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Stories for 20 February 2008
Abingdon
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Young fan given stadium VIP visit
OXFORD United fan Ben Barrett endures life with an incurable illness, but his dream came true when he met his football heroes. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Town alcohol ban planned
A BAN on drinking alcohol in public could be introduced in the whole of Abingdon in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Young fan given stadium VIP visit
OXFORD United fan Ben Barrett endures life with an incurable illness, but his dream came true when he met his football heroes. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Donations flood in for traffic study
BUSINESSES are rallying together to raise £11,200 needed to review the controversial traffic system blamed for leaving Abingdon a "ghost town". more...
Town alcohol ban planned
A BAN on drinking alcohol in public could be introduced in the whole of Abingdon in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour. more...
Incinerator fears aired
NEIGHBOURS have voiced fears at the prospect of plans to build a £100m waste incinerator on their doorstep. more...
Abingdon News
Firms pledge cash for traffic review
Businesses are rallying together to raise the £11,200 needed to review a controversial traffic system blamed for turning Abingdon into a ghost town. more...
Booze ban aims to slash crime
A ban on boozing in public could be introduced across Abingdon to curb antisocial behaviour. more...
Town marathon back on track
Abingdon Marathon is back this year, after being called off last autumn. more...
Police probe deadly blaze
Police have taken over the investigation into a fire that killed a pensioner and injured her husband on Saturday. more...
Aunt Sally
AUNT SALLY: Butler's 15-doll bonanza leads Reds to title glory
Dennis Butler scored a six in his 15 dolls as The Reds drew 3-3 with Jelly Tots to retain their George Lowe League title at Cowley Conservative Club. more...
Banbury News
Boat death: four bailed
Four people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Business News
Cash windfall for biotech firm
Biotech firm Oxford Biomedica has been given a multi-million pound boost after one of its key vaccines was given the green light to continue testing. more...
Columns
The Insider
IF you thought pantomime season was over, you should have been at Oxford Town Hall on budget night. more...
Didcot
Incinerator fears aired
NEIGHBOURS have voiced fears at the prospect of plans to build a £100m waste incinerator on their doorstep. more...
Editorial Comment
Parents must be consulted
So the row over halal meat being served at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford has been resolved. more...
Fancy that
It certainly pays to make a fuss. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: Darren's dazzler seals derby win
Witney & District FA Darren McNamara's long-range strike gave Freeland a vital 1-0 derby victory over Hanborough in the Premier Division on Saturday, writes Anthony Barlow. more...
FOOTBALL: Read's treble sends Chequers through
Witney & District FA Paul Read bagged a hat-trick to help FC Chequers Res into the knockout stages of the Supplementary Cup after a 6-0 win over Southrop Res in Group 3. more...
FOOTBALL: Hamilton's brace seals first victory
Giles Sports Witney Youth League Charley Hamilton was the North Leigh hero as his brace helped his side pick up their first points of the season with a 4-1 victory over Banbury Town Youth Colts in the Under 12 A League. more...
FOOTBALL: Banbury reach last four
Banbury United booked an Oxfordshire Senior Cup last-four tie against Oxford City by seeing offHook Norton 2-0 in Tuesday's quarter-final switched to Spencer Stadium because of the weather. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Banbury reach last four
Banbury United booked an Oxfordshire Senior Cup last-four tie against Oxford City by seeing offHook Norton 2-0 in Tuesday's quarter-final switched to Spencer Stadium because of the weather. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Witney snap up ace Mills
Witney United have completed the transfer of midfielder Jamie Mills from Hungerford Town. more...
FOOTBALL: Forde seals Chad victory
Oxfordshire Senior League Chris Forde scored the only goal as Chadlington edged out Enstone 1-0 in the Premier Division. more...
FOOTBALL: Matt's misery ends Brize run
Oxfordshire Junior Shield Matt Townsend scored at both ends as Brize Norton were beaten 2-1 by Broughton & North Newington in the quarter-final. more...
FOOTBALL: Witney suffer rare defeat
Sport Italia Hellenic League Wantage Tn 3, Witney Utd 2 Witney suffered their first Premier Division defeat since October with a lacklustre display at Alfredian Park. more...
FOOTBALL: Darren's dazzler seals derby win
Witney & District FA Darren McNamara's long-range strike gave Freeland a vital 1-0 derby victory over Hanborough in the Premier Division on Saturday, writes Anthony Barlow. more...
FOOTBALL: Read's treble sends Chequers through
Witney & District FA Paul Read bagged a hat-trick to help FC Chequers Res into the knockout stages of the Supplementary Cup after a 6-0 win over Southrop Res in Group 3. more...
FOOTBALL: Hamilton's brace seals first victory
Giles Sports Witney Youth League Charley Hamilton was the North Leigh hero as his brace helped his side pick up their first points of the season with a 4-1 victory over Banbury Town Youth Colts in the Under 12 A League. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Vale lads fall to disputed goal
Controversy surrounded Vale of White Horse Schools Under 11s' 2-1 defeat by Gloucester in the County League at Longlevens. more...
FOOTBALL: Berinsfield thrown out
Berinsfield, along with Minster Lovell, have been thrown of the John Fathers Oxon Junior Shield after they were found guilty of causing their third-round tie last month to be abandoned. more...
FOOTBALL: Abingdon put Penn the sword
Abingdon Town put Penn & Tylers Green to the sword when they finally played their Hellenic League Soccer Kits Plus Supplementary Cup match at a foggy Culham Road on Tuesday night. more...
FOOTBALL: Langford double boosts Wantage
Two goals from Wantage Town midfielder Ellis Langford sent Witney United crashing to a 3-2 defeat in the Sport Italia Hellenic League on Saturday. more...
Headlines
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
Broken rail disrupts trains
TRAIN services on the Cotswold Line are being disrupted today by a broken rail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Rail route reopens
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
Broken rail disrupts trains
TRAIN services on the Cotswold Line are being disrupted today by a broken rail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Rail route reopens
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
Horse Racing
HORSE RACING: Dress stars for Butler
Dress To Impress gave Gerard Butler, who trains at Blewbury, near Didcot, a timely boost at Lingfield yesterday as he prepares to unleash Dansant and Silver Pivotal this weekend. more...
HORSE RACING: Brave Clark scoops special award after beating cancer
Katie Clark, who works for trainer Henrietta Knight at West Lockinge, near Wantage, received the Special Merit/Hero prize at the annual Stud and Stable Staff Awards - after beating cancer. more...
Ice Hockey
ICE HOCKEY: Below-par show angers Morvan
Oxford City Stars' coach Darryl Morvan said his players had let themselves down after they were held to a 4-4 draw by Solihull Barons in the English National League South A Cup. more...
ICE HOCKEY: Stars let it slip at the death
A late goal prevented Oxford City Stars from ending their English National League South A Cup campaign on a high note as they drew 4-4 at home to Solihull Barons. more...
Leader
Zero tolerance seems to be working
THE police's 'zero tolerance' approach to underage drinking seems to be working in this area. more...
Letters
PCT must fight for more cash
I refer to your article, Shocked by NHS attitude (Oxford Mail, February 14). more...
Abide by our laws
I have worked in Saudi Arabia. While there, we had to dress by their standards and adhere strictly to their laws. more...
Stupid things
While feeling very sorry for the parents of student Tsz Fok in losing their talented son in a road accident, I must also sympathise with the driver of the truck involved (Oxford Mail, February 8). more...
Motoring News
Suzuki makes waves
SPLASH is Suzuki's all-new mini-MPV designed specifically for the European market. At just over 3.7 m long, Suzuki says the Splash is compact enough to manoeuvre with ease through narrow streets or to slot into tight parking spots. Yet on the inside its high driving position means it can comfortably seat five adults with plenty of legroom and luggage space, at the same time providing a great view of the road. more...
Suzuki makes waves
SPLASH is Suzuki's all-new mini-MPV designed specifically for the European market. At just over 3.7 m long, Suzuki says the Splash is compact enough to manoeuvre with ease through narrow streets or to slot into tight parking spots. Yet on the inside its high driving position means it can comfortably seat five adults with plenty of legroom and luggage space, at the same time providing a great view of the road. more...
Motors
Suzuki makes waves
SPLASH is Suzuki's all-new mini-MPV designed specifically for the European market. At just over 3.7 m long, Suzuki says the Splash is compact enough to manoeuvre with ease through narrow streets or to slot into tight parking spots. Yet on the inside its high driving position means it can comfortably seat five adults with plenty of legroom and luggage space, at the same time providing a great view of the road. more...
Suzuki makes waves
SPLASH is Suzuki's all-new mini-MPV designed specifically for the European market. At just over 3.7 m long, Suzuki says the Splash is compact enough to manoeuvre with ease through narrow streets or to slot into tight parking spots. Yet on the inside its high driving position means it can comfortably seat five adults with plenty of legroom and luggage space, at the same time providing a great view of the road. more...
News
Microdot puts thieves on the spot
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be helped with an advanced marking system to deter distraction burglars. more...
Microdot puts thieves on the spot
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be helped with an advanced marking system to deter distraction burglars. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Four bailed over canal death
FOUR people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Four bailed over canal death
FOUR people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Pool 'shabby and neglected'
SWIMMERS at Oxford's Barton Pool have claimed there are so many problems with facilities at the centre that many regulars have stopped going. more...
Community café opens in surgery
A NEW community café has set up shop in the rather unusual setting of the East Oxford Health Centre. more...
Iffley protest over PO closure
A PUBLIC meeting is being held in the church hall in Iffley, Oxford, this evening to protest at the planned closure of the Iffley Post Office. more...
Young fan given stadium VIP visit
OXFORD United fan Ben Barrett endures life with an incurable illness, but his dream came true when he met his football heroes. more...
Microdot puts thieves on the spot
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be helped with an advanced marking system to deter distraction burglars. more...
Microdot puts thieves on the spot
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be helped with an advanced marking system to deter distraction burglars. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
Tennis centre opponents 'ready for fight'
OPPONENTS of a proposed new tennis centre in Oxford turned out in force at a public exhibition of plans and artists' impressions of the development. more...
School rethinks halal menu plan
AN Oxford primary school has rethought a plan to serve only halal meat. more...
Post workers win £55,000
A GROUP of 14 Oxford postal workers have been delivered a £55,639 Lotto win. more...
A40 crash causes delays
THREE cars crashed near the Headington roundabout today causing delays for drivers. more...
Blaze victim 'still critical'
THE husband of a pensioner killed in a blaze is still in a critical condition in hospital. more...
Fire rescue
AN 81-year-old woman was rescued from a fire in her flat. more...
Broken rail disrupts trains
TRAIN services on the Cotswold Line are being disrupted today by a broken rail. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Police plan parking crackdown
POLICE warned today they planned to crack down on motorists parking illegally in Wantage. more...
Driver escapes M40 van blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M40 today after a van caught fire. more...
Driver escapes M40 van blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M40 today after a van caught fire. more...
Four bailed over canal death
FOUR people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Four bailed over canal death
FOUR people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Update: Stabbed two in serious condition
TWO mental health staff stabbed in Oxford today are both in a serious condition in hospital. more...
Fog hits speed check
POLICE were unable to carry out speed checks early today because thick fog interefered with their equipment. more...
Town alcohol ban planned
A BAN on drinking alcohol in public could be introduced in the whole of Abingdon in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour. more...
Plastic bags crusade
WALLINGFORD is in the race to become one of the UK's first plastic bag-free towns. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
£750 reward to catch vandals
VILLAGERS have put up a reward to catch vandals who are targeting their community. more...
Rail route reopens
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
Petrol thieves drill fuel tanks
THIEVES are drilling through petrol tanks and stealing fuel in a new crimewave hitting motorists in Oxford. more...
Regal return for former bingo hall
THE men behind a major revamp of the Regal bingo hall and cinema in Cowley Road, Oxford, have said they are returning "Oxford's first lady" to its former glory. more...
Jury sees pictures of charred remains
PICTURES of the charred remains of an elderly woman whose body was stuffed into a suitcase before being set alight were shown to a jury today. more...
Addicts drop needles in play area
MOTHERS have hit out at drug users who discard needles in a communal garden used by children. more...
Microdot puts thieves on the spot
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be helped with an advanced marking system to deter distraction burglars. more...
Microdot puts thieves on the spot
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are to be helped with an advanced marking system to deter distraction burglars. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
School cook's meals win praise
COOK Cherie Gregory fits the bill for superchef Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals. more...
Broken rail disrupts trains
TRAIN services on the Cotswold Line are being disrupted today by a broken rail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A MAN arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Rail route reopens
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Driver escapes M40 van blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M40 today after a van caught fire. more...
Driver escapes M40 van blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M40 today after a van caught fire. more...
Young fan given stadium VIP visit
OXFORD United fan Ben Barrett endures life with an incurable illness, but his dream came true when he met his football heroes. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Police plan parking crackdown
POLICE warned today they planned to crack down on motorists parking illegally in Wantage. more...
Town alcohol ban planned
A BAN on drinking alcohol in public could be introduced in the whole of Abingdon in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour. more...
Plastic bags crusade
WALLINGFORD is in the race to become one of the UK's first plastic bag-free towns. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Non Leage
FOOTBALL: Banbury reach last four
Banbury United booked an Oxfordshire Senior Cup last-four tie against Oxford City by seeing offHook Norton 2-0 in Tuesday's quarter-final switched to Spencer Stadium because of the weather. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Banbury reach last four
Banbury United booked an Oxfordshire Senior Cup last-four tie against Oxford City by seeing offHook Norton 2-0 in Tuesday's quarter-final switched to Spencer Stadium because of the weather. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot fogged off
High-flying Didcot Town were denied three more BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points by the fog on Tuesday. more...
Obituaries
John Bell
John Bell, distinguished literary editor and the man responsible for making Oxford University Press a leader in children's literature, has died aged 85. more...
Pat Florey
A man who loved farming but was also a keen sportsman and genial host has died at the age of 82. more...
Other Sport
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
BOWLS: Results round-up
OXFORD & DISTRICT IBA Monday Morning League Nomads 14, Pirates 16; Angels 12, CWG 16; Beech Boys 13, Insmoor 18; Joes 13, Hardnuts 13; Brookside 18, Pebbles 21. more...
BOWLS: Teams wanted
New teams are being invited to join the South Oxford BC's summer triples leagues, which get under way in May. more...
GREYHOUNDS: Thursday's Oxford runners
7.35: Rays Gizmo, Romily Flash 3, Shelbourne Chloe, REETHI JO, Duchess Saoirse, Twoforone 2. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
BOWLS: Ace Wise eases into area final
Carterton's Andy Wise cruised into the area singles final of the English Indoor Bowls Association Championship, after a 21-12 victory over Howard Watts (Oxford & District). more...
BADMINTON: Leys edge to victory
Leys A edged to a 5-4 victory at home to Wantage in Mixed Division 2 of the Oxford & District League. more...
SWIMMING: Clavaud leads Witney home
Witney's A and B teams produced impressive performances in their second round galas in the Home Counties League. more...
BASKETBALL: Eagles eye up title double
Abingdon Eagles teams can complete a South West Conference title double at the Vale Leisure & Tennis Centre on Sunday. more...
SNOOKER: Results
DIDCOT & DISTRICT LEAGUE. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: Horse race clear thanks to Welch
Horse & Harrow increased their lead at the top of the Wallingford and District League by whitewashing Portcullis Club. more...
SWIMMING: Olivia makes history for Vale
Olivia Law, 13, became the first Abingdon Vale female swimmer to gain a top-three finish in the women's 800 metres freestyle at the Oxfordshire & North Bucks Championships. more...
TABLE TENNIS: Didcot and Crown set pace
woWO British Rail teams, Didcot A and Crown, are steaming ahead at the top of Division 1 of the Didcot & District T League. more...
GOLF: Frilford land Classic win
Frilford Heath took full advantage of a home draw when they beat Witney Lakes 4-1 in the first round of the Mail on Sunday Classic national team competition. more...
BADMINTON: North can't stop Windrush
A bold challellenge from third-placed North Abingdon could not prevent Windrush hanging on to second spot in Division 1 of the Wallingford Three Disciplines League. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
FIXTURES February 22
FIXTURES. more...
RESULTS: February 21
RESULTS. more...
Oxford News
Walkout post workers scoop lotto win
A group of 14 Oxford postal workers - who all walked out on strike last year - have been delivered a £55,639 Lotto win. more...
Parents win a meaty victory
Parent power has prompted an Oxford primary school to rethink a plan to serve only halal meat. more...
Cars crash on A40 in Oxford
Three cars crashed near the Headington roundabout this morning causing delays for drivers. more...
Two stabbed in Oxford
A man and a woman have been stabbed in Oxford today. more...
Idea Idol winners named
A simple way to combat hospital infections and a comprehensive European route planner were the winners in a contest for student entrepreneurs. more...
Mental health staff stabbed
Police are guarding a room in the Blackbird Leys Health Centre following the stabbing of two people. more...
This land could be your land
Members of an Oxford allotment association are urging residents to go out and get digging. more...
Parish offers £750 reward to catch vandals
Villagers have put up a reward to catch vandals who are targeting their community. more...
More women bid to become beauty queen
Entries are still pouring in for this year's Miss Oxford competition, which is being backed by the Oxford Mail. more...
Addicts' needles found in play area
Mothers have hit out at drug users who discard needles in a communal garden used by children. more...
Film a message for your mum
Mums are urging children to take advantage of a Mother's Day video message scheme being run by the Oxford Mail tomorrow. more...
Petrol thieves drilling tanks for fuel
Thieves are drilling through petrol tanks and stealing fuel in a new crimewave hitting motorists in Oxford. more...
UPDATE: Stabbing pair in serious condition
Two mental health staff stabbed in Oxford today are both in a serious condition in hospital. more...
Jury sees pictures of charred remains
Gruesome pictures of the charred remains of an elderly woman whose body was stuffed into a suitcase before being set alight were shown to a jury today. more...
Life returns to old city cinema
The men behind a major revamp of the Regal bingo hall and cinema in Oxford's Cowley Road have said they are returning "Oxford's first lady" to its former glory. more...
Motorcyclist’s death was an accident
A motorcyclist killed after colliding with an oncoming car died as a result of an accident, an Oxford coroner ruled today. more...
Thousands write to save post offices
More than 4,670 people have already put pen to paper in a bid to stave off a programme of post office closures across the county. more...
Rape accused is remanded
A 14-year-old boy accused of rape and robbery in Oxford has been remanded in custody. more...
People
Erroneous definitions
Tony Augarde reveals how misinterpretation of words can create a whole new language more...
Rugby
RUGBY UNION: Academy impress
Chinnor Academy produced a creditable performance in losing 22-11 to Worcester Warriors Under 19s at Sixways. more...
RUGBY UNION: Quins' priority
They may have won the county cup for the last two seasons, but Oxford Harlequins are already looking beyond Saturday's semi-final against Banbury. more...
RUGBY UNION: Hill's French hope
While England's senior team bid for a second straight win in Paris, Steve Hill is targeting a brace of his own. more...
RUGBY UNION: Chinnor setback
It looks like being calculators at the ready as Chinnor push for a second South West 1 title in three seasons. more...
RUGBY UNION: Willmore ruptures kidney
Bicester flanker Adam Willmore has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing a kidney. more...
RUGBY UNION: Lambden quits Henley
Jon Lambden has quit as Henley Hawks' director of rugby with the club battling to avoid relegation from National 2. more...
RUGBY UNION: Lamb's double proves in vain
A last-gasp penalty condemned Witney to a 26-23 defeat at Milton Keynes in Southern Counties North. more...
RUGBY UNION: Chippy promoted after Royal display
CHIPPING Norton secured promotion to Southern Counties North with five matches to go after winning 41-5 at Farnham Royal. more...
RUGBY: Wallingford beat leaders to boost promotion bid
Wallingford gave themselves an outside chance of the Southern Counties North title by beating leaders Olney 16-12 at the Hithercroft. more...
Saturday Local Football
FOOTBALL: Read's treble sends Chequers through
Witney & District FA Paul Read bagged a hat-trick to help FC Chequers Res into the knockout stages of the Supplementary Cup after a 6-0 win over Southrop Res in Group 3. more...
FOOTBALL: Darren's dazzler seals derby win
Witney & District FA Darren McNamara's long-range strike gave Freeland a vital 1-0 derby victory over Hanborough in the Premier Division on Saturday, writes Anthony Barlow. more...
FOOTBALL: Darren's dazzler seals derby win
Witney & District FA Darren McNamara's long-range strike gave Freeland a vital 1-0 derby victory over Hanborough in the Premier Division on Saturday, writes Anthony Barlow. more...
FOOTBALL: Read's treble sends Chequers through
Witney & District FA Paul Read bagged a hat-trick to help FC Chequers Res into the knockout stages of the Supplementary Cup after a 6-0 win over Southrop Res in Group 3. more...
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U'S News
Lovely grub
ONE of the country's top sports nutritionists could be coming in to Oxford United to try to help them achieve better results on the pitch. more...
Frost scuppers game plan
OXFORD United's plans for having a practice friendly this week have been scuppered by the weather. more...
Yellow peril for United
Oxford United may have failed to mount a challenge for promotion this season, but they are top of one league - for the number of bookings. more...
Wallingford
Plastic bags crusade
WALLINGFORD is in the race to become one of the UK's first plastic bag-free towns. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Plastic bags crusade
WALLINGFORD is in the race to become one of the UK's first plastic bag-free towns. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Wantage And Grove
Police plan parking crackdown
POLICE warned today they planned to crack down on motorists parking illegally in Wantage. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Police plan parking crackdown
POLICE warned today they planned to crack down on motorists parking illegally in Wantage. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Wantage News
Campaign to save arts centre lost
A year-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the former St Mary's School site in Wantage ended on Monday when Vale of White Horse councillors gave Berkeley Homes permission for a housing development. more...
Witney News
Broken rail disrupts trains
Train services on the Cotswold Line are being disrupted this morning by a broken rail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A man arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Rail route reopens
The Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
Youth Football
FOOTBALL: Hamilton's brace seals first victory
Giles Sports Witney Youth League Charley Hamilton was the North Leigh hero as his brace helped his side pick up their first points of the season with a 4-1 victory over Banbury Town Youth Colts in the Under 12 A League. more...
FOOTBALL: Hamilton's brace seals first victory
Giles Sports Witney Youth League Charley Hamilton was the North Leigh hero as his brace helped his side pick up their first points of the season with a 4-1 victory over Banbury Town Youth Colts in the Under 12 A League. more...
Abingdon Herald News
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Town alcohol ban
A BAN on drinking alcohol in public could be introduced in the whole of Abingdon in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour. more...
Incinerator fears aired
NEIGHBOURS have voiced fears at the prospect of plans to build a £100m waste incinerator on their doorstep. more...
Incinerator fears aired
NEIGHBOURS have voiced fears at the prospect of plans to build a £100m waste incinerator on their doorstep. more...
Plastic bags crusade
WALLINGFORD is in the race to become one of the UK's first plastic bag-free towns. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Police plan parking crackdown
POLICE warned today they planned to crack down on motorists parking illegally in Wantage. more...
Plot invite
Going slow
Aid backing
Have a ball
DIDCOT'S Civic Ball will be held on Friday, February 29, with all proceeds going towards the Didcot branch of the Royal British Legion. more...
Donations flood in for traffic study
BUSINESSES are rallying together to raise £11,200 needed to review the controversial traffic system blamed for leaving Abingdon a "ghost town". more...
Plan victory
A BARN at Grange Farmhouse, in New Road, East Hagbourne, can be converted to a home, a Government planning inspector has decided. more...
Parish invite
Abingdon Herald Sport
SWIMMING: Olivia makes history for Vale
Olivia Law, 13, became the first Abingdon Vale female swimmer to gain a top-three finish in the women's 800 metres freestyle at the Oxfordshire & North Bucks Championships. more...
TABLE TENNIS: Didcot and Crown set pace
woWO British Rail teams, Didcot A and Crown, are steaming ahead at the top of Division 1 of the Didcot & District T League. more...
GOLF: Frilford land Classic win
Frilford Heath took full advantage of a home draw when they beat Witney Lakes 4-1 in the first round of the Mail on Sunday Classic national team competition. more...
BADMINTON: North can't stop Windrush
A bold challellenge from third-placed North Abingdon could not prevent Windrush hanging on to second spot in Division 1 of the Wallingford Three Disciplines League. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: Horse race clear thanks to Welch
Horse & Harrow increased their lead at the top of the Wallingford and District League by whitewashing Portcullis Club. more...
FIXTURES February 22
FIXTURES. more...
RESULTS: February 21
RESULTS. more...
BASKETBALL: Eagles eye up title double
Abingdon Eagles teams can complete a South West Conference title double at the Vale Leisure & Tennis Centre on Sunday. more...
SNOOKER: Results
DIDCOT & DISTRICT LEAGUE. more...
Banbury Cake News
Four bailed over canal death
FOUR people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Man charged with Asbo breaches
Getting info
Bicester Advertiser News
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
Driver escapes M40 van blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M40 today after a van caught fire. more...
DVD records troops return
Getting info
Oxford Mail News
Firms pledge cash for traffic review
Businesses are rallying together to raise the £11,200 needed to review a controversial traffic system blamed for turning Abingdon into a ghost town. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
A man arrested at a caravan site after police found a cannabis farm has been released on bail. more...
Petrol thieves drilling tanks for fuel
Thieves are drilling through petrol tanks and stealing fuel in a new crimewave hitting motorists in Oxford. more...
Mental health staff stabbed
Police are guarding a room in the Blackbird Leys Health Centre following the stabbing of two people. more...
Booze ban aims to slash crime
A ban on boozing in public could be introduced across Abingdon to curb antisocial behaviour. more...
Boat death: four bailed
Four people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Broken rail disrupts trains
Train services on the Cotswold Line are being disrupted this morning by a broken rail. more...
UPDATE: Stabbing pair in serious condition
Two mental health staff stabbed in Oxford today are both in a serious condition in hospital. more...
Cars crash on A40 in Oxford
Three cars crashed near the Headington roundabout this morning causing delays for drivers. more...
Town marathon back on track
Abingdon Marathon is back this year, after being called off last autumn. more...
Two stabbed in Oxford
A man and a woman have been stabbed in Oxford today. more...
Idea Idol winners named
A simple way to combat hospital infections and a comprehensive European route planner were the winners in a contest for student entrepreneurs. more...
Jury sees pictures of charred remains
Gruesome pictures of the charred remains of an elderly woman whose body was stuffed into a suitcase before being set alight were shown to a jury today. more...
Food recycle trial agreed
A trial food waste recycling collection scheme will be going ahead in June. more...
This land could be your land
Members of an Oxford allotment association are urging residents to go out and get digging. more...
Life returns to old city cinema
The men behind a major revamp of the Regal bingo hall and cinema in Oxford's Cowley Road have said they are returning "Oxford's first lady" to its former glory. more...
Parish offers £750 reward to catch vandals
Villagers have put up a reward to catch vandals who are targeting their community. more...
More women bid to become beauty queen
Entries are still pouring in for this year's Miss Oxford competition, which is being backed by the Oxford Mail. more...
Addicts' needles found in play area
Mothers have hit out at drug users who discard needles in a communal garden used by children. more...
Rail route reopens
The Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
Film a message for your mum
Mums are urging children to take advantage of a Mother's Day video message scheme being run by the Oxford Mail tomorrow. more...
Motorcyclist’s death was an accident
A motorcyclist killed after colliding with an oncoming car died as a result of an accident, an Oxford coroner ruled today. more...
Stabbing: Knifed in the line of duty
Two mental health workers fled bleeding from an Oxford flat after being stabbed while making a house call. more...
Thousands write to save post offices
More than 4,670 people have already put pen to paper in a bid to stave off a programme of post office closures across the county. more...
1,000 signatures on post office petition
A petition to stop the closure of an Oxford post office broke the 1,000-signature barrier last night. more...
Police probe deadly blaze
Police have taken over the investigation into a fire that killed a pensioner and injured her husband on Saturday. more...
Rape accused is remanded
A 14-year-old boy accused of rape and robbery in Oxford has been remanded in custody. more...
Campaign to save arts centre lost
A year-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the former St Mary's School site in Wantage ended on Monday when Vale of White Horse councillors gave Berkeley Homes permission for a housing development. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
BOWLS: Results round-up
OXFORD & DISTRICT IBA more...
BOWLS: Teams wanted
New teams are being invited to join the South Oxford BC's summer triples leagues, which get under way in May. more...
GREYHOUNDS: Thursday's Oxford runners
7.35: Rays Gizmo, Romily Flash 3, Shelbourne Chloe, REETHI JO, Duchess Saoirse, Twoforone 2. more...
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
The Oxford Times News
Parish invite
Four bailed over canal death
FOUR people arrested over the death of a man in Banbury have been released on bail. more...
Fog hits speed check
POLICE were unable to carry out speed checks early today because thick fog interefered with their equipment. more...
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
Chief Constable presents awards
TWENTY people who work for Thames Valley Police will be recognised in a ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club today. more...
School rethinks halal menu plan
AN Oxford primary school has rethought a plan to serve only halal meat. more...
Garage blaze 'caused by electrical fault'
A GARAGE fire which caused 100 homes in Sutton Courtenay to be evacuated is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault. more...
Death blaze 'caused by stove'
POLICE officers have taken over the investigation into a fire that killed a pensioner and injured her husband. more...
Post workers win £55,000
Cash windfall for biotech firm
Biotech firm Oxford Biomedica has been given a multi-million pound boost after one of its key vaccines was given the green light to continue testing. more...
Town alcohol ban
A BAN on drinking alcohol in public could be introduced in the whole of Abingdon in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour. more...
Plastic bags crusade
WALLINGFORD is in the race to become one of the UK's first plastic bag-free towns. more...
A40 crash causes delays
THREE cars crashed near the Headington roundabout today causing delays for drivers. more...
Arts group dealt blow
A YEAR-long fight to save a drama and arts block on the old St Mary's School site, Wantage, ended on Monday as planners gave Berkeley Homes approval for a major housing development. more...
Blaze victim 'still critical'
THE husband of a pensioner killed in a blaze is still in a critical condition in hospital. more...
Fire rescue
AN 81-year-old woman was rescued from a fire in her flat. more...
Update: Stabbed two in serious condition
TWO mental health staff stabbed in Oxford today are both in a serious condition in hospital. more...
Man charged with Asbo breaches
Aid backing
Beery dates
Have a ball
DIDCOT'S Civic Ball will be held on Friday, February 29, with all proceeds going towards the Didcot branch of the Royal British Legion. more...
£750 reward to catch vandals
DVD records troops return
Plot invite
Plan victory
A BARN at Grange Farmhouse, in New Road, East Hagbourne, can be converted to a home, a Government planning inspector has decided. more...
Allotments going begging
Uni catering deal sealed
Broken rail disrupts trains
Petrol thieves drill fuel tanks
THIEVES are drilling through petrol tanks and stealing fuel in a new crimewave hitting motorists in Oxford. more...
Regal return for former bingo hall
THE men behind a major revamp of the Regal bingo hall and cinema in Cowley Road, Oxford, have said they are returning "Oxford's first lady" to its former glory. more...
Jury sees pictures of charred remains
PICTURES of the charred remains of an elderly woman whose body was stuffed into a suitcase before being set alight were shown to a jury today. more...
Addicts drop needles in play area
MOTHERS have hit out at drug users who discard needles in a communal garden used by children. more...
Police plan parking crackdown
POLICE warned today they planned to crack down on motorists parking illegally in Wantage. more...
Driver escapes M40 van blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M40 today after a van caught fire. more...
Going slow
OxClean spruce-up for memorial
WHILE schools and residents' groups have been taking the lead in organising volunteers for next month's big Oxford spring clean, you can be sure some of the city's historic sites will not be ignored. more...
Getting info
Rail route reopens
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
The Oxford Times Sport
RACING: Demon on track for Gold Cup
Racing Demon is on course for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his honourable third to Kauto Star at Ascot on Saturday. more...
Witney Gazette News
Rail route reopens
THE Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester has reopened, after being closed for emergency engineering work this morning. more...
Beery dates
Man bailed after 'cannabis farm' raid
Broken rail disrupts trains
Man charged with Asbo breaches
Witney Gazette Sport
BOWLS: Ace Wise eases into area final
Carterton's Andy Wise cruised into the area singles final of the English Indoor Bowls Association Championship, after a 21-12 victory over Howard Watts (Oxford & District). more...
BADMINTON: Leys edge to victory
Leys A edged to a 5-4 victory at home to Wantage in Mixed Division 2 of the Oxford & District League. more...
SWIMMING: Clavaud leads Witney home
Witney's A and B teams produced impressive performances in their second round galas in the Home Counties League. more...
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