Stories for 26 May 2003

Oxfordshire News

GPs 'not promoting NHS call service'

Patients in Oxfordshire use NHS Direct less than people in surrounding counties because GPs are failing to promote it, according to the scheme's managers.   more...

'Unfocused' community calls for arts centre

Community leaders are calling for a central arts centre or meeting hall in Headington.   more...

Fence sends out electric shocks

A fence round fishing lakes in Didcot is to be earthed because it gives people electric shocks.   more...

Estate anxious as grant runs out

Community projects which help keep young people off the streets of an Oxford estate could grind to a halt unless money for two community workers is secured.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Rugby: Oxon's dream is over

By Michael Knox   more...

Rugby: Skipper sees red as Oxon's dream ends

Michael Knox reports from Twickenham   more...

Cricket: Ton-up Haupt gets Banbury off mark

Home Counties League Division 1   more...

Speedway: Wiltshire's relishing derby return

IT'S the big local derby tonight as the Oxford Silver Machine travel to take on Reading Racers in a British League Cup clash at Smallmead (7.30), writes JOHN GAISFORD.   more...

Cricket: County washed out

Rain washed out the first day of Oxfordshire's opening Minor Counties Championship game with Berkshire at Falkland CC.   more...