A TEENAGE girl's "moment of inattention" when crossing a busy Oxfordshire road cost her her life, an inquest heard today. Charmaine Pearce, 15, died when she was hit by a car on the Swindon-bound carriageway of the A420 near Cumnor on January 9 last
PARAMEDICS were called to the scene of a crash between a car and a lorry on the A420 Oxford-Swindon road near Kingston Bagpuize tonight. Medics treated a woman at the roadside, but the incident was described as "not serious".
One Oxford United fan fears his beloved club will die - unless every supporter takes responsibility of trying to save it. Graham Cripps, who has followed the U's for the last 43 years, says that with the club at its lowest ebb, it is time to act.
A coroner today said he could not be certain a teacher who fell 100ft from a church tower had committed suicide. Dr David Brunton, who was head of media studies at Magdalen College School, in Oxford, was found at the foot of the University Church of
MP Evan Harris has been shortlisted for a political 'Oscar' for his campaigning work. Dr Harris, the Liberal Democrats' science spokesman, has been nominated by the Channel 4 Political Awards for Campaigning Politician of the Year. The Oxford West
Paramedics were called to the scene of a crash between a car and a lorry on the A420 Oxford-Swindon road near Kingston Bagpuize tonight. Medics treated a woman at the roadside, but the incident was described as "non-serious".
Emergency services across the county joined forces for an exercise in preparation for a major emergency. Firefighters, emergency planning bosses and highways chiefs joined their counterparts from other local authorities, Thames Valley Police and NHS
Flood defence work on two of Oxford's most-affected streets has been delayed - because of flooding. Construction work on the flood-prone streets of Duke Street and Earl Street in Botley was due to start today, but workers were unable to begin because
Fiona Harrison, 60, of Orchard Close, Didcot, who died on May 22 last year, took her own life, it was ruled today at an inquest into her death at Oxford Coroner's Court.
More than 40 Oxford university students queued all night to get their hands on contracts for rented homes in the Jericho area. First-year students armed themselves with flasks of coffee and sleeping bags yesterday outside North Oxford Property Services
Wantage Tory MP Ed Vaizey said he felt "a bit weird" after taking a herbal sex drug live on TV. But the 39-year-old shadow culture minister said there were "no other effects" - apart from his hands feeling tingly and slightly clammy - after he popped
A teenage girl's "moment of inattention" when crossing a busy Oxfordshire road cost her her life, an inquest heard today. Charmaine Pearce, 15, died when she was hit by a car on the Swindon-bound carriageway of the A420 near Cumnor on January 9 last
One in five of Oxfordshire's police officers took part in a mass demonstration in London today over pay. In total, 165 Oxfordshire officers joined 18,000 bobbies in the march from Park Lane to Millbank, as their representative body, the Police Federation
I am 100 per cent behind ''peaceful'' demonstrations. Gabriel protested peacefully to try to save the last tree in Bonn Square, Oxford. He should be applauded - to retain a sense of calmness when feelings are running high is not easy. I also would
Yes, we all know it was bound to happen - that is all of us except the powers-that-be, who choose to bury their heads in the sand and totally deny any problems or responsibility. I am, of course, talking about the total chaos on the roads through Abingdon
There seems to be no let-up in the constant pressure to Islamise this once Christian country. I note the outrage caused by a lone clergyman's expressing his concern at the creation of no-go areas for non-Muslims in Britain. He was called a "nutter
What had Lord Mustard done to deserve demotion to Colonel? I have lived in the Oxford area for more than 32 years and he has been a feature of street entertainment for as long as I can remember. It was only in his later years that he saw fit to give
On behalf of the sponsors of the proposed Academy in Littlemore, Oxford, I would like to confirm that the opening of the new Academy in September 2008 will bring with it investment of £30m to develop new buildings and facilities, phased over a period
POLICE are stepping up a crackdown on burglary and car crime across South Oxfordshire and the Vale. Codenamed Operation Maelstrom, the driver will use a large team of plain clothed and high visibility officers, using stop check powers and pursuing known
Vandalism victims have hit out at a "ludicrous" six-year delay in closing an alley in Oxford used by yobs and drug dealers. People living next to the alleyway between Windale Avenue and Pegasus Road, in Blackbird Leys, said they had been waiting since
Pupils at all seven west Oxfordshire secondary schools are fundraising for one of Africa's most troubled regions. They will spend next week taking part in events to raise money and give out information about the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region.
A Hamlet moment, perhaps, for the driver of an Oxfordshire County Council vehicle that required a little roadside assistance this week. Ironically, it was one of the authority's emergency planning vehicles. What with all the recent rainfall, maybe
FORMER workers of a collapsed firm have finally got their first company pension payments - after a four-year campaign. John Brooks, Tony Clapton and John Parrott met up to celebrate money going into their bank accounts from the Government's Financial
An influx of Polish immigrants has been blamed for the spiralling cost of translation services in Oxfordshire. Interpreters provided by Thames Valley Police accounted for almost half the total spent by public bodies on translations in 2006-7. Police
Former workers of a collapsed firm have finally got their first company pension payments - after a four-year campaign. John Brooks, Tony Clapton and John Parrott met up to celebrate money going into their bank accounts from the Government's Financial
RAIL managers got to hear rush-hour commuters' concerns first-hand - over a glass of wine. First Great Western held the Meet the Managers session at Oxford station on Tuesday evening, allowing passengers to voice concerns over rail services, while
HUNDREDS of Abingdon residents are relieved their homes escaped further flooding - and are now demanding another meeting with Environment Agency bosses. The River Ock broke its banks last Thursday and residents on the Tithe Farm estate, Mill Road and
Oxford Harlequins flanker Mark Herbert has yet to decide whether he will target a return to rugby after an horrific leg injury ended his season. Herbert, 22, who lives in Cowley, fractured the tibia and fibula in his left leg during Quins' EDF Energy
A lack of a coach doesn't seem to be holding Bicester back if recent form is anything to go by. Bicester began the season with Mark Johnson in temporary charge, but have not been able to secure a regular replacement since he left. But now with a combination
Matt Reeves, from Yarnton, will represent England Under 19 Colleges against the Boys Clubs of Wales on February 10. The 18-year-old flanker is studying at Filton College, Bristol, where he is part of their rugby academy. Reeves started playing for
Volunteers who look after a historic mill, which once provided power for the Blenheim estate, want to turn it into a major tourist attraction. The Combe Mill Society has already drawn up a business plan for the site, near Woodstock, and are hoping to
A toddler club is bringing a touch of France to Oxford. The Gouter (snack) Club was set up by Caroline Mattingley, 39, in September, and offers French-speaking parents and their pre-school children fun, in a totally French environment. Mrs Mattingley
Hundreds of Abingdon residents are relieved their homes escaped further flooding - and are now demanding another meeting with Environment Agency bosses. The River Ock broke its banks last Thursday and residents on the Tithe Farm estate, Mill Road and
Winifred Peters, who has died aged 92, struck a series of 'firsts' for women on the buses in Oxford. She was one of a handful of women bus drivers in Oxford during the Second World War, she became the city's first woman bus driver in peacetime and she
Rail managers got to hear rush-hour commuters' concerns first-hand - over a glass of wine. First Great Western held the Meet the Managers session at Oxford station on Tuesday evening, allowing passengers to voice concerns over rail services, while enjoying
A pressure group is set to stage a heated' protest against the opening of a new identity interview centre in Oxford. The No2ID campaign group is holding a 'barbecue for the grilling centre' protest near the centre - where anyone applying for a first-time
Faith Hawkins, who has died aged 90, was well known as a district nurse in Kidlington. Her career began in Hereford and she later worked in Birmingham and on the Isle of Wight before moving to Oxfordshire. Her nursing career spanned 30 years, the
Oxfordshire's last remaining challengers were both knocked out of the Champion of Champions Trophy by members of the same club. Frilford Heath champion Jane Binning and Studley Wood's Lauren Jupp lost to players from Berkshire's Bearwood Golf Club.
Gerard Butler could be on the move from his Blewbury stables, near Didcot. Butler has enjoyed considerable success at Churn Stables over the last nine years, with a number of big-race winners. But now yard owner Erik Penser's management company, Compton
Friends and family have paid tribute to former Tory agent for West Oxfordshire, Victor Burge, who has passed away aged 62. Mr Burge was also political agent for former Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd between 1986 and 1991. Born in Glasgow in 1945,
FRILFORD HEATH Ladies' January Stableford - Div 1: 1 J Simpson 37pts, 2 P Huntley 35, 3rd R Binning 32 (cb). Div 2: 1 J Stringer 38, 2 B Hamilton 34, 3 P Lacy 32. DRAYTON PARK Weekday Stableford: 1 O Bowden 36pts, 2 P Delaney 36 (cb), 3 D Stevenson
Nineteen drivers were caught speeding in Charlbury today. Police were carrying out speed checks in Sturt Road between 8am and 10am as part of Operation Pride and issued fixed penalty notices of £60 and three penalty points to those caught. They were
Irilut fulfilled an ambition for owner-trainer Robert Waley-Cohen by landing the men's open for the Lord Ashton of Hyde's Cup at the Heythrop Hunt meeting at Dunthrop, near Chipping Norton. It also meant the 12-year-old gelding from Waley-Cohen's Edge
Five girls, 36 pairs of shoes and one aim - relaxation! Having just finished university, my housemates and I decided a much-needed holiday was definitely on the cards. With final exams, coursework and moving preparation under way, we were all more
Nick Nice, one of the most highly regarded bomb disposal experts of his generation, has died aged 61. Mr Nice died in Banbury on Christmas Day and will be remembered by the bomb disposal community as one of the best, according to his friend Richard
Former Oxford City striker Garath McCleary could be set to sign for Nottingham Forest. The 20-year-old forward, who is with Blue Square South side Bromley, impressed during a trial game against Notts County on Monday. A Forest spokesman said that
An RAF Benson officer who has just returned from duty in Iraq is believed to be the oldest serving combatant in the UK's armed forces. Squadron Leader Warwick Creighton, 64, a helicopter air loadmaster, retires next week after 45 years with the Royal
A torchlit march through Oxford will commemorate those who lost their lives in Nazi death camps. The march, through the city centre, will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday. Starting at the Jewish Centre in Jericho at 5.45pm, the event will commemorate
There are hopes that the opening of a new Oxford play area could herald the start of a revamp of the surrounding park. The play area, in Marsh Park, Cowley, cost more than £80,000 - paid for by Berkeley Homes. The money was part of a planning gain
Kevin Giles starred with 16 dolls as Clare Car Hire's top-of-the-table clash with Cricketers in the Gladiators Beer Seller Friday League ended in a 3-3 draw. With the two sides sharing the spoils, Cricketers remain three points clear. Giles was well
OXFORD & DISTRICT IBA Monday Morning League Brookside 22, Joes 6; Insmoor 22, Nomads 12; Hardnuts 19, Angels 9; CWG 14, Beech Boys 21; Maestros 15, Pebbles 13. Monday Evening Men's League Dark Horses 12, Late Comers 22; Solo Boys 13, Oh Eck 32; Abingdon
POLICE stopped 19 drivers in a speed check in Charlbury today. Officers from Roads Policing, the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Road Safety Officers from Oxfordshire County Council were on Sturt Road between 8am and 10am. They stopped 19 drivers
Officers who police Oxfordshire's roads have a new weapon to use in their road safety campaigns. The Thames Valley Police road safety team has been presented with a new vehicle to use at speed traps and public exhibitions. The van replaces an old
Oxford City Darryl Morvan has praised the resolve of his side following last weekend's double victory. "It was a difficult against two teams who play with commitment and are always going to make any opponent earn a result against them," said a delighted
Horse & Harrow kept up their challenge for the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League Premier title with a 4-1 home win against Didcot Conservative Club. Gary Johnson (16,480, break 12,300) grabbed his ninth win of the season took the first game
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AN OXFORDSHIRE firm was ordered to pay more than £90,000 following an accident which paralysed one of its workers. David Pullen, an employee at Thame-based firm JW Carpenter, was left needing 24-hour care when a pallet full of flat-packed tables fell
Oxford City Stars had two reasons to celebrate after back-to-back South Division A wins in the space of 24 hours. Saturday's 5-2 victory at Milton Keynes Thunder was followed the next day by another 5-2 success - this time at home to Solihull Barons
An Oxfordshire firm was ordered to pay more than £90,000 following an accident which paralysed one of its workers. David Pullen, an employee at Thame-based firm JW Carpenter Ltd, was left needing 24-hour care when a pallet full of flat-packed tables
A woman from East Oxford has been reported missing by a friend. Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing Vera Holmes, 57, of Eyot Place, who was last seen on Sunday and reported missing yesterday evening. She is 5ft 3ins, slim and usually
A pensioner who went missing in Gloucestershire was spotted twice in Oxford yesterday. Gloucestershire Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Ralph Westgate, and are appealing to the public to help them find him. The 79-year-old
BUILDERS working on a house outside Oxford had to be evacuated today when the roof caught fire. Shortly after 10am more than 20 firefighters tackled a blaze at the home in Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, south of Oxford. The roof of the semi-detached
Abingdon Ambler Paul Fernandez finished in fourth place in the Thames Path Ultra Marathon on Saturday, but ended up with more than just wet feet! Despite the severe flooding, and much of the tow-path being submerged, Fernandez and Witney Roadrunner
Rhys Glastonbury led the way as Radley sent seven athletes to the Lee Valley Indoor Open in London. Glastonbury finished second in the under 20 men's 1500m in 4mins 6secs. Stuart Ferguson was fourth in the under 17 1500m, clocking 4.22.0, while Phillippe
Oxfordshire's boys finished top of the pile in the under 11 Fun in Athletics competition in Portsmouth. They finished the event with 419 points to edge out Hampshire by three points. Redford Curtis wrapped up victory with a throw of 20 metres in the
Woodstock Harrier Marcus Maxwell clocked an impressive 1hr 16mins 5secs to win the Highworth Half Marathon, helping his teammates to first place. HIGHWORTH HALF MARATHON Eynsham RR: C James (V40) 1.26.57, B Breaker 1.29.50, T Whitlock (V50) 1.33.05,
Banbury United booked their place in the last 16 of the BGB Southern League Errea Cup with a 4-2 extra-time win at Bromsgrove Rovers. Keeper Joe Murrell kept the score blank at half-time and after the break, Lewis Travers set up Banbury goals for Andy
Liam Hope scored twice as Didcot eased into the fifth round of the BGB Southern League Errea Cup with a convincing 4-0 win over Premier Division Cheshunt. Andy Parrott broke the deadlock on 17 minutes, heading home a Michael Hopkins corner, and Hopkins
Builders working on a house outside Oxford had to be evacuated today when the roof caught fire. Shortly after 10am more than 20 firefighters tackled a blaze at the home in Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, south of Oxford. The roof of the semi-detached
DAIHATSU should do good business with its new five-year, unlimited mileage, warranty offer on both the Terios mini-SUV and Sirion five-door supermini. The Terios 1.5 S costs £12,995, and comes with air conditioning, and full-time four-wheel drive with
POLICE who are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old man today appealed for help in tracing him. Ralph Westgate, 79, left his home in Longhope in the Forest of Dean in his car, a bright green Nissan Micra, on the afternoon
POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a missing woman from Oxford. Vera Holmes, 57, of Eyot Place, East Oxford, was last seen on Sunday and reported missing yesterday evening by a friend. She is 5ft 3in tall, slim and usually dresses smartly.
A coroner has recorded an open verdict at the inquest into the death of a teacher who fell from an Oxford church tower. Dr David Brunton, who was head of media studies at Magdalen College School, was found at the foot of the University Church of St
A CORONER has recorded an open verdict at the inquest into the death of a teacher who fell an Oxford church tower. Dr David Brunton, who was head of Media Studies at Magdalen College school, was found at the foot of the University Church of St Mary
A FARINGDON police community support officer has been praised for helping to track down two stolen cars. The actions of PCSO Dave Clarke, part of Faringdon East Neighbourhood team, have been highlighted by Sgt Steve Ilott, of Wantage Police. At 8.25pm
A Faringdon police community support officer has been praised for helping to track down two stolen cars. The actions of PCSO Dave Clarke, part of Faringdon East Neighbourhood team, have been highlighted by Sgt Steve Ilott, of Wantage Police. At 8.25pm
POLICE are warning homeowners to secure their homes after two burglaries and an attempted break-in last week. In Wallingford, burglars forced open a front door in Croft Road between Wednesday and Saturday, stealing two phone handsets. In Chilton
A 22-year-old has denied assaulting a man who was left deaf in one ear after an attack. Dean Lissenden pleaded not guilty at Oxford Crown Court to actual bodily harm following an incident in Didcot last November which left John Laing deaf in his left
AN elderly woman pedestrian, injured in a road accident last week, is still in a critical condition. The woman was hit by a green Citroen Saxo in Mably Way, Grove, at about 10.30am last Wednesday. She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
THE Methodist Church in Marlborough Road, Banbury, will be hosting blood donor sessions today, from 1.30-3.25pm and 4.15-6.45pm.
A MAN was found dead in a car in Wheatley. Police were called to Windmill Lane at about 8.10am on Monday. A police spokesman said the death was not being treated as suspicious. The man was expected to be identified today.
A WOMAN was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in the kitchen of a house in Fiennes Road, Banbury, yesterday. Firefighters were called after smoke was spotted coming out of a window at about 11.30am. They discovered a saucepan left on
NEWS that The Golden Compass has been nominated for an Oscar has sparked hopes that Oxford's tourist profile will be raised even higher. The film - an adaptation of a novel by Cumnor-based author Philip Pullman, and set in an alternative Oxford -
PLANS have finally been revealed for a £25m project to redevelop the Old Gaol in Abingdon. The development of the former leisure centre, which has stood empty for five years, will be carried out by Abingdon-based company Cranbourne Homes. The decision
THE Vale of White Horse District Council today disclosed the details of the four short-listed schemes for the Old Gaol. The publication followed the council's decision to choose the proposals put forward by Cranbourne Homes. This is the first time
HUNDREDS of mourners packed Wantage Parish Church yesterday to say farewell to 'Mr Wantage'. Jim Moley was found dead in bed at his home in the town almost two weeks ago. Wantage mayor Lorraine Todd paid tribute to him, saying his death had left
PART of Oxford city centre came to a standstill as a naked woman rode on horseback through the streets. Last night's stunt marked the premiere of the film Lady Godiva - the debut by Oxford filmmaker Vicky Jewson. There were wolf whistles and cheers
FLOODING has become an everyday part of winter life that will continue to plague Oxfordshire, according to the county's assistant chief fire officer. David Etheridge said people need to be realistic in the face of climate change and accept flooding
A WOMAN slashed in the face with a blade by her husband pleaded with a judge not to deport him. Despite being left scarred for life, Linda Campbell wrote a letter to Oxford Crown Court claiming the couple had reconciled their differences and planned
A MAN was cleared of a charge of rape at Oxford Crown Court after the prosecution offered no evidence against him. The court heard that witness statements contradicted the alleged victim's evidence. Timothy Stern, 25, of Pheasant Walk, Littlemore,
IT may take months to discover what caused an explosion that wrecked an industrial unit in Abingdon. The blast on Saturday badly damaged the premises of gas to liquids firm Compact GTL - with firefighters saying it could have caused far more widespread
THREE East Oxford organisations are set to be disappointed in the latest round of grant funding. Oxford City Council's east area committee is due to consider applications from four organisations which have bid for a £249,042 citywide pot - from which
RAIL commuters in Oxford will take part in a 'fare strike' next week - but they are being urged to still pay for their tickets. The 'strike' is being held on Monday, January 28 during rush hour in protest at fares rises. All travellers will be urged
A DATE has been announced for a special welcome home parade to returning soldiers who flew out to Afghanistan, Iraq and Bosnia in the Army's biggest deployment from Bicester. The parade will be on Sunday, February 3, for the hundreds of men and women
The landlord of a water-damaged pub has said more could be done to stop floods ruining homes and businesses. John Westendorp, of the General Elliot in South Hinskey, said the tills dried up as water poured into his car park last weekend. He said:
COMMUNITY leaders in Oxford have stepped up their campaign to rebuild a crumbling football pavilion. Residents say the Barton building is in desperate need of repair - with a leaking roof, broken floodlights and inadequate facilities. Oxford City
Flooding has become an everyday part of winter life that will continue to plague Oxfordshire, according to the county's assistant chief fire officer. David Etheridge said people need to be realistic in the face of climate change and accept flooding
Transfer-listed first-teamers Mickey Corcoran and Alex Jeannin came through as a young Oxford United reserve side won 3-1 at North Leigh in last night's friendly. Two goals from 17-year-old striker Matt Taylor, plus a powerful strike from Jeannin, saw
