OXFORDSHIRE got a glimpse of the world famous Flying Scotsman earlier as it twice passed through the county on a return trip to Worcester. Oxford Mail Camera Club members managed to capture the historic engine in all its glory as it made an appearance
STUDENTS have been warned to be on the look-out for signs of mumps after several colleges reported cases of the infection. According to the Cherwell student newspaper, Corpus Christi, Brasenose, Lady Margaret Hall, University, Oriel, Hertford,
A TEA towel left on an electric hob caused a fire to break out in the kitchen of a Carterton home. Three fire engines attended the blaze yesterday afternoon. The fire service said it was called at 2.03pm to reports of a fire in a two-storey
ANOTHER former Oxford University student is increasingly likely to become the country's next prime minister. Five out of the six remaining candidates for the Conservative leadership attended the institution, which is renowned for producing national
A ‘POSTCODE lottery’ in IVF treatment has been accused of having a ‘devastating’ impact on couples struggling to have children in Oxfordshire. Emily Scott and her husband Ben from Abingdon had been trying to get pregnant for three years when they
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl reported missing in Oxford has been found 'safe and well'. READ AGAIN: Police hunting for missing Isobel Isom, 17, in Oxford Police began appealing for help finding Isobel Isom last night, after she went missing at about
AHEAD of the hearing for Iria Suarez-Gonzalez at Oxford Crown Court, reporting restrictions were put in place to avoid a ‘risk of prejudice’ in proceedings. Once the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case altogether, the Oxford Mail successfully
BEN Goodall landed gold in the second qualifying event for the British Championships in Sheffield. The Harwell gymnast remains unbeaten in domestic competition since the start of last year, making it five victories in a row. He now has his sights
BRADLEY Smith is relishing the chance to ride competitively again when he takes to the grid in Barcelona this weekend. The MotoGP rider will line up in Catalunya for the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, but is fully aware he will be in for a testing
FARMERS in West Oxfordshire have been warned to beware of burglars on the lookout for machinery and quad bikes. Thames Valley Police issued advice yesterday revealing that there has been an increase in rural break-ins in the Chipping Norton area
JANET Cooksey won silver and bronze medals at the Veterans’ European Championships in Cognac, France The 79-year-old, from Upton, near Banbury produced a fine display in the over 75 age group. Her silver came in the 13-strong epee event, losing
A SECONDARY school in Oxford will be transformed into a health and fitness haven. FitFest Oxford will run an entire day of exercise, food and wellness workshops at The Oxford Academy today, with classes including high-intensity yoga, a twerking
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl has been reported missing in Oxford by police. UPDATE: Missing Oxford girl found 'safe and well' Isobel Isom was last seen yesterday at about 4.30pm in Warneford Lane, officers have said. Thames Valley Police is now appealing
ZARA Baker returned sensational figures of 6-10 as Oxfordshire Saxon Girls’ under 15 team defeated Warwickshire. The impressive haul came off just 4.2 overs and helped her side to a 32-run victory at Garsington. Baker’s final five wickets came
TODAY Local musicians and great tribute acts will perform at Witney Music Festival. The free event takes place all day at The Leys, with the first act due to go on stage at 11.30am. Wantage and Grove Extravaganza will bring entertainment and
DARREN Elliott says he has been overwhelmed by the level of support for his testimonial. The Oxford City Stars legend called time on his illustrious ice hockey career at the end of the 2018/19 campaign after 29 years of service. He spent 27 of
NORTH Leigh have appointed their youngest-ever chairman. Edward Martin, who is just 23, has been announced as the replacement for long-serving Pete King, who stepped down after 51 years service to the club. His new role was ratified at the club
GERRY Foley landed victory in the third round of the Ace Bait and Tackle Oxford Carp League. The Kidlington angler took top spot on Lambsdown Lake, Meadowlands Fishery, near Coventry, with 116lbs 6oz 0drms. Foley caught carp to nine pounds
MORE homes must be built in Oxford to stem the soaring prices which are denying people the chance to own their own, a group has said. Centre for Cities said a North-South divide in the country is seeing prices in Oxford, London, Cambridge and Brighton
A MURDERER jailed for the gruesome killing of a teenager went on to teach children at an Oxford primary school without disclosing her dark past, the Oxford Mail can now reveal. Iria Suarez-Gonzalez became one of Spain’s most notorious killers after
TWO drug dealers caught with a stash of drugs while at the pumps of a petrol station have been given 'a final chance' and handed a community punishment. Leon Cole, 22, of Alma Road, Banbury, and Reece Tickell, 24, of Acacia Avenue, Greater Leys
‘DISAPPOINTED’ patients are facing cancelled surgeries as a ventilation system at the John Radcliffe Hospital remains broken. The unknown issue, which was discovered on Thursday, has led to an 'urgent review' of all planned operations across Oxford
A HEADSTONE that captures the extraordinary life of Oxford great Sir Roger Bannister has been installed in his final resting place. Witney-based artist Alec Peever has designed and engraved the stone which was unveiled at Wolvercote Cemetery during
A RAINBOW coloured pedestrian crossing is taking pride of place outside County Hall in Oxford. The crossing in New Road was marked with rainbow colours to coincide with this year's Oxford Pride festival which started in May and ran until June 2
A ROWING school which has produced Olympic stars will finally get its own £2million home on the river Thames. Headington School's rowing team, one of the best-performing girls’ rowing clubs in the UK, has been granted permission to build the new
CAMPAIGNERS concerned about the so-called 'hostile environment' being created for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK are holding a public meeting today. Organised by Justice for African and African Caribbean People and Leys Matters, the event
AN ANONYMOUS city scene was our stand out 'hidden' image this week. Kevin James Bywater submitted the shot of the London Underground and said he had not initially released it was filled with concealed faces. He explained: "There was something
CONSTRUCTION workers have reached the halfway stage in a £5m project to bring The Ivy restaurant to Oxford High Street. In January, Beard started to transform the neo-Gothic former NatWest Bank building at 120-122 High Street into the upmarket restaurant
Hundreds of business leaders and staff came together for the Oxfordshire Business Awards 2019, as winners from its 14 categories were announced. The black-tie dinner – held at the John Henry Brookes Building at Oxford Brookes University on Friday
