Midfielder Phil Trainer is out for at least two months after breaking a metatarsal in his right foot in a freak training-ground injury. And youngster Declan Benjamin will be sidelined for longer after a spiral fracture of the tibia, suffered in the
A film company has returned to Oxford to recruit dozens of youngsters to appear in an English version of Grease. It is the second time Youngstar TV and Film School has visited the city to film bite-sized modern versions of cinema classics. Louisa
A retired guide dog, who sparked fears after going missing, has been found safe and well. Pale yellow Labrador Aden, who is 12, failed to return after a brief spell off the lead in Kenilworth Avenue, Oxford, at about 10pm on Monday. However, he was
Plans to build a new secondary school in Didcot took a major step forward today. Members of Oxfordshire County Council's decision-making cabinet agreed to create a specification for a new school at Great Western Park, to the west of the town. The
A protester who caused city centre chaos after camping in a tree for almost two weeks will not face criminal charges. Police this week dropped the case against homeless Gabriel Chamberlain, 34, who spent 12 days in a Bonn Square tree house in January
A jealous ex-boyfriend tried to kill a man he thought was a love rival after spying on his former partner, Oxford Crown Court heard. Ian Holland, who denies attempted murder, is accused of attacking computer programmer Adam Dickson after watching him
Oxfordshire captain Ian Hawtin offered a frank assessment of his side after their MCCA Trophy semi-final defeat to Berkshire. Berks cruised to a seven-wicket victory with more than five overs to spare as they chased down Oxon's 245-7. They will now
Oxford Downs all-rounder Richard West leads the Oxfordshire Development XI as they open their defence of the Tom Orford Trophy against Bedfordshire at Queen's College, Oxford, today and tomorrow. West will take charge of the county for the 12 man-a-side
Cumnor captain Carl Thompson urged his players to look back with pride on their npower Village Cup run. Sunday's last 16 defeat to Marshfield was a major diappointment for Cumnor, but came just a day after they climbed to top spot in Division 1 of The
Oxfordshire Cricket Board are encouraging nominations for their first Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards (OSCAs), which recognise dedicated volunteers. The seven categories in the NatWest-sponsored scheme are: Young Volunteer (under 21), Another
Chipping Norton & District CC are celebrating their 175th anniversary this year. Graham Beacham, the club's '175 Not Out' organiser, said: "We have produced club shirts sponsored by Humberts, the estate agents. "A photo exhibition was held in the
A retired guide dog who had served a blind man faithfully for almost a decade has gone missing in East Oxford. Pale yellow Labrador Aden, who is 12, failed to return after a brief spell off the lead in Kenilworth Avenue at about 10pm on Monday.
Oxfordshire slipped to a ten-wicket defeat at the hands of Cornwall at Stratfield Brake in Division 5 South & West of the ECB Women's County Championship. Tight Cornish bowling and some sloppy batting, saw Oxon bowled out for only 44. Only a counter-attacking
Oxford City Council has postponed plans to introduce a weekly food waste collection scheme. Today residents in East Oxford, where the scheme was to be trialled, said they were still being plagued by rats and called for a return to weekly collections
A retired guide dog who had served his blind master faithfully for nearly a decade has gone missing in East Oxford. Pale yellow Labrador Aden, who is 12, failed to return after a brief spell off the lead in Kenilworth Avenue at about 10pm on Monday.
Oxford Cavaliers staged a tremendous finish to defeat Coventry Bears 19-14 in the South West and Midlands division at Marston Ferry Road. Cavaliers were trailing 14-13 with six minutes left when Tom Waterfield and Shane Turner combined with centres
Plans for a waste incinerator in Sutton Courtenay will be submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council on Monday. Residents have a chance to view the proposals at a public display on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 8pm, at Sutton Courtenay Village
Soaring fuel costs have forced Oxford City Council to postpone plans to introduce a weekly food waste collection scheme. Today residents in East Oxford, where the scheme was to be trialled, said they were still being plagued by rats and called for a
Despite the worst weather for many years and the lowest scores produced in some games, John Curran (4-4-6) shone through with 14 dolls as Black Swan beat The Plough Garsington 3-0 in Section 2 of the Greene King Oxford & District League, writes ANDY BEAL
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a man found dead at an Oxfordshire hotel. The body of the man, who was in his 40s, was found at 12.50pm today in the Four Pillars hotel in Sandford-on-Thames. The woman has been arrested
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It was the occasion when more beer was tipped over heads than down throats. Regulars at the Ben Jonson inn, at Weston-on-the-Green, were taking part in the historic, and very messy, game of dwyle flunking. Two teams of 12 or 13 players take part.
Oxford City will travel to Banbury United on the first day of the season after the British Gas Business Southern League fixtures were released. Justin Merritt's side, who won promotion via the play-offs, make the trip up the M40 on Saturday, August
Striker Anaclet Odhiambo has returned to Abingdon United from British Gas Business Southern League rivals Didcot Town. The 26-year-old, who scored a total of 20 goals in Division 1 South & West last season moved to the Railwayman earlier this year.
If the men can do it, so can we. That seems to be the message from these smartly-dressed ladies. As we have recalled, the men who ran our pubs often enjoyed away days - and clearly their women folk were determined not to be left out. They organised
A new website has been set up by an Oxford doctor allowing patients to rate and review the experience they get from a visit to their GP. Dr Neil Bacon, a renal specialist at the Churchill Hospital, set up the site to offer patients more information
A group of churches is hoping a day of free fun for all the family will bring an Oxford community out for the day this weekend. Churches Together in Headington has organised the third Summer Family Funday, at Bury Knowle Park, on Saturday, between 2pm
Well, being 23 and a single mum wasn't exactly what I had planned this time last year but having just had my 20 week anomaly scan I can honestly say that I am really excited about my new arrival! We think that baby Boo is a girl so I have already chosen
Police are investigating an unexplained death of a man at the Four Pillars Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames this afternoon. His body was discovered in a hotel room at 12.50pm and an ambulance crew was alerted. Police spokesman Victoria Brandon said
An art gallery will continue to develop the creative side of an Oxford estate after securing a £150,000 grant. Modern Art Oxford will now be able to expand its Art in Rose Hill programme over the next three years after staging a number of successful
Police are investigating an unexplained death of a man at the Four Pillars Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames this afternoon. His body was discovered in a hotel room at 12.50pm and an ambulance crew was alerted. Police spokesman Victoria Brandon said: "The
The Oxfordshire farming family caught in the middle of a bird flu outbreak have called for a better insurance scheme and for experts to develop a vaccine. Richard Court, his wife Anthea and their son Jonathon were shattered when the highly contagious
An art gallery will continue to develop the creative side of an Oxford estate after securing a £150,000 grant. Modern Art Oxford will now be able to expand its Art in Rose Hill programme over the next three years after staging a number of successful
Lawrence of Arabia (TE Lawrence) went to great lengths to conceal his identity after his heroic actions during the First World War. After his death following a motorcycle accident, it was revealed that the former City of Oxford High School boy had changed
Police horses will patrol Didcot town centre on Friday night. Thames Valley Police's mounted section will be on duty from 7pm to 1am. Pc Chris Ball said: "It will raise the police profile and act as a deterrent for people. We also hope it will highlight
Hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening of an extension to an East Oxford family centre, which has been ten years in the making. The £240,000 extension to Donnington Doorstep Family Centre, in Townsend Square, will provide a new
Pupils nd their parents flocked to the annual summer fete at Oxford's Rose Hill Primary School - raising more than £500. Campbell Forsyth, seven, is pictured giving some of the items on the plants stall a final check. Beach shells and bric a brac
Well the last few weeks have been slightly different from the rest!! I was really lucky at the start of my pregnancy and did not suffer at all with morning sickness but I turned 12 weeks and it all changed! Suddenly I became very aware I
The railways were vitally important to Oxford - and the rest of the country - during the Second World War. The London Midland & Scottish railway station - better known as Rewley Road - was busy with both passengers and freight. While the Great Western
Patients and staff at Oxford's Helen and Douglas House are celebrating after taking delivery of a new van and car - worth more than £40,000. Motor company Toyota handed over a £9,000 Yaris car and a specially converted Hiace van to the East
The Oxfordshire farming family caught in the middle of a bird flu outbreak have called for a better insurance scheme and for experts to develop a vaccine. Richard Court, his wife Anthea and their son Jonathon were shattered when the highly contagious
Week fourteen Well the last few weeks have been slightly different from the rest!! I was really lucky at the start of my pregnancy and did not suffer at all with morning sickness but I turned 12 weeks and it all changed! Suddenly I became very aware
Week fourteen Well the last few weeks have been slightly different from the rest!! I was really lucky at the start of my pregnancy and did not suffer at all with morning sickness but I turned 12 weeks and it all changed! Suddenly I became very aware
Week fourteen Well the last few weeks have been slightly different from the rest!! I was really lucky at the start of my pregnancy and did not suffer at all with morning sickness but I turned 12 weeks and it all changed! Suddenly I became very aware
Well, being 23 and a single mum wasn't exactly what I had planned this time last year but having just had my 20 week anomaly scan I can honestly say that I am really excited about my new arrival! We think that baby Boo is a girl so I have already chosen
Well, being 23 and a single mum wasn't exactly what I had planned this time last year but having just had my 20 week anomaly scan I can honestly say that I am really excited about my new arrival! We think that baby Boo is a girl so I have already chosen
Well, being 23 and a single mum wasn't exactly what I had planned this time last year but having just had my 20 week anomaly scan I can honestly say that I am really excited about my new arrival! We think that baby Boo is a girl so I have already chosen
When I first found out I was pregnant I was so pleased but also really apprehensive about being pleased. I know this sounds really odd but I'm pregnant by means of fertility treatment and it's been a long journey. I didn't, and still don't, want to be
When I first found out I was pregnant I was so pleased but also really apprehensive about being pleased. I know this sounds really odd but I'm pregnant by means of fertility treatment and it's been a long journey. I didn't, and still don't, want to be
The accident in which three young children died crossing a river at Charlbury may have been caused by a "large lady" making the boat unstable. As we recalled (Memory Lane, May 26), disaster struck on Ascension Day, May 29, 1924, when the town revived
When I first found out I was pregnant I was so pleased but also really apprehensive about being pleased. I know this sounds really odd but I'm pregnant by means of fertility treatment and it's been a long journey. I didn't, and still don't, want to be
After several years of trying for a baby and one failed attempt at fertility treatment, miraculously I found myself falling pregnant naturally. After an uneventful pregnancy I am now the proud mum of a 13 month year gorgeous baby girl called Darcy. I
After several years of trying for a baby and one failed attempt at fertility treatment, miraculously I found myself falling pregnant naturally. After an uneventful pregnancy I am now the proud mum of a 13 month year gorgeous baby girl called Darcy. I
I am writing my column this week in the stunning city of Santiago do Compostela after a week-long tour of the vineyards and wineries of Galicia. It has been a fantastic few days, not just for the wines, the scenery and the food, but for the company I
After several years of trying for a baby and one failed attempt at fertility treatment, miraculously I found myself falling pregnant naturally. After an uneventful pregnancy I am now the proud mum of a 13 month year gorgeous baby girl called Darcy. I
Well I'm 32, this is my first baby and I am co-habiting. This baby was very much wanted and planned for - I always like to clarify this as people always wonder be it that we're not married! I've gone from a professional recruitment consultant to sometimes
Well I'm 32, this is my first baby and I am co-habiting. This baby was very much wanted and planned for - I always like to clarify this as people always wonder be it that we're not married! I've gone from a professional recruitment consultant to sometimes
Well I'm 32, this is my first baby and I am co-habiting. This baby was very much wanted and planned for - I always like to clarify this as people always wonder be it that we're not married! I've gone from a professional recruitment consultant to sometimes
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After several years of trying for a baby and one failed attempt at fertility treatment, miraculously I found myself falling pregnant naturally. After an uneventful pregnancy I am now the proud mum of a 13 month year gorgeous baby girl called Darcy.
Oxford City Council planning officer Lisa Green sipped tea with royalty as part of the Territorial Army's centenary celebrations. TA reservists and their civil employers from across the country attended the garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark
Patients and staff at Oxford's Helen and Douglas House are celebrating after taking delivery of a new van and car -worth more than £40,000. Motor company Toyota handed over a £9,000 Yaris car and a specially converted Hiace van to the East Oxford hospice
Well I'm 32, this is my first baby and I am co-habiting. This baby was very much wanted and planned for - I always like to clarify this as people always wonder be it that we're not married! I've gone from a professional recruitment consultant to sometimes
While wines from the New World are renowned for their ripeness, the modern style of wines made in the south of France have both up-front fruit and the kind of structure that makes them a great match with food. In fact, more club members seem to be moving
When I first found out I was pregnant I was so pleased but also really apprehensive about being pleased. I know this sounds really odd but I'm pregnant by means of fertility treatment and it's been a long journey. I didn't, and still don't, want
Hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening of an extension to an East Oxford family centre, which has been 10 years in the making. The £240,000 extension to Donnington Doorstep Family Centre, in Townsend Square, will provide a new "kidspace
The curtain is set to rise on an Oxfordshire film festival that is hoping to inspire hundreds of youngsters to take up careers in movie-making. The Summerscreen Film Festival, which allows kids to try their hands at directing, sound, lighting and animation
Patients and visitors to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford are being advised that emergency services are taking part in an exercise at the site tomorrow mornig. Emergency crews are taking part in a scenario in which they pretend patients
Patients and visitors to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford are being advised that emergency services are taking part in an exercise at the site tomorrow mornig. Emergency crews are taking part in a scenario in which they pretend patients have been
A robber tried to grab a teenager's handbag in Abingdon. The 17-year-old girl was in Ock Street, near to the junction with Conduit Road, between 6pm and 6.45pm on Saturday when she was held by a man who tried to steal her bag. A woman passer-by shouted
A 33-year-old man was punched in the face during an unprovoked attack in an alleyway. He was walking from Mill Street, Wantage, along an alleyway - which leads from The Wharf to Witan Way - listening to an MP3 player at about 1am on Saturday, July 5
Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Shrivenham. Burglars broke in through a ground-floor living room window of the house in Stainswick Lane between 10am on Friday, July 4, and 8.30pm the following day. Police only released
Thieves distracted a shopper before grabbing her purse and stealing hundreds of pounds in cash. The woman was in Waitrose car park, Wallingford Street, in Wantage, at about 1.55pm yesterday when she was approached by a man who asked her directions to
Councils in Oxfordshire are gearing up for a two-day strike by union members over pay. Thousands of Unison and Unite members are walking out tomorrow and Thursday over the Government's below-inflation offer of a 2.45 per cent pay rise. Oxfordshire
TV footage of the strutting arrogance of the young man convicted of causing the death of a young lady by furious cycling reflects the deteriorating behaviour and flouting of the law by many cyclists. They increasingly ride on the pavement, lack a bell
What a waste to have eight courses at the recent G8 conference dinner in Japan. How much was put in the bins? Gordon Brown's slogan should be 'Don't do as I do, but do as I say', when a man has the power to cut the cost of living by just reducing
I read your report of the woman cyclist seriously injured last Thursday near the Cherwell Drive junction at Marston, Oxford (Oxford Mail, July 11). In January 2005, I organised a petition to try to get traffic lights, instead of the mini-roundabout,
I believe that the amount of tax per litre should be displayed on every fuel pump at all filling stations throughout the land. This way, the motorist will be fully aware of how much the Government is collecting every time they fill up. The economy
Your picture of a calf in great distress in the bull ring at Pamplona, Spain (Oxford Mail, July 11), was outrageous in that no attempt was made to comment on the appalling cruelty involved. On the contrary, the caption accompanying this photograph seemed
The towpath to Iffley Lock is dangerous for pedestrians. This statement is based on my experience and that of many I have questioned who have taken the walk along there. Most have been visitors. Residents of Oxford are aware of the problem and stay
Experts on flooding from Holland are coming to Oxford to pool their expertise with councillors. Representatives from all of Oxford's twin cities, including Leiden in Holland, will converge on Oxford in early November for a flood risk seminar.
Plans for a waste incinerator in Sutton Courtenay will be submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council next week. Residents have a chance to view the proposals at a public display on Thursday and Friday, from 2pm until 8pm, at Sutton Courtenay
Flooding experts from Holland are coming to Oxford to pool their expertise with councillors. Representatives from all of Oxford's twin cities, including Leiden in Holland, will converge on Oxford in early November for a flood risk seminar. Oxford
Police are hoping to claw back hundreds of thousands of pounds it is spending in planning operations for the London 2012 Olympics. Thames Valley Police expects to spend £333,000 in organising extra policing in the region during the summer games. The
Formula One entered new territory when the Grove-based AT&T Williams team took part in a demonstration run around the streets of Moscow. Billed as "Moscow City Racing," the event was the first of its kind to be hosted in Russia and was the country's
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A driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after his car overturned in the centre of Oxford. The accident happened in New Road at about 9.15pm last night. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said the driver was not seriously hurt.
Police have corrected figures which they claimed showed a shocking number of drink drivers on our roads. Almost one in every ten drivers stopped this summer were over the drink drive limit but yesterday police claimed the figure was one in five. Officers
One driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after overturning his car in the city centre. The accident happened in New Road at about 9.15pm last night. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said the driver was not seriously hurt.
A man who broke his ankle in a pothole has said the city's roads are like a "patchwork quilt" of craters and poor repairs. Mark Stuart suffered a hairline fracture and damaged ligaments after losing his footing in Bullingdon Road, East Oxford, and
Some would call him courageous, others simply crazy. Feelings are bound to be mixed for Richard Pantlin, who is planning a 10-day charity bike ride across Zimbabwe. Given the state of Zimbabwe, the ride itself would count as brave, but Mr Pantlin
There is no question that the knife we feature on our front page today is an horrific weapon. If the owner were to use it, there is no doubt that the victim would suffer life-threatening injuries, if not death. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone
A father-of-three is saddling up for a cycle ride across one of the world's most volatile countries . . . dressed as a clown. Richard Pantlin is going to Zimbabwe to raise money for charity, but also believes it can help change people's perception
Three teenagers were sentenced yesterday for a robbery in Oxford in which they threatened their victims with a knife. The boys - who cannot be named for legal reasons - approached two students in Bury Knowle Park, Headington, last December. One
Police have described a knife which was being carried by a teenager as he walked along an Oxford street as one of the "most horrendous" they had ever seen. The skull-encrusted knife - with two 5in blades - was found when officers stopped and searched
Oxford City triple jumper Nathan Douglas will compete in his second Olympic Games next month after being selected for the Great Britain team. But his City teammate, Hannah England, will need to produce another world-class performance this week if she
Three teenagers were sentenced in court yesterday for a terrifying robbery in Oxford in which they threatened their victims with a knife. The boys - who cannot be named for legal reasons - approached two students in Bury Knowle Park, Headington, last
Pupils showed off their boating skills during a day of fun on the water. Hundreds of pupils from Peers School in Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, spent two days on the Thames learning to row as part of an outdoor project to mark the closure of
Police have described a knife which was being carried by a teenager as he walked along an Oxford street as one of the "most horrendous" they had ever seen. The skull-encrusted knife - with two 5in blades - was found when officers stopped and searched
A dad of three is saddling up for a cycle ride across one of the world's most volatile countries... dressed as a clown. Richard Pantlin is going to Zimbabwe to raise money for charity, but also believes it can help change people's perception of the
Efforts to turn Oxford into a centre of excellence for skateboarding continue tomorrow with a day of music and activity. Some of the world's top skaters roll into the city to boost efforts to equip a new skatepark in Cowley Marsh. Plans for the
