The mother of Oxford triple jumper Nathan Douglas said she expected to be a bag of nerves as she watched her son compete in the Olympic Games qualifying heats in Athens tomorrow (August 20). Mother Angela Whelan, front, with Nathan's sisters Kayley, left
Retired tobacconist and confectioner Leslie Smallbone died in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after a short illness, aged 86. Smallbone Recreation Ground in Britwell Road, Didcot, was named after Mr Smallbone's father, Charles, a member of the former
A popular former headteacher has died. John Davidson, born in 1929, was head of Manor School, Long Hanborough, between 1962 and 1989. Mr Davidson trained at Borough Road College, Isleworth, and taught at Pinner School in Middlesex before moving to Long
Thame United Football Club and Thame Cinema4All are combining their efforts to get the football season off to a rousing start with a free family evening. There will be a showing of the film Grease complete with all the words on display for a singalong
Phone lines have been down for more than two months in an Oxfordshire village causing distress and disrupting businesses. People affected by the breakdown in service say promises by BT to repair the fault in Denchworth, near Wantage, have not been kept
Oxford City's Nathan Douglas feels in great shape as he prepares for the biggest moment of his life. The 21-year-old, from Hinksey, is excited and enjoying the experience of his first Olympic Games as he focuses on the heats of the men's triple jump which
A bowls club wants to increase security at its premises after two break-ins within a week. Bottles of spirits were stolen when Bicester Bowls Club pavilion and clubhouse, off London Road, Bicester, was broken into overnight on August 9. The following
Tickets for Banbury's annual canal folk festival are selling like hot cakes. The folk festival, on October 8 -10, at The Mill, Spiceball Park, will feature top folk acts, folk theatre, morris dancing, music workshops, children's activities and boat-painting
A vicar has asked if his congregation can be exempt from Sunday parking charges. Cherwell District Council brought the new charges in during April as more shops in Banbury were opening for trade on Sundays. But Father Mervyn Tower, of St John the Evangelist
Golden oldie Betty Hawtin left the youngsters behind to win Chipping Norton's Hutchinson Cup for the second time - but 28 years after her maiden success! The former ladies captain and president produced an excellent nett 63 to land the crown at the weekend
Recent results from around the county FRILFORD HEATH Ladies August Medal - Div 1: 1 L McPhail 83-10=73, 2 P Mathews 89-14 75 (cb), 3 P Huntley 84-9=75 (cb). Div 2: 1 A Southwell 98-26=72, 2 J Hill 99-26=73, 3 G Davies 106-30=76. OXFORD CITY Captain's
A recurring problem of collapsing sewer pipes has returned to haunt householders on an estate. Hundreds of homes in Didcot's Brasenose Road and neighbouring streets were constructed using pitch fibre sewer pipes, which are prone to squash, blister and
A drama graduate from Oxford has been cast in the West End musical Bat Boy which opened in London yesterday. Rachel Lynes, 22, pictured, plays several parts in the show and is understudy for the female lead, Shelly. The former pupil of Bartholomew School
Drivers can look forward to a clear run soon on Oxford's busy Abingdon Road -- but only for six days. The latest phase of work to repave one of the city's main commuter routes is due for completion on Thursday, September 2. Businesses and guest houses
An agonising wait will finally come to an end for hundreds of A-Level students across Oxfordshire today (August 19) when they receive their A-level results. Schools were still processing the results yesterday but early indications suggest the county's
The father of a nine-year-old girl who died after she was given adult medication has welcomed a Government initiative to develop drugs specifically designed for children. Art McConnell, 59, of East St Helen Street, Abingdon, has been campaigning against
Drviers can look forward to a clear run soon on Oxford's busy Abingdon Road -- but only for six days. The latest phase of work to repave one of the city's main commuter routes is due for completion on Thursday, September 2. Businesses and guest houses
Councillor McAndrews (Oxford Mail, August 17) seems to have got his kilt in the proverbial twist over my comments on the Today programme on August 12 about housing in Oxfordshire. If he had listened carefully, he would have noted that I was not opposing
The recent article in the Oxford Mail (July 28) entitled 'Families could face life with little water' provides a graphic illustration of the consequences of mass immigration into this country that successive Governments have encouraged. With a predicted
Teams are being invited to take part in a charity golf day at Hinksey Heights Golf Club, near Oxford, on Friday, September 3, to raise money for Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust. The closing date for entries is Friday, August 27. For more
The 30th annual Abingdon Horse Show takes place at Rye Farm on August 22, and the organisers hope to raise more than £2,000 for local charities. More than 200 entries are expected for the 36 classes with competitors from all over the county, Warwickshire
The sisters of a woman who died after breaking her ankle are demanding an apology from GPs, who they claim could have done more to help her. An inquest heard yesterday (August 18) that Pauline Dolley, 55, of Ruskin Walk, Bicester, suffered a blood clot
I read with interest of our wonderful MP Andrew Smith's fears about Oxford's Littlewoods store closing, and his concern for the 26 staff losing their jobs (Oxford Mail, August 11). Quite right too. Will he be as concerned about the 40,000 workers in job
The father of a nine-year-old girl who died after she was given adult medication has welcomed a Government initiative to develop drugs specifically designed for children. Art McConnell, 59, of East St Helen Street, Abingdon, has been campaigning against
Concerns have been raised about a new healthcare system which will leave patients in Wallingford without access to an out-of-hours GP service in the town. The new system, imposed across the country by the Government, will mean Wallingford people will
Experience triumphed over youth as 48-year-old Andy Sutton beat Darren Drew in a dramatic play-off to become Studley Wood's club champion for the first time. Both Sutton and promising youngster Drew carded a two-round total of 153. In the four hole play-off
Banbury Central last week clinched Oxford & District League title for the fourth time in seven seasons. Captain Mick Andrew led Banbury to victory as they took the four points needed at home to South Oxford in this competition, sponsored by Frances
Phyl Gibbard, who flew a plane for the first time at the age of 81, has died on her 90th birthday. She returned from her first overseas visit -- a day trip to France -- and told her family: "Now I've been abroad, I want to fly." As a surprise birthday
Banbury Utd 2, Stamford 2: Banbury United are still searching for their first Southern League win of the season after throwing away a 2-0 lead in the final seven minutes against Stamford last night. Things had looked so good for Kevin Brock's men after
Tickets for Banbury's annual canal folk festival are selling like hot cakes. The folk festival, on October 8 -10, at The Mill, Spiceball Park, will feature top folk acts, folk theatre, morris dancing, music workshops, children's activities and boat-painting
E Nesbit's The Railway Children is one of the most enduring pieces of children's literature. However, it is a challenge to stage, not least because the story revolves around the children, and it is almost impossible to find three child actors with the
Oxfordshire's Chief Constable got on his bike to learn how bobbies are using pedal power to fight crime. Peter Neyroud went on cycle patrol with officers yesterday (August 18) to get a first-hand look at how two wheels have helped cut crime in Oxford.
A 10-year-old boy who has spent the past five years severely ill with a rare condition that attacks his body, has made a remarkable recovery in less than six weeks. Oliver Mulford, of The Causeway, Steventon, near Abingdon, needed regular hospital treatment
Frilford Heath rower Robin Bourne-Taylor saw his chances of Olympic glory disappear. Bourne-Taylor was part of the men's eight rowing crew that failed to make the final after finishing third behind Canada and Germany in their repechage. Former Abingdon
Samantha Round beat all the boys to win the Oxfordshire Junior League's Scratch Knock-out competition for the Gibbs Putter at Brailes. The promising youngster from Tadmarton Heath - the only girl in the 16-strong field - beat Russell Morbey (Drayton Park
