The gang of youths who left Oxford's Morris Motors steward Chris Parrott fighting for his life have still not been caught -- and police say it is because people are too scared to come forward. Mr Parrott was left lying covered in blood after he asked
While I congratulate the Conservatives for winning control of Oxfordshire County Council, I do so with bated breath. Many of us remember the massive cuts they have imposed on us in the past, dramatically affecting education and social services. To do
Oxfordshire gained an exciting victory three shot victory over Wiltshire in their Middleton Cup trial match at Banbury Central on Sunday. In a fluctuating contest, Oxon actually trailed by seven shots after ten ends, but then turned it round in dramatic
Autotype UTV Sunday League: Saxton Rovers beat Alfredian Rebels 4-2 to secure the Division 1 title and complete a fabulous treble of trophies this season. They had already captured the Hedley Toms/Michael Brown Memorial Trophy and the Devenney Cup. Paul
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League: Cold Arbour again reigned supreme over Highfield as they came from behind to record a 2-1 victory in the President's Cup final at Roman Way - and claim a notable double. The previous week Cold Arbour had defeated Highfield
Oxford Silver Machine suffered a savage blow before last night's crushing defeat by Peterborough at the East of England Showground - with the news that No 1 and skipper Greg Hancock was out injured. The American ace was injured riding in Sweden on Tuesday
It is alarming that police cannot get evidence to prosecute the attackers of Chris Parrott. Detectives say witnesses are too scared to identify the thugs who viciously assaulted the Morris Motors club steward. But there are ways in which the public can
An Oxford teenager excluded from school after a violent game left a pupil injured has lost his legal bid to be reinstated. The boy, identified only as S, was permanently excluded in May last year after another student suffered a fractured cheekbone during
A body has been found in a flat in Oxford's Rose Hill estate, just a few doors from where a woman died in mysterious circumstances in February. Police would not confirm if the person found dead at 42 Kyle Court, Clinton Close, on May 11 was a man or a
The man who built the R2-D2 robots which featured in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, bought some of the parts from Woolworths in Witney. Trained sculptor John Jostins made eight R2-D2s at a workshop in Crawley Mill,
I read with interest the article on research by Dr Alexandra Richardson into diet and behaviour (Oxford Mail, May 7). While your report was technically correct, in that children with attention deficit disorder could be better off with a simple change
A man has been arrested after six separate gun attacks on lambs at two Oxfordshire farms. In the latest incidents, a gunman struck twice at Manor Farm, in Horton-cum-Studley, at night-time on May 7 and May 9, bringing the number of animals killed or injured
Opener Manoj Parmar hit a majestic unbeaten 122 to steer Thame Town to a five-wicket win over Hungerford in the Cockspur Cup second round. Chasing Hungerford's 191-8 off 44 overs, Parmar dominated the home side's bowling as Thame clinched victory at 195
It was a case of third time lucky for Section 1 basement boys Frilford Heath as they picked up their first win of the Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League campaign. Indeed, they were a whisker away from whitewashing previously unbeaten Burford,
It's no secret that when Stuart Beavon steps onto the White Hart Lane pitch on Saturday he will become Beavon No 3 to do so - and he says it will be his biggest match ever. The 21-year-old striker, who scored the only goal in the Vase semi-final's second
University students brought a splash of glamour to Oxford Town Hall when they stepped out on the catwalk for charity. Lea Jakobiak, pictured, was one of those in the limelight at the show organised by Oxford University student Portia Walker. More than
A mobile phone-cum-TV will be put on trial for the first time in Oxford. The city has been selected by O2, in partnership with NTL Broadcast, for a trial of the latest mobile technology because it has the highest number of 02 users in the UK. About 350
Vandals caused more than £40,000 of damage at Sir Richard Branson's Oxfordshire home after hijacking mechanical diggers. Sgt Larry Jordan by a hole dug by the vandals The Virgin tycoon, who lives at Mill End, Kidlington, hired staff to lay concrete for
A study centre for dyslexic children has gone bust -- leaving scores of pupils with nowhere to continue their studies, and staff fighting for their wages. The Oxford Centre for Neuro-Cognitive Studies (OCNCS), based in New Road, Oxford, has been forced
University students brought a splash of glamour to Oxford Town Hall when they stepped out on the catwalk for charity. Lea Jakobiak, pictured, was one of those in the limelight at the show organised by Oxford University student Portia Walker. More than
A homeless "college" is being created in Oxford in a bid to keep people off the streets. The pilot project is being established to provide more learning opportunities for homeless people in the city in a bid to transform their lives. The local authorities
Jean Marc Goiran, the man who set up the deal to bring Ramon Diaz and the Argentine coaching staff to Oxford United, has been talking with U's fans on the Internet. Goiran has been chatting to some U's fans about the club on the thisisunited forum. However
Oxford United manager Brian Talbot has made his backroom team his first priority this week, and been very impressed by what he's found. The U's new boss says that he will keep the same personel behind the scenes, and is pleased with the work they are
Are designated drivers being exploited? We went out to meet friends at an Oxfordshire riverside inn. I was amazed at the price of a pint of cola. I was charged £2.50, as much as a pint of beer. There was nothing special about this drink. It did not come
