Stories for 15 July 2008

Abingdon

Happy memories win prize

GREEN-fingered residents of an Abingdon care home have taken top place in a gardening competition.  more...

Incinerator plans due

Plans for a waste incinerator in Sutton Courtenay will be submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council next week.  more...

Robber tried to grab bag

A robber tried to grab a teenager's handbag in Abingdon.  more...

Abingdon News

Incinerator plans due

Plans for a waste incinerator in Sutton Courtenay will be submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council next week.  more...

Man held over mugging attempt

A robber tried to grab a teenager's handbag in Abingdon.  more...

Athletics

ATHLETICS: Douglas is off to Beijing

Oxford City triple jumper Nathan Douglas will compete in his second Olympic Games next month after being selected for the Great Britain team.  more...

ATHLETICS: Morris apologises over Yarnton fiasco

Yarnton 5 race director Hugh Morris has apologised, after runners in the Oxfordshire five-mile County Championship race were re-routed while the race was taking place.  more...

Aunt Sally

AUNT SALLY: Curran defies the deluge

Despite the worst weather for many years and the lowest scores produced in some games, John Curran (4-4-6) shone through with 14 dolls as Black Swan beat The Plough Garsington 3-0 in Section 2 of the Greene King Oxford & District League, writes ANDY BEAL.  more...

Banbury News

Ex-boyfriend denies murder bid

A jealous ex-boyfriend tried to kill a man he thought was a love rival after spying on his former partner, Oxford Crown Court heard.  more...

Cricket

CRICKET: Oxon women thrashed

Oxfordshire slipped to a ten-wicket defeat at the hands of Cornwall at Stratfield Brake in Division 5 South & West of the ECB Women's County Championship.  more...

CRICKET: Chippy 175 not out

Chipping Norton & District CC are celebrating their 175th anniversary this year.  more...

CRICKET: OSCA nominations open

Oxfordshire Cricket Board are encouraging nominations for their first Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards (OSCAs), which recognise dedicated volunteers.  more...

CRICKET: Thompson proud of Cumnor

Cumnor captain Carl Thompson urged his players to look back with pride on their npower Village Cup run.  more...

CRICKET: West is skipper

Oxford Downs all-rounder Richard West leads the Oxfordshire Development XI as they open their defence of the Tom Orford Trophy against Bedfordshire at Queen's College, Oxford, today and tomorrow.  more...

CRICKET: Hawtin rues missed chance

Oxfordshire captain Ian Hawtin offered a frank assessment of his side after their MCCA Trophy semi-final defeat to Berkshire.  more...

CRICKET: OCA League results

RESULTS Division 1 Tetsworth 204-8 (H Shallow 71, A Blenman 38no, K Duester 3-46), Charlbury 208-4 (G McCallum 59, K Duester 49no, R Garrett 32).  more...

CRICKET: Veteran McCallum rolls back the years

Glenn McCallum gave a virtuoso batting performance to help Charlbury to a fine six-wicket victory at home to Tetsworth in Division 1 on Saturday.  more...

Didcot News

Horse patrol ordered

Police horses will patrol Didcot town centre on Friday night.  more...

New school plans move forward

Plans to build a new secondary school in Didcot took a major step forward today.  more...

Editorial Comment

Horrific - but we're not so bad

There is no question that the knife we feature on our front page today is an horrific weapon.  more...

Bravery?

Some would call him courageous, others simply crazy.  more...

Entertainment

A ritual which has lasted more than 200 years

WOODSTOCK's annual mock mayor celebrations will be taking place this year at the Black Prince public house, on Saturday August 2.  more...

Features

Use your sommelier!

I am writing my column this week in the stunning city of Santiago do Compostela after a week-long tour of the vineyards and wineries of Galicia. It has been a fantastic few days, not just for the wines, the scenery and the food, but for the company I found myself in.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: North Leigh must travel

Newcomers North Leigh start their British Gas Business South & West campaign with an away match at Bishops Cleeve on Saturday, August 16.  more...

Headlines

Burglars target mobile homes

Burglars raided two neighbouring caravans in Carterton.  more...

Floods: A year on

A YEAR on from last summer's disastrous flooding, and there are still more than 90 householders out of their homes in Witney and West Oxfordshire.  more...

Lidl's plans

DISCOUNT operators Lidl face rejection for a new store in Witney.  more...

Village celebrates first 'flood party'

A VILLAGE that was virtually impassable for three days in last summer's floods is getting ready to have a party to celebrate the event.  more...

Waste: Radical change

WEST Oxfordshire District Council prepares to move to a new regime for waste collection.  more...

Leader

Lessons are being learnt

MEMORIES of last summers' floods are still fresh in the minds of many West Oxfordshire residents, not least those who are still having to live elsewhere while their homes are being repaired.  more...

Letters

Appalling cruelty

Your picture of a calf in great distress in the bull ring at Pamplona, Spain (Oxford Mail, July 11), was outrageous in that no attempt was made to comment on the appalling cruelty involved.  more...

Cycle dangers along towpath

The towpath to Iffley Lock is dangerous for pedestrians.  more...

Tell us the tax

I believe that the amount of tax per litre should be displayed on every fuel pump at all filling stations throughout the land.  more...

Lights needed

I read your report of the woman cyclist seriously injured last Thursday near the Cherwell Drive junction at Marston, Oxford (Oxford Mail, July 11).  more...

Listen to the people

What a waste to have eight courses at the recent G8 conference dinner in Japan.  more...

Strutting arrogance

TV footage of the strutting arrogance of the young man convicted of causing the death of a young lady by furious cycling reflects the deteriorating behaviour and flouting of the law by many cyclists.  more...

Witney used to be a clean town

Sir - There have been several letters in the Witney Gazette lately about the state of our streets.  more...

Has Dix Pit been relocated to Witney?

Sir - Has Dix Pit waste and recycling centre been relocated to Church Green in Witney, as rubbish seems to be dumped there on a daily basis?  more...

Stream not cleared

Sir - I read the article Do more to save your home in theWitney Gazette, on July 2, and included was a photograph of Sir Michael Pitt, tastefully posed beside some wet concrete.  more...

RBL fete success

Sir - On Saturday, July 5, the Carterton branch of The Royal British Legion held their summer fete in aid of The Poppy Appeal.  more...

Low-cost option

Sir - In reply to M Collins (Witney Gazette, July 2): I think there will be many people writing and emailing the planning department to support this application, as M Collins objections do not stand up.  more...

Memory Lane

Ladies enjoy a grand day out

If the men can do it, so can we.  more...

Drownings remembered

The accident in which three young children died crossing a river at Charlbury may have been caused by a "large lady" making the boat unstable.  more...

Guzzlers take on the Flunkers

It was the occasion when more beer was tipped over heads than down throats.  more...

Vital wartime supplies arrived at station

The railways were vitally important to Oxford - and the rest of the country - during the Second World War.  more...

The mysterious Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia (TE Lawrence) went to great lengths to conceal his identity after his heroic actions during the First World War.  more...

Motors

Williams wows Moscow crowds

Formula One entered new territory when the Grove-based AT&T Williams team took part in a demonstration run around the streets of Moscow.  more...

Motorsport

Williams wows Moscow crowds

Formula One entered new territory when the Grove-based AT&T Williams team took part in a demonstration run around the streets of Moscow.  more...

News

Flu-hit farm is battling back

The Oxfordshire farming family caught in the middle of a bird flu outbreak have called for a better insurance scheme and for experts to develop a vaccine.  more...

Concert for skatepark

Efforts to turn Oxford into a centre of excellence for skateboarding continue tomorrow with a day of music and activity.  more...

Splashing out for river fun

Pupils showed off their boating skills during a day of fun on the water.  more...

Clowning about in Zimbabwe

A father-of-three is saddling up for a cycle ride across one of the world's most volatile countries . . . dressed as a clown.  more...

Knife seizure shocks police

Police have described a knife which was being carried by a teenager as he walked along an Oxford street as one of the "most horrendous" they had ever seen.  more...

Teen robbers sentenced

Three teenagers were sentenced yesterday for a robbery in Oxford in which they threatened their victims with a knife.  more...

Pothole blamed for foot injury

A man who broke his ankle in a pothole has said the city's roads are like a "patchwork quilt" of craters and poor repairs.  more...

Car overturned in city

A driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after his car overturned in the centre of Oxford.  more...

Dutch flood experts fly in

Experts on flooding from Holland are coming to Oxford to pool their expertise with councillors.  more...

Don’t panic — it's not real

Patients and visitors to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford are being advised that emergency services are taking part in an exercise at the site tomorrow mornig.  more...

Hospice drives ahead

Patients and staff at Oxford's Helen and Douglas House are celebrating after taking delivery of a new van and car - worth more than £40,000.  more...

Popular centre adds space for teens

Hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening of an extension to an East Oxford family centre, which has been ten years in the making.  more...

Art blossoms on estate

An art gallery will continue to develop the creative side of an Oxford estate after securing a £150,000 grant.  more...

Woman held after Oxford hotel death

Police are investigating an unexplained death of a man at the Four Pillars Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames this afternoon.  more...

Weekly food waste collection on hold

Oxford City Council has postponed plans to introduce a weekly food waste collection scheme.  more...

Fears for missing guide dog

A retired guide dog who had served a blind man faithfully for almost a decade has gone missing in East Oxford.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: Odhiambo rejoins Abingdon

Striker Anaclet Odhiambo has returned to Abingdon United from British Gas Business Southern League rivals Didcot Town.  more...

FOOTBALL: City open with trip to Banbury

Oxford City will travel to Banbury United on the first day of the season after the British Gas Business Southern League fixtures were released.  more...

FOOTBALL: Southern League fixtures

BANBURY UTD August 16 OXFORD C (H), 19 Stourbridge (a), 23 SWINDON SUPERMARINE (H), 25 Bashley (a), 30 CAMBRIDGE C (H).  more...

Offers

Modern France mixed case, £71

The Modern France mixed case costs £71 and includes three bottles each of Les Terres Rousses Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Vin de Pays d’Oc; Domaine du Mage Le Rosé 2007, Cotes du Gascogne; Les Terres Rousses Merlot/Syrah 2007, Vin de Pays d’Oc; and Domaine de la Souterranne Merlot Cuvee Guillaume 2006, Vin de Pays l’Aude.   more...

Other News

Fired up for the games

Three firefighters from Oxfordshire are flying the flag for Britain in the World Firefighter Games next month.  more...

Police target Olympic cash

Police are hoping to claw back hundreds of thousands of pounds it is spending in planning operations for the London 2012 Olympics.  more...

Youngsters take over director's chair

The curtain is set to rise on an Oxfordshire film festival that is hoping to inspire hundreds of youngsters to take up careers in movie-making.  more...

Oxford News

Dutch flood experts fly in

Flooding experts from Holland are coming to Oxford to pool their expertise with councillors.  more...

Art blossoms on estate

An art gallery will continue to develop the creative side of an Oxford estate after securing a £150,000 grant.  more...

Clown ride in Zimbabwe

A dad of three is saddling up for a cycle ride across one of the world's most volatile countries... dressed as a clown.  more...

Knife seizure shocks police

Police have described a knife which was being carried by a teenager as he walked along an Oxford street as one of the "most horrendous" they had ever seen.  more...

Teen robbers sentenced

Three teenagers were sentenced in court yesterday for a terrifying robbery in Oxford in which they threatened their victims with a knife.  more...

Driver overturned car

One driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after overturning his car in the city centre.  more...

Drink driver figures corrected

Police have corrected figures which they claimed showed a shocking number of drink drivers on our roads.  more...

Cops target Olympic cash

Police are hoping to claw back hundreds of thousands of pounds it is spending in planning operations for the London 2012 Olympics.  more...

Councils prepare for strikes

Councils in Oxfordshire are gearing up for a two-day strike by union members over pay.  more...

Don’t panic — it's not real

Patients and visitors to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford are being advised that emergency services are taking part in an exercise at the site tomorrow morning.  more...

Popular centre adds space for teens

Hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening of an extension to an East Oxford family centre, which has been 10 years in the making.  more...

Driving ahead

Patients and staff at Oxford's Helen and Douglas House are celebrating after taking delivery of a new van and car -worth more than £40,000.  more...

Royal thanks

Oxford City Council planning officer Lisa Green sipped tea with royalty as part of the Territorial Army's centenary celebrations.  more...

Flu-hit farm is battling back

The Oxfordshire farming family caught in the middle of a bird flu outbreak have called for a better insurance scheme and for experts to develop a vaccine.  more...

Fete grows school funds

Pupils nd their parents flocked to the annual summer fete at Oxford's Rose Hill Primary School - raising more than £500.  more...

Unexplained death at hotel

Police are investigating an unexplained death of a man at the Four Pillars Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames this afternoon.  more...

Churches host fun day in park

A group of churches is hoping a day of free fun for all the family will bring an Oxford community out for the day this weekend.  more...

Log on to rate your doctor

A new website has been set up by an Oxford doctor allowing patients to rate and review the experience they get from a visit to their GP.  more...

Body update: Post mortem due

A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a man found dead at an Oxfordshire hotel.  more...

Weekly food collection on hold

Soaring fuel costs have forced Oxford City Council to postpone plans to introduce a weekly food waste collection scheme.  more...

Fears for missing guide dog

A retired guide dog who had served his blind master faithfully for nearly a decade has gone missing in East Oxford.  more...

No charges for tree protester

A protester who caused city centre chaos after camping in a tree for almost two weeks will not face criminal charges.  more...

Missing dog is found

A retired guide dog, who sparked fears after going missing, has been found safe and well.  more...

Stars wanted for ‘English’ Grease

A film company has returned to Oxford to recruit dozens of youngsters to appear in an English version of Grease.  more...

Rugby

RUGBY LEAGUE: Super Briggs is Cavaliers hero

Oxford Cavaliers staged a tremendous finish to defeat Coventry Bears 19-14 in the South West and Midlands division at Marston Ferry Road.  more...

Share Prices

Local share prices

AEA Technology 52 BMW 2208 Electrocomponents 143 Nationwide Accident Repair 113 Oxford Biomedica 6.35 Oxford Catalyst 163.5 Oxford Instruments 230.25 REED 520.75 RM 180.5 RPS Group 275.75   more...

Local share prices

15/07/2008 pm AEA Technology 51.5 BMW 2139 Electrocomponents 135.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 113 Oxford Biomedica 6.3 Oxford Catalyst 163.5 Oxford Instruments 229.5 REED 519.75 RM 178 RPS Group 268.25   more...

Wallingford

Bentley damaged in barn blaze

Police today appealed for witnesses following a fire in a barn in Remenham, near Henley-on-Thames, in which a Bentley was damaged.  more...

Wallingford News

Burglars steals £5,000 of jewellery

Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Shrivenham.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Man attacked in alleyway

A 33-year-old man was punched in the face during an unprovoked attack in an alleyway.  more...

Raiders steal £5,000 jewellery

Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Shrivenham.  more...

Snatch thief escapes with £300

Thieves distracted a shopper before grabbing her purse and stealing hundreds of pounds in cash.  more...

Wantage News

Purse thief steals £300

Thieves distracted a shopper before grabbing her purse and stealing hundreds of pounds in cash.  more...

Man injured in alley attack

A 33-year-old man was punched in the face during an unprovoked attack in an alleyway.  more...

Youngsters take over director's chair

The curtain is set to rise on an Oxfordshire film festival that is hoping to inspire hundreds of youngsters to take up careers in movie-making.  more...

Wgpubs

The White Horse, Stonesfield: A splendid little pub

WELL, it might look a rather austere, unassuming sort of building, standing as it does on a road named The Ridings, which passes straight through Stonesfield, but don't let appearances fool you.  more...

Witney News

Incinerator plans to be submitted

Plans for a waste incinerator in Sutton Courtenay will be submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council on Monday.  more...

  
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