CHRISTMAS cheer was all around as a community came together for one of the highlights of Witney's festive calendar. Around 4,500 people visited the two-day Christmas Market at Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, on Saturday and yesterday. Children
A NEW £9.5M special school building could replace another which the county council wanted to close earlier this year. Northfield School, in Blackbird Leys, could be housed in a new complex as part of a £15m county council drive to invest money in
SHRIVENHAM came from behind to claim an excellent 2-1 victory at home to Wantage Town. The Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division strugglers fell behind to Ryan Markham’s first-half penalty. But Antonio Gerrish and Tom Ballard’s goals after
SHRIVENHAM came from behind to claim an excellent 2-1 victory at home to Wantage Town. The Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division strugglers fell behind to Ryan Markham’s first-half penalty. But Antonio Gerrish and Tom Ballard’s goals after
POLICE have said they are 'keeping an open mind' about whether an Abingdon supermarket break in is linked with other ram raids in the county. The Northcourt Road Co op and post office was targeted at 3.30am on Thursday by thieves who smashed their
WHEN police raided a Traveller site as part of an investigation into modern slavery officers seized numerous stashes of class A drugs, weighing scales and wads of cash, a court heard. Michael Joyce, 59, his sons Michael Joyce, 26,and John Joyce
A POP-UP ‘curiosity shop’ has opened at the Westgate Centre so that youngsters can try out fun experiments and activities. Eynsham-based The Curiosity Box is creating a pop-up science laboratory at the shopping centre. The company, which sells
ONE of two men accused of an alleged crime spree involving multiple robberies in West Oxfordshire has been cleared as the trial entered its closing stages. After hearing half-time submissions from defence teams today, jurors at Oxford Crown Court
TERRIFYING political figures replaced dastardly dragons in a village pantomime with a twist. A cast of 65 people performed a special take on Camelot for the Cassington Christmas pantomime last weekend, featuring knights, unicorns and familiar-looking
COMMUTER misery on the Oxford ring road is set to continue until the end of the week. Emergency work by Thames Water, near Kennington and the Hinksey Hill junction, has caused days of delays, due to a leaking main. Thames Water has said it
A SIXTH-FORMER is encouraging young writers to sign up for Oxfordshire Library Service’s 2019 short story competition. Burford School student Phoebe Haywood won the young adult category last time with an examination of life’s difficulties, based
AN OXFORD woman has been found guilty of 'endangering an airport' after she attempted to stop a plane from deporting migrants to Africa. May MacKeith, 33, from Botley, was one of 15 people who entered Stansted Airport last year, delaying the plane
THE OXFORD suffrage flag will fly over the city on Friday, to mark 100 years since British and Irish women first voted. A host of Oxford University colleges and departments, and some local schools, will fly the recreated flag, as part of a year
THE latest crimes reported across Oxfordshire include an object being fired at a vehicle and £20,000 worth of lead being stolen from a church roof. Here are the latest cases police would like your help with. If you have any information about any
FIREFIGHTERS were forced to walk in front of their fire engine along the A34 on Sunday to clear a path through gridlocked traffic following a crash. The fire service has revealed crews were delayed in responding to an emergency call on Sunday
WANTAGE MP Ed Vaizey has pledged to help stop puppy smuggling. The former culture minister was among 64 MPs and Peers who attended an event by the Dogs Trust in Parliament, which called on the Government to take urgent action to end puppy smuggling
A LAWYER jailed for neglect after her elderly mum died slumped on a sofa surrounded by her own filth has been cleared by the Court of Appeal. Emma-Jane Kurtz, a solicitor who championed the rights of the vulnerable, was jailed for two and a half
OXFORD United have tied down the future of another talented youngster after Michael Elechi agreed his first professional contract this morning. The 17-year-old’s deal will start next month and run until the end of the 2020/21 season. Elechi
OXFORD was left in awe yesterday afternoon after a stunning double rainbow appeared over the top of the dreaming spires. After a day of intermittent showers, the clouds cleared at around 3pm to reveal the vibrant colours in the sky. Hundreds
A PROJECT to build flats that would be seen by thousands of people every day because of its location on the Cutteslowe Roundabout could get permission tomorrow. Developers want to demolish two semi-detached homes at the top of Banbury Road and
THE Bishop of Oxford has urged MPs to set aside the temptations of self-interest and pursuit of short-term power as they prepare to vote tomorrow on Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Rt Rev Steven Croft said he voted in the 2016 referendum to remain in
ARE you thinking of getting someone a bike this Christmas? Then there are a few questions you need to ask. Firstly, find out if the intend would, in theory, like to ride a bike to get around town. Then, subtly find out what is stopping them. You
A WOMAN was forced to hand over cash in an early-morning robbery in Headington after a man threatened her with a broken bottle. The 23-year-old victim was approached from behind while at a bus stop in London Road near to the junction of Latimer
OXFORD West and Abingdon's MP has claimed that 85 per cent of recent correspondence over Brexit has shown support for a 'people's vote' or remaining in the European Union. Layla Moran says she has received more than 600 letters or emails on the
THE BREWERY which owns East Oxford's James Street Tavern has confirmed the pub is now under new management. A Greene King spokesman said the previous landlord left on December 3 and, following a week closure, is due to reopen today run by the team
A PIONEERING project by Oxfordshire Mind to help local people on a low income to lead healthier lifestyles has been given an £81,000 funding boost. The three-year scheme, in partnership with the Oxford Mental Health Partnership, will focus on getting
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ SCOTT ALEXANDER, 32, of no fixed abode, admitted stealing alcohol valued at £80 from Marks and Spencers, Banbury, on November 11 as well as being in breach of a previously imposed conditional discharge. He was made subject to
MEDICS who were deployed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan received medals in a special ceremony at RAF Brize Norton. The team of 29 RAF healthcare personnel from the Defence Medical Services were posted under Operation Trenton
POLICE have renewed an appeal to trace a man shown in a CCTV image following a burglary in Abingdon. Officers believe the man shown in the picture may have vital information regarding the burglary in July during which jewellery, electrical items
POLICE are appealing for dash-cam footage after a woman died in a crash on the M40 on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the scene between junction 4 and 5 shortly before 10pm on Saturday. A grey Ford Fusion was travelling northbound
ROADWORKS on the Southern Bypass are causing severe delays on Oxford’s roads. Delays of up to 45 minutes were again reported on the A34 due to the Thames Water repairs between the Kennington roundabout and the Hinksey Hill junction. UPDATE
KARL Robinson thought Oxford United’s point at Peterborough United showed they were going in the right direction. The season began with away trips to Barnsley and Portsmouth, where they were thrashed 4-0 and 4-1 respectively. Although they have
A SUPERB second-half performance saw Oxford City record a convincing 4-0 home win over Truro City. Three goals after the break saw Mark Jones’s side run out emphatic winners of Saturday’s Vanarama National League South clash. And in the process
BANBURY United extended their unbeaten run to five games in a 3-3 draw at Needham Market on Saturday. Mike Ford’s side trailed 1-0 and 2-1 in the Evo-Stik South League Premier Central clash, before then leading 3-2. However, they were forced
BANBURY United extended their unbeaten run to five games in a 3-3 draw at Needham Market on Saturday. Mike Ford’s side trailed 1-0 and 2-1 in the Evo-Stik South League Premier Central clash, before then leading 3-2. However, they were forced
BOTH Steve Evans and Karl Robinson were left unhappy about opposition strikers getting away with challenges which they felt deserved punishment. Peterborough boss Evans intended to challenge referee Charles Breakspear over Oxford United striker
AN OXFORDSHIRE church marked the start of the festive season with the local community showing off their very own bespoke Christmas tree designs this weekend. St Mary's Church, Childrey, held a Christmas Tree Festival event on Saturday afternoon
A MAN who led police on a high speed chase after officers tried to question him about his disabled badge has been jailed. David Bourke, 24, had been disqualified from driving less than a month, Oxford Crown Court heard. The sentencing hearing
JAMES Henry joked he should be ill every week after shrugging off sickness to continue his hot streak in front of goal to earn Oxford United a 2-2 draw at Peterborough United. The midfielder made it ten goals for the season – seven of which have
A CARAVAN club celebrating its Christmas party was mistaken for travellers when it stayed in a secondary school car park this weekend. A group of caravans from the Oxford-based Morris Motors Caravan and Camping Club were spotted in the staff car
AN Oxford taxi driver has hit out at the state of the city’s roads after being forced to repair his alloy wheels multiple time due to potholes. Marius Perijoc, 35, said he felt Oxford City Council should help him pay for around £500 worth of damage
TWO new series of TV drama A Discovery of Witches are being created after the first bewitched nearly two million fans. Adapted from Deborah Harkness’s bestselling Oxford-based All Souls trilogy, the Sky original production, which launched in September
PEOPLE who want to help rough sleepers this Christmas can double the difference their money will make by donating to Oxford Poverty Action Trust. In a campaign backed by the Oxford Mail, Oxfordshire Community Foundation will match any donation
A RISE in violence and drug misuse at HMP Bullingdon pose a safety risk to staff and inmates, according to a new report. The annual Independent Monitoring Board report released today for the prison near Bicester highlights how prisoner-on-prisoner
A PLAN to turn a family home into one for multiple renters in Oxford will be decided by councillors tomorrow. An application has been lodged with Oxford City Council to change the legal classification of a house to a house in multiple occupation
A FORMER council leader has said his local authority is in ‘La La Land’ if it thinks an updated planning document is better than one rejected earlier this year. John Cotton resigned as South Oxfordshire District Council’s (SODC) leader in March
