An Oxfordshire businessman in New York said the city was in shock and covered in a sheet of dust similar to the aftermath of a volcano. David Hadfield, 43, of St Helen's Mill, Abingdon, was eating breakfast in a Manhattan hotel two miles from the World
Spalding Utd 1, Banbury Utd 0 Banbury United's good run in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division came to an end with a narrow defeat at Spalding last night. The visitors may have played the better football but they failed to produce the goals when it
Golfers have been told not to practise their shots on public open land. Witney Town Council is issuing the warning following reports of teenagers playing golf on the Oxlease amenity area on the Cogges estate. Technical officer Henry Westbury said it was
The future of Carterton's outdoor swimming pool is in doubt - with closure possible in 2003. Major repairs are needed, costing around £100,000. However, a new indoor pool will be built as part of the Carterton leisure centre - conceived as part of the
Thame Utd 4, Dulwich Hamlet 2 Chris Potter was Thame's hero as he bagged a superb hat-trick to give his side all three points in an eventful Ryman League Division 1 match last night. Midfielder Justin Merritt was sent off before half-time for an off-the-ball
A Bicester playgroup has now moved back home a year after its building was destroyed in an arson attack. The Rainbow Playgroup, based at Hendon Place, re-opened on Monday more than a year after the fire. Supervisor Debbie Holland cuts the ribbon with
Witney & District FA round-up DEfending champions Brize Norton carried on where they left off last season with a 6-1 victory over below-strength Bampton Town in the Premier Division. In a programme depleted by the unavailability of grounds due to
Oxford City 2, Walton & Hersham 3 Recent signing Steve Arkins was sent off as Oxford City let slip a two-goal lead to go down to their first home defeat of the season in Ryman Division 1 last night. City went ahead in the 13th minute when Arkins's
North Berks League round-up Danny Burt was in devastating form, hitting the target six times in Benson Lions' 7-2 thrashing of Sutton Courtenay Res in Division 4. Stephen Norris completed Benson's tally. There was a goal feast in Division 3 with Buckland
Police identified a shoplifter on CCTV as he stole wine from a petrol filling station shop, magistrates were told. Matthew Hapgood, 20, of Kibble Close, Didcot, was later seen on a security camera stealing an electric food blender from a supermarket.
A futuristic-looking building on the edge of The Downs, near Didcot, could be the shape of buildings in towns and cities in the not-too-distant future. Wind turbines sited in open landscape and offshore are becoming a more common source of renewable energy
Police identified a shoplifter on CCTV as he stole wine from a petrol filling station shop, magistrates were told. Matthew Hapgood, 20, of Kibble Close, Didcot, was later seen on a security camera stealing an electric food blender from a supermarket.
An Oxfordshire businessman in New York said the city was in shock and covered in a sheet of dust similar to the aftermath of a volcano. David Hadfield, 43, of St Helen's Mill, Abingdon, was eating breakfast in a Manhattan hotel two miles from the World
Measures to deter skateboarders from using historic sites in Oxford are being considered by city councillors. Councillors voted on Monday to look at the possibility of creating a "centre of excellence" to cater for skate enthusiasts. This city centre
A futuristic-looking building on the edge of The Downs, near Didcot, could be the shape of buildings in towns and cities in the not-too-distant future. Wind turbines sited in open landscape and offshore are becoming a more common source of renewable energy
Visitors to one of New York's premier tourist attractions have been left shocked by its sudden demolition at the hands of terrorists. Hundreds of visitors each day paid a handful of dollars to take in the view from the 110th floor outside platform - the
Oxford University have high hopes of completing a hat-trick of Varsity Match victories as they start a new term. If they are successful against Cambridge on December 11, it will be the first time in 30 years they have achieved this feat. At least ten
Chinnor winger Charlie Oyebade has an unusual pedigree in that he has played for England Students at both rugby union and rugby league. Oyebade, who returned to Chinnor this season after playing for the club as a junior, achieved that distinction while
Thame Utd 4, Dulwich Hamlet 2 Chris Potter was Thame's hero as he bagged a superb hat-trick to give his side all three points in an eventful Ryman League Division 1 match last night. Midfielder Justin Merritt was sent off before half-time for an off-the-ball
A call by the Bishop of Oxford for a reduction in the number of Church of England bishops in the House of Lords has won the backing of the leader of the House of Lords. Lord Williams of Mostyn said in an interview with political web site ePolitix.com
Abingdon Tn 1, Chalfont St Peter 2 Abingdon Town are still seeking their first win in Ryman League Division 3 after missing a spate of chances at Culham Road last night. Ben Border fired Abingdon into a 23rd-minute lead after good work by Jon Gardner.
After 33 years' service at Abingdon Surgery Dr David Schofield is retiring at the end of this month. A well-respected figure, Dr Schofield has mixed feelings about his retirement. He said: "I'm pleased to be retiring but I am sad at the state of the National
The 16th annual Wallingford Pub Regatta saw a fun day of races and entertainment on the Thames. Fifty crews entered - battling it out over a 300m course in coxed fours. GTI, the Preston Crowmarsh-based publishers, produced the best overall team performance
A "FRENCH square" could soon be a landmark in Berinsfield as part of an environmental improvement scheme. A total of £1m has been earmarked to enhance the lay-out of the village. In the first phase, South Oxfordshire District Council is on the verge of
Abingdon Tn 1, Chalfont St Peter 2 Abingdon Town are still seeking their first win in Ryman League Division 3 after missing a spate of chances at Culham Road last night. Ben Border fired Abingdon into a 23rd-minute lead after good work by Jon Gardner.
Spalding Utd 1, Banbury Utd 0 Banbury United's good run in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division came to an end with a narrow defeat at Spalding last night. The visitors may have played the better football but they failed to produce the goals when it
Chinnor winger Charlie Oyebade has an unusual pedigree in that he has played for England Students at both rugby union and rugby league. Oyebade, who returned to Chinnor this season after playing for the club as a junior, achieved that distinction while
Oxford City 2, Walton & Hersham 3 Recent signing Steve Arkins was sent off as Oxford City let slip a two-goal lead to go down to their first home defeat of the season in Ryman Division 1 last night. City went ahead in the 13th minute when Arkins's
A rector has been appointed for a new group of parishes covering the Otmoor region of Oxfordshire. The Rev Mary CarneyThe Rev Mary Carney, 59, will be inducted into the Ray Valley group at Islip on Thursday by the Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Rev Colin
North Berks League round-up Danny Burt was in devastating form, hitting the target six times in Benson Lions' 7-2 thrashing of Sutton Courtenay Res in Division 4. Stephen Norris completed Benson's tally. There was a goal feast in Division 3 with Buckland
Private flights at Oxford Airport in Kidlington have been suspended until 7pm tonight (Wednesday). The airport is the home of Oxford Aviation Services, Europe's largest trainer of professional pilots, and more than 180 flights a day can take place. Today
A banned football spectator awaits sentence after he was caught on camera inside Oxford United's new Kassam Stadium. Nicholas Green, 34, of Bartholomew Avenue, Yarnton, flouted a two-year ban on visiting the ground by attending Oxford United's clash with
A futuristic-looking building on the edge of The Downs, near Didcot, could be the shape of buildings in towns and cities in the not-too-distant future. Wind turbines sited in open landscape and offshore are becoming a more common source of renewable energy
A Bicester playgroup has now moved back home a year after its building was destroyed in an arson attack. The Rainbow Playgroup, based at Hendon Place, re-opened on Monday more than a year after the fire. Supervisor Debbie Holland cuts the ribbon with
A call by the Bishop of Oxford for a reduction in the number of Church of England bishops in the House of Lords has won the backing of the leader of the House of Lords. Lord Williams of Mostyn said in an interview with political web site ePolitix.com
A rector has been appointed for a new group of parishes covering the Otmoor region of Oxfordshire. The Rev Mary CarneyThe Rev Mary Carney, 59, will be inducted into the Ray Valley group at Islip on Thursday by the Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Rev Colin
Rail chiefs should restore key train links, including one in Oxfordshire, and return major towns to the rail network, a report from passenger groups urged today. Re-opening old tracks is generally cheaper than building major roads, the report added. Many
A state-of-the-art pool for Oxford's Barton estate could be open by 2003, after the scheme was given outline planning permission. Residents on the estate have been campaigning for a pool for years, and the city council's planning committee has now given
Americans in Oxford spoke of their shock in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. Julie Wood, a worker at Oxfam, in Summertown, said she and her husband Jay had been desperately trying to contact relatives in New York. Mrs Wood said: "I have a friend
Private flights at Oxford Airport in Kidlington have been suspended until 7pm tonight (Wednesday). The airport is the home of Oxford Aviation Services, Europe's largest trainer of professional pilots, and more than 180 flights a day can take place. Today
Nurses who have been working in "constant crisis" for years led the demolition of Oxford's old casualty unit to celebrate the construction of a new critical care centre. Accident and emergency staff were joined by a past patient yesterday as they swapped
Measures to deter skateboarders from using historic sites in Oxford are being considered by city councillors. Councillors voted on Monday to look at the possibility of creating a "centre of excellence" to cater for skate enthusiasts. This city centre
A dynamic blueprint showing how Oxford Museum could be transformed has been approved by councillors. The scheme, costing more than £2m, will highlight the city's heritage and make the museum more attractive to visitors. More than 93 per cent of the museum's
Witney & District FA round-up Defending champions Brize Norton carried on where they left off last season with a 6-1 victory over below-strength Bampton Town in the Premier Division. In a programme depleted by the unavailability of grounds due to
A state-of-the-art pool for Oxford's Barton estate could be open by 2003, after the scheme was given outline planning permission. Residents on the estate have been campaigning for a pool for years, and the city council's planning committee has now given
Nurses who have been working in "constant crisis" for years led the demolition of Oxford's old casualty unit to celebrate the construction of a new critical care centre. Accident and emergency staff were joined by a past patient yesterday as they swapped
Rail chiefs should restore key train links, including one in Oxfordshire, and return major towns to the rail network, a report from passenger groups urged today. Re-opening old tracks is generally cheaper than building major roads, the report added. Many
