Neighbours reacted with shock after two homes in Jericho were targeted in what detectives are treating as a suspected arson attack. Houses in Kingston Road and Plantation Road had burning material thrown through their letterboxes in the early hours
Oxford shoppers admitted to feeling ‘anxious’ as Freedom Day arrived yesterday. The nationwide lifting of restrictions comes as Covid infection rates in the county continue to climb, with Oxford having some of the highest Covid infection rates
A garage was completely destroyed after a faulty tumble dryer caught fire. Crews from Bicester and Oxford attended the blaze on Sunday afternoon making it the ninth call of the day for the Bicester crews. ALSO READ: Neighbours rescue person
Thames Valley Air Ambulance crews have delivered critical care to 99 horse riders since 2018, giving them the best chance of survival and recovery when the worst happens. Equestrian incidents often lead to serious or life-changing injuries, requiring
THE Met Office has issued its first amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of the UK as temperatures continue to soar over the coming days. Here's what you need to know. Where will the warning cover - and for how long will it remain in place
TWO people were rescued from a house fire in Oxford - and one was saved by neighbours from a first floor window. A smoke alarm was what alerted the two residents of the house in Kingston Road, Jericho to the 'serious' blaze. ALSO READ: Teenage
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to be safe while cooking outdoors after a barbecue burst into flames. The fire, which happened in the back garden of a house in Woodstock on Sunday, started when a hose connected to the gas cylinder ignited. The
Didcot residents have defended Love Island’s Sharon Gaffka, after a local Facebook group shamed her for having surgery. The Spotted: Wallingford, Benson, Cholsey, Crowmarsh and Brightwell group posted an old photo of Sharon, sporting a McDonald
THE FIRE service and a life guard society have offered advice on how the public can stay safe when swimming following the death of a teenage girl yesterday. Police were called to Ducklington Lake yesterday afternoon following concerns of someone
OXFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is 'truly saddened' by the death of a teenage girl who passed away after being rescued from a lake. Police were called to Ducklington Lake in Witney on Sunday at 2.35pm following concerns of someone struggling
AN MP has paid tribute to a teenage girl after she died shortly after being rescued from a lake. Police were called to Ducklington Lake, near Witney, yesterday afternoon following concerns of someone struggling in the water. Officers attended
OXFORD United Women have signed midfielder Sarah King. The youngster joins the U's after two seasons at Cheltenham Town Ladies, who play a level below in FA Women's National League Division One South West. During her time in Gloucestershire
Oxfordshire’s heatwave is racking up scorching temperatures across the county, with the mercury set to hit 31°C today. The sunny weather means that Oxford is hotter than many UK favourite holiday destinations including Ibiza, Alicante and Málaga
Oxford Mail readers have given their latest views in the ongoing debate about the controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods were introduced to Church Cowley, Temple Cowley, and Florence Park in March by Oxfordshire
POLICE are appealing for the public's help in tracing a wanted man in connection with drugs suppl offences. Officers from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) would like to speak to Charlie Salisbury, from Bicester, Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire native Sharon Gaffka has been dumped from the Love Island villa, after a recoupling last night. The 25-year-old civil servant from Didcot was dumped from the villa when newcomers AJ Bunker and Danny Bibby chose who they wanted to couple
5:33pm Some photos of people out and about in the city centre this afternoon.
It was an every day task of British Telecom engineers to fit phones and repair faults. But the request that one team received 20 years ago was out of the ordinary. American President George W Bush was heading for Britain on his way to a summit
PROLIFIC try-scorer Jason Worrall has returned to Chinnor ahead of the new season. The former South African Under 20 international is back at Kingsey Road after re-joining from Championship side London Scottish. Worrall ended his last spell
As Oxfordshire's heatwave is set to continue for the rest of the week, people are looking for ways to cool down, with many turning to rivers, lakes and ponds. Wild, or outdoor swimming, has increased in popularity in recent years and, with the
WITH the hot weather set to continue this week, there's nothing like taking a dip in the pool to cool down. Here's a list of all the places you can swim outdoors and indoors in Oxfordshire: ALSO READ: Tempertaures to reach 30C this week in
As nightclubs across the country reopened in time for ‘Freedom Day’ we are looking back at pictures of clubbers in Oxford enjoying the good times pre-pandemic. Although clubs have reopened, owners are still experiencing financial pressures and
OXFORD is set to get more hot weather this week with the temperature expected to reach a high of 30C tomorrow. Tens of thousands of people headed for beaches over the weekend with roads busy on coastal routes. ALSO READ: Teenage girl dies after
DOZENS of schools in Oxfordshire have sent pupils and staff home to self-isolate as the county gets to grips with ‘Freedom Day’. Over the past seven days, hundreds of pupils have been forced to isolate after positive cases of Covid-19 in their
WHILE the focus remains on the ins and outs at Oxford United, certain other transfers inevitably catch the eye. A host of former U’s players have moved to new clubs this summer and it is always interesting to see how they get on. From Ibrox
SOME areas of Oxford are far behind others when it comes to the number of adults who have received the coronavirus vaccine. A total of 109,776 people have had their first dose of the vaccine in the city while 68,746 have had their second dose.
Regulars at the Three Pigeons pub at Witney staged an annual crazy cricket match. Eggs and tomatoes were bowled instead of a ball and the batsmen often found themselves facing more than one bowler during the game at Wood Green. The match between
Author Sylvia Vetta has been encouraging families with children to try out short circular walks around Oxford. Her latest trip out is in Kennington area, close to home as she lives in the village. The latest walk, which Mrs Vetta has called
THE FATHER of a 20-year-old man who was killed in a crash on the A40 has paid tribute to his 'beloved son'. Isaak Chaab-Styles, 20 , from Charlbury, died at the scene of the accident on the A40, near the turning for Little Barrington, near Burford
MORE hotels, extra CCTV and temporary Covid testing sites could be seen across the city if plans go ahead. Other building projects include. For more details visit oxford.gov.uk/planning AN 180 bed hotel, spread across three-floors as well
A WILDLIFE organisation needs £330,000 to buy a rare ancient meadow which is vital for nature and climate. The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has launched a major £330,000 fundraising appeal to buy a unique historic meadowland site
AFTER more than a year of being closed, nightclubs reopened their doors at one minute past midnight as lockdown restrictions lifted today. Dance floors came to life again and DJ's were back on the decks. ALSO READ: Freedom Day in Oxford - but
Health Secretary Sajid Javid tested positive for Covid-19and many residents believe it is too early to ease restrictions. In a statement posted on Twitter, Mr Javid said he was awaiting the result of a full PCR test and had only mild symptoms.
RAIN is expected this afternoon, despite temperatures soaring to over 29C. The light showers come in the midst of a mini-heatwave that has hit the county. The Met Office predicts sunny weather changing to light showers around lunch time today
IT WAS confirmed last month that Hollywood royalty Tom Hanks and renowned producer Steven Spielberg would be filming their latest production in Oxfordshire. Masters of the Air, a world-war two mini-series set to launch on Apple TV, is being filmed
WORK is now under way on a long-awaited connecting road set to ease worsening traffic in parts of Oxfordshire, growing rapidly after the approval of a planning application for hundreds of new homes. The link, dubbed the Wantage Eastern Link Road
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an altercation took place, resulting in a car getting damaged. Thames Valley Police said the incident occured just after 4pm on Tuesday June 29 at the One Stop store in Wood Lane, Sonning Common, The
AN UPDATE on vaccinating children against coronavirus will be given to MPs on Monday, the vaccines minister has confirmed. Ministers will decide whether or not children will be vaccinated in England. Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News: “The Joint
FOR the first time in over a year, Covid restrictions will be lifted today. The country woke-up to so-called 'Freedom Day' this morning as most mandatory lockdown restrctions in England ended at one minute past midnight. These are the changes
A man accused of attacking another with a police-style baton claimed he’d been set upon himself. Anthony Willoughby, 48, appeared to be in extreme pain and covered in bruises as he appeared before Oxford magistrates on Saturday afternoon. Prosecutor
A car-obsessed burglar who stole a Ford hatchback so he could get home has been jailed. Callum Gomm, 23, was said by his barrister to have been looking for a push bike when he was out burgling last November. He found the back door of a house
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burglary. The break-in happened yesterday afternoon in Didcot. The property was recovered, however, police are asking for anyone who may recognise a pair of white Louis Vuitton trainers or GT frame bike
THE GOVERNMENT is coming under pressure from businesses and unions to tackle the growing worker self-isolation crisis amid warnings that Monday’s so-called 'freedom Day' in England will turn into 'chaos day'. There are fears of transport problems
OXFORD MAGISTRATES' COURT DOM SANDERS, 27, of Fyfield Wick, Abingdon, was fined £288 and banned from driving for six months after he admitted driving without insurance or a licence. He was told to pay £124 in costs and surcharge. EMANUEL PEEMEN
FULLY-VACCINATED frontline healthworkers will no longer have to self-isolate in an emergency move to help stop the 'pingdemic'. NHS staff in England who have recieved both jabs will, in 'exceptional circumstances', be permitted to carry on working
A TEENAGE girl has died after being rescued from a lake. Police were called to Ducklington Lake yesterday, in Witney, yesterday at 2.35pm following concerns of someone struggling in the water. Officers attended with both fire and ambulance
OXFORD United are already feeling the benefits of a proper summer break, says Matty Taylor. The striker scored twice as the U’s beat Salford City in a behind-closed-doors friendly at their training ground, having also found the net in the win at
We all know that GPs are facing massive pressures, and have been since before the COVID pandemic crisis. It is often very hard to get through to receptionists, let alone make a timely appointment. GPs are facing an ever-increasing population, combined
FREEDOM Day has arrived with the majority of Covid restrictions in Oxford coming to an end today. Social distancing, wearing face masks, limits on how many people can meet and capacity rules are no longer legal requirements. ALSO READ: Everything
LOCALS have praised a new traffic calming scheme launched to help decrease the city’s air pollution and promote people to live a more active lifestyle. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods were introduced to Church Cowley, Temple Cowley, and Florence Park
