Tomorrow: A dry start, but wind and heavy rain are likely to develop later Outlook for Sunday and Monday: Heavy rain possible on Sunday with a fresh wind. Monday will be unsettled. Story date: Friday 17 September Converted for the new archive on 30 June
REPORTS from the West Country indicate that United are targeting Bristol City centre back Mark Shail as a possible loan signing. It's understood United assistant boss Mark Harrison went to watch the 32-year-old defender in a reserve game this week, but
Oxford could soon import the Dutch idea of city guards to try to make the city centre a safer place, claims Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Charles Pollard. The idea is to put more uniforms on the streets by employing teams of City Hosts, as the
Night-lights left burning in a bathroom all night caused a blaze which killed a man and his stepson, an inquest heard yesterday. The early morning fire in Springfield Road, Wantage, last January was discovered by victim Viv Slade's wife as she carried
DESPERATE Gresham Oxford Cheetahs try a new slant to end their terrible run in the Elite Speedway League as they take on title challengers Poole Pirates at Oxford Stadium tonight (7.3). They are to ring the changes in a bid to halt a seven-match slump
Prime Minister Tony Blair and his political chums can expect quite a welcome when they turn up for their annual conference later this month - from hundreds of pantomime cows. An Oxford-based protest group - Genetically Modified Organisms - is organising
Mum Julia Hopper, who joined a crusade against the inhumane treatment of babies in China, has returned from her latest trip there with mixed feelings. Mrs Hopper, of Hedge Hill Road, East Challow, was among more than 100 million people in 37 countries
PLUNGING pork prices have pushed leading genetic pig improvement business PIC International into the red by £1.5m. Chairman Brian Baldock said PIC had undergone a "baptism of fire" since it was spun out as an independent company as part of the restructuring
STEVE Anthrobus returns to Oxford United's attack at Wrexham tomorrow hungry to get back on the goal trail. "I'm desperate to make up for lost time," said the 30-year-old striker who has been forced to sit out United's last three games through suspension
More than 2,000 thirsty beer buffs are expected at Oxford's big Beer Festival this weekend. The event - the second to be staged - opened last night at the Town Hall in St Aldate's, offering dozens of beers from across the country. The hundreds of drinkers
Cats from Britain's last cat breeding centre for scientific experiments are to star in BBC's Animal Hospital this autumn. More than 120 of the 800 cats and kittens taken from Hillgrove Farm in Minster Lovell, near Witney, will be shown arriving at their
Staff shortages at Oxfordshire hospitals have led to a sharp recent rise in the number of cancelled operations. The number of operations cancelled on the day of admission at the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Horton Hospitals increased to a total of 148
A company director has admitted his firm has been taking too much water from a mineral spring - breaking the terms of his planning permission and licence. Jonathan Brown, managing director of Crystal Spring Water, said 12 staff who worked the late shift
Former Oxford Lord Mayor John Power is to relaunch his political career - by opposing the controversial Oxford Transport Strategy. Mr Power, 61, of Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, is to stand as a Labour candidate in the by-election for the Oxford West division
CENTRE back Dave Tregurtha and striker Ronnie Joe are set to return to the starting line-up as Thame United seek a boost from the FA Cup when they take on Whyteleafe at Windmill Stadium tomorrow. Tregurtha, who has been out with a broken finger, made
The people doing the best business at the country's biggest one-day agricultural show yesterday were the sellers of waterproofs, waxed jackets, wellies and brollies. The torrential showers and steady rain during the morning washed out hopes by Thame Show
Two young children were found screaming by neighbours after their parents took a suspected drink and pills overdose. The youngsters - aged two and six months - were crying near the unconscious body of Steven Thom, 25, at their home in Ridgefield Road,
