North Leigh will have an early pitch inspection ahead of Tuesday night’s Zamaretto Southern League Division 1 South & West home clash with Taunton Town. Boss Mark Gee was hopeful that the match will go ahead, but said a further downpour on the Eynsham
Former Oxfordshire cricketer Andrew Strauss is a 16-1 outsider with Ladbrokes to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after the top-ten shortlist was revealed on Monday night. Strauss, who led England to Ashes glory against Australia, is fifth
Disabled jockey Philip Prince, who is based with West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon, fulfilled a lifetime’s dream when he made his debut on the Flat at Wolverhampton on Monday. The 17-year-old, who was born with one ear and a lopsided jaw, had his application
Mick Channon has paid tribute to former trainer Bill Wightman, who died on Monday aged 95. Wightman, who trained Halloween to win two King George VI Chases, also enjoyed success from his Upham base, near Southampton, with St Leger runner-up Kingsfold
A teenager has been jailed for breaching the terms of a suspended sentence he was given for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and handling a stolen bicycle. Kyron McFarlane, 19, of Emperor Gardens, Blackbird Leys, had been handed a 10-month
A court case to recover the money from a brothel has been adjourned. Ian and Jill Lydon, of Wendover Road in Stoke Mandeville, Bucks, were sentenced in June for running a brothel in All Saints Road, Headington. Lydon, 43, was jailed for five months
A MAN who raped an 18-year-old woman as she slept and then put a knife to her throat was tonight beginning a five-year prison sentence. John Bisson, 24, of Sage Walk, Blackbird Leys, was convicted of rape by a majority verdict of 10 to two
A MAN who downloaded hundreds of pornographic images of children was today given a supervision order. Richard Hastie, 55, of Upper Barr, Cowley, admitted making indecent images of children. Following a police investigation of a legitimate astronomy
A CRASH involving a car and a van has caused a road closure near Bicester. At about 5.40pm, a Peugeot 206 was in collision with a Peugeot Partner van on the Stoke Lyne Road in Stratton Audley. Tailbacks of about a mile were reported in both directions
Police have stepped up patrols in Wheatley after a series of attacks on cars. During the week from November 21 to November 29, there have been several incidents of criminal damage where objects have been thrown at car windows. PC Paul Gregory said
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A41 in Westcott today. At about 8.15am there was a collision between a blue DAF CF lorry and a silver Vauxhall Astra at the junction of Westcott Business Park and the A41
Sunday 29th November - Crowmarsh v. Harwell & Hendred Crowmarsh knew they had to win this game because defeat would have given Harwell the chance to go above them, had they won their games in hand. Crowmarsh began applying pressure from
Banbury made it three wins on the bounce with an impressive 5-3 victory over Purley. It leaves them only two points off top spot in South League Premier Division 1. Banbury found themselves two down after 15 minutes when defensive errors allowed Alex
Susan Thomas’s letter against the proposed residents’ parking scheme in East Oxford is very misleading. She writes as if speaking generally for residents of the area, when in fact the plan is supported by large numbers of people who have, for years,
CITY of Oxford hit back from two down to beat second-placed Marlow 3-2 in South League Division 1. Andy Bell shot against the post early on but Marlow improved and went in front at a rebound to a short corner. Marlow then went 2-0 up when a shot hit
Wallingford confirmed their position as the top Oxfordshire side in the Trysports 3 Counties League with a 3-1 Premier 1 victory over Oxford University 2nd. Claire Armtrong’s goal gave Banbury 2nd a 1-1 draw with Amersham 2nd in Premier 2. Other scores
Rover Oxford and Oxford Hawks both lost at home in Division 1 of the Women’s South Clubs’ League. Despite a run of defeats, and the fact that they are propping up the table, Rover have kept plugging away, and they felt unlucky at losing 2-0 to Havant
I would like to thank the very kind lady who witnessed the damage to my car at Heyford Hill, at noon on November 7. She witnessed the lady driver of white Vauxhall hit and damage my car and drive off without stopping, and managed to take the
I read in Friday’s Oxford Mail, with some dismay, that Oxford City Council is proposing to raise its already draconian car parking charges. Let us examine the facts here. Oxford City Council, by rights, should be quite a wealthy organisation. With the
nfortunately it seems that those in favour of the proposed controlled parking zone (CPZ) in East Oxford have misunderstood the nature and objectives behind the scheme (Controlled parking proposal splits residents, Oxford Mail, November 29). Their campaign
Susan Thomas (Oxford Mail, November 27) for her kind words. Residents’ parking between Iffley and Cowley Roads will make things worse. It will cost residents £50 a year, plus £15 for visitors permits, to park their car. But there will be fewer places
I had a memorable encounter some years ago with Nick Green at Athens airport. I was returning from a visit to Naxos; he, as he explained, had been on Hydra. “I have a chum who lives there,” I told him. “Roger Green. Ever met him?” “Yes,” said Nick
The cup holders were knocked out of the league cup by Goring Robins yesterday following a fine display by the visitors. The game was even for the first 5 mins before Goring scored on the break. Marston did not have any answers and could not
Oxford University saw their final fixture before the Nomura Varsity Match cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. The Dark Blues were due to face Northampton Saints at Iffley Road on Monday night, but are not expected to arrange an alternative fixture.
Grove edged out Slough 15-10 to stay third in Southern Counties North after a lacklustre display at Cane Lane. Slough took the lead with full back Kevin Dunne’s penalty. Grove flanker James Kerr was forced into touch, but fly half Roger
ONLY three Oxfordshire primary schools managed to get all their pupils up to the minimum standard expected this year. During the summer, 6,287 11-year-olds in more than 200 county primary schools sat Key Stage Two tests. Children are
Witney coach Phil Harper was more than satisfied with his side’s display against Chipping Norton. He said: “There was a period of 20 minutes in the first half where we found some nice, quick ball and blew them away with three tries. “In the second half
Chipping Norton 10, Witney 33 Three tries inside ten first-half minutes proved decisive as Witney claimed the derby spoils in Southern Counties North. The league leaders came to Greystones expecting to be worked very hard and the hosts shaded the
Henley Hawks were brought down to earth with a 48-3 defeat at Rosslyn Park in National 2 South. Having won three out of their last four games, Hawks were well-beaten by their promotion-chasing hosts. Henley took the lead with a fourth-minute penalty
Oxford Harlequins climbed back to third in the National 3 South West table after a comprehensive 42-22 victory at Reading. Quins scored six converted tries, fly half Jeff Stewart on target each time, in a match which also featured four yellow cards.
SOLDIERS who risked their lives in the heat and dust of Afghanistan have shared their stories. Members of 23 Pioneer Regiment received Operation Service Medals for their tours of duty in Helmand Province on Saturday. After parading through
Three players grabbed try braces as Wallingford made it three league wins on the bounce in South West 1 East with a 50-5 demolition of Wootton Bassett. Fly half Angus Brettell, prop Kris Blaszko and full back Henry Venners all crossed twice in the eight-try
Banbury Bulls ground out a 22-17 victory at Northampton Old Scouts to stay second in Midlands 2 East South. Full back Dave Taylor won the race to his own chip ahead to put Bulls ahead, then flanker Sean Bannister fed fly half Joe Mills to run in try
Defending ODDA Winter League champions Original Swan A got their season off to a winning start when they visited Section 1 opponents College Oak – but they were made to fight all the way. Playing the pairs first, Premier side Swan went into the singles
Oxfordshire will be aiming to build on a promising start to their campaign in Division 1 of the Riley’s British Inter-Counties Championship this weekend when they take on Derbyshire at home. Following a home draw against Dorset in their opening fixture
JOYRIDERS stole three cars and left them burned out in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Two Vauxhall Corsas were left in the Northfield Brook at Spindlebury Nature Park, and a blue Renault Laguna was dumped and set alight
CHRISTMAS presents have been stolen during a spree of six break-ins in Banbury. Burglars broke into a house in Erica Close, Hardwick, some time between 9.30am and 8pm on Wednesday, November 11, but did not steal anything. On November 18, burglars stole
Berks, Bucks & Oxon leagues Rob Milne scored 21 points as Oxford beat Thatcham 31-24 in the Premier Division. The young centre bagged two tries and kicked four conversions and a penalty in an impressive display. Oxford took the lead when full back
AN ASSOCIATION for men who served in the Suez Canal zone has had its new standard blessed in church. The Oxfordshire branch of the Canal Zoners’ Association saved for more than seven months to raise the £550 needed to buy the standard, its
IT WAS a glamorous spectacle that would not have looked out of place in London’s West End. But the production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate was actually the work of a partnership between two of Oxford’s top independent schools. For
A MODEL bear stolen from outside a barber shop and held to ransom has been reunited with its owner. Dennis Pratley, 63, found the 5ft bear was missing from outside his salon in Hertford Street, East Oxford, on Thursday. Just hours later
NEW hope has been given to a campaign to bring the silver screen back to Wantage. Moviegoers are celebrating a £167,000 proposal to refurbish the disused Regent Cinema, in Newbury Street. The money, which is being sought from the South East England
A HEADTEACHER has reassured children they can still send each other cards after pupils started a petition to reinstate a Christmas post box. Parents of pupils at Edward Feild Primary School, Kidlington, were told there would be no internal
PRINTS being sold in memory of an Oxford student killed in a car crash are raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Grace Hadman died aged 17 in a crash on the A34 in April. She was partway through studying for her A-Levels at St Edward’s School, in Woodstock
TWO best friends who were inspired by television images from Afghanistan, have raised hundreds of pounds for injured soldiers. Sebastian Bearn, 12, and George Duggan, 11, who are Year Seven classmates at Christ Church Cathedral School, in Brewer Street
A flood watch was today placed on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. The alert was placed on the the river from Buscot down to Kings Lock, above Oxford, including Kelmscott, Radcot, Lower Bampton, Chimney, Newbridge, Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Bablockhythe
With 15 mins of the first match gone, it looked all over for ’Galaxy, as Harwell and Hendred raced into a 3-0 lead with goals from Callum Rowe, Tom Craig and Joe Lilley. After the break ’Galaxy finally found their feet and despite going further behind
GEORGE Fenemore, from Deddington, and Dawn Castle, from Epwell, are two of 12 finalists in national competition to find the unsung heroes of the rural church. The winner is due to be announced tomorrow, and will be presented with a prize by the Archbishop
HAYLEY Dix has survived more than 20 operations due to a rare bone-wasting condition. But she is still planning to take part in the Oxford Mail OX5Run to raise money for the Oxford Children’s Hospital. Hayley, 23, a volunteer nursery worker from Chinnor
Police today released a CCTV image of two men they want to speak to after a van was stolen in Suffolk Way, Abingdon. The yellow Mercedes Sprinter van, registration EY54 EKV, was stolen on November 15. PC Jon Axford, said: “The vehicle in the images
Police today appealed for help to trace a 45-year-old woman missing from her home in Wheatley. Ingrid Ferguson left her home on November 24 to go to Headington and has not been heard from since. Ingrid is white, slim, 5ft 2in tall and has long,
POLICE have appealed for help in tracing this woman after she disappeared from her home in Wheatley last week. Ingrid Ferguson, 45, left her home on Tuesday, November 24 to go to Headington and has not been heard from since. Police have described her
Environment Agency flood watch warnings were still in place today on the River Thame and Chalgrove Brook. The alert on the Thame covers the catchment from River Thame from Marsworth to Shillingford including, Long Marston, Rowsham, Cuddington, Thame,
Police today appealed for witnesses to a two-car crash that happened in Oxford on Friday. At about 5.50pm, a black Audi and a green MG collided on the Wolvercote roundabout. The driver of the MG, a man, was cut from his vehicle by the fire service
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In this top v bottom clash, it was the Kidlington that put Abingdon under pressure straight from the kick off. It was probably the first time during the season that Abingdon goal had been under attack. But the Abingdon defence held firm, and Kidlington
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A RIDE in an Aston Martin and £1,000 to spend on a holiday are on offer to someone aged 16 or under for writing a short story. And the winner’s mother or father will have the pick of the current Audi car range, free for a week. The prizes
Oxford University's match against Northampton at Iffley Road tonight has been cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch.
IF YOU believe the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066, think again. It was held at St Michael’s School, in Marston Road, Oxford, 900 years later, in 1966. The Oxford Mail revealed at the time: “By some freak of time and tide, one serpent-prowed Viking
THESE were some of the players who brought Oxford City success on the football field in the late 1950s. The picture comes from one of the team, Bryn Hyde, of Combewell, Garsington. He was prompted to send it in after reading our obituary of team-mate
VOLUNTEERS used their skills to turn a tithe barn into a Roman Catholic church for the village. The picture was taken in 1963 when work at Rectory Farm, Crown Road, had been under way for 18 months. The 100-strong congregation had been holding Mass at
THE Oxford Horse Show lasted so long thanks largely to the efforts of two men. Show chairman Dennis Organ and secretary Jim Cox were the stalwarts who kept the event alive for more than 20 years. As we recalled (Memory Lane, November
THESE are some of the pupils and staff at Blackbird Leys Primary School, in Oxford. They posed for one of those popular panoramic photographs in the school grounds in 1965. The picture was taken just six years after the school had opened, with just
THE annual trip by train to the seaside was one of the highlights of the Wolvercote Waterabbits’ programme. About 600 people, including many children, would pack 10 coaches and head to the coast for a day out. Colin Smith, a former committee
FOUR members of St John Ambulance carried a stretcher 20 miles in 1983 to raise money for equipment. They were Caroline McNally, 17, of St Paul’s Crescent, Botley; Vanessa Miller, 18, of Westminster Way, Botley; Nick Parker, 19, of Botley Road
THE Firemen’s Dance was one of the highlights of Faringdon’s social calendar. Reader Bill Law has found newspaper cuttings which suggest that the 1939 event was the best yet. One report read: “Faringdon Fire Brigade have organised successful dances
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the canal in Jericho in Oxford after arsonists set a boat alight. A spokeswoman from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews dealt with the blaze off William Lucy Way at 7pm last night. She said no-one was injured
Headington triumphed at Blewbury in the cup this weekend. Blewbury took the lead when they sprung the Headington defence and cought them on the break. Headington levelled through Silas Pill, then Liam Costar put the 2-1 up just before the break with
Oxford United have a massive incentive to win the FA Cup replay against Barrow – after being handed a plum third-round draw away to Sunderland. And if the U’s can book a date with the Wearsiders at the Stadium of Light on the weekend of January 2-3,
MEMBERS of 23 Pioneer Regiment were praised for their grit, determination and professionalism this weekend, and no-one deserves those accolades more than Private Josh Campbell. Josh – at 19 – has already gone through more than most will in a lifetime
TOO often we hear bad news about Britain’s pub industry. You know the type of thing — struggling landlords forced to sell up, the rising cost of beer, binge drinking blighting lives. How refreshing then to be able to report on something positive about
