The Environment Agency tonight issued a severe flood warning - of imminent danger to life and property - on the River Thames from Eynsham to Oxford and Kennington. The areas affected by the alert include Eynsham Lock, Eynsham to Sandford Lock, Wytham
Roads in the Evenlode Valley are badly affected tonight by fast-rising flood water running down from the Cotswold hills, with drivers being warned to avoid the area. The B4437 to Burford is closed at Charlbury due to damage to the bridge, as is the B4022
Train services could be running again from Banbury to Bicester and London tomorrow. Chiltern Railways said tonight that Network Rail expects to be able to reopen the line to Bicester North after flood water receded today. A special timetable will be
The Environment Agency has issued a 'severe flood warning' for Oxford. The agency tonight warned that 'a small number of properties' in Kidlington and Abingdon are likely to be flooded later today followed by areas in Oxford early tomorrow. The agency
Low-lying areas of Oxford, Abingdon and Kidlington could flood overnight and early tomorrow morning, the county fire and rescue service warned tonight. In Oxford the flooding is likely to affect Botley Road, Osney Mead, Grandpont, South Hinksey, Kennington
WEST Oxfordshire District Council tonight warned that the Standlake and Northmoor areas were at risk of flooding this evening. A spokesman said householders should sandbag their properties and prepare to evacuate if necessary. The following pick-up points
ELDERLY residents were evacuated from flats close to the Oxford Canal in Banbury as flood water rose. A spokesman for Cherwell District Council said they were hoping to get them back into their homes tonight. In a statement the council said: "In Banbury
Plans are going on apace for Didcot's annual Christmas street fair which will this year have a Rocking and Rolling theme. The fair, which will be held on November 29 between 4pm and 9pm, is in its 14th year and attracts between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors
FLOODING returned to the centre of Witney this afternoon as the River Windrush burst its banks. Bridge Street was closed as the water rose and residents were evacuated from homes hit flooding in Bridge Street and Mill Street. The footpath across Langel
A WARNING was issued this evening of a serious risk of more floods in Oxfordshire over the next few days. The Environment Agency said with more than two months' rain falling in one day on the Cotswolds, rivers across the region were rising fast. An
FERRARI'S Kimi Raikkonen took pole position for tomorrow's European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, Germany. The final qualifying session was delayed when British world championship leader Lewis Hamilton crashed into the barriers at 170mph. If Hamilton
Carterton looks set to get a windfall of about £10,000 this year from the town centre street market. The cash bonus, going into town council coffers from stallholder rents, could be used on a local improvement project. The idea was put forward to
RAIL operator First Great Western is advising passengers not to travel today due to severe overcrowding on the limited service that is operating between Oxford and London and from Didcot to Swindon and Bristol after yesterday's torrential rain and flooding
Rail operator First Great Western is advising passengers not to travel today due to severe overcrowding on the limited service that is operating between Oxford and London and from Didcot to Swindon and Bristol after yesterday's torrential rain and flooding
THREE people were remanded in custody today charged in connection with the death of a woman whose burned body was found in a field in Oxfordshire. The charred remains of Thea Zaudy, 94, from Notting Hill Gate, were found near a suitcase in a field
Emergency service are advising motorists not to try and drive through flooded roads and or travel during heavy storms during the weekend. In a joint statement the emergency services are advising people not to make unnecessary journeys until the floodwater
The fire and rescue service was on Saturday afternoon pumping water from more than 300 homes in Bampton, where 1,000 sandbags have been issue in the past 24 hours. Homes at Well Lane, Curbridge, have had minor flooding. Minor roads across the river
WHILE the county enjoyed a brief respite today from the downpours and storms, plenty of people were still coming to terms with the freak conditions. The highest rainfall in the country was recorded at RAF Brize Norton - 121.2mm, in the 17 hours to
While the county enjoyed a brief respite on Saturday from the downpours and storms, plenty of people were still coming to terms with the freak conditions. The highest rainfall in the country was recorded at RAF Brize Norton - 121.2mm, in the 17 hours
OXFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue service said today that it had received more than 1,000 calls as a result of yesterday's torrential rain. In a joint statement, issued this morning, emergency services across Oxfordshire said they were continuing to work
TRAVEL across Oxfordshire was still severely disrupted today following yesterday's torrential downpours. RAF Brize Norton's weather station recorded 127.4mm (5in) of rain, the highest level in the South East of England. Worst-hit today was the county's
Travel across Oxfordshire is still severely disrupted today following yesterday's torrential downpours. RAF Brize Norton's weather station recorded 127.4mm (5in) of rain, the highest level in the South East of England. Worst-hit today is the county's
Oxford Cheetahs maintained their unbeaten Conference League record with a battling 45-45 draw at high flying Weymouth last night. Having beaten the Wildcats 49-44 at Sandy Lane on Sunday they took the bonus point, with Kiwi Andrew Bargh top scoring
Oxford United youth team coach Mickey Lewis says his new charges will be given every opportunity of fighting for a place in the first team. The U's legend, who returned to the club after spells as assistant boss at Doncaster Rovers and Abingdon United
Oxford United supporters get the first chance to see four new signings when the U's travel to Didcot Town this afternoon for the first of their pre-season games. Manager Jim Smith said striker Gary Twigg, left back Alex Jeannin, midfielder Phil Trainer
Thomas Reade (Abingdon) were crowned ASDA Oxfordshire Under 10 kwik cricket champions at the Oxford University Press Sports Ground. They beat Whitchurch (Henley) 278-254 in the final to take the title. Fourteen schools took part, and in the semi-finals
Burford lifted the Oxfordshire Under 17 Cup with a seven-wicket win over local rivals Bartholomew (Eynsham) in the final. Bartholomew, who had beaten Cheney in the semi-final the day before, got off to a flying start with Luke Godfrey and Umair Ghazali
Oxford United youth team coach Mickey Lewis says his new charges will be given every opportunity of fighting for a place in the first team. The U's legend, who returned to the club after spells as assistant boss at Doncaster Rovers and Abingdon United
w=90U'S NEW BOYS w=86GO ON PARADE f=85 Helvetica Heavy s=10q=lBy Nick Farrant of=Helvetica s=10Football Writer s=9Oxford United supporters get the first chance to see four new signings when the U's travel to Didcot Town this afternoon for the first
Top-class marathon racing is the feature of tonight's Oxford gala card where British star Spiridon Louis is looking to extend his unbeaten run to a dozen races in the £2,000 Tech-Shop UK Marathon. More than £11,000 in prize money is up for grabs with
Steeplechaser Ed Womersley was a jump ahead of his rivals to strike gold for Oxfordshire at the English Schools' Sainsbury's Track & Field Championships at Birmingham's Alex- andra Stadium. The 17-year-old, from St Edward's, Oxford, produced a fantastic
WAR veteran Ron Belcher, 95, and his wife Sybil were at Buckingham Palace this week for an occasion not to be forgotten in every sense. The Kennington couple were guests of the Not-Forgotten Association, an organisation dedicated to providing entertainment
A PIONEERING project about the black community in Oxford has been shortlisted as one of the best heritage projects funded by the National Lottery. And people are being asked to get behind the scheme, Black Oxford: Untold Stories by voting for it -
A STRAWBERRY tea to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care is being held at St Kenelm's village hall, Minster Lovell, today, from 2pm to 4pm. A similar event last year raised £670.
A MOTORIST has admitted causing the death of a student. Grant Embling, 20, died in a crash while riding his motorcycle in September at an accident blackspot on the A4130 in Didcot. Yesterday, Paul Pettifer, 26, of Springfield Road, Wantage, admitted
ONE HUNDRED people were evacuated yesterday as dozens of homes in Oxfordshire were flooded and severe weather brought the county to a standstill. Firefighters, police and the Environment Agency struggled to cope with the floods - and at one point a
IF you have had to cancel a weekend event because of the effects of the torrential rain, click on the comment box below and let everyone know. Major events cancelled include Truckfest at Steventon, the Newbridge Battle, the Goring and Streatley Regatta
OXFORD paedophile Keith Fenn is to have his sentence for raping a 10-year-old girl in a park reviewed by the Court of Appeal. Oxford judge Julian Hall sparked anger last month when he gave the 25-year-old window cleaner from Starwort Place, Blackbird
ONE of Oxford's oldest institutions has announced two new awards it hopes will improve civic pride. Oxford has had Freemen for more than 1,000 years, but this year they will break with tradition to recognise two special achievements in the city.
MORE council money is being put into schemes to help people on benefits and low income into housing. West Oxfordshire District Council is raising the annual budget of its deposit guarantee scheme from £50,000 to £75,000. This will enable it to help
BUS shelters which were meant to have been replaced in September are still in place almost ten months later. New shelters featuring 'real-time' travel information are being installed across Oxford - but city councillor Saj Malik said he was still waiting
AN OXFORDSHIRE man has won £130,022 on the Lotto. The man, who has not been named, matched five numbers, plus the bonus ball, in the National Lottery draw on July 4.
WITNEY'S 'Mr Entertainment', Ian Holloway. of Queen Emma's Dyke, is staging another variety show at the Windrush Leisure Centre in aid of the leukaemia charity Seize the Day. He has lined up The American Drifters, illusionist Sean Alexander, ventriloquist
AN exhibition of military history is being held at Witney museum in Gloucester Court Mews in High Street. The exhibition, arranged by Stanley Jenkins, runs from Wednesday until July 29, and is open from 10am to 4pm.
VOLUNTEER drivers have welcomed plans for dedicated parking at Oxford's largest hospital following concerns that it was difficult to drop off elderly and infirm patients. At a meeting earlier this year, NHS managers were warned that many unpaid workers
THE future of a kickabout area in Cowley is due to be discussed at a meeting next month. Residents who live next to the Crescent Road sports area claim they have been plagued by problems with balls coming out of the park and causing damage to their
OXFORDSHIRE Highways will be returning to the worn-out A420 Shrivenham Bypass to embark on the second phase of repair work. This year, work will start on sections of worn-out road next to the Watchfield Industrial area on Monday. The work is expected
A hundred people were evacuated yesterday as dozens of homes in Oxfordshire were flooded and severe weather brought the county to a standstill. Firefighters, police and the Environment Agency struggled to cope with the floods - and at one point a fire
Flooding caused by torrential rain has forced the cancellation of Oxfordshire's Truck Festival at Hill Farm, Steventon. However, organisers are ensuring it will still be a great weekend of live music - by holding a replacement festival in Oxford.
Oxford paedophile Keith Fenn is to have his sentence for raping a 10-year-old girl in a park reviewed by the Court of Appeal. Controversial Oxford judge Julian Hall sparked outrage last month when he gave the 25-year-old window cleaner from Starwort
