Four of the county's six constituencies stayed or turned blue in the general election, defying a grim national performance by the Conservative party - topped off by William Hague's decision to resign as leader. Conservatives Tony Baldry and Robert Jackson
Liberal democrat Dr Evan Harris has held on to his Oxford West and Abingdon seat - with a significantly increased majority. Conservative candidate Ed Matts was forced to admit defeat after winning 15,485 votes, compared to Dr Harris's 24,670. Evan Harris
Two men who have given years of leadership to Eynsham Carnival are stepping down after this year's event. Ron Robinson, committee chairman for the past ten years, and Frank Dyas, who has given more than 20 years service as secretary, have both decided
Big trout are being caught in record numbers from an Oxfordshire reservoir - but the captors are keeping the catches under wraps. Anglers are reported to have caught three trout of more than 6lb - with one in double figures - in the space of a week from
All the sporting fixtures for Sunday, June 11. CRICKET ECB 38-COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Oxfordshire v Surrey Cricket Board (Christ Churtch, Oxford, 11am). NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 4th round: Banbury v Finedon & Dolben. NATIONAL VILLAGE KO CUP Oxon semi-finals
Nik Gardiner continued his impressive build-up for tomorrow's National 50-mile time trial with a stunning victory in the Mid-Oxon ten-mile time trial on the Witney By-pass. Gardiner produced a blistering time of 19mins 55secs to win by more than a minute
Local office equipment suppliers B-Line have become the first business to take one of the executive boxes at The Kassam Stadium, writes JON MURRAY. The Kidlington-based business, who sponsored the Oxford Boys League for eight years and who also support
Children at a Bicester school are celebrating the opening of new classrooms that will replace mobile buildings put up to cope with rising numbers. Pupils at Southwold Primary School in Holm Way, Bicester, have moved into a new two-storey extension with
Witney town football club, founded in 1885, have folded. The decision was taken by Brian Constable, a director of Witney Town Football Club Ltd and the club's former chairman, yesterday after he was told by the Dr Martens League to reach a verdict on
County batsman Ben Thompson and paceman Alex Pike make their seasonal debuts for Oxford at Amersham in Division 2 West. The talented duo have been unavailable so far this year as they are away at Exeter and Durham Universities respectively. Their returns
Saturday's Division 1 clash between Bicester & North Oxford and Finchampstead promises to be a battle of the Aussies. In the Bicester corner will be Rod Davison, a veteran of 39 first-class games for New South Wales, while across the ring for Finchampstead
Volunteers are needed to help run the Imperial Cancer Research charity shop in Parsons Street, Banbury. The shop needs people to give up a few hours a week. Anyone wishing to take part can call 01295 270412 or drop into the store to meet staff.
It's a dog's life for Albert, the terrier that no-one wants. The five-year-old has been stuck at an animal centre for more than a year, longing for someone to come and adopt him. But he tries to keep his spirits up, wagging his tail and putting on his
The people of east Oxford gave Andrew Smith his fourth term as their MP. Mr Smith was first elected as Labour MP for the constituency in 1987 and, at 2.30am today in Oxford Town Hall, he was declared the winner again. Just before 3am, Mr Smith was delighted
Tony Baldry held Banbury for the Conservatives with an increased majority, despite a lower turn-out. Mr Baldry, who is in his 18th year as an MP, won with a majority of 5,019 - compared to 4,737 at the 1997 election. Tony Baldry with wife PippaMr Baldry
Dawn was breaking today as Wantage MP Robert Jackson learned he had escaped the fate of so many of his Conservative colleagues in a second election night slaughter. But his tenure of the seat he has held for the past 18 years is now a slimmer one, his
Liberal democrat Dr Evan Harris has held on to his Oxford West and Abingdon seat - with a significantly increased majority. Conservative candidate Ed Matts was forced to admit defeat after winning 15,485 votes, compared to Dr Harris's 24,670. Evan Harris
Boris Johnson has won Henley for the Conservatives with 20,466 votes. Mr Johnson, the editor of The Spectator, saw off the challenge from the Liberal Democrat candidate Catherine Bearder, with 12,008 votes, and Labour's Janet Matthews, with 9,367. Boris
All the sporting fixtures for Sunday, June 11. CRICKET ECB 38-COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Oxfordshire v Surrey Cricket Board (Christ Churtch, Oxford, 11am). NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 4th round: Banbury v Finedon & Dolben. NATIONAL VILLAGE KO CUP Oxon semi-finals
Oxfordshire's gutsy young guns went down fighting in their second ECB 38-County Competition group game away to a powerful Surrey Board side at Imber Court yesterday. Oxon were bowled out for a modest 154, but they made Surrey work hard for their four-wicket
All the sporting fixtures for June 9. SATURDAY__________________________ CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Bicester & North Oxford v Finchampstead, Reading v Banbury. Div 2 West: Amersham v Oxford & Horspath. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL
Publisher Reed Elsevier said the Internet would generate nearly 20 per cent of its UK revenues this year. Chief executive Crispin Davis said earnings generated by online services in its business-to-business division - one of Reed's biggest arms - were
A man accused of sexually abusing a girl while she was aged between four and nine has told a court the alleged incidents never took place. Fraser Lindsay, 37, of Vicarage Road, Oxford, denies four counts of indecent assault against the girl, between September
Two men who have given years of leadership to Eynsham Carnival are stepping down after this year's event. Ron Robinson, committee chairman for the past ten years, and Frank Dyas, who has given more than 20 years service as secretary, have both decided
Children at a Bicester school are celebrating the opening of new classrooms that will replace mobile buildings put up to cope with rising numbers. Pupils at Southwold Primary School in Holm Way, Bicester, have moved into a new two-storey extension with
It's a dog's life for Albert, the terrier that no-one wants. The five-year-old has been stuck at an animal centre for more than a year, longing for someone to come and adopt him. But he tries to keep his spirits up, wagging his tail and putting on his
A multi-million pound supermarket plan for Bicester town centre has been un- veiled. But the plan for the Crown Walk mall is unlikely to go ahead should one of the two planned out-of-town supermarkets be approved. A planning inquiry into these two plans
More than 650 cyclists will descend on Oxford this Sunday in a bid to raise money for children with cancer. Oxpens Meadows will see the grand finish of the 58-mile London to Oxford bike ride which is expected to raise £30,000 for children's cancer charity
Members of the four-man group set up to try and save Witney from folding have urged people to give no support at all to Witney Academy, the club of which Brian Constable is chairman. The Hellenic League Division 1 club will be the only side playing at
The people of east Oxford gave Andrew Smith his fourth term as their MP. Mr Smith was first elected as Labour MP for the constituency in 1987 and, at 2.30am today in Oxford Town Hall, he was declared the winner again. Just before 3am, Mr Smith was delighted
Oxford United today announced their season ticket prices for their first campaign at The Kassam Stadium - and many supporters are in for a pleasant surprise. In a bold attempt to attract more fans, the club are, by and large, not increasing charges at
Former England rugby player Nigel Starmer-Smith is determined to make Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital a leading research centre for the mysterious cancer that killed his son last month. Julian, 19, a pupil at Radley College, near Abingdon, died from
Children at a Bicester school are celebrating the opening of new classrooms that will replace mobile buildings put up to cope with rising numbers. Pupils at Southwold Primary School in Holm Way, Bicester, have moved into a new two-storey extension with
The closure of Shillingford roundabout for resurfacing is expected to bring added traffic problems. The closure, from 8am to 6pm on June 17, coincide with Wallingford Carnival in Kinecroft park. Town clerk Andrew Rogers has agreed to offer drivers of
A couple will not be allowed to continue living in their cottage should they choose to sell their pub. Peter and Irene Mountford have put their pub and restaurant, Home Sweet Home, in Roke, near Benson, on the market. They asked South Oxfordshire District
Dawn was breaking today as Wantage MP Robert Jackson learned he had escaped the fate of so many of his Conservative colleagues in a second election night slaughter. But his tenure of the seat he has held for the past 18 years is now a slimmer one, his
Banbury welcome back former England seamer Neal Radford from injury for the trip to Reading. Radford was a late withdrawal from the side that beat Luton last week - the first league game he had missed in five seasons with Banbury. But his troublesome
The Conservatives have regained the Witney seat - once held by turncoat MP Shaun Woodward - with an increased majority. David Cameron gives his victory speechThe party's new candidate, 34-year-old media executive David Cameron, polled 45 per cent of the
Worries about the health of a beech tree are holding up a plan for an extension. The tree, which is protected by a tree preservation order, would be seriously damaged if the extension were built, say planners. Tree expert Geoff Fidler said it would not
Boris Johnson has won Henley for the Conservatives with 20,466 votes. Mr Johnson, the editor of The Spectator, saw off the challenge from the Liberal Democrat candidate Catherine Bearder, with 12,008 votes, and Labour's Janet Matthews, with 9,367. Boris
Dawn was breaking today as Wantage MP Robert Jackson learned he had escaped the fate of so many of his Conservative colleagues in a second election night slaughter. But his tenure of the seat he has held for the past 18 years is now a slimmer one, his
Saturday's Division 1 clash between Bicester & North Oxford and Finchampstead promises to be a battle of the Aussies. In the Bicester corner will be Rod Davison, a veteran of 39 first-class games for New South Wales, while across the ring for Finchampstead
Ashley Giles went some way towards proving his fitness for England by taking 5-46 as Warwickshire took a big first-innings lead against Oxford Universities in The Parks yesterday. The left-arm spinner, who was not fit to be considered for the two-Test
North Oxford paid the price for fielding just two pairs as they lost their 100 per cent record at Abingdon in Men's Division 1 of the Wilson Inter-Club 3-Pair League. Despite North's second pair of Joe Levy and Christian Peterson winning all their three
Oxfordshire's gutsy young guns went down fighting in their second ECB 38-County Competition group game away to a powerful Surrey Board side at Imber Court yesterday. Oxon were bowled out for a modest 154, but they made Surrey work hard for their four-wicket
A multi-million pound supermarket plan for Bicester town centre has been un- veiled. But the plan for the Crown Walk mall is unlikely to go ahead should one of the two planned out-of-town supermarkets be approved. A planning inquiry into these two plans
Tony Baldry held Banbury for the Conservatives with an increased majority, despite a lower turn-out. Mr Baldry, who is in his 18th year as an MP, won with a majority of 5,019 - compared to 4,737 at the 1997 election. Tony Baldry with wife PippaMr Baldry
All the sporting fixtures for June 9. SATURDAY__________________________ CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Bicester & North Oxford v Finchampstead, Reading v Banbury. Div 2 West: Amersham v Oxford & Horspath. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL
Entrepreneurs are still full of ideas for new e-commerce businesses despite the dotcom downturn, say organisers of Oxford University's Business Plan Competition. The winner will be chosen at this year's Venturefest at Culham Science Centre on June 26.
Saturday's Division 1 clash between Bicester & North Oxford and Finchampstead promises to be a battle of the Aussies. In the Bicester corner will be Rod Davison, a veteran of 39 first-class games for New South Wales, while across the ring for Finchampstead
Dawn was breaking today as Wantage MP Robert Jackson learned he had escaped the fate of so many of his Conservative colleagues in a second election night slaughter. But his tenure of the seat he has held for the past 18 years is now a slimmer one, his
Tony Baldry held Banbury for the Conservatives with an increased majority, despite a lower turn-out. Mr Baldry, who is in his 18th year as an MP, won with a majority of 5,019 - compared to 4,737 at the 1997 election. Tony Baldry with wife PippaMr Baldry
Former Witney MP Shaun Woodward has held the seat of St Helens for Labour. The MP, who controversially defected from the Conservative Party during his reign as Witney MP, successfully defended the safe Labour seat - but with a majority slashed by more
The Conservatives have regained the Witney seat - once held by turncoat MP Shaun Woodward - with an increased majority. David Cameron gives his victory speechThe party's new candidate, 34-year-old media executive David Cameron, polled 45 per cent of the
Hit Entertainment, which owns the TV rights to children's character Kipper the Dog, has appointed long-term director Rob Lawes as chief executive. He replaces Peter Orton, who becomes executive chairman. Mr Lawes, who has been with Hit since its creation
Entrepreneurs are still full of ideas for new e-commerce businesses despite the dotcom downturn, say organisers of Oxford University's Business Plan Competition. The winner will be chosen at this year's Venturefest at Culham Science Centre on June 26.
Former England rugby player Nigel Starmer-Smith is determined to make Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital a leading research centre for the mysterious cancer that killed his son last month. Julian, 19, a pupil at Radley College, near Abingdon, died from
Traffic wardens have told residents in Headington that they cannot enforce permit-only parking because Oxford City Council has not painted bays on the road. Householders in Bateman Street have been told that anyone can park in their street because there
Residents living near Oxford United's new stadium were urged not to "jump in" and demand traffic calming measures too quickly. John Keen, principal engineer at Oxford City Council, said it would be better to see if problems occurred with match-day traffic
A man accused of sexually abusing a girl while she was aged between four and nine has told a court the alleged incidents never took place. Fraser Lindsay, 37, of Vicarage Road, Oxford, denies four counts of indecent assault against the girl, between September
Apprentice electrician Mark Young sent a few shockwaves through the local angling fraternity with the capture of a magnificent 34lb 8oz mirrior carp. Mark, 16, caught the fish from Shimano-Linear Fisheries' Hardwick Lake on Kevin Nash 'Monster Pursuit
Witney town football club, founded in 1885, have folded. The decision was taken by Brian Constable, a director of Witney Town Football Club Ltd and the club's former chairman, yesterday after he was told by the Dr Martens League to reach a verdict on
Liberal democrat Dr Evan Harris has held on to his Oxford West and Abingdon seat - with a significantly increased majority. Conservative candidate Ed Matts was forced to admit defeat after winning 15,485 votes, compared to Dr Harris's 24,670. Evan Harris
Residents living near Oxford United's new stadium were urged not to "jump in" and demand traffic calming measures too quickly. John Keen, principal engineer at Oxford City Council, said it would be better to see if problems occurred with match-day traffic
Four of the county's six constituencies stayed or turned blue in the general election defying a grim national performance by the Conservative party. Conservatives Tony Baldry and Robert Jackson were returned again to serve Banbury and Wantage respectively
Entrepreneurs are still full of ideas for new e-commerce businesses despite the dotcom downturn, say organisers of Oxford University's Business Plan Competition. The winner will be chosen at this year's Venturefest at Culham Science Centre on June 26.
North Oxford paid the price for fielding just two pairs as they lost their 100 per cent record at Abingdon in Men's Division 1 of the Wilson Inter-Club 3-Pair League. Despite North's second pair of Joe Levy and Christian Peterson winning all their three
