FOOTBALL SETANTA SHIELD 4th round: Aldershot 1, Oxford Utd 0. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Bromsgrove Rov 0, Banbury Utd 2. Div 1 South & West: Didcot Tn 5, Windsor & Eton 1; Fleet Tn 2, Abingdon Utd 1; Oxford C 2, Taunton Tn
OXFORD United's three Christmas holiday matches are their most important three games of the season. That's the assessment of manager Darren Patterson as he saw his team get their performance level, if not the result, back on track at the weekend.
A firefighter has pleaded with drivers to take extra care after a car smash claimed the life of a young man. A 22-year-old, who is believed to live locally, was killed after being involved in a collision between a red Ford Fiesta and a 7.5ton box van
About 10,000 people are rethinking their plans for the festive season after their holidays were cancelled when a travel company went into administration. More than 200 people are expected to lose their jobs after Travelscope Holidays ceased trading
We all enjoy the sight of a nicely decorated tree, tinsel and a few twinkling lights. But some proud householders prefer to go a step further. It is a delight to travel around the county at this time of year, and admire the spectacular displays of
While most of us will spend tomorrow in the company of our nearest and dearest, tucking into turkey and exchanging gifts, spare a thought for the dedicated professionals who are giving up their Christmas Day to support their community. As we report
THE Golden Compass, parts of which were filmed in Oxford, is the top-selling black market DVD this Christmas. It is understood tens of thousands of illegal copies of the film, which stars Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman, and is based on the best-selling
The Golden Compass, parts of which were filmed in Oxford, is the top-selling black market DVD this Christmas. It is understood tens of thousands of illegal copies of the film, which stars Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman, and is based on the best-selling
House prices in the county are falling faster than anywhere else in the country. New figures produced by the property website Hometrack shows the average price fell by 1.5 per cent in the last three months, although values were up 4.2 per cent on the
A crackdown on illegal street trading in Oxford city centre appears to have driven the pedlars off the streets. While 11 stalls were packed up in a joint police and Oxford City Council operation on Saturday, December 15, at the weekend there were no
Christmas lights are bigger and better in Blackbird Leys than ever before, according to the man with the best display of all. Geoff Hall said more householders had put up inflatable Santas, lights and even reindeer at their homes on the Leys estate
Mystery remains over the whereabouts of a TV talent show star, who is believed to be lying low in Oxfordshire. X-Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts, is understood to be keeping a low profile, to avoid publicity. But Oxford Mail readers have been contacting
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a 26-year-old man in Oxford. Alex Smith, of no fixed address, was found with serious head injuries in the St Ebbe's area of the city, a week yesterday, and died in the John Radcliffe Hospital
A CALL has been made for all litter bins to be bolted to the ground - after a bin costing £550 went missing in East Oxford. The theft, from St Mary's Road, is the second large, metal litter bin which has been stolen from an East Oxford street in the
While most people celebrate Christmas at home with their families, a large group of NHS staff are working to ensure we all stay healthy over the festive period. Hundreds of workers around Oxfordshire will make up the skeleton staff who keep hospitals
A call has been made for all litter bins to be bolted to the ground - after a bin costing £550 went missing in East Oxford. The theft, from St Mary's Road, is the second large, metal litter bin which has been stolen from an East Oxford street in the
A 22-year-old man was killed in a traffic collision near Deddington today. The crash happened on the A4260 at 9.30am and involved a red Ford Fiesta, travelling towards Deddington, and a 7.5-tonne box van, travelling towards Banbury. Police said
Jack King fired a double as Didcot Town got back to winning ways with a 5-1 win against Windsor at Loop Meadow Stadium on Saturday. But they did it the hard way, going a goal down before hitting back in devastating style in the Division 1 South & West
Clanfield were within ten minutes of causing a huge upset against Premier Division leaders Almondsbury in the first round of the Hellenic League's SBJ Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. After 80 minutes, the Division 1 West strugglers were leading
Kevin Lewis fired a double for Witney United as they got back to winning ways in the Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division with a 4-2 success at Fairford. The home side took the lead through Matt Boucher as Witney looked cagey early on, but
Old Woodstock leapt over promotion rivals Letcombe into second place in Sport italia Hellenic League Division 1 West with a narrow 1-0 victory on Saturday The first half belonged to the young Woodstock team, with Nick Thorne and Tom Roberts a constant
A MURDER investigation is continuing following the death of a 26-year-old man in Oxford. Alex Smith, of no fixed abode, was found with serious head injuries in the St Ebbe's area of the city, on Saturday December 15. He died in the John Radcliffe
HUNDREDS of vulnerable families across Oxfordshire will find their Christmas a little easier this year - thanks to a Salvation Army appeal, backed by Newsquest Oxfordshire. Some 250 hampers filled with special Christmas foods have been distributed
NHS staff have warned people to keep warm during the colder months to prevent a bout of the winter blues. Oxfordshire NHS Primary Care Trust is reminding patients that it is not just colds and flu that become more common. A lower body temperature
ARTISTS queued round the block in a bid to get their work on display at an Oxford gallery. For the first time, Modern Art Oxford, in Pembroke Street, is holding an exhibition open to any artist - and it was so overwhelmed by entries that it had to
TREES planted in East Oxford will provide "a legacy for the future". The three trees were planted in Manzil Way, off Cowley Road, to replace cherry trees which had to be cut down following work on the new East Oxford Health Centre. The silver lime
MAJORETTES from Oxford are practising their lifts and twists in preparation for a charity event next year. The youngsters from the Strawberry Fayre Majorettes are warming up for the British Red Cross's Dance for Life next April. They are planning
TEENAGERS are being given the chance to get a fresh start in life thanks to an Oxford-based project. The innovative work-based educational programme known as The InspirEd Project is giving teenagers a chance away from the classroom. It offers an
TOMORROW, 13-year-old Jake Spicer will undergo his latest dose of radiotherapy - but he refuses to be downhearted. For despite fighting a rare form of cancer for four years, the St Gregory's School pupil marked 2007 by completing a mammoth fundraising
AN Oxford restaurant has won an award for being a top rural retailer - despite being in the heart of the city. The Big Bang sausage restaurant, in Walton Street, Jericho, won the top local food category in the south east heat of the Best Rural Retailers
A NEW on-line forum has been set up to allow people living in part of Oxford to have their say on issues affecting their neighbourhood. The Headington and Marston Neighbourhood Forum is a new project that has been launched by the Headington Action Group
POP star Jason Donovan is getting behind a fun run in aid of Oxford's Children's Hospital - challenging people to run the race as their New Year's resolution. It is the second year the former Neighbours star has backed the OX5 Run, which last year
