KARL Robinson was not happy with Oxford United’s second-half display as they left Sunderland with a point. Leon Dajaku put the hosts ahead early on, but the U’s were the better side until the break and equalised through Matty Taylor in the 36th
POSITIVE cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have risen by 680 in the latest figures. One death was recorded in the county, in the latest statistics, released by the Government. The new cases were recorded as follows: • Oxford (101)
OXFORD United continued their good form on the road as Matty Taylor returned from isolation to earn a 1-1 draw at Sunderland. The striker’s equaliser nine minutes before the break meant both goals sparked anger among the opposition fans, due to
A COMMUNITY-spirited east Oxford man has brought a splash of festive joy to Cowley Road after his one-man campaign for a Christmas tree on the busy street. Fresh from winning his campaign to fly a flag in Manzil Way Gardens, promoting unity between
An arsonist who set fire to a Thame flat has been jailed. Alessandro Fanni, 31, torched the flat in Upper High Street on August 15. At Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, Judge Nigel Daly jailed him for four years and imposed a restraining order
AN OXFORDSHIRE doctor is leading the fight for a probe into two rumoured Downing Street Christmas parties last year. It has been reported that on December 18, about 40 people drank and celebrated late into the night while the rest of London was
Mystery knitters have struck again – this time in Carterton. Sitting on a postbox next to the Asda filling station, a collection of knitted snowmen in woolly hats, a Christmas tree, Christmas pudding and a Santa have suddenly appeared. A label
We will be adding plenty of miles to the team bus this week and we made the long trip up to Sunderland yesterday and then trained at Newcastle’s training ground ahead of today’s game at the Stadium of Light. What a fantastic place to play your
I HATE getting my hair cut – it’s probably because I hate any form of change. But after I visited J&J, a brand-new boutique salon on Botley Road, I am a changed woman. I turned up on a chilly afternoon, with my unkempt hair tied up in an
AFFORDABLE houses, more student accommodation and heating the public pool are just a few of the things on this weeks planning agenda. On Tuesday, Oxford City Council will be holding its monthly planning committee meeting where it will look to decide
GAVIN Whyte says it will be tough for Oxford United’s players who caught coronavirus to get back in the side now they have returned to training. A Covid outbreak left United with just 13 senior outfield players for the win against Fleetwood Town
KARL Robinson says Oxford United have yet to to receive an apology following the fiery Good Friday encounter at Sunderland last season. The FA charged Sunderland assistant manager Jamie McAllister with alleged ‘improper and/or violent conduct’
Hidden away in the Covered Market, on top of the ‘Brothers’ restaurant, there is one of the oldest coffee shops in Oxford. Georgina’s is not easy to find, enter from the High Street, next to Whittard and Chealsea, keep on that path and eventually
A judge questioned why the magistrates had sent an assault case to the crown court – when the man’s co-accused had been dealt with at the lower court. Gareth Hughes, 41, pleaded guilty last month to attacking his step-daughter’s boyfriend in Didcot
The victim of a hotel manager rapist was praised for having the ‘courage’ to speak out. Paul Harris, 36, was jailed for more than eight years at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday for the terrifying assault on his victim in April 2019. He confessed
An arrest warrant was issued by a judge after a thug failed to turn up at court. Martel Webster-Baidoe, 21, has already pleaded guilty to causing a man actual bodily harm in an attack in Oxford on May 19. He attacked a taxi driver in what a judge
The Westgate shopping centre in Oxford has revealed what its Christmas opening hours are this year. It seems no matter how much you plan and prepare for Christmas, there is always something left to the last minute. This year the Westgate is
LOVE it or hate it, it's nearly Christmas. It's dark outside at 4pm and we've already had snow! And even though some poeple have had the time to put up the Christmas tree, most of us haven't got round to buying presents yet. So, here
A SALON that opened two weeks before the first lockdown in March 2020 is now thriving. J&J Beauty Salon on Botley Road opened for the first time on March 7 – two weeks later it was forced to close due to the first national lockdown, that resulted
A small business which has been in Oxford for nearly 40 years has won a national business award for its hard work during the pandemic. Rainbow and Spoon Boutique, located on Park End Street near Oxford Train Station, won Best Independent Ladies
December 4 marks the fourth annual Small Business Saturday in the UK. The event runs every year across the globe and celebrates small and independent businesses everywhere. In Oxford, there are plenty of small businesses to support in the run
Blenheim Palace has come third in a poll of the UK's top Christmas Experiences. MyJobQuote, a website for tradespeople, analysed keywords from TripAdvisor of over 100 National Trust and historic heritage attractions then ranked them based on the
Planned roadworks on dozens of Oxfordshire roads will be halted during the festive period help communities, shoppers and businesses. The routine roadwork schemes will be paused by Oxfordshire County Council as a seasonal initiative on certain roads
Christmas is just around the corner and across the city there are lots of festive events to enjoy this month. From markets and carol concerts, to craft workshops and pantomimes there is plenty going on in Oxford to keep people of all ages entertained
Jeremy Clarkson has grumpily revealed that that the ad for his new Hawkstone Lager may not air as it has been deemed 'offensive'. The TV presenter turned farmer, 61, shared a video of himself preparing to try his homemade beer. He then said
There are plenty of small and independent businesses to support in Oxford this Small Business Saturday. As Christmas is just around the corner now is the perfect time to support all of the small shops, cafes and hairdressers in our city. Whether
Oxford city centre is getting a new Starbucks next week. The American coffee chain will open its new shop on the site of its old store on Cornmarket, which closed down earlier in the year. Starbuck’s newest branch will be a takeaway only outlet
Oxford’s first Living Roof bus shelter has been installed in East Oxford, as part of work to support biodiversity across the city. The Living Roof bus shelter - also known as a ‘Bee Bus Stop’- is on Morrell Avenue. As well as being visually
Light was this week's Camera Club competition theme. Pictures of twinkling Christmas lights, breath-taking sunrises on frosty mornings and candle lights were captured. Ian Marriott's brilliant city lights snap is this week's winning picture
