Police have widened their campaign against graffiti in Bicester after discovering more vandalism hotspots. Officers have found five more trouble areas on their regular check around the Bicester West area. The 'hit squad' of officers from Cherwell District
The ex-husband of former BBC Radio Oxford presenter Anne Diamond has won £75,000 libel damages over a claim in the Daily Mail that he struck the first blow during a drink-fuelled row which ended his affair with DJ Harriet Scott. After the case at London's
The commander of an Abingdon-based Army regiment said as his unit flew out to war-torn Iraq there was a mood of apprehension and excitement among his troops. More than 100 soldiers from the 3 Logistic Support Regiment, based at Dalton Barracks, set
A dentist who embellished his CV with claims about his experience has been banned from practising for a year. Vishwadev Anand, of Blenheim Drive, North Oxford, gave a presentation on oral surgery to an audience full of postgraduates and oral surgeons
Oxford Community School opened their challenge in the Lord's Taverners Under 14 Cup with a 126-run victory over King Alfred's (Wantage). Alam Mohammed (52no) and Burhan Azam (39) led the way as Oxford rattled up 158-2. King Alfred's then crashed to
A Witney rifleman has broken one of the county's shooting records. Jason Buckingham (pictured right), a member of Chipping Norton Rifle Club, scored 97 out of a possible score of 100, beating the previous county record in the 100m muzzle loading rifle
Two Oxfordshire teenagers have achieved outstanding success in their International 420 dinghy. After five days of racing, two at Hayling Island Sailing Club and three at Poole Yacht Club, in a variety of wind conditions (from 5-30 knots), Claire Lasko
Horspath Hammers set a new British Premier League record for consecutive wins with a barnstorming 106-70 victory at Norwich - the scene of their last defeat way back in 2005. This was Hammers' 18th success in a row, and was borne out of a highly-professional
Orchid Lake over at Dorchester has produced its first 40lb carp. The huge common was banked by Brightwell carper John Hill, who also had four 20s up to 27lb. He spent three nights on the water and after spotting some rising fish, decided to move
Oxon Under 10s started their campaign with a heavy defeat at Summerfields School. Opting to bat first, the school side made a steady start, putting on 30 for the first wicket. Oxfordshire brought themselves back into contention when Sam White held
Challow & Childrey recovered from a dire position of 4-4 to see off Abingdon Vale in an amazing Oxon Under 13 League encounter at Hales Meadow. Challow were chasing a modest target of 64-5, but found themselves in deep trouble when they lost four quick
Joe Todd continued his fine form to help Horspath to a seven-wicket victory over Aston Rowant in Group A of the Oxon Under 15 Club Championships. Rowant were shot out for 73, before Todd hit an unbeaten half-century to steer Horspath home. In Group
Oxford United's transfer-listed midfielder, Andy Burgess, is wanted by Coca-Cola League One side Northampton. And Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood, who is known to be an admirer of Burgess's creativity, is also understood to be keeping tabs on
Oxford Cheetahs' young guns lifted the gloom hanging over Oxford Stadium with a stunning performance to trump the Aces 49-41 in last night's thriller. Lubo Tomicek led the way with a superb paid 14 points and was ably assisted by young reserve partner
Oxford City youngsters battled hard to finish third in their latest South Division 2 (North) meeting at Kingston's Kingsmeadow Stadium on Sunday. Again the lack of under 17 men proved costly in lost points as City finished behind St Mary's (Richmond
Magdalen College School, Oxford, picked up all three boys' team trophies at the Oxford City Schools' athletics meeting at Horspath Road. They pulled off the terrific treble on Wednesday by beating off the challenge from St Edward's, Cheney, Cherwell
Burford George Miller and Carterton's Stewart Ferguson broke a long-standing record at the North Oxfordshire Trials at Horspath Road, Oxford. Running in separate races in the junior boys' 800m, the pair both recorded 2mins 9.8secs to break a record
Oxford Under 14s lifted the Oxford Times Cup with a 3-1 win over Mid Oxon at Oxford Community School. Going into the game, Oxford knew a draw would be enough to see them become county champions following wins over Banbury & District and Vale of White
Oxford City Ladies rattled up a thumping 9-2 win against local rivals Oxford United Ladies to reach the final of the County Cup. In their eagerly-anticipated clash, United, who couldn't get through to the final, knew that a draw or win against City
West Oxford Democrats' Nathan Ball won his second singles title in a thriller at Colours Pool Club on Oxford Landlords Pool League finals night. Ball (pictured right) beat England international Malc Lewis 7-6 in the final. Ball raced to a 3-0 lead
Desperate times need drastic measures and Oxford Stadium have taken steps to lure punters, especially on Tuesday nights. Attendances of late have been way down, with few diners in the restaurant and only hard-core punters accounting for the numbers
The second match in the Carp League 2007 series was fished by 20 anglers at Alder's Farm for the first time. It fished really well, particularly for winner Mark Betteridge (Acorn Angling), who fished at 3m with pellet and landed a massive 239.10.0 of
Oxfordshire Under 15s drew plenty of positives, despite slipping to a five-wicket defeat in their friendly against Northants at Great & Little Tew. Although this was the first time Oxon have lost against Northamptonshire, it was good preparation for
Ben Boddington hit a measured half-century, but could not inspire Oxfordshire Under 13s to victory as they lost an enthralling encounter against Northamptonshire off the penultimate ball at Stonesfield. Oxfordshire batted first, and like their under
The loss of seven wickets for 27 runs cost Oxfordshire Under 11s a chance of victory in their opening match of the season at Summerfields School. Oxon won the toss and elected to field first on a damp, slow wicket. Miles Hammond took an early wicket
As far as starts to the season go, it doesn't get much better. Oxford triathlete Emma-Kate Lidbury kicked off her 2007 campaign with a convincing win at the Eton Triathlon, which involved a 400m swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run. She crossed the
OXFORD'S first climate change conference will take place on Tuesday, June 5. The day-long event, organised by city council leader John Goddard and called Climate change Oxford: What you can do now, will bring together people who live and work in the
A VILLAGE youth club is to be set up using a £3,000 grant from the Oxfordshire Community Foundation. Ardley Youth Club was one of 23 organisations which benefited from the fund, a Government initiative supporting community groups working with children
MODEL train enthusiasts are invited to ride the rails in Cutteslowe Park this Bank Holiday Monday. Engines will be in full steam between 2pm and 5.30pm, on the miniature railway, which runs through part of the North Oxford park. The trains are run
THE Rt Rev John Pritchard will be inaugurated as the 42nd Bishop of Oxford on Friday, June 8, at Christ Church. Bishop John, 58, the Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow, was named in December as the successor to the Rt Rev Dr Richard Harries, who retired last
COMPETITORS in next weekend's Blenheim Triathlon are being given a final chance to sample open-water swimming ahead of the event. Oxford Tri, the city's triathlon team, is holding a special practice session today aimed at first-timers who are taking
A STUNNING star-studded spectacular takes to the skies over Abingdon for two days this weekend, when the RAF launches the biggest aerial and ground-based event ever staged in the country. Billed as the "most spectacular air show ever", the Spirit
MORE than a dozen gardens are taking part in a gardens open day in Ramsden on May 27, 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Teas, plant stall and a sale of gardening and craft books are being held in the Memorial Hall.
A FREE farm walk is planned for Upper Tysoe, near Banbury, on June 21 between 7pm and 9pm. The Environmental Stewardship walk aims to give insight into management options available and will give farmers the opportunity to discuss and share their experiences
FRIENDS of Fitzwaryn School, Wantage, for children with special needs, are holding a barbecue and dance at the school on June 8. Wantage band Rocket will provide the music. Entry, by ticket only, costs £12 for a family of four or £5 adults and £3 for
ABINGDON Flower Club is holding a flower festival in the town's museum at the old County Hall on June 30 and July 1, from 10.30am until 4pm. Admission is free and if the weather is fine, the roof of the building will be open to members of the public
