Stories for 18 December 2006

Abingdon

Update: Scottish link in hunt for missing PC

POLICE today released a new picture of missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who they believe may be in Scotland.   more...

Man dies in A420 smash

A MAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A420 between Fyfield and Appleton today.  more...

Update: Scottish link in hunt for missing PC

POLICE today released a new picture of missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who they believe may be in Scotland.   more...

County council told behaviour 'deplorable'

ABINGDON Town Council's ruling Liberal Democrat group has launched a scathing attack on Oxfordshire County Council over its decision to scrap consultative steering groups that help shape town transport schemes.  more...

Carols protest at schools merger

CHRISTMAS carol singing and a petition became part of the campaign against merging three Abingdon schools.  more...

Man dies in A420 smash

A MAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A420 between Fyfield and Appleton today.  more...

Abingdon News

'Spare lake and put ash in dump'

'An extra 4.6 million cubic metres of landfill space has just been found there. That's about nine times the volume of Thrupp Lake at Radley' Marjorie White Campaigners fighting to prevent Radley Lakes from being filled with ash say an important discovery has been made in their bid to save the wildlife site.  more...

Banbury News

Woman cut free from car

A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford on Sunday evening.  more...

Bicester News

'It'll drain our trade'

Villagers near Bicester have launched a fight to save their post office being sunk by sewer repairs.  more...

Business Arena News

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.  more...

Business News

Photographic studios fold

TWO photographic studios in Oxford have closed suddenly, leaving dozens of customers without photos taken as Christmas presents.  more...

Chox News

Children's hospital site is handed over

Hospital managers will today get the keys to the new children's hospital and West Wing, marking the completion of a £135m project.  more...

Children's hospital site is handed over

Hospital managers will today get the keys to the new children's hospital and West Wing, marking the completion of a £135m project.  more...

Children's hospital site is handed over

Hospital managers will today get the keys to the new children's hospital and West Wing, marking the completion of a £135m project.  more...

Children's hospital site is handed over

Hospital managers will today get the keys to the new children's hospital and West Wing, marking the completion of a £135m project.  more...

Columns

The day my Raleigh gave up the ghost

I was cycling to the pub last week when my frame snapped. Now, I've had my share of punctures and broken chains - but a frame? I couldn't believe it.  more...

American Graffitti: December 13

I flew back to the States from London this past weekend and what was the first thing I did upon returning home? Not unpack, not shower, not even hug my dog. No, I headed straight to the family room, plopped down on the couch and turned on the TV.  more...

American Graffitti: December 18

I flew back to the States from London this past weekend and what was the first thing I did upon returning home? Not unpack, not shower, not even hug my dog. No, I headed straight to the family room, plopped down on the couch and turned on the TV.  more...

Didcot

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Didcot News

Fault ends school term

Students at St Birinus School in Didcot thought Christmas had come early today, when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Editorial Comment

Birthday boy won't be beaten

There is a widespread feeling that newspapers highlight only the bad news.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL Beechers shines for City

A STUNNING goal by Billy Beechers helped Oxford City end Bracknell's unbeaten Division 1 South & West home record with a notable victory 2-1 in the British Gas Business Southbern League on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Fans' reaction disappoints Smith

Jim Smith expressed his "disappointment" at a section of Oxford United fans who barracked individual players during Saturday's FA Trophy first-round tie at Lewes.  more...

FOOTBALL: Abingdon subs to the rescue

SUBSTITUTES Andy Hough and Mark Flanagan helped Abingdon Town salvage a 3-3 draw in a thrilling Premier Division clash against ten-man Wantage Town at Culham Road.  more...

FOOTBALL: Chippy survive massive scare

CHIPPING Norton Town were given a fright by Launton Sports before coming out on top 5-3 in their Oxfordshire Senior Cup second-round tie.  more...

FOOTBALL: Witney crush Clanfield

WITNEY United shared the goals around as they swept aside local rivals Clanfield 5-1 in the Hellenic League's Linaker Insurance Brokers Cup first round at a raw Marriotts Stadium.  more...

FOOTBALL: Headington throw it away

HEADINGTON Amateurs twice blew two-goal leads as they crashed to a 5-3 defeat at home to Binfield in Division 1 East of the Sport Italia Hellenic League.  more...

FOOTBALL: Pendell saves Letcombe

ADAM Pendell's late equaliser gave Letcombe a 2-2 draw against Malmesbury Victoria in Division 1 West of the Sport Italia Hellenic League.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hilingdon in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: McSporran goal clinches victory

Abingdon United made hard work of beating second-from-bottom Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-0 in a low-key Southern League Division 1 South & West match on Saturday The hosts were reduced to ten men on the hour when skipper Dan Willment was sent off for a second yellow card - two bad tackles right under the ref's nose.  more...

FOOTBALL: McSporran goal clinches victory

Abingdon United made hard work of beating second-from-bottom Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-0 in a low-key Southern League Division 1 South & West match on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Bogey team end Banbury record

Banbury United lost their unbeatenSouthern League Premier Division away record - and suffered their heaviest defeat of the season - when they went down 3-0 to Team Bath at Twerton Park on Saturday.  more...

Halifax at home if United win

OXFORD United have been drawn at home to fellow Conference National side Halifax Town in the second round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy, shoud they win their first-round replay against Lewes on Wednesday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: McSporran goal clinches victory

Abingdon United made hard work of beating second-from-bottom Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-0 in a low-key Southern League Division 1 South & West match on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Bogey team end Banbury record

Banbury United lost their unbeatenSouthern League Premier Division away record - and suffered their heaviest defeat of the season - when they went down 3-0 to Team Bath at Twerton Park on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL Beechers shines for City

A STUNNING goal by Billy Beechers helped Oxford City end Bracknell's unbeaten Division 1 South & West home record with a notable victory 2-1 in the British Gas Business Southbern League on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Abingdon subs to the rescue

SUBSTITUTES Andy Hough and Mark Flanagan helped Abingdon Town salvage a 3-3 draw in a thrilling Premier Division clash against ten-man Wantage Town at Culham Road.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Bogey team end Banbury record

Banbury United lost their unbeatenSouthern League Premier Division away record - and suffered their heaviest defeat of the season - when they went down 3-0 to Team Bath at Twerton Park on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Bogey team end Banbury record

Banbury United lost their unbeatenSouthern League Premier Division away record - and suffered their heaviest defeat of the season - when they went down 3-0 to Team Bath at Twerton Park on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL Beechers shines for City

A STUNNING goal by Billy Beechers helped Oxford City end Bracknell's unbeaten Division 1 South & West home record with a notable victory 2-1 in the British Gas Business Southbern League on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL Beechers shines for City

A STUNNING goal by Billy Beechers helped Oxford City end Bracknell's unbeaten Division 1 South & West home record with a notable victory 2-1 in the British Gas Business Southbern League on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Abingdon subs to the rescue

SUBSTITUTES Andy Hough and Mark Flanagan helped Abingdon Town salvage a 3-3 draw in a thrilling Premier Division clash against ten-man Wantage Town at Culham Road.  more...

FOOTBALL: Abingdon subs to the rescue

SUBSTITUTES Andy Hough and Mark Flanagan helped Abingdon Town salvage a 3-3 draw in a thrilling Premier Division clash against ten-man Wantage Town at Culham Road.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper Harris denies Didcot

Draw specialists Didcot twice had to come from behind to share the spoils 2-2 at home to Hillingdon Borough in an action-packed Southern League Division 1 South & West game on Saturday But in the end it was only the heroics of Hillingdon keeper Ben Harris that denied them victory.  more...

FOOTBALL: McSporran goal clinches victory

Abingdon United made hard work of beating second-from-bottom Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-0 in a low-key Southern League Division 1 South & West match on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: McSporran goal clinches victory

Abingdon United made hard work of beating second-from-bottom Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-0 in a low-key Southern League Division 1 South & West match on Saturday.  more...

Headlines

Charity shop reopens

A CHARITY shop gutted in an arson attack was re-opened by Witney MP David Cameron.  more...

Horse Racing

HORSE RACING: Murphy lands Ladbroke on Acambo

TIMMY Murphy delivered Acambo with perfect timing to land The Ladbroke (Handicap Hurdle) at Ascot on Saturday.  more...

Letters

Fine if you say you're English

Your correspondents (Oxford Mail, December 12) may be interested to know that while on route to Orlando, Florida, my wife and I were issued with immigration landing forms.  more...

Regular meetings

City councillor John Tanner expounds his views on Trident nuclear deterrents (Oxford Mail, December 13).  more...

News

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Development faces final hurdle

A FINAL decision on the planning application for a cinema, multi-storey car park, shops and houses at Witney's Marriotts Close could be taken tomorrow.  more...

Development faces final hurdle

A FINAL decision on the planning application for a cinema, multi-storey car park, shops and houses at Witney's Marriotts Close could be taken tomorrow.  more...

Top prizes for Oxford children's authors

BOOKS by two Oxford children's authors have won prizes in a national competition.  more...

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 early yesterday were both named today.  more...

Update: Scottish link in hunt for missing PC

POLICE today released a new picture of missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who they believe may be in Scotland.   more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.  more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.  more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.  more...

Rail commuters switch to buses

OXFORD commuters angered by train timetable changes are switching to the coach to get into London.  more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Update: Botley Road death victim identified

DETECTIVES have discovered the identity of the teenager found dead in West Oxford.  more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

14-year-old to spend Christmas in custody

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy will spend Christmas in custody after he was charged and remanded after a Mitsubishi pick-up was seen speeding through an Oxford estate.  more...

Children's Food Festival

What are these?" asked Roland Paterson from Buscot Park Estate Soft Fruit Farm."Poisonous berries!" shouted a girl in the front row.  more...

Man dies in A420 smash

A MAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A420 between Fyfield and Appleton today.  more...

Vandals leave trail of car damage

VANDALS left a trail of damage after a spate of attacks on parked cars in Thame.  more...

Vandals leave trail of car damage

VANDALS left a trail of damage after a spate of attacks on parked cars in Thame.  more...

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 early yesterday were both named today.  more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.  more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.  more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.  more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.  more...

Cherwell tops recycling league

HOUSEHOLDERS in north Oxfordshire are the best in the South East at recycling their waste, according to new figures.  more...

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 early yesterday were both named today.  more...

Update: Scottish link in hunt for missing PC

POLICE today released a new picture of missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who they believe may be in Scotland.   more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.  more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.  more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.  more...

Oxford News

Minister will not intervene on Westgate

A revamped Westgate Centre in Oxford could open before 2011 after the Government said it would not examine the controversial application.  more...

Liam's first birthday against all odds

Today is a day Robert and Marianne Boyce thought they might never see.  more...

Children's hospital site is handed over

Hospital managers will today get the keys to the new children's hospital and West Wing, marking the completion of a £135m project.  more...

'Festive lights are a fire risk'

The craze for lighting up the outside of homes at Christmas has snowballed, but overloading electrical sockets could have devastating consequences, Oxfordshire's firefighters have warned.  more...

Red tape holds up parking ban

A promised crackdown on car boot sale customers clogging up streets on Oxford estates has been held up awaiting Government approval.  more...

Punch knocked out man's teeth

A shop worker knocked out a man's teeth after he was thrown out of an Oxford nightclub during a stag night.  more...

Shoppers make late stampede

Christmas shoppers went on a belated spending spree in Oxford over the weekend.  more...

Knife threat man sent to jail

A drunken man held a knife to an Oxford taxi driver's throat and said "give us your money", a court heard.  more...

Festive hopes faring better

Clutching their vouchers and preparing to hit the shops, Oxford families caught in the Farepak collapse will see Christmas after all.  more...

Police tax bill set to rise almost 5pcm

Council taxpayers are likely to see an increase just under the Government's capping limit of five per cent levied by Thames Valley Police.  more...

Policewoman missing for five days

Concerns are growing for an Oxfordshire police officer who has been missing for five days.  more...

Teen charged after car theft

A 14-year-old boy will spend Christmas in custody after he was charged and remanded after a people carrier was seen speeding through two Oxford estates.  more...

Botley Road body: Police ID man

Detectives have discovered the identity of the man found dead in Botley.  more...

Jury sent home again

The Dr Johnston murder trial jury has been sent home for a second night after failing to reach a verdict today. Michael Humphries, 43, of Ferndale Street in Faringdon, denies murdering Barbara Johnston in her home in Woodstock Close, North Oxford, in January. The jury began its deliberations at Oxford Crown Court on Friday morning. The verdict will be posted on oxfordmail.net as soon as it is decided.  more...

Vandals attack cars

Vandals left a trail of damage after a spate of attacks on parked cars in Thame.  more...

Road crash death toll rises again

A fatal accident involving a lorry and a car yesterday morning has brought the number of people killed on Oxfordshire's roads to 62.  more...

cashcard cloners strike again

A mother and son are facing a bleak Christmas after fraudsters cleaned out their bank accounts.  more...

Cashcard cloners strike again

A mother and son are facing a bleak Christmas after fraudsters cleaned out their bank accounts.  more...

NHS picks up keys to new Children's Hospital

The doors to Oxford's new Children's Hospital and the West Wing at the John Radcliffe Hospital were thrown open for the first time as the keys were handed over.  more...

Oxford United

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Oxford's John Dempster holds tight to stop Lewes Jean-Micheal Sigere  more...

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Oxford United's Yemi Oudabade lines up a shot  more...

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Eddie Anaclet clears the ball  more...

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Oxford's John Dempster gets to the header with Lewes Jean-Michel Sigere  more...

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Oxford's Phil Gilchrist wins a header from Lewes' Gary Holloway  more...

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Keeper Billy Turley holds on to the ball with Lewes' Gary Holloway coming in  more...

Lewes v United (Dec 16, 2006)

Rob Duffy blocks the ball from Paul Kennett  more...

Picture Gallery

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Lewes' Ian Simpemba stretches to tackle Yemi Odubade.  more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Billy Turley holds on to the ball with Lewes Gary Holloway coming in.  more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Rob Duffy shields the ball from Lewes' Paul Kennett.  more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

John Dempster gets to the header as Lewes' Jean-Michel Sigere closes in.  more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Eddie Anaclet clears the ball.  more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Yemi Odubade lines up a shot.   more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Phil Gilchrist wins the header from Lewes' Gary Holloway.  more...

Lewes v Oxford United, Dec 16, 2006

Yemi Odubade gets ahead of Lewes' Ian Simpemba.  more...

Results And Fixtures

RESULTS December 16/17

FOOTBALL.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 101 BMW 2909 Electrocomponents 295 Isoft Group 55.5 Oxford Biomedica 41.25 Oxford Instruments 248 Oxonica 150 Reed Elsevier 559.5 RM 185.5 RPS 273.5 Torex Retail 51.25   more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 101 BMW 2924 Electrocomponents 296.5 Isoft Group 54.75 Oxford Biomedica 41 Oxford Instruments 248.5 Oxonica 150 Reed Elsevier 557.25 RM 186.5 RPS 270.25 Torex Retail 50.75   more...

Sport

Bogey team end unbeaten record

Team Bath 3, Banbury United 0 Banbury United lost their unbeaten Southern League Premier Division away record - and suffered their heaviest defeat of the season - when they went down 3-0 to Team Bath at Twerton Park on Saturday.  more...

Wallingford

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 early yesterday were both named today.  more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.  more...

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 early yesterday were both named today.  more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.  more...

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 early yesterday were both named today.  more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.  more...

Deputy mayor makes amends for slip

AFTER weeks as the butt of jokes because of his ignorance about Wallingford's most famous son, deputy mayor Marcus Harris, right, has finally made his peace with Judge Blackstone.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.  more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.  more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 at the weekend were both named today.   more...

County council told behaviour 'deplorable'

ABINGDON Town Council's ruling Liberal Democrat group has launched a scathing attack on Oxfordshire County Council over its decision to scrap consultative steering groups that help shape town transport schemes.   more...

Update: Scottish link in hunt for missing PC

POLICE today released a new picture of missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who they believe may be in Scotland.   more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.   more...

Man dies in A420 smash

A MAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A420 between Fyfield and Appleton today.   more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.   more...

Carols protest at schools merger

CHRISTMAS carol singing and a petition became part of the campaign against merging three Abingdon schools.   more...

Deputy mayor makes amends for slip

AFTER weeks as the butt of jokes because of his ignorance about Wallingford's most famous son, deputy mayor Marcus Harris, right, has finally made his peace with Judge Blackstone.   more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.   more...

Appeal for more blood

THE National Blood Service is urging people to roll up their sleeves this Christmas and give the perfect present - a pint of the red stuff.   more...

Banbury Cake Sport

Bogey team end unbeaten record

Team Bath 3, Banbury United 0   more...

Bicester Advertiser Business

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.   more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Cherwell tops recycling league

HOUSEHOLDERS in north Oxfordshire are the best in the South East at recycling their waste, according to new figures.   more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.   more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.   more...

Oxford Mail News

Vandals attack cars

Vandals left a trail of damage after a spate of attacks on parked cars in Thame.   more...

Two killed in M40 accident

A good Samaritan was hit by a lorry and killed as he went to help people in a car which overturned on the M40 yesterday.   more...

Liam's first birthday against all odds

Today is a day Robert and Marianne Boyce thought they might never see.   more...

'Spare lake and put ash in dump'

'An extra 4.6 million cubic metres of landfill space has just been found there. That's about nine times the volume of Thrupp Lake at Radley' Marjorie White Campaigners fighting to prevent Radley Lakes from being filled with ash say an important discovery has been made in their bid to save the wildlife site.   more...

'It'll drain our trade'

Villagers near Bicester have launched a fight to save their post office being sunk by sewer repairs.   more...

Children's hospital site is handed over

Hospital managers will today get the keys to the new children's hospital and West Wing, marking the completion of a £135m project.   more...

Man killed in A420 crash

A man has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A420 between Fyfield and Appleton this morning.   more...

'Festive lights are a fire risk'

The craze for lighting up the outside of homes at Christmas has snowballed, but overloading electrical sockets could have devastating consequences, Oxfordshire's firefighters have warned.   more...

Red tape holds up parking ban

A promised crackdown on car boot sale customers clogging up streets on Oxford estates has been held up awaiting Government approval.   more...

Punch knocked out man's teeth

A shop worker knocked out a man's teeth after he was thrown out of an Oxford nightclub during a stag night.   more...

Shoppers make late stampede

Christmas shoppers went on a belated spending spree in Oxford over the weekend.   more...

Road crash death toll rises again

A fatal accident involving a lorry and a car yesterday morning has brought the number of people killed on Oxfordshire's roads to 62.   more...

Knife threat man sent to jail

A drunken man held a knife to an Oxford taxi driver's throat and said "give us your money", a court heard.   more...

Cashcard cloners strike again

A mother and son are facing a bleak Christmas after fraudsters cleaned out their bank accounts.   more...

Hospitals face fines for extra operations

Hospitals in Oxfordshire will face multi-million pound fines if they treat too many patients under shock new Government plans.   more...

NHS picks up keys to new Children's Hospital

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Minister will not intervene on Westgate

A revamped Westgate Centre in Oxford could open before 2011 after the Government said it would not examine the controversial application.   more...

Festive hopes faring better

Clutching their vouchers and preparing to hit the shops, Oxford families caught in the Farepak collapse will see Christmas after all.   more...

Police tax bill set to rise almost 5pcm

Council taxpayers are likely to see an increase just under the Government's capping limit of five per cent levied by Thames Valley Police.   more...

Policewoman missing for five days

Concerns are growing for an Oxfordshire police officer who has been missing for five days.   more...

Woman cut free from car

A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford on Sunday evening.   more...

Teen charged after car theft

A 14-year-old boy will spend Christmas in custody after he was charged and remanded after a people carrier was seen speeding through two Oxford estates.   more...

Botley Road body: Police ID man

Detectives have discovered the identity of the man found dead in Botley.   more...

Jury sent home again

The Dr Johnston murder trial jury has been sent home for a second night after failing to reach a verdict today.   more...

Fault ends school term

Students at St Birinus School in Didcot thought Christmas had come early today, when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

SWIMMING: City's mini polo is big hit

City of Oxford Swimming Club's mini polo initiative at the Barton pool has been hailed a success.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Vandals leave trail of car damage

VANDALS left a trail of damage after a spate of attacks on parked cars in Thame.   more...

Update: M40 crash victims named

TWO people killed in an incident on the M40 at the weekend were both named today.   more...

Photographic studios fold

TWO photographic studios in Oxford have closed suddenly, leaving dozens of customers without photos taken as Christmas presents.   more...

Rail commuters switch to buses

OXFORD commuters angered by train timetable changes are switching to the coach to get into London.   more...

Rail firm agrees noise code

NETWORK Rail has agreed a voluntary code of conduct to limit disruption and noise at its stockpiling ballast depot in Oxford - but sceptical residents want it to be legally binding.   more...

Fancy working with whales?

OXFORD charity Earthwatch is offering people the chance to take part in ten new conservation expeditions including working with turtles in Mexico, crocodiles in Zambia, and whales and dolphins in Scotland.   more...

Court threat over car 'tax'

A GROUP of residents is preparing to bring a High Court action against Oxfordshire County Council in the hope of ending a controversial paid-for parking scheme.   more...

Update: Scottish link in hunt for missing PC

POLICE today released a new picture of missing police officer Annabelle Potter, who they believe may be in Scotland.   more...

Murder-charge jury considers verdict

A JURY will tomorrow continue trying to decide whether a Faringdon man murdered a North Oxford academic.   more...

Festive lights 'could be a fire risk'

THE craze for lighting up the outside of homes at Christmas has snowballed, but overloading electrical sockets could have devastating consequences, Oxfordshire's firefighters have warned.   more...

Woman freed from crashed car

A WOMAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of her car after she crashed off the road between Upper and Lower Heyford last night.   more...

Cyclists fined for no lights

MORE than 200 cyclists were caught endangering lives by riding in the dark without lights, police have disclosed.   more...

'Sailor' to be remembered

A MEMORIAL service is to be held to celebrate the life of town councillor John Beeton, who died this month.   more...

Garden talks

A SERIES of five winter lectures by leading gardeners and garden designers has been organised by the University of Oxford Botanic Garden.   more...

Appeal for more blood

THE National Blood Service is urging people to roll up their sleeves this Christmas and give the perfect present - a pint of the red stuff.   more...

Man dies in A420 smash

A MAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A420 between Fyfield and Appleton today.   more...

Update: Botley Road death victim identified

DETECTIVES have discovered the identity of the teenager found dead in West Oxford.   more...

Power problems close school

CHRISTMAS came early for students at St Birinus School in Didcot when an electrical fault meant lessons were cancelled for the final two days of term.   more...

Catch puts end to fishy dispute

WHEN angler Matt Micallef bagged the fish of a lifetime he had no idea of the choppy waters to follow.   more...

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze

FIRE crews spent three hours tackling a blaze in a warehouse on an industrial park.   more...

14-year-old to spend Christmas in custody

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy will spend Christmas in custody after he was charged and remanded after a Mitsubishi pick-up was seen speeding through an Oxford estate.   more...

Trust could run leisure services

LEISURE services in Oxford - labelled "unacceptable" by auditors earlier this year - are to be put in the hands of a charitable trust.   more...

River put on flood alert

THE River Thame has been put on flood watch status by the Environment Agency.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Charity shop reopens

A CHARITY shop gutted in an arson attack was re-opened by Witney MP David Cameron.   more...

Boxing Day blast

WITNEY Motor Club is holding its annual morning-after-Christmas autotest at the British Motor Heritage premises, in Downs Road, Witney, tomorrow, from 10.30am-4pm.   more...

  
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