LAYLA Moran's call for an inquiry into EU citizens being turned away from polling stations in last month's European elections has received cross-party support. The Oxford West and Abingdon MP secured the backing of 68 MPs from six parties in the
OXFORD'S Civil War history will be explored in an hour-long programme on Channel 4 tonight. Professor Alice Roberts will see how the English Civil War played out in the city in the programme 'Britain's Most Historic Towns' at 8pm. Read also
GAVIN Whyte played his first 90 minutes for Northern Ireland's senior side as Michael O'Neill's side came from behind to win against Estonia. The Oxford United winger had not started a competitive international fixture before, but helped them win
THIEVES stole valuables from cars in the Kingston Bagpuize area. The vehicles were broken into overnight on Wednesday in the area surrounding Southmoor and Kingston Bagpuize, with 'personal items' stolen. Read also: Latest update on Wheatley
OXFORD City have been moved back into National League South. Having originally been placed in the north section, the change was ratified at the league's annual meeting at Celtic Manor this morning. Gateshead have been placed in National League
EUROPEAN citizens in Oxfordshire can get help with their applications to keep living in the UK beyond June 2021 from Monday. The county council will be assisting residents completing the ID verification process of the European Union Settlement
WORKERS at Oxford's Mini plant are set to get their own 'road test' with a series of health checks. The free five-minute assessments will take place at the Cowley plant over five days later this month and identify the early signs of stroke, kidney
A TRIAL into the alleged sexual abuse by a pro-golfer of a schoolgirl has entered its closing stages. Prosecutors claim that Derek Craik, of Oxford Road, Frilford Heath, embarked on a two-week campaign of sexual abuse while he was playing professionally
SIXTY wraps drugs were found stashed in a car when police arrested two men. Police cuffed the two males in Bicester yesterday afternoon, and found around 60 wraps of class A drugs in a vehicle. Read again: 79 arrested in police 'week of action
POLICE are patrolling a children play park in the county after reports of anti-social behaviour. A Thames Valley POlice sign has been put outside the Old Witney Road Play Area, which says 'police operation in progress'. West Oxon police shared
A MAN was taken to hospital after he was found with stab wounds in Wheatley yesterday afternoon. UPDATE: Latest on Wheatley 'stabbing' Thames Valley Police remained on the scene yesterday evening and have issued an appeal for information on
Akira Kurosawa cast Martin Scorsese in the role of Vincent van Gogh in `Crows', one of the eight vignettes gathered in the 1990 portmanteau, Dreams. George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic provided the special effects to allow Kurosawa to pitch an
WINDSURFER Tom Squires looks on course for next year's Olympic Games after being picked in the Great Britain squad to compete at a test event in Japan. The 25-year-old from Oxford is the only RS:X competitor selected in the 17-strong squad for the
DANIEL Robinson won gold one-handed to lead the way for Blackbird Leys ABC boys at the East Midlands Box Cup. He took on Chris Sumner from Guernsey in the up to 65kg final, putting together some good combinations against a cagey opponent. A dislocated
A DRIVER told police he 'didn't know how he crashed' on the A34 yesterday during high wind and rain. The motorist was driving close to Marcham in the afternoon when he lost control of the car. The vehicle ended up smashing into the central
HARRY Oliver leads the standings of the Yarnton and District’s Summer League after finishing second in the fourth round. He claimed three carp for 35lb 13oz at Clattercote Reservoir in tricky, gusty conditions. No-one could get near Jamie Pancott
OXFORDSHIRE'S Under 13 girls claimed a pair of T20 victories against their Buckinghamshire counterparts at Cokethorpe School. Philippa Dellar starred with bat and ball to win the first match by one wicket. She took 4-10 to restrict the visitors
FIVE decades of wining and dining at the Cherwell Boathouse have featured many successful marriage proposals over the years. Owner Johnny Verdin and his team of staff in Bardwell Road, north Oxford, are celebrating the restaurant and punt station
HORSPATH Hammers secured an impressive 98-79 victory over Birmingham in the Crossover League. A tight opening saw Horspath four points ahead after eight races, before they extended this to eight at the halfway mark. But they gradually turned
ALICE Powell is determined to make the most of an opportunity in single-seater motorsport after thinking her dream was over. The Chipping Norton driver is among the frontrunners in the W Series – an all-female championship – ahead of today’s third
WINDS up to 35mph are set to batter the county today. Rain is also forecast this morning and temperatures are set to peak at a chilly 16 degrees. Following a yellow weather warning this week and the cancellation of a major Oxford street party
MORE changes are coming soon to Oxford’s rapidly changing high street scene. Swiss beauty brand is about to open at the Westgate Centre after deciding to join the exodus of stores relocating from Cornmarket Street and clothing chain Fat Face is
TODAY JERICHO Street Fair will bring live music, activities and world food stalls to Canal Street. The annual event, organised by Jericho Community Association, takes place from midday-4.30pm. ENVIRONMENTAL festival The Big Green Day Out returns
MARK Sykes says he is ready to make his senior international debut this afternoon, if the opportunity comes his way. The Oxford United midfielder has represented Northern Ireland’s age group sides all the way up to under-21 level. But his
A FAMILY of ten are hoping their nightmare may finally be over after living for years in an over-crowded home. Stewart Davenport has lived with his partner and their eight children and step children, aged between one and 15, in a three-bedroom
THE FORCED closure of a Cowley Road churchyard plagued by drug dealers and antisocial behaviour will finally be lifted. Padlocked gates have remained solemnly undisturbed for almost eight months in a bid to cut down on criminal activity blighting
'PRIDE' came in all shapes and sizes this week but our stand out theme submission was inspired by the D-Day 75th anniversary commemorations. Linda Robertson shared this stunning shot of a sparrow flying through a field of poppies, calling it 'poppy
A LONG-AWAITED bid to turn a listed building next to Folly Bridge into a cafe looks set to be approved next week. The Old Toll House on Abingdon Road has been empty for more than a year but developers want to turn it into the ‘unique’ eatery.
SHE’S the people’s princess in Oxfordshire who has ‘enriched the lives of many vulnerable people’, now Courtney Hughes is leading the way in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours. Royal recognition came in a crown-emblazoned envelope delivered through
AN influx of shoppers will add to a traffic 'nightmare' in Cowley if plans for a new branch of budget supermarket Lidl are approved, Oxford Mail readers have warned. We revealed this week that a planning application has been submitted to Oxford
TWO men have denied carrying out an attempted rape on a woman at Oxford's Turl Street. Victor Alvizu, 21, of Green Road in Oxford and Nestor Macias, 36, of Downside Road in Headington, were charged last month with two counts each of attempting
