A paramedic crew was threatened and their ambulance attacked after responding to a call about a motorcyclist having a heart attack in Oxford. Paramedics arriving in the Shepherds Hill area of Greater Leys found a group of about 15 youths, including
Detectives investigating the death of a man on waste ground in Oxford believe it could be an elaborate and bizarre suicide. The body of the man - whose identity has not been released - was found by a passerby on grassland near the Seacourt park-and-ride
Oxford's most fly-tipped road has been revealed - and lazy shoppers have been blamed. Between April and September this year, 122 incidents of illegal dumping were recorded in Ambassador Avenue in Cowley - almost one a day. But what makes the location
TWO teenagers appeared in court in Oxford today charged with the murder of Stephen Langford in Henley-on-Thames. James Diggins, 19, of Devon Drive, Caversham Park Village, Reading, and Kes Ingoldsby, 18, of Wargrave Road, Henley, were both granted bail
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Hello everyone, A quiet and uneventful week at the cinema this week but I do want you all to appreciate the effort that’s gone into our Christmas tree. Christmas decorations and celebrations are something largely handled here by George, whom many of
Forget the meaning of life, the biggest question you'll ever come across is when should you wean? Books, magazines, TV shows all say different things. Four months, six months, a year! And most helpful - when your baby 'seems' ready. Last week she finished
A MAN who has been missing from his home in Banbury for almost two weeks has been found. Stephen Tingey, 36, was reported missing from his home at Hearthway, Hardwick, Banbury, on Wednesday, November 29. Missing persons co-ordinator Paul Garbett said
A man missing from his home in Banbury since November has been found. Stephen Tingey, 36, was reported missing from his home at Hearthway, Hardwick, on Wednesday 29 November, but turned up today (Tuesday).
The body of a man was found by a passer-by in a field near the Seacourt Park and Ride in Botley Road, Oxford, this morning. The discovery of the body was made at about 9.10am and police are treating the death as unexplained. Detectives and scenes
UPDATE: Two people have been charged with murder following the death of Henley man Stephen Langford. A 17-year-old Henley boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and James Diggins, 19, of Devon Drive, Caversham Park Village, Reading, will appear
About 15 jobs have been created with the opening of a new coffee shop in Summertown. The Costa store is the 500th to open in the United Kingdom and has cost more than £250,000 to develop. Manager Julia De Felice said: "We are all very excited about
The top executive at Oxford logistics giant Unipart has launched an extraordinary broadside against the performance of the former management team of the company's key automotive division. In a letter to shareholders, chief executive John Neill said:
Read the small print - that is good advice at any time of the year, but particularly at Christmas. In the wake of the Farepak collapse, leaflets are being distributed by a finance company at Greater Leys in Oxford encouraging people to buy gift vouchers
We did not receive a hostile reception from the people of Carterton on our march against the continued occupation of Iraq (Oxford Mail, December 4) and I hope we didn't deter too many shoppers. However, as Christmas approaches, we should be mindful of
As a result of the Independent Working Class Association calling it in, the decision to pass outline planning permission on council land at The Slade at Headington - land which, in theory, is owned by the people of Oxford - for the accommodation of 275
Boris Johnson tells us how important it is that we learn Latin (Oxford Mail, December 9). I learned Latin at school and I can't think of one occasion when it has been of any use to me since. Surely we should be concentrating on 'live' languages, not
I would like to praise Robin Spokes for his letter, English and proud (Oxford Mail, November 29). I agree with him 100 per cent. I am not British - no such country. I am not European - not a country. I am not 'white other' - whatever that is!
TWO men have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a crash in which a bride-to-be died. Carol Tegg, 26, of Gallowstree Common, died in the crash on July 31 on the A4074, near Woodcote, just four days before she was
A headteacher yesterday dismissed his teachers' claims that he bullied them as 'malicious lies and gossip' intended to damage his reputation. Alan Klee, who resigned from Carterton Community College two years ago and is now a headmaster in Kent, told
A pathologist found evidence Dr Barbara Johnston put up a fight before she died in her Oxford flat, a jury heard. Dr Johnston, 55, left, was allegedly stabbed, beaten, strangled and suffocated in her flat in Woodstock Close. Michael Humphries, 43,
Boris Johnson has talked of his shock of learning a friend died in a street incident. Stephen Langford, 43, died outside a police station in Henley-upon-Thames as he walked home in the early hours of Saturday. Mr Johnson, the area's MP, knew Mr Langford
After more heavy rain yesterday, the Environment Agency issued warnings about flooding of four rivers in the county. In north west Oxfordshire, the River Evenlode was put on Floodwatch - the agency's lowest warning in its three-tier alert system.
Medical research in Oxford received a massive funding boost yesterday with an investment of £57m from the NHS over the next five years. The injection of funds came after the city was recognised by the National Institute for Health Res- earch as one
Oxford City Council is considering creating a job for someone with special responsibility for switching off lights, turning down thermostats and closing doors. The so-called "energy officer" - who the Oxford Mail has been told would be paid between
Two members of the animal rights group Speak could be sent to prison for refusing to provide a list of email addresses of its 700 supporters. Robert Cogswell, left, and Mel Broughton have been summoned to appear at the High Court in London next Tuesday
A protest against bankers accused of contributing to the collapse of hamper firm Farepak has been backed by an Oxford agent. About 200 protesters demonstrated outside the Edinburgh headquarters of Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBoS) yesterday during the
People feeling the pinch this Christmas and those who lost their savings in the collapse of hamper firm Farepak are being warned to stay clear of doorstep money lenders. Leaflets have been distributed to homes across Greater Leys from a firm called
A block of public toilets in North Oxford used by drug dealers and people meeting for sex is being closed down over winter. Residents have made repeated complaints to the police about the misuse of the toilets in St Bernard's Road, which links Woodstock
Families made homeless after a fierce blaze engulfed a row of historic cottages in Stanford in the Vale are now settling back in to a normal life. Sixteen months after flames ripped through the five terraced houses in Church Green, engulfing the thatched
It was love at first bite for a Didcot couple who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. Harry Cubby, 86, met his wife to be Peggy, 95, in Carlisle shortly before the Second World War when they both worked at Carr's biscuit factory. But
If preparing a Christmas dinner for the family is stressful enough imagine rustling up enough turkeys and sprouts to feed 150 hungry mouths. The People's People - a group of youth and community workers - is hoping it can sprinkle a little bit of seasonal
Publicans are already preparing for the smoking ban - with many saying they can't wait for it to start. The Red Cow, in Chesterton, is so supportive of the ban that its landlords have decided to turn the pub non-smoking six months early, from New Year's
A bus company has pulled the plug on a rural bus service because its says it cannot continue without a subsidy. But the service cut, which came into force yesterday, is bad news for passengers living in the Wychwoods area of west Oxfordshire. Robert
A chance encounter on a train led to 60 years of marriage. When Dennis Cross got on to a train and sat down next to a pretty stranger he could not have known it would lead to a marriage that would last a lifetime. He was 19 and on leave from serving
An Oxford cocktail bar can claim to be one of the UK's mixing masters after winning a hat-trick of industry awards. Raoul's, in Walton Street, Jericho, was named Best Neighbourhood Bar in the UK Bar Awards and boasts a world champion cocktail maker.
An estate football club is celebrating 25 years of the beautiful game - and keeping children out of trouble and off the streets. Barton United has nurtured the talent of more than 2,000 youngsters since a team of nine-year-olds played the club's first
A charity shop devastated by fire is reopening this week. Sobell House Hospice charity shop in Langdale Court, Witney, has undergone extensive refurbishment after an arson attack gutted the building in June. Witney MP and Conservative party leader
A PATHOLOGIST found evidence Dr Barbara Johnston put up a fight before she died in her Oxford flat, a jury heard. Dr Johnston, 55, was allegedly stabbed, beaten, strangled and suffocated in her flat in Woodstock Close. Michael Humphries, 43, of Ferndale
A HEADMASTER dismissed his teachers' claims that he bullied them as 'malicious lies and gossip' intended to damage his reputation. Alan Klee, who resigned from Carterton Community College two years ago and is now a headmaster in Kent, told a General
AFTER more heavy rain yesterday, the Environment Agency issued warnings about flooding of four rivers in the county. In north west Oxfordshire, the River Evenlode was put on Floodwatch - the agency's lowest warning in its three-tier alert system.
BANBURY United midfielder Paul Lamb is set to end his injury nightmare when they host Chesham in tonight's Errea Cup third-round clash. Lamb has not played this season after having an ankle operation in the summer and boss Kevin Brock plans to give
Abingdon beat Aldershot & Farnham 9-5 in an HA Vase first-round goal fest. Adrien Vigier, playing his last match for the club before returning to France, and Will Trigg, in an unaccustomed role at sweeper, both recorded hat-tricks. Abingdon found
Rover Oxford suffered their first defeat in eight games as they went down 2-1 away to PHC Chiswick, losing top spot in the South League Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional division as a result. Rover went in front with a goal from in-form striker
Cowley Community Centre C increased their lead at the top of the Premier Section with an emphatic 8-1 win at Section 1 side Shelley A. Shelley took the pairs game which opened the contest, but that proved to be their only success. Second-placed Railway
HENLEY Hawks will host Exeter Chiefs in EDF Energy National Trophy round four after coming from behind to edge out a spirited Havant 26-20. The National 1 side will visit Dry Leas on January 20, but Henley had to rally against National 3 South Havant
LYRA, the heroine from Oxford author Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, has taken her latest fantastic journey by going online. The New Line Cinema production of Northern Lights, which is called The Golden Compass, will hit cinema screens
POLICE station canteens in Oxfordshire could be axed in an attempt to save millions of pounds without cutting jobs. The move to close canteens is one of several ideas to be considered by Thames Valley Police Authority when it plans its budgets early
Rachel Lammey hit a brace as City of Oxford 2nd earned a 2-2 draw at home to Milton Keynes 2nd in a friendly. City 3rd also drew 2-2, away to Milton Keynes 3rd, with goals from Leoni Baker and Caroline McGahey. Rosie Nagle struck a hat-trick in Oxford
Oxford Hawks were unable to build on their first win of the season, against St Albans the previous weekend, as they went down 4-3 in a thriller against Whitchurch at Banbury Road North. But the Slazenger England League National South Division's bottom
Oxford United will not risk anyone in their FA Carlsberg Trophy tie at Lewes this Saturday who is injured, because it would be too much of a risk to their league campaign. That was the message from manager Jim Smith after he saw Matt Day (pictured)
Banbury United midfielder Paul Lamb is set to end his injury nightmare when they host Chesham in tonight's Errea Cup third-round clash. Lamb hasn't played this season after having an ankle operation in the summer and boss Kevin Brock plans to give him
Oxfordshire Youth take on Berkshire at Cowley Community Centre on Sunday. Jason Coates captains the men's under 21 side, while Daniel Ford leads the under 18s. Ashley Curtis skippers the under 21 ladies. Oxon teams Under 18: Daniel Ford (capt),
CITY of Oxford's Danielle Watts is celebrating after winning four gold medals for Great Britain at the Paralympic World Championships in Durban, South Africa. The 26-year-old, from Wheatley, who has cerebral palsy, struck gold in the 50m freestyle,
PILED high with more than 15,000 shoeboxes packed full of goodies, a lorry left Oxfordshire on a mission to bring Christmas cheer to needy children in Belarus. The gift-wrapped boxes, which have been collected from schools, churches, community groups
PASSENGERS planning to travel by train this Christmas are advised to buy tickets as soon as possible. Thousands of seats have already been reserved and trains to the busiest destinations at the busiest times are filling up quickly, according to First
A BID to save rural post offices in north Oxfordshire has been launched by local MP Tony Baldry. The move comes just days after the Government announced cutbacks to the post office network - with at least 3,000 offices, mainly in rural areas, under
FAMILIES made homeless after a fierce blaze engulfed a row of historic cottages in Stanford in the Vale are now settling back in to a normal life. Sixteen months after flames ripped through the five terraced houses in Church Green, engulfing the thatched
THEY followed their noses - and sniffed out the biggest cannabis factory ever found on Oxford's Blackbird Leys estate. PC Alex Shepherd and PC Phil Gardiner, of the Blackbird Leys pro-active team, were carrying out routine patrols last Saturday morning
HELEN and Douglas House, the East Oxford hospice for children and young adults who have life- shortening illnesses, has launched a catalogue of alternative gifts. The charity, which provides respite and end of life care for families with terminally
ONE of West Oxfordshire's best-known civic leaders, Joe Walcott, received the Member of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Mr Walcott, who was 80 last August, was Mayor of Carterton, as well as vice-chairman of West
A MEMORIAL to the first British servicewoman killed in action in Iraq has been unveiled. Flt Lt Sarah Mulvihill, 32, who was based at RAF Benson in south Oxfordshire, died alongside four others when their helicopter came down in Basra on May 6. The
THE first-floor extension at Tesco Extra, Banbury, is now fully open and the new departments have transformed the store into a Tesco Extra - for extra choice and extra value - just in time for the Christmas rush. To celebrate, The Banbury Cake has teamed
