Toby Oliver

Oxford

Senior Reporter at Oxford Mail

Reporter @HantsChronicle in Winchester. Email: [email protected]

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Tributes flood in for motorcyclist described as 'the purest soul I ever knew'

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

A black Honda CBR 650 and a HGV with a trailer were involved in the crash on the A361 South Newington Road, between Bloxham Road and New Road, at around 1.45pm on Friday. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. We launched a book of condolence and tributes have been flooding in for the 22-year-old named locally as Telmo Rijo.
Decision praised after appeal quashed for three homes on field

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

Ian Snowdon, who represents Didcot West on South Oxfordshire District Council, made the comments about plans submitted by Peter Wootton for homes on land between Manor Road and Lydalls Close not far from Didcot Parkway. The application was refused by district council planning officers last year using delegated powers. It also proved to be controversial among householders with a total of 45 objections.
Plans for new restaurant near Abingdon take step forward

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

The Farmhouse Bakery and Café in Abingdon Road, Steventon, applied to extend its hours open from 6pm to 11pm, six days a week. On Sundays, the business asked to close at 10pm. The application was approved by Vale of White Horse District Council's licencing committee on June 13. Concerns had been raised by one nearby householder, who said he wanted to stress that "we moved next to a bakery or cafe, not a pub or nightclub".
Driving ban confirmed for jailed woman who caused boyfriend's death

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

Courtney Goodwin-Diliberto, of Aldiss Drive, Kingston Bagpuize, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison following a six day trial at Oxford Crown Court in May. A jury unanimously found her guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at the same court on March 10. The court, on June 19, confirmed she had been banned from driving for five years and six months, to run concurrently with her prison sentence.
Motorway in Oxfordshire to close overnight for maintenance works

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

Road closed (Image: Archive) A motorway in Oxfordshire will have overnight closures for maintenance works. The M40 northbound will be closed between junctions 10 and 11 from 10.15pm to 5am tomorrow morning. The junction 10 entry slip road on the northbound side will also be closed.
Public urged to call 999 if missing man from west Oxfordshire is spotted

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

A police appeal has been launched after a man went missing in west Oxfordshire. Timothy was last seen just before 2pm this afternoon on the A40 Eynsham Roundabout on foot. READ MORE: Motorcyclist dies after crash on road near Banbury Thames Valley Police has described him as being 60 years old, olive skin, 6ft, build large, XXL clothes, grey short hair, short grey beard, sandy coloured sleeved shirt with buttons, grey/pale blue trousers and tan moccasin shoes.
Attempted murder accused to stand trial in court this week

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

Laurence Whittaker, of Cowley Road, Oxford, has been charged with several counts against two different women. The 33-year-old has been charged with the attempted murder of Lindsay Webber. He has also bee charged with a Section 18 – wounding with intent against Jessica Clements. Whittaker is additionally accused of two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against each women and one count of assault by beating against Ms Webber.
Dealer found guilty of being involved in city drugs supply line

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

Stephen Ochola in 2016 (Image: TVP) A city dealer has been found guilty of being involved in a drugs supply line. Stephen Ochola, of Brome Place, Headington, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of being part of a drugs supply line called the Miami Line. On Friday, a jury found Ochola, 39, guilty of two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin.
Oxfordshire crash: Lane closure on major Oxfordshire road

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

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Three evacuated from flats after car crash damaged building, council confirms

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

A car crashed into a ground-floor flat in Shirelake Close, just off St Aldate's, in the early hours of this morning. Oxford City Council has confirmed that three people were evacuated, with alternative accommodation arranged for them over the weekend. In a statement, the city council said: "At about 4am this morning (June 21), a vehicle struck a ground-floor flat in St Aldate's, Oxford.