A PLAN which could bring Oxford Stadium back into use has been put in motion by the city council. At the Oxford City Cabinet meeting tonight, councillors approved a special policy to bring the stadium in Blackbird Leys back into use. There
A WOULD-BE killer told police that when he strangled his partner after a drunken row it was like an 'out-of-body' experience, a court heard. Timothy Barry told police during his interview he was 'emotionally distraught' and just wanted the woman
I FIRST discovered Snarky Puppy when a friend showed me a clip on YouTube three years ago and was instantly hooked. The video of the group performing their song Lingus included a solo from one of the two keyboard players so insane that the other
THE moment I found out there was a Cambodian restaurant in Oxfordshire, I had to go. Regular readers will know I am a devotee of all Oriental cuisine and in this county alone I have had Thai, Japanese, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Korean. Cambodian
HEAVY rain in the coming days could cause flooding for some people across Oxfordshire. The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for tomorrow, covering a large swathe of souther Britain, including Oxfordshire. The yellow alert is the
AN ANNUAL Christmas bash for Abingdon residents aged over 70 is back. The popular festive party, thrown each year by the town's mayor, will this time be hosted by councillor Charlie Birks who took over the role this summer. ALSO READ: Oxford
ONE of Oxfordshire's main train operators has launched a podcast aimed at customers. Chiltern Railways announced the Inside Track podcast yesterday, available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and the Chiltern Railways onboard WiFi. Each episode
THE ‘fourth revolution in healthcare’ will be revealed at a lecture by a renowned doctor. Dr William Bird MBE, the founder of Intelligent Health, will speak at the Oxford Martin School, Broad Street, next month. Dr Bird, who is also the author
A CENTRE providing cancer treatment in Oxford has been praised by a national health watchdog, with inspectors calling its care 'outstanding'. GenesisCare, which offers chemotherapy, radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and outpatient consultations,
AN OXFORD author has written a novel about a Chinese family affected by the Beijing Olympics. Elisabeth Hallett lived in China for many years, including in Beijing, working as a teacher and an editor. Now her first novel, Mouse-Wolf, has been
TWO men who went on trial accused of a city centre rape have been cleared of any wrong-doing. Prosecutors at Oxford Crown Court had claimed that Victor Alvizu and Nestor Macias - 'deliberately took advantage' of their victim after a night out in
HOME Bargains will open its first Oxford store in the near future. The discount shop will move into the former Toys R Us shop on Botley Road. The move was approved by Oxford city councillor's on the west area planning committee last night.
THE Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford is hosting a series of talks to mark the national launch of LGBT+ History Month 2019. The launch event at the museum on Friday, from 7pm to 10pm, will feature a series of talks from speakers including Maisie Barker
BEST known for keeping Oxfordshire moving, the Oxford Bus Company has taken a diversion - now it is producing honey. Bus driver and beehive enthusiast Barry Duke has produced a tasty batch of City Honey from a hive tucked away behind the bus-wash
PEOPLE living in Blackbird Leys will now be able to access a new community larder created to cut down on waste and provide residents with affordable healthy food. Oxford City Council is working in partnership with Sofea and Food for Charities to
FIRST World War heroes have been honoured in the street names on a new housing estate. Soldiers from West Oxfordshire are commemorated on the signs at the new Brize Meadow development in the village. The plates were unveiled in a ceremony on
CIVIC leaders joined volunteers and school pupils to mark the fourth birthday of the Oxford Homeless Project. Headington resident Shabnam Sabir started the initiative after giving out dishes to the city’s homeless during Ramadan, the month of fasting
WATCH the main moments from Oxford United's victory at Crawley Town in the Leasing.com Trophy. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel REPORT - Crawley Tn 1, Oxford Utd 4 REACTION - Hall and Goodrham have
Tourists staying at Oxford Travelodge hotel have made some outrageous requests from asking for a degree to exclusive training sessions with the boat crew. What standard of service do you expect from a Travelodge, nice clean sheets, good
ROB Hall hit his first Oxford United hat-trick as they produced a dominant display at Crawley Town in the Leasing.com Trophy. The winger opened the scoring and converted two penalties, while Anthony Forde also netted a spot kick as the U’s went
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision yesterday morning. South Central Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls around 8.40am all reporting a crash between a van and a cyclist on High Street in Oxford. An
Under 12 Autumn A Banbury Utd Spencer 0, North Leigh Utd 7 (Charles Walker 3, William Shayler, Corey-Jack Cooper, Max Simpson, Dylan Hall). Bure Pk Jun Galaxy 5 (Adam Rosoman, Maddox Moore, Tommy French, Brody Lloyd, Samuel Lawrence), Grove
CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn a shop into a gym have been withdrawn after residents complained. Developers at Unite Students say they have struggled to rent out the empty units on Parade Green underneath the huge new student development on James Wolfe
Banbury United won a penalty shoot-out against Beaconsfield to reach the next round of the BetVictor Southern Premier League Challenge Cup last night. Ryan Nesbitt fired the Puritans ahead on five minutes, only for the hosts to level ten minutes
A YOUNG racer who loves the thrill of speed has won his first go-karting championship at the age of eight. Milo Manderson, from Bicester, has enjoyed the adrenaline of whizzing round the track since he was just five years old when he got his first
RESIDENTS are not happy about plans to knock down a bungalow and turn it into a block of flats. The five flats would be in a single two and a half storey building on Bicester Road, Kidlington. But people are concerned about the increase in traffic
A worker on a new housing esate was rescued by firefighters yesterday afternoon after being injured whilst working on scaffolding. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service posted on its Facebook page last night revealing it had been called out to the
ELLA Thirtle scored a sensational seven goals as Oxford City enjoyed a comfortable victory in the Oxford Mail Girls League Under 12 Cup. The haul helped her side to a 13-0 victory over Heyford Park. Libby Burgess scored four, with Nancy Sheppard
CROPREDY suffered a first defeat of the season in the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division. They remain top, however, despite a 4-3 home reverse at the hands of Yarnton. James Bateman put the visitors ahead, but strikes from Jack Welch
SAXTON Rovers returned to the top of Division 1 when they came away from Lambourn Sports with a battling 2-0 victory. Goals from Ollie Nadin and Kyle Allsworth secured the points as Rovers stole a march on the chasing pack in the North Berks League
ROB Hall and Tyler Goodrham had a night to savour for different reasons as Oxford United’s stellar run continued. There was nothing at stake in the Leasing.com Trophy tie at Crawley Town, but Karl Robinson’s side, who had already qualified, produced
CAMPAIGNERS who want to save Oxford Stadium are urging residents to attend three vital meetings, starting tonight. The Save Oxford Stadium group is calling on people to reignite efforts to rescue the beleaguered facility in Blackbird Leys. The
OXFORD City Council has revealed plans for new social housing and a children’s play areas development off Abingdon Road. If planning permission is granted, the council will build between 29 and 33 homes on the recreation ground off Bertie Place.
A 'GREEDY' supermarket owner who was caught with fake cigarettes has been ordered to pay back nearly £20,000 and complete unpaid work. Alan Mohammed - who ran the International Supermarket, High Street, Banbury, appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday
A BIZARRE scam in which a thief kisses and hugs her unsuspecting victims has swept across the county. More victims have come forward to report a woman, who has been stealing cash from people in town centres while pretending to be collecting for
NEARLY 80 people died in accidents on roads in Thames Valley last year. Now the family and friends who have lost a loved one have been invited to a special ceremony at a church – led by Thames Valley Police. The service will pay a tribute to
New details have been submitted for four new houses in North East Didcot. The developer, Legal and General Homes, is seeking approval for the homes as part of a giant housing estate in the neighbourhood, 1.5 km from Didcot town centre. It is
WHILE this paper has exposed many horrors lurking in Oxfordshire kitchens new research reveals the county is actually above average for food hygiene standards. A full map of ratings by postcode in England has been compiled by Claims Direct. It
THOUGHTFUL citizens are need to help set the pay of councillors. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are looking for volunteers to join a panel to help set councillors’ allowances. The independent remuneration panel for
RUTHLESS drug gangs are recruiting Oxfordshire children into a 'horrifying' cycle of exploitation. A Channel 4 Dispatches documentary will air tonight, exposing harrowing tales of teenagers groomed into drug crime in our county. Oxfordshire
FUNDING will be sought out to complete a cycling path alongside a dangerous west Oxfordshire b-road where a cyclist died last month. An upgrade to the B4044 between Oxford and Witney would mean cyclists could safely travel along the road via a ‘
A MAN accused of causing and inciting children to perform and watch sex acts has made his first appearance at court. The case of Joseph Palmer was heard at Oxford Magistrates' Court for its first listing yesterday. The 23-year-old of Gordon Close
