Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you
The Prime Minister has announced lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus. These are the only reasons - from tonight - that you can leave your house: Shopping for necessities (food and medicine) - non-essential shops (like clothes shops)
The country will go into lockdown after people failed to heed social distancing advice. The Prime Minister is addressing the nation tonight, although his statement was not broadcast live. If too many people become seriously unwell at one
Iceland supermarkets have launched an NHS Shopping Hour today. The last hour of store trading will be dedicated exclusively to NHS workers. For details of openi The supermarket said: "We are introducing this to allow NHS workers to more easily
After a week of people stockpiling and empty shelves in supermarkets food banks need donations from the community more than ever. Oxford Food Bank is also looking for donations, but they are calling on commercial kitchens to make contributions.
JEREMY CLARKSON has welcomed coronavirus panic buyers to his farm shop. Mr Clarkson, of Top-Gear fame, swapped Porches for potatoes as he threw open the doors to his new farm shop for the first-time last month. Despite high-street giants
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire has risen to 63. This is up from 52 yesterday. Nationally, a total of 83,945 people have been tested for coronavirus, of which 77,295 were confirmed negative and 6,650 were confirmed
THE GREEN Party has called for a ‘wartime-like’ set of measures in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Oxfordshire’s Greens have joined their colleagues across the country to call for measures which will help people deal with the economic shocks
Are you grabbing your last Big Mac before McDonald's closes tonight? Queues are forming this evening at the fast-food restaurant in Abingdon as people buy their final meals. McDonald's announced the closures of all branches with a 'see you
KFC is closing all stores. The fast food giant announced it will shut all restaurants and stop takeaways from Wednesday. As of today, we will begin closing all our restaurants in the UK & Ireland. Stay safe ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pX4WzgExyC
EXPENSIVE rings and brooches have been stolen from an antiques shop on Turl Street in a smash-and-grab at the weekend. The thieves, who left blood marks at the scene, broke through a window at Norah's Antiques and stole a 'large amount' of expensive
SALONS in Witney are temporarily closing due to the coronavirus outbreak. Several studios have announced closures since the weekend. Claire Boswell, proprietor at Effects Hair Studio, said: “My foremost concern was to keep clients and staff
A kind-hearted mystery man has been leaving gifts in the hospital car park to say thank you to NHS staff. The boxes were left on cars and were filled with gift vouchers, sweet treats, moisturiser and a note from someone only known as 'James.'
A MAN who 'preyed' on his elderly grandparents, using emotional blackmail to harass and exploit them for money to buy drugs, has been jailed. A judge today described Michael Ward's persistent offending and using blatant lies to get money from his
Every week we are amazed by your Camera Club contributions and last week we had some brilliant snaps of Oxfordshire nature. We asked you to vote for your favourite picture from the week out of a small selection of Camera Club contributions and
Oxfordshire County Council is holding an online consultation to update people on the infrastructure improvements in Didcot. These improvements follow the successful funding announcement for £218 million from the Government in March 2019 known as
Fashion and homeware chain Next is closing all its stores due to the coronavirus. It said all stores will close from 6pm today until further notice, but the online operation remains running, with free deliveries and returns. The company added
Due to current Government advice around social distancing and coronavirus a community cafe meeting has been cancelled in Oxford. Read also: Oxford's Carey Blyth Gallery takes us to an 'abstract' seaside with Day Bowman Thames Valley Police have
Greggs will close all stores due to coronavirus. Earlier this month, the chain opened one of its biggest ever stores in Cornmarket, Oxford. All stores will close at the end of business tomorrow. Bosses said operating a takeaway service
RIVERSIDE Festival – one of the most popular music events in Oxfordshire – has been cancelled. The two-day event, held in Charlbury, was set to celebrate its 25th anniversary on the weekend July 25-26, but organisers this afternoon announced they
The Prime Minister will address the nation tonight. There was not a press conference today because Boris Johnson was in a Cobra meeting. He is expected to set out new measures of enforcement to stop the spread of coronavirus. We'll bring
Shoppers need to be sensible and take responsibility for their own social distancing when they go to busy supermarkets, a professor of infectious diseases has urged. While there has been much condemnation of the high numbers of people who went
A DOWN’S syndrome choir which cancelled its show because of coronavirus found an alternative way to perform its concert. The popular Down’s Syndrome Oxford Choir had planned to perform in Witney on Saturday to celebrate World Down’s Syndrome Day
Bicester Village has come under fire from a member of staff who says it has handled the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in a 'poor' way. An anonymous retail worker at one of the shops at the outlet said managers at the site are not giving out
Oxfam has closed all its charity shops due to coronavirus. An email sent today to supporters of the Oxfordshire-based charity said: "It's with a heavy heart that we decided to close our high street shops from the end of Saturday. "It's absolutely
A further 46 people have died in England due to the coronavirus. ALSO READ: Staff say Bicester Village has done 'poor' job of keeping them informed NHS England said in a statement: "A further 46 people who tested positive for the coronavirus
AN OXFORD hospital trust has urged people to look after their mental as well physical health during the coronavirus outbreak. A post on Oxford Health's website said Covid-19 brings with it 'many worries' that can make stress, low mood and loneliness
NHS workers were greeted with bouquets of flowers during a dedicated shopping hour at Tesco branches across Oxfordshire. Customers from the healthcare sector arrived an hour before the traditional shop opening yesterday as part of the latest ramped
A HOUSE has been shut down by the court after it was used as a base for anti-social behaviour. The property on Torridge Drive in Didcot was closed for three months in a bid to put an end to the problems. Read the latest results from Oxford Magistrates
A BOAT fire at Donnington Bridge is being investigated by police. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service inititially said it was called to the blaze at City of Oxford Rowing Club on Sunday night. This has now been clarified with Thames Valley
An animal park on the edge of the county is temporarily closing from tomorrow. Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford is closing its gates in light of governmental guidelines and advice from Public Health England. In a statement, it continued: "
A PARKING platform is providing NHS workers with free parking across the UK. Staff can register on YourParkingSpace where they will be given a unique code enabling them to use their NHS credentials to reserve spaces. ALSO READ: Fears 'overcrowded
The government has advised people to social distance - but photographs taken of walkers interacting in the sunshine have brought into question how seriously the advice is being taken. Photos taken at Port Meadow yesterday show large crowds out
JACK Stevens admitted he was happy to get some certainty about the future by signing a new contract at Oxford United. The goalkeeper's previous terms expired this summer. Talks about a new 12-month deal, which was signed today, were advanced
JACK Stevens has signed a new contract at Oxford United. The goalkeeper finalised the details today on a new 12-month deal which will keep him in Karl Robinson's squad until summer 2021. Stevens came through the youth ranks at the club, but
Despite the government ordering us to stay home unless we really need to go out, not everyone seems to be obeying. Oxford Mail Camera Club member, Tony Steele, took this photo of people mingling together at Port Meadow in Oxford yesterday.
Residents are getting involved in an arty campaign to bring hope amid the uncertain times we currently live in. People are painting rainbows on their windows as part of a national campaign called Chase the Rainbow. ALSO READ: Coronavirus school
Is it your birthday? We know it's difficult to celebrate at the moment - but hope this shout-out might make your day a little better! If you want to give a birthday shout-out to a loved one during the coronavirus shutdown, visit this page
OXFORDSHIRE’S three Formula 1 teams have had their season delayed again after the Azerbaijan Gran Prix became the latest race to be postponed. The event in Baku on June 7 had been earmarked as a potential start date for the new season after the
AN NHS worker has raised fears a dedicated hour for health care staff to shop at Tesco was so crowded on Sunday it could aid the spread of coronavirus. Ian McKendrick, in an email to the Oxford Mail, as well as Oxford City Council's Environmental
THE 90-mile length of Hadrian’s Wall will be run by two officers based at RAF Brize Norton. Wing Commander Tom Walker and Squadron Leader Steve Jones aim complete the challenge in three days to raise money for three different charities. The
DELAYS in issuing prescriptions are leaving patients suffering without medication for up to six days - making them more vulnerable to coronavirus. Under-pressure GPs, inundated with patients, are being forced to diagnose over the telephone, and
ANCIENT woodland near Oxford has had to be closed due to the large number of people trying to visit the beauty spot this weekend. Wytham Woods was shut to the public on Sunday with a note on its website yesterday stating the decision had been made
PLANS which help students with special educational needs are not being produced in time in Oxfordshire, and the coronavirus outbreak means improvements could be delayed. Education Health and Care plans are legal documents which are put together
TODAY marks the first day of school closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic, with classrooms across the nation falling quiet. However, for many, it is business as usual - but on a smaller scale. ALSO READ: 4,000 NHS staff call for
Walking on glass, breaking wooden boards and breaking arrows with your neck are all challenges in the finals of the Miss Universe Pageant. Sharon Gaffka aged 24 from Didcot will be one of 40 women taking part in the 2020 Miss Universe Great Britain
If you need to stay at home due to coronavirus, you can now get a note online. Usually, a patient needs to see their doctor, who can sign them off work. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NHS has made it possible to get a note online
FOR all those working from home today fitness guru Mr Motivator will be heading up a free fitness session livestreamed via Truck Festival’s Facebook page. All donations received during the virtual workout, which will start today at 12.30pm, will
Subway is the latest restaurant chain to close all branches. The announcement comes shortly after Nando's said it would be closing all restaurants. Costa had been offering takeaway, but this morning it has also said it will close completely
THE trial of PC Andrew Harper has been adjourned after a third juror went into self-isolation after her 91-year-old dad tested positive for coronavirus. PC Harper, from Wallingford, was killed in the line of duty on August 15 last year. He
TWO women from Oxford managed to break the world record of cycling around the globe on a tandem. Lawyer Catherine Dixon and nurse consultant Rachael Marsden took on the challenge to raise money for poverty charity Oxfam and Motor Neurone Disease
The number of Emmerdale episodes to air each week has been reduced by ITV to keep the soap on air until "at least the early summer". The broadcaster has already suspended filming on the Yorkshire-based soap and Coronation Street because of concerns
The hospital trust in charge of the John Radcliffe has announced a ban on visitors, with very limited exceptions. Since last Monday Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has reduced visiting its hospitals in order to 'protect both
Nando's is the latest restaurant chain to announce it has closed all its branches across the UK and Ireland. The closure, which was on Sunday, includes all eat in, takeaway and delivery for customers 'until further notice'. A notice on the
COSTA Coffee has become the latest major chain to announce it will be closing the majority of its branches due to coronavirus. The coffee chain announced this morning that from this evening its UK cafes would temporarily close, with some hospital
A tiny five-month Chihuahua needed life-saving surgery after suddenly becoming paralysed. Specialist Vets at Hamilton Specialist Referrals diagnosed a severe mal-formation in Ping's neck, and used custom designed 3-D printed guides to allow placement
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... March 20 2019 League One Coventry City 0, Oxford Utd 1 (Nelson) Curtis Nelson (centre) scored the only goal of the game at Coventry City Picture: James Williamson
OXFORD United’s players are in a state of limbo, but skipper John Mousinho says they are among the lucky ones. The squad were due to be back in today to restart training after a week away so their base at Horspath could be deep-cleaned. But
DIDCOT Town’s future looks brighter after their call for help was answered. Last week the Railwaymen put out an urgent appeal after coronavirus shut down the league season. Coming on the back of prolonged wet weather which postponed several home
KARL Robinson’s tenure at Oxford United reached two years this weekend. On March 22, 2018, he took over the reins at the end of a whirlwind 24 hours which had seen him start the day as Charlton Athletic boss. “This is a long-term plan in my
THREE teenagers caught up in a bout of 'mindless football violence' during an Oxford United match have been ordered to carry out unpaid work. In CCTV footage played to a court of the frenzy nearly 20 football fans were seen to charge towards rival
THE poorest and must vulnerable people in Oxford may face going hungry because of an expected massive fall in donations to the city's food bank because of the coronavirus shutdown. While empty supermarket shelves and the closure of businesses are
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' MICHAEL JOHN ROBERTS, 40, of Sheldon Way, Oxford, admitted harassing or causing alarm and distress to a man at O’Hanlon House, Luther Street on November 10 by using threatening, abusive or insulting words. He was sent to prison
A TEENAGER has dedicated his spare time to raising money for school supplies and mental health support. 15- year-old Daniel Lloyd is in year 10 at St Birinus School in Didcot and in October 2019 he won the Didcot Town Council Young Fundraiser Award
Plans for new roadside services including two restaurants, two drive-through restaurants, new shops and a three-storey hotel have been revealed. The new roadside services could be built at the Milton Interchange just outside Didcot. The new plans
