There's a bit of cloud hanging over us sporting bloggers this week. The censor has got his chopper out and swung it mercilessly on our most popular contributor (judging by the number of 'hits' he gets). His 'crime' was to discuss sexual orientation, which
There's a bit of cloud hanging over us sporting bloggers this week. The censor has got his chopper out and swung it mercilessly on our most popular contributor (judging by the number of 'hits' he gets). His 'crime' was to discuss sexual orientation, which
There's a bit of cloud hanging over us sporting bloggers this week. The censor has got his chopper out and swung it mercilessly on our most popular contributor (judging by the number of 'hits' he gets). His 'crime' was to discuss sexual orientation, which
Just had a mad three days. Littl'un was better on Monday - still has a cough and sounds like Rod Stewart, but well enough to go to nursery, so two weeks late, I was off to work. Day one went well. Himself was in charge in the morning and it felt weird
FIFTY-five jobs could be at risk at Banbury's Kraft factory as the company looks to cut transport and delivery costs. The firm announced on Monday that the Finished Goods Warehouse in Ruscote Avenue would close and its work transferred to a shared-user
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When you visit Jordan you immediately enter a land of history and conflict. Jordan is in the Middle East and if you don`t know where that is, I`m not going to tell you. On a recent visit I was impressed by the beauty of the country and the tight security
When you visit Jordan you immediately enter a land of history and conflict. Jordan is in the Middle East and if you don`t know where that is, I`m not going to tell you. On a recent visit I was impressed by the beauty of the country and the tight security
When you visit Jordan you immediately enter a land of history and conflict. Jordan is in the Middle East and if you don`t know where that is, I`m not going to tell you. On a recent visit I was impressed by the beauty of the country and the tight security
POLICE this evening warned women to be on their guard after a 19-year-old woman was raped in Oxford city centre early today. It is believed the attack occurred in an alleyway in Market Street at about 2am. The site was cordoned off soon after and has
The theft of £27,000 worth of jewellery has prompted an appeal for information from Oxford police. On Saturday, March 10, £27,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Rose Hill, Oxford. The burglary took place in Wynbush Road between 8.30am
POLICE are appealing for information to track down £27,000 worth of jewellery stolen from a house in Rose Hill. The goods taken were mostly Punjabi wedding jewellery. PC Ian Uttley from the Oxford Burglary Team said: "It's not just about the extremely
OXFORD United have completed the loan signing of striker Chris Zebroski from Millwall. 6' 1 and with plenty of pace, Chris began his career at Cirencester Town before joining Plymouth, and he joins United on loan for a month. He goes straight into
A woman is being interviewed after telling police she was sexually assaulted in Oxford city centre today. An alleyway in Market Street, between the Market Tavern and Boots, has been cordoned off while officers investigated the scene. It is understood
Chancellor Gordon Brown, delivering his 11th Budget, has promised to "expand prosperity and fairness" for British families in a growing, healthy UK economy. He told MPs in a packed House of Commons he was overseeing an economy with more employment and
A WOMAN pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Bloxham last night. Police are appealing for witnesses after the collision in Church Street, at about 8pm involving a pedestrian and a silver Toyota RAV4. The pedestrian, a woman in her sixties, was
Oxford's Market Street was cordoned off as scenes of crime officers investigated a report of a woman being seriously sexually assaulted this morning. Thames Valley Police spokesman Toby Shergold said it was believed the attack happened between 1am and
LEAFIELD-based Super Aguri F1 driver Anthony Davidson has been given the all-clear to test for the team in Malaysia next week providing he passes a final fitness assessment. Davidson was taken to a hospital in Melbourne following Sunday's Australian
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with rape after a 34-year-old woman was attacked in a Bicester park. The teenager was due to appear at Banbury Magistrates' Court today. His arrest on Monday followed an incident in the park near Aspen Close, Southwold
Samantha Davies submitted this image of Courtney Lowe and Kiera Davies (dressed as Cinderella) on their way to Dunmore Infant School in Abingdon
Lorraine Wing sent in a picture of residents and staff at Spencer Court in Woodstock sporting their red noses
Nicola Barrett of Sainsbury's in Oxford sent in this pictures of herself dressed in a silly costume
Nicola Barrett of Sainsbury's in Oxford sent in these pictures of staff dressed in silly costumes
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I am truly appalled that while a whole aisle in my neighbourhood Sainsbury is dedicated to Easter eggs, not one of the myriad on display is Fairtrade. As a result, I bought my eggs online through a website dedicated to green and ethical produce. I could
Italian restaurant and shop chain Carluccio's has revealed a major leap in its fortunes. The company, which has oulets in Bicester Village and the Oxford Castle development, has unveiled a 21 per cent rise in its turnover for the 24 weeks to March 11
We are lucky in Oxford to have such wonderful hospitals but, as with most benefits, they come at a price. Because most of them are based in one area, in the heart of a residential area, access to and from them is difficult. Given their location, it
With reference to your article about park-and-ride security staff preparing to strike in Oxford (Oxford Mail, March 14), I am concerned by the comments from the city council and wish to make the following points: I was involved in this dispute and I
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with rape following an incident in Bicester. He will appear at Banbury Magistrates today. The charge follows an incident in Southwold, Bicester, on Saturday in which a 34-year-old woman was assaulted while walking
The new parking arrangements in Ferry Road and William Street at Marston, Oxford, where cars are parked partly on the pavement (Oxford Mail, March 7), were agreed after long discussions and meetings with residents. In fact, they simply formalise parking
Oxford University Press boosted their hopes of beating the drop from the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division with a 4-0 victory against Chadlington. Jay Brown went close, before Dave Carter fired OUP in front from the penalty spot. Six minutes
Tory MP Tony Baldry has said a burgeoning drugs trade has meant illegal substances were being delivered "quicker than pizza" in towns like Banbury and Bicester. Speaking in Parliament, the Banbury MP said the growth of the drugs trade in Birmingham
The Government has set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050 and tax breaks are set to be announced in today's Budget for households generating their own green energy. Here in Oxford, green advocates are hoping for real positives
Marvin Robinson says he is determined to make up for lost time by playing his part in Oxford United going up this season. The powerful centre forward tonight gets his second chance to deputise for leading scorer Rob Duffy when the U's visit Halifax
Didcot fell to their sixth consecutive away defeat in the Southern League Division 1 South & West at Andover's Portway Stadium last night. Despite a much-improved performance, this latest reverse means their lingering hopes of making the play-offs have
Former Oxford City player Richard Peirson bagged all three goals as Abingdon United emerged emphatic 3-0 winners of last night's Southern League Division 1 South & West local derby. City's Kieron Drake denied Ryan Brooks early on, while Mark Jones and
Thame A clinched their first Oxford & District League Division 1 title for ten years - despite losing 2-1 to Division 2 basement boys Eynsham. Lawrence Parsons (+100) defeated Paul Evans (+40) 200-106, before Mark Boyson (+70) beat Geoff Watson (+90
TWO men escaped from a serious house fire in Bicester early today. Six fire crews were called to the town's Evenlode Close, after receiving reports of the blaze at 2.20am. Crews found a severe fire in a terraced house, in a block of six houses.
White House were crowned champions in a dramatic finish to the Yarnton RBL League. Despite losing their final match 5-1 to Yarnton RBL, who hadn't won a game all season, the point they picked up was enough to put them level with Chauffers, and give
North Berks League Goalkeeper Philip Rose saved a penalty as he helped Wootton & Dry Sandford reach the final of the War Memorial Cup with a 1-0 extra-time success against Appleton (Abingdon). Appleton's Steve Bell hit the bar from 25 yards, before
North Berks League Saxton Rovers took over at the top of Division 1 from previous leaders Lambourn Sports with a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Grove Rangers. Stephen Steptoe gave Saxton the lead from 30 yards, with Kevin Secker doubling their lead
Golden Ball set up a County Junior League Cup semi-final meeting against Brill United with a 5-1 win against Tetsworth. Chris Thorne (2), Jonathan Ramsey, Craig Woods and Peter Cox were on target. Dan Dewson replied. Jason Condor hit a hat-trick for
POWER has now been restored to thousands of homes across south Oxfordshire following a major power cut today. More than 38,000 householders in Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Grove and surrounding areas woke up to find there was no heating or lights after
Power has now been restored to thousands of homes across south Oxfordshire following a major power cut this morning. More than 38,000 householders in Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Grove and surrounding areas woke up to find there was no heating or lights
A fresh sound will be filling the county's airways from Monday when afternoon presenter Shabina Akthar takes over BBC Oxford's flagship breakfast slot. The station has finally opted for Mrs Akthar as the permanent replacement for popular morning time
Care workers are celebrating after Oxfordshire County Council scrapped its controversial plan to slash their weekend pay. The authority bowed to pressure from the 500 workers and their trade union Unison - and admitted the plans to reduce their Sunday
A train driver was unable to avoid hitting a man who jumped out in front of him at Oxford railway station, Oxford Coroner's Court heard. Lindsay Neilson, of Bayswater Mill, Headington, Oxford, died on March 23 last year when he jumped out in front of
Two men have been arrested and charged with production of cannabis following raids on houses in Oxford. Quy Ly, 33, of no fixed address, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court yesterday following the raid at Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm, yesterday.
Strike action at Oxford's park and ride sites has been averted - for now at least. Talks between union staff representing park and ride security guards met Oxford City Council chief executive Brian Dinsdale yesterday to thrash out a deal over working
HOLDERS Banbury United are sweating on the fitness of four players ahead of tonight's Oxfordshire Senior Cup semi-final against Hellenic League side Chinnor at Oxford City. Darren Pond (hamstring), Tommy Kinch (Achilles), Jon Gardner (ankle) and Stuart
Oxford Harlequins Under 17s reached the Plate final in a competitive Weybridge Vandals sevens tournament. Quins eventually lost to Crawley after beating London Wasps in the pool stage. Starting strongly with a 5-5 draw against Petersfield, the squad
A man died instantly yesterday after plunging off the tower of an historic Oxford church. The man who, an ambulance spokesman said, was thought to be in his 30s, was confirmed dead by paramedics at 11.58am yesterday after he was found at the foot of
Chinnor Academy were far from outplayed when they lost 14-3 to Loughborough University Freshers. The under 19 team had the wind behind them in the first half, but had only a penalty from Mark Westaby to show for their efforts. Chinnor's pack held
Oxford Cavaliers defeated Halifax Barmy Army 22-10 in their first pre-season rugby league friendly and raised thousands of pounds for prostate cancer research. The charity match, started by former New Zealand Maori Martin Moana, saw Oxford open brightly
Oxford University's decision to support the right of one of its professors to express controversial views on immigration was praised by the Government yesterday. Higher Education Minister Bill Rammell, speaking in a House of Commons debate on academic
A woman pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Bloxham last night (Tuesday). The accident happened at about 8pm in Church Street. The woman, who is thought to be in her mid-60s, was declared dead at the scene, a spokesman for South Central Ambulance
Oxfordshire reached the quarter-finals of the National Under 20 Championship after thrashing Berkshire 73-3 at Pangbourne College. They will now play Kent in the last eight on April 1 at a venue to be determined by draw. The start was delayed by half
Thames Valley Police have launched a team of detectives intent on cracking unsolved murders which happened in Oxfordshire, writes Crime Reporter Jo Duckles. This week the Oxford Mail is reviewing some of those cases and today focuses on Janet Brown:
Theatregoers who packed out Oxford's New Theatre to watch stars of the comedy circuit have raised £35,000 for two city hospices. More than 1,800 comedy fans were at the theatre in George Street on March 4 to watch comics including Stephen Fry, Alan
BURGLARS broke into a primary school and stole 12 laptop computers and three digital cameras worth £7,440, police revealed yesterday. The burglary at Langford Village Primary School in Peregrine Way happened overnight on March 6. Police said all the
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at Oxford Brookes University's Marston Road campus last night. A disused wooden sports pavilion went up in flames near the School of Health and Social Care in Jack Straw's Lane at about 6pm. The incident is being
HOSPITAL patients, visitors and staff paid out £1.72m in parking charges in a year, it was revealed yesterday. Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals came third out of 30 NHS trusts making more than £1m a year from car parking. It was immediately accused of exploiting
The famous Blue Eagles Helicopter Display Team will be one of the highlights of the Abingdon Air and Country Show on Sunday, May 6. The Army Air Corps' Blue Eagles, who fly Lynx and Gazelles, will be part of a planned three hour display at Abingdon
A man who thought his dog had cancer as it wasted away and could not walk has been prosecuted for causing it unnecessary suffering. Richard Penrice, 52, of Deacon Way, Banbury, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to Tanty, a greyhound, and was given
Youngsters who have been excluded from school for misbehaving are getting a chance to turn their lives around. A 15-strong group of teenagers from across Oxfordshire are to lead an expedition to Bulgaria to work at an orphanage with children who might
CARE workers are celebrating after Oxfordshire County Council dropped its controversial plan to cut their weekend pay. The authority bowed to pressure from the 500 workers and their trade union Unison - and admitted the plans to reduce their Sunday
A MAN with severe learning disabilities was lured to his death amid rumours he was paedophile, a jury has heard. Sean Miles, 37, was knifed in the head, beaten with a golf club, then stripped naked and drowned in the River Thames, Oxford Crown Court
Thousands of homes across south Oxfordshire were without electricity this morning following a major power cut. More than 38,000 householders in Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Grove and the surrounding areas woke up to find there was no heating or lights
JUST when I thought spring had well and truly arrived, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Last week's runs were characterised by warm temperatures and more than a little sunshine, but recently I have been subjected to wind, sleet, hail, rain
JUST when I thought spring had well and truly arrived, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Last week's runs were characterised by warm temperatures and more than a little sunshine, but recently I have been subjected to wind, sleet, hail, rain
Oxford Harlequins director of rugby Matt Maudsley believes they are not far off challenging for promotion from South West 1 in the future. Although Quins have not lost too many close games for their liking this season, they could finish the campaign
JUST when I thought spring had well and truly arrived, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Last week's runs were characterised by warm temperatures and more than a little sunshine, but recently I have been subjected to wind, sleet, hail, rain
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a store in Compton. A group of men, woman and children entered the Post Office and Village Shop, in the High Street, and distracted staff while looking at items. Some of the group then gained entry
THE threat of rain did not stop 700 of the world's hardened Pooh-stickers testing their skills on the River Thames at Day's Lock, Little Wittenham, on Sunday. They were watched by more than 2,000 people lining the banks of the river. Eight-year-old
A 40-PIECE orchestra hit just the right note with Oxfordshire film director Vicky Jewson when it recorded the music score for her forthcoming movie. Miss Jewson spent a day recording music for her new romantic comedy, which is a modern take on the story
THE Railway Inn next to Culham station has been bought by Indian restaurant owners. Abdul Mannan and his brother Abdul Harque have promised to retain the pub and games area for the regulars. They have seven restaurants in the Thames Valley, including
PLANS for two 15m tall telecommunications masts and equipment buildings are being considered by the Vale of White Horse District Council. One proposed mast is on property owned by Lowe and Oliver in Cumnor Road, Boars Hill, and the other is at the junction
AN APPEAL has been issued to potential carers prepared to offer a short break to disabled children and their families in Share the Care Week. Oxfordshire County Council runs the scheme to give carers a break and the children a change of scene. Fifty
A CARPENTER chewed off part of a man's nose in a savage attack during a drunken brawl, a court heard. Ben Chapman, 26, admitted wounding causing grievous bodily harm by biting off the end of 21-year-old Danny Portnall's nose in a fight outside the Black
THERE are still a few places left for a series of spring workshops being held at Bicester Community College on Saturday. Full-day workshops with spare places include photography, local history, aromatherapy and massage. Half-day workshops include
A BLANKET ban on mobile phones at Oxfordshire's major hospitals is being reviewed, following Government intervention. Managers at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, which oversees the city's John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals, and The Horton
THE family of missing backpacker Gareth Koch, who failed to return from a trekking holiday in Nepal, are to launch an annual Scouting event in memory of their son. David and Gill Koch, from Wantage, are sponsoring the Gareth Koch Endeavour Shield at
