A DOCTOR discovered her skeleton-like patient starved to death in his bedroom next to a plate of chocolate bars, a doughnut and a bag of McDonald's food which looked 'fresher than him', a jury heard today. Retired auctioneers' clerk James 'Anthony
ROB Atkinson has returned to Eastleigh on loan from Oxford United until the end of the season. The defender joined the U's on a three-year contract from the Vanarama National League club earlier this month. It was always expected that the 21
THE pressure will be off Oxford United for their Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie at Newcastle United – but that does not mean Karl Robinson’s side can relax. The U’s will need to be at their best to spring a memorable shock. They face a Newcastle
OXFORD is on standby as the Government and health officials around the world stay on high alert following the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China. Symptoms of Coronavirus are similar to those of respiratory illnesses such as a cold or flu, but
A CUSTOMER has complained of a 'rancid' smell at Tesco after an ATM raid. Burglars tried and failed to steal the cash machine outside the Kidlington High Street store on Monday, causing major damage. Police have not confirmed the method attempted
A HUT used for Oxford's cadets to meet will no longer be replaced by a council-owned housing developer which wants to build flats where it stands. Plans for a three-storey building containing 26 flats on a car park next to Elsfield Hall were approved
COWLEY-BASED charity Oxfam could make some staff redundant as it tries to fill a £16m shortfall in its budget, it has emerged. If the plan goes ahead it would be the second cutback in the two years since employees were accused of sexual misconduct
THAMES Valley Police say it is doing 'everything' to find missing Alexander Stern. Mr Stern, who is from Kensington in London, was last seen on Saturday January 11 at around 7.30pm. He was seen in the Bull Inn in Sonning wearing dark clothing
IT IS an issue which has dominated discussions in the Premier League this season and tomorrow Oxford United will get their first taste. There will be a video assistant referee (VAR) monitoring all Emirates FA Cup ties played at top-flight grounds
A group of five RAF servicemen from Brize Norton have completed a 24km SAS selection march in the Brecon Beacons to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund. The infamous Fan Dance Race is a special forces test used to test physical and mental strength
WE’VE have only just packed away the Christmas decorations, but over at Oxford’s New Theatre, they are already planning this year’s festive programme. And, the highlight, they reveal today, is set to be ‘ABBA-solutely’ brilliant – with the return of
GET ready for the surprise of your life, because Oxford’s very own Oxfordshire Drag Collective are putting on an original panto. They have created a hilarious, wacky, and heartfelt show, following a ragtag bunch of misfits finding out some home
NO matter where we live, or how big our plot, we all love the sight of garden birds dropping by. Whether we have a balcony in Blackbird Leys, a suburban garden in Summertown, a cottage in the Cotswolds or an extensive country estate, there’s something
OXFORD’S top prog-rock band Radiohead have launched a new online archive of their work. Called Radiohead Public Library, it features a vast amount of archived material, as well as releasing previously unavailable rarities to streaming services.
THIS month in1645 troops commanded by King Charles I’s nephew, Rupert of the Rhine, appeared before Abingdon intent upon seizing it, writes Mark Turnbull. During the endgame of the British Civil War, the fate of the town was the focus of a desperate
STEVE Bruce is wary of the threat Oxford United can pose his Newcastle United side in tomorrow's Emirates FA Cup clash. The U's head into the fourth round tie having already shocked Premier League opponents this season, beating West Ham United
ROYALTY will be coming to a town in Oxfordshire next week. The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) in Banbury on Wednesday. She will be greeted by the Mayor of Banbury, Councillor John Colegrave before taking a
GAZ Coombes, frontman of Oxford band Supergrass, said it has taken him 10 years to recover from the group’s painful split before he could think about getting the band back together. The band announced they were to reform last year and kick off
NEWCASTLE United will field a strong line-up for tomorrow's Emirates FA Cup clash against Oxford United, says Magpies boss Steve Bruce. The fourth round tie will be watched by a near-capacity crowd, with the final few home tickets snapped up this
A BROKEN-down lorry that had blocked a section of the A40 has now been cleared. The road was partially blocked both ways and there was queueing traffic for two miles from Oxford Hill (Witney) to Barnard Gate turn off. This was the same stretch
Nik Budimir, the businessman hoping to bring Oxford Stadium back to life, responds to claims by animal welfare group PETA that greyhound racing is mistreatment of animals. I read with interest the comments (Oxford Mail, December 17) directed against
OXFORD United's Emirates FA Cup tie at Newcastle United tomorrow will be watched by a sell-out crowd. The final few home tickets for the fourth round clash were snapped up this morning, meaning the attendance is expected to pass 50,000. More
TRUCK Festival has revealed that 2019 was a record-breaking year for fundraising, with the 'unforgettable' weekend generating a six-figure sum. Generous festival-goers helped to raise £103,000 for almost a dozen charities and causes, mostly in Oxfordshire
AN OXFORD acupuncturist has claimed his practice is the first in the world to become ‘carbon positive’. Joe Jennings, from Holistic Health Oxford, carried out a greenhouse gas emissions report for 2019, following government guidelines to see how
AN 'emergency public meeting' will see residents and politicians discussing the dispute about where new homes should be built in South Oxfordshire. A group called A Better South Oxfordshire has organised a meeting to discuss plans for an Oxford
A MAN who screamed at a woman 'I am going to get you' while wielding a metal pole has been jailed. Frank Hollywell was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court yesterday for the incident as well as using stolen bank cards to buy cigarettes and alcohol.
WHEN some people look at the former belongings of Frank S Whyman their first thought is probably ‘decluttering’. Luckily for antiques enthusiasts, tidying guru Marie Kondo has not been allowed anywhere near his pile of former belongings. Now
AN Oxfordshire MP has called HS2 a 'vanity project' after a national report into the project was released this week. North Oxfordshire MP Victoria Prentis says the National Audit Office Report on HS2 shows that it is no longer on budget or on time
DANNY Rowe and Stefan Brown have left Oxford City by mutual agreement. The Vanarama National League South club cancelled the contracts of the forwards, who have struggled to get game time this season. Rowe scored a first-half hat-trick in City's
The theme this week for camera club was music and submissions vary from live bands to dogs playing the piano. Everyone got into creative spirits and took pictures of music. Victoria Wingrove has a very talented dog and sent in a picture of it
ROB Hall has signed a new contract at Oxford United, but will spend the rest of the season out on loan at Forest Green Rovers. The winger’s previous deal, agreed last year, expired in the summer. After an injury-hit two years, Hall has featured
A SENSATIONAL second round gave Eddie Pepperell the outright lead at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The Abingdon golfer carded a five-under par 67 to go to eight-under for the tournament and lead by one shot at the halfway stage. Starting
WITH Bicester town centre bearing the brunt of antisocial behaviour of late, Thames Valley Police now wants to have more power to enforce harsher punishments for young offenders. Bicester has experienced years of troublesome behaviour, with the
A MAN has been taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' following a crash on the A40 involving a car and two vans. A section of the A40 was closed both ways due to the collision which happened at around 6.40am at Barnard Gate, but
DAN George knows Chinnor’s forwards will have to be at their best again when Cinderford visit Kingsey Road this weekend. The Thame-based side are bidding to make it three wins in four games in 2020 and record the double over their Gloucestershire
ANDY Ballard knows the magnitude of the task facing Oxford City at Maidstone United tomorrow. City visit a side who are just outside the Vanarama National League South play-off places and won 4-1 at Court Place Farm last month. Ballard’s men
BANBURY United have signed Aston Villa academy defender Jake Walker on loan ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Royston Town in BetVictor Southern League Premier Division Central. The full back, who is part of the Premier League club’s Under 23 side and
JESS Street was in sensational form to claim double gold at the Northamptonshire Under 17 competition. The Banbury teenager swept all before her in the singles draw, recording five straight wins to secure the title. She then teamed up with Oxfordshire
KARL Robinson knows the odds are stacked against Oxford United tomorrow, but the pocket of yellow at St James’ Park will be symbolic of a club going in the right direction. In many ways, a run to the Emirates FA Cup fourth round and a big tie away
OXFORD United are still in the running to boost their Emirates FA Cup revenue by £250,000. It has already been a useful run for Karl Robinson’s side. Prize money from the first three rounds has brought in £225,000, while the broadcast fee for
A NEW community centre is being officially opened today in the first phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment. West Way Square in Botley, featuring a new shopping precinct, is to open later this year and first Seacourt Hall, featuring a new
SIMON Eastwood knows he may have to match his last performance against Newcastle United for Oxford United to claim a repeat Emirates FA Cup shock tomorrow. The goalkeeper is likely to be the only player to start for the U’s at St James’ Park who
A MAN caught with depraved images of child abuse is set to be sentenced at court today. Dr Paul Dean was convicted of three counts of making (which also covers viewing and downloading) indecent images of children last month. He admitted making
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally satisfactory 4 - business
CONGESTION-busting plans for Oxford’s streets need to be as strong and ambitious as possible, a city councillor has said. Oxford City Council’s cabinet endorsed a scheme called Connecting Oxford at a meeting on Wednesday night. At the meeting
A WOMAN who denied producing drugs and claimed she was only growing 'medical cannabis' has been convicted. Sentencing, a court judge told Michelle X today that she should apply to the National Health Service to be considered for a licence for a
Shoppers in Cornmarket in Oxford are sharing space with a giant crane. Jesus College is overseeing a £36m scheme to revamp Northgate House on the corner of Market Street. READ AGAIN: Cornmarket shopping block has gone The building project
This weekend Scots – or simply lovers of haggis and whisky – will raise a toast to the greatest Scottish poet Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns. But while the traditional drink of choice has to be a good Scottish single malt, one distiller is encouraging us
AN AFTER school club is today raising money for the Australia bushfires, and the people and animals affected. Georgia Gill, acting deputy manager at Early World in Eynsham, said: “We have two children, a brother and sister, who attend and their
A WOMAN on trial for twice growing drugs at her home told jurors the banned substances found were 'medical cannabis.' From the witness box yesterday Michelle X went on to tell the 12 men and women who are trying her 'I am way ahead of my time.'
MORE than 100 people have opposed the sentence handed to a former teacher who admitted having sex with a pupil. A petition has been set up following the suspended sentence handed to Stuart Hubble, who was a music teacher at an Oxford school during
COLLEAGUES are 'cycling to Australia' after being shocked by the country's bushfire crisis. K2 Recruitment in Bicester is fundraising for those fighting the devastating blazes, by holding a sponsored static bike ride this week. One of their consultants
A VEGAN takeover of Oxford Town Hall will happen tomorrow. For those curious about the trend towards eating less meat products there will be a have a chance to sample vegan foods and browse eco-friendly goods at the first vegan market of the year
A WOMAN who caused a crash that killed a motorcyclist when she ran a red light is due to be sentenced today. Amanda Day was found guilty at Oxford Crown Court last month of one count of causing Billy Elbrow’s death by careless driving over the crash
