EIGHT police cars are reportedly at the scene of a major incident. *UPDATE: A man has now been arrested on suspicion of arson* Two ambulances and three fire engines are also at Gordon Woodward Way, just off Abingdon Road. The road has
Visitors have been banned from a Banbury house after two men were arrested over drugs and more than £1,000 seized. The Gillett Road property was originally shut by police until Saturday but this has now been extended by magistrates. The men
KARL Robinson is planning to recruit from the free agent market in a bid to strengthen his Oxford United squad. A 2-0 defeat at Peterborough United was the side's fourth in defeat in five games, sending them bottom of the Sky Bet League One table
A POPULAR festive event is still taking place this year in Oxford but with a twist. The Oxford Christmas Light Festival usually draws people into the city centre for a weekend of activities. But this year, due to the pandemic, people can enjoy
OXFORD United fell to the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table as they suffered a painful sense of déjà vu with a strikingly similar defeat for the second week running. Just as with their 3-1 loss at Gillingham there were spells of control where
The rise in coronavirus cases has continued across Oxfordshire and the rest of the UK. According to Public Health England, as of 9am, these are the number of new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours; Oxford - 31 Oxfordshire - 84 UK - 16,171
Jack Hewitt was a brave soldier who played his full part in the Second World War. He served as a sergeant and crew member in the Royal Tank Regiment and fought many hostile battles with his comrades against the enemy in Italy. What few if any
VEHICLES were towed away yesterday in a police crackdown on unwanted and uninsured vehicles. Cars as well as a caravan were found parked in residential areas of Blackbird Leys and were removed. ALSO READ: Atalay's Kebab Van in Thame forced
CAMERON Brannagan has been ruled out of Oxford United’s trip to Peterborough United after being hospitalised by an eye problem. The midfielder, who last missed a U’s game in January, was forced off early during the squad match played at the Kassam
AN ELDERLY man has been spared jail after lunging towards one of his neighbours with a knife during lockdown. Cyril Bradley, of Mill Road, Henley on Thames, had been drinking all afternoon into the evening of July 11 to ‘cope’ with his anxiety.
AN OXFORD pub is taking a novel approach to dealing with social distancing rules. The Cricketers Arms on Temple road has said it will only allow 'regular customers' to enter the venue. The announcement was made on its website. Read also: Late-night
A POPULAR kebab van that has served a community for 32 years has been forced to close. UPDATE: Atalay's Kebab Van has now been allowed to remain open Atalay's Kebab Van in Thame says it was told to close by South Oxfordshire District Council
An Oxford scientist advising the Government has backed the idea of a short national circuit breaker lockdown to bring 'eye-watering' Covid cases down. Sir John Bell has said the measure may be necessary as he described other measures as 'biting
The Star pub, on Rectory Road, plans to reopen on Saturday October 24. The East Oxford haunt temporarily closed on October 7 when the pub changed owners. The new owners closed the pub for two and a half weeks for refurbishment. Read also:
BROOKES students are 'stressed out' after being threatened by debt collectors to pay their rent. The students are being chased by debt collectors to pay their remaining accommodation fees for the period where students were 'encouraged' to go home
A DRAGONFLY captured balancing on a leaf is this week's winning Camera Club photo. Allen Dannfald, who submitted several brilliant photos, managed to snap the intricate details of the golden insect for our 'magnified' theme. ALSO READ: Russians
I’m looking forward to today and a game against a Peterborough side who I am sure will be in the mix for promotion again this season. We have had some really good games against them over the last few years, I have the utmost respect for their manager
THERE is photography with a curious twist at a new Oxfordshire art gallery this weekend, which joining celebrations for a festival of camerawork. Zuleika Gallery in Woodstock is launching the show of pictures by Dutch photographer Femke Dekkers
Looking for things that go bump in the night or want to make contact with the other side? Oxford and the surrounding areas have their fair share of dark and ghostly tales, from restless professors to the tale of the Napier searching for his head
RESIDENTS in Oxford have been urged to get a gas safety check before the cold weather sets in. The city council especially called on its own tenants this week to book an appointment with its team at ODS. The council said: "It’s more than a legal
A NEW underground health centre in the heart of Oxford will serve 20,000 residents and boost trade for shops. Jesus College is currently in the process of rebuilding Northgate House in Cornmarket Street as a block of shops and flats. While
ONE of Oxford's most historic pubs may not reopen until the spring of 2022, it has been revealed. The Eagle and Child on St Giles closed before lockdown to undergo renovations so it could be used as a hotel as well as a pub. The inn, renowned
THE idea that a new health centre could help transform the fortunes of our ailing city centre is a very exciting one. The whole reason that our high streets have been suffering for years is market forces and, much as governments have desperately
A JERICHO cocktail bar has still not reopened. Raoul's, on Walton Street, has not been able to open because of the small size of the venue and the lack of outdoor seating. The bar hopes to reopen as soon as possible. Read also: Sinking boat
AN EAST Oxford pub still remains closed despite pubs being allowed to reopen on July 4. The Fir Tree on Iffley Road closed when national lockdown restrictions meant pubs had to close on March 24. Yet when pubs were allowed to reopen The Fir Tree
A DRUG dealer caught with a stash of cannabis has been spared jail. Another man caught with a small quantity of the class B drug during the same incident was handed a fine. Brian Ramsay, 19, had already admitted one count of possession with intent
A VIRTUAL science festival running all day today will allow families to explore the universe from their living rooms. The Explorazone Digital event, running from 8am to 9am, will include try-at-home experiments, talks and displays. The event
ELEGANT photographs showed the first couple to hold their wedding post-lockdown at a historic church. After five years of being engaged, Anya Amies, 30, and Tommy Allan, 28, finally tied the knot last Saturday at St Peter and St. Paul's Church in
