Bob Harris is on a roll. The veteran broadcaster and darling of the country music world has seen his career revitalised in recent years and his role as national treasure well and truly set in stone. The former Old Grey Whistle Test presenter, who
Bob Harris is on a roll. The veteran broadcaster and darling of the country music world has seen his career revitalised in recent years and his role as national treasure well and truly set in stone. The former Old Grey Whistle Test presenter, who
A SIX week old kitten found dumped in a branch of Wilko is now searching for a new home. Betty was found in the gardening section of the homewares store in Mitcham Road, Tooting, south London, by a customer who alerted staff after hearing tiny
THE Westgate is hoping to tempt students into its 'Social' area ahead of Oxford's annual May Day celebrations. The shopping centre is hosting a free party for students aged 16 or over on April 30 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Featuring breakdancing
A VAN driver was stopped after skipping a red light right in front of an unmarked police car. Thames Valley Police shared a clip online today showing its vehicle waiting at a temporary traffic light in Bicester when the driver sped past.
A MAN threatened another man with a gun during an incident on a housing estate. A 23-year-old man from Banbury has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence in connection with the incident in Parklands
A THUG who 'took the law into his own hands' and beat up a man with a broom handle has been spared jail. Barrington Washbourne, of Orchard Way, Kings Sutton, had already admitted one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Oxford Crown
A DRUG addict 'slashed' his partner in a rage with a knife after she came to see him to help him tackle his addiction. Thug Leslie Williams left his victim with a three-inch wound to her hand and slash marks to her coat during the vicious attack
AN HMP Bullingdon prisoner caught with a 'shank' weapon in his cell has been handed more time in jail. When prison guards raided the cell of John Garcia 'looking for alcohol' they instead found the makeshift weapon hidden behind a television.
HUMAN rights, potholes and wildlife are just some of the issues Witney MP Robert Courts has been tackling today. The Oxford Mail has spent the day shadowing Mr Courts in Westminster, from this morning's transport select committee session to meeting
A SPECIAL school plagued by its dilapidated building is set to reopen tomorrow following emergency repairs. Blackbird Leys' Northfield School, which has struggled with asbestos issues, closed on April 5 and remained closed over Easter. FULL STORY
TANDEM Festival has announced its first headliner for 2019. The UK’s 'leading afro-jazz collective', Nubiyan Twist, will star at the eco-friendly event near Chipping Norton. The London 12-piece, who have performed at Glastonbury, are described
OXFORDSHIRE continued their preparations for the Minor Counties season with a mixed day against Free Foresters. Playing in two T20 friendlies at Abingdon School, the side tasted victory and defeat. Oxon won the first match by seven wickets, Shabaz
People are outraged at spikes that have been put on branches of a tree in Oxford to prevent birds from fouling on the parked cars below. Hugh Warwick, ecologist and author, tweeted the photo saying he was shocked that there are people willing to
THE trial into an alleged scam involving a 90-year old in Oxford has collapsed. Prosecutors at Oxford Crown Court claim that Daniel West, of Clifton, Nottingham, burgled an elderly victim in Oxford stealing four cheques between April 23 and May
A WOMEN'S Institute based near Wantage are celebrating after raising nearly £1,000 for a local charity. The East and West Hendred's Women's Institute raised the money at a 'very successful and fun' quiz evening for Wantage's Independent Advice Centre
A NEW manager has been appointed at Oxford’s Vanbrugh House Hotel. Cristina Raduica will be the new general manager at the hotel in St Michael’s Street. Ms Raduica has had a career in the hospitality industry since 2012, previously working in
POLICE have warned drivers to better protect their cars after seven vehicles were broken into in one day. READ ALSO: Oxford's most dangerous streets - EVERY road in Oxford ranked for crime The force said they were broken into across Oxfordshire
SHAMEFULLY, despite having lived in Oxfordshire for almost two years, I have explored very little of the county beyond Oxford and the major towns. Hoping to put this right I made my way to Wittenham Clumps earlier this month, parking in the Earth
FAMILY and friends of late Grove teenager Maisie Norton are gearing up for the fourth memorial match in her honour this Sunday. The celebration of her memory has become an annual event in Wantage following the 17-year-old’s death from cancer in
WHITE walkers, master puppeteers and superheroes will take over Abingdon this weekend at the second annual Thames Con sci-fi convention. Following on from last year's star-studded debut, organisers have promised an even more scintillating event
ART lovers have been flooding into the Oxfordshire Museum fora show by some of the county’s most talented creative souls. The annual Oxford Art Society Members’ Exhibition in the Woodstock museum’s Garden Gallery features a feast of paintings, prints
BICYCLES, trolleys and several pieces of scrap metal have been pulled out of the river in Oxford. The odd assortment of items have been piled up on the grass by the footbridge in Friars Wharf. Covered in detritus from being submerged in the
A DARING trio from Oxfordshire are preparing for the journey of a lifetime this summer. Kanhai Dalal, Toby Lindenbaum and Christopher Noton are doing an intercontinental drive called the Mongol Rally. But it will not be a comfortable trip –
AHMED Kashi's second dismissal this month will incur a three-game suspension, the Football Association have confirmed. It was thought the Oxford United midfielder, shown a straight red card against Shrewsbury Town on Monday, would be hit with a
OXFORD United were unable to finish their home campaign on a high as second-placed Cardiff City claimed a 3-2 victory in the FA Women’s National League last night. The defeat leaves the U’s fourth in the Southern Premier Division with two games
A WOMAN charged with causing a horror crash that killed a pensioner has made her first appearance at court. Anusha Ranganathan, of Glebe Gardens, Grove, spoke only to confirm her name as she appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court yesterday. The
TWO attackers who stabbed a man with a 'sword' during a failed mugging in Witney are still on the loose. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the terrifying assault in Ducklington Lane just after 1am last Monday, with no arrests
A VILLAGE primary school has excelled after being subjected to surprise back-to-back inspections. Dr South's CE Primary School went under the microscope of both Ofsted and the Church of England's own school inspection body, within the space of a
WITH controversial housing plans in the pipeline, which would see its current population swell significantly, villagers of Sutton Courtenay have frequented this paper in recent years. We look back at what else we have reported from the village over
ENTREPRENEURS are being invited to occupy space at a new innovation centre for science, technology and digital health start-ups. The Wood Centre for Innovation is located in 18 acres of woodland at Stansfeld Park in Headington Quarry. The new
PEOPLE living in deprived areas are more likely to develop advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) than those in more well off parts of the country, according to Oxford scientists. In a study of 1.4m people, researchers from The George Institute for
DOES a tax-free salary, free accommodation in Dubai and medical and dental cover sound good to you? Maybe joining the Emirates cabin crew could be your next career move or new job. ALSO READ: Emirates marks Glasgow milestone ahead of A380 service
A WOMAN from Oxford is taking on a 30km cycle challenge to fundraise for her charity, African Hospital Libraries. Dr Claire Blacklock, co-founder and trustee of African Hospital Libraries, will be cycling between the Oxford NHS hospitals and university
HEROES who have dedicated decades of their lives to the fire service have been honoured with medals. A ceremony at Blenheim Palace saw Oxfordshire’s Lord Lieutenant honour 16 firefighters in the county, who have each served 20 years. Distinguished
A ROBBER told two teenage boys he had a knife before stealing their mobile phones in a 'scary' ordeal. The man approached his victims, both aged 16, on the canal path that runs beneath Bridge Street in Banbury. He told them he had a knife and
TRAVELLERS have set up home next to a Witney play area, and are allegedly using the site as a 'public toilet.' A group of at least 10 caravans has moved into Ralegh Crescent on the Deer Park estate, and a councillor claims he has seen used toilet
A MAN and woman from Oxford have been charged in relation to the Extinction Rebellion protests in London. Masses of campaigners gathered in the capital this week and last week to stage demonstrations, causing major disruption as roads were blocked
SAXTON Rovers lifted the North Berks Charity Shield when beating Berinsfield 2-1 after extra-time at Abingdon United, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD. Tom Stanley’s goal proved the difference in a thrilling final played in front of more than 500 spectators
BICESTER Hallions upset the odds to win the Lord Jersey Cup. The Banbury District & Lord Jersey Division 2 side beat Premier champions and holders Bishops Itchington 5-2 at Ardley United. Daniel Smith (2) and Stuart Bridges were among the
KIERAN Chambers and Owen Cox scored hat-tricks as Heyford Athletic kept their faint Premier Division title hopes alive when beating Chalgrove Cavaliers 9-0. Danny Delahunt also netted twice as they closed the gap to the top to 11 points in the Oxfordshire
HAILEY secured the Witney & District FA’s Fred Ford Cup with a thrilling 2-1 win over Kirtlington. In front of a large crowd at North Leigh’s Eynsham Park, Hailey went in front when Freddie Buckingham fired home from 12 yards. They doubled
HARRY Dancer scored twice as Oxford Brookes University beat Chequers 5-2 to clinch the Oxford City FA’s County Junior League Cup. Tom Banks opened the scoring for the victors in the final at Abingdon Town. Jon Bebb and Jamie Berti then made it
AVIATION enthusiasts will flock to Abingdon Airfield next month for Oxfordshire’s biggest air show of the year. Spectacular flying displays will take place at the airfield on Sunday, May 5, attracting thousands of visitors. As well as dramatic
NICO Jones admitted his professional debut was such a blur he completely forgot Oxford United had ten men. The highly-rated centre back showed exactly why the U’s are aiming to tie him down to a contract with a composed display at Shrewsbury Town
A SERVICE will take place tomorrow to remember the life of much-loved Kidlington resident John Wheeler. The retired police officer and driving instructor, 75, died in a motorbike crash near Newbury on March 26. Hundreds of people paid tribute
A DEVASTATED dog owner believes her pet was intentionally poisoned during an Easter walk. Emma Dowsing said her mother was walking her Golden Retriever Goldie on the Ridgeway in South Oxfordshire on Sunday evening when he collapsed. The
THE county council’s cabinet gave its support to a women’s cycle race that will be held in Oxfordshire every summer over the next three years. The OVO Energy Women’s Tour third stage will start in Henley and end at Blenheim Palace on June 12.
A PETROL station operator accused of ‘corporate bullying’ had a retrospective planning application over supermarket lights turned down. Motor Fuel Group (MFG) operates the Bloxham Service Station in South Newington Road and installed green lights
OXFORD United’s players had extra reason to celebrate Monday’s win at Shrewsbury Town. Boss Karl Robinson revealed he had set out an incentive for them to go and get the victory. Also read: Gavin Whyte basks in treble glory It means Gavin
A FATHER who saved his wife's life when her heart stopped for 17 minutes is using the 'traumatic' experience to teach others vital life-saving skills. Richard Wells, from Clanfield, near Witney, performed CPR on his partner Emma when she went into
A MAN fleeced a 90-year old, leaving his bank account empty, after claiming to be in the area warning others about cold calling, a court heard. When police investigated the alleged burglary at North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, prosecutors said, a fingerprint
Here in Oxford, if not elsewhere, our representative democracy is in good shape. But on the issue of climate change, we need to bring every viewpoint into decision-making to build a majority for action. That’s why, on Earth Day [Monday], we’re outlining
