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  • FOOTBALL: Banbury United in FA Cup exit

    BANBURY United bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup tonight. Mike Ford’s side lost 1-0 at Gainsborough Trinity in their first qualifying round replay. After a first half devoid of goalmouth action, the hosts went ahead just three minutes after

  • St Giles' Fair: More pictures from day two

    THOUSANDS of fun seekers came out to enjoy the thrills of St Giles’ Fair on day two. There was no sign of sunshine on the second and final day of the annual fair but that didn’t put people off and the attraction appeared to be even busier than the

  • Didcot Town ‘racism victim’ calls in police

    ALLEGATIONS of racism towards a Didcot Town player are being investigated by Thames Valley Police. Caelan Isaac tweeted his disgust at comments made to him on Saturday when Didcot Town Development played Risborough Rangers in their Uhlsport Hellenic

  • Fallen hero PC Harper to be honoured at police funeral

    A FORMAL police funeral is being arranged for fallen officer PC Andrew Harper. The 28-year-old newlywed was tragically killed in the line of duty, while responding to a call-out in Berkshire on the night of August 15. PC Harper, who grew up

  • Opticians abseil down hospital for cancer ward

    SIX OPTICIANS will walk backwards along a vertical wall while dangling 100ft in the air to raise some cash for a children's cancer ward. On Saturday, the team will take on the challenging abseil down the side of the John Radcliffe Hospital, in a

  • Woman crowned national champion in new sport

    A CHARLBURY woman has won a national title in Pickleball. Anna Cherry won the gold medal in the over 50s singles at the English Open Pickleball Championships in Nottingham last month. Read also: Football club close to moving home The sport

  • Volunteers raise cash for victims of Bahamas hurricane

    VOLUNTEERS will hold a street collection on Friday in aid of the victims of a hurricane that has killed at least 50 people. The Rotary Club of Witney will be in the town centre aiming to raise enough money to buy shelter boxes for those affected

  • Final space on town's war memorial could soon be filled

    THE final space on Witney's war memorial could soon be filled. Witney Town Council's halls and green spaces committee approved a request to add Lucy Harris, the only woman from the town to die in the First World War, to the memorial in Church Green

  • Oxford BMX fan back with new hit phone game

    A GAME developer from Headington with a love for BMX has rocketed up the charts with his latest creation. Adam Hunt has dedicated three years to perfecting Trial Boss as the follow-up to his successful Pumped series, which replicate the thrill of

  • Walkers take to the Thames for Help for Heroes

    WALKERS took to the Thames Path to raise money for the British Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. The group of 46 was led along by Dave Lewis and started at the Trout at Tadpole Bridge before heading off to Ye Olde Swan at Radcot, The Plough

  • Civic leaders discuss climate change at Oxford college

    COMMUNITY leaders are joining academics from Oxford University to discuss reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming. Record-breaking heatwaves, Extinction Rebellion protests and the burning of the Amazon rainforest are just a few

  • Vehicle set on fire in attempted ATM raid at Co-op

    A VEHICLE was set on fire during an attempted ATM raid at a Co-op in Wheatley. Police have cordoned off the store in Station Road following the incident in the early hours of this morning. Officers were called to the scene at 1.56am and found

  • Didcot Town player 'racially abused' during match

    WARNING: Article contains abusive language some readers may find offensive ALLEGATIONS of racism towards a Didcot Town player is being investigated. Caelan Isaac tweeted his disgust at comments made to him on Saturday when Didcot Town Development

  • One person taken to hospital after A34 crash

    ONE person was taken to hospital after a car reportedly crashed through the central barrier on the A34 last night. The southbound carriageway was partly blocked due to the collision at Bury Lane, south of Chilton, near the Berkshire border.

  • Did your MP vote for an early General Election?

    OXFORDSHIRE'S MPs were divided as Boris Johnson's attempt to call an early General Election failed for a second time last night. The House of Commons rejected the Prime Minister's call for a snap poll, with just 293 votes in favour, 46 against

  • HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks beat Birmingham University

    OXFORD Hawks’ men had mixed results from a double-header as they warm up for the new season. With three weeks until the start of their Division 1 South campaign, Hawks went down 1-0 to Team Bath Buccaneers. But they recovered to beat Birmingham

  • 'Huge' fire on village farm thought to be arson

    A 'HUGE' fire that engulfed two barns in a village near Oxford is being treated as arson, police have confirmed. Firefighters were called to the blaze at Manor Farm in Forest Hill, about four miles east of Headington, at about 6pm on Sunday.

  • Oxford United given break to recharge after tough start

    OXFORD United have altered their regime this week to give players a chance to refresh themselves. A draining schedule has seen them play ten matches in the opening 35 days of the season. It is hoped getting away from each other for a few days

  • TVP branded 'good value for money'

    A NEW report has branded Thames Valley Police ‘good value for money’. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) inspected and rated all 43 police forces in the UK for legitimacy, effectiveness and efficiency. Earlier this year the same

  • Takeaway applies to stay open later

    A PIZZA delivery business wants to stay open for longer, according to city council documents. Caprinos Pizza, in Cowley Road, has applied to stay open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. It also wants permission to stay open until midnight

  • Ex-SU chief will stand for Labour

    A FORMER president of Oxford Brookes University's student union beat the deputy leader of Oxford City Council to stand in her ward for Labour next year. It is understood Diko Blackings will stand in Blackbird Leys after experienced councillor Linda

  • New plan to deter speeding could be 'game changing'

    COMMUNITY speedwatch groups could be brought into the police and crime commissioner’s office as part of a new ‘game changing’ plan. Residents, particularly in rural areas, have sought to deter people from speeding by working in speedwatch groups

  • Car park plan approved by councillors

    A PLAN to build a new car park on a field to support a school's expansion has been backed by county councillors. Wallingford School wants to build on land off St George's Road, near the town centre, to provide parking for its staff. County councillors

  • Oxford library will close to fix problems

    OXFORD's city centre library will be closed for ten days next month to fix problems. It will be closed from 5.30pm on October 4 until October 14. The county council said all loans will be extended to include the closure time. Nearest libraries

  • Waste-Saving Extravaganza in Oxford this month

    TASTY treats baked from surplus food will be sold at a Waste-Saving Extravaganza in Oxford. Plastic-free food refills from Scoop Zero Waste will also be on sale alongside a clothes swap at the event run by community group Share Oxford on Saturday