Stories for 9 April 2007

Abingdon News

Lake protesters keep up pressure

Power giant RWE npower has refused to confirm it will not restart work at Thrupp Lake until after an inquiry into the area's future.  more...

Bicester News

Signal problems cause rail disruption

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Didcot

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Didcot News

Antony’s in Dreamland

A stage star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Schools bring back the birch

Green-fingered pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Headlines

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Team acts after school vandalised

A PUB football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Team acts after school vandalised

A PUB football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Motorsport

Fennymore takes on Europe

RACING champion Graham Fennymore, of Weston-on-the-Green, gets back on the grid next weekend.  more...

News

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Garden plan

THE University of Oxford Botanic Garden, in Rose Lane, Oxford, has applied for a licence to hold outdoor performances.  more...

Girl, 16, has book published

JUGGLING a book deal, GCSEs and the trials of teenage life are all in a day's work for a young author from Didcot.  more...

Drivers try to break record

SEVEN bus drivers are to walk 26 miles and tackle 15 peaks in Wales's Black Mountains to try to break an 11-hour record to raise money for the Longtown mountain rescue team.  more...

Safe crossing

A £40,000 pedestrian crossing to be installed in Littleworth Road, Wheatley, outside the primary school, will make it easier and safer for children to get to and from school and will slow down rush-hour traffic.  more...

Treasurer call

THE Oxford city's branch of the Alzheimer's Society is appealing for a volunteer treasurer.  more...

Fishmongers is one of best

HAYMANS Fisheries, in the Covered Market, Oxford, has been nominated as one of the top three fresh fish retailers in the UK.  more...

Art means business

AN ART exhibition is on display at the Said Business School, Oxford, until Saturday.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Team acts after school vandalised

A PUB football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Transport man remembered

THE man who dedicated his working life to improving transport at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, has been honoured with a lasting tribute at the site.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Team acts after school vandalised

A PUB football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.  more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: Didcot cure travel sickness

Didcot Town ended their barren away run in Division 1 South & West play-offs with a3-0 win at struggling Newport.  more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon frustrate leaders

North Leigh's title ambitions suffered another blow when they were held to a goalless draw at home by struggling Abingdon.  more...

FOOTBALL: Abingdon lose out

Strikes from Anaclet Odhiambo and Ryan Curtin proved in vain for Abingdon United as they fell to a 3-2 defeat againmst Burnham in Saturday's Division 1 South & West clash.  more...

FOOTBALL: Lane nets City winner

Gavin Lane notched a second-half winner as Oxford City saw off nine-man Chesham United in their Division 1 South & West encounter on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Banbury keep up fine run

Banbury United extended their unbeaten Premier Division run to seven games with a hard-working goalless draw against Stamford.  more...

Other News

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Music festival set for ticket rush

MUSIC lovers in Oxfordshire are being given first chance to snap up tickets for the county's best-loved music festival.  more...

Other Sport

ROWING: I'm so proud says Bowden

Oxford University coach Sean Bowden paid tribute to his crew after their defeat against Cambridge in Saturday's Boat Race.  more...

MOTORSPORT: Alonso's dream win

MOTORSPORTf=Helvetica bi s=12 Malaysian Grand Prix Alonso's dream win World champion Fernando Alonso, who has a flat in Oxford, was in seventh heaven after claiming his maiden win for McLaren in just his second race for the team.  more...

Oxford News

More officers go on the beat

A police base is being set up in Barton, Oxford, and the number of officers pounding the streets will be doubled.  more...

No longer Poles apart

Marius Wojciechowski was a national ice hockey player in his native Poland, but he gave it all up to drive an Oxford bus.  more...

Zodiac to sign off

In A little over a month, one of Oxford's greatest cultural icons will change forever.  more...

Churches take to the streets

Thousands of people are set to get together in June for the second Love Oxford event - a celebration of church unity.  more...

Transport boss is remembered

The man who dedicated his working life to improving transport at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital has been honoured with a lasting tribute at the site.  more...

Legacy will save lives

A foundation in memory of drowned teenager Hassan Hussain is to be set up to teach children to swim.  more...

Tracking Nazi gold-hunter

The hunt is on for an Oxford man who could help pinpoint the location of a hoard of sunken Nazi gold.  more...

Student tackles Ground Zero

An Oxford student is playing a part in the project to build a new skyscraper in New York on the site of the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.  more...

Concern at fire HQ proposals

Tackling blazes could become a thing of the past for Kidlington firefighters if controversial plans get the go-ahead.  more...

Oxford United

FOOTBALL: Smith baffled by U's

Jim Smith (pictured left, with assistant Darren Patterson) admits that he is struggling to hide his frustration at Oxford United's Jekyll and Hyde performances.  more...

Northwich Victoria v Oxford United

Jim Smith and new assistant Darren Patterson looked on bemused during United's defeat  more...

Northwich Victoria v Oxford United

United players react as Rufus Brevett (hidden) is shown the red card  more...

Northwich Victoria v Oxford United

United's Mickey Corcoran produces a bit of trickery  more...

Northwich Victoria v Oxford United

Danny Rose battles with Carlos Roca as Barry Quinn looks on  more...

Northwich Victoria v Oxford United

Matt Day clears the danger as James Dean flies in with tackle  more...

United run riot late on

Oxford United struck three times in five minutes near the end to beat Weymouth 4-1 at the Kassam Stadium on Easter Monday.  more...

Results And Fixtures

RESULTS: April 9

FOOTBALL.  more...

Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Cheetahs out to restore pride

Oxford Cheetahs begin a hectic week, including three away fixtures, at Coventry tonight in the Sky Sports E;ite League - but face an impossible task to try and overturn a 64-28 deficit, writes JOHN GAISFORD.  more...

SPEEDWAY: Young rider seriously injured

Oxford Lions youngster, 15-year-old Adam Raphall, was seriously ill in the John Radcliffe Hospital last night following a horrifying crash during the Conference Trophy meeting against Weymouth.  more...

Witney News

Footballers act after school vandalised

A pub football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.  more...

Cheats swoop nets 55

Almost £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.   more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.   more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.   more...

Oxford Mail News

Legacy will save lives

A foundation in memory of drowned teenager Hassan Hussain is to be set up to teach children to swim.   more...

Tracking Nazi gold-hunter

The hunt is on for an Oxford man who could help pinpoint the location of a hoard of sunken Nazi gold.   more...

Student tackles Ground Zero

An Oxford student is playing a part in the project to build a new skyscraper in New York on the site of the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.   more...

Concern at fire HQ proposals

Tackling blazes could become a thing of the past for Kidlington firefighters if controversial plans get the go-ahead.   more...

Signal problems cause rail disruption

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.   more...

Zodiac to sign off

In A little over a month, one of Oxford's greatest cultural icons will change forever.   more...

Lake protesters keep up pressure

Power giant RWE npower has refused to confirm it will not restart work at Thrupp Lake until after an inquiry into the area's future.   more...

Churches take to the streets

Thousands of people are set to get together in June for the second Love Oxford event - a celebration of church unity.   more...

Cheats swoop nets 55

Almost £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.   more...

Transport boss is remembered

The man who dedicated his working life to improving transport at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital has been honoured with a lasting tribute at the site.   more...

Schools bring back the birch

Green-fingered pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Rail services hit by signal problems

Train services through north Oxfordshire were suffering major disruption today due to signalling problems.   more...

Transport man remembered

THE man who dedicated his working life to improving transport at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, has been honoured with a lasting tribute at the site.   more...

Schools get growing

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from 22 schools are helping to make Oxfordshire leafy by planting new trees and hedgerows.   more...

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.   more...

Antony's dreaming of stage stardom

A STAGE star in the making is preparing to capture the hearts of millions of TV viewers after treading the boards across the county.   more...

Zodiac to sign off

IN A little over a month, one of Oxford's greatest cultural icons will change forever.   more...

Team acts after school vandalised

A PUB football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Fraud swoop nets 55

ALMOST £400,000 in illegally claimed council benefits have been uncovered during a year-long crackdown on fraud.   more...

Team acts after school vandalised

A PUB football team abandoned an Easter Sunday barbecue to clean up damage at a special needs school.   more...

  
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