A proposal to open an estate agency in the empty Bookworld shop in the High Street has been rejected. The Vale of White Horse District Council said the plan would lead to the loss of retail business space and went against council policy aimed at revitalising
Police have appealed for information about an assault on a Abingdon boy who was punched and kicked by a gang of youths while on his way to school. The 11-year-old boy was at the junction of Shelley Close and Northcourt Road at 7am, on Thursday, October
Concern is growing for the safety of a 26-year-old man from Radley, near Abingdon, who disappeared during a night out clubbing at the weekend. Nigel Tromp was last seen leaving The Sanctuary night club in Saxon Street in Milton Keynes at 6am on Sunday
Professional musicians were on hand in Witney at the weekend (October 12-13) to help players develop skills and explore traditions. Clockwise from bottom, Dave Ellins, Graham Keevill, John Robinson, Robert Barba, Bill Redway, John Pilkington and Roger
Calls are being made for an opinion poll on the future of Witney's former football ground. The idea has not been ruled out by West Oxfordshire District Council which, as landowner and planning authority, holds the key to the redevelopment of the Marriotts
A transport plan to solve traffic congestion problems between Witney and Oxford is be carried out over the next 15 years. The three-phase plan was unveiled yesterday (October 15) at a meeting of Oxfordshire County Council's executive. Schemes to introduce
Witney Under 17s claimed a notable scalp when they came from 12-0 and 22-10 down to beat London Irish 24-22 at Hailey Road. Home captain Carl Campbell scored a well-worked try to make it 12-5 at the break. In the second half, Witney won the game with
Cinema operators and other firms in the leisure industry are being asked to consider Bicester as a potential future location. Members of the executive of Cherwell District Council want their officers to renew efforts to encourage leisure firms to move
Villagers in north eastern Oxfordshire have criticised electricity suppliers for failing to stop power cuts. Southern Electric, which serves the affected area of Tackley, Steeple Aston, Middle Barton and Deddington, has blamed the weather. Technical translator
A COUPLE who sang in the same choir as children have celebrated 60 years of living in harmony. Charlie and Barbara Carter met as children in Didcot and married at St Peter's Church in the town. They celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Sunday
A proposal to open an estate agency in the empty Bookworld shop in the High Street has been rejected. The Vale of White Horse District Council said the plan would lead to the loss of retail business space and went against council policy aimed at revitalising
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools in Oxford and Abingdon are seeking a boy no taller than 4ft 10in, aged between 10 and 13, to play Nathan, son of Jerry, the leading character in the West End musical The Full Monty at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Application
Betty Standingford, county councillor for New Marston, was taken to hospital after falling down a flight of stairs in County Hall in Oxford. Mrs Standingford, who is in her eighties, fell down the concrete flight of stairs next to the foyer yesterday.
Model-makers from across the South East gathered in Wallingford for an annual exhibition. Melissa Standbridge, 14, right, with her model of the Red Baron's Fokker triplane About 700 exhibits were displayed at the Regal Centre, on Sunday, October 13. The
Drivers were forced to wait more than an hour in Oxford's notoriously congested Botley Road after thieves stole a vital traffic light control unit. Tailbacks on Monday morning stretched as far as the Botley Interchange and the western bypass causing hundreds
Darren House has been appointed branch manager at removal firm Bishop's Move. Mr House, who has spent the last year expanding the commercial customer base at the company's Wokingham branch, plans to build up new business in Oxfordshire.
An Oxford motor dealer has invested £1m in a new showroom. Oxford Saab has moved across the road from its old base at the top of Cumnor Hill. The former showroom will be retained by the company and turned into a used car centre. The interior has been
South Hinksey village hall has closed to allow rebuilding work to begin. Members of the hall committee, from left, John and Tony Allsworth, Pearl Livett, Joan Humphreys, Marcia Marshall, Ann Allsworth, Roland Green and June Ellis The work, which will
Cameras will be used to prosecute drivers flouting a daytime traffic ban in Oxford, county councillors have agreed. Members of the county council's executive board voted yesterday to use the new Transport Act to allow the authority to take over enforcement
Betty Standingford, county councillor for New Marston, was taken to hospital after falling down a flight of stairs in County Hall in Oxford. Mrs Standingford, who is in her eighties, fell down the concrete flight of stairs next to the foyer yesterday.
A transport plan to solve traffic congestion problems between Witney and Oxford is be carried out over the next 15 years. The three-phase plan was unveiled yesterday (October 15) at a meeting of Oxfordshire County Council's executive. Schemes to introduce
Cameras will be used to prosecute drivers flouting a daytime traffic ban in Oxford, county councillors have agreed. Members of the county council's executive board voted yesterday to use the new Transport Act to allow the authority to take over enforcement
Tenants who have waited four months to receive housing benefit are being told new claims have priority. Following the intervention of the Audit Commission's best value inspector Tim Savile, managers at Oxford City Council's revenue and benefits section
A transport plan to solve traffic congestion problems between Witney and Oxford is be carried out over the next 15 years. The three-phase plan was unveiled yesterday (October 15) at a meeting of Oxfordshire County Council's executive. Schemes to introduce
Headington Roadrunners had good reason to celebrate as they dominated the Hanney 5 road race, which also incorporated the Oxfordshire Five-Mile Championship. Gary Harris Despite atrocious weather conditions, London Irish's John Downes smashed the course
A youth project in Oxford has been holding a series of workshops to nurture talented young disc jockeys and tackle anti-social behaviour. Andre Allen, 11, at one of the events. The workshops have been organised by the Dean Court Youth Project in Orchard
Schoolchildren were forced to wade through sewage after heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of Oxford. Drains overflowed in New Marston after overnight downpours on Monday were followed by more heavy outbreaks yesterday (October 15). People who
The families of people with learning difficulties in Oxfordshire are refusing to pay day centre charges. Jan Allerston, from Bicester, is refusing to pay day centre charges for her son, Simon, 36, who has learning difficulties The protesters, who owe
A father and son have been sentenced after a violent incident at a pub in Southmoor, near Abingdon. Robert MacGregor, 44, was jailed for eight months at Oxford Crown Court yesterday (October 15) and ordered to pay £1,000 compensation and £500 legal costs
Eynsham Scouts are preparing to raise money for a new headquarters -- and they want to hear from anyone who has surplus building materials to spare. The new headquarters will replace the present one in Back Lane and is likely to cost about £150,000. Group
Nearly half of residents in Grove are opposed to new housing development in the village, according to a survey. And ninety-two per cent were against the major development suggested in the Vale of White Horse District Council's draft local plan, which
Oxford City's home game with Barking & East Ham United in Ryman League Division 1 North was called off on Tuesday night due to their Court Place Farm pitch being waterlogged.
Oxford University break new ground tonight when they make their first appearance in the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) rugby championship. Until this year, only university first teams were allowed to enter this competition, which ruled
Bakels Crusaders staged a thrilling comeback to win 3-2 at Studley in the Couling Cup. Crusaders trailed 2-0 at the interval to Neil Rudge's brace. Neil Tattersall's 30-yarder began the revival, Mark Wickens headed a second and Tattersall scored the winner
Town councillors have decided to enter the Royal Horticultural Society's show at Tatton Park, Cheshire, in 2004 to give staff more time to prepare a display for the national flowerbed competition. The council entered this year but was unplaced.
A half-time grilling from manager Gary Bailey was not enough as Eynsham crashed 2-1 at home in their mid-table clash with Charlton in the Premier Division. Charlton's John Littlewood in blue faces a challenge from Eynsham's Jonathan Hall Trailing 2-0
THE search is on to find Bicester's Shining Star to switch on the town's Christmas lights. Children from Bicester and surrounding villages, aged between five and 16, who have achieved something special in the past 12 months, are eligible. The lighting
A brilliant performance from keeper Stuart Taylor, including a penalty save, enabled Benson AFC to ruin leaders Lambourn Sports' 100 per cent record with a 1-0 victory. Taylor kept out Sam Mooney's spot kick, before Tom Tuckwell blasted home from close-range
THE High Commissioner of Mozambique visited Oxford to support a landmine clearance campaign. Antonio Gumende met members of the Oxfordshire Adopt-A-Minefield committee before attending a reception held by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Gill Sanders. The committee's
Professional musicians were on hand in Witney at the weekend (October 12-13) to help players develop skills and explore traditions. Clockwise from bottom, Dave Ellins, Graham Keevill, John Robinson, Robert Barba, Bill Redway, John Pilkington and Roger
Police have appealed for information about an assault on a Abingdon boy who was punched and kicked by a gang of youths while on his way to school. The 11-year-old boy was at the junction of Shelley Close and Northcourt Road at 7am, on Thursday, October
THERE was good news on the high street after two major retailers reported encouraging sales. Great Universal Stores, owner of catalogue shopping chain Argos, said like-for-like sales rose by about nine per cent in the second quarter of the year, leaving
Oxfordshire specialist car firm TWR has moved to quell fears that it is caught up in the financial crisis of its sister firm, the Formula 1 team Arrows. The two companies, run by Tom Walkinshaw, employ about 250 people each at Leafield, near Witney, but
Concern is growing for the safety of a 26-year-old man from Radley, near Abingdon, who disappeared during a night out clubbing at the weekend. Nigel Tromp was last seen leaving The Sanctuary night club in Saxon Street in Milton Keynes at 6am on Sunday
Barton Information Technology Hub is to re-open following a £25,000 refurbishment. The centre in Underhill Circus, which has been closed for five months, will start again on Monday, October 28. The new-look centre includes 12 new computers with updated
The owner of one of Oxfordshire's top tourist attractions is furious with the lack of police response to a 999 call. It was made from the Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford, after one of its burglar alarms was triggered in the early hours of the morning
Pubs and businesses in Wallingford are working together to raise money for a nursery that needs a new home. The Bullcroft Recreation Rooms, in Bullcroft Park, have been home to Rainbow Pre-school for many years, but the town council-owned building --
Cinema operators and other firms in the leisure industry are being asked to consider Bicester as a potential future location. Members of the executive of Cherwell District Council want their officers to renew efforts to encourage leisure firms to move
A father and son have been sentenced after a violent incident at a pub in Southmoor, near Abingdon. Robert MacGregor, 44, was jailed for eight months at Oxford Crown Court yesterday (October 15) and ordered to pay £1,000 compensation and £500 legal costs
Drivers were forced to wait more than an hour in Oxford's notoriously congested Botley Road after thieves stole a vital traffic light control unit. Tailbacks on Monday morning stretched as far as the Botley Interchange and the western bypass causing hundreds
THAME UTD 8, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 2: Thame United recorded their first back-to-back wins of their Ryman League Division 1 North campaign as they fought back from 2-1 down to see off Hemel Hempstead in a stunning second-half display at a windswept Windmill
Oxford United have been told to "stop mucking about" by Reading over the transfer of Adi Viveash. Wages are believed to be the only thing standing between making Viveash's move to The Kassam Stadium a permanent one. But United's stubborn stance has infuriated
