ROBERT Kubica admits Sunday’s opener in Melbourne will be a special moment as he makes his return to racing in Formula 1. The Pole suffered a partially severed right arm in a rallying crash seven years ago. But he will line-up on the grid at
ANOTHER 'school strike' saw Bonn Square filled with youngsters demonstrating over climate change today. Around 1,000 people – including primary and secondary pupils, sixth formers and university students – joined countless others demonstrating
A FORMER biology teacher has been convicted of murdering her three-year-old daughter by drowning her in the bath following the breakdown of her marriage. Claire Colebourn, 36, now of Sandford Road, Littlemore, Oxford, did not react as the jury foreman
SECONDHAND clothes, toys and books can be swapped for new at a freecycle event in Bicester. The Reduce – Re-use – Recycle event will be hosted at Relove Bicester in Barberry Place on Saturday, March 30, from 10am to 1pm. Entry will cost £1 or
A DRUG addict who stole an iPhone and a laptop from his housemate has been given a reprieve by an Oxford judge. Kevin Hardman, of no fixed abode, had been due to be sentenced for the thefts on Thursday, however, Judge Zoe Smith said she would defer
An interactive online tool to help customers save money has been launched by Thames Water. The free water calculator makes predictions based on responses to questions about how much water people use in the home and garden. The answers then help
Head-to-head record (all comps) Oxford 17 wins, Bradford City 14 wins, 8 draws League One form (last six games) Oxford Utd: LLWWLD = 7pts Bradford City: LDLLWL = 4pts Top scorers Oxford Utd • James Henry 14 (10 in L1)
OXFORD is 'reviewing the safety situation for the city's Muslim community' following the terror attack in New Zealand. Tom Hayes Oxford City Council executive board member for a safer and greener environment, explained: "After the awful events
AN Oxford landlord who was refused permission to turn his property into a large shared house to rent out has appealed against the decision. A Mr Ashraft asked Oxford City Council for permission to convert his property at 111 Fern Hill Road into
POLICE are appealing for help to track down a man after he failed appear at Oxford Crown Court over Class A drugs charges. Andy Amadu, aged 28, is around 5ft 8 to 5ft 10 ins tall, slim build with short black hair. He is wanted for failing to
POLICE have released a new image of missing Summertown woman Lorraine Easom as the search continues to find her. The 55-year-old was reported missing on Monday, and was last seen in Harpes Road at around lunchtime on Friday, March 8. Ms Easom
Style icons and bargain hunters will be flocking to a one-off pop-up theatrical thrift shop this weekend, ready to grab a bargain as the wardrobe department of one of Oxford’s favourite theatre companies has a massive clear-out, selling costumes from
Originally established in 2013 as an event to support Oxfordshire traders and collectors, and still organised by those same locally-based dealers, Antiques@TheHolt now has a country-wide reputation, writes Marcus Potts It remains loyal to its roots
CANCER patients have raised fears about future treatment after the NHS's decision to outsource vital cancer scans in Oxford to a private company. The move to strip the Churchill Hospital of the PET-CT scan contract in favour of InHealth have prompted
POLICE found a machete in Bury Knowle Park today as part of a crackdown on knife crime in Oxford. The Headington park is opposite where a woman was stabbed outside the London Road Co-op on Tuesday afternoon. ALSO READ - Man back in court over
Fans of The Beatles will be in their element with a return of the original and best tribute band to the Fab Four. The Bootleg Beatles come to the New Theatre Oxford, on April 14, and this time they’ll be indulging themselves in the eclectic delights
Style icons and bargain hunters will be flocking to a one-off pop-up theatrical thrift shop this weekend, ready to grab a bargain as the wardrobe department of one of Oxford’s favourite theatre companies has a massive clear-out, selling costumes from
AN INCIDENT which forced a school to go into lockdown was connected to the stabbing outside a supermarket the day before, police have confirmed. Thames Valley Police spokesman James Williams said a 20-year-old man from Oxford was arrested near
GARY Bowyer has played down the importance of tomorrow’s game at the Kassam Stadium. The new Bradford City boss takes his side to Oxford United in a meeting of two teams in the Sky Bet League One relegation zone. With only nine fixtures remaining
SHOPPERS will be urged to ramp up support for the team at JACK FM as they swap radio shifts for riding this weekend. Fundraisers from the radio station will be taking on an epic 100-mile static bike ride as part of its Oxford Mail OX5 Run training
A POTENTIAL trial date has been set for a man charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed outside an Oxford convenience store. Jordan Anderson, of no fixed abode, appeared before Oxford Crown Court this morning and spoke only to confirm
KARL Robinson has urged everyone to stick together tomorrow as Oxford United host Bradford City in a vitally-important relegation battle. It is the third crunch clash against a fellow struggler in a week – and after taking one point from a possible
THREE volunteers for an Oxfordshire charity died in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday, it has emerged. Jayne Kamau, Bella Jaboma Achieng and Dr Grace Kariuki, were on flight ET302 when it crashed six minutes into its two-hour flight to
The Oxford pair who persuaded Walkers Crisps to produce their chilli and chocolate flavour snack and Cowley Road's beloved but short-lived People's Supermarket are just two of the highlights from the 'supermarkets' folder in our archive. A nostalgic
The Michelin Guide rightly rates The White Horse pub in King’s Sutton worthy of recommendation for its food, allowing this lovely village a second claim to the attentions of the discerning. The first is the magnificent 14th-century, near-200ft
A SLEEPOUT which raises funds for homelessness charities has been postponed because not enough people signed up. Charities Homeless Oxfordshire and Aspire Oxford were due to host the event tomorrow to raise funds but it will now be held later in
AN EXPERT florist and TV star will give gardeners tips on how to make Easter wreaths at a garden centre. On March 26 the Notcutts Oxford Garden Centre will host floral expert Jonathan Moseley for a special design workshop from 4.30pm to 9pm.
BRADLEY Smith will have to wait a little longer for his racing debut on an electric bike after a fire during the first test in Jerez. The first round of the new MotoE World Cup had been scheduled at the Spanish track on Sunday, May 5, supporting
BRAINY contestants are needed to test themselves on one of the country's most famous TV quiz shows. BBC2's Mastermind is looking for people from Oxford to take part in its next series. The John Humprhys-fronted show tests applicants specialist
COMEDIANS will keep volunteers cheerful when they sleep out tonight to raise funds for the homeless. Charities Homeless Oxfordshire and Aspire Oxford are calling on members of the public to give up their bed for the night to help fund homelessness
AN eight-year-old Oxford boy has already smashed his fundraising target for a homeless charity, ahead of a long walk on Oxford canal. Bobby MacKenzie, who is walking seven miles for Homeless Oxfordshire on Saturday, March 23, has already raised
MIDSUMMER madness hit Oxford city centre in June 1979 as hordes of shoppers set out to beat the Chancellor's big VAT increases. Fears about petrol supplies persuaded people to leave their cars at home as they set off on the spending spree. Traders
POLICE closed off a flat in Blackbird Leys last night and arrested two men on suspicion of money laundering. Leon Astley, sergeant in the estate's neighbourhood team, tweeted to say it had been another busy night for officers. Colleagues
6:01pm More to follow in tomorrow's Oxford Mail, but here is our full report on today's strike. School strike Oxford
'SCARED' pupils silently cowered in their classrooms after a suspicious intruder was spotted outside their school. Oxford Spires Academy in East Oxford launched an emergency lockdown on Wednesday, as police were called out to reports of a man who
Another decent day yesterday with plenty of places plus a winner or two thrown in. Today’s card looks a minefield – but there is plenty of value to be had. 1.30 – JCB Triumph Hurdle Sir Erec was seen by many as the Irish banker this week
LAYLA Moran is favourite to become the next leader of the Liberal Democrats, after Sir Vince Cable announced he would stand down. Sir Vince says his time in the role will end in May – unless there is a snap general election – with a leadership
AN E-FIT has been released as police continue the hunt for the East Oxford sex attacker. Officers want to speak to the person in this picture after a man attacked a woman in a house on Divinity Road more than a month ago. He got in through
A DERELICT town centre 'eyesore' will be revitalised after plans to build 46 new homes were given the green light. Councillors approved an application to develop the former site of The Osprey pub on Upavon Way, Carterton, where part of a disused
A 'BIZARRE' council-led order that meant cyclists riding down Queen Street could have faced fines should not be brought back, the city council’s cycling champion said. Louise Upton, who is also the city council’s board member for Healthy Oxford
MARK Jones is calling on Oxford City to build on their improved midweek performance when they travel to East Thurrock United tomorrow. Home defeats to Hampton & Richmond Borough and Woking mean the side have still only recorded one win in Vanarama
A FORMER police officer has been accused of taking part in karate classes while signed off work with a back injury. Tony Alderman, who will attend a misconduct hearing on March 21 and 22, faces allegations of breaching standards of professional
PLAY-OFF hopefuls Didcot Town face one of their toughest tests of the season when they entertain leaders Peterborough Sports tomorrow. The Railwaymen strengthened their hopes of finishing in Division 1 Central’s top five with a 3-0 win at struggling
PLAY-OFF hopefuls Didcot Town face one of their toughest tests of the season when they entertain leaders Peterborough Sports tomorrow. The Railwaymen strengthened their hopes of finishing in Division 1 Central’s top five with a 3-0 win at struggling
JAMIE Mackie is relieved the threat of a suspension has now been removed after he stayed out of the referee’s notebook at Rochdale. The forward has picked up nine yellow cards in Sky Bet League One this season. A tenth triggers a two-game ban
HARRY Jones won three medals across a busy weekend. The Banbury youngster took gold in the boys’ doubles at the Oxfordshire Under 17 tournament at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon. Launton’s Joshua Peverell and Drayton’s
FORMER pupils and teachers can go back to school for one last time before the building is demolished. The Harlow Centre in Marston, which has served as a school for more than 60 years, will be reduced to rubble and rebuilt as part of the Swan School
FIRSTLY, we should probably apologise for getting the Chesney Hawkes classic ‘The One and Only’ stuck in Camera Club members’ heads this week. Take satisfaction in knowing we too have been suffering from the earworm. Using the song title as our
SLIP roads onto the A34 will be closed overnight this evening to allow maintenance work to take place. The entrance and exit slip roads at Milton Interchange, near Didcot, will be closed off by Highways England. Streetlights along the carriageway
To mark Oxford United’s 125th season, we are looking back at what made the news this week in three of the club's promotion-winning campaigns 1965 OXFORD United’s first home victory over Doncaster Rovers in a 1-0 thriller at the Manor ranked
MARK & Spencer has announced that it will close its central Bicester store. In the latest blow to the town centre, the high street giant confirmed it will be shutting its food hall in Sheep Street next year. It comes as part of plans to
SANDCASTLE making, sand spinning and tumbling are among the unlikely attractions at an Oxford theatre tomorrow. Circles in the Sand at Oxford Playhouse promises to explore sand in ‘new and exciting ways’ accompanied by a soundtrack of world music
SAM Long admits to having no idea how he has handled a host of knocks to still be at Oxford United. The squad’s longest-serving player is on the verge of his best run in the first team – five games if he starts against Bradford City tomorrow.
JORDAN Graham's match-winning free-kick at Blackpool has been voted as Sky Bet League One's goal of the month. The strike - the winger's first goal for Oxford United - received 48 per cent of the public vote. He said:“It's great to win the
OXFORD University wants to undertake a ‘highly intrusive overhaul’ on the listed building which includes the libraries of its English and law faculties. The St Cross Building designed by Brutalist architect Sir Leslie Martin is described as a leading
A HEADTEACHER has said she is 'extremely proud' of staff and pupils after their calm response to an emergency lockdown. Oxford Spires Academy kept students inside their classrooms yesterday after an 'intruder' was seen at the corner of its boundary
A COWLEY Road bakery and cafe with rave reviews has been criticised by hygiene inspectors for poor staff knowledge, pizza topping temperatures and the risk to customers of making dough on plywood. Za’atar Bake was visited by Oxford City Council
A DEVELOPMENT partner which will take forward construction of Oxford’s £200m Oxpens project has still not been officially appointed. The scheme, led by Oxford City Council and Nuffield College, is the next phase of the regeneration of the West
These are the latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? Rating of 0 means that urgent improvement is necessary. Rating of 1 means that major improvements are necessary. Rating of 2 means that improvements
AN MP will help open a village pub today after a complete renovation. The Hare in West Hendred has been shut for the past four years but is due to be open again under new licensees, Kate Hayden and Paul Warriner. Ed Vaizey will visit the pub
A WOMAN who said her home had been taken over by a London drug dealer to use as a base for his Oxford operations has been given a suspended sentence. A jury found Philomena Wall guilty of two counts of possession with intent to supply after police
OXFORD United’s goalscoring problems would not be solved by playing two strikers, boss Karl Robinson has argued. A lack of ruthlessness in the final third has been a common complaint for the head coach this season and it has proved costly in the
THE owner of a women’s boutique in Oxford has urged landlords to fill vacant units in Frideswide Square to stop the area looking ‘shabby and tired’. Despite a £6.7m revamp in 2015, the square in the city centre has begun to look run down, with
A BAN on cycling in some city centre streets is back under the spotlight after a leading city councillor questioned whether it should be scrapped. Oxford City Council's 'cycling champion' Louise Upton suggested that riders should be able to use
BUSINESSES are being reminded that they have just a few days left to get their entries in for the Oxfordshire Business Awards. Firms have been invited to enter the awards to compete for a total of 14 categories. The awards began in 1994. READ
BROKEN road signs in Frideswide Square are contributing to the area’s rundown appearance. In 2015 Oxfordshire County Council gave the square, which features the entrance to Oxford rail station, a £6.7m makeover. READ AGAIN: Work carried out
