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Major Spanish airport to reopen after closing for a month with all flights cancelled

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will reopen on May 27 after being closed for an entire month due to runway renovation works.

Long-debated cycling route in Oxford finally finished

A disputed cycling route has been finished in Donnington after receiving approval almost three years previously. The upgraded cycle lane connecting to Meadow Lane and the riverside path in eastern Ox...

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Major Spanish airport to reopen after closing for a month with all flights cancelled

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will reopen on May 27 after being closed for an entire month due to runway renovation works.

Long-debated cycling route in Oxford finally finished

A disputed cycling route has been finished in Donnington after receiving approval almost three years previously. The upgraded cycle lane connecting to Meadow Lane and the riverside path in eastern Ox...

Oxford’s new direct rail link to Bristol ‘major moment for passengers’

From today, Oxford starts to benefit from a transformational new service: a direct rail connection to Bristol, writes Marcus Jones, network Rail western route director.

Military forces respond after massive cargo plane seen flying low over Oxford

The Royal Air Force has issued a statement following sightings of a transport plane flying at low altitude above Oxford. People living in East Oxford were surprised on Tuesday, May 19, when a Boeing ...

Bank holiday train strike set to disrupt holiday travel plans across UK rail network

A significant railway operator in the Midlands is bracing for industrial action during the upcoming bank holiday weekend. West Midlands Railway, which normally operates services between Birmingham an...

Discount fares available on newest UK railway connecting Oxford

Reduced special ticket prices are available on Britain's most recently opened railway corridor connecting Oxford, Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads. The fresh nonstop route, provided by Great Western ...

British travellers warned of three-hour queues at airports over half-term

European airports are experiencing significant delays that are worrying travellers due to newly introduced border control measures. British holidaymakers could encounter waiting times reaching three ...

Mid-air emergency as aircraft loses propeller over Oxford region

A propeller detached from an aircraft flying above Oxford and struck the ground in a park, creating a loud noise. The aircraft was a DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000T glider equipped with a retractable sustain...

Oxford drivers warned as dual carriageway shuts this weekend

A major road linking two Oxfordshire communities will be inaccessible this weekend due to maintenance work. The A44 through Yarnton and Begbroke, close to Kidlington in Oxfordshire, will remain close...

Greece backtracks on biometric checks exemption for British travellers

Greece's tourism minister previously said British travellers would be exempt from biometric EES checks, but this has now been backtracked on

Road Closures Leave Cotswolds Community Trapped at Home

A Cotswolds-edge community faces potential isolation as highways shut down. Beginning May 14, a 500-metre section through Aston Magna, situated north of Moreton-in-Marsh, will receive road surface im...

EasyJet plane performs emergency landing after being struck by lightning

The EasyJet service, flight U28305, was en route from London Gatwick to Milan when the incident occurred shortly after departure

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Remote workers seek refuge in cafes as temperatures soar

Air-conditioned coffee shops and restaurants have emerged as a crucial resource for people working remotely during the current heatwave conditions. With this in mind, the Oxford Mail has assembled a ...

Count Binface, Oxford graduate, enters Clacton race against Nigel Farage

A candidate linked to Oxford University is preparing to take on Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election. The Reform UK leader declared on Tuesday July 7 that he would stand down as a member of parlia...

Fans rally as Richard Branson shares emotional message

Supporters of Richard Branson have come together after the businessman posted a heartfelt tribute online. The 75-year-old tycoon was well known for owning the Mill House property in Kidlington. He re...

Ex-student leader convicted of serious misconduct over racist comments

A former student officer with Thames Valley Police has been found to have committed gross misconduct after making discriminatory and racist remarks targeting immigrants and Muslims. James Wood, who c...