CRICKET fans will be able to ask their questions to a World Cup winner while raising money for charity. An online Q&A session will be held with Chris Woakes with funds going towards SpecialEffect. Joining the cricketer on May 19 will be rugby
EDDIE Pepperell finished with a flourish as he produced his best performance of 2021 at the Tenerife Open. The Abingdon golfer carded a six-under par on the final day in Spain, taking him to 11-under for the tournament. It left the 30-year-old
POSITIVE cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have risen by 13 in the latest figures. No deaths were reported in the county in the latest statistics, released by the Government. The new cases were recorded as follows: Oxford (six)
Jim Nixey NIXEY Jim of Chiselhampton, formerly of Tetsworth passed away peacefully on 14th April 2021 aged 83 years. A private funeral will be held at St Mary Magdalen, Stoke Talmage. A Memorial Service will be held later in the year. Donations
THE scoreline was inevitable, so the only question was who would step up to be Oxford United’s hero. With momentum in their favour and 3-2 wins at Shrewsbury Town in the last two seasons fresh in the memory, it was always likely history would repeat
A DRIVER was rescued by police after getting stuck on the side of the A34 but things didn't go as expected when their van was towed away by the cops. Pictures show the van, which has blue branding and blacked out windows, trapped in the stones
KARL Robinson was thrilled Oxford United stayed patient at Shrewsbury Town – even as time ran out to save their play-off challenge. The U’s began the second half 2-1 down, knowing a defeat coupled with Portsmouth winning at AFC Wimbledon would
FOR the second year running, May Morning celebrations turned virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Normally, thousands would gather outside Magdalen College from 5am to hear the bells and choristers from the Great Tower, with Morris dancing and
THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 3-2 win at Shrewsbury Town. JACK STEVENS His quiet second half made those two late saves even more impressive. Top drawer - 8 SAM LONG Grew into the game and played an important role in
It was the end of the Second World War – and these children were determined not to miss a party. They joined thousands of others throughout the country celebrating the defeat of the Germans following years of conflict. This was one of many
A model recreation of Winston Churchill’s childhood pony is among a series of displays to feature in a new exhibition this month at Blenheim Palace’s stable block. The pony, Rob Roy, was first ridden by a seven-year-old Churchill in April 1882,
AN attempt to stop a parking free-for-all at Port Meadow's car park, a dam at Godstow Bridge and the preparations for a huge new housing and science park north of the city are some of the building projects in Oxford this week. For more see oxford.gov.uk
WATCH the highlights as Oxford United fought back to triumph at Shrewsbury Town for the third successive year. Dan Agyei's winner five minutes from time secured a 3-2 victory that keeps the U's in play-off contention going into the final day of
WE MIGHT live in one of the best cities, but do we live in the best 'Oxford'? According to the website Geotargit, there are 42 places around the world that share the same name as our historic city. Here we look at all of them, to see how
A BIZARRE sign has appeared in a farmer's field on the M40. The giant poster, which has not been credited to anybody or group, has been pinned to a wooden triangle noticeboard near Thame on the motorway. It says: "8,000 tourists a day in?.
RESIDENTS in Witney have been excited about the idea of getting a new indoor skatepark in the area. There are around 23 outdoor skateparks scattered across Oxfordshire - all with a mixture of metal and concrete ramps in fields. But the nearest
A CARPET store is up for sale and could be turned into student flats – opposite the site of a four-floor student accommodation block. Planning consent has been granted to allow 12 student flats at Canterbury Works in Glanville Road. The two-storey
A GOVERNMENT inspector has been appointed to help oversee development at a garden village. Darren McCreery has been appointed to oversee key areas of planning at the Salt Cross garden village, near Eynsham. Mr McCreery has been appointed by
AN RAF base has been gifted a sword for its humanitarian efforts. RAF Brize Norton has received the Firmin Sword of Peace after the station was deemed to have made the most valuable contribution to humanitarian activities of all RAF bases.
THAMES Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after five serious incidents across Oxfordshire this week. In appeals online, officers have urged anybody witnesses to come forward. If you can help in any of the investigations call police
