Hundreds of pounds of jewellery were stolen from two houses on the same day. Police are linking the two burglaries, the first of which happened in Ladman Villas, Littleworth, near Faringdon, between noon and 2.25pm on Friday. Witnesses reported seeing
A woman had to be cut free from her car on the B4100 today after the vehicle flipped on to its roof. Fire crews were called by paramedics to the scene, near Bainton, shortly after 11.15am. South Central Ambulance Service took her to the Horton General
A 14-year-old boy is being quesioned by detectives tonight after being arrested on suspicion of robbery after a woman was threatened with a hammer. The boy was arrested after a 22-year-old woman was approached by a boy carrying a small hammer in New
RESIDENTS will tomorrow speak out against plans to expand a retail park in Oxford. They will oppose proposals to redevelop Seacourt Retail Park, in Botley, at a meeting of Vale of White Horse District Council’s development committee. The existing Homebase
A WOMAN had to be cut free from her car on the B4100 today after the vehicle flipped onto its roof. Fire crews were called by paramedics to the scene, near Bainton, shortly after 11.15am. South Central Ambulance Service took her to the Horton General
WALLINGFORD High Street will be closed to traffic until Sunday because of repair work on a collapsed sewer. Thames Travel buses will be diverted and will not stop in The Street and Benson Lane in Crowmarsh Gifford. Oxford-bound X39 and X40 services
THE official who will lead the merger of senior management at Cherwell District Council and neighbouring South Northamptonshire Council has been chosen. Sue Smith is currently chief executive at Harborough District council in Leicestershire. She will
Bobby Hornby might still only be five, but he’s already being hailed as a potential tennis champion. The Bicester youngster has become the youngest child in the country ever to reach red level one standard in mini-tennis. The Brookside
Experienced and emerging stars from the world of opera will be giving their services free next week to help raise funds for projects in Oxford’s twin town of Leon, writes Nicola Lisle. In what promises to be a glittering occasion, the audience can enjoy
THE number of councillors across Oxfordshire could be cut in a bid to save tens of thousands of pounds a year. Vale of White Horse District Council leader Tony de Vere will tonight call for the authority to do away with a third of its members, to save
Sci-Fi at the Movies is the latest exhibition to be staged at the Heritage Motor Centre, near Gaydon. It includes original artefacts, replica models and costumes from past and present science fiction movies. This exhibition, which runs to September
CYCLISTS and other road users being invited to get a different perspective on safety next week by sitting in the cab of a lorry. A lorry will be parked at Radcliffe Square, in the centre of Oxford, on Tuesday to allow cyclists to put themselves
Former Olympic athlete Roger Black will be the guest speaker at a special meeting of the the Banbury Breakfast Club. Mr Black, a 400 metre runner, represented Great Britain for 14 years at the highest level winning 15 major championship medals. He is
PENSIONERS in their 80s have been getting treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. A campaign is to be launched to get the over-45s in Oxfordshire to practise safe sex. NHS Oxfordshire, the county’s primary care trust, blames a rise
Visitors to the Heritage Motor Centre this weekend will get a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s latest and most stunning concept cars – the Jaguar C-X75. Launched in Paris in September, the C‑X75 is making an international tour of
Kennington’s Steven Sheard lifted the Oxfordshire Open title by beating Wallingford’s Phil Collins in the final at Didcot Conservative Club, writes PETE EWINS. Sheard (pictured) won both legs for a score of 17,390-8,630 to take the first prize of £120
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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after an incident in Oxford in which a woman was threatened with a hammer. The boy was arrested after a 22-year-old woman reported being approached by a boy carrying a small hammer in New
Police are linking two jewellery raids on homes in Littleworth, near Faringdon, and Wootton, near Abingdon, on Friday. The first occurred in Littleworth, sometime between midday and 2.25pm on Friday. Thieves smashed the rear window of
Oxford United's Senior Cup quarter-final against North Leigh tonight has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The game was due to take place at Thame United's new ASM Stadium, but has fallen to the weather. The game will now take place next Wednesday
UP TO 30,000 people will come face-to-face with cutting edge research in this year’s Oxfordshire Science Festival, which starts on Saturday. At a free public launch, from 10am to 4pm in Bonn Square, Oxford, shoppers will be asked to help hunt for giant
UP TO 30,000 people will come face-to-face with cutting edge research in this year’s Oxfordshire Science Festival, which starts on Saturday. At a free public launch, from 10am to 4pm in Bonn Square, Oxford, shoppers will be asked to help hunt for giant
Matthew Woodley scored direct from a corner as Vale of White Horse Under 15s overcame an injury crisis to beat North Dorset 1-0 in the Wright Cup quarter-final at Milton United. Vale had a catalogue of injuries, including losing keeper Hayden
Jamie Martin’s brace gave Cholsey United a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to Chalfont Wasps in their Berks & Bucks Sunday Junior Trophy quarter-final. Cholsey now travel to face Real Milan, in Burnham, on March 13.
CHOLSEY residents have reacted angrily after learning that five million tonnes of sand and gravel could be extracted from nearby fields, after the idea was ruled out last year. Oxfordshire County Council has proposed allowing minerals extraction between
A woman was attacked as she walked along an alleyway in Didcot. The 21-year-old woman was walking along an alley that connects Craven Way and Lockinge Close when the robbery occurred. The woman was attacked from behind by a man and pushed
CITY council budget cuts have targeted the wrong people and could hit the city’s more vulnerable residents, community groups warned last night. Sports leaders, disability groups and residents claimed the £9m cuts package agreed on Monday night
WITNEY & DISTRICT FA Matt Smith smashed a four-timer for Kingham All Blacks as they booked their place in the semi-finals of the Senior Cup with a 6-4 win against Witney Royals, writes Anthony Barlow. The sides were locked at 4-4, but in extra-time
GILES SPORTS WITNEY YOUTH LEAGUE Tower Hill booked their place in the semi-finals of the Under 11 Knockout Cup after a 4-2 win at Charlton & District. Zac Oliver led the way with a brace, while Damilola Famakin and Will Newcombe were also on target
Matthew Drew bagged a brace for Abba Athletic as they thrashed Division 3 side Merton 4-1 away from home to reach the semi-finals of the banbury District & Lord Jersey FA's Eric Morris Cup. Drew struck either side of half-time to give Abba a 2-0 lead
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BREAST cancer patients have suffered another blow at the hands of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). NICE has today published final guidance to the NHS not recommending the use of bevacizumab, or Avastin, for
A PATIENT welfare group has appealed for Oxfordshire people’s real life accounts of hospital food. It comes after an Oxford hospital featured in a television exposé about the standards of NHS food on Monday evening. Now Patient Voice, an independent
NORTH BERKS LEAGUE Saxton Rovers won through to the semi-finals of the North Berks Cup, but needed extra time to see off Division 1 rivals Wootton & Dry Sandford 3-1, writes Phil Annetts. It was 1-1 after 90 minutes with Mike Beale’s goal for Saxton
Tomasz Mazur was Mid Oxon’s hero with a first-half brace to sink Oldham 2-0 in the ESFA Under 15 Trophy quarter-final at Chipping Norton FC. The battling victory in a fiesty encounter – which saw eight players booked with the majority from the visitors
Chadlington recorded only their second victory of the season with a 3-1 win against Long Crendon in Division 1 of the Oxfordshire Senior League, with goals from Michael Knight (2) and Chris Gregory. Kieran Duke hit back for Long Crendon. Scott Finch
Joey Beauchamp and Aaron Armstrong hit doubles as Barton United beat Dorchester United 4-1 to return to the top of the Upper Thames Valley League Premier Division, writes TIM SIRET. Armstrong also missed a penalty, while Mark Denslow replied
BERKS & BUCKS JUNIOR CUP Ardington & Lock-inge stormed into the last four with a shock 3-1 victory over fellow North Berks League side Botley United on Saturday. Tom Eastwell scored twice as the Division 3 side stunned the Division 2 leaders. Chris
Ricky Hastings scored four goals as he helped Rose Hill to a 7-2 victory at home to Fairview in RT Harris Oxford City FA. Hastings’s treble and a Justin Ford strike saw Rose Hill storm into a 4-1 lead at the break. Mark Gregory hit No 4, with Ford grabbing
THE Duchess of Cornwall painted a sunset and learned how to cook a chocolate pudding at a tour of a Women’s Institute (WI) centre. Camilla toured Denman College, in Marcham, near Abingdon, yesterday, and stopped off to take part in cookery, art, book-binding
LET’S get down to the nitty gritty about prison life. Years ago, when you got sentenced to prison you were entitled to clothes, shoes, bedclothes and one letter to write home a week. You worked from Monday to Friday in the mailbag-shop, sewing by hand
WITH reference to Stuart Cooper’s letter about unfriendly bus drivers (Oxford Mail, February 15): how true. A couple of weeks ago I boarded a bus for what was a short journey. The driver bad-mouthed me, saying that I was only going ‘up the hill’ and
PLEASE let me, an OAP, express my concern for health care. New imposed ‘self-directed help’ payments are presented as buying free choice of care. But will old, frail people suffering mental and physical deterioration succeed in getting the help they
Dan Taylor scored a hat-trick as Freeland edged to a 6-4 win against Bletchingdon in a ten-goal Premier Division thriller. Freeland looked home and dry after a Dan Taylor double and a Pete Higgins strike saw them storm into a 3-0 lead. However, goals
THE voting referendum on May 5 will be the only game in town, with no local elections in Oxford this year – to the likely relief of the Liberal Democrats. I and most other progressives will vote ‘yes’. The alternative vote is far short of proportional
I WRITE with regard to the letter from Stuart Cooper (February 15) about bus drivers. The only bus route my wife and I travel on is the 400 Thornhill park and ride and we have always found most of the regular drivers to be friendly and helpful. There
OXFORD MAIL GIRLS LEAGUE Heather Young scored all four goals to fire Didcot Casuals to a 4-1 victory over Marston Saints Angels in the Under 14 League. Young netted twice in the first half and made it 3-0 soon after the break. Leah McLennon pulled
GORDON Clack is quite correct to remind people that the UK and US governments, the upholders and promoters of democracy, are guilty of ethnic cleansing (Oxford Mail letters, February 11). In a documentary for BBC television, John Pilger gave a superb
WOULD the Prime Minister please have the backbone to give us a truthful answer over an outrageous and criminal act – the EU directive on fishing quotas. Thanks to Tony Blair, hundreds of tons of fish are thrown overboard from our trawlers because of
I READ with amusement that a cat is to be employed to chase rats from Downing Street and around Westminster. This animal will be fully employed, as there will be many types of rodents to be found in these areas: 1. Rats – self-explanatory; 2. Mice
SORRY fellas, as much as it pains me to do this, I really should warn you that you may not want to read any further. In fact, maybe you should avert your eyes to the letters adjacent to this column, or flick over to the next page, because what I am about
A FOOTBALL-MAD soldier has spoken about losing both his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan. Jack Cummings will be Oxford United’s guest of honour on Saturday at the club’s Military Day for the visit of Hereford United. Hereford is the
THE future of more than 1,000 jobs at Oxford logistics giant Unipart was secured last night after the company sealed an “unpre-cedented” deal. A 12-year contract extension has been signed with DIY retailer Homebase to distribute its products
Former Oxford United youngster Matt Taylor returns for North Leigh to face his old club in the quarter-final of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at Thame United tonight. Taylor has netted 16 league goals in the league this season. Brian
A FORMER armed robber who has spent half his life behind bars has hit out at lenient sentences and said judges must jail violent criminals for longer. Eamonn Anderson, who served 24 years in prison for armed robberies and fire-arms offences
VOLUNTEERS providing a lifeline to residents battling everyday challenges are hoping for a Red Nose Day cash boost. Through the Oxford Mail, charities and organisations across the county can apply for Comic Relief grants between £500 and £1,000 before
Mini is unveiling its new 94mpg Rocketman concept car at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The company says the car harks back to the classic Mini in terms of its exterior dimensions, while its technology points to the future of automotive design
STUDENT musicians from Oxford University are tuning up to play alongside a leading jazz trombonist tomorrow. Oxford University Big Band will take to the stage with guest soloist Mark Nightingale, at St John’s College. Together they will
Success on the pitch for Oxford United this season is going hand in hand with success off it. The club are on course to be one of probably just a handful to make a profit – and that in their first year back in the Football League. While
A WETHERSPOON pub will open in Witney, it was confirmed this week, but without a controversial beer garden and smoking area. West Oxfordshire District Council members backed the plan for the former Palace nightclub in Market Square on Monday. The pub
EAMONN Anderson says judges should hand down longer jail sentences for violent criminals. And he should know. He has spent 24 of his 51 years in prison for armed robberies and firearms offences. Now Mr Anderson says his experiences are having an effect
DOG owners have set up a group to give pets a voice over plans to restrict where their four-legged friends can go in Oxford’s parks. The Fellowship of Responsible Oxford Dog Owners (Frodo), was formed by Olivia Robinson and Hayley Hitchcock to lobby
Chiefs at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) say they have received four complaints about its food since 2009. That does not reflect the views of journalist Mark Sparrow, who blogged about its less than appetising features to 26,000 people a day.
Drayson Racing, the green technology race team run by former British Government Minister of Science Lord Paul Drayson, which raced to success in the international Le Mans Series in the USA, Europe and Asia last year is to race in the new zero-emission
