OXFORD United will travel to Newcastle United in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup. The Premier League giants won 4-1 against the U's Sky Bet League One rivals Rochdale in tonight's third round replay. They went 3-0 up within 26 minutes
OXFORD United showed plenty of fight to claim a point against Ipswich Town in a game which will be remembered for a suspension of play in the first half. The contest was halted for 16 minutes by referee Tom Nield after half an hour of torrential
Strong winds and rain have caused disruption across Oxfordshire - but over the border in Berkshire, Storm Brendan caused a major incident this evening. The roof of a block of flats has collapsed across the road in Slough High Street. All emergency
AGE UK Oxfordshire is warning residents that they could be targeted by a phone scam. The charity, the leading charity for older people, is urging people in the city to be on the lookout for an ‘Amazon’ scam warning. Charity bosses are highlighting
THE owner of an independent bookshop is looking to find new owners for her popular West Oxfordshire store. Rachel Phipps has owned The Woodstock Bookshop since its opening in May 2008 and its success has been beyond her wildest expectations.
An inquest for a 26-year-old man is scheduled to take place at Oxford Coroner’s Court tomorrow. Conor Johnston, aged 26, from Fyfield, died on December 23 on the A420 at Fyfield. Also scheduled today is the inquest of Luke Neeson, aged 25, from
OXFORD United’s official charity has been chosen to deliver an 'exciting' new programme for teenagers in the city. Oxford United in the Community has been hand-picked to be one of the organisations that runs the National Citizen Service (NCS) locally
A MOTHER and her 16-year-old autistic son were left without heating over the weekend after their gas provider changed its payment system. Angela Dickson, 43, from Bicester, uses British Gas’ pay as you go meter to pay for her gas at her home.
A DRUG dealer who was caught by police shoeless after a helicopter search in central Abingdon has been jailed. Kyle Marcano had already admitted two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and one of causing criminal damage.
AN 18-YEAR-OLD prisoner who was caught with a weapon - a tin of tuna wrapped in a sock - has been handed more time behind bars. Prison officers at HMP Bullingdon only discovered the makeshift weapon because another inmate was throwing punches at
I NOTE the tweeted remarks Philip Pullman made recently about Meghan Markle and the British Press – 'Of course Meghan Markle is attacked by the British press because she is black'. She may have been criticised by the press but his assumption of
To the editor, We agree with Duncan Enright that we do indeed have a beautiful town in Witney inhabited by very kind people. We also have a very beautiful Nuffield Surgery. We consider that your reporter's column about the Care Quality Commission
A pig farm in Oxfordshire is set to be demolished and turned into a major housing estate. A planning application for the demolition of a pig farm and its surrounding buildings at Britwell Road in Watlington has been made. Read also: Christian
JEWELLERY, cash and a mobile phone were stolen in a pair of burglaries. Between 5am and 7am on January 10 thieves targeted a home in Leigh Croft, Wootton, stealing cash and a mobile phone. ALSO READ: Botley burglaries A flat in Bedwells Heath
The determination of shoppers to drive to the Westgate Centre, despite the likelihood – no, advertised certainty – of a full car park there, comes close to paralysing Oxford at weekends and other busy times. That urgent action is necessary to end
A PAIR of teenagers have been released under investigation after a man was threatened at knifepoint for his wallet. At around 10pm on December 13, a 25-year-old man was walking along Howard Street, towards Iffley Road, when he was approached by
Two Botley properties have been burgled, the windows smashed, and jewellery and cash stolen. On January 9 two homes were burgled, one on Deanfield Road between 12.30pm and 4.45pm and another on Stimpsons Close between 3.45pm and 10.30pm. Read
A crane has been flipped upside down on the A338 near Abingdon. The crane was spotted turned over in a ditch on the side of the road this afternoon. Read also: Bullingdon prisoner caught with 'tin of tuna in sock' jailed The hire crane
DEMOCRATS Social Club edged past Kidlington Green Social Club in a closely-fought clash as the Cowley Workers ODDA got under way in 2020. Hosts Democrats, from the Premier Section, raced into a 2-0 lead through Phil Say and Rob Adnams. But
A CHARITY that trains dogs to help for blind and partially sighted people is urgently looking for new volunteers in the city. Guide Dogs is particularly in need of someone to run their Oxford central fundraising group, which organises community
A MENTAL health hospital will build a new music therapy studio in memory of a former patient – if Oxford City Council give the plans a green light. Warneford Hospital in Headington will install a Portacabin, with rooms for patients to make, practise
Oxford Lindy Hoppers hosted more than 280 swing dancers at Oxford Town Hall for the sixth Oxford Swing Festival. The sold-out festival ran from January 10-12 and it was supported by Oxford City Council's culture fund. The festival featured two
HANNAH England has retired from competitive athletics. The Oxford City AC runner made the announcement this morning, bringing to an end a career spanning more than a decade. During that time, the 32-year-old won 1,500m silver at the 2011 World
Windy and rainy conditions are some of the worst to drive in, and with the country facing an intense few weeks of winter weather, it’s more important than ever to be prepared. But did you know you could use a STRAW or a bin bag to help you with
The traffic chaos continues with congestion on the M40. One lane is closed due to an accident on the M40 northbound. Traffic stretches from J6 B4009 near Watlington to J8 near Wheatley.
Dear Sir, I read after the article regarding asbestos (read again here). I worked at Pressed Steel from 1958 to the mid-1980s and was heavily involved in asbestos: part of our job was to replace worn brake and clutch plates on the big presses
PEOPLE can have their bikes repaired for free every month in a bid to get people cycling more in a town in Oxfordshire. Cherwell's council-run programme 'Dr Bike' has been running on the last Saturday of each month since the start of 2019, offering
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning is to take place to raise funds for Sobell House hospice in Oxford. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 5 at the United Reformed Church in Banbury Road, Summertown, from 10.30am to 12.30am. READ AGAIN
A BOXING night with a twist will be held at the Kassam Stadium to raise funds for a national charity. The Oxford Boxing Championships is the brainchild of former boxer Kevin Alvarado, owner of Science Fitness Studio and boxing promoter NSB Promotions
AN Oxfordshire pub company has reached the finals of a national contest to find the best pubs in the country. Brakspear, which is based in Henley and owns pubs across the county, has been shortlisted in the Publican Awards 2020. The firm is nominated
A HOMECARE provider in Witney has re-launched its Community Grant scheme - a sum of money that could benefit any group in West Oxfordshire working with older people. Bluebird Care opened its office over four years ago, and ever since has been working
A SECOND World War Army recreation hut used by a preschool for 40 years will soon be demolished. The rec rooms at Wallingford's Bull Croft park are set to be bulldozed before designs for a replacement have been completed. Wallingford Town Council
BROTHERS from Oxford helped to carry a tribe's 'Olympic' torch during the trip of a lifetime. The first ever Zeme Olympics have been staged by the Zeme Naga people in Nagaland, India. Seth and Lukas Kahn, aged 10 and seven, travelled from Risinghurst
A HARRY Potter wand and a questionable bundle of car ‘tools’ are up for grabs on the Thames Valley Police eBay page this week. The force use the buying and selling website to flog old evidence and unclaimed items. And after a short Christmas
UNDER-pressure hospital bosses have apologised after nine patients were forced to wait outside A&E in ambulances for at least an hour. Throughout the winter NHS England provides a weekly update on how hospitals are coping with the high demand
THE speed limit on a main road leaving Abingdon could be reduced to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians. The A415 between Abingdon and Marcham, known as the Marcham Road, currently has a 60mph speed limit, but Oxfordshire County Council is
TWENTY-SIX protestors were arrested during clashes with police at the start of a 'peace blockade' protest in May 1983. More than 1,000 Thames Valley Police officers manned the gates at the then-Upper Heyford air base. A major confrontation between
After a meeting at Sandringham yesterday, the Queen issued the following statement: Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family. My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s
THERE was more misery for motorists on the A34 this morning with traffic backed up for 11 miles southbound from Oxford's Hinksey Hill Interchange. No crashes were reported on the stretch but live feeds showed traffic was heavier than normal on
A WOMAN was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after crash on the A34 near Abingdon involving three cars. The route was patially blocked northbound until around 8.15am with four-mile queues at the height of delays. Oxfordshire County Council's
OXFORD OBU hit the ground running after the winter break with maximum points from their double header. Henry Vallis scored a brace in Saturday’s trip to an energetic Woking side. Sean Cox and Zum Akhter also netted in a 4-2 success. There
WINDS of more than 50mph are set to batter Oxfordshire today as Storm Brendan hits the county. Following heavy rain last night, a Met Office yellow weather warning for wind has come into force and will last until midnight. ALSO READ: Drink
OXFORD Harlequins cruised to a 45-12 home victory over bottom side Salisbury in South West 1 East. Harry Burn and Ed Yeates scored 35 points between them, the former bagging a hat-trick. Burn set Quins on their way with his 19th-minute try under
WITNEY blew Didcot away in a devastating opening 25 minutes to set up a 38-0 win that maintained their perfect record in Southern Counties North. The hosts raced into a 24-0 lead midway through the first half, although their opponents did manage
CHINNOR were unable to pull off a heroic comeback as they were edged out 21-17 by Rams in a pulsating first Friday night National League 1 fixture at Kingsey Road. The Oxfordshire side came close to securing a late victory over their Berkshire rivals
When Oxford United and Ipswich Town meet at the Kassam on Tuesday evening, it will be the first meeting between the teams since February 1999, writes RICHARD WOODALL. Oxford – despite their setback to Rotherham at the weekend – appear to be on
MATTY Taylor hopes Saturday’s alarming first half against Rotherham United could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Oxford United in the long run. Karl Robinson’s side have not had long to regroup after the 3-1 defeat, where all the Millers
PLANS for a zero emissions zone in the city centre of Oxford are due to be scrutinised tonight, following questions about the scheme's launch last week. A planned 'red zone' at the heart of the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone would see drivers having
The Wytham Estate is turning 100 this year and will be celebrating the centenary with a year of events. The anniversary event for the estate starts on January 22 when the first of 100 trees will be planted by visiting schools to mark 100 years.
PHONE scammers posing as Amazon are still trying to trick people in Oxfordshire. A North Oxford resident said she received a call yesterday morning, and when she picked up an automatic message said: "You have been charged £89 for your Amazon shopping
A FORMER church volunteer is taking legal action against a school after a lengthy dispute about his personal views. Peter Shields is applying for a judicial review at the High Court, claiming Harwell Primary School near Didcot wrongly judged him
AN 80-YEAR-OLD man has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing a child 50 years ago. Terence Blackwell, of Castlelaw Crescent, Abernethy, Perth, denies three counts alleging historical child sex offences. A jury of six men and six women was
DRIVERS appear to be getting on board with the green revolution in Oxfordshire after new figures have shown a large rise in the number of electric vehicles on the county's streets. Department for Transport statistics show that 3,465 ultra-low emission
A WILLOW tree planted by a terminally-ill mum as a memorial for her loved ones has been destroyed by vandals for a second time. Dominique Hill planted the tree by Grove’s Letcombe Brook in March, 2018, a month after the mother-of-two's first sapling
CITIZENS Advice is braced for the busiest time of the year for debt advice, with its base in West Oxfordshire expecting over 150 people to seek advice for debt concerns in January. Analysis of national data reveals that on a single day - 29 January
A PAIR of thieving Bullingdon prisoners who stole two gold chains worth £2,000 from a fellow inmate have been jailed. Yesterday, a sentencing judge questioned 'what on Earth' the victim was carrying the expensive gold accessories around the prison
A COUNCIL has called for face-to-face meetings to resolve a dispute about plans for 100,000 homes with the UK government. South Oxfordshire District Council is currently being prevented from discussing its Local Plan 2034 by housing minister Robert
A DRINK-driver who was more than three times the limit crashed head-on with a mum driving her two young children after swerving into the wrong side of the road. Josephine Wilkes caused a three car pile-up in Didcot after drinking a whole bottle
