Stories for 25 July 2007

Abingdon News

Flooding: Abingdon update

Severe flood warnings remain in place on both the Thames and the Ock in Abingdon as the levels of both rivers remain high.  more...

Athletics

ATHLETICS: Douglas out of World Championships

Oxford City triple jumper Nathan Douglas will miss next month's World Championships in Osaka after tearing a hamstring.  more...

ATHLETICS: City juniors in promotion joy

Oxford City won promotion from Southern Division 2 North of the UK Young Athletes League after an exciting meeting in Watford.  more...

ATHLETICS: Radley duo pick up match awards

Radley's Leanne Spurway and Bethany Snowden picked up match awards at the UK Young Athletes' League Southern 1 West meeting at Bournemouth.  more...

ATHLETICS: Zverev zooms in for second at Hornton

Headington veteran Vasily Zverev (V40) was the first local man home in second spot in the hilly Hornton 6-Mile Road Race.  more...

ATHLETICS: Shayler shines in clean sweep

Witney Roadrunner Verity Shayler continues to have a season to remember.  more...

ATHLETICS: Triggs has to sit it out

Witney teenager Claire Triggs suffered the disappointment of missing out on a race at the European Junior Championships in Hengelo, Holland.  more...

ATHLETICS: Young Radley duo land match awards

Radley duo Leanne Spurway and Bethany Snowden picked up match awards at the UK Young Athletes' League Southern 1 West meeting at Bournemouth.  more...

Aunt Sally

AUNT SALLY: Green's 15 dolls can't save Swan

Dave Green smashed off 15 dolls, including two sixes in his first two throws, for Black Swan against Littlemore British Legion in Section 2 - but still ended up on the losing side, writes ANDY BEAL.  more...

Banbury News

Folk favourites visit Mill

Little Johnny England - one of the country's most popular folk rock bands - plays Banbury's Mill Theatre on Saturday.  more...

Cricket

CRICKET: It's Rock 'n roll for Tetsworth

Rudy Rock rolled back the years to produce a match-winning spell for Tetsworth as they thrashed Twyford by nine wickets in the OCA's Airey Cup semi-final.  more...

CRICKET: Shahbaz stars as Oxon pull off unlikely win

Oxfordshire pulled off an unlikely and remarkable victory over Cornwall in their Western Division game at Camborne on Tuesday.  more...

CRICKET: Impressive Downs storm into last eight

Oxford Downs powered into the quarter-finals with a 90-run victory that was all about teamwork, writes ED MEZZETTI.  more...

CRICKET: Bartlett is fired up

Oxford Downs captain Wes Bartlett feels his side have a real chance of going all the way after impressing in their last 16 win.  more...

CRICKET: Milligan magic in vain

Witney Mills slumped to their sixth defeat in eight completed matches as Long Marston closed up on the Division 3 leaders.  more...

CRICKET: Abingdon edged out in top-table battle

Abingdon Vale suffered a dramatic last-over defeat by Bledlow Ridge in a match that could decide the destiny of the Division 2 title in the Oxford Times Cherwell League.  more...

CRICKET: Abingdon edged out in top-table battle

Abingdon Vale suffered a dramatic last-over defeat by Bledlow Ridge in a match that could decide the destiny of the Division 2 title in the Oxford Times Cherwell League.  more...

Didcot

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Editorial Comment

The caring that goes unnoticed

In a week when flooding has pushed the need for help to new heights, it is easy to forget those services and organisations that stand by to render assistance each and every day.  more...

At ease

When it comes to name-dropping, cabbies are past masters.  more...

Entertainment

Busy time in summer

ALTHOUGH there will be no shows to enjoy at The Theatre, Chipping Norton, which has closed for the summer to enable builders to come in and repair the roof - there are still loads of interesting things children can do by joining in the theatre's summer scheme.  more...

Floods

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.  more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.  more...

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: United step up efforts to sign up Standing

Oxford United will step up their efforts to sign former Aston Villa midfielder Michael Standing after his highly impressive performance in their 1-0 pre-season friendly win at Eastleigh on Tuesday night.  more...

FOOTBALL: Railwaymen run out of steam

A goal from Josh Mulvany proved in vain as Didcot Town went down 3-1 at home to a full-strength Oxford United side on Saturday.  more...

Didcot extend Reading – Lita and all!

Didcot Town excelled in extending a young Reading side, containing England Under 21 star Leroy Lita, before succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at Loop Meadow on Monday night.  more...

FOOTBALL: Ballard seeking move from Abingdon

Abingdon United defender Andy Ballard could be on his way to Blue Square South outfit Eastbourne Borough.  more...

FOOTBALL: Milton signings show promise

Milton United boss Gary Ackling was encouraged with the performance of his side in their 2-1 friendly defeat at home to Oxford City on Saturday.  more...

General News

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Headlines

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Letters

Smoking laws to cost votes

With the smoking ban now in force in pubs and clubs to encourage smokers to stop, where will the Government get its £10bn from to replace that tax?  more...

Price much less

Alan Fisher criticises Access, the system by which rival operators pay Royal Mail to deliver letters on their behalf, having themselves collected and sorted the letters and carried them across the country, using their own transport networks (Oxford Mail, July 16).  more...

Soul singers

I agree with Brian Duffy's letter, in which he outlines the increasing anti-Americanism that is seeping into modern UK culture (Oxford Mail, July 18).  more...

Concrete town

Sir, Building on Marriotts Close will mean even more land in Witney town centre being covered in concrete.  more...

Thank you

Sir, May I through your paper express the Witney Inner Wheel Club's appreciation to all the members of the public who supported us at the Witney Carnival, by purchasing refreshments and helping us to raise more than £400 for Diabetes UK, specifically for children with diabetes.  more...

News

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Abingdon Road closed

Renewed flooding tonight forced the closure to traffic of Abingdon Road in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: School closures update

Several schools are closed again today due to the effects of flooding in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Flooding: Trains update

Services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended today due to flood water covering the tracks at Kennington.  more...

Flooding: Buses update

Bus services in and around Oxford remain subject to short-notice alterations while the threat of flooding along the River Thames continues.  more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.  more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads affected by flooding include:  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Man receives electric shock

A man received an electric shock while walking near the traffic lights of Weirs Lane and Abingdon Road today.  more...

Flooding: Cars increase problems

Motorists have been adding to problems for residents as they speed through high water, sending waves into homes.  more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Defences work for some

Despite the deluge some homes under threat of water have escaped much of the chaos due to flood defence schemes.  more...

Flooding: 260 homes hit by power cuts

There is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.  more...

Flooding: Global offers of help

Firefighters from across the country have been pitching in to help with the ongoing flood rescue effort in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Abingdon Road closed

Renewed flooding tonight forced the closure to traffic of Abingdon Road in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: School closures update

Several schools are closed again today due to the effects of flooding in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Flooding: Trains update

Services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended today due to flood water covering the tracks at Kennington.  more...

Flooding: Buses update

Bus services in and around Oxford remain subject to short-notice alterations while the threat of flooding along the River Thames continues.  more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.  more...

Flooding: Traffic update

Rush hour was expected to be affected by road closures and bus route diversions this morning.  more...

Flooding: 90 homes evacuated

Dozens of homes have been evacuated as flood water continued to rise in west Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads affected by flooding include:  more...

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads affected by flooding include:  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Man receives electric shock

A man received an electric shock while walking near the traffic lights of Weirs Lane and Abingdon Road today.  more...

Flooding: Cars increase problems

Motorists have been adding to problems for residents as they speed through high water, sending waves into homes.  more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Defences work for some

Despite the deluge some homes under threat of water have escaped much of the chaos due to flood defence schemes.  more...

Flooding: 260 homes hit by power cuts

There is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.  more...

Flooding: Global offers of help

Firefighters from across the country have been pitching in to help with the ongoing flood rescue effort in Oxford.  more...

Flood-hit homes have power cut

THERE is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Sub-station fears allayed

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Obituaries

Farmer helped air crash victims

A man awarded medals for bravery after he rescued a pilot and passengers from a plane crash, has died, aged 87.  more...

Car worker served in Royal Navy

Friends and family have paid tribute to former Royal Navy seaman and car worker Henry Farnbrook, who died on July 17, aged 86.  more...

Other News

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Other Sport

RACING: Channon has high hopes for Youmzain

Youmzain, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, is set to go for glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.  more...

RACING: Channon has high hopes for Youmzain

Youmzain, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, is set to go for glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.  more...

RACING: Channon has high hopes for Youmzain

Youmzain, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, is set to go for glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.  more...

SWIMMING: Jocelyn shines in france

Abingdon Vale's Jocelyn DeVaux was in sparkling form at the French National Youth Championships at Metz.  more...

GOLF: Jubilee for Nicola

Vice-captain Nicola Barclay-Watt, who plays off 19, captured Frilford Heath's Jubilee Cup after recording a nett 71 on the Blue Course.  more...

ROWING: Another medal for Julia

Abingdon's Julia van Campen continued her successful season by winning a silver medal at the British National Championships held at Nottingham.  more...

RESULTS: July 26

RESULTS.  more...

FIXTURES: July 26

FIXTURES.  more...

RACING: Channon has high hopes for Youmzain

Youmzain, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, is set to go for glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.  more...

Oxford News

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Sub-station threat

Firefighter Pete Cleary explained the battle to prevent an electricity sub-station in Ferry Hinksey Road from flooding.  more...

Flooding: Buses update

Bus services in and around Oxford remain subject to short-notice alterations while the threat of flooding along the River Thames continues.  more...

Flooding: Trains update

Services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended today due to flood water covering the tracks at Kennington.  more...

Flooding: School closures update

Several schools are closed again today due to the effects of flooding in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Abingdon Road closed

Renewed flooding tonight forced the closure to traffic of Abingdon Road in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.  more...

Flooding: Traffic update

Rush hour was expected to be affected by road closures and bus route diversions this morning.  more...

Flooding: 90 homes evacuated

Dozens of homes have been evacuated as flood water continued to rise in west Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads affected by flooding include:  more...

Flooding: Evacuees 'in a daze'

Evacuees who fled their homes in Osney last night have described the flooding chaos as a nightmare.  more...

Flooding: Water still rising

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.  more...

Meeting moved

Tomorrow's meeting of the Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust board looking at the future of services at the Horton Hospital in Banbury has been moved.  more...

'Make plastic bags history'

Oxford City Council leader John Goddard has followed his aim of making Oxford the first city in the UK free of plastic bags by writing to shops and businesses appealing for backing.  more...

University 'took fewer poorer students'

Oxford University took fewer working class students last year - despite a major Government push to increase numbers.  more...

'Ghost town' fear

One of Oxford's liveliest roads will turn into a ghost town because of high rent rises, according to an independent restaurateur.  more...

Alterations to hit recycling

Building work will have to be carried out at Oxford flats before recycling services can be provided.  more...

Fourth Lib Dem defects

Shah Jahan Khan has become the fourth Liberal Democrat city councillor to quit the group in two years.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Man receives electric shock

A man received an electric shock while walking near the traffic lights of Weirs Lane and Abingdon Road today.  more...

Flooding: Cars increase problems

Motorists have been adding to problems for residents as they speed through high water, sending waves into homes.  more...

Charity riders head to France

Hospital staff are pedalling to Paris to thank a charity which has funded their research to help children with cerebral palsy.  more...

Charity reacts to call for aid

A single mother has spoken about how a charity helps her look after her severely disabled daughter.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Global offers of help

Firefighters from across the country have been pitching in to help with the ongoing flood rescue effort in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Defences work for some

Despite the deluge some homes under threat of water have escaped much of the chaos due to flood defence schemes.  more...

Turn street into garden

A working party has been set up to discuss the possibility of transforming an East Oxford street into a community garden.  more...

Flooding: Electrics cut after shock

Southern Electric has cut power to homes in the Abingdon Road area of Oxford after a student suffered an electric shock earlier today.  more...

Flooding: 260 homes hit by power cuts

There is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.  more...

Flooding: Advice to householders

Householders affected by flooding are being encouraged to stay with friends or family.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Abingdon Road closed

Renewed flooding tonight forced the closure to traffic of Abingdon Road in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: School closures update

Several schools are closed again today due to the effects of flooding in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost certain flooding, with water levels continued to rise.  more...

Flooding: Trains update

Services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended today due to flood water covering the tracks at Kennington.  more...

Flooding: Buses update

Bus services in and around Oxford remain subject to short-notice alterations while the threat of flooding along the River Thames continues.  more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.  more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads affected by flooding include:  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Man receives electric shock

A man received an electric shock while walking near the traffic lights of Weirs Lane and Abingdon Road today.  more...

Flooding: Cars increase problems

Motorists have been adding to problems for residents as they speed through high water, sending waves into homes.  more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.  more...

Flooding: Defences work for some

Despite the deluge some homes under threat of water have escaped much of the chaos due to flood defence schemes.  more...

Flooding: 260 homes hit by power cuts

There is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.  more...

Flooding: Global offers of help

Firefighters from across the country have been pitching in to help with the ongoing flood rescue effort in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.  more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.  more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.  more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.  more...

Oxford United

FOOTBALL: United trio may miss kick-off

Injuries are threatening to disrupt the beginning of Oxford United's Blue Square Premier campaign.  more...

Twigg opens his account for U's

NEW striker Gary Twigg scored the winner as Oxford United continued their bright start to pre-season with a 1-0 victory at Eastleigh on Tuesday night.  more...

Oxfordshire Floods

Getting through

Residents of Osney Island were using all methods to get through the flooding on Tuesday night.  more...

Pumping out

Strenuous efforts were being made to prevent the rising water on Tuesday enter homes - but by 6pm it was too late.  more...

Sandbags and bailing out

Hundreds of sandbags were laid out in a bid to keep the water of the homes in Osney Island on Tuesday night.  more...

Looking on the bright side

This kite surfer took advantage of flooding on Port meadow to get in some impromptu practice.  more...

Dramatic rescue

This family had to be rescued by boat at 3am from Earl Street.  more...

Watermans ...

The Watermans Arms pub in Osney Island is just cms away from being flooded in the early hours of Wednesday.  more...

Duke Street

Sandbags were vita in Duke Street as the floodwaters rose.  more...

Fire crews

Fire crews in action in Bridge Street.  more...

Wolvercote

Christopher Gowers, Secretary of Wolvercote Community Action Groupn and Jo Lee outside of their homes in Home Close.   more...

Keeping the water at Bay

Jullian Dark of Home Close, Wolvercote, in his flooded back garden.  more...

A night at the Kassam

Flood victims spent the night in the Billy Hamilton Box at the Kassam.  more...

Safe at the stadium

Flood victim Olive Bramall of Osney Island safe at the Holiday Inn, next to the Kassam Stadium.  more...

Essential supplies

Flood victim Jessica Harris of Osney Court looks through some childrens clothing at the Kassam Stadium  more...

Through the floods

People pick their way through the flood water on Wednesday morning.  more...

All vehicle used

A young couple use an old bed to move heavy sandbags to their home on Abingdon Road in Oxford   more...

Pumping the water away

Environment Agency officers pumping out on West Street, Osney Island  more...

Rain falls again

Residents make their way along Abingdon Road in Oxford as the flooding continues to spread.  more...

The sandbag run

A local resident pushes a pramload of sandbags down Abingdon Road in Oxford   more...

Fun for some

Three-year-old Theo Jones being pulled along in his boat in Hinksey Park by his grandfather, Lindsay Jones.  more...

Apposite graffiti

Apposite graffiti on the Abingdon Road  more...

Sandbags being filled

Filling sandbags in the Duke of Monmouth pub carpark in Abingdon Road  more...

Spirit of the blitz

Shelly James and her mum, licensee of the Duke of Monmouth pub, Maureen Hurst.  more...

Paddling

Kirsty Marsden and Abbey Kerry, both aged 16, with Jack Carter, 11, and Mrs Sharon Kerry.  more...

Directing traffic

Policeman directing traffic at the Donnington Bridge Road junction traffic lights.  more...

Rowing

ROWING: City grab gold in nationals

City of Oxford's women and two Headington School youngsters were celebrating after striking gold in the National Championships at Nottingham.  more...

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25/07/2007 AEA Technology 114 BMW 3095 Electrocomponents 257.75 Isoft Group 64.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 147 Oxford Biomedica 42.75 Oxford Instruments 272.25 Reed Elsevier 626 RM 210.25 RPS Group 337   more...

Staff News

Please await advice before going to work

Waters have risen around Osney overnight although the building is still accessible via Osney Lock.  more...

Update from Mark Wittet

The river has reached its 2003 (highest recorded) level.  more...

Check Thursday am for latest

If waters do not rise overnight we expect to be able to work as we have done for most of this week.  more...

Wallingford News

Flooding: South Oxon sandbags update

An extra collection point for sandbags for householders in flood-threatened areas has been set up at South Oxfordshire District Council's headquarters, in Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, near Wallingford.  more...

Weather fails to dampen fun day

Despite the worst of the weather, Wallingford's Fun Day went ahead on Sunday, although one of its main events - a 13k Thames Run - was cancelled because of the wet conditions.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Demolition fears for listed arcade

A WANTAGE gift shop owner fears she could be left alone in a listed building arcade of four shops, which seems set to be demolished to make way for a restaurant garden.  more...

Wantage News

Fanfares for band hall plan

An ambitious plan for a new hall for Wantage Silver Band will be announced to the sound of music tomorrow evening.  more...

Shop owner fears demolition plans

A gift shop owner fears she could be left alone in a listed building earmarked for demolition.  more...

Witney News

Flooding: Cameron WILL return

David Cameron has pledged to return to Oxfordshire to meet constituents hit by the floods.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Flood of kindness

DRIVERS were stranded and homes were drenched in Grove and East and West Hanney last week, but villagers pulled together to fight the floods.   more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.   more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.   more...

'Spirit was amazing'

ABINGDON mayor Lorraine Oates is considering setting up a fund to help the hundreds of victims of the "great flood" that this week wrecked homes and devastated families.   more...

Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday

The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes.   more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.   more...

Floods, chaos, misery

TORRENTIAL downpours caused havoc for drivers, rail passengers and residents in Didcot last Friday after two months rainfall fell in one hour in south Oxfordshire.   more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.   more...

Town gets a lucky break

RELIEF rather than water flooded Wallingford on Tuesday as the expected major surge on the Thames passed the town by.   more...

Abingdon Herald Sport

RACING: Channon has high hopes for Youmzain

Youmzain, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, is set to go for glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.   more...

SWIMMING: Jocelyn shines in france

Abingdon Vale's Jocelyn DeVaux was in sparkling form at the French National Youth Championships at Metz.   more...

GOLF: Jubilee for Nicola

Vice-captain Nicola Barclay-Watt, who plays off 19, captured Frilford Heath's Jubilee Cup after recording a nett 71 on the Blue Course.   more...

ROWING: Another medal for Julia

Abingdon's Julia van Campen continued her successful season by winning a silver medal at the British National Championships held at Nottingham.   more...

RESULTS: July 26

RESULTS.   more...

FIXTURES: July 26

FIXTURES.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.   more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.   more...

Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday

The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes.   more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.   more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.   more...

Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday

The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes.   more...

Bicester Advertiser Sport

CRICKET: It's payback time

Bicester skipper Darryl Woods aims to avenge an early-season thrashing when they host leaders Buckingham tomorrow in Division 1.   more...

FOOTBALL: Deadly Green does it again for Sports!

Launton Sports kept up their good pre-season form with a 2-1 victory against - Sport Italia Hellenic League Division 1 East side Headington Amateurs.   more...

Oxford Mail News

Flooding: School closures update

Several schools are closed again today due to the effects of flooding in Oxfordshire.   more...

Flooding: Global offers of help

Firefighters from across the country have been pitching in to help with the ongoing flood rescue effort in Oxford.   more...

Flooding: Abingdon Road closed

Renewed flooding tonight forced the closure to traffic of Abingdon Road in Oxford.   more...

Flooding: Water still rising

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.   more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.   more...

Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday

The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes.   more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost   more...

Flooding: Cameron WILL return

David Cameron has pledged to return to Oxfordshire to meet constituents hit by the floods.   more...

Fanfares for band hall plan

An ambitious plan for a new hall for Wantage Silver Band will be announced to the sound of music tomorrow evening.   more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.   more...

Flooding: Cars increase problems

Motorists have been adding to problems for residents as they speed through high water, sending waves into homes.   more...

Flooding: 260 homes hit by power cuts

There is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.   more...

Flooding: Defences work for some

Despite the deluge some homes under threat of water have escaped much of the chaos due to flood defence schemes.   more...

Alterations to hit recycling

Building work will have to be carried out at Oxford flats before recycling services can be provided.   more...

Flooding: Advice to householders

Householders affected by flooding are being encouraged to stay with friends or family.   more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.   more...

Flooding: Traffic update

Rush hour was expected to be affected by road closures and bus route diversions this morning.   more...

Flooding: 90 homes evacuated

Dozens of homes have been evacuated as flood water continued to rise in west Oxford.   more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads closed:   more...

Weather fails to dampen fun day

Despite the worst of the weather, Wallingford's Fun Day went ahead on Sunday, although one of its main events - a 13k Thames Run - was cancelled because of the wet conditions.   more...

Flooding: No let up soon

Flooded-out families were last night warned there would be no immediate let-up in water levels after hundreds of homes were swamped.   more...

Meeting moved

Tomorrow's meeting of the Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust board looking at the future of services at the Horton Hospital in Banbury has been moved.   more...

Charity riders head to France

Hospital staff are pedalling to Paris to thank a charity which has funded their research to help children with cerebral palsy.   more...

Turn street into garden

A working party has been set up to discuss the possibility of transforming an East Oxford street into a community garden.   more...

Folk favourites visit Mill

Little Johnny England - one of the country's most popular folk rock bands - plays Banbury's Mill Theatre on Saturday.   more...

Flooding: Sub-station threat

Firefighter Pete Cleary explained the battle to prevent an electricity sub-station in Ferry Hinksey Road from flooding.   more...

Fourth Lib Dem defects

Shah Jahan Khan has become the fourth Liberal Democrat city councillor to quit the group in two years.   more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.   more...

Flooding: Electrics cut after shock

Southern Electric has cut power to homes in the Abingdon Road area of Oxford after a student suffered an electric shock earlier today.   more...

Charity reacts to call for aid

A single mother has spoken about how a charity helps her look after her severely disabled daughter.   more...

Shop owner fears demolition plans

A gift shop owner fears she could be left alone in a listed building earmarked for demolition.   more...

'Make plastic bags history'

Oxford City Council leader John Goddard has followed his aim of making Oxford the first city in the UK free of plastic bags by writing to shops and businesses appealing for backing.   more...

Flooding: Evacuees 'in a daze'

Evacuees who fled their homes in Osney last night have described the flooding chaos as a nightmare.   more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.   more...

University 'took fewer poorer students'

Oxford University took fewer working class students last year - despite a major Government push to increase numbers.   more...

Flooding: Abingdon update

Severe flood warnings remain in place on both the Thames and the Ock in Abingdon as the levels of both rivers remain high.   more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.   more...

Flooding: Man receives electric shock

A man received an electric shock while walking near the traffic lights of Weirs Lane and Abingdon Road today.   more...

Flooding: South Oxon sandbags update

An extra collection point for sandbags for householders in flood-threatened areas has been set up at South Oxfordshire District Council's headquarters, in Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, near Wallingford.   more...

'Ghost town' fear

One of Oxford's liveliest roads will turn into a ghost town because of high rent rises, according to an independent restaurateur.   more...

Flooding: Buses update

Bus services in and around Oxford remain subject to short-notice alterations and diversions while the threat of flooding along the River Thames continues.   more...

Flooding: Trains update

Services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended today due to flood water covering the tracks at Kennington.   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

BOWLS: Boss Whelpton is Oxon champ

BOSS WHELPTON   more...

CRICKET: Banbury duo claim crown in thriller

Banbury Borough's Keith Holloway and Richard Redford edged out Witney Mills' Jim Wells and Richard Barnett 20-18 in an exciting Oxfordshire pairs final at Carterton.   more...

BOWLS: Cotswold rock Shiplake hopes

Cotswold dented Shiplake's quest for the Division 2 title by inflicting a 4-2 defeat on the former leaders in the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Flooding: Flood levels latest for Oxford/Abingdon/Wallingford

Flood water continues to rise in Oxford with homeowners near the river desperately attempting to protect their homes.   more...

Flooding: School closures update

Several schools are closed again today due to the effects of flooding in Oxfordshire.   more...

Flooding: Homes flood on Osney

IT was all hands on deck last night as part of the city faced almost   more...

Flooding: Trains update

Services between Oxford and Didcot remain suspended today due to flood water covering the tracks at Kennington.   more...

Flooding: Buses update

Bus services in and around Oxford remain subject to short-notice alterations and diversions while the threat of flooding along the River Thames continues.   more...

Floods update: Homes evacuated in Osney Island

Householders are being advised to evacuate their homes on Osney Island as flood waters rise.   more...

Flooding: Traffic update

Rush hour was expected to be affected by road closures and bus route diversions this morning.   more...

Flooding: Defences work for some

Despite the deluge some homes under threat of water have escaped much of the chaos due to flood defence schemes.   more...

Flooding: 260 homes hit by power cuts

There is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight, after electricity was cut off to up to 260 homes.   more...

Flooding: 90 homes evacuated

Dozens of homes have been evacuated as flood water continued to rise in west Oxford.   more...

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.   more...

Flooding: Global offers of help

Firefighters from across the country have been pitching in to help with the ongoing flood rescue effort in Oxford.   more...

Flooding: No let up soon

Flooded-out families were last night warned there would be no immediate let-up in water levels after hundreds of homes were swamped.   more...

Flood-hit homes have power cut

THERE is fresh misery for householders in flood-hit South Oxford tonight,   more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads affected by flooding include:   more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.   more...

Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday

The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes.   more...

Flooding: Roads update

Roads closed:   more...

Sub-station fears allayed

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts   more...

Flooding: Rail closure extended

Trains between Oxford and Didcot will not be running again until the weekend at the earliest, operator First Great Western said today.   more...

Flooding: Man receives electric shock

A man received an electric shock while walking near the traffic lights of Weirs Lane and Abingdon Road today.   more...

Flooding: Cars increase problems

Motorists have been adding to problems for residents as they speed through high water, sending waves into homes.   more...

Flooding: Red Cross appeal

The British Red Cross is co-ordinating an appeal fund in aid of those affected by the floods in Oxfordshire.   more...

The Oxford Times Sport

RACING: Channon has high hopes for Youmzain

Youmzain, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, is set to go for glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Flooding: Crucial sub station saved for now

FEARS that thousands of homes around Oxfordshire would be hit by power cuts because of flooding at an Oxford sub station, have been allayed tonight.   more...

Flooding: Brown announces extra cash

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that help for the flood-stricken areas of England is to be boosted to £46m.   more...

Flooding: Stadium open 'til Sunday

The rescue centre at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will stay open until the end of the week to cope with a growing number of evacuees from flood-affected homes.   more...

Flooding: Queen's message

The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.   more...

  
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