Stories for 13 September 2002

Abingdon News

Hall future in doubt

Villagers are to be consulted on plans to sell off their 100-year-old village hall and build a new one.   more...

Banbury News

Protesters to march on country matters

More than 10,000 people from Oxfordshire are expected to travel to London for the Liberty and Livelihood March.   more...

Gloves come off as town fails to bloom

Banbury's failure to win this year's Britain in Bloom competition has exploded into a bitter argument.   more...

Ex publican died in chair, inquest told

A retired publican who "liked a tot of whisky at bedtime" was found dead in her smoke-filled home after apparently falling asleep in a chair.   more...

Revised plan goes on show to public

A revised version of the Cherwell Local Plan is available for public inspection.   more...

Low tolerance caused death

A man just released from jail died after taking heroin because he had lost his tolerance to the drug while locked up, an inquest heard.   more...

Bicester News

Protesters to march on country matters

More than 10,000 people from Oxfordshire are expected to travel to London for the Liberty and Livelihood March.   more...

Inquiry launched into mysterious farm blaze

An investigation is under way after a fire destroyed the roof of a farm building.   more...

Didcot News

Protesters to march on country matters

More than 10,000 people from Oxfordshire are expected to travel to London for the Liberty and Livelihood March.   more...

Oxford News

Disputed stores plan approved

Residents in Oxford's Botley Road fear traffic congestion will get worse after plans for more superstores were approved.   more...

Hunting 'akin to rape'

An Oxford University professor has compared fox hunting to rape, torture and child abuse.   more...

'Shamed' streets in spotlight

Four Oxford streets are in the running for a national poll -- to be listed among the country's "Streets of Shame".   more...

Blooms bring reward

Winners of this year's Oxford in Bloom competition picked up their awards at a ceremony on September 12.   more...

Oxfordshire Business

Award winner drives forward

A software company is bucking the downward trend in the IT industry by expanding into new space at Oxford Science Park.   more...

Next sales increase

Fashion retailer Next has continued its high street success by unveiling another impressive set of financial figures.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Police want drink ban to stop trouble

A police officer has described Bicester as a violent town and is urging town councillors to back an initiative to ban alcohol from the streets.   more...

Hunting 'akin to rape'

An Oxford University professor has compared fox hunting to rape, torture and child abuse.   more...

Meeting to focus on mean streets

Graffiti, drug problems, begging, street drinking and vagrancy are some of the topics to be discussed at a public meeting in Oxford.   more...

Award winner drives forward

A software company is bucking the downward trend in the IT industry by expanding into new space at Oxford Science Park.   more...

Low tolerance caused death

A man just released from jail died after taking heroin because he had lost his tolerance to the drug while locked up, an inquest heard.   more...

'Shamed' streets in spotlight

Four Oxford streets are in the running for a national poll -- to be listed among the country's "Streets of Shame".   more...

Fire starts in bank after attempted robbery

A Barclays Bank branch in Abingdon was closed to customers on September 13 after fire broke out during an attempted burglary.   more...

Children's book unravels mystery

Archeologists looking for answers to the mystery of the 3,000-year-old White Horse hill carving need look no further.   more...

Firefighters agree to ballot for action

The threat of a strike by firefighters in Oxfordshire has moved a step closer, after union leaders agreed a ballot for industrial action.   more...

Inquiry launched into mysterious farm blaze

An investigation is under way after a fire destroyed the roof of a farm building.   more...

Murder mystery proves perfect learning exercise

A philandering professor and a failing drug company were at the centre of a murder mystery which sixth form students unravelled at the old court room in Oxford Town Hall, on September 11.   more...

Retailer helps fund anti-drugs work

The task of steering the county's school children away from illegal drugs has received a boost from Marks & Spencer.   more...

£11.5m found in falling market

Biotech company Avidex has raised £11.5m to develop new drugs for cancer and arthritis.   more...

Sheila's star part

Actress Sheila Hancock had a starring role when she opened a new cancer scanner suite at an Oxford hospital.   more...

Blooms bring reward

Winners of this year's Oxford in Bloom competition picked up their awards at a ceremony on September 12.   more...

Call for views on housing

Grove residents are being urged to voice their views on plans to develop the former airfield site.   more...

One year ban for 1mg of alcohol

An Oxford Brookes student has been banned from driving after her blood alcohol level was found to be 1mg over the legal limit.   more...

Next sales increase

Fashion retailer Next has continued its high street success by unveiling another impressive set of financial figures.   more...

Arrows F1 ruling reprieve

Motorsport's governing body, the Federation International d'Automobile, says it will wait until the ownership of the Arrows Formula 1 team is resolved before considering any formal action.   more...

Disputed stores plan approved

Residents in Oxford's Botley Road fear traffic congestion will get worse after plans for more superstores were approved.   more...

Residents upset by lap dancing plan

Plans to bring lap dancing to Oxford have angered residents, who fear it may transform Cowley Road into the city's answer to Soho.   more...

Talks to avert Car Free Day protest motorcade

Talks are to take place between Oxford traders and city councillors in a bid to avoid a protest against Car Free Day.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Saturday fixtures

Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on September 14   more...

Football: Boss Gee rallies his troops for tough test

Kieren Bushnell previews the key clashes in the Hellenic Premier Division this weekend (September 14) . . .   more...

Football: United ref says sorry

Oxford United manager Ian Atkins has revealed that referee Trevor Parkes apologised for sending off Andy Scott in Tuesday's Worthington Cup first-round tie at Bristol City.   more...

Football: Darke back

Alex Darke returns to AFC Wallingford's line-up for their tough trip to Ryman League Division 1 North basement side Hertford Town.   more...

Tennis: Fixtures for Saturday

Matches involving Oxfordshire players on September 14   more...

Football: Fixtures for Sunday

Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on September 15   more...

Football: Super Sylla on a hot streak

French striker Norman Sylla will be looking to continue his prolific goal-scoring form in the FA Cup when Banbury United travel to Barking & East Ham United in the first qualifying round on Saturday.   more...

Rugby: Fixtures for Saturday

Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on September 14   more...

Football: Injury worries for United

Abingdon United have an injury crisis ahead of their home FA Cup qualifying game with Ryman League Division 1 South outfit Leatherhead, who once famously knocked Leicester City out of the competition.   more...

Cricket: Fixtures for Saturday

Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on September 14   more...

Football: Rogers back for cup clash

Carterton Town look to continue their excellent form when they visit Sussex League Division 1 side Peavehaven & Telscombe in the FA Cup first qualifying round on Saturday (Sept 14).   more...

Rugby: Grove to parade new boys

Grove field four new signings from Swindon, including fly half Richard Williams and centre Jason Evans, in their squad for their South West 2 East fixture at Windsor on Saturday (Sept 14).   more...

Rugby: Chinnor begin campaign

Chinnor begin their South West 1 campaign at home to Bridgwater & Albion on Saturday (Sept 14), after last Saturday's scheduled match against Marlow was postponed due to their opponents' involvement in the Powergen Cup.   more...

Golf: Saturday fixtures

Matches involving Oxfordshire players on September 14   more...

Cricket: Fixtures for Sunday

Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on September 15   more...

Thame News

Protesters to march on country matters

More than 10,000 people from Oxfordshire are expected to travel to London for the Liberty and Livelihood March.   more...

Wallingford News

Protesters to march on country matters

More than 10,000 people from Oxfordshire are expected to travel to London for the Liberty and Livelihood March.   more...

Witney News

Protesters to march on country matters

More than 10,000 people from Oxfordshire are expected to travel to London for the Liberty and Livelihood March.   more...

Arrows F1 ruling reprieve

Motorsport's governing body, the Federation International d'Automobile, says it will wait until the ownership of the Arrows Formula 1 team is resolved before considering any formal action.   more...