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Stories for 11 July 2007
Abingdon
Guilty verdict on driving death
A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Guilty verdict on driving death
A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Abingdon News
Old Gaol bids remain confidential
The sale of the Old Gaol in Abingdon will edge a step closer tomorrow when the Vale of White Horse District Council's executive discusses a shortlist of eight bids from developers. more...
Athletics
ATHLETICS: Triggs handed GB call-up
Claire Triggs, 18, from Witney, has been rewarded for a superb season with her first international call. more...
Aunt Sally
AUNT SALLY: Queen's Head block out Sun
Queen's Head B held their nerve as they sealed to a 2-1 victory against Royal Sun in Section 2, writes ANDY BEAL. more...
Bicester News
Bicester revamp decision due
A decision on Bicester's £70m town centre redevelopment is due to be made by Cherwell District Council tonight. more...
Columns
The Insider
Hands up who else felt patronised by the recent Live Earth concert. more...
Cricket
CRICKET: Oxford openers in historic 435 record partnership
Oxford CC batsmen Stewart Laudat and Todd Hutcheson smashed their way into the record books with an incredible 435-run opening partnership. more...
CRICKET: Williams ton all in vain for Oxon
A seventh championship century from Rob Williams was not enough to save Oxfordshire from defeat to Shropshire in the Western Division at Banbury yesterday. more...
CRICKET: Downs' bowling must get better
Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett was a relieved man after they edged into the last 16 of the npower Village Cup. more...
CRICKET: Sadler at the helm
Ollie Sadler will captain Oxford University next year after starring for the Blues with bat and ball. more...
CRICKET: Sorry Matthew...
A Double apology is owed to 15-year-old Tiddington 3rd batsman Matthew Johnston. more...
CRICKET: Henry Box crowned Bunbury champs
Henry Box School from Witney landed the Oxfordshire Bunbury Cup after seeing off hosts Abingdon School in the final. more...
CHERWELL LEAGUE: Results & fixtures
RESULTS Division 1 Shipton-under-Wychwood 195 (T Senior 89, I Lewis 40, A Smith 5-50, J Taylor 3-28), Great & Little Tew 109 (D Morris 7-25). more...
CRICKET: Shipton indebted to Lewis and Senior
Oxford Times Cherwell League Shipton-under-Wychwood finally got off the mark in Division 1, but needed Tim Senior and Ian Lewis to get them out of a considerable hole, before recording an 86-run victory. more...
OCA LEAGUE: Results & fixtures
Division 1 Hook Norton 141 (T Lunel 32, A Glass 4-41, C McCallum 3-18), Charlbury 145-0 (R Garrett 87no, G McCallum 33no). more...
CRICKET: Garrett on song in Charlbury cruise
OCA League Rob Garrett smashed 87 not out as Charlbury thrashed Hook Norton by ten wickets in Division 1 on Saturday. more...
CRICKET: Hooky get quick revenge in cup
OCA League Charlbury crashed out of the Airey Cup in the quarter-finals after Hook Norton exacted swift revenge on Sunday. more...
CRICKET: Perkin ton seals it for Downs
Oxford Downs squeezed into the last 16 of the npower Village Cup after a 34-run victory at Somerset champions Chew Magna. more...
CRICKET: Abingdon keep their nerve
Abingdon Vale held their nerve to squeeze past Horspath by two wickets and strengthen their grip at the top of Division 2 in the Oxford Times Cherwell League. more...
Cross Talk
Children arrive with Peter Pan
VILLAGE schoolchildren were living a dream as they took over a real theatre for their version of Peter Pan. more...
Didcot
Motoring along in Edwardian style
TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. more...
Motoring along in Edwardian style
TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. more...
Motoring along in Edwardian style
TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. more...
Didcot News
Poem race row splits council
A poem believed to have written by a schoolgirl is at the centre of a race row at Didcot Town Council. more...
Entertainment
Battle of Newbridge returns
A HANDFUL of enterprising women from Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor will be disturbing the peace and tranquillity of the Oxfordshire summer by staging the largest battle that Oxfordshire has witnessed for almost a decade. more...
Features
Villagers join forces to save their church
BAMPTON is thought to be one of the oldest villages in England, which is a good reason why fine art auctioneers and valuers will be meeting the public at Bampton Manor tomorrow. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: United scheme reaches out to youngsters
Football-mad youngsters can polish up their skills after Oxford United re-launched their soccer schools in West Oxfordshire. more...
FOOTBALL: It's Chico time at Witney!
It will be a case of Chico Time at Marriotts Stadium next season as Witney United unveiled their latest signing last week. more...
FOOTBALL: Brooks and Beechers bost Abingdon United
Former Oxford United strikers Jamie Brooks and Billy Beechers have joined British Gas Business Southern League side Abingdon United. more...
Headlines
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Community hall's future secure
THE future of a community hall on a Witney estate, once threatened with closure, is secure for at least five years. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Leader
Great time whole families can enjoy
SUMMER looked as if it had finally decided to come at the weekend, which was good news for the 15,000 fans who lapped up some sunshine as well as the music at this year's Cornbury Festival. more...
Letters
The great smoking debate
Generally, twice a week, I visit Templars Square shopping centre at Cowley, Oxford, make a few purchases, enjoy a cup of coffee in the excellent but pricey café, read my newspaper, then proceed outside the main doors and have a cigarette while I wait for the bus to take me home. more...
Protect our green space
Sir, David Cameron recently outlined his green credentials at a public meeting at the Cheltenham Science Festival. more...
Return ticket
Sir, I am writing to the Witney Gazette rather than Stagecoach, as they were given an opportunity to resolve the problem and did not do anything about it. more...
News
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Thief targets cricketers
A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. more...
Thief targets cricketers
A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Team makes mark on crime
POLICE Community Support Officers in Oxford are being equipped with security marking kits to clamp down on cycle thefts. more...
'Prayer helped my injured son'
A MOTHER has thanked the prayers of Oxford's Muslim community for helping the recovery of her son after a hit-and-run car crash. more...
Opera date
OPERA lovers are in for a treat with a special fundraising night on August 31. more...
Site stays
OXFORDSHIRE County Council plans to keep the existing hazardous waste recovery and transfer site at the Grundon depot in Icknield Way, Ewelme, for another two years. more...
Motoring along in Edwardian style
TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. more...
Inquest into river victim
AN INQUEST into drowning victim Ben Halsey-Jones will be held at Oxford Coroner's Court next week. more...
Blaze probe
ARSONISTS are believed to be responsible for a car fire in Abingdon on Sunday night. more...
Don't run for Mayor, Boris urged
SUPPORTERS of Henley MP Boris Johnson have urged him not to run for Mayor of London. more...
Residents voice flats concerns
PEOPLE living in Littlemore have voiced concerns over plans for two blocks of flats. more...
Fight won over new skate park
RESIDENTS in North Oxford have fended off plans to build a second skate park. more...
Peers head passed over for new post
GOVERNORS at an Oxford school have spoken of their dismay after a popular headteacher was told she will be replaced if the school becomes an academy. more...
Man charged with 1996 murder
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Staff told to stop cycling
THE firm charged with designing Oxfordshire's transport improvements has angered cycling campaigners by banning staff from using bicycles on health and safety grounds. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Thief targets cricketers
A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. more...
Thief targets cricketers
A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. more...
Drinking water quality 'improving'
THE quality of drinking water in the Thames Valley has improved during the past year, according to a new report. more...
Carfax crash causes delays
A PENSIONER was being treated by paramedics after he was hit by a bus in Oxford city centre at lunchtime today. more...
Man held on 1996 murder charge
A MAN cleared of killing a drug addict 11 years ago has been re-charged with murder and may face a re-trial. more...
Burglars target students
BURGLARS have raided student accommodation three times in nine days. more...
Guilty verdict on driving death
A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Thieves steal 150 gallons of fuel
THIEVES stole 150 gallons of fuel worth more than £700 from the BP forecourt at the Wolvercote roundabout, Oxford. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives'
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Motoring along in Edwardian style
TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Guilty verdict on driving death
A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Motoring along in Edwardian style
TRAIN travel Edwardian-style is on track to return to the rails in Didcot thanks to a £760,000 Lottery grant. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Obituaries
'May' Webber
Former pub landlady and bar billiards champion Catherine Mary Webber, known to all as May, has passed away. more...
Anne Dreydel
Anne Dreydel OBE, former principal of St Clare's international college in North Oxford, has died at the age of 89. more...
Bill Holland
Keen charity supporter and Wallingford Rotarian Bill Holland has died, aged 87, after a long battle with cancer. more...
Other News
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Other Sport
SWIMMING: Colling earns club award
Adam Colling landed the club's swimmer-of-the-match award as Witney found it tough going in their second Division 1 Milton Keynes Junior League gala in Luton. more...
Oxford News
Body parts investigation begins
The long process of investigating whether body tissue was removed without consent from workers at UK nuclear facilities, including Harwell, near Didcot, has begun. more...
Doctor denies death crash charge
A hospital doctor caused the death a motorcyclist with her dangerous driving on a dual carriageway, a jury was told yesterday. more...
Overcrowding crisis on our trains
Oxford commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Man charged over 1996 murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. more...
Drinking water quality improves
The quality of drinking water in the Thames Valley has improved during the past year, according to a new report. more...
Pensioner hurt in bus accident
A pensioner was treated by paramedics after he was hit by a Stagecoach bus in Oxford city centre today, shortly after noon. more...
Woman knocked down by car
A woman was knocked down by a car in Cowley Road on Tuesday. more...
Panels give city tenants more say
Hundreds of council tenants in Oxford are helping to shape the future of their estates, homes and communities. more...
'Yobs laughed as dog killed cat'
A distraught woman has told of her horror as she two men egged on their dog as it killed her pet cat. more...
Cycling bride raises £3k
A newly-wed who gave up her honeymoon to support a charity which helped saved her son's life has returned home. more...
Guilty verdict on driving death
A hospital doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Thieves target uni halls
Burglars have raided student accommodation on an Oxford estate three times in nine days. more...
Residents win mast campaign
A bid to put a mobile phone mast next to a play area in Oxford has been thrown out by a planning inspector. more...
Thieves take 150 gallons
Thieves stole 150 gallons of fuel worth more than £700 from the BP forecourt in Wolvercote, Oxford, close to the Pear Tree park-and-ride on Sunday evening. more...
Yes to Brookes plan
Planning permission has been granted to Oxford Brookes University to develop student accommodation on its Morrell Hall site. more...
Sport centre's days are numbered
The rundown and loss-making Peers Sports Centre in Littlemore is likely to be knocked down and redeveloped, the Oxford Mail has learned. more...
We're thriving, says college
An Oxford teacher training college which was named in a national newspaper as being on the point of collapse says it is thriving. more...
WWI veteran's private chat with Queen
William Stone, Oxfordshire's only surviving World War One veteran, was "overwhelmed" by a private audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. more...
County facing new home hike
The number of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown today. more...
Hundreds at service for rugby club founder
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of a 57-year-old man who died in an accident on a farm. more...
Student hanging remains a mystery
The death of an Oxford University student found hanging in his college room remains a mystery after a coroner recorded an open verdict. more...
Air training school sold
Oxford Aviation Training, which trains pilots from its base at Oxford Airport, at Kidlington, has been bought for £32m by its management from previous owners BVA Aviation. more...
Oxford United
FOOTBALL: U's may offer French left back a deal
Oxford United boss Jim Smith could make French defender Alex Jeannin his second signing of the summer. more...
Rugby
RUGBY LEAGUE: Revival is in vain
Oxford Cavaliers returned from Redditch Ravens with nothing to show after losing 28-22 in Saturday's Co-operative Summer League West Midlands encounter. more...
Share Prices
Local share prices
The closing prices on July 11 were: AEA Technology 119.25 BMW 3221 Electrocomponents 261.5 Isoft Group 54.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 146.5 Oxford Biomedica 41.5 Oxford Instruments 284.25 Reed Elsevier 645.5 RM 213.75 RPS Group 351.25 more...
Travel Features
Majorca: An island of secrets
Martin Cowell finds that there's more to Majorca than ravers and package holidays Majorca's reputation is under threat.. The Spanish island made its name as the purveyor of cheap package holidays for the masses, but nowadays - whilst resorts like Magaluf still attract the crowds - discerning travellers head inland to Majorca's quieter, more sophisticated, locations, or choose a boutique hotel in Palma, the island's capital (they also refer to the island as 'Mallorca' as some might refer to 'scoans' as 'sconns'). more...
Wallingford News
Murder update: Case goes to appeal
A man cleared of killing a drug addict 11 years ago has been re-charged with murder and may face a re-trial. more...
Pupils helped community
Thirty youngsters from Wallingford School gave over 500 hours of service to the community while undertaking tasks in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. more...
Wantage News
1,000 back teashop move
The owners of a popular tea shop who are fighting to change councillors' minds over the site for their new shop have brought in planning experts and a 1,000-name petition to back them. more...
Historic house gets bulldozed
Planning officers are considering taking legal action against a man who ordered the demolition of a 200-year-old building in an Oxfordshire village. more...
Abingdon Herald News
Guilty verdict on driving death
A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Ivor steams into town
CHILDREN'S favourite, Ivor the Engine, will be at the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway on July 21 and 22 and will feature a full size steamed-up Ivor, from 11.10am. more...
Luxury rail treat planned
THREE Victorian pudding evenings served in a luxury train carriage are being held at Didcot Railway Centre. more...
New postal strike looms
Vicar arrives
Banbury Cake News
Thief targets cricketers
A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Centre’s future safe for year
Trucker gets to UK finals
LORRY driver John Chance, of Banbury, has moved a step closer to winning a new Scania R-series truck worth £600,000. more...
Toddling up a top total
Mayoral duty for cadets
New postal strike looms
Bicester Advertiser News
Cycling bride raises £3,000
A NEWLY-WED who gave up her honeymoon to support a charity which helped saved her son's life has returned home. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Chase driver 'risked lives
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
'Make old RAF base a visitor centre'
New postal strike looms
Oxford Mail News
Drinking water quality improves
The quality of drinking water in the Thames Valley has improved during the past year, according to a new report. more...
Murder update: Case goes to appeal
A man cleared of killing a drug addict 11 years ago has been re-charged with murder and may face a re-trial. more...
Residents win mast campaign
A bid to put a mobile phone mast next to a play area in Oxford has been thrown out by a planning inspector. more...
Poem race row splits council
A poem believed to have written by a schoolgirl is at the centre of a race row at Didcot Town Council. more...
Thieves take 150 gallons
Thieves stole 150 gallons of fuel worth more than £700 from the BP forecourt in Wolvercote, Oxford, close to the Pear Tree park-and-ride on Sunday evening. more...
Yes to Brookes plan
Planning permission has been granted to Oxford Brookes University to develop student accommodation on its Morrell Hall site. more...
Sport centre's days are numbered
The rundown and loss-making Peers Sports Centre in Littlemore is likely to be knocked down and redeveloped, the Oxford Mail has learned. more...
We're thriving, says college
An Oxford teacher training college which was named in a national newspaper as being on the point of collapse says it is thriving. more...
Pensioner hurt in bus accident
A pensioner was treated by paramedics after he was hit by a Stagecoach bus in Oxford city centre today, shortly after noon. more...
Double post strike threat
Postal workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Fears over maternity changes
Campaigners fear expectant mothers will be left inside ambulances while paramedics search for a bed if the Horton Hospital's maternity unit is downgraded. more...
Bicester revamp decision due
A decision on Bicester's £70m town centre redevelopment is due to be made by Cherwell District Council tonight. more...
1,000 back teashop move
The owners of a popular tea shop who are fighting to change councillors' minds over the site for their new shop have brought in planning experts and a 1,000-name petition to back them. more...
WWI veteran's private chat with Queen
William Stone, Oxfordshire's only surviving World War One veteran, was "overwhelmed" by a private audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. more...
Woman knocked down by car
A woman was knocked down by a car in Cowley Road on Tuesday. more...
Panels give city tenants more say
Hundreds of council tenants in Oxford are helping to shape the future of their estates, homes and communities. more...
County facing new home hike
The number of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown today. more...
Old Gaol bids remain confidential
The sale of the Old Gaol in Abingdon will edge a step closer tomorrow when the Vale of White Horse District Council's executive discusses a shortlist of eight bids from developers. more...
Historic house gets bulldozed
Planning officers are considering taking legal action against a man who ordered the demolition of a 200-year-old building in an Oxfordshire village. more...
Oxford United thug banned
A football fan described as a 'top dog' in an Oxford United hooligan firm' has been handed the longest ever banning order in Oxfordshire.o more...
'Yobs laughed as dog killed cat'
A distraught woman has told of her horror as she two men egged on their dog as it killed her pet cat. more...
Hundreds at service for rugby club founder
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of a 57-year-old man who died in an accident on a farm. more...
Pupils helped community
Thirty youngsters from Wallingford School gave over 500 hours of service to the community while undertaking tasks in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. more...
Cycling bride raises £3k
A newly-wed who gave up her honeymoon to support a charity which helped saved her son's life has returned home. more...
Man charged over 1996 murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. more...
Guilty verdict on driving death
A hospital doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Thieves target uni halls
Burglars have raided student accommodation on an Oxford estate three times in nine days. more...
Student hanging remains a mystery
The death of an Oxford University student found hanging in his college room remains a mystery after a coroner recorded an open verdict. more...
Air training school sold
Oxford Aviation Training, which trains pilots from its base at Oxford Airport, at Kidlington, has been bought for £32m by its management from previous owners BVA Aviation. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
BOWLS: Oxon's victory proves in vain
Oxfordshire edged out Isle of Wight 114-112 in a thrilling EBA Middleton Cup clash at Plessey Radar BC - but it wasn't enough to see them qualify from Group 3A. more...
BOWLS: New boy Lucas revels in England glory
Oxfordshire's Gary Lucas has set his sights on further international honours after helping England to victory in the British Isles Championships in Edinburgh. more...
BOWLS: Kidlington storm clear at the top
Kidlington extended their lead to 13 points in Division 3 of the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre, after taking maximum points against Witney Mills. more...
BOWLS: Banbury duo pip clubmates
Banbury Borough's Keith Holloway and Richard Redford pipped clubmates John Philpott and Calvin Carpenter 19-18 in a nail-biting Oxfordshire Bowling Association pairs quarter-final at Shiplake Village. more...
BOWLS: Results round-up
KENNET LEAGUE more...
The Oxford Times News
Guilty verdict on driving death
A HOSPITAL doctor was led screaming from a court this afternoon after hearing she could be jailed for killing a motorcyclist by driving dangerously. more...
Thief targets cricketers
A THIEF raided a changing room at Banbury Cricket Club yesterday and stole a number of wallets. more...
"Youths laughed as dog killed cat'
A WOMAN has told of her horror as she two men egged on their dog as it killed her pet cat. more...
Row as house is bulldozed
Planning officers are considering taking legal action against a man who ordered the demolition of a 200-year-old building in an Oxfordshire village. more...
Man charged with 1996 murder
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. more...
Man held on 1996 murder charge
A MAN cleared of killing a drug addict 11 years ago has been re-charged with murder and may face a re-trial. more...
Cycling bride raises £3,000
A NEWLY-WED who gave up her honeymoon to support a charity which helped saved her son's life has returned home. more...
Thieves steal 150 gallons of fuel
THIEVES stole 150 gallons of fuel worth more than £700 from the BP forecourt at the Wolvercote roundabout, Oxford. more...
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
Staff told to stop cycling
New postal strike looms
Chase driver 'risked lives
A MAN who chased a gang of thieves after a raid has been told he risked lives. more...
Setting scene for fun
A HUMAN fruit machine and a giant pillow fight will be among the attractions at a fundraising fete in aid of an East Oxford theatre. more...
Centre’s future safe for year
CCTV to go live at tower block
A NEW CCTV system will go live at a Wood Farm tower block next month in a bid to combat antisocial and criminal behaviour. more...
Mayoral duty for cadets
Belting walk
Party ideas
Queen thanks Sobell volunteers
Trucker gets to UK finals
LORRY driver John Chance, of Banbury, has moved a step closer to winning a new Scania R-series truck worth £600,000. more...
Grants boost packs a punch
Going gold
Post office petition plea
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Children enjoy culture swap
THESE children are more accustomed to sticking to curfews and dodging bullets than improvisational theatre and dreaming spires. more...
Search on for new vicar
Toddling up a top total
Carfax crash causes delays
A PENSIONER was being treated by paramedics after he was hit by a bus in Oxford city centre at lunchtime today. more...
Man charged with 1996 killing
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a drug addict 11 years ago. more...
Ivor steams into town
CHILDREN'S favourite, Ivor the Engine, will be at the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway on July 21 and 22 and will feature a full size steamed-up Ivor, from 11.10am. more...
Drinking water quality 'improving'
THE quality of drinking water in the Thames Valley has improved during the past year, according to a new report. more...
'Make old RAF base a visitor centre'
Time will tell
Burglars target students
BURGLARS have raided student accommodation three times in nine days. more...
Witney Gazette News
Passengers rap overcrowded trains
OXFORD commuters suffer some of the most overcrowded trains in the country, new figures have confirmed. more...
New postal strike looms
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Witney Gazette Sport
SWIMMING: Colling earns club award
Adam Colling landed the club's swimmer-of-the-match award as Witney found it tough going in their second Division 1 Milton Keynes Junior League gala in Luton. more...
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