KARL Robinson was delighted Oxford United's players 'dug themselves out of a hole' to claim a 2-2 draw at Fleetwood Town. A fourth successive defeat in Sky Bet League One looked almost certain as the Cod Army raced into a 2-0 lead before half-time
JAMIE Mackie came off the bench to create one goal and score another as Oxford United hit back from two goals down to claim a point at Fleetwood Town. The Cod Army looked well on their way to claiming a ninth victory from ten meetings with the
REMAIN campaigners rallied shoppers in Oxford to back the People’s Vote Campaign, just days ahead of Westminster’s historic ‘meaningful vote’. The Oxford for Europe group was out in force, in both Cornmarket Street and at Templars Square, Cowley
STAFF at John Lewis in Oxford and at Waitrose stores across Oxfordshire are facing the prospect of missing out on a bonus due to tough trading conditions. About 330 staff are employed at John Lewis, the Westgate Centre’s anchor store, which opened
A UNIVERSITY chaplain has complained after a board image in the Oxford version of Monopoly only showed male students graduating. Tracey Allen, chaplain of the University of Suffolk, accused the game’s makers of ‘everyday sexism’. Ms Allen asked
“People need to laugh at the moment and I think we’re really good at offering pure escapism,” Jonathan Sayer, co-writer and Mischief Theatre company director explains. Following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi award-winning comedy
DINERS are being as to eat their food in the nude as the latest pop-up event to hit Oxford. People are being invited to throw away their inhibitions, along with their clothes, for a four course meal. The one-night-only 'naked feast' is being
AN ELDERLY driver had to be cut free from the wreckage of a crash between a car and lorry. The man was trapped after the crash happened yesterday in the centre of Thame, in Upper High Street near the junction with Park Street. Firefighters
IT’S back to league action this afternoon as we take on Fleetwood Town. We made the journey yesterday – a practical decision because it meant we could drive up in the morning and beat the Friday afternoon traffic nightmare that seems to strike
Head-to-head record (all comps) Oxford 0 wins, Fleetwood 8 wins, 1 draw League form (last six games) Oxford Utd: DWDLLL = 5pts Fleetwood: LWLWLD = 7pts Top scorers Oxford Utd James Henry 11 (8 in L1) Marcus Browne 7
FLYING high above Otmoor nature reserve, this week's winning snap captures a red kite in all its glory. The image was taken by Anthony Morris for our 'winter walks' theme and sharing the shot on the Oxford Mail Camera Club Facebook page he wrote
CHANGES to the law have finally made psychological abuse within a relationship illegal. The offence of coercive control now recognises that domestic abuse can take several forms and is not strictly limited to physical violence. The changes
ANNELIESE Dodds visited an Oxford-based mental health charity to discuss possible challenges, including a potential funding cut. Ms Dodds, the MP for Oxford East, spent time with service users in Restore’s Garden Cafe, off Cowley Road, yesterday
CHIEF Inspector Matthew Bullivant has been appointed the new Local Policing Area Deputy Commander for South and Vale. He is returning to the South & Vale Police Area having left it to fulfil other policing commitments in 2009. He joined Thames
“People need to laugh at the moment and I think we’re really good at offering pure escapism,” Jonathan Sayer, co-writer and Mischief Theatre company director explains. Following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi award-winning comedy
SAMIR Carruthers could be on the Oxford United bench for the first time since October at Fleetwood Town today. Knee problems have restricted the on-loan midfielder to six appearances. But he travelled north with the squad yesterday after returning
BISHOPS have responded to a wave of concern from churches about their views on sexuality. Four bishops in the Diocese of Oxford wrote a joint letter to ministers in October, urging them to be inclusive and respectful of the LGBT community. READ
POLICE are investigating a video alleging to show a live fox being prepared for a hunt. Officers confirmed they are looking into footage released by the Hunt Saboteurs Association this week, which claims to show illegal activity during the Kimblewick
KENNY Redmond says Oxford City Stars cannot wait to get back in action after the festive break. A home match against Lee Valley Lions at Oxpens tomorrow (6.15pm) will see the club play their first game of 2018. And head coach Redmond says with
TWO Oxfordshire dogs will enjoy a year's supply of food after golden tickets were found in their meals. Nine-year-old Labrador, Teal, from Oxford, is the latest winner of the competition run by Burns pet food. READ AGAIN: Town chooses prettiest
SNOOKER: Highfield A slipped to the foot of the Division 1 table after a 5-1 defeat at Oracle A in the Oxford & District League. The Premier Division high-fliers comfortably wrapped up victory thanks to double successes from Ben Rowland and
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 to set up new
ALAN Campbell claimed victory in Littlemore AS’s Canal Cup at Three Pigeons Lock. Opting for punched bread, he had a mixed net of small roach and skimmers for a winning weight of 8lb 12oz 0drms on the Oxford Canal. Pete Clarke took second with
CHRISTMAS price reductions on the Oxford Tube have been extended. The tube's festive offer saw adult returns to London drop by around £4 to £15, sparking talk of a price war with the X90 bus service to the capital. READ AGAIN: Oxford Tube price
JOSH Ruffels believes Oxford United’s players will be unconcerned by past results as they attempt to end their Fleetwood Town hoodoo today. The Cod Army have won eight and drawn one of their nine meetings with the U’s, including a 2-0 success at
BMW has insisted it is ‘business as usual’ and is going ahead with an annual recruitment drive, despite widespread redundancies elsewhere in the car industry. The maker of the Mini in Cowley, has announced plans to employ more than 40 new apprentices
TODAY Anti-Brexit protests will be staged today in Cornmarket Street and at Templar's Square. Members of the Oxford for Europe group will be campaigning at both locations from 11am to 1pm for a People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal. The group
A GIRL missed out on education for 17 months because of county council failings, a report has found. An application for the girl, who was 14 in September, took months to be processed even though the council said it should have been dealt with immediately
A NEW support service providing a late-night safe space for people experiencing mental health crisis has opened in East Oxford. Oxford Safe Haven (OSH) will offer additional out-of-hours support for adults living with mental illness in Oxfordshire
THE scourge of formidable ‘fatbergs’ blocking Oxford’s sewer system is set to be tackled from today – by a new type of wet wipe. Aiming to battle the build-up of the giant blobs of fat, oil and disposable wipes, the water industry has now launched
OXFORD’S ice hockey team and ice rink users have been reassured there will be places for them to park, despite the loss of hundreds of spaces at Oxpens. Oxford City Council has made the pledge after closing 106 spaces in the decked area of the
STAFF who worked for years at a historic sports shop in Oxford are setting up a new business in the Covered Market. Elmer Cotton, which opened in 1911 and claimed to be the UK’s oldest sports shop, closed in December and was expected to trade online
PLANS to build homes on the site of Rose Hill's former community centre, advice centre and scout hut are set to be approved next week. If it goes ahead, 43 new homes could be built, funded by the Government’s Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal
