IT IS a case of “do as I say do not as I do” for en-vironmentally minded Oxfordshire residents. Despite recycling rates at district council offices rising dramatically over the past three years, some councils are re-cycling less than their residents.
I WRITE regarding the decision to build a waste incinerator at Ardley. Much coverage has been afforded to county council leader Keith Mitchell’s assurances that the decisions by his cabinet to: 1. Select Viridor as the preferred contractor to build
A BURST water main “erupted" today causing chaos in Kidlington. Neighbours in Bicester Road said it looked like a volcano had gone off under the street. They reported the leak three days ago and blamed Thames Water for not acting sooner. Thames Water
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A FORMER bomber crewman is looking forward to seeing his plane fly again later this month. Anthony Lloyd, 66, was a navigator in the nuclear-armed Vulcan XH558 bomber during the Cold War. It was part of Britain’s deterrent against the nuclear threat
OXFORD’S most famous detective is about to return to duty on our TV screens with a new face and police rank. To mark the 25th anniversary of the first episode of Inspector Morse, ITV is making a one-off special, entitled Endeavour, about a younger version
RESIDENTS in Headington say a busy bus gate has become a “dangerous” spot for shoppers. The gate at the junction of London Road and Osler Road was created when the road was revamped last year. During the months of roadworks, a temporary crossing was
CARNIVALS are being held in a number of Oxfordshire towns this summer, as they have for many years. One of the longest-running and most successful has been at Witney. This photograph left shows one of the floats in the street procession held in about
COUNCILLORS say children and families could lose out if a campaign against a multi-million-pound pool in Blackbird Leys succeeds. Opponents to plans for a new £8.5m swimming pool complex have lodged an application to turn the proposed site into a protected
SOUTHFIELD School, Oxford, was one of the county’s leading schools on the sports field. Rugby teams from the grammar school in Glanville Road, East Oxford, proved particularly strong. The picture above shows the junior XV in 1945, with names supplied
THIS fine bunch of lads played their hearts out in a football competition. We believe it was a six-a-side tournament for primary schools at Marriotts Close, Witney Town’s old ground, in the 1958-9 season. The picture comes from Joe Cockroft, whose father
WHEN a girls’ woodwork class began at Cheney School in Oxford, there were plenty of unkind remarks. The editor of the school magazine wrote: “Mr Harding and Mr Blatchford are trying to teach girls woodwork. They have our sympathy!” Even the teachers
THE winners of the annual pram race on Oxford’s Barton estate received an impressive trophy. The 1966 winners, seen in the first picture, were Mr E Ballard, left, and Mr J Trendell, second from right. The trophy was presented on behalf of the Pot and
THIS was one of many street parties held in Oxford to mark the end of the Second World War. There were wild celebrations in many towns and villages on and immediately after VE (Victory in Europe) Day in May 1945. Everyone was delighted that the Allies
People convicted of offences at Oxford Magistrates' Court recently: Florica Barbu, 38, of Crumpsall Street, Bolton, admitted shoplifting food valued at £77.29 from Nisa Local in Oxford on April 19. Given a 12-month conditional discharge.
Twelve managers from Pets at Home stores donated one day of their time to repaint the an animal charity’s base in Bucknell Road, Ardley, near Bicester. The group, which included managers from Bicester, Banbury, Oxford and further afield, painted the
A MAN has spoken of his six-month ordeal to clear his name after being accused of rape. Sanjay Sarkar was acquitted by jurors at Oxford Crown Court. The 29-year-old has spoken of the shame of facing the rape accusation and the problems
A FUNDRAISING event in memory of a toddler who died suddenly after contracting meningitis proved a roaring success – with supporters attracted by a jumble sale and home-made cup cakes. Poppy Connolly was just 23 months old when she died from a rare form
THE stigma associated with an accusation of rape must be one of the very worst of all offences. In some ways rightly so, due to the abhorrence of the offence itself. But what we must remember – and be very clear about – is that an accusation is just
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Building firm Morgan Sindall, which has offices in Tramway Road, Banbury has seen its fortunes slide. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £19.5m for the six months to June 30, compared to £23.1m for the same period last year. Project wins for the
SUMMER fun returned to Finstock as the annual village festival pulled in up to 900 visitors. The popular event was hailed a success by organisers who said good weather had helped attract crowds. Festival chairman Pete Welply said: “As always, the belly
TWO people were taken to hospital after separate pile-ups on the A34 at the weekend. Three people were injured in a five-vehicle crash on Saturday. The crash happened at about 10.45pm on the northbound carriageway between the Milton Interchange near
FOOTBALL NPOWER LEAGUE TWO Rotherham 1, Oxford Utd 0. FRIENDLIES Oxford City 2, Farnborough 0; Abingdon Utd 0, Cirencester Tn 3; Kidlington 5, Easington Spts 3. JIM NEWMAN MEMORIAL CUP Final: Clanfield 0, Abingdon Utd 2. CRICKET
A DRUG routinely given to women battling breast cancer boosts chances of surviving the disease for at least 10 years, an Oxford study has found. Last night, a mother-of-three who started taking the drug 15 years ago said it had given her precious extra
Richard Kaufman’s superb century helped Oxfordshire to their second highest score on day one of their Western Division clash with leaders Berkshire at Banbury. Kaufman made 156 in Oxon’s 431-8 on a slow, flat pitch that proved ideal for batting
For the first time in three years, Oxfordshire Over 50s will not be playing in the final of the ECB 50-Plus County Championship following their 20-run defeat by Kent in yesterday’s last 16 match at Upchurch. Oxfordshire, the 2009 winners, who were
It is an indication of how far Hannah England has progressed in the last 12 months that she described herself as disappointed with second place in the 1,500m at Aviva London Games at Crystal Palace on Saturday, writes Stuart Weir. The Oxford City
PROTESTERS gathered outside a disused pub in an attempt to stop Tesco taking over the site. A group of residents, including siblings David, three, and James, five, Lord, pictured holding the sign, oppose plans by the supermarket chain to move into the
AN OXFORD landlord has accused city council bosses of wasting taxpayers’ money by not doing more to claw back unpaid rent from people on housing benefits. It comes as the Oxford Mail can reveal Oxford City Council also pays thousands of pounds in housing
I WOULD like to encourage Oxford Mail readers to have a summer tea party to help raise vital funds for Diabetes UK’s Care For A Cuppa campaign. The charity is urging people to organise tea parties to help support research and other diabetes-related projects
YOUR article Rubbish Idea (Oxford Mail, July 19), tells of a Mr Madden, who has been taking his grass and foliage to Redbridge tip ever since it was opened, in a wheelbarrow. I cannot believe he is now going to be refused entry with it. Surely he is
IT’S nice, isn’t it, to be right? And especially so in front of those who, hours earlier, had laughed at you – as happened to me while staying with friends in Germany last week. Parents to two young boys, I’d agreed to meet the couple one morning at
Katherine Hawes and Donna Grant from Oxford City & County BC, Oxfordshire lost in the semi-finals of the Sporting Highlights National Pairs Championship at Royal Leamington Spa. The duo went down 25-10 to the Huntingdon team of Hannah Overton and Michelle
Oxford City completed their preparations for the new Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division season with an impressive 2-0 victory over Blue Square South side Farnborough. Felipe Barcelos, having gone close in the early stages, put Mike Ford’s side
PROTESTERS gathered outside a disused pub in an attempt to stop Tesco taking over the site. A group of residents, including siblings David, three, and James, five, Lord, pictured holding the sign, oppose plans by the supermarket chain to move into the
ANDY Scott says that he believes that Oxford will be challenging for honours at the end of the season, despite their defeat on Saturday. The former Oxford striker, now Rotherham manager, saw his side edge to victory. And he says that he is certain both
HAVING recently read of yet another Alzheimer’s sufferer who went missing, would it not be a good idea if all Alzheimer’s and other memory loss ailment sufferers wore an identity disc or bracelet – as we did as children during the war. Whoever found
Many people will suffer from anxiety, depression or mental illness during their lifetime, triggered by past events, such as bullying; sexual, verbal, physical or psychological abuse; losing a loved one or seeing a loved one suffer a long illness. There
I WROTE a letter previously, saying that anyone caught with a knife should get an automatic six-month sentence. Now we have Ken Clarke saying that thugs as young as 15 should get an automatic six months’ jail term. But it’s all hot air with him. Three
IN REPLY to Susan Smith (Oxford Mail letters, July 29) it is a sad reflection when some people misconstrue the obvious delights of thousands. I accompanied my daughters and grandchildren to the Blenheim Palace Game Fair. We saw neither violence, cruelty
IN YOUR article (Oxford Mail, July 30, about Sainsbury’s opening a new store in Cowley, various people are quoted who obviously use their own transport, and who comment on how bad parking is already. But you may get a different picture if you talk to
I WAS amazed to read in the Oxford Mail (July 29) that the food arrangements at the Oxford Radcliffe hospitals are unsatisfactory. Carillion, which supplies the meals, also supplied the meals to Campsfield House immigration removal centre. When I
Banbury’s batting failed as they slumped to an 82-run defeat in their Division 1 match at home to Henley. The hosts must have been happy to bowl out Henley for 203 in the 53rd over, especially after Michael Roberts and David Barnes had put on 65 for
I am on a ‘stay-in-Britain’ extended-family one-week holiday. Just before you think ‘ah, how nice’, be aware that I arrived in a two-seater sports car, mindful that come the time when I need to escape there will be limited space for hangers on. Two-seater
Any slight hope Oxford retained of winning the Division 1 title disappeared with a crushing nine-wicket defeat at Harpenden on Saturday. After winning the toss, Oxford amassed an impressive score of 264-8 from their 66 overs. But then spectacular
Thame Town secured the double over local rivals Aston Rowant with thrilling 16-run win in the final over of their Division 2 West match in the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League. In a contest reduced to 96 overs by a short shower, Thame seemed
JAZZ musicians and showjumpers wowed the crowds as two of Oxfordshire’s most popular summer shows got under way. Bicester Jazz Festival and the Bicester and Finmere Show enjoyed another successful year, with sunshine helping to draw in visitors to both
Horspath fell to the bottom of Division 2 West in the Serious Cricket Home Counties premier League, despite going agonisingly close to pulling off a vital victory as their clash at Harefield ended in a tense draw. Chasing Harefield’s 175
CHRIS Wilder was brutally honest in his assessment of Oxford United’s opening npower League Two defeat at Rotherham on Saturday. The U’s slipped to a 1-0 loss at the Don Valley Stadium, going down to a cracking goal from Lewis Grabban three minutes after
THE NHS spent more in negligence payouts for Oxfordshire’s hospitals than anywhere else in England last year, new figures show. Some £13m was paid out to patients of Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust for clinical negligence and this rose to £15.3m
THE wait is over for children hoping to clamber all over Headington’s latest attraction. A play area in Bury Knowle Park has been completed and is already being used a month ahead of its official opening. It has a Chronicles of Narnia theme and cost
THERE may be thousands of miles of ocean between them, but the composers creating Oxford’s very first musical are still managing to make some waves. Oxford composer Beatrix ‘Trix’ Forbes and American lyricist Jeff Fraga are in charge of creating the
TRADERS have launched a petition to halt plans to build on top of a Headington car park. The site has been earmarked for housing or student accommodation, to be built above the 130-space car park off Old High Street, which is owned by Oxford City Council
