After a bit of shaky start the transition from formula before bed to cows milk looks to be going well. Last two nights she'd been sleeping uninterupted again. Fingers crossed for tonight. Himself came back from the barber's today and said the woman who
Yemi Odubade says Oxford United's players are right behind manager Jim Smith and believes Tuesday's success against Salisbury can be the springboard to a rise up the table. The striker, who bagged the opening goal in the U's 2-1 win, stressed no-one
A £29m book depository for the world-renowned Bodleian Library will be built on an industrial estate on the edge of the city - despite fears that it will be a blot on the landscape. Approval for the store, which will hold nearly eight million books,
It's heartening to hear Oxford City Council is so keen on bringing in a low emission zone (LEZ) for Oxford. Anyone who drives, walks, cycles or runs through our smelly streets would welcome the news. But, let's hope the plans do not generate constant
Plans to encourage support for independent shops in Oxford's Cowley Road have met with a mixed reaction from local traders. Among the proposals under discussion is the idea of a Cowley Road 'loyalty card', aimed at getting people to shop locally by
A school being built in Kashmir with funds raised in Banbury could be opened within weeks - but extra cash needs to be found to finish the project. The school, in the village of Duhali, was wrecked in the 2005 Asian earthquake, and since then 200 pupils
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A former warden of a sheltered housing block has died, aged 65. Pat Maggs was warden of Bryan House, in Chapel Street, Bicester, from 1988 to 2006. Mrs Maggs was born in Wales and lived in London before moving to Bicester during the 1970s to be nearer
Thousands of cheese lovers are set to descend on an Oxfordshire farm this weekend for the eighth annual Great British Cheese Festival. Among the events on offer during the festival, at Millets Farm, Frilford Heath, near Abingdon, on Saturday and Sunday
A dozen teenagers are needed to help sex and relationship education across South East England. As part of the Terrence Higgins Trust's You Know You campaign, 12 13- to 19-year-olds are needed to sit on a funding board offering support to projects run
Former Oxford City and Three Counties footballer Terry Wiffen has died, at the age of 61. Mr Wiffen was a prominent figure in Oxfordshire football. His association with the sport began at an early age, representing Banbury Boys at under 14 and 15 in
Pole dancing comes to town this week - for charity. The keep-fit courses, described as being on the tame side rather than raunchy, form part of a range of exercise classes at the Leisure Centre in Portway, begin this Saturday. All money from the
More than 1,000 extra people in the Thames Valley are expected in church this Sunday, thanks to a special campaign running throughout the Diocese of Oxford. On Back to Church Sunday, church-goers across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire will
The National Blood Service has thrown its weight behind a campaign to save under-threat Cowley Community Centre. As reported in the Oxford Mail earlier this month, Cowley Community Association handed back the keys to the centre after it was plunged
HITLER was not kidding when he threatened to invade Britain - and staff at the Bodleian Library, Oxford, have unearthed the documents to prove it. Oxford and Abingdon were among Hitler's targets in the Germans' invasion plans for the British Isles,
The trial of alleged letter bomber Miles Cooper was adjourned today before any evidence was heard after a juror called in sick with a migraine. Cooper, from Cambridge denies eight counts of causing injuries by explosions two charges of using a explosive
A dance show in Witney cancelled in July has been rescheduled. The final evening performance of Memories, staged by the Jill Stew School of Dance as a tribute both to the late Mrs Stew, who died last year, and her husband David, who died in July,
A competition has been launched to find the best photograph of the July flooding in Oxfordshire. Science Oxford, a charitable trust based in St Clement's, Oxford, is calling on budding photographers from across the county to submit their best snaps.
A record number of people are expected to take part in this year's Cancer Research UK 10km run at Blenheim Palace on Sunday. Organisers have had to increase the size of the event after receiving entries from almost 2,100 people - 700 more than last
Hitler wasn't kidding when he threatened to invade Britain - and now staff at Oxford's Bodleian Library have unearthed the documents to prove it. Oxford and Abingdon were among Hitler's targets in the Germans' invasion plans for the British Isles
A choir is taking part in a worldwide simultaneous singing and fund-raising event - Voices for Hospices - to raise awareness of the work of hospices and palliative care units. Akeman Voices, of Banbury, will be performing Mozart's Requiem, at Bicester's
Farmer Charles Dingwall looks on in dismay at a pile of 60 asbestos roofing sheets dumped by illegal fly-tippers on an isolated part of his farm at Lyford Grange, near Wantage. He will have to pay to have them removed as the sheets were dumped on his
PLANNERS today gave Oxford University the go-ahead to build a £29m book depository in Osney Mead Industrial Estate. The depository will house books for the Bodleian Library. Oxford City Council's strategic development control committee voted six to
Frank Charlton is part computer geek, part scholar manqué. From his garage in Maidstone he runs a chat show hotline, he has a framed letter from Oxford rejecting his doctoral thesis, and apart from his neighbour Barry (a wannabe pop star) he is friendless
Vandals who wreck lifebelt stands on Oxford's towpaths could cost someone their life, a city councillor has warned. Colin Cook, Labour councillor for Jericho and Osney, issued the warning after discovering a damaged lifebelt stand on the towpath between
Planners today gave Oxford University the go-ahead to build a £29m book depository in Osney Mead Industrial Estate, Oxford. The depository will house books for the Bodleian Library. Oxford City Council's strategic development control committee voted
A farmer chased a man believed to have started a fire at his farm following a suspected arson attack in Botley on Tuesday night. A barn at Tilbury Farm, Tilbury Lane in Botley, was set alight at about 8.30pm, causing damage estimated at £15,000 .
THOUSANDS of food lovers are preparing to converge on Millets Farm, Frilford, near Abingdon, this weekend to enjoy the delights of British cheese. The Great British Cheese Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday. Cheese lovers will be able to indulge
Bacon, pastries and goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel... three things most associated with Denmark. But after a week-long break in the heart of the Danish countryside (West Jutland to be precise), you soon find that there is so much more lurking below. It
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack at a farm in Botley. At about 8.30pm a barn was set on fire and severely damaged at Tilbury Farm, Tilbury Lane, Botley, causing about £15,000 damage. A suspect was chased by the farmer
I am sure that many big businesses and large organisations have been taken over by aliens. I am referring to the obnoxious title, human resources, now applied to what was formerly named personnel department. It seems to sum up exactly what these companies
The threats from Royal Mail to close the Oxford Mail Centre prove that the Communication Workers' Union has been right all along. Royal Mail senior management's agenda, with the Government's blessing, is not to provide the best possible service for its
I write in reply to the issues raised in your article, Troubled history (Oxford Mail, September 22), 1. Apr-Jun 2004, mail being dumped. This was a problem with casual/agency staff in deliveries and had nothing to do with the Oxford Mail Centre. 2.
I was sorry to see that Royal Mail employees face the prospect of losing their jobs if plans to close Oxford's main sorting office go ahead. I hope Royal Mail will provide assurances that job losses will be kept to a minimum and that postal services
Oxford city councillors of all parties are four square behind Oxford's postal workers in their fight to keep the Oxford Mail Centre at Cowley open. How daft to post a letter in St Aldate's to say Littlemore and take it by lorry to Swindon for sorting
MAJOR delays were reported in the Botley area after a lorry overturned and spilled diesel across the A34 underneath the Botley interchange. It happened at about 10.30am after a small car-carrying lorry was in collision with a Ford Transit van, which
DETECTIVES today released an E-fit of a youth they want to trace in connection with a distraction burglary in Oxford. The burglary took place in Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, at 8.30pm on Monday, September 17. The elderly occupants found the youth
Detectives have released an artist's impression of a youth they want to trace in connection with a distraction burglary in Oxford. The burglary took place in Collingwood Road, Risinghurst, at 8.30pm on September 17. The elderly occupants found the
Fire crews tackled a barn fire last night at a farm off Eynsham Road, Botley, and were still damping down the blaze this morning. Arsonists are believed to have started the fire at the 10m x 30m hay barn at Tilbury Farm at 8.30pm and an investigation
FELIPE Massa believes Ferrari are worthy winners of this season's Formula One constructors' title after rivals McLaren were punished for spying. McLaren were stripped of all constructors' points this year, as well as fined a record £50m, following the
It’s been a while. No, I haven’t been on holiday that long! It’s just taken a while to get back in the groove! Why do you always get that feeling having returned to work from holiday that you need another? Had a great rest, recharged the batteries, had
A CAMPAIGN to keep young people safe on the roads in the Thames Valley will receive a cash boost from Waitrose today. Waitrose is donating £5,000 to the Safe Drive Stay Alive campaign after hearing about how many young people are killed or seriously
A double from Alex Stewart sent Oxford City into round two of the Errea Cup with a 4-2 win against previously undefeated Fleet Town. Mark Jones and Stewart went close before Mark Bell put City ahead on nine minutes. Jones found Stewart in space after
Drivers on the A34 experienced delays this morning after a lorry broke down. Shortly before 10am, the lorry blocked one lane of the southbound carriageway between the Hinksey Hill and Abingdon North interchanges, with traffic tailing back to the Botley
Abingdon United crashed out of the Errea Cup 3-2 on penalties after a spirited effort in their first-round tie. They took the lead on 35 minutes when Anaclet Odhiambo broke down the right and crossed for Ryan Curtin to turn home. With half-time approaching
Richard Witt ended Didcot Town's penalty hoodoo as they defeated Andover 4-2 in round one of the Errea Cup. Witt was given spot-kick duties after recent misses from teammates Paul Powell and Ashley Vine - and he made no mistake from 12 yards just three
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DRIVERS on the A34 near Oxford experienced delays this morning after a lorry broke down. Shortly before 10am, the lorry blocked one lane of the southbound carriageway between the Hinksey Hill and Abingdon North interchanges, with traffic tailing back
Rob Duffy and Alex Jeannin only just made it to last night's match after being stuck in the horrendous tailbacks on the M40. Yet Jim Smith said there was no question of disciplining them for being late, because the traffic problems were out of their
Oxford United striker Marvin Robinson started his three-month loan to Blue Square rivals Cambridge United by getting sent off last night. He came on as a substitute after 78 minutes against leaders Aldershot, but picked up two bookings in two minutes
Oxfordshire Under 14 Cup Matty Clarke smashed five for Banbury United Under 14s as they thrashed Bicester Town Colts Under 14s 15-0. Luke Gardner (4), Brad Smith (2), Joe Caulfield, Owen Karumazondo, Clark Berry and an own-goal completed their tally
County Football Oxfordshire Under 16s produced a fine display to beat Huntingdonshire 2-0 in the Midland Counties Youth Championship at Ardley. Oxon went in front when Danny Greaves (Hook Norton) rifled in from 20 yards. Seven minutes into the second
Football Conference Youth League Jack Dunmall bagged a late brace as Abingdon United saw off St Albans City 2-0 in their first league fixture of the season at Northcourt Road. The match looked as though it was heading for a goalless draw, until Dunmall
Oxford City fought back from a goal behind to draw 1-1 with Aldershot in the Women's Regional Southern League Premier Division. Aldershot went ahead through a 30-yard strike against the run of play, before Michelle Robinson snatched a point.
Johnny McMahon and Anaclet Odihambo hammered hat-tricks for Nelson as they continued their great start to the season with the 9-2 thrashing of Berinsfield in Division 1, writes GEOFF BOWER. Julian McCalmon weighed in with brace, including one direct
Johnny McMahon and Anaclet Odihambo hammered hat-tricks for Nelson as they continued their great start to the season with the 9-2 thrashing of Berinsfield in Division 1, writes GEOFF BOWER. Julian McCalmon weighed in with brace, including one direct
Oxford Mail Girls League Marston Saints Angels fought back from 2-0 down to snatch a draw with Didcot Casuals in the Under 10 League. o A Lauren Talbot strike was follwed by a second goal from Gemma O'Donovan as Didcot took control. However, after
Gareth Fenton fired a second-half five-timer as Wheatsheaf Didcot came from behind to beat UYS United 5-4 in a thrilling first round tie in the Autotype UTV's Devenney Cup, writes TIM SIRET. A shock was on the cards as the Division 3A side led 2-0 at
Sam Donaldson smashed a six-timer for KEA as they marched into the second round of the Banbury District & Lord Jersey League's Coronation Cup with a 13-0 thrashing of Souldern. Vinny Orrey bagged four, while Gary Waddup weighed in with a brace and Chris
Leaders Saxton Rovers maintained their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Harwell International in Division 1 of the North Berks League, writes ANDY WELLS. oCraig O'Connor netted a double for Rovers as they made it four wins out
Craig Beale and Ben Green both hammered doubles for Fairview as they came from behind to win 4-1 at Golden Ball in the RT Harris Oxford City FA Premier Division. Chris Caffel had put the home side ahead early on, but Fairview hit back in style to clinch
Mark Ingram took his tally to nine goals from three starts as he fired a hat-trick for Berinsfield as they thrashed Woodcote & Stoke Row Res in Reading Saturday League Division 2. Andie Sampson, John Curran and Mennan Calvo got their others. Substitute
Emergency goalkeeper Simon Pagano was the hero for Worcester & Bletchingdon as he saved a penalty in their 9-8 shoot-out win against Marston Saints in the first round of the Oxfordshire Senior League's President's Cup. After the game ended at 1-1 following
A COMMUNITY newspaper has launched a new website. The Leys News is a free newspaper which is delievered to thousands of homes in Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys. To find out more visit www.leysnews.co.uk
PLANS to convert Talbot Lodge, at 12 Linton Road, North Oxford, into seven flats have been submitted to Oxford City Council. The scheme includes three two-bedroom flats and four three-bedroom flats and the demolition of a single-storey extension.
A MAN remains in an Oxford hospital today following a coach crash at the Newport Pagnell service area on September 3. Police said the condition of the 61-year-old man from Kenilworth, who is in the John Radcliffe Hospital, was described as stable
Roadworks at The Plain in east Oxford were due to finish today, a week ahead of schedule. Work to repair worn-out road surfaces in St Clement's and The Plain started in July and was due to finish early next month. Highways staff praised residents
ROADWORKS at The Plain in East Oxford were due to finish today, a week ahead of schedule. Work to repair worn-out road surfaces in St Clement's and The Plain started in July and was due to finish early next month. Highways staff praised residents
TWO police officers pulled an unconscious elderly woman out of her smoke-logged flat in Cowley. Neighbour Terry Burgess, 67, raised the alarm after hearing a smoke detector going off in the woman's home in Beauchamp Place at 11am yesterday. He said
It may be more difficult than usual to identify anyone in this picture as they are all walking away from the camera. The Oxford Mail photographer who took the picture wrote in his caption that it resembled a scene at Wembley with crowds heading for
RESIDENTS on the Rose Hill estate, Oxford, had the chance to view plans to regenerate the estate. Artist's impressions, aerial views and housing layouts were on show at Rose Hill community centre last night, as part of public consultation on the scheme
REGULAR lessons are being given the chop in favour of karate at one school. From next month, pupils at William Fletcher Primary School, in Rutten Lane, Yarnton, will be taking part in martial art classes once a month as part of the curriculum. But
NURSES at an Oxford hospital are urging the relatives of elderly patients to bring them food from home. Staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington are also urging people to help feed their sick loved ones at meal times as part of a scheme to
PEOPLE in East Oxford are to be offered free blue bins to get people living in student and shared houses to recycle more. At the moment, all households are given a free blue box - but for a full-sized wheelie bin, you have to pay £22. Oxford City
WORKMATES of a man stabbbed in the head with a kitchen knife outside a Banbury bakery told how the man accused of his murder was seen chasing him. Victim Imran Shah was found lying in a pool of blood outside Fine Lady Bakeries on November 27 last
A BOMB expert yesterday described devices allegedly made by a school caretaker as showing "ingenuity". Warrant Officer Wayne Overson descibed two types of bomb the prosecution claim Miles Cooper constructed. Cooper, 27, is standing trial at Oxford
RUSH-hour traffic was brought to a standstill last night after a major five vehicle pile-up on the M40 near Bicester. No-one was injured after a lorry travelling southbound on the motorway smashed through the central reservation and stopped on the northbound
POLLUTION-belching trucks, buses and coaches could be banned from central Oxford to clear the city's toxic skies. Senior city councillors said last night they were committed to bringing in a low emission zone that would ban all but the greenest vehicles
PARENTS and children worked together to create a warm welcome to an Oxford school. A group of 20 mothers and fathers joined staff and pupils at Orchard Meadow Primary School to create a huge mosaic above the school's entrance in Wesley Close, Blackbird
OXFORD'S two main bus companies have been shortlisted for honours in the prestigious UK Bus Awards. The rival companies go head-to-head in the showpiece Express Coach Operator of the Year category, the Oxford Bus Company for its Airline service from
TWO Oxfordshire authors have thrown their weight behind the Save Radley Lakes campaign. Colin Dexter, creator of Inspector Morse, and Paul Gustafson, author of children's book Eggbert's Adventures, have lent their support to the campaign to stop RWE
A HIGH profile campaign to target litter louts was continuing today in Broad Street, Oxford. Oxford City Council is promoting its campaign to tackle the problem using an advertising van with moving images and an Inspector Morse-themed street theatre
Oxford Brookes University's masterplan for the redevelopment of its Headington campus will be discussed by Oxford City Council today. The meeting, of the strategic development committee, will be held at the Town Hall, at 2.30pm. Brookes unveils vision
THE Princess Royal will be the guest of honour at a Citizenship ceremony at County Hall on Friday, October 12. About 30 foreign nationals have British Citizenship conferred on them each week at County Hall after swearing allegiance to the Queen. The
CELEBRITY chef Antony Worrall Thompson was in Oxfordshire yesterday to sign copies of his new cookbook. Mr Worrall Thompson was at Blackwell's bookshop, in Broad Street, to promote The People's Cookbook, which features recipes by three Bicester women
AN RAF co-pilot from Benson is to be honoured by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Iain Robertson, along with colleagues Paul Coleman, Dave Standbridge and Adrian Cooper, saved three men from a yacht in a North Sea storm. The crew members are to be recognised
PUPILS at schools across the city are gearing up to welcome a team of runners participating in the World Harmony Run today. Launched in 1987, the annual run is a global event staged to promote international friendship and understanding. Runners
Pollution-belching trucks, buses and coaches could be banned from central Oxford to clear the city's toxic skies. Senior city councillors said last night they were committed to bringing in a low emission zone that would ban all but the greenest vehicles
Don't mess with pupils at William Fletcher Primary School at Yarnton. Classes in karate are being introduced as part of the curriculum to help them with their concentration, focus and self-esteem. But it will also mean that they are more than capable
Regular lessons are being given the chop in favour of karate at one school. From next month, pupils at William Fletcher Primary School, in Rutten Lane, Yarnton, will be taking part in martial art classes once a month as part of the curriculum. But
Only three community groups have come forward to try to save their rundown play areas in Oxford. Last month, the crisis facing the city's rusting play areas was highlighted when Oxford City Council told action groups to seek Lottery funding and charity
Few people who work and shop in Oxford would disagree that steps must be taken to improve air quality. The narrow streets and tall buildings make it difficult for traffic fumes to escape, creating unhealthy conditions for everyone. Our councils have
Jim Smith praised the Oxford United fans who kept backing the team - and him - at the Kassam Stadium last night. And he said they played a big part in helping the U's get back on track with a much-needed 2-1 victory over Salisbury City. The Bald Eagle
