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Stories for 26 July 2007
Abingdon
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Bogus caller alert
POLICE and the Environment Agency are warning homeowners to be on their guard after a bogus caller tried to take advantage of Oxfordshire's floods. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
'Spirit was amazing'
ABINGDON mayor Lorraine Oates is considering setting up a fund to help the hundreds of victims of the "great flood" that this week wrecked homes and devastated families. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Bogus caller alert
POLICE and the Environment Agency are warning homeowners to be on their guard after a bogus caller tried to take advantage of Oxfordshire's floods. more...
Abingdon News
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Art
Breaking the Mould, Ovada Gallery, Gloucester GreenOxford
Artists are always trying to push back boundaries, take their work further and present us with a new interpretation of an old theme, which is why the OVADA Gallery's latest exhibition is entitled Breaking the Mould. more...
Art in Action, Waterperry House
Another summer - another Art in Action. Judging by the crowds who flocked through the gates at Waterperry House, Wheatley, on the opening day this popular show - which is now in its 30th year - has lost none of its attraction. more...
Stella Vine, Modrn Art, Oxford
Visit Modern Art Oxford during the next few weeks and you will discover that the conceptual work which normally fills the galleries is not there. Instead, the highly coloured, accessible, figurative work of Stella Vine stares down from every wall. But is it as accessible as it first appears? What are those large eyes that gaze out from the picture with such intensity- some dripping with paint to suggest mascara-stained tears - really trying to say? Are these staring eyes in agony, or simply Vine's way of exposing the mirror of the soul? more...
Banbury News
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Bicester News
Parking threat withdrawn
Plans to demolish a Bicester garage block to make way for new houses were withdrawn after residents launched a petition. more...
Cemetery crisis goes to top
Government officials have visited Bicester after councillors admitted they were "out of their depth" tackling the town's cemetery crisis. more...
Housing raises flooding fears
Scores of people have objected to proposed housing sites around Bicester - with many fearing more development will increase flooding. more...
Books
View of dreaming spires
by Robin Briggs CAN OXFORD BE IMPROVED? more...
Fitting climax for Harry
by Emily Shelly HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS J. K. Rowling (Bloomsbury, £17.99)Bringing off a fitting climax to the most successful book series of all time is a tall order, but one that J.K. Rowling takes in her storytelling stride. Deathly Hallows is darker, scarier, more complex and more action-packed than any of the other Potter books. As well as concluding all that has gone before, it even manages to bring off a mystery plot of its own. more...
Journalist fighting against injustice
As an investigative journalist, the thread that has linked David Rose's career in print journalism and television is criminal justice, the criminal process and human rights. He was crime correspondent for The Guardian before becoming Home Affairs editor at The Observer for seven years. He also working for the BBC on various series looking at the police, spies and the criminal justice system. Currently, he works for The Observer and Vanity Fair. more...
Paperback choice
Homo Britannicus Chris Stringer (Penguin, £8.99) For a long perspective on the flooding that hit Oxfordshire this week, take a journey with Stringer, who looks at the earliest human occupation of Britain 700,000 years ago, following our struggle for survival as the climate changed. He combines geology, biological anthropology, archaeology, palaeontology and meteorology to show how our lifestyle is intertwined with global temperature fluctuations. We learn that some early humans would have seen hippos swimming up the Thames to what is now Trafalgar Square, while at other times a great ice-sheet engulfed the area. At least seven times, early Britons apparently failed to cope with climate change and died out completely. He concludes: "If we can face the challenges of global warming together, we can look to a new and more hopeful future... it is now up to every one of us to do something about it if humans everywhere are not to share the fate of Homo britannicus, who were unable to cope with their changing world." more...
Business News
Damilola expert goes it alone
FORENSICS expert Tiernan Coyle, whose evidence helped convict the killers of Nigerian schoolboy Damilola Taylor in 1999, has set up the nation's only independent fibre analysis company at Begbroke Science Park. more...
Bidding war for ISoft
A BIDDING war has broken out for NHS software provider iSoft, which has recommended a new offer by Germany's CompuGroup for £160m. more...
Cimena
The Simpsons Movie (PG)
Eleven credited screenwriters, over two years of rewrites and polishes to more than 100 script drafts, and it comes to this: mediocrity. more...
Transformers (12A)
Director Michael Bay, who attempted to destroy planet Earth in Armageddon, once again indulges his love of outrageous action sequences and deafening sound in this live action blockbuster based on the adventures of the robots in disguise. more...
Cinema
The Simpsons Movie and Transformers
Eleven credited screenwriters, over two years of rewrites and polishes to more than 100 script drafts, and it comes to this: mediocrity. The Simpsons Movie crams a dozen or so 24 carat gags into 87 minutes of limp social and political satire, choosing soft targets like disintegrating American family values, the environment and miscommunication between parents and their alienated kids. more...
Daratt, Running Stumbled, Sherrybaby and Last Tango in Paris
One of the seven non-Western films commissioned to mark Mozart's 250th anniversary, Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's Daratt is a simmering study of injustice and revenge that carries echoes of both the composer's La Clemenza di Tito and Shakespeare's Hamlet. more...
Country Matters
How to be wise about the owl
The Hawk and Owl Trust is an ideal attraction in the summer holidays for children to understand the lives of these birds of prey, writes ELIZABETH EDWARDS 'A wisdom of owls' is the collective term for this popular favourite among birds of prey and children will have an opportunity to increase their knowledge about these and other raptors at the Hawk and Owl Trust education centre in the Chilterns during the school summer holidays. more...
Cricket
CRICKET: It's payback time
Bicester skipper Darryl Woods aims to avenge an early-season thrashing when they host leaders Buckingham tomorrow in Division 1. more...
CRICKET: Twyford flounder on Rock
Twyford crashed out of the competition at the semi-final stage after a nine-wicket thrashing by Tetsworth. more...
Didcot
Floods, chaos, misery
TORRENTIAL downpours caused havoc for drivers, rail passengers and residents in Didcot last Friday after two months rainfall fell in one hour in south Oxfordshire. more...
Eating Out
The Trout, Tadpole Bridge
What fun it is to leave a pub knowing that a tick can go into every box because dogs are allowed in, a disabled person will find it comfortable, the beer tastes good and the food is sumptuous. more...
Editorial Comment
A splendid effort by everyone
Only a ringing endorsement from wartime Forces Sweetheart Vera Lynn is missing from the unprecedented letter of praise from the chief executives of our councils and the Thames Valley Chief Constable, a letter we are delighted to publish today. more...
Education
Civilisation rests on them
STEPHEN A. HARRIS looks at the truth - and the rumours - surrounding plants Plants are everywhere, from pavement cracks to tropical forests. They provide us with oxygen, food to eat, fibres to make clothes, wood for construction and ornamentals for gardens. Indirectly, fixation of prehistoric carbon dioxide by ancient plants fuels economies. more...
Features
Thoughts from an island
More or less marooned in our Osney offices this week, like Pooh Bear before he escaped in his upturned umbrella, with flood waters lapping at the door, I sympathised with a colleague in the canteen queue who was suffering from sunburn, acquired at the weekend. more...
Floods
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: 'It is inevitable'
Environment secretary Hilary Benn said that flooding was inevitable with heavy rain but added that more needed to be done. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: 'It is inevitable'
Environment secretary Hilary Benn said that flooding was inevitable with heavy rain but added that more needed to be done. more...
Flooding: Bogus caller alert
POLICE and the Environment Agency are warning homeowners to be on their guard after a bogus caller tried to take advantage of Oxfordshire's floods. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Bogus caller alert
POLICE and the Environment Agency are warning homeowners to be on their guard after a bogus caller tried to take advantage of Oxfordshire's floods. more...
Food
Raymond Blanc menu for fascinating TV
Ironically, no one taught Oxfordshire's Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc how to cook, yet he now spends much of his time teaching others. Not for him a famous mentor. Everything this celebrated chef learnt, when he began cooking in a commercial kitchen, he discovered through his own blunders, failures, frustrations and hardships. It was his single-minded determination to succeed that lifted him out of the kitchen at the Rose Revived, at Newbridge, where he began his career as a chef, and into Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, where he has has remained at the top of the game for almost three decadestell H.. more...
Gardening
Tubular belles please bees
VAL BOURNE admires the variety and resilience of penstemons Any visit to a garden centre or nursery is certain to yield some penstemons, and their spikes of tubular flowers, designed to please the bees, can really lift the garden in July, August and September. There's a terrific variety of flower colour and shape, from clean white to almost black, and trumpets also vary from slender to snub-nosed. Foliage differs from bright-green to dark as do heights, because border penstemons are bred from a mixture of American species. Seventy of these are found in Utah alone and native Indians used them medicinally for alleviating pains and healing wounds. more...
Golf
GOLF: Young Eddie lands title
England junior international Eddie Pepperell won Frilford Heath's Club Championship which was reduced from 54 to 36 holes due to the weather. more...
Headlines
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: W Oxon clearing up
The emergency flooding operation in west Oxfordshire has now shifted to getting people and businesses back to normal. more...
Flooding: Kelmscott Manor work continues
Firefighters are still busy today trying to avert further damage to Kelmscott Manor, the historic west Oxfordshire home of the Victorian designer and writer William Morris. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: W Oxon clearing up
The emergency flooding operation in west Oxfordshire has now shifted to getting people and businesses back to normal. more...
Flooding: Kelmscott Manor work continues
Firefighters are still busy today trying to avert further damage to Kelmscott Manor, the historic west Oxfordshire home of the Victorian designer and writer William Morris. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: W Oxon clearing up
The emergency flooding operation in west Oxfordshire has now shifted to getting people and businesses back to normal. more...
Flooding: Kelmscott Manor work continues
Firefighters are still busy today trying to avert further damage to Kelmscott Manor, the historic west Oxfordshire home of the Victorian designer and writer William Morris. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Leader
Pulling together to beat floods
It has been a hairy few days for anyone living or working near rivers and streams in the region. This newspaper had to be printed early at our Osney Mead presses as we anticipated rising flood waters might threaten our ability to publish. more...
Letters
NHS vandals
A vigil in St Mary's Church, Banbury, to save The Horton Hospital (Oxford Mail, July 25) was highly commendable, perhaps, but it is unlikely to bring the God-influenced change of heart the well-meaning defenders might hope for. more...
Where were they?
It was great to hear at a recent public meeting residents in Rose Hill, Oxford, making positive comments about the work done by the local police team, the street wardens and our city councillors to try to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminal damage and drugs on our estate. more...
Volunteer Centre back at old home
Sir, I would like to use the medium of your newspaper to say thank you to the priest, Rev David O'Sullivan, and the congregation of St John's RC church in Wallingford for the support and hospitality they have given to the Wallingford Volunteer Centre during the recent redevelopment of the Methodist church. more...
Equality
Sir, So Margaret Davies seeks that John Flood stand down? (Herald, July 12). She seems a bit selective on authorities' statutory duties covering the equality spectrum and the community bonding together. more...
Initiative
Sir, I write in response to a letter in The Herald (July 12) from a Grove resident, which claimed that a Wantage shop had been given a "notice of non compliance" for failing to display 'No Smoking' signs. more...
Poppy appeal
Sir, My wife and I have only lived here in Crowmarsh Gifford for a couple of years, and we are still being surprised and delighted by the ever-changing landscape during the seasons. more...
Time travel
Sir, Recently, whilst I was idly ambling my way up Ock Street, Abingdon, with no apparent objective in mind, it suddenly struck me (it was Friday 13th, so these thoughts are allowed), that local planners have discovered a much sought-after phenomenon and may not know it: Time Travel. more...
Fairtrade
Sir, The article regarding Fairtrade in Didcot implied that Didcot First is the sole driving force behind the move to have Didcot recognised as a Fairtrade town. more...
What on earth?
Sir, I am writing initially apropos the article (Herald, July 12) referring to the 'black v white' poem. I feel it is a great pity the lady in question cannot be liberal in her views over such a storm in a teacup - "He should resign" indeed. What on earth is the world coming to? It's this sort of attitude that inflames racism. more...
Off the mark
Sir, May I refer to the letter from Marian Nicholls (Herald, July 19). more...
Movie Trailers
Triumphs of the filmmakers’ art - and Jack Sparrow, too
AUGUST brings a fabulous programme of films at the Assembly Rooms with movies of every genre, from Oscar winning classics to the greatest green ogre of them all, when Shrek arrives on August 24. more...
Music
Cutting edge
Henry Dartnell of The Young Knives talks to Tim Hughes about the Mercury Prize, Glastonbury, and why it's so darn hard to think of album names. more...
Woodstock Music Society, St Mary Magdalene Church
There were several empty seats among the choir's ranks last weekend, as members of the Woodstock Music Society fell victim to flooding and road closures. I was told that the tenor section was particularly depleted, with only five instead of the usual 11. Worse still, the tenor soloist, Ian Barratt, was also unable to get through, and it was too late to find a replacement. But those who had made it soldiered on gallantly, and in the end the depleted numbers and resulting imbalance of voices was scarcely noticeable. more...
What's on in jazz, July 27
As this is the last of these columns until September it is worthwhile mentioning some of the main events over the next few weeks. more...
The Seasons, Royal Albert Hall
Leaving flood-alert Oxford on Monday afternoon for the Proms performance of The Seasons, it was hard to prophesy whether Haydn's cheery pastoral epic would prove to be a singularly unfortunate coincidence of repertoire (planned as it was, no doubt, several years ago), or whether it was going to provide moral uplift. A series of problems en route, culminating in a late, rain-drenched arrival at the Royal Albert Hall did not improve the outlook. more...
Richard Thompson's Sweet Warrior CD review
Those fortunate enough to have been at the Ascott-under-Wychwood music festival last year witnessed one of Richard Thompson's finest performances. Alone, with just a guitar and a glorious Cotswold sunset as a backdrop, he sang, uncannily, a new ballad, Sunset Song - I know he is prolific but surely he can't write that quickly. Soon it was followed by another new composition, Dad's Gonna Kill Me. Only the year before he had released the somewhat experimental Front Parlour Ballads, but here he was performing songs from another collection. If these were indicative of what was to come, we knew we were in for something special, and Sweet Warrior (Proper Records) is precisely that. It is without doubt the best album he is made since the Capitol years of the early nineties, of Rumour and Sigh and Mirror Blue, that produced two of his greatest songs - Beeswing and 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. War stirs the greatest songwriters to put pen to paper and Thompson has not expressed such raw emotion since Shoot Out the Lights. Dad's Gonna Kill Me takes its title from the US soldiers' shortened name for Baghdad, in the same way Vietnam was known as Nam - "Sitting targets in the wild west show, Nobody loves me here". And war of a different kind is the theme of the seven-minute epic Guns are the Tongues that seems to drain every emotional tissue from his playing and his voice. While fiery electric guitar predominates, stirring ballads stand out too. Apart from Sunset Song, Take Care the Road You Choose and She Sang Angels to Rest - strings and all - will, I'm sure, be among fans' favourites in years to come. And for good measure he turns his hand to reggae with Francesca - which means freedom in Italian - and whose lyrics echo a theme of the album - "Who dragged her name through the dirt". more...
News
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: No let-up soon
Flooded-out families were last night warned there would be no immediate let-up in water levels after hundreds of homes were swamped. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Levels drop slightly
Flood water in west Oxford had slightly receded this morning but the Environment Agency has warned this could just be a small fluctuation. more...
Flooding: Roads update
Several roads in Oxfordshire remain closed because of flooding. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: 'It is inevitable'
Environment secretary Hilary Benn said that flooding was inevitable with heavy rain but added that more needed to be done. more...
Flooding: W Oxon clearing up
The emergency flooding operation in west Oxfordshire has now shifted to getting people and businesses back to normal. more...
Flooding: Kelmscott Manor work continues
Firefighters are still busy today trying to avert further damage to Kelmscott Manor, the historic west Oxfordshire home of the Victorian designer and writer William Morris. more...
Flooding: Rescued goldfish named
A goldfish, rescued by firefighters working in flooded Botley, has been christened Pearl. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: No let-up soon
Flooded-out families were last night warned there would be no immediate let-up in water levels after hundreds of homes were swamped. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Levels drop slightly
Flood water in west Oxford had slightly receded this morning but the Environment Agency has warned this could just be a small fluctuation. more...
Flooding: Roads update
Several roads in Oxfordshire remain closed because of flooding. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: More than 500 evacuated
MORE than 500 people have been evacuated because of floods in Oxfordshire, says the county's emergency planner. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Horton services WILL be axed
Protestors have vowed to fight on at Government level after NHS managers today agreed to axe services at an Oxfordshire hospital. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: W Oxon clearing up
The emergency flooding operation in west Oxfordshire has now shifted to getting people and businesses back to normal. more...
Flooding: Kelmscott Manor work continues
Firefighters are still busy today trying to avert further damage to Kelmscott Manor, the historic west Oxfordshire home of the Victorian designer and writer William Morris. more...
Flooding: 'It is inevitable'
Environment secretary Hilary Benn said that flooding was inevitable with heavy rain but added that more needed to be done. more...
Flooding: Bogus caller alert
POLICE and the Environment Agency are warning homeowners to be on their guard after a bogus caller tried to take advantage of Oxfordshire's floods. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Rescued goldfish named
A goldfish, rescued by firefighters working in flooded Botley, has been christened Pearl. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: W Oxon clearing up
The emergency flooding operation in west Oxfordshire has now shifted to getting people and businesses back to normal. more...
Flooding: Kelmscott Manor work continues
Firefighters are still busy today trying to avert further damage to Kelmscott Manor, the historic west Oxfordshire home of the Victorian designer and writer William Morris. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
We back national floods appeal
Newsquest Media Group, parent company of The Oxford Times, Oxford Mail, Witney Gazette, Herald Series, Bicester Advertiser and Banbury Cake, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Bogus caller alert
POLICE and the Environment Agency are warning homeowners to be on their guard after a bogus caller tried to take advantage of Oxfordshire's floods. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
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Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Flooding: Store reopens
The Tesco store in Abingdon has re-opened after being forced to close for three days because the car park was under water after the nearby River Ock burst its banks late Saturday night. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Bus services update
Bus services across Oxfordshire remain subject to alterations and diversions due to road closures caused by flooding. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Power out to 2,000 homes
Nearly 2,000 homes in Oxfordshire are currently without electricity. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Thanks to heroes
The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Health warning
People in the flooded areas were last night warned about potential diseases being carried in the water. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Downpour 'was 10 days worth'
The downpour this afternoon that swept across Oxfordshire soaked us with the equivalent of 10 days of rain. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday
The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by flooding again today. more...
Flooding: Rail services update
Rail services from Oxford are disrupted by