Stories for 27 February 2008

Abingdon

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Air compensation bid fails

AIRLINE passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury whilst struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.  more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.  more...

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.  more...

Air compensation bid fails

AIRLINE passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury whilst struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.  more...

Abingdon News

Passenger’s damages claim fails

Airline passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury while struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.  more...

Bikes crime rising

Bike thefts are on the rise across towns in Oxfordshire, police have warned today.  more...

Athletics

ATHLETICS: Hawtin races to top-six finish

Oxford City's Melissa Hawtin put up a cracking effort to finish sixth at the English Cross Country Championships at Alton Towers.  more...

ATHLETICS: Lyn's medal joy

Radley's Lyn Ahmet struck triple gold and a brace of silver medals at the British Masters Indoor Championships at the Lee Valley Centre, London.  more...

ATHLETICS: Witney duo are in form

Witney athletes Claire Butler and Sam Benfield produced good performances in the Under 15-20 England Championships at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.  more...

Banbury News

Earthquake damages church

A church in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.  more...

Festival comes of age with stage

Banbury's 21st annual Blues Festival on Saturday, March 8, will feature, for the first time, an acoustic stage alongside the usual electric offerings.  more...

Bicester News

Disabled boy wins £5m payout

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.  more...

Dad's 300 mile ride to say thanks

With less than four weeks to go until their mammoth adventure, a team of Oxfordshire cyclists are getting fighting fit for the challenge.  more...

Columns

The Insider

THE ineptitude of First Great Western is nothing new, in fact it's about as frequent as rain.  more...

Didcot

Teenager faces fake gun charge

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer had a gun pointed at him following a car pursuit in Didcot.  more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.  more...

Plan to double size of Orchard Centre

A SHOPPING and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.  more...

Teenager faces fake gun charge

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer had a gun pointed at him following a car pursuit in Didcot.  more...

Plan to double size of Orchard Centre

A SHOPPING and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.  more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.  more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.  more...

Didcot News

Man in court over gun incident

A man has appeared in court over an incident in which a gun was pointed at a police officer.  more...

Shops and hotel boost for town

A shopping and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.  more...

Editorial Comment

Salute to a brave treasurer

Bravo to Tackley church treasurer Peter Grondona.  more...

Not so lazy

It is often said that we are a lazy nation when it comes to learning languages.  more...

Features

How to make people laugh

IF you have ever wondered what happens to shoplifters when they are caught, then visit the Laughing Stock shop, in Witney, writes Mary Zacaroli.  more...

Floods

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: Kew leads way for struggling Bampton

Witney & District FA Darryl Kew's hat-trick saw Bampton Town ease to a 5-2 victory at fellow strugglers Cassington to move further away from the Premier Division relegation zone, writes Anthony Barlow.  more...

FOOTBALL City fail to convince

Oxford City put an end to a poor spell in BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West but were far from convincing in their 2-0 win against basement boys Newport on Tuesday.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOOTBALL City fail to convince

Oxford City put an end to a poor spell in BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West but were far from convincing in their 2-0 win against basement boys Newport on Tuesday.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOOTBALL: Brize cruise to victory

Brize Norton Ladies brushed off the cobwebs with a 3-0 victory over Chinnor A in Thames Valley League Division 3.  more...

FOOTBALL: Carterton are champs

Carterton wrapped up the Under 10 Oxford Mail Girls League title with a 5-1 victory over Wantage.  more...

FOOTBALL: Stanley slams a six-timer

Giles Sports Witney Youth League Stanley Bijura smashed a superb six-timer as Eynsham Youth cruised to a 15-1 victory against ten-man Yarnton Blues in the Under 14 B League.  more...

FOOTBALL: Chadlington hit back

Oxfordshire Senior League Chadlington recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to snatch a 2-2 draw with OUP in the Premier Division.  more...

FOOTBALL: Forest chop down Eynsham

Witney & District FA Wychwood Forest and Eynsham SSC went through to the quarter-finals of the Supplementary, despite Wychwood's 2-0 victory in Group 1.  more...

FOOTBALL: Witney's bid is faltering

Sport Italia Hellenic League Witney United could not make the most of North Leigh's free weekend and leaders Almondsbury being held to a draw as they were pegged back twice by Shrivenham in a 2-2 draw in the Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

FOOTBALL: Woodstock in pole position

Sport Italia Hellenic League Old Woodstock Tn 2, Oxford City Nomads 0 Two goals in the last five minutes gave Old Woodstock a dramatic victory and took them top of Division 1 West.  more...

FOOTBALL: Kew leads way for struggling Bampton

Witney & District FA Darryl Kew's hat-trick saw Bampton Town ease to a 5-2 victory at fellow strugglers Cassington to move further away from the Premier Division relegation zone, writes Anthony Barlow.  more...

FOOTBALL: North Leigh dealt title blow

Sport Italia Hellenic League North Leigh 3, Highworth Tn 4 North Leigh's title hopes were dealt a blow on Tuesday evening at Eynsham Park when old-boy Phil Corcoran returned in style with a 12-minute hat-trick as visitors Highworth Town came from behind in a pulsating second half to avenge North Leigh's win in Wiltshire two weeks ago.  more...

FOOTBALL: Earl hammers five-timer

Kevin Earl slammed a five-timer as Chesterton Juniors won 13-0 at Charlbury Town Youth in the Giles Sports Under 14 B League.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOOTBALL: Vale saved by short

Sam Short hit a late equaliser for Vale of White Horse Schools Under 13s as their Meeson Trophy clash against Swindon finished in a 1-1 draw at Milton United.  more...

FOOTBALL: Unlucky Abingdon Town go down

Abingdon Town's run of good results ground to a halt on Tuesday night when they crashed 5-1 away to Badshot Lea in the Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division.  more...

Golf

GOLF: Nicola banks top prize

NICOLA Barclay-Watt claimed Frilford Heath's February Par Competition after defeating Jennifer Simpson by two shots.  more...

Headlines

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Rock party for palace

THE serene grounds of Blenheim Palace have long been favoured by countryside lovers, who enjoy its landscaped rolling acres.  more...

Four held over bus attack

FOUR youths have been arrested in connection with the assault on a serviceman on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Rock party for palace

THE serene grounds of Blenheim Palace have long been favoured by countryside lovers, who enjoy its landscaped rolling acres.  more...

Four held over bus attack

FOUR youths have been arrested in connection with the assault on a serviceman on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Horse Racing

HORSE RACING: Iris blooms for Curran's biggest success

Iris De Balme picked the best possible moment to lose his maiden tag by giving Oxfordshire trainer Sean Curran his biggest victory in the inaugural Stop24 Kent National at Folkestone on Wednesday.  more...

Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: Tempers flare in Stars finale

THERE were plenty of fireworks as Oxford City Stars finished their Southern A League campaign with a 3-3 draw at home to Milton Keynes.  more...

Leader

Didcot moving up a level

IF anybody needed any more evidence that Didcot is moving to another level, it is there in black and white this week.  more...

Letters

Rail staff who work and smile

It seems to me that in this modern world, we are all too quick to share bad news and complaints, but what about the good stuff?  more...

Social manipulation

On the subject of binge and underage drinking and its problems, increasing taxes will have no effect, other than that of penalising ordinary, sensible drinkers - another stealth tax in fact.  more...

More pollution

So Oxford City Council intends to install a screen costing £7,000 of our money to show us how polluted the city centre is (Oxford Mail, February 22).  more...

Low-paid betrayed

I was appalled to learn that Green and Labour city councillors have voted to raise council tax by a huge margin (Oxford Mail, February 19).  more...

Any refund?

I am glad to see that Oxford City Council has decided to give free blue wheelie bins, for extra recyclable material, to those who want them. But will those who bought them recently for £20 each receive a refund?  more...

Somethink's wrong

At the risk of being called a grumpy old woman, why is it that many well-educated people and those in the media say 'somethink' instead of something?  more...

Motorsport

Jelley joins Team RAC

TEAM RAC today announced Stephen Jelley as its second driver for the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.  more...

News

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Quake damages church

A CHURCH in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.  more...

Quake damages church

A CHURCH in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Graffiti is cleaned up

GRAFFITI has been cleaned from the Northway estate after an Environmental Visual Audit by police and council officers.  more...

Women get scam alert

A SCAM mail-out, claiming to guarantee weight loss, has been sent to thousands of women in a bid to make them more aware of fraudsters.  more...

Tower block patrols

POLICE are to begin patrolling inside Plowman Tower, Oxford, to tackle antisocial behaviour.  more...

Play grant

THE adventure playground in Whitehouse Road, Oxford, has received a £6,000 grant from the city council's central south and west area committee.  more...

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Police target illegal parkers

POLICE are launching a crackdown on motorists who park their vehicles illegally in Kennington.  more...

Pupils given a master class

STUDENTS from Oxford University have been taking time out from lectures to help GCSE students boost their grades.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Rock party for palace

THE serene grounds of Blenheim Palace have long been favoured by countryside lovers, who enjoy its landscaped rolling acres.  more...

Update: Lorry driver dies in M40 smash

POLICE today appealed for witnesses after a crash between two lorries on the M40 in which a driver died.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Lead thieves attacked OAP

A 73-YEAR-OLD man fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.  more...

Lead thieves attacked OAP

A 73-YEAR-OLD man fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.  more...

Driver charged over cyclist death

A LORRY driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Driver charged over cyclist death

A LORRY driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Students get hands dirty

A GROUP of student volunteers will be helping with the ongoing restoration project at SS Mary and John Churchyard in Cowley Road, Oxford.  more...

Driver caught reading newspaper

POLICE stopped almost 50 drivers in a roadside check in south Oxfordshire today.  more...

Boy wins £5m compensation

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.  more...

Boy wins £5m compensation

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.  more...

Quake damages church

A CHURCH in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.  more...

Quake damages church

A CHURCH in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.  more...

Four held over bus attack

FOUR youths have been arrested in connection with the assault on a serviceman on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney.  more...

Air compensation bid fails

AIRLINE passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury whilst struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.  more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.  more...

Teenager faces fake gun charge

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer had a gun pointed at him following a car pursuit in Didcot.  more...

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.  more...

Church wants gay weddings

THE Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.  more...

Church wants gay weddings

THE Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.  more...

Trouble 'returns to blight estate'

PEOPLE say antisocial behaviour has once again blighted their Oxford estate almost a month after a dispersal order was lifted.  more...

Camp survivor celebrates 100th birthday

KAZIMIERZ Michalski is a true survivor.  more...

Council costs criticised

INSPECTORS have criticised Oxford City Council for failing to offer taxpayers value for money.  more...

Burglars escape with two cars

TWO cars were stolen by thieves who burgled a house in Oxfordshire and stole car keys.  more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.  more...

Plan to double size of Orchard Centre

A SHOPPING and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.  more...

Kenneth was youngest Olympian

CLAIMS that talented young diver Tom Daley is the youngest British male Olympian are wrong - that honour goes to Wallingford man Kenneth Lester.  more...

Landlord barred for attack on former boss

A LANDLORD has been barred from most of the other pubs in Wantage and Grove for punching another publican.  more...

Statue speculation grows

MYSTERY surrounds the unveiling of a statue at the home of Oxford United tomorrow as rumours circulate about its design.  more...

PCSO revived 14-year-old drunk

A POLICE Community Support Officer told tonight how she saved the life of a drunk 14-year-old girl in an Oxfordshire park.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Rock party for palace

THE serene grounds of Blenheim Palace have long been favoured by countryside lovers, who enjoy its landscaped rolling acres.  more...

Four held over bus attack

FOUR youths have been arrested in connection with the assault on a serviceman on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Lead thieves attacked OAP

A 73-YEAR-OLD man fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.  more...

Lead thieves attacked OAP

A 73-YEAR-OLD man fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.  more...

Driver charged over cyclist death

A LORRY driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Driver charged over cyclist death

A LORRY driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Boy wins £5m compensation

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.  more...

Boy wins £5m compensation

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.  more...

Church wants gay weddings

THE Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.  more...

Church wants gay weddings

THE Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Driver caught reading newspaper

POLICE stopped almost 50 drivers in a roadside check in south Oxfordshire today.  more...

Air compensation bid fails

AIRLINE passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury whilst struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.  more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.  more...

Teenager faces fake gun charge

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer had a gun pointed at him following a car pursuit in Didcot.  more...

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.  more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.  more...

Plan to double size of Orchard Centre

A SHOPPING and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.  more...

Kenneth was youngest Olympian

CLAIMS that talented young diver Tom Daley is the youngest British male Olympian are wrong - that honour goes to Wallingford man Kenneth Lester.  more...

Landlord barred for attack on former boss

A LANDLORD has been barred from most of the other pubs in Wantage and Grove for punching another publican.  more...

PCSO revived 14-year-old drunk

A POLICE Community Support Officer told tonight how she saved the life of a drunk 14-year-old girl in an Oxfordshire park.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL City fail to convince

Oxford City put an end to a poor spell in BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West but were far from convincing in their 2-0 win against basement boys Newport on Tuesday.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOOTBALL City fail to convince

Oxford City put an end to a poor spell in BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West but were far from convincing in their 2-0 win against basement boys Newport on Tuesday.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

FOTBALL: Abingdon lose away again

Abingdon United put in an improved display but couldn't prevent a ninth successive defeat on the road on Tuesday as AFC Hayes took all three BGB Southern League Division 1 South & West points with a 2-0 win The visitors had the better of the first half with Wayne Holden denied in a one-on-one with keeper Simeon Charles, and Jamie Brooks also going close.  more...

Obituaries

Teacher had a 'great humanity'

Gwyneth Youd, who taught at infant schools in Oxford and Abingdon, died at home on her 74th birthday.  more...

Honoured for his Turkish expertise

Prof Geoffrey Lewis, one of the men responsible for introducing Turkish studies to Oxford University, has died aged 87.  more...

Other News

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Train firm ordered to improve service

THE Government on Tuesday finally lost patience with rail company First Great Western over the rough ride its commuters get.  more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Other Sport

BAR BILLIARDS: Dolphin claim whitewash

DOLPHIN B kept up their bid for the Section 2 championship with a 5-0 hammering of Headington Conservative Club, writes PETE EWINS.  more...

AUNT SALLY: Veterans crowned champs in style

The Veterans were crowned champions in the John Smith's New Club Wheatley Winter League following a 5-1 win over The Saints.  more...

BOWLS: Results round-up

CLUB MATCH Avon Valley 99, Oxord & District 68 (Oxford skips first): M Stradling 11, J Clinton 23; B Buckett 14, M Timms 21; J Franklin 12, M Eaton 17; M Shepherd 20, B Hiam 11; E Gibb 11, R Carey 27.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

SWIMMING: Super Moore takes the plaudits

Fourteen-year-old Naomi Moore posted a fine victory in the ladies' individual medley as Witney continued their unbeaten run in the Chiltern League with a convincing win at Dunstable.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.  more...

RACING: Jarvis is Wise man!

Twyford trainer Alan Jarvis's enterprising move in sending Wise Dennis out to race in Dubai was rewarded with a valuable prize.  more...

RACING: Dansant waltzes way to hat-trick

Blewbury trainer Gerard Butler is to chase the $5m Dubai Sheema Classic jackpot with Dansant after his rising star scored at Lingfield.  more...

BADMINTON: Homeless Power set to fold

Didcot Power are in danger of folding after losing the use of the Power Station courts.  more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Con Club hit back to sink Nelson

Didcot Conservative Club C came from behind to beat Nelson in the Wallingford and District League's KO Cup.  more...

SNOOKER: Walker's big break can't save Oracle

Karl Walker knocked in the highest break of the season with a 91 clearance, but could not prevent Oracle A crashing to their first defeat of the season in the Didcot & District.  more...

HOCKEY: Abingdon fail to recover

Folowing their remarkable second-half recovery the previous week, Abingdon slipped to a 3-1 defeat away to OMT in Middlesex Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1 of the South League.  more...

BASKETBALL: Eagles face anxious wait for title

Abingdon Eagles Under 16 face an anxious wait after failing to secure the South West Conference title, despite beating Taunton Tigers 68-59 in their final game.  more...

SWIMMING: Law breaks county record

Abingdon Vale's talented Olivia Law smashed the county 14 and under freestyle record on the second day of Oxon and North Bucks 400m Championships at Stantonbury, Milton Keynes.  more...

TABLE TENNIS: Whitewash win puts RAL second

RAL A have gone second in Division 1 of the Didcot & District League after Neil Hurford, Chris Lansley and George Pullin whitewashed Letcombe A, writes Roger Templeman.  more...

RESULTS February 28

RESULTS.  more...

FIXTURES February 28

FIXTURES.  more...

Oxford News

Starts to party at the palace

The serene grounds of Blenheim Palace have long been favoured by countryside lovers, who enjoy its landscaped rolling acres.  more...

Pensioner fights off church lead thieves

A pensioner fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.  more...

Lorry driver dies in M40 crash

One lorry driver is thought to have died following a crash between two lorries on the M40 during the early hours today.  more...

Earthquake hits Oxfordshire

Residents across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.  more...

Lorry driver dies on M40

Police are appealing for witnesses after a lorry driver died in a collision on the M40 this morning.  more...

Burial site plots run out

A drastic shortage of burial space in Kidlington could mean residents are buried on land nearly a mile from the parish church.  more...

Church wants gay weddings

The Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.  more...

Yobs 'blighting Rose Hill again'

Neighbours claim yob culture has once again blighted their Oxford estate almost a month after a dispersal order was lifted.  more...

Winning Miss Oxford could lead to a Brucie Bonus

Young women are continuing to come forward to compete for this year's Miss Oxford title.  more...

Time to turn the table

An Oxford undraising organisation is launching a recruitment drive tomorrow for the first time in its 70-year history.  more...

Penal camp survivor celebrates 100th birthday

Kazimierz Michalski is a true survivor.  more...

Council 'not value for money'

Inspectors have criticised Oxford City Council for failing to offer taxpayers value for money, in a report branded "damning" by opposition councillors.  more...

Statue mystery hits fever pitch

Mystery surrounds the unveiling of a statue at the home of Oxford United tomorrow as rumours circulate about its design.  more...

Fears over student hall plans

Residents in a quiet Oxford close are waiting to see if a developer will be given permission to build student accommodation on nearby land.  more...

Earthquake hits county

Residents across Oxfordshire were shaken up yesterday by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.  more...

Fewer drivers using mobile phones

Fewer drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.  more...

Oxfordshire Business Awards 2007

Last chance to enter

A rallying call has gone out to firms and individuals wanting to enter the Oxfordshire Business Awards.  more...

Rugby

RUGBY UNION: Bulls want revenge

Banbury Bulls coach Grant Holmes says his side will be out for revenge when they host Matlock on Saturday.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Abingdon on the up

Abingdon Under 15s secured the Oxfordshire Division 2 title after winning nine of their ten matches.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Making a point

The log jam of teams in the bottom half of South West 1 has led many to recommend a bonus points scoring sytem.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Academy's winning start

John Brodley was more than happy with the Leadbitter Oxford Academy's debut performance - a 24-13 victory over Banbury Colts.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Hutchings' final dilemma

Chinnor captain Matt Hutchings faces a dilemma if he is to play in the Oxfordshire Cup final on April 5.  more...

Saturday Local Football

FOOTBALL: Kew leads way for struggling Bampton

Witney & District FA Darryl Kew's hat-trick saw Bampton Town ease to a 5-2 victory at fellow strugglers Cassington to move further away from the Premier Division relegation zone, writes Anthony Barlow.  more...

FOOTBALL: Kew leads way for struggling Bampton

Witney & District FA Darryl Kew's hat-trick saw Bampton Town ease to a 5-2 victory at fellow strugglers Cassington to move further away from the Premier Division relegation zone, writes Anthony Barlow.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 77.75 BMW 2755 Electrocomponents 181.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 130 Oxford Biomedica 28 Oxford Catalyst 145 Oxford Instruments 192.5 Reed Elsevier 633.25 RM 216 RPS Group 285.75   more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 77.5 BMW 2783 Electrocomponents 184.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 130 Oxford Biomedica 28.5 Oxford Catalyst 145 Oxford Instruments 194 Reed Elsevier 646.25 RM 215.25 RPS Group 298.25   more...

Travel Features

Snow doubt, island wins

Helen Werin's daughter thought mum was off to Siberia, but Sardinia turned out to be a rather hotter destination altogether. . .  more...

U'S News

Deadly duo want some action!

Oxford United striker Craig McAllister says he's looking forward to linking up again with Justin Richards in competitive league action.  more...

Burton game goes ahead

United's league game with Burton scheduled for Saturday, March 8 will definitely go ahead following Burton's extra-time defeat to Ebbsfleet in Tuesday night's FA Trophy replay.  more...

Wallingford

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Driver caught reading newspaper

POLICE stopped almost 50 drivers in a roadside check in south Oxfordshire today.  more...

Kenneth was youngest Olympian

CLAIMS that talented young diver Tom Daley is the youngest British male Olympian are wrong - that honour goes to Wallingford man Kenneth Lester.  more...

Flood work 'a success'

FLOOD prevention work carried out in an Oxfordshire village a year ago has been hailed a success.  more...

Driver caught reading newspaper

POLICE stopped almost 50 drivers in a roadside check in south Oxfordshire today.  more...

Kenneth was youngest Olympian

CLAIMS that talented young diver Tom Daley is the youngest British male Olympian are wrong - that honour goes to Wallingford man Kenneth Lester.  more...

Wallingford News

Youngest Olympian reclaims title

Ken Lester was a bit perplexed at the widespread acclaim of young diver Tom Daley as Britain's youngest male Olympian at 14.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.  more...

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.  more...

Landlord barred for attack on former boss

A LANDLORD has been barred from most of the other pubs in Wantage and Grove for punching another publican.  more...

PCSO revived 14-year-old drunk

A POLICE Community Support Officer told tonight how she saved the life of a drunk 14-year-old girl in an Oxfordshire park.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Building firm foundations

PARENTS and governors could gain control of a previously secondary school under a bid for independence.  more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.  more...

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.  more...

Landlord barred for attack on former boss

A LANDLORD has been barred from most of the other pubs in Wantage and Grove for punching another publican.  more...

PCSO revived 14-year-old drunk

A POLICE Community Support Officer told tonight how she saved the life of a drunk 14-year-old girl in an Oxfordshire park.  more...

Wantage News

PCSO saves drunk girl’s life

A drunk 14-year-old girl had to be resuscitated by a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) when she stopped breathing.  more...

Landlord gets banned from pubs

A landlord has been barred from local pubs after he punched another publican.  more...

PCSOs resuscitate drunken girl, 14

A drunk 14-year-old girl had to be resuscitated by a Police Community Support Officer after collapsing in a park.  more...

Wgpubs

The New Inn, Minster Lovell: Renovated stylish pub with a rustic feel

WHEN Steve Chick completely renovated The New Inn, Minster Lovell, a couple of years ago, he spent as much on the building work as he had for the freehold of the original pub.  more...

Witney News

Four held over assault

Four teenage boys have been arrested after a man was attacked during a bus trip between Witney and Carterton.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.   more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.   more...

Air compensation bid fails

AIRLINE passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury whilst struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.   more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.   more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.   more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.   more...

Driver caught reading newspaper

POLICE stopped almost 50 drivers in a roadside check in south Oxfordshire today.   more...

Teenager faces fake gun charge

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer had a gun pointed at him following a car pursuit in Didcot.   more...

£390,000 bingo win for Didcot woman

A DIDCOT woman has won a £392,000 cash prize after scoring jackpot in a game of bingo.   more...

Plan to double size of Orchard Centre

A SHOPPING and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.   more...

Landlord barred for attack on former boss

A LANDLORD has been barred from most of the other pubs in Wantage and Grove for punching another publican.   more...

Town man was youngest Olympian

CLAIMS that talented young diver Tom Daley is the youngest British male Olympian are wrong - that honour goes to Wallingford man Kenneth Lester.   more...

PCSO revived 14-year-old drunk

A POLICE Community Support Officer told tonight how she saved the life of a drunk 14-year-old girl in an Oxfordshire park.   more...

Abingdon Herald Sport

RACING: Dansant waltzes way to hat-trick

Blewbury trainer Gerard Butler is to chase the $5m Dubai Sheema Classic jackpot with Dansant after his rising star scored at Lingfield.   more...

BADMINTON: Homeless Power set to fold

Didcot Power are in danger of folding after losing the use of the Power Station courts.   more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Con Club hit back to sink Nelson

Didcot Conservative Club C came from behind to beat Nelson in the Wallingford and District League's KO Cup.   more...

SNOOKER: Walker's big break can't save Oracle

Karl Walker knocked in the highest break of the season with a 91 clearance, but could not prevent Oracle A crashing to their first defeat of the season in the Didcot & District.   more...

HOCKEY: Abingdon fail to recover

Folowing their remarkable second-half recovery the previous week, Abingdon slipped to a 3-1 defeat away to OMT in Middlesex Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1 of the South League.   more...

BASKETBALL: Eagles face anxious wait for title

Abingdon Eagles Under 16 face an anxious wait after failing to secure the South West Conference title, despite beating Taunton Tigers 68-59 in their final game.   more...

SWIMMING: Law breaks county record

Abingdon Vale's talented Olivia Law smashed the county 14 and under freestyle record on the second day of Oxon and North Bucks 400m Championships at Stantonbury, Milton Keynes.   more...

TABLE TENNIS: Whitewash win puts RAL second

RAL A have gone second in Division 1 of the Didcot & District League after Neil Hurford, Chris Lansley and George Pullin whitewashed Letcombe A, writes Roger Templeman.   more...

RESULTS February 28

RESULTS.   more...

FIXTURES February 28

FIXTURES.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.   more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.   more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.   more...

Festival comes of age with stage

BANBURY'S 21st annual Blues Festival on Saturday, March 8, will feature, for the first time, an acoustic stage alongside the usual electric offerings.   more...

Quake damages church

A CHURCH in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.   more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.   more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.   more...

Lead thieves attacked OAP

A 73-YEAR-OLD man fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.   more...

Driver charged over cyclist death

A LORRY driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a cyclist.   more...

Burial site plots running out

A SHORTAGE of burial space in Kidlington could mean residents are buried on land almost a mile from the parish church.   more...

Church wants gay weddings

THE Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.   more...

Father's 300-mile ride to say thanks

WITH less than four weeks to go until their mammoth adventure, a team of Oxfordshire cyclists are getting fighting fit for the challenge.   more...

Boy wins £5m compensation

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.   more...

Bicester Advertiser Sport

RACING: Jarvis is Wise man!

Twyford trainer Alan Jarvis's enterprising move in sending Wise Dennis out to race in Dubai was rewarded with a valuable prize.   more...

Oxford Mail News

Fewer drivers using mobile phones

Fewer drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.   more...

Church wants gay weddings

The Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.   more...

Four held over assault

Four teenage boys have been arrested after a man was attacked during a bus trip between Witney and Carterton.   more...

Bikes crime rising

Bike thefts are on the rise across towns in Oxfordshire, police have warned today.   more...

Passenger’s damages claim fails

Airline passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury while struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.   more...

Lorry driver dies on M40

Police are appealing for witnesses after a lorry driver died in a collision on the M40 this morning.   more...

PCSO saves drunk girl’s life

A drunk 14-year-old girl had to be resuscitated by a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) when she stopped breathing.   more...

Yobs 'blighting Rose Hill again'

Neighbours claim yob culture has once again blighted their Oxford estate almost a month after a dispersal order was lifted.   more...

Festival comes of age with stage

Banbury's 21st annual Blues Festival on Saturday, March 8, will feature, for the first time, an acoustic stage alongside the usual electric offerings.   more...

Key stage three results revealed

Oxfordshire pupils are continuing to perform better than the national average at the age of 14.   more...

Winning Miss Oxford could lead to a Brucie Bonus

Young women are continuing to come forward to compete for this year's Miss Oxford title.   more...

Man in court over gun incident

A man has appeared in court over an incident in which a gun was pointed at a police officer.   more...

Key Stage 3: Heads praise staff and pupils

Across the county The Warriner School, in Bloxham, was in second place overall, Langtree School, Woodcote was third highest achieving, The Marlborough School, Woodstock, was fourth, and Bartholomew School, Eynsham, was fifth.   more...

Time to turn the table

An Oxford undraising organisation is launching a recruitment drive tomorrow for the first time in its 70-year history.   more...

Disabled boy's £5m payout

A disabled boy who needs 24-hour care for life after being starved of oxygen when he was born at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital has won a £5m payout.   more...

Dad's 300 mile ride to say thanks

With less than four weeks to go until their mammoth adventure, a team of Oxfordshire cyclists are getting fighting fit for the challenge.   more...

Penal camp survivor celebrates 100th birthday

Kazimierz Michalski is a true survivor.   more...

Council 'not value for money'

Inspectors have criticised Oxford City Council for failing to offer taxpayers value for money, in a report branded "damning" by opposition councillors.   more...

Statue mystery hits fever pitch

Mystery surrounds the unveiling of a statue at the home of Oxford United tomorrow as rumours circulate about its design.   more...

Burial site plots run out

A drastic shortage of burial space in Kidlington could mean residents are buried on land nearly a mile from the parish church.   more...

Landlord gets banned from pubs

A landlord has been barred from local pubs after he punched another publican.   more...

PCSOs resuscitate drunken girl, 14

A drunk 14-year-old girl had to be resuscitated by a Police Community Support Officer after collapsing in a park.   more...

Disabled boy wins £5m payout

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.   more...

Lorry driver dies in M40 crash

One lorry driver is thought to have died following a crash between two lorries on the M40 during the early hours today.   more...

Earthquake hits Oxfordshire

Residents across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.   more...

Earthquake damages church

A church in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.   more...

Fears over student hall plans

Residents in a quiet Oxford close are waiting to see if a developer will be given permission to build student accommodation on nearby land.   more...

Shops and hotel boost for town

A shopping and leisure park is set to be built in the centre of Didcot which could more than double the size of the town's Orchard Centre.   more...

Earthquake hits county

Residents across Oxfordshire were shaken up yesterday by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.   more...

Youngest Olympian reclaims title

Ken Lester was a bit perplexed at the widespread acclaim of young diver Tom Daley as Britain's youngest male Olympian at 14.   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

AUNT SALLY: Veterans crowned champs in style

The Veterans were crowned champions in the John Smith's New Club Wheatley Winter League following a 5-1 win over The Saints.   more...

BOWLS: Results round-up

CLUB MATCH   more...

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.   more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Dolphin claim whitewash

DOLPHIN B kept up their bid for the Section 2 championship with a 5-0 hammering of Headington Conservative Club, writes PETE EWINS.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.   more...

Air compensation bid fails

AIRLINE passengers face a tougher time making compensation claims after a woman who suffered an agonising knee injury whilst struggling into her seat on a British Airways Jumbo jet failed in her unique damages bid.   more...

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.   more...

Cycle theft warning issued

POLICE in the Vale of the White Horse are urging cyclists to take more care of their bicycles following an increase in cycle thefts from town centres.   more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.   more...

On the trail of ride’s history

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Update: Lorry driver dies in M40 smash

POLICE today appealed for witnesses after a crash between two lorries on the M40 in which a driver died.   more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.   more...

Rock party for palace

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Driver caught reading newspaper

POLICE stopped almost 50 drivers in a roadside check in south Oxfordshire today.   more...

Teenager faces fake gun charge

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer had a gun pointed at him following a car pursuit in Didcot.   more...

Lead thieves attacked OAP

A 73-YEAR-OLD man fought off two thieves who battered him with a branch as they tried to steal lead from his church.   more...

Driver charged over cyclist death

A LORRY driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a cyclist.   more...

Burial site plots running out

A SHORTAGE of burial space in Kidlington could mean residents are buried on land almost a mile from the parish church.   more...

Church wants gay weddings

THE Unitarian congregation at Oxford's Harris-Manchester College is calling for gay couples to be allowed to marry in church.   more...

Trouble 'returns to blight estate'

PEOPLE say antisocial behaviour has once again blighted their Oxford estate almost a month after a dispersal order was lifted.   more...

Still waiting

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Dog’s success not to be sniffed at

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Festival comes of age with stage

BANBURY'S 21st annual Blues Festival on Saturday, March 8, will feature, for the first time, an acoustic stage alongside the usual electric offerings.   more...

Seats available at Round Table

AN OXFORD fundraising organisation is launching a recruitment drive tomorrow for the first time in its 70-year history.   more...

Camp survivor celebrates 100th birthday

KAZIMIERZ Michalski is a true survivor.   more...

Council costs criticised

INSPECTORS have criticised Oxford City Council for failing to offer taxpayers value for money.   more...

Father's 300-mile ride to say thanks

WITH less than four weeks to go until their mammoth adventure, a team of Oxfordshire cyclists are getting fighting fit for the challenge.   more...

Burglars escape with two cars

TWO cars were stolen by thieves who burgled a house in Oxfordshire and stole car keys.   more...

Statue speculation grows

MYSTERY surrounds the unveiling of a statue at the home of Oxford United tomorrow as rumours circulate about its design.   more...

Boy wins £5m compensation

A 12-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who is facing a lifetime of acute disability after being starved of oxygen at birth today won £5m compensation.   more...

Fun activity at garden

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Quake damages church

A CHURCH in Banbury was damaged by the early morning earthquake that shook much of England.   more...

The meadow angels

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Swap items

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Students get hands dirty

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PCSO revived 14-year-old drunk

A POLICE Community Support Officer told tonight how she saved the life of a drunk 14-year-old girl in an Oxfordshire park.   more...

Fears voiced on student hall plans

PEOPLE in a quiet Oxford close are waiting to see if a developer will be given permission to build student accommodation on nearby land.   more...

Sight service

A MOBILE information service for blind and partially sighted people is visiting Market Square on Wednesday, from 10am to noon and 2-4pm.   more...

Four held over bus attack

FOUR youths have been arrested in connection with the assault on a serviceman on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney.   more...

Binge drinker, 14, saved by police

A 14-year-old girl was revived by a police community support officer after she passed out following a binge drinking session.   more...

The Oxford Times Sport

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.   more...

Jelley joins Team RAC

TEAM RAC today announced Stephen Jelley as its second driver for the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Fewer drivers caught using mobiles

FEWER drivers have been caught on their mobile phones in Oxfordshire since tougher laws came in to force.   more...

County shaken by earthquake

PEOPLE across Oxfordshire were shaken up today by the biggest earthquake to hit the country in the past 24 years.   more...

Earthquake felt in county

RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire were shaken during the early hours today by the biggest earthquake in the country in the past 20 years.   more...

Rock party for palace

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Four held over bus attack

FOUR youths have been arrested in connection with the assault on a serviceman on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney.   more...

Witney Gazette Sport

BOWLS: Wise hits back to claim title

Carterton's Andy Wise staged an amazing fightback to be crowned the Oxon and Bucks area singles champion with a 21-18 win over Banbury's Mark Sykes in the final.   more...

SWIMMING: Super Moore takes the plaudits

Fourteen-year-old Naomi Moore posted a fine victory in the ladies' individual medley as Witney continued their unbeaten run in the Chiltern League with a convincing win at Dunstable.   more...

  
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