KARL Robinson was left frustrated Oxford United's strong performance did not yield a fifth straight victory. They were held to a goalless draw by AFC Wimbledon, whose goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was in inspired form. U's boss Robinson was happy
The new third album by Circa Waves, is the record that nearly never was. Frontman Kieran Shudall was struggling for inspiration when he stumbled upon a notebook filled with scribblings in the band’s lock-up, discovering page after page of lyrical ideas
MARC EVANS is bowled over by the welcome at the organic cafe and new bar at Daylesford Farmshop. I must confess that before I arrived at Daylesford, I had my preconceptions about the place. I had it down as a glorified farm shop, frequented by
OXFORD United were thwarted by an excellent goalkeeping display from Aaron Ramsdale as their winning run was brought to an end by stubborn AFC Wimbledon. The Dons stopper made three fine saves to keep out a home side who created the lion's share
If Calendar Girls the Musical was a cake, the recipe would read something like this, writes Vicky Edwards... Take an inspirational true story and add one talented writer, one world-famous pop star and mix their expertise thoroughly. Once you
A MAN from Wallingford has been sent to prison for causing death by driving dangerously on the M4. Paul Duxbury, Rowland Close in Wallingford, pleaded guilty at Reading Crown Court and was sentenced on Friday to one year and 10 months in prison
PEOPLE in Oxford have joined in with fun, interactive activities at Outburst Festival today. The festival hosted by Oxford Brookes University aims to unite the local community with its students and offers fun activities for all including face
VINYL fans spent the night queuing outside Cowley Road's record shop last night, in a bid to get their mitts on some limited edition releases. Today marks the 11th annual Record Store Day with avid music lovers ready for what turned into one of
MALACHI Napa has been named among the Oxford United substitutes for today's clash with AFC Wimbledon. It is a surprise to see the winger back, with boss Karl Robinson last month saying he did not expect to see Napa back until pre-season following
HERE are more Easter events taking place this week and on Easter weekend. What takes your fancy? 1. Millets Farm - Frilford Help Farmer Carter with quiz trails and activities within the farm's woodlands, fort maze and courtyard. Families can
Head-to-head record (all comps) Oxford 11 wins, AFC Wimbledon 4 wins, 2 draws League One form (last six games) Oxford Utd: LDWWWW = 13pts AFC Wimbledon: WWWLWD = 13pts Top scorers Oxford Utd James Henry 14 (10 in L1)
MORE than £4,000 of taxpayers' money has been spent on vandalism repairs in Witney in the last year. Witney Town Council has had to divert cash from other projects to fix 21 separate cases of damage caused by yobs since May 2018. The total of
IT’S strange to say it, but two of the form teams in the division meet this afternoon and one is in 12th place and the other is 22nd! We have been on a terrific run recently. But AFC Wimbledon have also been fighting for their lives and gradually
PEOPLE only have until Monday to get 30 per cent off the entry cost for Oxford's upcoming Race For Life and Pretty Muddy events. The two popular Cancer Research fundraisers are set to take place in July in University Parks and September in South
AN Oxford yoga group is holding a retreat tomorrow, to fundraise for a new studio. UPDATE: Prana Yoga studio on Walton Street set to open in September Prana Yoga Oxford has already raised £4,000 of a £5,000 target for a new space in Walton
EDDIE Pepperell's debut at the Masters will go the distance after he scraped inside the half-way cut mark. The Abingdon golfer looked to be on his way out of the tournament before birdies at the 15th and 16th saw him card a one-over par 73 in the
BRITISH Rail have completed the league and cup double for a second successive season. The Oxford & District League Division 1 champions beat Forum D 411-384 at Gladiators Club to win the Aubrey Hughes Handicap Shield. Despite starting 105
The 33rd BFI Flare: The London LGBTQ+ Film Festival may not have been a vintage edition, but the UK's longest-running showcase for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cinema retains its reputation for excellence and inclusivity. With over 50 features
WITNEY & District SC are celebrating after winning the Chilterns League. The team finished second in the final gala at Aylesbury, which was enough to beat Leighton Buzzard to the overall title by two points. Charlotte Spencer was Witney’s
BILLIARDS: Littlemore RBL are celebrating after being crowned Oxford & District League Division 1 champions. Peter Franklin Routh and Malcolm Bough triumphed in their 2-1 win at home to Eynsham in the final round of matches. Division 2 was
AN Oxford school have booked their spot in a dream final at Wembley on May 11. SS Philip and James’ Church of England VA Primary School have been crowned U11 Southern National League Cup winners. Representing Oxford City, they will face a team
PAUL Smith won Beehive AC’s match on Frobury Farm. With most of the fish still shoaled away, just under 400lb hit the scales. Smith claimed first place with 67lb of carp to pole and pellet. Bob Hopgood was second with 58lb carp to pole
NEW homes must be built on Oxford’s Green Belt if the city’s housing crisis is to be tackled, according to the city council’s former leader. Bob Price said development on some protected land around Oxford would create better communities, with the
DESPITE the potentially devastating consequences it is still fairly common to see motorists on their phones or otherwise distracted at the wheel. The problem has seen Thames Valley Police turn to technology to help them crack down on drivers using
A HOMELESS shelter that will be demolished to make way for plush new flats in the city centre is expected to close in late June. Simon House, in Paradise Street, is owned by A2Dominion and has been a homeless shelter since 1980. Its services
CAPTAIN John Mousinho is hoping Oxford United’s new-found security will see them play more expansively during the run-in. The U’s have been grinding out results in recent weeks to get clear of trouble in Sky Bet League One with five games remaining
SCHOOLS pioneering ways to protect pupils' mental health have been recognised with national awards. Both The Cherwell School in Summertown and Aureus School in Didcot have been commended for their focus on students' wellbeing. Cherwell has been
A MOTHER whose 11-year-old daughter was killed on the A34 by a lorry driver distracted by his phone has backed Thames Valley Police using new technology to catch motorists on mobiles. PICTURES: Did we catch you driving while on your phone?
A 15-YEAR-OLD accused of trying to kill a man in a knife attack told jurors he ‘didn’t realise’ he was stabbing his alleged victim. As the trial into an alleged gang stabbing in Oxford continued yesterday one of the accused took to the witness box
MUSIC lovers will be queuing outside Cowley Road's Truck Store today to take advantage of a celebration of all things vinyl. The shop is taking part in Record Store Day, started in 2008 as a way to give a boost to struggling independent music stores
A BEER produced by an Oxfordshire brewery has been on offer to the country's most powerful politicians throughout this week. Oxford Blue ale, created by Chadlington Brewery in West Oxfordshire, has been the guest ale at Strangers' Bar in the Houses
A BID by Premier Inn to build an 80-bedroom annexe to its complex at the Milton Interchange in Didcot will be decided next week. The budget hotel chain lodged the application late last year. The hotel currently has 135 bedrooms. If approved
THIS quirky quartet of crows look like they've been caught voguing in Tony Steele's winning snap. Submitted for this week's 'gatherings' theme, we love how each bird is striking its own unique pose. The blurred and muted colours from the sea
