FORMER Oxford United boss Denis Smith was today still coming to terms with the death of Martin Aldridge. The ex-United striker was killed in a head-on car crash at Wellingborough, Northants, on Saturday. Smith brought Aldridge to the Manor Ground in December
MICKEY Lewis is calling on Oxford United's fans to help them out of their relegation battle. Their defeat at Oldham last Saturday saw them slide back into the relegation zone, and Lewis is hoping that good support can help United climb the table. They
A sacked postman is facing a bleak future after losing an appeal against his sacking, rites Richard Abbott. Don Carroll, 39, said he was "devastated" after waiting three months for the outcome of the Royal Mail appeal. He was sacked in November after
A Government inquiry into plans to demolish a school opened today. Oxfordshire County Council had agreed to allow developers Minns Estates Ltd to demolish Sandhills Primary School, in Delbush Avenue, Headington, Oxford, and to build 64 homes on a nearby
GRAND Prix team owner Eddie Jordan was left speechless as he unveiled his new Formula 1 car at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London. The 51-year-old Irishman, who lives in Oxford, had just unveiled the EJ10, signifying his team's tenth year in F1,
It's tough becoming a paren, writes Anna Melville-James. Amid the cute baby bootees and the visions of becoming a glorious Earth Mother or doting father it's easy to forget the fact that this little purple-faced, squalling bundle is going to turn your
The BBC has ordered its flagship motoring show back to Oxford after admitting bias in its reporting of the city's controversial transport strategy, writes Mark Templeton. Corporation bosses have demanded a "more balanced" reshoot of the Top Gear show
GENE therapy company Oxford Biomedica has moved to reassure the public following the death of a US teenager in a genetic engineering experiment. The company, based at Oxford Science Park, says it is using different therapies to the University of Pennsylvania
The wheels on the bus did not go round and round for pupils who swapped public transport for a greener way of getting to school, writes Roseena Parveen. About 20 children formed a "human bus" yesterday instead. "Driven" by teacher Maureen Langston and
Serial rapist Graham Rankine is facing a lengthy prison sentence after admitting attempted rape, robbery and unlawful wounding, writes Andrew Ffrench. Oxford Crown Court heard how Rankine, 41, a rugby-playing body-builder, tried to rape a young woman
The younger sister of murdered Karen Heywood has spoken of her family's "devastation" after her death, writes Paul Warner. Speaking exclusively to the Oxford Mail, Sue Green, 34, said her family was finding it difficult to come to terms with what happened
Budding business tycoons took over a shopping centre to sell their wares to the public, writes Andrew Ffrench. Youngsters from 40 Oxfordshire schools took part in the Young Enterprise Trade Fair at Templars Square, Cowley, Oxford, on Saturday. They sold
Three years ago, poor little rich girl Tessa Dahl tried to take her own life. The deeply troubled daughter of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl was found unconscious in her home at Shillingford, near Wallingford, and spent the next 18 hours in
