CONFIRMED cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have now passed 500 as another 51 people tested positive. Updated figures released by Public Health England this evening show as of 9am 501 people in the county have been confirmed with Covid-19.
SUNDERLAND have become the third club in Sky Bet League One to put their players into the government’s furlough scheme. The Wearsiders have joined Coventry City and Doncaster Rovers in making the move. With the season suspended due to the coronavirus
ENGLISH football is at risk of losing clubs and leagues in the coronavirus pandemic, the Football Association’s chairman has warned. Greg Clarke also urged everyone to ‘share the pain’ as talks continue between Premier League and English Football
IN NORMAL times, you would be taking your life in your hands by choosing to stand in the road in front of the Randolph Hotel. Now, the usually congested junction of Beaumont Street and St Giles is deserted – free of cars and with barely any sign of
Boots shoppers may be restricted from browsing non-essential items as part of plans to safeguard staff and stick to Government guidelines as the coronavirus crisis continues. The pharmacy chain - which has stores across the country - has now introduced
Co-op Midcounties is partnering up with more than a hundred volunteering groups to offer an essential home delivery service to vulnerable community members in the Covid-19 crisis. Over the past two weeks the organisation has been gathering details
'Pokémon, picnics and sunbathing' were among the excuses given to police for being outside despite the coronavirus lockdown. In a post on Facebook, Thames Valley Police said the Abingdon neighbourhood team had been patrolling the surrounding areas
A WARNING has gone out that there are no specific treatments, self-testing kits or 'miracle cures' for coronavirus approved. ALSO READ: Six more coronavirus deaths in Oxfordshire Thames Valley Police's Cyber and Fraud team tweeted yesterday criminals
The Met Office has released the forecast for those looking forward to the four-day Easter weekend. The current outlook for the run-up to the weekend is cloud, rain and coastal gales easing across the far northwest on Wednesday. However, many
A PHARMACY in a town in Oxfordshire has been praised by residents for going the extra mile serving customers. On Thursday evening, Natalie Lapierre, from Bicester, was in desperate need of medication for her ear ache. She went to Ahmeys Pharmacy
A MAN charged with repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a young child has had his trial delayed. Joshua Dodd is charged with six counts of rape of a girl under 13, three counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration and one of assault of
AN UNEXPLODED weapon from the Second World War is believed to have been unearthed in a quiet Oxfordshire village. Residents of the village of Drayton located two miles south of Abingdon may have been woken up by a thundering noise at 7.30am yesterday
HEALTH chiefs in Oxfordshire have urged people to continue to obey lockdown measures but reassured them help is still available. Ansaf Azhar, the Director for Public Health at Oxfordshire County Council said: “We’re in April now, the evenings are
A PAIR trying to break into a West Oxfordshire village garage fled when caught in the act. Thames Valley Police said at about 3.45am today the two 'unknown offenders' were disturbed in Church View, Freeland. ALSO READ: Man jailed after breaching
THREE new coronavirus research projects have been funded in Oxford. One will look at the potential for preventing patients deteriorating by using a common antibiotic drug called Azithromycin, another understanding how the virus interacts with chronic
Easter celebrations are set to be much different than usual this year as the lockdown shows no signs of ending soon. The Easter weekend begins on Good Friday (April 10), and supermarkets will still be open to allow shoppers to buy any essentials
A POPULAR Indian takeaway is helping feed its local NHS staff and the wider community. Eastern Cuisine in Witney has been providing meals to staff at Witney Community Hospital, and anyone in the community who needs help. The restaurant has now
A MAN has been sentenced to prison for breaching coronavirus regulations in Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire. Simba Munyoro, aged 44, of Murrey Close, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, pleaded guilty to five offences at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on
A TRIAL into the alleged murder of a man in Didcot has only a 'remote possibility' of going ahead on time, a judge has warned. Isaac Boyland, 19, of Marlborough Road, Oxford, Brookton Lagan, 18, of Robin Way, Didcot, and Taison Cyrille, also 18,
MESSAGES of support for the Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been pouring out of Oxfordshire today. Oxfordshire’s MPs of all political allegiances have sent their best wishes to the PM after he was transferred to intensive care while battling
ANOTHER six people who tested positive for the coronavirus at Oxfordshire's hospitals have died. The latest figures were released by NHS England this afternoon and are accurate as of 5pm on Monday. See our live blog for the latest coronavirus
An Oxford-based taxi company 001 Taxis has launched a contact-free service delivering grocery shopping, medicines, takeaway and other services. The initiative is said to be the first in the UK to allow booking via App. Senior manager Aaron Singh
Police have released a CCTV image of two women who they believe can help with a theft investigation in Oxford. It relates to an incident at 3.45pm on Friday, January 24 in John Lewis at the Westgate centre where a woman removed a Macbook Pro laptop
THE team at an Oxford opticians is pulling together to help provide urgent and essential care to those who need it. Closed for all routine testing, Specsavers in Queen Street has been able to help a number of key workers to make sure they’re able
MICHAEL Gove is reportedly self-isolating after a member of his family developed Covid-19 symptoms. The Cabinet Office minister has no sympoms but is staying at home for the time being. ALSO READ: Is there an unexploded military weapon in this
THE UK's first Member of Parliament of British-Chinese Heritage, Alan Mak – who represents Havant in Hampshire – talks about his time in Oxford, what makes the culture so important and why he's launching a special awards... I spent one of the happiest
PLANS to make sure taxi cab patrons can pay their fares if they do not have cash have been met with a largely positive response. At the start of March, Oxford City Council launched a public consultation to ask whether card payment should become
A NEW campaign to clean up Oxford's streets got underway in November 2003. Oxford City Centre Management Company chief executive Bill McCardle toured the central area of the city with Oxford City Council cleansing staff and city councillors.
ALL of Oxfordshire's councils have received a letter from the government explaining new rules to let them hold meetings remotely. The letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government was sent yesterday, and also explained why
A CARE home in Witney has turned around standards since it was told it needed to improve a year ago. Inspectors from health watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Cedar Court Care Home on March 3. It was rated as 'good' overall, a
CLUBS struggling financially with the impact of the coronavirus lockdown can now apply for extra funding from Sport England. Up to £20million has been made available to help make up the shortfall being felt by the sudden restrictions on daily life
To mark Josh Ruffels picking his best Oxford United XI from the 136 teammates he has played with over the last seven years, we have prepared a quiz. Taking three games - his first, 100th and 200th appearances - can you remember the line-ups inside
A body has been located in the search for a missing man from Abingdon. Robert Wilson, aged 76, was reported missing on Thursday, March 12, after last being seen around The Holt that same day at around midday. On Sunday, the body of a man was
Following the movement of Boris Johnson into intensive care last night, the public is calling for a 'Clap for Boris' event tonight. It comes after the nation started applauding NHS staff for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic on Thursdays
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... April 7 2018 League One Oxford Utd 0, Oldham Athletic 0 2009 Conference York City 0, Oxford Utd 0 Adam Chapman reacts after missing a chance in the goalless
A DRIVER was caught for a number of offences in the early hours of the morning in Abingdon. Police stopped a car on Audlett Drive today and the driver was arrested for driving while disqualified, having no insurance, drug driving and flouting the
THE new permanent Ardley United boss is targeting a big improvement when the Uhlsport Hellenic League resumes next season. Lee Matthews was appointed as joint manager with Danial Knight in February after Craig Adey departed with the side second
ONLY 26 men have played more games for Oxford United than Josh Ruffels, but his entire time at the club hinged on one phone conversation. Timing is everything and coach Andy Melville’s offer to come and train with the squad could not have been
A RUNNING group have found a neat way to continue a competitive spirit despite the lockdown restrictions. The Wednesday lunchtime handicap run around the University Parks is off-limits, as it would mean a gathering of more than two people.
JOSH Ruffels has played on the pitch with 136 different Oxford United teammates, so narrowing it down to an XI was always going to be a challenge. “First of all, I need to apologise to the teammates I haven’t picked, because it was tough,” he said
WITH restrictions on daily life likely to continue for weeks, police have shared advice about mental health support in the county after speaking to a resident in need. Lockdown measures to halt the spread of coronavirus have left some people completely
AN OXFORDSHIRE woman is doing her bit to put smiles on the public's faces as they pass her house. 49-year-old Lisa Senior created this colourful creation, which she has now attached to her gate. Homes across the country have been adorned with
A 'GODSEND' donation will help a community group in Oxford deliver food parcels to elderly and vulnerable people stuck in self-isolation. Volunteers from Barton Community Association who have been working non-stop to ensure that nobody goes to bed
A BUDDING football coach has taken on two extra paper rounds delivering the Oxford Mail, following the closure of his newsagents. Kyle Allen, 14, has stepped up after the Martin’s store in Westlands Drive, Oxford closed recently. The Cheney School
THE Oxford MP named as Labour's chief economic spokeswoman has called on the government to fill the gaps in its coronavirus relief packages. Anneliese Dodds was named as the shadow chancellor on Sunday afternoon, following Keir Starmer's victory
MORE than a quarter of children starting primary school in Oxford have suffered from tooth decay. A Public Health England survey of 269 five-year-olds in Oxford found tooth decay in 28 per cent of children in the 2018-19 academic year. The latest
FROM police trying to 'catch 'em all' to doctors being kicked out of their homes, we've spent the week writing about the coronavirus crisis and what lockdown really means for the good people of Oxfordshire. Thankfully, you've still had time to comment
