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  • Long delays on A34 after broken down vehicle is abandoned

    DRIVERS faced long delays on the A34 after a broken down vehicle was abandoned. The vehicle blocked one lane of the northbound carriageway near the Wytham turn, just after the Botley interchange. Read again: Motorcyclist died in head-on crash

  • WATCH: Firefighter gets big surprise to mark 40th year

    A FIREFIGHTER received a shock when a routine breathing apparatus exercise turned into a surprise ceremony to mark his 40 years' service. Charlie Williams, from Burford, was asked to wear his gas mask during a training scenario at Burford School

  • Campaign against new expressway will be heard in High Court

    THE Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has had a claim over the Government's handling of the Oxford-Cambridge expressway accepted by the High Court. In January, the BBOWT had its claim that the Government had not

  • Motorbike stolen from inside shed late at night

    A MOTORBIKE was stolen from a shed in Oxford late at night. The white Peugeot motorcycle was taken from Asquith Road, Rose Hill, between 11pm on Monday and 2am on Tuesday. The vehicle was inside a shed in the back garden and Thames Valley Police

  • Send us your pictures of the RAF Tornado's final flypast

    RAF Tornado fighter jets tore across Oxfordshire's skies one last time in an emotional flypast this afternoon. Stunning pictures show the iconic warplane on its farewell tour across the country before it is retired from duty on Sunday, March 31

  • Hundreds expected at animal testing protest march

    AROUND 500 animal rights campaigners are expected to mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories in Oxford. The demonstration at Oxpens Park on April 27 will see guests speakers raising awareness about the issue and a march. The national event

  • Letter: Well done on public toilets

    Today (Friday 15th) I called into the new public conveniences at the Orchard Centre. I am writing to congratulate whoever did the design as such a modern, clean, fresh and easy-to-access building; may it continue to remain in this way, compared

  • This group helps young men who are at risk of crime

    DOZENS of people have attended a support group set up to help young men who may be at risk of turning to crime. A Band of Brothers in Oxford organised a film screening and meeting on Tuesday evening to showcase its work and how it can help men to

  • Amnesty International UK director visits Oxford school

    A PROMINENT human rights campaigner visited Oxford pupils to discuss global issues. Cheney School in Headington has held its second Global Awareness Day, which was opened by Amnesty International UK's director Kate Allen. The school's Rumble

  • Care worker named best in the country

    A CARE worker has beaten almost 5,000 of her peers to be named her company's best in the country. Carolann Bird, of Caremark West Oxfordshire & Cherwell, was named Caremark's Care Worker of the Year for her continued commitment to clients and

  • Footpath named after 'community treasure'

    A FOOTPATH on a new housing estate has been named after a 'much-loved' member of the community. The path in David Wilson Homes’ Deddington Grange development has been named 'Marshall Way' in memory of Hugh Marshall, who died in 2016. Mr Marshall

  • Walk while u work

    A NEW healthy way to network has launched in Oxfordshire. Netwalking gives directors, executives and entrepreneurs the chance to discuss the industry while taking a stroll through the countryside. A ‘Relaxed Start’ is planned for Friday, March

  • Big Buzz is coming

    THE Big Buzz business networking event is coming to Oxford. ‘Wellbeing coach’ and speaker George Anderson will be guest speaker at the conference at Holiday Inn Oxford, Peartree Roundabout, at the top of Woodstock Road, on Friday, March 22. Local

  • 5 new building projects announced in Oxford

    OUR latest round-up of plans submitted to Oxford City Council includes improvements to an East Oxford church hall and the creation of a new MOT centre in Cowley. To view any of the plans in full visit oxford.gov.uk. WHERE: 60 Mortimer

  • Wilderness Festival - line-up revealed

    WILDERNESS Festival has announced its line-up for 2019, with Bombay Bicycle Club, Robyn and Groove Armada Live set to play. The ninth instalment of the Cornbury Park festival near Charlbury will also see performances from George Fitzgerald, Tom

  • Remember When - Oxford company Twinings opened its tea shop

    RICHARD Twining, the head of Twining's Tea, promised Oxford a new tea shop which would be 'unlike any other' in 1967. Mr Twining's forebears founded the company, which was and still is famous for its tea. In 1967, he his cousin John took over

  • Energy co launches home assistance

    A GAS and electric energy firm which serves Oxfordshire has signed a new deal with a home assistance company to offer insurance policies for a range of services to its 370,000 UK customers. Co-op Energy has agreed the five-year partnership with

  • Crashed car 'had no insurance'

    A ROAD was closed off this morning as officers dealt with a crash in Chilton, near Didcot. Officers from Thame attended the collision just before 9am. READ ALSO: Scuffles at Oxford Library as men 'refuse to leave' The force said it was

  • FOOTBALL: Kidlington beat North Leigh to climb off bottom

    KIDLINGTON are off the bottom of the Evo-Stik South League Division 1 Central table. A 3-0 victory at Oxfordshire rivals North Leigh last night saw Julian McCalmon’s side leapfrog their rivals in the battle to beat the drop. Anaclet Odhiambo

  • The full list of West Oxfordshire Business Awards finalists

    DOZENS of West Oxfordshire companies are celebrating after reaching the final of the 2019 West Oxfordshire Business Awards (WOBAs). Businesses from across the district came together on Wednesday for the Celebration of Business Event at Burford Garden

  • Oxford sculptor famous for Sheldonian 'heads' has died

    A CELEBRATED sculptor whose work is displayed across Oxford has died. Michael Black, of Chalfont Road in Jericho, died on Valentine's Day last week. The great-grandfather was perhaps best-known in Oxford for creating the 'emperor head' statues

  • New 'unique' gift shop promotes best of British

    THE OWNER of a new Witney gift shop believes her 'unique' range of products is the key behind a successful first few months. Alison Graham opened A Tasteful Experience in Langdale Court in September, which stocks a range of British-made goods exclusive

  • FOOTBALL: Goalscorers from the Oxford Mail Youth League

    UNDER 13 SPRING A LEAGUE Abingdon Yth 3 (Luke Burgess 2, Keon Simmons), Reading Utd 8 (Jack Veal 3, Adam Lonsdale 2, Monty Bowles 2, Oliver Veal). Didcot Tn Yth 0, Oxford Blackbirds 1 (Hayden Marsh). SPRING B LEAGUE Easington Spts

  • Temporary traffic lights fixed after being 'stuck on red'

    TRAFFIC lights in Islip that were reportedly stuck on red have now been fixed. The temporary lights, on the B4027 Kings Head Lane both ways at Middle Street, were said to be stuck from just after 7am this morning, causing delays through the village

  • FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Girls League goalscorers

    LAURA Prior, Lauryn Cripps, Cheyenne Flynn and Bethany Godfrey all hit hat-tricks in Headington’s 16-0 triumph over Chesterton. The quartet were in top form for their Oxford Mail Girls League Under 14 clash, which also saw Hermione Prescott-Luke

  • Super Moon - Your best pictures from last night

    LAST night's 'Super Snow Moon' brightened up some Oxfordshire evenings - and many across the globe.  READ AGAIN: Super Snow Moon explained The February event is the brightest supermoon of the year, because it comes closest to the moon during

  • Former DAF truck depot to be turned into housing estate

    A FORMER truck site could be turned into a new housing estate with 129 homes, offices and care home. Plans will be put to South Oxfordshire District Council today for the sweeping development at former DAF Trucks site on the Eastern Bypass in Thame

  • REVEALED: £60m new shopping centre

    A 10-screen cinema, 117 room hotel and 30,100sq ft of supermarket retail space are among the dazzling attractions promised at a new Oxfordshire shopping complex. The owners of Banbury's Castle Quay district are investing £60m to create what they

  • Swan School plans will be decided tonight

    A TEMPORARY site for Oxford's new Swan School is set to gain planning permission. An Oxford City Council committee will meet at Oxford Town Hall tonight, to consider plans for mobile buildings at the Cherwell School's South Site in Summertown.

  • When to see the Tornado's final flypast over Oxfordshire

    PEOPLE can say goodbye to the RAF's Tornado fighter jet today as it takes to the skies over Oxfordshire.  Check out some stunning pictures of the Tornado's farewell tour here The warplane is going on a farewell tour before being retired from

  • Large chunk of town centre sold off to property company

    A LARGE chunk of Bicester town centre has been sold off to investors. The 25 shops which make up Crown Walk in Bicester have been sold on amid plans to breath new life into the town centre. The shopping parade, built more than 30 years ago

  • New gym club with ethical twist launches tonight

    A NEW type of gym club where people get fit by doing good deeds launches in Oxford tonight. GoodGym will challenges members to run around their area but stop off periodically to help older people and community groups with odd jobs. The launch

  • Why elderly people shouldn't be sent to live in a care home

    ELDERLY residents who can no longer care for themselves are still better off living at home than in a nursing home, according to new research by a live-in care group. The research commissioned by the Live-in Care Hub, made up of home-care companies