Householders are on high alert in the Botley Road and Abingdon Road areas of Oxford tonight as the Environment Agency warns water levels will rise in the next 48 hours. Firefighters are still at work on Osney Island where West Street is closed as crews
Householders in Oxford worried about flooding to their properties can pick up sand and sandbags at: PC World, in Botley Road Redbridge Park and Ride, in Abingdon Road. For more information and advice, see the websites of Oxfordshire County Council
Householders in parts of west Oxford are being warned to expect the worse - with fears that some homes could be flooded tonight. Tim Sadler, Oxford City Council's interim executive director of city services said: "The Environment Agency has upgraded
Oxfordshire rail passengers were warned tonight that services could be affected by flooding problems over the next few days. First Great Western has issued a warning that with more heavy rain forecast from Friday "current indications are that significant
A new company has been launched to commercialise a technology that could help develop new drugs and diagnostic tests. Scientists at Oxford Brookes University and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology have collaborated to launch Oxford Expression Technologies
Oxford United midfielder Eddie Hutchinson says there is no question of his commitment level dropping because he's been told he can leave. The 27-year-old former Brentford player was one of six players transfer-listed by United following a poor run of
PEOPLE using licensed taxis in Oxford face an eight per cent fare increase next month. The rise - which would roughly put an extra 30p on a £4 journey - has been blamed on rising fuel costs. Today, hackney cab drivers tabled their annual fare increase
People using black cabs in Oxford face an eight per cent fare increase next month. The rise - which would roughly put an extra 30p on a £4 journey - has been blamed on rising fuel costs. Today, Hackney cab drivers tabled their annual fare increase
A FORMER Cowley car plant worker died aged 45 of natural causes, an inquest heard. Elizabeth McNish, known to many by her middle name, Grace, was found dead in her house in Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, on October 17, 2006. Today's inquest
Gangs of illegal street traders in Oxford are to be put under seven-day surveillance in a bid to increase convictions. Unlicenced hawkers have plagued Cornmarket Street to such an extent that Oxford City Council has vowed to get on top of the problem
THE Environment Agency has warned that properties in West Oxford could flood tonight. Officers have also said the Osney area could be flooded by Friday as the River Thames takes the strain from the heavy rain. The Environment Agency is expecting similar
THE county's hospitals appear to have escaped the epidemic of the winter vomiting virus, Norovirus. According to a spokesman for the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Headington, Oxford,
AN Oxford Crown Court jury will continue its deliberations tomorrow over whether an Oxford man raped a woman in a playground. Shkelezen Elezi, 18, of Coleridge Close, denies attacking the 20-year-old woman on Christmas Day 2006, in Cowley, Oxford.
A much-loved former Cowley car plant worker with a passion for dressmaking died of natural causes, an inquest heard. Elizabeth McNish, 45, known to many by her middle name, Grace, was found dead in her house in Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford,
It is pleasing that The Insider is the conduit by which the thoughts of Keith Mitchell reach the outside world. Last week, you may recall, we told of plans by the leader of Oxfordshire County Council to rent a narrowboat on the Grand Union Canal for
What a rigmarole to get a bunch of illegal pedlars off the streets of Oxford. Parliament spends hours every week debating new laws banning this and curbing that. Yet when it comes to keeping our streets clear of a few hawkers, we seem powerless to
An Oxford Crown Court jury will continue its deliberations tomorrow over whether an Oxford man raped a woman in a playground. Shkelezen Elezi, 18, of Coleridge Close, denies attacking the 20-year-old woman on Christmas Day 2006, in Cowley, Oxford. The
Oxfordshire County Council looks set to agree a 3.875 per cent increase in its share of council tax from April. The council takes the lion's share of the tax, with the rest made up from precepts from the police and district, town and parish councils
Commuters campaigning for a better rail service between Oxford and London met First Great Western's chief operating officer today. Members of OxRail Action met Andrew Haines to discuss the punctuality and reliability of trains between Oxford and London
Drinkers who feared time had been called at their Oxford pub are breathing a sigh of relief after learning a nearby publican plans to take it over. People living near the Chequers Inn, in Headington Quarry, were worried the site would be turned into
The county's hospitals appear to have escaped the epidemic of the winter vomiting virus, Norovirus. According to a spokesman for the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Headington, Oxford, and
Children from Charney Bassett made boxes for birds and bats to roost in - and were even introduced to some prospective residents when Dave Endacott of Oxfordshire Bats Group brought along several of the creatures. The boxes will be put on trees which
This week, the Oxford Mail is running a campaign to lock out the distraction burglar. Today, Crime Reporter Matt Wilkinson speaks to another victim and sees how communities are protecting themselves. A disabled woman who fell prey to a doorstep conman
A sneak preview of the all-singing, all-dancing Oxfordshire Gang Show can be seen at Oxford Town Hall this weekend. On Saturday, the hall, in St Aldate's, will play host to An Evening with the Oxfordshire Gang Show. Not only will the event offer a
Colleagues from across the political spectrum have paid tribute to Wantage's well known councillor, Jim Moley, who died suddenly at the age of 70. He was found dead in his bed last Friday evening, at his house in The Cloisters, Wantage. Friends, supporters
A Circuit judge who worked at Oxford County Court for 15 years has died, aged 82. Judge James Irvine handled family and civil cases at the court in St Aldate's from 1981 until his retirement in 1996. The former Merton College scholar, who lived in
POLICE are urging householders to be vigilant after a series of house burglaries in Didcot. In the past week, two homes were burgled in Park Close and one in Exe Close, Ladygrove. There were also attempted burglaries at a shop in Abbott Road and a
The family of Alice Rose Webb, who lived to the age of 102, have paid their respects following her death. Mrs Webb was born in 1905, one of nine children. She went to school until the age of 14, when she left to go into service in large houses in
Oxford toastmaster and Sunday league football referee, Donald Weedon, who appeared in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral, has died, aged 76. Mr Weedon met a host of celebrities in his 20 years as a toastmaster, including former Prime Minister John
Bucolic beauty, verdantly green - these words are wasted on the faceless, mindless morons who continue to blight our quiet, secluded countryside with their human detritus. These people dispose of their rubbish anywhere, regardless of distance, rather
In answer to Maurice Shea's letter (Oxford Mail, January 9), I agree with everything he says. I was born in Abingdon 66 years ago. What can be done about shops closing, pubs closing? The town is dead. Mr Shea says we have got to do something about
There has always been, quite rightly, dissension about development in world-famous cities. Sometimes, the dissent has been dealt with sensitively and, well, sometimes not. The latest battle between Oxford City Council and those who oppose the proposed
I am annoyed at the constant articles I read about the behaviour of teenagers. Parents no longer have any legal power over teenagers over the age of 16. A girl I know ran away with her boyfriend - she turned 16 two weeks before. She was reported missing
Sports clubs want dogs banned from their village recreation area, because of the amount of dog mess. The problem has blighted the recreational ground in Grove, near Wantage, for months. And representatives from three sports clubs have said action
A group of Formula 1-mad schoolboys have moved a step closer to a trip of a lifetime to Malaysia. Six year nine pupils from St Gregory the Great Catholic School, in Cricket Road, Oxford, spent months designing a miniature Formula 1 car to race in the
BURGLARS broke into a church and a butcher's shop in Chinnor. Between 5pm yesterday and 8.50am today, St Andrew's Church in Church Road, was broken into and cash was stolen from the collection box and some charity collection tins were taken. Between
Police are urging householders to be vigilant after a spate of house burglaries. In the past week, two homes were burgled in Park Close and one in ExeClose, Ladygrove. There were also attempted burglaries at a shop in Abbott Road and a garage at a house
A vicar has protested about plans to clamp drivers parking in Abingdon's conservation area and said the move could keep church goers away. Park Road and Park Crescent, and neighbouring Albert Park, are owned by the charity Christ's Hospital, and only
The Environment Agency is expecting similar levels of flooding to hit Oxford as the floods that hit the city in December 2000. Geoff Bell, flood risk area manager for the agency, said it could affect tens of properties in Oxford in the next few days
More than 100 householders toasted the future of their Oxford estate by holding a belated New Year party. Residents living on the Donnington estate marked the formation of a new Donnington Area Tenants' and Residents' Association, by staging their first
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More than 1,000 students are to be put through their paces on rowing machines in a bid to raise £10,000 for their school. Wheatley Park School, in Holton, near Oxford, has begun work on a new media and English centre, and needs to raise £20,000 to equip
OxfordCity Stars coach Darryl Morvan has spoken of his delight following their 10-3 win at Solihull. "It was a good result following on from the win over Coventry the week before," said Morvan. "Solihull are never an easy team to play against, especially
An Oxford vicar has praised the "kind of people who make Oxford work", as his church celebrates the 50th anniversary of its construction. Despite suffering financial hardship, vandalism, and having a faulty organ, St Mary's Church, in Bayswater Road
Oxford City Stars made it two wins in a row with a 10-3 victory away at Solihull in South Division A. Without the suspended trio of Grant Bailey, Jacob Smith and Will Skaife, Stars were out of the blocks quickly, opening the scoring on four minutes
Jason Guy hit a hole-in-one during Chipping Norton's Monthly Medal, but it wasn't enough to secure him victory. The 12-handicapper's ace came on the 190-yard par three eighth hole, while Mick Pratt won the Divsion 1 award by four shots. Results - Div
The Environment Agency has warned properties in the Botley area of Oxford could flood tonight following heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Officers have also said the Osney area could be flooded by Friday as the River Thames takes the strain from the
Nelson stayed at the top of the Premier Division with a 5-0 thrashing of Portcullis. Kevin Godfrey (3,280), Ray Sturgess (4,720), Steven Sheard (6,230), Pauline Withey, who hit back with a winning break of 4,100 (4,650-3,550) and unbeaten Keith Sheard
POLICE are appealing for the owner of a bicycle to come forward after a silver and black Lincoln meteor cycle was stolen from the Market Place, Abingdon, at 6.40pm on Tuesday. PC Chris Allen said "This bike must belong to someone so I would like to
The River Thames has been put on a Flood Warning around Oxford. The Environment Agency said homes and properties at Eynsham Lock and between Eynsham to Sandford Lock, including Wytham, and in Lower Wolvercote, New Botley, Osney, Grandpont, New Hinksey
A pedestrian is fighting for her life after a collision with a car in Wantage this morning. The accident happened on the link road between Wantage and Grove near to the Church Street Practice in Mably Way at 10.30am. Part of the road was closed for
THE Environment Agency today placed the River Thames through Oxford on Flood Warning - meaning some properties could be flooded. The stretch on heightened alert is from Eynsham to Sandford. Earlier, the River Thame was also put on Flood Warning. People
A number of roads across Oxfordshire have been closed because of flooding. Shipton Road between Ascott-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood has been closed. The A361 has also been shut where it meets the road leading to Ascott-under-Wychwood's
Witney coach John Campbell believes they are still the second best team in Southern Counties North, despite losing their last six matches. The Hailey Road club had a decent start to the season as they looked to improve on last year's third-place finish
Bicester manager Mike Hutchinson said their shock Oxfordshire Shield victory at Chipping Norton was down to basic rugby. Chippy, who who have won every league game this season, went into the clash as big favourites, but lost 18-0 to a fired up Bicester
Five Oxford University players have been named in the England Students squad after last week's trials. Props Kevin Davis and Ricky Lutton, flanker Peter Clarke, scrum half/fly half Toby Henry and centre Tom Gregory will attend a training camp at Broadstreet
Oxford City's Melissa Hawtin won her fourth consecutive under 15 girls' race of the series to secure the Chiltern Cross Country League title with one race remaining. She finished in 9mins 35secs, eight seconds ahead of Bedford & County's Emily Wallbank
The Mazda Blenheim Triathlon takes place at Blenheim Palace on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. This will be the fourth year the event, which involves swimming, cycling and running, has been held at the stately home in Woodstock and places are
Two Carterton teams experienced mixed fortunes in the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire area finals of the English Indoor Association competitions. Andy McIntyre, Rachel Coombs, Jeanette Latter and Robbie Clanfield pipped Banbury Cross's Carol Galletly,
Henley have signed Oxford University full back Chris Mahony to help them avoid relegation from National 2. Mahony, 26, who scored Oxford's only try in December's Varsity Match, proved the Dark Blues best attacking option last term. The Kiwi, who played
Oxfordshire A, having already won their section in the English Short Mat Association Inter County Competition, ended their Group 2 campaign with an exciting 20-16 victory away to Worcestershire. Oxon trailed 14-10 on points going into the last session
Oxfordshire champions Oxford Downs will face a tricky trip to Aston Rowant or Tiddington, if they get past minnows Bledington in the npower Village Cup first round on Sunday, April 20. Downs, who went on to reach the national semi-finals last year,
Tom Recht's 14 dolls helped Garsington Sports climb off the bottom of the Gladiators Beer Seller Friday League with a 4-2 win over Pips. Top individual scorers, though, were Barry Townsend and Billy Trinder, who clanged off 15 dolls apiece as Clare
AN ELDERLY pedestrian is fighting for her life after a collision with a car in Grove today. The accident happened on the link road between Wantage and Grove near to the Church Street Practice in Mably Way at 10.30am. Part of the road was closed for
The number of people claiming unemployment benfit has risen for the first time in 10 months. Latest Government figures show 3,430 people claimed benefit in December, a rise of 64 on the previous month. It is the first time since last February that
Look, some people just don't have a clue. Why, they wonder, was that student handcuffed, arrested and marched off to St Aldate's police station for a bit of the old Stairs Treatment for trying to throw a bottle of water to Stumpy up his tree? Was it,
Oxfordshire County Council has reminded people of steps they should take if their home is at risk of flooding. If water levels rise to a level where flooding is likely, people should: Sandbag their properties Plug sinks and baths and put a sandbag
Armed robbers raided a café popular with BMW Mini workers today. The raiders ambushed the owner of Johnson's Café in Garsington Road, as he opened up at 5am, and one of three men threatened him with a large knife, according to Thames Valley Police.
THREE men held up an Oxford cafe owner at knifepoint today. At about 5am, Johnson's café, in Watlington Road, had just opened for business when three men entered the shop with their faces covered. One held a large knife. The men threatened the owner
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This weekend former members of Oxford Youth Theatre will be converging on Pegasus Theatre in East Oxford to take part in the biggest youth theatre reunion event ever! On Saturday 19th January Pegasus flings open its doors to welcome back members from
The Environment Agency this morning put the River Thame on a Flood Warning alert between Thame and Dorchester - meaning some properties are likely to be flooded. The River Ray between Islip and Shipton Lee was put on a flood warning last night. People
Burglars tricked their way into the home of a resident on Oxford's Blackbird Leys estate, but failed to get away with any cash. On Tuesday at 6pm, a man claiming to be from the council went to a house in Kestrel Crescent. He said he needed to get
A MAN has been charged with two house burglaries in Oxford, police said today. Glen Robert Colley, 28, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged yesterday with two burglaries in the Littlemore and Rose Hill areas of Oxford. He is accused of burgling
A man has been charged with two house burglaries in Oxford, police said today. Glen Robert Colley, 28, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged yesterday with two burglaries in the Littlemore and Rose Hill areas of Oxford. He is accused of burgling
POLICE issued a new warning today after a man tricked his way into an Oxford home. Yesterday, at about 6pm a man, claiming to be from the council, went to a property in Kestrel Crescent, Blackbird Leys. He said that he needed to get in to the property
POLICE have charged a 26-year-old man with firearms offences following a search of a property in Pangbourne. Officers searched a flat in Horseshoe Road and recovered six imitation firearms, seven swords, 27 knives and two crossbows. Phillip Christopher
DRIVERS escaped injury in a four vehicle pile-up on the southbound carriageway of the M40 early today. The accident happened in the outside lane between junction ten at Ardley and junction nine at Wendlebury. Police cleared the vehicles from the carriageway
Environment Agency bosses have issued a Flood Warning for an Oxfordshire river but expect the risk of flooding to homes to recede today as the weather improves. The warning was issued overnight for the River Ray, between Islip near Oxford and Grendon
Drivers escaped injury in a four vehicle pile-up on the southbound carriageway of the M40 early today. The accident happened in the fast lane between junction nine at Weston on the Green and junction 10 at Ardley. Police cleared the vehicles from the
POLICE handcuffed a student and took his fingerprints and DNA after he tried to throw a bottle of water to tree protesters. Jonathan Leighton, a student at St Anne's College, was arrested at 2am on Sunday in Bonn Square, Oxford, after he tried to
A MAN accused of rape had previously been convicted of indecently assaulting two girls, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday. Shkelezen Elezi, 18, of Coleridge Close, Cowley, Oxford, denies attacking a 20-year-old woman in a playground off Barns Road
A TATTOOIST has spoken of his relief after a housing scheme that would have thrown him out of his studio has been rejected. Plans were drawn up to knock down a block of buildings in Cowley Road, Oxford - including the Majestic Wine Warehouse, Mr Clutch
"OH NO, not again!" No doubt those words have been uttered in many Oxfordshire households over the last few hours. Just six months after hundreds of homes in the county were under water, the heavens have opened again and put vulnerable families at
FIRE crews in Faringdon are mounting a recruitment drive in a bid to boost the number of retained firefighters. They will be knocking on doors and visiting local businesses on Friday and Saturday as part of a campaign to recruit new firefighters.
THOMAS the Tank Engine will not be rolling into Didcot Railway Centre this March because of contract problems. But centre managers want to assure the public they are doing everything possible to rearrange the popular event for later in the year. Didcot
THE walls of internationally -acclaimed gallery Modern Art Oxford are normally lined with work by the best national and international contemporary artists. But for five weeks, the Pembroke Street gallery has become the focus of an innovative exhibition
THE money paid to all 49 district councillors in west Oxfordshire should be frozen at the same amount during the coming year. That is the recommendation of an Independent Remuneration Panel reviewing basic and special responsibility allowances. Each
A COUPLE whose baby was saved by specialist staff at the Horton have called on health advisers not to downgrade services at the Banbury hospital. Angela and David Beech, of Alma Road, Banbury, have written to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel which
A PROJECT group is to be set up to look into the future of Cogges Manor Farm Museum, in Witney. The move follows last week's announcement that the county council will continue to subsidise for the next year the museum's annual losses of £250,000.
A man accused of rape had previously been convicted of indecently assaulting two girls, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday. Shkelezen Elezi, 18, of Coleridge Close, Cowley, Oxford, denies attacking a 20-year-old woman in a playground off Barns Road
REPAIRS to an Oxford church damaged in an arson attack on Christmas morning are unlikely to be completed for another month. Police have renewed appeals for witnesses to the arson attack at Temple Cowley United Reform Church, in Oxford Road, which happened
Police handcuffed a student and took his fingerprints and DNA after he tried to throw a bottle of water to tree protesters. Jonathan Leighton, a student at St Anne's College, was arrested at 2am on Sunday in Bonn Square, Oxford, after he tried to give
