Oxfordshire gets £2bn to boost flood defenses, protecting homes. The investment addresses climate change and extreme weather. Oxford Receives £2 Billion for Flood Defenses The government plans to invest in flood defenses. They will spend money over two years, Defra announced, aiming to help many properties. About 52,000 homes will get new defenses by 2026.…
Defendant in Oxford mosque stabbing trial claims he panicked and acted in self-defense. The victim suffered serious injuries. Oxford Mosque Stabbing: Defendant Panicked, Court Hears Hassan Hussain is on trial now. The court is in Oxford. He is accused of trying to murder Kane Khan. The stabbing happened near the Oxford Central Mosque on March…
New Cornmarket McDonald’s set to open in April, replacing the Clarendon Centre location. Limited hours were requested. McDonalds Cornmarket Opening Date Revealed McDonald’s is opening a new spot on Cornmarket. It will be in the old Leon health food diner location. Opening was expected in March, but it is now likely April. Builders working there…
A Frodsham couple, Hoang and Doan, are jailed for smuggling two Vietnamese teenagers into the UK for exploitation. Frodsham Couple Smuggled Teens from Vietnam to UK Two people from Frodsham broke the law. Thi Kieu Anh Hoang is 29. Tuan Khac Doan is 38. They helped people enter the UK illegally. The court sentenced them…
A couple faces jail time for illegally bringing two Vietnamese teenagers into the UK. They exploited the teens for profit. Couple Jailed for UK Trafficking of Vietnamese Teens Thi Kieu Anh Hoang, 29, and Tuan Khac Doan, 38, lived in Frodsham. They admitted helping people enter the UK illegally. The case involved two teenagers from…
A petition demands Oxford’s LTNs be opened during major incidents, roadworks, and community isolation to reduce traffic and benefit local workers. Petition Urges Oxford LTN Gates Open During Roadworks, Major Disasters The council policy allows opening LTNs during severe flooding. This opens roads if communities become isolated. A new petition asks to open LTNs for…
The Chancellor chose Oxfordshire to deliver a speech focused on economic growth, highlighting the Oxford-Cambridge corridor and its potential for the UK economy. Chancellor Chooses Oxfordshire Siemens Site for Key Growth Speech Siemens Healthineers makes MRI magnets. Their Eynsham factory has 600 workers. Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt toured the plant last year. They announced…
Woodeaton Manor, serving pupils with emotional and social struggles, faces closure of its residential program after critical inspections. Proposal to Shut ‘Inadequate’ Boarding at Oxfordshire School Considered This school is called Woodeaton Manor. It’s for kids with emotional and social struggles. Eighty-four pupils attend the school. Last November, police visited the school. A man in…
Council members met, discussions covered a potential mayor and MSA, but no decisions were made, awaiting government updates on May elections. Oxfordshire Devolution: No Decision Made While Councils Await Key Answers Last Friday, council members met in Oxford. They came from Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Swindon. They talked about a possible future mayor. This would be…
Kevin Kiarie got a suspended sentence and must complete mental health care, drug rehab, activities, and unpaid work after admitting to abuse. Oxford Man Receives Sentence for Abusing Long Term Partner in Multiple Incidents Kevin Kiarie went to court in Oxford on February 4. The judge sentenced him for several crimes. The court delayed the…
Residents in Oxford faced sewage leaks into their homes and gardens after a sewer pipe broke amid ongoing Botley Road project works. Sewage Leaks Into Residents Homes and Gardens In Botley Road, Oxford Thames Water is working on Botley Road, replacing a sewer main by the rail bridge as part of a large project. Network…
A historic farmhouse in North Hinksey may be split into two homes, with plans for a new extension and necessary renovations. Plans to Divide Farmhouse Near Oxford into Two New Homes North Hinksey: Manor Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building. It’s in the North Hinksey Conservation Area and dates back to the 18th century.…
An Oxford man was acquitted of sexual assault after claiming sexsomnia caused his actions Oxford Man Cleared of Sexual Assault Using Sexsomnia Defense Oxford: Alexander Livadeas faced trial for allegedly grinding against a woman in bed. She said she didn’t want to have sex. Livadeas, 34, claimed he suffers from sexsomnia, a sleep disorder that…
Oxford’s Botley Road closure, initially set to end in October, now extends to August 2026, frustrating residents and officials alike. Oxford Council Expresses Frustration Over Extended Botley Road Closure Oxford: The busy Botley Road closed in April 2023. It was supposed to reopen in October 2023. However, a £161 million project to upgrade Oxford station…
An inquest reveals the cause of Oxford chef Philip Wong’s death is unascertained, leaving family and friends seeking answers. Oxford Chef’s Cause of Death Remains Unclear Following Inquest Findings Oxford: Philip Wong, a chef, died on September 16 last year. His neighbors were worried about him and called for help. When police arrived, they found…
LoveBeer kicked off the year with its Après-Ski Beer Festival in Abingdon, celebrating winter vibes and great brews. LoveBeer Hosts Après-Ski Beer Festival in Abingdon This February Abingdon: LoveBeer held its first event of the year, the Après-Ski Beer Festival. It happened on Saturday, February 1, wrapping up January with a fun celebration. The festival…
Oxford City Council has rejected plans for a boarding house at d’Overbroeck’s School, citing loss of residential homes. Oxford Private School Boarding House Plans Refused by City Council Oxford: d’Overbroeck’s School wanted to turn 331-331A Banbury Road into a boarding house. They planned to house 16 students and two staff members. But the Oxford City…
Discussions are underway for a Thames Valley authority to manage key projects Hopes and Fears Surround Reading, Oxford, and Swindon Merger Talks Reading: Talks are starting about a new Thames Valley authority. This group would handle big projects like housing and transport. In Reading, people hope this authority will help build a third bridge over…
The search for missing 20-year-old Ben continues in Oxford, now in its second week, with police and volunteers actively involved. Oxford Search for Missing 20-Year-Old Enters Second Week Oxford: Ben, a 20-year-old, has been missing since January 26. He was last seen around 1 AM in the Cripley Road area of Botley. He wore a…
A man in his 60s fell while getting off a bus in Oxford, prompting safety reassurances from Thames Travel. Oxford Bus Firm Claims Accidents Onboard Are ‘Incredibly Rare’ Oxford: A man in his 60s was on a Thames Travel bus from Didcot to Oxford. He fell while getting off the bus at a junction around…
