THERE have been 100 new cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire. The number of recorded positive cases of Covid-19 has increased by 100 over the last 24 hours. The rate of infection in Oxfordshire now stands at 1,454 cases per 100,000 people, far
AFTER months of tragedy, theatres got some good news yesterday. The Government announced that under tiers 1 and 2, entertainment venues could finally reopen. Theatre has been one of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic. In July,
A MAN who racially abused a coach driver before flashing a knife outside an Oxford bar has been been given a chance to prove himself or face jail. In one of the two incidents the victim said Kevin Lewis-Wood's abuse was the worst he had ever seen
MARCUS McGuane admits he is disappointed Oxford United's clash with Swindon Town had not fallen a couple of weeks later. Saturday's derby was set to take place on October 24, but was postponed due to several positive coronavirus cases at United's
OXFORD Brookes University have reported 20 new coronavirus cases. In the week leading up to November 20, the latest data available, there were 18 students tested positive and two members of staff. Of these, 14 of them live in Oxford city, two
POLICE are reminding people to be careful when shopping online for Black Friday deals today. Thames Valley Police tweeted today that 17,405 victims lost a total of £13.5m last Christmas to online shopping fraud. ALSO READ: Mum who ordered PS5
A LORRY overturned on the M40 this morning. At around 9.15am firefighters from Bicester, Banbury and Kidlington raced to the Fewcott Roundabout at junction 10 of the motorway. BREAKING: Oxfordshire in Tier 2 Police officers closed the
Football legend Diego Maradona visited the Oxford Union and spoke about his love of the game. The world-famous Oxford University debating chamber invited the Argentinian international to speak in 1995. Maradona, the midfield linchpin of the
THIEVES stole an 89-year-old woman's bank card while she was using a cash machine in Oxford. Thames Valley Police has released a CCTV image of a man who may have important information about the theft. ALSO READ: Oxford thieves walk off with
THE Bishop of Oxford has spoken of his disappointment after Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed a cut in the international development budget. Following the Chancellor’s announcement in Wednesday’s spending review of a ‘temporary’ reduction in international
OXFORDSHIRE will be put into Tier 2 on December 2, when national lockdown ends. But what can and can't you do in Tier 2? Read more: Why is Oxfordshire in Tier 2? In Tier 2 areas: No mixing of households indoors (apart from
AN Oxfordshire-based hospice has announced it is exploring a potential partnership with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). Katharine House Hospice in Banbury wants to join forces with the Trust in order to protect the services
THE WHOLE of Oxfordshire will be put into Tier 2 on December 2, when national lockdown ends. Read our breaking story here But what is the reason behind this? The secretary of state, Matt Hancock, published a written statement on UK Parliament
OXFORDSHIRE will be put into Tier 2. Councillors from across the county have announced the news on social media after the government website crashed this morning. From Dec 2nd all of #Oxfordshire will be in #Covid-19 Tier 2
Ahead of Oxford United's derby against Swindon Town on Saturday, we look back at the last four league meetings between the sides. March 3, 2012: Oxford United 2, Swindon Town 0 OXFORD United produced an incredible backs-to-the-wall performance
On Saturday, the Oxford Mail published a story about cyclists and their experiences of life on the road. The cycle campaign group Cyclox is well established and campaigns for greater investment for the cycling network in Oxford. Chairwoman Dr
THE founder of a training provider which specialises in apprenticeships and recruitment has died after recently turning 70. Gavin Whichello, who founded Abingdon-based Qube Learning, passed away following a battle with illness. Mr Whichello was
A PAEDOPHILE who flouted a court ban and was found with images of child sex abuse has been jailed. After David Jones was caught by police with internet-enabled devices investigating officers went on to find a haul of banned images of children.
A leading digital healthtech company, tasked with playing a key role in freeing up NHS clinician time, has chosen Witney Business & Innovation Centre as its UK headquarters. Swedish-founded Visiba will also be supporting a streamlined approach to
1:13pm What does Tier 2 mean for Oxfordshire? Here is what you can and can't do in Tier 2 areas from December 2.
THIS week's government announcement served as a reminder of the crucial factor missing from Saturday's clash between Oxford United and Swindon Town. While clubs are planning for the return of fans next month, the derby will be played in front of
The Health Secretary is to set out which tier each local authority in England, including Oxfordshire, will fall under after the end of the national lockdown. Matt Hancock will make the announcement in Parliament today after the Government set out
GOALS from Michael Elechi, Slavi Spasov and Dylan Asonganyi gave Oxford United Under 21s a deserved victory over AFC Bournemouth in the Central League Cup. Most of the action came in a thrilling first half as a U’s team featuring seven players with
TOM Squires admits his long-awaited return to competition this week will be a learning curve. The Kingston Bagpuize windsurfer races at the RS:X European Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, following an eight-month break caused by the coronavirus
OXFORD United fans will have to follow a code of conduct when they return to the Kassam Stadium. The government is set to announce a list of obligations for supporters attending matches once coronavirus restrictions are lifted next week. According
JORDAN Obita says it did not take him long to understand how much Saturday’s derby against Swindon Town means to Oxford United. The 26-year-old was born in the city, but joined Reading’s academy aged seven and rose through the ranks at the Berkshire
CHRISTMAS shoppers can now check how busy the Westgate Centre is online before going. In an effort to reduce the crowds as non-essential retail reopens next week for the first time in a month, bosses have set up a system so people can check when
MORE THAN 150 fires were started deliberately in Oxfordshire during the first coronavirus lockdown, figures reveal. The National Fire Chiefs Council said it was 'shocking' fire services across England had to respond to arson call-outs at a time
MUSIC fans from an independent Oxford record label have combined their passion for bands and beer by opening a shop selling both. Big Scary Monsters, which has been releasing records from alternative bands for 20 years, have been putting the finishing
A DOCTOR who caught the coronavirus and recovered has donated his antibody-rich, Covid-fighting blood 10 times – and now he is calling on others to do the same. Dr Wassim Shamsuddin, an anaesthetist from Bicester, made his tenth donation of ‘convalescent
A COUNCIL has voted to stop its chairman speaking to the press on behalf of the parish. Blackbird Leys Parish Council held an ‘extraordinary meeting’ on Friday night to discuss whether chairman, Robert Davies, was allowed to hold interviews with
STAFF absence due to stress, anxiety and other mental health-related problems rose by nearly a fifth at Oxford University Hospitals Trust during the first coronavirus wave, figures reveal. Mental health charity Mind said it was 'worrying but not
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' CRAIG JAMES BALLANTYNE, 32, of no fixed abode, admitted stealing alcohol valued at £106, £83, £90.50, £68.50, £64, £64, and £34 from Tesco, Oxford, on July 13, 14, 16, 17, 21, 24 and October 6. Also admitted committing an offence
GIRLS at an Oxford school have reacted in anger after their head of sixth form told them they could not take time off because of their periods. Jackie Watson sent the email to all Year 12 students at Oxford Spires Academy in Cowley after girls
A ‘LUXURIOUS’ care home that was refused by the council but later approved on appeal has now opened. Launton Grange care home on Skimmingdish Lane, Bicester, held its official virtual grand opening ceremony with the help of Strictly Come Dancing
NO one would say that women's menstrual cycles is a simple topic, and for half of the population even trying to discuss them can be a very risky business. However that will not stop every single one of our readers having an opinion on today's front
A MAN accused of assaulting a police officer while at Oxford Railway Station has been cleared after prosecutors dropped the case. Dawit Habte was set to stand trial at Oxford Crown Court yesterday facing one count of assaulting an emergency worker
Pam Williams was a well-known figure in Oxford for more than 70 years, working as a school governor and for a number of different charities and organisations. Pam (Irene Pamela) Williams (nee Mackenzie) was born in 1925 in Hoylake, Wirral to Irene
THE founder of a children’s cancer charity says it has faced a ‘heartbreaking’ surge in demand for help during the coronavirus pandemic. Dianne Parkes, founder of Witney-based Joss Searchlight, said hundreds of families have approached the charity
THE result of a bid for £160m to make Oxford's train station a national transport hub does not seem any clearer after a major transport cash announcement. As Rishi Sunak made his spending review announcement yesterday, he also gave an update on
COUNCIL tax rates may be increased by as much as five per cent in Oxfordshire to help meet the demands on public services caused by the coronavirus pandemic. That is the option laid out for councils by the Chancellor of the Exchequer's spending
YOUNG people will be given their chance to speak on the climate breakdown challenges facing the world this weekend. Oxford City Council will be holding its first Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, November 28. The meeting will allow Oxford’s young
