Stories for 3 October 2002

Abingdon News

Housing appeal succeeds

An inspector has overruled a district council and given permission for six houses to be built at the old foundry site in Caldecott Road, Abingdon.   more...

Inquiry into chef's death

An inquest has been opened into the death of 22-year-old soldier Alison Croft who was found hanged from a wardrobe door at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon.   more...

Oxford News

Bus accident

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Oxford on Wednesday, October 2.   more...

Death after robbery went wrong

An Oxford BMW worker was killed by two of his assembly line colleagues in a robbery that went drastically wrong, a court heard.   more...

Oxfordshire Business

Researchers sterilise dangerous pests

Insects which devour vast swathes of food crops could be controlled by persuading them to mate with sterile companions, if the latest Oxford University spin-out company is successful.   more...

Lungs boost "smart" cancer battle

Chemicals from the human lung are being harnessed by scientists in the fight against cancer.   more...

Website to bring hi-tech firms together

A project to bring Oxfordshire's hi-tech firms together on the Internet is to be launched.   more...

Managers swap tips at Co-op

Supermarket managers have been exchanging ideas with colleagues in the Czech republic.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Police deny problem over station's hours

Wantage police have denied residents' claims that there are problems with the opening hours of the town's police station.   more...

Forces combine against rowdies

A 'contract' between police, pubs, residents and councils is being drawn up to combat drunkenness and antisocial behaviour in Wallingford town centre.   more...

Duo's uphill task

Keen mountain walkers Wayne Kelly and Steve Thomas are preparing for their biggest challenge -- a 19,340ft climb to the top of one of the highest mountains in the world.   more...

Penalty high for Labour leader

Brian Hodgson, leader of Oxfordshire County Council's Labour group, is keeping a low profile after his beloved Charlton Athletic lost to Oxford United in a tense penalty shootout.   more...

Police seek crash witness

A lorry driver could be a crucial witness to a road accident in which a Russian student died.   more...

Future of old people's homes yet to be determined

A decision to shut three old people's homes in Oxfordshire has not yet been taken, according to county councillors.   more...

Teachers reject A-Level system

Teachers have backed calls to scrap the current A-Level system.   more...

Bra bus spreads word

Shoppers and motorists enjoyed an unusual spectacle in Oxford as cancer campaigners toured the city in a bra-covered bus.In the pink   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Speedway: Cheetahs chief set to quit

Oxford Cheetahs boss Steve Purchase is planning to quit - if he can find the right people to run the promotion.   more...

Football: Louis is back to earth

What a difference eight months have made in the life of Jefferson Louis. At the start of February, Louis played up front for Thame United in their 0-0 draw at Staines Town in Ryman League Division 1.   more...

Football: Keyes is the star in Wanderers triumph

MORRELLS OF OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE: Lee Keyes grabbed all four goals for Star Wanderers as they fought back from two goals down to beat Oxford Exiles 4-3 in the Premier Division.   more...

Cricket: Garsington's 'Mr Cricket' dies at 88

George Parsler - a man synonymous with the success of Garsington Cricket Club - has died after a fall, aged 88.   more...

Golf: Super City whitewash rivals

Oxford City took a giant stride towards retaining their Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League championship with a stunning 3-0 whitewash victory over Section 1 title rivals Ellesborough at Southfield.   more...

Bowls: New green at Milton hits heights

The new Milton Hill Bowls Club green at Milton Heights will be officially opened tomorrow.   more...

Speedway: Bumper turn-out for Hare

Lawrence Hare's benefit meeting at Exeter on Monday was a rip-roaring success, attracting the biggest crowd of the season.   more...

Speedway: Craven Shield second leg

Oxford Cheetahs travel to meet Eastbourne at Arlington in the second leg of their Craven Shield clash on Friday, October 11.   more...

Wallingford News

Forces combine against rowdies

A 'contract' between police, pubs, residents and councils is being drawn up to combat drunkenness and antisocial behaviour in Wallingford town centre.   more...

Wallingford town councillor Betty Atkins is recovering after being attacked by an alsatian dog on th

The attack happened on Thursday, September 26.   more...

Wantage News

Police deny problem over station's hours

Wantage police have denied residents' claims that there are problems with the opening hours of the town's police station.   more...

Witney News

Calming proposals extended

One of Witney's main roads could get traffic calming humps.   more...

Deputy mayor criticises shopping area

The shopping precinct in the centre of Carterton has been branded a disgrace by the town's deputy mayor, Peter Handley.   more...