The number of deaths on Oxfordshire's roads this year has reached 65 - the highest this century. Six people have been killed in just three days. On Monday, there were three fatal crashes which claimed four lives near Burford, Tubney and Henley.
CAMPAIGNERS are still unsure when or whether advice centres in Oxford will be axed. Users of the centres, which are under threat as Oxfordshire County Council struggles for cash, crammed into a meeting on Tuesday to plead their case. But they were
POLICE tonight said that missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who had not been seen for almost a week, has been found safe. PC Potter, 23, who lives in Kingston Blount, was last seen by colleagues after finishing her shift at Abingdon police station
A missing policewoman who had not been seen almost a week has been found. Officers appealed to the public this week for information about Pc Annabelle Potter, of Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, because she had not been in contact since finishing a shift
Fire crews tackled a blaze in a university department neighbouring Oxford's animal testing laboratory today. The fire was discovered on a third-floor Oxford University building housing the Department of Zoology and Psychology, in South Parks Road, at
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A statement by Barbara Johnston's family was read by police spokesman Kate Smith outside court... Barbara's life gave love and joy to her family and friends and her research work brought knowledge and insight to those working with babies in the neo-natal
UNEMPLOYED glazier Michael Humphries once planted three booby trap petrol bombs under the bonnet of his own car because he thought Thames Valley Police needed a "buck up". He was convicted of wasting police time after he tricked officers into believing
Michael Humphries has been convicted of murdering and torturing Oxford academic Dr Barbara Johnston in her home. Eleven members of the jury at Oxford Crown Court agreed Humphries, 43, was the man who stabbed and killed Dr Johnston in her flat in Woodstock
The development of Witney's former Marriotts Close football ground with shops, a cinema and housing got the go-ahead today. West Oxfordshire district councillors gave planning permission for revised plans presented by Simons Developments. The scheme
TWO MEN were killed in a car crash last night - bringing the death toll on Oxfordshire's roads to six in two days. The head-on collision, involving a red Toyota RAV4 and a silver Mazda MX-5, happened on the A40 near Burford at about 8.30pm. The driver
POLICE today appealed for witnesses to a crash involving a lorry and a car yesterday morning in which a man died. A man travelling in a BMW towards Swindon was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on a single carriageway stretch of the A420
Rebel Oxford dons have thrown out radical plans to hand power over the running of the ancient university to outsiders from the world of business and politics. A postal ballot of the nearly 4,000 members of Oxford's Congregation resulted in defeat for
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HOSPITALS in Oxfordshire will face multi-million pound fines if they treat too many patients under new Government plans. The Department of Health has launched a tough regime of fines which are designed to stop hospitals carrying out too much treatment
David Miliband has issued a dramatic challenge to the Labour Party: "if the party does not grasp the new environmental agenda, it will become unelectable." (Fabian lecture, December 14th 2006) David Miliband himself, as Environment secretary, is, of
Two men were killed in a car crash last night - the fourth fatal accident on Oxfordshire's roads in three days. The head-on collision, involving a red Toyota Rav 4 and a silver Mazda MX-5, happened on the A40 near Burford at about 8.30pm. The driver
HOSPITALS in Oxfordshire will face multi-million pound fines if they treat too many patients under shock new Government plans. The Department of Health has launched a tough regime of fines which are designed to stop hospitals carrying out too much treatment
A MOTHER and son are facing a bleak Christmas after fraudsters cleaned out their bank accounts. Single mother Julie Millard, 42, and her 19-year-old son Simon, have been told that they are unlikely to get the £1,140 refunded by their bank until the
POLICE were called to an Oxford trading estate following reports that a van filled with barrels of beer had been stolen from Morrells of Oxford. Witnesses phoned the police to say that a van was stolen from the company's depot in Osney Mead, Oxford.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a crash involving two heavy goods vehicles on the M40 in the early hours today. The accident happened at 4.11am between junction 8 at Wheatley and junction 7 at Milton Common. Two fire engines attended the incident and
TWO men charged with killing a bride-to-be by driving dangerously have been remanded in custody after appearing at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. Marcus Barney, 22, of Dale End Close, Leicestershire, and Bradley Barney, 24, of St James Road, Burton-on-Trent
Oxfordshire coroners are barely making inroads into the huge backlog of inquests caused by military deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. Figures published by the Government yesterday show there are still 100 deaths awaiting inquests. That is a slight improvement
THE case against two teenagers accused of murdering 43-year-old Stephen Langford in Henley has been adjourned until next year. Kes Ingoldsby, 18, of Wargrave Road in Henley, and James Diggins, 19, of Devon Drive, Caversham Park Village, Reading, appeared
Firefighters were called to a crash involving two heavy goods vehicles on the M40 in the early hours of today. The accident happened at 4.11am between junction 8 - Wheatley, and junction 7 - Milton Common. Two fire engines attended the incident and
Oxfordshire County Council has been given a £400,000 bonus from the Government because of the way it has delivered transport schemes. It has been rated a 'good authority' and will get the extra cash in the next financial year - although the council
Hospitals in Oxfordshire will face multi-million pound fines if they treat too many patients under shock new Government plans. The Department of Health has launched a tough regime of fines which are designed to stop hospitals carrying out too much treatment
The Oxford-based European arm of motorcycle giant Harley Davidson has been fined for failing to recycle its packaging waste. Bosses at the firm were ordered to pay £23,000 by Oxford magistrates after pleading guilty to five offences of failing to register
The doors to Oxford's new Children's Hospital and the West Wing at the John Radcliffe Hospital were thrown open for the first time yesterday as the keys were handed over. Vickie Holcroft, director of private finance initiative projects for the Oxford
A revamped Westgate Centre in Oxford could open before 2011 after the Government last night said it would not examine the controversial application. City councillors gave approval in October for what was described as the biggest planning application
THE doors to Oxford's new Children's Hospital and the West Wing at the John Radcliffe Hospital were opened for the first time yesterday as the keys were handed over. Vickie Holcroft, director of private finance initiative projects for the Oxford Radcliffe
SCORES of protesters were expected at County Hall today to demonstrate against the threat of advice centre closures. Thousands of residents on Oxford estates face losing the centres, which help them manage debt and claim benefits. Oxfordshire County
A senior police officer yesterday appealed to a colleague missing for almost a week to let him know she was safe. Pc Annabelle Potter, pictured, has not been seen since she finished her shift at Abingdon police station at 7am last Wednesday. Officers
The battle to reinstate key commuter trains from Oxfordshire to London has reached Parliament as rail managers launch a review of timetable changes that have caused overcrowding on peak services. Wantage MP Ed Vaizey tabled an Early Day Motion in the
Some volunteers at the Witney Community Hospital reception desk have vowed to quit after hearing they are to be replaced by paid staff. People who have been running the reception desk at the hospital unpaid for many years have been told they will be
A massive mile-high mountain range coated with "white stuff" has been discovered on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, with the help of Oxfordshire scientists. Scientists have been stunned by the infrared images from the American space agency's Cassini spacecraft
Two more families have told the Oxford Mail they may never see professional pictures of their families after a photographic studio went into administration. Photographic company Olan Mills hit problems on Thursday, leaving scores of people hundreds
A home for more than 40 elderly and disabled people in Oxford branded a death trap has finally had its fire alarm fixed after more than two months. A bolt of lightning struck Frys Court, in Nightingale Avenue, Greater Leys, at the beginning of October
Landlords are used to drinkers painting the town red but now pubs are taking advantage of a new scheme to go green. Four Oxford pubs are among the first to benefit from a new project to save themselves hundreds of pounds a year and stop tonnes of rubbish
I am dismayed at the decision of Oxford city councillors not to fight the proposed residents' parking charges (Oxford Mail, December 15). The Blackbird Leys and Northfield Brook councillors and our county councillors are still backing residents. At
I found your negative article on the proposal for an Oxford City Council energy manager extremely disappointing, City job is a turn-off (Oxford Mail, December 12). Such a post is extremely important if the council is to get its energy bills under control
Ruth Kelly has acted wisely in not intervening in the Westgate redevelopment scheme in Oxford. The way is now clear for planning to proceed after she decided not to call in the application. The overwhelming majority of people want Oxford not only
Leisure services in Oxford - labelled "unacceptable" by auditors earlier this year - are to be put in the hands of a charitable trust. All city council-run leisure centres and associated facilities will become the responsibility of a management board
It was great to see the article in the Oxford Mail last week about the police clamping down on cyclists riding without lights. Cycling without lights in the dark just shouldn't be done - it's a 'no brainer'. We cyclists may have the occasional rant
Being transformed into one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats is the stuff of Jim'll Fix It. But then, being a journalist is frequently the adult equivalent of that show. In what other job would an afternoon spent putting on face paints be considered a legitimate
A fatal accident involving a lorry and a car yesterday morning has brought the number of people killed on Oxfordshire's roads to 62. A man travelling in a BMW was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on a single carriageway stretch of the A420
A mother and son are facing a bleak Christmas after fraudsters cleaned out their bank accounts. Single mother Julie Millard, 42, and her 19-year-old son Simon, have been told that they are unlikely to get the £1,140 refunded by their bank until the
HARWELL battled hard and held BB&O Division 1 South leaders Farnham Royal at half-time before losing 12-0. OTHER SCORERS BB&O Div 1 North: Bicester 2nd 5 (try J Jones), Bletchley 2nd 17. BB&O Div 2 South: Drifters 2nd 5, Wallingford 2nd 8 (try Chapman
REPLACEMENT No 8 Christian Wright ran in a try from 70 metres to seal Bicester's 24-5 victory at Oxford. Wright showed great pace to motor down the flank after the break to add to winger Jacob Lowde's score minutes earlier. Three penalties from full
CHINNOR slipped to the bottom of the National 3 South table without playing on Saturday. Jason Bowers's side were due to play at Bridgwater & Albion, but never made it to Somerset after their team coach got stuck in a huge traffic jam on the M4. Clifton's
HENLEY Hawks bagged six tries in a 42-21 victory at Harrogate to keep in touch at the top of National 2. But they allowed the division's basement boys to dominate most of the second half. Henley, who led 34-7 at half-time, took an early lead when
Double world speedway champion and former Oxford rider Jason Crump (above) has turned down a return to Cowley. The reigning champion, who is in Australia for their national championships, has gone on record as saying he only wants to ride for Poole
A REVITALISED Westgate Centre in Oxford could open before 2011 after the Government last night said it would not examine the controversial application. City councillors gave approval in October for what was described as the biggest planning application
THE craze for lighting up the outside of homes at Christmas has snowballed, but overloading electrical sockets could have devastating consequences, Oxfordshire's firefighters have warned. The county's fire and rescue service made the plea at a time
NETWORK Rail has agreed a voluntary code of conduct to limit disruption and noise at its stockpiling ballast depot in Oxford - but sceptical residents want it to be legally binding. The firm has drawn up a package of promises in a bid to appease families
Steventon Social Club surrendered their un- beaten Winter League record away to Section 2 rivals Rowing Machine. They looked home and dry after taking a 3-0 lead, but a splendid fightback by Jamie Burke, Jason Coates and Pete Eagle levelled the match
WITNEY huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 11-3 victory over Newbury Stags that kept them second in Southern Counties North. The points were only assured by flanker Will Worall's 78th-minute try, but this was at least a game Witney never looked
A GROUP of residents is preparing to bring a High Court action against Oxfordshire County Council in the hope of ending a controversial paid-for parking scheme. The Oxford group, which calls itself Residents Against the Parking Tax, is confident it
Abingdon Ambler Hilary O'Shea was the first over 50s woman finisher at the Staffordshire Moorlands Xmas Cracker multi-terrain 8k. She recorded a time of 1hr 18mins over the picturesque course. Runners are being invited to enter the Oxfordshire Cross
Kevin Reddington and Martin Bowling were on target for FC Nomads as they reached the third round of the John Fathers Oxon Junior Shield with a 2-0 victory against Union Street. Combe's interest in the competition ended with a 3-1 defeat against Finmere
City of Oxford Swimming Club's mini polo initiative at the Barton pool has been hailed a success. The Government's 'Physical Education, School Sport and Club Links' (PESSCL) strategy has enabled City to obtain funding to provide children at the adjacent
Despite flelding an under-strength side, the Oxfordshire Youth team fought all the way before going down to Berkshire. The Under 18s lost 5-4, with most games going to a deciding leg. Oxon's winners were Daniel Ford (14.30 average), Jack Wells (16.03
OXFORD Harlequins' impressive 27-21 victory at Weston-Super-Mare saw them match last season's South West 1 points total of 14 before Christmas. Quins had to recover from 7-3 and 21-20 down to record a a fine win that keeps them in the hunt for a top-four
Oxfordshire is well served by the National Rail network, with two main line routes to London, express services to the South Coast, the North of England and Scotland, and local trains linking the major towns and rural communities. The key route passing
WHEN angler Matt Micallef bagged the fish of a lifetime he had no idea of the choppy waters to follow. Mr Micallef, 19, of Newlands Avenue, Didcot, caught a British record-breaking chub, weighing 9lb 2oz, at a private lake near Wallingford in October
MORE than 200 cyclists were caught endangering lives by riding in the dark without lights, police have disclosed. During a month-long clampdown, officers issued 202 £30 fixed penalty notices to cyclists in Oxford. They also issued five in Banbury
Hospitals in Oxfordshire will face multi-million pound fines if they treat too many patients under shock new Government plans. The Department of Health has launched a tough regime of fines which are designed to stop hospitals carrying out too much treatment
