Archive
-
Date
Oxford Spires begin Premiership season with win at Oxford Stadium
OXFORD Spires made a winning start to their Premiership campaign with a 47-43 win at home against Birmingham Brummies. Led by skipper Chris Harris, Spires were taken to the last race as the visitors staged a second half comeback, meaning the hosts
-
Date
Endeavour’s Shaun Evans returns to Oxford with surprise visit
The star of the Oxford-set television series Endeavour made a surprise return to the city this month. Shaun Evans played Endeavour Morse over nine seasons of the ITV crime drama from its first episode in 2012 to its climax in 2023. The actor
-
Date
Applications to host Christmas event on Broad Street set to open
Organisations are set to be invited to apply to host Christmas events on Broad Street. Oxford City Council is opening the invitation as part of its wider programme for Christmas this year. The council has already received early interest from
-
Date
Primary school pupils enjoy storytelling on World Book Day
Nearly 300 pupils from a Bicester primary school were treated to a storytelling event to mark World Book Day last week. Mark Fraser, an experienced storyteller, led the event for the Southwold Primary School children, taking the them through a
-
Date
Abingdon and Bicester to hold charity firefighter care washes
Charity car washes are being held at Abingdon and Bicester Fire Stations this weekend. The events, supporting The Firefighters Charity, will take place at Abingdon from 9am to 1pm, and at Bicester from 9am to noon, both on Saturday, March 16.
-
Date
Police update on 'stabbing' as attempted murder investigation develops
Police have provided an update on their attempted murder investigation into a suspected stabbing in Oxford. Officers were called to the Central Oxford Mosque after an incident in a nearby alleyway between Cosin Close and Manzil Way on Wednesday
-
Date
Vote taken on whether to turn only village pub into homes
Plans to turn a village pub into homes have been rejected after objectors said it is "an essential community facility". South Oxfordshire district councillors voted unanimously against approving plans to change the use of the Horse and Harrow in
-
Date
James Corden jokingly calls UK fans 'thieves' after interruption on talk show
James Corden jokingly referred to UK fans as "thieves" after they called out to him on a talk show appearance and revealed where they come from. The 45-year-old appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers back in January this year talking about the
-
Date
Cameron Brannagan reflects on ‘embarrassing’ U’s display at Bolton
CAMERON Brannagan says Oxford United’s capitulation at Bolton Wanderers was among the worst moments of his career. The U’s were thrashed 5-0 in a humiliating display which saw them outplayed by the Trotters from pretty much the first whistle.
-
Date
Boy, 13, arrested after police hunt down 'stolen' motorbike
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after police received reports about youths being suspected of trying to steal motorbikes in Banbury. The 13-year-old was arrested today (March 14) following a report to police in Bretch Hill. Thames Valley Police's
-
Date
U’s defensive trio receive international call-ups
OXFORD United defensive trio Ciaron Brown, Greg Leigh and Fin Stevens have all received international call-ups. Brown has retained his place in the Northern Ireland squad ahead of their international friendly matches against Romania and Scotland
-
Date
Arsonist found responsible for causing £51k of damage to Oxford flat
AN arsonist who ‘smirked’ when police told of the size of a fire she started has been found criminal responsible of damaging a flat in Oxford. Luanne Brain, 36, of Leiden Road, Oxford, was charged with starting a fire that caused an estimated £51,000
-
Date
Former noodle bar in Oxford could open as a new takeaway
A former noodle bar in Oxford could reopen as a new takeaway. Chuanxiang Liu has submitted two planning applications for 22 George Street, formerly Chozen Noodle, that reveal it is going to be a takeaway called Tasty Kitchen. There are two
-
Date
Cambridge rower looks ahead to 'super primal' boat race
A rower who is set to compete for Cambridge in this year's Boat Race has said the event's appeal is down to its "super primal" nature. Luca Ferraro, a returning Cambridge rower, believes that people are drawn to the Boat Race to witness sport in
-
Date
'Messy search' as burglars break into home
POLICE are appealing for information after a Shillingford property was broken into and items were stolen earlier this week. The incident took place between 9am and 10pm on Monday (March 11) at a home in Wallingford Road. Offenders forced open
-
Date
Stab victim 'recovering well' as attempted murder probe continues
Police continue to probe an attempted murder investigation as a stab victim is "recovering well" two weeks on. Following reports of an altercation in Edgecombe Road in Barton at around 11.35pm on Thursday, February 29, a man in his 20s suffered
-
Date
Jewellery stolen as home burgled in small village
Burglars broke into a village home by smashing the back door windows before stealing jewellery, police have said. Thames Valley Police announced on Thursday the thieves entered a property in Baldon Lane in Marsh Baldon between 7am on Tuesday (March
-
Date
Taxi drivers pay thousands for operating illegally at Henley Regatta
Four taxi drivers have been ordered to pay more than £6,000 for working for hire illegally at Henley Regatta. The men were taken to Oxford Magistrates' Court on February 23 on the back of their actions at the rowing event last year. Mehmood
-
Date
Environment Secretary will diversify farmers after listening to Jeremy Clarkson
Steve Barclay has announced his intentions to make it easier for farmers to diversify because of issues raised by Jeremy Clarkson. The Environment Secretary told MPs he is in “very advanced discussions” with Communities Secretary Michael Gove on
-
Date
Attempted murder investigation launched after 'stabbing' near mosque
Police have launched an investigation into an attempted murder following reports of a stabbing near an Oxford mosque. Officers were called to the Central Oxford Mosque after the incident in a nearby alleyway between Cosin Close and Manzil Way yesterday
-
Date
'Shocking stabbing' near mosque 'frightening for Muslim community'
Reports of a stabbing outside an Oxford mosque have been described as “shocking" and "frightening for the Muslim community" by the leader of Oxford City Council. Police have now launched an attempted murder investigation after a large emergency
-
Date
Tributes paid to 'kind-hearted' man killed in crash who donated organs
Tributes have been paid to a young man described as being “kind-hearted” with his organs already going on to save at least two lives. The 20-year-old from Benson, who friends and family refer to as TJ, died in hospital following a crash into a
-
Date
City centre bus breaks down outside railway station
A bus has broken down outside Oxford's train station. The Stagecoach bus was spotted outside the station in Park End Street at around 12.15pm on Thursday afternoon. Two workers were aiming to repair the bus, stationed on either side of the
-
Date
Oxford to receive over £250k funding for citywide decarbonisation
Oxford City Council will benefit from more than £250,000 of funding to go towards decarbonising the city. The council has secured £265,032 of funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, on behalf of the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership
-
Date
The slowest A-road in county revealed as record delays for motorists
New figures have revealed drivers in Oxfordshire experienced record delays on A-roads last year. Oxford's Iffley Road, the A4158, saw the greatest delays in Oxfordshire at two minutes and 18 seconds per mile. It comes as motorists across England
-
Date
What is Chronic Kidney Disease? Symptoms and possible treatments
You might have heard of the term Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) but what is it and what are the symptoms to look out for? Chronic Kidney Disease is a common condition where the kidneys are unable to work as well as they should and it’s long-term,
-
Date
Neighbours ‘shocked’ after murder investigation launched on ‘quiet street’
Neighbours have reacted to a murder investigation being launched in what they describe as a “quiet and lovely” residential Oxfordshire street. Police attended a home in Mullein Road in Bicester after receiving reports of a man being injured at
-
Date
Who is SZA? Grammy winner and 2024 Glastonbury headliner
Glastonbury Festival organisers have confirmed the 2024 lineup seeing big names Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA headline the iconic event. The headline announcements mark the first time in Glastonbury history that two of three headline slots have been
-
Date
When is the Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C on TV? How to watch on Channel 4
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) will return to our screens on Sunday (March 17) as a new group of stars get set to enter the famous tent in an attempt to raise money for charity. The 2024 series of Celebrity Bake Off
-
Date
New Kate Garraway-Derek Draper documentary to air this month on ITV
A new documentary focusing on Derek Draper and Kate Garraway is set to air on ITV later this month, the broadcaster has revealed. Kate Garraway: Derek's Story will air on Friday, March 26 at 9pm on ITV1. Garraway's husband Draper fell seriously
-
Date
Discontinued Nestle chocolate returns to B&M stores in the UK on sale for 29p
A popular Nestle chocolate bar has been spotted on sale at B&M just months after it was discontinued by the confectionary company after more than 60 years. The confectionery company is known for chocolate products including Kit Kat, Smarties
-
Date
Carpet company fined £2k for dodging commercial waste fee
A n Oxford carpet company has been fined £2,000 for dodging fees for disposing of commercial waste by claiming it was domestic rubbish. Oxford Carpets and Furniture Limited had been using the Redbridge Waste and Recycling Centre to falsely claim
-
Date
Police set up TWO DIFFERENT crime scenes as murder investigation launched
Police have set up two different crime scenes in an Oxfordshire murder investigation following a man’s death. The incident occurred as police officers attended a home in Mullein Road in Bicester after receiving reports of a man being injured at
-
Date
Police remain outside mosque after 'stabbing'
6:45pm A man in his 40s is stable in hospital after he was stabbed outside a mosque, say Thames Valley Police. The
-
Date
It's cockroach season! Here's how you can prevent and get rid of them
Cockroaches are set to be a nuisance in homes across the UK but how do you get rid of them and prevent them in the first place? An expert has issued advice ahead of the rising temperatures in the summer season. Can you get cockroaches in the
-
Date
Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range
Royal Mint has launched a new 50p coin as part of its dinosaur range. The collectable dinosaur range was revealed by the Royal Mint back in December in collaboration with the Natural History Museum. Director of commemorative coin at the Royal
-
Date
Most memorable TV moments of the year nominees revealed – vote for your favourite
What was your favourite moment on TV over the last year? From Ncuti Gatwa’s unveiling as the 15th Time Lord in Doctor Who, to Logan Roy’s shocking death in Succession, there’s been a lot for viewers to take in. But now the shortlist has been
-
Date
Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to everyone with a mobile phone ahead of eight per cent price rises in April. The Money Saving Expert shared steps everyone should follow to reduce their bills next month. April’s increase comes on top
-
Date
Why Dame Prue Leith will 'step back' from Celebrity Bake Off after 2024 series
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is back on our screens this weekend but ahead of the new series, presenter Dame Prue Leith has spoken about her future on the Channel 4 spin-off. The 84-year-old has been co-hosting Bake
-
Date
Everything we know so far about 'stabbing' near mosque
A large emergency response was called to an Oxford mosque after reports of a stabbing on Wednesday night. Police descended on Cowley Road and the nearby Manzil Way following an incident. Police cars arrived on both roads and taped off the Cosin
-
Date
Book of condolence: Tributes to man who died sparking murder investigation
The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a man who has died sparking police to launch a murder investigation. Emergency services were called to Mullein Road, Bicester, to reports a man had been injured at around 12.21pm on Wednesday,
-
Date
Free nature events to celebrate Wallingford business park's 30th anniversary
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, a Wallingford business park is offering free public access to a range of its nature-related events. Howbery Business Park's offering includes experiences with honeybees and in-depth talks and walks about
-
Date
Bicester pub's 12-day beer festival ending on St Patrick's Day
A 12-day beer festival featuring 15 real ales is in Bicester until St Patrick's Day. The event at The Penny Black, which started on March 6 and will finish on March 17, will see international brewers from Taiwan, Germany, USA, Belgium, and Italy
-
Date
Trainee probation officer programme opens up to non-graduates
For the first time in recent years, the Ministry of Justice's trainee probation officer programme is accepting applications from non-graduates. People with a Level 3 qualification can apply for 33 vacancies across the south central region until
-
Date
TV presenter Nick Owen launches new prostate cancer podcast
TV presenter Nick Owen, diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2023, has journeyed to Oxford to record a new one-off podcast. The Deadly Silent Podcast is designed to break the silence surrounding prostate cancer, encouraging men to voice their
-
Date
Bicester school joins record-breaking football event
A Bicester school has taken part in a record-breaking football event which saw 465,000 girls from 5,000 schools play the sport at the same time to celebrate International Women's Day. The Bicester School saw 16 pupils take part in the 'Biggest
-
Date
120 mile rally ends weekend racing event
A rally training weekend came to a close with a 120 mile race around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. The HERO-ERA 2024 A Novice Trial concluded with the mini rally in relentless rain. The training weekend welcomed the crews
-
Date
Plans to increase parking charges for heavier vehicles branded 'anti-car'
Plans to increase car parking charges for heavier vehicles have been branded "anti-car". Oxford City Council Green councillor Emily Kerr has proposed a motion calling for the introduction of the increased costs for higher emitting and/or heavier
-
Date
'15-minute-city' phrase dropped by council due to 'fear of backlash'
The phrase "15-minute-city" has been dropped from a key city planning document due to "fear of backlash". Oxford City Council has confirmed the words no longer feature in its Local Plan, which guides future development proposals. Some have
-
Date
Traffic policies branded 'racist' with vote due on their removal
Controversial traffic schemes have been branded “racist” and compared to Margaret Thatcher’s unpopular poll tax as officials consider whether they should be removed. Oxford City Council will vote on a motion at a meeting on Monday calling for cancellation
-
Date
Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - SEAN MASON, 59, of Austin Meadow, Churchfields, Witney, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Witney on February 17 with 116 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. He was disqualified
-
Date
Driver jailed for injuring man on A40
A DRIVER has been jailed after injuring a man on the A40 earlier this month. Krzydtof Szczygiel, of no fixed abode, was charged with one count of causing serious injury by careless driving and one count of driving without due care and attention
-
Date
Banbury MP visits wine distributor on 10th anniversary
Banbury's MP recently toured a wine distributor's new Bicester office, marking 10 years since the company was formed. Victoria Prentis' visit to North South Wines coincided with the 10th anniversary since founder Kim Wilson established the firm
-
Date
Cash machine for High Street shop is refused by planners
Plans for a new cash machine at a shop Oxford High Street have been refused. Oxford Bus Company has a shop in the High Street where customers can find out information about journey times and buy tickets including those for trips on City Sightseeing
-
Date
Families enjoy free compost giveaway in Florence Park
A free compost giveaway event which aimed to promote sustainability has been held in Oxford. It took place on Saturday, March 9 from 10.30am to 1pm at Florence Park and saw a strong turnout. The event was organised by Oxfordshire Reuses and
-
Date
Gees Restaurant & Bar to start serving brunch again
An Oxford restaurant has announced it will once again be serving brunch. Gees Restaurant & Bar has breathed new life into its morning menu, with an array of dishes that blend British and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant underwent
-
Date
More than £31,000 raised for Oxfordshire hospice
Schools, community groups, and businesses have raised tens of thousands of pounds for a hospice. Banbury-based Katharine House's Accumulator Challenge saw £31,084.19 raised. Eleven groups took part in the fundraising which began in October
-
Date
Oxford to welcome Prayer Book Society in commemoration of Archbishop Cranmer
Oxford will host members and supporters of the Prayer Book Society this Thursday as they mark the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. Archbishop Cranmer, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward I and briefly
-
Date
Bicester Village plan 'productive' use for trading estate despite unclear future
Bicester Village has submitted plans to knock down a former trading estate next to the designer outlet but questions have been raised over the site’s unclear future. The former McKay Trading Estate sits on Station Road near the railway station
-
Date
Village reacts to fatal crash on bend in road after police chase
Villagers have reacted to a 20-year-old man who has died after a crash at a notorious bend following a police chase. The police pursuit took place on the B480 through Chiselhampton as a black Vauxhall Astra smashed into a wall outside the front
-
Date
Mother's Day weekend power cut impacts hundreds
Hundreds of people were left without power over the Mother's Day weekend after a power cut. The power outage impacted households across north and west Oxfordshire, with areas of Chipping Norton and Bicester majorly affected. On the night of
-
Date
High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards open for nominations
Oxfordshire's schools are once again encouraged to nominate talented students for the High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards. The annual awards invite teachers to put forward students who excel in engineering, resistant materials, and design technology