Dorchester Tn 1 (Mudge 22), Oxford Utd 3 (Constable 77, Trainer 109, Odubade 120) Oxford United booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup after an extra-time victory at the Blue Square South side Dorchester. Trailing to a first-half
Oxford United striker James Constable scored the 78th-minute equaliser to force extra-time in tonight's FA Cup first-round replay away to Dorchester. Trailing to a Jamie Mudge goal, Oxford's hopes of making the second round hung in the balance, only
Oxford United have it all to do as they trailed 1-0 at half-time in their FA Cup first-round replay at Dorchester Town tonight. The Blue Square South side took the lead on 22 minutes when Jamie Mudge fired past Billy Turley in the Oxford goal.
Traffic is now flowing on one lane of the southbound carriageway of the M40 following an earlier accident. The carriageway was closed shortly after 5.30pm when a 4x4 car and trailer overturned between junctions seven and six. Emergency services were
A father-of-one was significantly over the drink-drive limit when he crashed off the road while being pursued by police, an inquest heard today. Mathew Young, of Wroslyn Road, Freeland, near Witney, died when his green Rover 620 came off the A4095 between
Special security measures are in place at Oxford Crown Court after a murder trial witness claimed he had received death threats, a jury heard today. Thomas McDonagh, a prosecution witness in the trial of Martin Joyce, told police there was a “price on
Jackella bounced back to winning form for Aston Rowant trainer Lawney Hill with a game success at Fakenham on Tuesday. The seven-year-old, a winner at Uttoxeter in May, but pulled up with a breathing problem on his reappearance at Chepstow
A construction worker who died in August at the Marriotts Close development site in Witney was crushed between a steel roof rafter and the platform of a cherry picker. The circumstances of the fatal accident, not previously confirmed, emerged this week
Campaigners have reacted angrily after health bosses refused to overturn their policy of only prescribing a life-extending drug to kidney cancer patients in exceptional circumstances. In a letter to Clive Stone, chairman of Justice for Kidney Cancer
A pensioner has died after she was knocked to the ground by two arguing women while she was doing her Christmas shopping in Oxford. The 75-year-old woman, who had not been named last night, was with her daughter at the junction of Queen Street
Oxford University has launched a second investigation into students’ behaviour after members of its under-21 rugby team were pictured painted black for a party. Rosanna McBeath, Oxford University Student Union’s vice president for welfare and equal opportunities
Raising already high car parking charges by an eye-watering 15 per cent is beyond the pale and we, like most readers, object. Bad news, they say, comes in threes. And if inflation-busting parking charges were not bad enough, 20 middle management
The M40 is shut southbound tonight between junctions 7 and 6 after a 4x4 car and trailer overturned. Emergency services were called to the accident shortly after 5.30pm. A fire service spokesman said no-one was trapped in the car when they arrived.
Oxford's leading transplant surgeon says he is deeply disappointed by a decision not to change the organ donation laws. Prof Peter Friend, clinical director for transplantation at the Oxford Transplant Centre, spoke out after the UK Organ Donation Taskforce
Matt Gorman hammered a hat-trick as Ducklington went top of the Witney & District FA Premier Division with a 5-3 victory over Spartan Rangers on Saturday, writes Anthony Barlow. Sean Brown and Ian Peedle were also on target, with Seb Wilsker, John Havill
Shops selling alcohol in Yarnton are helping prevent under-age teenagers buying drink by putting special stickers on cans and bottles. Yarnton Service Station and Blenheim Service Station, both in Woodstock Road, are taking part in a scheme called Bottlewatch
Stanford-in-the-Vale provided the biggest success for the North Berks League in round two of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup. They won 4-2 at high-riding Reading League Division Three side Turnpike Sports after extra-time, with Adam Clay (2)
Oxford City Football Club have revealed plans to support grassroots sport with a £2m redevelopment of their ground. City are seeking planning permission to develop Court Place Farm, in Marsh Road, Marston. Plans include providing an
A woman found a burglar inside her home claiming to be a police officer. The man was discovered in the living room of a house in Marlborough Place, Faringdon, at 5pm on Thursday. He claimed he was a police officer, looking for evidence and that his
A vehicle towing a trailer overturned on the M40 blocking the southbound carriageway this evening. Queues of stationary traffic have formed after the crash near junction seven, stretching back to junction 8a. All three southbound lanes are reported
Police have appealed for the public’s help in tracing a missing man from Ramsden, near Witney. Andy Wallis, 51, of Lower End, was last seen at his home on November 12. He is described as white, about 6ft 4in tall, of muscular build and
A Conservative council leader has been accused of “supping with the devil” after land around Bicester was put up as a site for an eco town. Cherwell councillors Andrew and Catherine Fulljames said they were furious to discover a proposal to
PEOPLE living on an Oxford estate will be able to get free face-to-face legal advice following the installation of a webcam. The Cuddesdon Corner Fam-ily Centre, in Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys, launched the Internet system on Monday.
A father and son who were rushed to hospital after swallowing packages of cocaine have been jailed. Paul and Michael Clynes, from Banbury, swallowed the drugs in a panic after mistakenly believing they were being followed while driving away from Gatwick
Manda Townsend and Cheryl MacLennan hit hat-tricks as Brize Norton Ladies romped to an 8-1 victory over Unity FC in Division 3 of the Thames Valley League. Lisa Snook netted the other two as Brize cruised home.
An injury-hit Oxfordshire side pulled out all the stops to record a cracking 4-1 win at Sussex in the second round of the FA County Youth Cup. Oxon went ahead when Jack Longford (Brackley) lashed home in the 33rd minute. However, Sussex were level within
Joe Fullerton smashed an incredible eight goals as Tower Hill thrashed Bicester Town Colts 18-0 in the second round of the Giles Sports Witney Youth Under 15 League Knockout Cup. Ryan Field added a further seven, with Daniel James, Eddie Stevens
Vale of White Horse Under 15s came within 90 seconds of upsetting South London in the English Schools’ FA Trophy third round at Herne Hill before bowing out 4-2 after extra time. South London, comprising the boroughs of Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark
Historic almshouses built in Oxford more than 300 years ago have been ‘topped out’ as part of a £1m refurbishment and extension project. The Grade II listed Stones Court Almshouses, in St Clement’s Street, were originally built in 1700 as a hospital
Sorcha Murphy fired home a six-timer as Oxford Irish beat Kidlington 11-1 in the Oxford Mail Under 16 Girls League. Annabelle Trafford hit a hat-trick, with Linet Wanjiru and Anna Carson-Parker also on target. Daphne Peart replied for Kidlington. Goals
Oxford has one of the best bus services in the country. We have bucked the national trend of a decline in bus use since deregulation, and have the least polluting buses in the UK by a long way. It is, thus, rather surprising to see that the Conservatives
Primary school children iin Oxford held hands to mark the start of National Anti-Bullying Week. The 272 pupils from Windale Primary School joined each other in the symbolic gesture on Monday. The Greater Leys school, in Windale Avenue, has also run
A family's love of their gothic home has inspired a new drama series set in the English Civil War. Martine Brant and her novelist husband Michael Stewart have always maintained that they rescued Wytham Abbey as a family home when they acquired
I am a little surprised by the accusation by Ken Jones (October 30) that my letter (October 17) was an attempt to make political capital. Although there is no secret about my political sympathies, nowhere in my letter did I advocate support of any
One of the survivors of the Israeli 1972 Olympic squad massacred by Palestinian terrorists spoke about his experiences to an Oxford audience. Dan Alon, above, who is now 63, was an Israeli fencing champion and one of just five members of the Olympic
If there has been confusion about Christmas in Oxford city centre, there is no doubt about Christmas in Headington. Our Christmas street lights and our Christmas tree lights will be switched on at 7pm on Thursday, November 27, by our ‘Christmas cracker
A church which held an interfaith ceremony with Muslims and Christians now hopes to reach out to other religions across the city. About 60 people from different religions turned up at a joint service at Harris Manchester Chapel, in Mansfield Road, Oxford
Four charities are set to help represent the spirit of Christmas for a special display at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock. Staff at the palace have been planning its Christmas decorations since February and for the first time decided to feature charities
Bicester's big Christmas lights switch on takes place on Thursday. The annual event, which attracts hundreds of people to Sheep Street, will take place at 7pm. Mayor Pauline Liddington will be joined by six-year-old Jaden Ashton, of
Villagers are fighting plans to excavate 1.4 million tonnes of sand and gravel close to a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hills Quarry Products has applied to Oxfordshire County Council to start digging from 18.6 hectares at Upwood Park Estate,
Police are trying to identify the people pictured as they believe they can help with their enquiries after a purse was stolen. A woman was in Bella Pasta, George Street when she had her purse, containing credit cards, stolen. It happened between 1.15pm
These are the faces of a couple wanted in connection with a purse snatch. A purse, containing credit cards, was stolen from a woman in Bella Italia, in George Street, between 1.15pm and 2.15pm on October 4. The woman’s credit card was
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A Kuwaiti investment firm has taken a major stake in high performance car company Prodrive. The Investment Dar Company (TID) has ploughed tens of millions of pounds into the Banbury-based operation in exchange for a 40 per cent share of the business
Police have issued a photograph of a missing woman whose car and clothes were found at a lock near Abingdon. Wendy Macleod-Gilford, 69, went missing from her home in Lambourn, Berkshire, on Friday. Her car, a white Ford Scorpio estate, and a pile
RICKY Anderson smashed a hat-trick as Rose Hill won 5-1 at Wheatley United in the RT Harris Oxford City FA. Kamen Mathews and Ice Harris got their others Jamie Surman replied for Wheatley. Conner O'Brian, Declan Hartigan, Andrew McMahon and Piers McGlynn
BROUGHTON & North Newington defeated AFC Hinksey 5-2 in an Oxford Senior League Division 2 match that had almost everything, writes BRIAN KIRK. Hinksey started the better, and took the lead on 20 minutes with an easy tap in from Marlon James. However
THERE were mixed fortunes for Oxfordshire Senior League sides in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. Elliot O’Brien (2) fired Horspath into round two with a 4-2 at Chadlington. Adam Tinkham’s own goal and Sam Gordon sealed it, with Gary Wilson and Jack Eley
JASON White, Jon Crosth-waite and Mark Jones all fired doubles as Bardwell strolled into the third round of the Coronation Cup with a 10-2 demolition of Premier Division Barford. Jeremy Dos Santos opened their account early on, before White bagged a
A brace from Nick Innes helped Childrey OHB climb off the bottom of the Division 1 Autotype UTVtable, with a hard-fought 4-2 win at Wallingford Wanderers, writes TIM SIRET. Brothers Dan and James Cannings also scored for Childrey, with Gary Miller netting
STU Coppock netted a five-timer as Research Machines reached the third round of the Berks and Bucks Sunday Cup with a 6-4 win against UTV League rivals Didcot Casuals. Nathan Brown was their other marksman, with Steve Hedges (2), Ashley Cole and Richard
Barton United came from behind to beat Chalgrove 6-1 in their Marstons Oxford Sunder League Premier Division clash, writes GEOFF BOWER. A defensive mix-up allowed Paul Coles to fire the hosts into a shock early lead. But Barton hit back in style, with
A yellow JCB digger was used to steal a cashpoint machine from outside a BP garage in Stadhampton early today. The incident took place at the Summit service station in Thame Road, at about 1.40am, and police are appealing for witnesses.
A driver who left the scene of a crash on the A34 is being sought by police. Three cars collided between the Pear Tree roundabout and Kidlington junction at about 6.35pm on Friday. The driver of a silver Volvo was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole a cashpoint from the wall of the Summit service station in Thame Road, Stadhampton, early today. At about 1.40am three men in balaclavas used a yellow JCB, registration N89 YKO, to remove
Police are appealing for a driver who left the scene of a collision on the A34. At about6.35pm on Friday, three cars collided on the A34 between Peartree roundabout and the Kidlington junction. The driver of a silver Volvo was taken
Joe Swash will take part in his third Bushtucker Trial in as many days today (18.11.08). Viewers of 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' voted for 'Home' camper Joe to go head-to-head against his 'Away' counterpart, former chat show host-turned-politician
Well after having my 31 week check up i was quite pleased and relieved that Squidge was ok and i had nothing to worry about. I headed over to my best mates house where we decided on take away to celebrate. It had been a very emotional day so
Nicola McLean ate kangaroo testicles during a Bushtucker Trial - and then asked camp mates if she could be pregnant. The 26-year-old glamour model's efforts against former 'EastEnders' star Joe Swash in the 'I Scream Van' challenge yesterday
George Takei is the new favourite to win 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!'. The former 'Star Trek' star - who at 71 is the oldest contestant to ever take part in the reality TV show - has taken over from pre-show tips Joe Swash and Simon Webbe
The 'Home' team have christened themselves Camp Camp. The five 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' contestants living in luxury adopted the nickname after former 'EastEnders' star Joe Swash was discussing the achievements of gay fellow team members
'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' contestants have been split into two groups. Presenters Ant and Dec delivered the first shock to the celebrities when the pair revealed they would be divided depending on whether they arrived at the Gold Coast's
A pensioner has died after seemingly being knocked over accidentally by two women arguing in a city centre street. Police believe the two women were arguing outside Bhs in Queen Street at about 1.40pm yesterday when one of them fell back into
A pensioner has died after seemingly being knocked over accidentally by two women arguing in a city centre street. Police believe the two women were arguing outside Bhs in Queen Street at around 1.40pm yesterday when one of them fell back into
Ethical entrepreneur Claire Watt-Smith has been named as one of the top young business people in the country. Ms Watt-Smith, 25, who runs fashion and giftware company BoBelle from her home in Yarnton, has been voted one of the Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs
A hippo which began to refuse food has been given a helping hand to regain his appetite. Keepers at the Heythrop Zoological Gardens became concerned when Chico, a pygmy hippo, stopped eating. But Gloria, a glove puppet hippo based on one of the characters
A hippo which began to refuse food has been given a helping hand to regain his appetite. Keepers at the Heythrop Zoological Gardens became concerned when Chico, a pygmy hippo, stopped eating. But Gloria, a glove puppet hippo based on one of the characters
Thieves used a digger to rip a cashpoint from the wall at a village filling station last night. Police have sealed off the BP garage in Stadhampton on the A329 to carry out an investigation. The A329 has been reopened after being closed
Robbers used a digger to rip a cash-point from the wall at a petrol station in a south Oxfordshire village last night. Police have sealed off the BP garage in Stadhampton on the A329 to carry out an investigation. The A329 has now been reopened after
Oxford United will be without Barry Quinn as they attempt to complete the job in the FA Cup against Dorchester Town on Tuesday night. The U’s travel to the Jewson Stadium in a first-round replay after being held to a goalless draw at the Kassam
Ex-paratroopers and Royal British Legion members plan to meet at the Headley Way roundabout by Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm to pay their respects as the cortege of two Royal Marines killed in Afghanistan, is due to arrive
More than 70 greyhounds are still being kept in cramped kennels rather than a loving home because of an apparent reluctance by people in Oxfordshire to step forward and house them. The dogs, which make great pets but need regular exercise, were once pedigree
The admission by Oxfordshire County Council that it has miscalculated the number of primary school places needed in Oxford will hardly inspire confidence among parents. Unexpected pressure on places meant 48 children were not given a place at their designated
Dr Elizabeth Kirby, of Home Close, Wolvercote, lives less than a mile from Wolvercote Primary School. But the mother-of-two, pictured with her daughter Katrina, four, was forced to send her to a school in Kidlington more than three miles away.
Retired greyhounds are struggling to find new homes when their racing days are over, according to a charity. Over the past year, the Retired Greyhound Trust said it had only been able to find a home for 17 dogs in the county. However, none of those
Parents might have to fight for primary school places in Oxford next year, it was claimed last night. A surge in the number of four-year-olds in the city starting school in September meant 48 children were not given a place at their designated school
