AN encouraging second-half display saw Oxford United finish their penultimate pre-season friendly all square against Fulham. Anthony Knockaert’s quality set piece gave Fulham a deserved lead at the break. But the home side, who had created
OXFORD United's long wait to sign Chris Cadden is finally over - and he is set to make his debut against Fulham tonight. After weeks of work, the versatile 22-year-old has joined in a season-long loan deal, which has a recall clause in January.
A WOMAN banned from every shop in Bicester's town centre has been fined for entering a shop the day after being ordered not to. Tanya Thomson, 38, of Ruskin Walk, Bicester, was handed the criminal behaviour order on July 8 after attempting to steal
A MAN has been banned from all pubs in Bicester after attacking a police officer. Darren Evans, 42, of no fixed abode, admitted the assault which happened in Bell Lane, Bicester, on May 17. ALSO READ: Woman banned from ALL shops in Bicester's town
A GROUP of women have appeared in court over claims they conspired together to pervert the course of justice by hiding evidence such as weapons, phones and clothes. Kimesha Bennett, 25, of Three Fields, Oxford, Sasha McMahon, 31, of Fern Hill Road
It is an utter shame for Oxford theatre goers, that Wuthering Heights is not yet sold out completely, extended for another two weeks, and watched from the windows of Wadham College by those who could not get a seat in the garden. And shame is not
YOUNG people from across Oxfordshire have joined thousands of scouts in the US for the organisation's annual get together. The 36 scouts from the county flew out on Saturday to take part in the World Scout Jamboree. They are part of 5,000 scouts
Bins will be collected earlier in the mornings this week, because of the heat. Residents in Oxford who usually have their bins emptied on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday have been advised to put them out the night before, or before 6am on the day
MOTORISTS faced major delays on the A34 this afternoon due to a broken-down vehicle. Six miles of traffic built on the northbound carriageway, between the Peartree Interchange in Oxford and the Wendlebury Interchange near Bicester. The road
FRIDGES at an Oxfordshire branch of Tesco have failed for the second time in as many months. According to a post from a shopper on a residents' Facebook page today, the supermarket in Faringdon is unable to sell chilled produce. The same problem
POLICE have shared an image of two women in a nightclub, asking them to come forward. The force say the ladies might have information on an incident that happened outside the nightclub, where an 18-year-old woman was punched in the face.
THE headteacher of the county's biggest school has wished 'every success' to his replacement. David Wybron is stepping down from 2,100-pupil Lord Williams's School in Thame, and will be replaced in September by Jon Ryder. In an end-of-term letter
A LEADING specialist from Oxford Eye Hospital has been shortlisted for a top national award following high praise from patients. Professor Robert MacLaren is one of the nominees for this year’s Macular Society Awards for Excellence. He has been
WHETHER you love it, hate it, or have no idea what it is – the bubble tea phenomenon is taking Oxford by storm. Chain Bubbleology is the latest to announce it will be popping up in Oxford, joining the four other cafes already in the city centre
LOCAL councillors and MPs have reacted to Boris Johnson being elected as the next UK Prime Minister. Tom Hayes, who is Oxford City Council's Cabinet Member for Zero Carbon Oxford, said: "I don’t think having him as the next Prime Minister is good
POLICE have released an E-fit after a man was caught fleeing a house in Abingdon. At around 10.30am on Monday, June 24, a delivery driver was at a home in Wootton Road to collect a package when he saw a man climbing out of the ground floor kitchen
A FREE screening of David Attenborough's Blue Planet will take place today and tomorrow, but there's a catch. People who go along will be treated to snacks, drinks and a screening of the much loved nature documentary but need to fill in a survey
City council leaders are advising people how they can help rough sleepers in Oxford during the heatwave. With temperature in the city peaking at a sweltering 32 degrees C today rough sleepers are struggling to cope like everyone else. But with
ANOTHER terrific spell of bowling from Joe Butcher helped Oxfordshire beat Wales by nine wickets in Usk. The Abingdon Vale seamer took three more victims on the final day of the Western Division fixture as he claimed 5-56 to finish with match figures
OXFORD University’s Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed by the UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to be its new Chief Scientific Adviser. Prof Henderson, previously head of the Earth Sciences department
IT IS the season for the annual swan upping tallying up the population on the River Thames. In honour, we have delved into the archives to see what swan-related jewels we can recount.
Now that school's finished for another year, and pupils are gearing up for six weeks of bliss summer and a break from working, we've decided to delve into the archives to have a look at the best bits from school's in Oxford over the years
BURGLARS broke into a building site in Didcot and stole machinery. Thames Valley Police said the incident happened on the Great Western Park estate between 1pm on Saturday and noon on Monday. Four digger buckets were stolen. Anyone with
PLANNING portals on some of Oxfordshire's council websites have been down for two days. Oxford City Council and the Vale of White Horse District Council are affected, and users cannot access any of the planning application features. Read more
BORIS Johnson will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Mr Johnson, the overwhelming favourite, defeated Jeremy Hunt to become leader of the Conservative Party and the next PM. The announcement was made a few moments ago by Dame
By Peter Thompson I HAVE been riding an e-bike for a couple of months and offer these observations for readers who are considering buying one. Most obviously, the bikes weigh close to double a decent road bike, so the feel, the balance, the centre
A CHARITY family fun day is being held at Dalton Barracks this weekend. There will be funfair rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy castles and 50 craft stalls between 11am and 4pm on Saturday. ALSO READ: Lightning forecast postpones Prosecco
A MAN has been jailed for six years and eight months after using a fake gun to rob a store in Yarnton and attempting to rob a store in Reading. Luke Andrews, 28, of Melville Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset robbed Fraser's Budgens store in Yarnton
A MAJOR exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum will tell the story of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii’s love affair with food and wine. Last Supper In Pompeii opens Thursday and runs until January 12. When the ash from Mount Vesuvius began raining
AN Oxford academic declared himself innocent of 'crimes against higher education' at a mock trial decades ago. Keble warden Christopher Ball spoke to students in a remarkable scene in November 1981, when a bewigged judge was stayed outside the
A SUSPECT accused of murdering a man in Cowley Road has appeared in court. Rodney Brain was called before Judge Ian Pringle at Oxford Crown Court this morning, speaking only to confirm his name. Wearing a grey t-shirt and grey tracksuit trousers
STOCK up on barbecue supplies, get the paddling pool out and fill your freezer with ice cube trays - this week is set to be a hot one. But while many of us might be hoping for warm weather during the day in July, this week the nights could also
A WEATHER warning has been issued for thunderstorms overnight. The Met Office has put out a yellow warning for thunder and lightning from 6pm until 8am tomorrow. Forecasters are also warning of possible hailstorms, strong winds and possible
ARTISTS can unleash their creativity at a new recording space that has opened in Temple Cowley's high street. Launching with a sold-out gig last week that featured neo-soul, folk and alternative music, a recording studio has been built in a disused
A SIGHTSEEING tour of the city is being flogged for just under £300 on voucher discount site Groupon. The private tour offers to show visitors where locals eat whilst showcasing the city's hotspots. It boasts four to five pit-stops at 'local
A new prime minister will enter Number 10 this week as the contest to replace Theresa May as Tory leader draws to a close. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have been battling for the top job after beating rival MPs to make the final two last month
FIRE fighters scrambled to a three-lorry crash and a van fire on the M40 yesterday afternoon. Crews from Bicester, Kidlington and Eynsham attended the incidents which happened between junction 10 near Ardley and 8A near Wheatley. ALSO READ:
'LONG overdue' measures to ban Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from Burford could be on the horizon. An 18-month experimental weight limit order for the town centre was approved at Oxfordshire County Council on Thursday, answering calls from residents
OXFORD Cheetahs have announced their first two riders for next week’s one-off clash against the Isle of Wight. Connor Coles and Ryan-Terry Daley will compete for the visitors at the Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde on August 1. Coles rides for Edinburgh
OXFORD Cavaliers ended their home campaign on a high when beating Swindon St George A 44-10 at Merton Park. Birthday boy Garin Nicholls and Tom Gaffney both crossed twice in the West of England League contest. Despite trailing early on, Cavaliers
HAMISH Hall kept his cool to win a three-way play-off and claim North Oxford’s men’s Club Championship. His score of 145 after 36 holes shared first place with Paul Barrow and Paul Major. But after a sudden-death play-off on the first, second
OXFORD United’s long pursuit of Chris Cadden could finally be ended today. The Oxford Mail understands the final paperwork on a complex double transfer may clear in time for the Scotland international to feature against Fulham tonight. It is
SCHOOLS in Oxfordshire will officially break up tomorrow for the summer holidays. Many schools said goodbye to students last week, particularly academies, which have more flexibility in setting term dates. Several others have scheduled teacher
WANT to drive an electric car but can't afford to buy one? Now you don't have to. An Oxford car-sharing club has bought 10 new electric BMWs which can be used across the city on a pay-as-you-go basis. The Co-wheels car club added the electric
A DISTRICT council is pressurising its own pension fund to divest from fossil fuels. South Oxfordshire District Council passed a motion on Thursday night calling for the Oxfordshire Pension Fund to stop investing in fossil fuel corporations.
THE company managing an Oxford block of flats which went up in flames without any alarm is still to answer ‘very important questions’, local politicians say. Oxford Fire and Rescue Service say regulations were breached in the Woodstock Close blaze
AN UPMARKET Oxford pub which closed in June has been put on the market for a new landlord to revive it. The Black Boy in Headington boasts swish features, but is now longing for a new owner after its doors closed more than a month ago. The
JUST SHY of 500 middle-aged people have been caught with cocaine in Thames Valley. The middle-aged people who were all between the ages of 40 and 60 at the time of arrest were caught in possession of the class A drug. A freedom of information
