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  • Gin lovers flock to town hall for spirited festival

    WITH more than 100 gins to sample Oxford Town Hall was transformed into a haven for lovers of the juniper-based beverage at the weekend. On Friday and Saturday fans of the spirit attended The Gin To My Tonic festival, which is run by friends Emira

  • Do you have an unsung hospital hero to thank?

    NOMINATIONS are now open to reward hospital staff who have gone above and beyond for patients in Oxfordshire. The Patients' Choice Award are an opportunity for patients, their families and carers to say a special thank you to the staff they feel

  • Builder denies breaking man's jaw at construction site

    A BUILDER thumped a fellow worker, breaking his jaw in two places, after a row on site, a court has heard. Samuel Coates-Calkin denies one count of inflicting grievous bodily harm alleged to have taken place in Benson on May 22 last year. Prosecutors

  • Thieves break into Screwfix by making hole in wall

    THIEVES broke into a tool shop by smashing through a brick wall in the side of the building. Screwfix in Pony Road, Horspath Industrial Estate, Cowley, was targeted at some point between 9pm on Saturday and 4am on Sunday. READ ALSO: Latest court

  • Burglars steal cash and iPad from Botley home

    THIEVES stole money, an iPad and a necklace from a house in Botley. Between 11.20am and 4pm on Friday they broke into a home on Hurst Rise Road via patio doors at the back of the property. ALSO READ: Supermarket is latest to be targeted by ATM thieves

  • Blackbird Leys knives to be made into art

    DOZENS of knives collected during an amnesty will now be made into a sculpture, police have said. The blades, including bread knives, pockets knives and a cleaver, will be fashioned into a work of art by a specialist. The Blackbird Leys neighbourhood

  • Major renovations to leisure centre start next week

    RENOVATIONS to Faringdon Leisure Centre will start next Monday. The £177,500 investment from Vale of White Horse District Council will see the swimming pool changing area, including cubicles, toilets and showers be improved first. The sauna and

  • These 6 vaping kits 'could overheat and catch fire'

    A RECALL of a batch of vaping kits has been issued due to a risk of fire. The Smok and Innokin vaping kits were sold by Argos. Electrical Safety First said: "External batteries supplied with the product is not compatible with the e-cigarettes

  • Oxford Mail readers' survey - tell us what you think!

    WHETHER you’re an avid Oxford Mail reader or dip in from time to time to follow the big, breaking stories – we’d want to hear from you. We want to understand our readers better to ensure we continue to serve you with the trusted, high quality journalism

  • Mum remembered in inaugural walk for Air Ambulance

    A WANTAGE woman will remember her mum at an inaugural fundraiser on Sunday. Money at the Henley 5km and 10km Walk at the Culden Faw Estates goes to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Victoria Wise's mother died in January despite the best efforts

  • Explore and relax on Africa's undiscovered island paradise

    Until now, São Toméans were unaware how unique their lush, verdant and vibrant island was. It boasts miles of solitary white beaches, turquoise sea, some of the best diving in Africa, turtle projects, whale watching, endangered birds, exotic fruit

  • Explore and relax on Africa's undiscovered island paradise

    Until now, São Toméans were unaware how unique their lush, verdant and vibrant island was. It boasts miles of solitary white beaches, turquoise sea, some of the best diving in Africa, turtle projects, whale watching, endangered birds, exotic fruit

  • How to win a year's supply of sushi from Oxford restaurant

    To celebrate International Sushi Day next Tuesday, a restaurant chain which has a branch in Oxford is going to give away a year’s supply of sushi to one lucky winner. Sushimania, on Park End Street, is giving away a table-for-two to enjoy bottomless

  • Supermarket is latest to be targeted by ATM thieves

    BURGLARS tried and failed to steal an ATM from an Abingdon supermarket. Budgens in Peachcroft Road, Abingdon, was closed this morning following a break-in overnight. Thames Valley Police said the attempt took place between 3.35am and 3.40am

  • Gospel worship in big tent at Oxpens Field

    A BIG tent has arrived in Oxpens Field in Oxford for worship sessions under canvas. Oxford Baptist Chapel in Albert Street, Jericho is organising the Old-Fashioned Gospel Tent Meeting sessions, which started yesterday and they will run until Friday

  • Oxford High Street blocked after crash

    OXFORD High Street was partially blocked after a crash near the Longwall Street junction.  Oxford Bus Company tweeted about an 'incident' at about 11am this morning, but did not specify the nature of what had happened.   ALSO READ: Amber warning

  • Author Nikki Thornton writes second children’s mystery

    NIKKI Thornton, former co-manager of Mostly Books bookstore in Abingdon, has written a new children’s novel. The Bad Luck Lighthouse is her second story featuring Seth Seppi, and follows her first mystery, The Last Chance Hotel. READ AGAIN:

  • Community pub on the lookout for new landlord

    A COMMUNITY-owned pub is on the lookout for a new landlord. The Haseley Plough in Great Haseley, near the M40, wants to recruit a long-term replacement for its previous tenant who left at the end of last year. The pub was saved by villagers

  • Blenheim Palace works with Oxford University on new projects

    BLENHEIM Palace and Oxford University have signed a formal agreement to work together on a series of new initiatives. The Woodstock stately home’s Chief Operating Officer Roger File joined Professor Patrick Grant, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research

  • Amber warning for rain and flooding in Oxfordshire

    HEAVY rain forecasts have led to an amber weather warning in parts of South Oxfordshire. The Met Office has warned that homes and businesses are 'likely to be flooded' within the affected area, which stretches from the edge of the county to London

  • Teenager completes epic 127-mile run for charity

    A TEENAGER completed an epic endurance challenge from Witney to Westminster for charity. Simeon Hayns, from Oxford, ran 127 miles in six days last month, including half a day of canoeing. The event was originally part of a canoe marathon run

  • Fancy a free lunch?

    Anyone fancy a free lunch today?  There's one catch - only veggie options are on the menu!  As part of Oxford Green Week, Good Food Oxford will be dishing out free food in Bonn Square from 12pm until 2pm.  The team shared a tweet, asking

  • Escaped ferret found after going missing in Oxford

    A PET ferret has been found after more than 14 hours on the loose in Blackbird Leys.  Snipas the ferret went missing from Field Avenue Road at about 8pm last night, and her owner Do Vis had urged people to keep an eye out for her. The animal

  • Man found after almost a week missing

    A MAN who went missing almost a week ago has been found after a CCTV appeal. Police have announced this morning that Robert Ely, 67, has been located. He disappeared from Wallingford on Tuesday and on Friday police issued CCTV images of Mr

  • CRICKET: Oxfordshire bag double win over holders

    OXFORDSHIRE gave themselves a glimmer of hope of progressing in the Unicorns T20 after a double victory over Berkshire. Back-to-back wins over the holders at Banbury XX yesterday saw Oxon move to ten points from eight matches. However, Buckinghamshire

  • Weekend league cricket results

    HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury 191-4 (37 ovs, E Phillips 61, S Yousaf 59), Tring Park 129-9 (37 ovs, A Woodland 38). Slough 271-8 (50 ovs, S Zaib 103, G Poreddy 78, A Barras 4-57), Aston Rowant 244 (49.3 ovs, H Rossouw 113

  • Weekend league cricket results

    HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury 191-4 (37 ovs, E Phillips 61, S Yousaf 59), Tring Park 129-9 (37 ovs, A Woodland 38). Slough 271-8 (50 ovs, S Zaib 103, G Poreddy 78, A Barras 4-57), Aston Rowant 244 (49.3 ovs, H Rossouw 113

  • Miles of traffic due to lane closures on Oxford ring road

    ROADWORKS prompted major congestion on Oxford's ring road this morning. Oxfordshire County Council advised drivers to avoid the Eastern Bypass, as surface dressing works have caused lane closures in both directions. Traffic was particularly

  • CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League round-up

    Division 1 HAYDEN Rossouw’s century was in vain as Aston Rowant fell to a 27-run defeat at Slough on Saturday. Chasing 271-8, the visitors were given hope thanks to Rossouw’s superb 113 off 129 balls. His innings contained nine fours and a

  • CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League round-up

    Division 1 HAYDEN Rossouw’s century was in vain as Aston Rowant fell to a 27-run defeat at Slough on Saturday. Chasing 271-8, the visitors were given hope thanks to Rossouw’s superb 113 off 129 balls. His innings contained nine fours and a

  • New headteacher takes on Barton primary school

    A NEW headteacher has been welcomed by parents at an Oxford primary school. Gareth Griffiths has taken over as head of Bayards Hill Primary School in Barton, and met parents of pupils at a welcome meeting on Friday morning. Mr Griffiths took

  • MOTORSPORT: Alice Powell has lucky escape

    ALICE Powell was fortunate to walk away from this scary moment in Italy. The Chipping Norton driver was racing in the third round of the W Series – an all-female championship – in Misano. However, Saturday’s race ended early for her when Liechtenstein

  • 'New roads at risk if homes plan is scrapped'

    ANY attempts to tear up a plan for thousands of new homes could 'put the future of Didcot's development at risk,' according to the town's new leadership. Mocky Khan, who was elected leader of Didcot Town Council last month, has launched a bid to

  • Latest court results for Oxfordshire

    OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ TRUDY APPLEBY, 41, of Ypres Way, Abingdon, was convicted of failing to give information relating to the identity of a driver suspected of committing an offence between November 26 and December 24. Fined £660, must pay a victim