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Stories for 24 July 2007
Abingdon
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Youth club helps out for Aids orphans
YOUNG people are spending their spare time and holidays packing up clothes to be sent to an Aids hospice in Zambia. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Abingdon News
Flooding: Boaters rescued
Rescue boats were delpoyed to save two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Bicester News
Adrian's all set for sea
Yachtsman Adrian Flanagan has arrived in the Russian port of Provideniya and has secured a permit to sail through the Northern Sea Route. more...
MoD staff fight allowance axe
Staff at a Ministry of Defence site earmarked for closure have staged a protest against the withdrawal of a promised allowance. more...
Country
Jewel in the crown
Continuing our series of Oxfordshire wildlife walks, Chris McLaren visits Dry Sandford Pit more...
Cricket
CRICKET: Downs storm into last eight
Oxford Downs powered into the quarter-finals of the npower Village Cup with a 90-run victory that was all about teamwork. more...
CRICKET: Oxfordshire are praying for rain!
Oxfordshire are hoping that the rain saves them after a bad first day against Cornwall in their Minor Counties Championship Western Division game. more...
CRICKET: Downs storm into last eight
Oxford Downs powered into the quarter-finals of the npower Village Cup with a 90-run victory that was all about teamwork. more...
CRICKET: Bartlett has high hopes
Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett feels his side have a real chance of going all the way in the npower Village Cup after impressing in their last-16 win. more...
CRICKET: Bartlett has high hopes
Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett feels his side have a real chance of going all the way in the npower Village Cup after impressing in their last-16 win. more...
CRICKET: Bartlett has high hopes
Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett feels his side have a real chance of going all the way in the npower Village Cup after impressing in their last-16 win. more...
CRICKET: Downs storm into last eight
Oxford Downs powered into the quarter-finals of the npower Village Cup with a 90-run victory that was all about teamwork. more...
CRICKET: Downs storm into last eight
Oxford Downs powered into the quarter-finals of the npower Village Cup with a 90-run victory that was all about teamwork. more...
CRICKET: Bartlett has high hopes
Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett feels his side have a real chance of going all the way in the npower Village Cup after impressing in their last-16 win. more...
Darts
DARTS: Super Shelley in Angel delight
Premier side Shelley Arms C got off to a flying start to spark a 6-3 victory at Section 1 team Angel. more...
Division 1
Milligan magic all in vain
Marc Milligan took 5-49 as Oxford Downs dismissed Great & Little Tew for 95 in Division 1 on Saturday, but they were denied victory by the weather. more...
Division 2
Vale beaten in last over
Abingdon Vale suffered a dramatic last-over defeat by Bledlow Ridge in a match that could decide the destiny of the Division 2 title. more...
Division 3
Witney suffer another defeat
Witney Mills slumped to their sixth defeat in eight completed Division 3 matches as Long Marston closed up on the leaders. more...
Division 4
Didcot denied by deluge
Lowly Didcot looked poised to pull off a shock win at promotion-chasing Stokenchurch in Division 4 when rain called an early halt to proceedings. more...
Division 5
Carvey in the wickets for Shipton 2nd
Anthony Benson hit 31 and Steven Carvey took 3-31 as Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts 2nd were bowled out for 122 by Shipton-under-Wychwood 2nd in Division 5 before rain stopped play. more...
Division 6
Willmot lifts Kidlington
Eddie Willmot's 59 had helped Kidlington 2nd to 162-7 from 40 overs in Division 6 at Horspath 2nd when play came to an early close. more...
Editorial Comment
Too many words, too little action
It is acknowledged that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. more...
Dedicated
Our congratulations to Katie Richardson and Josh Whidborne who have shown clean sets of blades in the British Solo Ice Dance Championships. more...
Features
Shop is part of village's history
ELAINE Ireland is proud of her village shop - and so she should be, as it is part of her treasured family history. more...
Floods
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: School closures confirmed
The following schools are closed today: more...
Flooding: River peak unclear
Severe flood warnings remained in place in Oxford today although it was unclear whether river levels had peaked. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Flooding: Appeal set up
WITNEY'S town mayor has set up an emergency appeal to help people hit by the floods. more...
Flooding: Kassam hotel full
A hotel providing Oxfordshire's main rescue centre for evacuees fleeing the floods has filled up. more...
Flooding: Second city peak expected
A SECOND peak on the River Thames is expected at Osney this morning. more...
Update: Witney bridge reopens
BRIDGE Street in Witney is now open to traffic, four days after the River Windrush burst through and flooded the road and surrounding homes and businesses. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Appeal set up
WITNEY'S town mayor has set up an emergency appeal to help people hit by the floods. more...
Update: Witney bridge reopens
BRIDGE Street in Witney is now open to traffic, four days after the River Windrush burst through and flooded the road and surrounding homes and businesses. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: Ballard eyes up Eastbourne switch
Abingdon United defender Andy Ballard could be on his way to Blue Square South side Eastbourne Borough. more...
FOOTBALL: Ballard eyes up Eastbourne switch
Abingdon United defender Andy Ballard could be on his way to Blue Square South side Eastbourne Borough. more...
Headlines
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Appeal set up
WITNEY'S town mayor has set up an emergency appeal to help people hit by the floods. more...
Update: Witney bridge reopens
BRIDGE Street in Witney is now open to traffic, four days after the River Windrush burst through and flooded the road and surrounding homes and businesses. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Witney picks up the pieces
FLOOD victims in Witney began picking up the pieces to try to return to normal life. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Appeal set up
WITNEY'S town mayor has set up an emergency appeal to help people hit by the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: Witney bridge reopens
BRIDGE Street in Witney is now open to traffic, four days after the River Windrush burst through and flooded the road and surrounding homes and businesses. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Witney picks up the pieces
FLOOD victims in Witney began picking up the pieces to try to return to normal life. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Letters
Sports hall must be saved
I hoped to avoid party politics during my year as Lord Mayor. more...
Missing the point
I think Tony Anchors is missing the point. more...
Hilarious show
CAN I just send a huge thank you to everyone involved in organising the Headington Funday in Oxford on Saturday? more...
News
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Appeal set up
WITNEY'S town mayor has set up an emergency appeal to help people hit by the floods. more...
Update: Witney bridge reopens
BRIDGE Street in Witney is now open to traffic, four days after the River Windrush burst through and flooded the road and surrounding homes and businesses. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: School closures confirmed
The following schools are closed today: more...
Flooding: River peak unclear
Severe flood warnings remained in place in Oxford today although it was unclear whether river levels had peaked. more...
Flooding: Kassam hotel full
A hotel providing Oxfordshire's main rescue centre for evacuees fleeing the floods has filled up. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Flooding: Second city peak expected
A SECOND peak on the River Thames is expected at Osney this morning. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Witney picks up the pieces
FLOOD victims in Witney began picking up the pieces to try to return to normal life. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Appeal set up
WITNEY'S town mayor has set up an emergency appeal to help people hit by the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: Witney bridge reopens
BRIDGE Street in Witney is now open to traffic, four days after the River Windrush burst through and flooded the road and surrounding homes and businesses. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Witney picks up the pieces
FLOOD victims in Witney began picking up the pieces to try to return to normal life. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Non Leage
FOOTBALL: Ballard eyes up Eastbourne switch
Abingdon United defender Andy Ballard could be on his way to Blue Square South side Eastbourne Borough. more...
FOOTBALL: Ballard eyes up Eastbourne switch
Abingdon United defender Andy Ballard could be on his way to Blue Square South side Eastbourne Borough. more...
Other News
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Other Sport
GREYHOUNDS: Tonight's Oxford runners
7.45: Glencroft Tootsy, HAVEANOTHER, Snazzy Dancer 3, Carnaross Beauty 2, Grainne, Im Luvin Angels. more...
Oxford News
Flooding: Water seeping into homes
Houses in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Pumping begins
Fire crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: School closures
The following schools are closed today: more...
Flooding: Severe warnings remain
Severe flood warnings remained in place in Oxford today although it was unclear whether river levels had peaked. more...
Flooding: Roads update
Abingdon Road was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Evacuation hotel full
A hotel providing Oxfordshire's main rescue centre for evacuees fleeing the floods has filled up. more...
Flooding: Fears over towpath
Oxford City Council has erected warning signs along the flooded Thames towpath at Sandford, Iffley, Donnington, Folly Bridge, Osney Lock, Botley Bridge and Marlborough Road in an effort to deter people from using the path. more...
Flooding: Second city peak expected
A second peak on the River Thames is expected at Osney this morning. more...
Flooding: 'Worst is over'
Water levels in Oxfordshire have stabilised and we are over the worst of it, according the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Sun brings relief
Sunshine has bought respite to the many people across Oxfordshire after a weekend of floods. more...
Anti-gang zone 'moves trouble'
A dispersal order to reduce problems with gangs of youths in Rose Hill has just moved the problem on, according to people living in a neighbouring estate. more...
Celebrations are put on ice
Two Oxfordshire skaters have beaten competitors from across the UK to be crowned champions in a national ice dancing competition. more...
Sampling slice of Leon life
School students have been finding out for themselves what life is like in Oxford's twin city of Leon in Nicaragua. more...
MPs clash over city expansion
Tory leader David Cameron has vowed to oppose development on Oxfordshire's Green Belt. more...
Mongolia or bust
Two adventure-seekers from Oxford have set off for an 8,000-mile dash to Mongolia. more...
Damaged trees to be replaced
Trees which residents say were damaged when gas mains were laid in Manzil Way, East Oxford, are to be replaced. more...
Flooding: Evacuees want to go home
Oxfordshire's evacuees are desperate to return home to start clearing up their damaged properties. more...
County launches appeal fund
An appeal fund is being set up to help victims of the flooding in Oxfordshire. more...
Flooding: Jet Stream to blame
It has been a miserable summer in Oxfordshire and the origins of the wet and wild weather can be traced back to the north Atlantic off the American coast. more...
Inquiry aims to protect street
Independent investigators will be drafted in to help protect the character of one of Oxford's best loved streets. more...
Missionary sues city hospital
A missionary who developed septicaemia after treatment at Oxford's Churchill Hospital has launched a High Court damages action. more...
Flooding: Firms hit
A pub landlord says police refused to allow pumping equipment through barriers in Botley Road, Oxford, when his kitchens and cellars flooded. more...
Drugs raid nets haul
Police have seized more than £500 worth of drugs in a raid on a flat in Blackbird Leys Road. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
FLOOD water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Oxford United
FOOTBALL: Odubade set for Eastleigh test
Oxford United boss Jim Smith is optimistic that striker Yemi Odubade will be fit to line up against Blue Square South outfit Eastleigh tonight (7.45). more...
Twigg opens his account for U's
NEW striker Gary Twigg scored the winner as Oxford United continued their bright start to pre-season with a 1-0 victory at Eastleigh on Tuesday night. more...
Oxfordshire Floods
Boaters stranded
Pleasure boaters stranded in Abingdon. more...
Allotment under water
Inside Martin and Joanna Taylor's shed at Cowmead allotments of Abingdon Road in Oxford. more...
Making a splash
Splashing through deep floodwater in Abingdon Road. more...
Road to river
Binsey Lane had turned into a river by Monday morning. more...
Onion soup?
Onions in the water at Cowmead Allotments off Abingdon Road Picture submitted by Martyn and Joanna Taylor more...
Keep off the pitch
Flooding at Abingdon Town Football Club Picture submitted by Tony Stoyle more...
People
Another Wonderland
Edward Wakeling, editor of Lewis Carroll’s diaries, reveals the author’s other claim to fame, as a photographer more...
Profiles
Canterbury tales
Tim Healey reflects on the renaissance of the Green Man more...
40 years on
Peter Cann talks to Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol as the band prepares to celebrate a significant anniversary more...
Share Prices
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AEA Technology 116.75 BMW 3220 Electrocomponents 259.25 Isoft Group 64.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 148.5 Oxford Biomedica 42.75 Oxford Instruments 273 Reed Elsevier 633.75 RM 213.25 RPS Group 348 more...
Staff News
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Business as usual
Water levels around Osney Mead have not risen since yesterday. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Wantage And Grove
Band blows trumpet for grand new base
AN ambitious plan for a new hall for Wantage Silver Band will be announced to the sound of music on Friday evening. more...
Witney News
Flooding: Refuse collections update
Waste and recycling collections in West Oxfordshire will get back to normal today. more...
Flooding: W Oxon centres close
The emergency rescue centres at Long Hanborough and Carterton have now closed, but anyone still requiring temporary accommodation should visit the West Oxfordshire District Council Offices at Elmfield, New Yatt Road, Witney. more...
Flooding: Witney returns to normal
Flood victims in Witney yesterday began picking up the pieces to try to return to normal life. more...
Women
Miss Havergal’s horticultural vision for girls
Linora Lawrence tells the story of an extraordinary gardening pioneer more...
Abingdon Herald News
Flooding: Rail services update
Flood water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: School closures update
A number of schools in Oxfordshire will be closed again today due to the flooding. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Demolition fears for listed arcade
A WANTAGE gift shop owner fears she could be left alone in a listed building arcade of four shops, which seems set to be demolished to make way for a restaurant garden. more...
Band blows trumpet for grand new base
AN ambitious plan for a new hall for Wantage Silver Band will be announced to the sound of music on Friday evening. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Youth club helps out for Aids orphans
YOUNG people are spending their spare time and holidays packing up clothes to be sent to an Aids hospice in Zambia. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Two rescued from boats
RESCUE boats saved two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Banbury Cake News
Flooding: School closures update
A number of schools in Oxfordshire will be closed again today due to the flooding. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
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Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: School closures update
A number of schools in Oxfordshire will be closed again today due to the flooding. more...
Update: 'Levels stabilised'
AREAS of Oxford are expected to experience further rising water tonight as another surge hits the city. more...
Flooding: More city homes flood
HOUSES in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Abingdon Road reopens
ABINGDON Road, Oxford, was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Focus moves south
FIRE crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Oxford Mail News
Celebrations are put on ice
Two Oxfordshire skaters have beaten competitors from across the UK to be crowned champions in a national ice dancing competition. more...
Sampling slice of Leon life
School students have been finding out for themselves what life is like in Oxford's twin city of Leon in Nicaragua. more...
MPs clash over city expansion
Tory leader David Cameron has vowed to oppose development on Oxfordshire's Green Belt. more...
Mongolia or bust
Two adventure-seekers from Oxford have set off for an 8,000-mile dash to Mongolia. more...
Damaged trees to be replaced
Trees which residents say were damaged when gas mains were laid in Manzil Way, East Oxford, are to be replaced. more...
Flooding: Refuse collections update
Waste and recycling collections in West Oxfordshire will get back to normal today. more...
MoD staff fight allowance axe
Staff at a Ministry of Defence site earmarked for closure have staged a protest against the withdrawal of a promised allowance. more...
Flooding: School closures update
A number of schools in Oxfordshire will be closed again today due to the flooding. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services in and around Oxford and Abingdon are subject to short-notice alterations while the risk of flooding remains. more...
Flooding: Water seeping into homes
Houses in Oxford have begun to fill with water and more are expected to flood today, according to the Environment Agency. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Flood water on the tracks at Kennington means train services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended until further notice. more...
Flooding: Evacuees want to go home
Oxfordshire's evacuees are desperate to return home to start clearing up their damaged properties. more...
Flooding: 'Worst is over'
Water levels in Oxfordshire have stabilised and we are over the worst of it, according the Environment Agency. more...
County launches appeal fund
An appeal fund is being set up to help victims of the flooding in Oxfordshire. more...
Flooding: Jet Stream to blame
It has been a miserable summer in Oxfordshire and the origins of the wet and wild weather can be traced back to the north Atlantic off the American coast. more...
Inquiry aims to protect street
Independent investigators will be drafted in to help protect the character of one of Oxford's best loved streets. more...
Missionary sues city hospital
A missionary who developed septicaemia after treatment at Oxford's Churchill Hospital has launched a High Court damages action. more...
Flooding: School closures
The following schools are closed today: more...
Flooding: Severe warnings remain
Severe flood warnings remained in place in Oxford today although it was unclear whether river levels had peaked. more...
Flooding: Witney returns to normal
Flood victims in Witney yesterday began picking up the pieces to try to return to normal life. more...
Flooding: Roads update
Abingdon Road was reopened this morning, although Botley Road remained closed to traffic because of the floods. more...
Flooding: Pumping begins
Fire crews will begin a clean-up operation across the county today. more...
Flooding: Boaters rescued
Rescue boats were delpoyed to save two people from floods on the River Thames in Abingdon. more...
Floods: Oxford homes hit
householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: Firms hit
A pub landlord says police refused to allow pumping equipment through barriers in Botley Road, Oxford, when his kitchens and cellars flooded. more...
floods: council assist householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Drugs raid nets haul
Police have seized more than £500 worth of drugs in a raid on a flat in Blackbird Leys Road. more...
Flooding: worse to come
Water levels in Oxford are now not expected to reach their peak until Wednesday afternoon. more...
Flooding: council assists householders
Teams from Oxford City Council are tonight out in flood-hit west Oxford, supporting those householders most at risk. more...
Flooding: Sun brings relief
Sunshine has bought respite to the many people across Oxfordshire after a weekend of floods. more...
Flooding: Oxford homes hit
Householders in Oxford have been advised to leave their homes - after rising water entered their houses. more...
Flooding: W Oxon centres close
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