The Prime Minister is out of intensive care, Downing Street has confirmed. Boris Johnson was moved to ICU on Monday after suffering from coronavirus symptoms for 11 days. A spokesman said it was a 'precautionary measure' the Mr Johnson did
SIX more people in Oxfordshire have died after being diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus. That takes the death toll for the county to 51 so far. The data comes from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the John Radcliffe
SCOUT leaders are volunteering to deliver pharmacy prescriptions to patients self-isolating because of coronavirus. More than 40 volunteers have started taking medication to elderly and vulnerable people who are unable to leave their homes. And
THIS Oxford pub is doing its bit to help the NHS during the coronavirus – with its car park. The White Horse Pub in Headington has closed its car park to all except health service staff. The offer may well prove invaluable to workers at the John
DON'T undo all of the work we've done to slow the spread of coronavirus by going out this weekend, Secretary of State Dominic Raab has warned. In this afternoon's press conference, Sir Patrick Vallance said he expects the number of deaths to rise
New powers have been given to the police to arrest people who continue to flout coronavirus lockdown rules. Those who ignore the guidance issued by the government will be breaking the law and could face being arrested. Here's what you need
A DRUNK who launched into a rage at his key worker mother before telling her 'I really want to smash your face' has been handed a community penalty. Jobless Curtis Halsey embarked on the savage tirade of abuse at the family home after drinking to
A NEW partnership initiative is helping Oxford City Council to comply with a government direction to house rough sleepers and people in shared hostel spaces. The council has already secured a total of 121 rooms in hotels and student accommodation
Aldi is extending its priority shopping arrangements for key workers. All those entitled to a Blue Light card, including social care workers, first responders and St John’s Ambulance staff now join people working for the NHS, Police and Fire Service
ROYAL Mail has changed its delivery office depot opening and closing hours amid the coronavirus crisis, as well as altering the way it makes deliveries. The depot changes came into effect on Monday and have been put in place to ensure a safe and
THUGS sprayed a shopkeeper with a fire extinguisher before running off with two bottles of alcohol. The two thieves entered the Co-op on Iffley Road, Cowley,oc and requested two bottles of spirits from behind the counter. When the bottles were
POLICE has released an E-Fit image of a man officers wish to trace in connection with a series of residential burglaries across Abingdon. The prolific thief stole jewellery and cash from five properties that took place between February 14 and March
SHOPLIFTERS with a flare for souvenirs stole £100 worth of merchandise from the gift store at the Natural History Museum. Thames Valley Police has now released CCTV images of a man and a woman officers would like to speak to in relation to the
THE English Football League (EFL) believes the season can be wrapped up within eight weeks of its restart. A letter to clubs from chairman Rick Parry advised that no training should start until May 16 at the earliest. It is also expected that
VEGANS, vegetarians and health buffs have not been forgotten in the lockdown, with an Oxford organic cafe launching a new food box delivery service. After closing their business in Friars Entry, off Magdalen Street, owners of the Organic Deli Cafe
AN OXFORD United medic has launched free video consultations for NHS staff. Soft Tissue Specialist and a member of Oxford United's medical team Chris Chesterman, has launched a free video consultations service for the NHS staff in Oxfordshire.
NHS Wouldn’t we all be in a right old mess if not for our angels, the NHS? It’s times like this, when it’s blatantly clear – without these heroes, some wouldn’t be here. It’s a wake up call, just hope, not too late – a round of applause, every
A SUPERMARKET has thanked staff at a nearby prison with fruit and Easter eggs. Waitrose in Wallingford presented the gifts to workers at Huntercombe prison, in Nuffield. A member of staff at the prison took to social media to thank the store.
STAGECOACH in Oxfordshire will continue operating its recent temporary timetables for buses on Easter Saturday and Sunday, with a special Easter service for most of its routes on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Passengers are being reminded that
THE WIDOW of an Oxfordshire medic who died after catching coronavirus while helping in the community has urged people to stay at home. Godfrey ‘Gof’ Smith was described as a hero by his wife Jane. A former ambulance volunteer and professional
CHILTERN Railways will be making some amendments to its timetable from Monday following feedback from key workers. The train operator is currently running a reduced timetable reflecting government advice that people should stay at home unless their
STAFF at Hook Norton Brewery are preparing to deliver their beers for the Easter weekend and beyond. The family-run brewery near Chipping Norton, which has been running since 1849, is keeping busy processing orders, despite pub closures enforced
CHINNOR have asked members to make donations as they attempt to raise £25,000 for essential maintenance through the summer. In an open letter, chairman Simon Vickers says the club have lost out on "tens of thousands of pounds" in revenue following
THE launch of the new BMW Mini at the Mini plant in Cowley in 2006 was marked by a visit from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown. The future Prime Minister was in town on September 13 that year to join the celebrations. He was introduced
AN Oxford office cleaning company has launched guidance for everyone now working from home to help guard against bacteria on computer equipment. With the UK on Covid-19 lockdown, awareness of hygiene regimes including hand washing, has heightened
TWO weeks ago, Oxford City Council set up a series of hubs across the city to help vulnerable people stranded in their homes by the coronavirus lockdown. Council staff have been tasked with manning the five community response hubs across Oxford
THE government response to the coronavirus pandemic can be used as a model for tackling climate change on a local level, according to a pressure group. A group called Planning Oxfordshire's Environment and Transport Sustainably (POETS) has sent
OXFORD’S oldest twin city link group have been forced to cancel two major events next month because of coronavirus. A party from Oxford had been due to visit Leiden in Holland to take part in the Dutch Remembrance Day and Liberation Day from May
A MAN has denied stealing tea and biscuits from a guest house in a burglary alleged to have taken place during lockdown. Prosecutors claim that Robert Newman burgled the address on Abingdon Road, Oxford, on Tuesday. It is alleged that the 32-
A BICESTER family are trying to lift the spirits of others in the town by adorning pathways with rainbows. The Shakespeare family have been painting the colours on the ground around popular walking routes in their housing estate Kingsmere. Father-of-four
A SHOPKEEPER was left terrified after a man threatened them with a gun during a convenience store robbery. The masked offender walked in to the Premier Store and post office in Barnards Way, Wantage, at about 3.30pm on Tuesday. He approached
We look back at Oxford United's results on this day... April 9 2016 League Two Crawley Town 1, Oxford Utd 5 (Maguire 2, Sercombe, O’Dowda, Waring) Oxford United fans at Crawley Picture: David Fleming 2012 League
OXFORDSHIRE snooker and billiards stalwart Ken Olive has died aged 95. A World War Two veteran, who served in the RAF as a navigator, he was well known throughout the county having played for 60 years. Hailing from Blackbird Leys, he served as
OXFORD United’s furloughed staff are still finding a way to contribute during the coronavirus lockdown. Last week the club announced all non-key personnel would be placed into the government scheme. But while they cannot do their day jobs,
WITNEY are mourning the loss of club legend Dave Wicks. The 64-year-old died after testing positive for coronavirus, while he was recovering from a stroke, prompting a flood of tributes. Wicks had been involved with Witney since the early 1970s
AN Oxford United supporter was among those publicly thanked for their role in the NHS by the English Football League. The body called on supporters to share the NHS heroes close to them, so they could be acknowledged as part of a campaign.
FIREFIGHTERS raced to the M40 in the early hours of this morning where a lorry carrying flowers had overturned. Four crews from High Wycombe, Watlington and a specialist rescue team from Kidlington were called to the scene of the accident to help
CLUBS need to do all they can to guard against social isolation of their players – because the odds are the coronavirus crisis will get worse before it gets better. That’s the view of sports psychotherapist Gary Bloom, who has seen a wide range
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ Reminder: here's what the Oxford Mail can and can't report from court JOCELYN MIRIAM TOMKINS, 45, of Elm Drive, Garsington, admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place on St Clements Street, Oxford, on January 1.
LUXURY tour buses, previously used by stars such as Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay, Will Smith and Paul Weller, have been loaned to the NHS to accommodate frontline medical staff. Vans for Bands, based at Begbroke, has loaned its entire fleet of of sleeper
SIXTY members of staff have been unfairly dismissed by Soho Farmhouse, one former worker has claimed. Last week, two former employees accused the luxury hotel and members’ club of dismissing them due to ‘poor performance’. One said they were
A MAN who kicked his wife’s door in and told her ‘I will destroy you’ has been handed a community penalty. Sachin Gurung appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday to admit one count of damaging property and another of common assault. Outlining
AN INVESTIGATION into the death of nurse Janet Brown is continuing 25 years after she was brutally murdered. Friday, April 10 will mark the 25th anniversary of the brutal murder and the police will be re-appealing for information to catch her killer
RESIDENTS have demanded to know why an empty hospital unit is not being used to help in the coronavirus pandemic. One councillor has said it is 'incredible' that the former in-patient ward at Wantage Community Hospital is not being reopened.
A VIOLENT offender barred from seeing his own mother - the founder of Helen and Douglas House - has been spared jail after he flouted that order and went to her home. A court heard yesterday that Kojo Ritchie breached the 'non-molestation order'
