If summer was a sport, it would be cricket. Long, warm afternoons, the smell of mown grass and the sound of leather against willow on the village green. It's an idyllic picture of British tradition, passed through generations of amateur cricketers in
A father-of-three, who set out to create the largest collection of pornography on the Internet, has been jailed for three years. Andrew Croft, 30, earned thousands of pounds from his trade, using a computer at the lawyers' office where he worked. He amassed
Your guide to classical music, jazz and folk in Oxfordshire from Friday, May 5, to Thursday, May 11. Updated every Friday. See also: Gigs. Send your entries to listings editor Wendy Broadway (wendy.broadway@nqo.com). FRIDAY, MAY 5 Jacqueline du Pr Music
Radley A began their 23rd season in Southern League Division 1 by beating four other teams, each of which had international athletes, writes Jon Murray. A total of 14 personal bests were achieved at Guldford. Two existing club records were equalled by
The programme urged us to "Prepare to party" an injunction wholly unnecessary for a large section of a May Day audience which had clearly been partying since first light, writes Chris Gray No sign of post-knees-up lethargy was evident, however, in the
What can so easily become a pervasive tone of melancholy in Chekhov's last and greatest play is kept in check in English Touring Theatre's new production, in part through the judicious casting of Prunella Scales in its central role, writes Chris Gray.
THE Rambert Dance Company returns to the Apollo Theatre from Wednesday with revival premieres of two major works, Pierrot Lunaire and Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain, and another chance to enjoy Christopher Bruce's popular masterpiece Ghost Dances
'Compare and contrast" was a frequent exhortation in the days when Richard II was a regular school exam text, writes Jeannine Alton. There was a great deal to compare and contrast: loyalty - its steadfastness and waverings; authority - its source and
The plot, stars and key facts about movies on current release. AMERICAN BEAUTY (Cert 18, 122 mins) Compelling, not always comfy viewing following the explosive, middle-aged rebellion of frustrated everyman Kevin Spacey, losing his rag with anonymous suburbia
The media spotlight is currently shining on Kettering. And it's not just because the Northamptonshire town's footie team look to have secured a place in the Nationwide Football League after many years of trying. Kettering is also home town to the frenetic
Marks S takes a look at what's coming up this week on the music scene in Oxfordshire the Word?What's the Word?What's THE Kooler, at The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, goes through to 2am every Thursday as from May 4. And to celebrate in style Rosita (see profile
A student was confronted by a mugger on a well-used towpath near Oxford city centre. The 21-year-old had walked through Osney Lock when he was threatened with a kitchen knife by a scruffily dressed man who was also brandishing an aerosol can. He confronted
A retired doctor slashed his throat after becoming increasingly upset over a minor traffic accident he had been involved in days earlier. Dr Robert Bowers, 82, a former dermatologist, was found on a scullery floor in a pool of blood at his daughter's
Shopkeepers are being urged to be vigilant over the sale of potentially lethal butane fuel after the death of a man addicted to sniffing the vapour. Jobless Adrian Downs, who was also an alcoholic, was found dead at his home in Harcourt Way, Wantage,
Well, that was that, then. Fourteen hours and 24 minutes that will change the world and the lives of everyone in it for ever. It happened between 5.54am and 8.18pm on May 3. What do you mean, you missed it? asks George Frew. Tut, tut, we are talking astrological
The Mini is a little car with a mighty reputation and the power to keep thousands in work. The Millennium Mini has been thrust into the limelight as a possible bargaining chip in the latest twist in the tale of Rover's sell-off, writes David Duffy. The
E-mail your details to our Listings Editor Wendy Broadway (wendy.broadway@nqo.com) THURSDAY, MAY 4: Rosita, Mikabomb, Hannon, The Kooler at The Bullingdon, Cowley Road (through to 2 am every Thursday); Poozies, Disques Vogue, Zodiac, Cowley Road, 01865
Your guide to theatre, musicals and dance in Oxfordshire from Friday, May 5, to Thursday, May 11. Updated every Friday. Send your entries to listings editor Wendy Broadway (wendy.broadway@nqo.com). APOLLO OXFORD(0870 6063500) Fri and Sat, Offical Tribute
With only 11 fit players available, five of whom were struggling with injuries, Witney did well to restrict Hastings to two goals in the Dr Martens Eastern Division last night. They were so desperate that youth team player Huw Evans replaced Kevin Alder
The Mike Ford Testimonial between an Oxford United XI and a Manchester United XI at the Manor Ground next Monday (7.30) is to be shown on MUTV. The satellite TV channel will be screening highlights of the game which is to honour the Cardiff City captain's
Dwaine Strong, given an 11th hour reprieve from suspension to play in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup final, hit the goal which set Oxford City on the way to victory at the Manor Ground last night, writes Russell Smith. Strong, who may well have wished he
Witney-based Ian Beck stole the show with four gold medals and a GB and European record at the Midland Masters at Leamington Spa. Beck triumphed in the 100m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly with his European record coming in the latter event. He
When I was asked to review "the Greek posters" I vaguely envisaged sun, sand, rocks and a few ruins, writes Jeannine Alton. On discovering that the exhibition was selected from the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama, the perspective altered
George Frew finds Ann Widdecombe is not as formidable as she seems Feeling like one of Lord Raglan's doomed 600 Cherrypickers charging into the Valley of Death, I enter the swish portals of Oxford's Randolph Hotel to make my appointment with the formidable
HIGH-profile online travel firm Lastminute.com saw its business grow this year, but pre-tax losses still hit 11m, writes David Duffy. The company, set up by Oxford University graduates Martha Lane Fox and Brent Hoberman, is not expected to go into profit
When Kenickie hung up their feather boas for the last time many a glitter-laden tear was shed by indie pop kids everywhere. But fear not. While singer Lauren La Laverne went off to be a TV presenter, fellow Kenickie refugees Marie Du Santiago and Emmy-Kate
High-octane Scots Idlewild continue upwards and onwards with their new album 100 Broken Windows which has earned them unwelcome comparisons with Travis. Idlewild's frontman Roddy Woomble sighs as he agrees: "Some of the Scottish journalists have been
The Mini is a little car with a mighty reputation and the power to keep thousands in work. The Millennium Mini has been thrust into the limelight as a possible bargaining chip in the latest twist in the tale of Rover's sell-off, writes David Duffy. The
Sweeping local government reforms which could see south Oxfordshire governed by a non-elected cabinet, have been branded as undemocratic. Plans by the district council to change the way it makes decisions have been attacked by Wallingford Town Council
The friend of a man killed in a hit-and-run accident is launching a fresh appeal for witnesses. To tie in with Road Safety Week, John Pruden is urging people with information about the accident that claimed Chris Oulds's life to come forward. He is also
Plans to build a community and sports hall complex may go ahead despite the failure of a bid for 1m of Lottery cash. Didcot Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council are under heavy pressure to provide greater sports and community amenities
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Oxford United will treat Saturday's final Division 2 game at Millwall as seriously as if their lives depended on it, writes Jon Murray. That was the pledge from U's manager Denis Smith, even though Cardiff City's defeat at Gillingham on Tuesday night
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