Stories for 10 August 2005

Oxfordshire News

Positive message

Oxford & District Trades Union Council, meeting on Thursday night, asked me to write to congratulate your paper on its lead story of the day "They're Asylum Seekers" (Oxford Mail, August 5).   more...

A steer on helmet wearing

I've never heard of the organisation CTC, but now that two campaigners from that group have responded to my comments about cycle helmets, I'd like to clarify something.   more...

Fire control decision delayed again

OXFORDSHIRE fire chiefs are disappointed about further delays over the long-awaited selection of a regional control room.   more...

United match day bus axed

Brian Philpott and Michael Hawkins will now have to drive to the stadium A drop in the number of people attending Oxford United's home games has forced the Oxford Bus Company to axe its match day bus service.   more...

The gift of life

Transplant patient Natasha Brown who has celebrated her 18th birthday Transplant patient Natasha Brown has celebrated her 18th birthday more than four years after doctors said she would die without a new liver.   more...

Classmates plan tribute

Friends are planning to celebrate the life of Alex Leatherbarrow Friends of a teenager who died after falling from a Wantage school rooftop will be asked by youth workers how they wish to celebrate his life.   more...

Police officer saves surfers

An Oxfordshire police officer who rescued a couple from treacherous tidal waters off the coast of Biarittz in France is to be honoured for his bravery.   more...

Bag left on bus triggers alert

Police and bus bosses have issued a plea to passengers after an unattended bag triggered a security alert in Abingdon.   more...

No better place

West Oxfordshire residents say they are far from surprised the place they call home has come out top in a nationwide best place to live survey.   more...

June ends lifetime with Girl's Brigade

The captain of the First Didcot Girl's Brigade is hanging up her uniform after nearly 50 years with the Christian organisation.   more...

Wednesday, August 10: Can you help?

Ten years after her brutal murder, police are no closer to catching the killer of Vikki Thompson.   more...

Builder killed by asbestos

A retired builder died after being exposed to asbestos at work over a period of more than 35 years, an inquest in Oxford heard yesterday (August 9).   more...

Students visit genocide land

An Oxfordshire school has taken students on a trip to Rwanda to learn about the horrific genocide there 11 years ago.   more...

County nature reserves praised by CPRE

Two nature reserves, one at Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon, and one at Tackley, have been praised by the Council for the Protection of Rural England.   more...

Speed is killer on our roads

Congratulations on your excellent article on road safety (Oxford Mail, August 8)   more...

Help us find who killed Vikki

Vikki Thompson's mother and husband, Margaret Simpson and Jonathan Thompson The mother of a woman murdered 10 years ago as she walked her dog in an Oxfordshire village has appealed for help to finally bring the killer to justice.   more...

'Limit pub hours,' says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams The Archbishop of Canterbury has backed a protest by a group of nuns against a late night drinking licence at an Oxford pub.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: U'S boss issues

Gulls warning OXFORD United are likely to be unchanged against Torquay United tonight as they look to build on Saturday's promising draw at Grimsby.   more...

Athletics: Rain delays Douglas

OXFORD triple jumper Nathan Douglas was forced to postpone his quest for glory after a violent electrical storm disrupted the World Championships in Helsinki last night.   more...

Football: Lloyd's joy as Joey re-signs

ABINGDON Town boss Kevin Lloyd has spoken of his delight after former Oxford United winger Joey Beauchamp agreed to re-sign for the Hellenic League Premier Division club.   more...

Rugby: Dark Blues set for Tonga

TONGA, Leicester Tigers, and London Wasps are among the opponents lying in wait for Oxford University as they prepare for this season's Varsity Match.   more...

Aunt Sally: Adams denied again

PHIL Adams will be looking for a change of luck after finishing one short of the magic maximum 18-doll mark - for the fourth time this month.   more...

Athletics: Steve off to flier

NEW Woodstock Harriers member Steve Cadywould marked his debut in style by winning the fourth 4º-mile race of this year's Mota-vation Series at Chipping Norton, easing out Gary Harris by nine seconds.   more...

Rugby: Seymour to train with England

DAVID Seymour's rapid rise to prominence continued when he was named in England's training squad for the coming season.   more...

Hockey: Witney trio in regional call

THREE Witney schoolgirls are celebrating after they were selected for the Southern Counties under 15 squad.   more...