An above-inflation council tax increase of 4.5 per cent has been trumpeted as "good news for the people of Oxfordshire" by Tory county council leader Keith Mitchell. Meanwhile, the Labour opposition group is expected to unveil a budget on January 24 that
The District Auditor has questioned whether Oxford City Council got the best price when it sold land for Oxford United's new stadium. Kassam Stadium The council sold the land for £1.5m in October 2001, but district auditor Andy Burns said he has been
The image of bowls as a game for the staid middle aged is about to be exploded by a number of talented teenagers, who are making their mark in a popular modified version of the game. At the forefront of this change is 17-year-old Matt Smith, who has been
CLARE Fox recorded a hole in one on the way to victory in Oxford Ladies Bisque Par competition. Fox's ace came at the 15th hole and helped to win the Silver Division prize with a score of plus six. Chipping Norton's ladies captain., Una Tait ,raised £1,800
It's all systems go for Elite League speedway at Oxford on Thursday nights this summer, writes JOHN GAISFORD. There were fears last year that Oxford Silver machine might fold after the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) announced that there would be dog
Calls have been made for European-style "Enjoy Your City" days to be launched in Oxford. Jericho resident Paul Hornby wants the busy St Giles area closed to traffic one Sunday a month between April and September and instead used as an open public space
Debaters do battle over animal testing The controversy over the use of animals in research will get a full airing in the debating chamber at the Oxford Union tonight. Speakers due to argue the motion that "This House would use animals in medical research
The wife of a convicted cocaine smuggler laundered more than £350,000 alleged to be the proceeds of drug trafficking, a court heard. Customs officers and police were about to force their way into Emma Solomons's home in Bull Street, Aston, near Witney
Oxfordshire came crashing to earth after clinching the regional crown in the English Short Mat Association Inter County Competition with a crushing 92-shot defeat by Northamptonshire at Grove. Having posted a record win against Worcestershire a week earlier
Oxfordshire tennis ace Alex Simmons has returned home from international duties with not only a medal, but added confidence for the season ahead. The 17-year-old Marcham schoolgirl took bronze in the mixed doubles at the Deaflympics in Melbourne, which
Lee Keyes grabbed a hat-trick for Star Wanderers as they put a dent in third-placed Rose Hill's Premier Division championship challenge with a 4-2 victory. But the fourth-placed side didn't start well, going a goal down before Keyes levelled from an acute
Chalkie White grabbed a brace as Brightwell cruised to a 3-0 win against ten-man AFC Oxford in Division 1. Laurence Harvey gave Brightwell the lead, touching in a free-kick before White took over proceedings. Sandman threw away a two-goal lead as they
A project based at GP surgeries helping sick, elderly and disabled people desperate for financial aid is set to continue for another year, thanks to Oxford City Council. The Citizens Advice Bureau's Benefits in Practice scheme, which has helped 600 people
Run-down farm buildings in a quiet part of Oxfordshire were the scene of a major seizure of cannabis plants. Police at the entrance to the farm where cannabis plants were found yesterday morning More than 70 police officers were involved in raids. Residents
Tommy Mooney has told strike partner Craig Davies that he is capable of having a big future in the game - but only if he heeds the advice he is given. Davies has produced a number of fine performances since being handed a regular starting role for the
