Archive
-
Date
Screening option for Castle Mill student flats given the go ahead
PLANS to screen the Castle Mill student flats have been agreed by councillors, despite concerns it would not repair the damage done to Port Meadow and its views. The use of trees and different cladding to the building has been proposed by Oxford
-
Date
Oxford United 2 (Hylton 31, 69), Mansfield Town 2 (Green 23, Thomas 89)
SAM Slocombe made two costly errors as Oxford United were denied victory by a last-minute Mansfield Town goal at the Kassam Stadium tonight. The hosts thought they had done enough after Danny Hylton’s double, but Jack Thomas nodded in a dramatic
-
Date
Newspaper editor wants help to find first ever byline from 1976
A NEWSPAPER editor who started his career as a tea boy at an Oxford Mail sister paper 40 years ago has launched a search for his first byline. Stan Szecowka began work as a trainee reporter at the Banbury Cake in 1976 and wrote his first story
-
Date
Live updates - Oxford United v Mansfield Town
6:36pm Tweets by @OxfordMailOUFC 6:35pm
-
Date
The power of love: How one musical couple beat the odds together
They say that love conquers all, which is just as well in the case of Faith and Branko Ristic. The path to romance and happiness has certainly been a challenging one for the Oxford musician and her Sebian gypsy husband. "It’s tricky for both
-
Date
Police appeal for witnesses following trouble at Oxford United v Millwall match
WITNESSES are wanted by police following a number of incidents at Oxford United's JPT clash against Millwall FC last week. Thames Valley Police said they were looking to speak to anyone who may have information in relation to the disorder at the
-
Date
Primary school pupils dress up to race around for annual Pancake Day celebrations
FLIPPING heck! Primary school pupils and adults dressed up as kings and queens to race around Wallingford for the annual Pancake Day celebration today. There were separate races for parents and youngsters, including pupils from Fir Tree Junior
-
Date
GALLERY: "Ugliest dog" Tuna the "Chiweenie" to visit Oxford book store for first ever signing
HE'S the underdog with the overbite who has been described as the world's ugliest dog. And now Tuna the 'Chiweenie', who has 1.7 million Instagram followers, is set to visit Blackwell's in Oxford for the store's first ever dog signing. Tuna's
-
Date
Feature: Art experiments make for groundbreaking new exhibition in Oxford
TEST tube twins clambering out of a glass jar are just one of the fascinating creations on display in a new exhibition. Taking inspiration from his own experiences, 19-year-old Sebastian Chaumeton decided to reincarnate himself and his twin brother
-
Date
Liz Hodgkinson explores the history of transgender people in new book
Maggie Hartford meets Liz Hodgkinson, the Oxford journalist who has written the story of the world's first female to male transsexual Laura Dillon was thrilled to be accepted at Oxford University, but her happiness was marred by one problem.
-
Date
Eco adventure park in Bicester is on track to open in Easter
AN EARTHY eco park of natural boulders and underground tunnels is expected to open to the children of Bicester next month. Large stones, tree trunks and water features have created an environmental adventure park for the youngsters since work began
-
Date
Fire truck ends up in a ditch near Chipping Norton
A FIRE engine ended up in a ditch today after it lost control on the A361 near Chipping Norton. The truck was carrying six firemen at the time but was not on a call when it came off the road near the turning for Great Tew. Oxfordshire Fire
-
Date
Soldier shot himself in chest while on duty
AN Oxfordshire soldier who shot himself in the chest while on duty committed suicide, the coroner for Oxfordshire has ruled today. Private Darren Leslie killed himself with an assault rifle at St David's Barracks in Bicester on the morning of September
-
Date
Screening to be considered for Castle Mill student flats
CAMPAIGNERS have dismissed plans to change the appearance of the Castle Mill student flats, claiming they would "do nothing" to repair the damage done to Port Meadow and views of the city. Oxford University has proposed screening its controversial
-
Date
Tuesday’s letters: What are your fellow readers writing in about today?
Want to give your opinion? Email letters@oxfordmail.co.uk
-
Date
Man arrested after 'frightening assault' in Cowley Road near Bodrums and Peri Peri Chicken
A man has been arrested after a "frightening assault" which left a 19-year-old victim in hospital with cuts to his head and eye. The assault happened near Bodrum kebab house and Peri Peri Chicken in Cowley Road and a 28-year-old man has since been
-
Date
Youngsters flock to Bird Bonanza event
ARMED with binoculars and an interest in wildlife, young bird watchers were on the hunt for some rare species on Sunday (February 7).The Earth Trust, in Little Wittenham, held a Bird Bonanza day to encourage youngsters to learn more about the different
-
Date
UPDATE: Hythe Bridge Street incident finishes with man rescued from roof
Police have rescued a man from a roof following an incident which closed Hythe Bridge Street in Oxford today. Officers directed pedestrians and traffic after closing the street near the junction with George Street. Traffic approaching Frideswide
-
Date
Lord Mayor hands out awards to youngsters following success of new citywide music project
YOUNG people in East Oxford have been discovering musical talents they never knew existed thanks to a new citywide project. Arts charity Oxford Contemporary Music (OCM) ran school holiday courses last year to teach children how to play instruments
-
Date
Children in ‘disadvantaged’ areas of our city in need of change now
THE Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission recently reported that Oxford is a social mobility coldspot. Less than four in 10 disadvantaged children achieve a good level of achievement at age five and few advance to university. Meanwhile,
-
Date
The gap between the rich and the poor will widen
THERE is nothing inevitable about the millions of pounds of county council cutbacks. If they go through the residents of my division will lose Grandpont children’s centre, see their roads fall into further decay and witness more people sleeping on
-
Date
Cut charity bosses’ pay to save our crucial services
I READ with concern that Age UK was considering terminating its Phone Friends Scheme due to the withdrawing of funding from Oxfordshire County Council. Age UK obtains income from the sale of products and services to the elderly so why does it need
-
Date
Fix up the telephone box, it gives a bad impression
IT WOULD help to make Oxford a world-class city if the missing door on the telephone box at Carfax were replaced. This is no ordinary red telephone box. It is Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s original 1924 design, the only example of this in Oxford, and
-
Date
Spend money on fixing up the John Warin ward
THE Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust has spent much money on new buildings at the Churchill Hospital but have neglected one building that is an essential infection diagnosis and recovery ward. The John Warin ward is one of the most
-
Date
Council should spend the cash saved for a rainy day
AS I write this letter it is pouring down with rain not only in Horspath but all over Oxfordshire, making it a rainy day. Therefore does that mean that our district and county council will begin spending the £215 million they have tucked away for
-
Date
Harsher punishments are needed for cruel hunters
DERRICK Holt (Letters, February 5) rightly draws attention to the demonisation of foxes that is a necessary pre-requisite to their persecution by the blood sports brigade. However, foxes are not the only targets of this form of recreational abuse
-
Date
Oxfordshire chef shares how to make the perfect pancake + Poll: What is the best topping?
The one day of the year when it's perfectly acceptable to throw food around the kitchen is finally here. People across Oxfordshire have stocked up on chocolate spread, bananas, lemons and sugar for Pancake Day. Emily Watkins, chef at the award-winning
-
Date
Man charged with series of burglaries including raids on social clubs
A man has been charged with a series of burglaries following a series of break-ins at clubs across Oxford. Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police Adam Kupka, aged 28, of no fixed abode has been charged with 11 counts of burglary other
-
Date
On Yer Bike: Saddle up to read about bikes that changed cycling
I LOVE a good bookshop and Oxford has its fair share of them. In my student days I justified spending my hard borrowed cash on books even if they weren’t relevant to my subject, somehow having physical books around you makes you feel more studious.
-
Date
Yours Faithfully: Strengthen bonds between religion and science
Rev Jen Brown, science missioner, Diocese of OxfordIt is not uncommon to find stories in the media that, in one way or another, makes reference to the ways in which science and religious faith engage with each other. Whether we recognise it or not, science
-
Date
Quiz League: Revived Bunch’s season showing signs of renewal
It has been a decent couple of weeks for ‘Peachey’ and her Ploughman’s Bunch! (Wolvercote) comrades.Firstly, they put their housemate and fellow Premiership rival, the Plough, to the sword with an 87-73 thrashing which has, thankfully, rekindled a title
-
Date
Lifeline brings hope to furniture workshop that is changing lives
A LIFELINE has been thrown to the pioneering Pathway Workshop in Blackbird Leys that could spell the dawn of a new era for the charity. For the past few years the future of the workshop in Dunnock Way has been precarious at best, with staff managing
-
Date
Yours Faithfully: Our prayers do not mean we are trying to prod God into what to do
Rev Dr Timothy Bradshaw,Oxford University department of theologyPraying is a vital part of the life of faith, and how we pray reveals what we think God is like. William Blake rejected the power God who issues diktats and expects total submission and obedience
-
Date
Update: Oxfordshire County Council website could be out of action all day
Members of the public are being advised that Oxfordshire County Council's website is currently not working. Staff were alerted to the fault this morning and are currently working to get the website up and running again. County council spokesman
-
Date
Danny Hylton: Why I turned down Hartlepool to stay with Oxford United
A recharged Danny Hylton turned down a bid to move away from Oxford United so he could enjoy success with the club. The 26-year-old was subject to an offer from Sky Bet League Two rivals Hartlepool United in the January transfer window. But
-
Date
Rush to Wembley is on as 5,000 tickets sold in first day
MORE than 5,000 Wembley tickets have been snapped up by Oxford United fans in the first day of going on sale.The U's take on Barnsley at the home of English football in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final on April 3.Tickets became available to season ticket
-
Date
Front-page stardom gives Oxford United fan even more to shout about
JAMES WALL was one of more than 10,000 Oxford United fans who let themselves go as the final whistle sounded against Millwall and their team reached Wembley. But the lifelong U’s fan could barely believe his eyes when he woke up the next morning
-
Date
HOCKEY: Former Magdalen College School pupils will lead teams in Varsity Match
Two recent pupils of Magdalen College School, Oxford, will captain their respective in the forthcoming Varsity Matches. In the high-profile games to be played at Southgate Centre on Sunday, March 6, Joe Foster will lead the Oxford University men
-
Date
HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks men rue their luck in eight-goal bonanza
Oxford Hawks felt aggrieved after having to settle for a 4-4 draw away to Henley in South League Premier Division 1. After racing into a 2-0 lead through Alex Williams and Jack Biggs, Hawks conceded three goals – two of them while keeper Chris
-
Date
Boss Michael Appleton calls on Oxford United to stretch advantage by beating Mansfield
Michael Appleton sees the visit of Mansfield Town tonight as an opportunity for Oxford United to further cement a place in the top three. United occupy the final automatic promotion spot in Sky Bet League Two and are four points clear of Bristol
-
Date
Two flood warnings remain in place for the Thames in Oxfordshire
Two Environment Agency flood warnings remain in place for the River Thames in Oxfordshire today. The warnings - that flooding is expected - are in place for the Thames and its tributaries in Wolvercote, North Oxford and for the Thames from Buscot
-
Date
GOLF: Studley Wood pro Dusan Gavrilovic takes top job at The Buckinghamshire club
Dusan Gavrilovic is leaving Studley Wood to become the professional at one of the leading clubs in the south of England. Apart from a short spell at Magnolia Park, the 55-year-old has been Studley Wood’s club professional since 1996. Now he
-
Date
FOOTBALL: Roberts to help City's promotion bid - Merritt
OXFORD City general manager Justin Merritt hopes a good run of games in Vanarama National League South will help striker James Roberts to shine. Oxford United loanee Roberts and winger Matt Whichelow, on loan from Boreham Wood, were expected to
-
Date
Confusing speed signs in Sutton Courtenay leave motorists baffled
BAFFLED motorists are having to navigate a road which has different speed limits in each direction. Wreaford “Gus” Ray was bewildered to clock new signage on Sutton Road, near Milton, which confusingly limits drivers to 60mph on one side and 40mph
-
Date
DARTS: Oxfordshire still in relegation danger after defeat by classy Notts
Oxfordshire face a battle to avoid the drop from Division 1 of the BDO Inter-Counties Championship after losing 23-13 to a talented Nottinghamshire team at Hucknall. There were some notable individual displays for Oxon against the second-placed
-
Date
RUGBY UNION: Superb Chinnor spring huge shock with win at high-fliers
CHINNOR produced a sensational display to stun National League 2 South high-fliers Old Albanians 17-5. The hosts, who led the table until last week, were on the ropes from the start with Chinnor playing with a strong wind at their back. However
-
Date
Hero is on the road to recovery after tackling knife-wielding robber in supermarket
LIFE is slowly getting back to normal for a pair of pals dubbed heroes after they foiled a knife-wielding man at a supermarket in Rose Hill. Nali Swar said he is recovering after being stabbed in the right arm during an incident at the Premier
-
Date
DARTS: Carterton Social Club fight off Kidlington SC challenge to triumph
When Carterton Social Club raced into a 3-0 lead, it looked like plain sailing in their Greene King ODDA Winter League clash away to Section 1 opponents Kidlington Social Club A. Ade Larner, who hit a maximum, Paul Martin and Neil Beckett put the
-
Date
HOCKEY: Ella Cusack's first goal for Oxford Hawks earns comeback draw with Olton
Oxford Hawks Ladies fought back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw at home to Olton in the Investec Western Conference. The visitors led 2-0 before Hawks responded with a wave of attacks. Their pressure paid off as Ella Cusack set up Katie
-
Date
RUGBY UNION: Henley convincingly beaten at Hartpury
HENLEY Hawks suffered a heavy 48-16 defeat at Hartpury College in National League 1. With the two teams at different ends of the table it was always going to be a struggle for lowly Hawks, who have only Cinderford below them. However, in a
-
Date
RUGBY UNION: Gosford and Didcot suffer final defeats
GOSFORD All Blacks and Didcot both missed out on silverware after losing in their respective Vase finals. Gosford were beaten 12-7 at Milton Keynes in the Senior Vase, while Didcot went down 15-3 at home to Pewsey Vale in the Junior Vase. All
-
Date
Electric heater sets fire to woman's clothes
Firefighters rescued a woman in Oxford last night after an electric heater set fire to her clothes. Crews from Rewley Road and The Slade were called to the woman's home in Abingdon Road shortly before 7pm last night. A spokesman for Oxfordshire
-
Date
Users of no 3 bus fear the route to station may never come back
A BUS link between Rose Hill and Oxford train station may never return after “temporary” changes to its route were extended, it has been warned. The No 3 service, operated by Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach, went from The Oval in the estate to
-
Date
Storm Imogen calms but water levels continue to rise across Oxfordshire
STORM Imogen may have calmed but water levels remain high across the county today. Oatlands Road recreation ground in West Oxford was underwater this morning and flooding is expected in a number of other areas. Flood warnings are still in
-
Date
Update: M40 southbound reopens following crash involving two lorries at Watlington
The M40 southbound has now reopened following a crash involving two lorries at Watlington this morning. The southbound carriageway was closed between junctions six and five following the collision shortly after 5am. A man was taken to the John
-
Date
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: U's beaten 10-0 in FA Cup clash
OXFORD United’s season got off to a horror start when they were thrashed 10-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion in the SSE Women’s FA Cup. The U’s were dumped out of the third round as Kate Natkiel hit a hat-trick, Amy Taylor and Sophie Perry struck
-
Date
Quiz at bar gets romantic to raise money for carnival
CARNIVAL lovers will get quizzical when St Valentine drops into an East Oxford bar this Sunday. Heart-shaped balloons are set to take over The Bullingdon for a lovers-inspired quiz that will raise cash for Cowley Road Carnival on July 10. Residents
-
Date
Shortage of teachers is "worse than ever" thanks to housing crisis in Oxford
A TEACHER recruitment crisis affecting the ability of schools to improve standards and create stability for pupils is “worse than ever,” it is claimed. Headteachers say the struggle to employ new staff and encourage teachers to stay in jobs in
-
Date
Mother of David Cameron signs petition to save Oxfordshire's children's centres
THE mother and aunt of Prime Minister David Cameron have backed the campaign to save the county’s children’s centres. Mary Cameron, 81, joined her sister Clare Currie to sign a petition calling on Conservative-led Oxfordshire County Council to
-
Date
Truck festival set to increase in capacity to make room for extra visitors
TRUCK festival in Steventon has been given permission to take an extra 2,499 visitors this year. Vale of White Horse District Council agreed yesterday morning to let the farmyard festival accommodate 9,999 visitors, up from its previous limit of
-
Date
Tower block residents fear bankruptcy as row over £50k repair bills continues
CONCERNS have been raised for low-income people in Oxford’s five towers who bought their homes under right to buy and may have to shell out £50,000 for repairs. The new Oxford Tower Block Leaseholder Association (OTLA) – formed recently after residents
-
Date
Pupils dress as superheroes to celebrate book launch
PUPILS at Edward Feild Primary School swapped uniforms for capes and masks as part of a book launch.Kidlington author Jo Cotterill visited the school on Friday to promote her new children's book, Electrigirl, which features a 12-year-old who gets struck
-
Date
Developers accused of ‘naked greed’ in a bid to slash cash for affordable homes
A COLLEGE and developer have been accused of “naked greed” after slashing a cash contribution towards social housing for a controversial student development by more than £1m. Merton College and McLaren Property were expected to give £1.25m to Oxford
-
Date
Local performers coach aspiring musicians with their own school of rock
TWO musicians have decided to ‘stick it to the man’ in true Jack Black style in North Oxfordshire. Local artists Jack Little and Miles Davies, both 22, are inspiring rising young rockers to emulate the stars of Hollywood movie School of Rock.