A motorcyclist died tonight following an accident involving a 4x4 vehicle on a road between Dry Sandford and the A420, near Wooton. The biker, who was riding a GSXR 1,000cc blue and white Suzuki sports motorbike, collided with a 4x4 Mitsubishi Shogun
Oxford United`s Management team , when on the radio, always sound as though they are wearing gum shields or have mouth ulcers ? Listen. The Us have wonderful supporters and deserve comprehensive media representation. At the moment it is almost impossible
Oxford United`s Management team , when on the radio, always sound as though they are wearing gum shields or have mouth ulcers ? Listen. The Us have wonderful supporters and deserve comprehensive media representation. At the moment it is almost impossible
Oxford United`s Management team , when on the radio, always sound as though they are wearing gum shields or have mouth ulcers ? Listen. The Us have wonderful supporters and deserve comprehensive media representation. At the moment it is almost impossible
WORKERS were evacuated from a building in Kidlington today after a fire started on the first floor. Fire crews were called to Kingerlee Building Contractors at Thomas House, in Langford Locks, at about noon today. Smoke was billowing from the first
A BMW ploughed into the garden of a house in Garsington after the driver swerved to avoid a cat. The car went into the garden of Brian and Edna Mabbutt of North Manor Estate, at noon yesterday - only just managing to stop before hitting the house.
Workers were evacuated from a building in Kidlington earlier today after a fire started on the first floor. Fire crews were called to Kingerlee Building Contractors at Thomas House, in Langford Locks, at around noon today. Smoke was billowing from
Recently, I was laughing with a friend whose son is just five days older than my daughter. Our chuckles were about how many people would shiver at the daily habits we carry out religiously in a bid to do our bit for the planet. We both use re-usueable
A green BMW ploughed into the garden of a house in Garsington after the driver swerved to avoid a cat. The car went into the garden of Brian and Edna Mabbutt of North Manor Estate, at noon on Tuesday - only just managing to stop before hitting the house
From the internationally renowned team of director Zhang Yimou and producer Bill Kong (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) comes a grand epic about the folly of war and the disintegration of one family under the weight of unrequited love, unforgivable betrayals
Thieves broke into a village pub and smashed open a fruit machine to steal the cash inside this morning. The burglars broke in through a small side window at the Harvester pub in Kidlington at about 4.40am. It is believed they left via a fire exit that
THE best frame in the Wallingford and District League this week took place at the Horse and Harrow in their match against Portcullis. The hosts seemed set to go one up when Pete Lee took a 6,000 lead over Kevin Pringle. But the Portcullis man overcame
Conservative leader David Cameron has demanded an inquiry into the "calamitous" decision to allow freed Iran hostages to sell their stories. The Witney MP has said there were still questions that remained unanswered, despite Defence Secretary Des Browne
Eve Johnson Houghton was thrilled after Robustian provided her first winner since taking over the reins from her father Fulke at his Blewbury stables. o The 16-1 chance, ridden by Stephen Carson, got the better of Benandonner by a head after a ding-dong
POLICE appealed for witnesses after a break-in at the Harvester public house in Kidlington today. Thieves broke in through a small side window at about 4.40am. They smashed open a fruit machine and stole cash from inside. It is believed they left
It was a red-letter day for 21-year-old Gavin Hall and trainer Charlie Cox at the Old Berkshire Hunt meeting at Lockinge, near Wantage, on Easter Monday. o In front an estimated attendance of 10,000, Hall rode his first winner when partnering Moonlit
Ollie Hoeblyn in the new singles champion in the Didcot & District League The Oracle player avenged his under-23 defeat at the hands of his team-mate David Noake by overwhelming him 82-17, 60-24, 97-0. Hoeblyn made a 29-break in the second frame
With just one week of the Didcot & District League season remaining, three teams - Drayton A, Didcot A and Crown - can still win the Division 1 title. Drayton kept themselves in contention by beating Abingdon B 6-4, thanks to Karl Bushell hitting a
EVENLODE, who beat Wallingford 7-2, completed the season unbeaten as they claimed the Division 2 title of the Wallingford and District Mixed League. The pairings of James Fisk and Lillian Palister, and Mark Sheldon and Helen Clewley both kept a clean
Didcot Phoenix rider Phil Brown showed that his hard winter training has paid dividends by winning the club's Brightwell ten-mile circuit time trial time. Brown recorded 22mins 53secs, which put him a clear 13 seconds ahead of Paul Lloyd and a staggering
Look. I know it's embarrassing, but I don't necessarily think it's something to be ashamed of, although I would, frankly, rather that you didn't bang on about it. It is, after all, the sort of thing that could happen to any man. And, to be honest, probably
Oxfordshire players will be among the first to sample experimental laws, which are being trialled in this year's county champ- ionship. The fixtures are being used by the International Rugby Board to try out new variations of the maul, 22 and breakdown
Oxfordshire players will be among the first to sample experimental laws, which are being trialled in this year's county champ- ionship. The fixtures are being used by the International Rugby Board to try out new variations of the maul, 22 and breakdown
Oxford Lions rider Adam Wrathall remains stable though under sedation in the John Radcliffe Hospital after his terrifying crash against Weymouth on Sunday. According to his brother Martin Wrathall, his injuries include a broken right lower tibia, broken
Witney Roadrunners' Verity Shayler scooped a hat-trick of gold medals at the Basingstoke Open meeting. She posted personal bests to win the under 13 100m and 200m in 13.8secs and 29.00 respectively, And she completed her treble with a leap of 3.81m
Fieldside lifted the Oxford & District League's Atox Cup for the first time with a 4-2 win over hosts Cowley Conservative Club A in the final. Dick Hashman (scr) took the first game for Cowley Conservative Club A with a 75-58 victory over Paul Robinson
POLICE are joining forces with Oxfordshire County Council and Mothercare to promote the need for parents to use child car seats and booster seats since the law changed last year. A child car seat safety initiative day is being held between 10.30am
Golden Ball Res won a thrilling Rt Harris Oxford City FA County Junior League Cup semi-final 6-4 against Brill United at Rover Cowley. Ball were trailing 4-3 in the closing seconds before grabbing a last-gasp equaliser to force extra time and then
Ardington surged back to the top of Division 1 as Saxton Rovers suffered their first North Berks League defeat of the season at the hands of Faringdon Town, writes ANDY WELLS. The 3-0 reverse put a huge dent in Saxton's title hopes as Gary Sutton stole
Kineton SSC lifted the Banbury & District Jersey League Cup for the first time with a 2-0 victory over Steeple Aston in the final at Bicester Town. Chris George scored direct from a corner in the 47th minute to give Kineton the lead in front of a crowd
Chris Palmer hammered a treble for Ducklington as they kept up the pressure on Witney & District FA Premier Division leaders Hailey with a 7-0 thrashing of basement boys Aston away from home, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. Gary Brooks netted a double, and Matt
POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack after a car fire spread to a nearby garden shed. Fire crews were called to the blaze at 1.41am today at Giles Road, Littlemore. The fire was put out before it could spread to the houses and police
FIREFIGHTERS believe a fire in a first-floor Cowley flat in the early hours today was caused by a laptop computer. Firefighters were called to the fire in The Grates, at 3.43am, and managed to contain the fire to the living room of the flat. An investigation
FIRE crews were called to Greenwood Breakers Yard in Pettiwell, Garsington, to tackle two cars on fire. Firefighters arrived at the breakers yard at 9.17pm yesterday and managed to put the fire out before it spread to other nearby cars and buildings
Four of the Rugby Football Union's most senior figures will be visiting Oxfordshire this weekend for a fact-finding tour. Chairman Martyn Thomas, chief executive Francis Baron, community rugby chairman John Owen and community rugby director Andrew Scoular
I write with reference to your article about an unpleasant incident of vandalism in St John's churchyard in South Bar, Banbury, when both hands of a statue of the Virgin Mary were broken, Catholic anger at Mary attack (Oxford Mail, April 5). I should
You are right that the housing crisis in Oxford has long been a disgrace (Oxford Mail, April 2). However I don't agree that there aren't any solutions. I'm the man charged with the unenviable task of improving the situation. It is true that I inherited
A pair of old glasses could mean the difference between a normal life and disability, according to an Oxford opticians. As a result, customers at branches of Robert Stanley Opticians are being urged to hand over old spectacles to help change lives in
Paintings, sculptures and photography by artists with mental health problems have gone on show to try to counter the stigma of mental illness. Mental health charity Restore has opened the Spectrum Art Gallery in its headquarters in Manzil Way, off Cowley
Oxford's only skatepark has been handed a lifeline after receiving thousands of pounds worth of vital building supplies. The wooden skatepark in Meadow Lane has permission to open until December - but the condition of the equipment had prompted fears
Hundreds of Oxfordshire people will be invited "back to church" during a national event in September. So far 34 of the county's churches have signed up for Back to Church Sunday (BTCS) on Sunday, September 30. The idea behind the event is to attract
Fences have gone up around a community centre in Cowley in a bid to stop people dumping rubbish and fly-tipping. The new metal fences, which have lockable gates and surround two thirds of the Regal Community Centre in Ridgefield Road, cost £10,000 and
A woman who was warned she might never walk without crutches after a horrific accident is tackling this year's London Marathon. Lyn Owen, 48, from Falcon Mead, Bicester, had 14 operations after smashing her knee in a quad bike accident nine years ago
Fundraising sensations the Thong Rangers will be helping to raise cash again this summer - but this time they're keeping their clothes on. The group from Didcot are urging people to sign up for the Oxford Midnight Stroll in aid of the Sobell House hospice
Parents fear children could be seriously hurt or even killed if action is not taken to improve safety at a school entrance. More than 250 parents and people who live near St Francis Primary School, in Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, have signed a petition
BOATERS were bombarded with bricks while enjoying the sunshine at Iffley Lock, Oxford. The incident marked a return to the problems the area has suffered with antisocial behaviour and vandalism. Iffley Lock was last year included in a Rose Hill Dispersal
Boaters were bombarded with bricks while enjoying the sunshine at Oxford's Iffley Lock. The incident marked a return to the problems the area has suffered with antisocial behaviour and vandalism. Iffley Lock was last year included in a Rose Hill Dispersal
Neighbours have welcomed revamped plans for a Co-op store earmarked for the site of a pub. The Midcounties Co-operative submitted an application last year for a large building on the site of the former King of Prussia pub, next door to its store in
A MAN with red eyes and hair is being hunted after he exposed himself to children. The man, who had coloured highlights in his hair and red-tinted contact lenses, exposed himself to youngsters in Woodstock. The incident took place at 8.25am on March
ALMOST twice as many police officers quit the Thames Valley force last year than did so in 2001, according to Government figures. During 2006 there were 47 resignations, from the force, compared with 27 in 2001. Thames Valley Police could not explain
A man with red eyes and hair is being hunted after he exposed himself to children. The man, who had coloured highlights in his hair and red-tinted contact lenses, flashed at youngsters in Woodstock. The incident took place at 8.25am on March 30, in
Almost twice as many police officers quit the Thames Valley force last year than did so in 2001, according to Government figures. During 2006 there were 47 resignations, from the force, compared with 27 in 2001. Thames Valley Police could not explain
A rush of shoppers looking for budget bargains at a new supermarket has sparked road safety fears. Discount chain Lidl opened its doors in Cowley, Oxford, two weeks ago and already locals say they are worried over the lack of a proper crossing for pedestrians
PEOPLE living and working near the Brize Norton airbase have been warned not to be alarmed if they hear sirens - and see a plume of smoke rising from the runway. A flurry of activity is expected today as part of a training exercise which began yesterday
POLICE in Cowley, Oxford, are attempting to snare would-be car thieves by luring them into stealing a "trap" car. Cowley Sgt Paul Jackson admitted burglary and car crime had risen in the area during the last few months. He said: "Burglary and autocrime
POLICE stopped a planned rave on the Ridgeway above Wantage on Monday. They were alerted to the illegal gathering shortly before 6pm by a member of the public who had spotted a group of people near Scutchamer Knob on the downs above East Hendred.
A MAN is demanding answers over a near five-year delay to an inquest into his brother's death. Mystery still surrounds the death of Peter Henderson, whose body was found at his flat in Danvers Road, Rose Hill, Oxford, in July 2002. Three men were
HOW typical. Just as the weather starts getting really nice, I am scaling down my running. With the marathon approaching, I am cutting my distance by 25 per cent a week. I wouldn't mind that so much if the weather was miserable, but with the sun shining
New assistant manager Darren Patterson has made an immediate impact at Oxford United by getting the players to be more ruthless at set-pieces. Boss Jim Smith and veteran midfielder Chris Hargreaves both acknowledged the part the new first-team coach
A broken right collarbone for Ales Dryml has just added to Oxford Cheetahs' woes ahead of tonight's meeting at Poole. Hospital X-rays confirmed the injury Dryml sustained after crashing out in heat seven of Monday's heavy defeat against Coventry Bees
Eve Johnson Houghton saddled her first winner since taking over the reins from her father Fulke at his Blewbury stables, near Didcot, when Robustian scored at Pontefract yesterday. The 16-1 chance, ridden by Stephen Carson, got the better of Benandonner
HOW typical. Just as the weather starts getting really nice, I am scaling down my running. With the marathon approaching, I am cutting my distance by 25 per cent a week. I wouldn't mind that so much if the weather was miserable, but with the sun shining
HOW typical. Just as the weather starts getting really nice, I am scaling down my running. With the marathon approaching, I am cutting my distance by 25 per cent a week. I wouldn't mind that so much if the weather was miserable, but with the sun shining
Garsington made it a season to remember by completing a cup double at OUP on Monday. First, their senior team edged out Middle Barton 3-2 in extra time to lift the President's Cup, then the reserves added the Clarendon Cup with a 4-0 win over Berinsfield
OLDER residents of Banbury have been "telling it like it was'" to create a permanent record of the town's history. Reminiscence group, Times Gone By, which meets at Banbury museum, has launched a film of their memories called Recollections of Bygone
UNION officials have voiced concern over proposals to remove specialist rescue staff from firefighting duties at Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Kidlington headquarters. If approved, the two watches would become a specialist rescue crew and firefighting
MODERN Art Oxford, in Pembroke Street, will be hosting a special late opening on Friday. Art, music and food will be on offer at the event, which will run between 7pm and 10.30pm and is free of charge.
A NEWSAGENTS in Kennington which has served the village for more than 40 years shuts its doors for good at the end of the month. Jim "Jimbob" Hardiman, 58, and his wife Lynda, 59, have run J&L Hardimans, in Meadow Road, since September 1983, but have
THE number of parking permits in West Oxford could be cut in a bid to combat chronic on-street congestion. Each household is entitled to two permits but Oxfordshire County Council has floated the idea of reducing that to one. The suggestion was made
THE annual meeting of Wantage Town Council takes place in the Civic Hall tomorrow, starting at 7.30pm. All local people are invited to attend.
WORK has started on planning this year's Oxford Mela, a free event to celebrate diversity in the city in Cowley Marsh Park on Sunday, June 17. The morning will feature traditional sports including football, cricket, kabbadi, netball, martial arts and
RUNNING through the night across the Sahara desert and covering more than 150 miles across sand dunes and mountains would be a tough challenge for any young fit person. But at 68, the Rev Terry Smith, of Kennington, Oxford, was among the oldest competitors
THE parents of a teenage singing sensation say only one dream will do for their son - landing the lead role of Joseph in BBC1's search for a West End star. Antony Hansen, who attends St Birinus School in Didcot, beat thousands of hopefuls to the final
TWENTY-five people charged with aggravated trespass in connection with a protest at Didcot Power Station will now appear in court on Friday. They are due at Didcot Magistrates' Court following last year's 36-hour protest at the npower station. The
A NEW health walks booklet has been launched by Oxfordshire County Council - after the number of schemes in the county more than doubled in just three years. The Directory of Health Walks Schemes in Oxfordshire lists contact details for the organisers
