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Stories for 21 May 2008
Abingdon
Burglar steals laptop
POLICE today appealed for information after a burglary in Abingdon on Friday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Burglar steals laptop
POLICE today appealed for information after a burglary in Abingdon on Friday. more...
Abingdon News
Burglars steal electronic equipment
Burglars escaped with electronic equipment after breaking into a house in Abingdon. more...
Athletics
ATHLETICS: Veterans League results
VETERANS LEAGUE WESTERN DIVISION Women - 1 Abingdon Amblers 127pts, 2 Radley 119, 4 Witney Roadrunners 81. more...
ATHLETICS: Radley triumph in home opener
Radley triumphed in their first Division 2 West meeting of the season at Tilsley Park. more...
ATHLETICS: Kirsty leads the way for improving City
National Young Athletes League Oxford City's juniors produced an improved display as they finished third in their South Division 1 West meeting at Horspath Road. more...
ATHLETICS: Veterans land a silver double
Oxford City came away with two silver medals from the National Veterans Road Relay Championships at Sutton Park, Birmingham. more...
ATHLETICS: Wonder Wright steals the show
James Wright stole the show in the North Oxfordshire Schools Athletics Trials. more...
ATHLETICS: Radley open up with victory
Radley triumphed in their first Division 2 West meeting of the season at Tilsley Park. more...
Bicester News
Sailor returns to Britain
Yachtsman Adrian Flanagan sailed into the record books today after becoming the first to circumnavigate the world solo through the Arctic. more...
Cricket
CRICKET: Strode is star for Charlbury
Vicky Strode scored 76 not out as Charlbury eased to a 62-run victory over Oxford in the Women's Midlands League. more...
CRICKET: Results & fixtures
OCA League Division 1 Minster Lovell 246-7 (J Hunt 88, B Carter 64, M Hanson 31no, R Taylor 5-64), Great Horwood 247-5 (T Hudson 83no, M McStraw 61). more...
CRICKET: Fisher slams a super century
OCA League A tremendous 103 from captain Andy Fisher inspired Witney Swifts to a 69-run victory over Radley in Division 3 on Saturday. more...
CRICKET: Last-ball exit for Shipton
Npower Village Cup Shipton-under-Wychwood crashed out of the competition in thrilling fashion as they lost by one run at Aston Rowant in an Oxfordshire quarter-final. more...
CRICKET: Kingston strangled out of cup
Kingston Bagpuize's run in the npower Village Cup came to end with a 43-run defeat by fellow Cherwell League opponents Horspath in the third round on Sunday. more...
CRICKET: Matty turns it for Hendred
Matty Turner was the hero as East & West Hendred defeated Kings Suitton by nine wickets in Division 2 of the OCA League, l. more...
CRICKET: White has Oxford in a spin
An extraordinary spell by Abingdon Vale left-arm spinner Paul White gave Oxford a few scary moments before sthey secured a 31-run victory in the second round of the Cockspur Cup on Sunday. more...
CRICKET: Vale duo destroy rivals
Abingdon Vale bowlers Mike Cook and Ben Humpage were in devastating form to secure a 72-run victory over Long Marston in Division 2 of The Oxford Times Cherwell League on Saturday. more...
Didcot
Motorist crackdown by police
MOTORISTS were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Motorist crackdown by police
MOTORISTS were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Didcot News
Motorist crackdown by police
Law-breaking motorists were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Editorial Comment
I'm back in the land of the living
Don't they look swell? more...
Right decision
Health officials have made the right decision to close Oxford Community Hospital. more...
Features
Gardens open their gates
EVER since 1927, when the National Gardens Scheme was founded, individuals and communities have opened their gardens for charity during the summer months. The scheme funds several different charities, including Gardeners' Careerships, which helps would-be gardeners obtain training with the National Trust. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: Centenary celebrations
A celebration of 100 years of football takes place in Carterton over the spring Bank Holiday weekend. more...
FOOTBALL: It's Howard's way at Witney!
Witney United have appointed the vastly experienced Howard Cowley as their new assistant manager. more...
FOOTBALL: Hard work to come, says King
North Leigh chairman Pete King says that the hard work is to come, following their promotion to the Southern League. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot & Abingdon face new Oxon rivals
Following the promotion of Oxford City to the Premier Division of the British Gas Business Southern League, Didcot Town and Abingdon United will face fresh Oxfordshire opposition next season. more...
Golf
GOLF: Results round-up
FRILFORD HEATH Ladies' May Medal - Div 1: 1 P Kendall 80-13=67, 2 A Gowing 74-5=69, 3 H Morgan 83-14=69 (cb). Div 2: 1 M Bence 91-25=66, 2 P Lacy 90-22=68, 3 S Murdoch 96-22=74. more...
GOLF: Tom's Field day
Tom Field used his local knowledge to full effect in winning The Wychwood's annual pro-am, which was sponsored by Knight Frank Property Consultants. more...
GOLF: Johnson's fourth title
Matt Johnson won Chipping Norton's Junior Championship for a fourth year running. more...
GOLF: Trio's mixed fortunes
Oxfordshire players Eddie Pepperell, Sean Elliott and Adam Wootton couldn't build on excellent qualifying displays in the Brabazon Trophy at Trevose. more...
GOLF: Studley break duck
Studley Wood made it fifth time lucky in Section 1 of the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League. more...
News
Drugs raid on bus
A MAN has been arrested when drugs believed to be heroin were found after police raided a converted bus in Banbury. more...
Drugs raid on bus
A MAN has been arrested when drugs believed to be heroin were found after police raided a converted bus in Banbury. more...
Man killed by train
A MAN was killed after he climbed on to the tracks at Kings Sutton Railway Station and was hit by a train. more...
Man killed by train
A MAN was killed after he climbed on to the tracks at Kings Sutton Railway Station and was hit by a train. more...
Store celebrates winning top prize
STAFF at an Abingdon book shop are promising customers more authors will visit the store after scooping a prestigious industry award. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Motorist crackdown by police
MOTORISTS were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Cyclists gear up for King Alfred
CYCLISTS geared up for a 52-mile ride to celebrate a unique historic connection. more...
Children learn about water
MORE than 200 primary school pupils in Oxfordshire have been getting wet this week as part of an education project. more...
Festival pulls the crowds
THE streets of Abingdon came alive with music and entertainment as locals celebrated a spring festival. more...
Abortion vote is 'right decision'
An Oxford MP who led the fight against changes to the abortion law has said the House of Commons made the right decision in rejecting attempts to reduce the upper limit of 24 weeks. more...
Superbug outbreak at centre
OXFORD Community Hospital has been declared "unfit for purpose" after a third outbreak of superbug clostridium difficile and is likely to be closed. more...
Transplant couple recovering well
CHOCOLATE, fruit and coffee are all back on the menu for Suzi Macfarlane just two weeks after receiving one of her husband's kidneys. more...
Train strike ballot called
TRAIN company First Great Western could see its services disrupted if 700 members of staff decide to go on strike. more...
Drugs raid on bus
A MAN has been arrested when drugs believed to be heroin were found after police raided a converted bus in Banbury. more...
Drugs raid on bus
A MAN has been arrested when drugs believed to be heroin were found after police raided a converted bus in Banbury. more...
'X Factor is a big fix'
X FACTOR singer Nikki Stook has failed in her bid to become a pop star. more...
Man killed by train
A MAN was killed after he climbed on to the tracks at Kings Sutton Railway Station and was hit by a train. more...
Man killed by train
A MAN was killed after he climbed on to the tracks at Kings Sutton Railway Station and was hit by a train. more...
Teenager fights off attacker
A TEENAGE girl fought off a man who assaulted her in Blackbird Leys. more...
Burglar steals laptop
POLICE today appealed for information after a burglary in Abingdon on Friday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Sailor returns to Britain
YACHTSMAN Adrian Flanagan sailed into the record books today after becoming the first to circumnavigate the world solo through the Arctic. more...
Sailor returns to Britain
YACHTSMAN Adrian Flanagan sailed into the record books today after becoming the first to circumnavigate the world solo through the Arctic. more...
Drugs tests in town pubs
PUBS in Wantage were tested for drugs and two revellers refused entry at the weekend. more...
Police flood city streets
POLICE flooded Oxford with officers to target known hot-spots in a day of action against drugs. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Sailor returns to Britain
YACHTSMAN Adrian Flanagan sailed into the record books today after becoming the first to circumnavigate the world solo through the Arctic. more...
Sailor returns to Britain
YACHTSMAN Adrian Flanagan sailed into the record books today after becoming the first to circumnavigate the world solo through the Arctic. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Delays feared as A34 work starts
A MAJOR £44.4m project to completely replace the Wolvercote Viaduct on the A34 near Oxford starts next Wednesday. more...
Motorist crackdown by police
MOTORISTS were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Burglar steals laptop
POLICE today appealed for information after a burglary in Abingdon on Friday. more...
Drugs tests in town pubs
PUBS in Wantage were tested for drugs and two revellers refused entry at the weekend. more...
Non Leage
Top award for Oxford City
Oxford City chairman Brian Cox has spoken of his immense pride after the British Gas Business Southern League outfit were voted Football Foundation Community Club of the Year in the Non-League Paper's national game awards. more...
Other Sport
Sheard's king of the table
Keith Sheard beat his son, and Nelson teammate, Steven 15,220-9,180 over two legs in the Oxford & District Association's men's individual final. more...
BOWLS: Latest results
KENNET LEAGUE Didcot A 84 (10pts), Wantage 78 (4): Didcot A skips first): M Hancock 19, S Ponting 22; R Gilbert 16, E Hollinoake 22; C Edney 24, R Johnson 20; W Lucas 25, M Dick 14. more...
BOWLS: Champs Central open defence in super style
Reigning champions Banbury Central A opened the defence of their Oxford & District League title, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre, with a 79-70 victory at last year's runners-up Headington. more...
BOWLS: Sluggish Oxon slip up in trial
Oxfordshire paid the price for a tardy start as they completed their Middleton Cup build-up with a 112-96 defeat against Gloucestershire in a trial match at Frampton-on- Severn. more...
AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Jay's on song in Saints thriller
Jay Taylor was Oxford Saints's hero in their thrilling 14-13 win away to Southern Sundevils in the BAFL Division 1 Southern Conference. more...
MOTOR CYCLING: 'Second place was sheer relief'
My second place at Le Mans felt almost as good as a win, writes Bradley Smith. more...
SWIMMING: Witney land cup triumph
Witney lifted the Currington Cup in a thrilling gala at Feltham. more...
ATHLETICS: Wright steals the show
Bicester's James Wright stole the show at the North Oxfordshire Schools Athletics Trials. more...
RACING: Channon baffled by triple success
West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon knows a smart two-year-old when he sees one - but he admits to being baffled by just how good this season's crop could be. more...
TABLE TENNIS: County title for Didcot juniors
Didcot won the junior section title in the Oxfordshire inter-league competition at South Moreton School, near Didcot. more...
TENNIS: Portcullis seek new members
Portcullis Club, Wallingford, are looking for new members. more...
BOWLS: Wantage open up
Wantage BC are holding open sessions for prospective new members at the Recreation Ground, Manor Road, on Friday June 6 ( 5-7.30pm), Saturday June 7 (10am-noon) and Sunday June 8 (10am-noon). more...
RESULTS May 22
RESULTS. more...
FIXTURES: May 22
FIXTURES. more...
Oxford News
Dental patients get teeth into films
Patients visiting an Oxford dentist are getting their teeth into the latest blockbusters on DVD to take their minds off the dreaded drill. more...
Bug hit hospital faces closure
Oxford Community Hospital has been declared "unfit for purpose" after a third outbreak of superbug clostridium difficile and is likely to be closed. more...
Suzi makes up for lost time
Chocolate, fruit and coffee are all back on the menu for Suzi Macfarlane just two weeks after receiving one of her husband's kidneys. more...
Abortion law change rejected
An Oxford MP who led the fight against changes to the abortion law has said the House of Commons made the right decision in rejecting attempts to reduce the upper limit of 24 weeks. more...
'X Factor is a big fix'
X Factor singer Nikki Stook has failed in her bid to become a pop star. more...
Abortion: How MPs voted
Politicians last night voted to retain the 24-week upper limit for abortion with the help of three Oxfordshire MPs. more...
Teen fought off masked attacker
A teenage girl fought off a masked man who attacked her in an alleyway in Blackbird Leys, Oxford. more...
Drivers face viaduct delays
Motorists face months of delays when a £44.4m project to replace an ageing viaduct begins on Wednesday. more...
Police flood city streets
Police flooded Oxford with officers to target known hot-spots in a day of action against drugs. more...
Ahoy there!
It was the homecoming he dreamed of when he was lying in bed at night as a teenager. more...
Garage must stay shut on Sundays
Residents in North Oxford fought back against plans by a new garage which would have disturbed their peace and quiet on Sundays. more...
Race group runs out of funds
The future of an organisation which helps people in Oxfordshire who have been racially harassed has been put in jeopardy after Oxford City Council pulled the plug on its funding. more...
Students' skills win award
Six teenagers who want to forge careers in the public sector have won a national award for a presentation on last summer's floods in Oxford. more...
Auction boosts relief efforts
Rare books discovered by Oxfam staff have raised about £42,000 for disaster victims around the globe, including those hit by the cyclone in Burma. more...
Daredevil OAPs enjoy skydive
Two pensioners who plummeted out of an aircraft for charity say they would love to do it again. more...
Fun day aids Red Cross
Organisers are hoping a penalty shoot-out, karaoke competition and plenty of food will draw in the crowds for a charity fun day this weekend. more...
Rugby
RUGBY: Lewis is skipper
Anthony Lewis was elected first-team captain for next season at Bicester's annual meeting. more...
Transplant
Suzi makes up for lost time
Chocolate, fruit and coffee are all back on the menu for Suzi Macfarlane just two weeks after receiving one of her husband's kidneys. more...
Travel Features
Falling for Flanders
Tim Hughes travels to the romantic Belgian coast, for a love affair ... with beer, shrimps and chocolate more...
Wallingford
Motorist crackdown by police
MOTORISTS were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Motorist crackdown by police
MOTORISTS were targeted by police in a road safety day carried out across south Oxfordshire. more...
Wantage And Grove
Drugs tests in town pubs
PUBS in Wantage were tested for drugs and two revellers refused entry at the weekend. more...
Drugs tests in town pubs
PUBS in Wantage were tested for drugs and two revellers refused entry at the weekend. more...
Wantage News
Drugs tests in town pubs
Pubs in Wantage were tested for drugs and two revellers refused entry during a crackdown at the weekend. more...
Wgpubs
The Old Court Hotel, Witney: One should never assume
WITNEY residents who have to cross Bridge Street regularly are already aware of the hazards and the difficulties incurred when trying to find a gap in the traffic in which to cross. more...
Witney News
Special school caught on camera
TV viewers will gain a rare insight into the lives of five children at an Oxfordshire special school when an award-winning documentary is screened tonight. more...
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