A HIRE boat became wedged sideways after it attempted to turn in the River Thames. The photograph of the trapped vessel, only inches shorter than either side of the river, was shared on Twitter by Oxford Waterways, an account created 'to celebrate
OXFORD United's win over Doncaster Rovers surpassed their feats against Lincoln City last month, according to Karl Robinson. James Henry scored either side of Cameron Brannagan's effort to secure a 3-0 win over last season's play-off semi-finalists
OXFORD United supporters left the Kassam Stadium in buoyant mood after a convincing 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers. Two goals from James Henry sandwiched a Cameron Brannagan strike as the U's rose to eighth in Sky Bet League One and stretched their
JAMES Henry’s double helped Oxford United to one of their best results of the season as Doncaster Rovers were well beaten at the Kassam Stadium. It took until first-half stoppage time for the hosts to make their control on the game pay dividends
ELEVEN speeding tickets were issued by police in northern Oxfordshire yesterday as they patrolled along a road with speed guns. TVP officer Matthew Longman from the local problem solving team joined the patrol with speed guns on Bicester Road,
ABINGDON's Michaelmas Fair has been snapped from above. The fair, which is widely recognised as the longest in Europe, took place between October 6 and 8. A photographer snapped this photo from above using a drone as the weekend's fun was coming
THERE were confused looks from shoppers passing through Bonn Square earlier today as tables were set up and members of the public were invited to a free lunch. Once the eight places were filled and food was brought out, however, it became clear
OXFORD United fans are confident Karl Robinson's men can continue their excellent home form against Doncaster Rovers this afternoon. The U's host their Sky Bet League One rivals hoping to extend a run that has seen them lose just two of their last
MATTY Taylor has been ruled out of Oxford United’s side to face Doncaster Rovers after being struck down with a sickness bug. The virus has spread through the training ground in the last 48 hours and others in the starting line-up today are under
A STUDENT stabbing her boyfriend was a key moment in the run up to a pay dispute between a Dean and an Oxford college it has been claimed. The Dean of Christ Church in Oxford, the Very Rev Prof Martyn Percy, was reinstated in August following a
BUILDING work has begun to preserve an 'iconic' Oxford church an open it up to a wider community. Work is under way to improve facilities at St Mary and St Nicholas in Littlemore, to make the church a more useable space. It launched a fundraising
OXFORD MP Laylan Moran appeared on popular BBC comedy panel show Have I Got News For You last night for the start of its latest series. From Boris Johnson's relationship with Jennifer Arcuri and Extinction Rebellion's London protests to a pack
ART and design students from Abingdon and Witney College have impressed judges of the West Oxfordshire Business Awards in a head-to-head creative pitch. They followed a brief to design a trophy for the Aston & James West Oxfordshire Business of
TENS of thousands of pensioners in Oxfordshire have never used the internet, a new report has revealed. Statistics detailed in the updated Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Oxfordshire show that an estimated 40,000 people aged 65 or older, who
DARREN Elliott will make a sensational return to the ice tomorrow. The Oxford City Stars assistant coach, who retired at the end of last season after a 29-year career, has been asked to help ease the club’s injury crisis. Stars had seven players
HARRY Oliver came out on top in the third round of Yarnton & District AC’s Winter League on the River Thames at Cassington. The club chairman fished caster over groundbait and netted 96 roach for a winning weight of 28lb 14oz 0drms. Harry’s brother
A HISTORIC windmill near Oxford will hold its last open day of the year tomorrow. Visitors are welcome to explore Wheatley Windmill from 2pm until 5pm. There is no admission fee but refreshments, cakes and souvenirs will be for sale to support
SNOOKER: Rory MacIver’s exciting 48-46 triumph over Frankie Merola proved crucial in Highfield A’s 4-2 success over J’s Sports Bar A in the Oxford & District League. Teejinder Chahal won twice for Highfield in their Premier/Division 1 clash, with
GREEN-fingered nature lovers are being urged to sow some seeds, tackle weeds and building an 'insect mansion' at a nature reserve today. From 10am until 12pm volunteers will be helping link areas of natural habitat around the city. The event
WE welcome Doncaster Rovers to the Kassam Stadium this afternoon knowing it will be another really good test for us. Last season’s play-offs seem a long time ago now, but I think Doncaster were there on merit and came very close to a return to the
LAST season’s Division 1 champions British Rail fell to a shock defeat in the opening match of the new Oxford & District League campaign. Fraser Harris led the way with a maximum as Forum A recorded a 6-4 victory. He was well supported with
THE FUNERAL of PC Andrew Harper will be held in the city on Monday. This paper will be uploading live coverage to our website as the procession makes its way through St Aldate’s towards Christ Church Cathedral. On the day several road closures
MATTY Taylor is on a mission to keep Oxford United fans buzzing by adding to his rich vein of form when Doncaster Rovers visit this afternoon. Both sides know victory would catapult them into the Sky Bet League One play-off positions if other results
OXFORD United looks set to take over the management of Oxford Sports Park – but further talks will need to be completed. On Wednesday night, the city council’s cabinet agreed that the £4.9m facility in Horspath can be run by the football club in
This house is officially the most popular in Oxford, according to property website Zoopla. The immaculate 5-bedroom home in Headington is described as 'beautiful' by the agents Modern House. It's had more clicks than any other listing in the
COUNCILLORS and residents booed and shouted that a minister was acting like a ‘dictator’ after an authority said it was stopped talking about a critical plan. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) had been due to scrap its Local Plan, which
ANYONE caught placing transphobic stickers on lampposts in Oxford could be charged with a public order offence, police have revealed. In recent months transphobic stickers have appeared on lampposts and other street furniture across the city centre
A MAN accused of raping a woman he met on an internet dating website has been cleared of all charges. Christopher Schubert, who had described himself as a 'big cuddly bear looking for his mate' online, had always denied rape and assault by penetration
ACTIVISTS will gather in a town centre today to show solidarity with climate rebels in London. The Extinction Rebellion Abingdon group will hold banners and flags in Market Place, from 10am until 11am, in support of the thousands of activists from
PEOPLE in Oxfordshire are being urged to prepare their own 'winter plan' as the county's health services brace for cold weather to put further pressure on already-stretched resources. Hospitals, GP surgeries, social services, paramedics, mental
WE LOVE the look of contentment on this sleeping cat's face in this week's winning image. Taken by Oxford Mail Camera Club member Katie Lauren for our 'cosy' theme,we particularly like how much detail has been captured in the shot. From the feline's
A WOMAN who died in the First World War will fill the final spot on a cenotaph, ensuring her name is never forgotten. Lucy Harris's name will be etched into the war memorial in Witney, taking the last remaining space, after a campaign headed by
