Residents are urging councillors to make the "right decision" about the future of notorious maisonettes. Beleaguered Horspath Road residents made an impassioned plea to have the dilapidated maisonettes knocked down last month and challenged Oxford city
Former Fox FM DJ Phil Simmons spoke of his relief after being cleared of rubbing ice cubes on a teenage girl's breasts. The 33-year-old radio presenter was found not guilty of indecently assaulting two women on March 27 at The Grapes pub in Yarnton. Witney
A mother stole jewellery and cash from elderly women to feed her boyfriend's heroin habit. Witney magistrates heard yesterday how 32-year-old Lorraine Middleton preyed on the two frail women who lived alone and hired her as a helper and cleaner. Middleton
A teenage soccer star is on target for a glittering academic career after winning a University place. Stephen Rishworth, 19, made his debut as a professional footballer this week for Second Division Wrexham - but his next move will be to Balliol College
A linesman was cleared of punching a spectator in the face, causing him to lose three teeth, during a non-league football match. Former Berinsfield Community Association team manager Keith Simmonds, 49, of Loddon Avenue, Berinsfield, denied the charge
Water-skiing fanatic Sara Reader is a real-life Barbie girl - and she's got the gear to prove it. Sara, of Howbery Farm, Crowmarsh, wears a bright pink wetsuit with the famous blonde doll's logo on it when she takes part in her sporting events. But the
It began as a bit of friendly rivalry for a proud title. But now the ancient dust is really going to fly, with two mayors gearing up for a parchment punch-up, writes SUZANNE HUBAND. At stake is the claim to be Oxfordshire's oldest town, a title claimed
For 13 years now, The Bill has been one of ITV's best-loved cop shows. As you wander around what used to be Her Majesty's Prison Oxford, where the 40-strong crew of the hit drama are four days into a five-day shoot, you reflect that people spent less
ALL week the Oxford Mail has been running features on relationships to tie in with Central TV's Relationships Week. Topics covered have included separation and divorce, empty-nesters, the seven-year itch and coping with a new baby. Today's topic, exclusive
A pensioner who abused a six-year-old girl then blamed her for seducing him was freed by a judge who told him: "Go home and look after your wife." Ronald Rhodes, 69, of Carters Close, Carterton, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court to two counts of indecent
AN RAF parachutist was demoted after a court martial found him guilty of assault. Sgt Alistair Wright rained down vicious punches on a Naval petty officer after bursting into his room while he slept. The incident took place last December when the men
Nursing has always been a calling for Rachel Foster, but despite the staffing crisis in Oxford hospitals, it has taken her five years to get on a course. She almost became a painter and decorator as a result of the difficulties. The Oxford Mail revealed
A former City broker who got hooked on drugs after losing his job, became a runner to pay crack cocaine debts. Mark Robinson, 26, of The Lees, Faringdon, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court to two counts of possessing heroin with intent to supply. He
OXFORDSHIRE tennis star Tim Henman overcame the distractions of a frenetic Flushing Meadows to march into the third round of the US Open with a blistering performance of aggressive tennis. British No 2 Henman eventually swept aside Spain's Felix Mantilla
GOALKEEPER David Seaman insists that the controversy surrounding the England squad before tonight's opening Euro 2000 qualifying game in Sweden has merely bonded the team closer together yet again. Glenn Hoddle and Tony Adams have been at the centre of
Designer John Sermon can trace his family back to the 12th century and boasts a Royal physician among his ancestors. During 40 years research Mr Sermon, who lives in Hethe, near Bicester, has traced 200 members of the family who form a one-name society
Tributes have been pouring in to former Oxford United star Hugh McGrogan, who died on Tuesday in a horrific car smash near Bicester. For one U's fan Lynn Farrell, the shocking news brought back a host of happy memories. ANDREW FFRENCH reports... It was
OXFORD United have decided the former Celtic, Portsmouth and Manchester City striker Gerry Creaney is not the man to solve their goalscoring problems. The 28-year-old Scot, who has been training with United and played for the reserves in their 1-0 defeat
They still call it the hidden killer, although we've known for years that it exists in our schools, homes and hospitals. But asbestos also happens to be a slow destroyer of lives, as cancer sufferer Ann Macpherson bitterly reflected after winning a £110,000
The Oxford Mail has teamed up with Central to bring you features every day this week on relationships. Today's topic is separation and divorce.Tonight on Central TV, newsreader Carol Barnes is looking at life after the split. She talks to men and women
