Large chunks of Oxford's historic assets may be sold off to pay for improvements to the city council's rundown housing stock. Oxford City Council has to find about £30m during the next six years to radically improve its houses to meet stricter Government
A man who died in a motorcycle crash was being followed by police who had earlier seized his ignition keys because he had been drinking. The 19-year-old was killed when his Suzuki motorbike swerved off the road at a bend at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor
Best Mate pulled in the crowds at Newbury on Saturday when hundreds of racegoers packed around the paddock to see the triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner parade before racing. The superstar chaser, from Henrietta Knight's West Lockinge stables, near Wantage
Bashley 1, Banbury Utd 1: Banbury United stretched their unbeaten run to eight games with Saturday's hard-earned draw at Dr Martens Eastern Division rivals Bashley on Saturday. The absence of Jason Allen meant that Wayne Blossom lined up alongside Kieran
Didcot Tn 7, Pegasus Juniors 0: Didcot reclaimed third spot in the Hellenic League Premier Division with a scintillating seven-goal demolition of lowly Pegasus Juniors at the Loop Meadow Stadium on Saturday. A hat-trick from Jody McKay and a brace from
The threat of rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the contestants in the 21st World Pooh Sticks Championships on Sunday, March 28. Some entrants with their sticks The entrants came from all over the world to take part. Winners of the team event were
Oxfordshire County Council is offering parents a £30 incentive this week to promote the use of reusable nappies. It estimates babies in Oxfordshire use enough disposable nappies to fill Cornmarket Street to a height of 10 metres every year. Disposing
A Watchdog is to complain to Health Secretary John Reid about Oxfordshire's inadequate NHS dental care after the problem was highlighted by the Oxford Mail. Members of the county council's health overview and scrutiny committee have agreed to join the
Treasures that are not permanently on view in Oxfordshire museums will be among the attractions at six open days at the county council's Museum's Resource Centre, in Standlake. The centre will be open from 2pm-4pm with guided tours from 2pm-3pm on the
An Australian theme bar in Oxford, able to accommodate 900 people, would be glass-fronted with a large bar, dance floor and soft seating areas. The Oxford Mail revealed last month that Regent Inns had pinpointed the corner of George Street and Worcester
Caretaker manager Graham Rix is urging Simon Cox to keep his feet on the ground after Saturday's stunning debut. The 20-year-old goalkeeper was thrown into the fray at the 11th hour when Andy Woodman injured his back. And he produced four super saves
Three-quarters of Oxford could be hit by late postal deliveries from today following a shake-up of services and job cuts at a sorting office in the city. Post could arrive as late as mid-day in north, south and west Oxford as the second delivery service
IT'S obvious that Magdalen College, Oxford, is desperate that its Green Belt land south of Grenoble Road is built on, judging by the way it has leapt on the Barker Report and interpreted its findings as supporting its cause (Oxford Mail, March 19). Senior
AFC Wallingford 2, Horley Tn 0: AFC Wallingford kept up the pressure on Seagrave Haulage League Premier Division leaders AFC Wimbledon with a hard-fought victory over their Sussex visitors on Saturday. Horley proved a tough nut to crack as they held out
Thame Utd 1, Harlow Tn 0: John Mitchell was the hero as his first-half strike sealed a deserved win for Thame United over the Ryman League Division 1 North high-fliers on Saturday. Thame's back three of Mark Avery, Andy Williams and James Saulsbury, who
Oxford Silver Machine start their 2004 Elite League campaign tonight when they travel to the Black Country to face the Wolverhampton Wolves. And Nigel Wagstaff's men will not be lacking any confidence as they go into the match on the back of two wins.
Oxford C 1, Chesham Utd 2: Oxford City were out of luck against Chesham as they were denied by the woodwork no fewer than four times during Saturday's Ryman Division 1 North encounter. Early on, City had to defend in depth as Gary Sippets and John Richardson
Rayners Lane 1, Letcombe 6: Letcombe produced one of their best ever performances to hit six past Rayners Lane in Hellenic League Division 1 East. Mark Brind headed home a free-kick from Matt Goddard to open the scoring, and Richard Claydon bent in a
It is unfortunate that the Salvation Army, acknowledged universally as the most caring of Christianity-based organisations, felt it had to withdraw its annual £120,000 grant to the unique Outreach Project in Oxford. The decision was taken because surveys
A dog walker who savagely beat an innocent passer-by with the animal's metal lead escaped jail. Robert Crossingham was allowed to walk free from court after expressing remorse for the unprovoked attack. A judge heard that the 25-year-old and another man
Staff at Didcot power stations raised money to buy two lifesaving pieces of equipment. They organised a raffle and sold tickets for a special lunch, raising £500, which was matched by their employer, RWE Innogy. The fundraising effort by the staff at
Daffodils are in full bloom at a Bicester roundabout months after a marathon planting session. And last week, town mayor Norman Bolster unveiled a plaque to mark the Marie Curie Centenary Field of Hope at the Peregrine Way and Neun- kirchen Way roundabout
An inquiry which could leave a garden centre unable to sell most of its stock has been postponed after a 10-year wrangle because a council officer has left his post. The Goodey family, of Oxford Road, Garsington, have been investigated by South Oxfordshire
A husband and wife have been jailed for causing grievous bodily harm. Gordon Gunning, 33, of Sayers Orchard, Didcot, received a three-year prison sentence at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, March 26. He was found guilty after an incident in Wessex Road,
Student Duncan Rands will be remembering his father when he puts on his running shoes for this year's London marathon. The 24-year-old is fundraising for the Motor Neurone Disease Association after his father Neil died from the illness on New Year's Eve
Climate change is likely to affect Oxford worse than many other parts of the UK, according to a report by Green Euro MP Caroline Lucas. Global Warming, Local Warning, a study of the likely impacts of climate change on the South East, warns freak and extreme
The inquest was still going on today after the 150th University Boat Race - intended as a glorious anniversary to mark that milestone - ended in acrimony and anti-climax on the Thames. Few expected that yesterday's race could produce the drama of the
