OXFORD United beat Salford City in an innovative friendly at their training ground. Matty Taylor scored twice as the first-team came from behind to win 2-1 inside 90 minutes, to add to his strike in the 3-2 victory at Oxford City last night.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19. In a statement posted on Twitter, Mr Javid said he was awaiting the result of a full PCR test and had only mild symptoms. He said: “This morning I tested positive
Today could be the hottest day of the year – and forecasters believe it will be even warmer on Sunday. According to the Met Office temperatures will hit 28 degrees today by 4pm in Oxford. Tomorrow the heatwave is set to continue and reach 30 degrees
Art and cultural venues in Oxford will continue to encourage audiences to wear masks after July 19, the city’s Cultural Partnership has said. The decision has been made to help protect staff, volunteers and audiences from the virus and ensure they
Firefighters will be spending a day cycling and rowing all without moving an inch. A group of firefighters from Abingdon and their friends are set to cycle the equivalent of 716 miles and row 42 miles from Abingdon to its French twin town of Argentan
A BOAT club set up to help disabled people enjoy the pleasures of boating has started pilot trials carrying passengers. The Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) has taken a giant step forward by trialling the wheelyboat WOW-one, allowing wheelchair
VISITORS to an Oxfordshire stately home can now feast on authentic Italian pizza in a hilltop tipi. Stonor Park, between Wallingford and Henley, has unveiled a new al fresco wood-fired pizza eatery at its new Tumblestone Hollow adventure playground
Camera Club reminded everyone to be hopeful this week with inspiring and picturesque snaps of the countryside and loved pets. Oxfordshire photographers entered pictures for this week's theme of 'hope' and some hoped England would win in the Euro
With holidays abroad off the cards for many this summer the National Trust is encouraging everyone to get back to basics and enjoy a summer filled with simple, sensory pleasures. This summer more than 100 National Trust places, will be encouraging
Fire crews helped a car back on its four wheels after it was thrown onto its side in a collision. Firefighters from Henley and High Wycombe were called to the scene of the crash on the South Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire border. Crews used a Tifor
Audiences in Oxford will be asked to continue to wear masks after Monday to help protect staff, volunteers and audiences. Cultural venues including theatres, museums and event spaces are asking all audience members to wear a face covering whenever
The number of people being told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Oxfordshire has reached its highest level in six months, figures reveal. Department for Health and Social Care data shows 4,154 people were told to self-isolate after being in
FILMING for Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's new television show has been delayed due to several outbreaks of Covid, an anonymous source has said. 'Masters of the Air', a 'prestigious' World War two mini-series, is currently being filmed at Dalton
A woman was assaulted while walking in a rural woodland. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the sexual assault in Watlington. At 5.30pm on Wednesday July 7, a woman was assaulted in a woodland between the B4009 near Lewknor
KARL Robinson said his Oxford United side is ‘miles away from being a good team’ after starting pre-season with a thrilling 3-2 win at Oxford City. United’s head coach pointed to recent events that have irked him, but did not disclose in detail
CONCERNED parents are fighting for a safer pedestrian crossing to be put in place after a young girl was hit by a car. Parents of children who attend St Mary and St John CE Primary School, on Meadow Lane, East Oxford, have said the crossing on
More than 26,000 drivers have been caught on just two speed cameras in Oxford. Data from Thames Valley Police reveals the areas in Oxford with speed cameras and the offences and collisions these speed cameras have recorded. Looking at data
FACE masks, social distancing rules and visiting restrictions will remain in place in hospitals in Oxfordshire – despite the national celebration of the so-called Freedom Day. Oxfordshire NHS leaders confirmed that there will be no immediate changes
THOUSANDS of vulnerable residents in Oxford are still being advised not to meet friends and family inside from next week – despite Covid lockdown rules coming to an end on Monday. People who were told to shield last March, who are clinically extremely
