OXFORD United delivered a vastly improved performance, but were left to reflect on a controversial penalty decision which went against them in defeat at Morecambe. The result left Michael Appleton's side without a point after three games in Sky
A PEDESTRIAN in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car in Oxford. An ambulance from South Central Ambulance Service was sent to Barns Road after the crash was reported at 5.47pm today. The man was taken to Oxford’s
A REPORT has said there is a strong economic case for reinstating the Varsity Line between Oxford and Cambridge. The line was closed in 1967 after pressure from the Government and lack of use. Put together by the East West Rail Consortium, the
CLINT Townsend, who tried to rob a jewellery story in Oxford’s Covered Market, was medically obese when he died, his inquest has heard. Mr Townsend, 33, of Barton Road, died in March 2013 after unsuccessfully attempting to break into John Gowing
CONGESTION in Kennington due to work on the Southern Bypass damaged surfaces of the Oxford Road and Upper Road, a parish councillor has claimed. Alan Cobb, vice-chairman of Kennington parish council, said there had already been damage to the surface
SHOPPERS are being urged to dig deep and raise thousands more for charity at Kidlington’s Sainsbury’s. Staff at the Oxford Road branch have chosen Bicester’s Child Brain Injury Trust as the charity it will support in the next 12 months. Its
THE next Leys Festival is set to be bigger than ever, with more than 50 activities planned for the play day. Organisers of the £12,000 event have revealed the final line up for people to take part in on Saturday, September 6. There are 52 activities
THE Perch pub in Binsey is planning a beer and cider festival as the business recovers from the impact of a fire and the floods earlier this year. The pub will showcase more than 30 ales and ciders, including local breweries, on the weekend of
FOOD lovers will have their tastebuds tickled at this weekend’s eighth Bank Holiday feast. The Foodies Festival will arrive in South Park for the country’s largest three-day celebration of food and drink on Saturday. Exhibition director Sue
6:59pm Tweets by @OxfordMailOUFC 6:59pm Hello and welcome to a sunny evening at the Globe Arena, where Oxford United are looking to get off the mark in League Two. Michael
ROWERS came together for the Oxford City Royal Regatta at the weekend in one of the rowing season’s final events. The annual competition, organised by the City of Oxford Rowing Club, saw hundreds of rowers working in teams of four over a 1,000m
GREAT British Bake Off star Kimberley Wilson showed off her cooking skills at the Banbury Food Fair on Sunday. The baker, who was a runner up in the 2013 series, showed the crowds how to create tasty treats. As well as Ms Wilson, celebrity
MATTHEW Cockman cooked up a storm at Wallingford Local Producer’s Market on Saturday as he promoted local food and suppliers. The chef at the town’s Partridge Inn rustled up a frittata made from local ingredients, including organic vegetables from
ALLOTMENT holders have been selling off their spare vegetables to raise cash. Gardeners at Cow Mead allotments in Abingdon Road, Oxford, raised £465 selling their potatoes, beans, courgettes and fresh eggs at an open day on Saturday. The money
SOME of the spiciest chillis in the world were on the menu at the first Oxfordshire Chilli Festival. More than a thousand people poured through Abingdon Market Place on Saturday, some more adventurous than others. From 10am, the town centre
For the past 20 years, South and Vale Carers Centre has supported hundreds of unpaid carers across the south of the county. As they celebrate their 20th anniversary this year, they have launched a fundraising appeal to ensure the centre survives
A JURY has heard how one of Will Blencowe's co-defendants described him as an "idiot" after he was arrested. Bradley Jones, who denies perverting the course of justice, allegedly made the comment after he was taken into custody in on February 15
A MAN has been charged in connection with three burglaries earlier this month. Florinel Miron , 27, of no fixed address, has been charged with burgling a house on August 9, in Kennington Road. A house in Upper Road was burgled between August
TWO police officers have spoken of when they arrested robber Clint Townsend. Sergeant Martin Crawley and PC Robert Mann were speaking at the second day of Mr Townsend's inquest at County Hall today. Mr Townsend, 33, died in March last year
OXFORDSHIRE commuters are set to pay more for train tickets after rail operators discovered how much they could increase rail prices today. The average train fare in England is set to go up by 3.5 per cent in the new year. Under the Government
4:18pm Many more results in our School results table 3:48pm Emma Tollet, Grace Adam, Flora McAllister and Marina Aspinall from St Helen and St Katharine
THE brother of a man accused of aiding alleged murderer Will Blencowe has described handing over his trainers on the night Connor Tremble was killed. Declan Clemens, of Stockwells, Moreton-in-Marsh, gave evidence this morning at Oxford Crown Court
GCSE results for Oxfordshire in 2014 This year the Government has asked for statistics from schools based upon the pupils' first exam results, not upon any resits. That is the first table. However, some schools are refusing to follow this and are releasing
MORE than 1,000 riders set off from the scenic grounds of Blenheim Palace as part of a family cycling festival on Sunday. The Blenheim Palace Sportive, held in support of Oxford charity Oxfam, is set to become an annual fixture according to organiser
ECO-friendly bedding will be on offer in the stables of this year’s Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. The recycled, biodegradable and “highly absorbent” material will be available for any riders wanting to try it, organisers said.
A FORMER fireman who rowed 2,700 miles with a team across the Pacific Ocean said good humour got him through the challenge. Darren Taylor, 42, from Charlbury, was part of the Battleborn team that finished second in the inaugural Great Pacific Race
A question was raised by Dr Jan-Georg Deutsch, as to how many drivers have been killed by cyclists. None, it may be true, but as a pedestrian with mobility issues my time is numbered, as in the last month cyclists riding through red lights at pedestrian
We were pleased to see your article last week outlining initiatives by Oxfordshire councillors to promote beekeeping in our area. I would like to draw readers’ attention to the fact that we have a thriving Beekeeping Association based in and around
I have noticed that your very popular ‘Scales of Justice’ column, which does much to inform the public and maybe even deter some potential criminals, has generated a certain amount of negative comment in your Readers’ Letters section. I would like
I think Jonathan Saunders’ letter of Friday, August 8, sums up nicely the recent history of Palestine. However, I can’t see how a Jewish state could police the Arab world because its creation has antagonised the Arab and Islamic world to the point
I never thought that the First World War would become so personal. My husband Daniel from Abingdon – now of New York – lost his uncle Daniel Goddard, age 19, in the battle of the Somme in July 1916. He was the son of Chief Constable Daniel Goddard
I have watched many of the Stagecoach performances in the past and they have always been very polished, professional and an absolute pleasure to be part of. On Friday, August 1, I had the privilege to watch the Stagecoach Oxford Advanced Workshop of
Three passengers were injured after a bus braked suddenly on Botley Road this morning. Police and ambulance were called to the scene, by Osney Court, just after 9am and the Park and Ride bus was temporarily evacuated. Oxford Bus Company spokesman
Two weeks ago I explained the build-up to a daunting 80-mile ride around the Cotswolds. Finally, underprepared but determined, the big day arrived. I took the scenic route from Oxford to Witney via Farmoor, Eynsham and South Leigh. The B4044 is
On the weekend of September 13 and 14, Oxford Brookes University will be welcoming people into the John Henry Brookes Building as part of the Oxford Preservation Trust’s Open Doors weekend. We’re inviting local neighbours, Oxfordshire residents and
A DEVOTED daughter-in-law has told of the devastating toll dementia has taken on her family as she prepares to embark on a fundraising walk. Michaela McQuade thought nothing of uprooting her family and moving back to Oxford from their home in Northampton
Carlton Morris is confident Oxford United will show they are quick learners as they attempt to get off the mark in Sky Bet League Two at Morecambe tonight. The U’s are one of six teams in the division yet to register a point from the opening two
THE manager of an Oxford jewellery shop has described how he was “terrified” as he tackled a robber to the ground. Andrew Hill, above, manager of John Gowing Jewellers in Oxford’s Covered Market, was yesterday speaking at the inquest into
EDDIE Pepperell put his best finish on the European Tour down to a boost in confidence gained from victory at the British Par 3 Championship. The Abingdon golfer claimed a share of fourth place in Denmark on Sunday to seal his maiden top five finish
A weekend break in the city will set a couple back about £256 – more than most other UK cities – according to research by TripAdvisor. The survey compared the cost of two people having a one-night stay in a four-star hotel in August, plus a pre-meal
STAGECOACH fares for Oxford are changing, with some prices rising and others being cut. The company's SmartZone single ticket prices are rising by 10p to £2.10 and returns by 20p to £3.50. A child SmartZone return will be £1.70, from £1.60.
A WEDDING couple relying on the generosity of strangers to hold their wedding are getting closer to being able to set a date for their big day. Simon Winters and Julie Willoughby were inundated with offers of help after being forced to rush their
Loom bands are the latest craze to hook children up and down the country. But here in Oxfordshire youngsters, and adults, have taken the rubber bands to a whole new level. They have been busy creating thousands of metres of loom bands to help fulfil
A man has denied burgling a student’s room at Christ Church. Graham Woollett, 39, of Clark’s House, Oxford, yesterday pleaded not guilty to carrying out the offence at the college in St Aldate’s on June 1. He was remanded in custody pending
Commuters faced delays after a lorry hit traffic lights near a service station on the A338 Oxford to Wantage road. The accident happened at about 4pm yesterday on the northbound carriageway near the junction with the A415 Frilford Road. Do
ALL across Oxfordshire, groups of children are working to fulfil Skye Hall’s dying wish to make the world’s longest loom band. The five-year-old, who has only weeks to live, has been battling a brain tumour for a year. His parents have launched
Chad Keegan continued to take on title-chasing Cheshire almost single-handedly as Oxfordshire staged a fightback on day two of their Unicorns Counties Championship Western Division match at Nantwich. The former Middlesex and Sussex all-rounder
DIDCOT: A grandfather who travelled across England on his bus pass has raised £625.92 for charity. Alan Gurr, 67, will donate the money to East Oxford children’s hospice, Helen and Douglas House. Mr Gurr, who works at TNT packaging warehouse in
Oxfordshire has been named one of the top cycling hotspots in England and Wales. According to research by Privilege Home Insurance, the city ranks fourth behind Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Greater Manchester. The study found that of
NICK Elmey lost in a play-off to finish runner-up in the Junior Gold Medal at Frilford Heath. The Frilford member finished level with Jake Benson from Beeston Fields GC, Nottinghamshire, on 144 after two rounds of the Red Course. It took two
Didcot Town joint manager Ian Concannon has urged his players to back up their 5-0 mauling of Bishops Cleeve when they host Southern League Division 1 South & West new boys Larkhall Athletic tonight. John Mills hit a four-timer, with Sam Elkins
WE HAVE all heard our mums and dads scold us for playing with our food. But baby Scarlett Birney’s favourite part of the sensory play day yesterday at Cutteslowe Park was the red, green and yellow food colour-dyed spaghetti. Along with a group
PROPOSALS for a development on a former paper mill site in Wolvercote could be revived after new talks were revealed to be under way. Owner, Oxford University said in May it could look to sell the 17-acre site, off Mill Road, without planning permission
Wasps 38 (tries Hughes 2, Davies, Thompson, Myall; cons Jackson 4, Lozowski; pen Lozowski) London Welsh 24 (tries Scott, pen, Elder; cons Barkley 2, Roberts; pen Barkley) LONDON Welsh were undone by four Wasps tries in the final half hour as
LONDON Welsh head coach Justin Burnell said they must learn the lessons of their Adams Park defeat to Wasps and quickly. The Exiles led 17-10 after 50 minutes of the friendly encounter, only for the home side to take control with four tries as
1:56pm Man who died attempting to rob Covered Market jewellers was prone on floor when police arrived, inquest hears 1:36pm Oxfordshire commuters face
THE traffic lights in Frilford are not working after a lorry crashed into them yesterday. The lights on the A338 at A415, Frilford Road - by the Frilford Service Station - are broken after they were hit by a lorry yesterday afternoon. Officials
A FOOD bank is now making home deliveries while it looks for a permanent location. Bicester Foodbank manager Janet Ray has said she will run the service, which helps hundreds of people in the town, from the back of her car if she needs to.
A 21-YEAR-OLD from Bicester is through to the final of the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Award. Victoria Ganusceac was picked from thousands of entries across the UK to be selected as one of two Midlands’ regional finalists in the Specsavers’ competition
A BORDER of vibrant plants blooming at an Oxford garden look set to stay until November. The autumn border at Oxford University’s Botanic Garden, in Rose Lane, is designed to peak in September and October. Comprised of dahlia, canna, salvia
The latest edition of the Norrington Table, which ranks University of Oxford Colleges by academic performance, has been released. Merton College took top spot in the table while last year’s number one, New College, was demoted to fourth. Pembroke
One lane on the A34 was blocked yesterday after a breakdown. Motorists faced delays because of a broken-down vehicle on the A34 southbound between the Marcham Interchange and the Milton Interchange. The breakdown caused delays just after 9am
A 34-year-old man has avoided jail after he was convicted of carrying out a sexual assault. John Draper, of Whittenham Close, Reading, was found guilty by a jury of committing the offence on August 2 last year against a child under 13 in Wallingford
A 30-year-old man has been convicted of two counts of rape, six counts of indecent assault and one of attempted rape. Craig Preston, of Bulan Road, Oxford, was found guilty of the offences yesterday and was remanded in custody. His crimes were
A PATHOLOGIST said Connor Tremble was probably not moving when he was repeatedly stabbed by Will Blencowe. Expert witness Dr Alexander Kolar said yesterday it would have been “extremely unusual” if Connor’s wounds had been caused during a fight
SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP Tadmarton Heath 3, Chiltern Forest 0 (Tadmarton scores first): A Laird & J Smith bt M Williams & P Mardon 9 & 8, S Hallam & J Burton bt J Randale & S Welfare 5 & 3
PLANS have been revealed to build up to 400 homes, offices and shops on the former Didcot A Power Station, weeks after the cooling towers were demolished. National development consultant Pegasus has asked Vale of White Horse District Council for
DAVID Cameron has switched on a community broadband project that will give one West Oxfordshire parish one of the fastest internet speeds in the country. The Prime Minister and Witney MP praised villagers in Northmoor, Moreton and Bablockhythe
A MOTHER and daughter were still in hospital last night after their car plunged into the River Cherwell on Sunday. Also in the crash were the father and second daughter, who have now both been discharged from the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a million square feet of warehouse space west of Didcot Power Station have been resubmitted after developers reduced the building’s height by 4.5 metres. Residents from Sutton Courtenay opposed the scheme in May, when
DIDCOT’S iconic cooling towers dominated the landscape for many years. As soon as RWE npower announced it was demolishing part of the former power station those living nearby understandably questioned what would happen to the site. So today’s news
A FOOTPATH south of Piddington, near Bicester, could be diverted to allow the owner of Chilling Place Farm to build new stables. Oxfordshire County Council has launched a consultation on the plans to divert the footpath in a north-easterly direction
THE new pool in Blackbird Leys is getting closer to completion, with tiles and filters for the eight-lane pool being installed. There will be more than 46,000 tiles fitted into the Oxford City Council pool, which will hold 813,000 litres of water
IN 1006, the Vikings swept through Wallingford and burnt the place to the ground. Now, more than 1,000 years later, the people of the town came together to see their invaders’ culture brought to life. Wallingford Museum was home to all things Viking
SCHOOLS across Oxfordshire are getting ready to be switched on to green energy after getting solar panels installed over the summer holidays. The 2014 Low Carbon Hub solar schools scheme will see nearly 3,000 solar panels installed at 17 primary
VISITORS to Saturday’s Enstone Show can meet a European brown bear. There will be an ‘amazing animals’ marquee including a cub as part of the attractions. Visitors can also play Aunt Sally – the traditional pub throwing game – take part in
A SPECIAL ceremony was held at RAF Brize Norton to mark the formal handover of responsibility for the base’s new Voyager transport and refuelling aircraft to No 1 Air Mobility Wing. Until now the Voyager programme was managed by the RAF’s HQ Air
WOMEN taught men a football lesson in a charity match at the weekend. Wychwood Ladies FC beat Milton-under-Wychwood FC men’s team 6-4 at The Green in Milton-under-Wychwood on Saturday. The second annual match was billed as Judgement Day for
“WE hope that Derek will be remembered for his passion, his will to win and his support to all his players. “Oxfordshire will be a quieter place without him on the sidelines.” Those were the inspiring words of Darren Measor about his dad Derek
