Stories for 30 May 2000

Oxfordshire Business

That's my baby

As new economy shares continue to plummet, Sarah Parker visits an Internet company which is determined to grow Despite the plummeting value of Internet companies and the demise of the global on-line fashion store Boo.com, one Abingdon-based Internet firm is determined to stay in business.  more...

Oxfordshire Education

Student rubbishes claims of 'elitism'

An Oxford student leader has spoken out in support of her University's admissions system, insisting places are still there to be won by the ablest students - whatever their background.  more...

Batt passes inspection

Pupils and staff at a primary school are top of the form as far as a team of Government inspectors are concerned.  more...

Oxfordshire Internet

Steps to combat the hackers

The big buzz in the UK corner of the Internet at the moment is the imminent arrival of high bandwidth access.   more...

That's my baby

As new economy shares continue to plummet, Sarah Parker visits an Internet company which is determined to grow Despite the plummeting value of Internet companies and the demise of the global on-line fashion store Boo.com, one Abingdon-based Internet firm is determined to stay in business.  more...

Doctors key into cyber surgery

Family doctors now have a world of information at their fingertips, thanks to an Oxfordshire company which has designed unique cyber surgery software, writes Victoria Owen.  more...

Oxfordshire News

Disabled victim hits at sentences

Wheelchair-bound Rebecca Jolliff hit out today after four youths who subjected her to a "vicious and senseless attack" were given community service, writes Madeleine Pennell.  more...

Tip-offs help catch banned motorists

Fifty-one disqualified drivers were found to be flouting their bans, following a crackdown by Thames Valley Police.  more...

Woman in granny snatch row dies

The terminally ill 95-year-old at the centre of a family abduction row after being taken to America by one of her daughters, has died.  more...

Boffin rejects elitism charges

Laura Spence, the state school pupil rejected by Oxford University, came ninth out of 23 applicants for five places to study medicine at Magdalen College, writes Emma Henry.  more...

Lecturer forced to quit war-torn country

A University lecturer has returned to Oxford after being evacuated from war-torn Eritrea.  more...

Pre-school gets cash for building

Youngsters at North Leigh Pre-School will be in a new building by the autumn thanks to a helping hand from the National Lottery.  more...

Driver faces jail for death

A young woman drink-driver has been banned from the road while a judge decides what punishment she should receive for killing a newly married man.  more...

Rosenthal has the last laugh

Jon Murray meets a prize-winning TV presenter who started his media career in Oxford  more...

Tolerance is the key to sexuality, says Bishop

According to the Book of Leviticus in the Old Testament, homosexuality is an abomination to God. But according to the Rt Rev Richard Harries, Bishop of Oxford, same-sex relationships are an issue which today's Church of England should be debating - which is why a series of study days are scheduled in the parishes across the diocese, writes George Frew.  more...

OAP shot in head at bus stop

Pensioner Ethel Richardson was left stunned when she was hit in the head by a pellet from an air gun, writes David Horne.  more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Tennis: Tim stays cool over go-slow

Oxfordshire's British No 1 Tim Henman is determined not to be caught short in his bid to launch a tennis summer of success.  more...

Results: May 26-29

Sporting action from the weekend  more...

Rugb y: Portugal prove heroes in Henley

Portugal Wolves devoured all opponents to carry off the Henley International Sevens title for the Oxfordshire Cup at Dry Leas on Sunday.  more...

Cricket: Shipton cash in to share lead

Classic Press Cherwell League Division 1 round-up . . .  more...

Football: Magilton reaches his promised land

Jim Magilton's success in guiding Ipswich Town back to the Premiership's promised land capped a perfect play-off weekend for former Oxford United players.  more...

Cricket: Banbury shoot out Reading

Home Counties League report  more...

Cricket: Horspath in a hurry

Classic Press League Divisions 3 AB & C  more...

Cricket: Cunliffe helps Gloucs to final

Former Oxfordshire players Rob Cunliffe and Tim Hancock shone with the bat as Gloucestershire beat Lancashire by 15 runs yesterday to reach the final of the Benson and Hedges Cup final.  more...

Cricket: Decision backfires for Bagpuize

Classic Press Cherwell League Division 2 round-up . . .  more...

Oxfordshire Talkshop

Seeking old friends

From: Altaf Hussain, (kinabalu39@hotmail.com)  more...

Mobile phones: We had no say

From: Steve Annells, Chair Tithe Farm Residents' Association, of Wordsworth Road, Abingdon  more...