Water was the theme of mosiacs created by pupils at a school in Bicester. Pupils at the school show off their mosaic The children at Bure Park Primary School, Barberry Place, Bure Park estate, worked with professional artist Liz D'eath on the mosiacs
The hard work of staff at a school for children with special needs has been rewarded with an exceptional Ofsted report. Headteacher Clive Peters plays a game with pupils Brandon and Katie Inspectors who visited Ormerod School failed to find a significant
Four Oxfordshire firms are spearheading moves to get people to realise just how important water is to their lives and the environment. Rob Flavin, of the Centre for Hydrology and Ecology in Wallingford, said: "We want them to see it as more than just
In one of his last fundraising efforts before retiring later this month, the Rev David Sharp preached for eight hours. His marathon effort at Christchurch, Thame, was to get his church's building fund, now at £345,000, closer to £400,000. The cash will
A mother is appealing for volunteers to help educate her autistic son after criticising Oxfordshire County Council for not providing enough help for children with the condition. Jane and Michael Stooks will take their four-year-old son George out of Bardwell
Parts of Banbury are among the most deprived areas in England, according to new figures released by Cherwell District Council. The figures were revealed in a needs assessment survey carried out for the council to determine health priorities for the region
An ancient oriental tonic has yielded a new drug which claims to reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease. An Oxford research centre is recruiting about 80 volunteers to test the drug, following a £500,000 deal with Cambridge biotech company Phytopharm
Former Arrows workers will get no payment from the bankrupt company's recent auction, it has been confirmed. Receiver for Arrows, Bryan Hamblin of PKF, said that former employees would receive no more than the statutory government minimum pay-off of £800
An Oxford scientist has developed a nasal spray made from powdered shrimp shells, to prevent hay fever and allergic asthma. Peter Strong, a researcher in Oxford University's biochemistry department, has patented his invention, called Allermatic, which
A Didcot headteacher will play a major role raising school standards following the award of a prestigious research associateship with the National College for School Leadership. David Burrows, headteacher of the 350-pupil Ladygrove Park Primary School
Angler Roger Young is hoping to land a healthy catch of trade after setting up his own tackle shop. Roger Young with the tools of his trade Champion angler William Raison officially opened Mr Young's Maggot's End tackle shop in Barns Road, Cowley, Oxford
REIGNING European ladies darts champion Clare Bywaters is setting her sights on the coveted world No 1 spot after she was called up by her country for September's World Cup in France. Bywaters, 30, who has been an England international since 2001, lifted
Another prominent Oxford restaurant has closed -- adding to the growing turmoil among the city's eateries. Michel Sadones, who has been a familiar figure on the local restaurant scene for many years, has shut Ma Belle, in Blue Boar Street, with the loss
Pupils from 15 schools in Oxfordshire were in pole position for an action packed race-day at Silverstone. The race, held on June 27, was the culmination of the national engineering competition, Formula Schools, in which pupils design and engineer their
A driver whose car knocked down two women outside an Oxford nightclub and sped off, leaving them unconscious, was caught after a taxi driver chased him through the city early on July 1. Taxi driver Darren Emanuel took part in a city centre police chase
Witney MP David Cameron has been appointed shadow deputy leader of the House of Commons in a shadow cabinet reshuffle by the Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith. Mr Cameron, who lives at Dean, near Chipping Norton, was elected as an MP in the
People in Brize Norton say they have been calling for months for traffic calming measures on a stretch of road where two people died. Corporal Lee Heads, 30, based at RAF Brize Norton, and his partner Senior Aircraftswoman Claire Boulter, 26, of RAF Coningsby
The Bishop of Oxford officially opened a primary school whose buildings and academic standards have been transformed. Church Cowley St James Primary School received a blessing from the Rt Rev Richard Harries at the event, which marked the school's transition
Water was the theme of mosiacs created by pupils at a school in Bicester. Pupils at the school show off their mosaic The children at Bure Park Primary School, Barberry Place, Bure Park estate, worked with professional artist Liz D'eath on the mosiacs
The race has started to find the Oxfordshire Business Woman of the Year. Organisers say this year's prestigious competition promises to be bigger and better than ever with a new venue for the ceremony and 250 guests expected. One of this year's judges
A woman told Oxford Crown Court she was raped while staying at a house in the city. Max Wallace, 24, of Torres Square, Millwall, London, on June 29 denied raping the woman. He said the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had agreed to have sex
A man has been charged with indecent assault and false imprisonment of a 16-year-old girl. Tony Preston, 24, of Pauling Road, Wood Farm, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court on June 29 and was remanded in custody. He will appear before a judge
A campaign to clear storm drains in south Oxford and prevent flooding was launched yesterday by Oxford City Council staff. Chris Lockeyer, from the City Works department, sweeps through the streets Over the next three weeks, eight workers will use roadsweepers
A teenager has been suspended from a Catholic school in Oxford after he threw a pair of scissors at a fellow pupil. The 13-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was suspended from Cardinal Newman Middle School, in Cricket Road, for four days
Oxford Town Hall became the focus for campaigners arguing for a fairer deal in world trade. The Trade Justice Movement, which is co-ordinated by Christian Aid, booked the venue to lobby Andrew Smith, Oxford East MP, and Evan Harris, who represents Oxford
A man who crashed his car into another vehicle when almost two times over the drink driving alcohol limit has been jailed for four months. Robin Price, 35, of Green Hill, Oxford, admitted driving with excess alcohol, driving dangerously and failing to
The hard work of staff at a school for children with special needs has been rewarded with an exceptional Ofsted report. Headteacher Clive Peters plays a game with pupils Brandon and Katie Inspectors who visited Ormerod School failed to find a significant
A BAN on chief footballer writer Jon Murray from attending the Kassam Stadium has been lifted following talks between the Oxford Mail and Oxford United. Club and newspaper met last week for a 'clear the air' meeting, at which they discussed ways of improving
EDDIE Nix has been named the new manager of Old Woodstock Town. Nix takes over as boss from Andy Townsend, who quit the Hellenic League Division 1 West outfit to join local rivals Witney United three weeks ago. And Town wasted no time in snapping up Nix
BMW and the Grove-based Williams F1 team have announced an extension of their existing partnership to contest the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for a further five years, until the end of the 2009 season. The contract announcement comes 18 months ahead
MARK West has been appointed as Thame United's new player-manager, following Andy Sinnott's decision to quit as boss of the Ryman League Division 1 North club. West, 37, a former England schoolboy internaytional, who was Sinnott's No 2 at the Windmill
The race has started to find the Oxfordshire Business Woman of the Year. Organisers say this year's prestigious competition promises to be bigger and better than ever with a new venue for the ceremony and 250 guests expected. One of this year's judges
Anti-bloodsports campaigners were celebrating after MPs voted for a total ban on hunting foxes with dogs in England and Wales. Members supported an outright ban by an overwhelming majority of 208 in the House of Commons last night after an impassioned
