Archive - Saturday, 29 February 2020

Roy Maurice GOOCH
GOOCH Roy Maurice Passed away peacefully in the care of Freeland House on 16th February 2020 aged 85 years. The beloved husband of Jean, who will be sadly missed and remembered always. The funeral service will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Tuesday…
george SOANES
SOANES George Ernest March 1st 2004 A date that's filled with Sadness returns to us today It marks the day you left us Sixteen years ago today. We all love and miss you so much, Your loving wife Eunice, Sons Kevin, Paul and Stefan, Grandchildren Thomas,…
Ken HAWTINS
HAWTIN Ken Former Police Inspector at Banbury and Kidlington. At the Horton General Hospital, following a short illness, on 20th February 2020, aged 92 years. The beloved husband of the late Peggy and a much loved Dad to Stuart and Sally. Loving Grampy…
Derek FISH
FISH Derek To hear your voice To see your smile To sit and talk To you a while Would be my Dearest wish today Lots of love Kelly XXX
'Extremely sick' pervert forced Rottweiler to perform sex act on him
A DEPRAVED pervert who sexually abused a friend's dog while looking after the animal has been caged.
Meet Elsie – the leap year baby who turns 23 today!
A LEAP year baby and avid Oxford Mail reader is celebrating her 23rd birthday today – but she's really 92.
Everything must go now at Boswells in closing down sale
THE final countdown for the closure of Boswells department store in Oxford is now under way.
Pupils celebrate 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection
A PRIMARY school is celebrating after being rated ‘outstanding’ in a recent Ofsted inspection.
Don't create fatbergs warns Thames Water after clearing 900 sewer blockages in Oxford
FATTY build-ups and unflushable items such as wet wipes and nappies caused more than 900 blockages in Oxford sewers last year.
Gang stole scanners worth £80,000 – and one dived into Thames to escape police
A GANG who stole £80,000 worth of dental scanners from a laboratory have been jailed.
Zero-waste company launches new Oxfordshire hub
EFFORTS are ramped up by Oxfordshire businesses to make sustainable living easier for residents aiming to reduce their plastic pollution impact.
‘I wouldn’t be here without Oxford Children's Hospital'
A MAN whose life was saved as a baby by Oxford Children’s Hospital is saying thank you by fundraising to help others like him
Help give a battery hen a free-range life
Help battery hens spring into a new life by giving them a free-range retirement in Oxford.
Want to live be part of a new 'communal village'? Here's how to get involved
THERE is the chance today to find out about plans to recreate traditional village life in the city.
Oxford United's form reminds Josh Ruffels of 2015/16 promotion season
JOSH Ruffels thinks the last time he felt this confident going into games was during Oxford United’s promotion season four years ago.
Help to save animal sanctuary today
AN animal sanctuary facing closure has invited volunteers to help it get back into shape today.
Karl Robinson has decision to make as three Oxford United players return
OXFORD United’s selection options to face Southend United have increased compared to midweek.
KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Let’s forget the speculation and focus on today’s game
One of the great things about football is that everyone has an opinion.
SWIMMING: City of Oxford continue remarkable winning streak
CITY of Oxford Swimming Club continued their incredible form at the Oxfordshire & North Bucks Counties Championships to claim a series of team and individual titles.
FOOTBALL: Oxford United Women aim for third win in a row at Chichester
OXFORD United will aim to pick up where they left off against Chichester City tomorrow.
TENNIS: Jordanne Whiley wins first singles title of 2020
JORDANNE Whiley claimed her first singles title of 2020 at the Bolton Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.
TABLE TENNIS: Rutherford seal historic first title
RUTHERFORD held their nerve to claim a first Oxford & District League Division 1 title with a 7-3 win over Forum B.
ON CUE: Foul secures victory for Oracle at Littlemore
SNOOKER: Malcolm Bough fouled off the final black to hand Oracle E a 4-2 success over Littlemore C in their Colin Cutler Memorial Trophy clash.

28th February 2020