A 34-year-old woman was trapped for 50 minutes in her car on the A44 between Enstone and Chipping Norton today, after a collision between two cars and a horse trailer at 4.30pm. The woman was freed by firefighters and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
A 34-year-old woman was trapped for 50 minutes in her car on the A44 between Enstone and Chipping Norton today, after a collision between two cars and a horse trailer at 4.30pm. The woman was freed by firefighters and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
Has anyone noticed how terrible some of the presenters are dressed on TV these days? The newsreaders always look neat and tidy, but a few of the others like Richard Madeley, Phillip Schofield and Andrew Neil look quite scruffy at times - they don't
I was glad to see my letter about the Oxford Botanic Garden printed, but was rather shocked to see a large photograph of my face on the front page of your paper (Oxford Mail, June 28 and 29). I can't imagine that it would attract more people to buy the
In reply to Alan Page (Oxford Mail, June 27), I can assure him that those of us who have long opposed fox hunting are genuinely compassionate about wanting to see an end to the suffering of these animals. Although I do not know Bea Bradley, she and
Our campaign which has been saving our old traditional red telephone boxes for 20 years, is concerned at the state of the K2 box at Carfax in Oxford. A plaque in the box states: "This K2 was donated to the city of Oxford", apparently by an individual
In reply to Clive Harrison's letter on the postal strikes (Oxford Mail, June 26), yes, we are a modern rich country. What leads us to the obsession of cutbacks and the drive towards privatisation? Is this progress? I worked in a post office at the
KIMI Raikkonen won today's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to score his second successive victory for back-on-form Ferrari. The win was a disappointment for McLaren's superstar Lewis Hamilton who started from pole position and led the early part of
The sun put his hat on and came out to play for Oxfordshire's major events this weekend. Hundreds of people enjoyed an open day at Oxford United's ground and were introduced to new signing, striker Gary Twigg. The first team squad showed off some
THOUSANDS of people were heading to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone today as Lewis Hamilton bids to become the first British driver to win his home race in his debut year. Police have reported a three-vehicle crash on the A43 between the Brackley
LANDLORD Paul Hexter has capped a series of awards with his pub being voted Pub of the Year. The award for the Royal Oak, in Newbury Street, Wantage, came from the Vale of the White Horse branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) - and the certificate
THE Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary will hold its annual blessing service at Stadhampton, conducted by the Rev Hedley Feast, on Sunday, July 29, at 3pm.
TWO teams of Banbury students have narrowly missed out on a place in the final of a national outdoor adventure competition. The youngsters, half of whom have physical, sensory or learning disabilities, from Blessed George Napier Catholic School, scored
THE Bridewell Organic gardens and vineyard at Wilcote, near North Leigh, are open to the public on Sunday, July 15, from 2 to 5pm.
A CRAFT fair in aid of Katharine House Hospice, at Adderbury, near Banbury, is being held at the High Street Methodist church hall, Witney, on Saturday, July 21, from 10am to noon.
CHIPPING Norton's Sue Ryder charity store has been voted Shop of the Year in the charity's annual award scheme. Jackie Smith, assistant manager, said: "I want to thank all our customers and volunteers who enabled us to achieve this grand award.
AS plans unfold to make skateboarding an Olympic sport, Debbie Waite meets a 42-year-old father of one, with a passion for catching air... Skateboarding became a craze in the 70s, died a death in the 80s, but it's now back with its own clothes, music
AN Oxford hotel has bounced back in style after a recent fire to win a top national award for excellence. Malmaison, at the former prison on the Oxford Castle site off New Road, has won Hotel of the Year for the group section of the Caterer and Hotel
A TASTE of yesteryear is on the menu for this month's Fly To The Past visitors. Organisers of the 12-hour flight festival on Sunday, July 22, at Blenheim Palace, have created an exclusive Churchill Club, with a list of 1940s food and drink. Spam
