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  • Bathroom birth mother backs campaign

    A new mother, who needed three pints of blood after the surprise eight-minute birth of her son on the bathroom floor, has urged others to give the gift of life. Raychel Pomroy has a fear of needles and said she would rather go through labour again

  • RUGBY UNION: The numbers game

    Chinnor got very little change out of unbeaten Old Patesians’ excellent defence. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report. Competition: National 3 South West Score: Chinnor 7, Old Patesians 25 Chinnor player

  • Update: Couple carjacked at Oxford Services

    Armed robbers escaped in a stolen car in an early morning carjacking at the M40 Oxford Services today. A couple, who are believed to be from Surrey, had pulled in to the Welcome Break Oxford Services on the A418, near Thame, at 12.30am.

  • Oxford City 2, Bury Town 1

    Andy Gunn headed an 89th-minute winner as Oxford City came from behind to book a trip to Burton in the first round after a pulsating clash at Court Place Farm on Saturday. A crowd of 580 saw Mike Ford’s side trail at half-time to a Kieran Leabon header

  • Oxford United and Oxford City through

    Second-half goals from Mark Creighton and an own goal saw Oxford United beat Thurrock 2-0 in the FA Cup at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. And they joined Oxford City in Sunday's first-round draw after City came from behind to beat Bury Town

  • Oxford Utd 2, Thurrock 0 (24/10)

    Oxford United came safely through their FA Cup test at the Kassam Stadium to take their place in tomorrow's first-round draw. Mark Creighton thumped in a left-footed volley early in the second half when Thurrock failed to clear a corner, and

  • Oxford United level at half-time in Cup

    Oxford United were being held goalless at half-time by Thurrock in the FA Cup. The in-form Blus Square South side started stronger in the fourth qualifying round tie at the Kassam Stadium but the U's gradually got on top with some fine passing moves.

  • Scheme helps families stay in trim

    OVERWEIGHT children and their families are being offered free courses to learn more about diet and exercise. One in five children in Oxfordshire are classed as overweight or obese by the time they are four, rising to one in three by the time

  • Oxon soldier to lead anti-war march in London

    An Abingdon-based soldier who is facing a court martial for refusing to fight in Afghanistan is to lead an anti-war march in London today. Lance Corporal Joe Glenton, who is facing court martial for refusing to return to Afghanistan, will become one

  • Posties are back at work...but not for long

    Royal Mail employees across Oxfordshire have returned to work hailing yesterday’s 24-hour strike a success. But unionised employees have promised to fight on in a dispute over pay and working conditions with more disruption to come. Almost 1,000 workers

  • Horsebox crash blocks B4011

    A crash involving a horsebox today blocked a road near Bicester. The B4011 was blocked both ways due to the overturned vehicle near Widnell Lane, Arncott.

  • Flag to be raised in memory of King Alfred

    The flag of the ancient kingdom of Wessex will fly from the top of St George’s Tower at Oxford Castle to mark King Alfred’s Day on Monday. The celebration marks the 1,010th anniversary of his death and commemorates the history, culture and

  • FOTA chief issues plea

    Formula One Teams' Association chairman Luca di Montezemolo has urged new FIA president Jean Todt to be "open and constructive" in dealing with his organisation. Di Montezemolo's comments are a veiled reference to the lack of communication and obstacles

  • North Oxford house to be sold to help animals

    IT MIGHT not look much from the outside, but this down-at-heel home could help secure the future of Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary. The house, bequeathed to the county’s largest animal rescue centre, is to go under the hammer next month.

  • Murray warns: "Don't let up"

    SKIPPER Adam Murray says Oxford United are treating today’s FA Cup tie against minnows Thurrock like any other league game. The Blue Square Premier leaders are 3-1 on to win the fourth qualifying round tie at the first attempt, with Thurrock a distant

  • FOOTBALL: City eye up glory day

    OXFORD City boss Mike Ford has called on his players to express themselves and play with freedom in today’s fourth qualifying tie with Bury Town at Court Place Farm. Ford said: “This is a massive chance for my players to put themselves on the national

  • Bathroom birth mum backs our blood campaign

    A NEW mother, who needed three pints of blood after the surprise eight-minute birth of her son on the bathroom floor, has urged others to give the gift of life. Raychel Pomroy has a fear of needles and said she would rather go through labour

  • BOXING: Brendan chalks up semi-final win

    Windrush Valley’s Brendan Chalk, 16, tackles Matt Deamer from South Oxhey, in his bid to claim the Home Counties title at Luton tonight. Chalk powered his way into the final with a confident points win over Tom Murray in the Class B 66kg junior novices

  • Children offered free Halloween craft days

    Spooky Halloween-themed half-term activities will be held for Oxford children next week. Free craft sessions will be held by the Cherry Tree Nursery, in Headington, outside Barton shops, in Underhill Circus, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children

  • House of the Rising Sum to help the animals

    IT MIGHT not look much from the outside, but this down-at-heel home could help secure the future of Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary. The house, bequeathed to the county’s largest animal rescue centre, is to go under the hammer next month.

  • Police issue tips to cut break-ins

    With the clocks set to go back tonight, Thames Valley Police is offering ten top tips on how to keep your home safe from burglars. Gemma Herbert, crime reduction adviser, said homeowners should not be in the dark about keeping their homes lit when

  • House of hope for the animals

    It might not look like a castle from the outside, but a modest four-bedroom abode in Walton Well Road could prove to be a financial lifeline to Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary. The Victorian terrace house was left to the Stadhampton rescue centre by Vivian