Crikey! watch out Oxford... two of Londons most exciting club nights crash land at the Carling Academy Oxford on Friday in a special, one-off, extravaganza: The melancholics of Feeling Gloomy will be biffing the cheese-mongers of Club De
"Everyone is aware of the action taken by the stadium company, Firoka Ltd, at the Oxford United home game against Cambridge as they failed to service the club's food and beverages requirement. "This affected supporters, sponsors and officials alike
"The rent is due and we have made a statement yesterday. "Every quarter we have had to get the bailiffs to get the rent. In the current financial climate, we are looking to run our business more efficiently. "There is some arrears but it is mainly
Oxford United chairmen past and present clashed in a war of words as the gloom hanging over the club showed no sign of lifting. After a turbulent few days for the club, chairman Nick Merry and chief investor Ian Lenagan broke their silence,
"Everyone is aware of the action taken by the stadium company, Firoka Ltd, at the Oxford United home game against Cambridge as they failed to service the club's food and beverages requirement. "This affected supporters, sponsors and officials alike
"The rent is due and we have made a statement yesterday. "Every quarter we have had to get the bailiffs to get the rent. In the current financial climate, we are looking to run our business more efficiently. "There is some arrears but it is mainly
Police are going to war against graffiti vandals in Didcot with help from supermarket giant Asda. Officers have been bought graffiti cleaning kits to tackle a growing problem of spraypaint in the area — especially on the Ladygrove estate. Supermarket
Training while dressed from head to toe in riot squad gear, PC Martin Waite is used to a gruelling challenge. But now the 47-year-old has decided to take part in the Great North Run half marathon on Sunday, October 5, wearing all his kit including
This bedraggled and exhausted fox had a lucky escape after becoming stranded on a lock gate on the River Thames today. The animal, believed to be a young adult, was rescued from its precarious resting spot at Iffley Lock in Oxford and was whisked
A paranoid schizophrenic who attacked two mental health workers with a hammer was today ordered to remain in hospital indefinitely. Oxford Crown Court heard Wayne Knight was a patient at the Littlemore Hospital in Oxford when he chased two nurses
Community groups fear they could be forced to find new places to meet when a council ditches its discounted room hire rates. The Vale of White Horse District Council has decided to phase out its discount scheme available to 58 community groups who rent
While much of the county suffered repeat flooding over the past two years, allotment holders at one Oxford site are set to dig a well because they have no fresh water. Four allotments sites in the city were awarded almost £1,500 in rent rebates this
Oxfordshire is bucking a national rise in burglaries and thefts which are said to be caused by the economic downturn. A leaked Home Office memo warned acquisitive crime — burglary, theft from cars and robbery — would increase dramatically if the country
Pupils climbed aboard a special bus to learn all about the life of a cow. The Asda 3-a-day Dairy Bus visited Our Lady's Convent Junior School, in St John's Road, Abingdon. Strapped to the upper deck of the double-decker open-top bus were life-size
Visitors to an Abingdon conservation area have been stung £130 by clampers — complaining warning signs are not obvious. Park Road and Park Crescent, together with neighbouring Albert Park, are owned by the Christ's Hospital charity, and only residents
Oxford United chairmen past and present clashed in a war of words as the gloom hanging over the club showed no sign of lifting. After a turbulent few days for the club, chairman Nick Merry and chief investor Ian Lenagan broke their silence,
Beware those who publish things that could come back to haunt them: Oxford East Labour Party activists picked up an award at the party's conference in Manchester this week for "outstanding work" in local campaigning. Apparently, campaigners in Oxford
Plans to build a rail link between Oxford and Milton Keynes by 2012 moved a step closer to reality today after £2m of Government funding was approved. The East West Rail Consortium wants to reinstate the line between Oxford and Cambridge through Buckinghamshire
This bedraggled and exhausted fox had a lucky escape after becoming stranded on a lock gate on the River Thames today. The animal, believed to be a young adult, was rescued from its precarious resting spot yesterday at Iffley Lock in Oxford
A paranoid schizophrenic who attacked two mental health workers with a hammer was today ordered to remain in hospital indefinitely. Oxford Crown Court heard Wayne Knight was a patient at the Littlemore Hospital in Oxford when he chased two nurses with
John Barron, an archaeologist and former Master of Oxford University's St Peter's College, has died aged 74. His association with Oxford began in 1953, when he went to Balliol College to read Classics. His first academic post was at
Chipping Norton boosted their Section 1 survival hopes in the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League with a dramatic final-hole victory over Frilford Heath. Matt Johnson calmly holed a three-foot putt to seal the decisive win for him and the evergreen
A world-ranked veteran tennis player from Oxfordshire who died of a sudden heart attack was last night described as a loving family man. Father-of-two Philip Warr, from Warborough, near Wallingford, died at home on September 6, aged 56. Partner Sarah
PETER Geary, a former landlord of the Swan in Wantage, has died, aged 64. Mr Geary ran the popular Church Street pub between 1982 and 1991 with his wife Christine, 60. He died at home in Hungerford on Saturday, from a heart attack. Mr Geary was born
Chipping Norton won the Oxfordshire Junior League title after defeating Studley Wood 3.5-1.5 at Kirtlington. Northern Division champions Chippy recovered well against Southern Division winners Studley to clinch the trophy for the first time
Judy McCairns cruised to victory in Oxford Ladies' club championship by a 14-shot margin. McCairns shot rounds of 80 and 81, while second-placed Deanne Chappelle carded 87 and 88. Maggie Findlay hit a hole-in-one on the fourth in her morning round
FRILFORD HEATH Ladies September Stableford – Div 1: 1 J Binning 37 pts (cb), 2 M Chaundy 37, 3 I Smith 36 (cb). Div 2: 1 M Wilson 35 (cb), 2 C Madge 35, 3 U Hunt 34. Div 3: 1 G Davies 29, 2 H Fooij 27, 3 D Taylor 25. Macmillan Cancer Relief Spoon:
Oxfordshire is bucking a national rise in burglaries and thefts which are believed to be caused by the economic downturn. A leaked Home Office memo warned acquisitive crime — burglary, theft from cars and robbery — would increase dramatically
While much of the county suffered repeat flooding over the past two years, allotment holders at one Oxford plot are set to dig a well because they have no fresh water. Four allotments sites in the city were awarded almost £1,500 in rent rebates
Oxford's Nichola Simpson aims for glory this weekend in the FITA World Cup Grand Final, in Lausanne, Switzerland. She will battle it out with 15 other top archers in one of the most prestigious events in the international sport. The 52-year-old competes
Pupils threw open the doors of their refurbished school after it was transformed by £900,000 of improvements. The Ridgeway Primary School, in Childrey, near Wantage, marked the end of the year-long project with an open day for parents and villagers
Oxfordshire trainers can look forward to running their horses at a new course in the South Midlands area next year. A track is being set up at Whitfield, near Brackley, with the first meeting on Sunday, May 17. The initiative comes from local farmer
Training while dressed from head to toe in riot squad gear, Pc Martin Waite is used to a gruelling challenge. But now the 47-year-old has decided to take part in the Great North Run half marathon on Sunday, October 5, wearing all his kit including
After the success of the Banbury summer camp, former Oxford United assistant manager Mark Harrison is launching his specialised goalkeeper coaching course in Banbury next Tuesday. Run by Just4keepers in association with Easington Sports & Social Club
The chances of prop Simon Chadbone captaining Oxford Harlequins looked highly unlikely a year ago as he was sidelined by a mystery illness. But 12 months on, he said he was honoured to lead the side out in what looks like being a very tough season in
Chinnor flanker Angus Neilson must attend an RFU disciplinary hearing after making an alleged dangerous tackle against Henley Hawks. The Australian was cited by Henley for a tackle contrary to Law 10(4)(e) during their National 3 clash at Kingsey Road
Banbury Bulls coach Grant Holmes was delighted with the way his side responded to their heavy opening day defeat. Having lost their opening Midlands 3 East clash 55-0 to Old Northamptonians, Bulls rallied to defeat Aylestone St James by 48-3 this week
Gosford All Blacks Under 16s posed with the Premiership trophy in their new kit, sponsored by Savills of Oxford. Premiership champions Wasps brought their silverware to Stratfield Brake for Gosford club's junior open day. Coach Mark Shaw is looking
Wheatley chairman Steve Kemp has urged his players to keep battling after a very difficult start to the BB&O Premier Division season. A 74-5 defeat at Broadmoor Staff on the opening day was followed by a 103-5 mauling at home to Drifters last Saturday
Young carers were treated to a taste of the high life — after taking off for a fun flight. The treat was designed to reward children from the Witney Young Carers scheme. Around 60 children were taken up in two and four seater planes by local pilots
Police have appealed for information after burglars stole cash donated for children with cancer. The Clic Sargent charity shop in Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, was broken into between 7pm on Monday and 8.50am on Tuesday. Burglars
A headteacher has admitted an investigation into an incident of bullying against a member of staff had proved fruitless. In July, the Oxford Mail reported allegations that a member of staff at Gosford Hill School, in Kidlington, had a photograph
Witney Angels started their Midlands 2 campaign with a 12-5 victory over Longton Ladies. Longton led 5-0 at the break, but an inspired Angels pulled out the stops to snatch victory. Catherine Forteath's try pulled Witney level, with
The 127th Varsity Match will go ahead as scheduled at Twickenham on Thursday, December 11 at 2pm. But the collapse of sponsors Lehman Brothers will have some financial implications for the two university clubs. It also means there is an opening for
Police are going to war against graffiti vandals in Didcot with a little help from supermarket giant Asda. Officers have been bought graffiti cleaning kits to tackle a growing problem of spraypaint in the area — especially on the Ladygrove estate.
As the only holiday planned this summer, my parents insisted that I had to go along too. To Wales. Where summer is something from a science-fiction novel. Our destination, a YHA hostel in Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, is from a selection of the best
Pupils climbed aboard a special bus to learn all about the life of a cow. The Asda 3-a-day Dairy Bus visited Our Lady's Convent Junior School, in St John's Road, Abingdon, on Tuesday. Strapped to the upper deck of the double-decker open-top
Visitors to an Abingdon conservation area have been stung £130 by clampers — complaining warning signs are not obvious. Park Road and Park Crescent, together with neighbouring Albert Park, are owned by the Christ's Hospital charity, and only residents
Two Oxfordshire teams triumphed at the Home Counties Champion of Champions finals day at Oxford City and County. Robin Hewson, Mike Petersen and Alan Ley, from the host club, claimed the triples crown. And Shiplake Village's David Hall, Jim Bland,
Cancer sufferer Andy Crabb said he was overwhelmed by the support of 124 golfers who raised £6,700 to pay for a life-extending drug for three months. The father-of-three, 49, has renal cancer and is one of 24 patients in the county who have been denied
Ian Snowdon became Hagbourne's singles champion when he trounced Ronnie Moore 21-6 on finals day, but he lost to John Heapy in the two-wood finals. RESULTS Men's singles: I Snowdon 21, Ronnie Moore 6. Two-wood singles: J Heapy 17, I Snowdon 9. Larry
Banbury Central's Mark Sykes was crowned Oxfordshire's Champion of Champions with a 21-8 victory over Chadlington's Peter Madeley in the final at Oxford City & County. Sykes eased past holder Howard Watts, from Headington, 21-11 in the semi-finals,
Watlington host a competition on Sunday aimed at sparking a relaunch of the Oxfordshire Under 25s squad. The county haven't competed at this age group in the Home Counties League this season. But now an under 25s event – sponsored by Family Investments
Lewis Hamilton will single-mindedly focus on Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix after putting behind him the disappointment of McLaren's failed appeal. McLaren's protest at the 25-second drive-through penalty handed to Hamilton at the recent Belgian Grand
Promoted Masons B got their Premier Section campaign off to a flying start in the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League with a 4-1 victory against Section 1 newcomers Berinsfield Club, writes PETE EWINS. Jason Smith (4,180) and Andy Webb (7,470)
Oxfordshire retained their County Championship Divison 1 crown, their eighth in the last decade, with a 5-2 victory against the Oxon B team. It followed their 7-0 win against Hampshire, a 4-3 success over Berkshire, before they edged out Sussex 4-3.
7.45: Miss Wigg, Donottell Sue 2, MURPHYS GEM, La Paz, Marthas Pet 3, Young Hanna. 8.00: Rash Investment, Bee The Best 3, Major Fancy 2, WOOD WHISPER, Hinksey Flyer, Fontana Di Trevi. 8.15: Glencorrick Miss, Scootalong Holly, GREENCROFT WALLY, Bluechip
Oxford City Stars took over at the top of Division 1 South after making it three successive victories with a fine double win. Having won their opening match of the season, Stars made it three with a 6-3 success at Peterborough, and followed it up 24
A father has been jailed after being found guilty of shaking his baby and causing the eight-week-old to suffer serious brain injuries. A jury at Oxford Crown Court found Gary Johnson, of Ruskin Walk, Bicester, guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent
Woodstock Harriers' Paul Brackett competed in his 20th long distance race of the year when he clocked 3hrs 36mins 30secs in the New Forest Marathon. So far in 2008, Brackett has run 15 marathons and five ultra marathons. His next challenge is this
Christine Weston will chair the Thames Valley Police Authority for the final time at a full meeting on Friday. Her departure follows a period of two-and-a-half years in which she has chaired the authority and nine-and-a-half years on the authority as
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Glass and plastic bottles, cans, take-away meal wrappers, and containers were the main items collected by Wallingford town councillors and local people during a litter-pick on Saturday morning. Organiser, Theresa Jordan, said: "It was good
A handbag has been stolen belonging to Oxford's Lord Mayor Susanna Pressel, it has been claimed. Police said a burglar crept into the Lord Mayor's Parlour in Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, shortly before 9pm yesterday. The orange handbag contained
"This is no time for a novice" to be running the country, Gordon Brown told the Labour Party conference in Manchester this week, to much unctious fawning and applause. To those of us not entirely enamoured by his performance as, first, Chancellor, and
Moves to reopen the railway line linking Oxford with Milton Keynes and Cambridge have taken a step forward after £2m of Government funding was allocated to help develop the project. The East West Rail Consortium wants to revive the line between Oxford
A handbag has been stolen belonging to the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Susanna Pressel. Police said a burglar crept into the Lord Mayor's Parlour in Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, shortly before 9pm yesterday. The orange handbag contained an
Moves to reopen the railway line linking Oxford with Milton Keynes and Cambridge have taken a step forward after £2m of Government funding was allocated to help develop the project. The East West Rail Consortium wants to revive the line between Oxford
What is happening in the world? Arabs buy football clubs for millions of pounds, yet thousands of children are starving. If these people have all this money, surely they could help all these hungry kids? They might help out but, if they do, is it
Police are trying to trace a couple who spoke to a woman shortly before she was dragged into a park and raped. The 25-year-old woman was attacked by a man while walking down along West Street, Grimsbury, in Banbury, at about 12.30am yesterday
There appear to be some disturbing variances in the letters from correspondents about crime recording and the manner in which it is dealt with. Perhaps Lord Bradshaw, of the Thames Valley Police Committee, may wish to make further comment now he has
Police want to trace a couple who spoke to a woman shortly before she was raped in a Banbury park. The 25-year-old woman was attacked by a man in West Street, Grimsbury, at about 12.30am yesterday. She was dragged into the nearby park and raped. The
How I cringed when I read Pauline Carter's letter, Police response was appalling (Oxford Mail, September 19). Once again, Thames Police shoot themselves in the foot. But, of course, Mrs Carter, may not have been aware of the new report by email explained
Derek Honey (Oxford Mail, September 16) refers to alleged inconsistencies between the four New Testament Gospels. May I recommend humility in approaching such apparent difficulties which often resolve themselves? To address the specific points raised
Let there be light! And there was, in Williamson Way, Rose Hill, Oxford. For nine weeks, a street light has been on 24 hours a day. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining about the time it is on during the night, only that it is not off during the
I opted for a larger blue waste bin, paying at the time £20. As time has gone on, I thought it was a good idea to get another. When I called Oxford City Council, I was told that they are now £25, plus £5 for delivery (the first time delivery was free
A decision on the future of Cogges Manor Farm Museum in Witney has been delayed by another month. The museum trustees have asked for more time so they can look into three proposals for the future management of the museum, which has been running at a
A decision on the future of the under-threat Cogges Museum at Witney has been delayed by another month. Museum trustees have asked for an extension so they could look into three proposals in more detail. A public meeting, originally
Three people were arrested for public order offences during the Thame Fair at the weekend, police disclosed. Police said arrests were for 'minor offences' as police searched people at gate entrances.
Burglars stole five overhead projectors from a school in Oxford. Police are appealing for witnesses following a break in at The Cherwell School, Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, some time between 4pm on Friday and 8am on Monday. PC Ian Lucas said:
Two men have been charged after police raided three homes as part of an investigation into burglaries in Cowley. Richard Sawyer, 29, of no fixed abode, has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and a snatch
Two men have been charged after police raided three homes as part of an investigation into burglaries in Cowley. Richard Sawyer, 29, of no fixed abode, has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and a snatch
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Burglars stole five overhead projectors from a school in Oxford. Police are appealing for witnesses following a break in at The Cherwell School, Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, some time between 4pm on Friday and 8am on Monday. Pc Ian Lucas said:
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I am starting to wonder whether a ‘hands off’ approach to the allotment is the best way forward. At the weekend I met a cheery fellow plot holder who this year had also embarked on this ridiculous charade for the first time. He admitted to having
To celebrate the Indian summer at the weekend, we took the lads on a camping expedition to Ashurst, Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest. The lads were quite taken with the pint-sized ponies which roamed the camp site hoovering up the leftovers
Three people were arrested for public order offences during the Thame Fair at the weekend, police have revealed. However, they hailed the countryside fair - which finished on Saturday - a success because no arrests were made inside the showground.
Traffic was delayed today after a two-car collision on the southbound carriageway of the M40. The accident happened between junction 10 at Ardley and junction nine at Weston-on-the-Green shortly before 8am. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance
Bicester Village is shrugging off the credit crunch and creating at least 300 new jobs at an expanded shopping venue. Thirty new stores are set to open at the outlet shopping complex, including major brands and a new restaurant. Some of the new
Oxford United was plunged into further disarray last night after it emerged bailiffs were being called in to resolve a row over an alleged unpaid bill. The team secured a vital 3-1 home win against Cambridge United to ease the side's on-the-pitch
A promising young cadet who had a bright future ahead of him had his life snatched away by drugs, an inquest heard. The mother of 18-year-old former Oxfordshire sea cadet Christopher Preece said she would do "absolutely anything" to prevent others
Drivers were forced to go slow this morning following a two-car collision on the southbound carriageway of the M40. The accident happened between junction 10 at Ardley and junction nine at Weston-on-the-Green shortly before 8am. A spokesman for South
Oxford United's players showed their backing for boss Darren Patterson by delivering on the pitch last night – and it may just have saved his skin and prove to be the turning point in the season. The two attacking players who hadn't really done it in
With economic gloom all around us, Bicester Village shines out like a beacon. The award-winning complex is expanding with 30 new stores and 300 new jobs. The first of the new stores open tomorrow, with the rest following by the end of the year.
If proof were needed of the scourge of drugs in our society, the tragic case of Christopher Preece provides it in abundance. The teenager was a talented musician, a promising cook, a successful member of the Sea Cadet Corps — in fact, according to his
A promising young cadet who had a bright future ahead of him had his life snatched away by drugs, an inquest heard. Last night, the mother of 18-year-old former Oxfordshire sea cadet Christopher Preece said she would do "absolutely anything" to prevent
Protesters against plans to build an eco-town near Weston-on-the-Green are planning to stage a candlelit ceremony at the Ben Jonson pub on the B430 from 7pm tonight. The ceremony has been arranged to coincide with the Labour Party conference by pressure
Rail passengers can have their say about First Great Western services at a Meet the Manager event at Oxford's station today. Senior managers from the train operator will be in the station booking hall from 4pm to 7pm.
Bicester Village is shrugging off the credit crunch and creating at least 300 new jobs at an expanded shopping venue. Thirty new stores are set to open at the outlet shopping complex, including major brands and a new restaurant. Some of the new stores
Chippenham Tn 2, Oxford City 2 (aet, Chippenham win 5-4 on pens) Oxford City bowed out of the Southern League's GX Cup on penalties after twice leading at Chippenham in last night's preliminary round tie. James Faulkner marked his return to the
