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A CRIME reduction officer is urging people not to give burglars easy pickings as the weather warms up. Mark Bradfield said with the temperature higher than normal at this time of year, it was tempting to leave windows and doors open, but this could

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a number of tyre slashings in Abingdon. Six vehicles had their tyres damaged in East and West St Helen Street and St Helen's Wharf overnight on Sunday. PC Maria Morrisey, Criminal Damage Co-ordinator

Thomas is a very bouncy 8 year old Old English Sheepdog. He came to us as a stray so we have an unknown background. Thomas seems to have some basic training but his new owners will need to continue this in the new home. He generally walks well on lead

POLICE seized cannabis after raiding a house in Barton, Oxford, today. The Barton Neighbourhood Team led the raid at 10.40am, at a property in Fettiplace Road and recovered cannabis along with stolen property, including documentation and electrical

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a sat-nav system was stolen from a van in Summertown, Oxford. The Hewlett Packard equipment was stolen from a vehicle in Middle Way last Thursday, April 19. The driver of the white Mercedes Sprinter van had

Children at an Oxford primary school had a lucky escape this afternoon after a car crashed through the school's fence. Pupils at Pegasus Primary School in Blackbird Leys were in the playground when the incident happened but no-one was hurt. The car

Police seized an unspecified amount of cannabis after raiding a house in Barton this morning. The Barton Neighbourhood Team led the raid at 10.40am, at a property in Fettiplace Road and recovered cannabis along with stolen property, including documentation

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl has received a fixed penalty notice and been issued a caution for wasting police time. This is in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Ironstones, Banbury, on Tuesday, April 17. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said

A MOTORCYCLIST who was killed in a collision with a car near Witney was named today. The motorcyclist was Lawrence Arthur Gunter, 59, from Witney. He was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened outside Hill Top Garden Centre, on the

Life begins at 20, according a group campaigning on the city's speed limits. Tomorrow, there will be a day of action from people in areas where they are campaigning for a 20mph zone. These zones started popping up around the country in 1991, the first

In your report, May morning bridge shut, and your editorial, May Day idiots are to blame (Oxford Mail, April 19), you failed to mention that some of these educated idiots could be ruining (sorry, I mean running) this country in future. Just look at

You report that another drugs factory has been found (Oxford Mail, April 18). To whom do these houses, where the drug factories are found, belong? No doubt, by the look of the latest one, they are former council houses - sold off, privately owned

It must a chance in a million that identical twins Karen and Tracey Fathers have the same names as two sisters who figured in a recent Oxford murder trial. Not surprisingly, a number of people have jumped to the conclusion that they are the same women

The motorcyclist killed in a collision in West Oxfordshire was today named as Lawrence Gunter. Mr Gunter, 59, who lived in Witney, died following a collision with a car outside Hill Top Garden Centre, on the B4022 Witney Road at Ramsden, shortly after

THE rush for tickets has begun for Oxford United's play-off semi-final, second leg after it was confirmed for Tuesday, May 8 (7.45). Tickets went on sale yesterday to season-ticket holders and ticket-stub holders from last Saturday's Nationwide Conference

Top young hairdresser Gemma Hardie is hoping to prove she is a cut above the rest after winning through to the finals of a top national competition. Ms Hardie, 22, who works for the Philosophy salon in Abingdon, will represent the Midlands region in

BMW bosses are considering opening a Mini assembly plant in India, it has been revealed. Despite last year's £100m investment to expand the Cowley car plant, BMW is still struggling to keep pace with demand, with sales in mainland China set to hit a

A new out-of-town Marks & Spencer Simply Food store is to open on the Oxford Ring Road this summer. Anna Corfield, a spokeman for M&S, said they had just exchanged contracts for the new store in Cowley. It is expected to open in mid-summer, in the

FIREFIGHTERS were called to attend a car fire near Shipston on Stour at 10.37pm yesterday. On arrival fire crews found an abandoned car on fire along the B4035 coming from the direction of Banbury. Police were called to the scene and the fire is

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GAY human rights activist Peter Tatchell has been chosen as the Green Party's candidate to fight Oxford East at the next election. The controversial Australian-born former Labour Party member is now hoping to become the Green's first MP, ousting Labour's

FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a car fire in Wallingford yesterday. The incident happened at about 4.45pm in Oakdale Court, on the corner of Charter Way. One car was badly damaged by fire.

Oxfordshire clinched promotion for the third consecutive year, but just missed out on the Division 2 title. They were pipped for a third crown on the trot by County Durham, who finished a tantalising one point ahead of them. Oxon's last fixture

I'm worried when people start talking about their plans for Wembley - we're not there yet! I've been watching football to know that nothing is ever that simple. Let's hope the U's have a good win on Saturday to set us up nicely for the play-offs. Then

I'm worried when people start talking about their plans for Wembley - we're not there yet! I've been watching football to know that nothing is ever that simple. Let's hope the U's have a good win on Saturday to set us up nicely for the play-offs. Then

THE Greene King Oxford & District Darts Association's 82nd Winter League finals will held on Friday, June 1 at Rover Social Club, Romanway, Cowley. Tickets are £2 each from Three Horseshoes Old Marston or Jim Baxendale on 01865 375760. ODDA PLAY-OFFS

Wallingford became the first side to go through a BB&O League Premier Division season unbeaten after a 19-15 victory over Abingdon. It was not a vintage performance, but after a long, hard season and in hot conditions, Wallingford just about did enough

I'm worried when people start talking about their plans for Wembley - we're not there yet! I've been watching football to know that nothing is ever that simple. Let's hope the U's have a good win on Saturday to set us up nicely for the play-offs. Then

Gay human rights activist Peter Tatchell has been chosen as the Green Party's candidate to fight Oxford East at the next election. The controversial Australian-born former Labour Party member is now hoping to become the Green's first MP, ousting Labour's

A MAN who was reported missing last month has been charged in connection with the theft of a narrowboat. David King, 52, from Kingsmead, St Albans, was reported missing on March 24. He was arrested in the Banbury area by Thames Valley Police on Friday

OXFORD City player-manager Justin Merritt is confident his side can pull off an upset in tonight's Oxfordshire Senior Cup final against holders Banbury United at the Kassam Stadium (7.45). City have hit form in Division 1 South & West, beating high-flying

The congregation of an Oxford church is searching for Jesus - after a four foot-high statue of Christ was stolen from their churchyard. Parishioners at St Thomas the Martyr Church in Becket Street were devastated when they discovered the figure, depicting

A leading figure in Oxfordshire local politics died suddenly after giving an after-dinner speech at a fundraising evening. Keith Stone, chairman of West Oxfordshire District Council and a county and town councillor for Carterton, is understood to have

A dangerous criminal who nearly killed a Bicester man in a drug-fuelled stabbing was jailed indefinitely yesterday for the public's protection. Oxford Crown Court heard Clifford Garnon, 25, was on licence from prison for another violent attack when

A city councillor is swapping his shirt and tie for cycling shorts and a helmet to raise money for a youth centre in Wood Farm, Oxford. Dr Joe McManners is planning to ride 172kms in the south of France to raise money for new equipment at the new youth

About 8,500 women are expected to take part in this year's Race for Life in Oxford. And the Oxford Mail and Cancer Research UK are offering you the chance to lead the pack - wearing the number one vest. The Race for Life is a women-only, 5km race

Sexual health experts are concerned that rates of syphilis across Oxfordshire have increased tenfold in six years. They are now targeting gay men, who are the most affected by the disease, in a bid to reduce the number of cases. Syphilis can go unnoticed

Humane rat traps are to be laid out to deal with vermin infestation near an Oxford play park. Residents, businesses and councillors have raised concerns about the numbers of rats in the grassed area in Manzil Way, off Cowley Road, which is near to a

Police are confident they will soon have a satellite station on the spot to cover Oxford's Rose Hill estate. Thames Valley Police will lodge an application shortly for change of use of a flat at 33, The Oval, next to the street wardens' office. If

Children and parents believe a new bicycle shelter at a primary school will encourage more pupils to cycle to school. New Marston Primary School, in Copse Lane, Marston, Oxford, opened its new and much needed £20,000 bicycle shelter for the first time

Two sportswomen who overcame great physical challenges to represent their country have been recognised for their achievements by their community. Jill Edwards, who won international medals in swimming, table tennis and badminton after a heart transplant

POLICE and probation officers helped move one of Britain's most notorious paedophiles into a housing association home near several schools, it emerged last night. Residents in Abingdon have signed a petition to get rid of Robert Excell - deported from

Witney were celebrating after they were crowned joint champions in Division 1 of the Chiltern League. They share the title with old rivals Newport Pagnell. It is the first time that the title has been shared in the history of the league. Witney,

Oxford City player-manager Justin Merritt is confident his side can pull off an upset in tonight's Oxfordshire Senior Cup final against holders Banbury United at the Kassam Stadium (7.45). City have hit form in Division 1 South & West, beating high-flying

The rush for tickets has begun for Oxford United's play-off semi-final, second leg after it was confirmed for Tuesday, May 8 (7.45). Tickets went on sale yesterday to season-ticket holders and ticket-stub holders from last Saturday's Nationwide Conference

Oxford United have chosen not to erect a temporary fourth stand for the home second leg of the play-off semi-finals. After investigating the logistics and costs, they have decided it is not really viable. "We looked into it very thoroughly, but after

Three Tuns A and Chinnor FC showed no signs of easing up at the top as they recorded 9-0 whitewashes in the latest round of Oxfordshire Super League matches. Tuns went to Brackley and dropped only five legs all night as they brushed aside the league's

THE regional qualifying round of the Women's County Championships takes place on Saturday at Oxford Hawks' ground in North Oxford. Four counties will play off to see who goes through to the national finals in June. Players from Oxford Hawks, Rover

Relegated Chinnor produced a hapless second-half performance as they were trounced 72-17 at Clifton in their final National League Division 3 game. Territorially, Chinnor were on a par with Clifton, but that is where the similarity ended. The home

Henley Hawks saw their National 2 promotion hopes dashed with a 28-13 defeat at Esher and Launceston's bonus point victory at home to Cambridge. Hawks will now just have to play for pride when they host Launceston this Saturday, but the picture looked

Eddie Hutchinson made his long-awaited return to action as Oxford United Reserves slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Leyton Orient in the Pontin's Holidays Combination at Didcot Town last night. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has been out since Christmas

TWIN sisters from Abingdon were shocked to discover they had the same names as two women involved in a recent murder case. Earlier this month at Oxford Crown Court, Karen Fathers, 35, was one of three people found guilty of murdering Sean Miles, a

A MARTIAL arts expert kicked and punched a man to death because he called his girlfriend a 'slag', a jury was told. John Beckley, 42, denies murdering window cleaner Roy Helm in his flat in St Nicholas Road, Littlemore, last August. Mr Helm suffered

INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED author Louis de Bernières will talk about his work during an informal evening of book reading, poetry and music. As well as featuring the Captain Corelli's Mandolin author, a five-course dinner and coffee will also be on offer

AN ELEVENTH hour deal has saved a cricket club from closure. For more than 35 years, Wolvercote Cricket Club has played its home matches at Cutteslowe Park, North Oxford. But just weeks before the start of the 2007 season it was facing closure after

VAUXHALL'S Fabrizio Giovanardi and SEAT's Jason Plato shared the victories in Sunday's three Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rounds at Rockingham. A pair of wins for Italian Giovanardi, who drives for the Greatworth, near Banbury, VX Racing

FORMULA Renault UK front-runner Will Bratt secured his first podium of the 2007 season at Rockingham on Sunday after making an outstanding start from the third row of the grid during the first of the day's two championship races. The 18-year-old Adderbury

A COLOURFULLY dressed contingent from Oxford's Sikh community celebrated the festival of Vaisakhi with a procession through the city on Saturday. Members of the Sikh temple in Cherwell Drive, Marston, were joined by supporters from Banbury, Slough and

ELDERLY or infirm Bicester residents could miss out on voting in next month's elections because of a delay in polling cards being delivered, a pensioner has claimed. The cards, explaining how to claim a postal vote, landed on many doormats across the

FRIENDS and family of an Oxford man will be wishing him bon voyage as he sets off this September on a round the world yacht race. Nicholas Mullineux, 26, of Wentworth Road, North Oxford, will be taking part in the Clipper 2007-08 race aboard a 68-foot

A SCHOOL caretaker accused of carrying out a letter-bombing campaign in Oxfordshire appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. Miles Cooper, 27, of Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire, was accused of possessing explosive substances on February 19. He had

AN AVERAGE of one person a year is too large to be cremated at Oxford Crematorium. The news comes in the wake of Local Government Association claims that crematoriums nationally were too narrow to deal with increasing numbers of over-sized coffins.

WHILE some people his age are thinking of slowing down, Bob Marriott plans to start his 71st year cycling from London to Paris. Mr Marriott, 69, from Headington, Oxford, is in training to take part in the Big Issue Foundation London to Paris Bike Ride

CELEBRITY food writer Sophie Grigson said Oxford shoppers were being let down by a shortage of quality food stores in the city - which she blamed on the influence of Oxford University. The culinary expert and food writer, who lives in Cumnor, is a well-known

THE Barton estate, Oxford, has become a better place to live. That is the message from estate residents who think work prospects and community facilities have improved. A questionnaire conducted by the Barton Community Development Project found 52

A CAREERS fair postponed because of February's snow is due to go ahead on Friday. Hundreds of 13- and 14-year-old pupils from secondary schools in Bicester are expected to attend the sixth annual Going 4 It fair. The fair, at Cooper School, in Churchill

A SECOND Oxfordshire restaurant is to take centre stage in a new reality television show featuring Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc. Porters, in Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, will be one of nine restaurants which will be taken over by a couple