Stories for 1 February 2000

Oxfordshire Business

Worries eased after gene death

GENE therapy company Oxford Biomedica has moved to reassure the public following the death of a US teenager in a genetic engineering experiment.  more...

Oxfordshire News

Biased Beeb in climbdown

The BBC has ordered its flagship motoring show back to Oxford after admitting bias in its reporting of the city's controversial transport strategy, writes Mark Templeton.  more...

Will there be a happy ending for the Dahl dynasty?

Three years ago, poor little rich girl Tessa Dahl tried to take her own life.  more...

Baby book points to a better start

It's tough becoming a paren, writes Anna Melville-James. Amid the cute baby bootees and the visions of becoming a glorious Earth Mother or doting father it's easy to forget the fact that this little purple-faced, squalling bundle is going to turn your life upside-down.  more...

Inquiry hears of 'deal' for school

A Government inquiry into plans to demolish a school opened today.  more...

Enterprising launch for budding tycoons

Budding business tycoons took over a shopping centre to sell their wares to the public, writes Andrew Ffrench.  more...

'Please catch Karen's killer'

The younger sister of murdered Karen Heywood has spoken of her family's "devastation" after her death, writes Paul Warner.  more...

Serial rapist faces jail over latest sex attack

Serial rapist Graham Rankine is facing a lengthy prison sentence after admitting attempted rape, robbery and unlawful wounding, writes Andrew Ffrench.  more...

Sacked postman's appeal dismissed

A sacked postman is facing a bleak future after losing an appeal against his sacking, rites Richard Abbott.  more...

No seats on this bus!

The wheels on the bus did not go round and round for pupils who swapped public transport for a greener way of getting to school, writes Roseena Parveen.  more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Big red book shock as Eddie unveils new F1 car

GRAND Prix team owner Eddie Jordan was left speechless as he unveiled his new Formula 1 car at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London.  more...

Mickey sounds battle cry

MICKEY Lewis is calling on Oxford United's fans to help them out of their relegation battle.  more...

Denis Smith tribute to Aldo

FORMER Oxford United boss Denis Smith was today still coming to terms with the death of Martin Aldridge.  more...