A referendum could be called in Bicester to settle the debate over where 1,500 new houses are built during the next eight years. RAF Bicester airfield has been earmarked for 1,020 houses, with another 565 on land off Gavray Drive in Langford Village.
Thousands of anti-war protesters from across Oxfordshire are expected to join a massive peace march in London on February 15. Young protesters from the East Wind Pioneers, part of the Woodcraft Folk movement People from all walks of life will be getting
The internal workings of the human brain and having fun with science are among the themes of events still to be staged as part of the Oxford Trust's Festival of Science. On February 18 at Blackwells Bookshop, Broad Street, Oxford, from 7.30pm Dr Martin
A runner who planned to jog up Downing Street sucking a lollipop has had to cancel the charity stunt due to concerns about terrorism. Marcus Harris, of Station Road, Wallingford, planned the run to raise money for Wallingford Toy Library, but was advised
Almost half of the homes built on the site of a former psychiatric hospital will be allocated to people on a council waiting list. Four out of every ten houses built as part of the redevelopment of the Fairmile Hospital at Cholsey, near Wallingford, will
Chinnor, who are still in danger near the bottom of South West 1, entertain Clifton in a crunch game on Saturday. However, the Thame-based club can afford to be below full strength for their Oxon Cup trip to Chipping Norton 24 hours later.
Matches involving Oxfordshire sides on February 15 RUGBY ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 2: Henley v Fylde. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Powergen South West Div 1: Chinnor v Clifton. Powergen South West 2 East: Grove v Swanage & W. Powergen Midlands Div
Charlie Miller took command of a tank as a treat before he goes into hospital to have both his kidneys removed. Charlie, centre, with Billy and father Steve, left Twelve-year-old Charlie, from Barnet, and his brother Billy, seven, both had a ride in a
Wheatley Primary School pupil Sam Snell will be looking good on future starting grids after coming first in the Club Kart Winter Championships. Sam Snell Sam, 10, of Littleworth, sped ahead of the other 22 eight- to 12-year-olds who took part. His prize
Luke Beauchamp and Jason Thomas return from injury for Abingdon Town when they host Leighton Town in Division 2. Jason ThomasBeauchamp has shaken off a hamstring problem, while Thomas starts his first game in two months after recovering from a groin injury
Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on February 16 DAVID CHARLES OXFORDSHIRE CUP Quarter-finals (2.30): Chipping Norton v Chinnor, Witney v Banbury. DAVID CHARLES OXFORDSHIRE PLATE 1st round: Gosford AB v Wallingford, Littlemore v Bicester, Harwell v
Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on February 15 RUGBY ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 2: Henley v Fylde. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Powergen South West Div 1: Chinnor v Clifton. Powergen South West 2 East: Grove v Swanage & W. Powergen Midlands Div
Feathers (Banbury) retained top spot in Division 2 of the Five Disciplines Badminton League after round five, hosted in Oxford by Magdalen Eynsham. Bob Minor and Hayley Davies won their singles, while Minor and Daryl Hawkins weighed in with a men's doubles
African warriors and animals danced and acted out stories as part of a village school's first art week. Zak White, 10 But the warriors were not real -- they were children from Fritwell Primary School, near Bicester, showing off masks they had made. Pupils
It's a busy weekend for Banbury, who are involved in both league and cup action. Winger Henry Lamb, centre, returns for WitneyBanbury face the stiffer test. Tomorrow, they travel to face struggling Syston, knowing that a victory would take them a big
Traffic speed was the main concern of villagers near Bicester who visited a mobile police station. Sgt Brian Toombs toured Arncott, Ambrosden, Launton, Chesterton and Wendlebury on February 11. "Some people seem to think that 30mph is the minimum to drive
Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on February 16 MORRELLS OF OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE League Cup 2nd round: Stadhampton v Oxford Exiles, Highfield v Nelson, George Botley v Mansfield Road, Rose Hill v Barton Utd, Northway v Blackbird Sunday, Ashton Villa
A referendum could be called in Bicester to settle the debate over where 1,500 houses are built during the next eight years. RAF Bicester airfield has been earmarked for 1,020 houses, with another 565 on land off Gavray Drive in Langford Village. But
Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on February 15 NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Oxford Utd v Carlisle Utd. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1 North: Hertford Tn v Oxford C, Wingate v Thame Utd. Div 2: Abingdon Tn v Leighton Tn. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Fleet Tn v Banbury
Neighbours of a woman rescued from a burning house told how a police sergeant rescued her from the building after she was overcome by smoke. People living either side of the house, in Blenheim Drive, Bicester, smelled smoke at about 1am on February 13
Oxford Stadium will feature twice in two days on Sky Sports next month with the big Pall Mall greyhound race being followed by an Elite League speedway meeting. The greyhound classic will be on Tuesday, April 22, followed by the speedway fixture against
Staff from an Oxfordshire hospital have been visiting schools to show children what would happen if they ever become patients. Emily Lambert with Dion Pain Play specialist Jo Moon and nursery nurse Emily Weatherall, from the children's ward at The Horton
Seagrave Haulage Combined Counties League - a preview of the weekend's action INJURY-hit AFC Wallingford will be without Dave Green, James Hancock, Andy Shildrick, James McKinney and Derek Simpson for their home clash with Chessington United in the Premier
Wayne Blossom is set to return from suspension for Banbury United as they look to extend their unbeaten run in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division to four matches at the expense of visitors Fleet Town. Tuesday's goalless draw at Bashley followed last
Oxford City have suffered a big blow after defender Andy Smith was ruled out for three weeks with a knee injury. Smith, 29, who can play at centre half or midfield, and has been ever-present for City this season, misses their Ryman League Division 1 North
Mountain rescue teams are being supplied with specialist vehicles by an Oxfordshire firm. Frog's Island 4x4, based at Milton Park, Abingdon, is working with several teams in England and Ireland to provide them with specially extended Land Rovers capable
Oxford City Council has been criticised for withholding real support for the city's European Captial of Culture bid. Lib Dem financial spokesman Jim Campbell is expected to raise the issue at Monday's budget meeting. He said: "I am concerned that the
Plans to demolish a large north Oxford house and replace it with three Gothic-style homes were rejected by councillors, despite being recommended for approval by planning officers. Residents living in Davenant Road called on Oxford City Council's north
Two Kosovan teenagers have been cleared of holding a boy at knifepoint while burgling his home. A jury at Oxford Crown Court on February 15 acquitted Bledar Kocaj, 19, and a 17-year-old youth from Headington, Oxford, of aggravated burglary. A 14-year-old
Ian Atkins's telephone has been red hot with coaches interested in the vacant assistant manager's post. Ian AtkinsThe Oxford United manager has admitted being surprised by just how many people have already been in contact following the departure of Mike
Great Britain discus thrower Perriss Wilkins, from Banbury, has been banned for life from competition for a second doping offence, committed in April 2002. Perriss WilkinsIn a statement, a spokesman for UK Athletics said: "Given that this is a second
Jobseekers turned out in their droves for the Oxford Mail Job Fair, making it the most successful event in recent years. Crowds at the Oxford Mail Job Fair By the end of the event on February 13, about 2,500 people of all ages and backgrounds had visited
Jobs and school music lessons will be cut as Oxfordshire's music service tries to save £190,000. Children in rural and isolated schools are likely to bear the brunt of the cutbacks because of time and cost. One full-time and two part-time members of staff
Children in east Oxford are busy preparing for this year's Cowley Road Carnival. Clockwise, from left, are pupils Kiera Jones, Jenny Eadie, Amelia Schofield, Suzanna Eadie and Liam Anderson with masks they have made ready for the big day An after-school
Match involving Oxfordshire teams on February 16 ENGLISH LEAGUE Div 2: East Grinstead v Oxford Hawks.
Matches involving Oxfordshire teams on Saturday (February 15-16) HOCKEY SOUTH LEAGUE Premier League Div 1: Oxford Univ v Richmond. Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional: City of Oxford v Slough, West Hampstead v Banbury. Div 1: Gerrards Cross v
Parents in Bicester are fed up with having to dodge potholes on the route to their children's school. Tyrell Jamal Holmes, one, taking care not to get a foot stuck in one of the holes They claim the footpath on Shakespeare Drive to Kings Meadow Primary
A Rogue's gallery is helping to cut crime in Banbury. Police say a scheme that bans convicted shoplifters from town centre shops is reducing thefts. Sixteen thieves have been barred from nearly 50 stores in an initiative run by the Banbury Crime Partnership
A mother of two with a hearing problem faces eviction if her daughter continues to play loud music. Marie Lester, 42, a single parent of Marlowe Close, Banbury, admitted failing to obey a noise abatement notice. Banbury magistrates heard on February 13
Thame United will be without Andy Williams when they travel to Wingate & Finchley. The defender is still troubled by a calf strain, but they will otherwise be at full strength. Boss Andy Sinnott, whose side beat form team Barton Rovers 1-0 last week
Ian Atkins's telephone has been red hot with coaches interested in the vacant assistant manager's post. Ian AtkinsThe Oxford United manager has admitted being surprised by just how many people have already been in contact following the departure of Mike
Car manufacturer and racing engines specialist TWR Group was today placed in administrative receivership. The troubled group, which has about 500 employees in the UK and bases in Leafield and Kidlington, has suffered through the loss on its investment
The new owners of a historic hotel in Charlbury have promised to restore it to its former glory. Martin and Louise Lyall, from Witney, bought the 17th-century Bell Hotel from Simon Cowen and Christine Connor, who had been there for six months. Mr Lyall
Publisher Oxford University Press has bought a dictionaries business which produces world-renowned music and art reference books. Grove publishes The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Art and their online editions
Legal proceedings against a Kidlington firm by a senior police officer whose daughter was killed in a motorway accident have been adjourned. Bill Brereton, Deputy Chief Constable of North Wales Police, is planning to prosecute Oxford Products Ltd, which
Pensioners are celebrating winning the top prize in the Sobell House weekly lottery draw. Charity fundraising manager Melanie Weaver, left, presenting a cheque to Vera Brown, of the senior citizens' club. About 50 members of the Risinghurst Senior Citizens
A Mother of four who decorated her house with festive lights after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer raised £851 for charity. Michaela Cusden and her partner Dave Taylor set up the Christmas illuminations on their house on the Main Street, Kidlington
A gleaming bathroom, complete with pristine privvy, bath and shower all to yourself, is unlikely to be a reality for many Oxford residents, according to the 2001 census. The city ranks the worst in the South East for the number of people who don't have
FIVE-year-old 'bride and groom' Adam Jibali and Monica Briggs enjoyed a mock wedding at Botley County Primary School, Oxford, on February 13. Front: Monica Briggs and Adam Jibali; Back: Stefana Samson, Callum Tiller and Effi Brooks The ceremony was staged
Residents have appealed for action to stop drivers using parking spaces outside their homes after cones they set up to stop the problem were removed. People in Jordan Hill, Cutteslowe, Oxford, claimed workers from a nearby industrial estate used their
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League - a preview of the weekend's action Lee Newport, rightDIDCOT Town striker Lee Newport could be out of action for up to two months after suffering a multiple fracture of his left arm during last Saturday's 3-0 win at
