Student Pedzi Makumbe, who set up an interactive virtual knowledge centre for consultants Synergy, was named Oxfordshire's most enterprising student. Pedzi, from Oxford University, won a £100 prize sponsored by solicitors Barlow, Lyde and Gilbert in the
Didcot Town 1, Gosport Borough 2 Didcot suffered their first home defeat of the season as Jewson Wessex League side Gosport Borough grabbed a late winner in Saturday's first qualifying round tie. Gosport took the lead when keeper Gareth Walker misjudged
Banbury's persistence in the face of apparent defeat meant they escaped from their final Home Counties Premier League Division 1 match against champions Finchampstead with a thrilling draw. Hosts Finchampstead seemed certain winners when they required
A man who went into a smoke-logged building to rescue his dog after a fire in a shop was taken to hospital for treatment. The rescue took place during a blaze at The Wine Rack, Mill Street, Eynsham, on Saturday night. A total of 19 firefighters were called
Eve Holding, who became a household name after starring on the hit TV series Survivor, will join fellow contestants for a charity challenge. The 30-year-old former Army bomb disposal expert, from Wantage, was one of the final contestants on the ITV show
Oxford City 2, Bromley 0 SECOND-half goals from Steve Arkins and Andy Smith, and some solid defending, gave Oxford City maximum Ryman Division 1 points at Court Place Farm on Saturday. Bromley were the first to settle in the blustery conditions, and City
Oxford & Horspath, who received their runners-up trophies on Saturday, failed to sign off in style as they fell five runs short of victory in an absorbing draw against lowly Bletchley. Playing at the Horspath village ground for the first time this
OCA League round-up RISINGHURST, after the disappointment of losing at the semi-final stage of the Steve Dixon Cup, bounced back to clinch the Division 5 title with a six-wicket victory over Hanborough 2nd on Saturday, writes ROGER WISE. Batting first
RT Harris Oxford City FA, Witney and District FA, North Berks League, Lord Jersey FA, Banbury & District League, Morrells Oxford Sunday League, Autotype UTV League RT HARRIS OXFORD CITY FA League: The Cavalier 3, Barton 0; North Oxford 1, Fairview
Oxford & Horspath, who received their runners-up trophies on Saturday, failed to sign off in style as they fell five runs short of victory in an absorbing draw against lowly Bletchley. Playing at the Horspath village ground for the first time this
Bicester and North Oxford dominated their Home Counties Premier League final Division 1 match of the season against bottom club Luton but could not quite pull off a victory. However, the points they picked up from the match, banished any thoughts of relegation
English National League, Clubs Championship and club matches ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Coventry 24, Henley 8. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Barkers Butts 22, Banbury 13. South West Div 1: Chinnor 21, Swanage & Wareham 8. CLUB MATCHES
American rider Kimberly Vinoski conquered the Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials on Winsome Adante. William Fox-Pitt riding Highland LadIt was the first three-day event for the eight-year-old bay gelding and only the second time Vinoski has competed
Ryman League, Dr Martens League, Football League Youth Alliance, Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Oxfordshire Senior League RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Oxford C 2, Bromley 0; Thame Utd 0, Tooting & M 0. Div 3: Abingdon Tn 0, Epsom & Ewell 2. DR MARTENS
OCA League round-up RISINGHURST, after the disappointment of losing at the semi-final stage of the Steve Dixon Cup, bounced back to clinch the Division 5 title with a six-wicket victory over Hanborough 2nd on Saturday, writes ROGER WISE. Batting first
Transport group Go-Ahead reported an increase in train passenger numbers, despite the disruption caused by post-Hatfield repairs. Go-Ahead, the operator of Thames Trains, said usage rose 5.8 per cent in the year to June 30, although that was still short
A man who went into a smoke-logged building to rescue his dog after a fire in a shop was taken to hospital for treatment. The rescue took place during a blaze at The Wine Rack, Mill Street, Eynsham, on Saturday night. A total of 19 firefighters were called
Eve Holding, who became a household name after starring on the hit TV series Survivor, will join fellow contestants for a charity challenge. The 30-year-old former Army bomb disposal expert, from Wantage, was one of the final contestants on the ITV show
Witney Academy 1, Letchworth 2 Letchworth, from the South Midlands League, scored in the first minute when a poor defensive header by Neil Maskell gave Jason Campbell to chance to shoot past Academy keeper Healey. Jason Huntingdon made it 2-0 after 48
Residents living near a proposed student flats development have criticised councillors for ignoring their views. Oxford City Council's planning committee last week approved the project despite receiving more than 300 letters of opposition. The application
Most would-be slimmers need a challenge to help them lose weight but it was a Chieftain, not a Challenger, that proved to be the spur for Oxford teacher, Sue Clarke. When she was booked to drive an ex-Army tank as a special treat, she realised she would
Thame Utd 0, Tooting & Mitcham 0 Thame United extended their unbeaten run to five games despite being unable to break down a stubborn Tooting defence in Ryman League Division 1 on Saturday. The newly-promoted visitors clearly came to the Windmill
Oxford's biggest Fun in the Parks season ended on Saturday with Florence Park Open Day. The event, sponsored by the Oxford Mail, attracted 3,000 people who enjoyed a variety of entertainment in warm autumn sunshine. Street entertainers in the main arena
A mother risked her life to save her two children from the family's burning home. Lisa Pratt, 20, carried two-year-old daughter Gemma out of the house, then dashed back to rescue three-year-old Jamie. A senior fire officer today praised her for her courage
A row over a kebab van could end in court. Wallingford Town Council is threatening to take legal action against South Oxfordshire District Council over its decision to license a kebab van to operate in the town. Despite opposition from some residents,
The Marquess of Blandford and his fiancee Edla Griffiths, pictured above, mingled happily with thousands of spectators at the Blenheim Horse Trials in the grounds of Blenheim Palace. The Marquess and his fianceeJamie Blandford, heir to the title of Duke
Bicester and North Oxford dominated their Home Counties Premier League final Division 1 match of the season against bottom club Luton but could not quite pull off a victory. However, the points they picked up from the match, banished any thoughts of relegation
English National League, Clubs Championship and club matches ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Coventry 24, Henley 8. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Barkers Butts 22, Banbury 13. South West Div 1: Chinnor 21, Swanage & Wareham 8. CLUB MATCHES
Banbury's persistence in the face of apparent defeat meant they escaped from their final Home Counties Premier League Division 1 match against champions Finchampstead with a thrilling draw. Hosts Finchampstead seemed certain winners when they required
Oxford Mail Boys League Under 10 League A: Didcot Boys 2, Kennington 4; Grove Challengers 7, Cholsey 8; Abingdon Youth 4, Crowmarsh 4. League B: Summertown 10, Horspath 3; Didcot Casuals 1, Oxford City Colts 14; St Edmunds 8, Marston Sts 4. League C:
Ryman League, Dr Martens League, Football League Youth Alliance, Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Oxfordshire Senior League RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Oxford C 2, Bromley 0; Thame Utd 0, Tooting & M 0. Div 3: Abingdon Tn 0, Epsom & Ewell 2. DR MARTENS
An ultimatum has been given to an after school club - find a leader or give back a £16,500 grant. The club, at Finmere Primary School, Mere Road, Finmere, near Bicester, was awarded a grant from the Lottery's New Opportunities Fund, more than a year ago
Teenagers riding "death trap" motorbikes have been condemned by the police. Youths aged between 13 and 14 have been caught by the police riding motorbikes and scooters without brakes or with tyres that have little or no tread. Complaints of reckless riders
Oxford City 2, Bromley 0 SECOND-half goals from Steve Arkins and Andy Smith, and some solid defending, gave Oxford City maximum Ryman Division 1 points at Court Place Farm on Saturday. Bromley were the first to settle in the blustery conditions, and City
AFC Wallingford 3, Cornard Utd 0 AFC Wallingford set up a home tie against North Leigh with a comfortable victory over Eastern Counties League side Cornard United at The Hithercroft. Mick Mulvaney beat the keeper and lobbed two defenders on the line to
Maidstone Utd 4, Carterton Tn 1 Carterton Town, missing 11 first team regulars, put up a brave show at Kent League side Maidstone before being blown away by four goals in the last half hour. King gave Carterton a surprise 35th-minute lead, but Court equalised
AFC Wallingford 3, Cornard Utd 0 AFC Wallingford set up a home tie against North Leigh with a comfortable victory over Eastern Counties League side Cornard United at The Hithercroft. Mick Mulvaney beat the keeper and lobbed two defenders on the line to
Witney Academy 1, Letchworth 2 Letchworth, from the South Midlands League, scored in the first minute when a poor defensive header by Neil Maskell gave Jason Campbell to chance to shoot past Academy keeper Healey. Jason Huntingdon made it 2-0 after 48
Didcot Town 1, Gosport Borough 2 Didcot suffered their first home defeat of the season as Jewson Wessex League side Gosport Borough grabbed a late winner in Saturday's first qualifying round tie. Gosport took the lead when keeper Gareth Walker misjudged
Banbury Utd 2, Ashford Tn 1 Matty Gooderick struck two superb goals as Banbury came from behind to record a deserved victory in a Dr Martens Eastern Division game ruined by the strong wind straight down the pitch. Kicking with the wind in the first half
Thame Utd 0, Tooting & Mitcham 0 Thame United extended their unbeaten run to five games despite being unable to break down a stubborn Tooting defence in Ryman League Division 1 on Saturday. The newly-promoted visitors clearly came to the Windmill
Home Counties Premier League and club matches HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Reading 211-8 (66 ov, B Mordt 81), Beaconsfield 175-7 (A Danson 88). Bicester & NO 228-5 (66 ov, J France 80), Luton town 178-9 (62 ov, K Davies 80 no, P Jeacock
Oxford Mail Boys League Under 10 League A: Didcot Boys 2, Kennington 4; Grove Challengers 7, Cholsey 8; Abingdon Youth 4, Crowmarsh 4. League B: Summertown 10, Horspath 3; Didcot Casuals 1, Oxford City Colts 14; St Edmunds 8, Marston Sts 4. League C:
Giles Sports Witney Boys League Under 8 North League: Chesterton Jnrs 1, Bloxham 0; Deddington 0, Steeple Aston 3; Easington Spts 0, Launton 3; Highfield 1, Langford KEA 3; Hook Norton 0, Bodicote Spts 2. South League: Carterton 1, Carterton Rgrs 0; Cumnor
RT Harris Oxford City FA, Witney and District FA, North Berks League, Lord Jersey FA, Banbury & District League, Morrells Oxford Sunday League, Autotype UTV League RT HARRIS OXFORD CITY FA League: The Cavalier 3, Barton 0; North Oxford 1, Fairview
Student Pedzi Makumbe, who set up an interactive virtual knowledge centre for consultants Synergy, was named Oxfordshire's most enterprising student. Pedzi, from Oxford University, won a £100 prize sponsored by solicitors Barlow, Lyde and Gilbert in the
Doctors have told transplant patient Natasha Brown that her body is not rejecting her new liver. Natasha BrownThe 14-year-old, of Banbury Road, Kidlington, was released from Birmingham Children's Hospital on Saturday after a stay of just over two days
Residents living near a proposed student flats development have criticised councillors for ignoring their views. Oxford City Council's planning committee last week approved the project despite receiving more than 300 letters of opposition. The application
The Marquess of Blandford and his fiancee Edla Griffiths, pictured above, mingled happily with thousands of spectators at the Blenheim Horse Trials in the grounds of Blenheim Palace. The Marquess and his fianceeJamie Blandford, heir to the title of Duke
The talents of young Oxfordshire musicians and singers are being showcased during a series of high profile concerts. Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra performed three shows over the weekend at a packed Oxford Town Hall in the first series of shows. Bryony
Most would-be slimmers need a challenge to help them lose weight but it was a Chieftain, not a Challenger, that proved to be the spur for Oxford teacher, Sue Clarke. When she was booked to drive an ex-Army tank as a special treat, she realised she would
An ultimatum has been given to an after school club - find a leader or give back a £16,500 grant. The club, at Finmere Primary School, Mere Road, Finmere, near Bicester, was awarded a grant from the Lottery's New Opportunities Fund, more than a year ago
A row over a kebab van could end in court. Wallingford Town Council is threatening to take legal action against South Oxfordshire District Council over its decision to license a kebab van to operate in the town. Despite opposition from some residents,
A refugee from Sierra Leone who believed his wife and sons had been killed by rebel soldiers almost eight years ago has discovered that they are alive - and that he has a daughter. Alfred Koineh Alfred Koineh, who lives in Oxford, was granted exceptional
Maidstone Utd 4, Carterton Tn 1 Carterton Town, missing 11 first team regulars, put up a brave show at Kent League side Maidstone before being blown away by four goals in the last half hour. King gave Carterton a surprise 35th-minute lead, but Court equalised
American rider Kimberly Vinoski conquered the Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials on Winsome Adante. William Fox-Pitt riding Highland LadIt was the first three-day event for the eight-year-old bay gelding and only the second time Vinoski has competed
The talents of young Oxfordshire musicians and singers are being showcased during a series of high profile concerts. Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra performed three shows over the weekend at a packed Oxford Town Hall in the first series of shows. Bryony
A refugee from Sierra Leone who believed his wife and sons had been killed by rebel soldiers almost eight years ago has discovered that they are alive - and that he has a daughter. Alfred Koineh Alfred Koineh, who lives in Oxford, was granted exceptional
