Stories for 10 February 2008

Abingdon

Glamour puss is title contender

A CAT too prim to use a cat flap is crossing her manicured claws hoping to be named Britain's Poshest Cat today.  more...

Four-vehicle crash closes A34

A FOUR-vehicle crash closed the A34 near Abingdon for an hour today.  more...

Glamour puss is title contender

A CAT too prim to use a cat flap is crossing her manicured claws hoping to be named Britain's Poshest Cat today.  more...

Four-vehicle crash closes A34

A FOUR-vehicle crash closed the A34 near Abingdon for an hour today.  more...

Abingdon News

Crash closes A34

The A34 near Abindgon was closed for a short time this morning following an accident involving four vehicles.  more...

Appeal launched for lakes campaign

Campaigners launched an appeal at the weekend to raise funds to support further legal action to protect Radley Lakes from being turned into an ash dump.  more...

Banbury News

Royal charter marked in town

A year-long programme of events is being planned to help Banbury celebrate the 400th anniversary of its town charter.  more...

Didcot

Ideas event

NEW ideas are welcome at a meeting to discuss plans for this year's church fete in East Hagbourne, on Sunday, February 24, at 11.30am.  more...

Arson inquiry into garage blaze

A GARAGE fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.  more...

Ideas event

NEW ideas are welcome at a meeting to discuss plans for this year's church fete in East Hagbourne, on Sunday, February 24, at 11.30am.  more...

Arson inquiry into garage blaze

A GARAGE fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.  more...

Didcot News

Arson suspected after garage fire

A garage fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.  more...

Headlines

Historic forest invites young

YOUNG people are being encouraged to get out into the countryside and join up as volunteers in a Royal hunting forest.  more...

Motorsport

Solberg climbs to fourth in Sweden

PETTER Solberg starts the third and final day of the Swedish Rally in fourth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team.  more...

Solberg takes fourth in Sweden

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished the Swedish Rally in fourth overall after the final day of gravel-strewn forest roads.  more...

Solberg climbs to fourth in Sweden

PETTER Solberg starts the third and final day of the Swedish Rally in fourth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team.  more...

Solberg takes fourth in Sweden

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished the Swedish Rally in fourth overall after the final day of gravel-strewn forest roads.  more...

News

Tim takes top spot at Open

ALMOST 2,000 people cast their vote to choose their favourite piece of artwork in an innovative exhibition in Oxford.  more...

Tim takes top spot at Open

ALMOST 2,000 people cast their vote to choose their favourite piece of artwork in an innovative exhibition in Oxford.  more...

Gentle Lent

A QUIET Day for Lent is planned to help people reconnect with God on Saturday, March 1, between 10am and 4pm in Harwell.  more...

A Christian evening out

A BAR has announced it will host the city's first Christian club night.  more...

Join the club

FARINGDON'S badminton club is looking for new members.  more...

'Wheels day' work starts

PREPARATIONS are under way for Carterton's fourth 'Extreme Wheels' day.  more...

Writing to prisoners

SISTER Mary McKeone is giving a talk entitled Writing Letters to Prisoners on Thursday, March 6, at the North Oxford Community Centre, in Diamond Place, Summertown, at 3pm.  more...

School plans 150th party

WHEATLEY primary school is calling on former pupils to provide memories of their time as students for its 150th anniversary celebrations.  more...

Youth backing for woodland project

YOUNG people are being encouraged to get out into the countryside and join up as volunteers in a royal hunting forest.  more...

Cowley urged to talk online

RESIDENTS in Cowley have been urged to sign up to a new online discussion forum which could cover anything from street crime to church fairs.  more...

Lifeline given to parents' group

PLAYTIME has been extended for a group of toddlers at an Oxford parent club after it was given cash to keep running.  more...

New air terminal link set for take-off

OXFORD will have its own direct link to Heathrow airport's new Terminal 5 when it opens next month.  more...

Pupils hope for own allotment

CHILDREN are looking forward to growing - and eating - their own vegetables, with plans to set up allotments in the grounds of their school.  more...

Pupils hope for own allotment

CHILDREN are looking forward to growing - and eating - their own vegetables, with plans to set up allotments in the grounds of their school.  more...

Flood issues

RESIDENTS of East Hanney are invited to a meeting to discuss the July flooding, report on actions taken and consider a way forward.  more...

Ideas event

NEW ideas are welcome at a meeting to discuss plans for this year's church fete in East Hagbourne, on Sunday, February 24, at 11.30am.  more...

Glamour puss is title contender

A CAT too prim to use a cat flap is crossing her manicured claws hoping to be named Britain's Poshest Cat today.  more...

Regulars put Pathway on track

REGULARS at an Oxford pub have saved a charity for disabled workers with a year of fundraising.  more...

Tim takes top spot at Open

ALMOST 2,000 people cast their vote to choose their favourite piece of artwork in an innovative exhibition in Oxford.  more...

Tim takes top spot at Open

ALMOST 2,000 people cast their vote to choose their favourite piece of artwork in an innovative exhibition in Oxford.  more...

Danielle is a Guiding star

AN Oxford teenager has been chosen ahead of hundreds of other girls to attend the International Guide Camp this summer.  more...

Golfers fight club fire

EQUIPMENT was damaged after a fire broke out at a golf club.  more...

Woman, 19, raped in Cowley

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was raped as she walked through Cowley.  more...

Car set alight

A CAR is believed to have been deliberately set alight in Oxford this morning.  more...

Arson inquiry into garage blaze

A GARAGE fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.  more...

Royal Mail says sorry for mix-up

ROYAL Mail has apologised for an "unacceptable" mistake after an Oxford woman was given the wrong information about the opening hours of a collection office.  more...

Four-vehicle crash closes A34

A FOUR-vehicle crash closed the A34 near Abingdon for an hour today.  more...

Club pays tribute to former player

WITNEY Rugby Club paid tribute to former player Dave Lambourne with a minute's silence before Saturday's first team match against Wallingford.  more...

Service pays tribute to student

FAMILY and friends paid an emotional tribute to a talented student who was crushed to death under a dustcart.  more...

Pupils hope for own allotment

CHILDREN are looking forward to growing - and eating - their own vegetables, with plans to set up allotments in the grounds of their school.  more...

Pupils hope for own allotment

CHILDREN are looking forward to growing - and eating - their own vegetables, with plans to set up allotments in the grounds of their school.  more...

Flood issues

RESIDENTS of East Hanney are invited to a meeting to discuss the July flooding, report on actions taken and consider a way forward.  more...

Ideas event

NEW ideas are welcome at a meeting to discuss plans for this year's church fete in East Hagbourne, on Sunday, February 24, at 11.30am.  more...

Glamour puss is title contender

A CAT too prim to use a cat flap is crossing her manicured claws hoping to be named Britain's Poshest Cat today.  more...

Arson inquiry into garage blaze

A GARAGE fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.  more...

Four-vehicle crash closes A34

A FOUR-vehicle crash closed the A34 near Abingdon for an hour today.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: Patten's spectacular strike lifts Letcombe

Letcombe 2 (Patten 13, Whatley 59) Clanfield 1 (Barker 86) Tom Patten's spectacular opener set Letcombe on the way to a hard-earned three points against Clanfield in Division 1 West.  more...

FOOTBALL: Super Simms spot-on for North Leigh

North Leigh 2 (Champion og 30, Simms 65 pen) Badshot Lea 1 (Westall 28) Mark Simms's second-half penalty secured North Leigh victory over Badshot Lea at Eynsham Park, and kept their Premier Division title hopes bubbling.  more...

FOOTBALL: Hopes alive to lift Didcot bid

Oxford City 0 Didcot Town 1 (Hope 63) Didcot Town boosted their Division 1 South & West title bid as they got the better of fellow high-fliers Oxford City 1-0 in a hard-fought derby at Court Place Farm on Saturday.  more...

We're back in mix – Peace

Didcot Town boss Stuart Peace says his side's 1-0 victory over Oxford City in Saturday's derby has opened up the race for promotion from Division 1 South & West.  more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Banbury blown away by King's Lynn

Banbury United saw an early lead disappear as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at leaders King's Lynn in the British Gas Business Southern League Premier Division.  more...

FOOTBALL: It's more misery for hapless Abingdon

Abingdon United's wretched run in Division 1 South & West of the British Gas Business Southern League continued as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Windsor & Eton.  more...

Oxford News

Golfers tackle club blaze

Stock was damaged after a fire broke out at a golf club last night.  more...

Police investigate car fire

A car is believed to have been deliberately set alight in Oxford this morning.  more...

Witness plea after woman raped

Police are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was raped as she walked through Cowley last night.  more...

Celebrate chip week and get a free portion

Chip shops in Oxfordshire are stocking up on salt and vinegar in preparation for National Chip Week - the annual celebration of the nation's favourite food.  more...

Royal Mail: Sort yourself out

The Royal Mail has apologised for an "unacceptable" mistake after an Oxford woman was given the wrong information about the opening hours of a collection office.  more...

School blessed by archbishop

An Oxford school was blessed by the Archbishop of Birmingham on Friday following a £25m investment.  more...

Morse author to go to the ball

Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter will be the guest of honour at an Oxfordshire charity's first fundraising ball.  more...

Tsz Fok: We miss you

Family and friends paid an emotional tribute to a talented student who was crushed to death under a dustcart.  more...

Market hopes pinned on test cases

A decision on how much shop rents should increase at Oxford's Covered Market is imminent, say traders.  more...

70 good causes share £1.6m pot

Playgrounds, soup kitchens and help centres are among the city projects in line to receive more than £1.6m of council funds.  more...

Man in bridge jump threat

A 48-year-old man threatened to jump off Oxford's Donnington Bridge in front of his family this afternoon.  more...

Oxford United

Oxford United v Histon

Michael Howard celebrates his goal  more...

Oxford United v Histon

Matt Green charges in to head home his second goal from an Eddie Hutchinson back header  more...

Oxford United v Histon

A good strike from Matt Green for Oxford's first goal  more...

Oxford United v Histon

Keeper Billy Turley in top form. He saves two penalties and keeps a clean sheet  more...

Oxford United v Histon

Missed goal agony for Michael Blackwood  more...

Oxford United v Histon

Billy Turley saves the first penalty  more...

Oxford United v Histon

Billy Turley saves the second penalty  more...

Sport

Solberg climbs to fourth in Sweden

PETTER Solberg starts the third and final day of the Swedish Rally in fourth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team.  more...

Solberg takes fourth in Sweden

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished the Swedish Rally in fourth overall after the final day of gravel-strewn forest roads.  more...

Solberg climbs to fourth in Sweden

PETTER Solberg starts the third and final day of the Swedish Rally in fourth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team.  more...

Solberg takes fourth in Sweden

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished the Swedish Rally in fourth overall after the final day of gravel-strewn forest roads.  more...

U'S News

Turley glad U's take advantage

Billy Turley said he felt confident of saving both penalties at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday because of the Histon players' run-ups when they took them.  more...

Simply the best

Darren Patterson says he wasn't surprised that his goalkeeper Billy Turley saved two penalties in Saturday's 3-0 win over Histon - because he believes he's the best keeper in Non-league football.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Flood issues

RESIDENTS of East Hanney are invited to a meeting to discuss the July flooding, report on actions taken and consider a way forward.  more...

Flood issues

RESIDENTS of East Hanney are invited to a meeting to discuss the July flooding, report on actions taken and consider a way forward.  more...

Witney News

Players fall silent for team mate

Witney Rugby Club paid tribute to former player Dave Lambourne with a minute's silence before Saturday's first team match against Wallingford.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Arson inquiry into garage blaze

A GARAGE fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.   more...

Four-vehicle crash closes A34

A FOUR-vehicle crash closed the A34 near Abingdon for an hour today.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Tim takes top spot at Open

ALMOST 2,000 people cast their vote to choose their favourite piece of artwork in an innovative exhibition in Oxford.   more...

Banbury Cake Sport

Solberg climbs to fourth in Sweden

PETTER Solberg starts the third and final day of the Swedish Rally in fourth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team.   more...

Solberg takes fourth in Sweden

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished the Swedish Rally in fourth overall after the final day of gravel-strewn forest roads.   more...

Oxford Mail News

Golfers tackle club blaze

Stock was damaged after a fire broke out at a golf club last night.   more...

Crash closes A34

The A34 near Abindgon was closed for a short time this morning following an accident involving four vehicles.   more...

Police investigate car fire

A car is believed to have been deliberately set alight in Oxford this morning.   more...

Arson suspected after garage fire

A garage fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.   more...

Witness plea after woman raped

Police are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was raped as she walked through Cowley last night.   more...

Celebrate chip week and get a free portion

Chip shops in Oxfordshire are stocking up on salt and vinegar in preparation for National Chip Week - the annual celebration of the nation's favourite food.   more...

Royal charter marked in town

A year-long programme of events is being planned to help Banbury celebrate the 400th anniversary of its town charter.   more...

Royal Mail: Sort yourself out

The Royal Mail has apologised for an "unacceptable" mistake after an Oxford woman was given the wrong information about the opening hours of a collection office.   more...

School blessed by archbishop

An Oxford school was blessed by the Archbishop of Birmingham on Friday following a £25m investment.   more...

Morse author to go to the ball

Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter will be the guest of honour at an Oxfordshire charity's first fundraising ball.   more...

Tsz Fok: We miss you

Family and friends paid an emotional tribute to a talented student who was crushed to death under a dustcart.   more...

Players fall silent for team mate

Witney Rugby Club paid tribute to former player Dave Lambourne with a minute's silence before Saturday's first team match against Wallingford.   more...

Appeal launched for lakes campaign

Campaigners launched an appeal at the weekend to raise funds to support further legal action to protect Radley Lakes from being turned into an ash dump.   more...

Fight for freedom

In unimaginably tough conditions, some of Oxfordshire's finest are risking their lives to bring peace and stability to one of the world's most inhospitable countries - Afghanistan.o   more...

Market hopes pinned on test cases

A decision on how much shop rents should increase at Oxford's Covered Market is imminent, say traders.   more...

For my daddy

Little Liva Barlow-Olsen was only 18 months old when she lost her daddy Caspar to an aggressive brain tumour.   more...

UPDATE: Woman raped in park bushes

A young woman was raped in bushes near a children's play area as she walked through Oxford, police said last night.   more...

70 good causes share £1.6m pot

Playgrounds, soup kitchens and help centres are among the city projects in line to receive more than £1.6m of council funds.   more...

Man in bridge jump threat

A 48-year-old man threatened to jump off Oxford's Donnington Bridge in front of his family this afternoon.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Tim takes top spot at Open

ALMOST 2,000 people cast their vote to choose their favourite piece of artwork in an innovative exhibition in Oxford.   more...

Danielle is a Guiding star

AN Oxford teenager has been chosen ahead of hundreds of other girls to attend the International Guide Camp this summer.   more...

Golfers fight club fire

EQUIPMENT was damaged after a fire broke out at a golf club.   more...

Woman, 19, raped in Cowley

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was raped as she walked through Cowley.   more...

Car set alight

A CAR is believed to have been deliberately set alight in Oxford this morning.   more...

Arson inquiry into garage blaze

A GARAGE fire which damaged a trailer in Harwell is thought to be suspicious.   more...

Royal Mail says sorry for mix-up

ROYAL Mail has apologised for an "unacceptable" mistake after an Oxford woman was given the wrong information about the opening hours of a collection office.   more...

Four-vehicle crash closes A34

A FOUR-vehicle crash closed the A34 near Abingdon for an hour today.   more...

Club pays tribute to former player

WITNEY Rugby Club paid tribute to former player Dave Lambourne with a minute's silence before Saturday's first team match against Wallingford.   more...

Service pays tribute to student

FAMILY and friends paid an emotional tribute to a talented student who was crushed to death under a dustcart.   more...

The Oxford Times Sport

Solberg climbs to fourth in Sweden

PETTER Solberg starts the third and final day of the Swedish Rally in fourth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team.   more...

Solberg takes fourth in Sweden

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished the Swedish Rally in fourth overall after the final day of gravel-strewn forest roads.   more...

  
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