Abingdon Tn 2, Witham Tn 4 Alan Thorne seemed on course to celebrate his first victory as Abingdon Town's manager when his side led Witham 2-0 in their Ryman League Divison 3 game at Culham Road last night. But the visitors, inspired by a hat-trick from
The predicted cost of repairing Oxford's crumbling bus station has almost doubled. At first, city councillors were told that Gloucester Green bus station could be repaired for £90,000 but now they are being warned that the cash-strapped authority faces
The River Thames turned bright blue and more than 2,000 fish died when chemicals leaked from a swimming pool, a court heard. The Environment Agency told the court the 'category one' pollution incident was the worst they dealt with last year. D C Leisure
Villagers are offering a £500 reward in the fight to defeat vandalism. Two pavilions at the playing fields in Kennington have been badly damaged and bus shelters have also been the target of vandals. The parish council says it is a "mindless" destruction
The former chief executive of an Oxford hospital is taking legal action, claiming he was unfairly dismissed. Colin Jones said it was "unbelievable" that he lost his job at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, in Headington, and that the move had cost him
Plans for a new hotel and factory have suffered a major setback - the Environment Agency says it will oppose the scheme because of the risk of flooding. Discovery Properties of London is seeking planning permission to build a 118-room hotel on land near
Young engineers of the future were challenged to build a tower from spaghetti and marshmallows - and then balance an egg on top. Pupils at St John's primary school in Wallingford put together the structures as part of National Science Week. The school's
Readers who won a night at the Randolph, plus dinner with two friends, tickets to see La Boheme and a crate of Russian champagne in an Oxford Mail competition were Dawn Udell, of Willow Drive, of Southwold, Bicester, and R Calcutt, of Brookside, Watlington
Dog show organisers could have classes sponsored by the South Oxfordshire District Council under its Good Dog campaign. Prizes on offer would include rosettes, campaign literature and poop scoops. Details of the campaign are available by calling 01491
Young engineers of the future were challenged to build a tower from spaghetti and marshmallows - and then balance an egg on top. Pupils at St John's primary school in Wallingford put together the structures as part of National Science Week. The school's
Plans to building an access road, footpaths and cycleways on land to the north of Northwood Crescent, Carterton, as part of the town's new housing estate, were approved by west Oxfordshire planners.
Staff celebrated the reopening of a historic pub by burying a time capsule. The former Grapes pub on the Oxford-Woodstock road at Yarnton is now known as the Turnpike Inn, after a £1m three-month refurbishment. Licensees Stacy and James Platford appealed
The fourth annual Kevin Mott memorial football match, raising funds for a meningitis charity, is to go ahead on April 5. Teams from West Oxfordshire College and Henry Box School will battle for the Memorial Cup at Witney Town FC's ground. Kick-off is
The club professional at Lyneham Golf Course Richard Jefferies and his assistant Simon Jackson have both been sacked after being arrested by Witney Police on suspicion of theft. The 700 members of the club were told of the dismissals in a letter from
Thame's furniture making mayor Don Butler has won a national award from the DuPont organisation for his traditional Wilton design sofa. Three years ago he won the organisation's contemporary award.
Banbury forced their way into the final of the Buckingham Charity Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory away to United Counties League side Kempston Rovers. Matty Gooderick fired Banbury into the lead after seven minutes with a shot from an acute angle. But
A white VW Polo has sprouted tail fins and a distinctly 1950s American look as the main prop in Burford School's production of the musical Grease. The four performances of the musical on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are sold out. Bobby Hawkins
Dog show organisers could have classes sponsored by the South Oxfordshire District Council under its Good Dog campaign. Prizes on offer would include rosettes, campaign literature and poop scoops. Details of the campaign are available by calling 01491
Oxfordshire Senior League - Presidents Cup quarter-final Broughton & North Newington pipped Old Salesians 5-3 on penalties in a dramatic Presidents Cup quarter-final at the John Radcliffe Sports Ground. Broughton looked to be cruising through as they
Plans for a new hotel and factory have suffered a major setback - the Environment Agency says it will oppose the scheme because of the risk of flooding. Discovery Properties of London is seeking planning permission to build a 118-room hotel on land near
The Government has finally given the go-ahead for a merger of West Oxfordshire College with Abingdon College. They are to combine forces, with a new logo and official launch date on April 2. It will be known as Abingdon and Witney College, using both
The Spread Eagle Hotel, Thame, invites antiques fans of all ages to its 15th annual antiques fair at Easter. More than 40 dealers will be at the hotel on Good Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14. Everything on display will be pre-1940. Furniture,
The planned merger of two Oxfordshire colleges has been called off. The governing bodies at Rycotewood College, Thame, and North Oxfordshire College in Banbury dropped the idea after detailed studies were published. The idea was floated last year and
Compton Banker, trained by Gerard Butler at Blewbury, can get punters off to a flying start to the new turf Flat season by landing the randombet.com (Showcase Handicap) (3.10) at Doncaster tomorrow (Thursday). While many of his rivals look largely exposed
Nine talented sportspeople in south Oxfordshire have been given bursaries by the district council. To qualify for them they have to have gained county or national recognition in their disciplines. Swimmer Simon Burnett, 17, from Tetsworth was awarded
Oxfordshire Senior League - Presidents Cup quarter-final Broughton & North Newington pipped Old Salesians 5-3 on penalties in a dramatic Presidents Cup quarter-final at the John Radcliffe Sports Ground. Broughton looked to be cruising through as they
Steve Mullins bowed out of this year's ABA championship after a controversial points decision at the quarter-final stage in Liverpool. The Witney light-middleweight, who boxes for the Penhill club in Swindon, made a promising start in his clash with Leicester
North Berks League round-up Harwell international kept their title hopes bubbling with a 1-1 draw at leaders Long Wittenham. Martin Parsons' opener for Harwell was cancelled out by Danny Shurmer. Defending champions Saxton Rovers moved to fifth after
Chinnor may be chasing league honours this season, but they will still be 'up' for their delayed David Charles Oxfordshire Cup quarter-final tie against Henley at Iffley Road tonight (Wed, 7.30) Ben ThompsonThat's the message of Chinnor coach Lynn Evans
Villagers anxious to protect their community from development and promote its history are forming a conservation society. Many people living in Weston-on-the-Green are critical of the way Cherwell District Council has handled their conservation area.
Morris dancers were stunned when their annual performance at a village pub was cancelled because of fears they would spread foot and mouth. For the last 12 years, Jabberwocky, a North West clog morris dancing group based in Chesterton near Bicester, has
Littlemore RFC are 25 years old this year and to celebrate their silver jubilee they are staging of a weekend of special events in May. The celebrations start in their clubhouse at Peers School on Friday May 11 with a pig roast and musical entertainment
Bletchingdon Res squeezed past Brill Res 1-0 in their Ivor Gubbins Cup quarter-final. Bletch's goal was scored by Andy Ewers, while keeper Mick Beckett denied Brill a late equaliser with a fine save.
Oxfordshire has been recognised for its integrated transport system, including the controversial Oxford Transport Strategy. The Government's Centre of Excellence Award establishes the county council as a model of best practice and will now share its expertise
Morris dancers were stunned when their annual performance at a village pub was cancelled because of fears they would spread foot and mouth. For the last 12 years, Jabberwocky, a North West clog morris dancing group based in Chesterton near Bicester, has
Members of the Women's Institute had their engineering and design skills tested to the limit by building and flying model aircraft. Eighteen two-women teams from branches across the county took part in the National Science Week technology workshop at
Chipping Norton's amateur operatic society's next production will be The Melody Lingers On at the Chipping Norton Theatre on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 5, 6, and 7. Performances are due to begin at 8pm.
Jaguar hopes to transform itself from a niche manufacturer to a major competitor with the help of its latest model, the X-Type. It believes the new £22,000 model will double its production and secure it a place in the compact saloon market. And it predicts
Customers at four village shops in west Oxfordshire can ask for verses with their vegetables, alliteration with their apples and similes with their stamps. Poets Marcus and Sara-Jane Cotswold poets Marcus Moore and Sara-Jane Arbury will be bringing poetry
Toyota is launching a special high-performance version of the Yaris in the UK - the T Sport. The £11,995 T Sport is powered by a 1.5-litre engine and has lowered suspension and a sports-style interior. The model is also the launch model for the T Sport
Chef Henrietta Hillman is runner-up in the Specially Selected Scotch Lamb Student Chef of the Year contest. Henrietta Hillman Miss Hillman, a student at North Oxfordshire College, Banbury, took part in the final of the competition at Queen Margaret University
Volkswagen has taken its legendary camper van and given it a 2001 makeover. The Microbus concept is touring the motor shows of the world gauging public reaction. The German car-maker says there are no plans yet to put it into full-scale production - but
A revolutionary road hump designed to deflate for emergency vehicles and drivers going under the speed limit has been unveiled. The idea, which manufacturers claim is the world's first 'intelligent' road hump, was developed in Manchester to deflate for
"To Canterbury, Walsingham: Compostella, Jerusalem; tread the highway, hard and long; tell your story, sing your song." Thus begins the Pilgrims' chant. "Mind you," agree pilgrims Jean and Mary (Anjella Mackintosh and Jenny Austen, sounding straight out
Banbury forced their way into the final of the Buckingham Charity Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory away to United Counties League side Kempston Rovers. Matty Gooderick fired Banbury into the lead after seven minutes with a shot from an acute angle. But
Oxford Cheetahs have taken to the road this week in a bid to heighten the team's profile in the coming season. Newly-appointed community officer Chris Brown has organised the road show and it will involve most of the team throughout the tour. They are
Oxfordshire suffered their third defeat in the Tetleys Bitter National Under 20 Championship when they lost 25-5 to Dorset & Wilts at Banbury. Before this game Oxon knew they could not qualify from South West Group B, but such was the team spirit
Oxfordshire suffered their third defeat in the Tetleys Bitter National Under 20 Championship when they lost 25-5 to Dorset & Wilts at Banbury. Before this game Oxon knew they could not qualify from South West Group B, but such was the team spirit
Nine local athletes are in training for one of the world's toughest competitions. They are hoping to complete the 'Toughest Ironman in the World' triathlon - a 3.8km swim, followed by a 180km bike ride, and a 42km run. Team Cherwell members Brian Butler
Witney won the Oxford League's Stephen Reiss Cup for the second time when they defeated Morris Motors 4-1 and by 411-347 on aggregate. Roger Tomlin (+80) gave Morris Motors a superb start when he outplayed an out-of-touch John Hume (+30) 200-153. Steve
North Berks League round-up Harwell international kept their title hopes bubbling with a 1-1 draw at leaders Long Wittenham. Martin Parsons' opener for Harwell was cancelled out by Danny Shurmer. Defending champions Saxton Rovers moved to fifth after
Oxfordshire's athletics season started on Sunday with the Radley Ladies Open meeting at Tilsley Park. In spite of the cold weather, there were many personal bests and a new track record of 41.8 was set in the under 17 girls' 300m by Charlotte Beckett,
Sullivan Smith, who used to be with Banbury Harriers, and who now runs for Swansea Harriers, returned to win the Banbury 15 Road Race at the weekend. Even though it was shortened to 14.2 miles because of the foot and mouth outbreak, the race, staged by
Suzuki GB has launched a finance promotion to simplify the purchase of its 50cc scooters. The straightforward Mobile Low Tariff package allows those wanting two-wheeled freedom to pay as little as £49.15 a month for a Suzuki AP50. Special rates are also
New Yamaha scooters up to 250cc now come with free third party insurance - until April 2 - and, as with all Yamaha motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, free RAC breakdown cover for a year. The basic insurance, which covers up to four family members, can
Peugeot, one of the leaders in Britain's scooter market, has further embraced continental styling by adding the big-wheel Looxor to its award-winning range. With its 16in diameter wheels and step-thru chassis, the Looxor reflects the style so popular
By David Duffy Oxford's Toyota dealership is being rebranded after the takeover of the business by Inchcape. The dealership in Banbury Road, Summertown, formerly owned by the Sytner Group, is the first to trade under the Inchcape banner. The business,
More than 1,500 households in north Oxfordshire are to take part in a major traffic survey. Over the next few months, selected households will complete travel diaries on their daily trips. The survey has been commissioned by the North Oxfordshire Consortium
A row has broken out over who should pay for security measures at a museum which was attacked by arsonists. West Oxfordshire District Council has asked Oxfordshire County Council to share the £75,000 cost of improving security at Cogges Manor Farm Museum
The River Thames turned bright blue and more than 2,000 fish died when chemicals leaked from a swimming pool, a court heard. The Environment Agency told the court the 'category one' pollution incident was the worst they dealt with last year. D C Leisure
Tingate Ltd has appealed to the Department of the Environment after the city council refused planning permission to clear a site in Magdalen Road, off Cowley Road, Oxford, and build flats and four business units.
A man was found guilty of indecently assaulting a child after telling her it was their 'little secret'. William Callow, 71, of Wise Avenue, Kidlington, was convicted by a jury of two counts of indecent assault. He was acquitted on one further charge of
Kennington Amateur Dramatic Society raised £1,200 from its pantomime performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. They have donated £600 to Children's Ward 4C at the John Radcliffe Hospital and £600 to the Leonard Cheshire Home for the Disabled in
Thames Valley Police Authority is set to spend more than £600,000 upgrading vacant properties in its housing stock to make them fit for occupation. The authority is being recommended to spend £99,000 renovating ten quarters which have been vacant for
The Government has finally given the go-ahead for a merger of West Oxfordshire College with Abingdon College. They are to combine forces, with a new logo and official launch date on April 2. It will be known as Abingdon and Witney College, using both
The first day of spring brought hazardous driving conditions as a band of snow and sleet spread across Oxfordshire overnight. Blizzard conditions left northern areas of the county suffering the worst of the freezing weather. Snow and slush were up to
An elderly couple are living in fear of youngsters on their Oxford housing estate who have terrorised them for five years. Alan and Ruby Barham's bungalow, in Sturges Close, Barton, is regularly under attack from children aged between eight and 16. The
Oxfordshire Senior League - Presidents Cup quarter-final Simon KingEynsham ousted fellow Premier Division outfit Highfield Old Boys 2-0 to make the semi-final draw. Simon King gave Eynsham an early lead, which was followed by end-to-end chances being
The former chief executive of an Oxford hospital is taking legal action, claiming he was unfairly dismissed. Colin Jones said it was "unbelievable" that he lost his job at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, in Headington, and that the move had cost him
Steve Mullins bowed out of this year's ABA championship after a controversial points decision at the quarter-final stage in Liverpool. The Witney light-middleweight, who boxes for the Penhill club in Swindon, made a promising start in his clash with Leicester
Artwork at a new gallery could go up in smoke - at Oxford's Old Fire Station. Earlier this month, Apollo Leisure opened the Gloucester Green Gallery at the popular George Street arts centre and nightspot. But inspectors have expressed concern about fire
The pitch at Oxford United's new stadium is so revolutionary it is attracting the interest of Premiership clubs. Dutch pitch contractors SUPPORT have started work on the pitch to get the levelling correct, and the drainage system they are installing is
Bletchingdon Res squeezed past Brill Res 1-0 in their Ivor Gubbins Cup quarter-final. Bletch's goal was scored by Andy Ewers, while keeper Mick Beckett denied Brill a late equaliser with a fine save.
A Department of the Environment inspector has dismissed an appeal against west Oxfordshire planners' refusal to grant permission for four houses on land to the rear of Witney Road.
TV licence fees will be increasing by £5 to £109 from April 1. The TV licensing agency has warned that people watching television without a licence are now much more likely to be caught since the number of detection officers on the streets has been tripled
John Crawford, of no fixed address, was remanded to a bail hostel for reports after he admitted to Didcot magistrates stealing £175 from Unwins wine merchants, Abingdon, on March 15.
The Kennington Overseas Aid project aims to raise £10,000 for an Oxfordshire-based international aid agency. Action for Peoples in Conflict (AfPiC), based in Longworth, works in Bosnia, Kosovo, South Africa and Sierra Leone and towards projects in Oxford
The Government has finally given the go-ahead for a merger of West Oxfordshire College with Abingdon College. They are to combine forces, with a new logo and official launch date on April 2. It will be known as Abingdon and Witney College, using both
A white VW Polo has sprouted tail fins and a distinctly 1950s American look as the main prop in Burford School's production of the musical Grease. The four performances of the musical on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are sold out. Bobby Hawkins
A £1.1m grant will help south Oxfordshire towards its target of providing 4,000 cheap homes over the next five years. The social housing grant from the national Housing Corporation will go towards three projects. £910,659 goes towards providing 35 homes
Council officers are to buy 60 houses on the open market, to help families in south Oxfordshire who face home- lessness. South Oxfordshire District Council is supporting action by local housing associations, which are looking at 30 houses. And the council
A new date has been set for the case against Mutchmeats Ltd of New Close Lane, Witney. The Environment Agency is to prosecute the company in connection with three alleged incidents, between March 1999 and January 2001, involving abattoir waste, including
A scheme to build a Tesco Express shop as part of the re-development of the Esso petrol station, next to the A40 outside Eynsham, have been rejected by west Oxfordshire planners. Esso want to demolish the existing Acre Hill service station and build a
Solicitor Tony Duncombe can extend and alter listed 90 High Street, Thame, says South Oxfordshire District Council.
Customers at four village shops in west Oxfordshire can ask for verses with their vegetables, alliteration with their apples and similes with their stamps. Poets Marcus and Sara-Jane Cotswold poets Marcus Moore and Sara-Jane Arbury will be bringing poetry
The Spread Eagle Hotel invites antiques fans of all ages to its 15th annual antiques fair at Easter. More than 40 dealers will be at the hotel on Good Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14. Everything on display will be pre-1940. Furniture, paintings
Anonymity is assured to whoever can help Thame Players with a delicate problem. The amateur theatre group needs some West Ham United and Liverpool football scarves. Chairman Tony Long says: "Is anyone out there prepared to admit to being fans of these
Thame is all set for the biggest arts festival in its history. The 2001 - A Thame Odyssey is two weeks of live music, dance, theatre and art work all round the town. Between Friday and April 8 there will be light sculptures, a video record, local groups
The first farmers' market in Wantage, due to be held on Saturday, March 31, has been put off because of foot and mouth.
Council officers are to buy 60 houses on the open market, to help families in south Oxfordshire who face homelessness. South Oxfordshire District Council is supporting action by local housing associations, which are looking at 30 houses. And the council
Abingdon Tn 2, Witham Tn 4 Alan Thorne seemed on course to celebrate his first victory as Abingdon Town's manager when his side led Witham 2-0 in their Ryman League Divison 3 game at Culham Road last night. But the visitors, inspired by a hat-trick from
Witney won the Oxford League's Stephen Reiss Cup for the second time when they defeated Morris Motors 4-1 and by 411-347 on aggregate. Roger Tomlin (+80) gave Morris Motors a superb start when he outplayed an out-of-touch John Hume (+30) 200-153. Steve
Readers who won a night at the Randolph, plus dinner with two friends, tickets to see La Boheme and a crate of Russian champagne in an Oxford Mail competition were Dawn Udell, of Willow Drive, of Southwold, Bicester, and R Calcutt, of Brookside, Watlington
Oxfordshire's athletics season started on Sunday with the Radley Ladies Open meeting at Tilsley Park. In spite of the cold weather, there were many personal bests and a new track record of 41.8 was set in the under 17 girls' 300m by Charlotte Beckett,
Sullivan Smith, who used to be with Banbury Harriers, and who now runs for Swansea Harriers, returned to win the Banbury 15 Road Race at the weekend. Even though it was shortened to 14.2 miles because of the foot and mouth outbreak, the race, staged by
Substitute Kenny Godfrey's injury-time strike gave North Oxford Res a 1-0 win at Union Street, who had defended heroically.
Headington Roadrunner James McLaughlin completed the Hastings Half Marathon in a time of 1.41.20, with his clubmate Kit Villiers following him in at 1.43.27.
Cavalier won 5-2 at home to Blackbird Leys Res in RT Harris Oxford City FA Division 1 with goals from Jason Hallett (2), Ekai Txapartegi, Paul Hobbs and Dean. Sean Yearwood and Steve Buckle netted for Blackbird.
Newly-crowned champions Cowley Workers stayed on course for the double by crushing Blackbird Leys 8-1 in the RT Harris Oxford City FA County Junior League Cup semi-final. James Ford and Liam Callaghan bagged a brace apiece for rampant Workers. Player-manager
The close link between Oxford Harlequins RFC's junior section and Summertown Stars FC produced £40 for Comic Relief and a lot of laughs when the coaches and parents of both clubs in a combined football and rugby match. Summertown scored four goals. Faced
Oxford Cheetahs have taken to the road this week in a bid to heighten the team's profile in the coming season. Newly-appointed community officer Chris Brown has organised the road show and it will involve most of the team throughout the tour. They are
Bicester RFC are holding their annual meeting in the Oxford Road clubhouse on Thursday, April 26 at 7.30pm. Nominations for all offices of the committee, except that of president, should be posted on the notice board in the clubhouse at least two weeks
Dog show organisers could have classes sponsored by the South Oxfordshire District Council under its Good Dog campaign. Prizes on offer would include rosettes, campaign literature and poop scoops. Details of the campaign are available by calling 01491
Chipping Norton's amateur operatic society's next production will be The Melody Lingers On at the Chipping Norton Theatre on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 5, 6, and 7. Performances are due to begin at 8pm.
A new programme of road maintenance and improvement is due to start on Monday, on the A361 at Wardington and will last for nine weeks. Roadworks already in progress are causing long delays on Warwick Road, Middleton Road, and Bloxham Road, Banbury. The
A new programme of road maintenance and improvement is due to start on Monday, March 26, on the A361 at Wardington and will last for nine weeks. Roadworks already in progress are causing long delays on Warwick Road, Middleton Road, and Bloxham Road, Banbury
Cyclists have been getting the message to put on a safety helmet. The safety campaign was launched at the Grimsbury Family Association's East Street headquarters in Banbury. It was started by Oxfordshire County Council to support National Brain Injury
The planned merger of two Oxfordshire colleges has been called off. The governing bodies at Rycotewood College, Thame, and North Oxfordshire College in Banbury dropped the idea after detailed studies were published. The idea was floated last year and
Fewer than one in five local councils has introduced 30mph speed limits in villages in line with Government policy. A green group report has revealed that authorities still rely largely on old-fashioned approaches to road safety. The Council for the Protection
Volvo has launched a luxury version of the S80 called the Executive. The interior has been improved with increased legroom for rear-seat passengers, heated armchair-style seats, extended rear door openings for easier access, leather upholstery with walnut
A new system of road tax for cars, based on carbon dioxide emissions, was introduced this month. From March 1, new cars are placed in one of four tax bands according to the level of carbon dioxide they produce. Within each band there are three tax rates
Vauxhall's new Astra ECO 4 has managed almost 145mpg in a fuel economy run organised by its sister company Opel. Starting from five different locations, 100 drivers in identical Astra ECO 4 hatchbacks covered distances of up to 237 miles in a major economy
A revamped Chrysler Voyager is being launched this Spring after 17 years at the top of the worldwide people carrier market. With almost nine million Voyagers sold, the new European-built model has sleeker, more sophisticated styling, enhanced powertrains
The City of Oxford Theatre Guild promises a colourful, fast-moving production when the curtain goes up on John O'Connor and Roger Simmonds new musical adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales at the Oxford Playhouse tonight, writes Helen
In the week the Italian Film Festival opens at the Riverside Studios in London, Disney releases its multi-award-winning wartime drama, Malena, writes David Parkinson. Set in the picturesquely fictional town of Castelcuta in Sicily, Giuseppe Tornatore's
Only a handful of directors have won the Oscar twice. But Milos Forman is more than at home in the company of Frank Capra, William Wyler, Fred Zinnemann and Billy Wilder - the outsiders who beat Hollywood at its own game, the Europeans who held up a mirror
The Oxfordshire Road Relays, due to be held at Hook Norton on Sunday, April 1 have been postponed at the request of farmers in the area, due to the foot and mouth epidemic. It is hoped that they can be staged in the autumn, with September 2 the likely
Nine talented sportspeople in south Oxfordshire have been given bursaries by the district council. To qualify for them they have to have gained county or national recognition in their disciplines. Swimmer Simon Burnett, 17, from Tetsworth was awarded
"Having been brought up in the heart of London surrounded by traffic, pollution, blocks of flats and more blocks of flats, to an eight-year-old-child it was heaven and I couldn't wait to start my new school."These are not the words you would expect to
Scooter commuters run the risk of severe injury because riders are wearing inappropriate clothing, the Institute of Advanced Motorists has warned. Promoting a new booklet Safer Scootering, IAM council member Steve Norris said scooter riders could easily
Sales soar as celebs line up to scoot Pretty in zippy pink Natalie Appleton of the pop group All Saints, has confessed her love of scooters after taking a shine to the Piaggio Zip, the UK's current best-selling powered two- wheeler. Natalie Appleton Now
By David Duffy Senior Government Minister Andrew Smith has challenged businesses in Oxfordshire to make raising productivity a top priority. Andrew Smith, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Oxford East MP, set out the challenge at a meeting hosted by
By Maggie Hartford Drug discovery company Evotec OAI, formerly Oxford Asymmetry, has landed two contracts with US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. Evotec OAI, based at Milton Park, near Abingdon, helps the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to make
By David Duffy Fashion shop owner Carol Grant has returned to Oxford - in the same shop from which she launched her first business 22 years ago. Her first venture, Designing Woman, opened on two floors at 31 Walton Street, in 1979. Now she is back in
By Maggie Hartford Publisher Oxford University Press has been ordered to repay a 'substantial sum' of tax on profits made in India since the 1970s. In the UK, OUP is exempt from tax because it is an integral part of Oxford University, which has charitable
Customers at four village shops in west Oxfordshire can ask for verses with their vegetables, alliteration with their apples and similes with their stamps. Poets Marcus and Sara-Jane Cotswold poets Marcus Moore and Sara-Jane Arbury will be bringing poetry
Villagers are offering a £500 reward in the fight to defeat vandalism. Two pavilions at the playing fields in Kennington have been badly damaged and bus shelters have also been the target of vandals. The parish council says it is a "mindless" destruction
Orde Levinson, who owns the newly opened restaurant Aqua Vitae and the Island Gallery and art studios at Folly Bridge, Oxford, is appealing against Oxford City Council's refusal of permission for a punt hire business and boat moorings nearby.
Oxfordshire Senior League - Clarendon Cup Haddenham Res walloped Berinsfield Res 8-0. Gel Essex (2), Martin Burniston (2), Mark Faul, Matt Bridger, Jason White and Andy Smith did the damage.
A 19-year-old man has admitted punching and kicking another man in the face, breaking his jaw in two places. Stuart Gaskins, of Newport Close, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court to causing Michael Lear grievous bodily harm in the attack in the toilets
Witney & District FA In the Senior Cup second round, Brize Norton made it 22 straight wins with a 5-0 thumping of Bampton. Colin Tyrell gave Brize a half-time lead, and they turned on the style after the break with further strikes from Gary Simmonds
A 22-year-old man was fined £500 for driving while disqualified and with no insurance. Richard Eyles, of Cranmer Road, Barton, Headington, pleaded guilty to driving a Ford Sierra in Horspath Driftway, Oxford, on February 15. He had been disqualified for
Witney & District FA Stonesfield scraped past Spartan Rangers 3-2 in their third-round tie of the Senior Cup Goals from Carl Harris and Russell Paice looked to have put Stonesfield in charge, but Spartan levelled with two goals from Gavin Kominek,
Oxfordshire has been recognised for its integrated transport system, including the controversial Oxford Transport Strategy. The Government's Centre of Excellence Award establishes the county council as a model of best practice and will now share its expertise
Witney & District FA AFC Carterton clinched the Division 4 title when they recorded their 17th straight win of the campaign by defeating Fieldtown Res 3-1. Knowing that a point would be enough, Carterton were given a scare when Dean Godfrey gave Fieldtown
A man was found guilty of indecently assaulting a child after telling her it was their 'little secret'. William Callow, 71, of Wise Avenue, Kidlington, was convicted by a jury of two counts of indecent assault. He was acquitted on one further charge of
An elderly couple are living in fear of youngsters on their Oxford housing estate who have terrorised them for five years. Alan and Ruby Barham's bungalow, in Sturges Close, Barton, is regularly under attack from children aged between eight and 16. The
Oxfordshire Senior League - Clarendon Cup Haddenham Res walloped Berinsfield Res 8-0. Gel Essex (2), Martin Burniston (2), Mark Faul, Matt Bridger, Jason White and Andy Smith did the damage.
Chinnor may chasing league honours this season, but they will still be 'up' for their delayed David Charles Oxfordshire Cup quarter-final tie against Henley at Iffley Road tonight (Wed, 7.30) Ben ThompsonThat's the message of Chinnor coach Lynn Evans,
Artwork at a new gallery could go up in smoke - at Oxford's Old Fire Station. Earlier this month, Apollo Leisure opened the Gloucester Green Gallery at the popular George Street arts centre and nightspot. But inspectors have expressed concern about fire
The Lions' Club in Witney is raising money for the Community Hospital by running a draw, which will be held on Thursday, April 12.
West Oxfordshire planners have deferred a decision on permission for an old county council store at Bishops Farm Mill, Witney, to be converted into a pub and restaurant.
Plans to building an access road, footpaths and cycleways on land to the north of Northwood Crescent, Carterton as part of the town's new housing estate, were approved by west Oxfordshire planners.
Mrs S Lewis, of Forest Side, Kennington, has won a luxury weekend aboard a narrowboat and two tickets to the National Boat, Caravan and Leisure Show, in an Oxford Mail competition. Runners-up were: J D H Collinson, of Sturt Close, Charlbury; Wendy Page
Thames Valley Police Authority is set to spend more than £600,000 upgrading vacant properties in its housing stock to make them fit for occupation. The authority is being recommended to spend £99,000 renovating ten quarters which have been vacant for
The first day of spring brought hazardous driving conditions as a band of snow and sleet spread across Oxfordshire overnight. Blizzard conditions left northern areas of the county suffering the worst of the freezing weather. Snow and slush were up to
