Kingston Bagpuize won both their final-round rubbers in three sets to beat Chinnor B 3-1 in Ladies' Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Gillian Pearson and Sarah Mitchell were both unbeaten for Bagpuize. Liz Bowles and Mandy Claridge came away with a 100
Anti-social behaviour orders are the police's latest weapon in the war against drug dealers in Oxford. Police and the city council now plan to use the orders to ban drug dealers from problem areas such as Gillians Park in Blackbird Leys and to tackle
An Oxford artist who presented the Queen Mother with a watercolour commemorating her 100th birthday said he felt he had lost a member of the family after her death. David Paskett, 57, above, of Bickerton Road, Headington, met the Queen Mother at her home
Police recovered a man's body after a shooting in a south Oxfordshire village. The body of the man, who has not been named, was found outside an address in Old Coach Road, Tubney, near Abingdon, on Tuesday July 8. Police officers were called to the scene
It will be judgement day in Abingdon next Wednesday July 17 when Britain in Bloom judges arrive to inspect the town. Lesley Legge who chairs the town council's Abingdon in Bloom sub-committee, wants businesses and shoppers to make a special effort to
A campaign has been launched to reduce the number of farm accidents in Oxfordshire. David Orpwood, right, with, from left, Dr Evan Harris MP, NFU regional director Sean Leavey, Boris Johnson MP, Thames Valley Police assistant chief constable Steve Love
More than 240 cyclists dressed in period costumes took their vintage machines for a ride in the country on Sunday. The cycle veterans in action They were taking part in the 43rd Benson Veteran Cycle Rally on machines including the earliest boneshakers
Vandals are believed to have set fire to St Mary's Church in Charlbury using altar candles. The aftermath of the fire Firefighters from Charlbury and Chipping Norton quickly brought the fire in the Memorial Chapel under control at about 8pm on Saturday
Festival fun comes to the streets of Witney on Saturday, July 13, with the 2002 Witney Carnival. The action starts at 11am when a procession of floats and a fancy dress parade take to the streets in the centre of the town, after arriving from the Leys
A Wantage-based organisation staffed almost entirely by volunteers is celebrating after receiving an award. Last year, more than 5,000 people visited the Independent Advice Centre for free advice on issues ranging from employment to trading standards.
Andrew Appleton, who has been struggling at reserve for Oxford Cheetahs in top flight speedway for the last two years, has asked for a transfer. The Reading-based youngster will now move to his home track and race in the Premier League - speedway's equivalent
Henley Hawks, relegated from National league Division 1 last season, started their eight-week pre-season training programme this week. Head coach Nigel Dudding held a players meeting recently, which was attended by 30 players, of which nearly 20 were
Oxford City gave an excellent account of themselves, despite losing out 3-2 to a strong Reading outfit in Tuesday night's friendly at Court Place Farm. Nicky Forster was only denied a first-minute opener by the legs of City's new goalkeeper Richard McKinney
Domino's Oxford Saints put up another fighting performance - but it was not enough to avoid a 16-6 defeat away to Southend Sabres in the British Senior League Division 2 Southern Conference. Playing at Southend RFC, the Sabres won the toss and elected
Oxford Cheetahs will be chasing the bonus point when they visit Poole Pirates in their Elite League clash at Wimborne Road tonight (Wednesday, 7.30). Cheetahs had the upper hand at Sandy Lane last month when Poole's world champion Tony Rickardsson was
Two Bicester men are planning to cycle the Oxfordshire cycleway to raise money for charity. Kenny Kendrick and Russ Stokes Kenny Kendrick, 37, and Russ Stokes, 30, who work at Bicester Defence Storage and Distribution Centre, plan to raise £5,000 for
Oxford & District League results from the last week Premier/Section 1: Highfield SC A 3, Fox 0; Cricketers B 2, Plough A 1; Garsington Spts 3, General Elliott 0; Bygone A 0, Cricketers A 3; George 3, Flying Machine 0. Section 2: Royal Sun 1, Boat
Eight former Army officers who worked at Bicester Defence Storage and Distribution Centre have joined the protest against Government plans to build an asylum centre near the town. They fear that if the plans for the centre, on surplus Ministry of Defence
Dennis Butler has become the second player to clang off a magical 18-doll maximum in the Oxford League this season. Dennis ButlerButler, 51, achieved every player's dream with a full house for the George in their 3-0 win over Section 1 leaders Flying
Lucy Sutton produced another cracking discus throw as Oxford City's juniors finished runners-up in their final Southern Electric Wessex League fixture. Her winning throw of 36.19m in the under 17 event brought her the female field athlete of the match
The skill and perserverance of some of Bicester's gardeners has paid off. Winner Terry Willett in his garden The annual Bicester In Bloom competition culminated on Sunday, July 7, with an awards ceremony at The Garth, Launton Road. The winners were presented
THE story of adventurer and Oxford rowing blue Sandy Irvine is being told by one of his relatives at a Henley museum. Mr Irvine's great niece Julie Summers, will speak about his life in a talk entitled Sandy Irvine: Oarsman on Everest, at the River and
Elderly tenants of sheltered housing in Didcot have given £250 to Didcot Hospital and £250 to Sobell House hospice, Oxford. The money was raised at a Golden Jubilee Bank Holiday street fair in the car park of Barnes Close Community Centre. Tenants held
A talented young flautist raised more than £500 for a new children's hospital unit. Jessica Rudnay Musician Jessica Rudnay, 15, from South Newington, near Banbury, held a recital in the village hall for a new children's accident and emergency unit at
A Banbury primary school has started its centenary celebrations with an 'all our yesterdays' open day. Pupils Paul Savile, 10, and Jacob Neal, nine, putting up bunting for the event. Dashwood School was founded in September 1902. The open day on Friday
A young Oxford mother has been jailed for a year following a series of offences driven by her drug addiction. Oxford Crown Court heard that Hannah Wooloff, 25, of Aldbarton Drive, Headington, used a stolen credit card to buy £200 worth of goods from the
Wallingford's Carnival Fair could take place on a Sunday afternoon, next year. Fair owner Harry Hebborn, of Oxford, has asked the town council to allow a fair to operate between 2pm and 6pm, on the Sunday after the annual carnival in June. But Cllr Theresa
A man has been charged after another person was hit on the head with an axe. The accused, who is 32 and from Oxford, is due to appear before Didcot Magistrates' Court on July 11 charged with causing grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon
Elderly tenants of sheltered housing in Didcot have given £250 to Didcot Hospital and £250 to Sobell House hospice, Oxford. The money was raised at a Golden Jubilee Bank Holiday street fair in the car park of Barnes Close Community Centre. Tenants held
Patients and staff at Nuffield Orthopedic Centre have been given a new car but will find it tough going if they try to drive anywhere. Getting into the car is patient Jan Stenzhorn aided by Bridget Burgess The Ford Mobility and General Information Centre
More than 240 cyclists dressed in period costumes took their vintage machines for a ride in the country on Sunday. The cycle veterans in action They were taking part in the 43rd Benson Veteran Cycle Rally on machines including the earliest boneshakers
Police recovered a man's body after a shooting in a south Oxfordshire village. The body of the man, who has not been named, was found outside an address in Old Coach Road, Tubney, near Abingdon, on Tuesday July 8. Police officers were called to the scene
Police searching for a diabetic woman missing from her Banbury home have moved their search to the Warwickshire border. Police officers continue the search in Warwickshire Mandy Rogers, 34, went missing from her home in The Fairway, Banbury, on Sunday
A weekend of entertainment in Middleton Cheney could prevent the village's playing field being sold to developers. Villagers hope Saturday's music festival and Sunday's fete will help secure the future of the sports field and playground for another year
Radley Ladies are mourning the death of committee member Steve Molyneux, who lost his battle against skin cancer last week at the age of 42. He had been battling against the disease for more than a year. A charity football match between a Radley Ladies
Another top executive has left Blackwell's bookshops business, following the departure in April of its managing director. The latest to go is Blackwell's UK sales and operations director, Terry Field, who will leave next month after 14 years. He said:
AN Oxfordshire new media company has designed a new international tourism website. JJ Interactive, based at Little Baldon, has produced the Sports Tourism site for the British Tourist Authority. The aim is to provide overseas visitors with comprehensive
Shares in support group Amey took another nosedive as it revealed it had been hit by delays in finalising a contract with the London Underground. The group's shares plummeted last month, when it unveiled unexpected accounting changes. The charges turned
A man has been charged after another person was hit on the head with an axe. The accused, who is 32 and from Oxford, is due to appear before Didcot Magistrates' Court on July 11 charged with causing grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon
Cancer doctors and nurses in Oxfordshire are considerate, caring and thoughtful, according to patients. A cancer survey published by the Department of Health this week states that county NHS staff are helpful, treat their patients with dignity, and involve
A young Oxford mother has been jailed for a year following a series of offences driven by her drug addiction. Oxford Crown Court heard that Hannah Wooloff, 25, of Aldbarton Drive, Headington, used a stolen credit card to buy £200 worth of goods from the
Hungry and homeless young people in Banbury will get free fish and chip suppers -- thanks to a deal struck between Banbury and Grimsbury Fish Bars and a voluntary group. Under the arrangement, Banbury Young Homeless Project can send homeless young people
A weekend of entertainment in Middleton Cheney could prevent the village's playing field being sold to developers. Villagers hope Saturday's music festival and Sunday's fete will help secure the future of the sports field and playground for another year
Schoolchildren have been creating sculptures out of debris found on the woodland floor at Harcourt Arboretum. Ellis Rooney, from St Joseph's School, in Old Marston, explores a sculpture They have been working with artist David Gosling in Treescape, an
The skill and perserverance of some of Bicester's gardeners has paid off. Winner Terry Willett in his garden The annual Bicester In Bloom competition culminated on Sunday, July 7, with an awards ceremony at The Garth, Launton Road. The winners were presented
A temporary location for Oxford's night shelter for homeless people could harm plans to remove coaches from St Giles, a councillor has claimed. Members of the city council's executive board agreed on Monday (July 8) that Albion Place car park, in St Ebbe's
Rose Hill residents are expected to give their approval to a housing development in Barton which could form the basis to develop their estate. After touring the 35 new homes in Barton with city council leader Alex Hollingsworth on Friday, Rose Hill residents
Anti-social behaviour orders are the police's latest weapon in the war against drug dealers in Oxford. Police and the city council now plan to use the orders to ban drug dealers from problem areas such as Gillians Park in Blackbird Leys and to tackle
Joey Beauchamp's Oxford United career is over after a shock announcement that the club are not renewing his contract. Joey BeauchampThe decision was taken after the 31-year-old failed to overcome a serious toe injury that restricted him to just three
Martin Hobley has quit as Banbury's coach - but stressed it had nothing to do with the club's present predicament. Martin Hobley Banbury face an uncertain future after the company set up to run their Bodicote Park ground, went bankrupt in January. Since
Radley Ladies are closing in on the Southern Women's League Division 1 crown after recording an excellent victory at Basildon. Saskia Kalmeijer took the U15 long jump for RadleyThe result puts Radley 26 points clear at the top, with the next meeting at
Tiddington completed the first round line-up in the Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire KO Cup on Tuesday (June 4), when they beat Bletchingdon by 20 runs in their twice-delayed preliminary round tie. South African Riaan Krynauw scored 69 in Tiddington's winning
THE story of adventurer and Oxford rowing blue Sandy Irvine is being told by one of his relatives at a Henley museum. Mr Irvine's great niece Julie Summers, will speak about his life in a talk entitled Sandy Irvine: Oarsman on Everest, at the River and
A talented young flautist raised more than £500 for a new children's hospital unit. Jessica Rudnay Musician Jessica Rudnay, 15, from South Newington, near Banbury, held a recital in the village hall for a new children's accident and emergency unit at
Festival fun comes to the streets of Witney on Saturday, July 13, with the 2002 Witney Carnival. The action starts at 11am when a procession of floats and a fancy dress parade take to the streets in the centre of the town, after arriving from the Leys
Soldiers from Abingdon who have been fighting the war against terrorism in Afghanistan will return this week after a gruelling three-month tour of duty. Oxford Mail reporter Monica Sloan in Afghanistan British troops are being heavily scaled down and
Two respite centres for disabled children could be saved from the axe after new recommendations were made to make savings to the social services budget. Three centres, the Summerfield centre in Abingdon, Sycamore House in Banbury, and the Chilterns Centre
A plaque recognising an Abingdon artist will be placed under one of his paintings. The late Gerrard McIvor, who taught art at John Mason School, painted a portrait of John Mason, a former diplomat and close confidant of Henry VIII. Mr McIvor presented
Ewelme Primary School has an unusual way of raising funds. The Friends of Ewelme School have been given permission to print and sell 1,000 copies of the novel The Writing on the Hearth. The book by Cynthia Harnett is set in the village in the 15th century
Moose Motorsport's Simon Lassam and Katie Bott make their shortest journey of the season to the Abingdon Motor Sport Car-nival Stage Rally on June 9. The event is their home rally and takes place less than ten miles from the team's Wantage base. The Dalton
A multiplex cinema with six screens and 1,000 seats along with a supermarket and housing is one option being put forward for the future of Witney's former football ground at Marriotts Close. The landowner, West Oxfordshire District Council, is looking
Oxford & Horspath came back from the brink to beat hosts Bicester & North Oxford by 16 runs in the Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup semi-final last night. At 43-6 things were looking bleak for Oxford, but some solid blows from Keith Mustow (40)
Patients and carers worried about aspects of the health service now have a PAL to listen to their concerns. Hayley Reynolds has been appointed as a new patient advice and liaison (PAL) officer, and will be available to help users of community health services
Witney Roadrunners' Mathew Ashton showed just why he has been earning rave reviews with a thrilling victory in the latest Motavation Series race at Combe. Ashton, still only 17-years-old, and in his first season at senior level, led home a record field
Ewelme Primary School has an unusual way of raising funds. The Friends of Ewelme School have been given permission to print and sell 1,000 copies of the novel The Writing on the Hearth. The book by Cynthia Harnett is set in the village in the 15th century
A woman is opening a children's nursery in a converted train station. Henry Gorton, two Sarah Steel, mother of Jessica, two, and Harry, four, set up the nursery in the former Great Western Railway station in Park Road, Faringdon. The nursery will cater
Schoolchildren have been creating sculptures out of debris found on the woodland floor at Harcourt Arboretum. Ellis Rooney, from St Joseph's School, in Old Marston, explores a sculpture They have been working with artist David Gosling in Treescape, an
Two Bicester men are planning to cycle the Oxfordshire cycleway to raise money for charity. Kenny Kendrick and Russ Stokes Kenny Kendrick, 37, and Russ Stokes, 30, who work at Bicester Defence Storage and Distribution Centre, plan to raise £5,000 for
Vandals are believed to have set fire to St Mary's Church in Charlbury using altar candles. The aftermath of the fire Firefighters from Charlbury and Chipping Norton quickly brought the fire in the Memorial Chapel under control at about 8pm on Saturday
Festival fun comes to the streets of Witney on Saturday, July 13, with the 2002 Witney Carnival. The action starts at 11am when a procession of floats and a fancy dress parade take to the streets in the centre of the town, after arriving from the Leys
It will be judgement day in Abingdon next Wednesday July 17 when Britain in Bloom judges arrive to inspect the town. Lesley Legge who chairs the town council's Abingdon in Bloom sub-committee, wants businesses and shoppers to make a special effort to
Travellers who moved into a Banbury sports ground at the weekend have wrecked rugby pitches by skidding four-wheel-drive trucks during heavy rain. More than 20 families in caravans were at Bodicote Park when the damage occurred yesterday morning. Trustee
An Oxford man has been jailed for a series of burglaries which he carried out to fund his heroin addiction. Tony Preston, 23, climbed through a kitchen window of a house in Temple Road, Cowley, and stole items with a total value of £3,500. The occupants
A Banbury primary school has started its centenary celebrations with an 'all our yesterdays' open day. Pupils Paul Savile, 10, and Jacob Neal, nine, putting up bunting for the event. Dashwood School was founded in September 1902. The open day on Friday
A Banbury soldier has completed the world's toughest training course to earn the Royal Marines' green beret. Steven Van Niekirk, 20, a former pupil of Banbury School, completed 30 weeks of endurance tests. He said: "Commando training is well-known for
Hungry and homeless young people in Banbury will get free fish and chip suppers -- thanks to a deal struck between Banbury and Grimsbury Fish Bars and a voluntary group. Under the arrangement, Banbury Young Homeless Project can send homeless young people
Travellers who moved into a Banbury sports ground at the weekend have wrecked rugby pitches by skidding four-wheel-drive trucks during heavy rain. More than 20 families in caravans were at Bodicote Park when the damage occurred yesterday morning. Trustee
Firoz Kassam could face another rival in his bid to buy Moseley, the struggling Midlands rugby club. The Oxford United chairman, whose efforts to bring Premiership rugby to The Kassam Stadium were thwarted last month when Wasps moved to Wycombe Wanderers
A computer printer firm is set to double in size after agreeing to take over another hi-tech company. Blazepoint, which is based in Chalgrove and specialises in providing rugged printers capable of withstanding tough conditions for the armed forces and
Hundreds of staff at troubled software firm AIT were set to find out if the company would be taken over. Bids were being considered for the firm, which employs 420 at its Henley headquarters, with a final decision expected by the end of the day. While
JAMIE Brooks's condition in Oxford's Radcliffe Infirmary remains the same, writes MARK EDWARDS. The Oxford United striker (right) has a mystery virus, and is described as "stable and unchanged" by a hospital spokesperson. The 18-year-old, who scored ten
Police searching for a diabetic woman missing from her Banbury home have moved their search to the Warwickshire border. Police officers continue the search in Warwickshire Mandy Rogers, 34, went missing from her home in The Fairway, Banbury, on Sunday
Eight former Army officers who worked at Bicester Defence Storage and Distribution Centre have joined the protest against Government plans to build an asylum centre near the town. They fear that if the plans for the centre, on surplus Ministry of Defence
More than 40 campaigners from across Oxfordshire were on Wednesday (July 10) lobbying the county's MPs over social services cuts totalling £9m. A number of disability and community care groups were travelling to Westminster to tell the MPs how vulnerable
A Wantage-based organisation staffed almost entirely by volunteers is celebrating after receiving an award. Last year, more than 5,000 people visited the Independent Advice Centre for free advice on issues ranging from employment to trading standards.
Patients and carers worried about aspects of the health service now have a PAL to listen to their concerns. Hayley Reynolds has been appointed as a new patient advice and liaison (PAL) officer, and will be available to help users of community health services
Gardeners brought more than 200 tonnes of green waste to Oxfordshire recycling centres over the Jubilee weekend. Much of the waste, collected at the beginning of June, was taken to Worton Park Composting Centre, near Yarnton, but some of it had not been
Patients and staff at Nuffield Orthopedic Centre have been given a new car but will find it tough going if they try to drive anywhere. Getting into the car is patient Jan Stenzhorn aided by Bridget Burgess The Ford Mobility and General Information Centre
An Oxford man has been jailed for a series of burglaries which he carried out to fund his heroin addiction. Tony Preston, 23, climbed through a kitchen window of a house in Temple Road, Cowley, and stole items with a total value of £3,500. The occupants
House prices look set to rise by 10 per cent this year despite concerns that the increases are becoming unsustainable, Britain's biggest building society has revealed. Nationwide said values had already risen by three per cent during 2002, while annual
