BURGLARS broke into a home in a village near Banbury. Thames Valley Police said a property on Main Street, Sibford Ferris was burgled during the early hours yesterday between 2.15am and about 2.30am. The thieves got in through a downstairs window
A road was closed in a South Oxfordshire village after a crash between a pedestrian and a car. Thame Road (A329) at Little Milton was 'completely blocked' by traffic, and motorists were being turned around and advised to avoid the area. Emergency
THOUSANDS of pupils across Oxfordshire were in celebratory mood today after receiving their A-Level results. Staff and students endured a nervous wait leading up to the release of their grades this morning, but many were ecstatic after finding out
EDDIE Pepperell has work to do on Friday if he is to make the weekend at golf’s Czech Masters. The 28-year-old birdied the first hole, but dropped shots at the second, fifth and eighth. He could only pull one shot back after the turn, to finish
ARMY veterans gathered to unveil a memorial plinth at the site of the former Cowley Barracks. Members of the Oxford branch of the Royal Green Jackets were at the site in James Wolfe Road today where student blocks have been built for Oxford Brookes
We go back to the decade of big hair, shoulder pads and Rubik’s Cubes this weekend with that celebration of all things 1980s – Rewind. The festival of music from the decade when Maggie was in Number 10, the miners were on the streets and the yuppies
MALACHI Napa has thanked Oxford United fans and the staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital for their support. The 20-year-old suffered a broken leg during Tuesday night's Carabao Cup tie with Peterborough United. His recovery has now started,
After exhibitors criticised the organisation of Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace, the event's northern counterpart has been experiencing 'horrific' traffic jams. It's the first day of BBC Countyfile Live at Castle Howard, 15 miles north of York
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect up to 30 minutes delays to their journeys in and out of the city. It comes after an incident on the A34. Traffic is queuing back up to 30 minutes between Redbridge, Abingdon Road, Botley Road and Oxpens
A STUDENT who speaks five languages and has already published poetry books has dedicated his straight A results to his single mum. Makahung Limbu, an Oxford Spires Academy student, is off to Oxford University to study English and German despite
A WARNING about fraudsters using UK dating website to target people for money has come from Thames Valley Police. The force put out the caution urging people to be aware of the online scams. It said scammers 'lower their target's defences' by
AN ORGANISER of Oxford's first two 'school strikes' has got into her university of choice. Ella Mann, 18, is set to study ecology and conservation biology at Leeds University after a gap year 'to focus on environmental work in Oxford'. The
PEOPLE can find out how their watches are worth for free every month from an international auction house. Senior specialists from Bonhams' Bond Street and Knightsbridge offices in London will be hosting valuation days at Bicester Heritage on the
THE QUINTESSENTIAL afternoon tea is up there with the best of British past times. Combine that with literacy history and the high society of central London and you have Mr Ma’s Afternoon Tea in Bloomsbury. In an era of pop-up and immersive dining
A PAIR of twins admitted relief was the overriding emotion as they both reached their universities of choice. Katy and Ben Keedwell picked up their A-Level results at Wood Green School in Witney today and were delighted after getting into Brighton
TIME is running out to put forward local heroes so they can be recognised for the selfless work they do throughout the county. The Against Breast Cancer Achievement Awards celebrate the successes of those who have demonstrated a passion and commitment
AN A-Level student who nearly dropped out after her Dad died is going to her university of choice. Cherwell School's Aisha Campbell nearly dropped out after the tragedy in January 2018, but she persevered and will now study International Development
VARIOUS tools were stolen in three vehicles thefts across in Oxfordshire between Tuesday and Wednesday, police say. One, in Upton Close, Henley, occurred between 5pm and 8am, when an unknown suspect broke into a Ford Transit. Another saw unknown
OXFORDSHIRE is set for yet another deluge as heavy rain moves across much of the county tomorrow. After a dismal day on Wednesday, Friday’s forecast sees more wet weather coming our way. The persistent rain is due to move east and arrive about
Rumbustious thespian Brian Blessed returns to The Mill at Sonning to direct his fourth – and sadly final – production from the works of Agatha Christie, a gripping drama based on her 1944 novel Towards Zero. In a programme note he tells us that
While ‘Faithful though unfortunate’ has ever been the family motto of the Dukes of Marlborough – it is rendered on their coat of arms in Spanish (‘Fiel Pero Desdichado’), though no one knows why – the words seem singularly inappropriate when applied
HE has been staging Oxfordshire’s biggest and best-loved, open-house party for nine years, but Alex James refuses to rest on his laurels. The bassist with indie-rockers Blur is busy preparing his west Oxfordshire farm for his annual Big Feastival
WE ARE always told to peel ourselves away from our screens and get outdoors. Now Escape Hunt has brought us the best of both. The craze of rainy-day activities welcomed escape rooms to Oxford’s Westgate Centre last year. The concept sees teams
Getting you A-level results and looking for a job? Your social media profile could be holding you back. The Jobs Guru and best-selling careers author James Innes warns school leavers getting their A-level results this week of the impact of their
Despite being a dusted classic, Tennessee Williams’s play about fallen angel Lawrence Shannon the brilliant Clive Owen), who goes through a mental breakdown at Maxine Faulk’s (also fantastic Anna Gunn) verandah leaves the audience with an odd feeling
Despite being a dusted classic, Tennessee Williams’s play about fallen angel Lawrence Shannon the brilliant Clive Owen), who goes through a mental breakdown at Maxine Faulk’s (also fantastic Anna Gunn) verandah leaves the audience with an odd feeling
THOUSANDS of A-Level students will soon find out if they’ve landed their dream uni placement – but what are the chances of getting a job afterwards? With university tuition fees at an all-time high, more students are looking ahead to what their
BURRITOS bursting with beans, tacos covered in cheese and salsa nachos are the latest tasty treats coming to Oxford. National chain Tortilla has started work on its new Cornmarket Street branch and is now set to open the doors this October.
AWARD-winning contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed to work on Oxford University’s £1.5bn framework, contributing to ambitious estate plans. Willmott Dixon has delivered significant projects across Oxfordshire, including the RAL Space facility
When I returned home to Witney from London last Christmas, I quickly noticed a story in The Oxford Times when I sat down to relax in the living room: ‘call to reach out to the lonely during Christmas'. It is tragic that so many people have to spend
A MAJOR new builders merchant and trade centre stocking kitchen and bathroom fitting and car parts is set to open in South Oxfordshire. A planning application has been submitted to the district council to erect two new warehouses on land south of
BLACKWELL’S Westgate store in Oxford is inviting youngsters to a story-making session to brighten up their summer holidays. The session will take place at the store on Friday, August 23 from 2pm to 3pm. It will be led by bookseller Jack Wrighton
CHERWELL District Council is offering to complete MOTs on residents’ vehicles. The local authority says it offers a reliable, trustworthy and friendly service at a competitive price at its centre in Thorpe Lane, Banbury. The website said: “We
AS Ray Foulk moves around his environmentally-friendly home in Jericho his phone is ringing constantly. All of a sudden he is very much in demand just as he was 50 years ago when he was a leading figure in one of rock music’s most audacious coups
A-LEVEL results day is finally upon us and students across the county have or will soon have found out how they have done. If it's the big day for you or a loved one, let us know. We want to hear how you've got on - are you pleased with your
THE insider knows all too well that hospitals appointments can take a while. With hospital bosses telling patients to leave up to an hour to get into the hospital, we know its not just the appointment that’s a faff – it’s finding a car parking
DAVID Kuester won double gold at the UK Masters Track & Field Championships. The Bicester athlete triumphed in the javelin and weight (heavy hammer) Vet 75 categories at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. He also finished second in the discus and
DAVID Leighfield retained his Officer's Cup crown with a dominant display at the county finals. The West Witney player, who had beaten Adderbury's Mick Jelfs in the morning semi-finals, ran out a 21-14 winner over Carterton’s Tim Jupp. Just one
THE undiscovered body of a 15th-century nobleman could secure the future of a historic village church. The final resting place of Francis Lovell, a key ally of Richard III during the War of the Roses, has never been proven, but some believe his
WITH promotion and relegation issues settled in the top two divisions of the Oxford & District League, attention turned to the other sections for the last week of the season. Bicester had long since wrapped up the Division 3 title, but no fewer
BRYAN Magee brought philosophy into the living rooms of homes across the country. The broadcaster, who has died aged 89, won a Royal Television Society award for his BBC series, Men of Ideas, where he interviewed well-known philosophers about their
THE Fletcher brothers, from Faringdon, maintained their stranglehold on titles at the National Championships. William won the under 21 accolade at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, ensuring the crown stayed in the family for a third successive year.
ORACLE have opened up a four-point lead in the Oxford & District League, writes PETE EWINS. A 4-2 home win over second-placed West Oxford Democrats Club saw them strengthen their title hopes, with Matt Jones (14,880 & 9,640) and Mark Trafford (
5:47pm Well done everyone, see you again this time next week for GCSE results!
The ballet biopic has taken some interesting steps in recent times and Wim Wenders's Pina (2011) and Jacqui and David Morris's Nureyev (2018) is now followed by Icíar Bollaín's Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story. Adapted from the Cuban dancer's autobiography
The son of refugees from East Germany, Christian Petzold was born in Hilden, near Düsseldorf, in 1960. Having graduated in German literature and Theatre Studies at the Freie Universität in Berlin, he trained at the German Film and Television Academy
VETERANS will gather today to unveil a memorial plinth at the site of the former Cowley Barracks. Members of the Oxford branch of the Royal Green Jackets will be at the site in James Wolfe Road where student blocks have been built for Oxford Brookes
EDDIE Pepperell is back in action at the Czech Masters today. The Abingdon golfer had not originally planned to play in the Prague event. But a change of plan saw him added to the strong field, and he tees off at 12.05 BST alongside Ernie Els
OXFORD United have stepped up their efforts to sign a winger after Malachi Napa was sidelined by a broken right leg. The forward had surgery yesterday on the injury he suffered in Tuesday’s 1-0 win against Peterborough United. While it is too
KARL Robinson vowed Malachi Napa would receive support from everyone connected to Oxford United as the winger starts his recovery. The 20-year-old underwent surgery yesterday after breaking a bone in his right leg during the 1-0 Carabao Cup win
A SURGERY group has warned patients of its planned closures due to staff absences. Alchester Medical Group, which runs Langford Surgery and Victoria House Surgery in Bicester, started with the first closure yesterday. For five days this month
TWO Oxfordshire cricketers will fly the flag for England this weekend. Neil Megson and Shaun Miller have been called up to their country’s Over 50 side for an international match against Wales in Neath. Both were stunned at the news, but proud
A COUNCIL has further delayed changing a critical housing plan – despite other authorities urging it to make a decision. South Oxfordshire District Council said it will not hold cabinet or council meetings to discuss its Local Plan until October
A NEWLY formed council committee that will seek to tackle climate change will meet for the first time next month. South Oxfordshire District Council has been led by a Liberal Democrat and Green coalition after May's local elections. The authority's
ANYONE who's completed their A-levels - whether it's this year or many moons ago - is probably keen to see the back of the exam hall for good. But if you took a test now, how would you get on? We've compiled a list of questions from exam awarding
A COUNCIL has further delayed changing a critical housing plan – despite other authorities urging it to make a decision. South Oxfordshire District Council said it will not hold cabinet or council meetings to discuss its Local Plan until October
YOU might be told throughout your A-levels that they’re the most important things you’ll ever do – but are they? Yes they’re important, but it all depends what you plan to do next. Are A-levels the be all and end all, and do you need to go
A CANOE club which feared it would have to close after 40 years has been saved after planners gave the green light to a new riverside base. Proposals submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council by Kingfisher Canoe Club, which has around 140
THE number of Thames Valley Police (TVP) officers being assaulted has rocketed by 33 per cent in the past year. Statistics from the government reveal that officers were attacked 1,057 times in 2018 to 2019 – working out at roughly 20 assaults every
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ JASON KNOWLES, 30, of Dalton Barracks in Abingdon, admitted drink-driving along the Oxford Road, Abingdon, on February 8. Found to have 100mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, the legal limit being 80mg. Fined £334, and ordered
A DRUG dealer who was caught with a stash of heroin after he was stabbed has pleaded guilty part-way through this trial. Leslie Prince, of Luther Street, Oxford, had denied one count of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. His trial
BAD parking is causing a massive headache for bus drivers trying to negotiate major roadworks in Cowley Road in Oxford. Drivers in side streets are flouting no parking zones making it difficult for buses to get through the diversion routes.
FRIENDS and family of a man found dead weeks after he was arrested are appealing for witnesses to the scene in this photo. The growing group say there is 'strength in numbers' and want anyone who saw Adam Stanmore being allegedly Tasered by police
THE hospital trust in charge of the John Radcliffe has been praised by an education watchdog for the quality of its apprenticeship teaching. 'Highly-focused' support and 'excellent' training were some of the findings in a report by Ofsted. Inspectors
DRIVERS have been warned of the 'devastating' consequences of speeding after more than 8,000 motorists were snapped by cameras in West Oxfordshire last year. Routes into Chipping Norton, Witney and Woodstock were among the hotspots for breaking
