A 'VIRTUAL human' won a special accolade from Science Minister Lord Sainsbury when he visited Oxford. Computer company Mathengine has won the 1999 Foresight award from the Government for its virtual stuntman, a realistic simulation of the complex behaviour
Proud pensioner Molly Eagle was the toast of her family and friends as she celebrated a very special birthday, writes Phil Clee. For despite having lived through the many milestones of the last century, the 84-year-old from Summertown, Oxford, is only
A crown court judge sent out a tough message by jailing expectant mum Paula Townsend for eight months for trying to smuggle drugs into a prison, writes Nick Evans. The 27-year-old, who is expecting her second child in less than three weeks, was caught
When farmer Tim Taylor decided to build a bungalow on his land he thought there would be no problem because the nearest house was more than a mile away, writes Madeleine Pennell. But his neighbours, Charles and Angela Cottrell-Dormer, who live in 17th-century
BOB Pratley has resigned after 18 months in charge of Didcot Town. Pratley and his assistant Phil Coulfield stepped down following last Tuesday's 1-1 draw at local rivals Milton United. Town's form in the Hellenic League's Premier Division has been poor
They will tell you with quiet confidence that Stoke Park Club is one of the most special places in the world, writes George Frew. Outside this 20-bedroom hotel, golf club and country house, the motoring opulence on display hurts the eyes. Mercedes are
Child abuse victims of cub scout leader Michael Tuck were "cheated" of a courtroom showdown when the paedophile pleaded guilty to a 17-year reign of sexual terror, writes Nick Evans. Because the 53-year-old admitted a string of offences against children
By Jon Murray DENIS Smith revealed today what a tough job he had trying to persuade Premiership clubs that Matt Elliott really was the business. As the Scotland centre back continued to receive lavish praise for his two goals and outstanding performance
The homosexual partner of the late Lord Montague of Oxford is having to sell the home they shared to pay his death duties, writes Mark Templeton. The 67-year-old Labour life peer, who lived in Dorchester on Thames with his partner Takashi Sizuki, died
Horse lover Janine Smith plans to ride 200km across the Jordanian desert to raise funds for a horse rescue centre, writes Rebecca Smith. Janine, 39, who lives in Brockhampton Road, Lambourn, rides at stables in Sparsholt, near Wantage. She said: "Horses
Coming soon to a theatre near you: an audition for people who love nothing better than showing off - on television, writes George Frew. If the idea of playing the dating game at a smart villa somewhere in the Mediterranean appeals to you and you are aged
WILLIAMS driver Jenson Button, from Bicester, will have one more test run at Silverstone this week before the real thing kicks off in Australia in under two week's time. The 20-year-old's preparations for the Aussie race were thrown into disarray when
THE Oxfordshire FA have drawn up a four-point agenda for the extraordinary general meeting which is to take place to settle the row involving their 'sacked' secretary Ron Leaver. Clubs and members are set to meet at Rover Sports Club on Monday, March
Oxfordshire's genetically modified food protesters have stepped up their campaign to rid the county of test sites after Tony Blair's admission at the weekend that they may damage human health and the environment, writes Amanda Castleman. "The Prime Minister's
