Local swimming pools are to become more eco-friendly now they are being heated by greener methods. The energy used to heat its swimming pools has historically been one of the biggest sources of Cherwell District Council’s carbon emissions.
People are invited to help gather vital information on the insects, animals and flowers inhabiting a West Oxfordshire park as they can during a 24-hour period this weekend. The very first BioBlitz event at Kilkenny Lane Country Park, Brize Norton
THE anticipated three-month closure of Oxford Train Station will ultimately lead to various improved facilities for commuters, from 2024. As revealed by this newspaper last week, the station will be closed for a ‘significant period of time’ next
A county councillor has warned drivers can expect “many more tickets” following the introduction of the quickways scheme. Segregated cycle lanes, referred to as quickways, are being introduced in the city by Oxfordshire County Council after the
MORE than 15,000 people in Oxfordshire are suffering with long Covid, estimates suggest. The annual GP Patient Survey, run on behalf of NHS England, polled patients from thousands of practices across the country, between January and April.
A keen-eyed group of community activists have created a Twitter account to document the terrible, hilarious and down-right bizarre parking in Oxford. The Twitter account, Badly Parked Oxford, was set up in June by an anonymous team of people who
A British Army veteran was shot in the head fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Oxford Coroner’s Court heard that Jordan Gatley, 24, had travelled to Ukraine on March 18, following President Putin’s invasion, and joined the International
ELOISE Hind pulled out of the heptathlon at the Under 20 World Championships due to illness. The Oxford City AC teenager was 12th going into day two in Cali, Colombia, but was unable to enter the final three events. It was a disappointing end
HERTFORDSHIRE Police are hunting for a man wanted in connection with harraassment offences who could be in the Thames Valley area. Nathan Ringel, 41, of St Albans, is wanted in connection to harassment offences. He has links to the Thames Valley
POLICE officers are stamping down on anti-social behaviour in a town centre. Thames Valley Police South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse posted online: “A Section 34 has been granted in Wantage town centre from August 3 at 3pm to August 5 at
A car bodyworker drowned after falling from his canal boat while drunk. Oxford Coroner’s Court heard that forensic tests showed Marc Wilson was the equivalent of four times the legal drink-drive limit. The 49-year-old’s body had been pulled
Inquests were opened into the deaths of three people at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Brian Pratley, 90, of South Lawn, Witney, died at the hospital on July 23 – having been admitted four days earlier after striking his head while falling at his
The arena opened this afternoon at one of Oxfordshire most idyllic festivals, Wilderness in Cornbury Park. Headliners at the four day festival, which runs until Sunday, are electronic dance music act Underworld, actor and musician Olly Alexander
Thames Water has revealed if Oxfordshire will be put under a hosepipe ban, as the dry weather continues. In recent weeks, millions of people across the country have been issued with hosepipe bans, where households are restricted on using for water
Greggs in Cornmarket - which has been closed for over a week - has announced that it is to reopen later this month. Fans of the bakery chain's popular sausage rolls have been forced to look elsewhere for a lunchtime snack. They will now be
LEWIS Bate is excited to develop under long-term admirer Karl Robinson at Oxford United. The central midfielder today sealed a season-long loan move to the Kassam Stadium from Premier League club Leeds United. Sky Bet Championship teams were
The Bank of England has voted to raise interest rates to their highest level since 2008, which was also the single-biggest rise since 1995. The nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted eight to one in favour of a rise to 1.75%.
If you are a house hunter that's been looking far and wide for the perfect home but haven't found the right one for you then look no further. A semi-detached two-bedroom home in Dartford has just come on to the market at £400,000. The freehold
THERE is mystery over a sign more than a year out of date, which appeared in an East Oxford road last night. The sign in Littlehay Road read ‘Cowley LTNs installation’ alongside the dates March 8, 2021, to March 12, 2021. LTNs in Temple Cowley
Footage shows the dramatic moment fire crews extinguished a 'fireball' after a vehicle burst into flames. Andy Rowland posted the video of the blaze in Grove on the Wantage & Grove Community Facebook page. He captioned it: "Can't believe there
A BOLLARD in a low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) appears to have been covered in anti-vandal paint just hours after a council said it had been made safe. The bollard in the Littlemore Road LTN was reportedly greased on Tuesday, to prevent it being
A woman was left disgusted after discovering two beetles in a sandwich that were so huge they could be seen through the outer plastic wrapper. Natalie Mudge, from Wantage, is now so squeamish that she can no longer eat packaged food. Ms Mudge
The number of rough sleepers in Oxford has returned to pre-pandemic levels following the end of the Everyone In initiative. At the end of last week there were 43 people experiencing rough sleeping. These included: 17 people who had not
The exclusive Wolseley Café in Bicester Village is closing. The all-day cafe-restaurant, which is part of The Wolseley Hospitality Group, opened in 2018 in premises formerly occupied by French bistro Villandry in the designer outlet shopping village
A man arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a grocery shop in Oxford has been released under investigation. The 42-year-old from Standlake was released following the incident at the premises on Cowley Road. In the early hours
LINE painting in preparation for a new cycle scheme has begun in East Oxford. Oxford Road was closed overnight in order for work to take place. The quickways, an Oxfordshire County Council initiative, are cycle routes designed to provide a
ROSS Jenkins called on Oxford City to keep their standards high as they embark on another promotion push. The Vanarama National League South club finished fifth in 2021/22 and lost to Dorking Wanderers in the play-off semi-finals. City reached
Most teachers believe that disadvantaged students will fall further behind now exams have returned, a survey from a social mobility charity has claimed. As reported by The Independent a new report by Sutton Trust has revealed worries the long-standing
A provisional trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a 24-year-old at Reading Station. Kirkpatrick Virgo, of Whitby Road, Slough, is alleged to have murdered Reading man Thomas Parker at the station just before midnight on Saturday
Archie Battersbee’s family have filed a last-ditch bid to have him moved to die in a hospice “with dignity” rather than in a hospital. Doctors treating the 12-year-old for the past four months declared Archie to be “brain-stem dead”, prompting
Households on Universal Credit are being warned of a cut to income from October. Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit. Campaigners
A TikTok video posted by TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been condemned by a leading animal rights organisation. The celebrity chef, known for his shows Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, posted the controversial clip last week showing the 55-year-old
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
Officials in Spain have issued an update on reports UK holidaymakers will need to profide proof of funds to travel the popular holiday destination. Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they
Officials in Spain have issued an update on reports UK holidaymakers will need to profide proof of funds to travel the popular holiday destination. Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they
LEWIS Bate has joined Oxford United on a season-long loan. The highly-rated midfielder arrives from Premier League club Leeds United, who paid a seven-figure fee to buy him from Chelsea last summer. Bate, 19, has made four appearances for the
10:13am File pic of Clifton Hampden bridge in 2017 by Ed Nix.
9:13am Oxford Mail Live Traffic and Travel feed reports there is one lane closed and slow traffic due to a broken down
JADE O’Dowda took heptathlon bronze at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The former Oxford City AC youngster, from Kidlington, finished with 6,212 points to grab a podium place. O’Dowda was fifth going into day two at the Alexander Stadium
We are giving Oxford United fans the chance to share their views on the club every Thursday this season. As the U’s chase more additions, Andy McCormac ponders the perfect signing. We all know the feeling. We want Oxford United to sign the elusive
House prices in West Oxfordshire have gone up by an average of more than £5,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry. The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in West
A ‘warm and caring father-of-three’ shot himself after suffering from insomnia and anxiety, an inquest heard. Retired chartered surveyor Clive Buckley’s body was discovered by his wife of 37 years shortly after they breakfasted together at their
PLANS to replace car parking spaces with controversial cycle lanes have been blasted by those living with the scheme. Segregated cycle lanes, referred to as quickways, are being introduced across East Oxford by Oxfordshire County Council. Neighbours
ONE of Oxford’s largest and wealthiest colleges is set to submit a planning application for a new neighbourhood this autumn. Christ Church plans to build the new estate and primary school south of Oxford Parkway station. Although exact numbers
A postman took his own life having wrongly believed he had contracted pancreatic cancer. Jack Fane, who lived at home with his parents in Thame, was described by his mother as a ‘Peter Pan-type who didn’t want to grow up’ and who had struggled
A new care home has been named by an NHS worker after she won a competition to give the site a title. Sarah Brown took part in the competition to name the new Care UK home in Stock Road, Thame which will open in December 2023. The competition
STAFF at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford celebrated 50 years of maternity services at their Women's Centre with ice creams and cakes. Oxford University Hospital’s maternity services see an average of 600 births every month, with most babies
MORE than 29,500 people volunteered for health research studies in Oxfordshire last year. A total of 17,527 participants took part in 487 studies at Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust since April last year. A total of 9,965 participants
NEIL WOODWARD, 52, and Joanne Coughlan, 45, both of Jubilee Court, Banbury, were found guilty of entering a flat in Christchurch Court, Banbury, on November 25 last year in breach of a court-imposed closure order. They were each given a six month conditional
ANDY Whing wants Banbury United’s players to believe in themselves as they face a tougher level of opponent than ever before. The Puritans begin their maiden season in Vanarama National League North with a trip to Curzon Ashton on Saturday.
A Headington pub is now urging its customers to make it the winner of the Oxford Mail Best Pub 2022 award. The Black Boy in Old High Street, owned by Everards, is on a shortlist of 10 pubs in with a chance of winning the title. Drinkers are
New tenants are being sought for a country pub ‘at the heart of the community’ which has been impacted by the cost of living crisis. The Red Lion in Yarnton closes on August 12 after custom dropped by half. Manager Kerry Osborne said it was
OXFORD United Women eased to victory over Tottenham Hotspur Under 21s in their latest pre-season friendly. The U’s won 4-0 at the RAW Charging Stadium as Daisy McLachlan, Sophie Baker, Cat Beaver and Carly Johns got on the scoresheet. The friendly
OXFORD Cheetahs refused to go down without a fight in their 48-42 Jubilee League defeat at Poole Pirates. The visitors needed a big win over the southern section table-toppers to keep alive their chances of reaching the final. Cheetahs got
A charity shop has told customers about the huge amount of theft from the store. Staff spotted what they think might be a thief stealing a bag full of clothes and posted a picture on a community Facebook page. But they say this is a regular
LIBERAL Democrats in Oxford have launched a campaign against hubs which provide free WiFi and emergency calls. BT’s Street Hubs provided more than nine million WiFi sessions across the country last year, however Lib Dems say they are predominantly
A group of three men were stopped in a van with a pistol, pepper spray and knives. Prosecutor Anna Fitchett told Oxford Magistrates’ Court that the group were stopped in a van on Massey Close, Headington, on January 10 last year. The weapons were
DOZENS of police officers have faced dismissal from Thames Valley Police over the past five years, new figures show. Data from the Home Office shows 30 officers have been dismissed from the force since April 2017 – including five in the year to
CAVALIERE Francesco (Franco) Passed away peacefully on 13th July 2022 aged 90. A much-loved husband of Muriel. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Franco was a chef at Merton College for many years. His funeral service will be held
