WITH shoppers and diners returning to Oxford city centre after this week’s reopening, the city council’s staff are putting in extra efforts to make sure streets are clean and Covid-safe. The council’s Oxford Direct Services Streetscene team has
AS figures reveal more than 400,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been delivered in Oxfordshire, MP Layla Moran has tabled a motion celebrating the country’s “outstanding” vaccine programme. Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West
A BRIDGE was closed this afternoon after the discovery of a World War Two shell in the River Thames. Thames Valley Police temporarily closed the Shillingford Bridge in Wallingford Road, Shillingford this afternoon. Officers from the Ministry
IN just two short weeks the finalists of the Oxfordshire Health & Social Care Awards will be revealed. Our judges are currently hard at work narrowing down their shortlist. The three finalists in every category will be announced in a special supplement
POSITIVE cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have risen by 18 in the latest figures. No deaths were reported in the county in the latest statistics, released by the Government. The new cases were recorded as follows: Oxford (11) Cherwell
OXFORD United Women pushed Charlton Athletic all the way before enduring extra-time heartbreak in the Vitaly Women's FA Cup. The U's matched their FA Women's Championship opponents throughout the fourth-round tie, but Katie Godden's long-range
OXFORD has once again been the centre for protests against a controversial crime bill. A ‘Kill the Bill’ protest took place in the city yesterday afternoon, with approximately 50 to 100 demonstrators taking part. The Police, Crime, Sentencing
Anne Wilcock WILCOCK Anne Passed away peacefully on 31st March 2021 aged 86. Beloved wife of the late Bruce, sadly missed by her son Alasdair, her grandchildren and great-grandsons, her cousins and relations, and all her many friends. The funeral
Find out how 19th century Oxford became well-known for its production of sausages and for Frank Cooper’s Oxford Marmalade in an online talk by the local historian Liz Woolley. The Oxford historian will examine the relationship between food production
AN OXFORD United academy product finished with an authority unusual for a defender, and those in yellow turned away in frustration. It was not yet Sam Long's time to shine, as when Robbie Cundy put Gillingham 2-0 up at the Kassam Stadium with 18
For millions of single people, the last year has meant watching TV on the sofa with a bottle of wine for one. But now as pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes reopen for outdoor hospitality, Britain is soon set for a wave of first dates - socially
AN ALERT neighbour foiled an attempted break-in at an Oxford bike shop. The Electric Transport Shop reported that two people tried to break in to the Magdalen Road store using bolt cutters on Friday night. However, a neighbour called 999, alerting
PUBS are reporting on how busy they have been in the first week of them being able to reopen. This weekend marks the first one this year when pubs with outdoor seating have welcomed back punters. Across Oxford, pubs have been full of customers
KARL Robinson insisted Oxford United's history with Gillingham did not make their dramatic victory any sweeter. The visitors' game-plan worked to perfection for 72 minutes, as their robust style, game management and threat from set-pieces helped
THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's dramatic 3-2 win over Gillingham. JACK STEVENS Battered and bruised, but did not shy away and made a big save at 1-0 - 7 Read also: Sam Long on 'massive' win SAM LONG United’s hero.
A DRIVER caught speeding near Bicester was busted for travelling more than 20MPH over the speed limit. Thames Valley Police reported that speed enforcement conducted on the A41 at Bicester, caught eight people for traffic offences on Sunday with
AS lockdown restrictions ease and shoppers return to Bicester Village, let's remind ourselves of some of the celebrities and well-known people who have visited the popular shopping destination. Here's a list of four famous people who have shopped
REPAIRS to Oxford University Press' headquarters, a new accessible entrance to Christ Church Cathedral, and an art wall in Barton are some of the building projects in Oxford this week. For details visit oxford.gov.uk/planning AN 'art wall' could
Three Oxford Boys’ football teams won high praise for reaching the final of the English Schools’ Trophy in the 1960s and 1970s. The picture above shows the players who set the standard by coming close to winning the cup in the 1907-8 season. They
WATCH the highlights as Oxford United completed a remarkable comeback to beat Gillingham 3-2. Former U's defender Robbie Cundy appeared to give the visitors an unassailable 2-0 lead with 18 minutes left as he followed up Vadaine Oliver's first-half
Getting a vaccine and a Covid test has been made more accessible with Project MOVE’s prototype bus. MOVE aims to support the NHS by giving vaccines and tests from a travelling surgery. The scheme, supported by Oxfordshire County Council, would
The former home of Dame Agatha Christie that provided inspiration for some of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century is up for sale with a guide price in excess of £2.75m. The author bought Winterbrook House in Wallingford, Oxfordshire,
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and it is one of the city’s most famous architectural landmarks. It is one of Europe’s oldest libraries and it is Britain’s second largest library after the British
Care home residents enjoyed a fun day back at school. Residents from Hempton Field care home in Chinnor started the day with an assembly, a PE class and later a nostalgic break-time drink of milk. The residents reminisced about old school days
LIMITED edition beer boxes have been made as part of an online beer festival taking place next month. The Witney Round Table will be delivering the beers, all while raising money for local charities and youth groups. The group runs the annual
MEASURES are being put in place to ensure polling stations will be Covid secure ahead of local elections next month. Voters will have to wear a mask, use hand sanitiser and observe social distancing when voting at West Oxfordshire District Council
A NEW housing estate consisting of 50 homes has officially opened. Marlborough Gardens in North Leigh was opened by Witney MP Robert Courts. He said: “I was particularly impressed with the show home, which is impeccably designed and highlights
