St Hughs School won the U11 Boys County Mini Hockey Tournament at Tilsley Park, beating Rover Oxford in the final after penalty strokes. Wallingford retained the U11 Girls title after beating Chandlings Manor School 3-1 in their final. Both teams progress
Witney's hockey team confirmed their promotion from Division 2 with a 4-0 victory against third-placed Phoenix. James Piggot opened the scoring when he turned smartly to slot home. Tim Hardy added two further goals from short range and in the second
Abingdon earned an important three points in their fight to avoid relegation from Division 1 with a 6-3 victory at Leighton Buzzard. They took the lead in the opening minute, Andy Maunder firing home from the edge of the circle. Jon Taylor then forced
Rover Oxford returned to winning ways with a fortunate 3-2 comeback victory over City of Oxford in their Regional League derby. Defending deep and quick on the break, City went two up They opened the scoring after 20 minutes with Greg Oldridge striking
Oxford Hawks were beaten 4-2 at home by leaders Havant in English League National South Division, but then Havant's side does contain six current or ex-internationals. Hawks went into the game apprehensively, having lost to them 15-1 earlier in the
Powergen South West 1 leaders Chinnor were handed a promotion boost as Oxford Harlequins sealed an 11-8 home victory over championship rivals Weston-super-Mare. This was Weston's first league defeat of the season and leaves them a point behind leaders
Centre Andy Henley bagged a hat-trick as Oxford Harlequins reached their third final in four years after a hard-fought 32-7 victory over Chipping Norton in the Oxfordshire Cup. But his achievement was almost matched by flanker Tim Knapp who scored two
Witney upset the odds with a power-packed Oxfordshire Cup semi-final display that saw them home 17-3 against Henley Wanderers. Henley Wanderers came to Hailey Road on the back of a very encouraging first season in South West 2 East. But they were
Oxfordshire Shield Winger Glenn Dearlove ran in four tries as Wallingford reached their second successive Oxfordshire Shield final with a 28-7 victory over Blue Boar at Oxford RFC. But they had to come from behind to seal their victory. Pre-match
An improved second-half display saw Gosford All Blacks defeat Bicester 22-5 in their Oxfordshire Shield semi-final at a windswept Stratfield Brake. Despite leading 10-0 at half-time, Gosford failed to make the most of a cross wind that sucked the ball
Brian Talbot believes he needs to sign someone who can improve Oxford United's running power. The U's boss felt Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Wycombe was partly down to the fact that the Chairboys "have better athletes". The mobility and stamina of Kevin
Yachtsman Adrian Flanagan gained a coveted place in sailing history as he completed his journey around Cape Horn. The notoriously treacherous stretch of water at the tip of South America always promised to be a critical point in Mr Flanagan's bid to
Yachtsman Adrian Flanagan gained a coveted place in sailing history as he completed his journey around Cape Horn. The notoriously treacherous stretch of water at the tip of South America always promised to be a critical point in Mr Flanagan's bid to
The Oxford Mail today eveals exactly how much council tax every homeowner will pay when bills for 2006/07 drop on the doormat in April. Annual bills, which are calculated on property size and go towards paying for a variety of council services, will rise
As the ward councillors for the old Eagle Works in Walton Well Road, Oxford, and for the new Berkeley Homes scheme on the former Lucy site, we are watching the development with concern. We have asked for a report from the planning department at the north
A 26-year-old father of three was convicted at Oxford Crown Court yesterday (February 27) of having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Marcus Cook admitted having sex with the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at a party in April last year. He was
Ladies Section 1 leaders Quarry Gate C continued their fine form at the top by seeing off Shelley Arms A 7-2. The visitors took the opening game thanks to Jayne Slade, but Quarry went 2-1 up through Pat Newman and Janet Loveridge. Sue Smith beat Jayne
A hospital nurse on trial for murdering two patients had a tendency to get over- excited or be overdramatic about events in the accident and emergency ward, a court heard. Benjamin Geen, 25, of Banbury, denies 18 counts of causing grievous bodily harm
Protesters who were due to be evicted from an Oxford boatyard today have been given a last-minute stay of execution. British Waterways, which wants to sell the Jericho site for redevelopment, issued a statement last night saying that it would not enforce
A terminally ill toddler will get to see the ocean for the first time and fulfil her wish of meeting Disney character Winnie the Pooh. Family members, hospital staff and Oxford woman Abby White have rallied round to ensure Gorata Poonyane gets the most
Brian Talbot believes he needs to sign someone who can improve Oxford United's running power. The U's boss felt Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Wycombe was partly down to the fact that the Chairboys "have better athletes". The mobility and stamina of Kevin Betsy
The increased building activity on and around the Churchill Hospital site at Headington, Oxford, has seen a surge in the use of the League of Friends' cafe by workmen and contractors. I am sure the League welcomes the extra income, but it does mean disappointment
Yachtsman Adrian Flanagan gained a coveted place in sailing history as he completed his journey around Cape Horn. Adrain Flanagan in training before his voyage The notoriously treacherous stretch of water at the tip of South America always promised to
English League: Oxford Hawks were beaten 4-2 at home by leaders Havant in English League National South Division, but then Havant's side does contain six current or ex-internationals. Hawks went into the game apprehensively, having lost to them 15-1 earlier
South League: Rover Oxford returned to winning ways with a fortunate 3-2 comeback victory over City of Oxford in their Regional League derby. Defending deep and quick on the break, City went two up They opened the scoring after 20 minutes with Greg Oldridge
Our councillors are going through a period of self-congratulation. Oxfordshire County Council praises itself for a no-cuts budget and a council tax rise of 4.375 per cent. Oxford City Council pats itself on the back for improving services and putting
An arson inquiry is under way to discover the cause of a blaze that ruined one man's business and almost destroyed three helicopters yesterday. Helicopters had to be removed from the hangars Fire crews were called to storage hangars at Beckley, outside
Police last night refused to say if a notorious paedophile had left Oxfordshire. Robert Excell -- deported from Australia after spending 37 years in jail for sex attacks on boys -- fled his rented bungalow in East Hanney at the weekend after his where
A HOAX email is circulating in Oxford warning women to be vigilant with their drinks, falsely claiming that a lethal cocktail of animal drugs was used in a date rape. The message claims that five men put a mixture of Rohypnol and Progesterex into a woman's
Oxfordshire Cup - Witney 17, Henley Wanderers 3: Witney upset the odds with a power-packed Oxfordshire Cup semi-final display that their higher league opponents simply couldn't handle. Henley Wanderers came to Hailey Road on the back of a very encouraging
An 11-year-old girl who was stuck at home for five weeks during a stand-off between two Oxfordshire secondary schools over the release of her records, finally went back to class yesterday. Laura Radbourne was left to teach herself at home during the bureaucratic
An 11-year-old girl who was stuck at home for five weeks during a stand-off between two schools went back to class yesterday (February 27). Laura Radbourne was left to teach herself at home during the bureaucratic battle between Banbury School and Peers
Oxford High School is set to become the first school in Oxfordshire to make Mandarin Chinese a compulsory subject. From September, all 85 Year Seven pupils at the high-performing independent girls' school will study the language for at least a year.
The Oxford Mail today reveals exactly how much council tax every homeowner will pay when bills for 2006/07 drop on the doormat in April. Annual bills, which are calculated on property size and go towards paying for a variety of council services, will
