CCTV cameras have been installed on Chipping Norton’s Grade II listed Town Hall to stop vandals and graffiti artists damaging it. Town councillors say they have been shocked in recent years by spray paint and crayons being used to cover parts of
A YOUTHFUL Oxford United side reached the Oxfordshire Senior Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 3-1 win against Easington Sports. The scores were level nine minutes from time, but Sam Humphreys scored twice, once via a deflection, to win the last
I’ve never owned a carbon racing bike. The closest I’ve come to the carbon revolution is a pair of forks on my hybrid, which made me extremely nervous of any breakage. My paranoia was rewarded a month in, with a great big crack and subsequent replacement
THE Libertines and Oxford band Glass Animals are among more than 50 new names to be added to the bill for this year’s Reading Festival, tonight. The indie-rock four-piece, fronted by Peter Doherty and Carl Barât, will join previously announced
A BOWLING chain has apologised to women refused entry by security staff at its Oxford premises because they were travellers. As revealed by the Oxford Mail today, Bowlplex started an internal probe after an exchange between the women and two contracted
Ruth Meredith Vice-President for Charities and Community at Oxford University Student Union As Vice-President for Charities and Community at Oxford University Student Union (OUSU), my role is to see how we, as students, can contribute to the
RESIDENTS have demanded lessons are learnt after being left without phone or internet for two weeks. As reported in Saturday’s Oxford Mail, a cut phone cable has caused chaos in Cumnor and left nearly 250 residents unable to send emails, make phone
OXFORD’s “Boris Bike” scheme is to expand to new locations outside Headington for the first time. Under plans put forward by Oxfordshire County Council, two new bicycle docks would open at Oxford Business Park and Littlemore Mental Health Centre
ATTACKERS pushed a 19-year-old man to the ground before demanding he hand over money on the Cowley Road in Littlemore, Oxford, last night. Just before midnight the 19-year-old was walking along the road, when he was approached by two people, who
ANDY Whing was on target as Oxford United won a development game 2-0 against Southend United. The midfielder, who had earlier seen a header cleared off the line, opened the scoring from close range just before half-time at Roman Way. Will Hoskins
ANYONE who would trek to the North Pole, play rugby against former England players or attempt to break a world record would be admirable. But in April one Oxfordshire man will be attempting all three. Stephen Henry, who grew up in Carterton
THERE may have been some confusion over what year was being welcomed in. But as families flocked to Oxford Town Hall on Sunday to join the city’s Chinese Community for its annual New Year celebrations, there was no doubt a lot of fun was had by
With only half a dozen games remaining in the regular season, the Royal Sun (Begbroke) look to have the West Division sewn up. Victory last Thursday over their nearest rivals, the Seacourt Bridge (Botley), enabled them to open up a six point gap
IT has turned into the story with a happy ending: Banbury’s library in a phone box has been saved. Last summer, a mystery benefactor built shelves and placed books in the classic red Gilbert Scott phone box outside St John’s Church, in South Bar
A WIDOWER who has lived in Oxford for almost 50 years has written his first book at the age of 82. Former teacher Edward Walker, from East Oxford, is set to release his non- fiction title for adults, Treasure Beneath the Heart, this week. It
A FORMER broadcaster is putting his skills to good use by creating podcasts for his parish church. Headington resident Mike Stranks spent 43 years working in “religious broadcasting” for hospital radio, charities, BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Oxford
A MAN was stabbed in the shoulder in an assault in Bicester. Police said the 21-year-old was attacked in the town on Friday shortly before 7.30pm as he was walking down an alleyway off Blake Road towards the Co-op in Bure Park. Two men walked
DRIVERS are facing delays on the M40 in north Oxfordshire following a lorry fire on the southbound carriageway. One lane is closed and traffic is being forced to queue following the incident between Junction 10 for Brackley and Junction 9 for Bicester
OXFORD: A retrial will be held in the case of a man accused of raping a woman in a Botley Road youth hostel. A jury could not reach a verdict earlier this month in relation to two counts of rape denied by Zilvinas Ruzgas, of Odessa Road, London
A 19-YEAR-OLD has been jailed for 10 months after he fractured the cheek of a man he subjected to homophobic abuse. Ledio Koci, of Kestrel Close, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on Ricky Eastwood on July 6.
A CHALGROVE-BASED charity which lends to business start-up is so good it should be a model for others around the UK, according to a Government minister. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander met entrepreneurs at Fredericks Foundation,
CIGARETTES were stolen in a burglary at a shop in Eynsham yesterday. Police said the burglar smashed a window pane in the front door of Eynsham Cellars in Mill Street shortly before 4am and then stole the cigarettes. Witnesses saw him leave
A PET cat which nearly died after getting trapped in a neighbour’s attic for six weeks has finally made it home and safe. Seven-year-old Darcey Groves, who goes to Combe School, was distraught when best friend five-year-old Boo went missing two
A spate of heating oil thefts across north Oxfordshire are being investigated by Thames Valley Police. Officers said there had been 17 offences in the Banbury and Bicester areas since October. Fuel has been stolen from residents’ oil tanks
Oxford United’s squad have been given a boost with the news they will spend three days in a training camp at Bisham Abbey from tomorrow. The players spent time at the renowned National Sports Centre in Berkshire during pre-season and have been
Oxford United’s squad have been given a boost with the news they will spend three days in a training camp at Bisham Abbey from tomorrow. The players spent time at the renowned National Sports Centre in Berkshire during pre-season and have been
MORE than £5m of council tax has gone unpaid in Oxford and the shortfall in county coffers should be made up by district councils, a top councillor has said. At the end of the last financial year on March 31, 2014, the amount in arrears at Oxford
HENLEY Hawks took a massive step towards the National 2 South title with a 34-28 win at promotion rivals Taunton Titans. The leaders fell behind to a Gary Kingdom penalty. But they hit back when scrum half Connor Murphy scored under the posts
MORNING Show host Phil Gayle is leaving BBC Radio Oxford. Mr Gayle revealed on Twitter yesterday that from Monday he would be replaced by current mid-morning host Howard Bentham. Mr Gayle wrote: “I am leaving BBC Radio Oxford, this is my last
A PET cat which nearly died after getting trapped in a neighbour’s attic for six weeks has finally made it home and safe. Seven-year-old Darcey Groves, who goes to Combe School, was distraught when best friend five-year-old Boo went missing two
A CHILD sexual exploitation report produced by a group accused of being linked to radical Islam has sat on council shelves without action for more than a year, it emerged yesterday. Oxfordshire County Council said the document was a “scoping study
5:04pm Teenager punched and kicked in midnight robbery on Cowley Road, Littlemore 1:24pm Man stabbed in the shoulder in Bicester
TRAFFIC is slow on the A4074 near Warborough this morning following a collision between a car and a van. The road is partly blocked by the incident on the Henley Road, at the junction with Wallingford Road. There is congestion on the A4074
New Zealand World Cup winner Piri Weepu will quit London Welsh at the end of the season after signing a two-year deal at Top 14 French club Oyonnax. The talented All Blacks halfback has endured a miserable season with Oxford-based London Welsh,
Goalkeepers Salva de la Cruz and Mark Scott will both return to the Oxford City squad tonight for their Vanarama Conference North trip to Chorley, writes Matthew Bruce. Both missed Saturday’s 4-3 defeat to Tamworth due to suspension, forcing City
TAKARA Haines scored twice as Oxford Hawks Ladies returned to form with a resounding 5-0 victory at home to Olton & West Warwicks in Investec Conference West on Saturday. Haines opened the scoring early on, beating her marker and driving into
FASTER rail connections to Heathrow, new and improved railway stations and another Thames river crossing are among a list of suggested improvements in a new action plan. The massive infrastructure boost is proposed in the Science Vale Area Action
DAN Hughes scored a hat-trick of tries as Gosford All Blacks stormed to a 42-0 home win over Chesham Stags in the BB&O Premier Division. With members of England Women’s World Cup-winning team looking on, Gosford turned on the style. A Rhys
A HALF-time lead slipped away from Oxford Harlequins as they were beaten 35-19 at home to Old Patesians. The defeat against their fellow strugglers leaves Quins in trouble towards the bottom of the National 3 South West table. A good first-half
WALLINGFORD ran in seven tries as they won 45-14 at Southern Counties North basement boys Milton Keynes. Pete McKinley, Antony Marris and Harry Lewis all touched down in the opening 16 minutes, with Phil Dawes converting the latter two for a 19
KENNINGTON Club have opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League Premier Section, writes PETE EWINS. A 4-1 away win at Berinsfield Club saw the title favourites stretch their advantage. Victories
WITNEY made it seven straight wins in South West 1 East by coming from 15-0 down to beat second-placed Towcesterians 18-15 at Hailey Road. The hosts fell behind in the sixth minute when flanker Liam Williamson sliced through for a try. James
A BARRISTER has suggested girls who made sexual abuse allegations against seven young men from Banbury might have done it for attention. Yesterday, a jury in Oxford Crown Court heard a closing speech from Clare Dowse, who is defending 21-year-old
OXFORD Hawks gave leaders Old Georgians a run for their money before succumbing to a late 3-2 away defeat in the South League Division on Saturday. The home side led 1-0 at half-time through the league’s top scorer James Tindall. Hawks rallied
MORE than 170 people are attending an evening with Eddie Pepperell at Frilford Heath tonight (7.30). The European Tour professional from Abingdon will answer questions from the audience, along with his caddy Jamie Herbert. Call 01865 390864
BANBURY Bulls slipped to a 14-10 defeat at Old Coventrians in Midlands 2 West South. Bulls fell behind to an Alex Telfer penalty, before Eddie Phillips replied in kind. Telfer’s second penalty restored Old Coventrians’ lead, which they stretched
A BOWLING chain has launched an investigation after door staff refused to let women in because they were travellers. Bowlplex yesterday said it had begun the inquiry after the exchange between the women and two contracted door staff on Friday night
A COMMUNITY-OWNED hydro-electric scheme in Oxford will be primarily used to power the Environment Agency offices next door. The Osney Lock Hydro is expected to go live later this week. The scheme plans to reward investors by putting profits
TRAFFIC, school places and Green Belt worries remain after North Oxford residents were given the first glimpse of a major business park scheme that will go to an inquiry next month. The Northern Gateway Consortium staged an exhibition on Friday
