Stories for 16 April 2008

Abingdon

Traders' fears over precinct

THE MANAGERS of Abingdon's Bury Street precinct have remained tight-lipped over when work on the long-awaited facelift will start.  more...

Roadworks chaos to continue

ROADWORKS, which last week brought Abingdon to a grinding halt, are set to continue until the weekend.  more...

Traders' fears over precinct

THE MANAGERS of Abingdon's Bury Street precinct have remained tight-lipped over when work on the long-awaited facelift will start.  more...

Abingdon News

Extra week of roadworks

Roadworks which last week brought Abingdon to a grinding halt will continue until the weekend.  more...

Letters led to long marriage

A pair of pen pals whose romance blossomed when they wrote to each other during the Second World War are celebrating 60 years of marriage tomorrow.  more...

Banbury News

Pensioner sees off phone thieves

A 71-year-old man foiled two thieves who tried to rob him at knifepoint in Banbury today.  more...

Bicester News

Council worker jailed for £25k theft

A former receptionist has been jailed for nine months after stealing nearly £25,000 from Cherwell District Council while working at a leisure centre.  more...

Columns

The Insider

WHAT a chore it is being leader of Her Majesty's opposition.  more...

Didcot

'Dream' clock snub upsets Rotary

TOWN planners have rejected the offer of a £12,000 clock to stand in Didcot town centre.  more...

Concern voiced over lower speed limit

THE introduction of a new speed limit at an accident blackspot has come under attack by community campaigners, who claim it will put schoolchildren's lives at risk.  more...

Gang hunted after street attack

POLICE are trying to trace these three youngsters in connection with a vicious assault in Didcot.  more...

Concern voiced over lower speed limit

THE introduction of a new speed limit at an accident blackspot has come under attack by community campaigners, who claim it will put schoolchildren's lives at risk.  more...

'Dream' clock snub upsets Rotary

TOWN planners have rejected the offer of a £12,000 clock to stand in Didcot town centre.  more...

Heartbroken over loss of Indira

THE boyfriend of Ecuador coach crash victim Indira Swann was on Monday night heading back to his Didcot home.  more...

Gang hunted after street attack

POLICE are trying to trace these three youngsters in connection with a vicious assault in Didcot.  more...

Didcot News

Police appeal after attack

Police are trying to trace these three young men in connection with an assault in Didcot.  more...

Town clock 'snub' anger

A decision by South Oxfordshire District Council to turn down the gift of a £12,000 clock for Didcot has angered town rotarians.  more...

Editorial Comment

Wonderful climax to a special year

Other hospices and charities that shore up our sadly deficient National Health Service by providing care for the terminally ill, or those with life-limiting conditions, can be forgiven if they look enviously at Helen and Douglas House.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: Tower go on the rampage

Giles Sports Witney Youth League Tower Hill secured the runners-up spot in the Under 12 A League with a 14-2 rampage against Chesterton Juniors.  more...

FOOTBALL: Chadlington go marching on

Oxfordshire Senior League Chadlington kept up their Premier Division title challenge with a 4-0 victory over Garsington.  more...

FOOTBALL: Hero Allen clips Pegasus wings

Sport Italia Hellenic League Pegasus Juniors 0, North Leigh 3 Two second-half goals from Chris Allen set up title-chasing North Leigh's hard-earned victory away to Pegasus on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Gee's league focus

North Leigh manager Mark Gee said winning the Oxfordshire Senior Cup was a great night for the club, writes STEVE CLARE.  more...

FOOTBALL: North Leigh in Banbury upset

Oxfordshire Senior Cup Hellenic League side North Leigh stunned holders Banbury United with a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the cup at the Kassam Stadium last night, writes STEVE CLARE.  more...

Golf

GOLF: Results round-up

FRILFORD HEATH Ladies' April Medal (Red Course) - Div 1: 1 C Bickerton 40pts, 2 M Glennie 35 (cb), 3 A James 35. Div 2: 1 S Duncombe 46, 2 E Downes 38, 3 B Hamilton 36. Div 3: 1 H Fooij 33.  more...

GOLF: Burford off the mark

Burford produced some solid golf to pick up their first victory of the season in Section 1 of the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League.  more...

GOLF: Eddie edged out

Defending champion Eddie Pepperell had to be content with second place in the BB&O Junior Championship at Woburn.  more...

GOLF: Friends had to battle hard

The Oxfordshire ladies' championship saw Sam Round defeat close friend and county foursomes partner Tilly Holder 3 & 2 in the final.  more...

GOLF: Round's tour chance

A shocked Sam Round was handed a place in the Ladies' English Open after winning the Oxfordshire Ladies' Championship.  more...

Headlines

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Flooded pub will re-open

The last pub in west Oxfordshire to get back into business after last summer's floods is to reopen on Friday.  more...

£5,700 bill for smoking breach

A FLAMBOYANT pub landlord has become the first in Oxfordshire to be fined for flouting the new anti-smoking laws.   more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Flooded pub will re-open

The last pub in west Oxfordshire to get back into business after last summer's floods is to reopen on Friday.  more...

Swim to help

MORE than 100 swimmers will be making the plunge to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Police to launch Countrywatch

RURAL homes and isolated farms are to be protected by an 'early-warning' network of intelligence.  more...

£5,700 bill for smoking breach

A FLAMBOYANT pub landlord has become the first in Oxfordshire to be fined for flouting the new anti-smoking laws.   more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Leader

Shops delay is big concern

We have serious concerns about delays to the refurbishment of Abingdon's Bury Street precinct.  more...

Clock-watching

The reaction of South Oxfordshire District Council to the offer made by local Rotarians of a new clock for Didcot is ridiculous.  more...

Letters

Time to count our blessings

One of the many thoughtful sayings of years gone by, 'Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit', comes over in many of the letters you publish.  more...

Piffling amount

Our wonderful Government has kindly contributed £86m to help victims of last summer's floods. Some of this piffling amount was given to Oxfordshire residents.  more...

Blame parents

In reply to Michael Clarke (Oxford Mail, April 2), the Government should ban all forms of tobacco advertising.  more...

Install camera

When will the powers-that-be finally realise the necessity for a camera on the Oxford Eastern Bypass?  more...

Three puzzles

There are things that really puzzle me.  more...

News

71-year-old foils knife robbery

A 71-year-old man foiled an attempted armed robbery in Banbury this afternoon.  more...

71-year-old foils knife robbery

A 71-year-old man foiled an attempted armed robbery in Banbury this afternoon.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Flooded pub will re-open

The last pub in west Oxfordshire to get back into business after last summer's floods is to reopen on Friday.  more...

Sam's off to look at European spaces

A PARKS officer from Oxford has won a scholarship to travel across Europe, learning how to design green spaces for young people.  more...

Cricket star aids appeal

FORMER Zimbabwe Test cricketer Henry Olonga helped Charlbury's cricket club to raise more than £1,000 towards its new pavilion fund.  more...

Airbase plan appeal move

DEVELOPERS hoping to build 1,000 homes and a school at the former US Air Force base at Upper Heyford have lodged an appeal to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.  more...

Clean sweep

OXFORD City Council has carried out work to improve the underpass linking Barton Lane to Barton Village Road.  more...

Bikes day

A MORNING all about bicycles will take place at Lord Williams's Lower School sports hall, in Queens Road, Thame, on Saturday, between 10am and noon.  more...

St George's Day events planned

HUNDREDS of people of all ages are expected to turn out this weekend for St George's Day events across Oxfordshire.  more...

Tucking in

HAUTE cuisine is not the first thing that springs to mind when you talk about Army rations.  more...

Ecuador crash brings back memories

THE father of an Oxford student killed on a gap year trip spoke last night how the Ecuador bus crash brought tragic memories flooding back.  more...

Who owns this no-man's land?

A WELL-USED gateway into Oxford is littered with rubbish, broken glass and surrounded by a dilapidated fence - but no one seems sure who is responsible for the eyesore.  more...

Hospice fundraisers praised

GENEROUS fundraisers have been offered a hearty pat on the back after helping Helen & Douglas House bank £4.8m in a year.  more...

Vandals defecate in church pulpit

CHURCH leaders have expressed their disgust at vandals who defecated in a pulpit and spread the mess on to stained glass windows.  more...

Vandals defecate in church pulpit

CHURCH leaders have expressed their disgust at vandals who defecated in a pulpit and spread the mess on to stained glass windows.  more...

Road delays

ROADWORKS in Abingdon have been extended until Friday.  more...

Village speeders caught

MORE than 30 people were caught speeding in Benson during two police operations.  more...

Traders fear for future if costs rise

TRADERS in Oxford's Covered Market vented their frustrations to shadow chancellor George Osborne as they continue to feel the financial pinch.  more...

Concern over TA site homes plan

COUNCILLORS have "expressed concerns" over plans to build more than 350 student bedrooms and 72 new homes on the Territorial Army Centre at Slade Park, Oxford.  more...

Boreholes drilled in flood inquiry

ENVIRONMENT Agency staff have started drilling boreholes in Oxford to help prevent further major flooding in the city.  more...

Former receptionist jailed

A FORMER receptionist has been jailed for nine months after stealing almost £25,000 from Cherwell District Council while working at a leisure centre.  more...

Former receptionist jailed

A FORMER receptionist has been jailed for nine months after stealing almost £25,000 from Cherwell District Council while working at a leisure centre.  more...

Surprise in store

Sir - Following the snowfall on Sunday, April 6, my wife and I decided to take a walk that took us from Radley up Sugworth Lane.  more...

Businessman pays £34,000 for plate

A WELSH businessman from Oxford has paid £34,400 for the number plate WEL 5H at a DVLA Personalised Registrations auction held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales.  more...

Traders' fears over precinct

THE MANAGERS of Abingdon's Bury Street precinct have remained tight-lipped over when work on the long-awaited facelift will start.  more...

'Dream' clock snub upsets Rotary

TOWN planners have rejected the offer of a £12,000 clock to stand in Didcot town centre.  more...

Concern voiced over lower speed limit

THE introduction of a new speed limit at an accident blackspot has come under attack by community campaigners, who claim it will put schoolchildren's lives at risk.  more...

£5,700 bill for smoking breach

A FLAMBOYANT pub landlord has become the first in Oxfordshire to be fined for flouting the new anti-smoking laws.   more...

Man found guilty of carjacking

A MEMBER of the travelling community at Redbridge Hollow in Oxford has been found guilty of carjacking.  more...

Gang hunted after street attack

POLICE are trying to trace these three youngsters in connection with a vicious assault in Didcot.  more...

Fuel tank thieves strike again

THIEVES who drill inside cars' fuel tanks and steal petrol have struck again.  more...

71-year-old foils knife robbery

A 71-year-old man foiled an attempted armed robbery in Banbury this afternoon.  more...

71-year-old foils knife robbery

A 71-year-old man foiled an attempted armed robbery in Banbury this afternoon.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Flooded pub will re-open

The last pub in west Oxfordshire to get back into business after last summer's floods is to reopen on Friday.  more...

£5,700 bill for smoking breach

A FLAMBOYANT pub landlord has become the first in Oxfordshire to be fined for flouting the new anti-smoking laws.   more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Vandals defecate in church pulpit

CHURCH leaders have expressed their disgust at vandals who defecated in a pulpit and spread the mess on to stained glass windows.  more...

Vandals defecate in church pulpit

CHURCH leaders have expressed their disgust at vandals who defecated in a pulpit and spread the mess on to stained glass windows.  more...

Former receptionist jailed

A FORMER receptionist has been jailed for nine months after stealing almost £25,000 from Cherwell District Council while working at a leisure centre.  more...

Former receptionist jailed

A FORMER receptionist has been jailed for nine months after stealing almost £25,000 from Cherwell District Council while working at a leisure centre.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Village speeders caught

MORE than 30 people were caught speeding in Benson during two police operations.  more...

Traders' fears over precinct

THE MANAGERS of Abingdon's Bury Street precinct have remained tight-lipped over when work on the long-awaited facelift will start.  more...

'Dream' clock snub upsets Rotary

TOWN planners have rejected the offer of a £12,000 clock to stand in Didcot town centre.  more...

Concern voiced over lower speed limit

THE introduction of a new speed limit at an accident blackspot has come under attack by community campaigners, who claim it will put schoolchildren's lives at risk.  more...

Gang hunted after street attack

POLICE are trying to trace these three youngsters in connection with a vicious assault in Didcot.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: North Leigh upset Banbury

Banbury United 1-2 North Leigh Hellenic League side North Leigh stunned holders Banbury United with a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at the Kassam Stadium last night, writes STEVE CLARE.  more...

FOOTBALL: North Leigh upset Banbury

Banbury United 1-2 North Leigh Hellenic League side North Leigh stunned holders Banbury United with a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at the Kassam Stadium last night, writes STEVE CLARE.  more...

Obituaries

Willoughby Goddard

Willoughby Goddard, star of television shows and films in a career spanning more than four decades, has died aged 81.  more...

Denys Dyer

Denys Dyer, a former Oxford city councillor, magistrate and fellow of Exeter College, has died aged 86.  more...

Fred Farley

Fred Farley, who has died aged 93, won the Military Medal for an act of bravery during the Second World War.  more...

Roy Harden

Roy Harden - the former head concierge of Oxford's Randolph Hotel and affectionately know by many as Roy of the Randolph - has died aged 77.  more...

Other News

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Police apologise over lack of escort

THAMES Valley Police has said sorry after failing to provide escorts for the hearses carrying dead servicemen that travel through Oxfordshire.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

L-centre axe sparks concern

THE closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

Other Sport

TENNIS: Ashton lands Witney title

Witney's Lewis Ashton teamed up with Milton Keynes ace Harry Kellner to take the under 18 boys' doubles title at the Witney Lawn Tennis Club's Grade 4 junior tournment.  more...

Oxford News

Gap year victim's father sets up charity

The father of an Oxford student killed on a gap year trip spoke last night how the Ecuador bus crash brought tragic memories flooding back.  more...

Rent crisis grips market

Traders in Oxford's Covered Market yesterday vented their frustrations to shadow chancellor George Osborne as they continue to feel the financial pinch.  more...

You made it a £4.8m reality

Oxford's generous fundraisers have been offered a hearty pat on the back after helping Helen & Douglas House bank £4.8m in a year.  more...

Plans for TA centre cause concern

Headington and Wood Farm councillors have "expressed concerns" over plans to build more than 350 student bedrooms and 72 new homes on the Territorial Army Centre at Slade Park.  more...

Anti-flooding holes being drilled

Environment Agency staff started drilling boreholes in Oxford yesterday to help prevent further major flooding in the city.  more...

Traveller guilty of carjacking

A member of the travelling community at Redbridge Hollow in Oxford has been found guilty of carjacking.  more...

Giant bubbles hobby sparks career

For most people, four foot bubbles floating over the garden wall is quite an unusual sight, but for neighbours of Felipe Gonzalez this is an everyday occurrence.  more...

Clothes shop's future in doubt

The future of discount clothes shop Ethel Austin is in doubt after the company went into administration.  more...

Novelist's first hand account of Mugabe's reign

Robert Mugabe's brutal regime in Zimbabwe will survive the recent bid to oust him in the presidential election, according to Oxford author Joy Maclean.  more...

Shop offers safe haven for students

A city centre bookshop is offering a safe haven for foreign students staying in Oxford.  more...

Families urged to join race

People are being urged to sign up for a fun run in Oxford that will help children with disabilities live life to the full.  more...

JJB stores future is unclear

JJB Sports was unable to confirm today whether jobs in Oxford would be affected after it announced it is closing UK 72 stores.  more...

Shop saved by sweets

One of the last independent retailers on Oxford's Cowley Road has been saved from closure - by sweets.  more...

Council worker jailed for stealing £24k

A former receptionist who stole nearly £25,000 from a leisure centre in Bicester wept at Oxford Crown Court today as a judge sentenced her to nine months behind bars.  more...

Oxford Mail to host Spielberg film festival

The Oxford Mail and Phoenix Picturehouse have teamed up to stage our very own celebration of the world's greatest film maker.  more...

L-Centre axe sparks alarm

The closure of Oxford and Banbury's motorcyclist test centres could spark an increase in illegal riders and casualties on the road, claim an instructor and learner riders.  more...

CCTV for all tower blocks

Secutiry cameras are set to be rolled out to tower blocks across Oxford after a pilot scheme cut antisocial behaviour in one city high-rise.  more...

Oxford United

York City v Oxford United

Adam Murray and Matt Green celebrate with scorer Eddie Anaclet  more...

York City v Oxford United

Eddie Anaclet fires past the York keeper register just his second goal of the season  more...

York City v Oxford United

Phil Trainer can't find a way through the York defence  more...

York City v Oxford United

Matt Green is just beaten to the ball   more...

York City v Oxford United

Yemi challenges for a high ball  more...

York City v Oxford United

A U's fan celebrates another away win  more...

Rugby

RUGBY UNION: Bulls out to end on high

Banbury Bulls coach Grant Holmes hopes to give their fans something to cheer at the end of a nightmare campaign.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Chippy's bright future

Andy Dawson believes Chipping Norton could push for a second successive promotion after clinching the BB&O Premier Division title.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Henley fans plea

Henley Hawks are hoping to bounce back by becoming the best supported club in National 3 South, according to their latest newsletter.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Mini champs

Banbury Under 10s celebrated victory in Derby's mini festival.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Scene set for big finish

When the South West 1 fixtures were published last summer, April 19 always looked a tasty end to the campaign for Oxfordshire rugby.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Collins seals victory

Witney climbed to sixth in the Southern Counties North table thanks to a fine 14-12 win at Beaconsfield.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Super Chippy are champions

Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Chipping Norton were crowned champions after beating a hard-working Phoenix side 36-5 at Greystones.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 66 BMW 2678 Electrocomponents 189 Nationwide Accident Repair 127 Oxford Biomedica 22.25 Oxford Catalyst 168.5 Oxford Instruments 217 Reed Elsevier 657.75 RM 196.5 RPS Group 318.25   more...

Sport

FOOTBALL: North Leigh upset Banbury

Banbury United 1-2 North Leigh Hellenic League side North Leigh stunned holders Banbury United with a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at the Kassam Stadium last night, writes STEVE CLARE.  more...

FOOTBALL: North Leigh upset Banbury

Banbury United 1-2 North Leigh Hellenic League side North Leigh stunned holders Banbury United with a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at the Kassam Stadium last night, writes STEVE CLARE.  more...

Travel Features

Stormin' Normandy

Ah, Rouen... a city of wonky half-timbered shops, 100 belltowers - and a drive-in tattoo parlour.o Yup: visit drive-in.tattoo.site.voila.fr if you don't believe me.  more...

U'S News

Patto salutes U's fitness

Darren Patterson paid tribute to his players' fitness as Oxford United again came good in the second half to chalk up another away win.  more...

Wallingford

Village speeders caught

MORE than 30 people were caught speeding in Benson during two police operations.  more...

Village speeders caught

MORE than 30 people were caught speeding in Benson during two police operations.  more...

Group bids to revive town

BOOSTING the future of Wallingford and making sure funds come in to help kickstart the regeneration of the town has been put in the hands of an independent organisation made up of traders, businesses, teachers and individuals.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Flooding advice sparks anger

FLOOD victims say the Environment Agency needs to do more, after a new report urged South Oxfordshire families to protect their homes from rising flood water.  more...

Wgpubs

The Woodman Inn, North Leigh: Comfortable, homely, friendly

I VISITED The Woodman Inn, in New Yatt Road, North Leigh, twice.  more...

Witney News

Pub owner fined for smoking breach

The owner of a gastro-pub in South Leigh near Witney has been fined £1,765 for breaching new smoke-free legislation.  more...

Battle launched against rural crime

Rural homes and isolated farms are to be protected by an 'early-warning' network of intelligence.  more...

Smoking costs publican a £5,700 fine

A flamboyant pub landlord has become the first in Oxfordshire to be fined for flouting the new anti-smoking laws.  more...

  
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