Arena Essex 62, Oxford Cheetahs 32 (Aggregate 99-87): Oxford Cheetahs were well and truly thumped as Arena Essex overturned an 18-point deficit from Wednesday's clash to gain the bonus point in last night's final match of the season at Purfleet. Despite
Oxford United are boosted by the return of Phil Gilchrist and Andy Burgess for Saturday's Nationwide Conference game at home to York. Gilchrist has missed two games with an Achilles problem while Burgess missed last Saturday's 1-0 win at Stafford through
Oxfordshire's Tim Henman suffered a spectacular collapse as he lost to home favourite Paradorn Srichaphan in the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open yesterday. Henman edged the first set via a tie-break and although eighth-seed Srichaphan took the second
Oxford City Stars coach Darryl Morvan has a selection dilemma over who to leave out in tomorrow's English National South League Division battle against Romford Spitfires. He will be without Andrew Cox, who sustained an injury in Stars' brave fight with
Jo Lightly, one of Oxford's top greyhounds over the past three years, has had to call it a day. Jo (pictured), trained by Angie Kibble, broke down in a comeback trial on Monday and owner Chris Trinder decided he'd had enough and ought to be retired.
Sussex trainer Alan Stevens has barely got his route mapped out to Sandy Lane and already he is quitting Oxford. The trip from Battle, near Hastings, to Cowley sometimes takes in excess of three hours and not getting home until 2.00am after a meeting
Riley C took over at the top of Division 1 in style with a 5-1 trouncing of basement boys New Club A. Ed Downey got Riley off to the prefect start as he got the better of Alan Mander, before Simon Surrage shared frames with New Club's Ian Gee. Victory
Oxford's Alice Gouldie kept up her remarkable unbeaten record as she struck gold at the Junior English National Karate Championships in Ponds Forge, Sheffield. Gouldie, 15, who has won every major title available to her for both kata and kumite, including
FA Youth Cup: Goalkeeper Alex Williams was the hero as he helped Oxford City reach the second qualifying round after a nerve-tingling 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory against Fleet Town at Court Place Farm. With the sides locked at 6-6 after extra-time
Ladies football: Stacey Smith smashed a brilliant five-timer as Headington Athletic thumped Aylesbury United Res 7-0 in Division 2 North of the Thames Valley Women's League. The midfielder notched twice in the first half and then added a second-half
Oxford Girls League: Nicola Bishop was in sensational form as her six-timer helped Kidlington to a resounding 18-0 victory over Swindon Spitfires in the Under 14 League. Within ten minutes, goals from Bishop, Emily Moore and Melissa Hawtin had put Kidlington
FLASH flooding hit the county today with Oxford and Witney among the areas worst hit. Becket Street in Oxford flooded while the B4022 through Witney was submerged under ten inches of water in just five minutes. The storm also caused drain covers to
PAKISTAN president Pervez Musharraf gave protesters and the Press the slip today as he spoke at the Oxford Union. The president, speaking on Pakistan in the 21st century, was due to be greeted by supporters of a man facing execution. Mirza Tahir Hussain
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AEA Technology 97.75 BMW 2870 Electrocomponents 278 Isoft Group 49.75 Oxford Bio 29.25 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Reed Elsevier 595.25 RM 179 RPS 230 Torex Retail 43.25 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
A PRISON officer has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of four counts of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. Jonathon Geoffrey Rattigan, formally of Kingfisher Way, Bicester, pleaded not guilty to all four counts,
Jenson Button was left lamenting a difficult free practice session as light rain hampered his preparations for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. The Honda driver, who won his first grand prix in Hungary in August, completed four laps in today's morning practice
Builders' vans were targeted and tools stolen in Horspath. Power tools were stolen from a van in Cuddesdon Road after thieves smashed the back window, and more tools were stolen from a van in Butts Road. Windows of two other vans, parked in Spring
POLICE are appealing for help after a gang kidnapped a Polish lorry driver on the M1 and dumped him in Oxfordshire today. At about 3pm yesterday, the 48-year-old lorry driver was approached by three white men at the Rothersthorpe service station on
A PRISONER was found hanged at Bullingdon Prison less than 48 hours before he was to be sentenced for burglary. John Hughes, 31, from the Cowley area, was the second prisoner to be found dead at the prison near Bicester in just over a week. Hughes
BUILDERS' vans were targeted and some tools taken in the village of Horspath. Power tools were stolen from a van on Cuddesdon Road after thieves smashed the back window while on Spring Lane a window of a van was smashed and nothing stolen. More tools
The power to decide planning applications in Oxford could be taken away from community meetings and given to two centralised comm- ittees. Some city councillors have expressed concern that the six area committees are not suitable to decide contentious
Mixing work with pleasure is notorious for being a bit dodgy. So going for a romantic meal in a place where you have had numerous work 'dos' probably isn't the best idea. The White House, in Botley Road, is so close to the Oxford Mail offices that
It's been a hell of a year for Jim Davidson. Declared bankrupt, he's faced the taxman, been shot down in a helicopter in Iraq and just returned from Kosovo. But is he worrying about tax returns or bullet wounds? No, curry is his preoccupation. Sick
We know her as the frontwoman of Catatonia - a singer who not only nailed Wales to the musical map, but also revived the fortunes of one of its greatest sons. But the days when Cerys Matthews paid tribute to veteran crooner Tom Jones are long gone.
Why do they keep showing the same thing over and over?" cries a distraught spouse, as families of those caught up in the horror watch the Twin Towers collapsing on a myriad news bulletins. No fiction could match those real, yet blockbuster-like, images
RAF Flight Lieutenant Ross Chapman, who took to the air to raise funds for the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign, is making good progress on his charity flight. RAF Brize Norton's deputy senior air movements officer took off on Monday from the air
Joe Roff could play at fly half when Oxford University take on National 1 side Newbury at Monks Lane on Tuesday. The former Australian international has largely been used as a centre so far, but may get the chance to shine as a playmaker. Director
Oxford Cheetahs go into their final Sky Sports Elite League meeting of the season against Arena Essex at Purfleet tonight in a relaxed mood.. After giving Arena a hammering at Oxford Stadium on Wednesday to ensure they did not finish bottom, Cheetahs
Abingdon United could parade new signing Tommy Hayday when they face Paulton Rovers in tomorrow's British Gas Business Southern League Division 1 South & West clash. Youngster Hayday has just been released by Oxford United. However, Andy Ballard (
Letcombe's Robbie Fairchild has been handed a four-game ban by the Berks & Bucks FA after being charged with misconduct. He was involved in amazing scenes after being sent off during the Sport Italia Hellenic League Division 1 West home game against
SATURDAY FOOTBALL NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Oxford Utd v York City. FA CUP 2nd qual round: Bishops Cleeve v Oxford City, Heybridge Swifts v Didcot Tn, Tonbridge Angels v Banbury Utd BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West: Abingdon
Kitty Boggis followed up her impressive win at the Network Group International Horse Trials at Gatcombe with another success last weekend. Boggis, from Lew, near Bampton, won the South of England event at Ardingly. Her 3.30am start paid off with
Oxford Sports got their tactics spot-on to cause a huge shock and win the Ladies 3-Pair Division 1 title. Going into the final match of the season against defending champions Oxford City, Sports knew that only a win would do - and a convincing one at
Witney will be without captain Jez Hicks for the third time in four matches when they host Olney in Southern Counties North tomorrow. Hicks limped off against Milton Keynes last week, so Owen Fowler takes his place at lock alongside stand-in skipper
John Brodley says Chinnor must start as they mean to go on in their National 3 clash at North Walsham tomorrow. Chinnor have begun poorly in every game they have played this season, and head coach Brodley says this cannot continue against their fourth-placed
Banbury United striker Andy Baird could make a stunning return to the side for tomorrow's FA Cup second qualifying round trip to Ryman Premier League side Tonbridge Angels. It was thought that the pacy former Wycombe forward would be out for up to three
Lee Keyes and Mark McMeeking return for Witney United when they host AFC Wallingford in the Premier Division tomorrow. Keyes has completed a ban, while McMeeking is also back. Leaders Ardley United will be without Darren McNamara (away) when they
Nigel Clough believes Oxford United are looking so strong in the Nationwide Conference, the title battle is becoming a one-horse race. The Burton Albion boss has seen his team climb from the bottom half to ninth on a six-game unbeaten run. Indeed,
We have known for a long while that traffic in Oxfordshire is on a knife edge. It takes just one incident to throw much of the county into chaos. And so it proved again when a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the A40 Oxford-Witney
You published a large advertisement feature (Oxford Mail, September 15). It included statements such as: "Depending on the Police Force you join" "Bring the Police closer to the community" "To provide a highly visible reassuring presence on the
It was easy to believe neither woman had smiled for months. Each seemed determined to look and sound more chilling than the other. It's a wonder their black coffees didn't freeze in the cup. The elegant High Street caf was busy. All tables were taken
RIP Democracy - Mitchell and Robertson killed you and laid you to rest at 2pm on September 19, 2006. As we all know, the residents of Oxford rejected outright the proposed street charges for parking in the area they live in. Did councillors listen
A judge said last night he regretted that the case against a man who killed himself in prison this week was not dealt with sooner. Judge Michael Hopmeier, who was due to sentence John Hughes for burglary yesterday, said he did not know whether Hughes
Parents in Didcot and Wallingford have been told they must help stamp out vandalism and yobbish behaviour. The area's new police inspector Nick Cain spoke out to say education and awareness were key in the fight to cut crime. His remarks follow the
The ruling Conservative group on Bicester Town Council has been accused of trying to stifle debate after limiting the number of questions councillors can ask. At a meeting this week, former mayor Dan Sames put forward a series of amendments to the council's
A disabled man is calling for greater consideration from motorists because he is "risking life and limb" going on to busy roads in his wheelchair to avoid cars parked on the pavements. Robert Light, 63, of Cowley Road, East Oxford, is fed up with drivers
Two friends accused of belonging to a bullying gang in Bicester have come forward to tell their side of the story. Gemma Leach and Gemma Smoker, both 16, admit they were members of a group known as The Boo Crew - but say they were not involved in a
The Ferraris of Felipe Massa and Michael Schumacher left their mark on the second practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix as the pair posted the quickest times among those participating in Sunday's race. Grove-based WilliamsF1 test driver Alexander
Redbridge park-and-ride users in Oxford should see the new £400,000 passenger terminal open in time for Christmas shopping. Officials are hoping the new facilities at the site off Abingdon Road - a waiting room, public toilets, baby-changing facilities
It's a lot of money for a little car - but Smart fans will love the latest special edition Fortwo models, priced from £13,865. The Brabus Edition Red, in coupe or cabriolet form, is fitted with a 74 horsepower Brabus-tuned petrol engine, and gets "intense
Money from the proposed development of Oxford's Territorial Army Centre for housing should be used to create a county military museum, say campaigners. Oxford City Council owns the freehold on Slade Park Barracks, in Mascall Avenue, off Horspath Driftway
A struggling Oxford school severely criticised by inspectors could become a new style academy. An application is being made to the Government to transform Peers Community School into an academy, under the controversial scheme to improve performances
Bampton footballer Steve Godfrey could not eat solid food for nearly two months after a rival player headbutted him in the face. The 27-year-old, who plays for Bampton Horseshoes, suffered a broken jaw and was forced to live on mushed up food for weeks
Motorists drove past the body of a man killed in a suspected hit and run accident on the A40 in the early hours of yesterday morning. The 37-year-old man was struck by a lorry at 5.50am while walking down the A40 in a crash which brought traffic heading
Hundreds of horse chestnut trees across Oxfordshire are under threat in what looks to be the worst case of tree blight since Dutch elm disease 30 years ago. The outbreak follows the arrival in the county two years ago of the horse chestnut leaf-mining
A woman found close to death in men's public toilets in Oxford was dramatically brought back to life by two police officers recently trained in life-saving techniques. Pcs Jason Ferris and Ian Winter were patrolling Gloucester Green bus station in the
Peers School in Littlemore achieved record GCSE results this year. It surpassed all expectations - and this less than a year after it had been labelled a failing school by Ofsted. A new head with a record of transforming schools in challenging situations
Sir, The news in last Friday's issue seems good indeed for both the Ministry of Defence and for Oxford city with its expectation of the bonus of a substantial cash windfall. There will, however, be casualties. First the removal of the TA and Cadets
Sir, Thames Water claims that is consulting the public over the proposed reservoir. Yet it will only allow feedback from individuals using the feedback form at its exhibitions. This form is very narrow in its scope and redolent with positive messages
Sir, Thank you for publishing my letter about the proposed development of Warneford Meadow in last Friday's The Oxford Times. I suggested people might like to look at the planning applications and gave a web link which I have now found out does not work
Sir, It is utterly outrageous to charge the residents of Blackbird Leys and Littlemore for their match-day parking scheme. The scheme was an inherent part of the development of the stadium. Similarly in Headington, the scheme is to allow the development
Sir, Last week you printed a letter from Lynda Pasquire in which she accused elected members of being rowdy and arrogant at their last full council meeting. Has she never seen Parliament in action? I cannot speak for those on the left-hand side of the
Sir, It is sad to see councillor Jean Fooks (Letters, September 22) attempting to score political points. She knows very well that Labour was certainly not going to "impose wheelie bins on everybody". As someone who represents an area with lots of terraced
Sir, It's clear that Oxford needs a multi-purpose conference centre and theatre. This is mooted in the current planning options for the West End development. Oxpens meadow is an ideal site, with access to train, airport and regional coach services as
Sir, So Oxford city councillors are likely to spend thousands of pounds of community charge payers' money on a legal challenge to the county council's proposals to make residents pay for car parking permits (Report, September 22). Why? What is wrong with
Sir, We would all like to get the buses out of Queen Street (Letters, September 22) but this should not be at the expense of people living in Norfolk Street, Thames Street and Speedwell Street. The present Westgate plans, which do not include removing
Sir, G. King is quite right to draw attention to pedestrianising Queen Street as part of the redevelopment of the Westgate Centre (Letters, September 22). Alas we can't just wave a magic wand and spirit the buses away from Queen Street. Fifty per cent
Sir, Richard Mann (Letters, September 15) is right in saying that problems on the A34 need to be tackled by reducing local traffic. Since it is a trunk road the Department for Transport will be pursuing this approach anyway. However, I disagree that
Extra oomph for Vauxhall's Vectra VXR models comes with the new 2007 model-year versions. Power in the latest Vectra VXR 2.8-litre V6 turbo has been boosted from 252 horsepower to 277 horsepower, thanks to a redesigned engine air induction system, modified
Sir, For the last 20 years Sobell House Hospice Charity has held a Gift Fair every October. We have relied on volunteers putting up posters on signs at the side of the road for our advertising. This year, as councils are making clear that we are not
Sir, Mr Roger Moreton's letter relating to Yellow Pages directories (Burglar's guide, August 18), raises concerns regarding the delivery of the new edition of the directory in his area during the school and academic summer holidays. Yell has a very
Sir, Will you please expose the chaos in Witney Sorting Office. The Post Office is claiming that all the backlog after the recent strike has been cleared. An inside source tells me that there are still 20,000 items waiting to be dealt with. We are receiving
Sir, So Oxfordshire County Council has ignored another consultation about transport, preferring to impose its own wishes on residents of the city. Two thirds of residents, unsurprisingly, do not wish to be taxed to park outside their own homes. Not bad
Sir, After reading your story about possible legal action over the parking charges I believe it's time to remind both city and county councillors that we residents expect them to behave responsibly. We have little choice in deciding how our council tax
Sir, To clear Queen Street in Oxford of its bus congestion, simply change the bus routes so that they start and terminate outside the city centre. This would remove the need for buses to park for any longer than required to set down and pick up passengers
The change from five to one primary care trust for the whole of Oxfordshire is a sensible one. The body, that effectively commissions health care on behalf of all of us in the county, will be more cost-efficient and effective for having one chief executive
BMW - which famously once boasted that it would be the first carmaker to put a hydrogen-powered vehicle into production - has taken another step towards making good on its promise. The company says its hydrogen-powered 7 Series, dubbed the Hydrogen
A look at the forthcoming 207 cabriolet model is offered by Peugeot when it unveiled the Epure concept at the Paris Motor Show yesterday. But there's a big difference - under the drop-top Epure's bonnet is an electric motor, combined with the Peugeot
CAR makers are now keener than ever to cover every angle of the market, and now it is the turn of Mazda to take a leap into the unknown with the unveiling of a new European off-roader. The firm's CX-7, a crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) went on
Ten years ago when you mentioned Korea and 4x4 in the same sentence, the vision conjured up was raw, rasping, raucous, or just plain rough. Macho military types might have been happy ploughing through mud at the wheel of vehicles like the short-lived
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