Oxford United have begun talks with Shrewsbury Town to try to extend leading scorer James Constable's deal. The 15-goal striker is with Oxford on loan until the end of the season. He has been in such good form that there was speculation a club might
Andrew Strauss’s reign as permanent England captain begins in earnest on Wednesday as he leads the team in the first Test against the West Indies in Jamaica. The 31-year-old, who led England to a series win over Pakistan in the summer of 2006
Charlie Longsdon, who saddles the strongly-fancied Songe in the totesport Trophy at Newbury on Saturday, is moving to a new yard near Chipping Norton later this year. Now in his third season at the Cotswold Stud stables at Sezincote, near Moreton-in-Marsh
A thief stole more than £1,000 from an Oxford sports club. A man walked into Viking Sports Club, in Old High Street, Headington, at 11.45am today asking about membership. A member of staff who was cashing up at the time turned round to see the man grabbing
Fifty workers downed tools and went on strike at Didcot power station today in support of protests against the use of foreign labour at British industrial plants. RWE npower, which owns the power station, confirmed 50 workers – all contractors working
A man who drove his car into a crowd of people outside an Oxford nightclub today admitted leaving a father-of-three fighting for his life. Mane McKenzie knocked down Richard Waters outside the Regal club, at the junction of Magdalen Road and Cowley Road
A lorry driver died following a crash on the A420 this afternoon. The 59-year-old man died after his articulated lorry overturned near Kingston Bagpuize. The vehicle was travelling towards Oxford. Police said the lorry collided with a BMW
A lorry driver died following a crash on the A420. The 59-year-old man died after his articulated lorry overturned near Kingston Bagpuize. The vehicle was travelling in the direction of Oxford. It collided with a BMW X5 and the
Police launched an operation targeting burglars, car thieves and robbers across Oxfordshire today. Operation Maelstrom will include extra police officers patrolling towns and villages, using stop check powers, pursuing known offenders and executing
Chinnor fell away in the final quarter as they were hammered 47-13 at fellow strugglers Worthing Raiders in National 3 South. Wing James Serrano’s second try had brought Chinnor back into contention at 21-13 down. But Worthing then roared cleared to
A late try from lock Mike Turner set up Wallingford’s 22-20 victory at home to Trowbridge in South West 2 East. Wallingford trailed 20-15 with the clock ticking before Turner crashed over from a five-metre penalty and Jackson Sayce converted. Trowbridge
Thieves made off with £21,000 in cash after a raid on an Oxfordshire shop. Two men walked into Harpers Home and Garden in High Street, Chipping Norton, and stole the money from a safe at about 2.30pm on Wednesday. Police only released details
Ollie Campbell’s second-half try brace steered Oxford Harlequins to a 22-10 victory at Chippenham in South West 1. Quins fronted up well against a large and dogged home pack, but still trailed 3-0 at the break thanks to centre Karl Brant’s
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at the Viking Sports Club in Headington today. At about 11.45am, a man went into the club and spoke to a member of staff about membership. The member of staff was cashing up at the time and thought
Chipping Norton’s director of rugby Andy Dawson was happy with their display against Bicester. He said: “I’m delighted at our depth. The guys who came in are all youngsters, but looked to play the same way we always do. “They didn’t try to play narrow
Witney made it three wins from three in 2009 with a 26-0 home victory over Aylesbury in Southern Counties North. They led just 3-0 at the break thanks to a James Lamb penalty with Aylesbury missing a chance to equalise. The breakthrough finally came
Gosford All Blacks were made to work hard for a 13-8 victory at Abingdon in the BB&O Premier Division. Abingdon’s skilful fly half produced a neat chip and catch to score the opening try. The hosts had the better up front, but Gosford’s more expansive
The A420 is closed eastbound at Kingston Bagpuize because of an accident. Police were called to the scene at 3.45pm following reports a lorry had collided with the central reservation. Diversions are in place. More details to follow.
Bicester 20, Chipping Norton 25 Two tries from lock Ian Hancock helped Chipping Norton edge an entertaining Southern Counties North clash. And with it being a ‘double-header’, Chippy also clinched their Oxfordshire Cup preliminary round tie to secure
A serial Oxford burglar was caught on camera by the quick-thinking neighbour of a house he had just raided and arrested soon after. Homeless Richard Sawyer, 30, who is tonight behind bars, was confronted with the photograph of the moment he
Oxford University’s match against the Royal Navy at Iffley Road tomorrow night has been cancelled due to the cold weather. This means the Dark Blues will play just one more home match this term against the Penguins on March 3. The Navy
A crash involving a lorry tonight closed the A420 in Oxfordshire. The road was closed eastbound before the junction with the A415 after the lorry struck the central reservation. Police have set up a diversion but queueng traffic is reported
Oxfordshire County Council tonight issued a list of schools which have already announced they will be closed tomorrow: Bardwell School, Bicester Sonning Common School South Stoke Primary School
Oxford Bus Company managers have advised passengers that bus services in the city will run normally during the evening rush-hour. The Espress coach service to London is back onto its regular timetable and is once again calling at Hillingdon
Oxford United today signed 27-year-old Simon Clist on a two-and-half year deal from Forest Green Rovers. Clist joins United for a nominal fee and stands by to make his debut for the Us at Kettering on Saturday. United manager Chris Wilder
Oxfordshire County Council said its gritters would again be in operation throughout the county tonight and tomorrow. Gritters cover 43 per cent of the road network in Oxfordshire including all of the main roads, six per cent more than the average
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A man is to walk the length of the Thames from its source in the Cotswolds to the Thames barrier in London, in honour of his grandfather who is suffering from prostate cancer. IT manager Eric Byers hopes to raise at least £5,000 for Cancer
Hundreds of people visited Oxford Magistrates’ Court to get a closer look at how the justice system works. The visitors were able to meet magistrates, see mock trials, and even visit the cells during an open day at the Speedwell Street court
Robbers stole a bank card from a person using a cash machine on an Oxford estate. A woman and two men were waiting at a cashpoint in Waynflete Road, Barton, at 7pm on Friday, January 23, when they were approached by three men, who stole the card. The
Police launched an operation targeting burglars, car thieves and robbers across Oxfordshire today. Operation Maelstrom will include extra police officers patrolling towns and villages, using stop check powers, pursuing known offenders and executing warrants
AS I’m writing this I can feel the cold coming out of the ether and settling into my bones – just like the last cold spell we had three weeks ago in early January (shudder). Maybe I’ve been watching way too much of TV’s Dancing on Ice, but
As the parent of someone with autism, I’m deeply concerned by the postcode lottery of services for the half a million children and adults with the condition in the UK. It is simply unacceptable that people affected by autism struggle to access the help
Unlike Nuala Young (Oxford Mail, January 23), I think we owe genuine thanks to our MP Andrew Smith. He took a personal role in setting up the Pension Protection Fund, to help people whose firms go bust; helped bring in the Pension Credit, which has helped
Oxford United today signed 27-year-old Simon Clist on a two-and-half year deal from Forest Green Rovers. Clist joins United for a nominal fee and stands by to make his debut for the Us at Kettering on Saturday. United manager Chris Wilder
In response to David Williams (Oxford Mail, January 22), I would like to thank him for his comment that I am approachable, and would welcome the opportunity to sit down and talk to him about any concerns he may have regarding Transform Oxford. IAN HUDSPETH
Taj Hargey’s account of current violence in the Middle East (Oxford Mail letters, January 8) is not illuminated by him comparing Israeli action in Gaza with the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto by the Nazis. It’s unhelpful because it’s an
I write regarding G L Samson’s letter on Gaza (Oxford Mail, January 27). Firstly, it always surprises me, when these conflicts occur, where all these armchair experts come from, with their knowledge of all the great facts on the subject in hand. Mostly
It is good to know that Jean Fooks now opposes an incinerator in Oxfordshire (Oxford Mail, January 28). It is, however, disappointing that she did not express these views four years ago when an incinerator was first proposed. But, of course, four years
I am writing to really praise Oxford City Council for its swift action after I reported a large pot hole between Redbridge and the Heyford Hill roundabout, in Oxford. The hole was so deep, that when going at 60mph, it would have been easy to have lost
In response to G Lord’s letter (Oxford Mail, January 31) yes, there are many reckless cyclists – not only in Oxford, but all around Britain – who seem intent on an early meeting with St Peter. Like busy soldier ants, we travel to and from work each
Burglars made off with £21,000 in cash after a raid on an Oxfordshire shop. At around 2.30pm on Wednesday, two men walked into Harpers Home and Garden in High Street, Chipping Norton, and stole the money from a safe. As they fled they dropped £3,000
Oxford Bus Company bosses has advised passengers that bus services in the city will run normally during the evening rush-hour. The Espress coach service to London is back onto its regular timetable and is once again calling at Hillingdon on the way
Goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton met visually-impaired youngsters at a football tournament in Oxford. The former England keeper, who won 125 caps for his country, joined team coaches from north Oxford club Summertown Stars AFC to watch the
Councillors are asking community groups to bid for a slice of a £20,000 fund to help rid Oxfordshire of plastic bags. Oxfordshire County Council is offering the money to help communities set up schemes to provide organisations with reusable
Councillors are asking community groups to bid for a slice of a £20,000 fund to help rid Oxfordshire of plastic bags. Oxfordshire County Council is offering the money to help communities set up schemes to provide organisations with reusable
A festival aimed at getting children excited about food is set to return to Oxfordshire. An estimated 15,000 children and their parents attended the country’s first Children’s Food Festival at Abingdon Airfield in 2007. The event was so successful organisers
THE mighty Doves - surely one of the best bands this country has ever produced - are back on the road in support of their long-awaited new album. The band have announced a select series of six dates - with the nearest to us being Coventry (
Residents of villages in west Oxfordshire will have the chance to meet their neighbourhood police officers at a series of events over the next two months. The mobile police station will be out and about in the district to give people the chance to talk
A pub identified by real ale enthusiasts as at risk of closure if it did not start attracting customers has reopened under a new name. The Eagle, in Magdalen Road, East Oxford, was one of 12 pubs which the city’s branch of the Campaign for
The Oxfordshire Federation of Women’s Institutes (OFWI) celebrates its 90th birthday this week – but don’t be fooled by its advanced years. This old lady now has more than 4,500 members and new groups are springing up across the county each
The Oxfordshire Federation of Women’s Institutes (OFWI) celebrates its 90th birthday this week – but don’t be fooled by its advanced years. This old lady now has more than 4,500 members and new groups are springing up across the county each
A public meeting will be held so residents in Steventon and the surrounding area can hear Thames Water’s latest thinking on its proposed reservoir. Thames Water, and many other water utility companies, published a draft Water Resources Management
Chipping Norton School is the latest in Oxfordshire to close as a result of the snowy weather conditions. Pupils were sent home from the Burford Road school at 1.15pm today and headteacher Simon Duffy has advised parents to check the Oxfordshire
A public meeting will be held so residents in Steventon and the surrounding area can hear Thames Water’s latest thinking on its proposed reservoir. Thames Water, and many other water utility companies, published a draft Water Resources Management Plan
Swivel-hipped salsa expert George Martini will once again ensure 1,000 runners are properly warmed up for the annual Oxford Mail OX5 Run. Last year, the 49-year-old dance instructor entertained hundreds of runners by leading a Latin American style “zumba
Chipping Norton School is the latest in Oxfordshire to close as a result of the snowy weather conditions. Pupils were sent home from the Burford Road school at 1.15pm today and headteacher Simon Duffy has advised parents to check the Oxfordshire County
Oxfordshire's black market scrap metal trade has been struck by the global recession. The illegal trade soared for two years, as the price of scrap more than doubled, leading thieves to steal lead from church roofs, grab metal bins from the
Oxfordshire's black market scrap metal trade has been struck by the global recession. The illegal trade soared for two years, as the price of scrap more than doubled, leading thieves to steal lead from church roofs, grab metal bins from the
Young dancers jived, pirouetted and tapped their way across an Oxford stage as part of an annual talent showcase. Pupils from the Vera Legge Dance School at Cowley Community Centre staged their yearly dance variety show at The Cherwell School in Marston
Hundreds of people visited Oxford Magistrates’ Court to get a closer look at how the justice system works. The visitors were able to meet magistrates, see mock trials, and even visit the cells during an open day at the Speedwell Street court
A power cut hit 1,400 residents in Oxford today. Households around Jericho, North Oxford, and on Osney Island, West Oxford, were affected from noon, although power was restored to all but one home by 1.20pm. Scottish and Southern Energy said some
A “dangerous” man is believed to be on the run from jail in Oxfordshire. Andrew Gallagher, who is wanted on recall to prison in Norwich, was spotted in Crowmarsh, near Wallingford, yesterday. Police said the 52-year-old is a risk to
A man is to walk the length of the Thames from its source in the Cotswolds to the Thames barrier in London, in honour of his grandfather who is suffering from prostate cancer. IT manager Eric Byers hopes to raise at least £5,000 for Cancer
A “dangerous” man is believed to be on the run from jail in Oxfordshire. Andrew Gallagher, who is wanted on recall to prison in Norwich, was spotted in Crowmarsh, near Wallingford, yesterday. Police said the 52-year-old is a risk to
Philippa Curtis, who sent and received more than 20 texts before she hit and killed a motorist in Oxford, has been jailed for 21 months. Curtis, 21, of The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, sent and received the messages before she hit the
Philippa Curtis, who sent and received more than 20 texts before she hit and killed a motorist near Oxford, has been jailed for 21 months. Curtis, 21, of The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, sent and received the messages before
Rail passengers are being advised that First Great Western services between Reading and London Paddington are subject to severe delays because of heavy snowfall. A spokesman for First Great Western said: “We are experiencing severe delays and
Rail passengers are being advised that First Great Western services between Reading and London Paddington are subject to severe delays because of heavy snowfall. A spokesman for First Great Western said: “We are experiencing severe delays and cancellations
Fifty maintenance workers have gone on strike at Didcot Power Station this morning. The workers, working at both Didcot A and B Power Station, run by energy firm RWE npower, downed tools over the use of foreign workers at industrial plants across
Oxford Bus Company has suspended its service running to Gatwick Airport after snowy conditions in the Gatwick area worsened this morning. Phil Ashworth, a spokesman for Oxford Bus Company, said the airline service to Heathrow was still running
Fifty maintenance workers have gone on strike at Didcot Power Station this morning. The workers, working at both Didcot A and B Power Station, run by energy firm RWE npower, downed tools over the use of foreign workers at industrial plants
Oxford Bus Company has suspended its service running to Gatwick Airport after snowy conditions in the Gatwick area worsened this morning. Phil Ashworth, a spokesman for Oxford Bus Company, said the airline service to Heathrow was still running, but
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Coaches are still travelling between Oxford and Heathrow and Gatwick airports, despite the heavy snowfall. Heathrow Airport was closed this morning after a flight heading for Cyprus skidded on the runway. No one was hurt, but more than 250
Coaches are still travelling between Oxford and Heathrow and Gatwick airports, despite the heavy snowfall. Heathrow Airport was closed this morning after a flight heading for Cyprus slipped on the runway. No-one was hurt, but more than 250 flights
A woman who sent and received more than 20 texts before she hit and killed another motorist near Oxford is due to be sentenced today. Phone records show Philippa Curtis, 21, of The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, sent and received
Drivers in Oxfordshire have been warned to expect more snow as they head home tonight. Helen Chivers, a spokesman for the Met Office, said there was 3cm of snow recorded at the weather station this morning at Benson and 1cm at Brize Norton.
A woman who sent and received more than 20 texts before she hit and killed another motorist in Oxford is due to be sentenced. Phone records show Philippa Curtis, 21, of The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, sent and received the messages
Drivers in Oxfordshire have been warned to expect more snow as they head home tonight. Helen Chivers, a spokesman for the Met Office, said there was 3cm of snow recorded at the weather station this morning at Benson in south Oxfordshire and
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured in a crash near Bletchingdon. The incident happened just after 9am on Saturday on the B4027 Islip Road in Bletchingdon, when a silver Toyota Yaris and a white Citroen panel van
Oxford commuters have been warned that transport in London has ground to a halt as a result of heavy snowfall. Coach services to London are still operating, but there are major delays. Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach are still running
Oxford commuters have been warned that transport in London has ground to a halt as a result of heavy snowfall. Coach services to London are still operating, but there are major delays. Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach are still running
The following schools are closed because of heavy snowfall, Oxfordshire County Council said: Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School, Watlington Badgemore Primary School, Henley-on-Thames St Birinus Church of England School
The following schools are closed because of heavy snowfall, Oxfordshire County Council said: Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School, Watlington; Badgemore Primary School, Henley-on-Thames; Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School,
Heavy snowfall has caused severe delays on roads across Oxfordshire, particularly the A4260 Oxford Road in Kidlington. Both carriageways around the Bicester Road junction is heavy with queueing traffic. On the trains, there are delays
Heavy snowfall has caused severe delays on raods across Oxfordshire, particulary the A4260 Oxford Road in Kidlington. Both carriageways around the Bicester Road junction are heavy with queueing traffic. Traffic is moving slowly on the M40 around
A number of schools were closed across Oxfordshire this morning as a result of the heavy snowfall. The following schools are closed: Icknield Community in Watlington; Northfield Special School in Blackbird Leys; Iffley Mead Special School in
MEMBERS of a 90-year-old social club are keeping their fingers crossed a last minute loan has saved it from closure. Eynsham Sports and Social Club, which has more than 400 members, was due to close yesterday because of financial problems. But a mystery
Oxford United made it six wins and a draw from their last seven league games to move within sight of the play-offs. But only after boss Chris Wilder had taken them down a peg or two during yesterday’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lewes.
More than 400 people have called for two troublespots where drug dealers and gangs of youths hang around in Oxford to get CCTV cameras. Councillors will tonight be asked to back a £20,000 scheme plan to put cameras outside the Blackbird Leys
OXFORDSHIRE’S first set of triplets celebrated six decades of triple trouble yesterday. John, Gerald and James Fazackerley survived against all the odds after being born at Oxford’s Radcliffe Infirmary weighing just 2lb 10oz, 2lb 9oz and 2lb 7oz respectively
WEATHER is a peculiarity in this country, it is what everyone talks about. Rain, as we know only too well, causes chaos. So does the sun, and as for the snow... Yesterday Oxfordshire was turned into a winter wonderland with a good dollop of overnight
OXFORD City Council has scrapped a plan to spend £50,000 to smarten up the Covered Market. In November, the council’s executive agreed the funding package to pay for a long-awaited renovation and painting of the 18th century market’s roof and
THE people have spoken in Blackbird Leys – and they want CCTV. For too long, the estate’s two main community hubs have had a reputation as no-go areas after dark. Residents – and not just the elderly – say they are intimidated by gangs of youths hanging
