HANNAH England believes she is starting to belong on athletics’ big stage – but she was left devastated with her performance at the European Indoor Championships in Paris on Friday. England looked on course for qualification for Saturday's
TRUCKERS drove home a hard-hitting road safety message by steering a lorry into Oxford’s Radcliffe Square. Cyclists were offered the chance to sit in the cab to help them see the road from a lorry driver’s point of view. The aim was
THE stopwatch is ticking for potential runners to sign up to support the Oxford’s Children’s Hospital. With less than three weeks to go until the OX5 Run, 600 people have already registered. But this year organisers want more than 1,000 runners to take
YOUNGSTERS have been helping OAPs learn computer skills. Volunteers aged 12 to 18 are working with 33 pensioners on an Age UK Oxfordshire computer course at Carterton Community College. Rosie Herridge, 12, of Carterton, said her favourite moment was
DISCARDED, broken and unwanted everyday objects have been drawing crowds at an Oxford shopping centre. The Broken Home exhibition at Templar’s Square shopping centre explores how everyday objects make a house a home. Cait Sweeney and fellow artist Suzy
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Does Britain need the alternative voting system? What we need is a voting system in which candidates who make promises which they know they can not, or will not, keep if elected are held to account. We must all remember the promise of a referendum on
WE were told that there was to be change over the treatment of Israel, but it’s the same tired old mixture as before. By vetoing the UN Security Council resolution condemning the continued construction of Israeli settlements in the illegally-occupied
Thames Valley Police officers appear to have nothing better to do than skulk around an Oxford housing estate pretending to be criminals (Turning a blind eye to bogus burglars, Oxford Mail February 21). The more observant reader would have noticed that
Your online vote on the letters page at oxfordmail.co.uk offers two alternatives to the question, ‘Is the Big Society just a big con?’: either ‘yes – it is just a slick title to cover up the cuts’, or ‘no – David Cameron is trying to really change society
I WOULD like to thank the hundreds of volunteer litter pickers who will be out in force over the weekend to give Oxford a good spring clean. Oxclean, run by the Civic Society and backed by the Oxford Mail’s sister paper, the Oxford Times, does a fantastic
STAFF and children are gearing up to move into the new building they thought they would never get. Rainbow Playgroup in Bicester has been on a roller coaster ride for the past year after £570,000 funding to build a new home was approved, then withdrawn
MAY I please through your newspaper send my thanks to all at the Horton Hospital, Banbury who made my recent operation go so well. I was looked after really well. I am also sure that I would have been looked after equally as well in any other hospital
am writing with reference to your “Most wanted” story (Oxford Mail, February 18). The public and crime charity Crimestoppers are reaping the success after setting up the Most Wanted website in August 2010. Since setting up the website, 104 appeals
David Cameron’s latest soundbite stating the case for volunteers, charities and private companies to run public services shows that it has taken less than a year since his non-election, to show his deluded views and lack of commitment to the wonderful
The Government has rejected Thames Water’s plans to build a £1bn reservoir near Abingdon, it emerged today. But Thames Water could come forward in the future with proposals for a smaller reservoir. Campaigners GARD (The Group Against Reservoir Development
Police today released a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a statue in Woodstock. Officers would like to speak to the man shown in the CCTV in relation to the theft of the bronze statue from the Iona House Gallery, in High
OXFORD City's Hannah England crashed out of the European Indoor Championships after finishing fifth in her heat in Paris. England appeared to be in good shape in second for six laps, but faded badly in the last 100m to drop back to fifth place
FITNESS trails, wildflower meadows and outdoor play areas have completed a £400,000 project to boost Didcot’s green spaces. Youngsters tested fitness equipment to celebrate the scheme on the town’s Ladygrove estate. The four-kilometre loop around the
AN Oxford herbalist says her business has been saved after the Government announ- ced plans to register UK practitioners for the first time. Louanne Richards feared her Raleigh Park Clinic, in Botley, where she practices traditional Chinese medicine,
A crash involving two lorries caused delays on the A34 in Oxfordshire this afternoon. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway after the Chilton Interchange. One lane was closed and queueing traffic is reported. Drivers
THREE lorries have collided on the A34 near the Chilton Interchange, causing long tailbacks. Police were called to the crash on the northbound carriageway at 2.20pm, just past the A4185 junction. The slow lane is currently blocked, causing long
ABINGDON Guildhall’s future has not been secured despite a much heralded £1.2m deal, a councillor has warned. Conservative Matthew Barber hit out after the Liberal Democrat-run Vale of White Horse District Council gave the hall to Abingdon Town Council
IF A stranger stops you in the street tomorrow and thrusts a book into your hands, don’t run away. Readers across Oxfordshire will be giving away hundreds of free books to passers-by, as part of the first World Book Night. Nationwide, a million books
SPORTS fans in Didcot and Wallingford are on track for a major boost after councillors agreed to invest millions of pounds in new facilities. Swimmers in Didcot have welcomed plans to splash out on a £12m new pool to cater for the predicted growth
I AM not a jealous person. I try really hard to avoid even the subtlest hint of envy. But every Sunday morning I suffer the most terrible pangs of desire. So much so, in fact, that I can barely lift my head from The Sunday Times for more than a few
11.03: 1 SWIFT AGGIE 9-4 fav, 2 Pennys Lexi 4-1. (5x2x3). Trainer: Magnasco. Time: 28.23. 11.19: 1 JODYS PIXIE 7-2, 2 Snazzy Sky 4-1. (6x5x2). Trainer: Wills. Time: 28.05. Vevas Tiger (3) 2-1 fav. 11.34: 1 OLYMPIC ICON 4-1, 2 Spice Please 9-4 jt fav
Police are appealing for help to trace a group of thieves in Banbury who distracted an elderly woman to steal her purse. The CCTV images show a group of people officers want to speak to in connection with an incident in the Poundland store
A prudent theatregoer — no hand goes up here, I confess — would have mugged up on the Trojan War and its aftermath before settling into a seat at the Playhouse for After Troy. Considerate producers, by the same token, would have added an aide-mémoire
FASHION got foxy and feminine for this year’s lingerie show at Oxford Fashion Week. And the runway at the Malmaison Hotel in Oxford Castle was as sexy, fun and stylish as expected. Designers included corset-maker Velda Lauder, popular brand Bravissimo
UK sales of the Cowley-built Mini have risen by more than 20 per cent, latest official figures have revealed. Statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 1,173 cars were sold in February, compared to 973 in the same month last
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RADIO DJ Toby Anstis has spoken about his experiences of being adopted, and backed the search for more foster carers and adopters in Oxfordshire. The DJ, who presents Heart FM’s weekday morning show, was adopted when he was a baby along with his twin
Police today appealed for information after a burglary in Banbury. Burglars smashed their way into the property in Broughton Road sometime between 9am and 5.45pm on Sunday and carried out a search of the property. Nothing was stolen during the break-in
DETECTIVES who arrested a pimp on the run for 102 days said human trafficking was probably still going on in Oxford. Anastassios Papas, formerly of Iffley Road, Oxford, trafficked women to become prostitutes serving clients in the city via an agency
AN eagerly anticipated new community hospital will open in Chipping Norton on Monday. The new Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital features 14 en suite bedrooms, plus physiotherapy and speech and language therapy for outpatients recovering
Ben Egginton and Jordan Beardmore secured a gold medal hat-trick in five days during half-term week. Egginton, from Faringdon, and Oxford’s Beardmore won the under 15 boys’ doubles at Badminton England bronze grade tournaments in Hertfordshire
Oxford United are supporting the Marie Curie Football Week from March 7-14. Chosen last season by fans across the country to be the official charity partner of The Football League this term, Marie Curie Cancer Care provides care, free of charge, to terminally
AN investigation has been launched after trees were cut down on land near Raymond Blanc’s Michelin-starred Oxfordshire restaurant. Two 40ft pine trees have disappeared yards from Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons in Church Road, Great Milton. But the trees
Kidlington boss Gordon Geary has called on his players to perform in the big games ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table Premier Division clash with Wantage Town at Yarnton Road. Kidlington were thumped 6-0 at Slimbridge last Saturday, and although they
Stockport County have managed only six wins all season and are four points adrift of 22nd place. But in reality, with Burton having so many games in hand, they are seven points away from safety. It’s been a torrid season, and they have mustered just
Harry Worley and Simon Hackney – if selected – both have a special reason to want to do well at Stockport tomorrow. Born in Lymm, in Cheshire, Worley began his football at Edgeley Park, before Chelsea came in for him in 2005 with a fee of £150,000.
North Leigh boss Mark Gee said their 9-3 thumping by Oxford United in the Senior Cup helped blow away the cobwebs after their enforced break ahead of Saturday's Division 1 South & West trip to Gosport Borough. “The pitch (at Thame) was great, Oxford
Certain players have to improve performances, says Oxford United boss Chris Wilder, ahead of tomorrow’s game at Stockport. They need to tighten up at the back, and be more decisive at the other end. It may seem a bit early in the season to describe
United's historian, and programme editor, Martin Brodetsky, is in the middle of writing a book, entitled The Who’s Who of Oxford United. The hardback book of more than 500 pages, will include up-to-date details of the current season. Brodetsky said
SATURDAY. FOOTBALL. NPOWER LEAGUE TWO. Stockport v Oxford Utd. ZAMARETTO SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Premier Div: Banbury Utd v Weymouth, Didcot Tn v Salisbury City, Oxford City v Stourbridge. Div 1 South & West: Frome Tn v Abingdon Utd, Gosport Borough v
A “HIGH-RISK” rapist who sexually assaulted a woman while his friend filmed the attack on a mobile phone has had his sentence cut. Mohammed Shahjahan, 27, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years at Oxford Crown Court in September last year after
Didcot Town manager Ady Williams has urged his side to be more clinical from the penalty spot – should they be awarded a spot-kick in Saturday's home game with Premier Division leaders Salisbury City. Town, who are unbeaten in their past four games,
Oxford City manager Mike Ford has hailed the capture of defender Marvin Martin from Zamaretto Southern League Premier Division relegation rivals Banbury United. Martin, 19, a former Oxford United trainee, is set to make his debut in Saturday's
PLAYTIME has just got cleaner and safer for youngsters in Cowley. Children and parents have been celebrating after fences were put up around the play area at the John Allen Centre. The site, in Cleveland Drive, Cowley, was refurbished as part of a £2.5m
Ollie Magern, who has been a real star for Oxfordshire owner Roger Nicholls, could be retired after fracturing a bone in his off-fore leg. Nicholls reported that the 13-year-old gelding had been successfully operated on at Newmarket with three screws
IF YOU ever needed conclusive proof an alien spaceship had landed in Oxfordshire, then here it is... Or, at least a crayon drawing of the alleged incident. The county’s UFO experts and paranormal buffs have been scouring the National
Two successive defeats show Oxford Harlequins need to strengthen their squad for next season. That is the view of director of rugby John Brodley, whose side visit Weston-super-Mare in National 3 South West tomorrow. Quins have been well
A CONTROVERSIAL lapdancing club which incurred the wrath of its church neighbour has been stripped of its licence. The Lodge, in Pennyfarthing Place, St Ebbe’s, has been offering sexual entertainment, including private dances for £20, since
THE drawing of a spaceship that apparently landed in Oxfordshire is an interesting one. The Egyptian symbolism on the outside is fascinating. But what is most impressive is that ET and his buddies have painted their craft pink. V metrosexual darling
IT would be premature for campaigners to start celebrating the closure of lapdancing club The Lodge, despite the refusal of a licence by Oxford City Council. And it may be that the licensing and registration sub-committee sabotaged its own decision.
A three-vehicle crash today caused long delays on the A34 Western Bypass near Oxford. The collision happened on the southbound carriageway near the Botley Interchange, blocking the outside lane. The crash led to congestion which tailed back past the
A CRASH involving three vehicles is causing delays on the A34 this morning. The outside lane of the A34 southbound carriageway is currently blocked south of the Botley Interchange. Two vans and a white Ford Fiesta collided shortly after
CENTRE back Jake Wright believes Oxford United’s morning-after meeting was the perfect way to get this week’s Lincoln defeat out of their system. Manager Chris Wilder made the players come in on Wednesday morning, when they would normally
FAME has come late – and in a faraway country – for pensioner Tony Clark. The 76-year-old first published his book on bookbinding in 1988, when it ran to three editions before going out of print. But then a publishing firm decided to
THEATRE fans, restaurant lovers and film buffs will have to pay £2.50 to park on city streets in the evenings under County Hall’s new charging regime. The council is set to scrap free parking in the evening and on Sundays as part of its ongoing
