Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered the closure of all travel corridors from Monday. The move comes in an effort to protect the UK against new coronavirus strains, ending the quarantine exemption for arrivals from selected nations. He
EIGHT people have died in Oxfordshire after getting positive test results for Coronavirus. According to Public Health England, four people have died in Oxford, two in West Oxfordshire, one in the Cherwell and one in the Vale of White Horse area
A COUPLE told a murder trial of a street fight outside their home on the night a man died, saying: “There were arms flailing everywhere.” Joshua Harling, a 19-year-old accountant from Headington, Oxford, died after suffering a ‘stab’ wound in Chinnor
A FLOOD warning has been issued for the River Thame in South Oxfordshire. The warning comes after persistent rainfall during the week causing expected flooding on Friday and Saturday. Read also: Yellow weather warning for ice and snow in Oxfordshire
The RSPCA has welcomed new Government guidelines for dog walkers amid ongoing lockdown restrictions. Advice for pet owners was updated this week explaining people with dogs are permitted to go out more than once a day to exercise their canine companion
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, January 17, 2021. We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket. Aldi This week, Aldi are focusing
For years, music fans have enjoyed spending a summer weekend at the Riverside Festival in Charlbury. The free festival gives local bands a chance to play on a big stage on front of hundreds of fans. There are several stages including a main stage
WITH the start of a new year, I thought I would take a look back at some of my previous submissions regarding the history of Didcot. Archaeological digs indicate evidence of Iron Age and Romano-British occupation in the area. A Saxon settlement
This winter has seen yet more flooding across Oxfordshire, and across my constituency. Many in our community will remember the traumatic experience of 2007, when hundreds of homes and many businesses flooded after the River Ock burst its banks
BORIS Johnson announced the country would be put into lockdown last week. It follows the regional tier system which failed to control the spread of the new coronavirus variant. Here we look at when restrictions will be eased in more detail…
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Oxford. At 11pm on Monday the victim, a 28-year-old man, was walking through Sandy Lane Park near to the junction of Balfour Road when he was hit from behind and repeatedly
The Ashmolean Museum is hosting a live wedding showcase this month. On January 31, couples will be able to experience the museum and explore it as an iconic wedding venue. A virtual tour, interactive games, live music and even a small fashion
FOUR workers at a McDonalds branch have tested positive for Covid-19. The fast-food chain confirmed that a number of employees are now self-isolating after they came into contact with the four infected colleagues at the Abingdon branch on Colwell
AN Oxfordshire MP has called for the Government to recognise so-called Long Covid as an occupational disease. Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, is leading an all-party inquiry into the Government's handling of the coronavirus. Ahead
In my 29 years as a nurse, I have never seen anything like the impact of Covid-19. This time last year, nothing could have prepared us for what would come next. The professional impact has been hugely challenging, alongside trying to balance
AN APPLICATION to turn a last village pub, which has been closed for more than 10 years, into housing has been turned down by councillors. The Chilli Pepper in Broadwell was the main focus of West Oxfordshire District Council’s (WODC) lowlands
NATIONAL lockdown restrictions have sparked a number of demands from angry university students about slashed tuition fees and urgent rent refunds. Oxford Brookes Student Union published a list of six demands after a consultation with its members
AN OXFORDSHIRE MP will lead a group of British politicians in an international council. Henley MP John Howell has been invited by the Prime Minister to take up the role of Leader of the British delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council
A MAN spent £27 in McDonald’s with a stolen credit card. Michael Brock, of no fixed abode, appeared in the dock of Oxford Magistrates’ Court on December 29. The 37-year-old admitted fraud by false representation after using a Tesco credit card
4:03pm This brings an end to today’s proceedings.
KARL Robinson spoke of his affection for Oxford United ahead of a landmark game in his managerial career. Tomorrow’s trip to Northampton Town will be the U’s head coach’s 150th game since taking over in March 2018. His switch from Sky Bet League
Oxford has been ranked the worst city to live in if there was a zombie apocalypse. Save on Energy created an index-based point system to uncover which city is most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse based on the number of wind farms, electric
KARL Robinson name-checked four players past and present who have helped foster a positive atmosphere at Oxford United. The U’s head coach marks 150 games in charge against Northampton Town tomorrow. Just eight players remain from the United
Museums remain closed across the county but people can still take a peek at art exhibitions on the Modern Art Oxford website. Read also: Free school meals: Readers react to Government food parcels Virtual exhibitions include Mariana Castillo
Police officers from Faringdon neighbourhood team obtained a Closure Order from Oxford Magistrates Court after reports of drug and anti-social behaviour at an address in Faringdon. Read also: Oxford residents warned to only take essential trips
IT is easy to panic when we reach mid-January and Oxford United have not signed anyone. But a transfer window where it is notoriously difficult to find the ‘right’ player is even more challenging in 2021. As with everything, coronavirus has affected
A YELLOW weather warning for icy conditions has been issued by the Met Office for most of England and Scotland - including Oxfordshire. Temperatures in the Greater London area are expected to drop to 1C on Friday and parts of the South East could
FORMER Oxford United goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell is on standby to play for Northampton Town tomorrow. The 26-year-old came in to The Cobblers line-up for Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy third round tie against MK Dons after Steve Arnold injured himself
It has been a frosty and snowy start to 2021 and the Oxford Mail Camera Club have snapped some stunning scenes from across the county. Read also: Alison Lane writes a comedy about South Oxfordshire village life The winner will be announced
OXFORD United will not get carried away if they continue their unbeaten run tomorrow, says James Henry. The U’s are nine games without defeat and have won their last five in all competitions. The 4-0 home victory over Northampton Town on December
JAMES Henry admits it is tough for footballers to remember Covid protocols when they celebrate goals. Players at all levels have been criticised for hugging after scoring, at a time when the rest of the country lives under strict social distancing
There are plenty of famous faces from Oxfordshire, but did you know these sporting icons are also from the county? From olympic athletes to tennis stars, a lot of sporting talent hails from the region. Here are some of Oxfordshire's most
Campaigners in Oxford say cyclists should be able to ride even further from their homes than Prime Minister Boris Johnson did at the weekend - as long as they maintain safe social distancing. Mr Johnson caused controversy when he was seen cycling
WE are going to go out on a limb today and say that we broadly, more or less – in this one very specific instance – back Boris Johnson. We haven't often rode to the Prime Minister's defence, but this is about cycling, and if there's one thing we
ENVIRONMENT officers have launched an investigation over a ‘disgraceful’ pile of waste containing asbestos. Vale of White Horse District Council revealed its officers are on the hunt for the person behind the fly-tip that was found at Dragon Hill
ALMOST 1,000 fines have been handed out by Thames Valley Police for lockdown breaches since restrictions came into force, figures reveal. Between March 27 and December 20 last year, 965 fixed penalty notices were issued by the force covering everything
A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED taxi service in West Oxfordshire has offered free rides to elderly residents who need help getting to a vaccination hub. Elderly singles or couples living who live in Witney and the surrounding area can confidently phone Abdul's
OXFORD residents are being asked to stay home, as Covid rates in parts of the city are soaring. Earlier this week, Oxfordshire's top public health official Ansaf Azhar told people across the county that they should stay home because of the high
The local news media sector has come together to launch an industry digital portal to further promote public notices to communities and enhance local democracy by harnessing local media’s massive online audiences. Funded by £1 million from the Google
