Stories for 11 February 2004

Oxfordshire News

We're trapped by rat-runners, claim residents

Kidlington residents say it can take almost an hour to get into Oxford during the morning rush hour -- because of rat-running motorists and delays at a roundabout.   more...

Parents want action against glue sniffer

Parents have criticised police for not responding to complaints about a homeless glue sniffer.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Hands off Bash!

Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam has issued a "hands-off our players" message on the eve of tonight's Division 3 home game against Scunthorpe.   more...

Football: Carterton hail Lazarus in shoot-out triumph

Witney & District FA: Keeper Steve Lazarus was Carterton Town B's hero as he made three penalty saves in a shoot-out against Eynsham A to help his side into the second round of the Junior Cup.   more...

Football: City slither to narrow loss

Oxford City 1, H Hempstead Tn 2: Oxford City lost out to a lively Hemel Hempstead in last night's Ryman League Division 1 North encounter.   more...

Athletics: Lock's key as Witney lift another team title

Tony Lock led home the Witney Roadrunners contingent at the Wokingham Half Marathon on Sunday as the west Oxfordshire club lifted their second successive team title of 2004.   more...

Rugby: Evans honoured by Oxfordshire

Lynn Evans, who over the past 40 years has contibuted more to Oxfordshire rugby than any other individual, was honoured at a special dinner.   more...

Football: Dazzling Dan slams hat-trick

Oxfordshire Senior League: Dan Leggett smashed a hat-trick as Oxford University Press stretched their unbeaten run to ten games with a 4-0 win over Premier Division basement boys Yarnton.   more...

Football: Bicester-bound Gary signs off with a bang

John Fathers Oxon Junior Shield: Striker Gary Wickens signed off for Bakels Crusaders in style, grabbing the extra-time golden goal winner as they fought back to beat Carterton Rangers 3-2.   more...

Billiards: Eynsham made to suffer

The only maximum 3-0 win in the Oxford & District League this week came from HCC A, against bottom team Eynsham.   more...

Football: Craig's treble sinks old club

RT Harris Oxford City FA: Former Beckley Sports striker Craig Dean returned to haunt his old teammates with a hat-trick in Bullnose Morris' 4-1 Premier Division victory.   more...

Football: Banbury cruise into last four

Banbury Utd 6, Hook Norton 1: George Redknap hit a brace as Banbury United cantered into the semi-finals of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup for the first time in four seasons in last night's derby clash.   more...