COMMUTERS were facing more travel misery on the A44 at Woodstock tonight after three smashes on the A34 caused delays. Three vehicles were in collision at 7.30pm, closing the road at Yarnton. The driver of a Citroen BX van is being treated
THE owners of three rare ducks stolen in Oxford are certain they were taken for the dinner table. The three Cayuga ducks, worth more than £100, were taken from the garden of a house off Horspath Road between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on December 18. Police are
WHEN Nicola Gomm signed up to take part in the Oxford Mail’s OX5 Run, she knew it was all for a good cause. But the 48-year-old was given a stark insight into the work of the Oxford Children’s Hospital just days before last year’s run to raise
A crash this evening led to the closure of the B4449 Botley to Eynsham road. The collision happened near the Swinford Toll Bridge and led to the closure of the road between Eynsham and Swinford. A crash on the southbound A34 Western
VOLUNTEERS turned out in force to carry out improvements to a community garden in Oxford at the weekend. They donned their scruffiest clothes and got out their spades to help smarten up the Barracks Lane Community Garden ahead of its 2011 season. And
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Police today issued stills from CCTV footage in connection with a cheque fraud in Wantage. The suspect entered Rowes Newsmarket in Wallingford Street, Wantage, on three occasions on November 18, December 1 and December 2 last year. On
THREE-YEAR-OLD Mallee North got a close-up view at the 28th annual Scoutrail model railway exhibition in Kidlington at the weekend. The show at the Exeter Hall featured model layouts depicting railways from Victorian times to the present day. Spokesman
OXFORD’S top Scout says the movement is in desperate need of adult help. Val Butcher, district commissioner for the Oxford Spires Scout district, urged people to help out as the movement enjoys a rise in popularity among youngsters. The Scout Association
A man who was arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Watlington has been released on police bail. The 45-year-old man, who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of armed robbery, has been bailed until February 16. At about 2pm
Police are appealing for witnesses to a theft from the vestry of an Abingdon church as a service took place. Two mobile phones and a purse were stolen from handbags stored in the vestry of Trinity Methodist Church, Conduit Road, Abingdon, at
BB&O Round-up Alchester's Premier Division title push suffered a blow when they lost 16-7 at Thatcham. The morning leaders slipped to second as Slough capitalised by beating Stow-on-the-Wold 22-14. Alchester failed to make any early impression, while
A WEBSITE designer is swapping hyperlinks for hiking boots to climb Africa’s highest mountain for an Oxford charity. Kevin Robertson, of Greater Leys, Oxford, is heading to Tanzania to climb Mt Kilimanjaro next month in a bid to raise £15,000 for Sobell
Southern Counties North There was no doubting the result as Grove visited basement boys Chipping Norton in their Oxfordshire derby, but question marks remain over the scoreline! Grove’s match report, submitted by club president John Sevier, records
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Sadie Lapper, the South Clubs’ League’s top scorer, has moved from Witney to Banbury, and she scored a hat-trick on her Banbury debut in a 4-0 victory away to their bogey side Sonning. The win, coupled with Witney’s 2-2 draw against West Hampstead, lifted
South West 1 East Wallingford were left frustrated by a 13-8 home loss to Buckingham. The hosts collected a losing bonus point, but felt this was a game they should have won. Wallingford’s pack provided a good early platform, but strong defence and
Midlands 1 West Banbury Bulls conceded 19 points in seven second-half minutes as they lost 32-9 at home to Camp Hill. Bulls trailed just 13-9 on the hour mark, with fly half Mike Smith kicking three penalties. Camp Hill hooker Adam Willis and Banbury
Sean Curran is to take a break from racing after deciding to quit training at Hatford, near Stanford in the Vale. The 39-year-old, who saddled Iris de Balme to win the 2008 Scottish National at 66-1, has decided not to renew his licence at the end of
Abingdon United bid to end their seven-match winless run in Zamaretto Southern League Division 1 South & West when they visit Andover tonight. United, who suffered their fifth successive defeat at Cinderford on Saturday, will be without JP Mills, who
A BREAKFAST show radio host made his son call in under an alias to take part in a competition, it emerged last night. Dale Collins was presenting the Quizroads section of his Banbury Sound 107.9 morning show when he got the 17-year-old to take part.
TRADERS in a busy Oxford street are suffering the January blues because gas pipeline work has closed their road. Businesses in Little Clarendon Street said the work, which started yesterday and is set to last four weeks, will dent sales and cause delivery
HOSPITALS reported a huge increase in the number of people injured in icy falls during the cold snap, as one victim claimed more could have done to keep paths clear. But Oxfordshire County Council last night defended its operation, saying no council
National 2 South HEenley Hawks produced a lacklustre display in a 32-6 defeat at Clifton, who fielded former Bristol man Matt Salter at No 8. Hawks led with a first-minute penalty from centre Danny Wells, whose second kick at goal reduced the arrears
A CAR parking compromise could protect vibrant suburban shops and still boost Town Hall coffers, it emerged last night. Oxford City Council’s executive will decide tomorrow whether to ditch its plan to increase charges at Headington car park
Oxford Hawks continued their march at the top of South League Premier Division 2 with a 2-1 win at Tulse Hill & Dulwich. The Tulse Hill keeper made a string of good saves before a neat quick-passing move was rewarded with a goal scored by Tim Martin.
Oxfordshire star Deta Hedman is still trying to come to terms with how her Lakeside World Championship dream turned to disaster. The No 2 seed arrived at Frimley Green with the world at her fingertips after collecting a host of titles in 2010
Positive news on investment in the Oxford to Paddington Rail route that Hugh Jaeger refers in his letter (Oxford Mail, January 4) does nothing to justify the Bicester/Oxford link on the Marylebone route to London. It reveals what little
Seeing the lack of Christmas lights in Headington this year, may I suggest that all retailers and businesses place a small decorated and lit Christmas tree in their windows next year. They would then not need to rely on the services of an incompetent
The number of drivers found to be above the legal alcohol limit in the county this Christmas was down on the previous year. Between December 1 and January 1, 64 drivers were arrested for driving with excess alcohol in Oxfordshire, compared
THE incoming Government pledged the war on motorists was over. Looking at the parking charges Oxford City Council wants to bring in, however, you have to wonder how true that is. A scrutiny committee was yesterday running the rule over the planned hikes
THE Oxford Mail is this week celebrating the launch of its new Loyalty Card. Readers from around the county have been rushing to get their hands on the new card, which rewards them for having the paper delivered to their homes. In return
National 3 South West Chinnor were sunk by a late penalty as they lost 17-16 at Redingensians, despite two tries from centre Huw Morgan. Fly half Spike Chandler’s long-range kick sealed a match that had seen Chinnor battle back from 11-0 down at half-time
Babs Manning is promoted up to the Ladies A team as Oxfordshire look to keep up their winning form away to Hampshire in this weekend’s Rileys British Inter-Counties Division 1 clash. Following a 30-9 win against Middlesex last month, the leaders face
Peachcroft Social Club fought back from 2-0 down to win 6-3 at home to Rileys Social Club B in their Section 1 encounter. The visitors were out of the blocks quickly, taking a 2-0 lead, only for wins from Paul Cross, Les Radford, Paul Champ, including
Q I just bought koi fish and they have started to get ill being put in our newly filled pond. It started with dark discoloration, inactivity and lack of appetite. What should I do? Should I separate the sick fish? M Hammond, Didcot A Your
I AM sick and tired of all the politicians blaming each other for the savage cuts they are imposing. The capitalist system is what has gone wrong and the stupidity of Labour and now Tory and Lib-Dem politicians to give away public money and services
I AM writing on behalf of many residents in Kidlington who would like to thank councillor Maurice Billington for spending all day helping Cherwell District Council workers clearing the snow from the pavements in High Street. The council was short of
When it was announced the bus companies would be introducing a new Paycard key for all services, I thought it would be a good thing. I use the Redbridge Park & Ride every day for my journey to work. I thought modern cards which are charged remotely
One can but wish all at the Oxford Spires Academy well, but I would so prefer it if we could persuade our headteachers to abandon the self-defeating aspiration of “wanting to be the best school” (New academy pledges to be the best school in the city,
DAVID Cameron wants his to be the Greenest Government ever, but the coalition will never achieve this by hugging cars. Last year, the Government tossed Cycling England on to the bonfire of the quangos while announcing a £300m investment in low-carbon
Oxford Harlequins 33, Cleve 3 It wasn’t pretty, but Oxford Harlequins began the year with a bonus-point victory over National 3 South West’s basement boys. Quins started slowly and made plenty of errors, but when they got the ball moving
Oxford Harlequins director of rugby John Brodley said their half-time tactical switch paid dividends against Cleve. He said: “The conditions were quite difficult to play in. The players found it difficult to get up to speed over the first ten yards.
AN AMBULANCE service manager has been suspended after being charged with drink-driving. Robert King, operations manager at South Central Ambulance Serivce (SCAS), was charged with driving with excess alcohol after an unmarked ambulance vehicle
THE wife of a Bicester-based soldier killed in Afghanistan paid tribute to her karaoke- loving, fundraising husband last night. Warrant Officer Class 2 Charles Wood, know as Charlie, died in an explosion in the war zone last month. His
OVER-50s tried their hand at pigeon toes, paddle turns, shimmies and sailor shuffles as a country and western dance craze hit an Oxford estate. Line Dancing came to Blackbird Leys with free classes for the over-50s to help them stay in shape. Instructor
A DRUG dealer has been jailed for five years after carrying a loaded gun through the city centre on a busy Saturday afternoon in the middle of summer. Lloyd Beddoe was carrying £3,000 of drugs and an 8mm weapon when he was tackled to the ground
ELECTION candidates clashed over a council’s decision not to send out polling cards. Witney Town Council refused to send cards to 5,700 voters for a by-election in the East Witney ward, saying the £2,000 cost was a waste of cash. The
Cumnor progressed to the Cup Quarter Final following a 10-0 victory against a spirited Grove team. Jack Hunter scored 4 goals in the first match to put Cumnor in control and Mark McCarthy added another to make it 5-0 in Game 1. Harvey Barker scored
Oxford United boss Chris Wilder is urging his team to get their home form back on track – starting against Bradford this Saturday. While the U’s are flying along on their travels – their 2-1 triumph at Aldershot last weekend was their third
The Historic Rally Car Register Open Day will celebrate '100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally' at a special open day at the Heritage Motor Centre, at Gaydon, on Saturday. Visitors to the event, which runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm, will be able to
A FEMALE engineer who works on helicopters bound for Afghanistan has been named the best in Britain. Senior Aircraftwoman Kerry Winters – currently serving in the war-torn country – scooped gold in the mechanical competition section of the UK Skills
A CLAMPDOWN on dog behaviour in Oxford could breach pets’ rights, a leading charity has warned. The Blue Cross said moves by Oxford City Council to introduce ‘dog control orders’ could breach the Animal Welfare Act. But the council said this puts the
ELECTION candidates clashed over a council’s decision not to send out polling cards. Witney Town Council refused to send cards to 5,700 voters for a by-election in the East Witney ward, saying the £2,000 cost was a waste of cash. The poll had one of
DRINKERS bade farewell to an Oxford pub which is closing for refurbishment to turn it into a restaurant. Last orders were called at The Red Lion in Gloucester Street on Saturday after the decision by owners the Premium Country Dining Group. Outgoing
