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Oxfordshire coach to train GB Paralympic champion for Wimbledon

1 week ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Madeleine Evans

Phil Howes, who began his coaching career in Bicester, will be accompanying tennis star Alfie Hewett to Roland Garros and Wimbledon this summer as his official hitting training partner. The Bicester local met Norfolk's Mr Hewett after he entered and won a British Gas Peaksave competition, giving him the chance to play a game against the Grand Slam champion himself.
Family pays tribute to firefighter who was the 'true definition of a hero'

2 weeks ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Toby Oliver

A fire at Bicester Motion on Buckingham Road, Bicester, broke out on Thursday evening prompting a major emergency response. Three people were killed in the fire with two firefighters, 30-year-old Jennie Logan and 38-year-old Martyn Sadler, among the victims. The tragedy also claimed the life of 57-year-old father-of-two, David Chester, who worked at the site.
Half-century anniversary celebrated with county cup victory

1 month ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Liam Rice

Witney Vikings U17 Wasps Girls players celebrate (Image: Andrew Hunt Photography) WITNEY Vikings celebrated their half-century anniversary year with victory in a county cup final. Last weekend saw Witney Vikings U17 Wasps Girls lift the Oxfordshire FA U18 Girls Cup in a gripping final at Oxford City’s Court Place Farm. Despite missing key players through injury, the Wasps battled with everything they had against a talented Barton United U18 side.
'You will be missed so very much': Heartfelt tributes paid to 'wonderful' boater

1 month ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Charlotte Coles

Peter Cowling pictured in the centre (Image: Family handout) Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a 'wonderful' boater who died after going missing last week. Peter Cowling was reported missing last Friday (May 2) in a public appeal from police to help trace him. A body was discovered near Pigeons Lock in Kirtlington later that day which police said they believe to be that of Mr Cowling.
Stalwart netminder and former teammate of Chelsea legend to leave Stars

1 month ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Liam Rice

File photo of Ross Miller (Image: Oxford City Stars) ROSS Miller is to leave Oxford City Stars after six seasons with the club. The stalwart netminder joined the Stars in the 2019/20 season and has gone on to make more than 100 appearances. Miller leaves having won three fans’ player of the season awards, in addition to a coach’s player of the season and player’s player of the season.
Thomas & Friends to mark 80th anniversary with 'never-before-seen' episode

1 month ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Carlo Simone

A unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released on YouTube (Image: Mattel) An original, unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the property. The character of Thomas the Tank Engine originated from the series of British children's books The Railway Series, which was first published back in 1945 by Wilbert Awdry.
Weekend road closures planned for last phases of M40 works

1 month ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Charlotte Coles

Road closed sign (stock image) (Image: Newsquest) A series of road closures are planned throughout May as the works on an M40 slip road enters the last phases. The 'essential works' on the M40 at junction 10 have been ongoing since August 2024 and are expected to be completed this summer. The works will result in the the southbound exit slip road being widened into three lanes as it approaches the A43 Padbury roundabout.
Oxfordshire village could get 250 new home development as plans considered

1 month ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Madeleine Evans

Plans for 250 new homes in Islip are in the works (Image: Google) Plans are being considered for a development of 250 new homes near the train station of an Oxfordshire village. Developers are going through pre-planning application stages for a proposal involving 250 dwellings, public open space, transport links and a play area in Islip, near the train station of the village north of Oxford.
Oxford rugby star aims to help England defend Six Nations crown

2 months ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Ben Hardy

England's Maud Muir who was born in Oxford (Image: Ben Whitley/PA) An Oxford rugby star will be at the forefront as England women's rugby team aims to win a seventh successive Guinness Women’s Six Nations title. Ahead of the World Cup on home soil later this year, the Red Roses are also aiming for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Grand Slam.
Former TVP officer would have been sacked after sex chat with 'child'

2 months ago | bicesteradvertiser.net | Nicole McBride

Former TVP officer would have been sacked after sex chat with 'child' (Image: Dorset Police) A former Thames Valley Police officer, who was caught sending sexual messages to a 'child', has been barred from the profession. Daniel Hunt, 33, worked for Thames Valley Police (TVP) in Maidenhead, Berkshire, when the offence took place in Wallingford, on December 14, 2023.