A net could be put over the top of a controversial kickabout area in Crescent Road, Cowley, to stop balls coming out and hitting people's homes. Residents living nearby have been plagued by damage from balls smashing windows, breaking guttering and
A MAN was cut out his car after a car crashed in Milton Road, Didcot, early today. Firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear to cut him out of the car following the crash, which involved only one car. The driver was checked over by ambulance staff
Stagnant water and decaying algae left behind by flood waters are making parts of Oxford stink. As the city, parts of which were under water for days following the torrential downpours two weeks ago, begins to dry out, residents have noticed an unpleasant
A man had to be cut out his car after an accident in Milton Road, Didcot, early on Saturday morning. Firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear to cut him out of the car following the single-car collision. The driver was checked over by ambulance staff
Oxfordshire famers face a nervous wait, following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Cobra, the Government's emergency committee, met this morning in response to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Environment
A DOG owner whose pet was blinded by a motorcycle is celebrating after getting nuisance vehicles confiscated from riders on his Oxford estate. David Troth's seven-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Jazz suffered horrific wounds to her face after
MYSTERY surrounds the demise of Peppers Burgers, in Walton Street, Oxford. It has been a popular takeaway for more than 20 years and its closure has outraged scores of people, with more than 300 fans from around the world chatting on website forums
FLOODED out Oxford council tenants could be back in their flats by Christmas, according to the team behind the clean-up operation. More than 200 properties in the city were affected by flooding, among them 26 council homes in Bullstake Close, West
HOMEOWNERS in flood-hit areas of Oxford could be forced to seek specialist insurance. Some homes in the city, including the Botley and Osney areas, have been hit by three major floods in eight years and premiums could be set to rise sharply. Phil
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester reopened yesterday afternoon, two weeks after torrential rain and flood water caused major damage. Although train operator First Great Western said it planned to operate a normal timetable from
Cutty Sark not worth salvaging No reason to IT IS good news that the future is rosy for the Challis/Beswick family. Surviving twin Jayden is doing well and no longer needs a permanent oxygen bottle, their second son Mason has been born and Rob and
British riders, including Horspath's Mark Boaler, struggled at the World Championships in Southern Poland. Boaler battled through the first day to the quarter-finals from his Czestochowa rounds, but got injured during the World Best Pairs Championships
Terry Kibble's Cottesloe Go On can score in the 9.20 over 450m at Oxford Stadium tonight. TONIGHT'S RUNNERS 7.35: Be Quick, Oaks Angel, Bullfinch, Greygrove Badboy 3, Chewie Bacco, FIONNTRA POSH. 7.50: Skidder, Iverhijack, Quivers Garda, Springville
Oxford Stadium boss Steve Rawle has slashed prices in a bid to re-invigorate the sport at Cowley. Falling attendances are not the just a problem at Sandy Lane but across the country, as the sport is well known for its ups and downs over the years.
The match fishing scene continued almost as normal last weekend, despite the floods, although some clubs made last-minute changes of venues. Marston staged their Deta Electrical Cup at Lower Court Farm which fished very well for the 12 members who turned
July has been washed away and as the mopping up continues in Oxfordshire, more concerns are being raised about the welfare of our fish stocks, writes ANDY WEBBER. oSome commercial fisheries have been hit hard, particularly Richworth Linear, who saw
Bicester & North Oxford CC are staging three-day camps run by ECB qualified Level 2 coaches this month. The camps are being organised as part of the club's work through the Chance to Shine campaign, which is regenerating competitive cricket in state
A WOMAN has died after being pulled from the River Thames. Paramedics, police and firefighters were called to Iffley Lock, off Mill Lane, Iffley, at 5.50pm yesterday after a member of the public rang reporting a woman had jumped in the river, an ambulance
Oxford Cheetahs 50, Rye House 43. Lee Smethills again inspired his team-mates with a 15-point haul as the Rye House Raiders felt the force of the new-look Cheetahs last night. The hosts maintained their unbeaten record as Smethills got plenty of
Sso the ice is finally broken over a fight to save Oxford's Ice Rink in Oxpens Road. It was inevitable that someone would storm to this striking structure's defence following the city's decision that it had served its day and should go. The 'Cutty Sark
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Oakfield: Tel 01296 770492. Panshill: Tel 07740619991. TOMORROW Jolly Anglers: Bill Biggs Cup, BMH. Draw 6am. Sutton Courtenay: SCCC/JWMC, Otneys. Draw 8am. Benson: Lewis Cup, Thames at Benson. Draw 6am. Open match: Radcot
Holders Bicester & North Oxford tasted defeat for the first time in Section B of the Oxfordshire Under 17 Competition after a thrilling finish against Kidlington. Bicester made 147-7 and Kidlington replied with 147-4 to win by virtue of losing fewer
Oxfordshire came agonisingly close to defeating Wiltshire in the ECB Under 17 Championship after a rain-affected second day at Warminster. Thirty-four overs were lost in the Division 2 clash, but Oxon still managed to take nine wickets, leaving Wiltshire's
A CITY artist could win a cash prize after being chosen to take part in a top exhibition. John Summerscales is one of 154 entries chosen from 1,200 to take part in the Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander/Sunday Times Watercolour Exhibition. This year's
ROSE Hill's new pharmacy has opened its doors to the public. The branch, in the Premier shop in Courtland Road, was opened by Oxford's Lord Mayor John Tanner, and will be run by Anna and Bharat Dalal. Mr Dalal said: "Everybody who came was very
ANIMAL rights group Speak is holding a demonstration in the city centre today. The protest is one of a series of demos taking place up and down the country in the name of a monkey called Felix who was featured in a television documentary being used
ETHNIC minorities and women have once again been encouraged to join Oxfordshire's Fire and Rescue Service. The service is looking for part-time firefighters to help staff its 24 stations. Visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ fireandrescueservice
Moves are afoot to register Oxford ice rink as a listed building in a bid to save it from the bulldozers. Oxford City Council wants to knock down the 1980s concrete structure in Oxpens Road to help pay for a multi-million pound "super leisure centre
The Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester reopened yesterday afternoon, two weeks after torrential rain and flood water caused major damage. Although train operator First Great Western said it planned to operate a normal timetable from
Rob Challis and Katie Beswick are looking forward to a happy future after almost two years of tragedy, trauma and worry. A year ago, the couple told of how they had coped after their twins Jayden and Karleigh were born four months early, weighing just
Children living on an Oxford estate could be left to roam the streets if a vital youth facility is forced to close. That is the claim of Carol Richards, children and family services co-ordinator at Dovecote Voluntary Parents Committee. Mrs Richards
Barry Quinn celebrated his appointment as Oxford United's new team captain by heading in a fine equaliser in a 1-1 draw against League Two Wycombe on Friday night. With 14 minutes to go, the Irish centre back climbed high to nod in a superb inswinging
Jim Smith was delighted with Oxford United's second-half response as they hit back to earn a 1-1 draw in last night's pre-season friendly against Wycombe Wanderers. Barry Quinn headed in the leveller from an excellent Alex Jeannin free-kick after a
Andy Burgess yesterday made his expected move back to Northamptonshire, where he lives. But it was to his old club Rushden rather than League One club Northampton Town, who had reportedly been showing interest over the summer. The 25-year-old midfielder
