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  • Tyres slashed on cars in Bicester street - again

    TYRES have been slashed on vehicles parked in a street in Bicester. Thames Valley Police said three cars were attacked in Lapwing Close, Langford Village overnight between Friday and Saturday. READ AGAIN: Police investigate repeated tyre slashing

  • School football team does Oxford proud in Wembley match

    SCHOOLBOYS have done Oxford City FC proud after playing at the iconic Wembley Stadium. As reported in Friday's Oxford Mail, the under-11s team at St Philip and St James’ CE Primary School in Jericho made it into the final of the U11 National League

  • Meet the wildlife park animal that smells like popcorn

    VISITORS flocked to Cotswold Wildlife Park to get a sniff of its best-smelling resident. The park's male Binturong, Dobby, was the centre of attention on Saturday, which marked World Binturong Day. The fascinating species sparks considerable

  • MOTORSPORT: Oxon's F1 teams reflect on Spanish Grand Prix

    HAAS came away from the Barcelona Grand Prix quietly confident following their first double points finish of the Formula 1 season. Kevin Magnussen was seventh and praised the Banbury-based team’s effort for their role in the result. “It was good

  • MOTORSPORT: Oxon's F1 teams reflect on Spanish Grand Prix

    HAAS came away from the Barcelona Grand Prix quietly confident following their first double points finish of the Formula 1 season. Kevin Magnussen was seventh and praised the Banbury-based team’s effort for their role in the result. “It was good

  • Man kicks and head-buts driver after car crash

    A MAN kicked and head-butted a driver after their cars crashed into each other at the A34 Northbound slip road, Botley Interchange. The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Thursday, May 9 between drivers of two vehicles, a white Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Bolton Wanderers to start League One with 12-point deduction

    BOLTON Wanderers will start next season in Sky Bet League One on -12 points after appointing administrators. The club will be in the same division as Oxford United next season following relegation. They would have started as one of the promotion

  • Parents demand action on climate change at park picnic

    FAMILIES gathered in the park this weekend to protest about the impact climate change will have on future generations. Up to 60 people, including parents, grandparents and children, gathered together on Sunday to make signs and banners and sign

  • 7 tips on how to protect your car from being stolen

    WITH the increase in the number of car thefts as well as thefts from cars, Thames Valley Police has given some advice on how to reduce the risk of being burgled. ALSO READ: Seven men arrested in connection with car thefts in Oxford Here are

  • Garden inspires children to discover the power of plants

    THIS young shopper got the chance to get a closer look at the wonderful world of plants as part of a day's activities in the Westgate Centre. Experts from Oxford University's Botanic Garden and the department of plant sciences were on hand to guide

  • Swindon Honda to DEFINITELY close - with loss of 3,500 jobs

    Japanese car giant Honda has said it is determined to leave its Swindon plant. An announcement by the company today said it has not changed its mind to vacate the South Marston works in two years' time, with the loss of 3,500 jobs. The statement

  • Oxford Green Week to host headline events

    OXFORD Green Week will return to the city this summer for the sixth time and will feature headline events for people to go to as a way to help them live a greener life. The festival aims to celebrate sustainability and inspire people to take action

  • 7 men arrested in connection with 7 car thefts in Oxford

    SEVEN men have been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle thefts in and around Oxford.  The incidents took place between April 19 and May 3 where seven vehicles were stolen in seven separate burglaries. ALSO READ: Thieves steal three

  • Pony rides, bouncy castles and live music at village fete

    FAMILIES can enjoy pony rides, bouncy castles, a tug-of-war and a petting zoo at a village fete this summer. The annual Drayton Fete and Festival returns on June 15 at Drayton Village Hall and field from 2pm. There will be performances from school

  • Rooftop concert from town's museum

    MUSIC lovers can enjoy a concert on the rooftop of Abingdon's County Hall Museum this week. Three local groups will perform from the historic Market Place building as part of Museums at Night on Friday. The free event will feature The Swiss Alphorns

  • Thieves steal three bikes from house in Cumnor

    TWO men broke into a home on Cumnor Hill and stole three hybrid bikes. The burglary happened at 4.52pm on Thursday, May 9 when the victim heard knocks at the front door and attempts to get in through the back door. ALSO READ: 86-year-old man

  • New men's fashion store in Oxford's trendy street

    A NEW men’s fashion store is about to open in Oxford’s trendiest shopping street. Uense is a new business starting up in Little Clarendon Street. The new owners are currently fitting out the store and it is expected to open in the next few weeks

  • Soldier who was 'killed by an elephant' to be repatriated

    A BRITISH soldier who was killed while trying to stop poachers in Malawi will be repatriated tomorrow.  The body of Guardsman Mathew Talbot, of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, will be flown to the RAF Brize Norton base and then driven through

  • EFL confirm summer transfer deadline in September

    OXFORD United will have until 5pm on Monday, September 2 to complete their transfer business. The English Football League have confirmed the deadline for clubs in League One and League Two following a meeting last week. Also read: Retained

  • Wytham Woods to host new 10km run to support school

    RUNNERS can sprint through picturesque woodland near Oxford to raise money for a primary school. The inaugural Run Wytham Woods will take place on Sunday, June 9, offering a 10km trail through the trees as well as a one mile family fun run. Registration

  • Community take on 'dangerous' rat run in East Oxford

    ALMOST 50 concerned residents attended a public meeting to discuss ‘dangerous’ traffic problems in East Oxford. Florence Park residents decided to tackle the issue after a string of accidents, the latest involving a cyclist who suffered fractures

  • National award is another success for care provider

    A WITNEY care provider has received a national prize for supporting members of the community. Laurel Leaf won the Putting People First award at the Great British Care Awards 2019. The care provider was praised for addressing social isolation

  • CCTV APPEAL: 86-year-old robbed of cash in shopping centre

    AN 86-year-old man was knocked off balance and had money stolen from his jacket pocket during a robbery in a shopping centre.  Thames Valley Police has released a CCTV image of two women who may have important information about the incident in

  • Man charged over meat theft

    A MAN has been charged with stealing meat after being stopped by plain clothes officers in Bicester.  Officers were congratulating themselves yesterday after charging the 23-year-old within three hours of arresting him. Arrest update:

  • Foster parents needed after number of children in care doubles

    If you want to know what being a foster carer is like, ask Ilse – she’s been doing it for a decade. Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight, which runs until May 26 – and Oxfordshire County Council is looking for more people like Ilse who

  • CRICKET: Gareth Andrew leads Oxfordshire to commanding victory

    GARETH Andrew’s superb five-wicket haul helped Oxfordshire record an eight-wicket win over Bedfordshire in their opening competitive 50-over clash of the season. The all-rounder claimed 5-19 off ten overs – as well as two catches – as Oxon skittled

  • CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League reports

    TOM Cosford hit a dominant half-century to set Horspath on the way to a 33-run win on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at Tring Park in their Division 1 opener. With Horspath in trouble at 61-5, the all-rounder hammered 62 from 56 balls to steer

  • Latest results from Oxfordshire's courts

    OXFORD MAGISTRATES' HIGOR BARRETO, 37, of Forget Me Not Way, Oxford, was convicted of driving without a licence on October 1 at the A41 Bicester. He was fined £146 and must pay a victim surcharge of £30 and court costs of £85 and his driving licence

  • This is what people want for the future of Blackbird Leys

    A ‘VILLAGE green’, shops, cafes and offices for start-up businesses could all become part of Blackbird Leys as designs are drawn up for its redevelopment. Workshops looking at the future of the estate were held on Friday and Saturday with those

  • Westminster forum will look at Oxford-Cambridge arc plans

    OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds will chair an event looking at growth between the city and Cambridge later this year. Ms Dodds will chair the event with the chief executive of Oxfordshire's Local Enterprise Partnership, Nigel Tipple, and the commercial

  • FOOTBALL: Jamie Heapy back as Didcot Town manager

    DIDCOT Town have appointed Jamie Heapy as their new first-team manager. The record appearance holder for the club takes over from Andy Ballard, who quit to take on the No 2 role at Oxford City. Heapy ammassed 848 appearances for Didcot as a player