Ben Hardy

Oxford

Digital Audience and Content Editor at Oxford Mail

Digital audience and content editor @TheOxfordMail

Articles

Missing man's car found as police 'extremely concerned'

5 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Thames Valley Police announced on Sunday evening that Martin, whose surname, has not been disclosed, was last seen at Coombe Hill near Wendover. The 44-year-old has links to Oxford and Chinnor. READ MORE: Two arrested after 60 wraps of suspected class A drugs found Police say he is 6ft tall, of stocky build, and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue shorts and white trainers.
Oxford's places and people which inspired Alice in Wonderland

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

10 1/1 Oxford and Alice in Wonderland are closely intertwined with many connections to Lewis Carroll's books scattered across the city and surrounding areas. Charles Dodgson, the Oxford mathematician, is better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll and his legacy continues to be felt ahead of Alice's Day in July.
Oxford train fire causes havoc for passengers across county

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

The railway line was blocked at 4.30pm with trains running through Oxford's main station being delayed by up to 30 minutes. Operator National Rail warned some services could be cancelled at this time. READ MORE: Police take action against BMW driver for offences An eyewitness told this newspaper the disruption had caused "havoc" and that she had seen smoke from a train. National Rail confirmed the incident was cleared shortly before 6.30pm. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
Building 'not safe to enter', police say in statement on fire probe

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Thames Valley Police has issued a fresh statement this evening after three lives were lost at the Bicester site off Buckingham Road on Thursday evening. The fire claimed the lives of firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38. It also claimed the life of father-of-two David Chester, 57, who worked at the site. READ MORE: Update issued on two firefighters in hospital after Bicester blaze Specially trained officers continue to support the families of the three who died.
Police in talks over protest taking place outside college

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

A group called Oxford Against Genocide has gathered outside Magdalen College. Thames Valley Police is engaging with Oxford University and Magdalen College over the protest. READ MORE: 'We are being bullied': Curry house hit with £25K fines over smell Commenting on Saturday afternoon, a spokesman for the force said: "We are aware of a protest at Madaglen College.
'We are being bullied': Curry house hit with £25K fines over smell

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Cinnamons Restaurant in Wheatley has been investigated by South Oxfordshire District Council after neighbours moaned about cooking smells. The district council said Cinnamons Cuisine Limited, which runs the restaurant, has "failed to follow our recommendations" and has "breached an environmental abatement notice on several occasions between October 2023 and April 2024".
'They were both well-loved': Union pays tribute to two firefighters

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died while dealing with the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening. David Chester, 57, from Bicester, was also killed. READ MORE: Fire services across country pay respects after Oxfordshire tragedy Two more firefighters, both FBU members, are still in hospital.
Bicester Motion three fire victims are named by police

1 month ago | thisisoxfordshire.co.uk | Ben Hardy

A major incident was declared on Thursday night following a fire at the Bicester Motion site off Buckingham Road. Two firefighters from the fire service died in the line of duty while attending this incident. READ MORE: Police launch 'unexplained death investigation' following fatal Bicester fire A third person, who is a member of the public, also died in the incident, while two other firefighters have been injured and are being treated in hospital.
Bicester Motion three fire victims are named by police

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

A major incident was declared on Thursday night following a fire at the Bicester Motion site off Buckingham Road. Two firefighters from the fire service died in the line of duty while attending this incident. READ MORE: Police launch 'unexplained death investigation' following fatal Bicester fire A third person, who is a member of the public, also died in the incident, while two other firefighters have been injured and are being treated in hospital.
Fire services across country pay respects after Oxfordshire tragedy

1 month ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Two Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters and a member of the public lost their lives after a large fire broke out at the business complex. A further two firefighters have sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. 'You are loved and missed': Appeal to locate man last seen over a month ago Crews were called to the site off Buckingham Road at 6.30pm on Thursday and the fatalities were confirmed this morning.