KARL Robinson felt Oxford United were dominant but was critical of the goals they conceded in defeat at Lincoln City. The home side opened the scoring early on when Anthony Scully headed home after Rob Atkinson gave the ball away cheaply in his
A WOMAN has been arrested in Bicester on suspicion of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs. The 31-year-old was arrested in the Kingsmere area of the town last night. She has been released under investigation and Thames Valley Police
OXFORD United had nothing to show for all their possession as a pair of headers gave Lincoln City the points on the opening day of the Sky Bet League One season. It took the visitors almost an hour to have a shot of any kind against an Imps side
A MAN in his early 20s was savagely assaulted in a major punch-up outside a nightclub. The victim suffered a head injury during a fight between a group of between eight and 11 men outside The Venus night club near the junction of Broad Street and
OXFORD trials for a Covid-19 vaccine are back on after being suspended for an investigation. A volunteer had reportedly suffered potentially dangerous side effects. In a statement, Oxford University said: “The ongoing randomised controlled
ALEX Gorrin has been ruled out for up to a month after picking up an injury in Oxford United’s opening game of the season. The midfielder damaged ankle ligaments and came off an hour into last weekend’s Carabao Cup first round tie against AFC Wimbledon
TWO men have been sentenced to prison after they were convicted of robbing a teenager of a pair of Balenciaga trainers. The 16-year-old boy was threatened at knifepoint and punched near to the Burger King on the A41 in Bicester before the pair
THE LATEST Coronavirus rules state that as of Monday, September 14, social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal and may result in fines. But can you still share a car with people outside your household? Here we look at everything
CARE home residents were treated with jigsaw puzzles and other board games to keep them entertained during the pandemic. Developer David Wilson Homes sent a care package to the elderly at St Katharine's House in Wantage. The package also contained
A TRAINEE electrician from Oxford is in the running to win an apprentice of the year award. Katie Harvey, an apprentice at Darke & Taylor in Long Hanborough, is one of eight finalists from 540 applications in the NICEIC and ELECSA 2020 Electrical
PLANS to knock down Oxford’s only Sikh temple have been stalled, as a review takes place. Oxford City Council’s east area planning committee approved plans to knock down the Sikh Gurdwara on London Road in Headington at its meeting last Wednesday
A PRIMARY school teacher who vowed not to shave his beard until schools returned properly will take part in the Virtual Great North Run tomorrow. Iain Jenkins, who taught at Carterton Primary School for four years before leaving at the end of the
A SCHEME which would create a city-wide register of all private rental landlords in Oxford is being tested for public opinion. Oxford City Council wants to renew a licensing scheme it has run for 10 years which means all landlords of houses in multiple
ONE suspect has been charged with robbery after a man in his 50s was stabbed multiple times in a pub brawl in Oxford. Gareth Otis Rogers, 49, of Leiden Road, Oxford, is currently remanded in police custody. He is due to appear at Oxford Crown
WEST Oxfordshire District Council is supplying litter bags as part of a national campaign. Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British September Clean launched yesterday, with litter pickers asked to gather in groups of six or less. Norman MacRae, cabinet
First of all, it’s nice to be asked to write a regular column for the Oxford Mail again after six month’s absence. I think the club’s relationship with the Mail is so important on both sides and I’m pleased to say that it is as strong as any I
FORMULA 1 heads to new surroundings this weekend as Oxfordshire’s teams arrive at the exciting Mugello Circuit in Italy. The track has hosted events across a range of disciplines since 1974, but tomorrow its lights will go out for the highest tier
JORDANNE Whiley’s quest for a second Grand Slam singles crown came unstuck at the first hurdle. The 28-year-old, who lives in Steventon, was defeated 6-3, 6-4 by top seed Diede De Groot in the last eight of the US Open. Whiley faced a battle
NICK Collier showed his class as he claimed the penultimate round of Yarnton & District AC’s summer league. Fishing the River Thames at Cassington, Collier put 16lb 8oz 0drm of hemp caught roach on the scales to see off second-placed Jason Jones
BRADLEY Smith believes Aprilia could have an edge over their rivals as they travel to their ‘home’ circuit for back-to-back races. The Forest Hill rider will tomorrow line-up on the grid for the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano – a track where his
THREE Witney and District members have been called up for national training camps. Erin Stewart, 14, and 13-year-old Maya Saldana have been selected for Swim England’s 2020 development programme. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Eleanor Perks is one of
MICHAEL Appleton believes today’s clash with Oxford United will provide a useful barometer of Lincoln City’s progress. The 44-year-old, who managed the U’s from 2014 to 2017, has made 12 signings ahead of the start of the Sky Bet League One season
A MAJOR county-wide cycling and walking event is set to attract young and old to raise money for the upkeep and repair of our historic churches. Ride and Stride sees members of the public all over the country sponsored to walk or cycle between churches
SAM Winnall is aiming to put a difficult period of his career behind him after joining Oxford United. The striker, who was a free agent after leaving Sheffield Wednesday in June, signed yesterday on a two-year deal, with the option of an extra 12
SICK people in Oxfordshire have been told to travel hundreds of miles for a coronavirus test as centres struggle to cope with the demand. Parents of youngsters who have just returned to school for the first time in months are having to keep them
Oxford is home to some of the most luxurious and expensive homes outside of London. With the gorgeous River Thames, a brand-new shopping complex and endless bars and restaurants – Oxford really is the place to be. The average asking price for
FOOTBALL kits can set you back an arm and a leg if you support a Premier League club. Football giants Chelsea charge an eye-watering £145 for the full replica kit (a shirt, shorts, and socks). But it is better news for Oxford United fans who
THOUSANDS of pounds were donated to Thames Vally Air Ambulance Service through the sale of plants, bug boxes and hedgehog houses. After months of charity fundraising the Carterton Open Gardens group presented the service with a cheque for £4,452
A BOOK written by two brothers while they spent lockdown has raised £20,000 for good causes, including Oxford’s hospitals. Karsten and Kaius Vun wanted to use their time to do something productive, so created their very own book, called Tales and
Special report by Isabella Jewell. PUB, restaurant and cafe managers in Oxford have expressed concern and excitement about students returning to the city. More than 30,000 students are enrolled on university courses in Oxford in any year, and
SEVERAL shops in Oxford city centre remain closed, three months after the end of the retail lockdown. Cath Kidston and T.M. Lewin have permanently shut their stores in the city’s Westgate centre as part of a national closure. Yesterday, it
OXFORD MAIL readers have been divided over whether St Giles Fair should have been cancelled this year. On Tuesday we reported that local showman William Hebborn believed the fair could have taken place safely this year by being 'a lot smaller'.
More than 30,000 Oxfordshire people took part in NHS research last year, new figures show. They volunteered for studies in hospitals and GP practices between April last year and March. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), which
THIS striking image of athletes caught mid-leap as they race to the finish line is our worthy Oxford Mail Camera Club winner. Taken by member Ian Marriott for this week's 'action' theme, it perfectly captures the thrill of the competition. PICTURES
