A LETTER from Boris Johnson will land on the doorsteps of 30 million households across all four UK nations from next week as part of a £5.8 million campaign. The Prime Minister has outlined guidance everyone should follow and the measures the Government
AN URGENT review of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers ordered by the Government has been condemned as an 'utter disgrace'. In response to confusion and concern about what NHS staff need to ptect themselves in the worsening Covid
POLICE has been given further powers to help enforce the Government policy for people to stay indoors to fight the worsening Covid-19 spread. The new legislation permits officers to use 'reasonable force' where necessary to ensure residents are
Department of Health has announced 1,019 people have died with the coronavirus in the UK. As of 5pm on 27 March 2020, 1,019 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. As of 9am on 28 March 2020, a total of
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A MAN was shot in an attempted murder on a quiet residential street in Littlemore last night. The victim - a man in his twenties - was taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries to his abdomen and the back of his legs. The injuries
WORSHIPPERS in an Oxfordshire parish are taking their prayers online in a bid to tackle coronavirus. The Catholic Parish of Kidlington and Woodstock has stopped holding mass in public and moved onto the internet. The move followed orders from
A PUB has been providing free essentials to vulnerable villagers, as well as offering a takeaway service for locals. The George and Dragon in Upton, near Didcot, has been helping the community after some elderly residents were reported to be struggling
Businesses in Oxford are now able to apply for government grants and rate relief to support them in the coronavirus outbreak. The Oxford City Council business support team have been working to provide support. Small businesses that pay little or
The Oxford Mail Camera Club amaze us every week with their entries for our weekly competition. However, there are always pictures we love outside of the weekly theme, so we are going to share them with you. Now it is time for you to show your
OXFORD City Council is calling for the government to provide support for bus companies so that doctors, nurses and other key workers can get to work. On Monday, the Department for Transport provided new support for train companies, temporarily suspending
THE BOWELS of a famous Oxford building could be given a clean new look. Toilets in the basements of the Sheldonian Theatre could be refurbished, but because the 17th century building is grade I listed, permission is needed first. According to
Sunday was Mother's Day and although the country is in lockdown the Oxford Mail Camera Club still submitted some amazing pictures for the 'Mother's Day' theme. Read also: Oxfordshire opera singer leads 'Clap for Carers' NHS tribute The winner
FRONT counters at police stations across Oxfordshire will shut down in a further attempt to encourage residents to self-isolate. Thames Valley Police announced the new measures, which will affect six stations in the county, earlier this morning
Stuck in lockdown, indoors and definitely unable to throw a party is probably not how most people envisaged celebrating their springtime birthday. So, in an effort to revive the party vibes, over the past week the Oxford Mail asked readers to share
DAVID Oldfield says Oxford City will be happy to comply with whatever the Vanarama National League decides to determine their season. The competitions below City have had their campaigns expunged after the coronavirus pandemic brought sport to a
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... March 28 2017 League One Oxford Utd 5 (McAleny 3, Johnson, Rothwell), Bury 1 Conor McAleny with the matchball after his hat-trick against Bury 2016 League
OXFORD United's thrilling opening day victory over Portsmouth in 2013 has been selected for 'live' coverage this afternoon. While the Sky Bet League One season is suspended, we will be re-running a blog from a clash with the U's scheduled opponents
CRAIG King was hoping to play for England this week – but instead the Oxford City goalkeeper has stepped forward for a new role. The 23-year-old has been among those to answer the NHS’s call for volunteers in the last few days. It came after
First of all I hope everyone is safe and well and coping with the incredible situation we all find ourselves in. I have had football as the main thing in my life for so many years, but right now there are more important things and I just want to
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run a network of new hubs across Oxford to support people isolated by coronavirus. Oxford City Council and voluntary organisation Oxford Hub have launched a series of centres to help those most in need across the city
A YOUNG soldier tested his trampoline skills during the annual Oxfordshire Show on May 10, 1967. Thousands attended the yearly extravaganza which featured animal shows and military displays. Pictured is 10-year-old Colin Clarke from Cowley enjoying
AS the coronavirus lockdown continues, this entire family have been doing their bit to make sure self-isolating residents are still able to get their Oxford Mail every day. Teenagers Kyle and Jamie Emberton have been delivering papers in Headington
AN Oxford author, drawing inspiration from her own experience of isolation as a writer, has shared her tips for those now having to cope with the challenges of self-isolation. The country is currently in a state of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus
EAST Oxford Farmers' and Community Market will be open as usual today. Organisers have added social distancing measures to ensure the event, which will be at East Oxford Primary School between 10am and 1pm, stays safe. There will be a 'one in
IT MIGHT not be taking place in the grounds of Blenheim Palace this year but people are still getting ready to lace up to run the OX5 on their own. The annual Oxford Children’s Hospital fundraiser, which brings in vital funds to help families across
