Oxford City athlete Hannah England will be attending the Beijing Olympics after all, despite missing out on selection for the British team. o England, who just failed to be selected as Britain's No 3 runner in the women's 1500m, will travel to Beijing
Oxfordshire-based Jason Plato became the first driver to win five races in the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship. Driving a SEAT Sport UK Leon TDI, he led from pole in the first of three races at Oulton Park to go second in the championship
Oxford Cheetahs compete in a six-heat second half challenge match at Reading on Monday night. It will be the first time that Oxford have ridden since losing their Sandy Lane home at the start of the year. Cheetahs will be led by Brendan Johnson, who
Oxford City were given a stern test as they lost 4-2 at home to Blue Square North side Hinckley United on Saturday. Hinckley went in front after 11 minutes. Lee Chilton's corner kick from the right was neatly headed home by Adam Webster. In the 40th
CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Oxford 266-8 (66 ovs, J Harrison 89, R Sharma 55, P Taylor 5-43), Banbury 218-9 (54 ovs, C Smith 92). Banbury 9pts, Oxford 15. Henley 208-8 (66 ovs, M Alleyne 55, K Dutch 5-77), Tring Park 125 (
An unbeaten 85 from Aussie Mick Hanson took Minster Lovell to a five-wicket victory against Great Horwood as they continue to pull away from the relegation zone in OCA Division 1. Horwood posted 199-7, Sam Willett hitting 92. But Hanson and Bill Bowman
East Oxford 2nd clinched the OCA's Osberton Radiators Cup with a thrilling four-run victory over Charlbury 2nd in the final at Clifton Hampden yesterday. Batting first, East Oxford rattled up 221 all out in 43.3 overs. Javeed Faruq was the star with
Division 1 Westbury 192 (R Tredwell 88, A Chalmers 3-34, S Armstrong 3-42, M Launchbury 3-45), Marcham 196-9 (T Barratt 51, S Armstrong 30, R Tredwell 3-30, M Loggin 3-35, T Boardman 3-37). Oxford Caribbean 203-9 (B Barrett 75, C Palmer 31no, Farouk
THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE . Division 1. Horspath 240-6 (R Eason 48, N Murray 33, W Eason 31, W Morrick 3-83), Aston Rowant 242-1 (T Morgan 133no, A Jewell 99). Great & Little Tew 239 (J Taylor 62, T Maxwell 61, S Faulkner 38, M Thomas 5-43
2.21: 1 PICKYOURMOMENT 6-1, 2 Spice Please 6-1. Trio: (6x1x3). Trainer: Wills. Liskee Direct (5) 2-1 fav. Time: 28.38. 2.38: 1 ASK JULIE 5-1, 2 Mikes Swift 3-1 co-fav. Trio: (5x6x3). Trainer: Atkins. Pennys Rainbow (1), Ideal River (3) 3-1 co-favs. Time
7.35: 1 BEE THE BEST 2-1 fav, 2 Skeough Zoie 5-2. Trio: (1x2x3). Trainer: Hepden. Time: 28.24. 7.50: 1 SCATTY ALFIE 4-1, 2 Gorgeous Smiler 4-1. Trio: (6x4x3). Trainer: Atkins. Effernogue Penny (5) 2-1 fav. Time: 28.25. 8.05: 1 LAGILE MADAM 5-1, 2 Dysert
Kidlington finally found the winning formula at the 12th attempt with an emphatic victory over a below-strength Thame at Stratfield Brake in Saturday's Home Counties Premier League Division 2 game. Well adrift at the bottom of the table, Kidlington
Oxford were just unable to force victory in Saturday's Home Counties Premier League Division 1 derby clash away to Banbury, whose last pair hung on for a draw. However, despite the result, Oxford's hopes of hanging on to their title improved with Tring
Two firefighters have been praised for helping Oxfordshire fire crews at a serious accident on the M40. Watch manager Alastair Lofthouse and firefighter Scott Lomas were travelling along the M40 between junctions seven at Milton Common and six at Lewknor
Oxford Utd 2 Manchester Utd XI 2 Goals early in each half from Yemi Odubade and Jamie Guy gave Oxford United a two-goal lead in their first-home pre-season game on Saturday, but Manchester United's youngsters fought back for a draw. It was an entertaining
More than 130,000 people enjoyed hot sunshine for the world's biggest country sports and game fair over the weekend. Countryside lovers from across the UK and beyond descended on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, in Woodstock, for the 50th CLA Game Fair
Work to improve a stretch of the A40 in Oxford starts tomorrow. Oxfordshire County Council is carrying out the seven-week scheme between Wolvercote roundabout and Cutteslowe roundabout. The road is being given a modern surface that will improve skid
The star quality of Abingdon's residents shone through at the final of the town's talent competition. Scores of people watched 13 finalists battle it out on stage to prove they had the talent to make it as showbiz stars. More than 200 people cheered
A bar worker who is gearing up for an epic solo 5,000-mile trek across Canada admits that many people think he is mad. Sam Thomas, from Kidlington, has never embarked on a trek of more than 100km, but has a special reason to undertake the solo walk.
Dozens of members of staff at a Banbury tax office are gearing up to fight for their jobs. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to close 25 offices across the South East and Banbury is one of them. Although HMRC will retain a presence
An aircraft made an emergency landing at Kidlington airport today. One person was on board the aircraft, which had a defective undercarriage. The type of plane involved is not known. The pilot was not injured and the plane landed safely at the airport
Oxford and the UK face a housing crisis, made worse by the current uncertain economic climate. Under these circumstances, viable schemes which include allowances for affordable housing must be seen as an opportunity, not a threat. Ill-informed criticism
I was extremely interested to read Derek Merry's letter where he challenges a reader's comments on foreign cabbies (Oxford Mail, July 22). He then claims that foreign drivers are extremely well prepared to pass Oxford City Council's taxi knowledge test
I agree with Jeff Lyles about plans to remove two bungalows on the corner of High Street and Exeter Road, Kidlington, and replace them with eight flats, with one building three storeys high (Oxford Mail, July 19). If this hideous development is allowed
Oxford author Philip Pullman is positive a sequel will be made to the controversial movie The Golden Compass. He spoke out after film industry sources cast doubt on a movie version of The Subtle Knife being given the go-ahead. The Golden Compass
A Bangladeshi chef based in Oxford has appealed for help in organising a charity meal to raise funds for an orphanage in his native country. Muhammad Ali, a chef at Karma Restaurant in Oxford Road, Cowley, was moved to start fundraising for the orphanage
The Oxford Flower Arrangement Club is still blooming, 50 years after it was first founded. More than 80 members of the group attended a special lunch at Cumnor Village Hall to celebrate its golden anniversary. The event on Thursday saw members look
Work to improve a stretch of the A40 in Oxford starts tomorrow. Oxfordshire County Council is carrying out the seven-week scheme between Wolvercote roundabout and Cutteslowe roundabout. The road is being given a modern surface that will improve skid
Arsonists are suspected of starting a blaze at an oil tank which spread to a tree and two cars. The blaze was at a tank near The Mill Hotel in Station Road, Kingham, just after midnight. Two fire crews from Chipping Norton and the rescue tender from
Firefighters rescued two people marooned on a sinking punt near the Victoria Arms pub in Old Marston yesterday. Two crews from Rewley Road and the rescue tender from Kidlington were called to the scene on the River Cherwell at 9.56pm.
Hundreds of children are getting ready for play time. Oxfordshire's Play Day at Florence Park, in Cowley, Oxford, is aimed at giving youngsters more opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasure of play. The event is being funded by Oxfordshire County
School is out for the summer but scores of kids are getting a taste for the past at the Museum of Oxford. Children have been taking part in a Victorian workshop where they made popular sweets from the era including sugar mice, sherberts and orange cremes
