Yemi Odubade (pictured) is staking a strong claim for a starting spot in Oxford United's attractive FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie away to Dagenham & Redbridge tomorrow (Saturday). The former Eastbourne Borough striker hit a brace in the U's 3-0
Oxford City bowed out of this year's competition at the second hurdle after a disappointing display in Hampshire. In a game made difficult by a strong wind, it was the visitors who started the stronger, with their neat approach play penning back the
Former Oxford United defender Paul Powell was the hero as his brace helped Didcot to victory at Thatcham in their first appearance in the FA Trophy. Didcot struggled before the break, with their only effort of note a weak shot from Stuart Beavon.
Ryan Brooks fired a double as Abingdon United staged a superb second-half display to beat bracknell Town 4-2 to reach the second qualifying round of the FA trophy But they did it the hard way, after twice throwing away the lead. Bracknell started
Banbury United turned on the style in their first qualifying round replay to beat Taunton Town 5-1 on Tuesday night to earn a trip to Marlow in the next round. They went into the lead after seven minutes. Robin Woodward brought down Andy Baird in the
Bicester recovered from last week's loss at Wallingford by thrashing Broadmoor Staff 48-0 in the Premier Division. No 8 Christian Wright and flanker Darren Cassidy both crossed twice as Bicester ran in eight tries in a dominant display, the others coming
Witney lost top spot in Southern Counties North with a lacklustre 17-15 defeat at previous strugglers Buckingham, who came back from 15-3 down. Witney scored first from a turnover by lively back-rower Tim Muller. He was involved again in a good inter-passing
Davis is last-gasp Quins hero A PETE Davis penalty eight minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 25-24 victory for Oxford Harlequins in South west 1 at Basingtoke. Quins looked in control when they led 19-0, but Basingstoke's second-half rally
Henley Hawks were forced to make do with a 19-5 victory at struggling Barking. Playing some crisp rugby, Hawks were 19 points up in as many minutes and it seemed that Barking were in for a thrashing. Only some excellent defence and wayward home passing
CHINNOR were well worth only their second victory of the season in National 3 South after an excellent second-half defensive display sealed a 20-19 triumph over Old Patesians, writes Ed Mezzetti. o After two heavy defeats, Chinnor showed the sort of
Dan Smyth hit a hat-trick as Rover Oxford notched their first victory of the season in the South League Middlesex, BB&O Division with a 4-2 win over South Bucks. Dan Pilbeam was also on the mark.
Tilly Holder, from Bicester, smashed the ladies' course record at Southfield. The 20-year-old Oxford Ladies member shot a three-under-par 69 - 16 pars, an eagle and a birdie - during the club's October Medal to beat the previous best by two.
Oxfordshire lost to old rivals Berkshire 8-7 in their opening Inter-County Championship Division 1C fixture at Radley College. The women took five of their six events, with Amanda King and Emma Cramond winning their singles. King and Alison Ross were
Ian Shore, coach of the Oxford University women's Boat Race squad, was delighted with the efforts of his new 2006/2007 group who managed three division wins in the Pairs Head on the Tideway, writes Mike Rosewell. The victories came in the women's senior
WITH the National Hunt season moving up a gear, Henrietta Knight is set to take the wraps off Racing Demon and Impek, the stars of her West Lockinge stables, near Wantage. Racing Demon is due to return to the fray in the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate
The Abingdon Marathon ended in controversy on Sunday when organisers disqualified the winner because he failed to enter the race officially. Colin Paton, 33, from the British Army's Athletic Association, was first home in 2hrs, 34min and 41sec, knocking
A London Wasps side featuring three full internationals proved too strong for Oxford University and won 54-0 in front of 1,800 supporters at Iffley Road on Monday night. But this was no meek submission from the Dark Blues, for whom prop Ollie Tomaszczyk
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2005 Merlot Les Celliers du Prieure: This screw-capped Southern French beauty brims with sweet, jammy red berry and plum fruit. Best of all, this tastes much more expensive than it actually is. 2003 Inurrieta Norte: There's a real roasted character
WRITING last week's column reminded me about a Masterclass Tasting at a Decanter Fine Wine Encounter which I was lucky enough to attend several years ago. It was led by the irrepressible Jean-Michel Cazes, who looked a little like Jimmy Tarbuck and was
Seven weeks ago, life couldn't have been much better for me. Much to my surprise and delight, I'd just crossed the line in eighth place at the World Triathlon Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Drunk on adrenaline and finish-line euphoria, it took
Health visitor came today. Had planned to get up early and dust and hoover but overslept. Apologised for stained dressing gown, fright wig and Johnny Depp mascara. She assured me it was fine, but I could swear I saw her write 'slob' in her notes. Don't
Two new restaurants are set to open in Oxford city centre early next year, creating more than 40 jobs. Latin American chain Las Iguanas and upmarket Indian eaterie Shimla Pinks will share space in a new commercial and residential development in Park
An environment-friendly Oxfordshire travel company is to close after more than 30 years in business - because of competition from cheap flights and the Internet.o Chiltern Trains Holidays, based in Chinnor, was set up in 1976 by Tony Parkins, offering
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The Government's decision to confirm Oxford as one of its growth points for housing and jobs will intensify planning arguments between the city and county councils. The city favours building homes south of Grenoble Road and in the Yarnton and Kidlington
The tax cat is out of the Tory bag. The Conservatives are planning up to £21bn of tax cuts for the wealthy few, at the expense of the many on middle and low incomes. If they get elected, the Tories want to cut taxes on companies, income tax for the
I had to smile at your comments about cycling students (Oxford Mail, October 16), especially after the encounter I had with a young man in Cornmarket Street in Oxford at 2pm. He was happily riding his bicycle in what most of us by now know is a pedestrian
Joel King smashed a hat-trick as Hailey demolished FC Mills 8-2 in the second round of the Witney & District FA's Fred Ford Cup on Saturday. Kevin Southwood (2), Russ Winstone, Dan King and Adam Schmidt scored the others for Hailey, while Lamin Dahaba
ALEX Cobham hit a double for Union Street as they knocked RT Harris Oxford City FA Premier Division leaders Golden Ball off the top with a shock 2-0 win. Golden Ball are replaced by Crown & Thistle, who won 5-1 at Wheatley. Kevin Cox bagged a brace
This is the moment a knife-wielding robber threatened to stab a bus driver before stealing his takings. Two youths with their faces covered by scarves are captured on CCTV as they hold the driver of a route three Stagecoach bus at knifepoint at The
Ben Higgins bagged a brace as North Berks League Division 2 side Harwell International sent Division 1 outfit Marcham crashing out of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup second round with a shock 4-2 victory, writes Andy Wells. It was the third Saturday
Adam Hodgson fired a hat-trick as Launton Sports kept up their 100 per cent away record in the Oxfordshire Senior League's Premier Division with a battling 5-3 win at Kennington. But they did it the hard way, twice throwing away the lead. Kennington's
The Bull A were celebrating after winning the Premier Division title at the South East Oxford League finals night. FINALS NIGHT RESULTS Premier: winners, The Bull A; runners-up, The Lamb A; top dolls: D Sellers (206). Section 1: winners, Railway Culham
The driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. Oxford Bus Company driver Paul Willis appeared at Wantage Magistrates' Court charged with careless driving
Northbrook's' Nathan Holmes stormed to victory in the Ascott-under-Wychwood 10k. He completed the multi-terrain event in 37mins 8secs - more than two minutes clear of his nearest rival. Richard Batsford was runner-up in 39.27, with White Horse Harriers
Witney Road Runners' Philip Hailes showed he was fully tuned up by finishing second in the Akzo Nobel Abingdon Mara- thon. Running with an iPod, Hailes was promoted to second after last year's winner, Colin Paton, crossed the line first again only to
BanburyUnited turned on the style to beat Taunton Town 5-1 in their FA Trophy qualifying round replay last night to earn a trip to Marlow in the next round. They went into the lead after seven minutes. Robin Woodward brought down Andy Baird in the penalty
Boaters thrown out of the Castle Mill yard in Jericho have asked British Waterways if they can be allowed back on the site. The campaigners have set up a limited company, Jericho Community Boatyard, and want to restart boat repairs until the public
Thames Valley Police has been named one of the best forces in the country. A Government performance report awarded the force - which covers Oxfordshire - an "excellent" rating for the confidence it instilled in the public and its work in tackling local
Oracle are back to the top of Oxford & District League Division 1 despite their first defeat of the season. They saw off Thame A 2-1 in their re-arranged match, but then lost 2-1 to Fieldside. Wins from Matthew Bramall (+100) over new-comer Toby Todd
Plants and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. Gardeners across the county are just as confused as the flora, with trees sprouting spring blossom and flowers such as roses
Oxford United are confident all their fans who want to watch Saturday's attractive fourth qualifying round tie at Dagenham will be able to do so - provided they buy a ticket in advance. After Dagenham decided to make the game at the Victoria Ground
THE Rugby Football Union announced yesterday that Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, will be the exclusive sponsor of rugby's 125th Varsity Match. The historic clash between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place at Twickenham on Tuesday
A plea has been made to the conscience of vandals who are costing taxpayers thousands of pounds by repeatedly targeting an Oxford underpass. New lights costing £5,500 have been installed in the subway between Long Lane in Rose Hill and Peers School,
There should be no more major housing developments in Witney until the town's roads have been improved, according to councillors. Witney Town Council's planning committee made the comments in response to an application by Persimmon Homes and David Wilson
An Oxford pensioner has been robbed of her 'lifeline' and had a lucky escape after her moped was severely damaged by a pothole. Widow Ruth Racey, 72, of Halliday Hill, Headington, has called her Honda moped her independence because she uses to it to
A couple have jetted off on honeymoon knowing that they have lost precious pictures of their big day. David Cooper and his Brazilian wife Maria Teresa Carneiro de Brito were married at St Aldate's Church in Oxford on Saturday, and later enjoyed a reception
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan is to address the Oxford Union today ahead of the release of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. The latest film by Cohen, the man behind
Street cleaners were given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. West Oxfordshire District Council cancelled the usual morning sweep of Church Green, Buttercross and the High Street in Witney, as part
City planners will explore ways of building up to 1,000 homes in Oxford's West End. Last night, the city was confirmed as one of 29 growth points' - areas where the Government wants the population and jobs to boom. The Town Hall received a £1.16m
CHINNOR fly half Richard Williams has revealed he almost left the club this summer before a new job came his way. The 25-year-old Welshman has started every game for Chinnor this season and is now playing three divisions higher than he was with Grove
STEVE Hill hailed the London Wasps team that demolished Oxford University as the best to visit Iffley Road in ten years. The Dark Blues director of rugby was quick to praise his players despite Monday's 54-0 loss, and few could fail to be impressed
THE driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. Oxford Bus Company driver Paul Willis appeared at Wantage Magistrates' Court charged with careless driving
Banbury Utd 5, Taunton Tn 1 BANBURY United turned on the style in their FA Trophy qualifying round replay last night to earn a trip to Marlow in the next round. They went into the lead after seven minutes. Robin Woodward brought down Andy Baird in
THE Northmoor Trust farm at Little Wittenham is staging an open day on Thursday to encourage people who are not regular visitors to the countryside to visit farms and learn more about what the countryside can offer. It is one of several farms throughout
PLANTS and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. Gardeners across the county are just as confused as the flora, with trees sprouting spring blossom and flowers such as roses
STREET cleaners were being given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. West Oxfordshire District Council cancelled the usual morning sweep of Church Green, Buttercross and the High Street, in Witney
THE Ambassador of Kazakhstan is to address the Oxford Union today ahead of the release of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. The latest film by Cohen, the man behind
POLICE issued a warning after a gang burgled three houses in Banbury on the same evening. In the first incident at about 6.30pm on Friday, the resident of a house in Ironsides, in the Hardwick area of Banbury, found three men in his home who had walked
BURGLARS fled a quick-thinking pensioner's home after he became suspicious and set off his personal alarm. The two men walked in the pensioner's home in Trendell Road, Abingdon, through an unlocked door at 12.20pm last Thursday. They told the man
DRIVERS are being warned they face further delays at Oxford's gridlocked Green Road roundabout. Work started in April to build a lane running through the round-about in Headington - converting it into a hamburger design - and is due to finish in the
