Toby Oliver

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

3 1/1 A decision is due on controversial plans for new labs and offices to replace a retail park in Botley Road. British Land applied to Oxford City Council last year for a swathe of new offices and labs on the site of the Botley Road Retail Park west of the city. The retail park is home to stores including Currys PC World, Bensons for Beds and Pets at Home. ScrewFix on the retail park closed in March with Wren Kitchens soon after.

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

Members of the public stopped a man attempting to steal cash from a woman in Oxford, police have said. The incident occurred on Monday, May 12 outside Sainsbury's in London Road, Headington. A woman was withdrawing cash from a cash machine after which a male has taken some of this cash before attempting to leave and being intercepted by members of public.

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

Police (Image: Newsquest) Police investigating a vandalism incident in an Oxfordshire village have identified three people after an appeal. An investigation is ongoing after offenders broke into a business in Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, and caused significant damage to the premises. This included windows being broken, toilets being smashed up leading to considerable flooding, and graffiti being painted on the building.

2 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Toby Oliver

A total of 17 fire engines from across the county were dispatched to the blaze in Kirtlington. Fire crews remained at the property overnight and have confirmed the occupants were able to escape. The cause of the fire is under investigation.