A WITNEY firm which now advertises itself on London taxis expects to break the £10m mark in sales this year, writes David Horne. The Fabulous Bakin' Boys is on target to increase its turnover by 50 per cent during the past 12 months. And the boom is set
OXFORD United are releasing eight of their ten second-year trainees. The club made the decision at the start of this week, telling goalkeeper Ian Simms and outfield players Jon Townsend, Ross Weatherstone, Aaron Brennan, Ollie Bennett, Lee Nix, Ben Henshaw
OXFORD United's ace striker Dean Windass is joining Division 1 rivals Bradford City for £1m. High-riding Bradford completed negotiations with United this morning, agreeing a £950,000 deal with a further £50,000 if they are promoted to the Premiership
IT was a bubbly affair when Graham Cook collected his brand new T-reg Volvo on Monday - the first day of the new T-registration. Graham, from Witney, collected a Volvo T5 from Motorworld Volvo in Botley Road, Oxford, with a highly appropriate number plate
ASTON Martin is commissioning a series of 40 special editions of the V8 Vantage in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Aston Martin's victories at Le Mans and in the World Sportscar Championship. Powered by a twin supercharged 5.3-litre Aston Martin
MALAGUTI - Italy's third-biggest scooter brand - is catching on fast in the UK. Importers Harglo report another record-breaking year with more than 1,000 machines sold in Britain during 1998. That's an increase of 400 per cent over the 250 machines sold
THE Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued a warning to motorists who persist in using mobile phones while driving. It says that many drivers still think that using a hand-held phone while driving is not illegal and they believe they cannot be prosecuted
A French exchange student has died in hospital after being struck by a car as she crossed the road. Charlotte Esciande, 13, from Paris, was knocked down in The Avenue, Kennington, last Friday. She died from her injuries at the John Radcliffe Hospital,
ROVER dealers have given a massive thumbs-up to the eagerly-awaited Cowley-built Rover 75 luxury saloon. Following the car group's recent dealer launch in Spain, the Rover Franchise Board, which represents Rover dealers in the UK, has given the car an
Cry into your beer, Inspector Morse. When it comes to serving a decent pint of bitter, it seems most Oxford landlords just haven't got a clue. This damning verdict on the city's publicans comes from Morse author Colin Dexter, the man who made Oxford's
'T' TIME: Motorworld Volvo boss Richard Shepherd is ready for Monday NEW cars will have T-registrations from Monday - only seven months after more than half a million people bought an S-plate car. This year sees the first twin-plate change, and V will
by Simon Nix HERE'S one in the eye for the lads! Great, big glutinous clumps of mud, that is. Girl power revved up and took to the off-road tracks, tempted by a special Motorsport for Women event held at Enstone airport, near Chipping Norton, at the weekend
Respite centres threatened with closure have been thrown a 12-month lifeline. Three of the county's four homes, which take disabled children to give their parents a break, were earmarked for closure as part of £10.5m cuts to the county council's social
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Oxford Univ 36, Oxfordshire 31 By MICHAEL KNOX BANBURY scrum half Tony Hurst gave a sparkling display as Oxfordshire recovered to run the Dark Blues mighty close in an entertaining rugby union match at Iffley Road last night. For his speed of pass and
Monica Lewinsky is coming to Oxford - and she'll be talking to the Oxford Mail. The former White House intern will be in the city next Thursday to promote her explosive new book Monica's Story and to talk to your favourite newspaper. Channel 4 paid £400,000
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Ofsted boss Chris Woodhead defended school inspections following criticism from a top Oxford headteacher. But he conceded that procedures for successful schools may be changed. Earlier this week Martin Roberts, the headteacher of Cherwell School, Marston
QPR 1, Oxford Utd 0 By JON MURRAY T was a case of Hail Caesar for QPR and cursing with a few Hail Marys for Oxford United at Loftus Road last night as the heavens opened and Rangers earned a vital three points in the battle to avoid the drop. The last
MAZDA has launched a special edition version of its 1.3-litre 323 model, called the Shiraz. The package includes a red mica paint finish, 14-inch alloy wheels and a year's free insurance. The car is priced at £11,995 on the road. THE UK-based Jaguar Enthusiasts
SAAB has released the first official photograph of the latest road-going product of its links with Oxfordshire-based motorsport group TWR. The Leafield-based company has helped the Swedish car maker develop the sporting version of the 9-3 called the Viggen
A woman carrying her baby on her lap without a seat belt was one of 32 people given £20 fines by police yesterday. At the start of Operation Buckle Up, Thames Valley Police officers stopped motorists in Marcham Road, Abingdon, to check whether they had
Drinkers say Morrells bitter has never tasted so good since they stopped brewing it in Oxford. When the last casks left the historic brewery in St Thomas Street last year, drinkers bemoaned the end of 500 years of brewing. But the Morrells bitter now
Memorabilia collectors have the reputation for being a bit of an anorak like train-spotters - but you have to admire their determination. Whether they collect stamps, coins or records, these curious collectors are often described as sad, obsessive and
