With a stage roofed with wild flowers, classes in yoga, mindfulness and protecting earthworms, and music from Oxfordshire to the Sahara, it’s clear Wood is not your normal festival. Formed by musician brothers Robin and Joe Bennett with their wives
Jazz fans have grown accustomed to rocking in the aisles for St Giles Church’s acclaimed winter concert series. But gig-goers don’t have to wait until the dark days at the end of the year for a blast of life-affirming jazz. On Saturday, Ben Holder
Jazz fans have grown accustomed to rocking in the aisles for St Giles Church’s acclaimed winter concert series. But gig-goers don’t have to wait until the dark days at the end of the year for a blast of life-affirming jazz. On Saturday, Ben Holder
Oxford indie-rockers Ride are to play a long awaited hometown show –in the grand surroundings of Oxford Town Hall, writes Tim Hughes. The band – Mark Gardener, Laurence ‘Loz’ Colbert, Andy Bell and Steve Queralt – will play the civic venue on December
Gaz Coombes has a reputation not only as one of Oxfordshire’s greatest ever musical artists, but for being thoroughly likeable, down-to-earth, and cheerful with it. Yet, even by his high standards, the singer-songwriter is in high spirits. Still
EDDIE Pepperell’s struggles on the Bethpage Black Course continued as he missed the cut at the US PGA Championship. The Abingdon golfer shot a five-over-par 75 in the second round today. It saw the Frilford Heath member slip to 11 over for
POLICE have arrested six people in the Abingdon area on suspicion of drug dealing. In a Facebook post shared by Thames Valley Police this afternoon, the force said a 'large quantity of Class A drugs and cash were recovered' during the operation
A FLAGSHIP show on BBC Radio Oxford has relaunched with a new host. Adam Ball has taken over as presenter of the station's drivetime slot, which airs from 4-7pm every weekday. He replaces the show's previous host Howard Bentham, who was moved
THE Oxford Mail’s special magazine celebrating Oxford United’s 125th anniversary has been recognised at the Regional Press Awards. Shortlisted for the innovation and initiative accolade, the 124-page publication was highly commended at this afternoon
A GAMES of Thrones counselling service has been launched for 'distraught' fans after this weekend's finale. The iconic show is set to air the season finale on Sunday and Bark.com has said counsellors will be ready from Monday to speak with fans
Novelist Alexander McCall-Smith once wrote of Edinburgh: ‘This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.’ Having spent a weekend stopping open-mouthed in wonder at
Novelist Alexander McCall-Smith once wrote of Edinburgh: ‘This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.’ Having spent a weekend stopping open-mouthed in wonder at
VANDALS have caused 'significant damage' at a village hall and community gym near Witney. Police have arrested three people following a break-in at Leafield Village Hall on Wednesday night, during which windows and doors were smashed and fire extinguishers
AN OFF-DUTY police officer has been hailed a hero after saving a man's life at a golf course in Wallingford. Detective Sergeant Alex Willis was off duty on Thursday, May 9, at The Springs Spa Hotel & Golf Club, when he heard of a member of the
A MAN will appear in court tomorrow following a drugs raid on a home in Temple Cowley, Oxford. Byron Thomas, of Crescent Road, Oxford, has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug of Class B - cannabis/cannabis Resin.
ALLOTMENT holders in Oxford are being warned to secure their sheds following a number of break-ins. Thames Valley Police said attempted burglaries have taken place at the Twenty Pound Meadow allotments and West Oxford Community Centre in Botley
A TEENAGER has been held at gunpoint by burglars as they raided his home. Thames Valley Police said two balaclava-clad men stormed the property in Winter Gardens Way, in Banbury, on Wednesday, armed with 'what appeared to be a gun'. The 17-
A TOWN divide over where to build an urgently-needed new GP surgery looks set to delay its opening. Health bosses in Bicester have said the £15m super surgery must be built in order to care for the rapidly-growing population. The hub, which
BURGLARS smashed their way into a West Oxfordshire home and took valuables including a watch and cash. Thames Valley Police said they used a brick to break in through the back door of the home in West End, Chadlington, on Wednesday, between 11.50am
BURGLARS stole two bikes from a shed at a home in North Oxford. Thames Valley Police said they broke in at the house in Lark Hill, Summertown, between midnight and 5am on Thursday. READ AGAIN: Revealed: Oxford's hotspots for burglaries
CAMPAIGNERS for a People's Vote on Brexit will be out in force in Oxford this weekend. Groups will be urging shoppers to back their campaign as part of a national day of action. They will be holding stalls in Cornmarket Street both Saturday
BYGONE bargains will be up for grabs as hundreds of shoppers flock to the latest Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair in Oxford. Meticulously-made millinery, era-evoking eyewear and eye-catching clothing will fill the main room at Oxford Town Hall tomorrow.
A SECURITY company won't hand over CCTV tapes to police because of 'data protection', according to a man whose son's bike was stolen on camera. Vincent Ellis said officers investigating the theft of the bicycle from outside the Sainsbury's store
THE closure of Oxford’s City Community Hospital could cause a ‘domino effect’ on the county’s other facilities, an MP has warned. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust announced on Wednesday that a lack of nurses meant it was no longer safe for patients
A CHEF who was caught with vile images of child sex abuse has been handed a community penalty. Anthony Cox, of Richens Drive, Carterton, admitted one count of making indecent images of children on or before February 14, 2016. Prosecutors at
IT WAS all about texture this week as camera club showcased images that look good enough to touch. Nature was a popular subject for many, from trails left by the sea in a sandy beach to a fluffy dandelion full of seeds ready to blow away in the
AN Oxford woman who goes dog sledding in the Arctic has now been shortlisted for an international art award. Kennington adventurer Leila Javadi-Babreh, will find out this month if she has won the David Shepherd Foundation’s Wildlife Artist of the
A FAMILY fun day at Millets Farm tomorrow will help raise vital funds for an Abingdon cancer charity. The annual event will feature a bouncy castle and new for this year an inflatable obstacle course. Children can also meet Storm Troopers as
EDDIE Pepperell endured a disappointing opening round on the Bethpage Black Course at the US PGA Championship. The Abingdon golfer carded a six-over-par 76 in the second major of the year, finding himself in a share of 123rd. Starting at the
CREWS were scrambled in the early hours to a huge mound of wood chippings and tyres which had been engulfed in flames. The fire tore through the scrapheap at about 1am with thick smoke billowing into the night sky. Firefighters from Bicester
WILL Eason is hoping Horspath can finally get the better of Banbury when the two sides meet in Division 1 tomorrow. Both clubs made winning starts to the Home Counties Premier League season last weekend and will be looking to build early momentum
WILL Eason is hoping Horspath can finally get the better of Banbury when the two sides meet in Division 1 tomorrow. Both clubs made winning starts to the Home Counties Premier League season last weekend and will be looking to build early momentum
MATT Goode says Oxfordshire can ill-afford to dream of Twickenham when they take on Cumbria for a place in the Division 3 final tomorrow. With both sides taking nine points from their two games so far, it will be a straight shoot-out in Wigton,
OXFORDSHIRE tennis is mourning the death of Nicky Maskens. As well as being the county’s chairperson, she was also Oxfordshire’s LTA councillor and an LTA board member. The county committee paid tribute to Mrs Maskens, who had a long association
SIGNING players earlier in the summer will help Oxford United avoid repeating the mistakes of last year, according to boss Karl Robinson. While the head coach admits top-quality loan signings in attacking areas may not be available until late in
A 'UNIQUE' Indian fashion store opens at Bicester Village today. Celebrating India boasts of highlighting 'the best' of the country's contemporary design and will be located at the shopping centre until May 29. Bicester Village is showcasing
THE new leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has vowed to change the authority for the better. Emily Smith has been a Liberal Democrat district councillor for Botley and Sunningwell for four years and is also a county councillor for Abingdon
A CONSERVATIVE councillor breached the county council's code of conduct when he insulted a Labour candidate on Twitter, it has been found. Liam Walker, who has represented Hanborough and Minster Lovell since 2017, called Perran Moon a 'b*llend'
WORK begins today on a new research building near Didcot which will develop new technologies to tackle diseases and speed up drug design. The £40m building – the central hub for the Rosalind Franklin Institute – will be situated on the Harwell Campus
MORE government funding is vital if Oxford's fight to reduce rough sleeping is to succeed, according to a leading city councillor. Linda Smith, the city council's board member for housing, spoke out as the latest figures from a rough sleeper count
The latest inspections by Oxfordshire councils' hygiene teams. What do the numbers mean? 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally satisfactory 4 - business
THE Westgate has been crowned the South East's project of the year at an annual property and construction awards. The Oxford shopping centre was named winner of last night's regional final of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards
THE parents of a two-year-old girl from Oxfordshire diagnosed with a rare genetic condition say they feel like 'they've won the lottery' after NHS bosses approved funding for a life-changing drug. Little Esme Needham-Swell cannot stand, sit-up or
OXFORD Tube and Stagecoach drivers have achieved high scores in a scheme which measures driving standards. There are 101 drivers from Stagecoach across Witney, Banbury, Oxford and Tube services who have reached the Master Fleet Elite status which
A COFFEE shop chain has opened a branch in Broad Street following an investment of more than £100,000. The Triple Two Coffee shop has moved into the former Isola fashion boutique. The premises has been extensively refurbished with seating provided
A THUG who abused his ex-partner in an eight-month campaign of controlling behaviour and brutal violence has been spared jail. During one of the 20 separate incidents of domestic violence Mark Lawrence held his victim against a wall by her neck
THE owner of a 'dirty' Oxford takeaway which closed down over rat droppings in its kitchens has been fined for ignoring orders to improve standards. Amer Hajjaj of Oxford Pizza And Kebab Shop, 68 St Clement's Street, did not appear at Oxford Magistrates
A WANTAGE man inspired to become a painter by Otmoor's scenery will see his work on the area exhibited. Oddington's William North is the subject of a solo exhibition at Wantage's Vale and Downland Museum between June 24 and July 13. The 69-year-old
OXFORD'S Randolph Hotel is back on top form after being hit with food poisoning allegations and a damning hygiene report last year that criticised the 'unacceptable' cleanliness of its kitchens. The historic hotel was visited by Oxford City Council
COUNTY council leaders are ready to admit defeat in the battle for the pedestrianisation of Queen Street. The county council and city council wanted to pedestrianise the busy street due to an increase in shoppers using the £440m Westgate Centre,
OXFORDSHIRE’S MPs have revealed their views on climate change, with more than half suggesting it has reached ‘catastrophic’ levels. Each of the county’s six parliamentarians was asked a series of questions on the issue, which has becoming increasingly
