It is the so-called playground of the rich and famous. Europe's elite flock there to spend their millions in the casino and now Britain's youngest Formula One driver has announced that he wants to live in Monaco, too. Jenson Button, 20, bought his house
The Cowley car plant is to lose production of the award-winning Rover 75 as part of a dramatic deal signed today between the Phoenix Consortium and BMW. Manufacture of the luxury saloon will be shifted to Birmingham as part of a deal which aims to save
Fear of the dentist should be a thing of the past for some schoolchildren. More than 300 pupils from St Nicolas School, Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, are taking part in National Smile Week next week. On May 17 and 18, 30 five-year-olds from the school will
Education bosses received more than 1,300 protest letters today (May 9) as parents fighting a shake-up of Oxford schools pleaded again: "Don't do it", writes Mark Templeton. The deadline for objections on Oxfordshire County Council's plans to scrap the
OXFORD Cheetahs' Czech youngster Lukas Dryml has suffered a suspected broken jaw after a crash in Poland at the weekend. It means he will miss both Speedway Star KO Cup matches against Poole this week. But the Oxford management have acted swiftly in securing
Oxfordshire 19, Sussex 8 THESE are heady times for Oxfordshire rugby! After years of struggling to win even a game, they suddenly find themselves in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's Bitter Championship with a genuine prospect of reach the final itself
All the action from Monday night and the games due to be played tonight. LAST NIGHT'S RESULTS, May 8, 2000 FA CARLING PREMIERSHIP Leeds 1, Everton 1. COMPLETE MUSIC HELLENIC LEAGUE Premier Division: Shortwood Utd 1, Swindon Supermarine 1; Tuffley Rovers
Henley rounded off the season in exhilarating style and so nearly produced a shock result over Allied Dunbar Premiership 2 champions Rotherham at Dry Leas on Saturday. In front of their largest crowd of the season, Henley led 24-18 with ten minutes to
Madeleine Pennell compares and contrasts the Oxfordshire town with the playground of the rich and famous It is the so-called playground of the rich and famous. Europe's elite flock there to spend their millions in the casino - and now Britain's youngest
Colin Clark - brother of the late MP Alan - has revealed what happened between Marilyn Monroe and himself during a 'missing' week in 1956 in his new book My Week with Marilyn. Peter Unsworth ponders the sort of letter Alan could well be penning to his
Zahra Borno hears the stories behind the canine guests at the RSPCA's animal centre in Aylesbury Walking through the kennel area of the RSPCA's animal centre is a heart-breaking experience. The sound of 40 dogs howling is almost deafening. These dogs
BRITISH Legion members countywide are preparing for their biggest event in years. Their tattoo on Thame Show ground will kick off the Thame 2000 festivities on June 17. The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire branch of the Royal British Legion will have a
Organisers of a Christian festival are promising it will be an event to remember. The three-day Henley Christian Celebration 2000 will be staged in the Stewards' Enclosure of the Regatta site from July 20-23. Festivities will begin on July 20 with a production
Newsquest (Gannett UK) has agreed the terms of a recommended cash offer for the share capital of Newscom plc, writes David Duffy. The offer of 1800p for each Newscom share values the share capital of Newscom at about 443m. Newsquest, owner of the Oxford
From: Ian Russell (ianukusa@webtv.net) I have been living in Albany, Georgia (USA) for the past three years. I would be delighted to hear from old school friends. I went to Temple Cowley, also I went to Ruskin College (89-91) then Oxford Brookes. PS it
From Karen Wyatt, nee Lawson (WYATT_KM@casa.gov.au) Hi, My name is Karen Wyatt (nee Lawson). Currently living in Perth, Western Australia. From Cowley, folks are still there. I'd like to hear from anyone who attended Shepherds Hill or Temple Cowley ('
Police are being inundated with requests from people wanting to visit a new 7m station. The new building, in Marcham Road, Abingdon, replaces the tiny Bridge Street station, which had been the Abingdon sector base since 1879. The old station is now owned
The deadly lure of deep water during sunny spells has once again proved fatal in Oxfordshire. Italian teenager Angelo Gnerucci remains missing presumed drowned after jumping into the River Thames while out drinking with friends at Henley on Saturday.
The puff of the cheeks, the steady left foot, the huge grin. To all Oxford United supporters it meant only one thing - Mike Ford was back, reports Mark Edwards. And the welcome that Fordy got when he walked onto the Manor Ground pitch last night showed
Walking through the kennel area of the RSPCA's animal centre is a heart-breaking experience. The sound of 40 dogs howling is almost deafening. These dogs at the charity's Blackberry Farm centre, at Quainton, Aylesbury, were crying out for love and you
Golfer Stewart Davies (King Alfred's, Wantage) got in the swing to win the Oxfordshire Schools tournament at North Oxford. He also led King Alfred's to victory in the team competition, with third-placed David Hunt and Julian Probert making up the successful
Oxfordshire went down 20-16 to Shropshire at Telford, but those 16 points ensured they stay in Division 3 of the Inter-Counties League again next year. The ladies B game ended all square at 3-3 draw with Katrina Blackman taking lady of the match, while
Oxford Cheetahs' Czech youngster Lukas Dryml has suffered a suspected broken jaw after a crash in Poland at the weekend, writes JOHN GAISFORD. It means he will miss both Speedway Star KO Cup matches against Poole this week. But the Oxford management have
Oxford Cavaliers sent Rugby League Conference III newcomers South London Storm packing 62-4 with a blistering performance. Their scorching offensive display was matched only by the weather as they calmed the Storm with 42 unanswered points in the first
EDDIE Newton has left Oxford United to join a club in China with manager Denis Smith singing his praises. "He did a super job for me," Smith said. "He's been good in the dressing room and a great example to the other players. We always knew he would only
Eddie Newton has left Oxford United to join a club in China - with manager Denis Smith singing his praises. "He did a super job for me," Smith said. "He's been good in the dressing room and a great example to the other players. We always knew he would
Classic Press Cherwell League Division 1 OPENER Paul Hemming hit the top flight's first century with an unbeaten 105 for Shipton-under-Wychwood but they were unable to force victory against Oxford Nondescripts. Hemming's ton, which contained only six
Michael Knox reports on Oxfordshires 19-8 victory over Sussex in the Tetley's Bitter Championship These are heady times for Oxfordshire rugby! After years of struggling to win even a game, they suddenly find themselves in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's
All the key action from the weekend in the Classic Press Cherwell League Opener Paul Hemming hit the top flight's first century with an unbeaten 105 for Shipton-under-Wychwood - but they were unable to force victory against Oxford Nondescripts in the
Leisure centre staff plan a fun half-term for children over the Whitsun holiday. Among the events at the Old Gaol Leisure Centre, in Bridge Street, Abingdon, between May 30 and June 2 are new sports coaching courses for five to 12-year-olds. Children
Thame Show is now officially the county show, making 2000 a milestone year. And it has also gained extra prestige in the showjumping world by having its events as qualifiers for the International Horse Show at Hickstead. Show secretary Mr Mike Howes said
Have you got enough OOMF! to take part in Open City? Talented local actors, buskers, mime artists and other street performers are being sought to take part in Oxford's Own Millennium Festival OOMF! for short. Open City, part of OOMF!, runs from Friday
A national poster and online advertising campaign for Fish4, the family of online consumer services featured on This is Oxfordshire, begins this week. The 1.3m campaign, phase two of a 20m marketing spend for 2000, will run until 18 June. "The Fish",
The Cowley car plant is to lose production of the award-winning Rover 75 as part of a dramatic deal signed today between the Phoenix Consortium and BMW. Manufacture of the luxury saloon will be shifted to Birmingham as part of a deal which aims to save
From: John Stockford (Oxonianrwc@aol.com) Anyone remember my wife and I from our Oxford days of some 50 years ago? My name is John Stockford. I was born in "The Plough" at Wolvercote and lived there until marriage. My wife, Sybil, and I both worked for
An hour-long siege at a supermarket ended peacefully after a knifeman surrendered his weapon. Police, some wearing stab-proof vests, helmets and carrying shields, surrounded the Somerfield store in High Street, Witney, after receiving reports yesterday
Talks will be taking place all this week to decide who will run Oxford city. Political groups have organised a series of meetings to thrash out a deal after Oxford City Council was left in limbo when Labour lost its power following last week's elections
Mary Young is living proof that you're never too old to take up something new. She has just won her first council seat at the not-so-tender age of 81. Mrs Young, of Oxford Road, Kidlington, took Cherwell District Council's South East Kidlington seat for
The Oxford Mail has won its campaign for a new law of corporate killing. Home Secretary Jack Straw is to announce proposals for a criminal charge that will mean company directors can be held directly accountable for health and safety and prosecuted for
THE puff of the cheeks, the steady left foot, the huge grin. To all Oxford United supporters it meant only one thing Mike Ford was back. And the welcome that Fordy got when he walked onto the Manor Ground pitch last night showed just how highly regarded
Abingdon Lions Club is planning an August Bank Holiday Gala to take place at Rye Meadow, Abingdon. The club is appealing for anyone wanting to help set up the event or put forward ideas to contact Mr Ron Mansfield at 83, Meadow View Road, Kennington.
