Kidlington blooms studied by the judges

ORGANISERS of Kidlington’s floral displays are hoping for marvellous results for its entry to Britain in Bloom. read more
Kidlington school board of governors chairwoman stepping down

AFTER a quarter of a century as a governor at Gosford Hill School, Doreen Rose is stepping down having learned and changed a great deal. read more
Oxford brass band trumpets regional final success

BRASS band members have their sights set on national glory after blowing their horns and cornets into the finals of a musical competition. read more
Council struggling to get its information to people, claim residents of the Leys

OXFORD City Council is trying to find a way to connect with residents of the Leys, after a recent meeting about the estate’s community plan attracted just three residents. read more
Update: Three arrested after Cowley Road pub fight

THREE people were arrested after a brawl on Cowley Road. read more
Fears new road layout will cut off pedestrians

RESIDENTS have called for a pedestrian crossing on Hinksey Hill interchange so they are not isolated from Oxford by the new, faster traffic system. read more
It’s double the delight for West Way Festival

BOTLEY’S second West Way Festival attracted almost double the number of visitors as last year for a day a sunshine-filled fun. read more
Picture Special: a colourful look at weekend events

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Oxford vigil in support of Gaza scholar

A vigil has now started for an Oxford Brookes Gaza Scholar in intensive care after losing five members of his family in an Israeli bombardment. read more
50 glorious years of a fine village institution

IN 1965, when the Beatles released their album Help!, residents in Towersey realised their village hall was in desperate need of repair. read more
Trio of traders take up longer lease at shop

ENTREPRENEURS who trialled their businesses in an empty Wantage shop unit have taken it over. read more
Man injured in Folly Bridge collision

A pedestrian is being treated at the side of the road after a collision with a car in Folly Bridge, Oxford. read more
Police called after man is spotted with gun in North Oxford

Police officers have been called to the Cutteslowe estate in North Oxford after residents reported seeing a man with an air gun. read more
Listen: Fiaz Munshi guilty of manslaughter over Magdalen Road arson as police apologise for blunder + Audio

FIAZ MUNSHI has been found guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of murder over the deaths of two children in an arson attack in East Oxford in 1997. read more
Lift-off for airfield’s 2,500 homes project

WORK will be able to start at Grove Airfield following a decade of discussions when the final agreement is signed later this month. read more
Tile unearthed on family dig near museum

MEDIEVAL pottery was discovered outside Wallingford Museum at its family archaeology day on Saturday. read more
A Queen or republic for solo Scotland?

IN the event of a yes vote for Scottish Independence, is it known if Scotland will become a republic or a monarchy? read more
Dredging essential to help stop county’s flooding

READING the letter from Nick Mills (Oxford Flood Alliance Steering Group) about the western relief channel (or whatever they call it), I noticed no mention was made about maintaining this channel. read more
With all the other Botley plans do we actually need a skatepark?

SO, Botley needs a skatepark as a panacea for the leisure needs of our young people (Judi Bolder, et al, July 8). read more
Evolve as humans and stop bloodlust of hunting

THERE must have been be countless people who were appalled, as I was, at receiving leaflets included in the Oxford Mail, advertising the CLA Game Fair. read more
Israel should never be supported by Cameron

THERE can be few who do not condemn the kidnapping and murder of the three Israeli teenagers and the burning alive of a Palestinian youth. read more
Blessed is he who embraces equality

DOES the Prime Minister seriously believe that many women will be silly enough to alter their voting intentions regarding the forthcoming general or any other election as a result of his elevating more of their gender into ministerial positions? read more
Headington nursery school is 40 years ‘young’

WHEN it opened 40 years ago, Headington’s Kiddies Korner Nursery School operated in a different climate. read more
Promise to keep traders in the loop over square work

BUSINESSES and residents have been promised more information in the future over the redevelopment of Oxford’s Frideswide Square. read more
Underdogs turn the tabletops

Somewhat surprisingly but nonetheless refreshingly, both themed tabletops staged so far this season have been won by teams from the lower of the Winter Leagues two divisions. read more
A maze of activities in new park feature

A NEW adventure playground created using four miles of timber is set to amaze visitors to a wildlife park this summer. read more
Opening doors to county’s fascinating country houses

Dr Oliver Cox Leader of the University of Oxford initiative, the Thames Valley Country House Partnership Project talks about the fascination with country houses read more
She was loved by so many: huge turn-out for the funeral of Liberty Baker

MORE than 300 friends and relatives turned out yesterday to pay their final respects to Witney schoolgirl Liberty Baker. read more
A welcome wander down memory lane

IN Victorian times the celebrated photographer Henry Taunt would take pictures of Oxford’s riverside using glass plates – and now some of the iconic images are available online. read more
More pain, no gain as police face up to yet more austerity

THAMES Valley Police chiefs have achieved what many would consider the impossible – cutting crime and reducing the annual budget by millions of pounds at the same time. read more
Oxford United striker Kitson calls time on career

DAVE Kitson has called time on his career after agreeing to leave Oxford United by mutual consent. read more
Community association given stay of execution

A COMMUNITY group was celebrating yesterday after being told it could stay at its base for the immediate future. read more
Exhibition unravels the story of boy king’s tomb

HIDDEN under the sand for centuries, this little statue will come face-to-face with thousands of visitors in Oxford. read more
Fifty drivers stopped in swoops by police

A car was seized and 50 drivers were stopped on Monday morning in Oxford during police checks in Northway, Headington. read more
Oxfam’s boss goes undercover for a TV eye-opener

OXFAM’S chief executive Mark Goldring will appear on tonight’s Channel 4 programme Undercover Boss, posing as a new volunteer. read more
Jayden jury still out

The jury in the murder trial of Ben Blakeley was sent home yesterday and will continue deliberating on Thursday. read more
GOLF: Cook on course to lead double life

JAMIE Cook is all set to juggle two different sports this season as the Oxford City forward gets closer to becoming a professional golfer. read more
RUGBY UNION: Piri Weepu will make big impression at London Welsh, says Nathan Vella

NATHAN Vella is backing his former Auckland teammate Piri Weepu to shine at London Welsh. read more
Cyclist taken to hospital with a serious back injury after Headington collision

A CYCLIST has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with a serious back injury after a collision. read more
Inspectors praise police, but officer morale ‘low’

INSPECTORS have praised Thames Valley Police for making savings while increasing the number of officers and staff in frontline roles. read more
Barn blaze shuts A418

The A418 was closed last night near Thame to allow firefighters to tackle a barn fire. read more