A WONDER goal from Reece Fleet just before half-time was enough to secure Oxford City a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Ebbsfleet United. David Oldfield made two changes from the side which lost 4-1 to St Albans in the FA Trophy. Charlie Rowan
A WOMAN has been fined for attending an inside gathering at a flat during lockdown. Kalisha Yearwood, 20 of Dunnock Way in Oxford attended Oxford Magistrates' Court on September 10 after breaching lockdown regulations. Yearwood pleaded guilty
A TAXI driver has been fined for operating a Hackney carriage without the correct licence. Abad Khan, 55 of Luker Avenue in Henley appeared in Oxford Magistrates' Court on June 18, 2021. Khan has been fined £120 for driving a Hackney carriage
A DRINK driver was fined after being caught over the limit in Wantage. Joseph Sellwood, 26 of Woodend in Halton attended Oxford Magistrate's Court on June 11, 2021. He pleaded guilty to driving a blue BMW on Mill Street in Wantage while over
OXFORDSHIRE’s director of public health Ansaf Azhar does not believe a new subvariant of Covid is the major factor behind rising cases across the county. Cases, tests and the proportion of those tests coming back as positive are all up in most
Doctors have raised concerns over the potential impact of mandatory Covid vaccinations for staff on the NHS and say that up to one in 20 could quit their jobs. National government wants all health and social care workers who have direct face-to-face
New Covid-19 restrictions came into force today in England, with Oxford shoppers seemingly in favour of the measures. The Government announced the rules on Saturday evening at a Downing Street press conference amid concerns about the new Omicron
LONG queues have been seen outside one walk-in vaccination centre. People were seen queuing outside the Witney walk-in centre, on Welch Way, for more than three and a half hours. The venue can only host two vaccinators at any time due to the
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DRIVERS have been warned to expect delays on the M40. Oxon Travel warned motorists that two lanes have closed in the northbound lanes of the motorway. They wrote on Twitter: "Expect delays on M40 junction 11 northbound due to a collision at
THE PUBLIC has been warned not to give money to a man who is pretending to be homeless. Police spotted the man in Thame on Greyhound Walk. He had this sign in front of him which says 'I am very hungry, God bless you'. Officers from TVP
A man has been left with a fractured wrist and spine after an attack outside the Cow and Creek pub in Oxford. At around 12.35am on Sunday morning, two groups left the pub, which is on New Road, and an argument broke out between the victim, his
A WOMAN stole five items from WHSmith at Oxford Railway Station. Holly Pennington, 34, of Luther Street, Oxford, admitted stealing: two Belkin Light USBs, one set of JBL rose gold headphones, one pair of black Skullcandy headphones, one pair of
Residents and businesses in Abingdon are already gearing up and preparing for the Platinum Jubilee. The Jubilee will celebrate the Queen's 70th Year Reign with a weeklong celebration of events from Monday May 10 to Sunday 5 June 2022. It will
A MAN has admitted speeding in Oxford. Hekuran Gjeta, of Normandy Crescent, Oxford, was caught speeding in 30mph zone on Hinksey Hill in Oxford on February 28. Read more: Oxford graffiti artist back in court for attacking Bristol police officer
THREE people have been fined for not wearing a face covering. They appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court over the last six months for failing to wear a face covering without a reasonable excuse. Their actions were contrary to regulations
A MAN has been fined thousands of pounds after he hosted a gathering during lockdown. Martin Richard Cox, 49, of Couldrey Close in Abingdon, appeared in the dock of Oxford Magistrates' Court on August 6, 2021. He was fined £1,760 for hosting
THE impact of the pandemic and not enough interest from young people has left Oxfordshire’s most beloved sport at risk. The Oxford and District Aunt Sally Association has been in existence for more than 80 years, however its future has never been
A prisoner has had his sentence extended following an assault on staff at HMP Bullingdon. On having his cell door opened, Aaron Gardner, 36, punched one staff member and caught another with a swinging arm while the other officers tried to control
PICTURES show the first signs of Christmas in Oxford City Centre. Decorations have started to go up in Broad Street for Oxford's Christmas Market - which begins on December 9. The markets, which will be full of independent traders in wooden
The unveiling of a plaque on the former RAF site at Stanton Harcourt, near Witney, reminded John Sparrowhawk of a terrifying moment during the Second World War. He was fishing in the River Windrush when a German plane flew over and dropped bombs
November 30 marks Just Giving Tuesday and there are plenty or Oxford-based charities to donate money, food or your time to. Giving Tuesday is a day to give back by supporting good causes, someone in need or doing something good for your local community
A Range Rover driver who was caught driving at more than 110mph on the M40 has avoided a driving ban. Rizwan Ali, aged 39, of Oak End Way in Gerrards Cross, Bucks, was caught speeding at 111mph on the motorway on June 6. Ali, who was driving
FESTIVALS are finally set to go ahead this summer - after some have not been able to run for over two years. Truck Festival This morning Truck Festival announced its line up, with The Kooks, Blossoms and The Bombay Bicycle Club set to make
An animal rescue centre needs donations after paying for surgery costing thousands for a terrified dog that was hit by a car on the A34. Ardley Rescue Kennels took in the injured stray after he was picked up by a kind member of the public who they
TSB has announced plans to close 70 branches in 2022 as more customers switch to online banking. The closures will result in 150 fewer jobs but staff who work at the affected branches will be found new work elsewhere within the bank. It comes
PLANTERS and bike racks have been installed on a pavement to stop illegal parking, the council has said. Oxfordshire County Council added the street furniture to Windmill Road, Headington, in November, leading residents to question why they had
It’s the last day of November. It’s already dark outside at 5pm and we’ve had snow! This can only mean one thing – it’s almost Christmas. And even though we’ve already put on a Christmas movie and Mariah Carey is blasting in the supermarkets
Our pictures of fundraisers supporting the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford brought a response from readers – let’s have more. So here is another selection highlighting the generous nature of Oxfordshire people, young, old and others in between
Church Mission Society, an Oxford-based children’s charity, has been given permission to launch a ground-breaking fostering service in Brazil. ReVive is a pioneering initiative set up by CMS mission partners to provide a home and protection for
KASABIAN, Sam Fender and Bombay Bicycle Club have been announced today as headliners for Oxfordshire's 25th Truck Festival. They will be joined at Hill Farm, Steventon, near Didcot, next July, by The Kooks, Blossoms and 'Milkshake' star Kelis.
Council officers and police visited Barton and changed locks to protect vulnerable residents from exploitation. Oxford City Council and TVP went to Henry Taunt Close in Barton on November 17. Vulnerable occupants were visited and locks were
Supermarkets across the country are preparing for the countdown to Christmas - including stores here in Oxford. With the emergence of the Omicron variant and social distancing set to become that much harder, it's understandable that shoppers might
“Dangerous” Ghislaine Maxwell preyed upon vulnerable young girls and lured them to massage rooms to be molested by predator Jeffrey Epstein, her New York trial has heard. The British socialite grew up in Oxford and aged just 22 was made a director
Measures to combat the new Omicron variant of coronavirus come into force today as the Prime Minister said Covid-19 vaccines and boosters remain the best line of defence. Face coverings are again compulsory in England in shops and settings such
A man and woman from Banbury have been arrested for alleged possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. The 28-year-old man and the 34-year-old woman were detained at a hotel in Northampton and are in custody in the Thames Valley region.
Oxford is blessed with one of the finest collections of museums in the country so there is a good opportunity to combine visits with a walk around the city. As well as museums, there is also the world-renowned Bodleian Library, with its Weston
A WOMAN has been fined £360 after failing to make sure her children went to school for three months. Between April 20 and July 20, Emma Blackman, from Banbury, failed to ensure her children attended school. ALSO READ: Paedophile's appeal to
CANICE Carroll says his return to Oxfordshire is ‘meant to be’, and is eyeing up promotion this season with Oxford City. The midfielder joined the Hoops in August on a one-year deal, following a successful trial. Carroll came through Oxford
OXFORDSHIRE’S Jess Street secured two gold medals as the tournament circuit returns to normality following the coronavirus pandemic. The Banbury teenager also claimed two silver medals and a bronze in a string of impressive results. Playing
A man failed to turn up to his trial because he ‘forgot’, a court heard. Cowley man Jacob Nash, 23, had been due before the justices at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court last month facing an allegation he assaulted a police officer while he was being
A dangerous-driving teen biker cracked a hosepipe like a bull-whip as he tried to keep a female police constable at bay. PC Ellen Simpson had chased Tyler Little down an Abingdon alleyway after earlier seeing him riding dirt bike in Steventon without
A FAMILY say they have been forced to live in their front room claiming the rest of the house is uninhabitable due to mould infestation. Andy Hall, his wife and four children moved into the house in Appleford, near Didcot, as tenants of Sovereign
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been left stressed as tougher Covid restrictions are introduced for jet setters in light of the new Omicron variant. From 4am on Tuesday, fully vaccinated people entering the UK will be required to self-isolate until they receive
THE family of a man who has been missing for more than four months say they were told by police to 'expect the worst'. Derek Brant, 63, from Kidlington, was last seen at around 3pm on July 24 near St Anne’s Annex, South Parade, Summertown.
Burford School welcomed VIPs The Duke of Gloucester and the former Prime Minister and MP for Witney of 16 years, David Cameron, to celebrate its 450th Anniversary. Burford, which was founded in 1571, is one of the oldest schools in the country.
