Newly promoted Royals began their league campaign with an impressive 4-0 victory over visitors Summertown United. Henley were three up at half time with Conor Foley netting all three. Although Summertown always looked in the game, any chance they did
First game of the season but also first league game for the newly formed Wantage Concords against another new face in the form of Newbury. The visitors made an instant impact, scoring twice in the first 5 minutes to take an early lead which they then
A lorry driver who killed a cyclist before throwing the bicycle away has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice. A jury took eight hours to find driver Andrew Wayne Stubbs, 41, from Bicester, guilty of the charge and of careless driving
WHEN people ask Maud Astill what the secret to her long life is, she puts it down to a lifetime of smoking. But according to her family, the former shoe shop girl who celebrated her 100th birthday today, has not touched a cigarette in her life and her
AN 87-YEAR-OLD widow continues to stand in the way of 40 new council homes in Rose Hill despite planning permission being granted and Government funding having been secured. The city council’s south-east area committee approved the controversial
A teenage cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Abingdon. Paramedics were called just before 5pm to Dunmore Road, next to Tilsley Park, to reports of a collision involving a 14-year-old cyclist and a car.
THREE-HUNDRED fans of veteran broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan queued up today to meet him after he announced his retirement. Sir Terry’s book signing event in Thame Town Hall was one of his first engagements since telling listeners on his Radio
A TEENAGER died after downing a cocktail of a powerful cancer drug mixed with cherryade while getting high in his friend’s bedroom, an inquest has heard. Ben Tait, 18, who tried to quit alcohol and cannabis by appearing on Channel Four’s Family Brat
DIALYSIS patients in northern Oxfordshire have been given hope they soon may no longer face a gruelling 50-mile round trip to Oxford for treatment. Miranda Berry launched a campaign for a centre at Banbury’s Horton Hospital after becoming concerned the
A cyclist died after crashing into a broken-down van on the Oxford ring road, an inquest heard. Father-of-two Peter ‘Robbo’ Roberts, 65, of Blenheim Road, Kidlington, was cycling head-down and at speed on the dual carriageway, near Heyford Hill, on March
COUNTY officials have not moved a group of travellers who have been squatting in a layby for the past six months because of concerns for their ‘health and welfare’. Residents in Minster Lovell have been complaining to the county since March about the
Chipping Norton have won the Oxfordshire Junior League North Division for the second year in a row. Seven wins from nine matches were sufficient to secure Chippy the honours and they will now take on South Division champions Brailes in a bid to retain
A MEMORIAL service is being held tomorrow for Phil Garner, the most successful cricket skipper in Oxfordshire’s history. Mr Garner, who lived at Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, died in hospital last week, following a short illness. He was 63
THE decision to choose Ardley as the site for the county’s controversial incinerator has been thrown into doubt after opposition members of Oxfordshire County Council called it in. More than 20 councillors are bidding to overturn the Tories’ decision
Oxfordshire's ladies have won the newly-formed Midlands South Second Team League. Victories over Berkshire (6-3) and Buckinghamshire (5-4) plus a half with Warwickshire left Oxon needing another draw against Worcestershire & Herefordshire at Moseley
A LIFELONG football fan known to thousands of Oxford United supporters as “John from Littlemore”, due to the way he was introduced on Radio Oxford’s post-match phone-ins, has passed away. John McKiernan, who was 68, died with a pint and a cigarette at
SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE Knockout Trophy Quarter-final Mentmore 1½, Frilford Heath 1½ (Frilford win after play-off) (Mentmore first): G Robertson & P Carter lost to P Dolton & P Richardson 4&3, S Lee & B Clarke bt J Richardson &
A FUNDRAISING adventurer is planning to cross the Atlantic in record time despite stepping into a rowing boat only eight months ago. James Nettleton, from Newington, near Wallingford, wants to help Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital where his mother was
Pippa Funnell bids for her fifth title as the 2009 Blenheim International Horse Trials get under way tomorrow. Funnell, who landed the crown in 1993, 1995, 2003 and 2004 is double-handed this year with Redesigned and Ensign. She will, however, face
Oxford City Stars saw their English National League Division 1 season get off to a disastrous start with an 11-3 defeat at Invicta Dynamos in Kent. The writing was on the wall after just ten minutes of their opening match when the hosts raced into a
Alan Ley has revealed what was thought to be his landmark 700th game for Oxfordshire – was actually his 701st. The 61-year-old Oxford City & County bowler reached the remarkable milestone in Oxon’s recent 122-120 win against Buckinghamshire
ANTI-probation centre campaigners are calling on officials to reveal the five Oxford sites on their new shortlist. Thames Valley Probation Service has refused to name the sites it is investigating as potential locations for its mega-probation
Oxfordshire Under 25s singles champion George Schwab skipped the winning team at Watlington’s second Under 25s day. Schwab’s rink of Watlington’s Will Soden and Oxford City & County duo Joe Glenn and Harriet Rogers finished on a shot difference of +20
Previews for the league season starting on Saturday Grove coach Nathan Brooks says they have the potential to win Southern Counties North after several mediocre seasons. Brooks has been impressed by his side’s pre-season and they have
Preview for the league season starting on Saturday Banbury Bulls are targeting a top-two spot in Midlands 2 East South after an encouraging pre-season. Victories over Bicester (62-13) and Effingham & Leatherhead (30-3) bode well for a team now captained
The Country Clubs regained Oxfordshire Bowling Association's Bradshaw Cup with an exciting 118-116 win over the City Clubs at Banbury Central. After ten ends across each rink, both teams had three winning rinks and the City Clubs led 58-48.
Keith Sheard beat his son, Steven, 21,860-8,200 over two legs to be crowned Oxfordshire singles champion, writes PETE EWINS. Steven recorded a break of 8,200 in the first leg, but Keith replied with a run of 12,110. Keith opened up with
Previews for league seasons starting on Saturday Wheatley are hoping for stability in BB&O Division 1 North after having to pull out of league rugby last season due to dwindling numbers. Coach Ewan McKenzie said: “We are looking to play enjoyable
World No 12 Niels-Kristian Iversen and former England international Paul Hurry complete Oxford Cheetahs’ team for the four-team tournament at Swindon next Thursday (7.30pm), writes ROBERT PEASLEY. They join world champion-elect Jason Crump and experienced
Previews for league seasons starting on Saturday Alchester make their league debut in the BB&O Premier Division this season – just a year after being founded. The club hail from Bicester and were initially formed of ex-Bicester colts
When I was first asked about being Lord Mayor, I was quite nervous. One of the main reasons was because my children are still quite young: 12, 11, nine and six. I wasn’t certain that I could do justice to being Lord Mayor without neglecting my children
So, Vale of White Horse District Council Leader Tony De Vere thinks that 60p for short stay parking is good value (Oxford Mail letters, September 2). What a smug attitude coming from a councillor who has a free parking permit on his car. Mind you, can
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I write regarding a letter from Keith Mitchell in connection with the incinerator proposals. The first paragraph was deeply offensive and certainly not befitting the leader of Oxfordshire County Council. I would have thought that, as leader of the council
WITH Reference to the article in the Oxford Mail (September 2) regarding the 20 mph speed limit, can I point out that Morrell Avenue is certainly not, in my view, a cut-through from Headington to St Clemment’s. This road is a main artery and bus route
I had to write concerning the new 20 mph limits introduced recently in Oxford. Firstly, there has been a total farce with the way the signs were erected. A lot of repeater signs were erected along roads, before the main signs denoting the beginning and
VETERANS, please join us. If you can see your way to helping us reach out to those old comrades who, to date, remain unaware that our association has been in existence for almost 30 years, we should be extremely grateful. We know that we are now all
So here we are again – the postal workers are holding the country to ransom by strike action. It is pretty sad that we live in a world where people only think of themselves. There are hundreds and hundreds of people on the dole, looking for work, who
THE main memory that should be taken away from Tuesday night’s game at the Kassam Stadium is Oxford United’s excellent 2-0 win that keeps them five points clear at the top. It was a fantastic night on the field and cements United’s credentials as a genuine
A SHOPPING list of major road projects to cope with thousands of extra homes in southern Oxfordshire, including a new Wantage Link Road, will be presented to the county council’s ruling cabinet next week. Oxfordshire County Council has bid
WHEN it comes to spectacular images of wildlife, magazines in India are overwhelmed with pictures of native mammals, birds and insects. The country has long been the destination of photographers hoping to capture elephants, tigers, wild dogs and mongooses
OXFORD’s Lord Mayor Mary Clarkson has launched the city’s annual sleep-out for the homeless — but admitted the cold might put her off taking part. More than 100 people are expected to brave the weather on Saturday, November 14, and help raise
A MOTHER whose child needs regular life-saving blood transfusions has appealed for more black and Asian donors to step forward. At the moment, black and Asian people only account for 3.5 per cent of all active donors, despite making up nearly eight per
Steve Male cruised to victory by 18 seconds over senior men’s winner Oz Ellis in the final race of the Mota-vation Series at Oxford. The win, his third of the season, put the seal on a fine series for the Oxford City veteran, who regained the championship
Kay Reynolds starred as Radley's veteran ladies finished runners-up in the Southern Counties Track & Field final at Ashford. Reynolds posted four of Radley's nine victories in the 100m, 200m, high jump and javelin as well as bringing them home in their
BICESTER’S under 17 James Wright wrapped up a superb season with a leap of 13.77m at the Peterborough Games. Wright also won the long jump with 6.11m. The Curtis brothers Jack-son, Freddie and Redford each won their respective age categories in the
Meryl Streep looks certain to secure a 16th Oscar nomination for her tour-de-force portrayal of an American cultural icon in the new comedy from writer-director Nora Ephron (Sleepless In Seattle). Based on two memoirs set more than 50 years apart
Art lovers have two days left to view a superb collection of work on show at OVADA Art Gallery, Gloucester Green. Traces is an exhibition of work by 13 teachers from across the region. It has been organised by OVADA in partnership with Modern Art and
The neighbourhood policing teams in Wantage, Faringdon and Hungerford are running an operation targeting people who are hare coursing. PC Darren James, based at Wantage police station, said: “Every autumn, and through the winter months, hare coursers
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was attacked in an attempted robbery in Headington. At about 11pm last night, a 21-year-old woman was outside Headington School, Headington Road, when she was approached from behind by two women. One
The Mikado has plainly enjoyed her lunch: “Deep fried southern sushi,” she explains, licking her lips. Her lunch? Surely the Mikado is a man? Not in this revival of the Watermill’s Hot Mikado she isn’t. To play the part, the Watermill has wheeled in the
Tom Kempinski’s gripping two-hander Duet for One has been too little seen in the years since its award-winning first production in 1980 starring the playwright’s then wife, Frances de la Tour. This year’s revival under director Matthew Lloyd, with two
Seasoned donor Bill Russell is on first-name terms with staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital’s blood centre because he’s made so many visits. Mr Russell, 55, from Kennington, was inspired to give blood by his daughter Louise five years ago and now regularly
For this grandmother of three, a new heart and vital blood transfusion gave her the chance to become an award winning sportswoman. Now she wants others to know how important it is to give blood. Jill Edwards, 67, from Carterton, was always a keen swimmer
PAT Noel, from Flatford Place, Kidlington, was saved by a vital blood transfusion during a difficult labour giving birth to her first and only daughter, Kimberley, 30 years ago. Since then the 53-year-old has been working with the National Blood Service
The Oxford Mail has launched a campaign to urge readers to give the ‘Gift of Life’ by signing up to give blood. We have teamed up with the National Blood Service to launch the Gift of Life appeal and we aim to recruit 1,000 new blood donors
Present: Alan Wilkins, Steve Simmonds, Mary Simmonds, Paul Lyon, Claire Newell, Neil Smith Apologies: Kenny Moore, Lakis Christodoulou, Dave Ashman Chris Madden, Ryan Pitson, Leighton Greenslade 1.Minutes of last meeting Agreed as true
Burglars stole cash from an 84-year-old man after conning their way into his home in Chipping Norton. At 10.40am yesterday, two men went to the house in Hailey Avenue claiming to be from the water board. They told the occupier that they
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at the Co-operative store in Long Hanborough, in the early hours today. At about midnight, thieves gained access to the shop in Main Road, by forcing the front door open. Det Con Dick White said
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Police have confirmed they called in reinforcements during last night’s football match between Oxford United and Luton Town. Officers are expected to release a statement later today, but a police spokesman said there were a handful of arrests
Police have charged Aaron Peters, 19, of Cardigan Street, Oxford, and Dominic Wooloff also 19, of Leiden Road, in connection with the attempted murder of a Barton man. The two men have been charged with conspiracy to murder and possession of
Police have charged Aaron Peters, 19, of Cardigan Street, Oxford and Dominic Wooloff, 19, of Leiden Road, Wood Farm, in connection with the attempted murder of a Barton man on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. The two men have been charged with conspiracy
The heirs of JRR Tolkien have settled a multi-million-pound lawsuit with the studio behind the Lord Of The Rings trilogy over the blockbuster's profits. Tolkien's heirs sued New Line Cinema in February last year for a reported $220m US (£133m
Police are using today's unique date of 9/9/09 as an opportunity to remind people not to abuse the 999 system. Thames Valley Police’s Control Room and Enquiry Department (CR&ED), based across four locations at Kidlington, Abingdon, Windsor
A lorry driver who mowed down and killed a cyclist before throwing the bicycle away and driving off has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice. A jury took eight hours to find driver Andrew Wayne Stubbs, 41, from Bicester, guilty
The heirs of JRR Tolkien have settled a multimillion-pound lawsuit with the studio behind the Lord Of The Rings trilogy over the blockbuster's profits. Tolkien's heirs sued New Line Cinema in February last year for a reported 220 million US
A network of charging points will be in place across Oxford for electric cars within two years. The city was today named among the first wave of nine towns and cities to get thousands of charging stations for an estimated 50,000 electric cars
IT is encouraging to see a move towards proper infrastructure for the new generation of electric cars. Oil is running out and a sensible alternative to petrol and diesel-fuelled motors is essential. A little niche market of electric cars with no widespread
