Stories for 30 May 2008

Abingdon

Marcham diversion plan scrapped

THE Highways Agency has made a u-turn on controversial plans to divert traffic from the A34 through Marcham.  more...

Cancer patient faces house sale dilemma

A FATHER of three with terminal cancer may be forced to sell his house to buy a life-prolonging treatment denied him by county health chiefs.  more...

Cancer patient faces house sale dilemma

A FATHER of three with terminal cancer may be forced to sell his house to buy a life-prolonging treatment denied him by county health chiefs.  more...

Marcham diversion plan scrapped

THE Highways Agency has made a u-turn on controversial plans to divert traffic from the A34 through Marcham.  more...

Abingdon News

U-turn on A34 diversion

The Highways Agency has made a U-turn on controversial plans to divert traffic from the A34 through Marcham.  more...

Villagers celebrate A34 victory

Villagers have forced the Highways Agency into a U-turn over controversial plans to divert traffic from the A34 through Marcham.  more...

Arts

Henry Taunt at Blenheim

V isit Blenheim Palace this month and you will discover an exhibition celebrating the Victorian photography of Henry Taunt, the famous Oxford photographer.  more...

Pet names

Having discussed pseudonyms, let us now consider some other aspects of names.  more...

Banbury News

Punter seeks cabin cruiser

A pub landlord who planned to punt the length of the River Thames in Oxfordshire for charity has hit a snag.  more...

Bicester News

Crash victim sufferes head injuries

A woman suffered serious head injuries after a crash, police said today.  more...

New group promotes town

Business leaders in Bicester hope to triple the number of people who shop in the town.  more...

Cimena

Sex and the City (15)

Fans of the trend-setting HBO television series, rejoice!  more...

Club Pics

I am a camera

Mazz Image (Chair of Oxford Pride) at The Coven II's UV bubble party on Bank Holiday Sunday  more...

All smiles

Hayley Linnington and Kym Soper at The Coven II  more...

Blonde bombshells

Rachel Glgave and Jo Cox at The Coven II  more...

Clubbing

Oxford Pride UV Bubble Party @ Coven II

Last Sunday night was followed by a much needed bank holiday, so all the major clubs were guaranteed to be supplying drunken debauchery to anyone who decided to 'carpe diem' and venture out into our beautiful city.  more...

Country

Mill wheels keep on turning

V isitors to the landmark 17th century post mill at Brill earlier this year will have been surprised to find it surrounded by scaffolding. The mill that stands in a commanding position on the village common, overlooking the surrounding the countryside, was undergoing the first stages of restoration.  more...

Landscape in miniature

Tucked away down a village street in Long Wittenham, Pendon Museum is much more than either a fascinating collection of beautiful miniature buildings - though it is that - or a series of enormous 00-scale model railway layouts, though it is that as well.  more...

Cricket

CRICKET: I'm no cheat – Shahbaz

KIDLINGTON captain Shahbaz Ali has admitted he made a "massive mistake" in fielding a player under a false name.  more...

Didcot

Breeding success for owl enthusiast

OWL enthusiast Chris Ashwin hopes his success in breeding a female owl will help the revival of an endangered species.  more...

MP opens new UKAEA HQ

DIDCOT'S MP Ed Vaizey was updated on the work of Britain's nuclear industry when he opened the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority new headquarters at Manor Court, Chilton.  more...

Didcot News

Help name town square

People in Didcot are being asked to help pick Mayor Tony Harbour is urging residents to pick their favourite from a shortlist of 11. The choices are: Bond Square, Broadway Square, Junction Square, Stonor Square, Mount Pleasant Square, Station Square, Times Square, Tappins Square, Tappins Plaza, Meylan Square and Meylan Place.  more...

Eating Out

How oub had changed from my visit a decade ago

Remembering the warmth of the greeting I received on my last visit in 1999, and the fine plate of liver and bacon I devoured whilst sunning myself in its delightful little garden, I assured my colleague Chris I had chosen the perfect place to eat al fresco.  more...

Editorial Comment

Parents can help cut crime

Figures showing that violent crime committed by teenagers in Oxfordshire has risen by 50 per cent in two years are truly alarming.  more...

Secretive

Moves are afoot to change the name of Rose Hill (the road) in Oxford. But why are those behind the idea being so secretive?  more...

Garden

Keep off the grass!

I t has started already. The first truly spring day and I heard the drone of several lawnmowers starting out on their quest to keep lawns, verges and paths a millimetre high. Within a few days the village mowing man was out and freshly mown grass lay everywhere. He will reappear every week until late October.  more...

Headlines

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Letters

Patients must get this drug

It was sickening to read (Oxford Mail, May 24) that yet another cancer patient, Jim Wheeler, has been denied Sunitinib by Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust.  more...

'Stirrer' unwelcome

I am replying to the letter from Labour city councillors Beverley Hazell and Mary Clarkson, Scout hut work brings benefits (Oxford Mail, May 23), about the refurbishment of the Scout hut in William Street, Oxford, into a community hall for the people of Marston to use.  more...

Bogoff ripoff

Bogof - no, I'm not being rude. It just an acronym used in the retail sector and stands for 'Buy one, get one free'.  more...

Real danger

It is easy for Liberal Democrat city councillor Patrick Murray to criticise county council leader Keith Mitchell over the issue of proportional representation, particularly in the light of the Conservatives failure to have a candidate elected to the council.  more...

Lewine

A breed apart

I am beginning to think that I should, for the sake of the English wine industry, stop visiting our 160-odd vineyards. With every visit I make, I bring with me the sort of weather that can wipe out an entire vintage.  more...

Motoring News

Small Agila’s got it all

VAUXHALL'S new Agila aims to help consolidate the surge in small car sales in 2008.  more...

Turbo treat

Publisher Haynes and motoring magazine Autocar have worked together to produce a new series of books covering iconic modern road cars.  more...

Firms bid to encourage auction buyers

CAR auctions have often been seen as too daunting an experience for many private buyers, but many leading firms are making a real effort to make their sales centres more public-friendly.  more...

Hyundai launches space craft

BIG families, small businesses and anyone with lots of friends can rejoice - at last there is a classy way to carry eight people and luggage in a car that costs less than £20,000.  more...

Volvo sports fresh style

VOLVO has launched an R-Design version of the V70.  more...

Nice way to beat pollution

LONDON'S electric car company Nice (No Internal Combustion Engine) says it expects to build sales under new mayor Boris Johnson.  more...

Firms bid to encourage auction buyers

CAR auctions have often been seen as too daunting an experience for many private buyers, but many leading firms are making a real effort to make their sales centres more public-friendly.  more...

Volvo sports fresh style

VOLVO has launched an R-Design version of the V70.  more...

Hyundai launches space craft

BIG families, small businesses and anyone with lots of friends can rejoice - at last there is a classy way to carry eight people and luggage in a car that costs less than £20,000.  more...

Nice way to beat pollution

LONDON'S electric car company Nice (No Internal Combustion Engine) says it expects to build sales under new mayor Boris Johnson.  more...

Turbo treat

Publisher Haynes and motoring magazine Autocar have worked together to produce a new series of books covering iconic modern road cars.  more...

Small Agila’s got it all

VAUXHALL'S new Agila aims to help consolidate the surge in small car sales in 2008.  more...

Motors

Firms bid to encourage auction buyers

CAR auctions have often been seen as too daunting an experience for many private buyers, but many leading firms are making a real effort to make their sales centres more public-friendly.  more...

Volvo sports fresh style

VOLVO has launched an R-Design version of the V70.  more...

Hyundai launches space craft

BIG families, small businesses and anyone with lots of friends can rejoice - at last there is a classy way to carry eight people and luggage in a car that costs less than £20,000.  more...

Nice way to beat pollution

LONDON'S electric car company Nice (No Internal Combustion Engine) says it expects to build sales under new mayor Boris Johnson.  more...

Turbo treat

Publisher Haynes and motoring magazine Autocar have worked together to produce a new series of books covering iconic modern road cars.  more...

Small Agila’s got it all

VAUXHALL'S new Agila aims to help consolidate the surge in small car sales in 2008.  more...

Roadtest: Volvo plays dirty

I like Volvos because what you see is what you get. Most of the range look big, comfortable and safe. And that's because that's just what they are.  more...

Firms bid to encourage auction buyers

CAR auctions have often been seen as too daunting an experience for many private buyers, but many leading firms are making a real effort to make their sales centres more public-friendly.  more...

Volvo sports fresh style

VOLVO has launched an R-Design version of the V70.  more...

Hyundai launches space craft

BIG families, small businesses and anyone with lots of friends can rejoice - at last there is a classy way to carry eight people and luggage in a car that costs less than £20,000.  more...

Nice way to beat pollution

LONDON'S electric car company Nice (No Internal Combustion Engine) says it expects to build sales under new mayor Boris Johnson.  more...

Turbo treat

Publisher Haynes and motoring magazine Autocar have worked together to produce a new series of books covering iconic modern road cars.  more...

Small Agila’s got it all

VAUXHALL'S new Agila aims to help consolidate the surge in small car sales in 2008.  more...

News

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Man beaten up while walking home

A man walking home with his partner and her teenage son was beaten up in Banbury on Monday, police revealed last night.  more...

Update: Hundreds protest at Dalai Lama visit

HUNDREDS of monks plan to gather in Oxford city centre today to protest against a visit by Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.  more...

Henley Tories plump for local candidate

Three local councillors will do battle for the right to be the potential successor to Boris Johnson in the Henley constituency.  more...

Second bus company warns of fare rise

Stagecoach has joined the Oxford Bus Company in saying it could be forced to increase fares as they struggle to cope with rising diesel bills.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

MP backs car tax campaign

OXFORD East MP Andrew Smith has backed Labour rebels in their bid to get the Government to overturn its proposed car tax increases.  more...

Update: Body found in centre of Oxford

A MAN'S body was discovered in the centre of Oxford this morning.  more...

Council forced to bail out town redevelopment

CHERWELL District Council has been forced to bail out £70m plans to revamp Bicester town centre following a slump in the global economy.  more...

Council forced to bail out town redevelopment

CHERWELL District Council has been forced to bail out £70m plans to revamp Bicester town centre following a slump in the global economy.  more...

Conmen trick way into home

TWO conmen tricked their way into an elderly woman's home but failed to get anything valuable.  more...

Update: Body pulled out of Thames

A BODY has been pulled out of the Thames near Cholsey in South Oxfordshire.  more...

Marcham diversion plan scrapped

THE Highways Agency has made a u-turn on controversial plans to divert traffic from the A34 through Marcham.  more...

Cancer patient faces house sale dilemma

A FATHER of three with terminal cancer may be forced to sell his house to buy a life-prolonging treatment denied him by county health chiefs.  more...

Driver suffers serious injuries

A woman suffered serious head injuries after a crash near Bicester, police said today.  more...

Driver suffers serious injuries

A woman suffered serious head injuries after a crash near Bicester, police said today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Bicester launches a new vision

BUSINESS leaders in Bicester hope to triple the number of people who shop in the town.  more...

Council forced to bail out town redevelopment

CHERWELL District Council has been forced to bail out £70m plans to revamp Bicester town centre following a slump in the global economy.  more...

Council forced to bail out town redevelopment

CHERWELL District Council has been forced to bail out £70m plans to revamp Bicester town centre following a slump in the global economy.  more...

Driver suffers serious injuries

A woman suffered serious head injuries after a crash near Bicester, police said today.  more...

Driver suffers serious injuries

A woman suffered serious head injuries after a crash near Bicester, police said today.  more...

Henley Tories plump for local candidate

Three local councillors will do battle for the right to be the potential successor to Boris Johnson in the Henley constituency.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Update: Body pulled out of Thames

A BODY has been pulled out of the Thames near Cholsey in South Oxfordshire.  more...

Marcham diversion plan scrapped

THE Highways Agency has made a u-turn on controversial plans to divert traffic from the A34 through Marcham.  more...

Cancer patient faces house sale dilemma

A FATHER of three with terminal cancer may be forced to sell his house to buy a life-prolonging treatment denied him by county health chiefs.  more...

Oscarpics

Mickey Rourke

The star of 9-and-a-half Weeks and Sin City is clearly a dog lover.  more...

Audley Harrison

The Olympic gold medal-winning boxer clearly found Oscar a knockout  more...

Brian McFadden and Kerry Katona

Perhaps the now separated pop stars may have fared better as a couple with a fathful companion to fawn over.  more...

Claudia Schiffer

The super supermodel looks quite taken with Oscar - or perhaps she is considering swiping his burger?  more...

Robbie Williams

Take That's bad boy shows his gentle, demure side as he offers Oscar a peck on the cheek.  more...

Richard Bacon

The former Blue Peter presenter, now a skilled and tenacious 5Live radio presenter, took time out to give Oscar a little pat.  more...

Tony Curtis

The Hollywood star best known for appearing in drag in Some Like It Hot and fathering scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis looks vaguely startled to pose with oscar.  more...

Donna Air

Byker Grove starlet Donna looks much happier to be stood next to Oscar then he does to be sat next to her.  more...

Kelly Rowland

Oscar looks genuinely excited to be stood next to the founding member of Destiny's Child.  more...

Jerry Springer

A former mayor of New York and presenter of one of the most shocking chats shows to hit our screens, Mr Springer clearly has a soft side with room for Oscar.  more...

Gwyneth Paltrow

A top actress and reluctant celebrity, Oscar-winner Gwyneth couldn't resist our Oscar as he rolled over for her.  more...

Cher

Or Michael Jackson? I'm not too sure and Oscar looks slightly unnerved.  more...

Danny DeVito

He's worked with them all - Schwarzenegger, Douglas, Nicholson, Keaton, Pfeiffer to name but a few - but the diminutive giant of Hollywood looks chuffed to be with Oscar.  more...

George Clooney

A renowned nice guy and one of the biggest names in Hollywood, Gorgeous George makes a real fuss over Oscar.  more...

Lionel Richie

A soul Legend, the former Commodores front man looks happy enough to start dancing on the ceiling after meeting Oscar (sorry for the bad pun - it's been a longday)  more...

Fred Durst

The lead singer of Limpbiskit and Oscar had a great night during their tongue-sticking out competition. Oscar won but Durst pledged to put in more training and return to challenge for the title once more.  more...

Rachel Hunter

Oscar tempts supermodels in with his burger - many don't know it is made of plastic until they have scoffed at least half.  more...

Michael Winner

The one-time movie director turned food critic ventures a rare smile in the direction of Oscar.  more...

Dolph Lundgren

Not did he kill Apollo Creed in Rocky IV but now the Swedish star tries to pinch one of Oscar's toys. Fortunately Oscar's peace-loving side won through and pair became firm friends.  more...

Davina McCall

The Channel 4 presenter clearly has designs on becoming Oscar's big sister.  more...

Frank Lampard

One of the Premier League's most consistent players had the grace to smile when tackled by Oscar as he got out of a taxi.  more...

Shane Lynch

Boyzone and Coronation Street brought fame and wealth for the Irishman but Oscar just wants a play with his toy.  more...

Lena Nystrom Rasted

Oscar was chuffed to meet THE Barbie Girl, Aqua singer Lena, as a special reward he had his tummy tickled.  more...

John Travolta

A genuine movie legend but Oscar seems to be having difficulty forgiving the Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction star for his appearance in Scientology flop Battlefield Earth.  more...

Jean Claude Van Damme

The muscles from Brussels and Oscar bond in a way that only strong silent types know how.  more...

Nicole Appleton

Made famous by her singing with All Saints and infamous through her marriage to self-styled rock bad-boy Liam Gallagher and continual jungle crying on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Appleton brightens up considerably after a bit of attention from Oscar.  more...

Jordan (aka Katie Price)

The glamour model and all-round tabloid star Jordan knocked Oscar off his feet at their first meeting.  more...

Alyson Hannigan

A child star of My Stepmother is an Alien and Buffy the Vampire Slayer lives up to her girl-next-door image by giving Oscar a beam of a smile.  more...

Michael Barrymore

One time prime-time favourite, Barrymore shows he still has time for his fans between dodging tabloid paparazzi.  more...

Martin Clunes

Oscar tries to hide in a taxi after losing the battle of the big ears to the Men Behaving Badly and Doc Martin star.  more...

Elle MacPherson

Oscar looks smug after persuading the leggy supermodel to stop and pose for a picture.  more...

Other News

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Henley Tories plump for local candidate

Three local councillors will do battle for the right to be the potential successor to Boris Johnson in the Henley constituency.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Henley Tories plump for local candidate

Three local councillors will do battle for the right to be the potential successor to Boris Johnson in the Henley constituency.  more...

Oxfordshire mail service 'one of worst'

ROYAL Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

New NHS 'super trust' planned for Oxfordshire

MOVES to reorganise Oxford's major hospitals into an 'academic super trust' look set to herald another major health shake-up in the city.  more...

Concern over county ambulance service

OXFORDSHIRE Primary Care Trust has expressed a "high level of concern" about the state of ambulance provision in the county and commissioned a review of the service.  more...

Other Sport

MARTIAL ARTS: Awesome Jimmy aims to kick on!

A teenager from a Wantage traveller site, run by Oxfordshire County Council, is making big waves as a kick-boxer.  more...

MARTIAL ARTS: Kieran makes history

Kieran Mansbridge marked the week of his tenth birthday by becoming the first student at the Abingdon School of Leadership Martial Arts to become a black belt in tae kwon-do.  more...

JUDO: Matthew lifts gold

Matthew Lindsey, a member of the Faringdon and Wantage (Springfield) Judo Clubs, won gold in the under 45kg category at the BJC junior national championships held in Hereford.  more...

GREYHOUNDS: Joker can be serious threat

Tony Collett's Sittingbourne flyer Lenson Joker (pictured) made light of his 2-5 odds when slamming his field to come home seven-and-half lengths clear of his rivals when the William Hill Cesarewitch got under way on Thursday.  more...

GREYHOUNDS: Stow loss could be Oxford gain

Oxford Stadium could gain from the demise of the country's premier greyhound stadia by regaining the BAGS slot they recently lost to Belle Vue.  more...

GREYHOUNDS: Pacy Iverhijack to pip his rivals

The Ron Bicknell-trained Iverhijack, can use his late pace to overcome any trouble in the A2 over 450 metres at Oxford Stadium tonight.  more...

ANGLING: Red Fin record may go

I HAVE been saying for ages that there is an Oxfordshire pit that could produce a new roach record.  more...

ANGLING: Ivor lands peach of a carp

Coventry carper and Linear bailiff Ivor Peachey (pictured), who is a member of the Guys Syndicate banked this cracking 30lb 10oz mirror carp from Unity Lake.  more...

ANGLING: Ryman win not enough

Predator fished their final Spring Carp League match over at Stable Lake, and although conditions were far from idea, the carp showed up in numbers.  more...

GYMNASTICS: Palmer shines for Wantage

Wantage members brought back a haul of medals from the Roses national invitation competition at Bletchley.  more...

Kartin capers prove a big hit

IT IS the nearest any of us are ever going to get to being Lewis Hamilton.  more...

BOXING: Kaluza keeps up record

Oxford Boxing Academy's teenage prospect Ben Kaluza continued his unblemished ring career with a fourth successive win in consecutive outings.  more...

Oxford News

Teen's plea for transplant

Jamie Remedios is appealing for Oxford Mail readers to sign the Organ Donor Register - and maybe end his wait for a phone call that will change his life.  more...

Dalai Lama faces protest

Hundreds of Buddhist monks plan to gather in the centre of Oxford today - to protest against a visit by the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader.  more...

YOUTH VIOLENCE: Crime figures soar

Violent crime among children in Oxfordshire has soared by more than 50 per cent in four years.  more...

YOUTH VIOLENCE: Victim speaks out

"I have been in the ring with a lot of scary people, but I thought: 'this kid is really going to kill me'."  more...

Survey condemns county's postal service

Royal Mail customers in Oxfordshire are getting the fourth worst postal service in the country, according to a survey out today.  more...

Body found in city

A man's body was discovered in the centre of Oxford this morning.  more...

Monks protests against Dalai Lama

Hundreds of Buddhist monks gathered in the centre of Oxford this morning to protest loudly against a visit by the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader.  more...

Body update: 'Not suspicious'

Police have removed a cordon around the Ha Ha Bar and Canteen in Castle Street, Oxford, following the discovery of a man's body this morning.  more...

Teen's art-itecture impresses critics

A young artist has fulfilled a dream and had her work displayed in a prestigious London exhibition.  more...

Women tackle four peaks

Climbing a mountain is hard work, but Oxford nursery workers Christine Murphy and Kerrie Ponting face an even bigger task - scaling the UK's countries' highest peaks in just 36 hours.  more...

Carnival 'overwhelmed' by acts

More than a hundred acts - including a giant skeleton - have put themselves forward to perform at this year's Cowley Road Carnival - Oxfordshire's biggest free public event.  more...

Students' clothes aid charities

Clothes and utensils left behind by students saying goodbye to Oxford over the summer holidays, are being found new homes in the name of charity.  more...

Work starts on eco-friendly cars

A serial entrepreneur, who wants to create 250 jobs in Oxfordshire by building luxury cars with zero exhaust emissions, reckons the first vehicles will be on the road before the end of the year.  more...

Eco-group's bid for power prize

An eco-action group in West Oxford is aiming to harness the power of the elements as it competes for a £1m prize pot to tackle climate change.  more...

Young models take to catwalk

More than a dozen aspiring models from Oxford will make their catwalk debut in front of an audience of 500 tomorrow night.  more...

JR drop in alcohol cases

Fewer drunken patients are clogging up Oxfordshire's accident and emergency units.  more...

New drive to stamp out bike theft

Members of the public met officers from an Oxford neighbourhood team outside the John Radcliffe Hospital.  more...

The Pooch Paparazzo

For years Oscar the dog obediently sat at his master's feet - come rain or shine - as he sold copies of the Big Issue on the streets of Oxford.  more...

Pair want pub to be the inn thing

A couple who have taken over an Oxford estate pub said they were determined to turn it into a family-friendly, community venue.  more...

Teen's family and friends join charity cycle

The family and friends of a teenager who drowned in the River Cherwell in Oxford are joining a fundraising bike ride next month in his memory.  more...

Grant will fund sculpture trail

An outdoor centre near Oxford is celebrating after landing a £13,000 grant, which will help fund a new sculpture trail in its grounds.  more...

Seatbelt campaigner back on his bike

A firefighter whose son died because he was not wearing his seatbelt properly is to cycle 365 miles around Oxfordshire in six days.  more...

Rapist, 14, faces sentencing

A 14-year-old boy has admitted raping a woman in an Oxford park.  more...

Protests greet the Dalai Lama

Hundreds of Buddhist monks held a noisy but peaceful protest in Oxford today against the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.  more...

Book-keeper stole for drugs

A drug addict who stole more than £35,000 from her employers has walked free from court.  more...

People

Queen of marmalade

From old family recipe to national treasure - the story of Cooper's Oxford marmalade is the stuff of fairytales. A humble grocer's wife turns a surplus stock of Seville oranges into marmalade, and it becomes an instant hit with local dons and undergraduates.  more...

Anne's pet subjects

Humour is at the heart of everything for Ann Edwards. She has one of those humorous faces and when she talks, her speech is sprinkled with amusing quips, all told with a twinkle in her eye.  more...

Recipes

Radish and chicken stir fry

WHEN a friend admitted that she was snowed under with radishes, she asked for help. Due to a moment of madness her husband had planted a couple of packets at the same time just before departing for an overseas holiday, only to discover on their return an allotment almost overrun with this peppery vegetable. What could they do with them? She accepted that they were nice little nibbles that could be enjoyed with a glass of wine at the end of the day, but there was a limit to how many raw radishes they could get through. I suggested she added them to a stir fry, for although radishes lose much of their peppery taste when cooked, they still have a useful role to play in this dish.  more...

Restaurants

Saved by the bistro

All dressed up but nothing to eat? Katherine MacAlister has her night out at the Feathers rescued by a menu . . .  more...

Know your onions!

I admit, I had to refer to Wikipedia to confirm what an Allium was. I thought it was a kind of lily (I was getting confused with Arum) - in fact Allium is the onion genus and there are no less than 1,250 species covering everything from onions, shallots and leeks to garlic and chives.  more...

Martyrs memorial

I wonder how many of the commuters driving through the village of South Newington on the busy main road between Banbury and Chipping Norton know that they are within a stone's throw of probably the finest wall paintings of any church in Oxfordshire?  more...

Comics, Coca-Cola and childhood memories

H amish Vigne Christie Paul - better known to his many fans as Korky was born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1951, one of seven children.  more...

Forza Alesi!

J ean Alesi had a spectacular Formula One career that lasted for more than 12 years. At the beginning he won the French Formula Three title, then graduated to Formula 3000 with the French ORECA team in 1988.  more...

Outstanding in their field

Painter Jan Harvey and scrap metal sculptor Sophie Thompson, who have previously exhibited on their own forArtweeks, are joining forces this year to produce a show on a theme dear to both their hearts - rare breed animals.  more...

Share Prices

Local share prices

30/05/2008 AEA Technology 77.5 BMW 2928 Electrocomponents 175 Nationwide Accident Repair 138.5 Oxford Biomedica 23.75 Oxford Catalyst 171.5 Oxford Instruments 231.25 REED 636.25 RM 210.75 RPS Group 336.5   more...

Local share prices

30/05/2008 pm AEA Technology 77 BMW 3018 Electrocomponents 173.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 138.5 Oxford Biomedica 23.25 Oxford Catalyst 171.5 Oxford Instruments 232.75 REED 637.75 RM 210.75 RPS Group 334.25   more...

Theatre

Joseph's star ready for big time

Craig Chalmers' life has changed immeasurably since he stepped out on stage and auditioned for the recent hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do.  more...

Transplant

Teen's plea for transplant

Jamie Remedios is appealing for Oxford Mail readers to sign the Organ Donor Register - and maybe end his wait for a phone call that will change his life.  more...

Wallingford

Update: Body pulled out of Thames

A BODY has been pulled out of the Thames near Cholsey in South Oxfordshire.  more...

Update: Body pulled out of Thames

A BODY has been pulled out of the Thames near Cholsey in South Oxfordshire.  more...

Heritage railway back on track

EVERYTHING is back on track for the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society.  more...

Wallingford News

Body found in Thames

A body has been pulled out of the River Thames near Cholsey in South Oxfordshire.  more...

River body was found in car

Police have confirmed a body has been found inside a car in the River Thames in south Oxfordshire.  more...

Police investigate body in submerged car

Police and firefighters remain at the back of the old Fairmile Hospital in Cholsey after a man's naked body was discovered in a half submerged car in the River Thames.  more...

BODY IN RIVER: Residents shocked

A man's body was found in a car submerged in the River Thames at a beauty spot today.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Boost to town's plastic bag-free campaign

THE successful campaign to make Wantage a plastic bag-free town is to be given a big boost by a new group dedicated to carrying on and improving the green effort.  more...

Wantage News

YOUTH VIOLENCE: Victim speaks out

"I have been in the ring with a lot of scary people, but I thought: 'this kid is really going to kill me'."  more...

  
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