BIRDS, boats and the odd unsuspecting walker were snapped by members of the Oxford Mail Camera Club as they took to the water. Some 15 intrepid photographers walked a two-mile stretch of the Oxford canal on Monday evening in search of worthy subjects
POLICE officers, firefighters and paramedics have descended on a Jewish centre in Oxford following an 'anti-Semitic incident', say reports. It is understood that 'talcum powder' was flung at some bins outside of the Chabad Student Centre in Cowley
ANOTHER two racing greyhound have been recovered after five were stolen from kennels in Burford, West Oxfordshire. The group were taken by thieves who ripped down the fence to break into the site on Saturday between 5pm and 11.30pm. Soon after
SOME 100 people came together at Templars Square shopping centre to give a ‘thumbs up’ to Dementia Action Week. Shoppers were called on to unite for the cause and show their support with a finger or thumb print on a canvas set up by the Alzheimer
CELEBRITIES have thrown their weight behind a campaign to find a missing tortoise. Toby, a Hermann's tortoise, disappeared from his home in Cassington, West Oxfordshire, on May 7. Celebrities have now joined the search to find the shelled
PLANS to revolutionise transport in the city and clean up Oxford’s air have been stepped up with plans for more electric vehicle bays. Last week it was revealed Oxford will become the first city in the world to trial ‘pop-up’ on-street electric
A 21-YEAR-OLD who has Asperger’s syndrome has found a new lease of independence thanks to an Oxfordshire employment scheme which helps the vulnerable get into paid employment. As part of Asperger’s distinctive nature, somebody with the condition
DIDCOT Town have been moved to the East Division of the Evo-Stik South League, saving 600 miles worth of travelling. The Railwaymen, who were originally kept in the West section, swap places with Evesham United. It ends a farcical situation
A SPECIAL guest joined the flock of volunteers at ARCh children's reading charity on a recent volunteer training day. The Bicester-based charity, which goes into schools across Oxfordshire to help pupils learn to read, welcomed a new-born lamb to
HISTORICAL maps of Oxford are set to go on sale at the Museum of Oxford this Saturday. The town hall museum’s gallery is holding a vintage map sale from 10.30am to 1pm, with all proceeds going to the Museum of Oxford Development Trust. Included
TODAY is residents’ final chance to comment on a proposed housing development south west of Didcot. Plans for land to the west of Park Road, near West Hagbourne, include space for 903 homes, a 60-bed retirement home, sports pitches and community
HISTORIC Oxfordshire landmark Great Coxwell Barn will host a National Trust arts festival this weekend. The 13th-century barn will be the setting for two days of family-friendly activities, featuring everything from performances of Shakespeare to
A SCREENWRITER and author who used to lecture on the arts in Oxford has died aged 77. Reginald ‘Reg’ Gadney, who died earlier this month, first entered the world of writing in 1970 with the publication of his first thriller. He also was also
YOUNG people are being given the opportunity to take up a number of apprenticeships at Oxford City Council. The local authority is recruiting for its next apprenticeship programme and is accepting applications until Thursday, June 21. The council
FIVE charities will be given a boost thanks to a record-breaking year of fundraising from Cherwell District Council chairman Maurice Billington. In his role as council chairman Mr Billington has hosted a number of events to raise an impressive £19,000
THE co-founder of a South Oxfordshire accountancy firm has teamed up with Oxfordshire Fitness and 28 Nordic walkers to raise nearly £500 for Parkinson’s UK. Lesley Carson, 54, completed a nine mile circular trek up Faringdon Folly, from Buckland
A GROUP set up to help people borrow rather than buy items is 'thrilled' to have found a base in Oxford. Share Oxford will be based at Makespace, the new centre for community groups in Aristotle House in Jericho. The initiative, run by the Oxford
Hundreds of the county’s residents are expected to gather to celebrate another year of festivities at the biggest event in the Thai calendar. In traditional Thai style and five years on since the birth of the event, the grounds of Botley Park will
AN event to teach groups about the conservation and importance of bumble bees and their habitats will be hosted by Wild Oxfordshire. Data published by the government department for environmental, food and rural affairs highlights that there has
A COUNCIL committee set up to assess the state of the buildings it owns will present its final report tomorrow. Didcot Town Council's Property Review committee will outline its findings at a meeting in the Civic Hall from 7.30pm. In particular
RESIDENTS are being reminded they can recycle any broken or damaged hard plastic garden furniture. County council waste strategy officers say the broken or disused items can be recycled into a wide range of new products. All household waste and
A SEMI-RETIRED carer is urging county council contractors to leave vegetation in place when they create a new widened cycle track. Sylvia Barker, 74, who lives in South Oxford, said she was concerned that greenery along the Thames towpath was being
AN OXFORD University professor has been awarded a grant to research what happens in the brain during a seizure. Professor Peter Oliver received the £20,000 funding from Epilepsy Research UK as part of 12 grants handed out by the charity to researchers
AN OXFORD supermarket will reopen tomorrow after undergoing a makeover. The Aldi store in Horspath Driftway has been redesigned in what, it says, is an attempt to improve customers' convenience and overall shopping experience. Key changes include
A MARQUEE has been put up in anticipation of the Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally. This year’s annual showcase of farming and rural skills comes to Ducklington on Saturday, with a day of live entertainment, displays, competitions
PLANS for a major expansion of Carterton Leisure Centre were given unanimous approval. The plans are part of a 10-year £9.3m investment programme secured by West Oxfordshire District Council last year with GLL Better, its leisure services contractor
A DAMAGED road sign has been branded a 'safety hazard' as councillor Les Sibley calls for immediate action for its repair. The road sign at Dryden Avenue in Bicester appears to have been involved in a collision and is bent out of shape and leaning
THE public are invited to attend a free event in Banbury on NHS research. It will take place from 1pm to 3.30pm on June 8 at Horsefair Surgery, South Bar House, South Bar Street, and will include talks from research staff, GPs and a patient on their
THE BAKER behind Harry and Meghan's wedding cake is among the top chefs announced for west Oxfordshire's Big Feastival. Organisers have today unveiled a range of food and drink experiences for the three-day event, which will be held at Blur Bassist
A MAN who has been chairing negotiations over the proposed demolition of Steventon's railway bridge has stepped down after sharing his view it should be knocked down. Stewart Lilly had been overseeing meetings between those opposed to the scheme
HARRY Sutton claimed a six-wicket haul as Oxford Downs maintained their unbeaten start to the Division 1 campaign with an emphatic 197-run victory over visitors Abingdon Vale. Despite losing Frankie Crouch early on in the Cherwell League clash,
HARRY Sutton claimed a six-wicket haul as Oxford Downs maintained their unbeaten start to the Division 1 campaign with an emphatic 197-run victory over visitors Abingdon Vale. Despite losing Frankie Crouch early on in the Cherwell League clash,
A SOLUTION to Witney’s ‘lethal’ pavements could improve safety but ruin the historic market town’s visual appeal, councillors have warned. Town councillors recently discussed Oxfordshire County Council’s plans to provide a permanent fix to the pavements
A POIGNANT ceremony to honour the 17 men who died at Port Meadow aerodrome will take place today. A stone memorial will be unveiled to those who lost their lives at the airfield during the First World War. It will start at 2pm at the Godstow
TOM Small smashed an incredible double century for Cairns Fudge to help his side to a thrilling victory by 13 runs at Hanborough in Division 2 of the OCA League. Small hammered a brilliant 205 as Fudge racked up 331-8 in their 45 overs. But Hanborough
TOM Small smashed an incredible double century for Cairns Fudge to help his side to a thrilling victory by 13 runs at Hanborough in Division 2 of the OCA League. Small hammered a brilliant 205 as Fudge racked up 331-8 in their 45 overs. But Hanborough
GRAFFITI inspired by the Royal wedding has been used to protest about the West Way development, despite work beginning on site. A quote from the Bishop Michael Curry, who presided over the ceremony on Saturday, has been sprayed in large red letters
PREMIER Section leaders Black Prince suffered a first defeat of the season when falling to a 2-1 loss at Swan A in the Greene King Oxford & District League, writes ANDY BEAL. Lee Thompson led the way with 13 dolls (6-3-4) as Swan secured victory
THIS stunning sunset by Oxford Mail Camera Club member Anthony Morris shows off Pinkhill Lock, near Farmoor, in all its glory. The golden light reflects in the Thames and paints the image in warm tones, while the shaded trees lining each side of
REMEMBER this scene: next time you look, this will be Oxfordshire's most exclusive luxury motel. More than a year after planning permission was granted, work has finally begun in earnest this month on the latest Soho House venture in the county.
VOLUNTEERS at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital have raised a record-breaking half a million pounds in one year to help fund staff and equipment. The money which has been made from the two cafes run by volunteers in the JR will fund nursing
THREE Oxfordshire clubs have voiced their disappointment after being forced into relegation. Headington Amateurs, Letcombe and Woodstock Town will drop out of Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 West next season. Their hand has been forced
OXFORD University has been criticised after publishing figures showing 'glacial' progress in admitting students from diverse backgrounds. More than a quarter of colleges did not admit a single black British student each year between 2015 and 2017
ONE of Britain’s top pub landlords has been honoured after saving a diner from the brink of death. When a woman choked and went into cardiac arrest while eating at The Swan Inn, in Swinbrook, Archie Orr-Ewing fought tooth and nail to save her.
AN OXFORD MP has criticised Oxford Brookes University following revelations that it pays nearly 700 staff less than a living wage. According to data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, 699 employees are not paid £8.75 an hour – the rate
AN APPLICATION for Oxford’s famous 25ft ‘shark house’ to remain in the skies of the city for future generations to see, was lodged yesterday to the Oxford Heritage Asset Register. In a supporting letter which formed part of the application to nominate
CARE teams tasked with protecting the county's most vulnerable children have coped well with budget cuts and a huge increase in cases, a watchdog has said. Ofsted released a report yesterday about Oxfordshire County Council's children's services
AFTER two years of waiting, work has finally begun on a long-awaited new shopping centre. Diggers are on site at the West Way in Botley with demolition of an old building under way - the first sign of action on the site since planning permission
KARL Robinson is hoping skipper Curtis Nelson becomes the next Oxford United player to commit to a long-term deal. Goalkeeper Simon Eastwood last week put pen-to-paper on a new three-year contract, citing a list of exciting summer transfer targets
