Stories for 12 December 2003

Oxfordshire News

Shabby shark house angers residents

People living next to Oxford's shark house say they are concerned about the state of the property.   more...

Varsities reject elitism charge

Oxford's universities have defended themselves against charges of elitism after a study showed they admit relatively few applicants from state schools.   more...

Shabby shark house angers residents

People living next to Oxford's shark house say they are concerned about the state of the property.   more...

Cemetery plan prompts protest

A recreation ground in north Oxford is under threat from plans to expand Wolvercote Cemetery.   more...

Help group faces fight for survival

A group providing a lifeline for parents with a range of disabilities from blindness to MS and cerebral palsy is seeking funding to keep going.   more...

Hunt breaks Boxing Day meet tradition

A traditional Boxing Day hunt meet with riders and hounds will not be held in Bicester or on a farm in the area this year.   more...

Poppy appeal collectors go into the record books

Wantage residents helped raise a record amount for ex-servicemen and their families this year.   more...

Housing scheme causes dilemma

Wallingford town councillors found themselves in a dilemma over plans to build homes on the edge of the town.   more...

Fee for resident parking mooted

County councillors are proposing a controversial scheme to make residents pay for parking permits in Oxford.   more...

Car plant faces asbestos claims

Oxford car manufacturer BMW could face legal claims for asbestos-related deaths.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

United wait on Alsop

Oxford United have one major doubt for tomorrow's Division 3 game against bottom club Carlisle United at the Kassam Stadium.   more...

Berry aims to stop the rot

Abingdon Town's new manager Paul Berry is aiming for the perfect start when they travel to Edgware Town in Ryman League Division 2 on Saturday.   more...

Football fixtures - Saturday

Games to be played on December 13, 2003   more...

Didcot to step up title tilt

Cherry Red Records Hellenic League preview   more...

Simpson's tough task

Former Manor Ground favourite Paul Simpson faces the hardest job of his footballing career in trying to save Carlisle from relegation to the Nationwide Conference.   more...

Football fixtures - Sunday

Games to be played on December 14, 2003   more...

West wants revenge

Thame United boss Mark West is gunning for revenge at home to Division 1 North rivals East Thurrock.   more...

Hockey fixtures - Saturday

Games to be played on December 13, 2003   more...

Rugby fixtures - Saturday

Games to be played on December 13, 2003   more...

Henley refuse to panic

Despite suffering a series of disappointing results that has seen them slip close to the foot of National League 1, Henley are not panicking ahead of their visit to Bedford Blues on Saturday (3).   more...

Maher comes in

Oxford bring new prop Johnny Maher into their side for the trip to bottom club Thatcham in Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1.   more...