The General Medical Council has completely misjudged the situation and made a short-sighted decision, resulting in surgeon Henk Giele being struck off for five years (Oxford Mail, March 22). The only losers are the many patients who are deprived of his
Oxfordshire made it eight wins out of eight as they won 19-17 away at Kaliber Inter-Counties League Division 4 rivals Avon. The Ladies B team got the Morrells of Oxford-sponsored side off to a brilliant start with a 6-0 win, with Sharon Wells (average
Henley Hawks grabbed a lifeline in their fight to avoid relegation with an extraordinary 59-41 victory over bottom club Orrell at Dry Leas on Saturday. In a bizarre contest of thrills and spills, there were 16 tries as both defences went AWOL. Hawks set
Witney A put in some determined effort to finish fourth in their final round gala of the Home Counties League competition at Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Club captain Rachel Walton won the ladies' open butterfly with a personal best and earned herself
Grove and Witney stayed in the chase for a promotion play-off place with contrasting victories on Saturday. While Grove came from behind to beat Slough 28-20, Witney enjoyed a comfortable success at home to Bletchley. Grove trailed 10-7 to hosts Slough
Winger Jamie Hewitt scored a hat-trick of tries as Chinnor raced to a 59-5 victory over already-relegated St Mary's Old Boys at Kingsey Lane on Saturday. The home side started well as lock Matt Hutchins, juggling with the ball as he ran, scored their
The proposal to abolish parking charges in Oxford city centre in the evenings and on Sundays will no doubt be widely welcomed. When they were introduced, there was strong criticism that they would hit church congregations and the number of people going
A concert by international opera star Andrea Bocelli at the Kassam Stadium has been backed by councillors in south east Oxford. Now Oxford City Council officers must decide if the event can go ahead on April 30. Promoters, the Very Impressive Party Company
Workers at MG Rover's dealership in Oxford fear for their jobs amid talks to try to save a takeover of the car maker by China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. Falling sales of MG Rover cars spelled financial collapse earlier this year for Oxford's
A circus which has become a popular annual fixture in Oxford will be pitching its big top in the city again -- despite fears the business had folded. There were concerns that Zippo's Circus would not perform in Oxford this year following reports in 2004
Do you have a question you have always wanted to ask the Prime Minister or leaders of the main opposition parties? As part of its General Election coverage, the Oxford Mail is offering you the chance to submit your questions to Labour leader Tony Blair
Pupils smell fear, according to history teacher Manny Botwe, one of Oxford Community School's growing number of Fast Track teachers. The school now has four Fast Track teachers -- graduates with school leadership potential who receive enhanced teacher
Oxford United have ruled out trying to bring in anyone on loan to ease their defensive crisis. Head coach Horacio Rodriguez said they would look to fill the places from within, and use youngsters at the club if they have to, rather than bring in a new
Paramount Silver can take advantage of Fire Height Dan's late withdrawal from the williamhill.co.uk Pall Mall Final (9.45) by capturing the £8,000 first prize at Oxford Stadium tonight. Winner of the RD Racing Gold Cup and Oxfordshire Trophy at the Cowley
Workers at MG Rover's dealership in Oxford fear for their jobs amid talks to try to save a takeover of the car maker by China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. Falling sales of MG Rover cars spelled financial collapse earlier this year for Oxford's
The shortlist of companies invited to bid to run most of Oxfordshire's trains from next year has been announced. From next April, First Great Western, First Great Western Link and Wessex Trains services will be merged into a single Greater Western franchise
The family of a five-year-old girl is angry that a top plastic surgeon who reconstructed her deformed hand has been struck off. The Binns family Lee and Clare Binns, of Hill Close, Chipping Norton, are pleading with the General Medical Council to reverse
A pledge to offer motorists free on-street parking in Oxford has been dismissed as nothing more than an "election bribe". If the Tories regain overall control of Oxfordshire County Council, they have pledged to introduce a pilot scheme giving drivers
For an hour, Banbury looked on course to record their best win of the season. They had begun the second half 7-0 down to high-riding Northampton Old Scouts, but two Sean Bannister tries put them 12-7 ahead. Remarkably, they conceded five tries in the
City of Oxford were in brilliant form as they won the final round of the Home Counties League at Temple Cowley. The trophy was collected by the club captain, Pete Williams, who got them off to a flying start with his victory in the men's 100m individual
Two maximum 180s from John Fowler were in vain as Cherwell Club lost 7-2 against Railway Social Club A in Greene King ODDA. Fowler notched his first 180 when he beat Ron Anderson in Cherwell's only single win as Railway retained their men's Premier crown
Vandals broke into a new retirement home and caused £30,000 damage by hurling tins of paint on carpets and curtains. The gang broke into the Dove Court retirement development in Swan Lane, Faringdon, on April 1 and wrecked the communal lounge. Paul Davies
People flocked to Oxford's Ferry Sports Centre which reopened on April 4following a £3.4m refurbishment. Manager Lee Buchan by the pool Staff were rushed off their feet and customers were queuing out of the door of the Summertown centre, which has a state
Last week at about 10pm, my daughter, who lives in Cuddesdon, was travelling home along the main Cuddesdon road when she had to swerve to avoid hitting a rabbit. In her headlights, she saw, standing between trees, the figure of a man, wearing a hooded
The accident involving a bus and a car at the junction of Lambourn Road and Ashhurst Way at Rose Hill, Oxford (Oxford Mail, March 30) does not surprise me. I am relieved to know that no-one was seriously injured. However, this should not have happened
