OXFORD United’s bad week worsened as defensive deficiencies saw them crash to a costly defeat at Accrington Stanley. The visitors created plenty of chances around the hosts’ box and had several spells where they dominated. But they were always
SIX inquests into deaths in Oxfordshire opened this afternoon, with suspected drug overdoses, a fall on a hospital ward and an industrial disease all thought to have contributed to the deaths. Brief details heard in Oxford Coroner's Court are as
A YOUNG woman escaped the clutches of a would-be rapist during a 'horrifying' ordeal in a village park. The 21-year-old was sexually assaulted during an attempted rape in Kidlington, after which police arrested a 16-year-old schoolboy on suspicion
THE LONG-running saga over Witney Town Council's policy on antisemitism has finally been resolved. Members adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's formal definition of antisemitism at this month's full council meeting. The
THREE men accused of robbing Cherwell Valley Services with a BB gun and knuckle duster have had the case against them dropped. Anthony Gooch, 35, of Market Street, Bracknell, Mark Sorley, 33, of no fixed abode and Sam Edwards, 25, of no fixed abode
A 17-YEAR-OLD stabbed a man in the street with a pen knife, a court heard. Emman Riasat - now 18, and of of Outram Road, Oxford, denies one count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and another of unlawful wounding. Jurors at
AN OLD school which now sits derelict and unused could be transformed into a family home – but only if plans are given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council. St James Church School was first built in 1834, but now all that's left on the site at Beauchamp
A MOTORCYCLE has been snatched from a home in Barton in the early hours. Thames Valley Police said the Lexmoto motorcycle was stolen from Barton Road between midnight and 7am on Monday. It was parked on a driveway at the time. Anyone with
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service is flying the rainbow flag at its Kidlington headquarters for LGBT History Month. It is part of the services fresh push this month to encourage more Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people to sign up.
A MAN facing a fraud trial is no longer working for a taxpayer-funded business group. Rob Arnold, 49, is not working for the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), it said yesterday. Mr Arnold, of Wilnecote, Staffordshire, had been
POLICE were called to Oxford's central library earlier upon receiving reports that 'aggressive men' were refusing to leave. Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody. Thames Valley Police spokesman
CARE home residents had a Valentine’s Day to remember as RAF personnel dropped in for tea. Madley Park House in Witney held a tea dance where they were serenaded by servicemen from RAF Brize Norton. Residents and service personnel chatted over
SMOKING cannabis as a teenager could increase the risk of depression in adulthood by 37 per cent, a study led by an Oxford professor has revealed. Senior clinical researcher at Oxford University Andrea Cipriani showed the developing brain in 11
ONE person was arrested after police and council staff moved in to disrupt a mass car meet-up. Providing an update on the joint operation which took place in Banbury on Sunday, Thames Valley Police said a 26-year-old man from Bicester was arrested
THE CREATOR of the newly-crowned 'best beer in Oxford' hopes the brewery gets used to the taste of success. Yabba Dabba Doo, brewed by Freeland-based Little Ox Brewery, won the 'beer of the festival' award at last year's Oxford Beer Festival.
THOUSANDS of petrolheads will descend on Abingdon this summer for the return of the Oddballs Rally. Tickets are now on sale for the scooter spectacle, which attracts enthusiasts from as far afield as Scotland and France for the three-day charity
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested after the attempted rape of a 21-year-old woman in a park. The woman was walking in Park Hill Recreation Ground in Kidlington on Friday night, off Benmead Road, between about 8.30pm and 9.35pm. UPDATE: Residents
A BARRISTER will be discussing her new book at Blackwell's Bookshop in Oxford on Thursday evening. Sarah Langford will speak on 'In Your Defence: Stories of Life and Law' where she describes cases which reveal what goes on in our courts. ALSO
Head-to-head record (all comps) Oxford 6 wins, Accrington 4 wins, 5 draws League One form (last six games) Oxford Utd: DWDDDL = 7pts Accrington: LDLDLD = 3pts Top scorers Oxford Utd James Henry 14 (10 in L1) Marcus
A GARDEN village planned for West Oxfordshire has received a £150,000 cash injection from Homes England. The funds will help support additional community engagement and expert advice into the future planning for the Oxfordshire Cotswolds Garden
OXFORD Pride is hosting a special quiz on Thursday for LGBT+ History month. There will be prizes for the winner and for the best team name, with specialist rounds including a music round, a gay icons round and an 'In the News' round. ALSO READ
LONDON to Oxford trains were disrupted late last night after a person was hit by a train. The incident near Reading caused cancellations and delays on the Great Western Railway between Paddington and Oxford. Problems first started emerging
TICKET machines have stopped issuing pre-paid tickets at Oxford station this morning. Passengers are reporting that all but one of the machines have been affected by a software glitch. Machines were upgraded overnight and now people are finding
A MODERN art gallery offering an 'explosion' of colour is gearing up for its first appearance at a prestigious show. Woodstock-based Dantzig Modern Art Gallery will be making the short trip across town to Blenheim Palace on Thursday for The Cotswolds
STARGAZERS should be able to spot a 'super snow moon' in the skies above Oxford tonight. In what is expected to be the 'biggest and brightest' full moon of the year, the phenomenon is the second of three special winter lunar events in 2019.
CHINNOR were made to settle for two bonus points as they were edged out 31-26 in a thrilling contest at home to Darlington Mowden Park. The Thame-based side had trailed by 17 points with 20 minutes to go, but their late heroics were unable to herald
MEXICAN hats and Chinese masks were among a myriad of items at a school's multicultural event. Didcot Girls' School held its annual International Day on Wednesday, and invited children from its partnered primary schools in the town to take part
WITNEY’S hopes of escaping relegation were dealt a major blow when they fell to a 31-19 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Swindon. The loss leaves the west Oxfordshire side 11 points adrift of safety in South West 1 East with six games to go.
OXFORD Hawks made it five games unbeaten in all competitions when claiming four points from their double-header. The side emerged 5-1 winners in their visit to Bristol University on Saturday, before drawing 2-2 with hosts Cardiff & Met 24 hours
GUY Nicholl scored four tries as in-form Grove made it five wins in a row when easing to a 66-12 victory at home to Corsham. Connor Hull continued where he left off after his record-breaking exploits the previous week, crossing twice and kicking
CARA Gainer has been selected in the England women’s squad for the 2019 season. The Oxfordshire golfer, a member at Frilford Heath, recently represented her country in Australia. And the 23-year-old has been named in a seven-strong squad.
THREE artists from Oxfordshire have made the final round in an art competition which could see them win £20,000. Oliver Bedeman from Wallingford, Stacey Gledhill from Oxford and James Crowther from Henley entered the Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize
AN Oxford office block is to be re-clad in pink brick in the hopes of attracting a new tenant. The 2,520sq m building is located off Botley Road, at the top of North Hinksey Lane. It was formally home to the UK HQ of international motion capture
HAVING builders on site has not stopped The Story Museum from telling a tale, and a comic artist has worked his magic on the building hoardings. Oxford comic artist Neill Cameron has created a giant comic strip which gives visitors a sneak preview
JAMIE Mackie has warned Oxford United they cannot expect to avoid relegation if their wait for a first away win goes on. The U’s visit Accrington Stanley tonight looking to improve on a record which has seen them draw ten and lose five games on
'SPECTACULAR' low flying planes stormed through the skies of Bicester for the filming of a new Batman spin-off. Residents were warned of 'controlled explosions and occasional gun fire' as film crews from Warner Brothers took over Bicester Heritage
WHILE a pub can be the heart of the community sometimes the relationship with neighbours breaks down. Here are some of our recent stories about landlords and residents at war. The Black Swan in East Oxford came under fire earlier this month
FREE cancer advice and support will be available in Bicester, Carterton and Chipping Norton this week as the Macmillan Cancer Support bus returns. Anyone with worries relating to cancer is encouraged to stop by, whether they’re living with cancer
WITH Lidl looking set to double its number of stores in the county, here is a roundup of some of the newly-opened supermarkets across Oxfordshire and the food stores on the way. German budget supermarket Lidl was revealed last week as the
A ‘PERVASIVE’ rift between Oxfordshire’s rich and poor has seen disadvantaged pupils fall further behind their peers than in most other places in England. A new report has found the county had one of the widest attainment gaps in the country 2018
A GROUP that supports victims of crime and abuse across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of coercive control and emotional abuse in relationships. The Victims First initiative is called ‘Know
A CARER who 'helped himself' to thousands of pounds from his 90-year-old client has avoided jail. Christian Whitton, of Overdale Close, Barton, repeatedly withdrew large amounts of cash from the credit cards of his employer Patricia Wallis while
DOZENS of international nurses have been welcomed into Oxfordshires’s hospitals as health bosses continue to look further afield to tackle frontline staffing shortages. Oxford University Hospitals held a special ceremony with chief executive Dr
CITY councillors will be asked what social media training they want to undertake next week. The authority will adopt a ‘social media protocol for councillors’ following controversy involving Ben Lloyd-Shogbesan, current Labour councillor for Lye
A ONCE-troubled East Oxford pub is set to undergo a major refurbishment to make it ‘safer’ and a ‘more enjoyable’ experience for customers. There were fears last year the James Street Tavern could close after local business owners and residents
A NEW yoga studio could be built in West Oxford – signalling the end of a building that has been a garage, a dairy and an artist’s studio. A yoga business wants to use 16 East Street as its new base and has got the backing from residents to demolish
AN OXFORD man has been found guilty of burglary after two garden sheds were broken into in Blackbird Leys. A jury has found Trevor Francis, 39, of no fixed abode, guilty of two counts of burglary and one count of threatening with a bladed article
PUZZLERS must avoid the evil clutches of the Queen of Hearts and try not to lose their heads in the new Alice-themed escape room coming to Oxford. Escape Hunt Oxford, based in the Westgate Centre, is just days away from opening the new 'Alice in
AN Oxford Kebab shop has been kicked off the shortlist for a national award after it emerged it had a two-star hygiene rating – but managers vow to come back fighting. Cowley Road’s Bodrum Kebab shop was shortlisted, along with 12 other eateries
CURRENT Mini plant workers dropped in to leave their marks on a little piece of history yesterday. An Oxford-built Mini Cooper S Hatch has been loaned by the plant to an exhibition being held at the Templars Square Shopping Centre in Cowley this
