Oxford City received a big boost yesterday when they signed former Oxford United skipper Dave Savage. The 35-year-old midfielder joined City from fellow British Gas Business Southern League club Brackley Town. "I'm delighted to have
Outgoing chairman Nick Merry tonight admitted a breath of fresh air was needed at struggling Oxford United — but insisted he had stepped down of his own volition. Mr Merry, who continues to own half the club and still has a place on its
A former teacher let off for having more than 7,000 indecent pictures of children was yesterday also removed from the sex offenders' register. Phillip Carmichael had been given an absolute discharge — which means he received no punishment at all —
Oxford United's new chairman today led fans, staff and sponsors in a rallying cry to get the club's season back on track. Kelvin Thomas met supporters, colleagues and business partners at the Kassam Stadium to show a united front behind the
Oxford city centre has been promised "a new lease of life" with the unveiling of a new-look Bonn Square. With transformation of the city's most infamous rundown area well under way, councillors are ready to celebrate what they hope will be
A work of art which will feature an eagle on the site of a former iron works in Jericho has ruffled the feathers of city councillors. The sculpture is being created at the former Lucy's Eagle Iron Works site off Walton Well Road, which is now occupied
A former teacher let off for having more than 7,000 indecent pictures of children was yesterday also removed from the sex offenders' register. Phillip Carmichael had been given an absolute discharge — which means he received no punishment at all — despite
Hundreds of fans of comedian Stephen Fry queued in Oxford today to get signed copies of his new book. Mr Fry visited Waterstone's in Broad Street to sign copies of Stephen Fry in America. Booksellers at the store said they were delighted to get
A man walked free from court today after being cleared of raping a drunk teenage girl. The jury took less than five hours to clear Faris Jalal of three charges of rape after a five-day trial at Oxford Crown Court. Mr Jalal, of Southfield Park, East
WEST Oxfordshire District Council is to increase charges for some services by as much as 10 per cent because of the gloomy financial outlook. Residents and businesses will pay more for services such as the removal of furniture, fridges and other bulky
Hundreds of fans of comedian Stephen Fry queued in Oxford today to get signed copies of his new book. Mr Fry visited Waterstone's in Broad Street to sign copies of Stephen Fry in America. Booksellers at the store said they were delighted to get such
A man who raped a 13-year-old girl in a churchyard was jailed for seven-and-a-half years today. At Mold Crown Court, Alexander Meyer, 25, of Church Road, Sandford, admitted raping the girl at a fancy dress street party in Powys, Wales, in July.
Dozens of Oxford schoolchildren celebrated the Muslim festival Eid, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It was the first time St Nicholas' Primary School, in Marston, had marked the event with a big celebration, which was held on Thursday
When little Sabrena was rescued from a Pakistani orphanage, little did her future parents realise she had an incurable blood disease. Dumped on a dirty doorstep in a busy street in Karachi, she was one of the country's thousands of forgotten children
A man who sought revenge on a "noisy" neighbour by attempting to set fire to his flat has been jailed for three years. Stephen Moyse, 48, reached "breaking point", Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday, during a row with Russell Whitlam, and started a
Outgoing chairman Nick Merry tonight admitted a breath of fresh air was needed at struggling Oxford United — but insisted he had stepped down of his own volition. Mr Merry, who continues to own half the club and still has a place on its
Oxford United's new chairman today led fans, staff and sponsors in a rallying cry to get the club's season back on track. Kelvin Thomas met supporters, colleagues and business partners at the Kassam Stadium to show a united front behind the
A letting agency has been fined £5,500 at Oxford Magistrates' Court for operating a house in multiple occupation without a relevant licence. East Oxford-based RMA Properties pleaded guilty to breaches relating to fire safety, electrical safety and
Supporters trust OxVox have put out a rallying call to all "lapsed" Oxford United fans to come back and help the club in their time of need. They too want to help the U's get through their short-term financial problems, as they reiterated in a press
Four men were today convicted of being part of a gang that robbed a security van outside the HSBC bank in Summertown, Oxford. Terrence Wallace, 26, Adrian Johnson, 28, Leroy Wilkinson, 29, and Victor Iniodu, 34, all from south London, denied
When little Sabrena was rescued from a Pakistani orphanage, little did her future parents realise she had an incurable blood disease. Dumped on a dirty doorstep in a busy street in Karachi, she was one of the country's thousands of forgotten
A man walked free from court today after being cleared of raping a drunk teenage girl. The jury took less than five hours to clear Faris Jalal of three charges of rape after a five-day trial at Oxford Crown Court. Mr Jalal, of Southfield Park, East
A man who sought revenge on a "noisy" neighbour by attempting to set fire to his flat has been jailed for three years. Stephen Moyse, 48, reached "breaking point", Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday, during a row with Russell Whitlam, and started a
Baryy Quinn and Chris Willmott are vying for the centre back slot alongside Luke Foster against Rushdenon Saturday following Karleigh Osborne's return to Brentford. Quinn looks favourite to return, with Willmott having been omitted from the
Dozens of Oxford schoolchildren celebrated the Muslim festival Eid, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It was the first time St Nicholas' Primary School, in Marston, had marked the event with a big celebration, which was held
WEST Oxfordshire District Council is to increase charges for some services by as much as 10 per cent because of the gloomy financial outlook. Residents and businesses will pay more for services such as the removal of furniture, fridges and other bulky
Junior hip hoppers, MCs and singers will perform at a fundraiser for talented dancers in Oxford. Tomorrow night’s KC’s School of Dance fundraiser is aimed at collecting as much cash as possible for some of the world’s greatest hip hop dancers. The
It was one of those nights when even Jeff Lynne would have been happy to pay for a ticket. After 15 years, Jeff called time on the Electric Light Orchestra in 1986. But his fellow symphonic rockers wanted to carry on, and the group has continued in
Sadly, neighbour disputes are all too common these days. But trying to resolve a row by setting to fire to your neighbour's front door is an extreme reaction, to say the least. Stephen Moyse fully deserves his three-year term for aggravated arson.
How many times have we urged people to get behind Oxford United? Well, today we appeal to fans across the county to get out and support the team, the club and the new regime. Forget the politics, forget the boardroom discussions and forget the personalities
An Oxford artist and author has set up a friendship group to help those struggling with bereavement after her own painful loss. Alison Hoblyn started work with Cruse Oxfordshire, a charity devoted to bereavement care, when her father died in 1995.
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Julian Humm, chairman of North Oxford AS, has returned from a successful salmon trip on the Rriver Usk, near Abergavenny, in Wales, writes Andy Webber. When he arrived, the river was 15 feet above its normal level but over the week it gradually dropped
Steve Roberts was victorious in Sutton Courtenay's Coronation Cup match, where 15 fished. Roberts banked 38lb 10oz of bream, using a groundbait feeder and red maggot. In second place, with 21.12.0 of bream was Mario Granito, while Malcolm Vigor was
City of Oxford were in top form at the Maxwell Autumn Open – the first meeting of the new season. More than 70 personal bests were smashed across the age groups as City turned on the style. It proved an outstanding weekend for Hannah Vine in the 14
Aspiring singers, comedians, dancers and performers of all types will be given the Simon Cowell treatment at an Oxford talent show. Students from Oxford Brookes University have organised the 'Brookes Got Talent Festival' culminating with a live finale
Ida Ward had the best party ever when she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. The surprised pensioner was overjoyed when she was given a party to commemorate the milestone. Mrs Ward, who is a resident at Cherwood House, in Buckingham
I was shocked to read your headline, Cases of MRSA shrink by 67 per cent (Oxford Mail, September 19). I say shocked because the previous night, I and some 90 other members of the public had attended the annual meeting of the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals
With the recent sad loss of screen legend Paul Newman (The Biz, Oxford Mail, September 29), I thought I might mark his death by re-enacting a scene from one of his films. Not being too keen on eating vast quantities of hard-boiled eggs (Cool-Hand Luke
Det Con David Muddiman armed himself with a knife to tackle a gang of yobs who had attacked him (Oxford Mail, October 2). In my book, he deserves a medal for bravery. Once again, the yobs have won. What is wrong with this society? MICHAEL EVERETT
A man accused of raping a 16-year-old three times has been found not guilty at Oxford Crown Court. Faris Jalal, 40, of Southfield Park, East Oxford, denied raping the girl, who is now aged 17, in three different locations in Oxford.
A work of art which will feature an eagle on the site of a former iron works in Jericho has ruffled the feathers of city councillors. The sculpture is being created at the former Lucy's Eagle Iron Works site off Walton Well Road, which is now occupied
IDA Ward had the best party ever when she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. The shocked and surprised centenarian was overjoyed when she was given a party to commemorate her milestone birthday. Ms Ward, who is a resident at Cherwood
A couple living near an Oxford estate are demanding that Oxford City Council tackles fly-tipping in the area. Antoni Bajowski and partner Linda Phipps, of Green Ridges, in Sandhills, which borders Barton, said they were sick of people dumping rubbish
FOUR men were today convicted of being part of a robbery gang that targeted the HSBC bank in Summertown, Oxford. Terrence Wallace, 26, Adrian Johnson, 28, Leroy Wilkinson, 29, and Victor Iniodu, 34, all from south London, denied conspiracy to rob.
Oxford city centre has been promised "a new lease of life" with the unveiling of a new-look Bonn Square. With transformation of the city's most infamous rundown area well under way, councillors are ready to celebrate what they hope will be
Difficult times in the housing market may well mean that bargain properties for renovation are a little easier to find. But how do you decide whether a property has real potential instead if being a millstone around your neck? Knowledge of renovation
Families are horrified after a number of cats have died from being poisoned by antifreeze or a similar chemical in Bicester. Five cats have died in the last two months in the town's Caversfield area. Two of the cats, which were found dead within 10
A Witney woman who broke her back in a 3,500ft skydive is now hoping to swim the Channel for charity. Georgina Stickels is training at her local swimming pool in Witney before attempting the 22-mile swim to help raise funds for people with
Each year, at least 50 people die from gas-related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, mainly because their gas appliances have not been properly installed or maintained. However, these figures could be just the tip of the iceberg. To increase
Good lighting can transform your home at the flick of a switch. But getting the right design and illumination can be a difficult task. Whether your property is large or small traditional or modern, take time to consider the lighting for each
A year ago, councillors agreed to sell off and relocate a controversial Oxford kickabout area. But the small site still remains open today — to the fury of Cowley residents, who have called for it to be moved. For more than two years, Ben Mumby-Croft
When it comes to flooring, tiles are a good option in the kitchen, breakfast room or conservatory. Natural stone provides a durable surface that is easy to maintain and looks like it has been installed for decades. A good example are Kale stone
Oxford City Stars will look to consolidate their place at the top of Division 1 South when they travel to Alexendra Palace to take on Haringey Greyhounds on Sunday. Stars beat Haringey 4-1 in their season-opener at Oxford at the start of last month.
Twelve-year-old Josh Hickman is celebrating after getting a call-up to represent England in the world junior championships in Quebec, Canada, next year. Hickman, who plays for Oxford City Stars at under 14 and under 16 level, captained the club's under
Riley A are the early pacesetters in Division 1 won after they recorded their second 3-0 victory of the season – this time against Oracle. Newcomer Matthew Challen (+40) set Riley on their way with a 200-172 victory over Gordon Cook (+80), making a
Laura Scarlett-McAllister won a place in the British squad for next month's European Masters Championships in Prague by winning the British Masters crown in Walsall. A third dan, the founder of Bicester Senshu Judo Club and head coach, won all five
Fieldside stayed top of the Buildbase Oxford & District League Premier Division, despite having to settle for a 3-3 draw at Riley A. Abingdon RBL A closed the gap at the top to four points with a 5-1 win over Witney A. Division 2 leaders Abingdon
Bookmaker Steve Harris, after just a month on the rails at Cowley, has praised the professionalism of the staff at Oxford Stadium. And he just about has his head in front at the moment. Suitably impressed, he has promised to sponsor a major competition
Broadacres Katie gets the nap vote tonight on the back of her 37.17 trial as she makes her debut over six bends in the Motor-Serv Trophy over 595 metres. TONIGHT'S RUNNERS 7.35: TOMS MY DAD, Builders Beauty 3, Sound Sham, Dromlara Michele, Run For Silver
The battle for the 2008 trainers' championship is reaching red-hot proportions, and is certainly capturing the imagination of the Oxford punters. Reigning champion Ian Wills looked on course for a double as he has led for most the past nine months,
Four men have been convicted of being part of a robbery gang whose crime spree only ended when the mastermind and his accomplice were shot dead by police. Terence Wallace, 26, Adrian Johnson, 28, Leroy Wilkinson, 29, and Victor Iniodu, 34, all from
TWO teenage girls have been charged with an attempted robbery in Oxford. The 14-year-old girls were charged in connection with an attempted handbag snatch from a 21-year-old woman in Banbury Road on September 15. One girl was charged with attempted
This is the face of a drug-fuelled teenager who robbed two 13-year-old boys at knifepoint in an Oxford underpass. The youth approached the two teenage boys beneath Ferry Marston Road, near The Cherwell School, at around 5.30pm on Monday. He threatened
Two men who pretended they had lost their football sweet-talked their way inside a house and grabbed a handbag during a burglary in Lewknor, south Oxfordshire. The burglars knocked at the door in Barley Close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and asked if they
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's will close its store in London Road, Headington, for good this afternoon. Sainsbury's has ended its working relationship with petrol giant Shell and is closing all its Local stores on garage forecourts. The petrol station
Despite being next door to each other, Spain and Portugal produce very different wines from very different grape varieties. Whilst Spain traditionally favours rather lighter styles with more age, Portugal makes relatively young, full-bodied
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's is closing its store in London Road, Headington, for good this afternoon. Sainsbury's has ended its relationship with oil company Shell and is closing all its Local stores on filling station forecourts. The petrol station
My very first job after university was at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London where I spent a great deal of time debating what it was that separated the good performers from the brilliant. I always felt that the latter was the person whose
The jury at Oxford Crown Court in the case of a man accused of raping a 16-year-old has retired to consider its verdict. Faris Jalal, 40, of Southfield Park, East Oxford, denies raping the girl, now 17. Jalal said he and the teenager drove
Two teenage girls have been charged with an attempted robbery in Oxford. The 14-year-old girls were charged in connection with an attempted handbag snatch from a 21-year-old woman in Banbury Road on September 15. One girl was charged
This is the face of a teenager who robbed two 13-year-old boys at knifepoint in an Oxford underpass. The youth approached the two teenage boys beneath Ferry Marston Road, near The Cherwell School, at around 5.30pm on Monday. He threatened
A father and son have pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply. Paul Clynes, 45, and Michael Clynes, 22, both from Woodfield, Ruscote, near Banbury, appeared at Oxford Crown Court today to enter pleas. At a previous appearance
A lorry driver killed when he ploughed into a stationary truck is likely to have been caused by fatigue, a coroner has ruled. Police are now warning lorry drivers they risk killing themselves and other motorists if they do not take rests. German
Burglars smashed a window then stole a television and computer from a house in Abingdon. Police have appealed for information after the break-in at Lynges Close sometime between 4.30pm on Tuesday and 7.30pm on Wednesday. The burglars broke a rear kitchen
DIDCOT: Maureen Adams has joined Soha Housing as director of housing services and operations. Soha is the largest provider of social housing in South Oxfordshire with more than 5,200 properties. She said: "I am looking forward to working with colleagues
I am now 30-years-old - thanks, for the card – and starting to get worried by the world. One concern is my preference to staying in with a chicken Kiev, boil in the bag rice and a re-run of Top Gear on Dave, over a night in the pub. Chores must
A lorry driver killed on the M40 when he ploughed into a stationary truck was likely to have been fatigue, a coroner has ruled. Police are now warning lorry drivers they risk killing themselves and other motorists if they do not take rests. German
Enjoyed a brief walkabout at the Gloucester Green Thursday market which featured a succulent hog roast. There were several second-hand book stalls to provide food for thought but unfortunately the prices were a little hard to swallow ‹ it was £5
OXFORD United's new chairman says his most important task is to reach out to the fans. And he started working on that immediately – setting up meetings with supporters today. Kelvin Thomas, who is taking over as chairman from Nick Merry in an apparent
DARREN Patterson has been left in no doubt by the new Oxford United chairman that on-field results must improve. Kelvin Thomas, who took over yesterday from Nick Merry, said the U's have to get back to winning and climbing the Blue Square Premier table
No-one could accuse Oxford United of not keeping fans on their toes and springing the odd surprise. The latest off-the-field twist came last night when chairman Nick Merry threw in the towel after weeks of turmoil. It is a sad end to
Oxford United fans last night reacted with cautious optimism to the changing of the guard at their club. Although some of their questions remain unanswered, supporters appeared united in their efforts to attract a bumper crowd for tomorrow's
New Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas speaks exclusively to the Oxford Mail about his plans for the future of the club. Why has this change happened? Nick Merry has been under a lot of pressure. It was a decision reached by Woodstock Partners
