Oxford United were comprehensively beaten in their FA Cup second-round replay at League One Southend on Tuesday night. The Shrimpers got three goals but might easily have doubled that as they missed five or six great chances, and saw Billy Turley save
Oxford United lost 3-0 in their FA Cup second round replay at Southend. Charlie MacDonald netted after five minutes at Roots Hall and Dean Morgan converted a penalty on 45 minutes after MacDonald had missed an earlier spot-kick. MacDonald wrapped
Councillors won a standing ovation tonight when they threw out plans to build flats on the site of an historic Oxford boatyard. Oxford author Philip Pullman joined scores of campaigners outside Oxford Town Hall before the meeting to urge city councillors
A teenage girl wept today as she told a court she had been raped in a hospital toilet by a nurse. The 16-year-old had been taken to accident and emergency at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Headington, after overdosing on paracetamol. She claims the
Oxford United were trailing 2-0 at half-time in their FA Cup second round replay at Southend. Charlie MacDonald netted after five minutes at Roots Hall and Dean Morgan converted a penalty on 45 minutes after MacDonald had missed an earlier spot-kick
The chairman of the charity looking after Oxfordshire's Rollright Stones believes one man is responsible for the arson attacks that have plagued the monument. In September, vandals broke into the volunteers' office at the site near Chipping Norton,
A policeman is facing the sack after being convicted of drink-driving. Magistrates heard that Pc Timothy Dunning, of Milton-under-Wychwood, was followed for 15 minutes before officers, using blue lights and sirens, were able to stop him. Dunning, who
Young artists proved inspired by an Oxford competition to come up with some ugly work.o Their ideas impressed judges for Oxford University - and are about to be transformed into new gargoyles for the historic Bodleian Library. The nine winners of
Oxfordshire health chiefs have announced a drive to cut obesity and diabetes and reduce the number of smokers. NHS managers have drawn up a five-year strategy, with the aim of making major improvements in public health by 2013. Oxfordshire NHS Primary
Burglars broke into a chemist's shop early today, fleeing with thousands of pounds worth of stock. The gang of three - one wearing a motorcycle helmet - pulled up in a red vehicle outside Moss Chemist, in Market Place, at about 1.25am. They forced
A huge box of seasonal goodies is bound for Oxford Children's Hospital. Children who will have to spend the holiday in hospital will be cheered after Lidia Zawadzka, assistant manager of Oxford brasserie Chez Gerard, presented the giant present to children's
Abingdon will be able to say thank you to 400 Army troops tomorrow as they celebrate their safe return from Iraq. Officers and men from the 3 Logistic Support Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps based at Dalton Barracks will march from the town's fire
Oxfordshire's ambulance service is bucking national plans to cut the number of two-person paramedic crews on the streets. South Central Ambulance NHS Trust - serving Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Berkshire - is investing almost £20m over
THIEVES escaped with goods worth £4,500 after breaking into an Oxfordshire chemist today. The raid happened at Moss Chemist in Market Place, Faringdon at about 1.25am. Police said a red vehicle, which could have been a Rover or a Honda, pulled up and
I agree with all that Christine Friend writes about this country (Oxford Mail, November 17). Where has all our self-pride gone? We used to be a proud country, getting up to go to a regular job, growing up and saving a bit and having a good time at sport
I read the article about Abingdon boxers and their coach Robert Southey trying to get support, donations and materials for their new headquarters (Oxford Mail, November 24). It is heartwarming to see a member of the community trying to get support for
Kyle Crosby hammered a hat-trick as Dolphin twice fought back from three-goals behind to share the spoils in a 12-goal thriller against AFC Cowley in Division 2 of the Autotype UTV League. In one of the few league games to survive the torrential rain
After reading Andy Wolton's letter, Why I cheat in the bus lane (Oxford Mail, December 8), I, and probably hundreds of other good motorists, have one very simple message for him - leave home half an hour earlier! That way, he will not need to act the
Cold Arbour Res beat Division 1 leaders Cowley Rovers 6-1 to move just three points off the pace in the Marston's Oxford Sunday League. Shaun Yearwood (2), Jordan Gray (2), Alex Fasoranti and Jelroy Constant scored, with Pasquale Ventriglia replying
Dan Kirk and Dan Hayward scored as Union Street won 2-0 at home to Golden Ball in the RT Harris Oxford City FA. It was the only fixture to survive the torrential rain.
Two goals in each half gave Fritwell a 4-0 win over Long Crendon in the only game to take place in the Oxfordshire Senior League. Luke James, Tom Foley, Jordan Kaye and Gary Lawton were on target.
Families living on an Oxford estate said they will fight plans to bulldoze a play area. People living in Sermon Close and Carter Close in Risinghurst have learned the Home Group, a housing association, wants to build six three-bedroom homes on the site
Division 1 title contenders Harwell Village relished the underfoot conditions and the generosity of the Warborough & Shillingford defence to go through to the last eight of the North Berks Cup with a 16-0 win. JR Willis (4), Danny Lawton (3), Ian Rose
Kate Pulman and Mary Maguire both bagged four-timers as Kidlington A reached the last 16 of the Oxford Mail Under 13 League Cup with a 14-1 win at Kennington. Lauren Hawtin and Pulman fired a double apiece, while Maguire's first and a Hariett Coe strike
Oxford take on Slough in the English Schools' FA Under 15 Trophy fourth round at Oxford City on Friday (7.30). The prize for the winners is a place in the last 16. Oxfordshire will be looking to get their ESFA Premier League Under 16 Trophy campaign
Bicester Cooper School's year sevens have been crowned Cherwell District five-a-side kings. They lost their first match, topped the league after six matches. They are pictured with their trophy. Back (from left): Mr Baker (teacher), Jordan Matthews.
THE future of Cogges Manor Farm Museum is dependent on better marketing, senior county councillor David Robertson has said. Already he has received suggestions about how to take the loss-making Witney museum forward, including a voluntary one to provide
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A major new science facility in Oxfordshire could have contributed to an £80m black hole in Government funding for research, a group of leading physicists has claimed. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has revealed it under-estimated
Giles Sports Witney Youth League Sam English smashed a six-timer as Enstone Sports beat Bardwell 13-1 in the Under 10 B League. Josh Hunt added four more, with Chay Fisher (2) and Joey Lee also on target. In the A League, Jack Wood netted a brace
If braving the Christmas shopping crowds fills you with dread, a host of Christmas markets across Oxford may offer a more relaxing way to pick up your festive gifts. There is an organic, eco-friendly market at Gloucester Green, this Friday, Saturday
The future of Cogges Manor Farm Museum is dependent on better marketing, senior county councillor David Robertson has said. Already he has received suggestions about how to take the loss-making Witney museum forward, including a voluntary one to provide
A boxing club has got up off the floor after suffering a near knockout blow in this summer's floods. The 40 boxers of the Witney Amateur Boxing Club - ranging in age from 11 to 34 - are now back in training at their new home, provided by Carterton Football
A Kidlington schoolboy wants people to splash out on his book about a dolphin to raise funds for Save the Children. Umair Shahid, 10, from Oxford Road, thought up the story after visiting his grandmother in Turkey in the summer. Now his parents, Rowena
A burglar was chased out of a house and fell headfirst into a row of bushes. The man was disturbed while in the middle of burgling a home in Manston Close, Bicester, last Wednesday, police said today. The homeowner chased the burglar from the kitchen
Police are appealing for witnesses who saw a driver stranded on the A40 near Wheatley only minutes before she was killed. Victoria McBryde, 24, pulled over her gold Fiat Punto on the westbound carriageway on the A40 after she broke down at about 10.40pm
POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a man who was disturbed in a house in Bicester. At about 3pm on Wednesday, a man was found in a kitchen at the rear of a house in Manston Road, and was chased from the house by the occupant. He ran off in the
POLICE today made a third appeal for witnesses after a woman was killed in a crash on the A40 near Wheatley. At about 11pm on November 20, a gold-coloured Fiat Punto and a green Peugeot 106 collided on the A40 westbound towards Oxford after the Wheatley
A BAND fronted by EastEnders actor Aaron Sidwell will be performing at the Jericho Tavern tonight. Bitter Conflict, rated among the top-20 unsigned bands on the myspace website, will be playing a one-off gig at the pub before going on tour next year
THE Motor Sports Association, governing body of UK motorsport, has issued a stern warning to everyone involved in the sport, that unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated at any level or in any situation. A recent judgement in the Royal Courts
A WOMAN cyclist injured in a collision with a car in North Oxford today needed hospital treatment for a broken collar bone. The crash between the cyclist and a white Volkwagen Polo happened at 8.10am, close to the junction with Wentworth Road, Cutteslowe
A woman cyclist knocked from her bike in a collision with a car in north Oxford this morning needed hospital treatment for a broken collar bone. The crash between the cyclist and a white Volkwagen Polo happened at 8.10am, close to the junction with
A GANG of robbers tied up staff at a computer firm and fled with more than £40,000 worth of laptops. Three masked men robbed European Electronique on Oakfield Industrial Estate in Eynsham on Friday, police said today. The men went into the building
A gang of robbers tied up staff at a computer firm and fled with more than £40,000 worth of laptops. Three masked men robbed European Electronique on Oakfield Industrial Estate in Eynsham on Friday, police said today. The men went into the building
A teenager who died when the car he was in hit a tree near Burford was officially identified today. Henry Avery, 18, from Lechlade, Gloucestershire, died in hospital after the green Renault Clio he was in hit a tree on Thursday, as the vehicle travelled
A TEENAGER who died when the car in which he was travelling hit a tree near Burford was officially identified today. Henry Avery, 18, from Lechlade, died in hospital after the green Renault Clio he was in hit a tree on Thursday, as the vehicle travelled
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PARAMEDICS were called to the southbound carriageway of the M40 early today after a vehicle left the carriageway and overturned. The accident happened at 12.35am between junction 11 at Banbury and junction 10 at Ardley. One man was taken to the Horton
I had a bizarre encounter with a gnomic chap at the AMT coffee stand at Oxford station this morning. The bearded, woolly-hat-wearing conversationalist was passing the time of day with commuters as they snapped up powerful lattés for their journey into
Police and paramedics were called to Banbury Road in north Oxford this morning following a collision between a cyclist and a car. The accident, close to the junction with Wentworth Road, Cutteslowe, happened at 8.10am. A spokesman for South Central
COMMUTERS were not impressed when First Great Western cancelled a key commuter service yesterday on the first day of a new timetable. The train operator launched its new timetable yesterday morning with additional early morning trains from Banbury
HUNDREDS of revellers gathered in the heart of Didcot's Orchard Centre for the opening of a cool winter attraction. For one week only Didcot's first outdoor ice rink has transformed the shopping centre into a winter wonderland. Figure skaters and
A MALE nurse raped a teenaged patient in a disabled toilet at the John Radcliffe Hospital, a jury was told. Oliver Balicao, 33, admits having sexual intercourse with the 16-year-old girl, but denies raping her at the hospital where he worked as a nurse
Oxford United will welcome back Rob Duffy and Phil Trainer with open arms for their FA Cup second-round replay at Southend tonight. The duo can't come back quickly enough with the U's struggling to score goals, and having few other players to call on
AN OXFORD schoolgirl has been crowned winner of Oxfordshire's first poetry youth "slam". Thirteen-year-old Cherwell School pupil Elinor Garnett's poem about plastic surgery was chosen out of dozens of others to win the "1,000 bpm youth slam", with Cheney
Vandals have struck at a parish church for the second time this year, damaging a stained glass window that had been repaired following an earlier attack. The newly repaired 109-year-old stained glass window and one next to it were attacked at St Peter
FIREFIGHTERS have enlisted the help of Father Christmas to help save lives this festive season. Oxfordshire Fire Service hopes to cut the number of fires at Christmas - by setting up a grotto with a twist. Parents are being encouraged to bring their
THIEVES stole an empty lorry and rammed it through a six-foot steel gate before dumping it in a layby off the A34. The crooks smashed a side window of the 7.5-tonne lorry in Downs Road, Witney. Grant Evans, of tyre collection firm Fraser Evans and
COMMUTERS were not impressed when First Great Western cancelled a key commuter service yesterday on the first day of a new timetable. The train operator launched its new timetable yesterday morning with additional early morning trains from Banbury to
TWO bus drivers have been given surprise Christmas presents by villagers as thanks for their four years of top quality service on the community bus. Brian Kilham, from Didcot, and Trevor Lewis, from Botley, were handed cheques for £100 from villagers
MEMBERS of an Oxford band are hoping their version of a Christmas carol will help raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Desmond Chancer and the Long Memories released their recording of Silent Night online through Villainous Records yesterday - with
A TEENAGE photographer has won a contest to find the best picture of this year's flooding. More than 200 pictures were entered in the Oxfordshire Floodscape competition, but Matthew Jellings, 17, of Manor Road, Witney, snapped up the £150 top prize
With its colourful pom-poms, shiny costumes and fancy baton twirling, it is little wonder cheerleading has traditionally appealed mainly to girls. But now one Oxford group, the Strawberry Fayre Majorettes, is hoping to break down the stereotype - by
