Crime & Safety
Oxfordshire Tesco petrol station reopens after Pontiac fire
The petrol station at the Abingdon Tesco, off Marcham Road, was closed on Saturday, May 30, after a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car burst into flames when the owner attempted to start the vehicle.
This incident occurred at around 8.30am and saw Alan Mutton – a 74-year-old from Kennington, Oxfordshire – and his nephew Mr Fleming, who was visiting from the United States, battle the blaze.
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They had stopped off at the petrol station that morning on their way to the Chiltern Hills and Henley for a visit.
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am car suffered significant damage in the incident at the Abingdon Tesco (Image: Darren Fleming)
Ambulances were seen and the driver – whose identity is unknown – had some burns on his legs according to Mr Fleming.
He was taken to the Tesco superstore for immediate first aid.
Meanwhile, Mr Fleming and Mr Mutton fought the flames with another unnamed man, emptying eight fire extinguishers as they doused the fire.
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am car suffered significant damage in the incident at the Abingdon Tesco (Image: Darren Fleming)
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Following this, reportedly the petrol station was closed throughout Saturday, with an eyewitness commenting that it was also shut on Sunday.
Tesco has not provided any comment on the fire nor the status of the petrol station, however an eyewitness today (Monday, June 1) said that the petrol station has reopened.
Commenting on the fire incident on Saturday, Mr Fleming said: “We started out this morning quite exciting; it got a couple of old guys’ blood flowing.”
Crime & Safety
Aldi Specialbuys June 2026 including inflatable screens
As always, the supermarket showcases a huge range of items, which includes options for Father’s Day and the upcoming World Cup.
This will feature an inflatable garden screen and a beer dispenser machine, among other options.
Here are some of the key items you’ll be able to spot in Aldi’s June Specialbuys.
Aldi’s Specialbuys for June 2026
World Cup items
One of the main highlights of Aldi’s World Cup range is the Inflatable Garden Screen, ideal for outdoor viewing.
The Inflatable Movie Screen (£59.99) goes on sale from Thursday, June 4.
Aldi said: “With football fever about to grip the nation, Aldi is giving fans the ultimate home advantage with its latest game-changing Specialbuy.”
The screen promises a “stadium buzz” at home, and the supermarket says it offers a 77% saving compared to similar branded screens.
Pair the screen with Aldi’s HD LED Projector (£49.99), which projects up to 130 inches and includes a built-in speaker plus a three-year warranty.
Aldi’s World Cup range features an inflatable screen, an LED projector and football solar lights (Image: Aldi)
To complete the setup outdoors, the 10-metre 4 Socket Cable Reel (£14.99) is also available.
Linked to these items, Aldi is on the lookout for the nation’s most impressive outdoor space, in a bid to crown Britain’s best Watch Party Garden.
The supermarket is calling on homeowners across the country to submit photos or videos of their gardens, patios or balconies, showcasing how they’ve transformed their space into the ultimate open-air hosting zone.
Whether it’s a kitted-out pub shed, cosy seating or a beautifully landscaped garden ready for entertaining, Aldi is looking for spaces that combine creativity, personality and hosting potential.
The winner will receive £1,966 in Aldi vouchers — a playful nod to England’s iconic 1966 World Cup victory — alongside Aldi’s Inflatable Movie Screen and HD LED Projector, helping them host in style all summer long.
They will also receive a professional photoshoot of their garden and be officially crowned Britain’s best ‘Watch Party Garden’.
The inflatable screen is intended to create a “stadium buzz” at home (Image: Aldi)
For a chance to win, entrants simply need to submit photos or videos of their outdoor space to WorldCupGarden@aldi.co.uk with the following:
- Name
- Where they’re from
- 2-3 photos or videos that show the summer garden setup and why they should win
The competition is open until Thursday, June 4.
Meanwhile, other parts of the range include the football-themed Solar Light Chain (£2.99), which is on offer to help decorate your garden or outdoor space.
Aldi is also releasing officially licensed FIFA World Cup 26 merchandise, including adults’ national T-shirts (£4.99) and children’s national T-shirts (£3.99).
For half-time drinks, the Beer Glass Assortment (£4.99) offers five different glass styles to suit every pint.
FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise is part of the Aldi Specialbuys items this month (Image: Aldi)
Father’s Day options
If you want to bring the pub experience home, Aldi is launching a Beer Dispenser Machine (£109.99) for freshly poured pints that could be a perfect gift for Father’s Day.
A smaller version costing £24.99 will also be available.
There’s also a Sisal Dartboard Set (£17.99) complete with a dartboard, scoreboard, and two sets of darts for a friendly family competition.
Comfort is also covered with Men’s Scuff Slippers (£4.99) in navy or grey.
TWS ANC Headphones (£11.99) are “perfect for Dads looking to switch off and enjoy some personal time.”
Beer dispensers and dartboards are among the Aldi Specialbuys for June (Image: Aldi)
If you’re looking to find a gift for an aspiring chef, then the Cast Iron Dutch Oven (£19.99 could be an option, and the Father’s Day Sweet Tub (£2.99) is “packed with a selection of delicious treats”.
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Meanwhile, Aldi is offering a Father’s Day game (£7.99), with themes like the Ultra Sports Quiz, Darts Pub Quiz, and Music Night Quiz.
For fans of puzzles, the Puzzle Book (£1.99) offers hours of entertainment, with themes including 70s, 80s or 90s trivia, Sudoku, crosswords, and word searches.
These items will be available to buy from Sunday, June 7.
As with all Specialbuys, once these items are gone, they’re gone.
Will you be aiming to get any of these Aldi Specialbuys? Let us know in the comments.
Crime & Safety
Oxford – ‘do not approach’ this wanted man but call 999
Kalem Paintin, 27 and from Oxford, is wanted in connection with a burglary and a recall to prison.
Kyran McFarlane, aged 36 and also from Oxford, is wanted in connection with a burglary.
Two men broke into a property in Coriander Way, Oxford at around 4am on February 14 of this year,
The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
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Officers have already arrested a 36-year-old man from Oxford on suspicion of burglary and has been released on police bail.
Kyran McFarlane (left) and Kalem Paintin (Image: TVP)
Paintin is described as a white man, around 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build. He has short dark brown hair, a short beard and moustache.
He is known to frequent the Oxford area.
McFarlane is described as having short dark hair, short dark facial hair and a scar above his right eyebrow.
He is known to frequent Oxford and Abingdon.
Detective constable Taya Langton, of Thames Valley Police, said she is appealing for the help of the public to locate the two men.
She said she is “very keen” to identify both their whereabouts to “prevent further offending and safeguard the local community”.
“If you see him, please do not approach him, instead call 999,” she added.
“However, if you have information as to his whereabouts then please add it to our online reporting page quoting reference 43260075613.”
Crime & Safety
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he was banned from driving by doctor
Available to stream on Amazon prime now, the first episode of series five of the popular TV show has revealed more details of the former Top Gear presenter’s heart scare.
Towards the end of 2024, the 66-year-old revealed that he underwent emergency heart surgery at the hospital after suffering pains after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health.
Still, a heart attack was ruled out after initial checks at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, with doctors telling him he was “days away” from one.
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Episode one shows the moment he reunited with farmhand Kaleb Cooper having been discharged from hospital, revealing doctors said no driving for a week and no manual labour for six weeks.
“I was scrolling on my phone, and if I hadn’t been doing that I wouldn’t have had pins and needles in my arm.
“And if I hadn’t got pins and needles I wouldn’t have thought ‘hang on, I’m having a heart problem’ and I wouldn’t have gone to hospital.
Jeremy Clarkson often steals the show on A-level results day (Image: PA)
“Anyway they put me in this big polo mint and they found out I had really bad coronary artery problems.
“You’ve got three arteries that feed your heart with blood to keep it pumping. One of them [was] totally blocked. One of them looked like looked like something dangling from the roof of a cave in the Peak District.
“And one of them had got so clogged up it had formed like branches, so my heart wasn’t getting any blood.
“I said, ‘how close was I to a heart attack?’ and he went ‘days’.
“They put a camera up my arm, across my chest and into my arm, you can feel it, you can see my own heart on a TV screen.
“They thought they were going to have to do open heart surgery, then they went up and realised that actually they could mend it so they got the Dyno-rod out, shoved that in, and they had hammers, chisels, cameras.
“And then they put stents which are like pillow pads and stretch it out, so I should be as good as new.”
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