The Oxford family of a computer expert who is feared dead after mysteriously disappearing from his home have appealed for help in finding him. Jonathan Dolton disappeared almost two months ago after visiting a friend. Detectives at first believed he may
An outbreak of thefts from vehicles parked in public car parks in Abingdon and the surrounding area has prompted the police to issue a warning to owners not to leave belongings on display. The police are mounting a campaign to catch thieves who have been
Housing association tenants will be able to drop in at a special surgery in Abingdon this week to discuss their concerns. Abingdon police will join Vale Housing Association staff to hold the session at the Family Centre in Caldecott Road on Thursday.
Two of Watlington's most famous residents, actor Jeremy Irons and actress Sinead Cusack, his wife, are to help plans to extend the town's library. Early next year they will give a public play reading. The event will be one of several aimed at raising
The repair bill following a wrecking spree by vandals in Wallingford has risen to £3,000. Vandals attacked the pavilion in the Bullcroft park earlier this month, breaking hundreds of roof tiles, scrawling graffiti over the walls and ripping up netting
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Headington Am 1, Chip Norton 3 HEADINGTON'S poor season came to a close with yet another home defeat. They fell behind following sloppy defensive play to a goal from Paul O'Hare after two minutes, and although Chippy's
Both Banbury and Chatham ensured their Dr Martens Eastern Division status for next season in an action-packed 3-3 basement battle on Saturday. However, Banbury should have won with ease, having led three times and hitting the woodwork twice. The game
Plans to put a mobile home on a poultry farm have been withdrawn. Dr Lutfi Radwan, of Heath Lane, Bladon, near Woodstock, intends to house about 2,000 chickens in fields at Hampton Gay, near Kidlington, and argues that an agricultural worker needs to
MP Boris Johnson exchanged his seat in the House of Commons for a classroom chair to hear the views of young constituents. The Henley MP joined Wheatley Primary School pupils for a session of their school council. Mr Johnson listened to the children's
Morrells Oxford Sunday League League Cup final: Oxford YMCA 2, Morris Motors 5 (aet). Presidents Cup semi-final: Blackbird Sunday 2, Highfield 1. Premier Div: Wolvercote 3, Star Royal 4. Div 1: AFC Vikings 3, Angel Witney 2. Div 2: Sporting Launton 2,
Witney & District FA Premier Div: Ducklington 2, Minster Lovell 1; Enstone1, Hanborough 2; Bampton Tn v Stonesfield pp. Div 1: Napier Rov 10, Enstone Res 1; Freeland 3, Carterton Rgrs 2; Tackley 5, Hailey 4; Kingham AB 0, Adlestrop 0. Div 2: Wootton
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: North Leigh 0, Gloucester Utd 0 In front of a crowd of more than 200, Saturday's top-of-the-table clash lived up to expectations, despite the lack of goals. And it was Premier Division leaders Gloucester who finished
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League and Suburban League Premier Div: RPM Records Supp Cup semi-final 2nd leg: Highworth Tn 0, Old Woodstock Tn 2. Premier Div: Almondsbury Tn 2, Tuffley Rov 3; Brackley Tn 2, Bishops Cleeve 1; Fairford Tn 2, Cirencester
Oxford UCCE suffered a collapse almost identical to the one against Worcestershire a week ago, when they lost to Northants by 207 runs in The Parks on Saturday. A Northants declaration at 226-3 left Oxford a target of 321, and at tea with two hours play
A team of prison officers has been presented with an award for its work with prisoners. Staff from the segregation unit at Bullingdon Prison, near Bicester, travelled to Buckingham Palace to collect the award, which was presented by the Princess Royal
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Headington Am 1, Chip Norton 3 HEADINGTON'S poor season came to a close with yet another home defeat. They fell behind following sloppy defensive play to a goal from Paul O'Hare after two minutes, and although Chippy's
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Shrivenham 3, Middle Barton 5 Middle Barton twice came from behind to see off Shrivenham. Peters put the home side ahead, but Middle Barton levelled through Ben Redknap to make it 1-1 at the break. Peters struck again
Morrells Oxford Sunday League League Cup final: Oxford YMCA 2, Morris Motors 5 (aet). Presidents Cup semi-final: Blackbird Sunday 2, Highfield 1. Premier Div: Wolvercote 3, Star Royal 4. Div 1: AFC Vikings 3, Angel Witney 2. Div 2: Sporting Launton 2,
Oxford Mail Boys League Under 10 Cup semi-finals: Kennington 3, Radley 1; Cholsey 3, Oxford Blackbirds 3 (Blackbirds won 4-2 on pens). Under 11 League A: Oxford City Colts 0, Oxford Irish 6. League C: Littlemore v Faringdon pp; Benson 9, Jericho 2. Under
Morrells Oxford Sunday League League Cup final: Oxford YMCA 2, Morris Motors 5 (aet). Presidents Cup semi-final: Blackbird Sunday 2, Highfield 1. Premier Div: Wolvercote 3, Star Royal 4. Div 1: AFC Vikings 3, Angel Witney 2. Div 2: Sporting Launton 2,
An elderly woman driver who died in an accident near Bicester has been named. Jane Bradshaw, 74, of Owlswick, Princes Risborough, was driving south on the A41 when a collision took place between her Citroen Saxo and a Peugeot hatchback travelling in the
A man was remanded in custody after appearing before a judge at Oxford Crown Court, charged with attempting to murder his common-law wife. David Coleman, 47, of Riley Drive, Banbury, is alleged to have attacked Andrea Stratford on April 11 with a knife
Work done to enhance the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty could be in line for awards. The Chilterns Conservation Board is asking for entries for its 2002 award scheme. Projects by individuals, groups and conservation societies can be entered
MP Boris Johnson exchanged his seat in the House of Commons for a classroom chair to hear the views of young constituents. The Henley MP joined Wheatley Primary School pupils for a session of their school council. Mr Johnson listened to the children's
A special court is to be found so that a profoundly deaf Banbury man can stand trial on allegations of dishonestly handling stolen motorcycle parts. Ian Holland, 27, of Melbourn Close, Banbury, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Rupert Lowe, defending
A man was remanded in custody after appearing before a judge at Oxford Crown Court, charged with attempting to murder his common-law wife. David Coleman, 47, of Riley Drive, Banbury, is alleged to have attacked Andrea Stratford on April 11 with a knife
Club matches from the weekend Thame 158-8 (M Parmar 49 ret, J Brooks 4-17), Tiddington 159-9 (D Cross 31, R Krynauw 30, J Middleton 3-43). Summertown 168 (O Hall 49, G Rose 4-17, J Turner 3-31), Appleton 170-5 (J Turner 71, R Gilkes 53, S Burns 3-22,
Results from the weekend, April 20-21 DAVID CHARLES OXFORDSHIRE CUP Final: Banbury 13, Chinnor 17. DAVID CHARLES OXFORDSHIRE PLATE Final: Harwell 18, Wallingford 22. OXFORDSHIRE COLTS CUP Final: Bicester 12, Henley 6. CLUB MATCHES Oxford Harlequins 2nd
Ryman League, Dr Martens League RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Aylesbury Utd 1, Oxford C 4; Thame Utd 1, Harlow 4. Div 3: Corinthian Cas 1, Abingdon Tn 0. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Chatham Tn 3, Banbury Utd 3.
Elsevier Youth League John Byles Memorial Trophy semi-finals: Oxford City 13, Florence Park 1; Milton A 2, Cholsey 0. Under 18 League: Buckingham Ath v Barton Yth pp. Under 17 League: Carterton Tn wo Banbury Utd; Milton B 1, Abingdon Tn 6.
Results from the weekend, April 20-21 DAVID CHARLES OXFORDSHIRE CUP Final: Banbury 13, Chinnor 17. DAVID CHARLES OXFORDSHIRE PLATE Final: Harwell 18, Wallingford 22. OXFORDSHIRE COLTS CUP Final: Bicester 12, Henley 6. CLUB MATCHES Oxford Harlequins 2nd
North Berks League AG Kingham Cup final: Shirvenham Res 2, Lambourn Res 1 (aet). North Berks Cup semi-finals: Saxton Rov 0, Kintbury Rgrs 1; Ardington & Lockinge 4, Blewbury 2 (aet). Div 1: Childrey Utd 3, East Hendred 3; Drayton 2, Long Wittenham
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League and Suburban League Premier Div: RPM Records Supp Cup semi-final 2nd leg: Highworth Tn 0, Old Woodstock Tn 2. Premier Div: Almondsbury Tn 2, Tuffley Rov 3; Brackley Tn 2, Bishops Cleeve 1; Fairford Tn 2, Cirencester
Publisher Taylor & Francis, which is bidding for the feud-ridden Blackwell Publishing, is to move its entire journals business into a new building in Oxfordshire. The move to Milton Park, near Didcot, would place the company in a perfect geographical
A new community sports hall costing nearly £2.1m is intended to help meet the increasing need for more amenities for Didcot's fast-growing population. Willowbrook Community Sports Hall -- due to be completed in the autumn -- is going up at Ladygrove Country
A special team has vowed to help tackle the problem of nuisance neighbours on an Oxford estate. People living in Rose Hill have reported a recent rise in the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour on the estate. But Oxford City Council's Crime and
Skaters taking part in an ice dancing contest had to be evacuated from Oxford Ice Rink after vandals set fire to a portable cabin at the back of the building. Teams from Slough, Milton Keynes and Birmingham were about to start the contest shortly after
A new temporary social services director has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council, following the resignation of Mary Robertson. Mrs Robertson resigned as social services director in February, following the death of her husband last year. Stephen
Track improvements that have closed the railway line between Banbury and Bicester are progressing well, say Chiltern Railways and Railtrack. The work is being done to improve reliability and punctuality of services between Banbury and London by dualling
The Liberal Democrats have launched their Oxford City Council election campaign, urging voters not to allow Labour back into power. The Labour group was in control of the city council for 20 years until the Liberal Democrat-Green alliance took over in
A beautician who was left disabled for life after a collision with a profoundly deaf lorry driver has won £1.25m agreed compensation. Alison Robins, 31, suffered such severe brain damage during the 1996 accident that she is only a fraction above a persistent
A special team has vowed to help tackle the problem of nuisance neighbours on an Oxford estate. People living in Rose Hill have reported a recent rise in the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour on the estate. But Oxford City Council's Crime and
A new community sports hall costing nearly £2.1m is intended to help meet the increasing need for more amenities for Didcot's fast-growing population. Willowbrook Community Sports Hall -- due to be completed in the autumn -- is going up at Ladygrove Country
Skaters taking part in an ice dancing contest had to be evacuated from Oxford Ice Rink after vandals set fire to a portable cabin at the back of the building. Teams from Slough, Milton Keynes and Birmingham were about to start the contest shortly after
Lecturers and managers at Oxford Brookes University have begun discussions designed to head off industrial action. Academics are furious that four science courses are to be axed at the Headington-based institution, to help rescue it from an expected £1.6m
Covered Market traders in Oxford have warned city councillors they have six weeks to make up their mind about rent increases or face going back to court. Councillors are currently seeking legal advice on the possibility of deviating from an earlier ruling
The Oxford family of a computer expert who is feared dead after mysteriously disappearing from his home have appealed for help in finding him. Jonathan Dolton disappeared almost two months ago after visiting a friend. Detectives at first believed he may
Both Banbury and Chatham ensured their Dr Martens Eastern Division status for next season in an action-packed 3-3 basement battle on Saturday. However, Banbury should have won with ease, having led three times and hitting the woodwork twice. The game
Oxford City gave their best Ryman League performance for a long time to spoil the party for Aylesbury on Saturday. They won 4-1. The Ducks had already ensured promotion to the Premier Division, but City's victory denied them any chance of the Division
Nurses from Third World countries could be trained in specialist medical care before they arrive in the UK to help run new services at Oxford hospitals. Managers at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, responsible for the John Radcliffe and Churchill
A postman who stole credit and debit cards from letters and cash from children's birthday cards has been jailed for four months. Anthony Barrett, 27, of Northfield Close, Littlemore, said that he had been threatened by a man to whom he owed £650 into
Lecturers and managers at Oxford Brookes University have begun discussions designed to head off industrial action. Academics are furious that four science courses are to be axed at the Headington-based institution, to help rescue it from an expected £1.6m
Autotype UTV League Devenney Cup final: Medisense 1, Sandman 0. Alan Alder Memorial Invitation Trophy: Supersonic 3, The Vine 3 (aet, Vine won 4-3 on pens). Div 1: Athletico Indaline 0, East Hendred 1; Blue Boar 1, Brightwell 0; Long Wittenham 5, Burford
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Hook Norton 5, Ross Tn 0 Hooky turned in their best performance of a magnificent first season in Division 1 West, thrashing third-placed Ross Town at The Bourne. It puts them six points clear of their closest rivals
PL Soccer Kits Banbury League Premier Div: Bishops Itchington 6, Blarney Stone Sports 3; Hornton wo Sinclair Utd . Div 1: Chasewell Park SC 0, AFC Vodafone 1; Deddington Tn 2, Fenny Compton 0. Div 2: Sinclair Res 2, Bodicote Res 3. Supp Cup Group A: Chasewell
Visitors to Foxbury Farm in Brize Norton will be able to watch hundreds of sheep being shorn at an open day on Sunday, June 9. Contractors will be shearing the sheep, taking less than two minutes for each one. Other attractions at the open day include
A beautician who was left disabled for life after a collision with a profoundly deaf lorry driver has won £1.25m agreed compensation. Alison Robins, 31, suffered such severe brain damage during the 1996 accident that she is only a fraction above a persistent
A beauty therapist in Wantage has won a national award for decorating fingernails. Paula Booker, who works at the Curl Up and Dye Nail Bar in Grove Street, Wantage, was named best nail technician in the natural nails section of the national nail competition
Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Div: Adderbury Park 2, Chinnor 1; Broughton & North Newington 1, Watlington Town 2; Ruscote 1, Charlton 3; Garsington 1, Highfield Old Boys 1; Yarnton 0, Long Crendon 4; Haddenham 4, Marston Saints 0; Worcester &
North Berks League AG Kingham Cup final: Shirvenham Res 2, Lambourn Res 1 (aet). North Berks Cup semi-finals: Saxton Rov 0, Kintbury Rgrs 1; Ardington & Lockinge 4, Blewbury 2 (aet). Div 1: Childrey Utd 3, East Hendred 3; Drayton 2, Long Wittenham
Autotype UTV League Devenney Cup final: Medisense 1, Sandman 0. Alan Alder Memorial Invitation Trophy: Supersonic 3, The Vine 3 (aet, Vine won 4-3 on pens). Div 1: Athletico Indaline 0, East Hendred 1; Blue Boar 1, Brightwell 0; Long Wittenham 5, Burford
OXFORD MAIL BOYS LEAGUE Under 10 Cup semi-finals: Kennington 3, Radley 1; Cholsey 3, Oxford Blackbirds 3 (Blackbirds won 4-2 on pens). Under 11 League A: Oxford City Colts 0, Oxford Irish 6. League C: Littlemore v Faringdon pp; Benson 9, Jericho 2. Under
Giles Sports Witney Boys League Under 8 Giles Sports Supp Cup: Launton 0, Chesterton Jnrs 2; Easington Spts 2, Bodicote Spts 2. Witney Trophy Centre Supp Cup: Langford KEA 1, Highfield 4; Hook Norton 0, Steeple Aston 1. Under 9 Giles Sports Supp Cup semi-finals
Cherry Red Records Division 1 West side Old Woodstock Town are through to the RPM Records Supplementary Cup final after winning 2-0 at Premier Division Highworth in Saturday's semi-final second leg. Goals from Lee Keyes and Rob Busby gave them a 3-0 aggregate
Oxford UCCE suffered a collapse almost identical to the one against Worcestershire a week ago, when they lost to Northants by 207 runs in The Parks on Saturday. A Northants declaration at 226-3 left Oxford a target of 321, and at tea with two hours play
AFC Wallingford stayed on course for the Combined Counties League Premier Division championship, despite slipping to their fourth defeat of the season, 1-0 at home to Withdean 2000. They now need to win their final two games to take the title after closest
Missing south Oxfordshire mother Jane Wheeler and her two daughters have been found safe and well in Devon. Mrs Wheeler, 41, and Kia, eight, and Matira, 10, from Whitchurch Hill, were reported missing by her estranged husband on April 13. A spokesman
A beauty therapist in Wantage has won a national award for decorating fingernails. Paula Booker, who works at the Curl Up and Dye Nail Bar in Grove Street, Wantage, was named best nail technician in the natural nails section of the national nail competition
Visitors to Foxbury Farm in Brize Norton will be able to watch hundreds of sheep being shorn at an open day on Sunday, June 9. Contractors will be shearing the sheep, taking less than two minutes for each one. Other attractions at the open day include
Plans to put a mobile home on a poultry farm have been withdrawn. Dr Lutfi Radwan, of Heath Lane, Bladon, near Woodstock, intends to house about 2,000 chickens in fields at Hampton Gay, near Kidlington, and argues that an agricultural worker needs to
Car enthusiasts from a bygone age turned out in force to show off their vehicles this weekend. About 60 proud owners of Morris Minor saloons, estates, vans and convertibles steered them back to the original site of the Cowley Works, where the much-loved
An outbreak of thefts from vehicles parked in public car parks in Abingdon and the surrounding area has prompted the police to issue a warning to owners not to leave belongings on display. The police are mounting a campaign to catch thieves who have been
A team of prison officers has been presented with an award for its work with prisoners. Staff from the segregation unit at Bullingdon Prison, near Bicester, travelled to Buckingham Palace to collect the award, which was presented by the Princess Royal
The Liberal Democrats have launched their Oxford City Council election campaign, urging voters not to allow Labour back into power. The Labour group was in control of the city council for 20 years until the Liberal Democrat-Green alliance took over in
A pensioner who is fast becoming renowned in Oxford for her tireless campaigning for Palestinians in Israel was thrown a surprise party to mark her work -- and her 71st birthday. Judith Dawes, of Blackbird Leys, has for years carried a fold-up table and
NHS staff will be able to surf the net in a £5,000 Internet cafe set up at Oxford's Churchill Hospital. Four computers have been installed in the Headington hospital's main reception foyer, so staff can log on to the world wide web and send e-mails during
A special court is to be found so that a profoundly deaf Banbury man can stand trial on allegations of dishonestly handling stolen motorcycle parts. Ian Holland, 27, of Melbourn Close, Banbury, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Rupert Lowe, defending
Ryman League, Dr Martens League RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Aylesbury Utd 1, Oxford C 4; Thame Utd 1, Harlow 4. Div 3: Corinthian Cas 1, Abingdon Tn 0. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Chatham Tn 3, Banbury Utd 3.
RT Harris Oxford City FA County Junior League Cup final: Gladiators 1, Fairview 3. League: Barton 7, Nuffield Arms 3; Old Headington 1, East Oxford 0; Cavalier 2, North Oxford 1; Beckley Spts 4, Union Street 0; North Oxford Res 5, Tetsworth 1.
Club matches from the weekend Thame 158-8 (M Parmar 49 ret, J Brooks 4-17), Tiddington 159-9 (D Cross 31, R Krynauw 30, J Middleton 3-43). Summertown 168 (O Hall 49, G Rose 4-17, J Turner 3-31), Appleton 170-5 (J Turner 71, R Gilkes 53, S Burns 3-22,
Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Div: Adderbury Park 2, Chinnor 1; Broughton & North Newington 1, Watlington Town 2; Ruscote 1, Charlton 3; Garsington 1, Highfield Old Boys 1; Yarnton 0, Long Crendon 4; Haddenham 4, Marston Saints 0; Worcester &
A US biotech company which has announced 15 per cent cut in its workforce said its business in Oxfordshire will escape the axe. Barbara Lindheim, of Orchid BioSciences, which took over Abingdon-based Cellmark Diagnostics last year, said: "Things are going
Three Oxfordshire firms are celebrating today after landing the prestigious Queen's Awards for Enterprise. MediSense UK, Sophos and Penlon -- all based in Abingdon -- are entitled to fly the award flag and display the emblem on their letter headings,
The future of beer production at one of Oxfordshire's oldest breweries is under threat. Management at Henley-based Brakspear have been carrying out a review of the company's brewing operation. The company said Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision to half
The repair bill following a wrecking spree by vandals in Wallingford has risen to £3,000. Vandals attacked the pavilion in the Bullcroft park earlier this month, breaking hundreds of roof tiles, scrawling graffiti over the walls and ripping up netting
A fraud which has been costing Oxford City Council up to £30,000 a year looks set to end with the introduction of four new ticket machines at Worcester Street car park. Members of the council's executive board are being asked tomorrow to approve the payment
Two of Watlington's most famous residents, actor Jeremy Irons and actress Sinead Cusack, his wife, are to help plans to extend the town's library. Early next year they will give a public play reading. The event will be one of several aimed at raising
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Clanfield 1, Malmesbury Vic 5 MISSING several regulars, Clanfield contributed to this defeat by a committed Malmesbury Victoria side fighting to get away from the relegation zone, as poor defending and failure to take
A pensioner who is fast becoming renowned in Oxford for her tireless campaigning for Palestinians in Israel was thrown a surprise party to mark her work -- and her 71st birthday. Judith Dawes, of Blackbird Leys, has for years carried a fold-up table and
Autotype UTV League Devenney Cup final: Medisense 1, Sandman 0. Alan Alder Memorial Invitation Trophy: Supersonic 3, The Vine 3 (aet, Vine won 4-3 on pens). Div 1: Athletico Indaline 0, East Hendred 1; Blue Boar 1, Brightwell 0; Long Wittenham 5, Burford
Witney & District FA Premier Div: Ducklington 2, Minster Lovell 1; Enstone1, Hanborough 2; Bampton Tn v Stonesfield pp. Div 1: Napier Rov 10, Enstone Res 1; Freeland 3, Carterton Rgrs 2; Tackley 5, Hailey 4; Kingham AB 0, Adlestrop 0. Div 2: Wootton
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: North Leigh 0, Gloucester Utd 0 In front of a crowd of more than 200, Saturday's top-of-the-table clash lived up to expectations, despite the lack of goals. And it was Premier Division leaders Gloucester who finished
Giles Sports Witney Boys League Under 8 Giles Sports Supp Cup: Launton 0, Chesterton Jnrs 2; Easington Spts 2, Bodicote Spts 2. Witney Trophy Centre Supp Cup: Langford KEA 1, Highfield 4; Hook Norton 0, Steeple Aston 1. Under 9 Giles Sports Supp Cup semi-finals
Favourites Chinnor duly won the David Charles Oxfordshire Cup with a hard-earned 17-13 victory over Banbury in the Iffley Road sun yesterday. Chinnor's James Borgnis In an excellent final, Chinnor had to come from behind to see off determined opponents
A new community sports hall costing nearly £2.1m is intended to help meet the increasing need for more amenities for Didcot's fast-growing population. Willowbrook Community Sports Hall -- due to be completed in the autumn -- is going up at Ladygrove Country
