YOUNG footballers were treated to an inspirational talk from an Oxford United legend. Les Robinson, who spent 10 years with the U's, visited Banbury United u14s before the youngsters begin their GCSEs. He was joined by Greig Box Turnbull, vice
A POLICE officer has been charged with assaulting a young girl in Oxford 28 years ago. James Chapman, a 43-year-old sergeant based in West Berkshire, was today charged via postal requisition with indecent assault on a girl under 14 years old.
DRIVERS spending the Easter weekend away have been advised to avoid travelling on Good Friday when bank holiday traffic will peak. Around 15 million car journeys are expected to be taken in the run-up to Good Friday, with a further 12 million across
THE OWNER of an Oxford deli criticised by hygiene inspectors over a 'misleading' five-star sign has apologised to customers. Lal’s Deli was given just one star, the second lowest possible rating and which means ‘major improvement necessary’, when
Calendar Girls the Musical bares (quite literally) all the ingredients of a true Victoria sponge: a fluffy mixture of warmth and substance, a sweet taste of humour and the stripped-back tradition that resonates with all Women’s Institutes. Baring
OXFORD United will kick off the 2019/20 campaign on Saturday, August 3. The EFL have released key dates for next season, which begins 13 weeks after the U's wrap up this term at Luton Town on May 4. United fans will find out the fixtures at
Following your report (April 12) on pavement parking, I would like to endorse the nuisance it causes. As a pavement mobility scooter user I have to contend with this on top of the difficulties of the very bad state of Oxford pavements and the badly-parked
CHURCHES will sound their bells tomorrow in solidarity with Notre Dame. Christ Church Cathedral has confirmed it will take part in the nationwide action, initiated by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. Its bells will sound for seven minutes
PASSENGERS were delayed after a man ignored warning lights and drove into barriers at a level crossing while they were closing for a passing train. James Twist, of Kenilworth Avenue, Cowley, has admitted driving without due care and attention on
BARTON Park has been crowned the best housing development in Oxfordshire. The estate was one of eight in the county to be given the title of ‘one of the best’ at the Oxfordshire Property Festival, (Ox Prop Fest). Winners were announced at a glitzy
The Westgate Centre is giving away £3,000 – but there's a catch. To win one of the prizes, which total up to 3k, shoppers must solve a riddle in one minute or less. Over the weekend a giant rabbit will be roaming the shopping centre with a basket
MONEY was stolen from a charity box at Dorchester Abbey twice within 24 hours. The first incident took place at about 2.15pm on Tuesday, March 19, with the second theft on Wednesday, March 20 at about 10.20am. Thames Valley Police has released
A MAN arrested on suspicion of an attempted rape in Witney has been rebailed for a second time. The 24-year-old, from west Oxfordshire, has been released until May 29 after his previous bail ran out today. The victim, a woman in her mid-twenties
A NEW St John Ambulance mobile treatment centre will be based in Abingdon. It was officially presented earlier this month to volunteers and is one of more than 50 vehicles which are being handed over across the UK. They have been funded through
RECYCLING bins will likely be loaded with packaging this weekend as chocolate lovers rip open Easter eggs. Many residents will have to wait a little longer for them to be emptied, however, with some Oxfordshire councils rescheduling waste collections
A SUPERMARKET has officially unveiled its revamped branch in Kidlington. The Midcounties Co-operative Food in High Street has welcomed customers back following a £540,000 makeover. The shop, which also has a Post Office and Co-operative Travel
REGULAR free walks guided by qualified leaders have started in Rose Hill. Fortnightly 'health walks' will run every other Monday from Rose Hill Community Centre, at 1.30pm, as part of a partnership between Walking for Health and Oxford City Council
PARENT fundraisers secured more than £4,000 of donations for an Oxford school. The PTA at St Ebbe's CE Primary School, SESA, raised £4,131 in its 'armchair fundraiser' at the end of March. Parents who were able to donate were encouraged to, to
A CAMPAIGN to get artificial lighting installed in South Park has received a hostile reaction from Oxford Mail readers. Nearly 1,000 people have signed the petition set up by students from Oxford Brookes University, who say the dark surroundings
Cambridge and Oxford are the best cities to find a job in the UK, with up to 25 times more vacancies than jobseekers, a new study suggests. The IT sector is leading the jobs boom in the two cities, with hundreds of vacancies in tech companies,
A NURSERY in Blackbird Leys is helping children to become 'confident and respectful', Ofsted has said. The Co-Operative Childcare branch in Cuddesdon Way has been rated 'good' by the watchdog, after a visit in March. Ofsted's new report said:
Age verification measures on pornography websites will come into force from July 15, the Government has said. The measures, the first of their kind anywhere in the world, will require porn sites by law to carry out "robust age-verification checks
POLICE have urged members of the public to call 999 if they see a missing man who is wanted in Oxford. Clifford Edmonds, of no fixed abode, is wanted on a Crown Court warrant on suspicion of breaching a community order. The order was imposed
A WHISTLEBLOWER suffered homophobic bullying from a private Oxford college after she confided she had become engaged to her girlfriend, an employment tribunal heard yesterday. Carmel Conway said that she was sacked from her £24,500-a-year job as
ABINGDON’S newest bar and restaurant, the Tipsy Mercer, opened its doors last month. It follows in a long tradition of licensed premises reflecting occupations, e.g. the former Butcher’s Arms in Stert Street and the Plasterer’s Arms which once stood
EASTER is on the way, and with it comes two precious bank holidays. The bank holiday weekend is also a busy one, with thousands of people making a trolley dash to pick up ingredients for a roast dinner. There will also be a last-minute rush
A NEW employment support service has launched in Oxfordshire specifically designed for workers experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression. TalkingSpace Plus Employment Support Service has been launched for people with common mental health concerns
THE Guardian's restaurant critic Grace Dent has given a thumbs up to the new Mollie's diner off the A420 - although she has admitted it was 'all a bit weird'. Writing in her latest restaurant review for the paper, Ms Dent recounted how she had
A RELIGIOUS community has rallied together to support a ‘remarkable’ Oxford children’s hospice. Oxford Jewish Congregation has raised an impressive £10,000 for Helen & Douglas House, thanks to donations from its members over several months.
NEIGHBOURS of a social club which wants to sell alcohol for longer at weekends say they have had needles and bottles thrown into their gardens. The New Club in Wheatley previously asked for permission to sell alcohol until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays
A SAILING club will host free taster sessions in a bid to engage more people in boating. Abbey Sailing Club in Abingdon is running an open afternoon on Sunday, May 12, aimed at beginners or people who want to get back into sailing. It is part
CHILDREN can train as astronauts, help guide robots and build their own rockets at a science funday tomorrow. The Easter activities, organised by the Harwell-based Science and Technology Facilities Council, will run from 10am until 3pm in the Cornerstone
A ONE-OFF cancer charity fundraiser will be held in Botley next month. Money raised at the Tap Social Take Over Charity Fundraiser will go towards Oxfordshire Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation (OOSO) and Maggie's. The event will feature live
POLICE are still trying to identify the man in this CCTV image after a knife was pulled on staff at Frankie and Benny's. More than two weeks after officers originally appealed for people who may recognise the man to come forward, he still has not
A FIREFIGHTER has relived harrowing memories of a killer crash in a heartfelt message to motorists. Andy Ford has issued a warning to deter people from unsafe driving, and reduce deaths on the county's roads. The 54-year-old, who is road safety
OXFORDSHIRE NHS chiefs are seeking public feedback on the effectiveness of a winter campaign which aimed to reduce the number of hospital visits. Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has launched a survey to gauge the success of its campaign
A CHOIR who reached the final of the BBC Choir of Year competition is planning a performance in Oxford. Leading chamber choir Kingfisher Chorale will perform a programme of 16th century music entitled 'Lamentations' at St Hilda’s College on Saturday
CHRIS Grimsley, 22, from Banbury is pictured trying a pantomime horse head on for size at a bizarre bargain hunt held by The Oxford Playhouse in June 1986. The theatre was selling a variety of weird and wonderful redundant props at the Burton Rooms
LAST week was another challenging one for residents near Barrows Hill in North Abingdon as the site saw another illegal occupation by travellers. This is the latest in a series of such incidents affecting my constituents. This has particularly affected
A RIVERSIDE inn off the A420 has ranked among the best pubs and bars in the UK. Judges at the National Pub & Bar Awards have named The Trout at Tadpole Bridge as the best pub in Oxfordshire, and among 94 winners in the entire country. ALSO
KIDLINGTON edged towards safety with a gritty goalless draw at Cambridge City. The result increased their cushion over the relegation zone in Division 1 Central of the Evo-Stik South League to four points with three games remaining. Their original
DRIVERS faced half-hour delays and a mile-long queue this morning due to roadworks in a South Oxfordshire village. Oxfordshire County Council advised motorists to avoid the A329 Milton Road in Stadhampton, due to disruption caused by temporary
SEATS have been vacated on an Oxford council after a string of resignations. Littlemore Parish Council is seeking new members after three councillors stepped down in the space of two months. Two of the three cited concerns about a hike in the
LAST year’s runners-up Blewbury lifted the North Berks League War Memorial Trophy with a 2-1 win over Letcombe at Wantage Town, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD. In front of around 200 spectators, Blewbury went in front when a fine run and cross from Charles
LEADERS Freeland continued their bid for the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division title with a comprehensive 4-0 victory at Launton. Tom McCudden (2), Jack Morton and Danny Taylor were their scorers. Cropredy’s unbeaten run is over after
The lovely lady who dropped off the Fiesta ST did not mince her words about the sporty little hatchback’s ride quality. Sylvia, who is over 21 with a lifetime of delivering cars of all shapes and sizes under her belt, said: “That is the bumpiest
A DOUBLE from Josh Grant proved the difference as FC Hollybush sneaked into the final of the Witney & District FA’s Ted Young Senior Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Kirtlington. Grant’s brace, plus a strike from Craig Mays, put Hollybush
A STRETCH of the A34 was closed this morning following a crash near Harwell. Part of the southbound road was shut between about 4.30am and 5.30am, and traffic was held as emergency services arrived. #A34 southbound at #Harwell all traffic
ROB Hall and Jon Obika could make a surprise return for Oxford United before the end of the season. The pair, both out of contract in the summer, have been sidelined since August and October respectively with serious knee injuries. While it was
RETIREMENT homes across Oxfordshire could be in line for a revamp after a housing provider appointed a new maintenance firm. Anchor Housing, which runs homes for older people across various locations in the county, is working with ENGIE to deliver
SOMETIMES Camera Club members leave us green with envy due to their impressive photography skills. A perfect example is Allen Dannfald's spectacular snap of a chameleon he submitted for this week's 'green' challenge. The vibrant hues of the colour-changing
THREE Oxfordshire care homes have been named among the best in the region, according to online reviews. Staff and residents at Deddington's Featherton House care home enjoyed a party, to celebrate being named in the Top 20 Care Home Awards 2019
WITH Easter fast approaching, we took a look back through our archives to find out how Oxford celebrated the Christian festivities over the decades - from intricate head gear to hot cross buns and, of course, chocolate. READ AGAIN: Oxford's proud
AN Oxford MP has called for an investigation into NHS England’s decision to hand a contract for vital cancer scans to a private firm without any scanners in Oxford. MP for East Oxford Anneliese Dodds has made a formal complaint to the NHS after
A NEW cycle path will connect two major roads in Didcot, according to plans outlined by Oxfordshire County Council. The 'shared use' track will be built on the footpath between Wantage Road and Foxhall Road, just down from the roundabout with Broadway
SIGNS for the new Burger King restaurant in Didcot have been unveiled ahead of the fast food giant's highly anticipated opening in the town. The instantly recognisable logo will adorn the unit at 26 Orchard Street, if South Oxfordshire District
A YOB who hit a woman holding a baby before 'punching a chip shop' has been given four months to prove himself or face jail. Josh Abbott, of Mendip Heights, Didcot, carried out the one-man rampage of violence and criminal damage, which included
AN AMERICAN student who launched a 'savage' attack outside a city nightclub, sinking his teeth into a bystander and a bouncer, has been jailed. In sentencing Elijah Davidson, of St Thomas Street, Oxford, for the drunken fight outside the Atik club
FURTHER clearance of the former Didcot A Power Station site is likely to be given permission by mid-July. Planning documents on behalf of Clowes Developments, which agreed a deal to buy the site from RWE in 2014, say the land could be used in a
A PROJECT to turn St Giles' former men’s toilets into B&B rooms has been given planning permission. The owners of the Galaxie Hotel, in Banbury Road, had resubmitted a plan in January. Another was withdrawn last October. Opponents to the
FIVE of the new developments planned for the city this week include a swish new phonebox and a private foot clinic. Click on the links to find out more. All of the plans can be found on this week's list of planning applications submitted to
To improve the security at a block of flats managers have asked the council if they can replace some old doors and add another one in. Bosses at Riverside Court on Long Ford Close in Oxford want to replace the doors at the front, which are used
AN OLD bike shop could be revamped into a private surgery for poeple with bad feet. Developers hope to turn the empty shop into a private doctors surgery, but do to so need the thumbs-up from the council to formally change the use of the unit
A phone box needs to be moved by BT due to diversion works in the area. Because of this, bosses at BT – which looks after the kiosk on Cornmarket Street – want to replace it with a ‘fresher version’. The new booth, which will be relocated to
A casino and gambling parlour have asked the council if they can switch up the sign outside its shop. The new sign at ‘Cashino’ on George Street will be black with a smiling sunshine emoji. It will replace the existing signs that are above
