Stories for 2 August 2000

Oxfordshire Business

The DVD makes its mark

Zahra Akkerhuys reports on the recording revolution which looks set to replace VHS, CD-ROM and the rest . . .  more...

Bright ideas from future designers

BRIGHT ideas from Oxfordshire students won prizes in a scheme intended to encourage the next generation of designers, scientists and engineers, writes Maggie Hartford.  more...

Ageism 'is out of touch'

Car giant BMW faced more criticism today over its alleged ageist policy.  more...

Oxfordshire Education

Anger as school shuts gate on popular path

Residents on a housing estate are up in arms after a school closed its gates on a popular short cut to the town centre.  more...

Adult education hopes to widen appeal

New courses in learning, sport, music and the arts could be added to an adult education centre's programme if there is demand.  more...

Reunion invite to ex-pupils

Pupils at Witney Grammar School in the 1960s are invited to a reunion in September.  more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

'Suite' progress for project

People in need of new furniture are being urged to make use of a free voluntary service.  more...

Oxfordshire News

Where have all the tourists gone?

The number of tourists visiting Blenheim Palace dropped last year, according to a new survey.   more...

Junction scheme loses ^Tm grant

The Government has withdrawn 500,000 funding from the controversial Junction project in Oxford but councillors claim the scheme will still be operating by the end of the year.  more...

Mixed result at the pumps

Garages reported a mixed result in yesterday's 'dump the pump' campaign in Oxfordshire.  more...

'Quit now and you may live'

Fewer people die of lung cancer in Britain than anywhere else in the world, according to top Oxford scientists.  more...

Barriers joy for traders

Traders affected by traffic changes have won their fight for access through a barrier.  more...

Royal birthday knees-up planned

Villagers are set for a right Royal knees-up to celebrate the Queen Mother's 100th birthday.  more...

Church gets in swing of things

Churchgoers are breaking with centuries of tradition to dance the night away in the heart of their medieval church.  more...

Repeat offender gets ban

A motorist who was caught drink-driving while banned has been disqualified for four years.  more...

MS victim exhibits photos

Multiple sclerosis sufferer Barry Taylor, above, has been given wall space at an Oxford hospital to show off a collection of his photographs.  more...

Jackpot - thanks to Bingo Bob

Bingo winner Bernadette Carter has her "lucky charm" husband Bob to thank for her 103,000 jackpot win.  more...

The DVD makes its mark

Zahra Akkerhuys reports on the recording revolution which looks set to replace VHS, CD-ROM and the rest . . .  more...

Doctors alerted to casualty crisis

Doctors were alerted to the continuing casualty crisis once again yesterday as nurses battled under the strain of high admission numbers.  more...

Ageism 'is out of touch'

Car giant BMW faced more criticism today over its alleged ageist policy.  more...

Pensioner injured in robbery attempt

A pensioner was badly beaten in a 'senseless attack' by youths trying to rob him.  more...

Residents battle homeless hostel idea

Controversial plans for a homeless hostel are to be discussed at a meeting later this month.  more...

Six on kidnap charge

Six defendants appeared in court charged with kidnapping an Oxford man.  more...

Library back in business

Oxford Central Library has reopened its doors a month after closing for urgent safety work.  more...

Surgery plans withdrawn

Plans for a new GP surgery and housing on the former Watlington Hospital site have been withdrawn hours before they were due to be discussed by councillors.   more...

Cameras win war on speed

Police have collected 1.6m in fines from speeding motorists in just three months.  more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Tennis: Henman falls at first hurdle

Oxfordshire star Tim Henman crashed out of the Masters Series event in Toronto at the first hurdle.  more...

Weightlifting: Causer gets the call for England

Didcot weightlifter Michael Causer flies the flag for England at the Millennium Commonwealth Youth Games in Edinburgh next week, writes Russell Smith.  more...

Rugby: Braithwaite lined up for Cavaliers debut

Witney-based Oliver Braithwaite is set to make his first-team debut as Oxford Cavaliers bring the curtain down on their rugby league season with a clash against the Royal Navy at Marston Ferry Road tonight (Wed, 7pm).  more...

Rugby: Top youngsters set for elite coaching

Oxford's most promising young rugby league players are set to receive expert coaching at a three-day residential camp based in the city next week.  more...

Alchester's double celebration

Alchester Running Club, from Bicester, took a break from the competitive side of the sport to celebrate their first anniversary.  more...

Football: Smith talks to goalie Glass

Oxford United manager Denis Smith is talking to former Swindon Town goalkeeper Jimmy Glass about coming to the Manor Ground.  more...

Cricket: Thame girls lord it

Lord Williams's, Thame triumphed in a girls' cricket tournament involving Beaconsfield School, Bucks, and Misbourne School, Gt Missenden.  more...

Football: Fixtures

Matches scheduled to be played on Wednesday, August 2, 2000  more...

Football: Harriers grab a late draw from Banbury

Banbury United came within six minutes of securing a shock victory over Kidderminster Harriers, before the Nationwide League newcomers snatched a 1-1 draw.  more...

Football: Results

Scores from Tuesday, August 1, 2000  more...

Cricket: Oxford 2000 fixtures

Matches in the Oxford 2000 festival  more...

Football: More work needed after tame friendly

Last night's 1-1 draw at Edgar Street was a tame affair, with non-leaguers Hereford United taking the game to United in the early stages.  more...

Cricket: Players in 'jazzhat' jamboree

There will be feast of cricket next week when Oxford hosts International Festival for Wandering Clubs.  more...

American football: Saints march into semis

Domino's Oxford Saints survived a tense finish to reach the British Senior League Division 2 semi-finals with a 22-15 win over the Advance Personnel Surge, from Staffordshire, at Oxford RFC.  more...

Aunt Sally: Phillips stars in Cumnor title tilt

Cumnor CC A's lead in the race for the Abingdon League title was cut as they posted a 4-2 win over the Brewery Tap.  more...

Football: Davis poised to sign deal

Steve Davis will sign a one-year deal to rejoin Oxford United - as soon as he gets the necessary clearance from Macclesfield Town.  more...

Athletics: Pritchard outfoxes rival

Simon Pritchard won a personal duel with Colin Deasy (Sphinx AC) to land the overall senior men's title in the Bicester AC Fox Four Series which closed with the Marsh Gibbon 10k.  more...

Cricklet: Colts find it tough

Oxfordshire Colts had a day of toil in the field as Hertfordshire reached 282-5 on the first day of their ECB Under 19 game at Long Marson yesterday.  more...

Football: City outclassed by hot Shots

A slick Aldershot side, favourites for this season's Ryman Premier Division championship, were much too good for Oxford City, beating them 4-0 at Court Place Farm last night, writes Mick Woodley.  more...

Athletics: Plateau in peak form for county

Caroline Plateau, of Radley Ladies, produced the best performance when Oxfordshire sent a team to compete in an inter-counties under 13 age group competition at Kingston, Surrey.  more...

  
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