Foster parents are urgently needed to care for the youngest among more than 140 child asylum seekers in Oxford. The children, some as young as 12, are living in bed and breakfast accommodation or shared houses -- and their numbers are rising. Oxfordshire
An Arab student was attacked by two men in Abingdon on July 7 and hit over the head with a bottle. The incident happened in Drayton Road as the student was walking home. He was confronted by two youths wearing baseball caps and, after a conversation,
A cricket match on Sunday (July 14) will be very much a family affair when the Gilkes family take on village team Appleton. Club secretary and wicket keeper Roger Gilkes decided to ask uncles and cousins -- all with the surname Gilkes -- to join the Appleton
Homeless people in Oxfordshire are to benefit from the work of 12 schoolgirls. Lady Sylvia McLintock with the pupils The 13 and 14-year-old pupils from Our Lady's Convent School, in Abingdon, won the county schools' citizenship project and received a
One of the world's leading anatomists and neuroscientists has died at the age of 71. Willliam Maxwell Cowan, formerly of Old Marston, studied at Oxford University from 1956 to 1959, achieving degrees in medicine and chemistry and a doctorate. He lectured
Tributes have been paid to a nature-loving great-grandmother, who has died at the age of 76. Jo Cranston, who took a leading role in the Oxford Urban Wildlife Group (OUWG), was a keen conservationist and helped to protect the fragile environment of Oxford's
A conservationist who managed to change the route of the M40, has died. Joan Elisabeth 'Betty' Coxon died, aged 94, in hospital in London on Thursday. The daughter of Melville Patterson, the vice-president of Trinity College, and the Hon Clara Money-Coutts
A man has died following an accident in Benson, near Wallingford. The man, who has not yet been named, died on Sunday, July 7, after his Ford Focus he was driving was in collision with a van. The accident happened at 10.25pm on Wednesday, July 3, on the
A monster made out of Fairy Liquid washing up bottles has won Brize Norton Primary School £1,000. Dave Benson Phillips with the children Fairy teamed up with the film Monsters Inc for a nationwide schools competition. Pupils from all over the country
Cyclist John Walker will be using pedal power to raise money for the charity Action Research by cycling from London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. John Walker Mr Walker, 56, of Ditchley Road, Charlbury, will join 60 others leaving Greenwich on Wednesday
Chinnor has been named as one of the eight prime sites in the county for watching Red Kites. The birds were re-introduced into the Chilterns in the 1990s and have flourished since. The village is hosting two Red Kite events. On July 14, at 10am, a walk
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 2 round-up Matt Biker grabbed an eight-wicket haul and Aussie Aaron Nye hit a century for Great & Little Tew - but it failed to save them from a 17-run defeat at home to Oxford Nondescripts. See full report
A rare Ford GT70 rally car, one of only six built and developed at Goodwood in the 1970s, has been fully restored and will perform on the Goodwood hillclimb at this weekend's Festival of Speed. It will be the car's first competitive outing since 1973.
Section 1 Cherwell Club were outgunned 7-2 by Premier side Blackbird Bar in the Morrells ODDA Ladies Summer League. Sharon Room put Cherwell ahead, but Blackbird romped 4-1 clear with Claudia Thompson overcoming Rachel Lambert despite three treble 19s
Riders are wanted to join in the annual Bicester Wheelride for charity. Bicester Round Tablers are organising the event, which this year is in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Often the ride has been for Round Table charities, but this year an individual
Chinnor has been named as one of the eight prime sites in the county for watching Red Kites. The birds were re-introduced into the Chilterns in the 1990s and have flourished since. The village is hosting two Red Kite events. On July 14, at 10am, a walk
CITY council leaders are seeking a swift conclusion to court action against Oxford United over the non-payment of almost £500,000. Council leader Alex Hollingsworth said he hoped a High Court hearing would take place soon. Yesterday, it was revealed that
An Arab student was attacked by two men in Abingdon on July 7 and hit over the head with a bottle. The incident happened in Drayton Road as the student was walking home. He was confronted by two youths wearing baseball caps and, after a conversation,
Riders are wanted to join in the annual Bicester Wheelride for charity. Bicester Round Tablers are organising the event, which this year is in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Often the ride has been for Round Table charities, but this year an individual
Parishes across West Oxfordshire will be receiving benches to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee thanks to the district council. Mary Neale centre with the benches, euroservices manager Bob Lightfoot, and Elsa Taylor from Rusco. The wooden benches, with
A cigarette end started the fire which caused the evacuation of hundreds of shoppers and staff in Oxford city centre, an investigation has concluded. The fire started in Eyesite optician on Saturday, June 29, but quickly spread through part of a three-storey
A Grove woman has celebrated her 70th birthday by raising hundreds of pounds for cancer research. Brenda Izzard, of Miles Drive, had a birthday lunch for 60 friends and relatives at the Four Pillars Hotel, in Witney. But instead of giving presents, guests
Oxfordshire is due to be hit by a national one-day council workers' strike next week -- and more could follow. The three local government unions -- Unison, TGWU and the GMB -- have obtained majorities for strike action in national ballots. Local authority
A husband has admitted stabbing his wife to death. Kenneth Whittaker, 46, of Blenheim Close, Didcot, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court on July 8 to the manslaughter of Stephanie Whittaker. She suffered numerous stab wounds in the attack on January
Leading politicians from Guatemala have paid a fact-finding visit to Banbury. The Guatemalan delegates -- guests of the House of Commons -- were shown around by the town's MP, Tony Baldry. The South Americans were interested in health, local government
A search has been launched for a diabetic Banbury woman. Mandy Rogers, 34, went missing from her home in The Fairway on July 7. Police are growing increasingly concerned about her safety as she did not take her insulin medication with her. Without it,
Leading politicians from Guatemala have paid a fact-finding visit to Banbury. The Guatemalan delegates -- guests of the House of Commons -- were shown around by the town's MP, Tony Baldry. The South Americans were interested in health, local government
Crowds packed the streets of Banbury on July 7 to watch the annual carnival procession. More than a dozen floats toured the town in a display of noise and colour that has become a trademark of the carnival. Among the floats were Bishop Loveday School,
A Bodicote primary school is the first in Oxfordshire to run a record three 'walking buses' to get pupils safely to classes. Bishop Loveday School started the scheme in April, when children began walking together under the supervision of parents from
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 5 round-up Both Rover Cowley teams are suffering this season, and their 2nd XI hit a new low in losing by 214 runs at Bletchingdon. See full report on www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/oxfordshire/cherwell_cricket/
The share price of publisher Reed Elsevier is still depressed, following claims by a Dutch lobby group that the group had overstated its profits. Reed, which employs several hundred people in north Oxford and Kidlington, called the accusation "baseless
A teenager tied up a 14-year-old boy with a mobile phone charger cable during a burglary in a south Oxfordshire village. Cameron Sephton, 19, got away with electrical goods from a house in a village near Didcot before driving dangerously through the town
Jewellery and clothes from different historical periods were the study topics for children who attended activities at Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum this weekend. Museum staff are holding a series of educational and fun events, Pitt Stops, for children to
CITY council leaders are seeking a swift conclusion to court action against Oxford United over the non-payment of almost £500,000. Council leader Alex Hollingsworth said he hoped a High Court hearing would take place soon. Yesterday, it was revealed that
Young tennis fans from Oxford enjoyed a day at Wimbledon, while preparing for life at upper school. Students from Donnington Middle School in Cornwallis Road and Temple Cowley Middle School, in Temple Road, Cowley, joined pupils from Oxford School to
Musicians from the Wantage area and beyond are polishing their performances in preparation for the town's 26th annual music festival. The event, which will be held at St Mary's School, Wantage, from Wednesday, July 17 until Monday, July 22, offers instrumentalists
A £1.58M investment in Oxford City Council's sports and leisure centres has been approved. Labour executive board members on July 8 agreed the three-year spending programme, which will begin in April next year. The programme will involve work at the Ferry
Foster parents are urgently needed to care for the youngest among more than 140 child asylum seekers in Oxford. The children, some as young as 12, are living in bed and breakfast accommodation or shared houses -- and their numbers are rising. Oxfordshire
Oxford United's newest face says he has dropped two divisions so that he can play his part in a championship-winning team. Lee SteeleLee Steele was snapped up on a free transfer by United boss Ian Atkins after enjoying two successive title campaigns with
Six months ago a debate started in a Cumnor pub -- 'Is it a big dog or a small horse?' Mr Feben-Smith and Sebastian Regulars at The Vine met Great Dane Sebastian when manager Peter Feben-Smith took over in January. Sebastian is 39.5in tall and weighs
Plans to build an office complex on the site of former Government buildings have come under fire from residents. People living in the Marston area of Oxford have criticised plans by the Oxford Brookes Charitable Trust, a fundraising body separate from
Fire damaged part of a medieval timber-framed building used as a meditation centre in Abingdon. Trustees of Saint Ethelwold's House, in East St Helen Street, praised firefighters from Abingdon and Didcot for containing the blaze. The house is an inter-faith
Monsignor Patrick Corrigan, who has died aged 81, was the longest-serving parish priest in the history of St John's Roman Catholic Church in Banbury. He died in The Horton Hospital on Wednesday, after suffering a short illness. Mgr Corrigan, known as
A new £1.6m fire station has been officially opened at RAF Brize Norton. Gp Capt Neil Jagger and managing director of the contractors Mansells, Jon Taylor, open the centre It houses five vehicles and includes offices, training areas and a gym. The design
Burford School student Joe Cooper has designed a new display area for the newly extended school library and information resource centre. Joe Cooper Joe, 18, chose the scheme as his major project for his A-level in design technology. School librarian Christine
A population of scarecrows has settled in Charney Bassett in the run-up to the village's church fete. Thomas Pillar, front right, and Ali Colam, left with Roger Watson, back, and David Douglas People are invited to take part in a trail around Charney
A Grove woman has celebrated her 70th birthday by raising hundreds of pounds for cancer research. Brenda Izzard, of Miles Drive, had a birthday lunch for 60 friends and relatives at the Four Pillars Hotel, in Witney. But instead of giving presents, guests
Traditional music and Hindu gods transformed a Wantage school as pupils immersed themselves in Indian culture. Amber Miller, 12, with a tanpura, while Joe Duggan, 11, holds a sitar. More than 300 pupils from King Alfred's Community and Sports College
Musicians from the Wantage area and beyond are polishing their performances in preparation for the town's 26th annual music festival. The event, which will be held at St Mary's School, Wantage, from Wednesday, July 17 until Monday, July 22, offers instrumentalists
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 3 round-up Oxfordshire paceman Simon Launder was the main destroyer as Kingston Bagpuize cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Henley 2nd at Shiplake College. See full report on www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/oxfordshire
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 4 round-up Paceman Dave Clark called the tune with 5-21 to set Bicester & North Oxford 2nd on the way to a six-wicket victory over Wolverton 2nd. See full report on www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/oxfordshire/
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 1 round-up Steve Bates and Jason Constable stole the show as Shipton-under-Wychwood thrashed Oxford Downs by 156 runs to regain top spot. Bates hammered an undefeated 118 and, with help from Ian Lewis (52), enabled
Former Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart does not think the British Grand Prix is in doubt despite the decision of the man in charge of the race to resign. Stewart is also confident the Silverstone race has a future despite negative comments
Banbury's Derbyshire brothers were shunted out of the race as they led the latest round of the Radical Enduro Sports Car Championship at Magny-Cours in France. The event, run over two one-hour races, was going according to plan when Jamie Derbyshire took
Oxford City's players have the chance to test themselves against top opposition tonight (Tues), when newly-promoted Reading visit Court Place Farm (7.45). Former Oxford United keeper Phil Whitehead, as well as Jamie Cureton, whose goal against Brentford
Jon Murray reflects on Tim Henman's fortunes at Wimbledon - and says he should feel proud of his achievements Tim Henman has every right to feel proud of himself for another excellent fortnight's work. Tim HenmanThe collective groan of a nation greeted
Jewellery and clothes from different historical periods were the study topics for children who attended activities at Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum this weekend. Museum staff are holding a series of educational and fun events, Pitt Stops, for children to
A man and a woman were remanded in custody after a robbery at Long Wittenham post office. Anthony Cheswick, 25, of Saxton Road, Abingdon, and Helen Kerr, 25, of Hamble Road, Didcot, were charged with robbing Sajida Parveen of cash on July 5. Father-of-two
Young tennis fans from Oxford enjoyed a day at Wimbledon, while preparing for life at upper school. Students from Donnington Middle School in Cornwallis Road and Temple Cowley Middle School, in Temple Road, Cowley, joined pupils from Oxford School to
A monster made out of Fairy Liquid washing up bottles has won Brize Norton Primary School £1,000. Dave Benson Phillips with the children Fairy teamed up with the film Monsters Inc for a nationwide schools competition. Pupils from all over the country
A new £1.6m fire station has been officially opened at RAF Brize Norton. Gp Capt Neil Jagger and managing director of the contractors Mansells, Jon Taylor, open the centre It houses five vehicles and includes offices, training areas and a gym. The design
A man and a woman were remanded in custody after a robbery at Long Wittenham post office. Anthony Cheswick, 25, of Saxton Road, Abingdon, and Helen Kerr, 25, of Hamble Road, Didcot, were charged with robbing Sajida Parveen of cash on July 5. Father-of-two
Cyclist John Walker will be using pedal power to raise money for the charity Action Research by cycling from London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. John Walker Mr Walker, 56, of Ditchley Road, Charlbury, will join 60 others leaving Greenwich on Wednesday
A husband has admitted stabbing his wife to death. Kenneth Whittaker, 46, of Blenheim Close, Didcot, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court on July 8 to the manslaughter of Stephanie Whittaker. She suffered numerous stab wounds in the attack on January
A population of scarecrows has settled in Charney Bassett in the run-up to the village's church fete. Thomas Pillar, front right, and Ali Colam, left with Roger Watson, back, and David Douglas People are invited to take part in a trail around Charney
With a little help from their teachers, pupils at a Didcot school have gone back 125 years in time. Benedict Collins-Rice and Rebekah Sutcliffe practise their handwriting, watched by teacher Tanya Morris Northbourne Primary School headteacher Kathleen
A search has been launched for a diabetic Banbury woman. Mandy Rogers, 34, went missing from her home in The Fairway on July 7. Police are growing increasingly concerned about her safety as she did not take her insulin medication with her. Without it,
Burford School student Joe Cooper has designed a new display area for the newly extended school library and information resource centre. Joe Cooper Joe, 18, chose the scheme as his major project for his A-level in design technology. School librarian Christine
Crowds packed the streets of Banbury on July 7 to watch the annual carnival procession. More than a dozen floats toured the town in a display of noise and colour that has become a trademark of the carnival. Among the floats were Bishop Loveday School,
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Divisions 7-9 round-up Richard Evans returned figures of 6-44 to take Tiddington 3rd to a 12-run victory over Wolverton 3rd. See full report on www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/oxfordshire/cherwell_cricket/
The Oxford Times Cherwell League Division 6 round-up Simon Dickens produced a fine display to mastermind Stanton St John Willows' victory over Chalgrove 2nd. See full report on www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/oxfordshire/cherwell_cricket/
An inventor has come up with an idea that could revolutionise the cycling world. Mike Robinson with his invention Kidlington-based Mike Robinson has designed a bike that is powered using hands as well as feet, which could be a boon for fitness fanatics
An Oxford company which is set to become the first renewable energy business quoted on the Stock Exchange has taken over one of its partner businesses. Intersolar Group, based at Oxford Science Park, has taken over Cardiff firm PV Systems, which has installed
Up to 130 jobs are to be created in Oxfordshire due to a multi-million pound investment by an information technology firm. The new workers will all be needed at a £5m site being built by Torex at Junction 11 of the M40 near Banbury, which will consolidate
A teenager tied up a 14-year-old boy with a mobile phone charger cable during a burglary in a south Oxfordshire village. Cameron Sephton, 19, got away with electrical goods from a house in a village near Didcot before driving dangerously through the town
Palestinian families living in Oxfordshire have launched a new initiative to help schoolchildren in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Oxford-based Children of Palestine Society aims to support schools damaged by recent fighting. It was founded by ex-patriate
With a little help from their teachers, pupils at a Didcot school have gone back 125 years in time. Benedict Collins-Rice and Rebekah Sutcliffe practise their handwriting, watched by teacher Tanya Morris Northbourne Primary School headteacher Kathleen
Traditional music and Hindu gods transformed a Wantage school as pupils immersed themselves in Indian culture. Amber Miller, 12, with a tanpura, while Joe Duggan, 11, holds a sitar. More than 300 pupils from King Alfred's Community and Sports College
A cricket match on Sunday (July 14) will be very much a family affair when the Gilkes family take on village team Appleton. Club secretary and wicket keeper Roger Gilkes decided to ask uncles and cousins -- all with the surname Gilkes -- to join the Appleton
A former Oxfordshire police inspector denied a series of criminal charges at the Old Bailey in London yesterday (July 8). Supt Ali Dizaei, 40, one of the country's most senior Asian policemen, faces a number of serious allegations following an investigation
A Bodicote primary school is the first in Oxfordshire to run a record three 'walking buses' to get pupils safely to classes. Bishop Loveday School started the scheme in April, when children began walking together under the supervision of parents from
A cigarette end started the fire which caused the evacuation of hundreds of shoppers and staff in Oxford city centre, an investigation has concluded. The fire started in Eyesite optician on Saturday, June 29, but quickly spread through part of a three-storey
Homeless people in Oxfordshire are to benefit from the work of 12 schoolgirls. Lady Sylvia McLintock with the pupils The 13 and 14-year-old pupils from Our Lady's Convent School, in Abingdon, won the county schools' citizenship project and received a
SIX months ago a debate started in a Cumnor pub -- 'Is it a big dog or a small horse?' Mr Feben-Smith and Sebastian Regulars at The Vine met Great Dane Sebastian when manager Peter Feben-Smith took over in January. Sebastian is 39.5in tall and weighs
Palestinian families living in Oxfordshire have launched a new initiative to help schoolchildren in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Oxford-based Children of Palestine Society aims to support schools damaged by recent fighting. It was founded by ex-patriate
Plans to build an office complex on the site of former Government buildings have come under fire from residents. People living in the Marston area of Oxford have criticised plans by the Oxford Brookes Charitable Trust, a fundraising body separate from
International stars of the future were on show at The Kassam Stadium on Monday as England, Italy, Brazil and the Czech Republic played out two draws in the Nationwide Under 17 Tournament. England's Luke Moore scores against ItalyBrazil turned on the style
Oxford Cheetahs raced to a thrilling 47-43 final-heat Elite League victory over Wolves at Monmore Green on Monday night, but they had to do it the hard way. Sam ErmolenkoThings looked grim for the champions at the start of the meeting when the Wolves
