The Mail will be running a live blog on Thursday in support of Journalism Matters and Trusted News Day. The blog will provide our loyal readers and audiences an insight into how we operate in the newsroom. As part of our live blog, we would
WITNEY MP Robert Courts hailed new plans to better protect British soldiers from historic allegations as a 'victory for West Oxfordshire'. Mr Courts was speaking after defence secretary Penny Mordaunt today announced proposals for a 10-year veterans
THE controversial decision to scrap a multi-million pound flood scheme in Abingdon will be debated in Parliament tomorrow. Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran is bringing the issue, as well as delays to the Oxford flood prevention scheme, to
A CHILDREN’S clothes shop has closed at Oxford’s £440m Westgate Centre less than a year after it opened. Swedish lifestyle brand Newbie opened in a pop-up store at the shopping centre last year before moving to a permanent location in South Arcade
'ALWAYS look on the bright side of life': the sage advice of Hilda Keegan who turned 100 years old today. Mrs Keegan, who lives in Blackbird Leys, kicked-off her day of celebrations at her local hair salon in Cowley – Hi Lites. Hairdresser and
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a house fire in Kennington last night. Emergency Services were called to Upper Road in the village, which is near Oxford, at around 8.30pm. ALSO READ: Fire crews scrambled to 'explosion
A TAPAS restaurant in Jericho with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence has closed for refurbishment. Mezzeto in Walton Street has been a popular eatery for a number of years but has now closed its doors on a temporary basis. A sign on the
A SCHOOL where pupils 'fizz with excitement' about learning has been labelled 'outstanding.' Ofsted has bestowed its highest possible rating upon Stockham Primary School in Wantage, raving about its approach to education in a new report. The
ABINGDON’S Tilsley Park will host an international American football fixture. The GB Lions will take on Russia on October 19 as part of their IFAF European Championships qualifiers. It is also home to Oxford Saints, who played a role in securing
MINI by name - but no longer by nature. BMW has released an updated version of its Oxford-made car which it claims is its most powerful model yet. The new John Cooper Works Clubman and John Cooper Works Countryman can accelerate from zero to
THIEVES smashed their way through a window into Oxford Central Mosque this morning and stole a safe, a mobile phone and a hard drive. The burglars searched the office in the Mosque, on Manzil Way, Oxford, before leaving with the items. ALSO
A MAN has been charged with sexual assault after a woman was groped at an Oxford bus stop. Antonio Sequeira, 34, of Wayneflete Road, Oxford, was arrested on May 4 and charged the following day. ALSO READ: Girl, 16, 'punched twice in face' in
A 16-year-old girl was knocked unconscious after being punched twice in the face by a man in Oxford city centre. Police have launched an appeal following the attack, which took place at around 5.30pm on Sunday in New Inn Hall Street. The force
AMATEUR singers can stretch their vocal chords at community open mic nights. Rose Hill Community Centre in Oxford will run the events on Monday, June 17 and Monday, July 22, both starting at 7.30pm. Anyone of any ability is welcome, and can sign
FORTY-FIVE years ago, two young Jericho residents successfully applied to the BBC TV community access programme Open Door to make a film depicting the unique Oxford neighbourhood. Now one of the original film-makers is to repeat the project.
THE new Witney Town Council will be more 'open and inclusive', according to the ruling Labour group. The first meeting of the new council takes place at 7pm this evening and the leading party's first change has been to move the location from the
A VAN has been seized in Oxford after both front tyres were found to be illegal. Thames Valley Police's Roads Policing unit inspected the vehicle on Botley Road this morning. One tyre was breaking the law through its cord being exposed, while
A 'SMALL explosion' forced fire crews to cordon off an area of Bicester town centre yesterday. Firefighters were called to reports of the explosion involving an underground cable near Scrivens Opticians in Sheep Street at around 2.15pm. The
A VEGAN market will return to Oxford this weekend. Vegan Markets UK will once again take over the town hall on Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm. The touring event aims to show off the 'best in vegan businesses from around the country', including food
A SENIOR police officer has described the actions of a disgraced special constable who was caught with bestiality images as 'abhorrent'. David Parkin, who was based at Didcot Police Station, was dismissed from Thames Valley Police on Monday for
A NEW estate clean-up group has been launched to run bimonthly litter picks. The volunteer-led group will target the streets and public spaces of Blackbird and Greater Leys. A initial event has been planned for Saturday, May 25 at 'Stonehenge
A LOCAL mental health charity has announced a host of summer events. Amid Mental Health Awareness Week, Oxford organisation Restore has said its three events – which all coincide with city occasions – 'will raise awareness of mental health, the
OXFORD University has received a gift of £3m from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to support the expansion of Late Antique and Byzantine studies. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is a longstanding and generous supporter of the humanities at Oxford
THE Story Museum in Oxford is running a series of events for youngsters in the half-term holiday. The Pembroke Street venue’s half term activities run from Wednesday, May 29 to Friday, May 31 and advanced booking is recommended. READ AGAIN: Oxford's
LAND that was originally set aside for allotments could now become housing instead. When planning permission was granted for housing association A2Dominion to build a 78 home development north of Mill Lane, Chinnor, plans initially included space
OXFORD University's Clarendon Building has been named the best backdrop for a photo in the city. The Broad Street building is the second most popular spot for a picture in the country, according to research by Google pixel 3A. It was pipped
A 300-year-old oak tree could be saved from being cut down after hundreds of nature lovers called for it to be preserved. More than 1,100 people signed a petition to save the tree, on Madley Park, Witney, after plans emerged that it could be removed
The Jeremy Kyle Show has been permanently cancelled by ITV following the death of a guest, the broadcaster has said. The future of the show was thrown into doubt after the death of a guest who failed a lie detector test. Steve Dymond is believed
FORMER Wales international Will Harries has signed for Chinnor. The 32-year-old, who can play across the back three, joins from Greene King IPA Championship club Ealing Trailfinders. Harries, who scored a try in the Championship Cup final against
MORE than £1,000 in cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized by police in Bicester last night. The woman found with the drugs was arrested for possession with intent to supply on Victoria Road. Read again: Man arrested and 'large knife'
Instead of a cuddly toy, Prince Harry received a polished stone at the Barton Neighbourhood Centre yesterday. It had been made by 38-year-old Claire Waldron, who works Monday to Thursday at the centre. Read about the Prince's other visits today
LIKE the sounds blaring out from The Leys on June 14 and 15, the benefits of Witney Music Festival will be felt across the town. Next Friday marks the start of the festival's two week takeover of Witney's music venues, building up to the main event
ONE Witney resident knows the benefits of the town's music festival all too well - but it presented him with a dilemma. In previous years, Ian Budd has taken the day off from his shop in Church Green, Pretend Supply Co, to play bass guitar for
A DIAMOND and gold necklace was stolen from a house near Wallingford. Police are appealing for witnesses following the burglary on St Helen's Avenue, Benson. Between midnight and 12.48pm on Saturday, May 4, burglars broke into the house while
Oxford Mail Girls League finals day roll of honour UNDER 9 League Cup final: Summertown Stars White 0, Cholsey Bluebirds 1 (Anushka Salbany). League Cup Plate final: Summertown Stars Red 0, Haddenham Youth 2 (Annie Ford, Alice Stevens).
SURVEILLANCE equipment was stolen in a brazen theft in north Oxford. The incident happened at about 1pm on Sunday, May 5, when the 38-year-old victim was carrying out a survey at a house in First Turn, Wolvercote. He went to get something from
THE new deputy leader of West Oxfordshire District Council is set to be announced today. Several other positions, including chairman, vice-chairman and new cabinet members will be appointed at the council's annual general meeting at Woodgreen, Witney
MICK Phipps led the way as Black Prince came from behind to beat Chequers A, writes ANDY BEAL. His 15-doll haul (6-4-5) secured a 2-1 victory in the Greene King Oxford & District League Premier/Section 1 clash. Ironically, his first-leg sixer
IT was a tale of four Charlies for Westbury as they began their first campaign in Division 1 of the Cherwell League with a crushing eight-wicket victory over Long Marston. Charlie Tredwell (3-10), Charlie Williams (3-11) and Charlie Purton (3-12
IT was a tale of four Charlies for Westbury as they began their first campaign in Division 1 of the Cherwell League with a crushing eight-wicket victory over Long Marston. Charlie Tredwell (3-10), Charlie Williams (3-11) and Charlie Purton (3-12
REHMAN Ullah hit an unbeaten century as Westcott cruised to a ten-wicket victory at home to Chipping Norton in OCA League Division 1. All-rounder Ullah claimed a wicket but had to play second fiddle to Mark Strong (3-35) and Tanveer Hussain (3-45
REHMAN Ullah hit an unbeaten century as Westcott cruised to a ten-wicket victory at home to Chipping Norton in OCA League Division 1. All-rounder Ullah claimed a wicket but had to play second fiddle to Mark Strong (3-35) and Tanveer Hussain (3-45
FREELAND are celebrating after landing the league and cup double in the top flight for the first time. Having been crowned Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division champions, they beat Horspath 3-1 to win the Ben Turner Cup final at Woodstock
SAXTON Rovers added the North Berks Cup to their trophy cabinet as they beat Drayton 2-1 in front of almost 500 spectators at Abingdon United. They took an early lead when Tom Stanley fired past Gareth Small. And on 20 minutes, Saxton doubled
ABE Davies-Small hit a match-winning hat-trick as Tower Hill lifted the Oxford Mail Youth League Under 14 Knockout Cup. His superb treble helped his side to a 5-1 victory over Haddenham Youth in the final, played at Oxford City’s Court Place Farm
PRINCE Harry admitted he is ‘still getting used to being a parent’ but ‘couldn’t imagine life without his son’ as he met the families of Oxford’s Children’s Hospital yesterday. His Royal Highness opened up to patients and families about his newborn
SHANDON Baptiste’s recovery from knee surgery is ahead of schedule and the midfielder is on track to join part of Oxford United’s pre-season. The 21-year-old burst on to the scene at the start of the last campaign with a series of eye-catching displays
VOTERS hoping to nominate someone to vote on their behalf in the European elections have until 5pm today to register. Anyone unable to make it to the polling station on May 23 can nominate a proxy to go on their behalf but must fill out a form six
A LEADING designer's space-themed garden has impressed the judges at a renowned flower show. Didcot-based Julie Bellingham won silver for her 'Redshift Garden' at the Royal Horticultural Society's Malvern Spring Festival at the weekend. A former
A PLAN to transfer the management of the county council's park and rides to Oxford City Council was discussed by senior county councillors yesterday. The county council currently runs the park and rides at Thornhill, off the A40, and Water Eaton
STEAM train journeys have been organised to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Didcot to Oxford branch line. Passengers can board two special rail tours on June 15, organised by the company Vintage Trains. The 'Clun Castle'
OXFORD has the potential to be a ‘world class’ attraction – but visitors find their stay is ‘below average,’ city councillors have found. Tourism generated £873m for the city’s economy last year but there have been concerns regarding overcrowding
A TEENAGE cyclist who was killed in a car crash in West Oxfordshire last year may not have been using any bike lights, an inquest has heard. Thomas Early was struck by a car at about 9.35pm on November 20 while cycling on the B4449 Stanton Harcourt
A MAN who twice started a blaze in his terraced house home in a failed suicide bid has been spared jail. David Higgins, of Chalvey Road, Bicester, had already admitted two counts of arson. Oxford Crown Court heard at his sentencing hearing
OXFORDSHIRE gathered to pay its respects to a fallen soldier as he returned to the UK for the final time yesterday. The body of Mathew Talbot of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, was flown into the Brize Norton base and driven through the county
FOOD fans can enjoy Oxford's array of restaurants and takeaways safe in the knowledge none currently have a zero rating for hygiene – compared with nine in nearby Swindon. According to the Scores on the Doors website, which is updated by local
TV chef Nadiya Hussein has revealed she suffered debilitating anxiety and panic attacks following racist bullying as a child during filming for a mental health documentary in Oxford. The British bake-off winner opened up to Oxford Health clinical
