NHS bosses examining statistics showing a high death rate among heart babies at an Oxford hospital have guaranteed that their conclusions will be made public. Independent advice from senior surgeons and paediatricians will be used in the review surrounding
A refugee studying at Oxford University has begged the Government not to send him back to Afghanistan - where he says he may well be killed. Undergraduates demonstrate in St Giles last night to support fellow student Azim Ansari St John's College student
Sir - Remembrance Sunday provides the only opportunity in the year to experience one of the great sights of Oxford - a traffic-free St Giles. The street is closed from midnight and before or after the Remembrance ceremony, it is possible to walk the entire
About 125 students will be affected when a council-run training scheme closes next month because it is losing money. West Oxfordshire Training Services (Wots), based at Thorney Leys, in Witney, runs vocational training for 16- to 25-year-olds. It trains
Thame Utd 0, Ashford Tn 1: Thame faded away after a good start and suffered a disappointing home defeat in their Southern League Division 1 West contest at Windmill Road last night. The home side had the better chances early on, with John Mitchell and
Oxford City duo Brian Green and Richard Grant made the most of their England call-ups as they shone on a dismal November day at the British and Irish Masters International, held at Lloyd Park, Croydon on Saturday. Green and Grant were rewarded with their
Apart from a slight worry about skipper Dave Lubans, Oxford University have a clean bill of health, with the Varsity Match less than two weeks away. Lubans came off the field with a minor back complaint during their 18-6 victory away to Loughborough University
Will Griffiths smashed a superb hat-trick as Carterton cruised to a 5-0 victory over West Witney to consolidate their lead at the top of the Premier Division. In a one-sided encounter, Russ Steele and Darryl Kew were also on target. Hailey kept up the
If it is true that the best things in life are worth waiting for, then Barton's swimming pool is going to be extra special when it is finally built. Residents have campaigned for their own pool for eight long years and, like so many similar projects,
A nine-year-old boy is expected to win damages of more than £1m after he was left severely disabled following his birth at an Oxford hospital. Managers at the John Radcliffe Hospital have already admitted that staff made mistakes during Daniel Godfrey's
A bookbinding firm plans to relocate and increase its workforce by 50 per cent after being given the go-ahead to demolish its cramped east Oxford factory. Tony Tanner, owner of the bookbinding firm On Wednesday, the Green Street Bindery - the only hardback
A multi-million-pound swimming pool on Oxford's Barton estate has won Lottery funding following an eight-year campaign. Supporters of the Barton pool project celebrate winning £1.7m in Lottery funds for the scheme Supporters of the scheme said the £1.7m
A national chain of 46 coffeee bars, set up by three Oxford Brookes students from America who found it hard to buy a decent capuccino in the city, is now selling only Fairtrade coffee. Angus, Alistair and Allan McCallum-Toppin will now serve only Fairtrade
Police and volunteers have been combing Oxford for an 80-year-old woman who disappeared four days ago. Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of Elizabeth Grigs, known as Betty, last seen at her home in Edgeway Road, Marston, around lunch time
A wall in a secluded Oxford alley is to be lowered in a bid to protect people from muggers. In June, an 87-year-old woman was robbed in the alley between Bury Knowle Park and Somerfield Supermarket in London Road, Headington. It highlighted the need for
Sir - I would like to congratulate BBC Oxford on its relaunch. Someone has to stick up for it. I used to listen to Fox FM constantly, but after the relaunch of BBC Oxford, I have been tuned into 95.2FM. I guess you could call me one of those listeners
Sir - I cannot believe you have not had any letters supporting the new sounding Radio Oxford. Perhaps, like me, most people who would have supported the changes had already switched off, and haven't rediscovered the new sounding station. Anne Diamond
Sir - It is interesting to see that, while county council leader Keith Mitchell makes a song and dance over fox hunting (Oxford Mail, November 19), at best a pastime of a small minority, he is not similarly incensed to read your excellent coverage of
Sir - Since 1996, we have been campaigning against cuts to front-line social services. Although Oxfordshire County Council has received more money lately - £742m this year - council tax continues to rise: 13.4 per cent last year and 6.25 per cent in 2004
The Oxford Mail's new mascot, Osney, has been delivering more than just your daily paper. Peter and Barbie Thomas, from Abingdon, with Osney and paper boy Daniel Mercer The spiky, blue-haired character has been giving out £50 cash prizes to the first
Perhaps we shouldn't tempt providence, but the optimism that GCSE results in Oxfordshire will show a significant improvement in the next few years appears to be well-founded. Provisional results in the Key Stage Three tests for 14-year-olds reveal an
Bullnose Morris and Donnington players were left kicking their heels after the referee called off their Premier Division clash, due to safety fears over one of the goalposts,. Referee Brian Proffitt, who used to play for Thame United, decided to call
Oxford City 1, Rothwell Tn 2: Oxford City bowed out of the Southern League Cup when two defensive errors led to their defeat by Rothwell in last night's second-round tie at Court Place Farm. In a quiet start, City striker Mark Simms tested Rothwell's
Oxfordshire Senior League: Todd Parker Hunt grabbed a double as Kidlington Old Boys battled through the snow to reach the second round of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup with a 4-1 win at Woodcote & Stoke Row. Despite the bad conditions, Old Boys took
Air pollution must be monitored in a busy road in Headington, Oxford, to find out if schemes to cut traffic are working, say residents, traders and councillors. The area has not been included in Oxford City Council's local air quality management assessment
The parents of a teenager killed in a motorcycle crash in Oxford have appealed for the mystery person who stayed with their son to come forward. Linda and Arthur Allen, whose 16-year-old son David died after a motorcycle accident Linda and Arthur Allen
Oxford United's search for new blood continued in earnest last night with both Darren Patterson and David Oldfield going on to watch games after seeing the reserves draw 0-0 at QPR in the afternoon. Caretaker manager Patterson says he would like a couple
