Abingdon Vale 2nd lost only one wicket but still went down at Bledlow Ridge 2nd. A 147-run stand between the unlucky Phil Evans, who made 99 not out, and Bob Finch (56 no) took Abingdon Vale 2nd to 203-1. But Ridge were unfazed as Mike Stevens (73) led
Bledlow Ridge collapsed to 144 all out against Abingdon Vale's veteran seamer Robin Newman to undo the work done by Binnie (40) and Wells (42). Following his hat-trick the previous week, Newman returned 8-86. Vale slipped to 86-6 against Ridge bowler
Long Marston's 184-5 wasn't enough to stop Moreton-in-Marsh claiming a three-wicket win. *Long Marston 15, Moreton 30
Simon Cooley (62) and Howard Donachie (91 no) gave Aylesbury an eight-wicket win after Kidlington had reached 179-9, thanks largely to Andy Crawford (49) and Mark Strong (45). *Aylesbury 30, Kidlington 9
The Oxfordshire Rural Support group is asking Parliamentary candidates in Oxfordshire for their views on the foot and mouth crisis and what measures they will implement if they are elected. The chairman of the group, the Rev Glyn Evans, pointed out that
Members of Harwell Gardeners' Club visited the wildlife garden of Jenny Steel at Webbs Barn, Kingston Bagpuize. On Tuesday next week the club is holding a coffee evening with a bring-and-buy plant sale at The Old Brew House, Townsend, Harwell.
Taxi driver Foyez Ahmed, 39, of Jersey Road, Oxford, was committed for trial at Oxford Crown Court by Didcot magistrates yesterday charged with indecently assaulting a woman passenger, who cannot be named for legal reasons. Magistrates were told the alleged
A young woman "used" by a drug dealer to sell cannabis has escaped prison. Charlotte Cusworth, 21, of Cooper's Piece, Wallingford, admitted supplying cannabis - a class B drug - as well as possession of cannabis and possession of heroin. At Oxford Crown
Didcot hit rock bottom after an eight-wicket home defeat by Princes Risborough. Ross Morgan (46) top-scored for Didcot in their 186-9, but this held few fears for the visitors as Strong (81) and Linger (72) saw Risborough home. *Didcot 10, Princes Risboro
Saloon car racer Russ Humphrey extended his class lead in the Super Coupe Cup with victory in his Total Suisse Tooling-backed Vauxhall Vectra. Humphrey, of Didcot, qualified in pole position at Mallory Park with a half-second advantage in his first race
The Witney Lake Country Park, closed for foot and mouth restrictions and redevelopment, is fully open again.
Oxford Nondescripts 2nd overhauled Banbury Twenty 2nd's 134-7 by five wickets thanks to Andy Haynes's 37 and Pigott's 41. Twenty's quickie Chris Snelling took 4-48. *Banbury Twenty 2nd 10, Oxford Nondies 2nd 30
Great & Little Tew 2nd were shot out for 56 to go down by 91 runs at Stokenchurch 2nd, for whom David Rose (4-31) and Hugh Scott (3-15) did the damage. Earlier, Phil Slatter (4-57) and Gordon Taylor (4-55) had dismissed Stokenchurch for 147. *Stokenchurch
CAB national chairman Sir Graham Hart is the guest speaker at the annual meeting of Witney's Citizens Advice Bureau at 7:30pm on June 20, at the Congregational Church in Welch Way.
Bus passengers are to be the latest weapon in the fight against crime. A new initiative launched by the confidential police hotline, Crimestoppers, is aiming to reach every passenger on buses leaving the Witney and Oxford depots. Pc Allan Roberts and
A united service for churches in and around Chinnor is to be held in a marquee on the recreation ground on August 26, as part of a special Bank Holiday weekend of activities.
Banbury Twenty got the better of a draw after being put in to bat at Kimble. John Wright (57 no) and skipper Dave Burbidge took Twenty to 201-7 from a precarious 52-3 after 21 overs. John Wright hit an unbeaten half-century for Banbury Twenty Andy Russel
A mother who has been caring for other people's children for the past 14 years is helping to launch a new recruitment drive to find foster carers. Christine Dore, 49, from Witney, who has a son of her own aged 18, has cared for about 24 foster children
A 21-year-old man was taken for treatment at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, on Sunday night after the car he was driving came off the road and struck an electricity pole in Oakley Lane.
A Conservative campaigner has been accused of misleading voters over the future of a village library. The Liberal Democrat county council candidate for Grove, Zoe Patrick, has attacked Tory rival Amanda Harland over comments in the spring edition of the
Despite the foot and mouth disease crisis forcing the cancellation of Christian Aid's's biggest event - a road race and sponsored walks - organisers netted more than £2,000 in the first six months of this year.
A plea for more people to get involved in this year's Thame Carnival has been made. Carnival president and chairman Len Webb is urging people to take part in any way they can. If they do not, the carnival procession through the town on June 23 will be
A retired schoolmaster who taught the assassinated King of Nepal and his son at Eton College has told of the gentle father and his "intensely loyal" son. Tragedy rocked Nepal on Friday when Crown Prince Dipendra is believed to have shot dead his father
John Hurley hit a splendid century for Tiddington - but it failed to stop leaders Dinton posting an eight-wicket victory to make it five wins out of five. Hurley's terrific ton included two sixes and 16 fours, but with wickets falling at the other end
Oxford Cavaliers were outgunned 84-0 away to Summer RL Conference Central South Division leaders Coventry. After three straight victories, Cavaliers were confident of giving the unbeaten Bears a tough game, but Coventry demonstrated exactly why they are
Kennington's Gary Trafford took the quick saloon rod final at Standlake Arena - his first final win of the season. The highlight of the afternoon was the end-of-day caravan demolition derby with 11 caravans being towed out behind bangers to be demolished
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Seamer Abdul Rashid picked up 6-37 to set Morris Motors on the way to their fifth successive win with a nine-wicket thrashing of Wolverton 2nd. Abdul led the way as Wolverton were rolled over for 136, and then Ali Shah hammered an unbeaten 83. *Morris
Aston Rowant maintained their challenge with a 51-run win over Oxford Nondescripts at Jordan Hill. Chasing a total of 193, Nondies looked well-placed at 76-2 off 14 overs. But then the jitters set in and they were all out for 142, swing bowler Wesley
Rover Cowley 2nd's opener Andy Bowen was left stranded on 99 not out as his side held leaders Bletchingdon to a draw. Bowen fell just short of a ton as Rover closed on 170-6 in reply to Bletch's 211-7 which featured good knocks from Benson (56) and Dalton
The loss off three overs apiece for a delayed start may have cost Challow & Childrey victory against bottom club Cumnor, who were 171-9 at the close. Ashley Holznagel (6-41) bowled well for Challow, while Graham Scott made 57 for Cumnor. Earlier,
Dave Exell (Shears) and Clare Bywaters (Shears) are the new Morrells ODDA Winter League champions following Friday night's finals at Rover Cowley SC. Exell (Shears), who had been runner-up twice before, beat four-time finalist Steve Foster (Quarry Gate
Rover Cowley 2nd's opener Andy Bowen was left stranded on 99 not out as his side held leaders Bletchingdon to a draw. Bowen fell just short of a ton as Rover closed on 170-6 in reply to Bletch's 211-7 which featured good knocks from Benson (56) and Dalton
A local fire crew was called Sunday night to deal with a car on fire in Oxford Road, Bodicote.
BAnbury is seriously short of sports space, according to a new report. A study by Steven Abbott Associates for Cherwell District Council has highlighted that the town is six full-sized football pitches below present requirements laid down by the National
Doom and gloom forecasts for Banbury's secondary shopping areas after the opening of a major new shopping centre have not come true - says one of the town's leading commercial letting agents. Chris White, managing director of White Mitchell and chairman
A banned driver with an "appalling record" is back behind bars following his tenth conviction for driving while disqualified. Tony Mountford, 21, of Windrush, Banbury, was convicted of driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance before town
This is one of the latest general election posters to be put up on Oxford's Cowley Road. Cheryl Potter, Conservative candidate for Oxford East, said she was determined to get a big poster up on one of Oxford's major routes to compete with her rivals.
More than 3,000 missing Oxfordshire postal vote forms have been found by the Royal Mail in a sorting office - in Reading. The mix-up could have left thousands of people across the Oxford West and Abingdon and Wantage constituencies unable to vote. Election
Henley 2nd's seven-wicket win over visitors Cropredy put them top. Seamer Churchill-Brown took 6-35 as Cropredy were restricted to 162-8, before Sid Khan (58) and Tom Bugg (62) made sure for Henley. *Henley 2nd 30, Cropredy 10
Tiddington 2nd battled their way to a two-wicket win over second-placed Brackley. Having been asked to bat first, Brackley were held to 164 with Dave Hedger making 58 as Pete North took 4-55 and Jack Brooks 3-40. Phil Manning (38) and 15-year-old Matthew
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Police animal welfare officer Albert Honey has been told he is no longer needed. Mr Honey, who has worked for Thames Valley Police for 19 years, has heard that his contract - which expired on June 1- will not be renewed. The 54-year-old, formerly of Steventon
Eight Parliamentary candidates for Oxford constituencies have signed up to a "Green X Code" produced by environmental campaigners Friends of the Earth. Oxford FOE approached all the candidates for both Oxford constituencies and asked whether they would
Falconer John Pitson ended up out of pocket when he reunited Holly the missing parrot with her owner. He paid £50 to buy the bird and provide her with protection and shelter. He was reimbursed the £50 when owner Des Smith arrived to collect her but gave
Ecologists and environmentalists from across the globe are heading to Oxford to take part in debates and events to promote World Environment Week. The week begins today and among those heading for the city are former South African president Nelson Mandella's
A mother who has been caring for other people's children for the past 14 years is helping to launch a new recruitment drive to find foster carers. Christine Dore, 49, from Witney, who has a son of her own aged 18, has cared for about 24 foster children
Buckingham 2nd stay top, despite being held to a draw at home by Shipton 2nd who batted first and scored 144-9. In reply, the home team fell short at 138-9. *Buckingham 2nd 14, Shipton 2nd 15
A half-century from Rob Keates helped Kingston Bagpuize to 194-7 away to Bicester & North Oxford 2nd, Andrew Wingfield Digby being Bicester's most successful bowler with 4-68. Young Simon Launder then took 6-63 as the home side folded to 111 all out
The chance to see BMW's new Mini and C1 motor bike will be one of the main highlights at a celebration of motor vehicle engineering. The exhibition, which is being held jointly by Oxford College of Further Education and the BMW Oxford Group, takes place
Villagers have started a three-week traffic survey into drivers rat-running through a narrow, winding road to avoid new traffic lights at a nearby M40 motorway junction. When the lights were switched on at the A41-A34-M40 junction, queues backed-up for
Witney Mills's total of 209-7 failed to trouble Bourton Vale, who raced to an eight-wicket win. The Cannons brothers, Mark (42) and Andy (37 no), helped Kevin Smith (59) fire a shot over Bourton's bows. But an explosive 48 from Philip Hawtrey and a stand
Shipton-under-Wychwood were blown away by second-placed Buckingham, who ran out winners by 97 runs. Shipton crashed to 85 all out with only Jason Constable (31) providing any resistance as Chris Harris (5-39) and Reece Morgan (3-19) put the skids under
A public meeting has been held to launch the next stage of the campaign to stop Oxford City Council's leisure services being privatised. A total of 27 people, mainly sports centre staff, attended the meeting in Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre on Monday
Didcot hit rock bottom after an eight-wicket home defeat by Princes Risborough. Ross Morgan (46) top-scored for Didcot in their 186-9, but this held few fears for the visitors as Strong (81) and Linger (72) saw Risborough home. *Didcot 10, Princes Risboro
One of the county's most successful blues nights is enjoying a new lease of life at a new venue. Monday Blues has moved to Jongleurs, Hythe Bridge Street, after 17 years at the Fuggle and Firkin - formerly The Brewhouse. Philip Guy-Davis, who fought to
The annual cycle rides and walks round the county's churches to raise money for the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust and church funds will be on September 8.
Youth development charity Raleigh International has appealed for volunteer medical workers to join its summer expeditions to Mongolia, Namibia and Belize. Raleigh expeditions aim to give young people the chance to work on community projects abroad and
A serious viral outbreak at an Oxford hospital has increased pressures on the county health system. Beds at the John Radcliffe and the Horton, Banbury, are full after a ward at the Radcliffe Infirmary, in Oxford, was closed because of gastroenteritis.
Old hands Richard Summers (41) and Andrew Moss (61) saw Oxford & Horspath 3rd to 203-6 against Kidlington 2nd after Julian Edwards made 47. Kidlington settled for a draw at 165-5. *Kidlington 2nd 13, Oxford 3rd 14
Falconer John Pitson ended up out of pocket when he reunited Holly the missing parrot with her owner. He paid £50 to buy the bird and provide her with protection and shelter. He was reimbursed the £50 when owner Des Smith arrived to collect her but gave
The poor state of school buildings could be preventing pupils from achieving greater success, a report has claimed. Education inspectors from Ofsted praised Ickford Combined School, near Thame, for consistently high standards, high quality teaching, attendance
The new Youth Council at the Allandale Centre in Burford Road, Carterton plans to become involved in local community projects.
County seamer Luke List returned impressive figures of 6-32 as Oxford Downs marched on at the top with a crushing 104-run victory over Sandford St Martin. List led the way as Sandford were shot out for 111 in reply to Downs' 215-7. Earlier, youngsters
Highways officers are to review speed limit changes in minster lovell in the light of residents' worries about safety. They have been asked to consider a 40mph limit on the B4047 Witney to Burford road and to install halfway refuge islands for pedestrians
Banbury 2nd's ruse of inviting Chalgrove to bat first rebounded as the home team romped to a 87-run victory. Jon Talbot (68) and Derek Thomas (60) made merry before a confident Chalgrove declared on 201-8, Pete Gregory claiming 5-66. Ant their judgement
The poor state of school buildings could be preventing pupils from achieving greater success, a report has claimed. Education inspectors from Ofsted praised Ickford Combined School, near Thame, for consistently high standards, high quality teaching, attendance
Firefighters from Faringdon were called to deal with a diesel-powered generator that burst into flames at temporary traffic lights on the A4017 Wantage road opposite the entrance to the White Horse Business Park on Sunday.
Steve Merry (3-81) and Rob Brooks (4-73) earned their corn for Thame as Rover Cowley rattled up 225-9 at Roman Way, with Chris Thomas making 57 and Cristo du Preez a breezy 63. Thame then slumped to 39-4 as spinner Dom Patel (4-33) got to work. But despite
Miles Picknett batted throughout Oxford & Horspath 2nd's innings for a magnificent unbeaten 106 and enabled his side to declare at 234-4 off 48 overs against a luckless Bletchley 2nd. In reply, Stuart Hardy (45) offered some resistance against seamers
Banbury Twenty got the better of a draw after being put in to bat at Kimble. John Wright (57 no) and skipper Dave Burbidge took Twenty to 201-7 from a precarious 52-3 after 21 overs. John Wright hit an unbeaten half-century for Banbury Twenty Andy Russel
Peugeot team boss Vic Lee is confident his squad are beginning to turn the corner after a torrid start to their www.theaa.com British Touring Car Championship season. The Peugeot 406 coupes of Steve Soper and Dan Eaves were expected to provide the stiffest
City of Oxford's brilliant 12-year-old John Kim stole the show for the Oxon & North Bucks ASA county at a junior gala at Stantonbury Campus Leisure on Sunday. Kim swam a blistering 31.60secs for the 50m butterfly which lifts him to first place in
Villagers have started a three-week traffic survey into drivers rat-running through a narrow, winding road to avoid new traffic lights at a nearby M40 motorway junction. When the lights were switched on at the A41-A34-M40 junction, queues backed-up for
Dave Exell (Shears) and Clare Bywaters (Shears) are the new Morrells ODDA Winter League champions following Friday night's finals at Rover Cowley SC. Exell (Shears), who had been runner-up twice before, beat four-time finalist Steve Foster (Quarry Gate
Oxford Nondescripts 2nd overhauled Banbury Twenty 2nd's 134-7 by five wickets thanks to Andy Haynes's 37 and Pigott's 41. Twenty's quickie Chris Snelling took 4-48. *Banbury Twenty 2nd 10, Oxford Nondies 2nd 30
County seamer Luke List returned impressive figures of 6-32 as Oxford Downs marched on at the top with a crushing 104-run victory over Sandford St Martin. List led the way as Sandford were shot out for 111 in reply to Downs' 215-7. Earlier, youngsters
Cumnor 2nd and Challow & Childrey 2nd shared the spoils in an exciting high-scoring draw. Nick Shepherd (91) and Justin Bowerman (60) shone as Cumnor posted 244-7. Mark Beard (94) and Ben Gadsden (76) then put Challow on the right track, but they
Miles Picknett batted throughout Oxford & Horspath 2nd's innings for a magnificent unbeaten 106 and enabled his side to declare at 234-4 off 48 overs against a luckless Bletchley 2nd. In reply, Stuart Hardy (45) offered some resistance against seamers
Oxford Cavaliers were outgunned 84-0 away to Summer RL Conference Central South Division leaders Coventry. After three straight victories, Cavaliers were confident of giving the unbeaten Bears a tough game, but Coventry demonstrated exactly why they are
John Brannan shone for Wallingford - but he couldn't save them from a 95-run defeat against Dinton 2nd. Despite his spell of 4-47, Dinton rattled up 220-7, with Tim Kelloway making 63. Brannan then weighed in with 41, but Wallingford collapsed to 125
Aston Rowant 2nd and Kimble 2nd fought out a tense draw. Rowant made 154-8, with John Cooper making 53. Kimble were rocking at 92-7 but, despite the efforts of Bill Thompson (3-48) and Jeremy Brown (3-30), they recovered to close at 146-9. *Aston Rowant
A half-century from Rob Keates helped Kingston Bagpuize to 194-7 away to Bicester & North Oxford 2nd, Andrew Wingfield Digby being Bicester's most successful bowler with 4-68. Young Simon Launder then took 6-63 as the home side folded to 111 all out
Aston Rowant maintained their challenge with a 51-run win over Oxford Nondescripts at Jordan Hill. Chasing a total of 193, Nondies looked well-placed at 76-2 off 14 overs. But then the jitters set in and they were all out for 142, swing bowler Wesley
Volunteers are welcome to join a spring clean at All Saints' Church, Chilton, near Didcot, on Saturday, June 16, at 10am.
Tennis in Hook Norton received a £2,271 boost this week with the announcement of a Sport England grant. The award will encourage junior players to take up the sport. Rebecca Watts, co-ordinator of the scheme at Hook Norton Tennis Club, said: "A range
A cargo unloading company has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of a Banbury student who died three years ago. Simon Jones, who was 24, died from multiple injuries after being struck by a grab crane while working in the hold of a ship in Shoreham
Labour activists insist they are still confident of winning the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency. The party is launching a leaflet depiciting the Liberal Democrat emblem as a "crying canary" that seeks to dupe the electorate into voting for the party
Business leaders in Oxfordshire say they are disappointed that transport has been such a low-profile issue during the run-up to the general election. The county's Chamber of Commerce and Industry says transport is a major issue for local companies and
A Conservative campaigner has been accused of misleading voters over the future of a village library. The Liberal Democrat county council candidate for Grove, Zoe Patrick, has attacked Tory rival Amanda Harland over comments in the spring edition of the
Wendover ran out six-wicket winners over Bledlow, who were bowled out for 149. *Bledlow 10, Wendover 30
Seamer Abdul Rashid picked up 6-37 to set Morris Motors on the way to their fifth successive win with a nine-wicket thrashing of Wolverton 2nd. Abdul led the way as Wolverton were rolled over for 136, and then Ali Shah hammered an unbeaten 83. *Morris
Clare Bywaters followed up her triple ODDA triumph on Friday by winning the Midland Invitation ladies singles title on Sunday at Burton-on-Trent. She averaged 21.78 and beat Oxfordshire teammate Karen Williams 3-0 in the final. Oxon's Nigel Russell (27
John Brannan shone for Wallingford - but he couldn't save them from a 95-run defeat against Dinton 2nd. Despite his spell of 4-47, Dinton rattled up 220-7, with Tim Kelloway making 63. Brannan then weighed in with 41, but Wallingford collapsed to 125
County seamer Luke List returned impressive figures of 6-32 as Oxford Downs marched on at the top with a crushing 104-run victory over Sandford St Martin. List led the way as Sandford were shot out for 111 in reply to Downs' 215-7. Earlier, youngsters
Rover Cowley 2nd's opener Andy Bowen was left stranded on 99 not out as his side held leaders Bletchingdon to a draw. Bowen fell just short of a ton as Rover closed on 170-6 in reply to Bletch's 211-7 which featured good knocks from Benson (56) and Dalton
Cumnor 2nd and Challow & Childrey 2nd shared the spoils in an exciting high-scoring draw. Nick Shepherd (91) and Justin Bowerman (60) shone as Cumnor posted 244-7. Mark Beard (94) and Ben Gadsden (76) then put Challow on the right track, but they
City of Oxford's brilliant 12-year-old John Kim stole the show for the Oxon & North Bucks ASA county at a junior gala at Stantonbury Campus Leisure on Sunday. Kim swam a blistering 31.60secs for the 50m butterfly which lifts him to first place in
Thames Valley Police are channelling as many resources as possible into the war against drugs. A police spokesman, who cannot be named as he plays a leading undercover role in the fight against drugs in Oxfordshire, paints a grim and realistic picture
Sitting in a tiny, squalid cell for 23 hours a day with two other women, eating nothing but rice, and dreaming of freedom is the price Tresa Gaughan is paying for trying to smuggle drugs out of Jamaica. The Greater Leys mother-of-three holds her hands
Conservative hopeful Boris Johnson, pictured above with his wife, Marina, certainly got the message when he was confronted by an angry voter while campaigning. Boris JohnsonMr Johnson - who is hoping to succeed Michael Heseltine as MP for Henley - was
An Oxford University student whose mother almost aborted her is standing as a ProLife Alliance candidate. Fiona Pinto, an English Literature student at Magdalen College, has finished her finals and now hopes to represent her home constituency of Welwyn
Witney's Independent candidate, Barry Beadle, said he could be a surprise package on Thursday's General Election vote. He was out campaigning last week with a handful of supporters in Witney town centre. "I have been well received so far, support is growing
A former Conservative MP who defected to the Liberal Democrats has urged Wantage Tory candidate Robert Jackson follow her example. Emma Nicholson, who is now a Lib Dem peer and MEP, urged Mr Jackson, a Europhile, to be "bold and resolute" and switch parties
People in north Oxford fear they may be excluded from Thursday's General Election after their postal ballot forms failed to arrive. A number of people living in Cutteslowe applied to vote by post, but have yet to see the ballot papers delivered. Returning
Business leaders in Oxfordshire say they are disappointed that transport has been such a low-profile issue during the run-up to the general election. The county's Chamber of Commerce and Industry says transport is a major issue for local companies and
By Maggie Hartford Business Editor THE merger of drug discovery company Oxford Asymmetry International with German firm Evotec has boosted sales by 440 per cent to £7m. Pre-tax losses rose to nearly £4m, from £2.6m. The merged company, Evotec OAI, which
firm ends talks on takeover SCIENCE company AEA Technology, the privatised part of the former state-run Atomic Energy Authority, has broken off talks that could have led to a takeover of the company. The engineering and science business, which employs
Bus passengers are to be the latest weapon in the fight against crime. A new initiative launched by the confidential police hotline, Crimestoppers, is aiming to reach every passenger on buses leaving the Witney and Oxford depots. Pc Allan Roberts and
Doom and gloom forecasts for Banbury's secondary shopping areas after the opening of a major new shopping centre have not come true - says one of the town's leading commercial letting agents. Chris White, managing director of White Mitchell and chairman
A public meeting has been held to launch the next stage of the campaign to stop Oxford City Council's leisure services being privatised. A total of 27 people, mainly sports centre staff, attended the meeting in Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre on Monday
Homeless people in Oxford have said they are thrilled with a new £230,000 centre to help them get their lives back on track. The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre in Magdalen Road, Oxford, opened its doors yesterday and already people are becoming members after
A serious viral outbreak at an Oxford hospital has increased pressures on the county health system. Beds at the John Radcliffe and the Horton, Banbury, are full after a ward at the Radcliffe Infirmary, in Oxford, was closed because of gastroenteritis.
Trevor Simms (3-46) helped Sandford St Martin 2nd to restrict Stanton St John Willows to 122 on a pitch of variable bounce. Sandford's batsmen also had problems but managed to squeeze home at 124-9. *Sandford 2nd 30, Willows 14
Samuel Alabi, 31, of Croxford Gardens, Kidlington, was bailed by Didcot magistrates after admitting driving at 44mph in an 30mph speed limit in Hanney Road, Steventon. Alabi who was remanded for sentence at Oxford Magistrates' Court also admitted using
A retired schoolmaster who taught the assassinated King of Nepal and his son at Eton College has told of the gentle father and his "intensely loyal" son. Tragedy rocked Nepal on Friday when Crown Prince Dipendra is believed to have shot dead his father
Great & Little Tew were undone by the all-round talents of Leighton Buzzard's Lee Selfe, whose one-man show brought his side a 62-run victory. Selfe top-scored with 83 in Leighton's 191, and then picked up his second consecutive seven-wicket haul
A bus driver has been threatened at knifepoint in Oxford. The driver had just pulled up outside The Old Jam Factory in Park End Street at 8.10pm on Saturday when the only passenger approached him and pulled out a knife. The youth threatened the driver
A row between a group of Kosovans and Asian taxi drivers outside a nightclub ended in violence, a court was told. David Bright, prosecuting, told Oxford Crown Court yesterday, Artur Koka, 27, was one of a number of Kosovan men who were out in Oxford on
Homeless people in Oxford have said they are thrilled with a new £230,000 centre to help them get their lives back on track. The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre in Magdalen Road, Oxford, opened its doors yesterday and already people are becoming members after
Lashings Cricket Club lived up to its reputation as 'the Harlem Globetrotters of cricket' with a crushing win over Oxford Universities in a 40-overs match at the Christ Church ground yesterday. The absence of Brian Lara in a side studded with West Indian
Chinnor Youth Football Club is planning a soccer fun week on White's Field from August 6 to 10 with coaching and matches.
Lord Williams's, Thame are at home to Eton College in the Lord's Taverners' Cricketer Colts Trophy south-east region final on Thursday (2pm).
Steve Merry (3-81) and Rob Brooks (4-73) earned their corn for Thame as Rover Cowley rattled up 225-9 at Roman Way, with Chris Thomas making 57 and Cristo du Preez a breezy 63. Thame then slumped to 39-4 as spinner Dom Patel (4-33) got to work. But despite
Thames Trains has re-introduced its Summer Trio ticket, which gives three days unlimited off-peak travel through the Thames Valley and Avon on Thames or First Great Western Trains. The price is £50 for adults and £25 for children. The ticket is available
Brothers and sisters of people with the bone disease osteoporosis are six times more likely to get the illness themselves, according to Oxford researchers. Siblings of osteoporosis sufferers are more likely to have thinner bones than the general population
Ecologists and environmentalists from across the globe are heading to Oxford to take part in debates and events to promote World Environment Week. The week begins today and among those heading for the city are former South African president Nelson Mandella's
