OXFORD United will visit Bury in the Checkatrade Trophy quarter-finals later this month. Karl Robinson's side are due to play at Gigg Lane in the week commencing January 21. They reached the last-eight thanks to a penalty shoot-out success
A POLICE incident has reportedly been causing delays on the A34 southbound near Oxford. A driver contacted the Oxford Mail to say he had got stuck in traffic at about 6.30pm. He passed a police car parked on the inside lane of the dual-carriageway
OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds is claiming a 'considerable victory' over the government on EU citizens' rights post Brexit. Ms Dodds claims the government today changed its position over rules on applications to stay in the country, on the EU Settlement
AN OAK tree thought to be up to 1,000 years old has been significantly damaged in a fire. Fire crews were called to Wheatley Park School yesterday evening upon receiving reports that the ancient tree was 'fully alight'. The campus landmark,
A ROAD in Bicester that closed yesterday after it was flooded by a burst water main could open as early as tomorrow evening. Thames Water is hoping to reopen Bucknell Road, Bicester, 'late on Friday or early Saturday', after completing repairs
A WANTAGE woman found dead on her kitchen floor by her brother died by suicide, a coroner ruled today. Former air hostess Samantha 'Sam' Riches, 42, of Portway Mews, died on August 20 following an overdose. Coroner Darren Salter said she had
Look through the travel pages or watch one of TV’s many food, drink and travel shows and before long you’ll see a rave review of a trip to the former Soviet Republic of Georgia and its majestic Caucasus mountains, the architecture, the wine or the
A YOUNG mum at home with her two children was the victim of an arson attack in Witney. A fire was started outside the homeowner's front door on Fallowfield Crescent at around 11pm on Monday. Upon discovering the fire, the mother, 26, put it
THE 'Stansted 15' - a group of activists who blocked a deportation charter flight - will appeal their conviction. Oxford's May MacKeith and Oxford Brookes graduate Jyotsna Ram are among those convicted of terror offences last month, in a case that
A MAN accused of lashing out during a row over a stolen French bulldog claimed he never kicked his victim and only threw one punch in self defence. Jack Ulett-Titcomb, of Lancut Road, Witney, is charged with one count of assault occasioning actual
A SCHOOL has secured permission to build a new three-storey building despite objection from town councillors. Abingdon School can now persevere with plans to replace a temporary building on its campus with a three-storey structure housing a 'lodge
A JURY has been unable to reach verdicts on several charges against a former Army captain accused of stealing weapons from the Ministry of Defence. Peter Laidler, 71, of Anson Close, Marcham, was on trial at Winchester Crown Court, where he was
A PLANNED protest against mental health cuts in Oxfordshire will not go ahead on Sunday after Oxfordshire County Council made a u-turn on the decision. The demo had been planned to take place outside the council's headquarters in County Hall.
THE former bar manager of Oxford’s Big Society pub was hit by a train just days before his 26th birthday, an inquest heard today. Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Gould, of Ridgefield Road, Oxford, died at Tuckwells Level Crossing, Hinksey, between 7pm on August
THERE have been more than 5,000 reports to Action Fraud about fake emails and texts claiming to be a TV Licensing company. The deceptive messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information
A GARAGE is set to be knocked down and replaced with a two-storey house – but only if plans are given the green light by Oxford City Council. The garage, on Albert Street in Jericho, was built in the 1960s. Since then, the council has approved
A CELEBRITY comedian and leading mental health campaigner led an ‘inspirational’ talk in Oxfordshire. More than 400 people packed into the Amey Theatre in Abingdon to listen to Ruby Wax, in conversation with scriptwriter Paul Mayhew-Archer. Independent
OXFORD United fans are being urged to donate food and money to help support the work of a food bank. At the U's next home match against Portsmouth on January 19, the club has announced it will support the work of the Oxford Food Bank who supply
A WITNEY opticians is relocating to a bigger store next week. Specsavers in the Woolgate Centre, off Market Square, is moving to unit 18 in the centre on Thursday. Read also: Witney's new Christmas festival is here to stay after 'spectacular'
A TRAPPED driver had to be rescued from her car by firefighters after a dramatic crash in South Oxfordshire. The woman's car overturned on a rural road near Cholsey, south of Wallingford, at about 9am this morning. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue
FORMER Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood has made a return to government after being given a seat in the House of Lords. The former Tory MP had previously served in the government as Minister of Public Health and Innovation before losing
ADRIAN Moyes, who has died aged 84, was a pioneering force in international development across two decades at Oxfam. The charity’s first development secretary, he was also later the founding director of its public affairs unit, spearheading ambitious
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help make 'hazel doughnuts' this weekend to stop deer eating the plants at an Oxford nature reserve. Helpers are needed to create 'coppice stool protectors' – also known as hazel doughnuts – to prevent hungry deer from nibbling
A 101-YEAR-old economics professor who pioneered work in international development after fleeing his home country has died. Paul Patrick Streeten, who taught at Balliol College for 30 years before becoming an Honorary Fellow, inspired generations
If you’re looking for some January cheer, Oxford’s SJE Arts has the perfect answer with some mouth-watering musical treats coming up. St John the Evangelist regulars Commotio, Choros, Corona Strings, Tom Poster, Oxford Bach Choir and Oxford May
You can scarcely turn on the television these days without seeing Professor Alice Roberts uncovering Viking remains, dusting off bones in the desert or explaining how our organs work. Encompassing science, nature, travel, discovery, history, archaeology
TWO new holiday homes are set to be built in a picturesque village just outside of Oxford. The owners of Ten Acre Farm in Beckley, five minutes north of the city, have applied for planning permission to convert a stable on their land. Mr and
The Perch Inn in Binsey has closed while a new dining room extension is being built. The famous 17th century, Grade 2 listed thatched pub on Port Meadow will re-open around February 21 after the initial building work has been completed, with a
FUEL was in Mark Nolan's blood long before he decided to found his own fuel empire three decades ago. The 58-year-old recalls a time when his parents would help provide fuel for Bicester with their own petrol pumps set up outside the nearby Launton
AGAINST Breast Cancer’s popular fundraiser Breast Walk Ever will return twice in 2019, with the addition of a new walk in Berkshire. The Abingdon charity has established itself as a regular fixture in the Oxfordshire walking calendar each September
OXFORDSHIRE health campaigners have criticised the NHS’ new long-term plan announced this week saying it ignored the ‘key issues’ affecting the county’s hospitals. Health service bosses in England say the NHS 10-year plan could save up to 500,000
THE group behind Cowley Road Carnival is looking for a stalls coordinator to help put on this year's popular street parade. A part-time role, it will include recruiting and managing stalls for the July 7 event, which last year saw around 50,000
ALREADY dreaming about this year’s holiday? Savvy workers can get 18 consecutive days off in 2019 – by using just nine days annual leave. Thanks to a late Easter and its close proximity to May Day, people will be able to make the most of having
BRIGHTENING up walks this January are the distinctive drooping stems and pretty white buds of newly-blooming snowdrops. This image of the flower was submitted by Camera Club member Christine Crook for this week's 'winter walks' theme. Taken while
The Spice Girls are looking for dancers to join them for their Spice World UK Stadium Tour this year. The legendary girl-group is looking for male and female performers to spice up the dance routines of the upcoming tour, which takes in Cardiff
GP patients in Oxfordshire have been given a chance to tell the NHS what they think. The NHS is carrying out its annual GP Patient Survey now, with those selected to take part urged to share their experiences at their practice. The survey provides
LAYLA Moran has moved her constituency office out of Oxford. The Oxford West and Abingdon MP will now base herself and her team in new premises in Abingdon Science Park. Her former office in the Jam Factory building in Park End Street is being
WORK is now well under way to provide stylish student accommodation on the site of what was once one of Oxford’s cheapest car parks. Until April last year residents were able to save money by paying only £8 to park all day at the Osney Lane car
You can scarcely turn on the television these days without seeing Professor Alice Roberts uncovering Viking remains, dusting off bones in the desert or explaining how our organs work. Encompassing science, nature, travel, discovery, history, archaeology
A KNIFE was seized and confiscated by police after being discovered in a public place in Oxford. Officers from the Cowley neighbourhood team said a member of the public came across the weapon yesterday evening. ALSO READ: Fears over violent
POLICE have reminded people not to fly their drones close to aircraft in a video advising how to use the vehicles safely. The guide, posted on Thames Valley Police's Facebook page, comes after hundreds of flights at Gatwick Airport were cancelled
KING of the jungle and 'wheeler dealer' football manager Harry Redknapp is coming to speak in Oxford, it has been announced. The FA cup winning boss, who began his career as assistant at Oxford City, will speak at the New Theatre on September 26
VENTUREFEST Oxford has announced the appointment of Mike Foster to take as chairman following the departure of Lynn Shepherd in December. Mr Foster is joining Venturefest as it celebrates 21 years of bringing together the county’s entrepreneurs,
ORGANISERS of a new Christmas festival in Witney are already planning the 2019 event following a 'spectacular' first year. Witney Wonderland finished on Saturday, bringing to an end five weeks of attractions at St Mary's Church and Church Green
OXFORDSHIRE county darts player Deta Hedman says she has been made stronger by a racist and abusive message. The 59-year-old was sent an offensive email after she was beaten in the first round of the BDO World Championship on Sunday. Hedman
VALE of White Horse District Council is facing calls to ban Boxing Day fox hunt meets in Goosey. The move follow the emergence of footage alleging to show a live fox being prepared for chase at a New Year's Day hunt in South Oxfordshire. READ
CAMPAIGNERS have called for the dismissal of an Oxford professor after accusing him of being 'homophobic and transphobic'. A petition has been set up by students calling for Oxford University emeritus John Finnis, who teaches law, to be sacked.
A GREAT-grandmother with a passion for motorbikes has been taken for a nostalgic spin, aged 87. June Willis, who lives in Wantage's Stirlings Care Home, rode a lime green trike called 'Little Miss Daisy', with blankets and hot water bottles in tow
A PUBLIC meeting will be held today over plans to build 38 flats and houses on the site of a former petrol station in Cowley. There are fears the scheme, proposed by Oxford City Council which owns the Between Towns Road land, will lead to parking
ALEX Wall-Clarke maintained his lead at the top of the senior men’s standings after the third round of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League. The Abingdon runner, who won the opening race in November and came second last month, finished third at
OXFORDSHIRE County Council says its investigation into the fire at a North Oxford block of flats has concluded - but it cannot provide information on the cause of the blaze, or whether the fire alarms went off. People living close to the scene
PARENTS in Oxfordshire have less than a week left to apply for a school place for their children. Oxfordshire County Council admissions for infant and primary school places closes on Tuesday, having opened in October. Children born between September
TWO people were treated for minor injuries after a crash involving three vehicles near Bicester. The collision happened on the A41, on approach to the Wendlebury Interchange just before 7.30am this morning. It affected southbound traffic during
ALICE Hopkins could not hide her delight at being selected to represent Great Britain for the first time. The Oxford City AC member will compete in the Indoor Combined Events International match in Wales on January 26-27. Hopkins’s call-up came
MATT Goode was disappointed with his players despite Banbury extending their winning run to seven league games. Bulls recovered from a 13-point deficit to beat Chippenham 42-41 in a thrilling South West 1 East contest. Victory saw Banbury remain
Lonely souls are trapped in unsplendid isolation in Michael Mayer's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull. Previously filmed by Sidney Lumet (1968), Yuli Karrasik (1972) and John J. Desmond (1975), this simmering 1896 study of aristocratic ennui
DIVISION 2 leaders Gladiators pulled off a shock result by winning 4-2 at Oxford & District League Division 1 side Berinsfield, writes PETE EWINS. The match was sealed after the singles, with Paul Lovegrove, Dave Jarman, Bob Pincombe and top-scorer
GLASS covering an Oxford bus shelter has been completely shattered in an apparent act of vandalism. The bus stop in Underhill Circus, Barton, has been left open to the elements after its glass panels were smashed. In a complaint logged on the
AN Abingdon ironmonger put on sale six Second World War bomb removers measuring six-foot each after he found them hidden in the attic during a clean-out of his shop on August 25 1973. The equipment was originally used to pick up small incendiary
ENTREPRENEURS are ready to attend tonight’s launch of the 2019 Oxfordshire Business Awards. The awards, which celebrate the achievements of the business community, are now in their 25th year and the launch is taking place at the Sadler Building
MEN in Oxfordshire are being urged to make becoming a blood donor their New Year’s resolution for 2019. The number of women in the area stepping forward to donate blood last year almost outnumbered the men by three to one, according to NHS Blood
OXFORD United’s trio of wingers showed enough for boss Karl Robinson to use the same approach on Saturday if a striker deal cannot be finalised in time. With Jamie Mackie sidelined until next week with a back problem, the U’s have no fit senior
'MINDLESS' vandals have taken a pick axe to the £150,000 Bicester skate park in the latest blow of an antisocial behaviour crimewave plaguing the town. The pick axe vandal broke into the park's building site, in Garth Park, and hacked at the newly-laid
RESIDENTS in Oxfordshire are being reminded to regularly visit vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends this winter to check they are keeping warm and well. The warning comes after ONS figures showed that 240 excess winter deaths were recorded
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ PETER KACURAK, 28, of Middle Furlong, Didcot, admitted drink driving on September 27 in Didcot. Had 90mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. He was fined £233 and must pay a victim surcharge of £30 and court costs of £85 and was
A DOG owner broke a man’s eye socket after kicking him in the head during a row over who stole his pet, a court heard. Jack Ulett-Titcomb, of Lancut Road, Witney, denies one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The 29-year old is
They have served Oxford's homes for generations and are a vital a part of city-life. Here we look back at some of the butchers and greengrocers who have plied their trade here over the years, serving their prized cuts and best veg. Others in
A HISTORIC Oxfordshire landmark will provide the backdrop for a six-mile stroll for a hospice this weekend. Sobell House will stage its annual Winter Walk at Blenheim Palace on Sunday, and has invited its community of supporters to take part.
NEW Oxford Bus Company PickMeUp driver Sue Jones has swapped her school minibus for the keys to one of the country’s most innovative transport solutions. Mrs Jones is one of four new recruits for the fast-growing bus service which relies on passengers
A RAPID spike in fly-tipping is ruining green spots around Oxfordshire. New figures have revealed Oxford is now the county's worst-hit area for fly-tipping with just over 900 cases reported in just six months. The city council says this number
A JUDGE has issued a warning to inmates at HMP Bullingdon over using mobile phones after sentencing the latest inmate appearing at Oxford Crown Court who was found with a Samsung device secreted in his buttocks. Omar Burke was given a further six
By Sophie Grubb A PROMINENT Labour peer has called for Oxford University to found colleges solely for state school pupils in a ‘radical’ bid to widen access. Former Oxford city councillor Andrew Adonis wants the institution and its rival Cambridge
LORRIES are getting stuck in a village’s narrow streets, caused in part by rogue diversion signs that haven’t been removed for more than a year. HGVs once again descended on Wolvercote on Friday after problems on the A34 caused chaos on the roads
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has made a dramatic U-turn on plans to slash mental health funding. The council had been proposing to reduce its contribution to NHS mental health services and social work by £1.6 million, from £8m to £6.4, by 2022.
