AN excellent all-round performance saw Oxford United sweep Yeovil Town aside and move into Sky Bet League Two's top five. Danny Hylton and Callum O'Dowda each finished with a goal and an assist, but the home side's dominance was so great they might easily
THE Bear Inn in Alfred Street is one of the most “characterful” pubs in the city, according to Mr Richardson. Its main and possibly unique claim to fame is its collection of more than 4,000 ties, which have been pinned in cabinets on the walls
After becoming editor of the Campaign for Real Ale’s Oxford Drinker magazine, Dave Richardson decided to write a book about the city’s pubs. He told Andrew Ffrench how he focused on their unusual traditions and histories When Dave Richardson was
There is a warm and relaxed atmosphere at the Towersey Festival this afternoon, as thousands of visitors enjoy the sun. The four-day festival is in its 51st year and is being held at Thame and Oxfordshire Agricultural Showground, near the town
Police today revealed that officers who cordoned off part of a street in Witney yesterday were investigating two assaults. Thames Valley Police spokeswoman Hannah Jones said officers were called to Corn Street during the early hours of Saturday
A FORMER lecturer who lived through two world wars was “overwhelmed” by her 100th birthday celebrations on Wednesday, her son said. Two separate parties were thrown for Isabel Turner, a resident at St John’s care home in St Mary’s Road, Cowley,
A robber smashed a man's car window and hit him with a snooker cue before stealing the vehicle and driving away. The 22-year-old victim was driving a grey Skoda Fabia along Between Towns Road, Cowley, between 12.30am and 1am yesterday when a man
A GRAND total of 900 photos were received for the Ashmolean’s first photography competition. Organisers at the Oxford museum were blown away by the number of “beautiful” photos sent in by people of all ages. They are currently in the process of
A strike is disrupting train services in Oxfordshire over the Bank Holiday weekend. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are walking out for three days from today, due to a row over new trains with First Great Western. The
GLASSES pegged as the biggest breakthrough in half a century by the Oxford firm behind them are set to be sold in the UK for the first time. Researchers at Adlens have developed spectacles that can have their focus adapted using special dials built
MICHAEL Appleton is confident Oxford United’s chances of beating Yeovil Town today have been enhanced by giving key players a rest in midweek. After barely making a change as the U’s played five games in 15 days, the head coach made six changes
A RAPIST who disappeared before his trial to escape justice is believed to have had a second passport he could have used to flee the country. Joseph Tsang, also known as Joey, failed to turn up on the first day of his trial for raping a 15-year-old
CURRY house owners in Oxford have criticised a popular review website claiming people can post bogus scores. TripAdvisor currently allows visitors to hotels, restaurants and local attractions to rate their experience out of five, with no need for
Part of Cowley Road was blocked yesterday morning after a two-car crash. A red Volkswagen and a blue-grey Ford collided at the junction with Shelley Road at about midnight. Residents reported a hearing loud bang, followed by car alarms and
THE mother of Skye Hall has thanked people for their support over the past year as today marks the anniversary of her son’s death. Five-year-old Skye passed away on August 29, 2014, as a result of radio-chemo neurotoxicity, having battled a brain
MORE than 40 children from across the county took up arms at a Classics summer school in Oxford. The three-day course at Cheney School saw the seven- to 14-year-olds learn Ancient Greek and Latin, try out Roman food and become a soldier as part
A TOP transplant surgeon has backed the Oxford Mail organ donation campaign saying more donors are needed than ever before. Doctors around the world can now save organs that would otherwise be wasted thanks to the “world-leading” work of Oxford
MOVING tributes were paid to Carole Roberts yesterday at the former Lord Mayor of Oxford’s funeral. At a packed memorial service in St Mary’s Church, Iffley, about 130 people turned out to say their goodbyes, including family, friends and former
THIRTY inspirational people will be chosen to raise money for The Oxford United Community Trust and one could be you. The charity, registered last month, is seeking the volunteers to take on heartwarming challenges to bring in cash through its
A GROUP of Oxford University students forked out £51 to buy Jeremy Corbyn’s used paper cup – and now plan to drink port out of it. Eleanor Sharman and 14 of her friends were victorious in a bidding war to snap up the cup, which was sold on eBay
CHILDREN who had their schools destroyed by the Nepalese earthquake in April have been given £2,000 by a city centre shop. Staff at Fairtrade at St Michael’s donated the money from their profits to help support victims of the disaster and help
PART-TIME jobs are up for grabs at the new Botley Road Waitrose store, which is due to open on October 15. More than 200 posts are being created at the former Halfords and MFI site, including sales assistants, warehouse workers, café staff and
IZZY Taylor is determined to succeed at next month’s European Championships after the disappointment of missing last year’s World Equestrian Games. The Banbury rider was forced to withdraw her horse Allercombe on the eve of the competition after
IZZY Taylor is determined to succeed at next month’s European Championships after the disappointment of missing last year’s World Equestrian Games. The Banbury rider was forced to withdraw her horse Allercombe on the eve of the competition after
LES Taylor says Oxford United Women should be proud of themselves despite a 3-2 defeat to top-flight side Bristol Academy in the FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup. Lauren Allison scored twice to give Bristol a fright and manager Taylor believes United
Two properties in the same road have been burgled and electronics stolen. Both incidents were in Woodstock Road near Moreton Road. Three laptops were stolen from the first address and from the second property thieves stole an Xbox. According
A march demanding Oxford City Council listens to residents’ concerns will take place on Bank Holiday Monday. The ‘Big Ears March’ invites people supporting a range of campaigns, including Save East Oxford Community Centre, Save Jericho Boatyard
OXFORD RL look to build on their promising 40-26 victory over South Wales Scorpions as they travel to high-flying Swinton Lions in Kingstone Press League 1 on Monday. The Blues ended a seven-match losing streak with victory at South Wales for their
A SUMMERTOWN mother and daughter who are fanatical about facial hair want to bring their passion to the masses. Sue Higgins, 47, and daughter Faith King, 22, are planning to host an ‘Oxford Beard Festival’ this September and hope the event will
ASTON Rowant won a rain-interrupted semi-final against Great & Little Tew in the Oxfordshire Under 17 competition. A magnificent 90 by Alex Ferreira helped Aston Rowant to 185-6 off 20 overs. Rain came with Tew 39-3 after ten overs, sending
GREEN Party leader Natalie Bennett has said a plan to build a 150-bed hotel in an historic part of Oxford is “clearly inappropriate”. Ms Bennett visited the Cooper Callas building on Paradise Street yesterday at the invitation of local resident
SOME glamour was added to recycling as Miss Oxfordshire Layla Claridge helped promote a new museum exhibition. The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock is hosting Treasure from Trash, which looks at how materials can be transformed into useful and beautiful
PLANS for an Oxford Garden City could return as the Vale looks to accommodate 4,000 new homes. Oxford City Council cannot meet its target for up to 32,000 new homes by 2031 so the districts have been called on to help out. Vale of White Horse
THE weather looks set to dampen spirits for those staying in the county this bank holiday weekend while a rail strike could make it difficult for those trying to get away. First Great Western has warned of a three-day strike from today by RMT union
MATRIX Talismen Blue look to have sewn up the Oxford Summer League after winning the fifth round on the Thames at Culham and Appleford. They beat Drennan Oxford by nine points and have an 18-point lead, with one match remaining. Matrix’s Paul
MAYOR of Thame Nichola Dixon will be falling thousands of feet through the air today as she takes on a parachute jump for charity. Weather permitting, Ms Dixon will be jumping with the London Parachute School from Chiltern Park Aerodrome and has
AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Oxford Saints lost 50-13 to Sussex in the quarter-finals of the Southern Conference Division 2. The home side ended the first quarter with a 14-0 lead, before Saints' Grant Tebb touched down in the second. Spencer Duffy kicked
FULL plans have been revealed for 140 new homes in Littlemore near Heyford Hill Sainsbury’s. Developer Vanderbilt Homes has submitted a planning application to build on the site next to the A4074, which is home to an Iron Age “banjo” or enclosure
A NEW cafe in Abingdon Road can open as long as it does not turn into a takeaway following objections from residents. Oxford City Council has allowed Ali Khan Din, the owner of 68 Abingdon Road, permission to change its use to a restaurant/café
A CHARITY awarded thousands of pounds through a scheme launched by the Oxford Mail’s parent company is encouraging other organisations to apply as soon as possible so they can benefit too. Every year the Gannett Foundation, the official charity
