Domestic abuse services in West Oxfordshire are to receive a cash boost.At a meeting yesterday, councillors agreed to provide £35,000 a year for three years to support services in the District to help bridge a funding gap.The cash will be used to help
Oxford author Philip Pullman today chose the Bodleian Library as the location for the launch of his new novel. La Belle Sauvage, the first instalment of The Book of Dust, is out from midnight and is expected to be a bestseller around the globe.
PHARMACEUTICALS firm Circassia is to double the size of its headquarters at theOxford Science Park.The business, which specialises in treating respiratory disease, has renewed its existing3,900 sq ft of space on the ground floor of Northbrook House but
WITNEY MP Robert Courts used Prime Minister’s Questions today to praise the new mental health initiative aimed at supporting members of the Armed Forces, launched by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Royal Foundation, and Prince Harry this month.
SPRATT Endicott solicitors has been recommended in 10 practice areas in theindustry's ‘legal Bible’.Some 26 lawyers received individual recommendations in The Legal 500 UK 2017, aclients’ guide to law firms.The Banbury-based firm’s debt recovery department
ENTRIES are open for next year’s West Oxfordshire Business Awards.The launch at Blenheim Palace was led by business guru Emma Jones and Witney MPRobert Courts.Eleven categories include the Huffkins Hospitality Leisure and Tourism Award,the NFU Retail
A ROGUE Oxford landlord has been convicted for the second time in just over a year for renting out homes illegally. Zahid Ali Rana , 58, was prosecuted on Monday after Oxford City Council visited his home in March. There had been a fire in
QUICK thinking teammates saved the life of an 83-year-old Aunt Sally player who suffered a heart attack while playing in the league finals. The Parent and Child competition had to be abandoned after Tony Bradford from The Black Prince pub team
A MALAYSIAN Sultan has today opened an Oxford building named after himself with a little help from the Duchess of Cornwall. His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak cut the ribbon on the £7.3m new Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre at Worcester College
AN ANNUAL festival held in memory of Witney schoolgirl Liberty Baker will not take place next year, organisers have confirmed. Libfest has been held on the Leys recreation ground in Witney for the last three years to raise money for charities
PLANS to create a new parish of Oxfordshire will be debated on Monday night.Vale of White Horse district councillors will discuss the proposed new Harwell East parish and its potential electoral arrangements at their Milton Park offices from 6.30pm.They
WOULD you like to see a new community kitchen in Oxford?Oxford City Farm is asking locals their views on the idea with a view to opening its own shared facility.In a statement the charity said: "Oxford City Farm is at a very exciting point and we
TAKE a look at some of the work going on underneath a treasured Oxford bridge, which will hep it last another two centuries. The Oxford Mail was given a special look at what has been going on under Folly Bridge since work to replace worn limestone
CELEBRITY historian Janina Ramirez and children's author Julia Golding have launched a star-studded Wantage literary festival. Comedian Rich Hall, Woman's Hour host Jenni Murray and Countdown word whizz Susie Dent are among other the guests at
WATCH the key moments from Oxford United's 1-1 draw at home to Charlton Athletic in Sky Bet League One. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel MATCH REPORT - Oxford Utd 1, Charlton Ath 1 REACTION - Christian
HOMES across Headington and East Oxford were left without a proper water supply today because of a single burst water main. More than 100 households phoned Thames Water this morning to complain about low pressure or no supply. The company said
A SCHOOL near Abingdon will offer advice to unsure parents.The Manor Preparatory School will host an open evening called All You Ever Wanted to Know about Starting School.It will take place on Wednesday, November 8 and is aimed at parents of pre-school
HOSPICES and a homeless charity are among a host of Oxfordshire causes to benefit from Co-op cash.The Midcounties Co-operative has gifted six charities in the county with a share of £8,540, from fundraising carried out by branch staff across the South
THIS year’s annual charities Christmas card cale in Wantage will start on Monday, November 6, and run until Saturday, November 18.Card will be on sale in the Squires Room at the Vale and Downland Museum on Church Street every day except Sundays from 10am
THE search has begun at Oxford City Council to find a partner to deliver 300 new homes as part of the revamp of Blackbird Leys district centre. A 'significant number' of homes will be affordable, the council has said, with work due to begin with
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for Oxfordshire this weekend. Strong winds with gusts over 50mph across the entire south of the country are set to bring flooding and transport disruption, with delays on roads and rails, the Met Office
A SINGLE mother whose escaped from domestic abuse forced her to drop out of an Oxford University degree has set up an enterprise that hopes to raise funds for the city's first independent refuge for victims fleeing violence. Moji Obasa, 47, from Witney
'CONTINUED' problems with anti-Semitism and racism will be tackled after a council committed to adopt an international approach to the issue.Cherwell council has agreed to take a strong position against anti-Semitism this week.At a full council
PHONE boxes in North Oxfordshire will be tidied up after BT admitted it was not checking them often. Cherwell District Council unanimously approved a motion to request the telecommunication giant cleans up their phone boxes. Councillor Sean
REVIEW the best of the action from Oxford United's 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic at the Kassam Stadium with a selection of David Fleming's photographs. Match report: Oxford Utd 1, Charlton Ath 1 Reaction: Christian Ribeiro and Pep Clotet
SCHOOLS and colleges across the county were taught life-saving skills as part of Restart a Heart Day.South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) wants train more than 150,000 school children across the country in CPR.Students at Cheney School, Abingdon and
THE apple harvest in Oxfordshire continues apace with another apple day planned in Long Wittenham this weekend. The second annual event will be held on Saturday at the Wood Centre from 10am. Organised by the Wittenham Warriors and hosted by the Sylva
A TRUCK Festival-goer whose tickets were sold on by the organisers has won a full refund.Beth Luscombe was given her money back this month after negotiation on her behalf by a friend, Shane Govern, who works in consumer rights.Mr Govern, commercial manager
DAN Watkin and Dan Reeves scored braces as Cropredy earned a 6-2 home win over Chalgrove Cavaliers in the Oxfordshire Senior League.Dan Watkin fired the hosts ahead in the Premier Division fixture, before Reeves made it 2-0 from the edge of the area.Jacob
IT wasn’t quite a ‘hurricane sun’ like those captured by members of the Oxford Mail Camera Club on Monday.But the paper’s picture editor Ed Nix was impressed by Sarah Mason’s image capturing a Chipping Norton sunset through the branches of some trees
MAN BOOKER Prize winning author Alan Hollinghurst will speak in Oxford today about his new novel The Sparsholt Affair.It is the long-awaited sixth novel from the writer and is set in Oxford during the dark days of the Second World War, as well as contemporary
ART work engraved in wood made by local and international artists has gone on display in North Oxford. The Society of Wood Engravers is holding its 80th annual exhibition at the North Wall Arts Centre in South Parade, Summertown.More than 100 wood engravings
IT'S not your average Monday morning.Dressed in their full ceremonial costume, members of The Mighty Zulu Nation invaded Stockham Primary School in Wantage.Actually, The Mighty Zulu Nation is a theatre company based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.They
A CAFE based on a 1930s children's book, a luxury shoe shop and an Italian soap company are among the latest brands announced for the new Bicester Village extension. The Secret Garden Cafe, inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel, is
HIGH blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder in high-income countries have been linked for the first time by Oxford University scientists.The study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, followed 5.5 million adults in the UK over 10
THAMES Valley Police has revealed the results of a six-month operation to crack down on uninsured drivers. From March 1 to August 1 this year, working with police in Hampshire, officers identified more than 2,500 vehicles across five counties which
LEISURE centre users will be charged for missing exercise classes in Oxford. From next Monday members of Oxford City Council's leisure centres, operated by Fusion Leisure, will have to pay a fee if they do not attend a class they have booked or fail
ART LOVERS have until Sunday to explore a free exhibition at the Ashmolean about Chinese paintings.The display features a range of work created by Chinese scholar-artists since the 18th century. These art works represent the tradition of collecting the
RESIDENTS in southern Oxfordshire are being encouraged to make the most of their pumpkins this Halloween.If they can not be used for cooking or composting, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council is asking people to recycle their pumpkins
A COLLECTION of 'risqué pocket magazines' were among the treasures unearthed at an antiques valuation day in Oxford.Valuer Alan McIlwainn was brought the 1950s series, entitled a Basinful of Fun, by a member of public at the Cotswolds Lodge Hotel
DIVISION 2 side Bletchingdon knocked out Premier side Spartan Rangers 3-2 in the second round of the Witney & District FA’s Fred Ford Cup, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.Josh Green, Richard Wells and Sam Cleaver were on target for the hosts, with Charlie Waite
LONG Wittenham finished top of Group A in the North Berks Charity Shield after a 3-1 win against East Hendred, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.Arran Colley (2) and Sam Borland hit the target, Tom Austin replying.In Group C, Berinsfield finished top with a 2-
ON anti-slavery day, Tom Hayes, Oxford City Council's lead on community safety, reveals the work he and the local authority is doing to spot the signs of abuse and help victims.TODAY is Anti-Slavery Day. Today, there will be a girl, trapped, crying
OXFORD has been named the worst city in the UK to be a student landlord. A study revealed that it would take landlords 25 years to pay off the renovation of a house into student accommodation. Online estate agents Hatched analysed the housing
THE council will remain 'neutral' on the location of a £3bn expressway between Oxford and Cambridge but prioritise easing the A34 congestion. Potential routes for the expressway, which will run from the city to Milton Keynes and beyond to Cambridge
A broken-down vehicle blocking an entire lane of the A34 caused long queues at rush hour this morning. The vehicle was stuck on the northbound carriageway at Weston-on-the-Green just south of Bicester, but there were delays on the southbound carriageway
CONTROVERSIAL benefits system Universal Credit will be paid to new claimants in Oxford from today. Oxford City Council agreed on Monday to set up a £50,000 emergency fund to support new claimants, who will have to wait at least six weeks before
A TEENAGER accused of wielding a knife during an attempted robbery has been cleared of all charges.Umar Faroq, of Fergusson Road, Banbury, had always denied the single count of attempted robbery and another count of having a bladed article.The jury of
A FUNDAMENTAL ingredient for flavour and texture in cooking, but perhaps a vegetable that is rarely shouted about, is the humble bulb onion. UK-grown onions are pretty much available year-round, so they’re something of a regular on the shelves at the
JULIA Donaldson, the author of children’s book favourite The Gruffalo, is to visit The Story Museum in Oxford. Ms Donaldson will be at the Pembroke Street attraction from 6pm to 7.30pm on Saturday, October 28 where she will be in conversation with
TIMMY Williams and Callum Wye hit hat-tricks as Summertown Pumas claimed a 7-0 victory over Tower Hill in the Oxford Mail Youth League, writes PAUL LYON.Joshua Clarke added the other goal in the Under 12 Autumn B League encounter.Cherma Malonga and Maximus
AN OXFORD drug dealer, now an HMP Bullingdon prisoner, has had his stay extended after he was caught using a mobile phone in his cell.Khia Yearwood-May had already admitted the single charge of having a prohibited item while in prison where he was only
TORI St Clair was the star of the show as Tower Hill Vixens saw off visitors Stonesfield Strikers 4-1 in the Under 12 League of the Oxford Mail Girls League.St Clair bagged all four Tower goals in the first half, and although Lara Richards reduced the
LATE starts and a lax dress code could be part of the culture at a ‘desperately-needed’ Oxford school. Plans are progressing to build the 1,260-pupil Swan School in Marston by September 2019, on the controversial site of the Harlow Centre.
WITH just six days to go until the opening of the new £440m Westgate Centre this stunning aerial image has been released. The extension to the centre, including the new 120,000 sq ft flagship John Lewis department store, can clearly be seen from
TEACUPS were raised in honour of Oxford’s patron saint by the Lord Mayor and pupils from Cutteslowe Primary school yesterday.Councillor Jean Fooks hosted the event in Oxford Town Hall’s Lord Mayo’s Parlour before leading a civic parade to Christ Church
FOODIES will be feline happy when the former Maxwell’s bar is brought back to life and named after a club owner’s dead cat. Rob Opher and Al Thompson have bought the lease on the popular Queen Street venue, which ran as an American diner-style
THE funeral for sports photographer Steve Wheeler will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Friday, November 3 at 2pm. The popular 62-year-old, who had taken pictures for the Oxford Mail for more than 30 years, passed away last week at his Eynsham
CHRISTIAN Ribeiro felt Oxford United and Charlton Athletic showed the best of what Sky Bet League One has to offer as they drew 1-1 at the Kassam Stadium. The full back earned the point for the hosts with a terrific strike before half-time.
CHRISTIAN Ribeiro’s stunning volley saw Oxford United come from behind to draw an absorbing clash at home to Charlton Athletic. The full back’s left-footed effort from just inside the penalty area was a stylish way to bag his first goal for United
CHRONIC staff shortages have left HMP Bullingdon at the mercy of gangs, drug dealers and organised crime groups. A report has revealed almost one in five prison officer jobs are vacant at the prison near Bicester posing a threat to the safety of
REACHING double digits is a big enough milestone for any child, but for one family it marks a decade since their dream came true. Today twins Ilia and Isabella Milkovic will be 10 years old after their parents Tina and Joe were the first British
