Stories for 19 August 2005

Oxfordshire News

Minister due to decide fate of 'wildlife haven'

A two-year battle to turn a "haven of wildlife" in central Oxford into a housing development is set to end in days.   more...

Brother of George Formby in bollard fight

The brother of wartime musical favourite George Formby is embroiled in a dispute with neighbours over the removal of bollards protecting his home from joyriders.   more...

Twist in tail of park-and-ride

Could this new innovation be a solution to Oxford's chronic traffic congestion?   more...

School's bus is saved from axe

A school bus service serving an Oxfordshire village has been reinstated after the Oxford Mail highlighted the case.   more...

'Leak' is a blot on home sale

A disgusted Wood Farm man fears he will be unable to sell his home as water is still seeping into his front garden nearly two years after he told Thames Water.   more...

Teenagers told: help yourself

A councillor has challenged teenagers complaining about lack of facilities in a deprived area of Abingdon to help themselves by setting up a youth committee.   more...

Late opening sparks anger

Residents in Oxford fear longer open hours for two clubs and a restaurant will turn their quiet residential area into a late-night nightmare.   more...

Murdered over wedding dance in a frenzied rage

A teenager who was in a frenzied rage as he beat a man to death has been convicted of murder.   more...