Two men threatened to slash a disabled man with a knife and cover his head with a bin liner while attempting to rob his bedsit, a court heard. Stephen Gillespie, 40, of Abbey Place, Oxford, and Victor Silva, 32, of Speedwell Street, Oxford, both denied
Shelley Arms maintained their early-season pace in Section 2 of the Morrells of Oxford League with a 3-2 victory over Gladiators B, writes Alan Lowe. Bob Murphy (1,420) gave Shelley the perfect start, before Mick Penny (2,360) levelled matters. Shelley
Andrew Maisey had a debut to remember as he hit a brace in North Oxford Conservative Club's 5-2 win over Arncott in the first round, first leg of the League Cup. He cracked his first from 20 yards, before following up to score after Craig Bloomfield's
A quick-reaction strike from Matty Godwin sealed a 2-1 win for Buckland over Sandman and moved them to second place in Division 1. Buckland now trail leaders Blue Boar on goal difference. Alex Morgan put Buckland ahead after 20 minutes, beating Sandman
John Gaisford reflects on a disappointing end to the Cheetahs' season . . . AND so another season comes to an end with Oxford Cheetahs never looking remotely likely to hang on to their Elite League title. AWXML: <image large="sport-speedway.gif" small
A host of television, sports and showbiz personalities helped raise more than £30,000 for the Helen House hospice in Oxford by taking part in a charity go-kart event at the Grove Technology Park. Twelve teams of eight took turns at the wheel as part of
Damaged track resulted in serious disruption for rail commuters travelling from Oxford on Thursday, October 17. Jonathan Radley, a Thames Trains spokesman, said three or four hour delays were anticipated following the discovery of a problem with a stretch
Travel agents in Oxford are still waiting to see if the bomb attack in Bali will affect trade. A nightclub on the Pacific island was destroyed by a car bomb on Saturday, October 12, claiming the lives of at least 190 people, including 33 Britons. A spokesman
THE Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Richard Harries, has publicly acknowledged America's "grave responsibility" in dealing with any armed conflict against Saddam Hussein. The Bishop, who is president of the southern region of the United Nations Association
Tim Henman's hopes of playing in the end-of-season Masters Cup were dealt a major blow yesterday by Paradorn Srichaphan in Madrid. (RAWXML: <image large="sport-tennis.gif" small="sport-tennis" type="portrait"></image>The Thai player came from
Ian Atkins's hopes of getting Adrian Viveash back at Oxford United looked like being realised last night. The Oxford boss said that talks to bring the central defender back from Reading were "very encouraging", and the 33-year-old may even re-join today
Traders in Didcot are calling for talks with the postal service following complaints about increasingly poor service. The Royal Mail's parent company, Consignia, blames temporary staff shortages, and claims customers will soon see the service improve.
An England fan who watched rioting football fans in Bratislava has blamed his countrymen for taunting their Slovak hosts. Roy Gibbens, 29, says he will never travel to an away England match again after he saw "xenophobic, drunken thugs" from this country
County councillor Les Sibley has cast doubt on the validity of a consultation exercise on options for improving Market Square, Bicester. Mr Sibley, who is also a town councillor, said: "About 50 per cent of the 490 people who took part in the consultation
The battle of the new boys proved decisive as Abingdon B beat their own A team 6-4 in Division 1 of the Didcot & District Table Tennis League, writes ROGER TEMPLEMAN. B team debutant Craig Campbell, a West Indies international, beat Doug Speed, the
KARL Bushell and Eric Harmann both grabbed hat-tricks as Forum A began their Oxford & District League Division 1 campaign in style with an 8-2 victory over two-man Morris Motors A. However, Forum B did not fare as well, crashing 7-3 to Vikings A.
County councillor Les Sibley has cast doubt on the validity of a consultation exercise on options for improving Market Square, Bicester. Mr Sibley, who is also a town councillor, said: "About 50 per cent of the 490 people who took part in the consultation
Recent results as at Thursday, October 17, 2002 DENNY CUP AWXML: <image large="sport-bowls.gif" small="sport-bowls.gif" type="portrait"></image>Oxford & District 80, Handy Cross 67 (Oxford skips first) - home: I Snowdon 21, R Walters 18
A £1.5m plan to pedestrianise Banbury's Market Place and Parson's Street, and install lighting and coloured paving, has been put on hold. Cherwell District Council's financial problems mean that the scheme, which includes a fountain and a blue river design
An inquiry launched after two councillors were accused of a conflict of interest over the siting of the temporary night shelter has concluded they did not act improperly. Pensioner Marjory Sibley, of Brookes Taylor Court, made a complaint to Oxford City
Oxford Cheetahs skipper Steve Johnston is set to fulfil an ambition by riding in the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday week. (RAWXML: <image large="sport-speedway.gif" small="sport-speedway.gif" type="portrait"></image>Although secretly hoping
