JEREMY CLARKSON has made his own beer and it's available to pre-order in time for Christmas. This evening Mr Clarkson shared a video to his followers on Twitter saying: "Good news! I thought you'd only be able to buy my lager from my own farm
There are 535 new Covid-19 cases registered in Oxfordshire according to the latest Government figures. These are the latest cases separated by local authority as of 4pm on Wednesday November 25: Oxford – 80 South Oxfordshire – 134 Cherwell
An RAF helicopter was spotted hovering over Oxford this afternoon. The low-flying aircraft was seen over central Oxford at about 3.30pm today. A screenshot from the flight tracking app flight radar shows the aircraft flew over Kennington, before
OXFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has issued an update on a house fire in Oxford. Two fire engines went to the scene of the blaze in Leon Close, off Cowley Road, at 11.40pm on Tuesday. Read again: Fire in Leon Close off Cowley Road in Oxford
A HAZARDOUS chemical spillage in a lab has been cleared by firefighters. At 11.30am toady, crews from Didcot Fire Station and Abingdon Fire Station were called after an accidental chemical spillage in a Harwell lab. Fire crews wearing breathing
An "incredibly poorly" dog has died after being abandoned on the side of the road in Oxford while suffering with a highly contagious disease. The Jack Russell Terrier, who was around two-years old, was found by a passerby on Victoria Road in North
OXFORD United Under 18s’ FA Youth Cup trip to Cambridge United will take place on Wednesday, December 8. The third-round tie (7pm) will be played at the Abbey Stadium. United are one of 64 clubs left in the competition, having already battled
A MYSTERY knitter has struck again with a colourful postbox topper for Children in Need. The cosy knit sits on a postbox in Market Place in Abingdon outside The Nursery Shop. It is decorated with two bears including the famous Pudsey and covered
A child rapist who took his victim to Burger King ‘as a treat’ after his sickening abuse will spend at least a decade behind bars. John Weller, 36, who was last month found guilty of 11 counts of sexually abusing the underage girl, was sentenced
RYAN Williams is not expected to return in time to face former club Rotherham United on Saturday. The Oxford United winger injured his thigh in last week’s Emirates FA Cup defeat to Bristol Rovers and failed a fitness test before Tuesday’s win
An MP demanded that action is taken to address food shortages caused by the supply chain crisis that is affecting community larders in Oxfordshire. On Wednesday, Layla Moran, Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, asked the Prime Minister what
Thames Valley Police’s police and crime commissioner is supporting White Ribbon Day, an annual awareness campaign that seeks to address male violence against women. PCC Matthew Barber said: “I am pleased to be supporting White Ribbon Day. Recent
Prime minister Boris Johnson applauded members of the Armed Forces involved in the evacuation of British nationals and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan this summer. Representing the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, 120 personnel
Pandora has given its jewellery a sparkling Black Friday touch as it reveals its offers ahead of shopping's biggest day of the year. Shoppers can now get an astounding 20% off all the brand's jewellery as part of the sale. Pandora's deal was
FIREFIGHTERS had to make a dramatic rescue after a car crashed into a ditch. Emergency services scrambled to the roadside last night and when they arrived the driver was trapped inside. Teams from Henley and Caversham Road stations had to make
WENDY'S is set to open more stores in the UK after big success in Oxford. The US fast-food chain said it was seeking franchise partners and also has eyes on moving into Europe, with launches in France, Germany and Spain. In the UK, Wendy’s
A MAN was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after stealing alcohol from Tesco. Kenny Mcewan, 41, of Harlech Close, Banbury appeared in Oxford Magistrate's Court on July 5 and admitted to the theft of various items of alcohol, to the value of £83.50
A company is taking a new approaching to getting feedback from clients by donating to charity each time someone responds, with this month’s good cause selected by a British Citizen Youth Award winner. Preact, based in Maidenhead, has taken the
Police have attended two car crashes where drivers were trapped in their vehicles. Thames Valley Police officers in Witney went to the two collisions in which people trapped in their cars and needed help being removed. Images from the scene
INTERNATIONAL rider Troy Batchelor has become Oxford Cheetahs’ second signing ahead of their return to racing next spring. The 34-year-old joins captain Scott Nicholls in making the switch from Kent Kings. Batchelor has represented Australia
LEGENDARY Oxfordshire coach Lynn Evans has received a prestigious prize for his astonishing career. The 83-year-old, who is still imparting his wisdom at Littlemore RFC and Kingham Hill School in west Oxfordshire, travelled to Twickenham for the
THEO Bundock grabbed the winner as Oxford City Stars beat Raiders Junior 3-2. The summer signing made the difference with less than five minutes left on the clock to give Dean Birrell’s side a morale-boosting victory at Oxpens. Stars were on
A FAMILIAR face helped pave the way for Connal Trueman’s emergency loan to Oxford United. The goalkeeper joined from Birmingham City on Tuesday and went straight into the side for that evening’s 3-1 win over Fleetwood Town. Trueman’s arrival
Oxford Mail readers have been giving their views on persistent coughs and colds - which tests have shown are not Covid-19. Many people have got cold symptoms and a cough that just won’t budge, and after doing a lateral flow test realise it is not
Prosecutors dropped a dangerous driving charge. Lewis Court, 36, was accused of driving the Smart coupé dangerously in Chalkpit Lane, Chinnor, on March 13. Prosecutor Cathy Olliver told Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday morning that the evidence
A stab victim whose parcel of heroin and crack was found stashed between his buttocks by surgeons has been cleared of dealing class A drugs. Peter Quinn, 28, told jurors at Oxford Crown Court he’d picked up the clingfilm-wrapped parcel after it
A convicted drug dealer and ‘Soak’ graffiti tagger has been jailed for assaulting a West Country cop. Oxford man Charlie Silver, 30, was sent down for 16 weeks after he was found guilty of attacking a police officer in Bristol. Silver, who
Whether you like stuffed crust, sourdough, topped with meat or vegan, everyone has their favourite pizza place. As this week, November 22 to 28, marks National Pizza Week and we want to find out what our readers think is the best pizza restaurant
A brute said ‘you don’t talk to people like that in Banbury’ to someone he met in a strip club - then later set his pals on the man and his friends. Thomas Reeves, 28, was branded a ‘thug’ for his part in what a judge at Oxford Crown Court described
A single Christmas tree stands in Broad Street as Oxford prepares for the annual Christmas market. Covered in lights and shining brightly the Christmas tree marks the start of festive preparations in the city. Organisers of the Oxford
The Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza usually kicks of the festive season in the town, but this year it will not be going ahead. The event usually takes place at the end of November and sees Santa’s sleigh arrive, family activities in the town and
A FUNNY Santa sticker has appeared on George Street. As Christmas gets closer people in Oxford have started to feel the festive spirit, and someone in the city has seen different comical side to it. Read more: Is Blenheim's Christmas lights
Budget supermarket Aldi is set to open a new store in Abingdon. In a Vale of White Horse District Council meeting last week, councillors approved plans for an Aldi on Wootton Road after 290 residents wrote in to support the plans. Read also
Thames Valley Police was one of the slowest forces at getting back to those making complaints against its officers, experimental figures show. The police force took on average 22 days to respond to complaints – second only to West Midlands police
AS the countdown to Christmas gathers pace, Oxford will come alive with family friendly events including wreath making, pantomimes, story walks, Santa’s grotto and festive markets. A bid to make this Christmas truly special – and the best ever
A THIEF has been ordered to pay more than £100 after stealing washing detergent. Star Shaw, 30, stole washing powder worth £67.40 from the Coop on Walton Street on May 5. She appeared in the dock of Oxford’s Magistrates on June 22. There
