Stories for 10 February 2003

Oxfordshire Business

Firms join forces to raise water access

Water experts in Oxfordshire have joined forces in a bid to bring safe drinking water to more of the world's population.   more...

OUP to put textbooks on the Internet

Hundreds of academic textbooks published by Oxford University Press could soon be available on the computer screens of students and researchers worldwide.   more...

Reed buys books division of CIMA

Publisher Reed Elsevier has bought the publishing assets of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.   more...

Database improves delivery system

Telephone books will now be delivered more efficiently throughout the UK thanks to an Oxford firm.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Our brides' fair gives plenty of inspiration

Couples flocked to the Oxford Mail Wedding Fair and Bridal Fashion Show to find ideas and inspiration for their big day.   more...

Addict spared prison

A drug addict has been spared a prison sentence for drugs and driving crimes -- despite admitting a fifth offence of driving while disqualified.   more...

Chinese receive grant

Oxfordshire's Chinese community has won a financial boost from a district council as it struggles to plug a shortfall in cash left by the Lottery.   more...

Businessman handled stolen cars, court told

A "starry-eyed" Oxfordshire businessman has been ordered to do 160 hours' community work for dishonestly handling two luxury cars.   more...

Garden plan proposed at disused garage site

A block of derelict garages in Oxford could become a community garden if a residents scheme wins approval.   more...

Ghostbusting team finds spooky activity in pub

Spirits of the non-alcoholic kind were found when a group of ghost hunters visited an Oxford pub.   more...

Boost for youth on 'forgotten' estate

A former youth club could be re-opened and a street sports centre created to give teenagers on Oxford's 'forgotten estate' something to do.   more...

Book backs Maxwell

Disgraced Oxford tycoon Robert Maxwell is innocent, according to a new book by Eleanor Berry, who claims she had a 23-year affair with the late businessman.   more...

Bravery aids hospital

A village pub has raised £1,200 for an Oxford hospital where two regulars have been treated for breast cancer.   more...

Inspector's patrol pledge

The new police inspector for Didcot and Wallingford has promised officers will be seen out on the beat.   more...

Anti-theft scheme launched

A scheme to help Banbury people protect their valuables has been launched by Cherwell District Council.   more...

Bridge gets the all-clear

Residents and councillors are delighted that graffiti has been cleaned off a historic bridge over Oxford's Headington Hill.   more...

Volunteers help improve toy library

An improved drop-in service has been launched to loan children's toys and equipment to parents in Oxford.   more...

Animal protest kicks off

Protesters in Oxford took part in a national campaign against the killing of kangaroos to make football boots.   more...

Council calls for brook clean-up

A parish council is calling on environment officers to help clean up an Oxford brook.   more...

Thousands object to houses

Plans to build new homes in Bicester have prompted more than 9,000 objections, forcing council officers to revise the timetable for consultation.   more...

Dressed for charity

Pupils were given a chance to leave their uniforms at home for a day when a school staged a charity event to help children around the world.   more...

Planting effort

Planting out flower tubs for a young people's centre was one of the tasks undertaken by a group of people with learning difficulties.   more...

Minister stands firm over horse passport scheme

Rural affairs minister Alun Michael has refused to back down over Government plans to force all horses, ponies and donkeys to have special animal passports costing between £20 and £30.   more...

Shop blaze investigated

A fire damaged Harpers Homes and Gardens shop in Chipping Norton.   more...

Firms join forces to raise water access

Water experts in Oxfordshire have joined forces in a bid to bring safe drinking water to more of the world's population.   more...

Museum reopens

Flooding in Wallingford and the life and work of legal expert William Blackstone, will be special exhibitions when Wallingford Museum reopens on Saturday, March 1.   more...

Exercise approved

A new exercise studio in Wallingford has been given planning permission for only three years, because of concerns over car parking.   more...

Eco-charity will visit schools

An environmental charity will tour secondary schools in Abingdon, Cumnor, Faringdon and Wantage.   more...

Police radio system will work, supplier promises

Thames Valley Police has been given assurances that its troubled Airwave radio system will work when it is introduced in July.   more...

Police radio system will work, supplier promises

Thames Valley Police has been given assurances that its troubled Airwave radio system will work when it is introduced in July.   more...

TA unit prepares for peace-keeping role

Members of Oxford's Territorial Army infantry unit are to be deployed for the first time since the Second World War.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

City still searching for win

Oxford City 2, Wingate 2: Oxford City are still searching for their first win of 2003 as Wingate twice came from behind to take a share of the Ryman Division 1 North points at Court Place Farm on Saturday.   more...

Super Foster defies Barton

Thame United 1, Barton Rov 0: Alan Foster was Thame's hero as his late save helped them return to winning ways in Ryman League Division 1 North on Saturday.   more...

Greedy bash carries can

Steve Basham was accused of being at times too greedy as the U's fell to a last-minute winner at Rochdale.   more...

Youth football results

Results from February 8 and 9 in the following competitions: Joe Roughton Oxon Under 18 Youth Cup, South West Counties Youth Championship, Midlands County Youth Championship, Elsevier Youth League, Oxfordshire Under 16 Invitation League, Oxford Mail Boys League, Giles Sports Witney Youth League   more...

Stalemate as title rivals draw blank

Cherry Red Records Hellenic League round-up   more...

Banbury get four-goal booster

Banbury Utd 4, Chatham 0: Banbury gave themselves a boost before tomorrow night's top-of-the-table clash at Bashley with a convincing win over Chatham in the Dr Martens Eastern Division at Spencer Stadium on Saturday.   more...

Harper is spot on for Town

Kingsbury Tn 1, Abingdon Tn 1: Abingdon Town's promotion hopes suffered a jolt with a disappointing draw in Saturday's Ryman League Division 2 clash.   more...

Bryan at double

Chipstead 0, AFC Wallingford 3: Wallingford showed their strength in depth at Chipstead in Saturday's Combined Counites Premier Division game, playing some sparkling football despite having half a dozen regulars missing through injury.   more...

Football results

Results from February 8 and 9 in the following leagues: Witney and District FA, North Berks League, PL Kits Banbury and Lord Jersey FA, Morrells of Oxford Sunday, Autotype UTV   more...

Football results

Results from February 8 and 9 in the following leagues: Nationwide, Ryman, Dr Martens, Football League Youth Alliance, Cherry Red Records Hellenic, Seagrave Haulage Combined Counties, RT Harris Oxford City FA and Oxfordshire Senior, plus the Berks and Bucks Intermediate Cup and Oxfordshire Intermediate Cup   more...

Hockey results

Results from February 8 and 9   more...

Rugby results

Results from February 8 and 9   more...