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Stories for 12 July 2007
Abingdon
Wet weather hits concert
A SPECTACULAR classical music and fireworks concert, featuring a flypast by a Spitfire, has crashed - a victim of the wet weather. more...
Gaol debate 'stifled' claim
THE sale of the Old Gaol in Abingdon will edge a step closer tomorrow when the executive of the Vale of White Horse District Council discusses a shortlist of the eight bids from developers. more...
Abingdon News
Battling it out
Villagers will be battling - quite literally - this weekend for better school facilities for their youngsters. more...
County soldiers help tackle Taliban guerrillas
Troops from Oxfordshire are being used to train soldiers in the Afghanistan National Army. more...
Foodie fun for young
Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc will be one of many culinary experts giving youngsters a taste of great food at this weekend's Children's Food Festival. more...
Art
Enigmatic magic: The Pictures of PJ Crook, Brian Sinfield Gallery. Burford
I felt an immediate affinity with the warmth and humanity in the work of P.J.Crook - but who was P.J.? Was the artist man or woman? There was nothing, at first sight, that could pigeonhole the creator of the newspaper reader paintings. The style has a hint of magical realism but otherwise its unique quality avoids any obvious labels. more...
Dufy prints and etchings, QI Club, Turl Street, Oxford
Art dealer Fergus Madden is holding an exhibition of wood engravings and lithographs after Dufy, at QI in Turl Street. Raoul Dufy was born in Le Havre in 1877 and was a pupil at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He became an important member of the group of artists known as the Fauves', having been profoundly influenced by the works of Matisse and later by Cezanne. From an early stage he developed an interest in woodcuts and in lithography. He evolved a very characteristic style of painting in the twenties and thirties, using line, sometimes flowing, sometimes rhythmic and always expressive, to depict popular themes such as the racecourse, the harbour and the casino. more...
Fashion show, Oxford and Cherwell Valley College
Glamour is not the image that immediately springs to mind at the mention of Banbury, but appearances can be deceptive. The walkway over the canal became a catwalk for one night only. Students from Oxford & Cherwell Valley College BA and National Diploma fashion course dressed and paraded their friends before an appreciative audience. The students' work was ambitious and, unsurprisingly, some designs worked better than others. more...
Art in Action celebrates its 30th birthday
HELEN PEACOCKE looks at the event's origins and what makes it one of the best arts and crafts festivals around The grounds of the graceful Georgian house at Waterperry, near Wheatley, have provided the venue for Oxfordshire's largest art fair, Art in Action, for the last three decades. more...
Athletics
ATHLETICS: Now Duncan's a grand master
Radley's Alastair Duncan won the vet 50 category at the British Masters Decathlon Championship at Horspath Road. more...
ATHLETICS: Webb still going strong at 61
Radley B's Rose Webb stole the limelight after helping her team to a creditable second place in their Southern League Division 3 meeting at Salisbury. more...
Banbury News
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...
Horton's future in hands of Health Minister
Protesters are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at The Horton Hospital in Banbury in the hands of Health Secretary Alan Johnson. more...
Bicester News
Bird heaven soars ahead
Looking out across the water, it's hard to imagine that the vast and beautiful RSPB Otmoor nature reserve was once unremarkable wheatfields, used for bombing practice by Second World War planes. more...
Fraudsters steal cash from couple
Two men stole a large amount of cash after conning their way in to an elderly couple's home in Middleton Stoney today. more...
Go-ahead for £70m redevelopment
Bicester's £70m town centre redevelopment got the go-ahead on Thursday night, despite calls for the decision to be deferred. more...
Books
Good book, bad title
QUEUING FOR BEGINNERS Joe Moran Profile Books, £14.99A great title let down by a bad book is common; a good book let down by a bad title, less so. Queuing for Beginners is not a bad title, per se. Just the wrong one for this book, making it sound like Schott's Miscellany of Iranian Dissidents, instead of a cogent analysis of daily life in post-war Britain. more...
Walks with Wainwright
WAINWRIGHT'S TV WALKS Introduced by Eric Robson (Frances Lincoln, £12.99)This year marks the 100th anniversary of Alfred Wainwright's birth and, for lovers of Lakeland, there are new books about the man who plotted his way up and down the fells. more...
'Ghost' village sparked novel
A visit to the "ghost village" of Tyneham, deserted since the Second World War, when it was commandeered for target practice by troops, had a profound effect on Eliza Graham. She said: "I was very haunted by the place. You could even go into the schoolroom and imagine what it must have been like for the children, leaving the place where they were growing up." more...
Cimena
REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter is back for a fifth adventure. So, is the boy wizard still managing to keep up his spell on us? Well, sort of. more...
Cinema
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Widely considered to be the weakest book in the seven-part odyssey of boy wizard, it seems somewhat fitting that the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is, in some respects, the least satisfying instalment too. Screenwriter Michael Goldenberg has trimmed away much of the fat of J.K.Rowling's bloated 768-page tome, concentrating on key events and characters. more...
Moliere, Macbeth and Taxidermia
The French film industry has been providing Hollywood with remake material for decades. However, the tables are turned with ex-critic Laurent Tirard's second feature Molière, which takes the concept behind John Madden's Shakespeare in Love (1998) and tailors it for France's own greatest playwright. more...
Film week at the North Wall arts centre
Oxford's newest arts venue, the North Wall in South Parade, concludes its first three-week Summer Festival with a splendid selection of screenings and speaker events. There's a musical feel to three of the features. In Agnieszka Holland's Copying Beethoven, Diane Kruger plays Anna Holtz, who arrives in Vienna in 1824 and defies convention not only by becoming Ludwig van Beethoven's collaborator. The composer is played by Ed Harris playing the deaf composer, this handsome picture laudably devotes nearly ten minutes to the premiere of the Ninth Symphony, which restored Beethoven's reputation. more...
Columns
Cabbages and Kings
Cameras - different kinds of cameras - were much in evidence around Radcliffe Square on Tuesday morning. In the garden of St Mary the Virgin Church, a television crew from Poland was preparing for an interview with Prof Leszek Kolakowski, one of that country's most famous philosophers. more...
Country Matters
Connecting kids to the country
The CFE is helping to re-establish the links between children and the countryside, writes ELIZABETH EDWARDS It is a saddening fact that children of ten or 12 do not know a swallow when they see one, observes Michael Colston of Ewelme Park Estate, as he reflects on the lack of connection of youngsters of today with the countryside around them. more...
Cricket
CRICKET: Brave Williams can't save Oxon
A seventh Minor Counties Championship century from Rob Williams was not enough to save Oxfordshire from defeat to Shropshire in the Western Division at Banbury on Tuesday. more...
CRICKET: Joanna's super day out at Lord's
Young cricket fan Joanna Taylor had a dream day out, when she became England cricket teams mascot for their one-day international against West Indies at Lord's The 11-year-old, from Letcombe Regis, near Wantage, is the daughter of Letcombe CC secretary Richard Taylor, who works for England's sponsors Vodafone. more...
CRICKET: Wantage ease into semi-finals
Wantage and Dorchester cruised into the semi-finals of the OCA's Steve Dixon Cup with comfortable victories. more...
Dance
Siobhan Daviews Dance
'I much prefer it when they have real music," a fellow member of the audience complained as he surveyed the empty orchestra pit. Exactly my reaction a week earlier: on entering a large American theatre, I discovered that Agnes de Mille's ballet Rodeo was to be accompanied only by a tape of Copland's great big breezy score. No doubt economics were to blame, but some of the potential magic was definitely missing. more...
Didcot
Luxury rail treat planned
THREE Victorian pudding evenings served in a luxury train carriage are being held at Didcot Railway Centre. more...
Luxury rail treat planned
THREE Victorian pudding evenings served in a luxury train carriage are being held at Didcot Railway Centre. more...
'Resign' call in council race row
A POEM believed to have written by a schoolgirl is at the centre of a race row on Didcot Town Council. more...
Centre could double
TALKS are to take place with developers over doubling the size of Didcot's Orchard Centre. more...
Luxury rail treat planned
THREE Victorian pudding evenings served in a luxury train carriage are being held at Didcot Railway Centre. more...
Didcot News
Live Earth 'out of this world'
A schoolgirl who was picked from thousands of youngsters across the country to report on the climate change awareness concert, Live Earth, had an "absolutely fantastic" time. more...
Eating Out
The George Hotel, Dorchester
I DECIDED to visit Dorchester-on-Thames to check out the food at The George Hotel with a particular event in mind. more...
Editorial Comment
No mercy for this violent lout
Either the police have got it horribly wrong or Patrick Vigilante is a downright liar. more...
Sort it
Yet more misery will be piled on the long-suffering public from tonight as postal staff stage another strike. more...
Entertainment
Beside the Sea: Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon, July 12-14
FOR those who cannot manage to get to the seaside, members of the Studio Theatre Club are bringing the sea to Abingdon. more...
Civil War re-enactment: Newbridge Farm, Newbridge, July 21-22
A HANDFUL of enterprising women from Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor will disturb the peace and tranquillity of the Oxfordshire summer by staging a re-enactment of the largest battle that Oxfordshire has witnessed. more...
Features
Posties stand firm
It has been billed as the final showdown - the last battle between union and management at the Royal Mail. At stake, if you listen to the Communication Workers Union, is the future of the service which - despite being much maligned - still ensures that mail is delivered through our letter boxes every day, six days a week. more...
Food
Best of local produce at a country classic
Thirteen years ago, chef Michael Roberts took on various posts as general manager for private hotels and inns, one of which was at The Lamb Inn, Shipton-under-Wychwood. He loved this attractive old inn then - he loves it now. Indeed, it was Michael's previous association with the Lamb that convinced his partners - his brother Stephen and John Cutler - to join forces with him and turn it into a first-class establishment that specialised in local food. more...
Avocados with strawberries
Sometimes the simplest ideas are best. Mixing avocados with strawberries might sound an unlikely combination, but be assured the combination works. It works because you are combining the rich creamy flesh of an avocado with the sweet tangy flavour of a strawberries and so placing two opposites together in the same dish. By dressing the dish with a strawberry vinaigrette, you are sealing this mix. more...
Gardening
Slugs love 'em too!
VAL BOURNE says strawberries are a delight - if you keep pests away Gardening may seem a gentle activity, but in reality it's a hard-fought battle against the weather conditions and the invading wildlife. The most-hard fought battle of all takes place on the strawberry patch. Aerial invaders include audacious blackbirds and thrushes. They are set on gouging out large holes in the biggest, reddest ones they can find. Once the hole is made woodlice and ants join forces to drain the fruit dry. more...
Golf
GOLF: Oxon duo just miss out
Two Oxfordshire golfers just missed out on a place in The Open at Carnoustie after impressive showings in final qualifying at Monifieth. more...
GOLF: Bolton romps to title
Sandy Bolton romped to victory in Kirtlington's club championships after dominating both rounds. more...
GOLF: Results round-up
FRILFORD HEATH Ladies' July Medal & Golf Foundation Brooch - Div 1: 1 J Binning 70-2=68, 2 J Simpson 91-17=74 (cb), 3 D Cochrane 91-17=74. Div 2: 1 J Harland 92-23=69, 2 J Hill 98-25=73 (cb), 3 B Hamilton 100-27=73. more...
GOLF: Oxon duo just miss out
Two Oxfordshire golfers just missed out on a place in The Open at Carnoustie after impressive showings in final qualifying at Monifieth. more...
GOLF: Oxon duo just miss out
Two Oxfordshire golfers just missed out on a place in The Open at Carnoustie after impressive showings in final qualifying at Monifieth. more...
GOLF: Oxon duo just miss out
Two Oxfordshire golfers just missed out on a place in The Open at Carnoustie after impressive showings in final qualifying at Monifieth. more...
Gray Matter
A must for all the top-drawer ravers
Having been taken to task last week in the letters column of The Oxford Times for my accounts of mingling with the mighty, I feel almost ashamed to admit that I was at Cornbury Park last Sunday for its annual music festival. Now the notion that I might need to own up to yet more elitism in the act of attending a pop festival will baffle those who do not know Cornbury but be readily understood by those who do. Cornbury, you see, is to other festivals what Fortnum and Mason is to Iceland, what a Bentley Arnage is to a Ford Mondeo, what the South Bank Show is (or possibly was) to Big Brother. more...
Headlines
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Road closed after injured man found
PARAMEDICS were called to Oxford Hill, Witney, today after a man was found lying in the road. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Road closed after injured man found
PARAMEDICS were called to Oxford Hill, Witney, today after a man was found lying in the road. more...
Mozart is no threat to residents
LIVE classical music and a glass of wine or two pose no threat to the worried residents of Witney's Church Green. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Leader
Weather or not to enjoy summer
Ask anyone what the major talking point of the moment is, and they are bound to tell you it is the weather. more...
Letters
Heroism? More like stupidity
The story about Pete Sanford, 115mph hero (Oxford Mail, July 9), is beyond belief. I do not consider him to be a hero, and would challenge this to the highest extreme. more...
Complete fallacy
Why should it come to a surprise to anyone that the recycling rate has gone up in Oxford? more...
Cheap protest
Even Tony Anchors must realise why the cancer charities won't accept his donation collected from smoking - the very thing that causes cancer and other diseases (Oxford Mail, July 5). more...
'Smokeathon': send them to hospice
Sir, Do the 'Smokeathon' participants (The Herald, July 5) think they have done society and Cancer Research UK a favour? In my mind, and I would think the majority of your readers would agree, they most certainly have not! more...
'Disgusted'
Sir, On reading the article published in The Herald on July 5 regarding the regulars of the Wheatsheaf pub in Didcot sticking two cigarettes up at the new non-smoking regulations and their 'smokeathon', to say I was speechless and totally disgusted would be an understatement. more...
'Complete fools'
Sir, The regulars at a Didcot pub who held a smoking marathon and expected Cancer Research UK to accept the proceeds (Herald, July 5) have clearly made complete fools of themselves. more...
'Galling'
Sir, I was informed by a friend of mine who runs a shop in Wantage that on Monday, July 2, he was served a 'notice of non compliance' for failure to display 'No Smoking' signs in his shop. more...
'Prejudged'
Sir, It is rare for me to come across a letter as disingenuous and ill-informed as that of Cllr Zoe Patrick (July 5, 2007) with regard to the provision of a new school at Grove. more...
'Pay attention'
Sir, It is excellent news that the local councillors on the steering group of the Abingdon Integrated Strategy have listened to the public and decided to rethink the narrowing of Abingdon High Street and to relocate the traffic lights at Abingdon Bridge. more...
Standing
Sir, RWE npower always claimed they would make a wonderful ecological restoration to Thrupp Lake, Radley, a number (unstated but large) of years down the line after draining it, surrounding it with vast clay walls, filling it with slurry and fencing it off. And they tried to persuade us their restoration would be for the public to enjoy, even convincing the local wildlife trust, BBOWT. more...
'Forlorn'
Sir, On Sunday, June 24, we went to the open day at the Old Rectory, Farnborough. Despite the occasional shower, it was a great pleasure to spend an hour wandering through this well-designed and maintained garden in such a lovely downland setting. more...
Resources
Sir, For a long time now, each household in the SODC area has been provided with a green box, so that waste materials that can be recycled can be kept separate from those which will have to be dumped in overfull landfill sites - but what happens to the public rubbish? more...
'Rich record'
Sir, When we first came to, what was then, King Alfred's School in 1963, we were soon aware of the royal associations of Wantage and of the long history of the school itself. more...
Farmers hit by torrential rain
TORRENTIAL rain has wreaked so much devastation to farmers' crops the cost in Oxfordshire has been put at "several hundred thousand pounds". more...
Music
She’s just tutu cool
Natalia describes herself as "cool, quirky and tongue in cheek," which, she tells Tim Hughes, makes her the perfect star for Oxford's celebration of camp culture more...
I Capuleti e I Montecchi: Nevill Holt Opera
Nevill Holt in the rolling Leicestershire countryside has over four years developed into the flourishing junior department of Wasfi Kani's Grange Park Opera. This year its "Rising Stars", as they are styled, turned to an opera that was memorably given at the 'Big House' six years ago. Its original director was Dominic Cooke, then at the dawn of his stage career, but now a very major figure following award-winning work with the RSC and his recent appointment as artistic director of the Royal Court. more...
Cornbury Music Festival
As if to underline the contrast with Glastonbury, the sun beat down on the sell-out Cornbury Music Festival last weekend. Even with 15,000 people there, making the fourth Cornbury Festival the most successful yet, it remains the relaxed, family-friendly fest that its creator Hugh Phillimore always intended. more...
Cheltenham Music Festival
New Generation Artists. It's the name of a BBC Radio 3 scheme to develop young musicians. But even a cursory glance at this year's Cheltenham Music Festival programme provides a salutary reminder that there have always been new generation artists. Take composers for instance: Mozart, Dvorak, Bernstein - all are featured this year, all were once new generation artists. As for the commissioning of new works, that has always been a vital component in the Cheltenham mix. more...
What's on in jazz, July 13-20
For those wanting to learn more about electronic improvisation, which means doing clever things with your laptop, there is a special workshop tomorrow with Phil Durrant, who has worked with the likes of John Zorn, Evan Parker and Grooverider. Organised by Oxford Improvisers, this is at the Richard Hamilton Building, on the Headington campus of Oxford Brookes University, from 2pm. For information call 07713056202 or visit www.oxfordimprovisers.com For those who prefer to listen, the highlight of the week is the return of trumpeter Damon Brown to the Spin jazz club in the Wheatsheaf, off Oxford's High Street. Brown is recognised as one of the UK's leading players and one of the most versatile trumpeters, who has worked with Chick Corea through to reggae and already has a number of albums to his name. He plays with real groove and an intensity that invariably lifts the temperature. Visit www.spinjazz.com for details and tickets. more...
Globetrotting lute star makes first trip to Oxford
As you read through reviews of Miguel Serdoura's past performances, words like subtlety, delicacy, playfulness, fluidity and technique brilliance abound. If these enthusiastic critics are to be believed, then tonight's audience at the Holywell, where Miguel will be making his Oxford debut, is in for a treat. more...
News
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Centre’s future safe for year
THE future of Banbury's Woodgreen Leisure Centre has been guaranteed - for a year. more...
Centre’s future safe for year
THE future of Banbury's Woodgreen Leisure Centre has been guaranteed - for a year. more...
Mayoral duty for cadets
BANBURY mayor Kieron Mallon has appointed two civic cadets to help him during his year in office. more...
Mayoral duty for cadets
BANBURY mayor Kieron Mallon has appointed two civic cadets to help him during his year in office. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Government to decide Horton future
PROTESTERS are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at the Horton Hospital in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
Government to decide Horton future
PROTESTERS are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at the Horton Hospital in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
'Green Belt' walk to be unveiled
THE Oxfordshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England will officially unveil a 50-mile circular walk tomorrow, created to celebrate its 75th birthday. more...
Communities benefit from grants
SIX south Oxfordshire organisations are sharing £630,000 in grants from the district council to improve facilities for local communities. more...
Adoring Alice
A DAY of festivities celebrating Oxford's connections with Alice in Wonderland has been hailed a major success. more...
Pupils on parade for military adventure
HUNDREDS of schoolchildren from across Oxfordshire swapped their textbooks for camouflage gear when they joined the Army for a day of military adventure. more...
Gallery wins licence fight
THE owner of a cafe and art gallery in Church Green, Witney, has won a licence to serve drink and have six live music performances a year. more...
Muslim conference calls for unity
MUSLIMS in Oxford want to build bridges between people, not walls to separate them. more...
Centre’s future safe for year
THE future of Banbury's Woodgreen Leisure Centre has been guaranteed - for a year. more...
Centre’s future safe for year
THE future of Banbury's Woodgreen Leisure Centre has been guaranteed - for a year. more...
Luxury rail treat planned
THREE Victorian pudding evenings served in a luxury train carriage are being held at Didcot Railway Centre. more...
Mayoral duty for cadets
BANBURY mayor Kieron Mallon has appointed two civic cadets to help him during his year in office. more...
Mayoral duty for cadets
BANBURY mayor Kieron Mallon has appointed two civic cadets to help him during his year in office. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
'Youths laughed as dog killed cat'
A WOMAN has told of her horror as 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...
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...
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...
Exclusion for football hooligan
A FOOTBALL fan described as a 'top dog' in an Oxford United hooligan firm' has been handed the longest ever banning order in Oxfordshire. more...
‘I don’t think I’ll go to a match again’
BUILDER Patrick Vigilante denies police accusations he is a leading Oxford United football hooligan. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Road closed after injured man found
PARAMEDICS were called to Oxford Hill, Witney, today after a man was found lying in the road. more...
Fire damages clothing store
FIFTEEN firefighters were called to High Street in Oxford last night after a fire broke out in a clothing store. more...
False alarm clears store
SHOPPERS were evacuated from the Sainsbury's supermarket at Heyford Hill last night after problems with the store's fire alarm. more...
Police plea after bus crash
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after a cyclist was involved in a collision with a bus in Oxford. more...
Government to decide Horton future
PROTESTERS are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at the Horton Hospital in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
Government to decide Horton future
PROTESTERS are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at the Horton Hospital in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Road closed after injured man found
PARAMEDICS were called to Oxford Hill, Witney, today after a man was found lying in the road. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. 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...
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...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. 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 strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. 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 strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
On The Box
Michael ails to make the grade
ITV is in trouble. Its new executive chairman, Michael Grade, has got a tough job reviving the company. Michael was appointed last November but he hasn't yet managed to turn around ITV's failing fortunes. When he started the job, Grade said he wanted to make ITV "not just the most watched but the most loved and the most talked about" broadcaster. Certainly ITV is talked about, but mostly in censorious terms, drawing attention to terrible programmes like Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Wrestling. It's a wonder that Michael Grade hasn't already axed Make Your Play (ITV1), the despicable late-night quiz which lures viewers to spend money on expensive phone-calls. more...
Other News
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Heading for the Olympics
TWO Olympic medallists were on hand to inspire 1,000 youngsters who took part in the Oxfordshire Youth Games at Radley College last Sunday. more...
Cracking start to crackdown — police
SEVEN people have been arrested, cautions issued and fines imposed since the beginning of a crackdown on vandalism in South Oxfordshire. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Other Sport
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 Didcot 79 (12pts), Wallingford 67 (2) (Didcot skips first): P Barker 21, R Bishop 19; W Lucas 21, B Green 9; R Gilbert 22, J Beardsley 16; C Edney 15, H Oliver 23. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: Dolphin are sunk
Nelson A ran out 4-2 winners at home to leaders Dolphin in Section 1 of the Oxford and District League. more...
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...
RACING: Morrison's Secret surpise
East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison has expressed surprise that his Sakhee's Secret has been made favourite for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Friday The progressive three-year-old is 7-2 market leader for the Group 1 sprint on the strength of completing a hat-trick in handicap and Listed company. more...
RACING: Morrison's Secret surpise
East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison has expressed surprise that his Sakhee's Secret has been made favourite for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Friday The progressive three-year-old is 7-2 market leader for the Group 1 sprint on the strength of completing a hat-trick in handicap and Listed company. more...
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: 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...
ROWING: Goldsack lands super silver at Henley
Jen Goldsack, of Wallingford, had a memorable Henley Royal Regatta, gaining a super silver medal in the Princess Royal Cup for women's sculls. more...
CYCLING: Didcot take trophy at last
After many years of trying, Didcot Phoenix finally managed to lift the Ben Owen Memorial Trophy. more...
BOXING: Berinsfield get big cash boost
Bewrinsfield ABC have received a big boost in their bid to extend their premises as two significant grant applications for funding the venture have been given the green light. more...
RESULTS July 12
RESULTS. more...
FIXTURES July 12
FIXTURES. more...
JUDO: Silver for Kimberley
KIMBERLEY Miles, of White Horse Judo Club, earned a silver medal in the BJC's Welsh Junior National Championships at Cardiff. more...
RACING: Morrison's Secret surpise
East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison has expressed surprise that his Sakhee's Secret has been made favourite for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Friday The progressive three-year-old is 7-2 market leader for the Group 1 sprint on the strength of completing a hat-trick in handicap and Listed company. more...
SWIMMING: Rivers flows to triple success
Daniel Rivers produced a superb individual display at Abingdon Vale's open meeting, which attracted swimmers from 12 clubs. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: O'Farrell shines in first leg
O'Farrell shines in first leg WALLINGFORD A recorded a 4-1 first-leg victory over Oxford C at the Democrats Club in the third round of the Inter-Area Cup. more...
RACING: Morrison's Secret surpise
East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison has expressed surprise that his Sakhee's Secret has been made favourite for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Friday The progressive three-year-old is 7-2 market leader for the Group 1 sprint on the strength of completing a hat-trick in handicap and Listed company. more...
Oxford News
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...
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. more...
Fire breaks out at boutique
Fifteen firefighters were called to High Street in Oxford last night after a fire broke out in a clothing store. more...
Crash witnesses needed
Police have appealed for witness following a collision between a cyclist and a bus in Oxford. more...
Recycling rate hits 'magic' 40%
Oxford has gone from pariah to pioneer in hitting the magic target of recycling 40 per cent of all household waste. more...
Bridge plans boost access
A new Thames footbridge will be built to improve access to Port Meadow, Oxford. more...
Gays to gather at Pride event
Gays and lesbians from across the county will be coming out in force to celebrate Oxford Pride tomorrow. more...
On the buses
You wait for a book about the Oxford Bus Company and then two come along in two years. more...
Stagecoach studies urine for its engines
Stagecoach insists it is not taking the proverbial by insisting its fleet of buses in Oxfordshire could one day run on sheep's urine. more...
Anger at Uni homes
Oxford University has been accused of failing to consult villagers over a proposed new housing development near Kid- lington. more...
School showcases pupils' artworks
Students from Oxford's Peers School proudly displayed their GCSE coursework at their annual art exhibition. more...
Fuel spill delays traffic
Traffic was delayed on Oxford's Southern bypass today when fuel spilled on the road following a crash between a lorry and a car. more...
Big Issue seller given Asbo
A Big Issue salesmen has been banned from begging or selling the magazine in Oxford for two years. more...
Councillors want to paint eyesore
Parish councillors want children to transform a 'Berlin Wall' dividing their village into a work of art. more...
Naked ambition
Shoppers in Oxford's Cornmarket Street on Thursday could be forgiven for taking a second glance at workers in one store. more...
Asbo for city beggar
Homeless beggar and former Big Issue seller Gareth Turp has been banned from harassing people in Oxford. more...
Don't post until Monday
Royal Mail bosses have urged people to delay sending letters until Monday, after postal workers launched another day of strike action at 7pm on Thursday night. more...
Recipes
Fruity smoothie ice lollies
NOW that all the summer fruits are ready to harvest, you can make the most remarkable range of fruit smoothies for the family. more...
Restaurant Reviews
Fresh ideas to blow you away
Katherine MacAlister goes off the beaten track to find new delights more...
Results And Fixtures
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...
RESULTS: July 13
RESULTS. more...
FIXTURES July 13
FIXTURES. more...
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...
Rowing
ROWING: Goldsack strikes silver at Henley
Jen Goldsack, of Wallingford, had a memorable Henley Royal Regatta, gaining a super silver medal in the Princess Royal Cup for women's sculls Until a couple of withdrawals, Goldsack, weighing in at just 9st. 4lb, looked likely to have to qualify. more...
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Theatre
Fresh off the Vine
Andrew Ffrench talks to controversial artist Stella Vine ahead of her major exhibition at Oxford's Museum of Modern Art more...
An Evening with Flanders and Swann
Exactly half a century after their West End debut in At the Drop of a Hat, the musical duo of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann still possess the pulling power to attract two near-full houses to the Oxford Playhouse this week. Since both humorists are now long dead, of course, it is their talented impersonators, Duncan Walsh Atkins and Tim FitzHigham, we must thank for allowing a very special brand of comedy to delight again. more...
Kids Love Comedy preview, Burton Taylor Theatre
From tomorrow, Oxford will be adding a new club to an already lively local comedy scene. The only difference? This time it's for children. more...
Wallingford
Go-ahead for first aid unit
A FIRST aid unit to replace Wallingford Hospital's closed minor injuries unit has been promised for October, but campaigners are pressing for it to be in place much sooner. more...
Wantage And Grove
Mum's donor plea
WHEN Peter Barnard died after a car crash just days before his 21st birthday, his death was not in vain. more...
Decision on Grove school upheld
THE decision to build a 600-place secondary school in Grove has been upheld after councillors this week voted against reconsidering the plans. more...
Demolition fury
PLANNING officers are considering taking legal action against a man who ordered the demolition of a 200-year-old building in Childrey. more...
Witney News
Hurt man found lying in road
Paramedics were called to the B4022 Oxford Hill after a man was found lying in the road this morning. more...
Plane's tail hit ground
A Boeing transport jet suffered a scrape as it was landing at RAF Brize Norton air base. more...
Aeroplane tail hit runway
A Boeing transport jet suffered a scrape as it was landing at RAF Brize Norton air base. more...
Burglars target elderly woman
An elderly woman was restrained as two thieves ransacked her house. more...
Pension victims discuss fears
A Conservative shadow minister has heard of the serious worries of people hit by the under-funding of their company pension scheme. more...
Abingdon Herald News
Demolition fury
SEVEN people have been arrested, cautions issued and fines imposed since the beginning of a crackdown on vandalism in South Oxfordshire. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Wet weather hits concert
A SPECTACULAR classical music and fireworks concert, featuring a flypast by a Spitfire, has crashed - a victim of the wet weather. more...
'Resign' call in council race row
A POEM believed to have written by a schoolgirl is at the centre of a race row on Didcot Town Council. more...
Gaol debate 'stifled' claim
THE sale of the Old Gaol in Abingdon will edge a step closer tomorrow when the executive of the Vale of White Horse District Council discusses a shortlist of the eight bids from developers. more...
Centre could double
TALKS are to take place with developers over doubling the size of Didcot's Orchard Centre. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Go-ahead for first aid unit
A FIRST aid unit to replace Wallingford Hospital's closed minor injuries unit has been promised for October, but campaigners are pressing for it to be in place much sooner. more...
Mum's donor plea
WHEN Peter Barnard died after a car crash just days before his 21st birthday, his death was not in vain. more...
Decision on Grove school upheld
THE decision to build a 600-place secondary school in Grove has been upheld after councillors this week voted against reconsidering the plans. more...
Demolition fury
PLANNING officers are considering taking legal action against a man who ordered the demolition of a 200-year-old building in Childrey. more...
Abingdon Herald Sport
CYCLING: Didcot take trophy at last
After many years of trying, Didcot Phoenix finally managed to lift the Ben Owen Memorial Trophy. more...
BOXING: Berinsfield get big cash boost
Bewrinsfield ABC have received a big boost in their bid to extend their premises as two significant grant applications for funding the venture have been given the green light. more...
RESULTS July 12
RESULTS. more...
FIXTURES July 12
FIXTURES. more...
JUDO: Silver for Kimberley
KIMBERLEY Miles, of White Horse Judo Club, earned a silver medal in the BJC's Welsh Junior National Championships at Cardiff. more...
RACING: Morrison's Secret surpise
East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison has expressed surprise that his Sakhee's Secret has been made favourite for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Friday more...
SWIMMING: Rivers flows to triple success
Daniel Rivers produced a superb individual display at Abingdon Vale's open meeting, which attracted swimmers from 12 clubs. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: O'Farrell shines in first leg
O'Farrell more...
ROWING: Goldsack lands super silver at Henley
Jen Goldsack, of Wallingford, had a memorable Henley Royal Regatta, gaining a super silver medal in the Princess Royal Cup for women's sculls. more...
Banbury Cake News
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Government to decide Horton future
PROTESTERS are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at the Horton Hospital in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
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...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Oxford Mail News
Fuel spill delays traffic
Traffic was delayed on Oxford's Southern bypass today when fuel spilled on the road following a crash between a lorry and a car. more...
Crash witnesses needed
Police have appealed for witness following a collision between a cyclist and a bus in Oxford. more...
On the buses
You wait for a book about the Oxford Bus Company and then two come along in two years. more...
Stagecoach studies urine for its engines
Stagecoach insists it is not taking the proverbial by insisting its fleet of buses in Oxfordshire could one day run on sheep's urine. more...
Foodie fun for young
Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc will be one of many culinary experts giving youngsters a taste of great food at this weekend's Children's Food Festival. more...
Battling it out
Villagers will be battling - quite literally - this weekend for better school facilities for their youngsters. more...
Big Issue seller given Asbo
A Big Issue salesmen has been banned from begging or selling the magazine in Oxford for two years. more...
Bird heaven soars ahead
Looking out across the water, it's hard to imagine that the vast and beautiful RSPB Otmoor nature reserve was once unremarkable wheatfields, used for bombing practice by Second World War planes. more...
Aeroplane tail hit runway
A Boeing transport jet suffered a scrape as it was landing at RAF Brize Norton air base. more...
Councillors want to paint eyesore
Parish councillors want children to transform a 'Berlin Wall' dividing their village into a work of art. more...
Changes ‘put babies at risk’
Babies could die or be left severely brain damaged without clinical care at the Horton Hospital, according to GPs. more...
Plane's tail hit ground
A Boeing transport jet suffered a scrape as it was landing at RAF Brize Norton air base. more...
Burglars target elderly woman
An elderly woman was restrained as two thieves ransacked her house. more...
Fraudsters steal cash from couple
Two men stole a large amount of cash after conning their way in to an elderly couple's home in Middleton Stoney today. more...
A school place for all at four
Every four-year-old in Oxfordshire could soon be starting school full-time if plans to change admissions rules are approved. more...
Naked ambition
Shoppers in Oxford's Cornmarket Street on Thursday could be forgiven for taking a second glance at workers in one store. more...
Asbo for city beggar
Homeless beggar and former Big Issue seller Gareth Turp has been banned from harassing people in Oxford. more...
Live Earth 'out of this world'
A schoolgirl who was picked from thousands of youngsters across the country to report on the climate change awareness concert, Live Earth, had an "absolutely fantastic" time. more...
Pension victims discuss fears
A Conservative shadow minister has heard of the serious worries of people hit by the under-funding of their company pension scheme. more...
Hurt man found lying in road
Paramedics were called to the B4022 Oxford Hill after a man was found lying in the road this morning. more...
Anger at Uni homes
Oxford University has been accused of failing to consult villagers over a proposed new housing development near Kid- lington. more...
OAP praised for beating drug dealers
When pensioner Gordon Daley saw the terrible effects drug dealing was having on his neighbourhood, he decided he couldn't just turn a blind eye. more...
School showcases pupils' artworks
Students from Oxford's Peers School proudly displayed their GCSE coursework at their annual art exhibition. more...
Go-ahead for £70m redevelopment
Bicester's £70m town centre redevelopment got the go-ahead on Thursday night, despite calls for the decision to be deferred. more...
Pupils uncover medieval track
It was only supposed to be a mini-excavation to give children a taste of archaeology - but a dig at Wheatley Park School on Thursday uncovered far more than they had bargained for. more...
Fire breaks out at boutique
Fifteen firefighters were called to High Street in Oxford last night after a fire broke out in a clothing store. more...
Don't post until Monday
Royal Mail bosses have urged people to delay sending letters until Monday, after postal workers launched another day of strike action at 7pm on Thursday night. more...
Recycling rate hits 'magic' 40%
Oxford has gone from pariah to pioneer in hitting the magic target of recycling 40 per cent of all household waste. more...
Horton's future in hands of Health Minister
Protesters are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at The Horton Hospital in Banbury in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
Bridge plans boost access
A new Thames footbridge will be built to improve access to Port Meadow, Oxford. more...
County soldiers help tackle Taliban guerrillas
Troops from Oxfordshire are being used to train soldiers in the Afghanistan National Army. more...
Gays to gather at Pride event
Gays and lesbians from across the county will be coming out in force to celebrate Oxford Pride tomorrow. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
BAR BILLIARDS: Dolphin are sunk
Nelson A ran out 4-2 winners at home to leaders Dolphin in Section 1 of the Oxford and District League. more...
The Oxford Times News
Rescue package for rink and pool
A RESCUE package looks to have secured the immediate futures of Oxford Ice Rink and Temple Cowley Pools. 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...
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...
Exclusion for football hooligan
A FOOTBALL fan described as a 'top dog' in an Oxford United hooligan firm' has been handed the longest ever banning order in Oxfordshire. more...
‘I don’t think I’ll go to a match again’
A private chat with the Queen
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Jet in 'scrape' at airbase
A BOEING transport jet suffered a scrape as it was landing at RAF Brize Norton airbase in west Oxfordshire. 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...
Children to be allowed earlier schooling
Road closed after injured man found
PARAMEDICS were called to Oxford Hill, Witney, today after a man was found lying in the road. more...
False alarm clears store
SHOPPERS were evacuated from the Sainsbury's supermarket at Heyford Hill last night after problems with the store's fire alarm. more...
Fire damages clothing store
FIFTEEN firefighters were called to High Street in Oxford last night after a fire broke out in a clothing store. more...
New postal strikes loom
POSTAL workers in Oxford are gearing up for a summer of industrial action locally on top of the national strikes. more...
Police plea after bus crash
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after a cyclist was involved in a collision with a bus in Oxford. more...
Warning on road repairs
ROAD repairs are due to take place on Oxford Road, Kidlington, on Wednesday from 7pm until 11pm. more...
Government to decide Horton future
PROTESTERS are celebrating today after NHS watchdogs decided to put the future of services at the Horton Hospital in the hands of Health Minister Alan Johnson. more...
The Oxford Times Sport
RACING: Morrison's Secret surpise
East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison has expressed surprise that his Sakhee's Secret has been made favourite for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Friday more...
Witney Gazette News
School puts town's past into drama
WOOD Green School, Witney, is leading a community project to put the town's historic blanket industry into a drama. more...
County facing new homes rise
THE NUMBER of new houses earmarked for Oxfordshire could increase by up to 500 a year - under plans outlined by Gordon Brown. more...
Mozart is no threat to residents
LIVE classical music and a glass of wine or two pose no threat to the worried residents of Witney's Church Green. more...
Road closed after injured man found
PARAMEDICS were called to Oxford Hill, Witney, today after a man was found lying in the road. more...
New postal strikes loom
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