A headteacher dismissed his teachers' claims that he bullied them as 'malicious lies and gossip' intended to damage his reputation. Alan Klee, who resigned from Carterton Community College two years ago and is now a headmaster in Kent, told a General
Families feeling the pinch this Christmas and those who lost their savings in the collapse of hamper firm Farepak are being warned to stay clear of doorstep money lenders. Leaflets have been distributed to homes across Greater Leys, Oxford, from a firm
Medical research in Oxford is to receive a massive funding boost, with an investment of £57m from the NHS over the next five years. The injection of funds came after the city was recognised by the National Institute for Health Research as one of the
Henley MP Boris Johnson has described the death of a friend kicked to death near a police station as 'monstrous' and pledged to help rid yob culture from the streets. Stephen Langford, 43, died when he was attacked by a gang of teenagers outside a police
SNIFFER dogs found no drugs on pub-goers in Witney town centre. Specially trained dogs were taken around pubs in a joint bid to crack down on illegal drugs by the district council and police. A number of premises were visited on Friday night and the
TWO youths have been arrested after ten graves were covered in offensive graffiti at Tower Hill cemetery, Witney. The headstones were sprayed with gold spray paint at the cemetery on November 14. Police said two youths have been questioned and released
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Sniffer dogs found no drugs on pub-goers in Witney town centre on Friday night. Specially trained dogs were taken around pubs in a joint bid to crack down on illegal drugs by the district council and police. A number of premises were visited and the
OXFORD is to have one of 11 new biomedical research centres of excellence across England, it has been announced. The centre, a joint venture between the Oxord Radcliffe Hospitals and Oxford University, will help drive the development and testing of
A 12-year-old girl was indecently assaulted as she was walking along Woodstock Road in Oxford. She noticed that a man was following and so stopped to tie her shoe lace to see if he would go past her. The man approached her, and put his hand up her skirt
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl was indecently assaulted in Woodstock Road, Oxford. The girl was walking along the road at about 4pm on Thursday and noticed that a man was following her. She stopped to tie her shoe lace to see if he would go past her. The man approached
A business started at Oxford railway station is on track for major expansion after opening a second outlet in Reading. Vitaburst, which specialises in fruit juices and smoothies, has been such a success in Oxford that owners Stuart and Kathy Hallworth
Bosses at troubled healthcare software firm iSoft say talks are progressing satisfactorily over a possible takeover for the company. The statement came after the firm, which is moving its group headquarters to its Banbury offices, unveiled a pre-tax
Workers at branches of Thomson Holidays across Oxfordshire are waiting to hear whether their jobs will be axed after the chief executive of the firm's parent company announced changes in the pipeline. Micharl Frenzl, chief executive of German company
A MAN was taken to hospital after a car collided with a road sign near the Pear Tree roundabout, north of Oxford today. A car driving from Woodstock Road left the carriageway and hit the sign between the A40 and A34 at 9.25am. Fire crews rescued the
A man was taken to hospital after a car collided with a road sign near the Pear Tree junction in Oxford today. A car driving on the A44 at Loop Farm left the carriageway and hit a road sign at the junction at 9.25am. Fire crews rescued the man from
Oxford's Steve Basham challenges with Rushden's Paul Watson
Oxford's keeper Billy Turley saves from Rushden's Michael Rankine
Chris Hargreaves holds off former Oxford player Dave Savage
Oxford's Gavin Johnson is held off by Rushden's Tyrone Berry
Rushden's Wayne Hatswell clears from Oxford's Steve Basham.
Banbury Utd 1, Mangotsfield Utd 2 INJURIES to Andy Baird and Howard Forinton, suffered against Yate in midweek, meant that Banbury were without their lethal strike force for the Premier Division visit of Mangotsfield on Saturday. In a goalless first
Oxford is to have one of eleven new biomedical research centres of excellence across England, it has been announced. The centre, a joint venture between the Oxord Radcliffe Hospitals and Oxford University, will help drive the development and testing
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a 43-year-old man in Henley were today still questioning two youths on suspicion of his murder. The youths were held last night, following the release of two other youths earlier today without charge. The two
STEVE Hill believes Oxford are in great shape ahead of the 125th Varsity Match at Twickenham. The Dark Blues director of rugby has seen his side improve match by match this season to produce some highly entertaining displays. He said: "I'm very pleased
OXFORD University captain Kevin Brennan said leading the team out at Twickenham will be the highlight of his career. And Brennan, who will take over as master in charge of rugby at Abingdon School in September, is hopeful of an attacking game. He
FOR the past three years Dave Tibbott studied in Oxford and played for Henley Hawks. But tomorrow he will start at right wing for Cambridge. The 25-year-old former London Wasps player joined Cambridge this year after completing his studies at Oxford
JOE Roff is urging his Oxford University teammates to make the most of the Twickenham atmosphere in tomorrow's Varsity Match. The Australian World Cup winner has been a calming influence in Oxford's impressive build-up to the big day and will relish
MOTORISTS travelling on the M40 were able to stop off for some crime reduction advice today as well as a cup of tea at a crime reduction exhibition at the Welcome Break services, near Wheatley. The exhibition was being staffed by Police Community Support
The new Bishop of Oxford will be the Rt Revd John Pritchard, Downing Street announced today. He will succeed the Rt Revd Richard Harries, who retired in June after 19 years in office. Bishop John, who is 58, is currently Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow
Detectives investigating the murder of a Henley businessman arrested two youths last night on suspicion of his murder. Stephen Langford, 43, was kicked to death during the early hours of Saturday morning by a gang of youths near the police station in
Christmas may be all about getting together with friends and families, but for many people the ones they would love to greet and celebrate with are no longer there. About 1,000 people gathered on a bleak winter's afternoon in a packed space between
A shed, some old chip fat, and some mechanical know-how are all helping one man to stay on the road. Paul Shotton, a father-of-one from Upper Heyford, has halved his petrol bill after building a small biodiesel plant in his garden. The 28-year-old
A new book has been published to examine the history of the Oxford Bus Company and celebrate the firm's first 125 years. The Oxford Bus Company - The first 125 years by Phil Ashworth looks at how the changing lives of its passengers prompted big changes
Residents living on Oxford's Osney Island have used the Freedom of Information Act to obtain the report which led to the felling of 11 willow trees for safety reasons. The city council's tree inspection report shows that six of the 11 trees were considered
Some residents leave bits of unwanted furniture outside their homes in the hope that others will do them a favour by removing them. They believe they are doing their bit for recycling but the city council has another word for it - fly-tipping. Recent
Abingdon School rounded off its 750th anniversary celebrations in style with an evening of theatre and performances at the Lyric Theatre in London's Shaftesbury Avenue. An audience of more than 600 gathered to watch pupils past and present tread the
Another football game in Oxfordshire was abandoned at the weekend due to a confrontation between two rival players. The match between Oxford's Headington Amateurs and Henley Town was brought to an end in the 85th minute because the referee feared for
They followed their noses - and sniffed out the biggest cannabis factory ever found on Oxford's Blackbird Leys estate. Pc Alex Shepherd and Pc Phil Gardiner, of the Blackbird Leys proactive team, were carrying out routine patrols on Saturday morning
Two 'floodwatch' warnings for parts of Oxfordshire were in force last night as the predicted heavy rain swept east across Britain. After 48 hours of calm, cold and frosty weather, the unsettled stormy situation which governed much of last week returned
A businessman who left industry for a top job at Oxfam is to head another Oxford-based charity. Edward Fox has been appointed chief executive of microfinance group Opportunity International UK. Mr Fox, currently deputy director of Oxfam and formerly
Heritage experts have won a battle to protect 14 aircraft shelters at a former military base near Bicester - taking the site's development a step closer. Cherwell District Council agreed not to knock down the hardened concrete shelters on the Somerton
Piled high with more than 15,000 shoeboxes packed full of goodies, this lorry left Oxfordshire at the weekend on a mission to bring Christmas cheer to needy children in Belarus. The gift-wrapped boxes, which have been collected from schools, churches
Today the Oxford Mail reveals the extent of rubbish dumped on your doorstep - but it is just the tip of the iceberg. In the past year Oxford City Council has investigated and removed waste or warned residents in 158 incidents across the city. Council
Thank you for alerting me to the cancellation of the 7.25am Oxford-Paddington train service (Oxford Mail, December 6). The problem with the 7.46 is that it is often late and always packed, because it comes from further west. The 7.25 was usually on
How inspiring to read about Howard Taylor now enjoying a new lease of life thanks to receiving a kidney from his wife, Liz, My saviour (Oxford Mail, December 4). Last year, Mr Taylor was one of almost 600 people - the highest number ever - to benefit
THE next Bishop of Oxford will be the Rt Rev John Pritchard, Downing Street announced today. He will succeed the Rt Rev Richard Harries who retired in June this year after 19 years in office. Bishop John, who is 58, is Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow in
This week's Christmas case has its vine roots firmly planted in the Old World and mostly in La Belle France, with the odd nod to Spain and Portugal. So if you are still looking to buy some really great wines to keep you going through the festive season
A FORMER homeless man has decked his house out in illuminated decorations to try to improve the lives of people facing the prospect of a cold Christmas on the street. Peter Bonney, of Nuffield Road, Wood Farm, is asking people to donate clothing, food
CANDLES spelling out NHS will be lit in Bonn Square, Oxford, as part of a vigil. Protests are being held across the country over December 14 and 15 against the privatisation of the NHS. Keep our NHS Public Oxfordshire will hold its vigil from 7-9pm
A WITNEY arts programme is helping young people to turn their lives around. Young unemployed people aged 16-25 are being given the chance to develop their skills and creativity through a three month long Multi Arts Project (MAP). The courses are being
FIRE chiefs want to find out what Oxfordshire people think of a string of community safety initiatives proposed for the next 12 months. The public is being asked to comment on Oxfordshire Fire And Rescue Service's Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP
COLLEGE students in Banbury are raising money to help poor African families. About 70 young people on the New Directions course at the Banbury campus of Oxford and Cherwell Valley College are halfway to their £3,500 target to buy a pump which will provide
JIM Smith is certain that his Oxford United team will come good again soon, despite their recent wobble continuing with a shock defeat at Rushden. The U's will still be top of the Nationwide Conference table at Christmas after their main rivals, Dagenham
Clanfield 1, Easington Spts 1 CLANFIELD dominated for long spells, but it needed a late goal from Adam Lock to secure them a point in Hellenic League Division 1 West against their youthful opponents. Both sides were indebted to their keepers, who
OXFORD City came away empty-handed following a 2-0 defeat to third-placed Taunton Town in Division 1 South & West on Saturday. The visitors trailed after just three minutes. Lee Farrow's weak clearance fell to Matt Beadle who promptly volleyed back
DIDCOT'S play-off hopes in Division 1 South & West suffered a setback when they conceded two late goals and had to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw at Bracknell on Saturday. With 15 minutes left, Didcot led 2-0, but they could not hang on as the home
DESPITE a third month of heavy, well above average rainfall, Thames Water insist a hosepipe and sprinkler ban is still necessary because of low groundwater levels. Forty per cent more rain fell on Oxfordshire in November than on average for the month
COMIC Ricky Gervais, star of The Office and Extras, will appear at the New Theatre, Oxford, on February 7 as part of his live UK Tour. Tickets will go on sale at 10am tomorrow, with all seats priced at £25. Call 0870 606 3500 for tickets or visit the
FOOTBALL NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Rushden & Diamonds 1, Oxford United 0. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 1, Mangotsfield Utd 2. Div 1 South & West: Abingdon Utd 2, Windsor & Eton 2; Bracknell Tn 2, Didcot Tn 2; Taunton
North Leigh 5, Pegasus Jnrs 0 LIAM Hope scored four goals as North Leigh maintained their Hellenic League Premier Division title challenge with their sixth win in a row at Eynsham Park on Saturday. With Ardley United being held to a draw at Wallingford
A DRAMATIC late penalty by Ryan Curtin rescued Abingdon United in a fluctuating Division 1 South & West game at Northcourt Road on Saturday. The highlight of a goalless first half came when Jermaine McSporran saw his sweelty-hit shot hacked off the
INJURIES to Andy Baird and Howard Forinton, suffered against Yate in midweek, meant that Banbury were without their lethal strike force for the Premier Division visit of Mangotsfield on Saturday as they went down 2-1 In a goalless first half, Mangotsfield
Polly Toynbee is quite right - "the real scandal is CEOs of top public companies paying themselves 30% more this year." She also points to recent figures on charitable giving, showing that the richest give the lowest proportion of their incomes. I
