Voting is over and it's time for the offical count to begin - but the exit poll for the General Election 2019 is predicting a Conservative majority. The exit poll suggests 368 seats for the Tories and 191 for Labour. It would be the biggest majority
OXFORD University were outclassed by a dominant Cambridge as they lost 15-0 at Twickenham. The defeat, played out in torrential rain, capped a miserable day for the Dark Blues after they earlier lost the women’s clash 8-5. It also increased Cambridge
A FATHER-of-two who was killed after being hit by an ambulance on the A34 last month has been named. An inquest opened today into the death of Adrian Bourne, who died three weeks ago. Mr Bourne, 35, who was a mechanic electric engineer project
Families saddened by the death of Nell Gifford are now planning their visits to Giffords Circus in 2020, when the tour will be a celebration of the circus co-founder’s life. Mother-of-two Ms Gifford, who grew up in Oxford, died on Sunday, following
A SCHOOL has been branded 'inadequate' for the second time in a row after failing to convince Ofsted of any real improvements. St Gregory the Great Catholic School in East Oxford has been given the worst rating again and remains in special measures
THOUSANDS of tourists and other visitors are now calling in at the new Christ Church visitor centre. There are one million visitors each year to the meadow, with 452,000 of them paying visitors to see inside the college where The Hall was used for
JAMES Henry has a slim chance of being named in Oxford United's squad this weekend. The U's top-scorer was substituted last weekend with a thigh injury. After the game Karl Robinson said "it could be a four-weeker", sparking concerns the influential
A CARER who scammed vulnerable and elderly patients - one aged 96 - to fund his cocaine addiction has been jailed. Crook Paul Tierney fleeced elderly clients by taking money from their bank accounts. The 34-year-old of John Jones Close, Abingdon
CANDLE flames caused a bedroom blaze at a home in Kidlington. Fire engines and an ambulance were sent to deal with the fire on Tuesday evening, and the residents were treated by paramedics. In a Facebook post, firefighters said crews attended
PUPILS made hundreds of sparkly Christmas trees to hang from their assembly hall's ceiling. Lisa Rowe, headteacher at Woodstock Primary School, said: "Every year we propose a creative Christmas themed arts and crafts project. It allows the children
POLICE believe a catapult and ball bearings could have been used to smash the glass panes of bus stops. In a neighbourhood newsletter this week, officers said there have been five similar incidents of criminal damage in Watchfield, near Faringdon
TWO ambulances packed full of winter clothing, sleeping bags, boots, toiletries and pet food have been handed out to homeless people in Oxford. The donations were collected as part of the Winter Woollies Appeal, organised by Susan Baker, a paramedic
CLOTHING was stolen from an Oxford shed after thieves forced their way into the outbuilding. ALSO READ: Driver arrested on A34 after police smell cannabis Thames Valley Police said the break in took place sometime overnight on Tuesday in Chillingworth
A WITNEY care leader has received national recognition for his work looking after vulnerable people. Omar Taylor has been named the UK's 'leader of the future' at the Leaders in Care ceremony at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham. Care UK regional
A SCHOOL choir will serenade shoppers with Christmas carols tomorrow lunchtime at the Westgate Centre. Children from St Barnabas Primary School in Jericho will be performing in Leiden Square, outside John Lewis, from 1.30pm. ALSO READ: Family
AN AWARD-WINNING counter terrorism training course is being made available to the public for the first time and Thames Valley Police are asking for people to sign up. Devised by counter terrorism officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness
KARL Robinson hopes Oxford United will find a way to pay a lasting tribute to Jim Smith – and the head coach has suggested the East Stand is unofficially referred to as the Jim Smith Stand from now on. The former U's boss died on Tuesday aged 79
WHILE voters begin casting their ballots in the general election today, another poll is taking place on perhaps a more contentious issue: sprouts. A bristling contest of Brussels sprouts is being held on the Facebook page of Wytham's pub the White
True to its long-established form Oxford Playhouse is ensuring a merrier Christmas for all with a cheery and charming, massively musical pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. Not traditionally a panto staple, like Cinderella, Dick Whittington or Aladdin
Oxford’s most famous sportsman bar none, the first sub-four-minute mile runner Sir Roger Bannister, is commemorated in a new sculpture unveiled two week’s ago by his widow at the University’s elite sports club Vincent’s. The work of the celebrated
A CHRISTMAS gift from her daughter led an Oxfordshire designer to sell greetings cards and home accessories across the world. Working from her home and garage in Kidlington, Lesley Stevens supplies unique cards and cork place mats and coasters
A NEW touring exhibition of screen prints by Eduardo Paolozzi will open at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock next month as part of a national tour. Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005) was one of the pioneers of the pop art movement in the UK.
PUPILS keen to support a village Fairtrade campaign have been putting their baking prowess to the test. Fairtrade Wheatley is working with Wheatley Park School for a Fairtrade bake-off, challenging children in Year 8 and 9 to compete using ethically-produced
OXFORD Bus Company’s mobile phone app-supported service will expand its zone into Horspath next year. The service will serve Horspath from January 5 due to popular demand and thanks to funding from Horspath Parish Council. It will serve the village
Nothing is guaranteed to put a smile on your face faster than a chirpy compact car that conceals a surprise or two. From the outside there are a few subtle clues to the perkier personality of the Micra N-Sport. Carbon-style finish on the alloy
A PEDESTRIAN crossing is getting a revamp after Oxfordshire County Council identified it as in need of an upgrade. It comes as the council is in the process of assessing all signal controlled pedestrian crossings and junctions in Oxfordshire.
A LAW firm that believes in the power of ‘collaborative resolution’ to end disputes has launched in Oxfordshire. Hawkins Family Law has set up an office in the village of Stratton Audley near Bicester to offer divorce and separation with a human
THIS month marks the end of an eventful decade at Oxford United – and we need you to pick your best XI from the past ten years. Over the next couple of weeks we will be holding a series of votes on this website, with the full side announced over
IT's polling day for the general election today. Voters across the country are heading to their nearest polling stations and fill in their ballot papers. Some of them are even taking part in a now well-established tradition of snapping pics
A DRIVER was caught with Class A drugs on the A34 after a keen-nosed police officer smelled cannabis coming from their vehicle. Thames Valley Police's Roads Policing team tweeted last night at 11.30pm that the motorist had been arrested on the
IT MAY be a bit colder and wetter than usual for an election day but there is one tradition that never fails to raise a smile. ALSO READ: Jim Smith - tributes from Oxford United figures past and present Pet owners have already begun sharing
THE closure of a lane on the M40 southbound due to a crash caused delays this morning. ALSO READ: GUILTY - Man who 'almost decapitated' his wife in 'brutal' murder There was slow traffic between Junction 10 A43 and Junction 9 at Wendlebury
OXFORD City Stars secured a 9-6 home victory over Cardiff Fire to bounce back from defeat 24 hours earlier. Simon Anderson’s side triumphed to go sixth in South Division 1 of the English National League on Sunday after losing 7-2 at Raiders the
OXFORD University captain Ed David is ready to put in the hard yards as he leads his side into today’s Varsity Match. The Dark Blues face Cambridge at Twickenham this afternoon in the 138th edition of the fixture. David has named a starting
REIGNING champion Mark Trafford reached the next round of the Oxford & District League’s men’s individuals competition, writes PETE EWINS. Trafford beat Vikings’ Allan Lacey 2-0 in the preliminary round, scoring 19,140 in the opening leg with a
ALEX Miell-Ingram triumphed in a fierce battle to win the Andy Reading 10k. The Radley AC member was challenged all the way by Ben Kruze, of Midland Masters AC, but shrugged off his opponent in the final stages to win by 28 seconds in 33mins 8secs
This election is unprecedented for a myriad of reasons. Here's some issues and events to keep an eye on when the polls close at 10pm today. 1) A record number of women MPs elected At the 2017 election, a total of 208 women were elected as MPs
Today is polling day - but do you know where to go to cast your vote? This, and all your other polling day questions, are answered below. Q. Where's my polling station? A. Your polling card will have your name on it and show the address of
JIM Smith was a brilliant manager on and off the field who will forever be remembered for his stunning achievements at Oxford United. He was the man two of the club’s other biggest names, Malcolm Shotton and Ron Atkinson, revered and the pair were
A BELOVED journalist from died after stepping in front of an oncoming train, an inquest heard. The family of Kelly Jobanputra loudly protested assistant coroner Ian Singleton’s verdict of suicide after they unsuccessfully argued that the 40-year-old
AN HMP Bullingdon inmate was caught with a mobile phone before 'throwing' the device out of his cell, a court heard. Kevin Mcateer denies two counts alleging the possession of a mobile phone and SIM card without lawful authority in prison. Prosecutors
IT'S the night before Christmas at Scroogeways supermarket, but the embittered store manager Wilameana Scrooge is showing no signs of festive spirit whatsoever. That is until a basket full of spooky bargain products spring to life to show her the
THE fascinating history of an Oxfordshire town will help to be preserved thanks to new grant funding. A sum totalling £50,000 has been donated by West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) in the hope it will help safeguard Burford’s history for future
THE death of legendary former Oxford United manager Jim Smith has prompted a flood of tributes. News of Smith’s passing on Tuesday, aged 79, led to an outpouring of emotion from the football world following a successful career nearing 40 years.
SIXTY senior citizens packed into Ceewood Hall in Witney to enjoy a free Christmas lunch. The event, which is in its fourth year, is organised by local residents and is a partnership between the community, the Oasis Family Church and the Rowing
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ COURT MICHAEL JAMES ALLCROFT, 19, of West Street, Banbury, admitted being in possession of cannabis on September 8. He was fined £110 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85. The cannabis was seized
