A YEW tree in Oxford Botanic Garden planted in the 17th century was badly damaged by Storm Ciara. In a post on the Oxford University-owned garden's website, it said the tree was the oldest tree in its collection. Planted in 1645 by the first
MARCUS Browne has been ruled out of Oxford United’s trip to Burton Albion tonight. The forward, on loan from Middlesbrough, picked up an ankle injury during Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Peterborough United. He was on the receiving end of two heavy
A CRASH on A34 near Milton is causing long delays this evening with one lane closed. Oxfordshire County Council's traffic account has warned to 'expect delays' northbound from Didcot. Expect delays #A34 north bound by Milton due
A CANDLELIT vigil was held this evening in the city centre to protest a deportation flight to Jamaica planned for tomorrow. Organised by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, people were due to gather at Carfax Tower from 5.30pm. The
YET another new music festival is planned for the area this summer – and it is aiming for the posh end of the market. Bigfoot will make its debut with a three-day celebration of music, food and drink in the grounds of Ragley Hall, near Alcester
AN eyewitness to an alleged health and safety failing at an Oxfordshire firm told jurors he raised the alarm of the looming accident moments earlier. Stoneworld Oxfordshire and G J Harris Engineering Services are both on trial facing one count of
A FATHER taking his 14-year-old son to dinner in Oxford was knocked unconscious when a tree crashed into his car last night. ALSO READ: Storm Ciara - Latest on road closures and disruption Stuart Wells had been driving on a rural road off the
MOTORCYCLISTS have been advised of a spate of thefts in parts of Oxford. Police issued a warning via the TVP Oxford Twitter page yesterday, asking motorists to keep their bikes locked to something sturdy. ALSO READ: Man had to have stitches after
'GANGS' of thieves are targeting specific car models to steal catalytic converters. Staff at Milton Park near Didcot sent a message to employees on Thursday, warning of catalytic converter thefts in its car parks and across the Didcot area.
NIGEL Clough has warned his side to beware a response from Oxford United tomorrow night. Burton Albion host the U's, who were hammered 4-0 at Peterborough United on Saturday. The Brewers drew 0-0 with Gillingham and are now just two points
ARDLEY United fell to 18th place in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division with a 2-0 home defeat to Reading City. Easington Sports beat visitors Windsor 3-1 as Luke Swann, Piers Walton and Bradley Cox netted. Shrivenham went down 1-0
OXFORD Hospitals Charity has celebrated funding projects worth £250,000 through its small grants programme as the deadline for the next round of applications approaches. The charity launched the scheme in July 2018 and since then more than 200 staff
In 1964 the building started on the Didcot Power Station and on Sunday morning the final tower was demolished. The coal-fired power station has seen protests and in its demolition residents stood on hill tops to watch it fall.
THE British Heart Foundation is funding a new study at Oxford University that could help to prevent young people from suffering a fatal cardiac arrest due to a rare inherited heart disease. Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (
VOLUNTEER organisations in a town in Oxfordshire gathered together to share ideas about how they can prosper in 2020. Thirty five representatives from 25 different groups in Bicester came together for a community networking event last week hosted
A DRIVER cut up a car before unleashing a 'vicious' roadside attack against the other motorist. The driver was behind the wheel of a silver BMW when he cut in front of a green Mazda MX5, on the Woodstock Road in Oxford. ALSO READ: Major delays
A VILLAGE school has been praised by church education inspectors as a place where children can 'flourish'. Beckley CE Primary School, which teaches 113 pupils, has been graded 'good' in a new SIAMS inspection report. The assessments, short for
IT is the oldest public museum in the world, with an unparalleled collection of art and architectural treasure. But Oxford’s Ashmolean is also one of the country’s most stunning wedding venues. Having hosted evening ceremonies for the past 10 years
Oxford actress Florence Pugh enjoyed a night out at the Oscars but missed out on an academy award. She was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in the movie Little Women. But the competition was strong - she was up against Kathy
A 'HEDGEHOG hospital' at an animal rescue centre has been destroyed by Storm Ciara. Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue in Didcot is picking up the pieces today after the powerful storm tore through the county yesterday. It had to evacuate its population
MOTORISTS travelling into Oxford this morning have been faced with standstill queues. The A420 leading to Botley Interchange and the Botley Road were both severely congested during rush hour, more so than usual, due to roadworks in the city centre
FIREFIGHTERS surrounded an Oxford pub after Storm Ciara threatened to rip its sign from the wall. The Butchers Arms in Headington was temporarily closed yesterday while a fire crew made the premises safe, due to fears the swing sign could come
POWER cuts are still affecting Oxfordshire homes in the aftermath of Storm Ciara. The traffic lights at Hinksey Hill Interchange in Oxford were also out due to a power cut in the area this morning but Oxfordshire County Council has now confirmed
STORM Ciara continued on her path of destruction across Oxfordshire overnight, with heavy downpours and strong gusts battering the county. Oxfordshire County Council revealed this morning that it received reports of 153 fallen trees and tree branches
KARL Robinson argued the only good thing to come out of Saturday would be if Oxford United could use their mauling at Peterborough United as a source of motivation for the rest of the season. The U’s were well off the pace and Posh tucked in to
BANBURY United fell to 11th in BetVictor Southern League Premier Central after drawing 0-0 against Hitchin Town. Craig Fasanmade had two shots repelled in the opening ten minutes, before the visitors hit the side netting with a volley. Fasanmade
HENRY Landers scored in fortuitous circumstances as North Leigh edged out Kempston Rovers 2-1 in BetVictor Southern League Division 1 Central. The forward’s deflected effort five minutes from time was caught by the visiting keeper, who fell into
SIMON Eastwood believes Oxford United’s promotion ambitions are effectively limited to the play-offs after they were completely outclassed by Peterborough United. The goalkeeper felt a 4-0 defeat flattered the visitors, whose display was ridden
AN elderly woman who had her dreams shattered when her pet shop licence at her ‘beloved’ 30-year-old animal sanctuary was refused is hoping to re-open at Easter. Mabel Warner, 88, has run Water Fowl Sanctuary and Children’s Farm in Wiggington Heath
A SCHOOL could have to waste 'precious' funds on kerb repairs and bollards if parents keep ignoring pleas about bad parking. Watlington Primary School has become the latest to write to parents about 'dangerous' parking and driving during pick-up
A MOTHER has blamed a chronic lack of mental health funding for allowing her schizophrenic son to 'fall through the cracks' in the run up to his suicide. Dianne Martin claims her youngest son Leon Gledhill, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' BARRY MICHAEL NEWPORT, 74, of Hailey Road, Witney, admitted three counts of making indecent images of children on or before February 28 in Witney. Had four category A images, one category B image and 31 category C images. He
