THE sight of hundreds of petrolheads reflected in gleaming chrome as the Cowley Classic Car Show staged its biggest event yet. Now in its fourth year, the event celebrates vehicles with a connection to Cowley’s motor heritage, as well as a wide range
A MAN with an antisocial behaviour order who got in a pub brawl when he was supposed to be on an alcohol detox course has lost a legal challenge to his jail sentence. Despite taking part in a gang attack on a takeway driver, Daniel Rumley walked
A CONTROVERSIAL device to disperse gangs of youths outside a shop on an Oxford estate has made life ”nice and quiet” for a shopkeeper. Staff at the Premier Supermarket in Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys, suffered months of gangs intimidating customers,
Emma Partner has been appointed as a sales negotiator with the Henley office of estate agent Savills. Ms Partner, who has 11 years experience in the industry, said: “My husband and I moved out of London to Henley a couple of years ago and, as a mother
Growing companies from across the county are being urged to attend a free event designed to help them find new customers and increase profits off the back of the Olympic games. The Your Games, Your Business event will include a speech from Matt Rogan
Serial entrepreneur Marcelo Bravo is the next speaker at the OxFocus business networking event on September 12. The founder of biotech firm Oxford Pharamascience will be reflecting on on the challenges and opportunities for science and technology-led
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PARENTS are so desperate to get their children into a popular Guides group that they are registering them when they are born. The Rainbows groups in Witney, which caters for girls aged five to seven, is so popular thatsome of the girls are
AHEAD of next weekend’s Fly to the Past spectacular at Oxford Airport, reporter Tom Jennings finds that performing acrobatic feats on top of a bi-plane is every bit as hard as it looks. Witha single strap across my chest, I stood on the wings
OXFORDSHIRE veterans are being invited back to the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War. Men of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry were among those who gave their lives at Arnhem, in Holland, in 1944.
AN OXFORD music photographer with a growing reputation will return to his former school to exhibit his work. The show by Edu Hawkins will feature one of the final portraits of music pioneer Gil Scott-Heron before his death earlier this year Mr Hawkins
MORE than 500 people are demanding the return of a post office in Oxford. Summertown once boasted three but has been without a post office since Martin’s newsagent on Banbury Road closed in 2008. Campaigners have sent a letter with a 500-signature petition
WOODSTOCK was bloomin’ all over for two special visitors in 1983. Britain in Bloom judges John Reed and Peter Atkinson were escorted around the streets by district councillor Elizabeth Woodward. The town had already won the Thames and
IT WAS the first trip to foreign soil the school had organised – and the children concerned were clearly delighted to be taking part. There were smiles all round as the party from Headington Secondary School in Oxford – better known as Margaret Road
IT TAKES a lot of effort to play brass instruments, but these children seem to be taking the task in their stride. They are pictured during practice at Woodstock Primary School. The photograph comes from a collection belonging to John
THE Soapsuds were a popular Oxford band and were in great demand. They entertained audiences over a wide area for more than 15 years. Our interest in them was sparked by a letter from reader Val Faulkner, of Bicester, who asked if Bob Hodson (aka
PUPILS at Larkmead School, Abingdon, staged a production that was entertaining and portrayed a serious message. The Wall was described as a social comment dance drama based on an album by rock group Pink Floyd. It aimed to show through dance and drama
THE grand floral fete in Oxford was indeed a grand affair, with something for everyone. Posters for the event at Botley Road recreation ground in 1948 listed an impressive line-up of attractions. The afternoon began with a procession through the city
l Karl Barrett, 25, of Redbridge Hollow, Oxford, admitted stealing three digger buckets valued at £1,600 from White Horse Contractors in Abingdon on May 5, and breaching a suspended prison sentence by committing another offence. Jailed for 20 weeks.
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to overhaul a stretch of shops in Cowley Road is back on the cards, it has emerged. Developer RTH Holdings, which owns 59 to 63 Cowley Road, was told in January 2009 it could knock down the buildings to make way for two shops and
Andy Scott watched his Rotherham United side rise to the top of the table after the Millers secured a 4-1 win at Plymouth. The former Oxford United striker was delighted: “This is a good base to build on,” he said. “Our start to the second half wasn
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Abingdon Utd 2 (Wimble 47, Griffin 52) Taunton Tn 0 Two second-half goals got Abingdon United off to a winning start in their Evo-Stik Southern League Division 1 South & West fixture, which had been reversed due to the clubhouse fire at Taunton Town
Simon Heslop doesn’t need an invitation to shoot – and he says that is exactly what he was given on Saturday. With the Bradford defence backing off as he picked the ball up near the halfway line, charged forward and fired home the opener. “The defence
North Leigh 1 (Hoyle og 16) Mangotsfield Utd 3 (Knighton pen 29, 34, Groves 86) Stuart Hole was sent off as North Leigh crashed to defeat against Mangotsfield United in Evo-Stick Southern League Division 1 South & West at Eynsham Park. North Leigh
Cinderford Tn 1 (Evans 51) Didcot Tn 0 New-look Didcot Town slipped to defeat at Cinderford Town on their return to Evo-Stik Southern League Division 1 South & West. Captain Jamie Heapy was the only player on show from the side
Spinner Luke Ryan marked his return from a finger injury by taking four wickets as Oxfordshire Development XI gained a victory over Gloucestershire Academy at Oxford Downs yesterday. Oxon passed the target of 134 for the loss of two wickets
Oxford City 1 (Basham 23) Redditch Utd 1 (Brown pen 82) New signing Steve Basham scored on his Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division debut for Oxford City – but it wasn’t enough to bring them victory against Redditch United at Court Place Farm
Michael Duberry says that although he was fouled for the Bradford equaliser, Oxford United should have won the game anyway. The U’s defender was aggrieved that a push from Luke Oliver on him went unpunished in the build-up to Bradford’s equaliser. “
POLICE were last night investigating a vandal attack on the Kassam Stadium pitch. The playing surface was defaced with letters by a “substance capable of staining the grass”, police said. The incident happened at about 5.30am on Saturday, ahead of United
Zach McEachran marked his Kidlington debut with a superb goal in a 2-0 home win over Reading Town in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division. The 16-year-old, younger brother of Chelsea star Josh, smashed the ball home from 25 yards in the 56th
Banbury Utd 1 (Green pen 54) Hitchin Tn 1 (Burke 90) Banbury United had victory snatched from their grasp as promoted Hitchin Town grabbed an injury-time equaliser in their Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division clash at
Carterton, stunned by manager Mark Jacobsen quitting on the eve of the season, were thrashed 7-0 at Tytherington Rocks in Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 West. Jacobsen stepped down on Friday, and 24 hours later his side caved in with four goals
Ben Thomas scored on his Ardley United debut as their opening Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division fixture got off to an explosive start with four goals in the first 22 minutes of a 2-2 draw against Slimbridge. The visitors drew first blood after
Banbury suffered a calamatious collapse which turned almost certain victory into a 20-run defeat in their Home Counties Premier LeagueDivision 1 match at Bishop’s Stortford. Having bowled out their hosts for 168, with left-arm spinner Luke Ryan taking
Oxford Utd 1, Bradford City 1. It was a golden opportunity for three points. But Oxford United are still without a win this season after Ross Hannah’s goal 12 minutes from time earned visitors Bradford a draw at the Kassam Stadium
IN ANY situation it may be said that there is genuine ignorance, or, conversely, wilful ignorance and I cannot be sure which correctly applies to Anthony King (Letters, August 8, Don’t knock the Fair) and his ecstatic view of the Blenheim Palace Game
WELL done to the peace campaigners (Oxford Mail, August 4) who marked the dropping of the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan 66 years ago. The Donnington Bridge event reminds us all that weapons of mass destruction must never be used again
IT was sad to read (Oxford Mail, July 27) of the passing of Pat Clark, former Speedway star. What a brilliant rider he was and seeing him out of his leathers, he didn’t look capable of riding a moped, let alone racing a 500cc speedway bike at the highest
PERHAPS the concerned people of Barton Estate could not do any better than consult their near, and soon to be ‘nearer’ neighbours on Northway Estate regarding the thought of suffering years and years of tipper trucks trundling through their estate? Northway
Spinners Shamilal Mendis and Ian Evans came to the rescue as Oxford drew their abbreviated Home Counties Premier League Division 1 match away to relegation-threatened Radlett. Chasing a targetof 206 for victory, Radlett got off to a flying start before
Chris Leaney was Aston Rowant’s hero with ball and bat as they secured an unlikely draw at home to Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West leaders Burnham. First, the teenager returned the impressive figures of 5-24 from just six overs as Burnham
Thame Town were sucked back into the Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West relegation dogfight after suffering a six-wicket hammering by fellow strugglers Gerrards Cross. Batting first on a pitch freshened by early morning rain, Thame perished
Off-spinner Paul Jeacock’s five-wicket haul was not enough to bring bottom club Horspath a much-needed victory at home to Reading as their Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West clash ended in a draw. Having posted 217-9 after being
A SPECIAL breed of ‘commuters’ are to get their own traffic light safety scheme to warn them about trains – bats. The new light system is to be installed for the first time in the UK in a city railway tunnel to make sure bats get a warning about trains
I MUST say that I agree with Graham Jones, city traders’ group ROX, Rescue Oxford. People do like charity shops but there are far too many of them in small areas. They spring up all over the place. Headington must have eight or more of these charity
I FEEL your criticism of Sean Feeney challenging Oxford City Council’s core planning strategy is a bit unfair when you base your judgement on the grounds that it will cost the Oxford City Council taxpayers dearly (Oxford Mail, August 6). Mr Feeney has
FOOTBALL. NPOWER LEAGUE TWO. Oxford Utd 1, Bradford City 1. EVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Premier Div: Banbury Utd 1, Hitchin Tn 1; Oxford City 1, Redditch 1. Div 1 South & West: Cinderford 1, Didcot Tn 0; North Leigh 1, Mangotsfield 3; Taunton 0, Abingdon
AN 83-year-old woman was threatened in her home by a burglar holding a hook who then stole a quantity of cash. Police are appealing for witnesses after the pensioner was woken in the early hours of Saturday morning at her home in Dunsden Close, off Foxhall
WITHOUT fail the pilgrims of Cropredy return year after year to gather for the world-famous folk celebration led by Fairport Convention. Once the band finished their three-hour set at the end of the three-day festival on Saturday night, fans
The organisers of Oxfordshire’s newest music festival say they have been “blown away” by the reaction to their first event and last night vowed to make it an annual fixture. Wilderness Festival, which took place in the scenic surroundings of
Chris Wilder says that an apology today from referee James Adcock will just make his Oxford United squad even more frustrated after Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Bradford. The U’s looked to be heading for their first victory of the season after
A LAPDANCING club, pubs, restaurants, theatres and a cinema help make up a property portfolio worth £2.1 billion to our councils, the Oxford Mail can reveal. The real estate ‘goldmine’ emerged after local government minister Eric Pickles urged town halls
MORE than 500 people are demanding the return of a post office in Oxford. Summertown once boasted three but has been without a post office since Martin’s newsagent on Banbury Road closed in 2008. Campaigners have sent a letter with a 500-signature petition
POLICE in Kidlington have been out with a licence plate recognition device to try to catch copper and lead thieves. Officers stationed themselves at the A4260 and B4030 crossroads, near the Hop-crofts Holt Service Station. They had received
WEST OXON: Councillors will decide today if 496 service personnel homes can be built in Carterton. The homes will be built for personnel moving to RAF Brize Norton from RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, which is due to close. They will be built on land known
WROXTON: A six-year-old was given the honour of unveiling a hotel’s new £200,000 function room. Hannah McGregor, from Wroxton Primary School, helped Banbury town mayor Alastair Milne-Home cut the ribbon to declare Wroxton House Hotel’s Broughton Room
