Stories for 30 July 2007

06/07 Season

Oxford 2 - 0 Halifax (12/08)

Oxford United's first season in non-League football for 44 years got off to a flying start with an excellent opening-day win at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, thanks to that man Andy Burgess again.  more...

Dagenham 0 - 1 Oxford (15/08)

Oxford United battled for over an hour with ten men to earn a precious win in their first away game in the Conference.  more...

Burton Albion 1 - 2 Oxford Utd (18/08)

Yemi Odubade came up trumps for Oxford United again last night with two vital assists as Jim Smith's men came from behind to keep their 100 per cent Conference record.  more...

Oxford Utd 5 - 1 Northwich V (26/08)

Oxford United turned on the style as they ran up their biggest win for five years in destroying a poor Northwich Victoria sde at home .  more...

Weymouth 1 - 1 Oxford Utd (28/08)

Chris Hargreaves rescued a point for Oxford United with an equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time at the Wessex Stadium yesterday - to save Gavin Johnson s blushes.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 1 St Albans (01/09)

Substitutes Yemi Odubade and Matt Day maintained Oxford United's 100 per cent home record in front of the biggest crowd in the Nationwide Conference this season.  more...

Morecambe 0 - 3 Oxford Utd (09/09)

Top-of-the-table Oxford United continued their superb start to the season with a comfortable 3-0 win at Christie Park thanks to two poachers' goals in the first half and a brilliant last-minute strike from Andy Burgess.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 0 Exeter City (12/09)

Steve Basham maintained Oxford United's brilliant start to the season with his third goal of the campaign.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 1 Grays Athletic (16/09)

Oxford United were held at home for the first time this season as they failed to take advantage of having an extra man for 86 minutes and the boost of a brilliant early goal.  more...

Crawley Town 0 - 1 Oxford United (18/09)

Matt Day struck his second stunning late winner this season to bring Oxford United a dramatic victory at Broadfield Stadium last night.  more...

Stafford Rangers 0 - 1 Oxford Utd

Rob Duffy showed his great value to the Oxford United team by continuing their recent habit of scoring a goal out of nothing.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 0 York City (30/09)

Andy Burgess gave as classy a midfield performance as any player has given since Oxford United moved to their new stadium five years ago to help Jim Smith's men move further clear at the top.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 2 Southport (03/10)

Rob Duffy saved Conference leaders Oxford United from a shock home defeat by lowly Southport with an 89th-minute penalty last night.  more...

Forest Green Rovers 1 - 5 Oxford United (06/10)

Rob Duffy scored a brilliant hat-trick as Oxford United returned to winning ways in some style in front of a record attendance of The New Lawn last night.  more...

Kidderminster 0 - 0 Oxford Utd (10/10)

Oxford United failed to score for the first time this season - but extended their unbeaten start to 15 games in a bruising encounter at Aggborough last night.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 1 Altrincham (14/10)

Was he pushed or did he dive?  more...

Cambridge Utd 0 - 3 Oxford Utd (20/10)

Oxford United made light of the absence of leading scorer Rob Duffy to register their seventh win in nine away games this season with a storming display at the Abbey Stadium.  more...

Dagenham 0 - 1 Oxford Utd (28/10)

A superb penalty save from Billy Turley helped bring Oxford United victory over their nearest Conference challengers Dagenham in an action-packed FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie at the Victoria Road Sports Ground on Saturday.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 0 Aldershot Town (04/11)

Andy Burgess kept his cool with two clinically-taken late goals in the red-hot cauldron of a packed-out Oxford United stadium on Saturday.  more...

Wycombe Wanderers 2 - 1 Oxford Utd(11/11)

So Oxford United have lost at last, after more than 30 hours of football.  more...

Gravesend & Northfleet 1 - 0 Oxford Utd (18/11)

Oxford United gave their poorest performance of the season by some way as they surrendered their 18-match unbeaten league start to a much quicker, sharper and energetic Gravesend side.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 1 Tamworth (25/11)

Rob Duffy marked his return to the Oxford United side by converting a match-winning penalty ten minutes from time on Saturday as the Nationwide Conference leaders got back on track.  more...

Stevenage Borough 2 - 2 Oxford Utd (02/12)

Oxford United clung on to top spot as they fought back from two goals down at half-time to earn a draw in a match that barely does justice to the word dramatic.  more...

Rushden & Diamonds 1 - 0 Oxford Utd (09/12)

Oxford United will be top of the table at Christmas, but it's alarm bells, rather than jingle bells, which are ringing out in the lead-up to the festive period after their worrying dip in form continued at Nene Park on Saturday.  more...

Lewes 0 - 0 Oxford United (16/12)

The only ones to get their decision-making right on Saturday were the hundreds of Oxford United supporters who normally follow the team away and who decided to give this dreadful first-round tie a miss.  more...

Oxford Utd 0 - 0 Woking (26/12)

Oxford could not find the net for the third game in succession as their biggest home support for 20 years went home frustrated.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 1 Crawley Town (30/12)

Oxford United ended one of the most momentous years in their history with mixed emotions.  more...

Exeter City 2 - 1 Oxford Utd (01/01)

An injury-ravaged Oxford United side went down to a third defeat in their last four away league games as 2007 got off to a disappointing start in the mud of St James' Park.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 0 Lewes (09/01)

Marvelous Marvin Robinson helped get Oxford United back on the goal trail in his comeback game last night.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 2 Halifax Town (13/01)

A sloppy goal given away three minutes from time means Oxford United must do it all again in an FA Trophy second-round replay at The Shay.  more...

Halifax Town 2 - 1 Oxford Utd (16/01)

United's FA Trophy adventure ended in an entertaining and exciting second-round replay at The Shay last night.  more...

Grays Athletic 2 - 2 Oxford Utd (20/01)

Rob Duffy struck his 18th and 19th goals of the season, but Oxford United still couldn't chalk up their first win in seven Nationwide Conference games as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Grays on Saturday.  more...

Woking 1 - 0 Oxford United (23/01)

Defender Georges Santos was stretchered off as Oxford United's winless run stretched to 11 games on a miserable night at Kingfield.  more...

Oxford Utd 0 - 1 Rushden & Diamonds (29/01)

Chris Tardif produced three superb saves - but couldn't prevent a sad-looking Oxford United sliding to another Conference defeat as their unbeaten home record bit the dust last night.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 1 Cambridge United (03/02)

Oxford United missed a great chance to close the gap on leaders Dagenham to six points after failing to claim the win their play deserved.  more...

Aldershot Town 1 - 1 Oxford United (10/02)

Oxford United had a first league win since November cruelly snatched from their grasp at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 - 0 Gravesend & Northfleet (17/02)

Rob Duffy climbed off his sickbed to score a brilliant winning goal as Oxford United got their promotion challenge back on track with a first league victory since November.  more...

Tamworth 1 - 3 Oxford United (24/02)

Oxford United's little and large striking duo grabbed a goal apiece as Jim Smith's men completed their first double of the season.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 0 Stevenage Borough (03/03)

Oxford United turned on the style as they put Stevenage to the sword for their third win on the trot.  more...

Southport 0 - 1 Oxford United (06/03)

Danny Rose struck a brilliant second-half winner as Oxford United chalked up a fourth straight win at Haig Avenue last night.  more...

Oxford Utd 0 - 2 Forest Green (10/03)

Oxford United's old failing of defending poorly at set pieces came back to haunt them on Saturday when they crashed to their second home defeat of the season.  more...

Oxford Utd 0 - 1 Kidderminster Harriers (13/10)

Oxford United's automatic promotion hopes were effectively extinguished at the Kassam Stadium last night as they fell to their second successive home defeat.  more...

Altrincham 0 - 3 Oxford United (17/03)

First-half goals from Eddie Anaclet and Mickey Corcoran - breaking his duck in senior football - and a late coup de grace from Marvin Robinson helped Oxford United re-establish themselves as the main, but distant, challengers to leaders Dagenham & Redbridge.  more...

Halifax Town 1-1 Oxford United (21/03)

Marvin Robinson netted for the second game running as Oxford United took another step closer to the Conference play-offs with a useful point at The Shay on Wednesday night But the main highlight for the U's was a lively debut from striker Chris Zebroski, who had signed just hours before the game on a month's loan from Millwall.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 2 Dagenham & Redbridge (26/03)

Yemi Odubade struck twice in two minutes in the second half last night - but Oxford United's hopes of a third victory of the season against Dagenham were dashed by a 90th-minute equaliser from the champions-elect.  more...

Oxford Utd 0 - 0 Burton Albion (31/03)

Thank Goodness this match wasn't screened by Sky.  more...

Oxford Utd 4 - 1 Weymouth (09/04)

It was a case of "Heads, I win" for Oxford United yesterday as they chalked up their biggest home victory since August with four headed goals.  more...

St Albans City 0 - 2 Oxford United (14/04)

Yemi Odubade and Luke Foster struck a goal apiece to send Oxford United into the play-offs for the first time in the club's history.  more...

Oxford Utd 2 - 0 Stafford Rangers (21/04)

Chris Zebroski scored for the second successive home game as Oxford United secured second place in the Nationwide Conference and a home second leg in the play-off semi-finals.  more...

York City 1 - 0 Oxford United (28/04)

Two injury worries were the main concern for Oxford United as they lost their final game at sunny Kit Kat Crescent.  more...

Exeter City 0 - 1 Oxford United (04/05)

A superbly professional performance from Oxford United at St James' Park last night took them a massive step towards Wembley.  more...

Oxford Utd 1 -2 Exeter City (08/05)

Oxford United suffered a penalty shoot-out heartache last night as all their dreams of Wembley and promotion were ended in the cruelest way imaginable.  more...

07/08 Season

Oxford Utd 0 - 0 Morecambe (06/01)

Oxford United made it six games without a win as their frustrating spell in front of goal continued on Saturday.  more...

Abingdon News

Tory anger over travel 'hypocrisy'

The man who helped draw up a council's green travel plan has been accused of charging expenses for using his car when he lives on one of the best-served bus routes in Oxfordshire.  more...

Athletics

ATHLETICS: Hannah so close to medal

Hannah England claimed an encouraging fourth place in the women's 1500m at the Norwich Union World Trials and UK Championships at the Manchester Regional Arena on Saturday.  more...

Bicester News

Village school head moves to town

Pupils at Fritwell Primary School, near Bicester, have said goodbye to their headteacher, who has left after seven years in the job.  more...

Prepare for all that jazz

Bicester will be filled with the sounds of smooth soul, be-bop and funk as preparations for the town's jazz festival get under way.  more...

Columns

Superheroes' pedals power film projector

The question posed by Alyson in her first On Yer Bike was echoed at last week's Bicycology Film Fest.  more...

Cricket

CRICKET: Lyon roars for Twyford

Twyford moved a step nearer the Division 1 title after beating Tetsworth by 24 runs on Saturday.  more...

CRICKET: Oxford move nearer top

Oxford moved to within a point of the top after producing their best performance of the season in a six-wicket win at High Wycombe in Sommers Home Counties Premier League Division 1 on Saturday.  more...

CRICKET: Hector knock is in vain

Benji Hector hit an unbeaten century, but it was not enough to lead Banbury to victory against Radlett on Saturday.  more...

CRICKET: Kidlington fall to surprise defeat

Kidlington crashed to a shock 65-run defeat at relegation strugglers Basingstoke in Sommers Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West on Saturday.  more...

Didcot News

Maurice marks century with party

Centenarian Maurice Baker marked his 100th birthday with a party for family and friends.  more...

Record-breaking pilot flies home

A record-breaking aviator is due to end her tour of Britain accompanied by disabled passengers tomorrow.  more...

Editorial Comment

Let’s get on with it

Few would argue that leisure provision in Oxford is poor.  more...

Free for all

Some will see it as the end of an era.  more...

How could they be so petty?

Politics, whether practised in Westminster or the Vale of White Horse, is a dirty business. It is also the last refuge of the petty and those with nothing better to do than carp about opponents.  more...

Fitting memorial

The parents of Georgia French have set themselves a mammoth task in establishing an advice and information service for gap year students.  more...

Floods

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Headlines

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Judge jails death-crash driver

A JUDGE today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Endangered old English dog breed on show

EVERYONE is welcome to come to enjoy an unusual fun day and companion dog show this weekend.  more...

'Fair' for Cottsway

A HOUSING association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star 'fair' rating.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Crews worked with no breaks

ENVIRONMENT Secretary, Hilary Benn, came to see how Witney's firefighters were coping during the floods - sometimes literally up to their necks in water - but could only spare five minutes with them.  more...

Judge jails death-crash driver

A JUDGE today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Endangered old English dog breed on show

EVERYONE is welcome to come to enjoy an unusual fun day and companion dog show this weekend.  more...

'Fair' for Cottsway

A HOUSING association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star 'fair' rating.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Letters

Twin threat to our rights

Three cheers for Tony Anchors (Oxford Mail, July 21). The smoking ban is as much about public health as the hunting ban is about animal cruelty.  more...

Costly cinema

I write a warning to all readers as I have just left the Vue Cinema in Grenoble Road, Oxford.  more...

Same old Tories

How long will it be before Andrew Smith MP joins his New Labour and Tory contemporaries at Oxford University in revealing whether or not he smoked cannabis while a student there?  more...

News

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Spirits raised by free treats

BARTON residents could soon become the most pampered people in Oxford as the estate could play host to regular free therapy sessions.  more...

City parks among best in UK

TWO Oxford parks have been named among the best in the country.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

11 years - and never missed a day

A TEENAGER who has attended school for 11 years without missing a single day was presented with a special certificate.  more...

11 years - and never missed a day

A TEENAGER who has attended school for 11 years without missing a single day was presented with a special certificate.  more...

Ball park figures as a nuisance

IDEAS are being considered to solve problems sparked by a Cowley kickabout area after neighbours complained about damage to their homes.  more...

180 new bus shelters to be put up

SCORES of new and replacement bus shelters are set to be installed across Oxford.  more...

Mini Clubman revealed

THE first official pictures have been released of the new Oxford-built Mini Clubman, which will go on sale later this year.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Park-and-ride parking could be free

PARKING at Oxford's five park-and-ride car parks could become free across the board if management of the sites is passed to Oxfordshire County Council.  more...

£20m leisure plan for city

PLANS are being drawn for a £20m leisure centre on the outskirts of Oxford.  more...

'Fair' for Cottsway

A HOUSING association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star 'fair' rating.  more...

Endangered old English dog breed on show

EVERYONE is welcome to come to enjoy an unusual fun day and companion dog show this weekend.  more...

Burglar banned from all colleges

A BURGLAR has been banned from all schools, colleges and University buildings in Oxford.  more...

Boy still serious after cycle crash

A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy remains in a serious condition after suffering head injuries when he collided with a car.  more...

Cameras to be switched on again

ENFORCEMENT cameras ensuring vehicles do not use Oxford High Street will be re-activated at 7.30am tomorrow.  more...

Charity shop thief loses appeal

A WOMAN who stole thousands of pounds from the charity shop where she worked in order to pay off her son's drug debts has failed to persuade judges that her sentence was too harsh.  more...

Council opens doors for 'cultural audit'

INSPECTORS are due to visit Oxford City Council this autumn to conduct a culture audit.  more...

Judge jails death-crash driver

A JUDGE today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Flood victims query alerts

FLOOD victims cleaning up their homes today questioned the Environment Agency's continually changing predictions during last week's crisis.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Stranded narrowboat causes row

A ROW has broken out after a narrowboat was stranded because of floods in Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Judge jails death-crash driver

A JUDGE today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Endangered old English dog breed on show

EVERYONE is welcome to come to enjoy an unusual fun day and companion dog show this weekend.  more...

'Fair' for Cottsway

A HOUSING association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star 'fair' rating.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

11 years - and never missed a day

A TEENAGER who has attended school for 11 years without missing a single day was presented with a special certificate.  more...

11 years - and never missed a day

A TEENAGER who has attended school for 11 years without missing a single day was presented with a special certificate.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: Pre-season round-up

DIDCOT Town secured the first victory of their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win at Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division outfit Wantage Town on Saturday.  more...

Other News

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.  more...

Oxford News

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

£20m leisure plan for Oxford

Radical plans are being drawn for a £20mcorr leisure centre on the outskirts of Oxford.  more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

The railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.  more...

Hooligans up for sentencing

Two football hooligans are due to be sentenced for public order offences today.  more...

Cameras switched back on

Enforcement cameras ensuring vehicles do not use Oxford High Street will be re-activated at 7.30am tomorrow.  more...

Burglar banned from colleges

A burglar has been banned from all schools, colleges and university buildings in Oxford.  more...

Boy in serious condition

A 10-year-old boy remains in a serious condition after suffering head injuries when he collided with a car.  more...

Time to decide play area plan

Plans for a new £60,000 play area in Marsh Park, Cowley, are set to take a step forward tomorrow.  more...

City council opens doors for cultural audit

Inspectors are due to visit Oxford City Council this autumn to conduct a culture audit.  more...

Forensic expert sets up own firm

A forensic expert whose evidence helped convict the killers of Nigerian schoolboy Damilola Taylor has set up the nation's only independent fibre analysis company at Begbroke Science Park, north of Oxford.  more...

Tournament boosts abuse campaign

A football tournament in Oxfordshire has helped raise the profile of victims of domestic abuse - and money to tackle the problem.  more...

Good report delights school

Staff and children are delighted after their nursery school received a 'good' Ofsted report following significant improvements.  more...

'No booze' appeal to motorists

A summer crackdown on drink drivers has got under way across Oxfordshire.  more...

Prayers for four-legged friends

DOGS, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs will be feeling a holy lot better after a blessing ceremony.  more...

Patient gripes drop by a fifth

Patient complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.  more...

Recycling drive on doorstep

Twenty thousand homes in Oxford will be visited by waste advisers in a bid to drive up recycling rates.  more...

Boy still critical after road accident

A young boy remains in hospital with serious head injuries after a road accident in Oxford.  more...

Judge reluctantly jails driver

A judge today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.  more...

Football thugs banned from matches

Two football thugs were given three-year banning orders and community service at Oxford Magistrates' Court today.  more...

Trains get longer lease

Rail firm First Great Western will keep operating its 125mph Adelante trains on services between Oxford, the Cotswold Line and London into next year.  more...

Branson talks of sex and drugs

Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson has revealed how he enjoyed the high life, by taking drugs with his son and having sex on a plane when he was a teenager.  more...

Burglar banned from education sites

A prolific burglar has been banned from every school, college and university building in Oxford.  more...

Flood victims query alert system

Flood victims cleaning up their Oxford homes yesterday questioned the Environment Agency's continually changing predictions during last week's crisis.  more...

Stranded narrowboat causes alarm

A row has broken out after a narrowboat was stranded because of floods in Oxford.  more...

Restrictions reimposed

CCTV cameras used to ensure only buses and taxis use Oxford High Street were switched back on at 7.30am today.  more...

Free pick-up

Oxford City Council is offering a free bulky rubbish collection service to households in the Botley and Abingdon roads and on Osney Island, which were affected by flooding.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Flooding: Thanks to heroes

The leaders of authorities in Oxfordshire have written an open letter praising the response to the flooding crisis - you add your comments too.  more...

Oxford United

FOOTBALL: Left looks best for U's

OXFORD United could have a very strong left side this season, if the evidence of their 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth is anything to go by.  more...

FOOTBALL: Trainer takes centre stage

PHIL Trainer capped an eye-catching performance with a superb goal as Oxford United beat Coca-Cola League One side Bournemouth at the Kassam Stadium on Friday night.  more...

Results

RESULTS July 28

THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE.  more...

Results And Fixtures

SPORT: Weekend results 28/29

SOMMERS HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Falkland 260 (60 ovs, J Morris 143), Henley 245-5 (55 ovs, B Mordt 75no). Falkland 10pts (1 pen point), Henley 11.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 109.25 BMW 3028 Electrocomponents 249.5 Isoft Group 64.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 150 Oxford Biomedica 43 Oxford Instruments 267 Reed Elsevier 609.5 RM 210 RPS Group 333.25   more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 111.75 BMW 3029 Electrocomponents 249.75 Isoft Group 64.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 149.5 Oxford Biomedica 44 Oxford Instruments 267.75 Reed Elsevier 610.25 RM 207 RPS Group 338.5   more...

Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Cheetahs have to do it again

Oxford Cheetahs pulled off one of their greatest fightbacks in their Conference League Knockout Cup quarter-final cup clash at the St Boniface Arena, on Friday.  more...

Tennis

TENNIS: Oxon women avoid drop

Oxfordshire's women retained their Group 3 berth - but will be rueing a narrow defeat earlier in the week that cost them promotion.  more...

Thame News

Charity shop thief loses her appeal

A pensioner who stole thousands of pounds from the charity shop where she worked in order to pay off her son's drug debts has failed to persuade top judges that her sentence was too harsh.  more...

Wantage News

Grove residents vote against more homes

More than 1,000 Grove residents have voted in favour of the parish council opposing housing development on the former Grove Airfield site.  more...

Witney News

Home group wins praise

A housing association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star "fair" rating.  more...

Animals take centre stage

From horses in fancy dress to a "catless" cat show, animals were the centre of attention at the Blue Cross' annual show.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.   more...

Men banned from football matches

TWO men were given three-year football banning orders and community service at Oxford Magistrates' Court today.   more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.   more...

£500 reward after brick attack

A £500 reward is on offer for information on vandals who hurled bricks at a house and car.   more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.   more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.   more...

Men banned from football matches

TWO men were given three-year football banning orders and community service at Oxford Magistrates' Court today.   more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.   more...

Oxford Mail News

Burglar banned from colleges

A burglar has been banned from all schools, colleges and university buildings in Oxford.   more...

Hooligans up for sentencing

Two football hooligans are due to be sentenced for public order offences today.   more...

Charity shop thief loses her appeal

A pensioner who stole thousands of pounds from the charity shop where she worked in order to pay off her son's drug debts has failed to persuade top judges that her sentence was too harsh.   more...

Tory anger over travel 'hypocrisy'

The man who helped draw up a council's green travel plan has been accused of charging expenses for using his car when he lives on one of the best-served bus routes in Oxfordshire.   more...

Village school head moves to town

Pupils at Fritwell Primary School, near Bicester, have said goodbye to their headteacher, who has left after seven years in the job.   more...

Cameras switched back on

Enforcement cameras ensuring vehicles do not use Oxford High Street will be re-activated at 7.30am tomorrow.   more...

Boy in serious condition

A 10-year-old boy remains in a serious condition after suffering head injuries when he collided with a car.   more...

City council opens doors for cultural audit

Inspectors are due to visit Oxford City Council this autumn to conduct a culture audit.   more...

Time to decide play area plan

Plans for a new £60,000 play area in Marsh Park, Cowley, are set to take a step forward tomorrow.   more...

Forensic expert sets up own firm

A forensic expert whose evidence helped convict the killers of Nigerian schoolboy Damilola Taylor has set up the nation's only independent fibre analysis company at Begbroke Science Park, north of Oxford.   more...

Prepare for all that jazz

Bicester will be filled with the sounds of smooth soul, be-bop and funk as preparations for the town's jazz festival get under way.   more...

Tournament boosts abuse campaign

A football tournament in Oxfordshire has helped raise the profile of victims of domestic abuse - and money to tackle the problem.   more...

Home group wins praise

A housing association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star "fair" rating.   more...

Good report delights school

Staff and children are delighted after their nursery school received a 'good' Ofsted report following significant improvements.   more...

'No booze' appeal to motorists

A summer crackdown on drink drivers has got under way across Oxfordshire.   more...

Prayers for four-legged friends

DOGS, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs will be feeling a holy lot better after a blessing ceremony.   more...

Patient gripes drop by a fifth

Patient complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.   more...

Maurice marks century with party

Centenarian Maurice Baker marked his 100th birthday with a party for family and friends.   more...

£20m leisure plan for Oxford

Radical plans are being drawn for a £20mcorr leisure centre on the outskirts of Oxford.   more...

Recycling drive on doorstep

Twenty thousand homes in Oxford will be visited by waste advisers in a bid to drive up recycling rates.   more...

Animals take centre stage

From horses in fancy dress to a "catless" cat show, animals were the centre of attention at the Blue Cross' annual show.   more...

Chemist plan go-ahead

A pharmacy is finally set to open in Rose Hill, Oxford, after an appeal against it was thrown out.   more...

Boy still critical after road accident

A young boy remains in hospital with serious head injuries after a road accident in Oxford.   more...

Judge reluctantly jails driver

A judge today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.   more...

Help for gap year travellers

The family of an Oxford student killed on her gap year trip have raised tens of thousands of pounds just days after launching a charity to help other travellers.   more...

Football thugs banned from matches

Two football thugs were given three-year banning orders and community service at Oxford Magistrates' Court today.   more...

Trains get longer lease

Rail firm First Great Western will keep operating its 125mph Adelante trains on services between Oxford, the Cotswold Line and London into next year.   more...

Record-breaking pilot flies home

A record-breaking aviator is due to end her tour of Britain accompanied by disabled passengers tomorrow.   more...

Grove residents vote against more homes

More than 1,000 Grove residents have voted in favour of the parish council opposing housing development on the former Grove Airfield site.   more...

Branson talks of sex and drugs

Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson has revealed how he enjoyed the high life, by taking drugs with his son and having sex on a plane when he was a teenager.   more...

Burglar banned from education sites

A prolific burglar has been banned from every school, college and university building in Oxford.   more...

Flood victims query alert system

Flood victims cleaning up their Oxford homes yesterday questioned the Environment Agency's continually changing predictions during last week's crisis.   more...

Stranded narrowboat causes alarm

A row has broken out after a narrowboat was stranded because of floods in Oxford.   more...

Restrictions reimposed

CCTV cameras used to ensure only buses and taxis use Oxford High Street were switched back on at 7.30am today.   more...

Free pick-up

Oxford City Council is offering a free bulky rubbish collection service to households in the Botley and Abingdon roads and on Osney Island, which were affected by flooding.   more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

The railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.   more...

Home visits

TEN thousand homes in west Oxfordshire can expect a knock on the door this month from canvassers wanting to promote recycling.   more...

Stranded narrowboat causes row

A ROW has broken out after a narrowboat was stranded because of floods in Oxford.   more...

Men banned from football matches

TWO men were given three-year football banning orders and community service at Oxford Magistrates' Court today.   more...

Animals take centre stage

FROM horses in fancy dress to a "catless" cat show, animals were the centre of attention at the Blue Cross' annual show.   more...

Burglar banned from all colleges

A BURGLAR has been banned from all schools, colleges and University buildings in Oxford.   more...

Boy still serious after cycle crash

A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy remains in a serious condition after suffering head injuries when he collided with a car.   more...

Cameras to be switched on again

ENFORCEMENT cameras ensuring vehicles do not use Oxford High Street will be re-activated at 7.30am tomorrow.   more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.   more...

Charity shop thief loses appeal

A WOMAN who stole thousands of pounds from the charity shop where she worked in order to pay off her son's drug debts has failed to persuade judges that her sentence was too harsh.   more...

Council opens doors for 'cultural audit'

INSPECTORS are due to visit Oxford City Council this autumn to conduct a culture audit.   more...

Prepare for all that jazz

Bicester will be filled with the sounds of smooth soul, be-bop and funk as preparations for the town's jazz festival get under way.   more...

Park-and-ride parking could be free

PARKING at Oxford's five park-and-ride car parks could become free across the board if management of the sites is passed to Oxfordshire County Council.   more...

£20m leisure plan for city

PLANS are being drawn for a £20m leisure centre on the outskirts of Oxford.   more...

Dispersal zone given more time

OXFORD'S first dispersal zone, set up to tackle the scourge of teenage troublemakers, is to be extended for a further six months.   more...

City parks among best in UK

TWO Oxford parks have been named among the best in the country.   more...

£500 reward after brick attack

A £500 reward is on offer for information on vandals who hurled bricks at a house and car.   more...

Judge jails death-crash driver

A JUDGE today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.   more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.   more...

Flood victims query alerts

FLOOD victims cleaning up their homes today questioned the Environment Agency's continually changing predictions during last week's crisis.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Together against violence

A FOOTBALL tournament in West Oxfordshire has helped raise the profile of victims of domestic abuse - and money to tackle the problem.   more...

Home visits

TEN thousand homes in west Oxfordshire can expect a knock on the door this month from canvassers wanting to promote recycling.   more...

Flooding: Rail line reopens

THE railway line between Oxford and Didcot reopened early this morning after being closed for a week due to flooding of the tracks.   more...

'Fair' for Cottsway

A HOUSING association which took over all West Oxfordshire District Council's former council homes has been given a one-star 'fair' rating.   more...

Endangered old English dog breed on show

EVERYONE is welcome to come to enjoy an unusual fun day and companion dog show this weekend.   more...

Judge jails death-crash driver

A JUDGE today "reluctantly" jailed a driver who killed a Witney motorcyclist as he questioned the benefit of a prison sentence.   more...

Crews worked with no breaks

ENVIRONMENT Secretary, Hilary Benn, came to see how Witney's firefighters were coping during the floods - sometimes literally up to their necks in water - but could only spare five minutes with them.   more...

Happy 100, Lily!

A WOMAN who used to help mend the boots of Oxford United footballers celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday.   more...

Together against violence

REFORMED offenders used football to help kick violence out of their lives for good.   more...

Beware of cowboy builders

ROGUE traders and cowboy builders may be out to exploit those affected by the recent flooding.   more...

Complaints from patients fall

PATIENT complaints at Oxfordshire's largest hospital trust have dropped by almost a fifth in 12 months.   more...

Warning issued on gas cookers

PEOPLE returning to flood-damaged homes have been warned about the dangers of using outdoor portable generators, camping stoves or other gasoline, propane or natural gas devices indoors.   more...

  
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