POLICE tonight disclosed that robbers stole £20,000 in travellers cheques and foreign currency in the second raid on an Oxford travel agent in five weeks. The latest robbery at the Co-op Travel Care, London Road, happened just after 1pm on Friday.
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Banbury Utd 0, Northwood 2 BANBURY United's Premier Division play-off hopes are fading fast following their home defeat in a sub-standard game. Kevin Brock's side were probably the better of two poor sides, but Northwood's debutant goalkeeper Mikhael
A 63-year-old man was given a suspended sentence at Oxford Crown Court for breaching an anti-social behaviour order. Phillip Himpson, 63, previously of Percy Street, Oxford, received an Asbo on October 21, 2005, from district judge Brian Loosley at
RAIL services between Oxfordshire and London Marylebone are still suffering severe disruption this afternoon after the failure of the signalling system in north London. Only one train an hour is operating between London and Oxfordshire stations. Passengers
POLICE found 230 cannabis plants when they raided a house in Palmer Road, Wood Farm, Oxford. Officers raided the three-bedroom house at 7.55am yesterday when they discovered every room was being used for cannabis production. Police said no arrests
THREE years ago, The Oxford Times launched its Cleanest County campaign. The idea was to highlight some of the worst litter blackspots in Oxfordshire and make the county one of the cleanest in the country. We had some successes, in particular with a
Police found 230 cannabis plants when they raided a house in Palmer Road, Wood Farm, Oxford, on Sunday at about 7.55am. Officers discovered every room in the three bedroom house was being used for cannabis production. Police said no arrests were made
Chiltern Railways services between Oxford and London Marylebone suffered severe disruption this morning due to the failure of the signalling system in north London. Only one train an hour was operating between London and Oxfordshire stations until lunchtime
Two major Oxfordshire employers have agreed to help bankroll events to celebrate 1,000 years of Oxfordshire. German company BMW, which makes the Mini at its factory in Cowley, is to sponsor Luminox, a giant "flame" installation along Broad Street, Oxford
A Wallingford law firm which has been in business for 218 years has relaunched with its focus firmly on the future. Mary Buxton, a partner at Hedges Solicitors, said the firm did not want to ignore its history which stretches back to 1789, but it did
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THREE cars were involved in a pile-up on the A34 yesterday afternoon. Firefighters from Bicester and Kidlington cleared wreckage on the northbound carriageway between the Islip junction and Weston-on-the-Green. No one was trapped and one person was
AN OXFORDSHIRE poultry seller fears his livelihood could be in jeopardy following the outbreak of bird flu in Suffolk. The Government says the risk of the disease spreading to humans is low and there is no need for panic. But as a precaution, in addition
POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a missing man who was last seen in Oxford. Timothy Berendt, 41, is an accomplished juggler and police believe he may be busking on streets to support himself. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "He
WEEKEND RESULTS CHECK NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Oxford Utd 1, Cambridge Utd 1. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 0 Northwood 2. Div 1 South & West: Didcot Tn 0, Bashley 1; Hanwell 2, Abingdon Utd 4; Oxford C 1, Uxbridge 3.
This week saw the first example of why the partnership between Oxford RFC and Oxford Harlequins was put into place, with Duncan Lynchsmith, our fly half, making the step up a number of leagues to play for Quins. This was not unexpected, with Duncan having
This week saw the first example of why the partnership between Oxford RFC and Oxford Harlequins was put into place, with Duncan Lynchsmith, our fly half, making the step up a number of leagues to play for Quins. This was not unexpected, with Duncan having
This week saw the first example of why the partnership between Oxford RFC and Oxford Harlequins was put into place, with Duncan Lynchsmith, our fly half, making the step up a number of leagues to play for Quins. This was not unexpected, with Duncan having
Clanfield player-manager Peter Osborne scored twice late on as his depleted side gave a battling performance against new Division 1 West leaders in a 4-2 defeat. On a poor pitch, the reorganised visitors took time to settle and trailed at the interval
One highlight of the year for members of Barton Boys' Club in Oxford was a day trip to the seaside. They were organised by Plum' Brown who, as we recalled last week, set up the club. Former member Chris Hall writes: "We had once-a-year coach trips
Headington Amateurs twice came from behind to share the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Henley Town Michael Davies put Henley ahead after 15 minutes, but Headington equalised ten minutes later when Darren Wichall helped on a goal kick to
The mystery football match at the White House ground in Oxford wasn't a mystery for long (Memory Lane, January 15). Reader Neil Harris quickly identified it as a game between an Oxford City Junior League Representative XI and an Oxford City XI. The
A team of Abingdon Town youngsters pulled off an unlikely Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division victory in their 3-1 derby victory at Wantage on Saturday. Abingdon boss Keith Stopps was forced to field a makeshift side as half of his regular
Banbury United's Premier Division play-off hopes are fading fast following their 2-0 home defeat in a sub-standard game. Kevin Brock's side were probably the better of two poor sides, but Northwood's debutant goalkeeper Mikhael Jaimez-Ruiz, on loan
Oxford City crashed to their second successive home defeat with a disappointing display in Saturday's Division 1 South & West clash at Court Place Farm which they lost 3-1. City's best opportunity came when Adam Durrant set up Anthony Alleyne, who shot
Anaclet Odhiambo scored a hat-trick as Abingdon United nearly threw away a three-goal interval lead against Division 1 South & West's bottom club on Saturday in a 4-2 victory. After 25 minutes Rowlands was left unmarked in the United area and the ball
Didcot Town had no answer to runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley, who underlined their title credentials with an impressive 1-0 win in Saturday's top-of-the-table battle. Bashley flew out of the blocks and almost scored in the first minute
A piano remover fears his livelihood is under threat after waiting nearly two weeks for an operation to treat a broken arm. Mark Bliss, of Kingston Road, North Oxford, fractured his right arm on Sunday, January 21, but is still waiting for surgery at
Troubled children in Oxfordshire could soon be able to work through their issues by growing and selling produce on a farm. Nyasha Gwatidzo, who is a qualified child psychologist and has run a foster agency for many years, is hoping to run an organic
A charity worker has been left shocked by a vandal who slashed the tyres of his van. The tyres of the van - which is clearly decorated in the Orinoco charity's logo - are believed to have been attacked last Sunday evening in the car park at Bullingdon
The man heading the public consultation on controversial housing plans for Didcot has vowed to regain the town's trust. South Oxfordshire District Council's cabinet member for planning, John Cotton, has admitted the council had made mistakes in the
It is amazing at times how long it takes the law to catch up. The Oxford Transport Strategy was launched in 1999 and one of its key elements was a ban on traffic, except buses, taxis and licensed private hire vehicles, in High Street from 7.30am to
Isn't it about time our law courts got a grip? This is the 21st century. I refer to your story, One-man crimewave given Asbo (Oxford Mail, January 25). No doubt Lewis Felton, of Greater Leys, Oxford, was laughing all the way down the road. Maybe the
Congratulations must go to Oxford City Council for its latest recycling initiatives. It's no mean feat to have launched this new fortnightly refuse collection cycle. It will eventually bed in as people now appear determined to change their habits
Salesmen knocking at the door offering their wares and rogue traders touting for business will get the cold shoulder in Cutteslowe, Oxford. The area has been designated as a no cold calling zone by the Oxford Safer Communities Partnership. The aim
Chef Raymond Blanc has stirred up a cookery teacher by claiming aspiring kitchen stars do not recognise fine food. M Blanc, whose restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, in Great Milton, has two Michelin stars, said trainee chefs arriving at his restaurant
Mother-of-three Sallie Campbell urged families across Oxfordshire to fit a smoke alarm after one saved her family from being trapped in a blaze. Mrs Campbell, 40, of Stile Road, Headington, Oxford, forgot to put out a candle in the downstairs toilet
New safety measures could be introduced on a notorious stretch of road in Didcot - thanks to a campaign launched by bereaved parents. Hatched areas and safety signs will be considered for the A4130 link road, which has claimed three lives in the last
Bachelor Mark Broughton was on tenterhooks last night after emailing the winning bidder in the auction for his hand in marriage. Mr Broughton, of Corn Bar, Witney, hit the headlines after auctioning his future on the Internet site eBay last month.
Oxford Harlequins players fell silent for a minute before Saturday's games to pay tribute to well-loved teammate Andy Dawson. Players in both the first and second teams wore black armbands as a mark of respect for Mr Dawson, who collapsed and died during
Soldiers and officers said farewell to Oxfordshire's Royal Green Jackets at a ceremony on Saturday. The Green Jackets regiment has been renamed and rebadged as it becomes part of The Rifles, now the British army's largest infantry regiment. The move
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from Didcot Parkway railway station after an express train caught fire. Seven fire engines raced to the scene at about 10.30am on Saturday following reports that flames were leaping from one of the train's engines
Drivers flouting traffic restrictions in Oxford's historic High Street will be fined £60 when new spy cameras 'go live' this month. The cameras - first promised six years ago - will catch drivers who ignore the daily ban on city centre traffic between
DRIVERS flouting traffic restrictions in Oxford's historic High Street will be fined £60 when new spy cameras 'go live' this month. The cameras - first promised six years ago - will catch drivers who ignore the daily ban on city centre traffic between
OXFORD Harlequins players fell silent for a minute before Saturday's games to pay tribute to well-loved teammate Andy Dawson. Players in both the first and second teams wore black armbands as a mark of respect for Mr Dawson, who collapsed and died during
BACHELOR Mark Broughton was on tenterhooks today after emailing the winning bidder in the auction for his hand in marriage. Mr Broughton, of Corn Bar, Witney, hit the headlines after auctioning his future on the Internet site eBay last month. And
NEIGHBOURS who waged a campaign of harassment against a family who complained about the smell of their Chinese cooking have been told to pay more than £26,000 in compensation. A hearing at Oxford County Court ruled Paula Ho and husband Kwok Hang Ho,
TWO excellent debut displays gave Oxford United encouragement that they can turn the corner and soon end their winless spell. Although Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Cambridge means their poor run now stretches to ten Nationwide Conference matches without
A SPONSORED walk in aid of Oxfordshire Mind takes place on Saturday, February 10. The 5.5-mile walk starts at 11am at The Plough Inn at Finstock. Call 01865 310830 for information.
PEOPLE can reduce the amount of useful materials going to waste by joining a community swap shop. Community Action Group Oxfordshire needs volunteers to help run events at which household items destined for the bin are traded. Organisers are hoping
CHILDREN and staff at Bloxham Primary School are gearing up to celebrate the opening of their new building next Friday after it was destroyed by fire in 2005. The Foundation Stage Unit for three- to five-year-olds has been rebuilt at a cost of £300,000
MECHANICS and office staff from Motorworld are tuning up to hit top gear for the OX5 charity run through the picturesque grounds of Blenheim Palace. The company, which has showrooms in Botley Road and Iffley Road, Oxford, and at Kidlington, is hoping
THE search has begun to find Oxfordshire's sporting heroes. The Oxfordshire Sports Partnership Team is calling for nominations to honour the county's sporting great and good at its inaugural awards. A ceremony and gala dinner will take place at the
A GARDEN centre and farm shop in Oxfordshire has been chosen to host this year's Great British Cheese Festival. Millets Farm Centre at Frilford, will be the location for the event on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30. The organisers said that
A STRING of developers have declared an interest in buying the Old Gaol building, Abingdon. An advert in the current issue of the Estates Gazette has prompted more than 50 inquiries about the site. Terry Stock, chief executive of the Vale of White
