Oxford Mail

On this day:

• More could join community activities in East Oxford

  MEMBERS of a community centre are hoping to extend its reach to an extra 500 homes and make it more accessible to people in the area. read more

• Celebrating growth of the modern apprentice + Video

  AS Oxfordshire County Council urges more youngsters to consider taking an apprenticeship, Debbie Waite meets some of the young people who believe theirs have put them a step ahead of the competition read more

• Council tax frozen for fourth year running in West Oxfordshire

  WEST Oxfordshire District Council's share of council tax bills has been frozen for the fourth year running. read more

• Thousands of new homes must be built across Oxfordshire says new report

  ONE hundred thousand homes should be built across Oxfordshire over the next 20 years, a report out today has said. read more

• Oxford GP struck off after conducting unnecessary intimate examinations

  AN Oxford GP who was found to have examined women patients inappropriately was struck off today. read more

• Pupils get into character to celebrate World Book Day

  Yesterday, Harry Potters, Gruffalos, Fantastic Mr Foxes and a Willy Wonka all made their way to school for World Book Day as pupils dressed up as their favourite characters read more

• Immigration raid on six Didcot restaurants

  Immigration officers have arrested 17 illegal workers following a series of raids in Didcot last night. read more

• Elderly couple in hospital following Deddington car crash

  An elderly couple have been taken to hospital after a car crash in Deddington. read more

• Oxford Mail Baby of the Year 2014

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• Concerns over cycle death junction

  A JUNCTION where a cyclist was fatally injured was an “accident waiting to happen”, say residents. read more

• The Whole Tooth - Suddenly, I'm a fashion expert

  "Come the Oscars, I'm transformed from dog walker into would-be catwalk stylist" writes Katherine Rees read more

• Money Money Money - Now you can be an online £1 bargain hunter

  "Retail experts expect the online shops to do well" personal finance with Gill Oliver read more

• Oxford Savvy - Spare tots the Barbie trauma

  Rebecca Moore has some thoughts on an artists controversial new project read more

• In front of the box - Ladyboys sing the blues and real pals have a laugh

  Liz Nicholls talks about two new shows on Sky Living: Ladyboys and Doll & Em read more

• Oxford Savvy - Why the celebrity selfie is as real as a bath mat red carpet

  Rebecca Moore remembers why she loves the Oscars and the joy of feeling involved with the action read more

• (It's not) Rocket Science - A £10 monitor will warn you of a silent killer

  "It can build up in enclosed spaces where fuel is incompletely burnt" writes Renee Watson read more

• Keeping Fit - Fasting can create major health risks for some people

  "If you suffer from an eating disorder like anorexia, I would not recommend fasting at all" writes Lisa Cuerden read more

• On The Cusp: Lent is for life - not just 40 days

  "It's a perfect opportunity for self re-evaluation - trimming those unwanted traits" writes Sara Bailey read more

• Off with the gloves - Cuddly rabbits are a nuisance

  "A doe can become pregnant up to ten times a year, producing 92 kits (babies) a year" writes Sheena Patterson read more

• A smashing time at the shops with vanishing spouse

  "I found him at the other end of the shop touching up some goose down pillows" writes Kat Orman read more

• The top lifestyle picks this week

  Check out the top features, interviews and columns from this week's Friday Life read more

• Mum is finally on the write path - interview with poet Rowan Padmore

  From poverty-stricken single mum to student and performance poet, Rowan Padmore shows just what can be done with grit and determination. Jaine Blackman reports read more

• ‘Career women are fact not fiction’ Joanna Trollope

  Bestselling novelist and Oxford old girl Joanna Trollope believes women can have the career and the children and shouldn’t feel guilty about it. Jaine Blackman reports read more

• Inside Oxford - A walk on the wild side

  Alison Boulton digs beneath the city's dreaming spires read more

• Inside Oxford - Kicking about against the Game Boy trap

  "Thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers, another star player may emerge" writes Alison Boulton read more

• The Good Life - Rammy gets a bit aggressive

  "Think of the scene in The Shining where Jack Nicholson smashes through a door with an axe" writes Tim Metcalfe read more

• Tattoos hold fear for women

  Rebecca Moore discovers why more females are getting inked and that they are the stronger sex when it comes to the pain of the needle read more

• Fashionista: Charity shops are really cool

  "I've discovered a few beloved gems in the most unlikely shops" writes Anusha Couttigane read more

• All aboard the Disney Magic - it's Mickey ahoy!

  Holidays don’t come more dream-like than this. Josie Clarke and her two lucky children hop aboard the Disney Magic for a fantastical cruise read more

• Midlife Vices - I've finally been bitten by the bitchy bug of Eurovision

  "If you'd told me at 20 how much I'd love it, I still wouldn’t be talking to myself" writes Annette Cunningham read more

• Little Ms. Radical - Oscars stir some bad feelings for transgendered

  "After shooting is done, he goes back to being a straight white male" writes Frankie Goodway read more

• Lorry causes Botley Road log-jam

  MOTORISTS were held-up in queues on Botley Road this morning after reports a lorry caused a log-jam. read more

• This huge development belongs out of town

  TIMES are “tough” as Cllr Barber concedes (March 5). If Doric’s smash-and-grab plans for an out-of-town size retail park go ahead, it could get a lot tougher for all living here. read more

• Company had no right to give me a parking ticket

  I HAVE had some issues with rogue parking tickets in Oxford which I think people should be made aware of. I have complained to the council, the local police, trading standards and to the British Parking Association, and all have either not responded or have claimed that it is not their issue/ there is nothing that they can do. read more

• Plans are detrimental to Botley community

  THE contribution by Councillor Matthew Barber (‘Should £100m West Way shops redevelopment be given approval?’, February 5) shows how low local democracy has fallen. The period for comments on Doric’s proposals still has three weeks to run, but Cllr Barber has already made up his mind. So much for impartiality. read more

• I have also seen black squirrel in Cowley area

  FOLLOWING the recent article on February 24, I too have seen a black squirrel near a friend’s house in Wykeham Crescent, Cowley. read more

• Let us know about your local projects

  WE would love to hear from your readers about local Lottery-funded projects that deserve national recognition for their work. read more

• State must regulate dog owners

  THE West should keep out of foreign politics until they sort out their own problems at home. One prime example is that the Government can take children into care because they are obese, while they allow other children to be killed by dogs which their parents should be banned from owning. read more

• It will be sad day for us if Gladiator's Club closes

  AFTER reading about The Gladiator Club sale, it’s disgusting to think we might not have a club. It’s a lovely place. They are so kind. read more

• Far from spoiling Shotover Park, scheme is setting new standards

  WE refer to your story (February 28, ‘Free firewood is barking mad’ says local group). read more

• The good, the bad and the ugly of county’s public art

  The man behind Headington's famous shark gives Didcot's new piece of public art the thumbs up, and takes issue with the Iron Man lurking over Broad Street in Oxford read more

• You never know who you’ll be sitting next to...

  Peter Unsworth takes extends the hand of friendship only to recoil in terror... read more

• Oxford professor on shortlist for award tells women to pursue their career dreams

  A CONSULTANT cardiologist has urged women to be “fearless” in pursuing their dreams after being recognised for her pioneering heart research. read more

• Grass verges a disgrace due to people parking

  I SHOULD like to put my view of the disgraceful sight of once nice-looking grass verges at Maryfield, Wantage. read more

• Body in woods believed to be missing woman

  A body found in a wood near Oxford yesterday morning is believed to be that of a missing woman. read more

• Meades out to repay United

  Jon Meades is in a hurry to begin paying Oxford United back for their support after seven months on the sidelines. read more

• Lewis eyes overdue win for Oxford United against a promotion rival

  THERE will be no shortage of big games over the next eight weeks, but there is particular reason for Oxford United to get a result tomorrow. read more

• Lenagan takes advice on board in Oxford United manager search

  OXFORD United’s board are consulting with trusted figures outside of the club to assist their hunt for a new manager. read more

• Men flee after home owner's challenge

  Three men fled from a home in Berry Close, Oxford, after the owner challenged their claim that they were from the Inland Revenue. read more