens on Broad Street next Thursday, December 5 and will run until Saturday, December 21. Market features include festive stalls, live music, hot food and drink
A BABY and toddler friendly Christmas concert will take place in Oxford tomorrow. ALSO READ: Have you seen the festive Covered Market video? The event, to raise funds for Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support, is on from 3pm to 5pm in the main hall
THREE Oxford United youngsters have agreed loan deals with non-league clubs. Under 23 prospect Owen James will join Isthmian League South Central Division side Chalfont St Peter after impressing during a spell with Bracknell Town. The striker
TWO men were patted down by police after a fight broke out on Botley Road. The pair were put into handcuffs by Botley Bridge by police officers, who had raced to the incident in a van and a car. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson
WITH Christmas approaching, a new video has been produced to promote the Covered Market in Oxford. The advert invites residents to #UncoverChristmas by shopping locally at the historic market. The city council are the landlords of the market
A MAN who died after being hit by an ambulance on the A34 is believed to have walked from Oxford city centre in the early hours of the morning. Police are now working to investigate what happened when the ambulance, which wasn't on its way to
PATIENTS have just one day left to have their say on plans to combine Oxfordshire’s healthcare system with two other counties. Proposals for an Integrated Care System covering Oxfordshire, West Berkshire and Buckinghamshire are part of a national
DARRELL Clarke has overhauled the Walsall squad since being named manager in the wake of the club’s relegation from Sky Bet League One in May. Clarke brought in 16 new additions during the summer, although the Saddlers’ lowly position in the table
PEOPLE in Oxford have a chance to see their artwork appear on new coffee cup recycling bins that are set to appear in the city next year. Oxford Direct Services (ODS) and Oxford City Council are launching a competition to design artwork that will
A 22-year-old man from Oxford who went missing has been found. Damien Adams was last seen around 11pm yesterday in Sandy Lane, Blackbird Leys. Thames Valley Police found him this afternoon safe and well. ALSO READ: Man dies after ambulance
Coping with the death of a loved one isn’t easy – and grief can be exacerbated when the death becomes public record. But there are important reasons why inquests are held in public and why the press attends and reports on them. The press relies
Coping with the death of a loved one isn’t easy – and grief can be exacerbated when the death becomes public record. But there are important reasons why inquests are held in public and why the press attends and reports on them. The press relies
Ahead of each of United's games this season, we are looking back at memorable matches against their next opponents. December 26, 1988: Walsall 1, Oxford United 5 RICHARD Hill gave Oxford United fans the best Christmas present they could have
SOUTH Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has said the ambulance that crashed into a pedestrian who was killed, was not travelling under emergency driving conditions. ALSO READ: Man dies after ambulance crashed into pedestrian on A34 Mark Ainsworth
AN OXFORD artist is working with a brain injury charity to make and sell personalised Christmas cards to raise money. Headway Oxfordshire is a brain injury rehab centre. The charity supports people with head trauma and their families across the
AUTHOR Julie Ann Godson’s new book takes a quirky look at Oxfordshire history by focusing on dramatic events on different days of the year. On This Day in Oxfordshire is published by Alley Cat Books, and is out now. Ms Godson, who lives near
AN OXFORD University school will throw open its doors to the public for a political hustings next week. The Blavatnik School of Government will host a hustings for the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency next Wednesday (December 4) at 7pm.
CLIMATE change activism groups are organising a political hustings to ask Oxford’s prospective MPs their views on global warming. Oxford Extinction Rebellion, Oxford Friends of the Earth, Parents for Future Oxford, Oxford Climate Society and Oxford
PATIENTS across Oxfordshire will soon be able to get a full diagnosis without seeing a doctor in person through a new virtual GP surgery. The service, which costs £39 per consultation, is already available at The Leys Pharmacy in Oxford, and is
FIRE and police crews were initially scratching their heads over a mysterious 'bang' heard around Oxford. The explosion, in January 1967, was eventually traced to Magdalen Bridge, even though the sound had travelled as far as Headington and Cowley
PARENTS say a child could get ‘seriously injured’ after safety and cycle barriers were removed from footpaths on a Bicester estate. Cherwell District Council removed the metal frames in Southwold because they were considered ‘highly restrictive
Dear editor, As a nation we now aim to reduce our use of plastic. Business and industry can help. They need to cease production of these huge, obtrusive, synthetic banners. They are everywhere. Find alternatives, less wasteful ways to promote
A MAN has died after an ambulance crashed into him on the A34 northbound in the early hours of the morning. Thames Valley Police is investigating the fatal collision which happened at around 3.20am today. The force received a report of a collision
THE A34 northbound is closed this morning due to a serious crash involving an ambulance that hit a 35-year-old man who was killed. Commuters are being diverted via surrounding roads. The road is closed between the A423 Hinksey Hill Interchange
OXFORD City have signed striker Jaanai Gordon from Banbury United. The 23-year-old has joined on a permanent deal and will go straight into the squad for tomorrow's Vanarama National League South clash at home to Dulwich Hamlet. Gordon played
THE A34 northbound has opened following a closure all morning between Hinksey Hill Interchange and Islip after a man died in an ambulance crash. ALSO READ: Man dies after ambulance crashed into pedestrian on A34 The section of road on the A34
BANBURY United boss Mike Ford says his side are relishing their lofty position – but has urged them to keep the hammer down. And they must do it without top goalscorer Jaanai Gordon, who is leaving ‘to join a club higher up the pyramid in the
KARL Robinson has no desire to field a weakened Oxford United line-up at Walsall tomorrow. The U’s head into the Emirates FA Cup second round tie still fighting on four fronts, with at least nine games in 33 days up to January 1. Some managers
ANDY Ballard says Oxford City must focus fully on climbing the Vanarama National League South table after crashing out of the FA Trophy in midweek. A penalty shoot-out defeat at Hornchurch on Tuesday after an enthralling 4-4 draw means – aside
OXFORDSHIRE’S men narrowly missed out on promotion at the 2019 Winter County Cup. They went into the last day of the tournament in Boston, Lincolnshire, having won their first two matches but needing to beat Cambridgeshire to secure top spot.
MATT Williams has stressed the importance of Chinnor finishing November with a bonus-point victory tomorrow. The Thame-based club welcome Cambridge to Kingsey Road on the back of a promising run of form. Chinnor are four games unbeaten in National
THE crash on the A34 southbound this morning near Didcot has been cleared. The crash happened in Milton and the road was heavily blocked. ALSO READ: A34 closed due to investigation work following serious crash Oxfordshire County Council
OXFORDSHIRE Under 18s continued their unbeaten start to the season with back-to-back wins. After beating Northamptonshire 16-4, they edged out Herefordshire 12-8 to keep alive their chances of making this season’s national finals. Elsewhere,
OXFORD United are on track for three 10,000-strong crowds in eight days in December. The U’s are aiming for five-figure attendances at the Sky Bet League One matches at home to Wycombe Wanderers and Lincoln City on December 21 and 26. With
OXFORD United have submitted a substantial bid for Chris Cadden. The full back is on a season-long loan from MLS side Columbus Crew, but is expected to be recalled in January. Read also: Josh Ruffels proud of Oxford United appearance landmark
JOSH Ruffels’ journey to 200 Oxford United starts means the milestone will feel extra special. The left back will bring up his double century if he is named in Karl Robinson’s line-up for tomorrow’s Emirates FA Cup tie at Walsall. Ruffels has
Panto season is well and truly here... oh yes it is! And the curtain has now gone up on Oxfordshire’s biggest and best – the annual celebration of storytelling, music, comedy and bawdy innuendo at the Oxford Playhouse. This year it’s the turn of
ONE of Oxfordshire's biggest music festivals – Fairport's Cropredy Convention –has today revealed the first names for next year's event. Now in its 41st year, the festival will take place from August 13-15 at its traditional home outside the village
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
AN OXFORD restaurant forced to temporarily close after inspectors found evidence of a mouse infestation and ‘heavy fly activity’ has been given a new lower food hygiene rating. My Sichuan, located in the Grade II-listed The Old School in Gloucester
PLANS to demolish an industrial estate in west Oxford and replace it with a new ‘innovation quarter’ are moving forward. The Osney Mead Industrial Estate has been marked for demolition since 2016, when it was revealed that Oxford University had
A MURDER trial has been pushed back by more than four months to allow for more potential evidence to be prepared. Rodney Brain was due to stand trial on December 9, having been charged with the murder of Graham Collier, a 57-year-old father from
A PROLIFIC Oxford car thief, whose sentencing was delayed by a judge over the 'very poor' quality of a report from the probation service, is back in court today. Joseph Holden appeared before Judge Peter Ross at Oxford Crown Court on November 2
AS OXFORD’S hospitals brace for increasing pressure on limited resources this winter a new scheme to reduce bed blocking has been launched to get people home safely faster. The Home Assessment Reablement Team (HART) at Oxford University Hospitals
A MAN charged with stabbing two others in a late-night altercation is due to appear at court today. Maciej Jakutowicz of Mill Street in Wantage is set to enter a plea to the charges at Oxford Crown Court this morning. The 22-year-old was arrested
This week’s camera club theme was magic, and yet again everyone was creative and imaginative with their entries. From the magic in nature to photography that captured the fictional stories of Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland, the camera club
