KARL Robinson felt Oxford United's depleted resources had finally made the difference as a flat performance led to a 1-0 defeat at Milton Keynes Dons. While Cameron Brannagan and Shandon Baptiste returned to the squad after spending time in the
OXFORD United’s 18-game unbeaten run was brought to an end as Joe Mason’s strike settled a dour game in Milton Keynes Dons’ favour. The visitors, backed by almost 3,000 supporters, lacked a spark for the second game running and were unusually passive
A 72-year-old cyclist was seriously hurt in a crash on the A41 in Bicester. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident that happened on December 13 at around 1.15pm on the A41 Aylesbury Road between Pioneer Road and
CAMERON Brannagan has made a surprise return to the Oxford United starting line-up this afternoon. The midfielder has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury against Rochdale seven weeks ago. U’s head coach Karl Robinson suggested in midweek
AS Christmas draws closer, police officers are keeping the interview room nice and cosy, ready and waiting for some of Oxordshire's most wanted criminals. In the first in this Christmas' countdown of Oxfordshire's most wanted criminals is Aishatu
IT’S such a busy few weeks for us now, but forgive me if I step back a little from the match at MK Dons. It’s because I want to say a personal thank you to Mark Edwards, the sports editor at the Oxford Mail, who moves on to a new adventure this
SCOTT James delivered an assured performance to triumph on points in his 13th professional fight. The Bicester BC super welterweight beat Liam Griffiths 40-36 in an entertaining bout at the Corn Exchange in Bedford. James found his range early
SNOOKER: New Club produced a fantastic comeback to beat Highfield B 4-3 in the Oxford & District League’s Simonds Cup. At the halfway point, New Club were 3-0 down and 93 points behind on aggregate. But they won the final three matches to triumph
THERE were gold medals galore when members from the Miss Poppy Gymnastics Club competed in their last national competition of the year. Teammates Oliver Markham and Kian Downes battled it out for top spot in the Level 5 (13/14 years) boys category
RUTHERFORD enjoyed another comfortable win to extend their 100 per cent record in Division 1 of the Oxford & District League. They beat Forum C 9-1, with Lewis Waddup and Matthew Davies returning clean sweeps, while Andrew Flint got Forum’s only
ALEX Gorrin is buzzing to be back for Oxford United when they travel to Milton Keynes Dons this afternoon. He served a one-game ban last weekend, sitting out the 0-0 draw with Shrewsbury Town, but returns to ease Karl Robinson’s midfield issues
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And if you're looking for a new home, why not go festive all year round? Zoopla has released its top 5 list of homes for sale in the most Christmassy roads - and Oxfordshire is in top spot. Number one
THE looming quarter-final with Manchester City will not prove a distraction for Oxford United today, Rob Dickie has vowed. Before Karl Robinson’s men can focus on the clash with the Premier League giants on Wednesday they visit Milton Keynes Dons
A BOSS at Thames Valley Police is facing the head of the force at a misconduct hearing this week. Chief inspector Julian Collinson is accused of breaking the rules between March 2017 and September 2018 – and the allegations are so serious that
John Otway is an iconic figure. The comical punk-rocker may come across as a loveable buffoon but he is fiercely intelligent and a consummate professional who has been dispensing slightly silly rock & roll to the masses for 50 years. On Sunday
THIS week's camera club theme was begging for a frosty reception, and we were not disappointed. We were given a cold shoulder with dozens of snaps of frosty mornings, frozen lakes and ice-covered car windows. But the winner of this week's frosty
A MUSIC teacher at an Oxford school has appeared at court to admit three counts of illegal sexual activity with a female victim. Stuart Hubble was at Oxford Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with the sex crimes, with one incident claimed to
DEDICATED NHS staff, from behavioural therapists to gardeners, have been celebrated at a special ceremony in the city. There were whoops, cheers and tears of joy as Oxford Health’s finest gathered for the 2019 Staff Recognition Awards earlier this
A WOMAN caught by police with pepper spray in her handbag claimed she kept the banned item as she was scared of dogs. Patrycja Mucha walked from Oxford Crown Court yesterday with a conditional discharge hanging over her head. The 22-year-old
POLICE are selling a lifetime supply of suncream on eBay this week. The bundles include questionably large amounts of sun protection like seven bottles of spray, 12 bottles of oil and nine bottles of after sun. Thames Valley Police use their
