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The Rhythmic Serenaders were a leading Oxford band between the wars. This picture, sent in by Roger Baycock, shows them in about 1933. He writes: "It was a progressive band with the top musicians of the time based in Oxford. "It was led by Reg Crowhurst

These were the days when rail transport was supreme and you could catch a train almost anywhere. This picture was taken at the Wolvercote halt, (spelled Wolvercot then). With little road transport, people relied heavily on the railways even for short

At first, we thought these people might be sitting behind a fence, perhaps in a pub garden, writes Puneet Bola. But on closer examin- ation, they are on a boat. They were members of the Inland Waterways Assoc- iation. When we tracked down a similar

Cycling can sometimes feel like a lonely business. I try to console myself by the fact that a 15-minute bike ride to and from work five times a week burns off the equivalent of 11lb of fat per year. Hmmmm, how many fairtrade chocolate bars is that?

For Oxford's homeless teenagers who have left home or been chucked out there are usually just three options: a hostel, bedsit or B&B. It can lead to isolation, loneliness, depression and even exacerbate problems with drugs or alcohol. A scheme launching

We have all seen them cyclists riding at night in dark clothing with no lights. The cyclist suitably attired and with a properly illuminated machine is often the exception rather than the rule. When the police start their blitz tonight, they will

Oxford's youngers are pictured keeping their eyes peeled for a sponsor for next month's annual Oxfordshire Junior and Mini Rugby Festival. More than 5,000 visitors and 1,800 players from 15 Oxon clubs are expected at the under sevens to under 12s event

Oxfordshire's under 13 girls were celebrating after winning the South of England Sportshall Championships at Portsmouth for the first time. Now they can look forward to the national final at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena later this month. Rebecca

Oxford City's international triple jumper, Nathan Douglas, had to settle for fifth place in the IAAF Permit indoor meeting at Ghent, Belgium. Douglas's best jump was well down on his best, as he posted 16.51m in the fourth round. World No 1 Romanian

Oxford City's Hannah England won silver in the 1500m at the British Universities Indoor Championships in Sheffield. England clocked a personal best of 4mins 24.82secs to finish second behind Loughborough's Charlotte Best.

A teenager terrified residents on an Oxford estate as he walked the streets brandishing a weapon -- until police managed to subdue him after using a Taser stun gun AND CS spray. Police tackled the youth with the electrical gun and spray after he refused

A police investigation has been launched after a man was attacked with a chainsaw in a remote country lane in west Oxfordshire. Officers yesterday closed off an unclassified road between Shilton and the Cotswold Wildlife Park, known locally as Hen and

While I have sympathy with city councillor Gill Sanders's views (Oxford Mail, February 22), the effect of colleges on the development of the city has been a mixed blessing, or curse, depending on your point of view. The opposition of the colleges to the

A historic wall along a lane in Witney town centre has again been damaged by vandals who pulled out lumps of stone. A section of the 18th-century limestone wall running down both sides of Puck Lane, between the Welch Way car park and Mill Street, has

Oxfordshire Senior League: Ian Marshall and Leigh Wise bagged a brace apiece as Berinsfield turned up the heat at the top of the Premier Division with a 5-1 demolition of Charlton. Although they are third, Berinsfield, whose other scorer was Mick Murphy

A woman has been banned from being antisocial or dealing drugs to any of the 13,000 residents living on an Oxford estate for the next five years. Debbie Edmead of Moorbank in Blackbird Leys, was handed an antisocial behaviour order by Didcot magistrates

Designer casts for broken limbs and a device to help people sleep were just two of the ideas being pitched by finalists in an Oxford University competition to find the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Eight teams of budding entrepreneurs had just two minutes

Postal workers in Oxfordshire are continuing to beat delivery targets for first class mail with 93.8 per cent of deliveries arriving the next day. The major turn around comes less than two years after it was revealed only 68 per cent of first-class mail

Secondary schools in Oxfordshire will have to provide their own hot dinners from this April as the county council attempts to make its in-house catering service profitable. Fin McGuire enjoys a meal at Cheney School Plans are being drawn up for a radical

LIVEWIRE striker Yemi Odubade is desperate to show Oxford United fans what he can do over 90 minutes after bagging his first league goal for the club. The £15,000 signing from Eastbourne Borough got off the mark for the U's when he netted after coming

I am very proud of Labour's budget for the coming year (Oxford Mail, February 22). We have listened to what people want and we will do our best to deliver better services. Free swims for under 16s, more street wardens and more doorstep recycling. More

Your coverage of the Oxford City Council budget (Oxford Mail, February 22) suggests that the only concession won by the Greens was funding for a new Renewable Energy Services Company (ESCO) to provide Oxford's residents and businesses with secure, affordable

Young and old alike across Oxfordshire had a flipping fantastic time yesterday as they took part in pancake races to mark the start of Lent. At Oxford Castle teams of four from the Oxford Mail, St Peter's College, the Oxford Bus Company, Oxford Student

Villagers who live near one of the county's busiest roads have asked police to rethink future diversion routes in the event of serious accidents. Families in Charney Bassett, two miles from the main A420 Oxford to Swindon road, are annoyed at the damage

Oxfordshire's under 13 girls were celebrating after winning the South of England Sportshall Championships at Portsmouth for the first time. Now they can look forward to the national final at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena later this month. Rebecca

Oxford City starlet Melissa Hawtin edged to a thrilling victory in the under 13 girls' race at the English National Cross Country Championship at Parliament Hill Fields, London. Hawtin, who celebrated her 13th birthday just two days earlier, had a terrific

Holmer Green 0, Oxford City 1: OXFORD City chalked up their 20th win in 27 South Midlands League Premier Division games last night - but were indebted to a penalty miss from Holmer Green 20 minutes from time. Justin Miller converted Danny Keen's cross

Witney & District FA: Substitute Jake Souch was Ducklington's hero as his spectacular last-minute goal secured a 4-3 Premier Division victory over Carterton. Dan Crossman's opener for Carterton was cancelled out by Duncan Sellman. Kevin Southwood

We have all seen them - cyclists riding at night in dark clothing with no lights. The cyclist suitably attired and with a properly illuminated machine is often the exception rather than the rule. When the police start their blitz tonight, they will have

A public spending watchdog has awarded two out of a possible three stars to a programme administering cash to Oxfordshire's elderly and vulnerable. The county's Supporting People scheme, which features representatives from the county, district and parish

Public consultation on the future of Witney's Moorview Hospital has begun -- but campaigners fear the closure of the unit is already a done deal. The North Oxfordshire PCT Partnership has issued a consultation document on behalf of the Oxfordshire Mental

Flytippers, litter bugs, dog owners, graffiti artists and noisy neighbours will face on-the-spot fines after Oxford City Council voted to spend £75,000 a year cracking down on law breakers. The extra money, set aside in this year's budget, will be used

Designer casts for broken limbs and a device to help people sleep were just two of the ideas being pitched by finalists in an Oxford University competition to find the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Eight teams of budding entrepreneurs had just two minutes

Oxford City starlet Melissa Hawtin edged to a thrilling victory in the under 13 girls' race at the English National Cross Country Championship at Parliament Hill Fields, London. Hawtin, who celebrated her 13th birthday just two days earlier, had a terrific

Former Chinnor flanker Dave Seymour has been named in England's sevens rugby squad for the Commonwealth Games in Australia. Seymour, 21, was selected for the 15-man party, which leaves for Melbourne on Sunday, after impressing in the latest rounds of

Secondary schools in Oxfordshire will have to provide their own hot dinners from April as the council attempts to make its in-house catering service profitable. Plans are being drawn up for a radical overhaul of its meals service, which would end the

A woman has been banned from being antisocial or dealing drugs to any of the 13,000 residents living on an Oxford estate for the next five years. Debbie Edmead of Moorbank in Blackbird Leys, was handed an antisocial behaviour order by Didcot magistrates

A sword-wielding teenager was captured by police after they subdued him using a Taser stun gun AND CS spray. Police tackled the youth with the electrical gun and spray after he refused to come out of a caravan in which he was hiding in Overmead Green

Almost half of the cyclists in Oxford are riding without lights in the dark, an Oxford Mail investigation has revealed. The results of our survey show that police should have rich pickings when they launch a crackdown on people riding bikes without lights