Dean Francis hit his second four-timer in three weeks as Oxford City Stars made it four wins on the trot with a 10-1 thrashing of Lee Valley Lions in the English National League at Oxford Ice Rink. Francis, who scored four in Stars' 8-4 win over Milton
Cyrus with Kavita, left, and Taran Soor A family whose dog caused thousands of pounds of damage to their home gave him up -- only to reclaim him two days later because they missed him so much. Ravi and Jass Soor, from Banbury, reached the end of their
Oxford University has made a courageous decision to press ahead with its animal research laboratory in South Parks Road. The unidentified contractors have also shown courage in taking on the project which has been stalled for more than a year after the
Social services in Oxfordshire has risen from one star to two stars in the Government's annual performance ratings. Charles Waddicor, director of social and health care for the county council, said the improvement reflected the hard work of staff. But
Residents across the county are being urged to help with one last push to raise the final £1.5m needed for the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign. Graham Brogden, the appeal's new head of community fundraising, is whipping up support for a final year
A pioneering solar-powered north Oxford house will be a model for future "solar cities". City councillor Susan Roaf's eco-house, in Blandford Avenue -- which is entirely heated and powered by solar panels and a "sun space" air warming conservatory --
Marc Tarling with girlfriend Michelle Marriott, who met in Basra The countdown was finally over. There were no more days to mark off the calendar. The buses pulled into Oxford's Slade Barracks and the 17 Territorial Army soldiers from The Royal Green
Jon Ashton says he is fit and raring to go after coming through his comeback match for Oxford United Res yesterday. The defender has been sidelined for the past three weeks with an ankle injury, but enjoyed a dream comeback with the reserves' first goal
Was George Best really a football legend? He gave up when most footballers are in their prime. Carl Butterworth, Iffley Road, Oxford
I refer to the new traffic lights system installed at the BMW/Cowley roundabout on Oxford's Eastern Bypass. I use this roundabout every morning and the traffic lights add about five minutes to my journey. This has also been noticed, and reported to me
Cara Langford A woman who says she has received death threats from her ex-fianc is worried he will kill her before police arrest him. Cara Langford, 25, has told police she has been receiving abusive telephone calls and emails since she fled from her
A builder at the lab site in South Parks Road Animal rights groups have issued chilling warnings after work resumed on Oxford University's new animal testing lab yesterday. Robin Webb, press officer for the Animal Liberation Front, said: "Clearly, with
The experts tell me that Oxford releases a million tonnes of climate warming carbon dioxide a year into the atmosphere -- 987,853 tonnes to be precise. That's an awful lot of CO2. Each of us, on average, releases about 6.9 tonnes every year, rather less
New powers to tackle antisocial behaviour on an Abingdon estate have made a significant impact, say police, shopkeepers and residents. Buoyed by the success of dispersal orders that allow them to move on groups of two or more people in a designated area
Wallingford's year of Charter celebrations is set to go out with a royal visit and a major campaign to help disaster victims. The town has been celebrating the 850th anniversary of being granted its charter by Henry II in 1155. And the anniversary will
Friends of a teenager who died after falling from a Wantage school roof during the summer holidays plan to create a sculpture in his memory at the spot where he was fatally injured. Alex Leatherbarrow, a 14-year-old King Alfred's Sports and Community
LIGHT heavyweight Vince Sessegnon provided the host Wolvercote gym with their fifth win at their first dinner show of the season at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium. It was an impressive performance from the 27-year-old Oxford man, who imposed his authority
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League: James Gray bagged a treble as nine-man Wolvercote beat Oxford Black Boy Supporters 3-2 in a Division 1 thriller. Gray got them off to a great start with the opener, only for Supporters to equalise. Gray then restored
Accessories and golf go together like turkey and stuffing or tea and biscuits. But while the latter have stood the test of time, the former don't always hit the mark. So it was with plenty of scepticism that I took one of Hinksey Heights' new GPS buggies
Rosalynn Watt outside her house A family is angry after being told by Cherwell District Council to knock down a front garden wall because their Bicester housing estate is meant to be open plan. Rosalynn and Robert Watt, who live in Herald Way with their
Oxford Cheetahs promoter Aaron Lanney has made his first signing by agreeing terms with exciting Australian youngster Davey Watt. Like many riders next year, Watt has been forced out of the Eastbourne side because of the new 40-point limit. He was a revelation
Autotype UTV League: Michael Beale and Wayne Harbert hit hat-tricks as Saxton Rovers stayed on track to retain the Division 1 championship with a 9-2 demolition of AFC Kidlington. The floodgates opened with Beale and Harbert netting their trebles. James
A sheltered housing scheme for elderly residents in Didcot is to close. The news was broken to residents of Royal Berkshire Court, owned by A2 Housing and Care, at a meeting. About 50 people living at the complex in Green Close, including many in their
Councillors and traders are angry the resurfacing of a busy Oxford road has been delayed for nearly six months. Work on Hollow Way, in Cowley, was due to be carried out during the summer holidays, but although the pavements were repaired and resurfaced
Pc Andy Fiddler at the A420 lay-by where the rape took place Police believe a woman driver was lured into pulling over in a layby by a man pretending to need help and was then raped by an accomplice. As reported in the final edition of yesterday's Oxford
Thousands of pounds is set to be spent to improve a children's playground to encouraging more residents to use an Oxford park blighted by problems. Oxford city councillors will decide next week whether to spend £47,000 on climbing frames, swings and a
A memorial fund set up by an Oxford woman who lost her sister in the July 7 bombings in London said its launch was a great success -- thanks in part to the Oxford Mail. Esther Hyman, of Cowley Road, has set up the Miriam Hyman Memorial Fund in the hope
