A FRUSTRATING final round played out in difficult conditions scuppered Eddie Pepperell’s chances of victory at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The Abingdon golfer carded a four-over par 76 to end the tournament tied for 11th as high winds and showers
TAKE a look through our extended photo gallery from Oxford United's 0-0 Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw at Newcastle United. All pictures by Richard Parkes.
Nominations for the Community Policing Awards are now open. The awards take place each year at a ceremony held at Eynsham Hall, near Witney, in May. The ceremony is now in its nineteenth year and provides an opportunity to recognise and nominate
A MAN accused of drink-driving is due to appear in court tomorrow. Oliver Ncube, 45, of Oxford Road, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, is set to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court. He faces one charge of driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level
A CONFERENCE will be held tomorrow to help people understand 'complex and potentially controversial' issues which Muslims and Christians may encounter. Led by The Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies (CMCS), the event will see speakers explore '
INDIAN students, professors and alumni in Oxford waved banners and chanted in protest against a law which they say excludes Muslims from citizenship in India. The Indian community held the demonstration in Broad Street from midday today against
The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's goalless draw at Newcastle United in the Emirates FA Cup. SIMON EASTWOOD May be surprised he didn’t have more to do. Dealt with everything which did come his way calmly 7.5 SAM LONG
A DRIVER who admitted having 'two pints' was caught by police after he swerved onto the wrong side of the road to avoid a 'possible badger' Thames Valley Police reported the unusual arrest on Twitter this morning. This officers said the driver
WATCH the main moments from Oxford United's goalless draw at Newcastle United in the Emirates FA Cup. Video via the official FA Cup Youtube channel REPORT: Newcastle Utd 0, Oxford Utd 0 REACTION: From U's head coach Karl
A COMMUNITY penalty for a woman who caused a fatal crash by careless driving has divided Oxford Mail readers. Amanda Day was given the sentence at Oxford Crown Court on Friday for causing the crash that killed 20-year-old Abingdon motorcyclist Billy
AN Oxfordshire MP has expressed her ‘deepest sympathy’ for the family of Harry Dunn, a teenager who died in a motorcycle crash near Banbury involving the wife of a US intelligence officer. Banbury MP Victoria Prentis said it was ‘disappointing’
FIREFIGHTERS in Oxfordshire took nearly 15 seconds longer to reach the most serious fires last year than they did five years before, latest figures show. The Fire Brigades Union warns that a matter of seconds 'could be the difference between life
A CAR was keyed in an Oxfordshire town and police are appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward. ALSO READ: Incorrect disposal of incense materials causes Didcot house fire It happened between 12.30pm and 1pm on Saturday
FIREFIGHTERS saved a home from going up in flames after incense materials were not disposed of properly. A crew from Didcot Fire Station was sent out at 8.05pm on Wednesday to a report of a house fire somewhere on the town's Ladygrove estate.
ONE of the front-runners to become next leader of the Labour Party, Rebecca Long-Bailey, will speak at a public event in Oxford tomorrow. The MP for Salford and Eccles is due to give a talk and take questions in a free event at Blackbird Leys Community
A YOUNG brother and sister inspired their after-school club to raise more than £200 to help victims of Australian bushfires. Earlyworld in Eynsham raised the money on Friday after the siblings who go to the club revealed that their grandparents
MORE schools have raised concerns about funding in their annual accounts. As reported earlier this month, many multi-academy trusts have cited funding difficulties as a key concern. Most trusts submitted their 2019 accounts to Companies House
STEVE Bruce was unhappy with Newcastle United's performance, but praised Oxford United for their display in the goalless draw at St James' Park. The result sets up a replay at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday, February 4 - although it could move if
SEVENTY-FIVE 'memorial flames' will be lit at Oxford Town Hall tomorrow to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The ceremony will be one part of a reflection service at 11am in the Old Library as
ROVING team of specialists will stop in Oxfordshire to offer cancer-related support and advice. Macmillan Cancer Support will bring its mobile team to the county next week, visiting five towns. Cancer experts will be on hand to answer questions
FROM stories about shouting men in the street, to a vigilante drilling armrests into public benches – this week's stories have got you talking. Here are a few of the funniest, most controversial and interesting opinions left by the readers on our
TREASURE hunters could be in for a payday after historic artefacts they dug up were declared treasure. One of the lots was a 332-year-old mourning ring inscribed with the initials of a dead loved one. Head coroner for Oxfordshire Darren Salter
PROPERTY searching website Zoopla has unveiled the ten most viewed homes in Oxfordshire for the past 30 days. The most popular houses viewed by website users include three in Abingdon and three in Wallingford. In fact, two of the properties
She is fighting her way through the crowds. She is laden with parcels. She is dragging behind her an unwilling child who wants to play with every toy within sight. She is tired, harassed, bad tempered and bewildered. She is the Christmas shopper
