THERE are now 86 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire. The figures, released by Public Health England tonight, are an increase of 17 on the previous day when the county had 69 positive Covid-19 tests. Correct as of 9am, it also shows
Another 28 people have died in England with coronavirus, bringing the total in the UK to 465. The number of confirmed reported deaths in England alone has now passed 400, standing at 414, according to NHS England. ALSO READ: Woman, 21, 'with
DOMINO'S staff claim they are still working in close proximity to colleagues as their kitchens continue to prepare deliveries. Workers at the pizza chain have raised concerns that they are not able to adhere to social distancing rules, to keep
HUNDREDS of thousands of people have stepped forward in a single day to join the NHS's volunteer army. More than 405,700 people have already signed up to help in the fight against coronavirus, smashing the original target by more than 100,000.
The elected head of Thames Valley Police has said residents have the ‘common sense’ to stay at home. In a statement police and crime commissioner Anthony Stansfeld explained that police will have new ways of enforcing lockdown rules on residents
A BOATER has said Oxford's towpath has been 'insanely busy' today despite people being urged to get their fresh air elsewhere. While people are allowed to leave their homes once a day for exercise, Oxford Waterways said that parts of the canal
THE WETHERSPOONS boss faced backlash after he advised his 40,000 staff to seek work at supermarkets during the Covid-19 pandemic. Owner of the major pub chain Tim Martin found himself under fire after his employees were told the company will only
Oxfordshire authorities urged members of the public to continue helping vulnerable and elderly family and neighbours during the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. As the Prime Minister revealed further strict measures to curb the spiking number of infections
ANOTHER trial at Oxford Crown Court has been delayed but the city’s main court continues to stay open in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Courts across the country were told earlier this week that no new jury trials would go ahead as Covid-
FAMILIES are getting involved in an arty campaign to bring hope amid the coronavirus pandemic. People are painting rainbows on their windows as part of an international campaign called Chase the Rainbow. Hailey Townsend, from Headington, got
THE HEAD of Thames Valley Police is expecting a rise in the number of domestic abuse calls to the force now that the country is on lockdown. The chief constable, John Campbell, said that domestic violence and fraud will continue to be a priority
A HOTEL in Oxford has persevered to remain opened for NHS personnel working at Oxford University Hospitals. The 87 beds at Linton Lodge Hotel have been occupied by non-surgical and administrative healthcare workers since last week. The hotel
A GROUP representing pharmacies across Oxfordshire has urged customers to be patient, not to stockpile medication and stay away if they display symptoms of coronavirus. A statement form the Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) for the Thames Valley
A THIEF grabbed a woman's phone from out of her hands and ran off. The 'frightening' theft happened in Banbury last week, near St Paul's Church on Warwick Road. The victim, a woman in her 60s, was walking along using her phone when she noticed
The owner of a takeaway restaurant in Bicester has said he was devastated after his shop was vandalised, leaving his father traumatised. Mohammed Noor, who runs Nadia’s Indian Takeaway on Holm Square, went to open the restaurant on Sunday when
A CYCLIST got a ‘strong blow’ to her head after yobs tried to steal her bag in an ‘intimidating’ attack down along a towpath. The woman, in her 40s, was cycling along the towpath between Iffley Lock and the Eastern Bypass on Monday when a group
RESEARCHERS in Oxford will lead a global virtual 'study-a-thon' event to work on the coronavirus pandemic. More than 290 people from 29 different countries have registered for the four-day online event, which starts tomorrow. Researchers from
BIKE shops in Oxford are pledging to do everything they can to keep their customers moving during the coronavirus crisis. Managers at Bike Zone in St Michael’s Street and Summertown Cycles in Banbury Road say they are allowed to stay open for the
A GANG of youths threatened a man and a woman with a knife in broad daylight. At about 3.55pm on Monday, the victims were preparing their bicycles for a ride in Court Place Gardens when a group of about six youths - both boys and girls - approached
A YOUNG woman from Buckinghamshire has died from Covid-19 despite having no underlying health conditions, her family has said. Devastated friends and family of Chloe Middleton, 21, have urged members of the public to take the virus seriously after
STAFF at Walton Street Cycles and Bainton Bikes are reminding their customers that they are still open to serve them during the coronavirus shutdown. They are among businesses across the county who want to remind people that they have not gone away
SHAMELESS scammers have tried to trick parents into sending their bank details to get free food for their children. Despite the school closures, low-income families are still eligible to get free school meals for eligible children to ensure they
THIEVES are stealing alcohol and cash from pubs and restaurants closed by the coronovirus lockdown. Police and security companies have urged business owners to reinforce their security after a series of incidents around the country The lockdown
Sir, With reference to your reader's letter of March 19 (Wash the Trolleys): Please can we make these sort of basic hygiene precautions a matter of normal daily life. As well as the trolleys and BASKETS please. What about the lift buttons
AS MANY businesses in the catering industry close their doors temporarily owing to the coronavirus outbreak, at the Witney Gazette, we want to do our bit to support those that are #StillopeninOxfordshire. In an extremely challenging and unprecedented
PROFESSIONAL networking group Opendoorz spent a year running fundraising activities for Oxford charity SeeSaw, including a wing walk, to raise £20,000. Opendoorz directors, Cathy Dunbabin and Sonia Kearns, are ambassadors to several local charities
THE search is on for builders who can get a scheme to build 480 homes and bring 4,000 jobs to Oxford off the ground. Thomas White Oxford, a company owned by St John's College, plans to build a huge development at a site called Oxford North between
Temporary changes to Oxford Tube coach services to London have being introduced, with a reduced timetable due to coronavirus. The changes, brought in today, reflect new Government advice around social contact and non-essential travel, in order to
Prince Charles has coronavirus. The heir to the throne is in self-isolation in Scotland, Clarence House said. His wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, has tested negative. Here's the full statement:
VEHICLE owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, the Department for Transport has announced. This will enable them to continue to travel to work and shop for necessities. All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would
A DOCTOR who was kicked out of his rented accommodation in Oxford because his landlady was afraid he would give her the coronavirus has called on the public to support NHS workers. Joseph Alsousou, 43, is a surgeon working between the Nuffield
USE of the canal towpath in Oxford for exercise purposes should be limited, says the Canal & River Trust. Meanwhile, areas with residential moorings should be avoided entirely. UPDATE: Towpath 'insanely busy' today despite warning Oxford
ARDLEY United were able to give something back to the local community thanks to one of their sponsors. McDonald's at Baynards Green was forced to close as part of coronavirus measures, but the rapid closure meant they had a surplus of perishable
BANK cards, a television and a Bluetooth speaker were amongst possessions stolen in an Oxford burglary. Offenders entered a property in Dene Road, Headington via an insecure front door. The incident took place between 11.30pm on February 18
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... March 25 2018 League One Portsmouth 3, Oxford Utd 0 Alex Mowatt hits the post with a penalty, before getting sent off in Karl Robinson's first game in charge
LAWNEY Hill says summer has been forced to arrive early at her Aston Rowant stables. The National Hunt trainer saw both her yard and the barn used by husband Alan to house his point-to-point horses hit by the racing ban last week. It proved
HARRY Whittington says a ‘most unbelievable Cheltenham Festival’ is helping his yard stay positive as horse racing continues to be gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. Just two weeks ago, the trainer, whose is based at Sparsholt, near Wantage,
NATHAN Douglas admits he could start refocusing on next year in the wake of the decision to delay the Olympics. After coming under increasing pressure from national associations amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of Tokyo 2020 have agreed
WITH Boris Johnson putting the country on lockdown in 'wartime government' measures to slow the spread of coronavirus, we take a look back at Oxford during the war and the immense pressure on the hospitals then.
CORONAVIRUS is here and we're forced into something like hibernation - with just one walk a day, if we dare. But spring has sprung - and much of the beauty on display in our public parks and gardens is the result of the hard work of hundred of people's
TWO food vendors have emerged victorious to claim vacant burger van spots in Oxford. Five businesses made their pitches to Oxford City Council's general purposes licensing subcommittee last Monday to explain why they should be awarded one of the
A DRUNK who threatened to set passers-by on fire during an alcohol-fuelled tirade of abuse has been jailed. Jose Phillips went on to hurl obscenities at police and the public in the city centre after trying to set a plastic bag on fire. The 58
AN OXFORDSHIRE charity has launched an emergency appeal to raise funds to help the most vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. Cancellation of fundraising events and activities due to the worsening outbreak has meant that charities like
ROUGH sleepers across Oxford will be put up in hotels so they can safely self-isolate. Oxford City Council is working with commercial hotels to urgently accommodate up to 100 homeless people, to protect them during the coronavirus pandemic.
A DANGEROUS driver who sped into oncoming traffic on Oxford's ring road after a water compressor was stolen has appeared at court. Andrew Cribbes has already admitted one count of theft, one of dangerous driving and counts of driving without insurance
