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  • Horror crash on M40 sliproad

    A HORROR crash blocked part of a sliproad onto the M40 this afternoon. In the collision, a silver hatchback appears to have rammed into the back of a line of three other cars in front. The force of the impact was enough to push one car beneath

  • One taken to hospital after crash on country road

    A COUNTRY road near Faringdon has reopened after a crash which left one person injured.  The B4000 Station Road due was closed at Shrivenham while emergency services attended the two vehicle collision. ALSO READ: Horror crash on M40 sliproad

  • Oxford United 0, Peterborough United 1 (Toney 76)

    A LAPSE in concentration proved hugely costly for Oxford United as their five-game unbeaten run was ended by Peterborough United in a poor game. Ivan Toney netted the only goal late in the contest, running on to Marcus Maddison’s free-kick and

  • KARL ROBINSON COLUMN: Another huge test awaits Oxford United

    THE last three home games have seen us take on three of the division’s top four sides – Portsmouth, Barnsley and Sunderland. We have come out of that little run unbeaten and a little bit frustrated not to have won all of them. We beat Portsmouth

  • A half term hat trick for kids and parents in Oxford...

    IT IS a Herculean task to take on one of the most iconic children’s characters of all time. But to perform such a physical role in a hot furry suit and then embark on a mammoth tour around the country really takes some beating. For Nana Amoo-Gottfried

  • Want to know what to do this half term with the kids?

    It’s not only a Herculean task to take on one of the most iconic children’s characters of all time. But to perform such a physical role in a hot furry suit and then embark on a mammoth tour around the country, takes some beating. For Nana Amoo-Gottfried

  • ON CUE: All the action from the snooker and billiards scene

    SNOOKER: Thame B reached the semi-finals of the Oxford & District League’s Colin Cutler Memorial Trophy when beating visitors J’s Sports Bar D 4-3. Martin White claimed a 59-31 victory over Billy Ellis in the deciding frame to seal the home

  • Camera Club winner is a simple gesture of love

    NO WORDS are needed in this simple image of Melanie Burns' parents. It perfectly captures our 'love' theme and in a strong week is our favourite shot. Sharing the snap on the Oxford Mail Camera Club Facebook page earlier this week, she wrote:

  • TABLE TENNIS: Oxford & District League round-up

    ELSON Costa and Karl Bushell recorded maximums as leaders Forum A eased past Rutherford 7-3 in the Oxford & District League. The convincing win saw the side extend their advantage to three points in Division 1, with Bicester A moving up to second

  • Universal Credit concerns meeting in Oxford

    RESIDENTS are invited to share their worries and complaints about Universal Credit at a meeting in Oxford next week. Oxford city councillors Paul Harris and Tom Landell-Mills will hold the meeting at St Margaret's Institute, Polstead Road, North

  • Hoedown lowdown

    A FREE bluegrass knees-up will take over an Oxford pub tonight. The Headington Hillbillies band will be staging their Valentine’s Hoedown at the Ampleforth Arms in Headington from 8.30pm this evening. The group have told music lovers to expect

  • Fears for factory after company put into administration

    A 124-year-old furniture company has blamed ‘growing chaos’ on the High Street after it went into administration. Wesley Barrell, which has its factory and head office in Ducklington village and 11 showrooms across England, including one in Witney

  • Student strike Oxford: All the pictures and reaction

    AROUND 2,000 county children walked out of school to demonstrate in Oxford over climate change yesterday. University students, sixth formers, secondary and primary pupils of all ages protested in Bonn Square. Streets around the area filled

  • Oxford pub closes after sudden announcement

    A PUB in Oxford city centre will open for the last time today. George Street's The Pint Shop announced its sudden departure on Thursday, when it said it was 'sad to announce the closure'. FULL STORY: Pint Shop pub in Oxford announces sudden