EMERGENCY services closed off part of the M40 after a lorry burst into flames. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said its firefighters were called to the motorway at about 5am. Teams from Rewley Road, Wheatley and Thame fire stations used
IT was polling day across Oxfordshire yesterday, with voters asked to cast their ballots in a host of local elections. Across the county, electors could vote for one of 63 new county councillors. In Oxford, they could also elect two new city
Oxford's outdoor market at Gloucester Green is starting to look busy after reopening last month. It is back on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Traders have adapted their stalls and businesses to enable social distancing and there
POLICE were desperately appealing to find missing man Liam Concannon. He had been reported missing after he was last seen in Eastfields, Blewbury, at around 2.30am today. It was believed Liam travelled in his Silver Mercedes to a train station
On national Hug A Shed and Take a Selfie Day on Wednesday, Chipping Norton legend Kevin Nicks - creator of the world record-holding fastest shed – swept into the driveway at Southerndown care home in Chippy in his motorised outhouse. Mr Nicks took
EDDIE Pepperell continued his fine form in Tenerife with a five-under par opening round at the Canary Islands Championship. The Abingdon golfer put together a near-flawless round to sit in a tie for seventh when he entered the clubhouse, two shots
Local author Susie Stead will be signing her new book Stephen From The Inside Out at Blackwell’s bookshop on Sunday between 2pm and 4pm. The book won the Impress Prize for New Writers. Ms Stead said: “It is a quirky biography about someone
POLLING stations have opened for people across Oxfordshire to cast their ballots. The election could shake up local politics as we know it. But amid the uncertainty, the best thing to come out of election day is arguably the pictures of dogs
PUBS have reopened for the first time this year - under the condition that customers sit outside. With grey skies and indoor drinking not on the table until at least mid-May, what Oxford beer gardens can offer shelter and warmth? Here we take
Oxford is in the top three best British cities for dining out this summer, according to a new survey. Brighton came top and Cambridge second in the study by Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals. London was not in the top 10. Holidu
JOHN Mousinho is the new chair of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). The Oxford United club captain was elected at a meeting of the organisation's new 13-man Players' Board, which was chosen last month. Mousinho takes over from
You can once again donate electrical goods to be repaired or reused at some Oxfordshire libraries. Oxfordshire County Council has restarted the scheme, which was suspended while libraries were operating a click-and-collect service only. Drop-off
Locals who have struggled with their mental health have produced short films providing an insight into what’s it’s like living with their issues. 'My voice: My Story!' will be shown during Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from May 10-16.
A VOTER in Oxford cast his ballot in a car boot this morning, after the church warden opening his polling station "overslept apparently". Toby Porter said he cast his vote at 7.25am, and the normal polling station was "up and running" by 7.30am
Tony Beechers has been put through the wringer in recent years. After suffering a series of serious health problems that forced him to quit his job, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Now Tony is back in the workforce, as a driver. But
OXFORD United's summer transfer business has received an early boost with the signing of Marcus McGuane. The midfielder impressed on loan from Nottingham Forest earlier this season and joins on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. McGuane
Campaigners have welcomed a decision by Oxford City Council to fly the European flag from the Town Hall. The city council will fly the European flag from May 5 to 7 and again on May 9 to celebrate two Europe Days. “Our businesses, institutions
EMPTY and boarded up shop units could be an 'opportunity' for entrepreneurs to help Oxford’s city centre bounce back from Covid, a business spokesman has said. As restrictions ease on April 12, non-essential retailers were allowed to reopen their
A mum who tragically lost two sons has done a skydive to raise money for a charity that helps families affected by the death of a baby. Chrissy Portnall, 33, and husband Gregory, 36, have been trying for a baby for 10 years. In 2013 they found
Thousands of nature lovers will be waking up ‘the wild way’ with a big wild breakfast to kick off the Wildlife Trust’s ‘30 Days Wild’ scheme. This year the UK’s biggest nature challenge starts on June 1 with a mass outdoor breakfast. Last year
Staff at Cheney School in Oxford are running a breakfast talk series for students to explore science ideas. Every Friday morning in May, the school’s Rumble Museum will run the series of talks for Year Seven students Experts from around the world
Polling stations have opened for voters to cast their ballots in a set of elections which could shake up British politics and have profound implications for the future of the United Kingdom. But enough of all that, election days in the UK have
Prince Charles has shared a message wishing his grandson Archie a happy birthday. Archie, who turns two today will celebrate his birthday with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the US. The Prince of Wales wished a happy birthday to his grandson
Greggs has issued an urgent product recall on some of its frozen bakes over fears they could contain glass. The high street bakery chain is recalling its frozen vegetable bakes as they "may contain pieces of green glass". The Greggs Vegetable
OXFORD United have reminded fans not to congregate outside the Kassam Stadium for Sunday's game against Burton Albion. The U's could reach the Sky Bet League One play-offs if results go their way, but supporters are still not allowed inside grounds
OXFORD Brookes University student Oliver Southon will make the step up to the county squad for Sunday’s friendly with Berkshire. The seamer joins the 12-man group for the 50-over match at Challow & Childrey CC. Southon has joined Oxford for the
EDDIE Pepperell will look to pick up where he left off in Tenerife this morning. The Abingdon golfer is back at Golf Costa Adeje for the second week running as he gets under way at the Canary Islands Championship. Pepperell starts from the tenth
CHINNOR and Henley Hawks’ fixture lists for next season have been released. Oxfordshire’s top two sides will begin their 2021/22 campaigns on Saturday, September 4 – their first competitive matches for 18 months. In National League 1, Chinnor
OXFORD United will stay in a hotel on Saturday night to aid preparation for their crucial Sky Bet League One clash with Burton Albion. The U’s host the Brewers in the final match of the season on Sunday, knowing they will reach the play-offs if
WHY was the two-year closure of Walton Street such a mess? Why are is council house waiting list in Oxford so long? Why are these controversial Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods being rolled out in the way they are, and why are so many homes being built
Children can take comfort from an Oxford comic when they arrive at hospital for an operation. A special version of the popular comic, The Phoenix, has been created for young patients coming in for surgery at the Oxford Children’s Hospital and Horton
A TEENAGE girl who has been battling cancer for a decade has seen miraculous results after trialling a new drug. At 14 years old, Mikayla Beames has been fighting cancer for most of her life. The teenager, who lives in Childrey near Wantage,
AS OXFORDSHIRE heads to the polls today, our newspaper shares the important message to go and use your vote. Across the UK, local elections are taking place on May 6 and in Oxfordshire that includes the county council, district councils, and choosing
SOMEBODY in Oxford has knitted hat for a post box. It is royal blue and has been put on top of the letter box outside of the Post Office on Downside Road in Risinghurst. Photographer Ed Nix got a snap of the handmade cosy, which says 'Risinghurst
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' COURT JULIAN GUNNETT, 47, of Wilsdon Way, Kidlington, was convicted of getting on a train at Didcot Parkway and not paying a fare of £58.10 on November 12. He was fined £660, ordered to pay compensation of £58.10, a victim surcharge
A LIBERAL Democrat councillor has faced criticism of taking credit for others' work in an election leaflet. Tim Bearder, the county councillor for Wheatley, has also faced calls to resign either his post in Oxfordshire, or another council seat
PEOPLE across England will vote today - here's what you need to know about voting in Oxford. Before you enter There is a limit on the number of people allowed inside to vote. Stewards working at the polling station will tell people where
THERE is more than one election taking place tomorrow, because there is more than one local council in Oxfordshire. In most parts of the UK, one local council is responsible for most of the local public services in an area, including libraries,
