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  • Rochdale 0, Oxford United 0

    OXFORD United stayed in the Sky Bet League One relegation zone after a stalemate with fellow strugglers Rochdale on a nervy night at Spotland. In difficult conditions they showed plenty of defensive grit, but despite fielding a more attacking line-up

  • VIDEO: Oxford stabbing - victim was 'with a child'

    POLICE have tonight revealed that a woman in her 20s was the victim of a stabbing today.  The victim was attacked at the Co-op on London Road, Headington shortly after 3pm.  She was with a child at the time of the incident. She has been taken

  • Oxford United team news at Rochdale

    OXFORD United have made five changes to their starting line-up for tonight’s game at Rochdale. It includes a complete switch in attacking areas, with Gavin Whyte, Jamie Mackie and Marcus Browne coming into the side. Ahmed Kashi makes his first

  • Oxford awards for voluntary community open

    NOMINATIONS have opened for Oxford's annual Certificate of Honour Awards. The Lord Mayor, Colin Cook, is inviting nominations to 'celebrate the invaluable work of Oxford’s voluntary community'. Mr Cook said: "Over my time as Mayor I have met

  • CO-OP STABBING: Pictures and videos from the scene

    A STABBING in Headington has prompted a major police presence and a manhunt for the attacker. The woman was stabbed by a man outside the Co-operative Food in London Road at 3.10pm, inflicting 'serious injuries.' All photos by Ed Nix

  • Oxford stabbing - what we know so far

    There was a major incident in Headington yesterday. Here's what we know so far:  BREAKING: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Headington Co-op stabbing A teenage girl has been stabbed at the Co-op at the top of London Road, Headington

  • New mayor announced for Town - and it's a familiar face

    THE current Mayor of Wallingford says he is 'proud and humbled' as he looks set to stay in post for another year. Lee Upcraft says he was chosen after a Wallingford Town Council meeting last night. The Mayor Select beat off competition from

  • Derelict riverside hotel could open again

    AFTER almost four years standing as an ‘eyesore’ on the banks of the Thames a derelict hotel in Abingdon could soon open to guests once again. The Upper Reaches, which since its closure has attracted antisocial behaviour and vandalism, has a chance

  • Churchyard death - Questions over homeless man mystery

    THERE may be no inquest into the death of a man found in an Oxford churchyard. Oxford Coroner’s Court is yet to schedule one after the unnamed victim was found in St Frideswide Church, on Botley Road - and, if he died of natural causes, there will

  • Cowley Road drug dealer jailed for 5 years

    A DRUG dealer from East Oxford has been jailed for five years. A jury found Devon Nelson, of Cowley Road, guilty by unanimous verdict after a four-day trial last week. The 54-year-old was first stopped on Cowley Road on September 13. Police

  • More houses will 'impact sewer network'

    THAMES Water says it is 'radically re-engineering Wantage’s sewer network' to prepare for unprecedented growth. The company says it will avoid digging up the town centre and protect the environment by reducing pollution during the work, which aims

  • Primary pupils to order lunch on a touch screen

    SCHOOL dinners at one Oxfordshire primary are set to get a high-tech twist. Pupils in Carterton will soon be able to use touch-screen technology to collect their lunches. St John The Evangelist CE Primary School has reassigned its catering contract

  • Town to build its own 'genuinely affordable' housing

    AN OXFORDSHIRE town has formed its own trust to build 'genuinely affordable' houses for local people. Thame Community Land Trust Limited (CLT) has been registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Community Benefit Society. The new group

  • Oxfordshire named best place to pass an MOT

    THE COUNTY has been crowned best for cars passing their MOTs, according to latest statistics by testing firm Protyre. Data from the company found upwards from 95per cent of cars passed during June to December 2018 across its centres. Oxfordshire

  • Oxford Bypass roadworks - when will they finish?

    DRIVERS have been stuck in heavy traffc on part of the Oxford ring road this week due to the resurfacing of the Garsington flyover in Cowley. There will be two weeks worth of work. Here's what you need to know about the roadworks this week:

  • Tour guides raise cash for charity

    A GROUP of tour guides sang carols to raise cash for children to go on holiday. The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides raised £500 for the Exeter College student-run charity 'ExVac' by singing outside their base on Broad Street. The 'Exeter Vacation

  • STORM GARETH: Wildlife park warns of possible closure

    STORM Gareth could force Cotswold Wildlife Park close as strong winds are expected to batter the county. The Met Office are predicting heavy rain and strong winds over the course of today and tomorrow as Storm Gareth hits the UK. READ AGAIN

  • Witney's citizens of the year crowned - find out who won

    A HUSBAND and wife team scooped the top honour on an emotional night celebrating Witney’s ‘shining lights’. Linda and Graeme Young, founders of Witney Day Centre, were jointly named the town’s Citizens of the Year for 2018 at a civic reception at

  • Massive new estate on the edge of Didcot - details revealed

    ANOTHER 750 homes could be built on the eastern edge of Didcot, if plans are given the go-ahead. Developer Bloor Homes wants to build the new estate on land east of Abingdon Road and north of the A4130 Hadden Hill and is seeking outline planning

  • Another chance to visit your local sewage works

    A SEWAGE treatment works is promising a 'day out with a difference' as it opens its doors to customers. Thames Water is holding an open day at its site in Basil Hill Road, Didcot, on March 30. The day will include a tour to show how sewage is

  • Have you seen this missing woman?

    POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman from Summertown, Oxford. Lorraine Easom, who also uses the first name Claudia, was reported missing yesterday. The 55-year-old, who has links to Oxford and Kidlington, was last seen at

  • Oxford United's Gavin Whyte called up by Northern Ireland

    GAVIN Whyte has been selected for Northern Ireland's opening UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying games later this month. The winger will miss Oxford United's visit to Coventry City on March 23 as a result of the call-up. Michael O'Neill's side host Estonia

  • HIT AND RUN: Two men arrested after Iffley Road crash

    A CYCLIST has been seriously injured in an hit and run in Oxford. The 20-year-old woman was involved in a crash with a red Renault Clio in Iffley Road last night. It happened somewhere between the junction with The Plain roundabout and Circus

  • Can you help new Walking for Wellbeing project?

    A NEW project to get people active to help their mental health is looking for volunteers. Run by the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership, Walking for Wellbeing will aim to engage inactive people with enduring mental health conditions from areas

  • Description of dog walker whose pet mauled sheep to death

    A DESCRIPTION of a killer dog and its owner has been released after a sheep was mauled to death. The ewe, which was expecting twins, was fatally attacked in a private fenced field close to Days Lock, River Thames near Little Wittenham and Dorchester-on-Thames

  • Countdown to deadline for Oxfordshire Business Awards

    BUSINESSES from across the county are being reminded that they have less than a week to enter the prestigious 2019 Oxfordshire Business Awards. In January staff from the county’s leading companies gathered for the official launch, sponsored by

  • CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: Our selections on day one

    1:30 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Al Dancer is a worthy of his short price and the form of his latest victory looks strong, while Angels Breath is highly thought of by connections. But I am banking on the Irish starting the week on a high. While

  • Brexit: Have your say ahead of tonight's crunch vote

    WITH Parliament facing a crunch vote on Brexit this evening, we are asking Oxford Mail readers what they want MPs to do.  Last night the Prime Minister claimed to have won 'legally binding' changes to the withdrawal agreement with the EU. 

  • STORM GARETH: When and where it will hit the worst

    STRONG winds are expected to batter Oxfordshire today as Storm Gareth moves in. The storm, named by the Met Office, is predicted to bring both strong winds and rain throughout today and tomorrow. A yellow weather warning is in place for wind

  • Village primary school could double in size

    A PRIMARY school could double its pupil population if expansion plans go ahead. Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on a proposal to increase the capacity of St Blaise CE Primary School in Milton, from 105 to 210. In 2017 the school started

  • Phone scam reported in Headington

    A 'DEVIOUS' phone scam that tries to trick callers out of their credit card details has been reported in Headington. The Oxford Mail reported a warning from police about the con which involves a call from perpetrators pretending to be from BT.

  • BMW muscles in with sporty drive

    BMW’s X2 is a car that is determined to avoid being pushed into a pigeonhole. Yes it’s a crossover, but it has sleek coupé styling and a taut sporty drive that combine to make it stand out from the crowd. And what a crowd there is vying for

  • HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks back on track + Oxon clubs round-up

    JACK Biggs hit a treble to get Oxford Hawks back in the groove with a 6-2 win at Chichester. Matt Wood (2) and Andy Watts were also on target to deliver the perfect response to two defeats the previous weekend. The victory took Hawks up to third

  • Oxford United results are all that matter, says Sam Long

    SAM Long can match his best starting run for Oxford United tonight – but it will mean little to the defender if they do not get three points at Rochdale. The 24-year-old has started the last three Sky Bet League One games, one short of his run

  • Fighters wanted to save city’s wetland

    THE battle to save some of ‘the rarest habitat in England’, here in Oxford, will be the subject of a free talk tonight. City ecologist Judy Webb will be urging others to join the fight with her event at Exeter Hall in Kidlington from 6.30pm.

  • Inquest of 13-year-old schoolboy to open today

    THE inquest into the death of a Year 9 pupil from Didcot who died last week is expected to open today. The 'tragic' death of 13-year-old Harry Storey was announced to parents and students of St Birinus School on Tuesday morning. A prayer service

  • 'School strike': Pupils get green light for Oxford's round two

    YOUNGSTERS are once again gearing up to walk out of classes in Oxford’s latest ‘school strike’ this week. Friday’s action, which is part of a global strike over climate change, will see pupils from across Oxfordshire miss lessons en masse, weeks

  • Co-op to reopen after ATM raid

    A CO-OP which had its cash machine ripped out by thieves in a digger will reopen to the public today. The gang of thieves yanked the ATM from the wall of the store in Kingston Bagpuize, near Abingdon, in the early hours of Friday, March 1.

  • Police give update on shocking taxi sex attack

    POLICE are yet to charge anyone five months after a woman was subjected to a terrifying sex attack in the back of a taxi. However, a 34-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in October remains a suspect, police have confirmed

  • Part of city centre could be cut into three to conserve it

    SPLITTING a key part of the city centre into three might help preserve its character, a report has found. The city council has recently been reviewing Oxford Central Conservation Area, which has not been changed since 1998. The protected area

  • PickMeUp app gets 2 new buses

    PASSENGERS will be able to summon Oxford’s app-based bus service more easily after new vehicles were added to the fleet. Oxford Bus Company is increasing the size of its PickMeUp service – dubbed 'Uber for buses' for the second time in response

  • Body found in search for missing woman

    A BODY has been found in the hunt for a British woman who went missing in Guatemala. Catherine Shaw, from Witney, has been travelling since September last year and was reported missing on March 5. The 23-year-old had been staying in the Lake