Archive

  • Ibrahim El-Salahi:Tate Modern

    Africa looks to be having its day. In the art world, that is, and not before time you might say. What with Angola winning the prize for the best national pavilion at the 2013 Venice Biennale, and Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui’s gigantic shimmering installation

  • Cottage industry

    Mums and daughters often have a stormy relationship but one pair get along so well, they have launched a business together. Nurse Julia Dunne and her mother, retired office manager Laura Martin, opened vintage housewares shop Primrose Cottage in

  • Spreading the word

    Australian Will Caddy came to Britain as a backpacker. Fast forward a few years and he has a British wife and children — and his own business, an independent TV production company called M&Y Media, in Telford Road, Bicester. Now 34, he started

  • The World's End (15)

    ONE STAR   The apocalypse is nigh in The World’s End, the concluding chapter of director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg’s so-called ‘three flavours Cornetto trilogy’, which began with the hilarious Shaun Of The Dead then stuttered with Hot

  • Problem solved

    It is no secret that booking Christmas parties at the office, or any other kind of large group meal for that matter, can be a logistical nightmare. But entrepreneur Andrew North, inventor of online food and drink pre-order system Tell The Chef, is

  • Morrisons gets go-ahead in Wallingford

    SHOPPERS in Wallingford celebrated tonight after councillors granted planning permission for a new 30,000 sq ft Morrisons foodstore. The store on the Hithercroft industrial estate is expected to create 300 full and part-time jobs, and provide a

  • County jobseeker numbers fall to four-year low

    The number of people signing on the dole in Oxfordshire has fallen to its lowest level in more than four years. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show 6,075 people were claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance last month, a fall of 396

  • RACING: Gannon joy at winning her biggest race

    Wantage jockey Cathy Gannon was delighted as Ladyship provided her with her biggest winner in this country when landing a Listed contest at Chester. She got the call-up to ride the four-year-old filly for Newmarket trainer Sir Michael Stoute in

  • Ten years on from his death and still no answers

    A DECADE after the death of Government weapons expert Dr David Kelly there remains a reluctance to speak about the events of July 2003 in sleepy Southmoor. It is not because there is anything to hide, despite the widespread conspiracy theories

  • Latitude: Sunny's top tips

    Where to start... This weekend sees the return of the UK’s most eclectic festival - Latitude. The Oxford Mail's Sunny Chahal is on his way to join the masses gathering in Suffolk for this feast of music, arts and culture. Today he shares his

  • Highllghts for week beginning July 18

    Garden show Alice in Wonderland Merton Field, Christ Church Meadow July 20 to 23 at 6.30pm, 2pm Saturday and Monday n wegottickets.com/ OxfordUniversityDramatic Society.com This year’s Oxford University Dramatic Society’s national summer

  • Trust’s £1m vision for river wildlife

    A PROJECT is under way to create a wetland wildlife reserve costing up to £1m on a stretch of the River Thames near Wallingford. In a scheme called the River of Life, at North Farm, Shillingford, environmental charity the Earth Trust is working

  • Thief is jailed after mum asks for ban

    A MUM asked a judge to ban her burglar son from ever returning to Oxfordshire to stop him breaking into homes. Anthony Martin, formerly of Stratton Way, Abingdon, was jailed on Monday after admitting stealing wine and drugs during two break ins

  • Musical highlights July 18

    Adderbury Ensemble CONCERT St John the Evangelist Tonight, 7.30pm Tickets: 01865 305305 or ticketsoxford.com This acclaimed local ensemble continues its series at the SJE with a lovely programme that includes Rossini String Sonata,

  • CRICKET: Swinbrook on a loser despite Martin heroics

    Tim Martin smashed a superb century, but it was to no avail as Swinbrook lost by two wickets to Eynsham in Division 4 of the OCA League. Martin’s terrific 146 led Swinbrook to 238-8 from their 45 overs. But Sam Jones (55), Adam Hingley (41)

  • CRICKET: Top Twenty hits

    Shrivenham lifted the first silverware of the season as they beat Westbury by six wickets in the final of the OCA League's Tony Pullinger T20 at Kidlington. Westbury posted 131-8 from their 20 overs, Richard Tredwell top-scoring with 44 not out

  • CRICKET: Jackson's ton of cheer

    An unbeaten century from Paul Jackson helped Stonesfield 2nd to a six-wicket home win over Swinbrook 2nd in OCA League Division 7. Tom Julian had scored 93 in Swinbrook’s 216-4, but 110 not out from Jackson and 69 not out from Sam Hibberd led Stonesfield

  • Doctor advises on story of early birth

    AN OXFORD doctor has helped produce the latest children’s book to star the popular characters Biff, Chip and Kipper Robinson. But the trio’s latest tale is a little unusual – a guide preparing young children for the arrival of a premature brother

  • BOWLS: Oxfordshire power through to Walker Cup finals

    Oxfordshire ladies have qualified for the Walker Cup national double rink finals at Leamington Spa on Sunday, August 11. Oxon progressed after triumphing in the regional finals at Sutton BC, Surrey. They defeated Kent 41-37 in the semi-finals

  • BOWLS: Gaskins and Knight off to Leamington

    Oxford City & County’s Carol Gaskins and Donna Knight will fly the flag for Oxfordshire in the national two-wood singles at Leamington Spa next month. Gaskins booked her place by beating Henley’s Brenda Bishop 15-12 in the semi-finals, while

  • BOWLS: Oxfordshire go top with big victory

    Oxfordshire ladies went top of the Middle England League with a 141-105 victory over Berkshire at Banbury Borough. Oxon won on five of the six rinks, with Pauline Wilson’s four leading the way with a 31-11 triumph. Carol Penson was next best

  • BOWLS: Charity triples

    Oxford City & County hold a charity triples competition on Saturday (10am) with all proceeds going to Sobell House. Visitors are welcome.

  • Lorry driver taken to hospital after M40 crash

    A LORRY driver has been taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital this morning following a crash on the M40. The two white Mercedes lorries collided on the M40 southbound between junction 11 for Banbury and junction 10 at Ardley at about 8.15am

  • BOWLS: Central see off West Witney to go top

    Banbury Central A are the new Division 1 leaders of the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries. Their comfortable 5-1 win at West Witney coupled with Oxford City & County A’s 5-1 victory over Carterton, plus Headington

  • BOWLS: Claridge chasing a hat-trick of crowns

    Headington's Shaun Claridge will be going for glory on three fronts in the Oxfordshire Bowling Association’s finals day at South Oxford on Sunday. With clubmate Mark Charlett, he is through to the pairs final, and he is also in the Headington sides

  • BOWLS: Oxfordshire's title reign over

    Oxfordshire's reign as Home Counties League champions effectively came to an end as they went down 132-120 to Kent at Thame. It was the host county’s third reverse from four games this season, with Kent taking the points 16-6. Oxfordshire won

  • BOWLS: Gilkes banking on Oxon's team spirit

    Manager Steve Gilkes believes Oxfordshire’s team spirit can help them claim victory against Berkshire in their Middleton Cup quarter-final at Chesham on Saturday. Gilkes says Oxon are again underdogs, as he did in their final Group 2 Section B

  • Fracking in the frame at Oxford film show

    OXFORD: Green MEP Keith Taylor hosted a screening of a film about fracking last night. The film – called Drill Baby Drill – is about the effects of fracking, which is a controversial technique used to extract shale gas from the ground. It was

  • FOOTBALL: Banbury handed a home start

    Banbury United will host Chippenham Town in the opening fixture of their Calor League Premier Division campaign on Saturday, August 17. Meanwhile, in Division 1 South & West, Didcot Town face a trip to Shortwood United, while North Leigh entertain

  • RESULTS: Bowls

    OXFORD & DISTRICT LEAGUE (Sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries) Division 1 Banbury Chestnuts 69 (½pt), Witney Mills 92 (5½) (Banbury skips first): A Northcote 16, A Wiggins 21; D Munslow 18, M East 24; A Wase 23, R Barnett 23; J Denbow 12

  • Deadly Darren makes it three tons in a row

    KILKENNY batsmen Darren Gordon said there is more to come after hitting his third century in two weeks, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. The 25-year-old right-hander, who bats at No 5, smashed 103 off just 50 balls for the Carterton-based OCA League club

  • Thieves steal generator

    A PETROL-FUELLED generator has been stolen from a garage in Woolstone. Thieves removed a lock to get into a garage between 2pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call police on 101.

  • CRICKET: Townsend seals Ducklington win

    Ducklington edged into the final of the OCA League's Osberton Radiators Cup with a thrilling three-wicket home win over Cowley Internationals 2nd in Sunday’s semi-final. Cowley posted 229-8, led by Aizaz Khan’s 62 and 54 from Waqas Ali. Ducklington

  • CRICKET: It's the perfect ten for rampant Cowley

    Cowley Internationals marched on at the top of OCA League Division 2 as they walloped Watlington by ten wickets on Saturday. Cowley shot out their visitors for a paltry 21 as Brian Barrett claimed 5-5 and Ayaz Khan 4-9. Jason Lowe and Afzaal

  • Crossing blackspot gets safety inquiry

    A RAIL crossing at Sandy Lane in Yarnton that has repeatedly broken down is to be assessed as part of a Government safety review. The announcement has been welcomed by campaigners who have raised concerns repeatedly since a pensioner was killed

  • FOOTBALL: Didcot veteran ruled out by knee op

    DIDCOT Town’s long-serving captain Jamie Heapy will miss the start of their Calor League season after having a knee operation. The 34-year-old defender, who made his 800th appearance for the club last season, has had surgery on the joint which

  • McCormick's debt to Oxford United

    LUKE McCormick says he will not forget Oxford United’s bravery for helping to rebuild his career last season. The goalkeeper played 15 games in his first spell in the Football League after serving more than three years in prison for causing the

  • Pupils literally taste past with 15th century bread

    IT WAS bread – but not as they know it. Idum Christensen, 8, and her sister Gry, tasted the food served by Hermione Dowling for an archaeology day on Sunday. Using the same methods, but not the same ingredients, as 15th century bread, they literally

  • Care homes approved for Oxfordshire

    OXON: Plans to build four new care homes for young people in Oxfordshire have been approved. Last night the county council’s cabinet approved plans to spend £7m on the new homes, so the authority can double the number of children cared for in its

  • Bid to save millions

    OXON: Back office and school support services worth £25m could be outsourced to private firms. The council’s cabinet last night agreed to begin an investigation into whether money could be saved by paying external companies to perform some IT,

  • CRICKET: Celebrating Combe beaten in final

    The Duke of Marlborough paid a visit to Combe on Sunday to help the OCA League club celebrate their 125th anniversary. But the Royal presence wasn’t able to guide them to victory in the inaugural President’s Cup as they went down to a four-wicket

  • CRICKET: 118 is the wrong number for Oxon women

    Oxfordshire are still chasing their first win in the ECB Women’s County Championship Division 3 after losing by 156 runs to Derbyshire at Bicester on Sunday. Derbyshire posted 274-8 from their 50 overs while Oxon struggled to 118 in reply.

  • CRICKET: Skipper Cook sees off Aussies

    Oxfordshire Academy recorded a 40-run victory over NSW Combined High Schools (Australia) at Kidlington. Captain Richard Cook had no hesitation in batting first, and Oxon produced their best display of the season. Harry Smith and Vishane Perera

  • CRICKET: Brown and Davies shine as youngsters miss out

    Oxfordshire Under 15s put in a poor batting display away to Shropshire as they crashed to a seven-wicket defeat in their latest ECB County Cup match. Batting first, the visitors were quickly reduced to 35-4 – their top order blown away after some

  • CRICKET: Cherwell League reports

    HORSPATH reasserted their position as Division 1 title favourites by thrashing Thame Town while their key rivals all drew. Lee Mason (3-29) and Adam Krol (3-30) did the damage as Thame were 164 all out. Mike Higgs and Deon Laubscher both scored

  • CRICKET: County can't cope with friendly fire

    Oxfordshire Under 13s were comprehensively beaten by Warwickshire in their friendly at Jordan Hill as the visitors strolled to a nine-wicket victory. Oxon were bowled out for a meagre 87 in 38 overs, with Warwickshire needing just 18.4 overs to

  • DISABLED SPACE: Clubbing can be a minefield for the disabled

    Woop, woop, summer has arrived. Like everyone else I have been stocking up on BBQ supplies and frequenting beer gardens. It’s so lovely to see everyone in high spirits and enjoying themselves. On Saturday I was invited to a BBQ. There was great

  • Thanks to supporters

    On behalf of the Witney Carnival Committee 2013 can I take this opportunity to thank everyone who turned out on a fantastic summer’s day to support the Witney Carnival. I would also like to thank our sponsors whose support makes the carnival financially

  • The best EU deal is out and to stay out

    ONCE again the unelected European Parliament is poking its nose into the running of the UK and telling us that life sentences must not mean life. We have enough do-gooders of our own without foreign interference. The answer is to get out of

  • Notices are too small for anyone to see

    IT seems that Oxford City Council has decided that the only criteria required to inform residents of pending planning applications in the immediate vicinity is to stick small yellow notices on telegraph poles. Consequently residents do not see

  • No reasoning behind Shopmobility changes

    I am writing concerning the Shopmobility scheme, particularly the one in Bicester. My walking has deteriorated with years and I can only manage about 12 metres without discomfort. Pre-Pioneer Centre days they were situated in Crown Walk car park

  • Many consequences to the state intervening

    MUCH has been written about the fact that a significant proportion of the population cannot afford rentable housing. However, state intervention, in the form of rent controls, will only exacerbate the housing market. In economics, supply and demand

  • Academics need to concentrate on teaching

    WITH respect to (Lecturer’s latest discrimination case fails, July 12), we learn that “Dr Cecile Deer, pictured, reached an out-of-court settlement with the University over allegations she was sexually discriminated against after being left out of

  • Underestimating value of urban green space

    THE opinion expressed by some local residents (July 9, ‘Homes will be too close for comfort’) that the planned development on the former Barton Road cricket ground site contains too much public green space, at the expense of larger plots or more houses

  • Supermarket planned for Wallingford

    WALLINGFORD: Plans for a Morrisons supermarket and petrol station, which could create 300 full and part-time jobs, will be discussed by councillors today. Members of South Oxfordshire District Council’s planning committee will consider the planning

  • Expansions due for more Oxfordshire primary schools

    PLANS to expand two primary schools have been approved by the county council’s cabinet. The group of senior councillors last night agreed to allow Queensway Primary School in Banbury and Wolvercote Primary School in Oxford to expand. Queensway

  • I'm looking forward to more recommendations

    I WAS pleased to read about Mary Evans Young’s mission to find the perfect tea shop. My friends and I love to go to tea shops and are always on the look out for one we have not tried (yet). Mary brought back memories of me going to Woolworths

  • COMMENT: So what does the leprechaun do now?

    THE ‘upside down rainbow’ captured by science teacher Vicki Cottrell is certainly attention grabbing. We’ve not seen one before and our first thought is: Where does the leprechaun sit?

  • Violent prisoner-on-the-run is found in Poland

    ESCAPED Littlemore Hospital prisoner Ian McLean was able to skip off to Europe aboard Eurostar, it emerged last night after he had been recaptured in Poland. McLean – sentenced to life in 2004 for a violent attack on his former partner – was last

  • Maroon plans at appeal

    OXFORD: Planners and developers clashed at an inquiry yesterday over plans to turn a closed city pub into flats. Saxonville Ltd argued that Oxford City Council was wrong to reject its plans in February for six flats at the former Maroon pub, which

  • Be alert - 'driverless' cars soon to be tested

    OXFORD: Driverless cars developed by Oxford University may be tested this year. This is according to a blueprint put together by the Department of Transport called Action for Roads – A Network for the 21st Century. Researchers at Oxford University

  • Lindsey’s made it to last Blue Peter three

    ABINGDON woman Lindsey Russell is one step away from becoming the 36th presenter of the world’s longest-running children’s TV show. Ms Russell, 22, is down to the last three out of 20,000 applicants for the job as the next Blue Peter presenter

  • Mature Rose is in full bloom!

    DANNY Rose says he has returned to Oxford United a more mature player, five years after his first spell came to an end. The midfielder signed for a second time last month and has been busy getting to know his new teammates during pre-season.

  • AUNT SALLY: Red Lion's B boys are top dogs

    AN INCREDIBLY close contest between Red Lion Eynsham’s two teams was decided on a hat-trick of shoot-outs after all three legs were tied, writes ANDY BEAL. It was the B team, from Section 1, who held their nerve against the Premer Section A side

  • AUNT SALLY: Results check

    GREENE KING OXFORD & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier & Section 1: Vikings Sports B 1, Ampleforth Arms A 2; Three Pigeons 1, New Club A 2; Six Bells C Kidlington 0, Cricketers B 3; Red Lion B Eynsham 2, Red Lion A Eynsham 1; Garsington Sports A