BROOKES University is to recruit a band of student community wardens to bring peace to the streets of East Oxford. Aimed at curbing rowdy student behaviour, the wardens are being introduced after councillors raised residents’ concerns with
A NEW village hall could be built in Enstone, near Chipping Norton, as part of a housing project. Satnam Investments wants to build 26 homes, 10 of which would be affordable housing, and help pay for a new village hall. Enstone Parish Council has backed
Red Bull duo Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber will again be the men to beat in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix following another dominant day of practice. Vettel and Webber have locked out the front row of the grid at each of the last two races in
A GRAND-DAUGHTER looks through albums full of hundreds of postcards sent to ‘my dear little wife’ and ‘my dear son’, sent from France between 1914 and 1917. Next to them lie the medals her grandfather would never receive and pictures of the
A MOTHER from Abingdon is celebrating 20 years of entertaining Oxfordshire’s babies and toddlers with music. Rachel Shearer, 48, runs the Busy Bees pre-school music groups in Headington, Oxford, and the villages of Harwell and Cumnor. And every week
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Sunday 28 November 2010 11.00am - 3.00pm Annual Christmas Craft Fair on behalf of the PTA at Hagbourne School Held at Hagbourne School and Village Hall Hagbourne School, East Hagbourne Tel: 01235 814201
Thursday 2 December 2010 This is Wallingford's Christmas Late Night Shopping Event when the Christmas Tree is switched on by the Mayor
A primary school teacher has today admitted abusing seven pupils. The victims’ parents wept as the man, in his 50s, admitted 23 charges of sexually assaulting girls aged between seven and 11-years-old. The teacher was working in an Oxfordshire
Saturday 4 December 2010 Abingdon Market Place 10.00am - 3.00pm For more information visit: www.abingdon.gov.uk
A TEENAGER was killed in a crash near Abingdon this morning. The accident happened at 7.30am when a dark grey/blue Vauxhall Corsa crashed into a tree near Drayton Mill on the unnamed road travelling from Drayton towards Milton. The 19
Red Bull's drivers may be raging, but they scored another one-two in first practice ahead of Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Mark Webber's remarks yesterday that his championship charge this season has been "inconvenient" to the team he feels
On until Friday 3 January 2011 The Oxfordshire Craft Guild's Christmas selling exhibition features many of the county's leading contemporary craft designers and makers displaying jewellery, scarves, pottery, keepsakes and treasure - perfect
A crash this afternoon caused delays on the northbound A34. The collision between the junction 13 of the M4 and the A4185 Chilton Interchange, led to the closure of one lane and slow traffic. Heavy traffic was also reported in patches
Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 December 2.00pm & 7.00pm Friday 24 December 1.00pm & 5.00pm Sunday 26 December 2.00pm For more information and tickets visit: www.kentontheatre.co.uk
My own cynical view of business lending was always that banks are only prepared to give you an umbrella when it’s not raining and they quickly take it back when there’s a shower. I speak as someone who started this business with a few grand
Thursday 25 November 2010 Didcot Broadway and Orchard Centre 4.00pm - 9.00pm Celebrating the Great Western Railway 175th Anniversary Parade at 7.00pm Father Christmas Side stalls Fairground rides Shopping ‘til
CHRIS Wilder began to reshape his Oxford United squad, allowing striker Jack Midson to join Southend on loan. Midson, who has been in United’s 18-man squad for every game this season, is the first to go, until December 29. “Jack has
Much as I love American cars, even I have to admit the Cadillac Escalade is like Frankenstein’s monster compared to virtually any other vehicle on the road. You can just imagine the crazed team on the assembly line responding as cackling bosses scream
IN 2007, the county council was promised funding of £62m: some was to be spent on extending and improving Oxford railway station with £47m earmarked for improvements to ease congestion on the A34. This would have been the largest project of its kind
What vehicle do you drive (make/model/year)? A 1965 21 Window VW Samba Micro Bus How long have you had it? Eight years How much did it cost? £16,000 What work have you done to the vehicle? How much did it cost
Police today appealed for witnesses to a fatal crash that happened between Drayton and Milton this morning. At about 7.30am, a crash involving a dark grey Vauxhall Corsa happened near to Drayton Mill on the unnamed road travelling from Drayton
Police in Oxford will be carrying out an operation with the city’s licensed premises this weekend to target people carrying knives. As part of the city’s Nightsafe operation, officers will be operating a knife arch outside The Regal in Cowley Road
A LANDLORD has criticised police for forcing him to close a beer tent heavily used by Oxford United fans. The Priory, close to the Kassam Stadium, had been serving drinks to fans from a marquee in its grounds since landlord Tim Rackley began leasing
CARE homes often have special guests to help entertain residents, but a home near Witney played host to a particularly big one. Residents at Middletown Grange Care Home, Hailey, were treated to a visit by a large, white horse. Highlight entertained
This discerning exhibition has beadwork, baskets and bright colours aplenty plus much, more made by artists from Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa and Swaziland. Flora and fauna figure in many of the paintings. Wendy Rosselli’s pictures catch light shining
YOUNG people with learning difficulties have attracted some top UK talent to a film festival on Sunday. Flash Forward film festival has been organised by people from Oxford Day Time Support. And on Sunday, the 17- to 25-year-olds will
More than 45 businesses will set up stall at a special business exhibition. The Keeping Local Business Expo will see firms including Yell and Vodafone exhibiting among many local companies, with delegates also being offered speed networking sessions
FIRE chiefs are urging people to stay safe this Bonfire Night and go to organised displays instead of letting off fireworks at home. Guy Dunkley, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman, said: “Be wise with your money and go to an organised display
Oxfordshire's Frances Houghton and Zac Purchase struck gold for Great Britain in the World Rowing Championships in New Zealand. Houghton, 30, from Wheatley, made a fairytale comeback from injury by helping Britain’s women's quadruple scull
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Red Bull Racing has agreed a two-year extension to its current partnership with French engine manufacturer Renault. In recognition of the renewed partnership, Red Bull Racing will feature greater Renault visibility starting from this weekend’s Brazilian
A HELICOPTER was forced to land in a field after experiencing engine problems. The RAF search and rescue aircraft was on a routine flight on Wednesday at about 4.30pm when it encountered a fault. The crew landed in a field near the A361 between Burford
THE funeral of a pub landlady who died on her tropical honeymoon will take place next week. Sharon Duval, who ran the Highwayman Hotel in Kidlington, was found on a beach in the Maldives. The 42-year-old had been celebrating a belated honeymoon with
Christmas Trees in stock from Wednesday 1 December 2010 Visit the Christmas Department for a selection of decorations and lights Yarnton Nurseries, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington OX5 1PA Tel: 01865 372124 www.yarntonnurseries.co.uk
Christmas Evening Thursday 18 November 2010 6.00pm - 9.00pm * Fashion Show * Live Music * Demonstrations * Competitions * Free Prize Draw Raising money in aid of BBC Children In Need Yarnton Nurseries
Retirement home builder McCarthy and Stone will donate £10 to The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal for every visitor to its Banbury development this month. The company said it chose to support that particular charity because many of the residents
THE introduction of the new law protecting the rights of agency staff next October is long overdue. The Agency Workers’ Directive has been approved by the Government and will see temporary workers get the same rights and conditions as permanent
A LANDLORD who unlawfully evicted his tenant has been jailed. Kenston McIntosh forced out Michael Hutchinson from the property, in Balfour Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, in March. McIntosh, 51, was jailed for three months at Oxford Crown Court on Friday
THE boss at Oxford’s Mini plant last night expressed his regret after 140 agency workers were axed at the weekend. The staff were told they were not needed following a change in shift patterns at the factory because of “fluctuations in demand” for the
Oxford United believe it’s a case of Better The Devil You Know in the FA Cup this weekend. Although the first-round draw was not the kindest, handing them a difficult away tie at fellow League Two side Burton Albion, manager Chris Wilder feels it’s better
Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto Free badge and balloon for the children Grotto Opening Times: Saturday 4 December & Sunday 5 December - 10.30am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.30pm Saturday 11 December & Sunday 12 December - 10.30am
Influential forward Matt Payne returns from a jaw injury for Henley Hawks’ National 2 South trip to Canterbury tomorrow. Payne will start at blindside flanker, with Andy Downing taking the No 8 Bert Payne had previously occupied. Kenny Sewell comes
SATURDAY. FOOTBALL. FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE. South West Conference: Oxford Utd v Yeovil. ZAMARETTO SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Premier Div: Banbury Utd v Salisbury, Chesham Utd v Didcot Tn, Cirencester Tn v Oxford City. Div 1 South & West: Bishops Cleeve
ANTI-WAR protesters stormed a job fair at Oxford Town Hall. The 10-strong group, made up of anti-war activists, students and representatives from Oxford Anti-War Action, took a coffin, covered in a Palestinian flag into the fair on Wednesday. It is
WITH the Americans’ unrivalled ability to go overboard, Halloween in Florida was sure to be special. Add the ingredient of the mid-term elections and the best advice was to hold one’s breath and expect fireworks. It proved to be case. But
I know we are in difficult economic times, but there is one easy decision that could spare a lot of the tougher ones. A tax on the banks could raise £20 billion in the UK to help those hit by the financial crisis in this country and around the world.
I can’t pretend to be surprised to read the letter from various left-wing organisations (Oxford Mail, October 21) calling for opposition to “all cuts in jobs and public services”. However, not even Gordon Brown or ‘Red’ Ed Miliband could support this
Didcot Town are set to give a debut to striker Dave Lawrence after signing him from Central Division 1 side North Greenford United. The former Hillingdon Borough and Uxbridge frontman will play in Saturday's Premier Division trip to high-flying
OXVOX have unveiled their latest 12th Man fundraising initiative, a commemorative Wembley promotion mug. The bone china mug shows a cartoon of the three goalscorers and the score from United’s memorable win at Wembley, which secured promotion back to
Oxford United and Burton Albion should know who their opponents are in the next round when they take to the field at Burton on Sunday. The draw takes place live on ITV after the weekend’s final televised first-round match between Southport and Sheffield
Expect there to be movement in the transfer market over the next few days. United manager Chris Wilder believes he needs to bring players in to take the team up a level, and some players seem certain to go out as well as come in. But he’s adamant the
OXFORDSHIRE 2nd suffered an 8-7 defeat at home to Sussex 2nd in their opening Division C match of their County Championship campaign. The hosts picked up a valuable point from a desperately close contest The singles were halved, with Kathryn Schutterlin
A FORMER Bicester church minister faces up to 80 years in a United States jail after admitting multiple child sex abuse offences. Robert Dando pleaded guilty at court in Fairfax, Virginia, to four counts of sexually molesting two young people
WHAT’S the difference between a housing association and the district council that sets up the housing association? It appears to me that, in the case of West Oxfordshire District Council, the council set the policies that the housing association should
Pressure group Lighter Later urges us to lobby our MPs to support putting the clocks forward an extra hour throughout the year, i.e. GMT+1hr and BST+1hr (so we’d still change the clocks twice a year). An article in Cumnor Parish News employs some specious
I am writing to thank you for the article about the St Clement’s car park redevelopment. I am a local trader, with a clothes and gift shop in Cowley Road, and I believe this plan will greatly affect our business if it goes ahead. It is common knowledge
OH dear, oh dear... another fine mess I have got myself into! My letter regarding next year’s census has caused quite a stir. May I apologise to the Oxford Mail for the rollicking it received from some jobsworth with no sense of humour at the Office
This year St Helen's Church, Abingdon will not be waiting for Christmas Eve before decorating the church and and only being open to welcome visitors to its services. Instead the church will be open every Sunday afternoon between 2 - 4pm to invite visitors
A MAN was attacked in a city street early yesterday morning. Police were called to Abingdon Road at about 6.30am to reports of two men involved in an row, and found a 20-year-old man with injuries to his leg caused by an unknown weapon. He was taken
DISCOVERING the true history of the bones beneath St John’s College has really been a true piece of detective work. It just makes you wonder what else is beneath your feet as you stroll around the city.
CHARGING to park at Templars Retail Park will go ahead, after city councillors approved the plans. The car park is the last of four in the area to impose charges, along with nearby Barns Road, Castle and Templars car parks. At a Cowley
VIKING skeletons buried beneath an Oxford college were the victims of brutal ethnic cleansing 1,000 years ago, archaeologists have discovered. Experts were mystified when they discovered a mass grave beneath a quadrangle a St John’s College
CUTS to sports funding affecting 19,000 state school pupils in Oxford would be a “huge backwards step”, PE teachers warned last night. Childhood obesity will worsen and the potential 2012 Olympics legacy will tail off as grants to the Oxford and Thame
Fernando Alonso said all the right things when he revealed he would love nothing more than to see Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa win Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix in front of his own fans. Ferrari's fight for the Formula One world title has
OXFORD United chairman Kelvin Thomas says he has confidence in manager Chris Wilder to give the team “a tweak here and there” to get them back up and running. Some fans have been casting gloom at the U’s recent slide, which has seen them lose four out
CHILDREN are being urged to sing their hearts out at a music day dedicated to youngsters. Children aged three to six will spend the day at St Edburg’s Church, Bicester, learning a short musical based on a Bible story. The day will culminate with a performance
MARK Creighton, who is available again after suspension for Oxford United this weekend, insists he’s not a dirty player. ‘The Beast’, as he is affectionately known by the fans, was sent off at Bradford last Saturday for two yellow cards. But while he
A MAN who stole a woman’s Jack Russell in Oxford says he will kill the dog unless he gets a £150 ransom. Kerri Nicholas was searching for one-year-old Bella in Headington after she went missing when she spotted a note in a newsagents in Grays
