OXFORD United deserved to take something from their trip to Bloomfield Road, according to Blackpool boss Simon Grayson. The Tangerines extended their winning start to the Sky Bet League One season with a 2-1 victory over the U’s. But they did
KARL Robinson was proud of Oxford United's performance, but felt it was clear his side need extra firepower as they lost out at Blackpool. The home side hung on to win 2-1 in a lively game which featured several controversial refereeing decisions
AN OXFORD restaurant is pledging to do more to promote sustainability. Nisha Katona MBE, the founder of Indian street food chain Mowgli, says she is on a 'personal crusade' to be more environmentally friendly. Her Westgate Centre eatery is ending
THE father of PC Andrew Harper who was killed while on duty has said his family are "in a bad place". The Abingdon-based police officer died while responding to reports of a burglary on Thursday night. Hi father, Philip Harper, told Sky News
THREE vans were broken into in West Oxfordshire overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. Police say two of the three Burford incidents took place on Oxford Road, with the other one in 'the Guildford' (sic). Police did not clarify what they meant
POLICE and paramedics were called to a car crash on a busy road this afternoon. A single car appeared to have swerved and stopped in the middle of Charlton Road, Wantage, just outside Charlton Park Garden Centre. A police officer was directing
OXFORD United suffered their first defeat of the season, but Blackpool will be wondering how on earth they held on to take the points. The visitors somehow failed to score despite battering the Tangerines in a second half where the hosts failed
POLICE say they have received 'several reports of number plates being stolen from vehicles' in Bicester. Bicester PCSO Louise Beaumont said: "The stolen plates are normally attached to other vehicles for use in crime." Anyone who has had a number
THE family of an Abingdon-based police officer who was killed while on duty have paid tribute to the 'loveliest person you will ever meet'. PC Andrew Harper died while responding to reports of a burglary on Thursday night. The family of
A VOLUNTEER group near Wantage say they have picked up 217 sacks of rubbish in a year, from April 2018 and March 2019. Around 17 residents of Grove have been collecting litter from the street on the second Friday of each month to keep the village
MOTORISTS faced long delays on the A34 southbound, after a crash near Abingdon this afternoon. The road was 'blocked' and there was heavy congestion after the accident, which involved a car and a lorry between the A4183 Oxford Road and A415 Marcham
AN Oxfordshire landmark will open to the public on four days next month. Faringdon's Folly Tower and woodland, which boasts spectacular scenery, will open on September 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 11am-5pm. The unusual 100ft design is the town's icon
POLICE searches are being carried out today in connection with the death of a police officer who was 'murdered' on Thursday night. Abingdon-based officer PC Andrew Harper was killed while trying to stop a burglary with a colleague. Ten people
OXFORD could be a host city for a crucial conference on the climate crisis next year. Tom Hayes, the City Council’s Cabinet Member for Zero Carbon Oxford, has asked the government to consider Oxford as a venue for the 26th Conference of the Parties
A POPULAR TV programme is looking for people to star in its next series. Say Yes to the Dress Lancashire needs 'bubbly brides-to-be' from Oxfordshire who are on the hunt for their wedding dress. REMEMBER WHEN: Primary school had royal wedding
AHEAD of each of United's Sky Bet League One games this season, we are looking back at memorable matches against their next opponents. January 5, 1980: Blackpool 1, Oxford United 2 OXFORD United had left Bloomfield Road pointless after each
A CONVOY of classic Cowley-built cars will be on display in an Oxford shopping centre. The Cowley Classic Car Display returns to Templars Square tomorrow, with nine cars parking up until Saturday, August 24. Nine cars will feature, all of which
SUE Collins recorded a landmark first victory in the Oxford Carp League. The Didcot angler, who turns out each week, saw off her 19 rivals to win the ninth round with an impressive 193lbs 12oz, 0drms from peg 20 on Lambsdown Lake, Meadowlands Fishery
SINCE I have been here at Oxford United, I have tried my very best to get to know the city as well as the football club. It’s something I feel is very important for a manager, because each club has its own culture and character. At MK Dons,
DIDCOT’S skyline will no longer look the same once its power station’s cooling towers tumble to the ground tomorrow. The three towers at Didcot A Power Station will be reduced to rubble between 6am and 8am. Specialist firm, Brown and Mason, has
TOM Squires will go into battle against the world’s best in his biggest challenge in the countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Oxfordshire’s elite windsurfer is among 17 athletes flying the flag for Great Britain at the official Tokyo 2020 test
THE Spirits sealed the Oxford Softball League title after a crushing victory. Their 22-2 success over the Knights wrapped up the championship in a thrilling finale. Their 11-1 record – the same as last year’s winners Angels – saw them land the
ABINGDON Eagles are celebrating after being named the south region community club of the year by Basketball England. After completing only their second season, Abingdon are now waiting to hear if they are one of three regional winners put forward
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds is once again up for grabs from the owners of Newsquest Oxfordshire. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co, Inc - owner of Newsquest Media Group (publisher of the Oxford Mail, Times, Bicester
A HOUSING development that was allowed in 2016 should be denied permission again because it could cause ‘gridlock,' planning officers have said. In 2016, Vale of White Horse councillors said 93 homes could be built on land north of Appleford Road
ONE of the greatest jockeys in history will unveil a statue of himself in his home town of Wantage tomorrow. Lester Piggott, 83, is set to unveil the work ahead of an exhibition celebrating his achievements at the Vale and Downland Museum at an
THE Museum of Oxford is looking for help as it curates an exhibition into the city's gay community. It is looking for members of the Oxford LGBTIQA+ communities to loan memorabilia for an upcoming exhibition, which it has titled Queering Spires
A COUNTY councillor could face disciplinary action after he again used an offensive term which he had been told not to earlier this year. Liam Walker, who has represented Hanborough and Minster Lovell for the Conservatives since 2017, used emojis
A GOVERNMENT adviser who said councils should be forced to take homes even if they disagree with them will sit on the board of a government agency. Sadie Morgan remains a member of the National Infrastructure Commission, which said one million new
OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds said she and her staff dealt with more than 10,000 cases and sent 21,700 emails to constituents in the last year. Ms Dodds has published her annual report for 2018/19 summarising what she has done as an MP in that
OXFORD United’s players are expected to produce a high-energy display at leaders Blackpool today following rotation in midweek. Boss Karl Robinson is likely to reverse all seven changes he made to the XI for the Carabao Cup tie victory against Peterborough
A DRUG dealer given a 'final chance' and a community order by a judge has been locked up after failing to turn up to unpaid work. Reece Tickell, 24, formerly of Acacia Avenue, Greater Leys, was spared jailed in June after he and an accomplice were
A WOMAN who was jailed for fraud will spend more time behind bars after she didn't bother to turn up to her trial or to her sentencing hearing. Julie Penney, of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, was convicted and jailed for three years in her absence at
FIRE and police chiefs have insisted sharing a base in an Oxfordshire town will benefit the community. The Woodstock neighbourhood policing team has moved across Hensington Road to the town's fire station and a ceremony formally marked their arrival
RESIDENTS are ‘shocked’ that a six foot razor fence is being erected in a nature park in Oxford. The fence, which is being built by Oxford University, cuts across Rivermead Nature Park, nestled between Rose Hill, the Eastern Bypass and the River
MEMBERS of Oxford's Citizens Assembly on Climate Change will be selected from a 'residents panel'. According to Oxford City Council, polling company Ipsos MORI's are yet to start recruiting from the panel. Members of the public – randomly selected
HUNDREDS of people have hit-out on Twitter about the new loan charge. People in Oxfordshire could be left bankrupt and without their homes if Boris Johnson doesn't 'act fast', says Layla Moran. The Oxford West and Abingdon MP explained in a letter
AS the landlord at one of the city’s most decorated pubs prepares its annual Beer Festival, he told the Oxford Times that reports of the death of the city boozer were greatly exaggerated. Chris Meeson has been at the helm of the family-run Mason
A NEWLYWED police officer has been tragically murdered making 'the ultimate sacrifice' while on duty. Abingdon-based officer PC Andrew Harper was killed while trying to stop a burglary with a colleague late Thursday night. LATEST: Tributes
