THE Oxfordshire Cricket Board are holding a fund-raising dinner on Friday, November 19, ahead of their Under 19 tour to Australia. Sky Sports commentator Paul Allott will be the guest speaker at the event, which starts at 7pm at the Hawkwell House Hotel
Summertown Eagles v Goring Robins 3-5 Goal Scorers: Goring: Bertie Spencer 1, Edward Bronimann 1, Ryan Woolmington 1, Sam Alexander 2 Summertown: Edward Jones 2, Henry Pentz 1
On a beautiful oxfordshire morning the Crowmarsh B and Headington could not be seperated at half time at the Paddocks. Crowmarsh had the better of the chances but they could not produce the finishing touch. It seemed a match where the first goal would
BBC Radio 1 is to broadcast from Oxford on Wednesday. In the morning, DJ Fearne Cotton will be live from Oxford Brookes University’s Mez Bar as part of the radio station’s Student Tour, featuring live performances from Chase. From 7-9pm, Zane Lowe will
OXFORDSHIRE health chiefs are urging women to be ‘breast aware’ during October. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the county’s primary care trust NHS Oxfordshire is encouraging women aged 50 to 70, who are eligible for free breast screening
WHEN Ziggy the cockatiel flew out of her house in Littlemore, her owners never expected to see her again. But a week later she was spotted in a garden in Didcot, 15 miles away, having flown there on a wing and a prayer. Now an animal lover who helps
A 24-year-old man has been charged after a burglary at a house in Banbury. Anthony Chilton, of Orchard Way, Banbury, was charged in connection with a burglary at a property in Bath Road on October 2. Chilton will appear at Banbury Magistrates’
BRIDES and grooms-to-be will be able to plan their special day on Sunday thanks to the Oxford Mail’s Wedding Fayre. Specialist stalls and professional advice will be on offer at Witney Lakes Resort, Witney. More than 20 stands will cater for every need
Jobs are continuing to be axed at educational software provider RM. In August it was revealed a “small number” had been lost at the firm based at Milton Park, near Didcot, and last night bosses confirmed more had gone, although they again refused to
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Here are some Festive decorations from Mette Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's Seasons book: Pearl droplets Give some twigs a light layer of gold spray paint. Thread fake pearls on to a golden string and secure with a small bead at the bottom. Attach
Gill Oliver meets a former ‘townie’ so enthralled with the beauty of rural Oxfordshire when she moved here, that she decided to capture it for all to enjoy in a stunning book. A thinly-disguised eulogy to Oxfordshire is how a designer describes the book
A 20-year-old man has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving and driving without insurance after an incident in north Oxfordshire. Lee Diamond, of Market End Way, Bicester, was charged after an incident on 28 September, in which
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WE have all seen it. Alongside the supremely sensible family estate/saloon/people carrier parked on a neighbour’s drive, appears a vehicle crackling with joie de vivre and completely lacking any sense. It might be a totally impractical, two-seater convertible
Can anything good come out of murder and espionage? Sorry to start on such a heavy note, but I promise you things will get more upbeat. Because for all the pain inflicted by the violent and clinically criminal, I can see one shining silver
AS my autumn wardrobe update mission continues, I have travelled far and wide over the last couple of weeks in an attempt to follow this season’s key fashion trends. Leopard print and camel are two of the looks ‘du jour’ and without my trusty little
11.03: 1 SNAZZY SKY 6-4 fav, 2 Spot Kick 5-2. (4x5x6). Trainer: Bicknell. 28.09. 11.19: 1 KILLISHIN MIST 5-2 fav, 2 Abelia 3-1. (3x6x1). Trainer: Clarke. Time: 27.90. 11.34: 1 TRACKERS CHOICE 9-4 jt fav, 2 Jell On Chavie 9-4 jt fav. (2x1x4). Trainer
A 38-year-old man has been charged with the burglary of a shop in Kidlington. Paul Bromley, of Croxford Gardens, Kidlington, has been charged in connection with the burglary of the Sunray Blinds shop in The Parade on October 5. Bromley has been
United defender Harry Worley had to have his wound glued, as well as stitched, after a clash of heads at the Kassam Stadium last Saturday. But he accepts injuries like that go with the territory for a centre back. “It was like a last-ditch header, I
YOUNG actors in Oxford are taking part in a worldwide drama performance to highlight the plight of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. Members of Pegasus Theatre, in Magdalen Road, East Oxford, will join young actors in 40 cities around
TEENAGER Lucy Cook may be the only girl in an amateur boxing club but she is prepared to join the fight to find it a new gym. The 14-year-old, from Boars Hill, Oxford, has backed Abingdon Town Amateur Boxing Club’s campaign to build a gym and community
An overturned car today led to the closure of the northbound M40 in Oxfordshire. The crash happened between junction 8A near Wheatley and junction nine at Bicester. In a separate incident, a collision involving a car and a caravan led to one lane of
If there’s one stat Oxford United would dearly love to improve on, it’s to increase the number of times they score first in a game. Although coming from behind – as with their last two away games – at Crewe and Cheltenham, which both ended in 1-1 draws
Banbury Bulls coach Grant Holmes has stressed the importance of tomorrow’s home clash with Leamington in Midlands 1 West. Leamington are the only side below Banbury in the league, with both teams yet to win. Holmes said: “This is probably the biggest
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CANCER sufferers and people with heart conditions will join friends and relatives to raise cash for life-saving NHS centres this weekend. Hundreds of walkers are expected to turn out for a three mile sponsored walk around Oxford’s University
murals depicting Oxford and Botley have been ruined by the graffiti tagger ‘Soak’. The hand-painted murals in a subway under the A34 in Botley were spoiled by a four foot long multi-coloured signature of the vandal which has appeared in hundreds
SEVENTEEN new hybrid and electric buses are set to arrive on the streets of Oxford, following a £1.2m investment. Oxford Bus Company has been awarded the grant from the Government’s Green Bus Fund. Company spokesman Phil Ashworth said
THAMES Valley’s top police officer says council tax breaks should be offered to Specials to encourage more volunteers to join the force. Chief Constable Sara Thornton said the Government should tempt more people into the Special Constabulary by rolling
Ian Hawtin admitted he had unfinished business after being re-elected as Oxfordshire captain for a seventh season. The 44-year-old Banbury skipper led the county to a third consecutive third-place finish in the Minor Counties Championship Western Division
POLICE in East Oxford are extending patrols in the early hours of Thursdays after a flood of complaints about rowdy students. Officers said they had listened to residents’ complaints about the problems in the area and had decided to keep extra
BUDDING artists, writers, musicians and film makers joined together to help secure their big break in the arts. More than 60 people attended the Bright Young Things project at the O3 Gallery in Oxford Castle, where they met representatives from the arts
Sam McNally and Pete Nagy are unavailable as Witney United host Wantage Town at Marriotts Stadium in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division tonight (7.45pm). Tony Bryson is injured, but Jon Steedman and Tom Smith return. New boys Jack Smith, James
YAWN! Yet another letter from Keith Mitchell (October 11), still trying to blame the county council's financial woes on the Labour government. He says “We are all paying for Labour's profligacy and a blind belief that throwing money at a problem will
TIM Siret’s letter (October 5) regarding the Mavi Mamara incident in the Mediterranean asks me to reply with one example from his original letter of his anti-Israeli outburst. “The Israeli military kill with impunity” is one of many inaccurate
I WOULD like to thank the people who came to my assistance after a cyclist on the footpath caused me to have a fall in Northcourt Road, Abingdon, on Friday. Also, many thanks to the ambulance crew who attended. Fortunately, I did not need any treatment
STUDENTS are right to be angry with Business Secretary Vince Cable over the Government’s proposals on tuition fees. Before the General Election, the Liberal Democrats were against increasing university tuition fees. Now they are for it. Before the
WEST Oxfordshire residents with strong local connections are set to be given greater priority on the affordable housing waiting list. West Oxfordshire District Council says it is taking action to stop people who were born and bred in towns like Witney
WHO does John Tanner think he is? In his letter (October 13) he states that the coalition government is against children and families. He says we have to reduce the deficit, which the country knows has got to happen, and unfortunately this will have
IN THESE troubled times, when people are focused on speed cameras, recession, job cuts, etc, I would just like to spread a little sunshine into people’s lives with the experiences I have recently had while on my way to work. I either ride or walk to
I was interested to read the article regarding the increase in charges for attendance at day care centres (Wednesday’s Oxford Mail). While I find the increase in the charges unacceptable, I also find the article somewhat misleading, in that it implies
SOME people have a death wish. The young man of Oriental persuasion would seem to have one, otherwise he wouldn’t have ridden one bicycle while trying to control a second with his left hand down busy St Aldate’s. To describe his progress as erratic is
Oxford United are eager to bounce straight back at Macclesfield tomorrow after what they felt was a harsh home defeat to Aldershot. A brilliantly-finished goal by Marvin Morgan brought The Shots – United’s bogey team – a 1-0 win. But the U’s did enough
John Brodley is urging Oxford Harlequins to rise to the challenge of hosting National 3 South West leaders Hartpury College tomorrow. Quins have won just two of their six matches so far and have yet to record a home success. But director
Back in the 1970s, the Hillman Avenger was a top seller – it seemed everyone wanted a worthless piece of tat with its plastic seats, tin foil body and asthmatic engine. Today’s drivers are more discerning because they have a choice — back then
Banbury United boss Billy Jeffrey has app-ointed defender Delroy Gordon as skipper of the Southern League Premier side. He takes over from Nathan Haisley who left last week for Ryman League side Walton & Hersham. Gordon, 26, who joined
Headingtom Amateurs will seek a notable scalp as they host Kidlington in the first round of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup tomorrow (2pm). Headington boast a 100 per cent record in Division 1 West of the Hellenic League, while Kidlington are riding high
Oxford United boss Chris Wilder says no player has the right to be treated as a special case. It comes in the wake of the League Two club’s decision this week to make young midfield star Sam Deering available for transfer. The 19-year-old, who has been
“A LIFE saver, a counsellor and most importantly a friend.” That is how cancer nurse Helen Stradling has been described by a patient at Oxford’s Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC). The 34-year-old has been named one of the country’s top three cancer
HELEN Stradling sounds like a nurse you would be lucky to have by your side. The 34-year-old is through to the final of a national award for her work at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre with sufferers of bone cancer. She says honesty
Plans have been announced in a bid to boost the Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup. The Twenty20 competition has been hit by a fall in entries, while the switch to a Tuesday final last season also drew criticism. Just 15 of the Oxfordshire Cricket Board
A MAN who exposed himself to children through the window of his first floor flat has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act. Nicholas Farrelly was convicted in August of one count of exposure, after jurors heard that he had flashed at a family “30
THE Cowley Road is a vibrant and exciting place during the day but continues to have a dangerous side to it after dark. Last night a 20-year-old student was fighting for his life after being stabbed near the Hobgoblin pub. It came six days
A fresher is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in Cowley Road – just six days after another knife attack in the street. The 20-year-old was stabbed during an argument outside the Hobgoblin pub shortly after 4am yesterday. He is now
A FRESHER was fighting for his life last night after he was stabbed in Cowley Road – just six days after another knife attack in the street. The 20-year-old was stabbed during an argument outside the Hobgoblin pub shortly after 4am yesterday
Work on Silverstone’s new pit, paddock and conference complex, which will be in use at the 2011 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, is on schedule. The new facility will cement Silverstone’s position as a top racing destination, providing
A children's heart surgery unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, where four babies died is set to close following a Government review. Heart operations on children were suspended at the John Radcliffe Hospital earlier this year after
CORONATION Street minx Rosie Webster is set to press the all-important button and switch on Banbury’s Christmas lights. The soap star, whose real name is Helen Flanagan, will join a line up of musicians to get the town ready for the festive
WHEN all the shops in their village shut, householders in Islip knew something had to be done. They set up a volunteer run shop in the heart of their community, near Kidlington, and 10 years later it is still going strong. The Village Shop opened on
ONE of Britain’s biggest celebrations of classical music returns to Oxford today. The Oxford Lieder Festival, now in its ninth year, runs until October 30. Hundreds of people from across Europe are expected to descend on the city to
ONE of Britain’s biggest celebrations of classical music returns to Oxford today. The Oxford Lieder Festival, now in its ninth year, runs until October 30. Hundreds of people from across Europe are expected to descend on the city to enjoy their Strauss
HEART surgery on children is unlikely to be held at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital again after a Government review of services. The hospital – which suspended heart surgery on children following the deaths of four babies in March – was informed
