Abingdon Vale held on to top spot after shooting out Kidlington for 60 to clinch a 54-run victory as James Cook took the superb figures of 7-30. Vale had struggled for runs earlier, making only 114-9 as Nayyer (5-55) and Joe Demellow (4-55) did the damage
A gang wrecked an Oxford pub and put a member of staff in hospital after a row over alleged drug-taking. The violence at The Chequers pub in Headington Quarry was followed by a fight an hour later at The Cavalier pub in Marston. Two policemen were injured
Cholsey Community Car Service has been launched after a successful trial period. The service, for residents over 60, offers a transport service for people who have difficulties travelling to surgeries, opticians, dentists or other appointments. The cost
Wallingford has taken two awards for floral displays in this year's Thames & Chilterns Country in Bloom. The town was placed runner-up in the small town category and named Most Improved Entry in the competition, organised by the Southern Tourist Board
Bottom club Banbury 2nd gave themselves a lifeline with a thrilling two-wicket win over Witney Mills. The old firm of Brian Jeffries (6-61) and Andy Smith (3-63) combined to reduce Mills from 109-0 to 171 all out - despite useful contributions from Pete
A concorde fan's mission to charter the supersonic passenger aircraft has been given the cold shoulder by British Airways. But self-confessed 'Concorde nut' Flora McKenzie is not giving up, and says she is determined to revive pleasure flights on the
Thame people have two weeks to come up with a catchy name for their new leisure centre, soon to be enhanced with a swimming pool, health and fitness suite and dance studio. The centre is offering £100 worth of vouchers for the best name submitted before
Morris Motors suffered their first defeat of the season as they went down by 24 runs to lowly Wendover at Crescent Road. The visitors piled up 200-6 with Gurney (73) leading the way. Some injudicious batting from the usually reliable Motormen then saw
Chalgrove 2nd maintained their challenge at the top of Division 7 with a 66-run victory over Cropredy 2nd. Skipper Malcolm Cox-Rogers hit 68 as Chalgrove made 181-8, and then former Oxfordshire seamer Roger Busby took 5-35 to send Cropredy reeling to
Farmer Alan Woodley won't have to spend time ploughing his fields this year - because vintage tractor enthusiasts did it for him. The newly-established Bicester Vintage Tractor Club held its first ploughing match for experts and novices on Saturday and
Section 2's top-of-the-table clash saw Cricketers Arms C hit visitors Hollybush Inn for six. The home side got off to a brilliant start with wins from Dave Hopkins, Lyndon Richards and Pape before Hollybush pulled back to 3-2 through Steve Jackson and
Oxford Nondescripts kept their promotion hopes alive with a four-wicket win over lowly Leighton Buzzard. On a low and damp Jordan Hill track, the visitors were shot out for 120 by Dennis Mihaljevich (3-33) and George Frankland (3-35). Nondies didn't have
A one-handed leaping interception by safety Iain Noakes booked Domino's Oxford Saints a place in the British Senior League Division 2 play-off semi-finals as they defeated Plymouth Admirals 24-14 at Oxford RFC on Sunday. Now they face Ipswich Cardinals
Wallingford slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Princes Risborough after being dismissed for 161. Openers Paul Strong (68 no) and John Witney (55) set Risborough on the way, and they clinched victory at 162-2 in the last over. *Wallingford 9, Risboro
Stolen goods from eight separate burglaries were discovered after police searched a woman's house in Didcot, a court was told. Emmaleene Kearsley, 23, of Hamble Road, Didcot, denies eight counts of handling stolen goods, between February 14 and April
The effects of a proposed new town centre and large-scale housing development on transport and roads in Didcot will go on display next month. Planning, transport and economics consultants, Colin Buchanan and Partners, are working with the county council
People living in the Chilterns want to keep their village shops and post offices, cut heavy traffic, have more buses and support green farming, according to a recent survey. They also want new houses to fit into the landscape, proper management of woodlands
A shoemaker who spent 40 years as a missionary among New Zealand warriors will be commemorated with an open gardens event. In the late 18th century, John King, left behind leafy Swerford, near Banbury, and his job as a shoemaker at Nether Worton, to set
The English Civil War hero killed at Chalgrove is to have two plaques put up in his memory - in Cornwall. John Hampden's name will be perpetuated in Grampound, between Truro and St Austell, at a weekend festival on September 1 and 2. Hampden was first
A shoemaker who spent 40 years as a missionary among New Zealand warriors will be commemorated with an open gardens event. In the late 18th century, John King, left behind leafy Swerford, near Banbury, and his job as a shoemaker at Nether Worton, to set
Claire Scott loves telling her boyfriend where to go, especially when he's driving his car. But it's not as bad as it sounds because Claire is a rally navigator. The 23-year-old has just been handed a brace of awards for her high-speed endeavours after
What's on and where to find it for motor sport fans over the weekend - August 18-19. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Rockingham: The Blast motorcycle races. First day of two-event. 0153 650 0500. Astra Forest Stages, North Wales: British Historic Rally Championship
Dinton remain just three points adrift of Rowant following a four-wicket win over Bourton Vale, who made 201-5 with Tim Richardson unbeaten on 35. A splendid 61 from Tanveer Nadeem then led Dinton to victory at 205-6. *Dinton 30, Bourton Vale 15
A skipper's innings of 88 from Dave Burbidge helped Banbury Twenty rattle up 232-7 against Rover Cowley at Roman Way. Mark Rawell (5-79) bowled well for Twenty, but Christo du Preez scored 53 as the home side hung on at 148-8. *Rover Cowley 13, Banbury
Tiddington's survival hopes were dented as they crashed to an eight-wicket defeat at Great & Little Tew. Skipper Kevin Taylor took 5-32 and Tew held eight catches as visitors Tiddington were dismissed for 129 . Ali Sawal (42) and Steve Clayton (38no
Oxford Nondescripts kept their promotion hopes alive with a four-wicket win over lowly Leighton Buzzard. On a low and damp Jordan Hill track, the visitors were shot out for 120 by Dennis Mihaljevich (3-33) and George Frankland (3-35). Nondies didn't have
Aston Rowant all-rounder Wesley Morrick took 7-20 to shoot out Chalgrove for 51 and then smashed an unbeaten 45 off 24 balls to give the leaders a crushing ten-wicket victory. A wet first-choice pitch led to a replacement being cut out, and Morrick made
Chalgrove 2nd maintained their challenge at the top of Division 7 with a 66-run victory over Cropredy 2nd. Skipper Malcolm Cox-Rogers hit 68 as Chalgrove made 181-8, and then former Oxfordshire seamer Roger Busby took 5-35 to send Cropredy reeling to
Latest Cherwell scorecards - August 14, 2001 *Div 1: Challow & Childrey drew with Thame THAME J Cook run out...1 M Parmar not out...148 R Brooks c Holznagel b Turnbull...68 R Gregory not out...22 Extras...18 Total (2 wkts)...258 Fall: 1-8, 2-161.
Two Oxford lawyers have been asked to contribute to a leading legal manual. Butterworth's Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents is regarded as one of 'the' handbooks for solicitors. Paul Butterworth (no relation) and Richard Frost, of the Oxford office
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury visited the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Didcot, as part of a fact-finding tour. He told staff: "It is a tribute to all of you that the science is of such high quality." Following the first stage of a review recommending
Software group Torex bucked the gloom surrounding the hi-tech sector to produce a record 77 per cent surge in turnover. Torex, based in Stonesfield, supplies the health and retail sectors with software. But despite the gloom surrounding the tech industry
A kebab van owner has been praised by councillors for steps he is taking to cut down rowdyism near his business. Seydi Caner, 47, has run his kebab stall in Wallingford for 12 years and uses the service road next to St Albans car park. South Oxfordshire
An investigation has been launched into claims that Oxfordshire-based fans of Leeds United Football Club, are behind a hate-mail campaign. Peter Ridsdale, chairman of Leeds United, has received letters threatening his wife and children over a controversial
Traders from Gloucester Green market in Oxford have clubbed together to raise £400 for Helen House, the children's hospice in Leopold Street, east Oxford. Catherine Wilson, from Helen House, east Oxford, with trader Rodney Grant. To celebrate the market's
A concorde fan's mission to charter the supersonic passenger aircraft has been given the cold shoulder by British Airways. But self-confessed 'Concorde nut' Flora McKenzie is not giving up, and says she is determined to revive pleasure flights on the
Parents have come up with a package of proposals aimed at making journeys to school much safer for their children. They are being backed by the governors of West Oxford Primary School who claimed earlier this year that workers on the local Osney Mead
A flower festival was held at St Laurence Church at South Hinksey, near Oxford, to celebrate the feast of St Laurence. Pearl Livett with one of the displays. Flower displays were set up around the church for the event on Saturday and Sunday and children
Single mother Rowena Martin has spoken of her relief at moving into a place of her own after she and her young son were threatened with home- lessness. Ms Martin, 41, had been trying to get a council house for two months after she and two-year-old Tyler
A prestigious London orchestra is holding a fundraising concert to support the £4m appeal to build a new Oxford hospice for young adults. The London Festival Orchestra, founded in 1980 by artistic director and conductor Ross Pople, is holding the concert
A woman is battling with Oxford City Council because she wants to move from her three-bedroom house into her late parents' flat. Since her children have grown up, Denise French has lived alone in her Greater Leys family home, in Shepherd's Hill, which
A policeman's mammoth bicycle ride is expected to raise nearly £1,000 for three hospices. Pc David Porter, 38 who works for the child protection unit at Cowley police station, rode 220 miles in 21 hours. Pc David PorterHe set out from his home in Clevelands
Oxfordshire has been named the sexiest county in Britain. The September edition of Tatler describes Oxfordshire as the best-connected place in the country. When the high-society magazine listed its Top Ten social counties last year, Oxfordshire only just
The Trout Inn in Wolvercote, one of Oxfordshire's most popular riverside pubs, could get a facelift. The 12th century inn, known to millions of TV viewers as one of the favourite haunts of fictional detective Chief Inspector Morse, has not had a new look
Mark Wright has told Joey Beauchamp that he can play a part in Oxford United's season - but only when he gets back to his best. Beauchamp was an unused substitute on Saturday, and has been on the bench for both matches at The Kassam Stadium without getting
Aston Rowant all-rounder Wesley Morrick took 7-20 to shoot out Chalgrove for 51 and then smashed an unbeaten 45 off 24 balls to give the leaders a crushing ten-wicket victory. A wet first-choice pitch led to a replacement being cut out, and Morrick made
Crews of novice rowers will take to the Thames as Wallingford Rowing Club's social calendar hots up. The first event, a 12-week beginners' course, starts on August 19 - just in time to take part in the Wallingford Pub Regatta on September 8. About 80
Elderly people are being urged to claim a £200 winter fuel allowance. Most older people will receive the payment automatically, but some will have to claim it in order to get it before Christmas. The payment can be claimed by anyone aged 60 and over who
Parents have come up with a package of proposals aimed at making journeys to school much safer for their children. They are being backed by the governors of West Oxford Primary School who claimed earlier this year that workers on the local Osney Mead
Oxfordshire has been named the sexiest county in Britain. The September edition of Tatler describes Oxfordshire as the best-connected place in the country. When the high-society magazine listed its Top Ten social counties last year, Oxfordshire only just
Rain prevented many aircraft from reaching the Abingdon Fayre 01. But six made it, including a Second World War Spitfire and a new Merlin helicopter from RAF Benson. The planes gave impressive displays for a crowd of between 1,000 and 2,000 at the old
Poet Alison Brumfitt has been shortlisted in a search to find the country's most inspirational young people. Alison BrumfittAlison, 27, beat hundreds of entrants to the shortlist for the annual Tomorrow's People competition after she submitted a collection
Crews of novice rowers will take to the Thames as Wallingford Rowing Club's social calendar hots up. The first event, a 12-week beginners' course, starts on August 19 - just in time to take part in the Wallingford Pub Regatta on September 8. About 80
A kebab van owner has been praised by councillors for steps he is taking to cut down rowdyism near his business. Seydi Caner, 47, has run his kebab stall in Wallingford for 12 years and uses the service road next to St Albans car park. South Oxfordshire
Didcot boosted their hopes of beating the drop with a nine-wicket drubbing of Long Marston. Simon Pritchard (6-48) and Julian Hitchman (3-10) shot Long Marston out for 84 in 38 overs. Didcot then strolled to 85-1. *Didcot 30, Long Marston 4
Toys from Victorian times gave visitors to Cogges Manor Farm Museum, Witney, an insight into how children entertained themselves before television and computer games. The exhibitions at the museum, on Saturday and Sunday, included toys from the collection
Single mother Rowena Martin has spoken of her relief at moving into a place of her own after she and her young son were threatened with home- lessness. Ms Martin, 41, had been trying to get a council house for two months after she and two-year-old Tyler
A man has been remanded in custody accused of three offences. Anthony Maher, 40, of Van Dieman's Road, Thame, appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday charged with the false imprisonment of James Tatton, assault causing actual bodily harm and burglary
Volunteers at a community advice centre are raising their organisation's profile by re-launching it under a new name. Wantage Grove and District Community Information Centre is an independent charity, run along similar lines to the national Citizen's
Prolific title-winner Sue Lacey spurred her Oxford teammates into the last 16 of the Steradent Women's All-England Fours at Royal Leamington Spa last night. City and County stars Pat Rist, Carol Gaskins, Sylvia Rogers and Lacey sped into an amazing 18
A dozen karate enthusiasts who train in Thame and Wheatley are off to Tokyo for the world championships on August 21. All study Ryobu-kai karate at Thame sports and arts centre and Wheatley Park Centre under tutor, fifth dan Roland Read. He said: "They
Tiddington 2nd extended their lead at the top with a nerve-jangling two-wicket win over relegation-threatened Great & Little Tew 2nd. Cliff Harris scored 67 as the Tews made 210-7 as young seamer Jack Brooks capturing 4-67. Tiddington then reached
A one-handed leaping interception by safety Iain Noakes booked Domino's Oxford Saints a place in the British Senior League Division 2 play-off semi-finals as they defeated Plymouth Admirals 24-14 at Oxford RFC on Sunday. Now they face Ipswich Cardinals
Abingdon Vale held on to top spot after shooting out Kidlington for 60 to clinch a 54-run victory as James Cook took the superb figures of 7-30. Vale had struggled for runs earlier, making only 114-9 as Nayyer (5-55) and Joe Demellow (4-55) did the damage
Paceman Paul Snell produced a devastating spell to set leaders Shipton-under-Wychwood on the way to an emphatic 116-run victory and plunge Cumnor deeper into relegation trouble. Chasing Shipton's 242-5 dec, Cumnor got off to a good start to reach 72-0
An army officer indecently assaulted a teenage girl on a sofa while they watched television, a court was told. Mark Taylor, 32, of the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, denies a single charge of indecently assaulting the girl on the night
Latest Cherwell scorecards - August 14, 2001 *Div 1: Challow & Childrey drew with Thame THAME J Cook run out...1 M Parmar not out...148 R Brooks c Holznagel b Turnbull...68 R Gregory not out...22 Extras...18 Total (2 wkts)...258 Fall: 1-8, 2-161.
Rover Cowley 2nds' relegation worries increased as they went down to a four-wicket defeat against Aston Rowant 2nd. Oxfordshire Colt Ryan Dutton took five wickets as Rover were bowled out for 141. Matt State then made an unbeaten 51 as Rowant reached
Prolific title-winner Sue Lacey spurred her Oxford teammates into the last 16 of the Steradent Women's All-England Fours at Royal Leamington Spa last night. City and County stars Pat Rist, Carol Gaskins, Sylvia Rogers and Lacey sped into an amazing 18
A new district commissioner has come forward to ease the crisis in scouting in Didcot. Scouts feared they might have to merge with associations in Abingdon or Wantage because they had no district commissioner, chairman or secretary. Now former scouter
Police Sgt Mad raised a few eyebrows - and strained a few necks - as he chatted to children and shoppers in Didcot town centre. A bemused market stallholder commented: "I've heard of the long arm of the law - but this is the long legs of the law." From
The latest recruiting crisis at Thames Valley Police has been revealed - and applicants must have a good nose for sniffing out crime. Dog handlers at the force are on the look-out for pure bred German Shepherd puppies to train for investigative work.
Heroin with a street value of £400 was found when police searched a car belonging to a father of two, Didcot Magistrates Court heard. The court was told plain clothes police approached Darren Presley as he sat in his Vauxhall Cavalier in Kibble Close,
Stolen goods from eight separate burglaries were discovered after police searched a woman's house in Didcot, a court was told. Emmaleene Kearsley, 23, of Hamble Road, Didcot, denies eight counts of handling stolen goods, between February 14 and April
A decision to charge churchgoers for parking in Oxford on Sunday has been condemned as a tax on worshippers. At a meeting of the highways and traffic committee yesterday, councillors agreed to increase Sunday charges at city centre car parks to bring
Poet Alison Brumfitt has been shortlisted in a search to find the country's most inspirational young people. Alison BrumfittAlison, 27, beat hundreds of entrants to the shortlist for the annual Tomorrow's People competition after she submitted a collection
Police Sgt Mad raised a few eyebrows - and strained a few necks - as he chatted to children and shoppers in Didcot town centre. A bemused market stallholder commented: "I've heard of the long arm of the law - but this is the long legs of the law." From
Three shop units beneath Oxford's revamped Debenhams store, which have remained empty for nine months, are now under offer. The shopfronts in Magdalen Street have been boarded up since Debenhams reopened last autumn, but city centre managers say they
The chance to solve a murder mystery will be on offer at a Georgian mystery weekend at Sulgrave Manor, near Banbury, the home of George Washington's ancestors, between 10.30am and 5pm from Saturday, August 25 to Monday, August 27.
A motorsport team which is developing a 200mph road car for launch next year has set up its headquarters in Banbury. Ascari Cars, which was set up seven years ago by Dutch businessman Klaas Zwart, formed a racing team last year to build and run the A410
Jason Plato described the decision to punish him retrospectively for a British Touring Car Championship incident at Snetterton as "a kick in the goolies". The 33-year-old from Oxford arrived at Croft for Sunday's action to learn that he had been demoted
Tiddington 2nd are seeking an away fixture this Sunday. Contact Ray Manning on 01844 338911 or 07768556897. Eynsham are looking for a home or away fixture this Sunday. Contact Andy Rigby on 01865 881831.
Bottom club Banbury 2nd gave themselves a lifeline with a thrilling two-wicket win over Witney Mills. The old firm of Brian Jeffries (6-61) and Andy Smith (3-63) combined to reduce Mills from 109-0 to 171 all out - despite useful contributions from Pete
The nation's shoppers are filling their baskets with more wine than ever according to the Biggest Brands survey, based on exclusive data from ACNielsen. Coca Cola is top, but Wine is the fastest growing sector. The list reveals which brands are moving
An army officer indecently assaulted a teenage girl on a sofa while they watched television, a court was told. Mark Taylor, 32, of the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, denies a single charge of indecently assaulting the girl on the night
The Trout Inn in Wolvercote, one of Oxfordshire's most popular riverside pubs, could get a facelift. The 12th century inn, known to millions of TV viewers as one of the favourite haunts of fictional detective Chief Inspector Morse, has not had a new look
A father had his shoulder-length hair and beard cut off in aid of a respite centre attended by his daughter. Steve Charlotte, of Rose Hill, Oxford, has handed over £440 to Hernes House in Hernes Crescent, Summertown. His 14-year-old daughter, Rosie, attends
A dozen darts players are on target to raise more than £1,000 from a 12-hour marathon. Players, drawn almost equally from pub regulars and airmen at RAF Brize Norton spent most of Saturday in the Masons Arms in Burford Road, Brize Norton, to achieve their
Three shop units beneath Oxford's revamped Debenhams store, which have remained empty for nine months, are now under offer. The shopfronts in Magdalen Street have been boarded up since Debenhams reopened last autumn, but city centre managers say they
Bottom club Banbury 2nd gave themselves a lifeline with a thrilling two-wicket win over Witney Mills. The old firm of Brian Jeffries (6-61) and Andy Smith (3-63) combined to reduce Mills from 109-0 to 171 all out - despite useful contributions from Pete
A prestigious London orchestra is holding a fundraising concert to support the £4m appeal to build a new Oxford hospice for young adults. The London Festival Orchestra, founded in 1980 by artistic director and conductor Ross Pople, is holding the concert
According to the nursery rhyme, the wheels on the bus go round and round - but Oxford's Number 10 and 10A buses seem to be going round in circles. On Sunday, Stagecoach introduced major changes to the 10/10A city circle bus route, which links the city
Rover Cowley 2nds' relegation worries increased as they went down to a four-wicket defeat against Aston Rowant 2nd. Oxfordshire Colt Ryan Dutton took five wickets as Rover were bowled out for 141. Matt State then made an unbeaten 51 as Rowant reached
A dozen karate enthusiasts who train in Thame and Wheatley are off to Tokyo for the world championships on August 21. All study Ryobu-kai karate at Thame sports and arts centre and Wheatley Park Centre under tutor, fifth dan Roland Read. He said: "They
People in an Oxfordshire community are being urged to turn out their attics and cupboards to help their village hall. Towersey's annual folk music and dance festival, which is on August 25-27 this year, includes a bric-a-brac stall in the Memorial Hall
Next year's Cropredy Festival could be even bigger and better - to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the forming of Fairport Convention. Planning has already begun for next year's event and one proposal is to expand the site's 23,500 capacity. Wet
The latest recruiting crisis at Thames Valley Police has been revealed - and applicants must have a good nose for sniffing out crime. Dog handlers at the force are on the look-out for pure bred German Shepherd puppies to train for investigative work.
