TRAFFIC was queuing for more than a mile on the A420 tonight due to a broken-down car. Firefighters were on scene near Tubney, close to the Church Road junction, at about 6.30pm and were helping to control the traffic flow. There were queues
APPLICANTS for the latest police role vacancy must be ‘sensible and mature’, ‘good with traffic’ and willing to be paid in apples and carrots. The search is on for Thames Valley Police's next police horse, who needs to be up to scratch to represent
THE RSPCA is urging residents in Oxfordshire to help birds in their gardens during the cold weather by putting out extra food for them. According to the animal charity, birds may face extra difficulty finding food in the winter months. READ AGAIN
THE Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley Anthony Stansfeld has awarded community organisations £166,800 from the Police Property Act Fund. The fund, jointly managed by the PCC and the Chief Constable, is created from money recovered by
A DAD has been banned from going to two schools until 2024 after sending death threats to the mum of his children. Between September 1 and November 18, 2018 Arshid Hussain made an 'excessive' amount of calls to Marta Szostak, sent her unwanted messages
A WOMAN who prosecutors claim was twice caught growing cannabis at home told police ‘I am not going to stop’. Michelle X also claimed the rules for producing cannabis were ‘unjust’ and that the law ‘needs changing’. The 52-year-old of Lammas
A 'MASS demonstration' in Oxford this weekend is set to protest against violence on students in India. Students at Oxford University are planning to stage their action in Broad Street from midday on Sunday. Organisers have promised speeches,
HONDAS and Toyotas are being targeted for catalytic converters in multi-storey car parks. Since October 2019 more than 450 thefts have been reported in Thames Valley. Criminals are targeting Toyota Prius and Honda Jazz cars parked in the open
COMEDIANS in Oxfordshire are joining forces to raise money for people and animals affected by the devastating damage of the Australian bush fires. Organised by the experimental comedy collective QED Comedy Lab, the craft brewery Tap Social Movement
A TEACHER who sexually abused a pupil has been shamed by police for his 'completely unacceptable' behaviour. Stuart Hubble, who was a music teacher at an Oxford school, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. The court heard how the
DOWNTON Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has confirmed that he will start writing a sequel for the first movie‘later this year’. Scenes for the long-running series were filmed in Bampton in West Oxfordshire and the first film came out in September.
FIREFIGHTERS saved a dog during a huge fire at an industrial estate. The fire happened in Brill in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire crews from Bicester, Thame, Wheatley, Watlington, Slade Park and Rewley Road in Oxford all attended. ALSO READ
OXFORD Crown Court was evacuated this afternoon after a fire alarm went off. Defendants, court staff, barristers and members of the public filed out onto St Aldates in the rain at 2pm. The Oxford Mail understands the alarm was just a drill.
GEORGE Thorne has joined Oxford United on a permanent deal until the end of the season. The midfielder, whose loan spell at the U’s expired earlier this month, put pen to paper after leaving Derby County by mutual agreement. He played just
A WARNING about a 'suspicious' red car that was lurking near a school was just a misunderstanding, say police. Thames Valley Police warned residents about a 'red London style taxi' after it was spotted roaming near the Heyford Park Free School
A FLY-tipper was caught on CCTV flinging a dead fox on someone's front garden. An 'envirocrimes' team at Vale of White Horse District Council is investigating the fly-tip, which happened in Abingdon earlier this month. The council shared
SEACOURT Tower, one of Oxford’s most eye-catching buildings, has been sold for more than £65m. At the end of last year it emerged that the building and Seacourt Retail Park were up for sale and could fetch that amount, according to retail industry
ADVICE for renters in Oxford will now be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Italian after a £5,000 donation from a charity. The city's Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) will be able to hand out copies of tenancy rights documents in the four
POLICE are searching for a black vehicle seen in the vicinity of Tesco after an attempted ATM raid. Burglars destroyed the cash machine outside the Kidlington High Street branch, at about 4.50am on Monday. READ AGAIN: Police cordon off Tesco
TRAFFIC was momentarily held at the John Radcliffe Hospital this morning due to an 'incident' on site. Stagecoach Oxford advised passengers at 11am to allow for extra delays on their hospital routes due to the additional congestion at the Headington
FILM star Jeremy Irons has been criticised for previous controversial remarks following his appointment as president of the jury for the Berlin Film Festival. Mr Irons, 71, who has a home in Watlington, made comments critical of gay marriage almost
THERE will soon be a chance to quiz the group in charge of commissioning health services across the county. Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 30 at Jubilee House, Oxford, from 9am to12.45pm
HOUSE prices across Oxfordshire have been boosted by Boris Johnson’s convincing general election victory, the latest survey has shown. Homeowners will be relieved to learn that house prices have risen by 2.3 per cent since the general election on
RESEARCHERS in Oxford have launched a six-month trial to see whether an anti-epilepsy drug can help to treat memory loss in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The study, which is being led by Dr Arjune Sen of Oxford University’s Nuffield Department
BIRTHDAY cake and party balloons greeted mums in Florence Park to celebrate the first anniversary of a group created to help those struggling with their mental health. The Motherkind Cafe, set up by three local women to be a mum and baby group ‘
WITNEY Town Council’s planning and development committee objected to a planning application last week for 110 residential homes in North Witney. The objections were made on the grounds that there were not sufficient plans in place to deal with
THE moment I walked into The Crown and Thistle I knew I was in for a treat. Despite it being a Monday night in January the place was bustling – clearly something there was worth venturing out into the cold. The Grade II-listed coaching
TOILETS installed inside showers, windows opening on to breeze blocks, giant holes in the floor: these are some the issues a council's new housing plans are trying to get rid of. On Monday, Oxford City Council announced a series of measures to
GILLINGHAM boss Steve Evans admitted the Priestfield pitch was not at its best but rejected suggestions it had been done deliberately to hinder Oxford United. U's head coach Karl Robinson was critical of the playing surface after Saturday's 1-1
A PETITION objecting a proposed new takeaway and hairdressers in Carterton has reached almost 150 signatures. A developer is proposing to turn the former HSBC building in Alvescot Road into a takeaway and hairdressers. Melvin Long, who works
A WITNEY architect has been erased from the professional register over 'unacceptable conduct'. Allegations were made against Anthony Pettorino relating to a renovation and extension at a property in Oxford. In a statement the Architects Registration
STUDENTS across Oxford will join together to support those less fortunate than themselves. Care Across the Continents will see students put together an evening of music at St Michael and All Angels' Church in Summertown. Syrian children in a
A CARE home in Witney is welcoming the community into its cafe so that they can build friendships with the people on their doorstep. Taking place on the third Tuesday of each month, from 2pm-3.30pm, the community is invited to Millers Grange care
Although I imagine I will use this column to talk about local or national issues most of the time, I thought it might be interesting for this first one for me to talk about what it’s like when you first become an MP, given Wantage hasn’t had a new
A FLY-TIPPER travelled from another county to pollute local land. Gavin Stallwood, 39, of Walton Drive, High Wycombe, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court last week when he pleaded guilty to fly-tipping waste on a private land off Warpsgrove Lane
Oxford City and Thame United booked their places in the semi-finals of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. Defending champions City ran out 3-0 winners against visitors Kidlington, although the tie was in the balance until late on. Jaanai Gordon gave
THERE is nothing quite like bagging a bargain - especially when it comes to designer brands. Bicester's latest offering of a Nike outlet store is giving customers just that - trendy fashion at a fraction of the price. ALSO READ: Bicester Shopping
MORE than 3,500 Oxford United fans are set to back their side at Newcastle United on Saturday. The club reported this morning that away ticket sales for the Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie had passed the figure. It means the overall crowd
MORE than 100 adults with learning disabilities have been left feeling 'hopeless and despairing of their future' after the sudden closure of a beloved day centre. National charity Home Farm Trust announced to staff last week that it plans to shut
A WOMAN has launched a crowdfunding page to raise money to build her severely disabled neighbour a new sensory room. Danielle Light, 27, from Bicester, wants to help 27-year-old Dexter Asiedu have a better quality of life by renovating his specially
A SECOND-half strike from Callum Hendry sent Letcombe Res into the semi-finals of the War Memorial Cup with a 1-0 win at Long Wittenham Athletic Res. After a goalless first half, the Division 3 side went in front when Declan O’Hanlon sent a free-kick
THE weather played havoc with the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division’s schedule, with none of the top four in action due to postponements. Just three games in the top tier went ahead, with Garsington winning 2-1 at Charlton United. Bradley
STONESFIELD booked their place in the semi-finals of the Witney & District FA Fred Ford Cup as they comfortably overcame Division 1 side Bampton United 4-0 on Saturday. Raffy Rice led the way for the Premier Division high-fliers with a brace, while
KENNINGTON Athletic Yellows continued their extraordinary two years by winning the Under 12 Autumn B League. The youngsters took the title by a point after thrashing Quarry Rovers Miners 8-2 in the final matchday. Their achievement was made all
TORI St Clair fired a hat-trick as Tower Hill Vixens edged past Summertown Stars 5-4 in the Oxford Mail Girls League. Jessica Exell scored the home side’s other two goals in the Under 14 thriller. Nina Maitlis and Alice Parkin-Wickens bagged
CIAN Fitzgerald made the difference as Burford Under 13s captured the Oxfordshire Schools County Cup. The youngster bagged two goals to help beat The Cherwell School 3-1 in the final at Court Place Farm, home of Oxford City. Matthew Ajayi was
Under 12 Autumn B Kennington Ath Yellows 8 (Harry Marsh 2, Harry Wheeler, Jacob Parker-Hunt, Woodley Osborne, Kayden Whittington, Jamie Draper, Ollie Rathbone), Quarry Rov Min 2 (Bukunmi Maxwell 2). Winter/Spring A Banbury Utd Spencer 2
TOM Squires hopes he is on the verge of something special after starting the biggest year of his windsurfing career in style. The 26-year-old cruised to victory in the Men’s RS:X class at Sail Melbourne yesterday as he kicked off a season that will
A FOOTBALL fan who was allegedly racist at an Oxford United football match has been let go on bail until his trial later this year. Callum Boyfield was supporting Peterborough at the League One match against the winning U's on August 10. The
A YOUNG mum's love of music will help 'heal' others at a mental health hospital after plans were revealed for a music studio in her memory. Warneford Hospital in Headington plans to install a temporary buliding for patients to make, practise and
PARENTS and former pupils have spoken of their 'devastating' experiences at an Oxford school and raised doubts that it can change. The Oxford Academy in Littlemore was rated 'inadequate' on Friday and placed in special measures, after Ofsted raised
PENSIONERS in Jericho will soon benefit from a new bus to take them on shopping trips. Walton Street was closed by the county council last year for resurfacing and council leaders then decided to keep it closed on a trial basis and are consulting
A THUG who repeatedly strangled a woman in a wheelchair before holding a kitchen knife to her throat has been jailed. Kevin Hennessy appeared via videolink at Oxford Crown Court yesterday to be sentenced. The 41-year-old of Sherwood Place, Barton
ENVIRONMENTAL organisation Greenpeace called on local MPs to celebrate World Penguin Awareness Day by backing a campaign to protect global oceans. In celebration of the special day a photography exhibition showcased wildlife and the environment
A HEALTH trust fined £2m in 2018 after admitting responsibility for the deaths of two patients in its care, including an Oxford teenager, has made ‘significant steps’ to improve, according to a national watchdog. Standards at Southern Health were
PART of the £40 million Bicester retail park a Nike shop opened today. With footpaths still being build, the shopping centre was due to be completed in October last year but planning, building and contractual delays have postponed the grand opening
DEPARTMENT store chain Beales entered administration on Monday morning. Beales stores are however continuing to trade, including its one in Chipping Norton's High Street. Chief executive and owner Tony Brown told our sister paper, the Daily Echo
A FIVE-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has finally found a bone marrow donor match after a global search. Alastair Kim was first diagnosed with the life-threatening condition chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD) in February 2016.
ICONIC singer-songwriter Van Morrison and electropop artist Dido are to share top-billing on the opening night of this summer’s Cornbury Festival. The names are the first to be released for the three-day event which takes place at Great Tew park
