Traffic in Oxford ground to a halt today as motorists struggled to bypass main roads blocked by fallen trees and debris after storms lashed the county. City centre roads became gridlocked with commuters unable to use usual routes such as the A40 in the
Oxford United are to help boost literacy and numeracy skills among pupils in the east of the city. The club has joined forces with Oxfordshire County Council's education department to set up a study centre at its new stadium next year. After-school literacy
Consistent Peter Wilson led White Horse Harriers to victory in the senior men's team event in the third round of the Wessex League at Hurn Bridge, a successful way to end the club's pre-Christmas campaign. Wilson took third place overall in a time of
White Horse Harrier Frances Briscoe produced a fine performance to take sixth place in the South of England Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships at Sherborne in Dorset at the weekend. Competing in the women's Under 20s section, Briscoe was at one
Despite half the programme falling foul of the weather, there were still some notable scalps for lower division sides Ardington & Lockinge and Wootton & Dry Sandford. Fourth division Ardington scuppered first division Saxton Rovers with three
Oxford had to beat both Cambridge and a boggy pitch to retain the Bowring Bowl in the 119th University Match at Twickenham. After helping his side to a tense 19-16 victory, Oxford skipper Jamie Weston said: The groundsmen did a good job just to get the
The final production car of the classic Mini, a stunning red Mini Cooper Sport, has been presented to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. The most famous small car ever has followed a tradition within the company and will go on public display at
Berinsfield welterweight Gavin Lissenden recorded his second win of the year on a bill at Dursley, near Bristol, when the referee disqualified his opponent for arguing. Lissenden was ahead on points against Danny Payne (Empire, Bristol). Then, in the
A brace of goals from Phillip Short gave Great Milton a deserved 3-1 win in a delayed third-round tie at home to Swinbrook with Danny Remara getting the other goal. Tony Longman struck for Swinbrook. In the Witney & District FA all-Premier Division
Auctioneer Tim Holloway is taking over the work of Dreweatt Neate's showroom in Banbury. The business has reverted to Holloways Auctioneers, with staff continuing to act as consultants for each other. Tim Holloway said: "The firm of Holloways Auctioneers
A third BBC attempt to give Oxford's controversial transport strategy a fairer hearing has being welcomed by Oxfordshire County Council. Bosses at the broadcasting company ordered producers of the motoring show Top Gear to make another programme featuring
A lay-by used for illegal fly-tipping is to be transformed into a wooded copse at an estimated cost of £50,000. Oxfordshire County Council has decided to close the problem lay-by on the A4074, near Berinsfield, in March next year. The well-screened lay-by
An Oxfordshire scout group lined up for the Queen Mother's Birthday Award for contributions to the community. The 48th Oxford St Andrew's Scout group, based in Headington, and Maria Warner, 15, of Headington, were presented with the honour at a ceremony
A project to encourage young people to develop creative skills and make an impact on their community is being re-launched. Right Angled Productions (Rap) was formed by Nick Lunch, 29, of Cowley, after a trip to Nepal where he taught youngsters to create
Budget cuts are threatening the plan for a new swimming pool in Oxford just two days after it secured funding. On Monday, the city council's leisure services committee voted to invest between £500,000 and £1m towards the £3.5m scheme to build a swimming
Former Radley College schoolboy Ross Jennings was the two-try hero as Oxford won the 119th University Match at a sodden Twickenham yesterday. The 23-year-old winger scored at either end of the game as the favourites just hung on to the Bowring Bowl. It's
A girl who wrote a poem about a rocky hillside in Wales has won her school a 1,000 top prize. Madeleine Hammond, ten, was in the limelight when the contest organisers, Nouvelle, came to Batt CE Primary School in Witney to present the cheque. She collected
Blackbird Leys went on a second half goal spree as they hammered North Oxford 6-0 away in the Premier Cup. Sam Mitchell hit a hat-trick, while Chris Haynes, Danny Lawrence and Amhed notched one apiece. At Tetsworth, the home side left it late to win 1
Harwell Village Res shattered runaway Division 3 leaders Shrivenham Res' unbeaten record with a 3-1 win. Eddie Yarker, Sean Beard and Dave Beaven netted for Harwell. Harwell International Res, meanwhile, won 2-0 at Lambourn Sports Res with goals from
Clare Car Hire went two points clear at the top of the Tavern Gladiators League with a convincing 5-1 victory over Garsington Sports, with Kevin Giles (14), Dave Sawyer and John Townsend (both 13) throwing well. Phil Adams of Headington Beds clanged off
Supersub Barry North scored a stunning hat-trick for Charlton United Res with his first three touches all being goals, writes Neil Woodcock. North's remarkable scoring spree saw him smash four goals in 20 minutes in the 8-0 thumping of Bletchingdon Res
Holders New Club were made to battle all the way before seeing off Thame in the Oxford & District League's Stephen Reiss Cup first round, writes Dick Hashman. Arthur Jones put Thame ahead when he took full advantage of his 20-point start to beat George
Hanborough moved up to share top spot with Brize Norton in the Premier Division after a 4-1 victory at Stonesfield on another rain-affected programme, writes John Smyth. Two goals apiece from Nick Greenway and Kevin Day gave Hanborough the points with
A planned £24,000 sensory room will help improve learning at a special school. The Fitzwaryn School in Wantage, which caters for children with learning difficulties, has applied to the Vale of White Horse District Council for permission to build the facility
Outstanding on-line exposure for dealers and increased choice for customers is the result of a new website partnership between AutoLocate and Fish4Cars. Already the pioneer in internet solutions for the car market, AutoLocate aims to generate even more
Britain's motoring bill has almost doubled in the past 30 years even after accounting for inflation, according to a new survey. Household spending is also continuing to rise with the average British home now spending 360 a week, according to figures compiled
MORE than 30 members of the Oxfordshire Craft Guild have contributed to an exhibition which includes a wide range of decorative and applied arts, all of which are for sale, writes Anne James. My visit to the exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
Franz Stevens cuts a dash when he walks along the street with Annie, his guide dog. She is a beautiful Labrador with enormous watchful brown eyes, writes Zahra Akkerhuys. To many people, guide dogs are barely dogs at all but more akin to guardian angels
When Christmas looms most people start scratching their heads and moan: "What on earth can I buy for that all-important present?". If, on the other hand, you have a biking fanatic in the family, it couldn't be simpler, writes Simon Nix. There's a whole
Sales of BMW cars are racing ahead worldwide. The German carmaker, which is building the Mini at Cowley, sold more vehicles between January and November than in the whole of last year. BMW sales to date totalled £753,000 about £2,000 more than in the
A new village toyshop and cafe is aiming to catch its customers young. Gingerbread, which sells early learning toys and games for babies and toddlers, has opened on the site of the former Jackson's Bakery at 14 High Street, Benson. Owner Sue Hill, 40,
A new site to boost hi-tech start-up companies in Oxfordshire has opened at Culham Science Centre. Culham Innovation Centre, with space for up to 25 start-up business units, is the result of a deal between between the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA
People on a housing estate say they are sick of having to dash through a tunnel to avoid getting drenched by the spray from passing cars. Ann Patterson of Brunston Beck, Didcot, said the problem in Cow Lane must be solved. Now she is urging anyone who
Fears are growing for the safety of horses and ponies left on Oxford's flooded Port Meadow. Stranded: Horses on Port Meadow Animal welfare groups say they have been inundated with calls from people worried that more than a dozen ponies and horses on the
A planned 24,000 sensory room will help improve learning at a special school. The Fitzwaryn School in Wantage, which caters for children with learning difficulties, has applied to the Vale of White Horse District Council for permission to build the facility
The organiser of a spiritual fair is demanding her money back after the plug was pulled on the event. It is the latest move in a row involving the rector of Woodstock, the Rev Roger Humphreys, and the town's prestigious Bear Hotel. The clergyman stepped
More than 150 service jobs are coming to an Oxfordshire military base during the next year. New buildings and support equipment costing £4.4m are also to be invested at RAF Brize Norton as the home for a fleet of four big lift cargo aircraft. The Ministry
Two angels brought a Christmas flavour to Waterstones window in Oxford. the bookstore angels in actionDressed completely in white with black bowler hats, Chris Michael and Emma Webb of the Momo Theatre Company will perform a mime act devised for the shop
