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  • Hundreds pay tribute to club founder

    HUNDREDS of people gathered to celebrate the life of a 57-year-old man who died in an accident on a farm. Family, friends and players crowded into the clubhouse of Chipping Norton Rugby Club this afternoon for a memorial service to Tony Cripps, right

  • Student hanging remains a mystery

    THE death of an Oxford University student found hanging in his college room remains a mystery after a coroner recorded an open verdict. The president of the junior common room at Balliol College, Andrew Mason, was discovered by his girfriend, Anna

  • Air training school sold

    Oxford Aviation Training, which trains pilots from its base at Oxford Airport, at Kidlington, has been bought for £32m by its management from previous owners BVA Aviation. The buyer is a new company called GCAT Flight Academy, mostly owned by venture

  • Student hanging remains a mystery

    The death of an Oxford University student found hanging in his college room remains a mystery after a coroner recorded an open verdict. The president of the junior common room at Balliol College, Andrew Mason, was discovered by his girfriend, Anna Lewis

  • Hundreds at service for rugby club founder

    Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of a 57-year-old man who died in an accident on a farm. Family, friends and players crowded into the clubhouse of Chipping Norton Rugby Club this afternoon for a memorial service to Tony Cripps, right

  • County facing new home hike

    The number of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown today. And military sites across the county could be redeveloped to absorb the growth. The Prime Minister announced yesterday

  • The Insider

    Hands up who else felt patronised by the recent Live Earth concert. We had so-called superstars jetting all over the world for a self-congratulatory knees-up all in the name of climate change. Don't get me wrong, something's up - clearly. But why

  • WWI veteran's private chat with Queen

    William Stone, Oxfordshire's only surviving World War One veteran, was "overwhelmed" by a private audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Mr Stone, 106, was with Henry Allingham, 111, on Tuesday when they met Her Majesty at a garden party following

  • Bicester revamp decision due

    A decision on Bicester's £70m town centre redevelopment is due to be made by Cherwell District Council tonight. The plans include a Sainsbury's supermarket, 525-space multi-storey car park, six-screen cinema and shops on land between Sheep Street and

  • Thieves steal 150 gallons of fuel

    THIEVES stole 150 gallons of fuel worth more than £700 from the BP forecourt at the Wolvercote roundabout, Oxford. The men arrived in a white van and used containers to fill up before driving off along the A40, on Sunday evening. Police are studying

  • We're thriving, says college

    An Oxford teacher training college which was named in a national newspaper as being on the point of collapse says it is thriving. Westminster Institute of Education at North Hinksey, formerly Westminster College, was included in a 'secret' list of universities

  • Sport centre's days are numbered

    The rundown and loss-making Peers Sports Centre in Littlemore is likely to be knocked down and redeveloped, the Oxford Mail has learned. City Council leader John Goddard said the facility, which has a sports hall, squash courts, four-lane swimming pool

  • Yes to Brookes plan

    Planning permission has been granted to Oxford Brookes University to develop student accommodation on its Morrell Hall site. As part of the proposal, the number of individual student flats on the site, off Marston Road, will increase by 80 to 634.

  • Thieves take 150 gallons

    Thieves stole 150 gallons of fuel worth more than £700 from the BP forecourt in Wolvercote, Oxford, close to the Pear Tree park-and-ride on Sunday evening. The men arrived in a white van and used containers to fill up before driving off along the A40

  • Poem race row splits council

    A poem believed to have written by a schoolgirl is at the centre of a race row at Didcot Town Council. Former council leader Margaret Davies this week called for current leader John Flood to resign after the poem, Coloured, was forwarded to council

  • Residents win mast campaign

    A bid to put a mobile phone mast next to a play area in Oxford has been thrown out by a planning inspector. T-Mobile applied to put up the 32ft mast near the junction of Dene Road and Hollow Way, in Cowley, and appealed against Oxford City Council's

  • Guilty verdict on driving death

    A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. Dr Thuli Whitehouse collapsed in the dock after a jury at Oxford Crown Court ruled that the crash she

  • Majorca: An island of secrets

    Martin Cowell finds that there's more to Majorca than ravers and package holidays Majorca's reputation is under threat.. The Spanish island made its name as the purveyor of cheap package holidays for the masses, but nowadays - whilst resorts like

  • Burglars target students

    BURGLARS have raided student accommodation three times in nine days. Electrical items, cash and credit cards were stolen from Oxford University halls of residence at Court Place Gardens, Rivermead Road, Rose Hill. PC Ian Uttley, of the Oxford Burglary

  • Thieves target uni halls

    Burglars have raided student accommodation on an Oxford estate three times in nine days. Electrical items, cash and credit cards were stolen from Oxford University halls of residence at Court Place Gardens, Rivermead Road, in Rose Hill. Pc Ian Uttley

  • Guilty verdict on driving death

    A hospital doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. Dr Thuli Whitehouse collapsed in the dock after a jury at Oxford Crown Court ruled that the crash she

  • Bill Holland

    Keen charity supporter and Wallingford Rotarian Bill Holland has died, aged 87, after a long battle with cancer. Mr Holland, who worked at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment in Harwell, was the first president of the Sinodun Rotary Club of Wallingford

  • Anne Dreydel

    Anne Dreydel OBE, former principal of St Clare's international college in North Oxford, has died at the age of 89. Her life changed forever at the age of 22 when she was paralysed from the waist down in a German air raid in London in 1941. Two years

  • 'May' Webber

    Former pub landlady and bar billiards champion Catherine Mary Webber, known to all as May, has passed away. Born in 1921 in South Wales, Mrs Webber moved to Oxford at the age of six, after her father came to work at the Pressed Steel factory. Moving

  • Cycling bride raises £3k

    A newly-wed who gave up her honeymoon to support a charity which helped saved her son's life has returned home. Karen East, 27, chose not to enjoy a romantic break the day after her wedding, but instead took part in a 280 mile (450km) cycle ride from

  • Pupils helped community

    Thirty youngsters from Wallingford School gave over 500 hours of service to the community while undertaking tasks in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. They helped in charity shops, worked with Cubs and Brownies, coached children's clubs and worked

  • Local share prices

    The closing prices on July 11 were: AEA Technology 119.25 BMW 3221 Electrocomponents 261.5 Isoft Group 54.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 146.5 Oxford Biomedica 41.5 Oxford Instruments 284.25 Reed Elsevier 645.5 RM 213.75 RPS Group 351.25

  • 'Yobs laughed as dog killed cat'

    A distraught woman has told of her horror as she two men egged on their dog as it killed her pet cat. The men giggled and cheered as the bull terrier savaged the cat in front of its horrified owner in Oxford. One eyewitness believes the dog may strike

  • Historic house gets bulldozed

    Planning officers are considering taking legal action against a man who ordered the demolition of a 200-year-old building in an Oxfordshire village. Penn House had stood at the corner of Dog Lane and High Street in Childrey, near Wantage, for two centuries

  • Old Gaol bids remain confidential

    The sale of the Old Gaol in Abingdon will edge a step closer tomorrow when the Vale of White Horse District Council's executive discusses a shortlist of eight bids from developers. But it will be a confidential session, provoking the pressure group

  • Woman knocked down by car

    A woman was knocked down by a car in Cowley Road on Tuesday. An ambulance was called to the junction with Hendred Street at about 7.40pm. The woman, believed to be aged between 25 and 30, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Headington.

  • 1,000 back teashop move

    The owners of a popular tea shop who are fighting to change councillors' minds over the site for their new shop have brought in planning experts and a 1,000-name petition to back them. The lease on Madisons tea rooms, in the Arbery Centre, Wantage,

  • Panels give city tenants more say

    Hundreds of council tenants in Oxford are helping to shape the future of their estates, homes and communities. New participation panels have been launched by Oxford City Council, along with a database of interested residents to increase tenant involvement

  • The great smoking debate

    Generally, twice a week, I visit Templars Square shopping centre at Cowley, Oxford, make a few purchases, enjoy a cup of coffee in the excellent but pricey café, read my newspaper, then proceed outside the main doors and have a cigarette while I wait

  • Breezing through summer reads

    It's that time of year when readers get bombarded with recommendations on what they should be reading during their summer holidays. I love lists — particularly book lists — and always devour them as soon as I get my hands on them in the weekend supplements

  • Man held on 1996 murder charge

    A MAN cleared of killing a drug addict 11 years ago has been re-charged with murder and may face a re-trial. Ricky San Juliano, 29, - formerly known as Ricky Miell - appeared at Oxford Crown Court today accused of killing Steven Burton in a house in

  • Murder update: Case goes to appeal

    A man cleared of killing a drug addict 11 years ago has been re-charged with murder and may face a re-trial. Ricky San Juliano, 29, - formerly known as Ricky Miell - appeared at Oxford Crown Court today accused of killing Steven Burton in a house in

  • Carfax crash causes delays

    A PENSIONER was being treated by paramedics after he was hit by a bus in Oxford city centre at lunchtime today. The accident involving a Stagecoach bus happened shortly after noon. Traffic was delayed while paramedics treated the victim at the scene

  • Pensioner hurt in bus accident

    A pensioner was treated by paramedics after he was hit by a Stagecoach bus in Oxford city centre today, shortly after noon. Traffic was delayed while paramedics treated the victim at the scene. Stagecoach spokesman Chris Child said: "The bus involved

  • Drinking water quality 'improving'

    THE quality of drinking water in the Thames Valley has improved during the past year, according to a new report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate, the independent drinking water quality regulator, was today unveiling the latest annual drinking water

  • Drinking water quality improves

    The quality of drinking water in the Thames Valley has improved during the past year, according to a new report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate, the independent drinking water quality regulator, was today unveiling the latest annual drinking water

  • Man charged with 1996 murder

    A MAN has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. Ricky San Juliano, 29 - formerly Ricky Miell - has been charged with murdering of Steven Burton, in a house in Cowley Road, Oxford, in 1996. Detectives from a team investigating

  • Thief targets cricketers

    A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. Members of the Shropshire team, who were playing Oxfordshire in the Minor Counties Championship, returned find their wallets missing. It is thought the

  • RUGBY LEAGUE: Revival is in vain

    Oxford Cavaliers returned from Redditch Ravens with nothing to show after losing 28-22 in Saturday's Co-operative Summer League West Midlands encounter. Trailing by only two points, it looked as though Oxford may grab a share of the spoils, only for

  • CRICKET: Sorry Matthew...

    A Double apology is owed to 15-year-old Tiddington 3rd batsman Matthew Johnston. Johnston scored the first century of his life in The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 9A game against Thame 3rd on Saturday. But his innings of 121 not out was overlooked

  • CRICKET: Sadler at the helm

    Ollie Sadler will captain Oxford University next year after starring for the Blues with bat and ball. The 20-year-old law student topped both averages this summer and was the obvious choice to succeed Nick Woods. A right-handed batsman, Sadler scored

  • Man charged over 1996 murder

    A man has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. Ricky San Juliano, 29 - formerly known as Ricky Miell - has been charged with the murder of Steven Burton, in a house in Cowley Road, Oxford, in 1996. Detectives from a team investigating

  • Chase driver 'risked lives'

    A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. Pete Sanford, landlord at the George and Dragon in Fritwell, pursued a car from a service station along the A43 and M40, reaching 115mph in his S-type Jaguar on Saturday.

  • Staff told to stop cycling

    THE firm charged with designing Oxfordshire's transport improvements has angered cycling campaigners by banning staff from using bicycles on health and safety grounds. Jacobs is the transport consultant for Oxfordshire County Council and has designed

  • Passengers rap overcrowded trains

    OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. First Great Western (FGW) trains to and from the capital were so crammed that a third of passengers were forced to stand on some services. Of the

  • Peers head passed over for new post

    GOVERNORS at an Oxford school have spoken of their dismay after a popular headteacher was told she will be replaced if the school becomes an academy. Lorna Caldicott has turned results around at Peers School in Sandy Lane West, Littlemore. However

  • AUNT SALLY: Queen's Head block out Sun

    Queen's Head B held their nerve as they sealed to a 2-1 victory against Royal Sun in Section 2, writes ANDY BEAL. And they did it the hard way, having to fight back from a leg down before securing victory via two nerve-jangling three-stick shoot- outs

  • CRICKET: Downs' bowling must get better

    Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett was a relieved man after they edged into the last 16 of the npower Village Cup. And he knows Downs must bowl better when they visit Gloucestershire champions Marshfield on July 22. Bartlett conceded 65 from his first

  • CRICKET: Williams ton all in vain for Oxon

    A seventh championship century from Rob Williams was not enough to save Oxfordshire from defeat to Shropshire in the Western Division at Banbury yesterday. Williams made 114 as Oxon batted with real purpose on the final day, but they could never fully

  • FOOTBALL: U's may offer French left back a deal

    Oxford United boss Jim Smith could make French defender Alex Jeannin his second signing of the summer. Last week, former Airdrie striker Gary Twigg became Smith's first capture, and now he hopes to add the experienced left back to the squad. Jeannin

  • CRICKET: Oxford openers in historic 435 record partnership

    Oxford CC batsmen Stewart Laudat and Todd Hutcheson smashed their way into the record books with an incredible 435-run opening partnership. Their feat, achieved in 315-run victory over seven-man BWIA Cavaliers in the Evening Standard Trophy, is believed

  • Fight won over new skate park

    RESIDENTS in North Oxford have fended off plans to build a second skate park. People living by Aristotle Lane recreation ground were stunned when plans emerged to build a £47,000 street sports site at the park, just five years after a similar skatepark

  • Residents voice flats concerns

    PEOPLE living in Littlemore have voiced concerns over plans for two blocks of flats. The provisional application, submitted to the city council last month, would see two multi-storey blocks of flats built on the site of the former Mabel Prichard School

  • Site stays

    OXFORDSHIRE County Council plans to keep the existing hazardous waste recovery and transfer site at the Grundon depot in Icknield Way, Ewelme, for another two years.

  • Opera date

    OPERA lovers are in for a treat with a special fundraising night on August 31. The event, which has been organised jointly by Bloxham School and Banbury Rugby Club, will be held at the great hall at the school starting at 8pm. Performing at the

  • Don't run for Mayor, Boris urged

    SUPPORTERS of Henley MP Boris Johnson have urged him not to run for Mayor of London. Mr Johnson has admitted he is attracted to the idea of challenging Ken Livingstone in next year's election, but said his commitment and responsibility to his constituency

  • Motoring along in Edwardian style

    TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. The Great Western Society, based at Didcot Railway Centre, has secured £768,500 to spend restoring a Great Western Railway steam railmotor

  • Blaze probe

    ARSONISTS are believed to be responsible for a car fire in Abingdon on Sunday night. Police are investigating the cause of the fire involving a car on Peep-o-Day Lane in Abingdon at 9.15pm. The blaze was extinguished by firefighters.

  • 'Prayer helped my injured son'

    A MOTHER has thanked the prayers of Oxford's Muslim community for helping the recovery of her son after a hit-and-run car crash. More than a year on, little Mohammed Shioui is still recovering. The four-year-old was left unable to see, sit, stand,

  • Team makes mark on crime

    POLICE Community Support Officers in Oxford are being equipped with security marking kits to clamp down on cycle thefts. This is the first time such a scheme has happened anywhere in the Thames Valley Police area and is believed to be the first in

  • Inquest into river victim

    AN INQUEST into drowning victim Ben Halsey-Jones will be held at Oxford Coroner's Court next week. The 15-year-old, who lived in Wolvercote and was a Year 10 pupil at The Cherwell School, went missing after falling into the swollen River Thames, near

  • Doctor denies death crash charge

    A hospital doctor caused the death a motorcyclist with her dangerous driving on a dual carriageway, a jury was told yesterday. Dr Thuli Whitehouse, 27, ignored a 'Left Turn Only' sign at a junction and crossed the A420, near Appleton, into the path

  • Body parts investigation begins

    The long process of investigating whether body tissue was removed without consent from workers at UK nuclear facilities, including Harwell, near Didcot, has begun. Michael Redfern QC is heading up a probe after it emerged body tissue from 65 workers