AWARD-winning Banbury is set to carry on booming, say the town's business leaders. For the second year running, it was named most prosperous business town in Britain in a nationwide poll by business information specialists Dun & Bradstreet. Chris
A pensioner has hit out at the loss of his seriously ill wife's extra benefits. Mary McDonald, 67, was admitted to Brookfield Christian Care Home, Cowley, Oxford, two months ago, following a double stroke which left her unable to talk and halved her weight
This could be a case for Mulder and Scully - except it has more to do with X-rays than X-Files. Concerned hospital staff are urging patients to turn detective to help them solve the mystery of the disappearing crutches. The fracture clinic at Oxford's
School buses were ordered off the road after a police spot check, writes David Horne. The operators of three vehicles were issued with notices banning their use until serious defects were put right. The checks were carried out yesterday as coaches and
PLUCKY Park Rovers under 15s may have left it late in the season but they finally got some points on the board! They were in danger of losing every game this season in the B-Line Oxford Boys League but salvaged their pride with a 2-1 win over Wheatley
OXFORD speedway promoter Steve Purchase is not convinced the new Golden Double tactical is so golden, but he admits it's an interesting innovation. Sandy Lane patrons got their first sight of the substitution-with-a-difference in Cheetahs' 45-45 draw
Outgoing Lord Mayor of Oxford Carole Roberts says it will be "back to old misery boots" once she hangs up her chain of office, writes Matt Childe. Her time as Lord Mayor got off to a stormy start after political opponents branded her "bad-tempered and
Tomorrow: A cloudy start with some rain. The rain will turn more showery through the afternoon. Outlook for Saturday and Sunday: Continuing changeable and quite windy through the weekend with sunshine and showers. Story date: Thursday 20 May Converted
OXFORD United seem certain to agree to Martin Gray's request to go on the transfer list. Director Maurice Evans said he felt it would not be right for the club to stand in the midfielder's way when he had genuine personal reasons for needing to return
Fitness fans were thrown out of their gym when bailiffs arrived to settle an unpaid bill, writes David Horne. They were told to go outside in shorts and tracksuits as the bailiffs demanded payment at Witney's former Bodyfit Club. But, within ten minutes
Babar the elephant is helping scientists in Oxfordshire explain the mystery of the universe. The boffins want to know why there is enough matter in the universe to create planets, stars, galaxies and much more besides. Physicists calculate that equal
Investment Opportunity: Failed comprehensive, reputedly one of the worst schools in Britain. Located in rundown area, hated by parents and children alike. Facing immediate closure. Interested? Well, forget it. This offer has already been snapped up. And
College dean Kim Plunkett has quit - over plans for a barbecue party, writes Andrew Ffrench. The dean of St Hugh's College resigned after his decision not to allow a charity bash in aid of Kosovo refugees was over-ruled by the principal. Undergraduates
ORGANISERS of the Benson and Hedges International Open hailed this year's tournament at The Oxfordshire as the most successful yet. Crowds at the Thame course were up and the weather was certainly better than last year, prompting tournament director Jim
The Queen will lead University College's 750th birthday celebrations tomorrow. But some may wonder how Bill Clinton's old college has managed to become 250 years younger over the last 127 years. Nobody will mention it during the Royal visit, but way back
Violent storms across Oxfordshire left at least four homes burning after being struck by lightning last night, write Andrew Ffrench and Rebecca Smith. Roofs were set on fire as the huge electrical storm hit houses in Meadow View Road, Kennington, and
