A ROAD near the A34 Milton Interchange is closed this evening. The Oxford Mail's traffic feed is showing the A4130 is closed due to an 'accident' between the A34 and B4493. Keep up to date with the closure via our traffic feed here
JUDGE Ian Pringle QC is to be congratulated for his compassion and breadth of vision, in considering a non-custodial sentence for the Christ Church college medical student, Lavinia Woodward. From the account given in the Oxford Mail (May 16), her
DRIVING through Henwood yesterday I was struck by two election posters on opposite sides of the road. The Lib Dem poster stood in front of a solidly-built house and was displayed on a stout wooden post. It was strong and stable. Across the
PAM Wintersgill (May 15) cites ‘the great astrologer Sir Patrick Moore’ (d.2012) in presumed support of Brexit: a tellingly cringeworthy example of Leave ‘logic’, not least since ‘astrologers’ peddle future guidance on a completely nonscientific basis
THE Cherwell School held one of its twice-yearly parent forums last Thursday which, amongst other matters, discussed the Swan Free School proposals. Although we are parents of a Year 10 Cherwell pupil, and of three former pupils, we couldn’t attend
READING the letter by Chaka Artwell (standing as an Independent parliamentary candidate for Oxford East) brought back into mind the utter stupidity of the law that I face as a mobility scooter driver. I am not allowed to use the cycle tracks.
A HEADINGTON road has been flooded following an all-day downpour that has descended upon Oxford. The rain has lashed the city throughout the day and one local resident, LizM, tweeted that Warneford Lane, near the Churchill Hospital, had been completely
OXFAM volunteers can get free entry to Reading Festival later this month with two lucky helpers getting free tickets to another major festival this summer. The Oxford-based charity wants volunteers to work shifts at the festival in August and get
After cutting a deal with two independent councillors, Ian Hudspeth got the majority he needed to continue as leader of Oxfordshire County Council. Mr Hudspeth won the backing of independent councillors Mark Gray and Les Sibley to gain enough votes
A CYCLIST lost her balance and fell sideways as she was waiting at a set of traffic lights before being run over by a bus, an inquest heard. Claudia Comberti was pronounced dead last Tuesday after being hit by a 4B bus at the junction with McDonald
A COMMUNITY is set to celebrate the opening of a freshly-planted orchard.Villagers in Blewbury will enjoy picnics, live performances from a brass band and an array of other events, in anticipation of the exotic fruits of their labour. Sustainable Blewbury
Katie Herring is sales and marketing manager for local food and farming co-operative CultivateTHINK about the last meal you ate: do you know where the ingredients on your plate came from? And how much of the money you paid for that food went to the person
A FAMOUS hairdresser will host a masterclass in colouring in Abingdon.Lee Stafford will visit Abingdon & Witney College on Monday, alongside Redken colourist Adam Browne, to inspire local employers from the hair and beauty industry and prospective apprentices
A CRAFTER will welcome customers to her leather works shop in Wantage.Beth Sparrow, who lives in the town, runs a shop called Meryn where she sells handmade belts, keyrings and other leather accessories. She has invited customers to an open day at the
Alison Pullen is well known for her compelling paintings of opulent interiors. For her new collection, at the Sarah Wiseman Gallery as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks, visitors can expect to see paintings made at a variety of historic locations around Oxford
EIGHT years after launching a Master’s programme to protect the future of cities from rapid urbanisation, the Prince of Wales returned to Kellogg College in Oxford to see how his vision had panned out. The Prince’s Foundation has since built new
WHEN the Freedom of Information Act was threatened by a Government review in November 2015, the Oxford Mail stood up and campaigned to save it. The Act is a vital tool for local journalism, and beyond, to ensure powerful organisations are
A CARE home near Cumnor has invited visitors for a tour and tea after completing renovations.Oaken Holt will welcome carers, residents and relatives for afternoon tea and an open day on Wednesday.The event will mark the end of year-long improvements to
CANDIDATES fighting for the Witney parliamentary seat will go head to head at a hustings event in a church. The event will be held in the High Street Methodist Church from 7 to 9pm on Monday. All five of the candidates hoping to represent the constituency
A COUNTDOWN champion and writer from Oxfordshire will take to the stage in a play about a socially awkward astrophysicist. Oxford graduate and Fyfield resident Nick Smith recently enjoyed a winning streak on Channel 4’s famous game of numbers and
POLICE officers and paramedics will patrol their patches with a splash of extra colour today, as they back an international campaign against homophobia. Black uniforms worn by Thames Valley Police officers will be brightened with multicoloured
THE new mayor of Abingdon has revealed hopes to plug the town as a tourism spot and support local charities. Jan Morter was voted in as the new mayor last week, and announced her chosen charities will be Against Breast Cancer and The Abingdon Bridge
9 people sleeping out in St Mary Iffley churchyard.Youngest Casmir,5 eldest Patrick, 85Hoping to raise over £800 for Christian Aid“We’re doing this to identify with people on the move. For them it’s a permanent way of life. We are choosing to do but they
NESTLED in the shadows of Oxfordshire's most impressive promontories - Wittenham Clumps - artists and craftsmen have been showing off their creations.The Clumps Orchard Group, artists from Little Wittenham, near Didcot, displayed their work as part
A POPULAR restaurant chain has left the centre of Oxford. Giraffe World Kitchen, in George Street, has revealed it had 'no option but to close' due to the business becoming unviable. Matt Snell, brand director at Giraffe World Kitchen, said
MORE than 100 carers who dedicate their lives to looking after others have been recognised for their work in the county.The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) celebrated its sixth year hosting an awards ceremony to mark the special work its staff do
The Government of Japan has bestowed the ‘Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette’ on Dr Joy Hendry, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University.The award is in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the promotion of
A NEW councillor has joined Littlemore Parish Council.Martin Dare-Edwards was elected onto the body at a meeting on May 11.He replaces Richard Wilkins, who resigned in April.Mr Wilkins stepped down in order to become the new parish council clerk after
ROYAL Society fellowships have been awarded to six Oxford University researchers.Professor Tony Bell, Professor Yvonne Jones, Professor Alison Noble, Professor Yadvinder Malhi, Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt and Professor Hugh Wakins have all been made
CRIMINALS who attacked a pair of victims during an 'ugly' scuffle have avoided jail.Benjamin Jamieson and Thomas Arvanitakis, who admitted affray, launched their assault on John Nixon and step-son Richard Bennett more than two years ago on October
SCORES of people with a keen interest crafts visited a historic manor farm for a craft market and country show. The event was held at Cogges Manor Farm in Witney earlier this month. Cogges teamed up with Oxfordshire Makers, who bring together designers
PRIMARY school pupils are now being offered music technology sessions by Oxfordshire County Music Service.The sessions teach youngsters composition through music technology, as well as to edit, analyse or notate songs.Music technology involves using machines
BETTY Atkins, a former Wallingford town councillor, has been appointed an Alderman.She was elected by the town council to the honorary role at the mayor-making ceremony last Monday.Mrs Atkins, 80, served as a town councillor for 25 years after first being
THE gardens of a care home in Wantage got a colourful makeover, thanks to a team of volunteers led by charity champion Ray Collins.There are about 40 residents at Stirlings, which is run by the charity the Orders of St John Care Trust.Town mayor Steve
A PRIMARY school is offering play sessions for under-fives after opening a new centre.Bloxham Primary School's new Cherry Tree Centre will cater for families with young children on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11am with toys, a baby area
PEOPLE are being invited to sign up for this year’s Rainbow Run to raise funds for Helen and Douglas House hospice.The 3km run on Saturday, June 24 will take place in Cutteslowe Park at 10am.For further information about the run visit helenanddouglas.org.uk
THREE clubs were celebrating after completing league and cup doubles. Oxford City Under 13s, Headington Youth Under 12s and Swindon Spitfires Under 15s all triumphed on the league’s finals day at Thame to ensure they won their second trophies of
PREPARATIONS are continuing for Burgerfest in Oxford.The traditional German street fair will take place in Broad Street on Saturday, May 27, to celebrate the city’s twinning links with Bonn.The event will run from noon until 4pm and feature musical performances
MORE than 100 carers who dedicate their lives to looking after others have been recognised for their work in the county.The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) celebrated its sixth year hosting an awards ceremony to mark the special work its staff do
MUSIC fans are looking forward to the annual Wood music festival near Wallingford.The entertainment at the Braziers Park site at Ipsden will start on Friday and finish on Sunday. Headliners include The Magic Numbers, CC Smugglers and Blue Rose Code.The
BROTHERS Charlie and Tommy Carter won gold medals at the British Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Championships.The Grove duo produced superb displays to triumph at the Sky Dome Arena, Coventry.Tommy was victorious in all three fights thanks to arm bar submissions
CARL Davis won gold as the 2017 European Taekwon-Do Championships proved a successful event for local competitiors.The Wantage instructor triumphed in the 4th Dan pattern, and also won bronze in the team special technique event, held at the Echo Arena
BERINSFIELD clinched the treble after a 2-1 victory over Saxton Rovers in the 100th North Berks Cup final at Abingdon United.More than 500 people watched as the league and cup champions took the lead when a fine ball from Luke Saunders found David Murphy
IT has been a long time coming, but after 32 years the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies finally marked its official opening. Prince Charles, its patron since 1993, yesterday praised the ‘remarkable courage and determination’ of those behind the
See all the pictures from the Royal couple's visit here IT WAS time for tea as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall took a well-earned break at Maggie’s cancer support charity in Oxford. The Duchess stopped off at the centre, based at
DOZENS of students spent a day learning about the dangers of the farmyard with practical demonstrations and scenarios. More than 70 students from Abingdon and Witney College’s Common Leys Farm campus, in Hailey, watched demonstrations covering the everyday
COLOURFUL paintings and eye-catching sculptures across South Oxfordshire launched this year's Artweeks festival.Oxfordshire Artweeks started on May 6 and runs until Monday, May 29, with shows and exhibitions in artists’ studios, galleries and public
MARK Baring claimed a five-wicket haul as East & West Hendred edged a thrilling clash by five runs against visitors Faringdon to take over at the top of OCA League Division 1.Batting first, Hendred slumped to 38-4 after 12 overs. But a great recovery
A BEREAVED mum is organising a fundraiser so families will have the same chance she had to say goodbye to her baby.Last year Elsa Codrington suffered the heartbreak of saying goodbye to her two-hour-old daughter Luna-Mae after she was born prematurely
GLAMMED-UP amateur dancers strutted their stuff as they performed to a packed out theatre for this year's Strictly Banbury charity competition.A host of local personalities have been working hard over the past eight weeks with their semi-professional
CHART-topping musician Stormzy pledged £9,000 to help an Oxford student achieve her Harvard dream. The hip hop and grime artist donated the money to Fiona Asiedu after her friend shared her crowdfunding page on Twitter. Final year Oxford
THE Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall charmed crowds across Oxford on a whirlwind trip to the city. Prince Charles and the Duchess visited Maggie’s cancer support centre, Kellogg College, the Clockhouse project, the Covered Market and officially
OXFORD Downs made the best of conditions as they beat Abingdon Vale by five wickets in Division 1. Winning the toss, Downs’ skipper Was Mehmood had no hesitation in opting to bowl with damp conditions confronting them. And the decision was
HER Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was greeted with singing, line dancing and yoga as she visited the Clockhouse project in Greater Leys. Members of project, which is run by the Leys Community Development Initiative in Oxford, greeted The
CHINNOR A came from behind to stun Lusitanos Oxford and win the Oxford City FA’s Doug Hobbs Cup final at Kidlington.Lusitanos took the lead when Matheus Medeiros finished well from a Pal Kovacs pass.Richard Carr headed just wide for Chinnor, but they
HARWELL & HENDRED lifted the Oxford Mail Youth League Under 16 Spring Cup after beating Banbury United 4-1, writes PAUL LYON.Calum Sykes, Toby Pattison, Ted Chedzey and Dylan Woodhall were on target for Harwell. Harvey Ahers netted Banbury’s goal.Robbie
PHIL Jackson was in superb form, when clanging off 16 dolls (6-5-5) for Garsington Sports Club B as they beat White House 3-0 at home in Section 3 of the Greene King Oxford & District League, writes ANDY BEAL. They won the opening leg 17-13, but
NICK Rivett’s outstanding bowling performance counted for nothing as Oxford Downs 2nd crashed to a 113-run defeat at home to Wolverton Town in Division 3. Rivett returned sensational figures of 8-45 to help dismiss Wolverton for 171 in the 48th
A JUDGE said he was ‘absolutely staggered’ why a drug dealer was granted bail as he issued a warrant for her arrest.Judge Ian Pringle stated his disbelief that Teresa King had been granted bail by Oxford Magistrates’ Court, after she had failed to attend
AS first days go, meeting the heir of the throne could hardly be described as easy. But Jean Fooks had to learn quickly as she started her duties as Oxford’s new Lord Mayor. The councillor’s first official engagement was to greet Prince Charles
AN air show organiser has partly blamed a change in location for an aircraft crash that broke a pilot’s bones.Neil Porter spoke to the Oxford Mail yesterday for the first time since the Abingdon Air and Country Show on Sunday, in which a light aircraft
A HOSPITAL is urging people to ditch their cars after reports of hour-long delays for patients with the launch of phase two in a sweeping £12.5m infrastructure improvement programme. Oxfordshire County Council began the second phase of its 23-month
MICHAEL Appleton has told four youngsters they will not be offered new deals at Oxford United – but says it is a case of ‘wait and see’ with the two highest-profile out-of-contract players. Miles Welch-Hayes, Robbie Cundy, Jordan Graham and Jonny
