Undercover police officers posed as drug users during a three-month operation to infiltrate Didcot's heroin scene. The officers, known as 'Gaz', 'Matt' and 'Kelly', went into the town to gather evidence on dealers during Operation Meerkat, Oxford Crown
The contradictions in the Westgate redevelopment plans in Oxford increase with every new version. The original planning application for the Westgate extension was rejected by the Secretary of State on the grounds that it was too large. With each revision
Anyone sitting in the day-long traffic disaster that is the Botley Road yesterday would have enjoyed the irony that it was European Car-Free Day. Oxford made a big effort to mark the occasion, with all park-and-rides free and a big publicity event in
When it comes to late-night drinking applications, an Oxford University college has outdone the city's liveliest clubs. All Souls College has caused raised eyebrows by asking for a licence to sell alcohol from noon until 7am, seven days a week. The application
A feasibility study by Oxford Brookes has sparked fears that the university wants to build on woodland overlooking the city on Headington Hill. Residents became alarmed when surveyors were seen working at the site, which includes one of the last broad
Details of a £100m scheme to create a library for the 21st century have been revealed by Oxford University. The plan would see the Bodleian transformed in the biggest overhaul of a university library service ever undertaken. The New Bodleian, in Broad
Veteran prop Simon Matthews will be thrust back into the fray when Chinnor host rivals Oxford Harlequins in South West 1 tomorrow (3). Matthews, who captained the side last year, announced his retirement this summer, but left the door open for a return
If Mick McAndrews (Oxford Mail, September 14) bothered to check his missives before sending them to you, he would be the one "hanging his head in shame". You have to have a very strange value system to consider a harmless custard pie -- delivered well
What a pompous, sneering and shallow-minded letter from Chris Hopkin (Oxford Mail, September 9), a former Oxford University student. He contemptuously asserts that guinea pigs have no possible use to anyone and only by inflicting experiments on them can
Councillors Sushila Dhall and Larry Sanders strike a theatrical pose Thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money is to be spent on drama lessons to help combat 'stage fright' among councillors at key meetings and improve their posture and eye contact. Oxfordshire
A noisy neighbour who repeatedly played loud music through the night has had her sound system seized and been handed an Antisocial Behaviour Order (Asbo), preventing her from holding late-night parties. Neighbours complained about Michelle Hamilton, 20
Residents have hit out at comments on a website that has branded Wantage a 'chav town'. On www.chavtowns.co.uk a comment reads: "Wantage should be a perfect place to live, a small market town sat at the foot of the Berkshire Downs in rural Oxfordshire
Lucy Brown produced a sensational performance to win the Nike Junior Tennis National Masters final in London. The 12-year-old, from Elsfield, Oxford, qualified for the tournament by winning the Scottish Junior Championships in Edinburgh, along with her
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League: Nelson went on a nine-goal second-half goal spree as they handed Premier Division rivals Oxford Exiles a 12-1 thrashing. Anaclet Odhiambo bagged a four-timer, with Johnny McMahon and Marlon James each scored a brace.
Parents of children who were denied places on their school bus because it was too full have formed an association to take matters into their own hands. Children from Bicester have been travelling on Oxfordshire County Council buses to the Marlborough
Skipper Craig Branney and Chris Mills outgunned the Stoke Spitfires to keep the Oxford Silver Machine Academy on course for the title with a 53-43 speedway victory at Oxford Stadium last night,. Needing an eight-point margin to take the bonus point, they
More than 230 regulars at a Didcot pub have signed a petition to reinstate the landlords. Customers at the Prince of Wales in Station Road also want assurances the pub will remain open. Brewery Greene King served notice on tenants Don Laight and Julie
Rafael Borja and Carlton Gabbidon will take health advice for men to unusual venues NHS workers are getting ready to give men "health MoT" checks in Oxford pubs. UK Dads and the Potential Project, based in Greater Leys, are launching the new service for
Martin Halstead with a Piper Chieftain aircraft Teenage aviator Martin Halstead says his scheduled air shuttle between Oxford and Cambridge will take off on October 31. He told the Oxford Mail: "That is pretty well definite. I plan to announce details
Lord Mayor of Oxford Bob Price and councillor John Tanner got on their bike Car-free Day has been hailed a success with Oxford's streets less clogged-up than usual -- unless you were trying to get into the city yesterday. While Broad Street, St Aldate's
Sustainability officer Ruth Booker drinking Cafedirect Fairtrade coffee at County Hall County councillors have voted to become a 'fairtrade' authority. Contracts for supplying tea, coffee, sugar and chocolate sold and served in county council buildings
Banbury United player-boss Kevin Brock will be looking for a positive reaction from his side when they travel to neighbours Brackley Town in tomorrow's FA Cup second qualifying round clash. Last weekend, Banbury put in a poor display as they lost 1-0
Witney MP David Cameron is set to officially launch his bid to become the Conservative Party leader next week. After months of speculation about his intentions, sources close to the Shadow Education Secretary have indicated that he is ready to declare
