Stories for 7 August 2006

Abingdon News

Take it down

People in Sutton Courtenay are outraged that what they believe to be a historic right of way has been blocked by a "prison-style" fence.  more...

Soccer day for Nathan raises funds

Organisers of a fun day in memory of a 12-year-old boy who died on the River Thames hope to beat their previous fund-raising record.  more...

Antiques

Treasures from the Orient

I n the 17th century, the Dutch dominated international trade in goods from the Far East. When the ships sailing in from China were unloaded, the arrival of an amazing new material, called porcelain, was to have a profound influence on the visual arts in Europe.  more...

Treasures from the Orient

I n the 17th century, the Dutch dominated international trade in goods from the Far East. When the ships sailing in from China were unloaded, the arrival of an amazing new material, called porcelain, was to have a profound influence on the visual arts in Europe.  more...

Arts

A stitch in time

Deep in the heart of south Oxfordshire's rolling countryside, just off the busy A34, a massive doughnut-shaped structure lies glinting in the sunshine.  more...

A stitch in time

Deep in the heart of south Oxfordshire's rolling countryside, just off the busy A34, a massive doughnut-shaped structure lies glinting in the sunshine.  more...

Business

Local share prices

AEA Technology 101.5 BMW 2609 Electrocomponents 226.5 Isoft Group 59.25 Oxford Bio 24 Oxford Instruments 215.5 Reed Elsevier 531 RM 173.5 RPS 218 Torex Retail 60 Courtesty Redmayne Bentley  more...

Local share prices

AEA Technology 101.75 BMW 2608 Electrocomponents 226.75 Isoft Group 59.25 Oxford Bio 23 Oxford Instruments 211.5 Reed Elsevier 529.25 RM 173 RPS 214.75 Torex Retail 59.5 Courtesy Redmayne Bentley  more...

Columns

Administrative error

In response to Yvonne Lowe's letter, Council puts folk at risk (Oxford Mail, July 31), I agree with her comments.  more...

Country

The old apple tree

Do you have a Joe Eaton' or a Lord Combermere' in a corner of your garden?  more...

Cricket

CRICKET: Beaten Banbury drop into mire

Banbury, who started the season so strongly, slipped into the Home Counties Premier League Division 1 relegation zone following their five-wicket defeat at home to Finchampstead.  more...

CRICKET: Mendis sets up derby victory

Spinners Shami Mendis and Rupert Evans led the way as Oxford eased their relegaton fears with a convincing five wicket-win over derby rivals Henley at Rover Cowley on Saturday.  more...

CRICKET: In-and-out Kidlington thrashed

Kidlington's roller-coaster season continued with a sound thrashing by fourth-placed Burnham who held all the answers in this mid-table encounter.  more...

CRICKET: Thame strengthen grip on second

Thame Town moved 16 points clear in second on Saturday with a thumping six-wicket win over Basingstoke at Church Meadow.  more...

CRICKET: Bicester slump to new low

Bicester & North Oxford's miserable season slumped to a new low when they suffered a 169-run hammering by North Maidenhead.  more...

CRICKET: Hendred capture cup

East West Hendred 2nd lifted the first Centenary Cup with a four-wicket victory over Watlington 2nd in the final at Horley yesterday.  more...

CRICKET: Charlbury duo on song

Two outstanding performances helped Charlbury romp to a 96-run Division 1 victory over Horley on Saturday.  more...

CRICKET: Charlbury duo on song

Two outstanding performances helped Charlbury romp to a 96-run Division 1 victory over Horley on Saturday.  more...

CRICKET: OCA League results

Division 1 Twyford 123 (Inam ul-Haq 36, T Jarvis 4-2), Minster Lovell 125-9 (S Cross 61, Inam ul-Haq 5-26, S Roberts 3-48).  more...

CRICKET: Ace Williams puts Oxon on top

Rob Williams hit a magnificent century as Oxfordshire finished day one in a commanding position after battling back against Dorset at White Post Road, Banbury, yesterday.  more...

CRICKET: Ace Williams puts Oxon on top

Rob Williams hit a magnificent century as Oxfordshire finished day one in a commanding position after battling back against Dorset at White Post Road, Banbury, yesterday.  more...

Editorial Comment

U's fans can set the tone

We hope the much-maligned Cristiano Ronaldo makes an appearance for Manchester United in tomorrow's friendly with Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.  more...

History

Betjeman’s blue plaque

One of the country's many celebrations honouring the late John Betjeman centenary was the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Garrards Farmhouse, Uffington, where the poet lived from 1934 until the outbreak of the Second World War.  more...

Betjeman’s blue plaque

One of the country's many celebrations honouring the late John Betjeman centenary was the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Garrards Farmhouse, Uffington, where the poet lived from 1934 until the outbreak of the Second World War.  more...

Here be giants

Talk to a teacher and they'll tell you that when people come back to revisit their old school they'll go - Isn't it small? I remember it all so much bigger!' In our memories, the little primary school classroom was once a great hall, and the playground an asphalt Olympia, scene of epic games and scrapes. We come back like great, galumphing Gullivers to a Lilliputian world. Grown up - I mean physically up - it is really hard to grow down again.  more...

Humour

Growing old gracefully

You think the moment will never arrive when you are underneath a sea of nappies and sleep deprivation, but it does - the last child leaves school.  more...

Letters

Care for old is a disgrace

I understand David Bradbury's frustration at being stranded on the ward after having a stroke (Oxford Mail, August 1).  more...

Memory Lane

Making a splash

We have seen plenty of activity like this in recent weeks.  more...

A builder of many talents

George Ridge has fond memories of the time he helped create a new theatre and cinema.  more...

News

Crime crackdown

A FOUR-WEEK crime crackdown in Cherwell - called Operation Juggernaut - has resulted in 23 arrests and 36 cases being solved.  more...

Looming law 'may curb cruelty'

OXFORDSHIRE's RSPCA inspector admits he and police are "impotent" against a rising tide of animal cruelty.  more...

Hotline to hit teen drinkers

EVERYONE can help stop the scourge of underage drinking by calling a new telephone hotline designed to clamp down on illegal alcohol sales.  more...

Hunt for caring firm

THE search is on for companies committed to employing disabled people.  more...

Schools shake-up

SCHOOLS in Oxfordshire could be merged and some even closed as the county's education chiefs undertake a major review of primary education.  more...

Airfield jobs fear

FIFTY-FIVE jobs could be lost from North Oxfordshire after planning chiefs said storing cars at a former Cold War airbase harmed the site's character.  more...

One star rating for homes group

THE housing association that controls Cherwell's former council houses has been given a "one star" rating by an independent watchdog.  more...

Eye on tippers

FLY-TIPPERS will be caught on "Candid Camera" in subways, on country roads and even in supermarket car parks, as part of a tough, new clampdown on illegal dumping.  more...

Plea over care grant

COUNTY council leaders in Oxfordshire are urging the Government to maintain funding that helps pay for short breaks for unpaid carers who look after family or friends.  more...

Chamber's plea

BANBURY'S future prosperity could be at risk if proposed cutbacks at the Horton Hospital go ahead.  more...

Building plan denied

BANBURY'S Horton Hospital site has been suggested as suitable for housing development - but health bosses in Oxford have denied they want to bring in the bulldozers.  more...

Other Sport

SWIMMING: Burnett strikes Bronze

Oxfordshire's Simon Burnett (Wycombe District) tasted glory as he helped Great Britain's men's team win bronze in the medley event at the European Championships in Budapest.  more...

Oxford News

Never too old

A council worker who spent two decades bringing education to adults across the county has stepped down - but her legacy remains on the bookshelves.  more...

You've all bin warned

The first 'litter cops' to patrol Oxford's streets will start work at the end of the month.  more...

Merry by name

Oxford United chairman Nick Merry hopes his club will be making a big splash this season by returning to the Football League.  more...

Ethnic minority targets missed

Councils across Oxfordshire are failing to meet their targets for employing staff from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, latest figures show.  more...

Hostel reopens after refit

A homeless hostel has welcomed back residents to their new-look home after a multi-million pound refurbishment.  more...

Scheme bids to cut tailgating

Roadside cameras and warning signs are to be trialled on the A34 through Oxfordshire in a bid to prevent drivers tailgating.  more...

Villagers pay their tributes

Tributes have been paid to an Oxfordshire woman described as a "generous benefactor" of her village church following her death in a road accident.  more...

Health staff 'sick' at cuts

Doctors, nurses, pensioners and trade unionists joined forces this weekend to protest against NHS cuts in Oxfordshire.  more...

People

TT racing — a family affair

Jim Pink, of Wallingford, is one of the best-known motor dealerships in Oxfordshire. But, in his younger days, Jim, the founder of the company, started out as a motorcycle dealer and was a regular competitor in the International Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races, held annually in June.  more...

Run of the mill

Mildred Cookson, the only female watermiller in the country, was recently awarded the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings' (SPAB) prestigious Windmill Certificate' for her many years of hard work and carefully researched advice on the restoration and operation of wind-and-water-mills.  more...

Results

CRICKET: The Oxford Times Cherwell League results August 5

THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Division 1 Aston Rowant 216-8 (T Morgan 61, N Absalom 3-40, D Patel 3-72), Oxford 2nd 183 (G Stern 49, I Crosby 33, T Foster 4-28, T Needham 3-42).  more...

Results And Fixtures

WEEKEND RESULTS FOR AUG 5/6

MINOR COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Western Division Oxfordshire 327 (89.4 ovs, R Williams 151, P Evans 33no, L Ryan 30, Kitzinger 4-69, Hicks 3-90), Dorset 40-4 (19 ovs, R Newhook 3-21) HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury 125 (45.1 ovs, R Kaufman 30, G Tonge 5-56, S Bloyce 3-19), Finchampstead 128-5 (40.3 ovs, T Burrows 46no, P Carter 37). Banbury 6 pts, Finchampstead 25.  more...

Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Norris set to boost Cheetahs

British international David Norris will try to help Oxford Cheetahs secure their second away win of the season in tonight's Elite League clash at Wolverhampton (7.30), writes ROBERT PEASLEY.  more...

Sport

Eighteen-year-old driver battles back for a podium

ADDERBURY'S Will Bratt took his place on the Formula Renault UK podium at Donington Park on Sunday to end a day of highs and lows.  more...

Witney News

Residents against new development

Residents have raised concerns about traffic problems, overdevelopment and the long-term effects of a shopping, leisure and housing complex at Witney's Marriotts Close.  more...

Supergran

Daredevil supergran Jennifer Leyland shows no signs of slowing down.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Top DJ toasts new-look shop

A NEW-LOOK Cancer Research UK shop at Wantage reopened last Saturday with support from one of the top television and radio DJs of the past 30 years.   more...

Soldier's bravery to save comrade

THE family of an Abingdon soldier serving in Iraq spoke of their pride after he helped save the life of a wounded friend under heavy enemy fire.   more...

Fury over fence cutting off lake

PEOPLE living at Sutton Courtenay are outraged that what they believe to be a historic right of way has been blocked by a "prison-style" fence.   more...

Fury over fence cutting off lake

PEOPLE living at Sutton Courtenay are outraged that what they believe to be a historic right of way has been blocked by a "prison-style" fence.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Crime crackdown

A FOUR-WEEK crime crackdown in Cherwell - called Operation Juggernaut - has resulted in 23 arrests and 36 cases being solved.   more...

Looming law 'may curb cruelty'

OXFORDSHIRE's RSPCA inspector admits he and police are "impotent" against a rising tide of animal cruelty.   more...

Hotline to hit teen drinkers

EVERYONE can help stop the scourge of underage drinking by calling a new telephone hotline designed to clamp down on illegal alcohol sales.   more...

Hunt for caring firm

THE search is on for companies committed to employing disabled people.   more...

Schools shake-up

SCHOOLS in Oxfordshire could be merged and some even closed as the county's education chiefs undertake a major review of primary education.   more...

Airfield jobs fear

FIFTY-FIVE jobs could be lost from North Oxfordshire after planning chiefs said storing cars at a former Cold War airbase harmed the site's character.   more...

One star rating for homes group

THE housing association that controls Cherwell's former council houses has been given a "one star" rating by an independent watchdog.   more...

Eye on tippers

FLY-TIPPERS will be caught on "Candid Camera" in subways, on country roads and even in supermarket car parks, as part of a tough, new clampdown on illegal dumping.   more...

Plea over care grant

COUNTY council leaders in Oxfordshire are urging the Government to maintain funding that helps pay for short breaks for unpaid carers who look after family or friends.   more...

Chamber's plea

BANBURY'S future prosperity could be at risk if proposed cutbacks at the Horton Hospital go ahead.   more...

Building plan denied

BANBURY'S Horton Hospital site has been suggested as suitable for housing development - but health bosses in Oxford have denied they want to bring in the bulldozers.   more...

Banbury Cake Sport

Eighteen-year-old driver battles back for a podium

ADDERBURY'S Will Bratt took his place on the Formula Renault UK podium at Donington Park on Sunday to end a day of highs and lows.   more...

Oxford Mail Business

Local share prices

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Local share prices

AEA Technology 101.75   more...

Oxford Mail News

You've all bin warned

The first 'litter cops' to patrol Oxford's streets will start work at the end of the month.   more...

Merry by name

Oxford United chairman Nick Merry hopes his club will be making a big splash this season by returning to the Football League.   more...

Take it down

People in Sutton Courtenay are outraged that what they believe to be a historic right of way has been blocked by a "prison-style" fence.   more...

Soccer day for Nathan raises funds

Organisers of a fun day in memory of a 12-year-old boy who died on the River Thames hope to beat their previous fund-raising record.   more...

Residents against new development

Residents have raised concerns about traffic problems, overdevelopment and the long-term effects of a shopping, leisure and housing complex at Witney's Marriotts Close.   more...

Never too old

A council worker who spent two decades bringing education to adults across the county has stepped down - but her legacy remains on the bookshelves.   more...

Ethnic minority targets missed

Councils across Oxfordshire are failing to meet their targets for employing staff from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, latest figures show.   more...

Hostel reopens after refit

A homeless hostel has welcomed back residents to their new-look home after a multi-million pound refurbishment.   more...

Supergran

Daredevil supergran Jennifer Leyland shows no signs of slowing down.   more...

Scheme bids to cut tailgating

Roadside cameras and warning signs are to be trialled on the A34 through Oxfordshire in a bid to prevent drivers tailgating.   more...

Villagers pay their tributes

Tributes have been paid to an Oxfordshire woman described as a "generous benefactor" of her village church following her death in a road accident.   more...

Health staff 'sick' at cuts

Doctors, nurses, pensioners and trade unionists joined forces this weekend to protest against NHS cuts in Oxfordshire.   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

SWIMMING: Burnett strikes Bronze

Oxfordshire's Simon Burnett (Wycombe District) tasted glory as he helped Great Britain's men's team win bronze in the medley event at the European Championships in Budapest.   more...

The Oxford Times Business

Treasures from the Orient

I n the 17th century, the Dutch dominated international trade in goods from the Far East. When the ships sailing in from China were unloaded, the arrival of an amazing new material, called porcelain, was to have a profound influence on the visual arts in Europe.   more...

  
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