DOG owners across Oxford are being warned not to fall foul of new laws which could see them paying bigger fines. About 3,000 stickers displaying the new rules were put up in the city before the laws came into force this week. Irresponsible owners will
A DROP-IN service for people with housing problems has moved from its base at South Oxfordshire District Council’s Crowmarsh headquarters, near Wallingford. Last week, a joint housing needs team was created for South Oxfordshire and the Vale, and the
Southend 2 (Phillips 47, Hall 67) Oxford Utd (Batt 62) 1 Oxford United slipped to defeat at leaders Southend on Saturday, despite a battling display at Roots Hall. The visitors dominated the first half, only to concede a goal in injury time
The last time I considered a multi-stop train hop I was 18, but thanks to an older sibling recalling stories of missed connections, being stranded in Randomsville and flea-infested youth hostels, I quickly decided that while the romance of Rail
WITNEY super middleweight (Steve) Marvin Mullins returns to the ring for his second fight since turning professional at Chippenham on Saturday, December 3. The 31-year-old delivered a text-book performance during his baptism in the paid ranks at the
Chris Sheard has joined HW Financial Services as a consultant. Mr Sheard was previously an independent financial advisor at Harris Cartier solicitors and covers both the public and private sectors. He provides support and advice to individuals, trustees
Wallingford Public relations and social media agency Publicity Oxford is embracing the BBC campaign ‘Give An Hour’, which aims to help people to understand how to best use the internet to benefit their business. The firm is offering six firms one-hour
The first ever Cherwell Business Awards have been launched and firms across Bicester and Banbury have been urged to take part. There are nine categories, including small and large business, tourism, hospitality and leisure, new business and business
A Summertown company that has developed an electronic clocking-in system for construction sites has been recognised as one of the country’s brightest start-up firms. Simeio has been identified as a Red Bull Future 50 star, having been selected from
Banbury law firm Brethertons has achieved an excellence award from the Law Society. The company picked up the Law Society Lexcel Award for Excellence in Practice Management, with judges highlighting its client focus and business growth plans. The judges
When it comes to buying a new car, newspaper advertising is a real driving force. That is the opinion of Paul Green, brand manager at Bicester-based dealer County Chevrolet, who advertises with Newsquest Oxfordshire titles every week. Mr Green said
RESIDENTS in Blackbird Leys look set to get a louder voice in the future of their estate. A new Leys Neighbourhood Partnership aims to bring councils, community groups and businesses together for the good of the estate. It is hoped the move by Oxford
Oxford United are without the injured Michael Duberry for their League Two clash at leaders Southend. Line-up at Southend: Clarke, Wright, Whing, Worley, Batt, Heslop, Leven, Davis, Potter, Constable, Philliskirk. Subs: McLaren, Smalley, A Hall, KInniburgh
THE MOTHER of a missing backpacker is helping others in memory of her lost son. Gill Koch, from Wantage, took part in a 10-mile race last Sunday to raise cash for the international aid charity Cafod, running in her son Gareth’s name. Gareth went missing
HELP IS at hand for grandparents looking after grandchildren in Blackbird Leys. A new drop-in session run by the Leys Children’s Centre on the Oxford estate aims to get grandparents together each week. It comes after research in the area found that
THREE MONTHS after a fire ripped through her house, claiming the life of her husband, a Rose Hill widow is still waiting to go home. Father-of-three Michael Davies, 64, died at the John Radcliffe Hospital days after a fire broke out at his family’s council
SEA Cadet siblings Simon and Ellie Haddock will be fishing for big donations this month when they shake a tin for the Poppy Appeal. The brother and sister from Swinburne Road in Abingdon are proud members of the Abingdon Sea Cadets and gladly take time
KNOWN most commonly as ‘vicar’ in her parish of Sutton Courtney and Appleford, Helen Kendrick took on a new, but equally rewarding role in 2009, when she became mum to an adopted eight-year-old girl and her seven-year-old brother. The Rev
A 23-year-old woman was robbed by a man and a woman when she was walking in Headington. The victim was with a friend at about 1.30am on Thursday, when they were approached from behind by a man and woman in Gardiner Street. The man grabbed the 23-year-old
Grove's Tom Weeks made a winning debut at a Muay Thai fight night at the Gatecrasher nightclub, Birmingham. The 28-year-old, of the Wantage-based Devils Muay Thai club, won a unanimous points verdict over Muri Balogum (Swindon Martial Arts)
UK sales of the Cowley-built Mini are up again, latest figures have revealed. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 3,302 Minis were sold in October, a rise of 3.74 per cent on the same month last year. Sales have been boosted by the recent
A man forged his dead partner’s signature to claim more than £60,000 from a war pension. Paul Lashbrook-Cox, from Wantage, was living in Spain with “husband” Maurice when the latter died in August 2003 after a long battle with cancer. The deceased,
Those who fight for the rights of the county’s 60,000 carers were yesterday honoured for their hard work. Four people from across Oxfordshire were named as ‘Carers Champions’ at the Age UK Oxfordshire’s annual general meeting. Among
THE third round of this year’s Winter League was fished by five teams of ten on the Thames at Radley and with the river gin-clear, few roach were showing. Thankfully, the chub were more obliging on some of the noted pegs. Steve Townsend (Drennan GOT
OXFORD City Stars have a great chance to climb up the English National League Division 1 South table with two home matches this weekend. Ken Forshee’s side, who are seventh, entertain Cardiff Devils today (face-off 5pm) and tomorrow host Streatham Redskins
Edward Feild took the honours in the Kidlington Tag Rugby Festival at Stratfield Brake. They came out on top in a closely-fought tournament with North Kidlington runners-up and West Kidlington third. Edward Feild and North Kidlington
Three youngsters from Kidlington Judo Club struck gold at the White Horse Open at Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Didcot. Luke Williams, Daniel Andrew and Ben Phillipson recorded first places in the British Judo Council competition. Kidlington also won
Horspath Hammers are the South & South Wales Division 1 champions. A powerful victory over Exeter Aces was followed 24 hours later by a title-clinching success over Newport which saw Hammers land the crown. A maximum from Mateusz Szymczak was crucial
BOTTOM side Oxford Bowls Club shocked Littlemore RBL with a 2-1 win in Division 2 of the Gentworks Oxford & District League. Terry Gripe (+100) beat Pete Machonochie (+40) 200-17 to give Oxford the lead, before Matthew Challen (-20) levelled with a 200
Oxford's Emma-Kate Lidbury completed her American season with a third-place finish at Ironman 70.3 Miami. The 31-year-old triathlete recorded her fourth podium finish of a year that has seen victories at Mallorca, Exmoor and Las Vegas. Lidbury was third
BURGLARS have struck 13 times in less than three weeks, police warned homeowners last night. Police officers believe at least three gangs or individuals are behind the break-ins at homes in Headington between October 15 and October 31. Thieves have
Azulada Bay (7-2) gave Mark Rimell, who trains at Leafield, near Witney, his first winner of the jumps season with victory in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell yesterday.
GRAVESTONES in an East Oxford churchyard have been vandalised. Six stone memorials were desecrated in the churchyard of SS Mary and John Church, in Cowley Road, during October. Parishioner and volunteer Ruth Conway, left, said: “We have no suspicions
Oxford Judo Club’s Matt Edmans just missed out on a bronze medal for Great Britain at the Kurash World Championships in Uzbekistan. Edmans reached the quarter-finals of the under 81k category in the event, which entails a style of Uzbek wrestling similar
AFTER much head scratching, racing manager Gary Baiden has settled on his team for the forthcoming £150,000 BAGS inter-track competition for the first leg at Monmore. Baiden said: “It will be a hard competition and a lot of thought went into my decisions
VIKINGS A have dropped their first games of the season. However, their 8-2 victory over Rutherford in Division 1 of the Oxford & District League still sees them lead the way at the top of the table. Rutherford’s Glen Freeman upset Alan Cherry, but Jingyu
FORMER Oxford trainer Paddy Curtin’s Farloe Kraven (10-1) posted the fastest time of the heats in the £2,000 Cesarewitch qualifiers on Thursday. The black dog led all the way and just held off the fast finishing 9-4 favourite Westmead Palace in a thrilling
THE Regal nightclub has featured regularly on the pages of this newspaper over the past few years. Heavy metal gigs, fashion shows and comedy events have all taken place at the East Oxford venue. Now a new incarnation will see a church
ED VAIZEY and his staff are perfectly within their rights to claim every penny incurred in the course of their duties, but 8p for a car journey of 350 yards is just inviting criticism. The Wantage Tory MP submitted the miniscule claim, along
CITY of Oxford’s Eleanor McNally was in top form in the 11 & 12-year-old girls’ category at the Rushmoor Royals’ Level 1 meeting at Aldershot Garrison. The 12-year-old took home 13 medals, nine of which were gold, as she produced a star performance.
Bicester’s Darren ‘Daza’ Usher is the latest Oxfordshire boxer to trade in his vest and sign professional. The 28-year-old light welterweight, who previously wore the colours of the Oxford Boxing Academy, signed on the dotted line with Swindon-based
THREE men admitted stealing an Oxford grandfather’s wallet and emptying his bank account of £2,100. The gang preyed on Bryan Price, 65, as he ate in the Four Candles pub in George Street, Oxford, on January 24 this year. On Wednesday, 46-year-old Andrew
ONE Oxfordshire MP claimed 8p for a 350-yard car journey, latest expense claims have shown. Ed Vaizey was paid 8p in expenses when one of his staff drove the short distance in his Wantage constituency on February 25. He claimed another 16p for a worker
Avant-garde artist Woz, pictured took his expressive art form to the walls of the O3 gallery at Oxford Castle. Accompanied by the sound of 60s music, the artist created scenes reminiscent of Jackson Pollock as he daubed paint in the energetic one-off
The driver of an Oxford Tube coach that flipped with 32 passengers on board told jurors “it’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to me”. Mark Woodward, who denies dangerous driving, gave evidence on day two of his trial at Oxford Crown Court yesterday
OXFORD'S biggest fireworks display will be held in South Park this evening. Between 15,000 and 20,000 people are expected at the event, which raises about £75,000 for local charities each year. Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 6.45pm. There
ROYAL British Legion bosses said last night they were sickened by the theft of two Poppy Appeal collection boxes. Police officers are appealing for information about a man who walked into a Tesco Express store near Wallingford on Monday and stole a Poppy
A NIGHTCLUB which started life as a cinema and later became a bingo hall is about to have another incarnation as a church, the Oxford Mail can reveal. The owners of The Regal, in Cowley Road, have agreed a long-term lease with a church group
A SLEEPING couple were woken by a neighbour as a fire spread to their roof. The blaze had started in a garden shed at the home in Parklands, Banbury, at about 2.30am this morning. Fire fighters said a neighbour heard the fire develop
OXFORD United boss Chris Wilder has a couple of big calls to make ahead of today’s trip to npower League Two leaders Southend United. The U’s manager must decide whether to recall right back Damian Batt (pictured) to the starting line-up after serving
A martial arts group is fighting to raise cash for Save the Children with a morning of demonstrations and classes from local clubs. Can Do Martial Arts has organised the gathering at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon today (9am to
Blood donation sessions will be held at the Chipping Norton Rugby Club, Greystones, Burford. Sessions will be held on Monday between 1.30pm and 3.30pm and then again between 4.15pm and 7.30pm.
CHILDREN will be able to climb aboard Betty Bumble’s time machine and head back to medieval times in the latest of Pegasus Theatre’s monthly performances for under-12s. The theatre, in Magdalen Road, Oxford, is staging the third of its Sunday activity
Chiltern Railways will be operating a modified timetable this weekend due to international rugby league matches at London’s Wembley Stadium and engineering work. Many trains will make extra stops at Wembley today for mataches between England and Australia
For Oxfordshire auctioneer and TV presenter Charlie Ross, selling a multi-million-dollar car was all in a day’s work. Mr Ross, a regular on programmes such as Flog It, Antiques Roadshow and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, is the new record holder
ANNETTE Vincent yesterday conquered one of her biggest fears. The 37-year-old, who has been homeless for a decade, said she never thought she would find a way off the streets. But now in sheltered accommodation, she yesterday sang in front of hundreds
A secret diary of the SAS in the Second World War will get its first public outing in Oxford today. In early 1946, just months after the end of the war, the Special Air Service was disbanded. And so to make sure it was never forgotten, a former SAS
