Readers have reported problems with their power supplies this evening, as a 'large power cut' hits the UK. Oxfordshire County Council issued a statement saying it affected traffic as traffic lights have gone down. Train services are also
AN URGENT care centre has warned that patients who need an X-Ray of their knee or shoulder will need to go somewhere else. Those who might need an X-Ray of other parts of the body should call the Abingdon Minor Injury Unit first, or head to Witney's
MINI owners flocked from far and wide to bring together a car from each of the brand's 60 years of production. A convoy of cars left BMW's Oxford plant this morning to celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary and the 10 millionth Mini rolling off
A FAMOUS pirate took a break from the treacherous Caribbean seas to spend time with children at an Oxford hospice. Helen & Douglas House held a pirate-themed party last week, welcoming an award-winning Captain Jack Sparrow and Johnny Depp lookalike
CHILDREN can learn about food waste at an eco event held on Sunday in Oxford. The cafe at Hogacre Common Eco Park is hosting a workshop for children to get food waste saving tips and techniques to share with their parents. ALSO READ: Fairytale Farm
A DISTRICT council has appealed to local authorities across Oxfordshire to help it tackle the climate emergency. West Oxfordshire District Council passed a motion at a meeting on July 31 calling for a Local Nature Partnership for the county.
AN OXFORD United fan who injured a woman when he threw a bottle from the upper tier of a stadium has been banned from all matches for five years. Vinnie Eastman, of Totteridge Road, High Wycombe threw the bottle at the Stadium of Light during Sunderland's
THERE are just two weeks left for people to get their tickets for Towersey Festival. It will be the 55th festival when the four-day event returns to Thame showground on Friday, August 23 through to August 26. Musicians will take to some 11 stages
FAMILIES have two chances to watch a performance that will explore their imagination at an Oxford theatre tomorrow. A production put together by Magdalen College School called the Dream Machine will be presented at The Oxford Playhouse. REVIEW:
THERE will be an increase in police officers working in two areas of the county following reports of anti-social behaviour. These areas are Caversfield in Bicester and around Merlin Close in Banbury. A police operation has also started in the
A CHARITY helping the homeless is appealing for donations of new underwear. Homeless Oxfordshire took to Twitter to appeal for new bralettes (soft cup bras), pants and socks for men and women. They explained that something 'so basic' isn't accessible
MINI MARS Rovers trundled round the Martian-like terrain in a test of their limits at an Oxfordshire space centre. Some 60 undergraduate students from across the UK dedicated nine months to ploughing their skills into the creation of their very
PRIMARY school pupils belted out Abba hits as they performed at a public theatre. Children from Willowcroft Community School in Didcot held their end of year show Mamma Mia at the Cornerstone Theatre. Amanda Doy, deputy headteacher, said: "It
CHRIS Cadden is enjoying the greater variety of opponents in English football, even if that means more homework than he was used to in Scotland. The right back made an assured start to his Oxford United loan in the 1-1 draw at Sunderland last weekend
POLICE are hunting for the person who scratched a parked car. It is understood that the vehicle was parked up on Queen's Road when it was damaged by an 'unknown offender'. In an online appeal on the neighbourhood alerts section of the Thames
POLICE will be hosting an event to teach residents about preventing crime in their neighbourhood. The Banbury neighbourhood policing team will swing open the doors of the Hardwick Social Club on August 12 from 9am until 1pm.
PLANS to revamp the front of a bank in Headington have been given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council. The hole in the wall at Santander on London Road will be moved to the left to make space for a new 46-inch digital board, which will replace shop
A 'COMMUNITY wood' is set to be planted in Oxford - to the delight of environmentalists. As many as 300 trees are being earmarked for a green space in Marston from late autumn. The initiative, which many hope will be replicated around the city
THE nation's new Ms Water wants to use her position to inspire people to respect the environment. Jessica Morais, from Carterton, won the elemental title at this year's Miss Earth beauty pageant, which promotes conservation and animal protection
BURGLARS stole a large quantity of climate control products from a business unit in Witney. Offenders gained entry to a building at Nimrod Business Park on De Havilland Way on Tuesday evening into early Monday morning. ALSO READ: Two village
THIEVES stole cigarettes, cash and alcohol from two village stores in the early hours of yesterday morning. The burglaries happened between 12am and 12.45am at a store on Worton Road in Middle Barton, near Deddington and the Post Office store in
THE income boost from Kemar Roofe’s sell-on clause is very welcome at Oxford United, but will not be used to increase the playing budget. A six-figure sum will be making its way to the U’s as a result of the forward’s move from Leeds United to
FIRE crews scrambled to a car in flames on the M40 yesterday morning. The car fire happened near the Oxford services on the southbound carriageway between junction 9 and 8a. ALSO READ: Playground engulfed in flames at primary school One
OXFORD City boss Mark Jones praised his players’ character as they picked up their first point in midweek. After a 3-0 opening day reverse, the side came from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw at Chippenham Town as they got up and running in Vanarama
MIKE Ford is hoping Banbury United can bring back the fear factor as they begin their BetVictor Southern League campaign tomorrow. The Puritans travel to Redditch United in Premier Central hoping to make a positive start to the 2019/20 season.
KARL Robinson intends to contact the football authorities over one of the new laws brought in this season. Last Saturday, Cameron Brannagan was booked in stoppage-time against Sunderland for failing to leave the pitch by the nearest touchline.
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MIKE Ford is hoping Banbury United can bring back the fear factor as they begin their BetVictor Southern League campaign tomorrow. The Puritans travel to Redditch United in Premier Central hoping to make a positive start to the 2019/20 season.
WANTAGE Town are looking forward to renewing their rivalry with Brackley Town Saints when the sides meet in the Emirates FA Cup tomorrow. The Alfredians, who reached the second qualifying round in 2018/19, pipped their Northamptonshire visitors
CHRIS Watling has praised his Aston Rowant teammates for the way they have dug in under pressure. Four wins from five Home Counties Premier League games have helped the side climb out of the Division 1 relegation zone and 60 points clear of the
CHRIS Watling has praised his Aston Rowant teammates for the way they have dug in under pressure. Four wins from five Home Counties Premier League games have helped the side climb out of the Division 1 relegation zone and 60 points clear of the
VETERAN journalist John Simpson and MP Rory Stewart want a north Oxford home to be transformed into a Lawrence of Arabia study centre. The childhood home of TE Lawrence, 2 Polstead Road, went on the market last year with a guide price of £2.9m and
THERE is a school of thought that the Kassam Stadium is anything but a fortress for Oxford United. It even caught out skipper John Mousinho when he was looking ahead to tomorrow’s first home game of the season, against Peterborough United.
PET owners around the world celebrated International Cat Day on thursday - and we knew you'd be fur-ious if we didn't give you a chance to share photos of your magnificent moggies. A whole 24 hours was dedicated to the popular pets and you didn't
OXFORD United’s attempts to finish their transfer business should become more straightforward from today. Last night the transfer window shut for clubs in the Premier League and Sky Bet Championship. That left League One sides as the biggest
YOU’RE reading your local news website. That tells us a couple of things about you. You’re engaged in your community and you believe in the power of local press. The likelihood is, therefore, that you also use your voice where you can to influence
INDUSTRY experts fear the closure of a university restaurant would trigger the downfall of its world-leading hospitality course. Visiting fellows have written to the dean at Oxford Brookes, after it emerged that Brookes Restaurant is at risk of
WORK to improve journeys on the A34 outside Oxfordshire will start next month, Highways England has confirmed. A series of changes will be made on the critical road, including layby improvements to two northbound laybys between Chieveley and Beedon
THE city council has said people will be asked about controversial powers that opponents have said could 'criminalise' rough sleepers later this year – but it remains unclear when. In March, the authority said it would ask residents for their views
AN OXFORD college wants to increase the number of bedrooms available to students at a prominent riverside spot in a multi-million pound project. Pembroke College, Oxford has applied to demolish an accommodation block at its Sir Geoffrey Arthur Building
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally satisfactory 4 - business
A ‘VULNERABLE’ Oxford woman is desperately hoping she can keep her beloved dog, after Oxford City Council gave her until the end of the month to rehome it. Tracy Joel says Freedom is ‘all she’s got left’ of her late partner, who originally owned
YOU'VE heard of a staycation, but this is one better – now you can spend the day at the beach without ever leaving landlocked Oxfordshire. Notcutts garden centre at Nuneham Courtney, just outside Oxford, has created the sandy beach for the summer
A DEPRAVED paedophile who 'groomed' his child victim, plying her with gifts of dresses and underwear, has been jailed. Among the multiple instances of child sex abuse Michael Teall took naked photos of his victim after bathing. The 29-year-old
NEW accommodation for the homeless in Oxford will open next month and help to tackle the city’s rough sleeping problem. A2Dominion’s Matilda House, in Rymers Lane, Cowley, will provide specialised support and facilities for its residents. The
WHETHER it be crowds watching a spectacular fireworks display or a flock of pink flamingos there were communities to be found in all manner of places this week. A popular focus of members' submissions was people out enjoying local events. Stunning
A TRADITIONAL taste of France at an artisan bakery in Summertown has had its high standards recognised by health inspectors. Gatineau, which was launched in 2007 by pastry chef Hervé Gatineau and now serves a range of breads, hand-crafted pastries
AN Oxfordshire drug dealer has said that demand for Class As in the county has soared to 'unbelievable' levels. The cocaine seller has said students in Oxford are 'ready to sniff anything', but he is also increasingly selling to people from every
