Three Frilford Heath youngsters helped Berks, Bucks & Oxon to finish fourth in the EGU Boys County Championship regional qualifier at Burhill. Matthew Haddy fired a two-round total of 147, while Frilford clubmates Andrew Elias and Russell Brooks shot
An Oxford don has been awarded a Hughes Medal by the Royal Society for his work. Prof John Pethica, 47, of the Materials Department, has worked in his field for more than 20 years at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and for the company ABB at its laboratory
Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown flew into Oxford - and was promptly ambushed by Labour activists. However, the ex-commando kept his cool under a barrage of heckling and carried on spreading the Lib Dems' message. Paddy AshdownOxford West
Sixth formers Gemma Farell and Clare Avenell are to represent Great Britain in the sports of sailing and frisbee throwing. Both girls, who attend Headington School, Oxford, hope to make their school proud. Gemma, 17, right, who lives in Bicester, has
A town centre pub in Wallingford is due to reopen next week following a £150,000 refurbishment. The pub by the River Thames at Wallingford Bridge, formerly known as The Mill House, will re-open on Monday, June 11, with a new look and a new name - The
Councillors are calling for urgent measures to stop speeding in their town. Wallingford town councillors say they are concerned about the safety of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians using the busy Wantage Road. They claim the problem is made worse by
Trekking 200km across Mongolia's Gobi Desert may not be everyone's idea of fun, but for Malindi Blight it will to be an integral part of an "adventure" project. Ms Blight, 21, of St John's Green, Wallingford, leaves for Mongolia next month to join an
Seven Thame football teams are bidding to be allowed to play on town council-owned pitches next season.
Witney Community Primary School PTA is raising funds with a table top sale at the High Street Methodist Church on June 16, from 10am to noon. Tables can be booked by calling 01993 200277.
The annual fundraising fete at John Hampden Primary School in Park Street, Thame, is on Saturday, June 9, starting at 2pm and includes Chinnor Silver Band, a dancing display, barbecue and the traditional stalls and sideshows.
Police closed a road in Eynsham yesterday after a woman threatened to set off an explosion in a house. Four police officers in protective clothing sealed off the house in Swan Street at 3.30pm after the woman said she was going to start a fire. She claimed
An electrician has been jailed for nine years for attempting to gas a woman and her daughter at a secluded golf course. Vincent McSorley, 47, of Clover Place, Eynsham, admitted attempting to murder the woman and her 11-year-old daughter, falsely imprisoning
Travellers who stayed at Thame's newest recreation ground have left behind 12 lorry loads of rubbish and Thame Town Council will have to foot the bill for the clean-up. At one stage there were 27 caravans and 35 vehicles on the site. The council and police
Residents deserve an apology over "a planning foul-up" with a new hot food takeaway shop, according to a town councillor. Peter Cockayne told Thame Town Council that people in Wellingtond Street thought the council had helped kill off the takeaway, which
An investigation is continuing into an arson attack at a flat in Wantage. The blaze began at about 10.30pm on Tuesday and the resident, a woman in her 20s who lives alone, returned to find firefighters from Didcot and Wantage tackling the blaze in the
Villagers near Wantage will cast their votes in a surrounding far removed from the cut and thrust of politics today. A converted barn dating back to the early 1700s is now the local polling station for voters in Woolstone and Uffington, two Downland communities
Colleagues and friends have paid tribute to a leading conservationist who has died. Dr Peigi Wallace died suddenly at her home in Church Street, East Hendred, near Wantage. Dr Wallace, a renowned palaeontologist at Imperial College, London, dedicated
A record-breaking opening partnership was the highlight of Warwickshire's massive 457-6 dec against Oxford Universities on the opening day of the three-day match in the Parks yesterday. The county's score, in the last first-class match of the season in
A man escaped without injury after his car rolled down an embankment on the northbound carriageway of the M40, between the services and the turn off for Bicester, about 4am on Wednesday. Firefighters from Thame and Wheatley were called but the man had
Talks between a developer and a displaced sports club over funding for its new skittle alley have reached a stalemate. Linden Homes had agreed in principle to pay for a new skittle alley for Wallingford's ABM Sports and Social Club, which lost its previous
There was no joy for South Oxford SC B as they were beaten in two KO cup finals in the Eynsham League finals at Bletchingdon SC. In the open final, they went down on aggregate to Section 1 winners Tandem. Steve Huntley scored 14,130 and 16,710 in his
Oxford's track curator Colin Meredith, who also doubles up as joint team manager, has been called up by Grand Prix director Ole Olsen to help build the new track at the Millennium Stadium for Saturday's British Grand Prix in Cardiff. It's a real honour
Sixth formers Gemma Farell and Clare Avenell are to represent Great Britain in the sports of sailing and frisbee throwing. Both girls, who attend Headington School, Oxford, hope to make their school proud. Gemma, 17, right, who lives in Bicester, has
Members of Hinksey Heights Golf Club, near Oxford, have called a crisis meeting for tonight following the dismissal of head professional Richard Howett. A popular figure, Howett, 38, has been at the privately-owned club since it opened in 1996. Richard
Plans for a luxury home next to a former racing stables will increase the danger to schoolchildren and drivers on a blind bend, according to village residents. Neighbours have raised objections to Paula Boyland's plans for a four-bedroom house and double
A psychiatric patient who absconded from hospital was found dead in a ditch after hanging himself with a bandage, an inquest has heard. Brian Sage, 57, was discovered by a passing motorist 400m from Fair Mile Hospital, near Cholsey, after fruitless searches
Morse creator Colin Dexter will take in the scenery in Oxford University Parks as he helps raise money for diabetes research. Colin DexterThe author, who suffers from the disease, will be among those taking part in the Walk in the Park on Sunday to boost
A motorcycle was destroyed by fire and two cars parked nearby were left damaged near the Red Lion pub, Oxford Road, Adderbury, on Tuesday night. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 10.15pm.
A controversial traffic-calming scheme for Banbury looks like being a hot party political issue as voters go to the polls. A Conservative councillor has accused Labour councillors of toeing the Government line on transport and ignoring the wishes of local
Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Paddy Ashdown predicted William Hague will not survive as leader of the Conservatives. He said: "For the sake of the Tory Party, if nothing else, I think the long journey through the deserts of the extreme led by Master
Voter apathy was certainly not problem in Bicester where queues developed outside two polling stations. The acting returning officer for the Banbury seat, Grahame Handley, said: "We heard about 8pm that there were queues at Langford village and West Bicester
Studley Wood won the Oxfordshire Junior League's Smedley Shield for the first time with a consistent display at North Oxford. Their six-strong team finished ahead of runners-up Chipping Norton, with Lyneham third. Star of Studley's show was 15-year-old
Oxon's Home Counties League quest got under way with a heavy defeat by Surrey. They went down 144-113, picking up six points to Surrey's 16. Robin Hewson's 30-16 win failed to earn Oxon victory over Surrey in the Home Counties League opener There were
The top performance of the week came from Banbury Chestnuts in Division 2 of the Kennington Bowls Specialists Oxford & District League. Promoted for the last two years, the Banbury side continued their march, beating Blackbird Leys by an amazing 61
HIGH Street bank Alliance & Leicester has entered the growing factoring market in partnership with the Bibby Group. The new offering, aimed at small to medium-size businesses, will trade under the name Alliance & Leicester Invoice Finance and
£1m to float trust spin-off By Maggie Hartford Business Editor INVESTORS are pumping £1m into Oxford Innovation to help it expand into a major company and float on the stock market. The firm was set up in 1987 as the commercial subsidiary of The Oxford
An American collector has promised that Lewis Carroll memorabilia, bought during an auction of items belonging to the "real" Alice in Wonderland, will be displayed "where they belong in Christ Church". The collector, who is a graduate of Christ Church
Colleagues and friends have paid tribute to a leading conservationist who has died. Dr Peigi Wallace died suddenly at her home in Church Street, East Hendred, near Wantage. Dr Wallace, a renowned palaeontologist at Imperial College, London, dedicated
Experts have described one of Oxfordshire's oldest towns as an archaeological jewel waiting to be discovered. Archaeologists from Oxford, Leicester and Exeter universities say surprisingly little is known about Wallingford's Saxon and medieval fortifications
An electrician has been jailed for nine years for attempting to gas a woman and her daughter at a secluded golf course. Vincent McSorley, 47, of Clover Place, Eynsham, admitted attempting to murder the woman and her 11-year-old daughter, falsely imprisoning
The Oxford-based charity group, The Archway Foundation, which is based at the St Columba's United Reformed Church Hall, Oxford, celebrates its first birthday. The co-ordinator, Shirley Furlong, left, holds the cake, while the Rev Susan Durber, the minister
A private lottery scheme is celebrating after giving £100,000 to an Oxford estate in three years. The weekly Blackbird Bonanza, for people living or working on the estate, attracts 1,400 customers each week and has paid out the cash in individual prizes
ARsonists were suspected of starting a fire at an Oxford fuel station last night (Wednesday) Firefighters were called to the incident, at the Total Petrol Station, Garsington Road, Cowley, at 7pm. However, when firefighters arrived the flames in the forecourt
Morse creator Colin Dexter will take in the scenery in Oxford University Parks as he helps raise money for diabetes research. Colin DexterThe author, who suffers from the disease, will be among those taking part in the Walk in the Park on Sunday to boost
Witney Lakes pro shop assistant Jon Sutherland, who plays off scratch, retained the Gloucestershire Under 25 Championship at Cirencester. Sutherland, who had rounds of 70 and 72 to win by two shots, has been picked to represent the full county team in
A convicted child killer has been jailed for life after attacking his ex-girlfriend and her friend with a cutlass. Phillip Lee, 40, of Summerton Court, Blackley, Manchester, admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent against Egbert Dublin and unlawfully
A town centre pub in Wallingford is due to reopen next week following a £150,000 refurbishment. The pub by the River Thames at Wallingford Bridge, formerly known as The Mill House, will re-open on Monday, June 11, with a new look and a new name - The
Mystery surrounds the final hours of a young mother-of-two who was found dead with more than 20 times the lethal dose of heroin in her bloodstream. Shelly Aldworth's family are convinced she did not take the drugs herself and police have confirmed they
Fears that a church clock is in danger of collapsing due to Death Watch beetle infestation are unfounded, according to a recent survey. Wallingford clock expert Chris Gamester had raised concerns that the clock of St Mary's Church in the town could fall
A psychiatric patient who absconded from hospital was found dead in a ditch after hanging himself with a bandage, an inquest has heard. Brian Sage, 57, was discovered by a passing motorist 400m from Fair Mile Hospital, near Cholsey, after fruitless searches
Experts have described one of Oxfordshire's oldest towns as an archaeological jewel waiting to be discovered. Archaeologists from Oxford, Leicester and Exeter universities say surprisingly little is known about Wallingford's Saxon and medieval fortifications
The director of Thame Youth Theatre, Chris Walters, has been invited to the town council to discuss possible funding for paid staff to develop the youth theatre during the next three years. He is asking for a total of £6,000.
Police have named a 30-year-old man who died in a head-on collision as he swerved to avoid a lamb. Darren Gower, of Kingfisher Way, Langford Village, Bicester, died after colliding with a lorry on the B4011 near Long Crendon just after 5am on Friday.
A drugs education roadshow that has been touring local schools has been pledged support by town councillors. Members of Thame Town Council general purposes committee were addressed by Rotary Club organisers of the show and local headteachers who want
Oxfordshire BA had a thrilling 108-106 win over the UK Civil Service at Nuneaton BC. Alan Ley, last on the green and three or four down, drew the shot with his last wood to give Oxfordshire victory. He also skipped the winning rink, ably assisted by Melvyn
Oxon's Home Counties League quest got under way with a heavy defeat by Surrey. They went down 144-113, picking up six points to Surrey's 16. Robin Hewson's 30-16 win failed to earn Oxon victory over Surrey in the Home Counties League opener There were
Oxford United turnstile operator Maurice Belcher is looking to get his hands on a permanent memento of the Manor Ground - by buying a London Road turnstile, writes RUSSELL SMITH. Maurice, 52, thinks the antiquated piece of ironwork will be just the ticket
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs now have a break in their fixture list and will be hoping that rising star Lukas Dryml will be fit for the clash against Peterborough a week tomorrow. Although sitting proudly at the top of the Sky Sports Elite League, they will
Oxfordshire embark on a new Middleton Cup campaign on Saturday, hoping to improve on last season when they were pipped at the post for a place in the quarter-finals. Oxon are in a four-county group this year, alongside Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and
Bicester town council's offices at The Garth in Launton Road will be open from 10am to 5pm from Mondays to Thursdays and from 10am to 3pm on Fridays.
Police have named a 30-year-old man who died in a head-on collision as he swerved to avoid a lamb. Darren Gower, of Kingfisher Way, Langford Village, Bicester, died after colliding with a lorry on the B4011 near Long Crendon just after 5am on Friday.
Police are trying to trace household goods that were stolen after a home on the Bure Park estate was broken into. A silver coloured Cannon Ixus Two camera, a red Suffolk Punch lawn mower, an orange Flymo strimmer and a gold wedding ring with a date etched
Green-fingered enthusiasts are being invited to enter their gardens in Bicester in Bloom 2001. The annual competition has sections for everyone to take part, including categories for front and back gardens, commercial properties and the best kept allotment
The top performance of the week came from Banbury Chestnuts in Division 2 of the Kennington Bowls Specialists Oxford & District League. Promoted for the last two years, the Banbury side continued their march, beating Blackbird Leys by an amazing 61
Talks between a developer and a displaced sports club over funding for its new skittle alley have reached a stalemate. Linden Homes had agreed in principle to pay for a new skittle alley for Wallingford's ABM Sports and Social Club, which lost its previous
Last year's runner-up Narelle Ives went one better this year to win the Oxfordshire Junior Girls Championship at Studley Wood. The Frilford Heath youngster, who takes up a golf scholarship in America in August, won with a round of 84. The first handicap
Last year's runner-up Narelle Ives went one better this year to win the Oxfordshire Junior Girls Championship at Studley Wood. The Frilford Heath youngster, who takes up a golf scholarship in America in August, won with a round of 84. The first handicap
Oxford United turnstile operator Maurice Belcher is looking to get his hands on a permanent memento of the Manor Ground - by buying a London Road turnstile, writes RUSSELL SMITH. Maurice, 52, thinks the antiquated piece of ironwork will be just the ticket
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs now have a break in their fixture list and will be hoping that rising star Lukas Dryml will be fit for the clash against Peterborough a week tomorrow. Although sitting proudly at the top of the Sky Sports Elite League, they will
record' at revamped company OXFORD Instruments yesterday reported record orders of £201m, up 19 per cent on last year. The hi-tech group, based in Eynsham, has seen profits rise after its restructuring programme, under which 150 jobs were axed and three
An Oxford don has been awarded a Hughes Medal by the Royal Society for his work. Prof John Pethica, 47, of the Materials Department, has worked in his field for more than 20 years at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and for the company ABB at its laboratory
A man subjected a girl to a series of indecent assaults while she was aged between four and nine, a court was told. Fraser Lyndsay, 37, of Vicarage Road, Oxford, denies four counts of indecent assault against the girl, between September 23, 1987 and September
The Oxford Mail will provide a live online news and results service on election night. The operation here on its sister website This is Oxfordshire will be the first time a General Election in the county has been covered this way. Late night visitors
Police closed a road in Eynsham yesterday after a woman threatened to set off an explosion in a house. Four police officers in protective clothing sealed off the house in Swan Street at 3.30pm after the woman said she was going to start a fire. She claimed
Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown flew into Oxford - and was promptly ambushed by Labour activists. However, the ex-commando kept his cool under a barrage of heckling and carried on spreading the Lib Dems' message. Paddy AshdownOxford West
A private lottery scheme is celebrating after giving £100,000 to an Oxford estate in three years. The weekly Blackbird Bonanza, for people living or working on the estate, attracts 1,400 customers each week and has paid out the cash in individual prizes
Members of Hinksey Heights Golf Club, near Oxford, have called a crisis meeting for tonight following the dismissal of head professional Richard Howett. A popular figure, Howett, 38, has been at the privately-owned club since it opened in 1996. Richard
A convicted child killer has been jailed for life after attacking his ex-girlfriend and her friend with a cutlass. Phillip Lee, 40, of Summerton Court, Blackley, Manchester, admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent against Egbert Dublin and unlawfully
Scientists at Oxford University are developing biotechnology that could dramatically cut the risk of humans contracting CJD and may lead to a treatment for the disease. The brain-deteriorating disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is transmitted through
