Not that long ago, it used to be common practice for American film-makers to rework box-office hits from around the world. Having debuted with Little Accidents (2014), sophomore Sara Colangelo becomes the latest to follow this enduring, if somewhat
A GAS leak has forced the closure of a road in Didcot. Ladygrove Road was shut in both directions this evening, and will remain closed tomorrow. ALSO READ: Crash causes five miles of traffic on M40 Initially Abingdon Road was also shut
A CRASH damaged the central barriers on the M40 and caused the closure of two lanes. Traffic was severe on the northbound carriageway this evening, shortly before the Wendlebury Interchange near Bicester. At the height of the disruption between
A TAKEAWAY close to Oxford rail station has rebranded and created a new menu selling kebabs and fried chicken. Got 2 Eat was launched from the site of the former Mick’s Cafe, which specialised in cooked breakfasts. Got 2 Eat off Botley
THAMES Valley Police is appealing to the public to hand over any unwanted guns during a two-week surrender of firearms and ammunition. It will start on Saturday and run until Sunday, August 4 as part of a national campaign supported by police in
A MOTHER addicted to heroin led police on a high-speed chase through West Oxfordshire which saw her go ‘over 100mph’ before crashing as she went the wrong way around a roundabout, a court has heard. Jennifer Beamand appeared via video link at Oxford
A DATE has been confirmed for the demolition of the cooling towers and chimney at Didcot A Power Station. The station has long-been one of Oxfordshire's most recognisable landmarks, but became the scene of tragedy in 2016, when four men were crushed
AN Oxford resident has told of the 'chaotic' scene after a car 'going over 70mph' crashed in a residential street in Headington. Police have arrested a man following the incident at around 7pm yesterday evening, which involved 'three or four cars
OXFORD Labour is now an 'unequivocally' pro-remain, after a branch vote on Brexit. At a 'packed' all-member meeting, attended by Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds, party activists voted for a 'major shift' in policy. The motion, proposed by former
NEW student accommodation in East Oxford is now months from completion following a major construction project. The Dorothy Wadham Building in Iffley Road has been built for Wadham College on the site of a former VW showroom, which was occupied by
IF you're called Craig, Kirsty, Gemma or Shane, your name could soon be a thing of the past. They're just three on a list of baby names which could become extinct in years to come. See the top 'endangered names' list below According to
FRENCH beauty brand L’Occitane is to open its new store at the Westgate Centre. It has followed a number of other chains which have switched to the shopping centre from Cornmarket Street. The new branch at Westgate, opening tomorrow, is
A NEW British Heart Foundation store has opened with much fanfare in Wantage. The town's Deputy Mayor, Patrick O'Leary, was joined by staff, volunteers, the local community and even the local brass band on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the
JUDGES from The Royal Horticultural Society were welcomed to an Oxfordshire town last Thursday for the Thames and Chiltern regional Britain in Bloom Competition. The garden experts went to a number of locations in Bicester including Garth Park,
A FORMER 'party house' was repossessed yesterday after cannabis was found growing in the property, neighbours were told. Police were still outside the building in Newland Mill, Witney, at lunchtime today, after officers and bailiffs raided the
A MAN raped a woman inside a Banbury flat this morning after she tried to help him. He approached his 27-year-old victim as she walked in West Bar Street, near the Horse and Jockey pub, and asked for help. Thames Valley Police said the incident
TWO thirds of Mail readers think Layla Moran should not be named MP of the year. Oxford West and Abingdon's representative is among more than 100 MPs shortlisted by the public in the People's Choice Awards. FULL STORY: Layla Moran makes MP
A VICAR from Oxfordshire is urging people to sign up for a charity challenge to raise money for the upkeep of their local church. Rev Alec Gill made the appeal earlier this week at the Oxfordshire launch of Ride + Stride 2019 at St Nicholas Church
Car insurance prices in Oxford have risen in the last few months - but it's still much cheaper than elsewhere in the UK. The new statistics, provided by confused.com, have revealed that drivers could be expected to pay £632 on average per year.
REVELLERS will have to put their favourite sparkling wine on ice as a predicted lightning strike has led to the postponement of Abingdon's Prosecco in the Park. The three-day festival at Rye Farm Meadow was due to start on Friday night, featuring
A CAR crashed into the garden of an Oxford home this evening after reports it was seen going 'in excess of 70mph' down a residential road. Images taken at the scene show a grey car with its door open in the front garden of a house on Valentia Road
AUTHOR Rose Edwards is visiting Blackwell’s Westgate store to sign copies of her debut young adult novel. She will be at the shopping centre’s branch of Blackwell’s from 2pm to 3pm on Saturday, where she will discuss The Harm Tree. READ AGAIN: Golfers
TWO communities in Oxfordshire have won Postcode Lottery payouts this week. Today, two neighbours in Blacklocks Hill, near Banbury, scooped a £30,000 prize. READ AGAIN: Postcode Lottery winners in Oxfordshire & how much they won The OX17
CUSTOMERS have praised changes at a village pub after it was taken over by new owners. The Evenlode, located next to the A40 in Eynsham, was bought by Prospect Pubs & Bars for £1.75m, with David Keogh taking over as general manager. Feedback
RESIDENTS are being urged to sign up to their local neighbourhood watch scheme in a bid to slash crime figures and build up communities. Neighbourhood Watch is a scheme run by members of the community alongside police with the aim of cutting crime
GOALS from Stefan Brown and Reece Fleet gave Oxford City a 2-1 win at Thame United in their latest pre-season friendly. Brown put the visitors ahead after just three minutes, slotting home from Fleet’s pass. Thame levelled five minutes later
FOR years, UK dairy farmers have complained that supermarkets are squeezing the life out of their industry. Now, an organic farm in Oxfordshire is challenging that narrative – and the supermarkets. North Aston Dairy has created a business model
BUSINESSES, local authorities’ representatives and transport officials joined me this week as I attended the official opening of a new multi-storey car park at Didcot Parkway Station; a development that will help to unlock significant economic opportunities
A FESTIVAL is hoping to capture a town's imagination as it returns for a second year. Saturday marks the start of Carterton Celebrates, a nine-day programme of events, workshops and competitions showcasing everything residents have to offer.
TEMPLE Cowley swimming pool was a splash hit for these four children when it opened in November 1986. They were the first to take the plunge when the smart new complex opened to the public. Philip Thornton, 14, Clayton Toms, 12, Glenn Dick, 12
STARGAZERS witnessed a partial lunar eclipse over Oxfordshire last night. Oxford Mail Camera Club Members took a selection of shots of the event, which was seen nationwide. Here is my eclipse collage. Photos taken every 3 minutes from
A WITNEY man helped Great Britain achieve a bronze medal in the goalball competition at the European Para Youth Games in Finland. Sam Hoskin was in the under 23 side that beat Romania 3-2 in a third-place play-off, after they lost to Germany in
GROVE-BASED Global CTS Recruitment has been shortlisted for Business in Oxford’s 50 to watch in the Startup or Grown from Home category. Business in Oxford is organised and curated annually by B4, a business networking magazine. Amongst 14 nominees
RESIDENTS will have the chance to quiz the Environmental Agency on Abingdon's flood defences and their latest proposals for a temporary flood barrier. It comes after a project to divert water from homes along the River Ock was scrapped over spiralling
DIDCOT’S 18-match winning streak was finally brought to an end as they lost by five wickets in their Division 1 top-of-the-table clash with Great Brickhill at Boundary Park. The visitors opted to insert Didcot, who, led by Adam Webb’s magnificent
ROB Bradford was in sensational form with 16 dolls as Black Prince took maximum points at home to Woodman. However, the Premier/Section 1 game was a lot closer than the scoreline suggested, with Bradford’s superb haul of 5-6-5 ultimately proving
DIDCOT’S 18-match winning streak was finally brought to an end as they lost by five wickets in their Division 1 top-of-the-table clash with Great Brickhill at Boundary Park. The visitors opted to insert Didcot, who, led by Adam Webb’s magnificent
A BROKEN down crane and a fuel spillage caused delays on the A34 this morning. One lane was closed on the Northbound carriageway near the A420 (Botley Interchange) and reportedly reopened at around 9.25am. Police confirmed they attended the
MARSH Gibbon finally ended their long losing streak by beating visitors Wolvercote by three wickets in Division 1. Wolvercote were bowled out for 168, Tom Stewart-Liberty hitting 66 and Sat Vadivale taking 3-23. A fine knock of 63 from Joe Leonard
MARSH Gibbon finally ended their long losing streak by beating visitors Wolvercote by three wickets in Division 1. Wolvercote were bowled out for 168, Tom Stewart-Liberty hitting 66 and Sat Vadivale taking 3-23. A fine knock of 63 from Joe Leonard
DISUSED shops in Cowley will host a gig today after being transformed by a record label into a new music studio. Independent production company Upcycled Sounds aims to create a 'thriving community gig space', with state-of-the-art equipment to
A POLITICAL campaigner will receive the Freedom of Oxford today at a special council ceremony. Benny Wenda, who lives in Marston, leads the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, a territory on the island of New Guinea currently occupied by
WALLINGFORD'S Festival of Cycling returned for its fifth year with a host of flips, tips and tricks this weekend. The action-packed three-day event, dubbing itself 'Oxfordshire's number one cycling event', is billed as a 'celebration of the inclusive
A TINY phone allegedly being harboured by a prisoner had 86 contacts recorded - none of which were linked to him. The trial continued at Oxford Crown Court yesterday for Kevin Mcateer, who is accused of having a prohibited phone, charger and SIM
THE ravaged remains of a petrol station has shocked passers-by after flames engulfed a village garage within seconds. A massive fire ripped through the BP petrol station in Stadhampton, near Oxford, on Monday leaving a path of destruction in its
OXFORD United have tabled a bid for a new centre half after being priced out of the market for Stuart Findlay. The highly-rated 23-year-old from Kilmarnock emerged as a target last week, when a fee in the region of £500,000 was mentioned. It
A ‘MENACING’ robber shoved a woman and snatched her phone while she was reporting him to 999, a court heard. That was the first of a string of allegations put to Sam Pearce yesterday, with others involving knifepoint robberies - one of a schoolboy
THIS is how a new complex on the site of a former city centre homeless shelter could look. Oxford City Council’s housing company wants to build new homes there after the authority’s former Lucy Faithfull House was demolished last year. Although
CAMPAIGNERS have lashed out after a plan for more than 4,000 new homes on Oxford’s Green Belt that will cause ‘wanton destruction’ was given official backing. Cherwell District Council wants to build 4,400 homes on sites north of Oxford to meet
