Charlie Bailey, a stalwart of local football and cricket, died last week at the age of 58 after a long illness. Bailey managed a number of local clubs, including Didcot Town, Abingdon United and Clanfield. His brother, John, is now the chairman at Didcot
Ramblers were allowed to return to footpaths across Oxfordshire this weekend after more than three months of closure following the foot and mouth crisis. The red signs put up by the county council to ban walkers from the county's 2,400 miles of footpaths
A warrant without bail was issued by Didcot magistrates for the arrest of Adam Sleep, 19, of Iffley Road, Oxford, who is accused of causing harassment and alarm by using racially aggravated words and behaviour at Abingdon on April 23.
The Thames river bridge at Clifton Hampden had to be closed for more than an hour on Friday evening, causing long tailbacks for commuters, after a car crashed into an electricity pole. The driver was not hurt in the accident, which happened at 5.45pm,
A workman at the Drayton civic amenity tip has elected to stand trial at Crown Court on a charge of indecent assault. Albert Parker, 34, of Andersey Way, Abingdon, denies assaulting a woman at the tip near Abingdon on June 3. The woman cannot be named
Battle robots went on display to demonstrate the skills of motor engineers. Malcolm Willis, lecturer in engineering and manager of the engineering training unit at Oxford College of Further Education, is pictured with one of the robots. Malcolm Willis
Work has started on a replacement for a hospital described as a "crumbling old Victorian asylum" in south Oxfordshire. Bulldozers are now levelling a site in Tilehurst, Reading, to make way for a 203-bed hospital with up-to-date facilities for mental
Blenheim palace is the setting for a major fundraising concert by military bands. The concert and Beating Retreat is on June 22, at 6.45pm. Brize Norton's Falcons parachute team will drop in and all three services are putting on displays in aid of the
Banbury's formidable batting line-up for once failed to produce the goods as they were held to a draw by mid-table Reading. The home side were indebted to Tom Fray who held the innings together with an unbeaten 70 after they had lost four wickets for
A man found dead at a house in Witney has been identified as a 28-year-old former postal worker. Police are still awaiting details of a post-mortem examination into the death of Jamie Kelly, who collapsed during the early hours of Friday morning. He was
A fundraising jazz concert in aid of village groups, organised by Towersey Parish Council chairman and amateur jazz singer Marie-Jane Barnett, will be held at Towersey Manor, on July 2. Tickets cost £22.50, including dinner.
Charlie Bailey, a stalwart of local football and cricket, died last week at the age of 58 after a long illness. As a footballer, Bailey was a schoolboy and reserve team right back with Southampton and also played for Oxford City and Banbury United. Forced
Residents of Haddenham are waiting for a new postmaster to take over the management of the post office in Churchway. Other closures in Oxfordshire include post offices in Tackley, Bladon, Freeland and Ducklington. The owners of the Radley post office
A Kurd who was forced to leave Turkey after being tortured has admitted trying to persuade a friend to take the blame for a speeding offence. Dogan Akyus, 28, of Shepherds Hill, Greater Leys, Oxford, admitted perverting the course of justice. At Oxford
Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. Both men were certified dead at the scene of the crash on the A420 near Chowle Farm, Faringdon, at 2.10am yesterday. The accident involved a Renault 11 car driven by a 21-year-old man and
Scores and results from cricket matches played in the 38-County Competition, National Club Knock-out Championship Home Counties League on June 9 and/or 10 38-COUNTY COMPETITION Surrey Board 182 (49 ovs, S Newman 41, J Fry 38, S Wright 5-46), Oxfordshire
The huge gamble taken by organisers Benfield Sports International - it cost them around £600,000 to stage the GP in Cardiff - appears to have paid off with interest. A good-sized crowd in excess of 30,000 descended on the Millennium Stadium from all corners
Division 2 West: Amersham - v - Oxford Ben Thompson made a stunning seasonal debut with a classy unbeaten century to set Oxford on the way to a crushing 149-run victory at Amersham. The 20-year-old county batsman, who has been unavailable so far this
OCA League review - report and results The top two teams in Division 1 crashed to shock defeats on Saturday. Leaders Hanborough lost at home to Harwell by 19 runs, while second-placed Broughton lost against Great Horwood. Broughton, batting first, made
The Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Bicester, will be holding a blood donor session on Thursday, June 14, between 10.30am and 12.25pm, and 2pm and 3.55pm. Another session will also be at St John's Hall, The Broadway, Kidlington, between 2pm and
Scores and results from cricket matches played in the The Oxford Times Cherwell League on June 9 and/or 10 THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury Twenty 203-7 (J Wright 73, S Parkington 38), Rover Cowley 139 (R Finch 46, S Laudat 33, S Partington
Charlie Bailey, a stalwart of local football and cricket, died last week at the age of 58 after a long illness. As a footballer, Bailey was a schoolboy and reserve team right back with Southampton and also played for Oxford City and Banbury United. Forced
Division 2 West: Amersham - v - Oxford Ben Thompson made a stunning seasonal debut with a classy unbeaten century to set Oxford on the way to a crushing 149-run victory at Amersham. The 20-year-old county batsman, who has been unavailable so far this
A warrant without bail was issued by Didcot magistrates for the arrest of Adam Sleep, 19, of Iffley Road, Oxford, who is accused of causing harassment and alarm by using racially aggravated words and behaviour at Abingdon on April 23.
The Thames river bridge at Clifton Hampden had to be closed for more than an hour on Friday evening, causing long tailbacks for commuters, after a car crashed into an electricity pole. The driver was not hurt in the accident, which happened at 5.45pm,
A man with a cigarette lighter shaped like a gun caused chaos on an express train near Didcot last night (Sunday). The express was halted just short of Didcot Parkway station after staff reported seeing a male passenger with a firearm. The train stopped
Two guitarists and a mezzo-soprano are bringing a summer serenade to the grounds of Chadlington Manor. The Rotary Clubs of Chipping Norton and North Cotswolds are organising an open-air evening of light classical music on Saturday, June 16. Neil Smith
Hundreds of fans have shown they are itching for Oxford United to get started at the new Kassam Stadium by inundating the club's ticket-office with calls following their announcement of season ticket prices. "We've had quite a lot of people calling up
An auction of memorabilia from the Manor, the ground that Oxford United will be leaving next month after a stay of 76 years, raised more than £10,000 for the club. So many more people than expected attended Saturday's auction that it had to be moved outside
There will be just one relegation place from Division 3 to the Nationwide Conference for Oxford United to worry about next season after the Football League's rejection of a proposal to promote two Conference clubs. Chairmen of the 72 League clubs backed
Results and scores from matches played in the Wadworth 6X National Village Championship and all club matches on June 9 and/or 10. Wadworth 6X National Village Championship Oxon semi-finals Kidmore End 242-9 (40 ovs, T Rose 75, I Cutherbertson 47, P Butler
Scores and results from cricket matches played in the 38-County Competition, National Club Knock-out Championship Home Counties League on June 9 and/or 10 38-COUNTY COMPETITION Surrey Board 182 (49 ovs, S Newman 41, J Fry 38, S Wright 5-46), Oxfordshire
A monstrous unforced wheelie cost Oxford Cheetahs ace Todd Wiltshire a chance to land speedway's British Grand Prix in the EGG-sponsored meeting at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The star-spangled event was won by pre-tournament favourite
Scores and results from cricket matches played in the The Oxford Times Cherwell League on June 9 and/or 10 THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury Twenty 203-7 (J Wright 73, S Parkington 38), Rover Cowley 139 (R Finch 46, S Laudat 33, S Partington
Two guitarists and a mezzo-soprano are bringing a summer serenade to the grounds of Chadlington Manor. The Rotary Clubs of Chipping Norton and North Cotswolds are organising an open-air evening of light classical music on Saturday, June 16. Neil Smith
Public consultation on plans to reform the ambulance service in the county has resumed, following the General Election. The process began on May 3, but was suspended during the election, which means the closing date has been moved back to September 7
A councillor has called for urgent changes to control traffic in a busy village street, claiming a pedestrian could be killed unless the layout is changed. Cllr Bob Laynes has criticised the layout of High Street, in Kidlington, which is closed to through
Tickets are still available for a debate at the Oxford Union featuring Dr Maki Mandela, the daughter of Nelson Mandela. Dr Mandela is backing the motion: This House Condemns America's Neglect of Climate Change. She will be joined by Zac Goldsmith, editor
A war veteran who has been a member of the Royal British Legion for 56 years has been awarded the organisation's Gold Medal for long and meritorious service. Sid Moody, 79, of The High Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, received the honour from the chairman
Roadworks to repair a collapsed sewer in Oxford city centre street will enter the final stage this week after two months of disruption for businesses and shoppers. Engineers will begin strengthening and resurfacing the road surface between Cornmarket
Another village post office in Oxfordshire is threatened with closure. The counter service at Radley, near Abingdon, will cease in September unless a buyer can be found within six weeks. Paul Taylor and Ann FarrThe business has been run for the last 17
A burglar has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting a string of break-ins. Symon Neilson, 23, of Chestnut Avenue, Headington, Oxford, admitted two charges of burglary, and a further charge of attempted burglary Neilson, a heroin
A councillor has called for urgent changes to control traffic in a busy village street, claiming a pedestrian could be killed unless the layout is changed. Cllr Bob Laynes has criticised the layout of High Street, in Kidlington, which is closed to through
A chef searching for the wife he lost touch with six years ago so that he can remarry, has been told by an anonymous caller that she is in Spain. Ivan Marcelo, 36, of Garsington Road, Oxford, said the mystery woman caller would reveal no more about his
Hundreds of fans have shown they are itching for Oxford United to get started at the new Kassam Stadium by inundating the club's ticket-office with calls following their announcement of season ticket prices. "We've had quite a lot of people calling up
Limited edition photos signed by Sir Paul McCartney are to be auctioned at Blenheim Palace. One of the photos features all four Beatles and the other is a picture of Sir Paul. Both photos have been signed by the ex-Beatle and are the star lots at the
Persistent young offenders in the Thames valley region wait longer than average from arrest to sentence, new statistics reveal. The figures, released by the Lord Chancellor's Department, show that in the first three months of this year, the average time
Ramblers were allowed to return to footpaths across Oxfordshire this weekend after more than three months of closure following the foot and mouth crisis. The red signs put up by the county council to ban walkers from the county's 2,400 miles of footpaths
A family fear a crash with a police car answering an emergency call could jeopardise their first holiday away together for ten years. Father-of-five Richard Holmes, 39, was driving in London Road, Headington, Oxford, waiting to turn right when a police
Engineering firm Nord Gear Ltd will officially open their new UK headquarters in Abingdon on Friday. Town mayor David Allinson will cut the ribbon at the German company's new 26000sq ft office in Barton Lane.
Another village post office in Oxfordshire is threatened with closure. The counter service at Radley, near Abingdon, will cease in September unless a buyer can be found within six weeks. Paul Taylor and Ann FarrThe business has been run for the last 17
A war veteran who has been a member of the Royal British Legion for 56 years has been awarded the organisation's Gold Medal for long and meritorious service. Sid Moody, 79, of The High Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, received the honour from the chairman
Charlie Bailey, a stalwart of local football and cricket, died last week at the age of 58 after a long illness. Bailey managed a number of local clubs, including Didcot Town, Abingdon United and Clanfield. His brother, John, is now the chairman at Didcot
Charlie Bailey, a stalwart of local football and cricket, died last week at the age of 58 after a long illness. Forced to retire from playing early by a knee injury, Bailey was the manager of Wantage Town for five seasons until 1971, taking them to the
Limited edition photos signed by Sir Paul McCartney are to be auctioned at Blenheim Palace. One of the photos features all four Beatles and the other is a picture of Sir Paul. Both photos have been signed by the ex-Beatle and are the star lots at the
About 50 campaigners calling for a halt to genetically modified crop trials in a village staged a demonstration on Saturday. Participants held a vigil alongside a GM maize trial site next to the A420 in Hinton Waldrist before walking to another site 2km
Ideas of how to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee next year are being sought in Thame. The town council's general purposes committee chairman Beatrice Dobie said: "We want to do something special - but we don't know what."
Plants and hanging baskets brought early summer brilliance to a Witney trading estate. The flowers at the Bromag Estate, Burford Road, attracted visitors to Thursday's open day for the Holyrood Gardens project. May Pimm tends flowers on the estate It
Affordable homes are desperately needed in Thame, according to the town council. Council officials now plan to hold talks with South Oxfordshire District Council officers to see what can be done to remedy the situation. The town council is also looking
The mother of a 23-year-old who took a fatal cocktail of drugs has said she does not hold the woman who organised the drug-fuelled party at which he died responsible for his death. Post-mortem examination tests on Adam Brownlow, 23, from Marsh Baldon,
About 50 campaigners calling for a halt to genetically modified crop trials in a village staged a demonstration on Saturday. Participants held a vigil alongside a GM maize trial site next to the A420 in Hinton Waldrist before walking to another site 2km
The Oxfordshire Football Association are to hold an extraordinary general meeting after a group of members tabled a vote of no confidence in its officers. The north division representative, Dick Offord, with the backing of the Lord Jersey FA, wrote to
Heat by heat results from the British Grand Prix in Cardiff on Saturday, June 9. **PRELIMINARY HEATS Heat 1: Nicholls, Andersen, Klingberg, Louis. Heat 2: Stonehewer, Dugard, Protasiewicz. Heat 3: Crump, Gustafsson, Karlsson, Ferjan. Heat 4: (re-run)
Oxfordshire grabbed their first competitive victory of the season with a five-wicket win over Surrey Cricket Board in their ECB 38-County Competition group game at Christ Church yesterday. Henley paceman Steve Wright took five wickets as Surrey were shot
A monstrous unforced wheelie cost Oxford Cheetahs ace Todd Wiltshire a chance to land speedway's British Grand Prix in the EGG-sponsored meeting at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The star-spangled event was won by pre-tournament favourite
The annual meeting of Langford Village Community Association is being held in Langford Village community centre, Nightingale Place, tonight (Monday), starting at 7.30pm.
A man with a cigarette lighter shaped like a gun caused chaos on an express train near Didcot last night (Sunday). The express was halted just short of Didcot Parkway station after staff reported seeing a male passenger with a firearm. The train stopped
There will be just one relegation place from Division 3 to the Nationwide Conference for Oxford United to worry about next season after the Football League's rejection of a proposal to promote two Conference clubs. Chairmen of the 72 League clubs backed
Results and scores from matches played in the Wadworth 6X National Village Championship and all club matches on June 9 and/or 10. Wadworth 6X National Village Championship Oxon semi-finals Kidmore End 242-9 (40 ovs, T Rose 75, I Cutherbertson 47, P Butler
Blenheim palace is the setting for a major fundraising concert by military bands. The concert and Beating Retreat is on June 22, at 6.45pm. Brize Norton's Falcons parachute team will drop in and all three services are putting on displays in aid of the
A student organisation which supports physically disabled children willl hold its annual summer sports day on Saturday, June 16. Up to 80 young people will be taking part in the event organised by Keen - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - at New College sports
Plants and hanging baskets brought early summer brilliance to a Witney trading estate. The flowers at the Bromag Estate, Burford Road, attracted visitors to Thursday's open day for the Holyrood Gardens project. May Pimm tends flowers on the estate It
A man found dead at a house in Witney has been identified as a 28-year-old former postal worker. Police are still awaiting details of a post-mortem examination into the death of Jamie Kelly, who collapsed during the early hours of Friday morning. He was
Battle robots went on display to demonstrate the skills of motor engineers. Malcolm Willis, lecturer in engineering and manager of the engineering training unit at Oxford College of Further Education, is pictured with one of the robots. Malcolm Willis
Police raided a camp set up by supporters of a campaign to close the Campsfield asylum seekers detention centre after vandalism at the site. About 15 officers searched the protest camp outside the asylum seekers detention centre in Langford Lane, Kidlington
A burglar has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting a string of break-ins. Symon Neilson, 23, of Chestnut Avenue, Headington, Oxford, admitted two charges of burglary, and a further charge of attempted burglary Neilson, a heroin
No matter how much planning goes into an event there is one thing that remains in the lap of the gods - the weather. But the dark clouds and rain did not stop thousands of people from attending the fourth Leys Fair on Saturday, which was sponsored by
A chef searching for the wife he lost touch with six years ago so that he can remarry, has been told by an anonymous caller that she is in Spain. Ivan Marcelo, 36, of Garsington Road, Oxford, said the mystery woman caller would reveal no more about his
A family fear a crash with a police car answering an emergency call could jeopardise their first holiday away together for ten years. Father-of-five Richard Holmes, 39, was driving in London Road, Headington, Oxford, waiting to turn right when a police
No matter how much planning goes into an event there is one thing that remains in the lap of the gods - the weather. But the dark clouds and rain did not stop thousands of people from attending the fourth Leys Fair on Saturday, which was sponsored by
Public consultation on plans to reform the ambulance service in the county has resumed, following the General Election. The process began on May 3, but was suspended during the election, which means the closing date has been moved back to September 7
