The old attacking partnership of Yemi Odubade and Rob Duffy grabbed a goal apiece as Oxford United stopped the rot with their first win in four games. It may just be a victory which saves Jim Smith's job, and it certainly improved the fans' mood - considerably
Rush-hour traffic was brought to a standstill around Oxford tonight after a major five vehicle pile-up on the M40 near Bicester. No-one was injured after a lorry travelling southbound on the motorway smashed through the central reservation and stopped
Workmates of a man stabbbed in the head with a kitchen knife outside a Banbury bakery told how the man accused of his murder was seen chasing him. Victim Imran Shah was found lying in a pool of blood outside Fine Lady Bakeries on November 27 last year
Residents on Oxford's Rose Hill estate had the chance to view plans to regenerate the estate tonight. Artist's impressions, aerial views and housing layouts were on show at Rose Hill community centre, pictured, as part of public consultation on the
A bomb expert today described devices allegedly made by a school caretaker as showing "ingenuity". Warrant Officer Wayne Overson descibed two types of bomb the prosecution claim Miles Cooper constructed. Cooper, 27, is standing trial at Oxford Crown
A FARMER has been convicted of safety breaches involving a tractor-trailer which careered out of control, endangering visitors and staff at his farm. Anthony Carter, the owner of Millets Farm at Frilford, near Abingdon, was fined £14,000 and ordered
A car which caught fire on a busy stretch of road near Bicester caused traffic chaos this afternoon. Firefighters and police were called to the fire, on the A41, just past junction nine of the M40. One vehicle - a Citroen Xsara - was involved and
A farmer has been convicted of safety breaches involving a tractor-trailer which careered out of control, endangering visitors and staff at his farm. Anthony Carter, the owner of Millets Farm at Frilford Heath, near Abingdon, was fined £14,000 and ordered
Rush-hour motorists on the M40 near Bicester faced gridlock after both carriageways between junction nine at Ardley and 10 at Wendlebury were closed, when three lorries and two cars were involved in a crash shortly after 4.30pm today. One of the lorries
Nurses at an Oxford hospital are urging the relatives of elderly patients to bring them food from home. Staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington are also urging people to help feed their sick loved ones at meal times as part of a scheme to
A pensioner was evacuated from a first floor flat in Beauchamp Place, Cowley, Oxford, by two police officers yesterday - hours after the property was fitted with a smoke alarm. Pcs Russell Golding and Becky Maxed forced their way into the flat and removed
Police have warned shoppers to be alert after pickpockets targeted elderly women. They said thieves were at work in Broadway and in charity shops in the town. Officers have urged shoppers to carry their bags close to their body and not to leave them
A husband and wife who admitted a benefits swindle involving more than £2,300 will be sentenced by magistrates next month. David Cross, 45, and Michelle Cross, 40, pleaded guilty at Didcot Magistrates' Court to failing to declare a change in circumstance
People in East Oxford are to be offered free blue bins to get people living in student and shared houses to recycle more. At the moment, all households are given a free blue box - but for a full-sized wheelie bin, you have to pay £22. Oxford City Council's
Rush-hour motorists on the M40 near Bicester faced gridlock after both carriageways between junction nine at Ardley and 10 at Wendlebury were closed, when three lorries and two cars were involved in a crash shortly after 4.30pm today. One of the lorries
A car is on fire on the A41 on the approach to Bicester. Police and firefighters were called to a Citreon Xsara which had caught fire just past junction nine for the M40 at about 4.15pm today. One lane heading towards Bicester has been closed and
AS far as Friday night entertainment goes, it's not a bad deal - an invitation to a masquerade ball plus the chance to appear on the silver screen. The producers of The Butterfly Tattoo, the film adaptation of Oxford author Philip Pullman's novel,
Witney has landed a windfall £400,000 from housebuilders to provide a new site to meet the "insatiable" demand for new allotments in the town. But the town council admitted it "doesn't have a clue" where the land will come from. The money is coming
NHS directors are drawing up contingency plans to save an Oxford hospital if it is declared financially inviable. Despite reassurance from managers at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in the spring, business experts have suggested the specialist trust's
As far as Friday night entertainment goes, it's not a bad deal - an invitation to a masquerade ball plus the chance to appear on the silver screen. The producers of The Butterfly Tattoo, the film adaptation of Oxford author Philip Pullman's novel, are
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Two distraction burglars tricked their way into a woman's house in Watlington and stole her purse. At 8pm on Friday, the two men called at the address in Saunders Close, police said today. They claimed there had been an explosion next door and needed
POLICE today appealed for elderly residents to be on their guard after a distraction burglary in Watlington. At about 8pm on Friday, two men went to an address in Saunders Close and claimed there had been an explosion next door and needed to come in
CARBON footprint, Wags and yummy mummies are among a selection of new words and phrases to be included in the latest edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. The five-yearly revision has also seen the introduction of 2,500 new words and terms, including
Gosford All Blacks had eight different try-scorers in their 53-5 win at Wheatley in the BB&O Premier Division. A neat chip and chase from man-of-the-match James Barrett resulted in the opening score, which he converted. Barrrett was on target again
Witney left the field disappointed with their performance despite clinching a 25-8 victory at Slough in Southern Counties North. The first half saw early Witney pressure and a good forward rumble led to flanker Will Worrall squeezing over. Slough
Banbury Bulls suffered their third straight reverse in Midlands 2 East with a 31-6 defeat at Derbyshire side Matlock. Matlock showed their intentions with a well-organised maul, but Banbury took the lead with a penalty from fly half Darren De Bruyn.
Henley Hawks ground out a 16-9 victory over Waterloo in National 2 after dominating the second half at Dry Leas. Waterloo's multi-national team led 6-0 thanks to two penalties from Alex Davies. When Henley at last broke the siege and advanced into
Chinnor pulled away in the closing stages to defeat Coney Hill 42-22 and record their third successive win in South West 1. The hosts pressurised the Coney Hill line on numerous occasions, but ran out of patience, allowing the visitors back into the
Oxford Harlequins director of rugby Matt Maudsley admitted the game against Redingensians had been there for the taking. "We totally dominated the second half, but we just weren't clinical enough," said Maudsley. "They defended well to be fair and
Organisers of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever. More than 5,000 people descended on Steventon, near Didcot, for the 10th anniversary Truck Festival yesterday and today. The event was
Thousands of people - and musicians - joined a festival in memory of a popular teenager. Emma Curtis-Smith, who was 18, collapsed while watching her boyfriend on his first parade at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, two years ago. She had asthma
TELEVISION personality Ben Fogle, above, who starred in the reality show Castaway, was due in the city later today to talk to the Oxfordshire Federation of Women's Institutes. Mr Fogle, who also rowed across the Atlantic with James Cracknell, was set
After 20 years of racing at the Suzuka circuit in Japan, Formula One changes tack this weekend and re-visits Fuji Speedway. Fuji hosted the first ever Japanese Grand Prix in 1976, but its time on the calendar was short lived and the race was dropped
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It must have been one of the longest trains in railway history. When the Great Western Railway advertised a cheap day excursion from Oxford to London, the response was overwhelming. When the train reached Paddington, it had 58 coaches and 3,132 passengers
A UNION leader will today step up the fight to stop the closure of the Oxford Mail Centre. Oxfordshire Communication Workers' Union representative Bob Cullen was due to visit his leaders at their London headquarters to push the case for making it a
The world's first fair trade fuel could be developed in Oxfordshire, if ambitious plans by a pioneering green company progress. Regenatec based at Milton Park, near Didcot, has teamed up with Indian company Cleanstar to explore the possibilities of
A restaurant built on a collaboration between a business park and Oxford Brookes University has closed down.o Brookes on the Park opened two years ago in a bid to provide the 6,500 workers at Milton Park, near Didcot, with a quality restaurant nearby
There is something fishy going on at an Oxford butcher's shop. But customers of Alcock's Butchers in Banbury Road, Summertown, needn't worry as the business has expanded to become a fishmonger. Lee England, who runs Alcocks with husband Paul, said
A chance meeting at a cricket match has led to an innovative international student exchange programme. Last year, John Chelsom, managing director of information technology firm CSW based at the Oxford Business Park, flew out to India to meet partner
PARAMEDICS were called to a four-vehicle accident on the A418 outside Thame at 8.45am today. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said the extent of drivers' injuries was not yet known.
RESIDENTS living on an Oxford estate can have their say on local issues at a meeting of their parish council today. Blackbird Leys Parish Council will meet at the Jack Argent Rooms in the Blackbird Leys Community Centre from 7pm. The agenda includes
PLANS for the Rose Hill, Oxford, regeneration project will be on display in Rose Hill Community Centre today between 3pm and 7pm. Representatives from Taylor Wimpey, Oxford Citizens Housing Association and Oxford City Council will be available to
BANBURY United will be away to Brackley on Saturday in a re-arranged fixture. The home game to Kings Lynn has been called off because the Norfolk side has an FA Cup cup tie to play. Brackley v United will kick off at 3pm. The game, a British Gas
Paramedics were called to a four-vehicle accident on the A4129 outside the town at 8.45am today. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said all four drivers escaped injury in the crash in Kingsey Road.
THE sight of marching soldiers brought Didcot to a standstill when the town honoured its finest during a special parade. The one-off ceremony marked 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps receiving the Freedom of Didcot.
PIRATES are once again land-lubbers after a five-day fundraising voyage on the high seas - of the River Thames. Four nursing staff from the Nuffield Orthopedic Hospital sailed the choppy waters on a narrowboat dressed as characters from the blockbuster
A CHARITY clay shoot due to take place at Ascott-under-Wychwood on Sunday has been cancelled due to fears over foot-and-mouth disease. The event, at Fernhill Farm, in Shipton Road, will be rescheduled for spring 2008. An alternative shoot takes
MORE than 100 daredevils abseiled from a 100ft building during a charity fundraiser in Oxford. They jumped off the edge of the Women's Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Headington. The Children's Hospital, Oxford, based at the John Radcliffe
ALADDIN may have had three wishes, but scores of youngsters who turned up at Oxford Playhouse wanted just one - to star in this year's Christmas pantomime. A talent search was held at the Beaumont Street theatre, which opened its doors to almost 100
A SCHOOL caretaker launched a "sadistic" letter bombing campaign using nails, broken glass and party poppers, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday. Miles Cooper, 27, appeared at court accused of posting seven home-made devices which injured five people
THE prospect of an autumn General Election was raised as Oxford East MP Andrew Smith said he would be "happy" to go the polls within weeks. A survey of more than 30 Labour MPs, published in The Guardian, found support for an early poll in Oxford and
A ZERO tolerance offensive on litter louts in Oxford city centre has seen seven £75 fines dished out in as many days. Since April 2006, city council litter enforcers had only dished out three fixed penalty notices for littering. But at the start of
FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 1, Bedford 2. Div 1 South & West: Burnham 3, Abingdon Utd 2; Didcot Tn 4, Hillingdon Borough 4; Oxford City 2, Windsor & Eton 2. FA VASE 2nd qual round: Bicester Tn 2, Shrewton
ROVER Oxford Ladies chalked up a superb 4-1 win at fellow promoted side Bedford in their second England Slazenger League National North Division game. The Rover defence were seldom challenged, with Jess Rickman and newcomer Livvy Lacey outstanding at
Didcot Town manager Stuart Peace says midfielder Richard Witt will take any penalties his side are awarded, starting with tonight's game against Andover in the first round of the Errea Cup at Loop Meadow Stadium. It follows the British Gas Business
Oxford Cheetahs put up a battling performance, before going down to a 58-35 defeat at Conference League leaders Scunthorpe Scorpions last night. The Scorpions, who boasted Tai Woffinden and Josh Auty in their side, started strongly with two 5-1 heat
Railway Social Club A are now the most successful men's team in ODDA history after landing their seventh successive Premier Section title. The all-conquering team clinched their latest crown with a 7-2 victory over Shelley Arms A In addition to this
Misfiring centre forward Marvin Robinson has joined Cambridge United on loan. The Oxford United striker, who has failed to find the net this season, has been shipped out - meaning it's back to the old two of Rob Duffy and Yemi Odubade up front against
Matt Robinson returns to the Kassam Stadium with the Blue Square Premier's surprise package Salisbury City tonight, hoping to heap more misery on Oxford United. The former U's left back has played in all of the Whites' games this season as they have
Oxford Harlequins 17, Redingensians 21 Oxford Harlequins failed to capitalise on their second-half dominance as they slipped to their first defeat of the South West 1 season. Quins spent the majority of the second period in Redingensians' half and
A FESTIVAL of fire, music and theatre is being planned in Bicester to mark the end of Oxfordshire's millennium celebrations. The event will feature a procession of youngsters carrying lanterns through the town to a fiery display charting Bicester's
A NEW Oxford environmental group will be holding a meeting in Headington tomorrow. ClimateXChange is a new climate change project geared towards getting all aspects of society "fantastically imaginative" about tackling environmental issues. The group
AN ACCLAIMED Palestinian photo-journalist and human rights activist will give a talk in Oxford today. Muthanna Al Qadi will be talking in Oxford Town Hall from 7.30pm, before the showing of the film Shots that Bind - for which he was assistant director
A NEW timetable affecting Oxford rail commuters should be free of major shocks, First Great Western's new managing director has pledged. One of the first things Andrew Haines said was that "lessons had been learned" after last December's timetable changes
CHILDREN celebrated the opening of a new play area in Oxford as many others across the city remained under threat. While community organisations and mother-and-toddler groups have been told to seek charity funding totalling £3m to help refurbish many
A BAKERY worker used a five-inch kitchen knife to stab a colleague to death in a car park, a jury heard. Shahid Rehman, 29, of Grimsbury Green, Banbury, is accused of murdering Imran Shah, 23, at the town's Fine Lady bakery in Southam Road, on November
Britain's fastest speeding driver left Oxford Crown Court at a more sedate pace last night - in a prison van to begin a 10-week jail sentence for dangerous driving. In January, Timothy Brady, 33, was clocked by traffic police driving at 172mph on the
A union leader will today ramp up the battle to stop the closure of the Oxford Mail Centre. Oxfordshire Communication Workers' Union representative Bob Cullen was due to visit his bosses at their London headquarters to push the case for making it a
A zero tolerance offensive on litter louts in Oxford city centre has seen seven £75 fines dished out in as many days. Since April 2006, city council litter enforcers had only dished out three fixed penalty notices for littering. But at the start of
