A cash injection of 230m is being pumped into the Cowley car plant in Oxford as it gears up to produce the new Mini, writes David Duffy. The huge investment will double the factory's production capacity and could lead to a long-term jobs boost. BMW says
Headteachers have welcomed the Government's new simpler cash boost designed to cut red tape for schools, writes Madeleine Pennell. The Standards fund - the main source of funding for improving standards in England's schools - is being increased by a third
Gail Langan struck twice as Launton Ladies opened a new season in Southern Region Premier Division with a thumping 4-1 win at home to newly-promoted Winchester City. Chances were missed before Launton took the lead in the 15th minute with a superb goal
John Austin, president of the English Bowling Association, tasted defeat when he returned home to his Oxford City and County Club. Austin brought his EBA President's side to face Oxfordshire BA on Tuesday and ended up losing a tight ten-rink match 197
Morrells Oxford Sunday League round-up Confusion reigned on the season's opening day with fixtures having to be cancelled with a dozen sides failing to register a side seven days before the kick-off, writers Geoff Bower. Although most of these clubs have
Oxford Cheetahs are losing money again this year, judging from the attendance figures just released by boss Steve Purchase, writes John Gaisford. The average gate for Cheetahs' 15 matches do far this season is 1,100. If, as we are led to believe, 1,500
Autotype UTV League round-up Wantage outfit King Alfred's Head, who nicked the Division 3B title at the death last season, sounded a warning to their Division 2 rivals by kicking off with a resounding 10-0 victory at Rutherford Lab, writes Mick Day. Wayne
Local percussionist Michael Simpson will join forces with a percussion quartet from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to perform at the Holywell Music Room on Sunday September 10. Michael Simpson in Concert will include music from Japan and South
Two quality drama shows filmed in Oxford have won places in a list of the top 100 best TV shows ever, writes Zahra Akkerhuys. Over the years, countless award-winning TV shows have been filmed in the city and now Brideshead Revisited and Inspector Morse
Youngsters in Oxfordshire can try new sports free of charge and become sports' leaders themselves. The Sorted 4 Sport initiative, for 14 to 25-year-olds, is being organised by the Oxfordshire Association for Young People (OAYP) and no experience in the
Business drivers in the South East are most at risk from driver fatigue, according to the AA, which is calling for bosses to be more aware of the dangers that their staff face on the road, writes Sarah Parker. Andrew Howard, of the AA, said: "Business
Millionaire Dr Andrew Rickman, 40, whose company Bookham Technology has rocketed in size in the last two years, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year, writes Maggie Hartford. He was among eight Oxfordshire bosses in the Enterprise 100 Entrepreneurs
If you're a fan of that cute American teen-TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer you'll know all about Four Star Mary - except the name of the band might be a tad unfamiliar, writes Tim Metcalfe. In the TV show their guitar-fuelled power pop tunes are 'played
Two boys, aged ten and 12, have been accused of a robbery in which an 88-year-old woman suffered a head injury, writes Victoria Owen. The woman was robbed in Barnet Street, Cowley, Oxford, as she walked home from the Cowley Road shops at 1pm on Friday
Charlbury couple Bill and Ann Allen are furious with BT for failing to fix their phone after it was cut off during violent storms more than ten days ago. Calls are being transferred to their mobile phone but Mrs Allen has hearing problems and needs a
Oxford scientists have dismissed fears that mosquitoes could spread malaria in the UK as a result of global warming, writes Victoria Owen. Although recent scares have predicted swarms of the creatures will invade northern Europe as the region heats up
A town has had to wait eight years to decide how to spend a 22,000 legacy. The windfall was left to the people of Banbury in 1992 by Henry Franklyn - in memory of his parents Bert and Emily. But legal difficulties involving the wording of the bequest
A man caught transporting almost 1.5kg of cannabis resin to Oxford from the North West has been sentenced to three years' detention in youth custody. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Paul Hardman bought the drugs in Warrington for 2,100 and was travelling
Concerns about the standard of care in an old people's home are to be investigated by social services, writes Emma Henry. Relatives and friends of residents in Glebe House, Mill Street, Kidlington, packed a public meeting last night and demanded action
Some of pop's biggest names will be in Oxford on Sunday (September 10) for Fox FM's Party in the Park. South Park is the venue for this starry musical extravaganza which will feature such Top 40 chart acts as Craig David - who opens the show - Precious
Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin-Man and the Cowardly Lion in The Ulster Theatre Company's production of L. Frank Baum'sThe Wizard of Oz from tomorrow until Saturday. A cast of over 30 perform a sumptuous new version by the Royal
Rock band Radiohead are set to overtake the Beatles for the title of best band ever after two of their records made it into the top five of the 1,000 greatest albums. The Oxford rockers, who first came to prominence with their hit single Creep, have become
Two quality drama shows filmed in Oxford have won places in a list of the top 100 best TV shows ever, writes Zahra Akkerhuys. Over the years, countless award-winning TV shows have been filmed in the city and now Brideshead Revisited and Inspector Morse
Oxford United's game away to Swindon Town on Sunday October 8 (2pm) has been made all-ticket. The club have been given an initial allocation of covered seating in the Arkells stand, priced at 15 for adults, 8 for concessions (60 and over and students)
Week-by-week stats at the Oxford Stadium . . . March 3 v Wolves 1040 April 14 v Eastbourne 1028 April 21 v Coventry 1354 April 28 v Belle Vue 878 May 12 v Poole 1126 May 19 v King's Lynn 1063 Jun 9 v Wolves 1109 Jun 16 v Peterborough 1074 Jun 21 v Belle
Paul Powell's cruciate knee ligaments injury is not as severe as first thought but the 22-year-old left back will still be out until Christmas. Powell ruptured the posterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee in a challenge early in the second half
William Fox-Pitt, from Goddington near Bicester, took the early lead in the dressage stage of the Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials, which started in Woodstock yesterday. The event began a day earlier than scheduled to accommodate three days
The trustees of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance have resigned in protest at being kept in the dark over key issues. The trustees stood down yesterday and have released a statement saying there had been a lack of communication between the ambulance service
A cash injection of 230m is being pumped into the Cowley car plant in Oxford as it gears up to produce the new Mini, writes David Duffy. The huge investment will double the factory's production capacity and could lead to a long-term jobs boost. BMW says
Young musicians from Oxfordshire will perform for more than 1,000 children from local primary schools. Players from the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra, aged from 15 to 21, will give a morning and afternoon performance ton Friday to primary schoolchildren
A delightfully gentle comedy, Old World, by Aleksei Arbuzov, which originally starred Peggy Ashcroft and Anthony Quayle when it was premiered by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1976, is now being staged at the Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, until Saturday
A furniture company which has been trading in Witney for more than 100 years has refurbished its showroom, writes Suzanne Huband. Anthony Barrell started trading in Witney's Market Square in 1895 as a drapers, men's outfitter and furnisher. After the
Some of pop's biggest names will be in Oxford on Sunday for Fox FM's Party in the Park. South Park is the venue for this starry musical extravaganza which will feature such Top 40 chart acts as Craig David - who opens the show - Precious (pictured above
Honey Townsend ventures inside Radiohead's Big Top - and is entertained royally Radiohead have been working on their long-awaited - and eagerly anticipated - fourth studio album, Kid A, for practically two years. Now the wait is over. Oxford's favourite
Businessman George Errington had his life support machine switched off 100 days after suffering horrific injuries in a fireball car crash, an inquest was told. The 53-year-old insurance agent, of Sydenham Road, Chinnor, suffered multiple injuries and
Bulldozers are now at work after a new expansion programme was given the final green light. The August deadline for legal challenges to the complex landowning and building deals accompanying the development of north east Witney passed without a hitch.
International pop star Michael Jackson has been booked to address members of the Oxford Union on his work for children's charities. The appearance by the superstar, who was the subject of a police investigation for alleged child abuse, is expected to
According to a new survey, tackling street-drinking, homelessness and drug-taking need, to be a priority to improve Oxford's city centre, writes Caroline Hayden. A total of 1,000 members of Oxford's Talkback panel, organised by the city council, Oxfordshire
Oxford heat leader Jimmy Nilsen left Wimborne Road convinced referee Frank Ebdon robbed them of victory. against title contenders Poole last night. The Cheetahs forced an unexpected 45-45 Elite League draw on the south coast. But with a bit of luck they
The first major revival of Julian Mitchell's award-winning play Another Country can be seen at the Oxford Playhouse until September 16, before going on to a West End run. This play created a sensation when it first opened in the West End 20 years ago
There can be few greater challenges in showbusiness than the title role in Bill Kenwright's hugely popular musical The Roy Orbison Story, writes Chris Gray. Dare one imitate the inimitable? Invite a comparison with the incomparable? I am not speaking
