A high-profile production of The Scottish Play gets some of the lousiest reviews I can recall in an age and is then sent out (starry leads departed) on a lengthy national tour. Crazy or what? Actually not. This powerful Macbeth from the Royal National
A high-profile production of The Scottish Play gets some of the lousiest reviews I can recall in an age and is then sent out (starry leads departed) on a lengthy national tour. Crazy or what? Actually not. This powerful Macbeth from the Royal National
SHOCKING pictures have been released showing a vicious dog attack which left a sheep needing stitches. The attack is the latest in which a dog off its lead has mauled a sheep at the Earth Trust Farm in Little Wittenham, near Wallingford. The
OXFORDSHIRE DJ Gary Smith will once again mix with A-list celebrities at this year's Oscars. Mr Smith, also known as DJG, is set to return to Hollywood for the third consecutive year when he plays at the Oscars Gifting lounge in Los Angeles next
Members of the Oxford for Europe group will be campaigning in their communities this Saturday for a People’s Vote. The group want to stop Brexit and support the recently launched national campaign for an option to remain in the EU. They will
NURSERY staff in Headington were given a share of £1.2 million as a bonus in their monthly pay packet. Sandfield Day Nursery full-time employees – from apprentices to those at the top of the ladder – were given an extra £750 tax-free on top of their
ALMOST three-quarters of homebuyers in Oxfordshire said the impact of developments on wildlife would play a role in their decision, a survey has found. The research, which was done by housebuilder David Wilson Homes Southern, found 72 per cent of
BURGLARS smashed a kitchen window as they broke into a house near Oxford. At least one offender entered the property on Hamels Lane, Boars Hill, between 10am on January 1 and 0.13am on January 2, before searching the bedroom. If you have any
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy and another man were arrested after a fight in Bicester that left both in hospital. The incident happened on Roman Way, off Buckingham Road, at around 3.10pm on Saturday. One person was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
WITNEY MP Robert Courts has called congestion on the A40 a 'blight' on West Oxfordshire and a 'millstone around the necks' of its businesses. Mr Courts said he was 'determined to tackle' the busy commuter road's issues as he led an adjournment debate
ACTORS and their animal counterparts came face to face as the cast of Just So - The Musical took a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park. The group went along to the wildlife park in West Oxfordshire to get a better insight into the curious lives of their
A SPATE of car thefts has swept across Oxford as expensive cars are swiped using keys from the owners' house. At least five cars and a van have been stolen in the last few days, Thames Valley Police said. The burglaries all saw thieves enter
CHENEY School will host a stargazing night with British historian of science and Oxford Professor Allan Chapman. The scientist will discuss astronomy at the school’s Rumble Museum in a season of events entitled Our Planet. This will be followed
AN Oxford pub is serving two new vegan specials to mark 'Veganuary'. From today, people can try Dodo Pub Co’s ‘Viva La Vegan’ pizza and ‘Tofu or Not Tofu’ burger. The pizza is topped with crushed tomato, fresh basil, pesto Genovese and sun-dried
A NEW massage parlour is set to open in Headington after plans were approved by Oxford City Council. The Oxford Massage Centre will also offer beauty treatments at its new base. The company is moving from its current location at the Holiday Inn
IT may look like a canal boat, but this is the beginning of an expedition into the infinite multiverse. An Oxford artist who can claim to be one of the city's most bizarre and provocative is inviting art lovers to come and explore his latest exhibition
WATCH the main moments as Oxford United knocked out Cheltenham Town on a penalty shoot-out in the Checkatrade Trophy. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel REPORT - Cheltenham Tn 1, Oxford Utd 1 (U's win 4-1 on
A CARE home in Witney has been praised by the health watchdog following its latest inspection. Richmond Village Care Home in Coral Springs Way was rated ‘Good’ by the Care quality Commission (CQC) after a visit from inspectors in December. The
A MAN led police on a late-night high-speed pursuit through the streets of Oxford after taking a milk van from a depot. Opportunistic Elliott Harper leapt into the van while it was being loaded at Milk&More in Abingdon Road and drove away in
POLICE are still attempting to piece together an incident which saw the A34 southbound carriageway shut for nearly a entire day late last week. A collision involving two lorries and an Audi led to an diesel spill on the road, shortly after 6.30am
A dog and its owner have been crowned winners at one of the most prestigious agility competitions in the world. Jenny Kimber and her two-year-old Border Collie called Rogue, from Oxford, competed in agility qualifying heats across the country before
OXFORD West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran has condemned protesters who barracked fellow MP Anna Soubry over Brexit. Police near Parliament have been “briefed to intervene appropriately” if the law is broken after Tory MP Mrs Soubry accused them of
Gallery of images from last night's penalty shoot-out victory for Oxford United. All pictures: David Fleming
THE General Secretary of the British Trades Union Congress Frances O’Grady will give a talk on 'Brexit Britain' at Oxford Brookes University next month. At the lecture Ms O'Grady will put forward her case for what she calls a radical agenda for
Take part in a day full of karate at the Oxford Karate Academy’s Katathon this Friday and Saturday. The 24-hour event will be held at the United Reformed Church in Headington to raise money for members of the Academy to go to Japan. People
KABONGO Tshimanga scored both goals as Oxford City beat Maidenhead United 2-1 after extra time in the Buildbase FA Trophy. The striker equalised from the penalty spot after the hosts led early in the second half last night, before hitting a 99th-minute
A ROAD in Bicester will be closed until the weekend after it was flooded by a burst water main that also disrupted supply to homes. Thames Water said it would work 'around the clock' to fix the pipe on Bucknell Road, which was closed by police
GRACE Beardsley scored a hat-trick as Didcot Casuals beat Stonesfield Strikers 6-1 in the Oxford Mail Girls League. Imogen Hooper (2) and Lily Norton also netted in the Under 13 clash, with Alice Smith replying. GOALSCORERS UNDER 14 Hook
CHARLBURY returned to the top of the Witney & District FA Premier Division after seeing off visitors Kirtlington 4-2. Their goals came from Warwick Tompkins, Craig McCallum, Josh Hunt and Steve Fitzgerald, while Kirtlington hit back through
DAN Parry smashed a four-timer as Saxton Rovers maintained their lead at the top of Division 1 with a 9-0 win over North Oxford, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD. Tom Stanley added a brace in the North Berks League clash, with further goals from Louis Bloomfield
TOM McCudden’s last-minute winner helped Freeland beat Bicester 2-1 to go top of the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division. Liam Harris was also on target for the victors. James Smith netted for Kennington Athletic as they remain third
SIMON Eastwood had a big hand in sending Oxford United through in the Checkatrade Trophy, before making a strong call for the club to make a decisive move on transfers. The goalkeeper saved Cheltenham Town’s first two penalties in the shoot-out,
SOME of the new builds on Oxford’s Barton Park estate will be handed over to the council in the next couple of weeks. Oxford City Council’s board member for housing Mike Rowley, said: “All being well, I’ll be accepting handover of the first new
SAFETY concerns have been given paramount importance in plans for a major school expansion. Managers of St Blaise CofE in Milton near Abingdon are planning to build a new block with four extra classrooms, extend the kitchen, expand the car park
A SURVEY on whether council tax should be raised to pay for more policing closes this afternoon. Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley Anthony Stansfeld is asking the public whether they back an increase in the police element of the
THIS distinctive model boat was stolen from a home in Wantage. Thieves broke into the home between December 19 and 27, smashing a rear door, and took cash and jewellery as well as the rare model of the SS Alexandria. The boat was stored in
A WARRANT has been issued for a prolific con-man - dubbed the 'Headington Door Knocker' - after he failed to attend court for breaching a community order. James Lennon, of no fixed abode, was handed a suspended sentence in November after a six-month
OXFORD’S newest pub is hoping to help people beat their dry January blues as it holds a series of soft openings this month. After the finishing touches took longer than expected, the Plough in Cornmarket Street is now set to be fully open by early
ANOTHER plan is in the pipeline for ‘neglected’ playing fields in Temple Cowley which have seen eight failed planning applications in seven years. Part of the William Morris playing fields, off William Morris Close, could be used for 102 homes.
AGENCIES supporting rough sleepers in Oxford say they are overwhelmed by the ‘incredible’ generosity of people who gave cash to help the homeless over the festive period. In a campaign backed by the Oxford Mail, Oxfordshire Community Foundation
OXFORD city's ever-changing food scene has seen a mix of takeaways and set up home, although those pictured here have since closed. A fish and chip shop, branch of Domino's pizza and Chinese restaurants are all featured in our look back on eateries
EXCITEMENT is growing in a West Oxfordshire village after filming was completed for the Downton Abbey movie. The TV series was partly filmed in Bampton and fans of the series often pay a visit. The series, written by Julian Fellowes, finished
SIGNIFICANT improvements have been made in health and care services for older people in Oxfordshire over the last year. However, work is still needed to sufficiently join up the county’s health and social services to improve patient care, according
Solving the problem of the A34 will be the key to unlocking the future growth potential of the Thames Valley and its growth aspirations, says Robin Shepherd, a planning consultant. Mr Shepherd is one of many voices – including county council leader
A KING Charles Spaniel has been named the best pet in Didcot. Four year old Chloe has won a competition organised by Taylor Wimpey Oxfordshire and Larkmead Veterinary Surgery. Last year, the newly launched surgery appealed for pictures of the
