GOALS from Jonte Smith, Owen James and Kyran Lofthouse gave Oxford United’s under 23 side a 3-0 win over Hull City to boost hopes of qualifying from their Premier League Cup group. The victory at Thame United’s ASM Stadium took the U’s level on
WHETHER you are counting down the days or couldn't care less, there is no avoiding Valentine's Day on Thursday. With pink and red hearts and flowers piled in shop windows, and restaurants vying for couples' custom, the most romantic day of the
A CARTERTON man who allegedly carried a knife through the town has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Thames Valley Police was called to reports of a man carrying a knife in the Shilton Park area at around 2pm on Friday. The 46-year-old
THE owner of a Headington tattoo shop that closed amid complaints over delayed refunds has reiterated his commitment to pay back all those owed money. Daniel Hall, commenting on the Oxford Mail's story about angry customers left frustrated by months
A LIBRARY will be demolished after defects in the building were found to be too expensive to repair. Planning permission has been sought to knock down the former Woodstock Library on health and safety grounds, following extensive surveys of the
ARTISTS are capturing the beauty of Oxford on canvas ahead of a charity exhibition. Members of Oxford Bury Knowle Art Group are painting views of the city and of Oxfordshire for their spring exhibition, which will raise funds for Oxford Winter Night
It’s not a legend to us... it’s just what we do and what we have managed to do.” Simon Nicol, the guitarist and founding member of Fairport Convention, is talking about life in the north Oxfordshire folk-rock behemoth. “I’m quietly pleased that
A WOMAN accused of lying in a job application to an Oxford primary school about her previous convictions has been given her first date at the crown court. Iria Suarez-Gonzales, of Botley Road, Oxford, is accused of one count of fraud by false representation
A RANGE Rover and Apple computer were stolen from a home in rural South Oxfordshire. Police said a burglar or burglars broke into a house in the village of Berrick Salome, near Benson, between 10am and 3pm on Thursday. The thief entered
THE driver in a crash which killed an Abingdon motorcyclist could face criminal charges, an Oxford coroner has said. Billy Elbrow, 20, died after a ‘massive chest trauma’ on August 23, 2018, following a collision between his white Kawasaki bike
OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds has refused to take sides ahead of the 'student strike' in the city on Friday. Primary and secondary school pupils, sixth formers and university students say they will walk out of classes over climate change.
A MAN who carried out a sex assault in East Oxford could work in a shop in Cowley Road, according to a detective leading the investigation. The Asian man in his twenties or thirties got into a house in Divinity Road, East Oxford, through a window
THIEVES broke into an industrial digger in Yarnton and stole the driver’s possessions. Thames Valley Police said the items were taken from the machine in Cassington Road between 4.30pm on Friday and 6.30am on Monday. Anyone with information, or
OXFORD is in the top 10 for towns and cities where property has ‘boosted’ people’s earnings by the greatest amounts. The new research has revealed the places where a rise in property prices represents the largest proportion of people’s earnings
CHILDREN are being urged to sign up to council holiday clubs for this half term. A host of sports, arts and craft sessions will once again be staged for youngsters to keep busy over the holiday. ‘Special guest activities’ will also include
NATURE is one Oxford photographer’s favourite thing to capture and their work is now being showcased on Sunday. Jenny Blyth will be presenting her work at an exhibition at Wolfson College on Linton Road, Oxford, starting February 18. The photographer
Despite having been a fan since their debut album in 2011, the first time I saw The Vaccines play live was in summer last year. Dancing in the throng at Benicassim festival in Spain, as they blasted out a succession of crowd-pleasers, was one of
Despite having been a fan since their debut album in 2011, the first time I saw The Vaccines play live was in summer last year. Dancing in the throng at Benicassim festival in Spain, as they blasted out a succession of crowd-pleasers, was one of
For all the single ladies and gents in the city, Oxford has been revealed as the best city in the UK to live. Research from clothing brand, I Saw it First, has revealed the top 5 cities to be single are: Oxford Liverpool Manchester
It’s not a legend to us... it’s just what we do and what we have managed to do.” Simon Nicol, the guitarist and founding member of Fairport Convention, is talking about life in the north Oxfordshire folk-rock behemoth. “I’m quietly pleased that
A MAJOR refurbishment of an Abingdon retail park, including plans for a new Aldi supermarket, will start this year. Work on Fairacres Retail Park, off Marcham Road, is set to begin on September 30, with the redevelopment expected to be complete
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Alison's Animals are offering Loyalty Card holders 20% off* - simply show your card in store. Alison's Animals is one of Oxfordshire’s best Pet Shops for personal attention and advice. Opening in November 1991, Alison's Animals have been an
England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81. The death of the legendary footballer was announced this morning by his family via his former club Stoke. The statment said: "We are devastated to lose him but we
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BMW has responded to rumours that it is set to manufacture a new car in Oxford alongside the Mini. The latest edition of Autocar magazine speculated that the German company could start producing the new BMW 1 Series from the Cowley Plant amid fears
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WORKMEN made a mystery find when they uncovered a 20ft hole in Queen Street in 1973. The crater was discovered by council engineers who called in the archaeologists to 'look in to it'. The hole turned out to be a freshwater well which nobody
AN OXFORD Brookes University professor is gearing up for the launch of a new book on the story of opera in the 1920s. Professor of Music and Cultural History Alexandra Wilson will release her book ‘Opera in the Jazz Age: Cultural Politics in 1920s
Papa Johns Pizza is offering all Oxford Mail Loyalty Card holders 50% off when you spend £25! The secret to success is much like the secret to making a better pizza - the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Our pizza family is as
THE best pubs and beers found in Oxford have been crowned for another year. The city’s branch of the Campaign for Real Ale toasted its award winners at a ceremony at the St Aldates Tavern yesterday evening. Naming the Mason's Arms in Headington
CAMPAIGNERS calling for a people’s vote on Brexit attempted to enter a meeting for Conservative Party members hosted by Witney MP Robert Courts. Several members of People’s Vote Witney, plus the prospective party candidate for West Oxfordshire
DRIVERS have described how they had to swerve between lanes to dodge a car travelling the wrong way on the M40. A light blue hatchback was spotted going southbound the northbound carriageway yesterday afternoon, driving head-on into the path of
GEORGE Griffiths scored a hat-trick of tries as Henley Hawks kept their play-off hopes alive with a 42-19 win at Worthing. The win leaves the side eight points off second-placed Canterbury in National League 2 South, with a game in hand. Hawks
COMMUTERS from Oxfordshire will be able to easily recycle their coffee cups now Chiltern Railways has introduced recycling stations at Marylebone. Today the train operator became the first to implement the coffee cup recycling stations to help
BANBURY needed two tries in the last ten minutes to beat Oxford Harlequins 26-12 in a gripping derby at Horspath Sports Park. Winger Toni Turetta crossed twice in the second half as the hosts fought back from 14-0 down. But tries from Duncan
A BUS broke down at a busy Oxford roundabout and caused a queue of traffic. The double-decker became stuck at the Littlemore Roundabout early this morning, causing tailbacks on the ring road along Eastern Bypass. Westbound traffic travelling
RECORDS went tumbling as Grove hammered hosts Bradford-on-Avon 88-7. The result was the biggest away win in their history, while Connor Hull set a club mark for individual points scored in a match with 53. He crossed seven times – levelling Duncan
OXFORDSHIRE let a winning position slip as they crashed to a 25-14 defeat at home to Cornwall. The hosts led 10-8 after the first day’s action in the BDO Inter-Counties Championship clash, before stumbling to a heavy loss. Cali Birch got Oxon
CRICKETERS Arms B bowled over their A side with a quality display in the Cowley Workers ODDA League. A week on from a 6-3 defeat in Section 3, the B side turned the tables with an 8-1 thumping. Chris Myers was the A team’s only success, cancelling
A CONMAN has admitted faking pay slip signatures in connection with a mortgage fraud. Ahmed Khan, of Heron Court, Bicester, was set to stand trial for one count of forgery and one count of possession of articles used in relation to fraud. In
MARCUS Browne feels recharged and ready to attack the rest of Oxford United’s season. The winger scored his first goal for more than two months after coming on as a substitute to earn a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. It was a return to form for
OXFORD City Council has become the third council in the country to adopt a definition of Islamophobia approved by politicians. It accepted the All-Party Parliamentary Group definition of Islamophobia last month. It had been proposed by Cowley
ON YER BIKE - By Andy Chivers WHEN compared to other scourges of society, pavement parking may seem a relatively minor misdemeanour. Certainly, drivers usually have a justification. One I asked this week said that unless he parked on the pavement
TRADERS say they continue to feel the impact of the West Way development with still more than a year left before the first phase of development is complete. For the businesses that remain in Elms Parade in Botley the completion of the new Westway
During the winter blues, it can be difficult to stay motivated when working towards our health goals, so The Oxford Mail wants to help readers to stay committed. People around the county have shared with our readers the huge transformations they
A DISGRACED Oxford police officer once praised for helping save a woman's life has resigned after testing positive for cocaine. A misconduct hearing at Thames Valley Police's Kidlington headquarters yesterday found Shaun Heyns guilty of gross misconduct
RECYCLED tyres might be used to resurface roads across the county if innovative plans are approved by bosses. The county council said it is looking at whether it could use rubber from the used tyres to patch up potholes and cracked road surfaces
A 'HORRENDOUS' Oxford pothole claimed another victim yesterday as motorists struggled to avoid hitting the 'four-inch crater'. Mechanic Robert Hall, from nearby Sandford on Thames garage TJ Hall and Son Ltd, said the business had been visited by
A COWLEY Road church forced to padlock its gates to keep out drug dealers and deter anti-social behaviour is preparing to open them once again. Father Philip Ritchie from St Mary and St John Church said the church had seen a drop in evidence of
A PERSONAL trainer who has helped hundreds of people work towards their fitness goals has shared his top tips. Ben Fox, at Health Squared, has given our readers some advice on how to keep motivated and lose weight as many struggle with their new
CUTS to the county council must end to 'stop services buckling under the strain,' according to Labour's group leader. The authority will set its budget for 2019/20 today, with Liz Brighouse and Liberal Democrat group leader Richard Webber set to
