UNITED centre back Mark Watson was celebrating today after helping Canada to victory in the final of the CONACAF Gold Cup. The Canadians beat Colombia 2-0 in Los Angeles. Story date: Monday 28 February Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some
By Jon Murray THE illusion that Denis Smith is more relaxed in his second spell as Oxford United manager was shattered when he blew his top after Saturday's 4-1 defeat by Wrexham at the Manor. Smith was fuming at the way his team caved in during the closing
Oxford United 1, Wrexham 4 By Jon Murray HAVING to make three changes in defence and losing a key midfielder caught up with Oxford United at the Manor on Saturday as they reverted to old by collapsing to another heavy home defeat. Looking at times very
A woman gave birth to a Downs Syndrome baby after a doctor failed to warn her the condition might not be detected, writes Victoria Owen. Gillian Carver, 45, was promised substantial compensation by a High Court judge after Dr Stephen Kennedy, now working
More than 200 Tories are vying to become the party's Parliamentary candidate in a "safe" constituency, writes David Horne. Nominations for the vacancy in Witney, caused by the defection of sitting MP Shaun Woodward from Conservative to Labour, closed
Families breathed a sigh of relief when squatters were finally evicted from an empty house opposite their homes, writes Phil Clee. But the departure of the illegal occupants has made the property in Howard Street, east Oxford, even more of an eyesore,
LEICESTER'S two-goal Wembley hero Matt Elliott - cup-tied when Leicester won the Worthington Cup three years ago - described Sunday's 2-1 win over Tranmere victory as "the biggest day of my career". But now the former Oxford United centre back is hoping
RAY Mills explained that he stood down as chairman of the Oxfordshire FA last week "on a technicality", after the Football Association confirmed that he was ineligible to stand. Mills, who also quit as Oxford City's district representative after 17 years
Hundreds of future wedding guests and more than 200 brides-to-be got a taste of what the big day will be like at the Oxford Mail Wedding Fayre. Visitors got help and advice about the biggest day of their lives from dozens of wedding-related businesses
PUBLISHING giant Reed Elsevier has launched plans to pump £750m into Internet ventures over the next two years. The group, which employs several hundred people in Oxford and Kidlington, said it would focus on building up new online products, sales and
A persistent cannabis user was jailed for 12 months at Oxford Crown Court after a judge told him there were better ways to overcome his problems, writes Colin Fenton. But he will regain his freedom very quickly and hopes to marry his girlfriend. Iftikar
A former county councillor is pressing for safety measures at an accident blackspot where three people have died in the past month, writes Madeleine Pennell and David Horne. John Banbury, of The Ley, Cadogan Park estate, Woodstock, is writing to Oxfordshire
High street banks in the region could soon be extinct as more banks across the county close their doors, writes Zahra Borno. Barclays Bank has just announced that a further two branches are to close in April. Customers who bank at branches in Horsefair
Dirty nappies and sleepless nights come as part of the package for new fathers, but what might be a tiring slog in your 20s and 30s could feel ten times tougher aged 50 and beyond. David Bowie, 53, and his wife Iman have announced they are expecting a
Pushers with plenty of cheap drugs to offload are at the gates of Oxfordshire schools according to a leading drug expert, writes David Horne. Teenagers are being tempted to try even hard substances like heroin and crack cocaine - and there is not always
