Stories for 23 April 2008

Abingdon

Shop books place in awards

A BOOKSHOP owner is hoping for success in a prestigious awards ceremony.  more...

Lakes battle goes to High Court

CAMPAIGNERS have submitted an application to the High Court in the ongoing battle to save Radley Lakes.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Shop books place in awards

A BOOKSHOP owner is hoping for success in a prestigious awards ceremony.  more...

Lakes battle goes to High Court

CAMPAIGNERS have submitted an application to the High Court in the ongoing battle to save Radley Lakes.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

MG fans fly te flag for St George

FIFTY classic cars returned to Abingdon to pay homage to what is known as the spiritual home of the MG.  more...

Nightmare neighbour faces jail

NIGHTMARE neighbour Shannon Ryan is facing jail after admitting two breaches of an antisocial behaviour order.  more...

Schools hit by strike

THOUSANDS of pupils in Abingdon have the day off school tomorrow following decisions to close the town's three secondary schools because of strike action over teachers' pay.  more...

Abingdon News

Nightmare neighbour faces jail

Nightmare neighbour Shannon Ryan is facing jail after admitting two breaches of an antisocial behaviour order (Asbo).  more...

Schools gets cash boost

A £489,000 building programme is under way to improve facilities at a primary school near Abingdon.  more...

Athletics

ATHLETICS: Ready to be Mota-vated?

The first round of the 2008 Mota-vation Series takes place at Charlton-on-Otmoor next Thursday, starting at 7.30pm.  more...

ATHLETICS: Bouncing Bibby is national champion

Joe Bibby, from Radley, was in fine form as he took the gold medal to become the national speed bounce champion for under 15 boys at the Sportshall National final at the NEC in Birmingham.  more...

ATHLETICS: Radley make swift return to top-flight

Radley's women secured promotion back to the Alpha competition as they won the Alpha-Beta Trophy meeting at Lee Valley in London on Saturday.  more...

ATHLETICS: Maxwell leads Harriers home

Marcus Maxwell brought home his Woodstock Harriers teammates into first place as they retained the Oxfordshire Road Relay title over an undulating 3.2-mile course at Hook Norton.  more...

ATHLETICS: Radley's promotion joy

Radley's women secured promotion back to the Alpha competition as they won the Alpha-Beta Trophy meeting at Lee Valley in London on Saturday.  more...

ATHLETICS: Club back with relay triumph

After nearly ten years' absence from the county road relays, Radley stormed to victory in the senior ladies' race at Hook Norton on Sunday.  more...

Banbury News

Horton child services 'safe'

Children's and maternity services at Banbury's Horton Hospital have been safeguarded for the next two years, according to a report from health bosses.  more...

Bicester News

Railway warning detonators stolen

Thieves have stolen 40 detonators from a railway depot in Oxfordshire.  more...

Columns

Mischief making at The Living Room

Certain mischief makers, who shall remain nameless, were quick to point out the apparent laziness of Conservative councillors in holding a photoshoot last week at The Living Room (a trendy bar which is just a stone's throw from County Hall).  more...

Competition News

Lyndsay is new Miss Oxford Mail

Teenager Lyndsay Fayle stole a march on her rivals to win the Miss Oxford Mail title.  more...

Cricket

CRICKET: Fixture wanted

Risinghurst CC require a fixture - home or away - this Sunday. Contact Graham Drummond on 01865 767555.  more...

CRICKET: Horspath find calypso stars too hot

Horspath got a taste of real calypso cricket as they warmed up for the new season with a tour of Barbados.  more...

CRICKET: Bradshaw joins Bicester from Kidlington

All-rounder Duncan Bradshaw has joined Bicester & North Oxford after being released by Kidlington.  more...

CRICKET: Taylors bowl over Freeland

Father and son Kevin and Jack Taylor bowled Great & Little Tew to a comprehensive 132-run victory at Freeland in the npower Village Cup first round.  more...

Didcot

Paper boy in stolen cycle plea

A PAPER boy who had his new cycle stolen still managed to finish his round on foot.  more...

Paper boy in stolen cycle plea

A PAPER boy who had his new cycle stolen still managed to finish his round on foot.  more...

Town clock idea set ticking again

PLANNERS have turned back the clock in a bid to get a new timepiece for Didcot.  more...

Editorial Comment

Changing bad news into good

We are bamboozled every day with statistics of all sorts.  more...

Hefty fine

Pub landlords and anyone else thinking of defying the smoking ban should beware.  more...

Positive signs for hospital

The future of The Horton Hospital at Banbury is back in the news.  more...

Feature Intuition

Dedicated followers of fashion

Designer looks and catwalk shows don't always dictate what's in vogue.  more...

Jewellery Designers

When most of us go shopping for jewellery our first instinct is to head for the high street.  more...

Living Doll

She looks cute, you can dress her up in pretty dresses, cuddle her and even take her out in her pram. But unlike most newborns, she won’t cry, wet her nappy or wake you in the night for a feed. Meet Sanni, the perfect baby . . .  more...

A class act

Lucia van der Post has spent 25 years dishing out advice on matters such as where to buy the best smoked salmon and packing for a weekend away.  more...

Far from the madding crowd

It may be off the beaten track, but it is a hit with yummie mummies and ladies who lunch.  more...

Noelle's knowledge

When filling up your car costs almost as much as your weekly grocery bill, it is time to stay home, surf the net and let someone else guzzle gas to get goods to you, says Good Deal diva Noelle Walsh.  more...

Running

We all know that exercising regularly is an important part of staying healthy.  more...

All at sea

Gill Oliver meets the Oxfordshire women who took on the gruelling challenge of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic ocean.  more...

My wedding in Africa

Three years ago, South African couturier Adel Kotze opened her studio, Adel Kotze Bride, in Woodstock, and last year launched her first collection of bridal gowns at a glitzy catwalk show at Blenheim Palace.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: Abingdon likely to avoid the drop

Abingdon Town seem certain to finish in the Premier Division drop zone after suffering a disastrous 2-1 home defeat against bottom club AFC Wallingford in the Sport Italia Hellenic League on Tuesday night.  more...

FOOTBALL: Williams boost for Didcot

Didcot Town defender Andy Williams has declared himself fit for the British Gas Business Southern League run-in, writes Nick Farrant.  more...

Golf

GOLF: Results round-up

CHIPPING NORTON Seniors' Leech Cup - Div 1: 1 D Beck 86-17=69, 2 R Gillett 82-12=70, 3 D Pickett 83-12=71. Div 2: 1 J Quinn 99-27=72, 2 S Bunce 96-23=73, 3 R Watkins 98-24=74.  more...

GOLF: Holder comes fifth

Tilly Holder finished an impressive joint fifth in the Roehampton Gold Cup after rounds of 77 and 76.  more...

GOLF: Harris succeeded by former pupil

Bob Harris has become North Oxford's general manager after spending 20 years as the club's head professional.  more...

GOLF: Tadmarton pip Frilford

Tadmarton Heath are now the only unbeaten team in Section 1 of the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League after defeating Frilford Heath 2-1.  more...

GOLF: O'Connor holds on to title

Katherine O'Connor cruised to victory in the BB&O Girls Championship at her home course Tadmarton Heath.  more...

Headlines

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Driver cut free after crash

A DRIVER was freed from his vehicle by firefighters after his car crashed in West Oxfordshire early today.  more...

Man missing since Monday

POLICE have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from west Oxfordshire.  more...

The young will have a say

THE first meeting of Witney's new Youth Council goes ahead today, and on the agenda are plans for a skateboard and BMX track.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Driver cut free after crash

A DRIVER was freed from his vehicle by firefighters after his car crashed in West Oxfordshire early today.  more...

Man missing since Monday

POLICE have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from west Oxfordshire.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Letters

Simple way to escort troops

I noted with interest David Youd's comments about Thames Valley Police being unable to supply motorcycle outriders for war dead being transferred to the John Radcliffe Hospital from RAF Lyneham (Oxford Mail, April 15).  more...

Use your vote

I hope everyone will use their vote in the Oxford City Council elections on Thursday, May 1.  more...

Wrong address

Having read many letters regarding poor standards of service from Royal Mail, I felt I had to add tales of my experiences.  more...

News

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Fountain's future dries up

A CAMPAIGN to get water flowing through a Victorian fountain in East Oxford looks set to be shelved today.  more...

Shop books place in awards

A BOOKSHOP owner is hoping for success in a prestigious awards ceremony.  more...

Pupils clean up for charity

CHILDREN armed themselves with soap and sponges for a charity car-washing session.  more...

Village celebrates its 'survival'

A SMALL south Oxfordshire village is preparing to celebrate its survival 60 years after plans to kill it off were put forward.  more...

Belly dancers shake up conference

MORE than 100 belly dancers came together to wiggle their hips at an annual conference in Oxford.  more...

Paper boy in stolen cycle plea

A PAPER boy who had his new cycle stolen still managed to finish his round on foot.  more...

Landlord issues call to patriots

PUBLICAN Damian Cawood has urged Oxfordshire's men and women to get patriotic today by toasting the spot where St George vanquished the dragon.  more...

Lakes battle goes to High Court

CAMPAIGNERS have submitted an application to the High Court in the ongoing battle to save Radley Lakes.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Limited Edition a four-time winner

Oxfordshire Limited Edition was named regional colour supplement of the year at the Newspaper Awards for the fourth time in a row last night.  more...

Driver cut free after crash

A DRIVER was freed from his vehicle by firefighters after his car crashed in West Oxfordshire early today.  more...

Firefighters tackle house blaze

FIRE crews were called to a house in East Oxford today after the frame of a bay window of a terraced house caught alight.  more...

Detonators stolen from rail depot

BRITISH Transport Police today appealed for information after 40 railway detonators were stolen from a depot in Bicester.  more...

Detonators stolen from rail depot

BRITISH Transport Police today appealed for information after 40 railway detonators were stolen from a depot in Bicester.  more...

Man robbed of house keys

A MAN was attacked and robbed of his house keys in Oxford.  more...

Missing man returns home

A MAN who went missing from his home in Headington has returned home safe and well.  more...

Mother and daughter go missing

POLICE today appealed for help to trace a 57-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter who have gone missing in Oxford.  more...

Man missing since Monday

POLICE have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from west Oxfordshire.  more...

Brook turns bright green

ENVIRONMENT Agency officers were called in after water in a Grove brook turned bright green.  more...

Murder accused 'an easy target'

JURORS were told today that a man accused of murdering two squatters in a house fire was an "easy target" because he was a homeless drunk.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Driver cut free after crash

A DRIVER was freed from his vehicle by firefighters after his car crashed in West Oxfordshire early today.  more...

Man missing since Monday

POLICE have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from west Oxfordshire.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Detonators stolen from rail depot

BRITISH Transport Police today appealed for information after 40 railway detonators were stolen from a depot in Bicester.  more...

Detonators stolen from rail depot

BRITISH Transport Police today appealed for information after 40 railway detonators were stolen from a depot in Bicester.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Oil spill and crash cause queues

AN OIL spill and a crash led to long queues of traffic in north Oxfordshire earlier this evening.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Shop books place in awards

A BOOKSHOP owner is hoping for success in a prestigious awards ceremony.  more...

Pupils clean up for charity

CHILDREN armed themselves with soap and sponges for a charity car-washing session.  more...

Village celebrates its 'survival'

A SMALL south Oxfordshire village is preparing to celebrate its survival 60 years after plans to kill it off were put forward.  more...

Paper boy in stolen cycle plea

A PAPER boy who had his new cycle stolen still managed to finish his round on foot.  more...

Landlord issues call to patriots

PUBLICAN Damian Cawood has urged Oxfordshire's men and women to get patriotic today by toasting the spot where St George vanquished the dragon.  more...

Lakes battle goes to High Court

CAMPAIGNERS have submitted an application to the High Court in the ongoing battle to save Radley Lakes.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Brook turns bright green

ENVIRONMENT Agency officers were called in after water in a Grove brook turned bright green.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Obituaries

Sir Charles Kimber

Sir Charles Kimber, former pub landlord and published author on the history of Oxfordshire County Council, has died aged 96.  more...

Other News

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Update: Strike to hit 52 schools

THE number of schools in Oxfordshire affected by tomorrow's teachers' strike has risen to 52.  more...

Strike closes schools

THOUSANDS of pupils in Abingdon have the day off school tomorrow following decisions to close the town's three secondary schools because of strike action over teachers' pay.  more...

Fond farewell for village stalwarts

A VILLAGE has said goodbye to its best-known residents.  more...

Lock-keepers' houses to be sold or rented out

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Other Sport

GREYHOUNDS: Thursday's Oxford runners

7.35: Glencloy Burglar 3, Inchydoney Grove, MISSING JEWELS, Shelbourne Chloe, Pickyourmoment 2, Scala Panter.  more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Corner House edge it

Corner House A reached the Team Knockout Group A final in the Johnson's Buildbase Oxford & District League with a 3-2 win over Dolphin A at the Horse & Harrow.  more...

RACING: Curran stunned by National triumph

Sean Curran is still on a high after Iris De Balme gave him his biggest success since taking out a training licence two years ago with a 66-1 shock victory in the Coral Scottish Grand National.  more...

RACING: Curran stunned by National triumph

Sean Curran is still on a high after Iris De Balme gave him his biggest success since taking out a training licence two years ago with a 66-1 shock victory in the Coral Scottish Grand National.  more...

ROWING: Wallingford veterans shine at Abingdon

Wallingford's veteran I crew showed their class when they went faster than 40 other boats in the 250- strong Abingdon Head on Sunday.  more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Horse & Harrow champions

Horse & Harrow won the Division 1 title in the Wallingford & District League with a 4-1 away victory over Didcot Conservative Club B.  more...

TABLE TENNIS: Taylor treble sends Drayton down

Richard Taylor's maximum for Letcombe A in a 6-4 victory condemned Drayton B to relegation from Division 1 in the Didcot & District League, writes Roger Templeman.  more...

SWIMMING: Law breaks two club records

Three Abingdon Vale swimmers set long-course club records when competing in the Crawley Level 1 Spring Open.  more...

RACING: Curran stunned by National triumph

Sean Curran is still on a high after Iris De Balme gave him his biggest success since taking out a training licence two years ago with a 66-1 shock victory in the Coral Scottish Grand National.  more...

RACING: Curran stunned by National triumph

Sean Curran is still on a high after Iris De Balme gave him his biggest success since taking out a training licence two years ago with a 66-1 shock victory in the Coral Scottish Grand National.  more...

GOLF: Pepperell beaten in play-off

Eddie Pepperell's succession of near-misses in top amateur events continued when he lost a play-off in the Peter McEvoy Trophy at Copt Heath.  more...

RESULTS: April 24

RESULTS.  more...

FIXTURES: April 24

FIXTURES.  more...

Oxford News

Lock-keepers to lose homes

Eight Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Strike could affect 40 schools

Up to 40 oxfordshire schools are expected to close or cancel lessons tomorrow as teachers go on strike over pay.  more...

'Angry' music video portrays estate

Hooded youngsters patrol a derelict estate, strolling down a maze of alleyways before greeting each other with street-style handshakes.  more...

Lyndsay is new Miss Oxford Mail

Teenager Lyndsay Fayle stole a march on her rivals to win the Miss Oxford Mail title.  more...

UPDATE: Strike to affect 43 schools

OVER 40 schools are now expected to be shut or have some classes closed in tomorrow's strike by teachers over pay.  more...

Firefighters tackle house blaze

Fire crews were called to a house in East Oxford this morning after the frame of a bay window of a terraced house caught alight.  more...

UPDATE: School closure list hits 52

The number of schools in Oxfordshire hit by tomorrow's teachers' strike has hit 52.  more...

Teenage robbers steal keys

Two muggers stole a man's keys after threatening him in an Oxford street.  more...

Burger fans relish reopening

Burger fans across the city and beyond have been relishing the reopening of one of Oxford's legendary eateries.  more...

New parents group starts up

A new parents' group has started meeting in the Sunflower Room at Littlemore Community Centre.  more...

So you wanna be in Bugsy?

Hundreds of budding stage stars packed out an Oxford theatre as auditions got under way for a production of Bugsy Malone.  more...

60 year hitch

When war veteran Albert Courtney stopped to pick up a hitchhiker in Germany in 1946, he could not have imagined he was about to meet his future wife.  more...

Sleaze claim levelled at Boris

Henley MP Boris Johnson could face a Parliamentary inquiry for failing to declare shares in a TV company - just days before the London mayoral election.  more...

Mum and daughter missing

Police are concerned for the safety of a mother and child who went missing in Oxford yesterday.  more...

Help pin down problems

Families on an Oxford estate will have a chance to highlight hotspots of noise, antisocial behaviour, litter and overcrowding tomorrow.  more...

Murder accused 'an easy target'

Jurors were told today that a man accused of murdering two squatters in a house fire was an "easy target" because he was a homeless drunk.  more...

Showing some patriotic spirit

People across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Appeal over 'lenient' sentence

A date has been set for a Court of Appeal hearing into an "unduly lenient" sentence handed to a paedophile by controversial Oxford judge Julian Hall.  more...

ET's an Extra Treat

Drama students are busy swotting up on everything from extraterrestrials to great white sharks for this year's Oxford Mail film festival.  more...

Fresh delay over CCTV

The installation of CCTV cameras in Oxford's Cowley Road was delayed again tonight after councillors sent plans back to the drawing board.  more...

Oxford United

Oxford v Rushden and Diamonds

He shoots ... he scores. Yemi continues his top class job of winning over the manager and fans  more...

Oxford v Rushden and Diamonds

Luke Foster, players' player of the year, heads but it just evades Barry Quinn  more...

Oxford v Rushden and Diamonds

Matt Green is foiled by Mikkel Andersen.  more...

Oxford v Rushden and Diamonds

The U's felt they had a good appeal for a penalty turned down when Chris Hope appeared to block Craig McAllister's header with his arm.   more...

Oxford v Rushden and Diamonds

Mikkel Andersen and Chris Hope foil Craig McAllister.  more...

Rugby

RUGBY UNION: Evans in suspense

Chinnor's former director of rugby Lynn Evans was left on tenterhooks as they secured the South West 1 title.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Eight up for tens

Eight teams will compete for the title in Littlemore's third annual ten-a-side tournament on Saturday.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Banbury at the double

Banbury Under 10s bagged an excellent double in the Oxfordshire Mini Festival they hosted at Bodicote Park.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Wants wants county support

Jerry Walters is calling for Oxfordshire's rugby public to turn out in force as Wallingford play the biggest game in their history.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Oxford heartbreak

Oxford Ladies host Midlands 1 leaders Lichfield 2nd in their final match on Sunday (3) needing a victory to guarantee second place.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Team of season revealed

Oxfordshire's top side Chinnor are the best represented in my team of the season.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 69 BMW 2668 Electrocomponents 192 Nationwide Accident Repair 126.5 Oxford Biomedica 23.75 Oxford Catalyst 168.5 Oxford Instruments 214.25 REED 640.75 RM 197.75 RPS Group 311   more...

Travel Features

Taking the Mickey at Disneyland Paris

DAMN, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn Disney... A shallow sentiment of course since I wholly enjoyed my 72-hour stay at the Parisian resort - and this despite the typical European weather that accompanied my visit.  more...

U'S News

Luke wins two awards

Luke Foster won both the Oxford United players' player of the year award and the Andrew Knapton supporters' player of the year prize.  more...

Foster goes from zero to hero

Oxford United's star player Luke Foster described the turn-around in his season as "amazing" after achieving the rare accolade of being chosen as everyone's player of the year.  more...

Wallingford

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Lock-keepers to lose homes

EIGHT Oxfordshire lock-keepers and their families will be forced to find new homes after the Environment Agency announced it plans to sell off or rent out their properties.  more...

Unlocking secrets of town's past

EXPERTS using the latest hi-tech equipment have been unlocking the secrets of Wallingford's historic past as teams of archaeologists descended on the Kinecroft, Bullcroft and Castle Meadows.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Pupils clean up for charity

CHILDREN armed themselves with soap and sponges for a charity car-washing session.  more...

Village celebrates its 'survival'

A SMALL south Oxfordshire village is preparing to celebrate its survival 60 years after plans to kill it off were put forward.  more...

Landlord issues call to patriots

PUBLICAN Damian Cawood has urged Oxfordshire's men and women to get patriotic today by toasting the spot where St George vanquished the dragon.  more...

Brook turns bright green

ENVIRONMENT Agency officers were called in after water in a Grove brook turned bright green.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Pupils clean up for charity

CHILDREN armed themselves with soap and sponges for a charity car-washing session.  more...

Village celebrates its 'survival'

A SMALL south Oxfordshire village is preparing to celebrate its survival 60 years after plans to kill it off were put forward.  more...

Landlord issues call to patriots

PUBLICAN Damian Cawood has urged Oxfordshire's men and women to get patriotic today by toasting the spot where St George vanquished the dragon.  more...

Pensioners' lives put 'at risk'

LIVES could be at risk in Wantage unless thousands of pounds are found to stabilise a crumbling wall, almshouse governors claim.  more...

Brook turns bright green

ENVIRONMENT Agency officers were called in after water in a Grove brook turned bright green.  more...

Patriotic spirit on show

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.  more...

Wantage News

Brook water turns bright green

Environment Agency officers were called in after water in a Grove brook turned bright green.  more...

Wgpubs

The Maytime Inn, Asthall: Excellent real ales, top food

THE Maytime Inn, Asthall, which suffered so badly from the July floods, has been brought back to life again and simply oozes with atmosphere.  more...

Witney News

Landlord fined for flouting smoking ban

A licensee who admits he flouted the anti-smoking law in his pub and restaurant for nearly two years says he will now toe the line after a big court bill.  more...

Driver cut free after crash

A driver was freed from his vehicle by firefighters after crashing his car in West Oxfordshire early today.  more...

Man missing since Monday

Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from west Oxfordshire.  more...

  
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