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PETER Leven is back in football a year after leaving Oxford United. The 30-year-old has agreed to join Jarrow Roofing BCA as a player-coach. Leven made 67 appearances in two seasons for the U's before being released at the end of the 2012/13

LEAD, arsenic and mecury have been found in land proposed for 16 homes, prompting safety fears among villagers. Plans have been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council to develop a former landfill site and gravel pit in Kingham, near Chipping

THE owner of an Oxford jewellery shop has told an inquest he was "devastated" to discover the man they tackled to the floor had died. Speaking at the inquest into Clint Townsend's death at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court today John Gowing, who owns

THE High Street in Burford is partially blocked after a collision between Sheep Street and Swan Lane. Delays are reported on the High Street back to the A40 at Barns Lane.  Automatic updates on our Live Traffic Service   Our

FOR years, scientists just down the road from Oxford have been quietly working at the forefront of a project that could change the world. But fusion power is the best invention you have probably never heard of. That may sound like a bold claim

YOU published a picture of the dinner ladies at Cheney School, Oxford, in October 1967 (Memory Lane, July 21). I can name the fourth person in the front row. Ada Kearney (cook) worked alongside my mother, Dylys Jennings (supervisor), for several

IN REPLY to the letters about the Woolworth Ladies’ football team (Memory Lane, July 7), we changed our name to Oxford Eagles because some of the girls who played for us did not work at Woolworths. A league was formed and teams from around Oxfordshire

OXFORD grocers opposed the opening of school tuck shops. The Oxford and District Grocers’ Association made a strong protest in 1954 against the sale of sweets and biscuits in schools. Secretary Mr S Kerton told a meeting of members: “This is

A CLERGYMAN knew the children who attended his Sunday School, but hardly any of their parents. Few of them attended services at St Francis Church in Hollow Way, Cowley, and the suspicion grew that they sent their children to church on Sunday afternoons

FORMER residents of an Oxford street gathered to relive memories of their childhoods 60 years ago. Former neighbours in Hugh Allen Crescent, New Marston, were accompanied by spouses and friends at an evening reunion. Some hadn’t seen each other

BARBARA Bunyan was one of many who enjoyed a cool dip at Dame’s Delight in the summer after a hard day’s work. Our story about the swimming pool on the south-east corner of the University Parks in Oxford (Memory Lane, June 30) reminded her of the

MUMS and babies gathered for a baptismal party in 1971. The 50 babies baptised at two churches, St Peter’s and St Frideswide’s, in the previous 12 months were invited and 17 attended. The vicar, the Rev Peter Edwards, is pictured right holding Karen

A READER asked if anyone had pictures of the former Army huts at the Slade camp at Headington, which were used to house families after the Second World War (Memory Lane, July 5, 2010 ). I enclose two photographs. The huts were partitioned – we

PUPILS were given tuition to become better badminton players. Tina Jones, left, is seen demonstrating the smash to members of the badminton team at Gosford Hill School, Kidlington, at Gosford sports hall in 1970. They are, left to right, Sandra

NURSE Dawn Griffis remembers the day she was reprimanded by matron for dancing in the ward. It was 1958 when Elvis Presley, rock ‘n’ roll and jiving were all the rage among teenagers. Then Dawn Alsford, she was on duty in the children’s ward

HE nannies may have looked the right age, but the ‘babies’ looked a little older than usual. Motorists and passersby looked on in astonishment as a motley crew of nursemaids and babes in prams tore down Barns Road, Cowley. It was the annual pram

A LORRY has hit traffic lights near a service station causing delays on the A338 in Frilford. The accident happened at about 4pm on the northbound carriageway near its junction with the A415 Frilford Road. Drivers are reported to be facing

A 19-YEAR-OLD has described driving Will Blencowe to Stratford-upon-Avon after he had fatally stabbed Connor Tremble. Bradley Townsend, of Field Assarts, Witney, gave evidence this afternoon in Oxford Crown Court about a journey he and his brother

JOSH McEachran will spend this season playing in the Netherlands after agreeing a loan from Chelsea. The 21-year-old from Kirtlington has joined Vitesse Arnhem for the entire campaign. McEachran made his debut for Chelsea as a 17-year-old,

A PATHOLOGIST has told the jury Connor Tremble died of complications after he was stabbed 15 times. Expert witness Dr Alexander Kolar started giving evidence this morning in Oxford Crown Court about the injuries the 17-year-old suffered on February

THIEVES broke into a supermarket in an early-morning raid. The Sainsbury’s supermarket, in Market Street, Chipping Norton, was targeted earlier today in what Thames Valley Police described as a “smash and grab” raid.  A staff member at the

11:29am Tweets by @OxfordMailOUFC 11:29am Good morning and welcome to the second Oxford United chat of the season. We’re still waiting for the first point of the campaign

A PAEDOPHILE was caught with indecent images of children after he asked a police officer to help him set up his web cam. Paul Richardson, of Medina Way, Bicester, was jailed for 10 months after he admitted making and possessing about 200 of the

I was appalled to read recently that 70 from a total of 532 vehicles travelling through Brize Norton on Station Road and Carterton Road, were caught speeding. This was between 7.15am and 9am and one motorist was clocked at 50mph in a 30mph zone

May I congratulate Dan Rivers and Ben Wilson on their wonderful success at the Commonwealth Games. I was amazed at Didcot Town Council’s statement that few would recognise them in the streets and had nothing planned to honour them. Would few

Trevor Lea makes a rather tendentious response to the recent article about Alexandra Courts (August 14). Writing from another part of Oxford, he seems unfamiliar with this area. Port Meadow, though wonderful, is not within reach of people working

Les Marshall (July 19) is to be congratulated for raising the issue of whether our antiquated sewage system will be able to cope with the massive housing growth in the area. What a pity that the initial response from both the council and Thames

I write in response to the article about Heathfield House nursing home ‘Care home told to be safer over medicines policy’, August 8. My mother has been a resident of Heathfield House for nine years, and has always received the best care in a homely

BANBURY MAGISTRATES Anthony McDonagh, 49, of Spencer Crescent in Oxford, convicted of failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver alleged to have been guilty of an offence between November 29 and December 27. Fined

There has been much discussion, with suggestions invited, for making cycling safer in the city, but none for how cyclists can contribute with safer cycling. Some of the unspent money available for the purpose could be used to distribute copies of the

Rob Perkins (‘Everything is grinding to a halt at roundabout’, August 4) makes an excellent observation of the chaos and anarchy at Hinksey Hill roundabout. Firstly, one has to ask ‘where are the traffic police?’ Secondly, if the ‘traffic control’

THERE was a break from league action last week with all the Premier Division and Section One sides congregating at the Green Road Club (Kidlington) in order to participate in the ‘21st Century’ themed Tabletop. This particular topic was making

Rev Dr Tess Kuin Lawton, chaplain and teacher at Magdalen College School, puts exam results in perspective   In some ways it feels contrived to try and write about exams and exam results from a theological perspective. And yet, as Christians

THE Oxford Mail has received 33 nominations and applications for the Oxfordshire’s Business Mother of the Year Award. This is the first year the NatWest Venus Awards will celebrate Oxfordshire’s businesswomen, and is sponsored by the Oxford Mail

Rev Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg, director of local ministry training at the Diocese of Oxford reflects on conflict inspired by religious differences    As I write this, the news headlines are dominated by conflict. Every day we hear the latest

WALKING down the red carpet for a film premiere in London’s Leicester Square is an experience no one would probably never forget. But it must have surely been even more special for Rose Hill comedy writer Richard O Smith to do it for the 3D animated

Michael Appleton was hugely frustrated at the way his Oxford United side failed to heed the warnings about Mansfield Town’s game plan as they went down to a 2-1 defeat. The below-par visitors looked like they had salvaged something when substitute

6:42pm The High Street in Burford is partially blocked after a collision  3:24pm Raiders target Chipping Norton supermarket in "smash and grab" raid. 

A BREAKDOWN that was causing tailbacks for motorists has been cleared.  ONE lane on the A34 was blocked and motorists were facing delays because of a broken-down vehicle. Traffic was being slowed on the A34 southbound between the Marcham Interchange

There are 12 days left to comment on plans to build a new primary school as part of a 3,300-home development at Didcot. Oxfordshire County Council submitted a planning application on July 24 for the new Great Western Park Academy. It involves

A man and a 15-year-old boy convicted of carrying out a rape on New Year’s Eve will have to wait two weeks to find out their sentence. Waqas Hussain, 21, of Prescott Avenue, Banbury, and the teenager who cannot be named for legal reasons, were

MORE than 20 life- saving defibrillators are to be installed around the county thanks to a surge in interest from an Oxford Mail-backed campaign. Since we carried an ambulance boss’s appeal for more volunteer schemes, 23 communities have come forward

TODAY’S front page report that there has been a surge in interest in providing life-saving defibrillators for residents to use in rural emergencies is the kind of action needed to tackle unacceptably poor ambulance response times. The devices are

FIREFIGHTERS were called to four incidents during strike action on Friday and Saturday over pension reforms. Four periods of national industrial action were called by the Fire Brigades Union – two on each day – with non-striking firefighters providing

A charity supporting residents affected by acquired brain injury wants runners to fundraise for them. Headway Oxfordshire is hoping people will join the Oxford Half Marathon to raise funds for the charity. The event on Sunday, October 12, will

Thieves used oil to slip ladders off the roof of a vehicle in Blackbird Leys. The ladders, which were locked and chained, were stolen in Sandy Lane overnight last Monday. Thames Valley Police said oil had been used to grease the ladder clamps

Firefighters were called out on Saturday afternoon when a burst water main flooded part of a house in Wantage. A spokeswoman for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said contractors had been working on pipes in Kings Wharf but were not present

WITH the power of prayer behind them, protesters continued their fight to save Temple Cowley Pools yesterday. Six churches from across Cowley prayed for the campaign at services yesterday morning ahead of The Big Splash, a fundraising swim hosted

HUNDREDS enjoyed a display of more than 250 vintage vehicles at yesterday’s seventh annual Cowley Classic Car Show. A 40-strong convoy drove from Cowley’s Mini plant to the Oxsrad Sports and Leisure Centre, Marsh Lane, Marston, to join a display

Michael Collins thought Oxford United should have done more to hold on for a point as they conceded a late goal to lose 2-1 at Mansfield Town. The misfiring visitors were handed a lifeline 11 minutes from time, when Danny Hylton won and converted

THREE-year-old cancer survivors led a lap of honour to kick off Oxfordshire’s first 24-hour relay in aid of Cancer Research UK. Evie-Mae Crawford and Martha Hanlon both battled the disease and now their families are raising money and awareness

CHEERED on by his family and friends brave four-year-old William de Croos yesterday proved you’re never too young to be a sporting superstar when he completed a two-day triathlon challenge. The youngster raised more than £1,000 for the Special

THE story of brave Evie-Mae Crawford and Martha Hanlon, both three, kicking off a charity relay event for Cancer Research UK is truly inspiring. It shows how committed so many are to combating one of the UK’s biggest killers and how it spares no-one

Oxford City 0 Chorley 0 Oxford City extended their unbeaten start to three matches with a goalless draw at home to highly-fancied Chorley at Marsh Lane on Saturday. With the hosts having had a player sent off in their opening two games, it was

Taunton Town    1 (Tasker 85) North Leigh    0 North Leigh had a day to forget as they fell to defeat in Division 1 South & West. Horrendous traffic saw the game delayed until 3.30pm. But it was the visitors who started best, with

Oxfordshire suffered a disastrous collapse in their final three-day game of the season at Nantwich CC yesterday. Luke Ryan’s side had done well to peg Cheshire back from 130-2 to 190-9, before their day ended on a real low note. The hosts,

Four football teams took part in a tournament on Saturday in memory of popular football manager Derek Measor. The 56-year-old BMW factory worker died when his bike was involved in a collision with a Nissan Micra in Watlington Road, near Garsington

A man was cut free from his lorry after a crash between two heavy goods vehicles sent beer barrels spilling out on to the A34 near Didcot. The crash happened at about 12.45am on Saturday on the road’s southbound carriageway between Milton and West

FOR Anne Wiggins, the two medics who have cared for her over the past 21 years are her Hospital Heroes. The 63-year-old has nominated Dr Chris Winearls and Professor David Cranston for our award to honour the city’s NHS heroes. Dr

London Welsh lost 38-24 to Wasps in their clash at Adams Park, Wycombe, yesterday. Justin Burnell’s side, who ran in ten unanswered tries in their win over Henley a week ago, found life a lot tougher against their Aviva Premiership rivals.

Paul Cox questioned the decision to award Oxford United a penalty, but hailed his injury-ravaged Mansfield Town side’s character for bouncing back to win. The Stags were only able to fill their bench by naming several players who were struggling

CHERWELL LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury 2nd 209-8 (E Phillips 68, W Briggs 53), Oxford Downs 209 (W Bartlett 46, W Watts 45, B Taylor 3-67). Cumnor 132 (A Price 3-7, H Eltham 3-36), Oxford 2nd 133-5 (A Price 60no). Thame Town 255-5 (W Sutcliffe

SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury 188 (49.5 ovs, C Haupt 33, M Hammond 3-22, A Muttitt 3-26), Aston Rowant 189-7 (49.4 ovs, M Hammond 31, T Morgan 30, O Wright 4-32). Burnham 213-9 (50 ovs, A Basharat 36),

Ian Bryan’s spell of 5-40 was in vain as Great & Little Tew lost by 73 runs to Amersham in Division 2 on Saturday. Bryan took five wickets in a row to wipe out the hosts’ middle-order, but Amersham still set 193. This was too many for Davidstow

A SCRAP metal merchant who cleared his name last week has spoken of the strain the case has had on him and his family over the last two years. Joey Smith, of the Smiths of Bloxham yard, last week had his conviction of handling dodgy metal overturned

Aston Rowant’s bid to avoid relegation from Division 1 received a timely boost with a three-wicket victory over Oxfordshire rivals Banbury on Saturday. Skipper Wes Morrick steered his side to an exciting victory as Rowant passed their target of

Oxford fell agonisingly short of victory in their Division 1 match at Burnham, losing by five runs. Ultimately, Ian Crosby’s side paid the price for allowing the hosts’ final two wickets to add 81 runs and finish on 213-9. Oxford took wickets

Ardley United strolled to victory with a 5-1 thrashing of Ash United in the extra preliminary round on Saturday. Danny Bone (2), Chris Jackson, Joe Eyre, and Ollie Stanbridge were on target for the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division high-fliers

Abingdon's Eddie Pepperell recorded his best European Tour result yesterday after finishing tied fourth. The Frilford Heath member shot a two under par 69 to end on minus three and claim more than £51,000 in prize money. Scotland’s Marc Warren

An inquest into the death of a robbery suspect who died after being tackled by shoppers will open today. Clint Townsend, from Headington, was captured by members of the public at the scene of a robbery in Oxford’s Covered Market on March 30, 2013

MORE than 100 protesters marched through Oxford on Saturday in opposition to military action by Israel in Gaza. The campaigners started at Manzil Way off Cowley Road at about 2pm and marched to Broad Street where speeches were made. Palestinian

MAE Lovell enjoyed a close encounter with this wooden dinosaur at a fundraising day for city mental health chairty Restore. She was among about 3,000 people at Saturday’s 23rd Elder Stubbs Festival at allotments in Rymers Lane, Cowley. The

THAMES Valley Police officers scored a 97 per cent pass rate in a new national fitness test. The tests were taken between March and May and were brought in after recommendations made by Chief Inspector of Constabulary Tom Winsor. A total of

PROUD newlyweds Louise Duman and Richard Dicks celebrated their nuptuals with a blessing at an East Oxford hospice that cared for their daughter. The couple tied the knot on Friday at Oxford Register Office and then attended Helen House Hospice

OXFORD University’s new £45m research building could be delayed after concerns that Headington’s sewage network will not be able to cope. Thames Water has raised concerns about the fact the new Big Data Institute could have a negative effect on

Bishops Cleeve 0 Didcot Tn 5 (Mills 10, 38, 45, 85, Elkins 22) John Mills helped himself to four goals as Didcot Town stormed to victory at the Southern League Division 1 South & West basement boys. The results sees the Railwaymen go

OCA LEAGUE Division 1 Charlbury 67 (C Fisher 4-13), Minster Lovell 68-1 (N Harris 33no). Garsington 52 (A Khan 5-17), Cowley Internationals 53-1 (B Barrett 39no). Shrivenham 255-5 (W Snell 84, A Bowles 78, C Taylor 32), Hook Norton 158

A dramatic game at Cove saw Shipton-under-Wychwood secure an unlikely 11-run win in Division 2, despite being bowled out for just 97. Anupam Sanklecha (4-22) and Shaun Miller (3-10) then starred as the visitors produced a first-class bowling display

Horspath's Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 2 title ambitions were dented with a five-wicket defeat by Reading in their top-of-the-table clash at the Recreation Ground. Will Eason's side remain top, but their advantage over

OPINIONS are divided about whether a Summertown community centre should be knocked down and replaced. People have been quizzed on an Oxford City Council suggestion to replace the North Oxford Association (NOA) centre, as part of the redevelopment

Carterton made it two straight wins in Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 West thanks to a 2-1 win at Shortwood United. The victory saw the west Oxfordshire side became one of three sides with 100 per cent records. Jamie MacDonagh put the

Wimborne Tn    0 Wantage Tn    0 New boys Wantage grabbed their first point following at Wimborne in Division 1 South & West on Saturday, thanks to a top display from keeper Lee Farrow. The visitors had suffered an early set back when

MEDIEVAL skills used to build a 12th century Oxfordshire abbey are to go on display. Dorchester Abbey is set to host its Traditional Skills in Action event over the Bank Holiday weekend. More than 3,000 people are expected to visit the medieval