Hoppy the hedgehog has been found safe and well, and is making his way back to Radley Primary School. Glove puppet Hoppy with six-year-old Khloe Fowler The alarm was raised when Hoppy was taken home by a pupil, and mislaid. His disappearance was announced
Football-mad children at Drayton County Primary School, near Abingdon, have been left without a pitch to play on after vandals wrecked their goalposts. Team coach Steve Lester said the damage had been caused by young people swinging on the goalpost crossbars
For once Pat Read had no qualms about being left holding the baby - in fact it could earn him a place in the record books. Pat Read with daughter Rowan The Guiness Book of World Records has a category for fastest races run by an individual pushing a pram
Abingdon's Chamber of Commerce is asking people whether the annual Michaelmas Fair should be moved out of town. It said the two-day fair could stay in the centre, be reduced in size or move to the outskirts. The fair was incorporated into the Town Charter
The first of a series of lunches set up to support and befriend carers has proved a success after organisers stopped a man from committing suicide. Members of Oxfordshire Carers Forum launched their network luncheons last week, at the George Hotel, in
Craig Francis, 18, has become the last Queen's Scout in the history of 1st Bicester Scout Group. Craig Francis National re-organisation within the Scouts means the top award will no longer be available to 14 to 18-year-olds. The badge will be for the
Pro-life campaigners have criticised a Bicester couple for pushing the boundaries of science too far as their hopes of a 'designer baby' moved a step closer. Julie du Plessis, education officer for the charity Life, said: "Children should not be created
Retailers have come up with their own ideas for the future of Bicester's Market Square. They aim to reduce traffic and give shoppers priority, but still allow delivery lorries and taxis to operate. The proposals by Bicester Chamber of Commerce have been
POWERGEN INTERMEDIATE CUP: The loss of both second rows proved too much of a handicap for Witney, who went down 19-9 at home to Amersham & Chiltern in a tight second-round clash. Francis Grant raised hopes of a shock result against a team from one
Heavy rainstorms regularly flood a tunnel on a busy footpath, causing people to wear wellington boots to wade through the water. Pedestrian Susan Cox and Bicester councillor Les Sibley outside the frequently flooded tunnel The tunnel goes under the embankment
Kite-flying failed to take off at Didcot. Members of White Horse Kite Flyers planned two workshops for children as part of the seven-week programme of Didcot Festival activities. But Anita Rendel, of Didcot Arts Forum, said: "Only seven children were
Chipping Norton composer and teacher Raymond Head has presented a copy of his book about the paintings and drawings in the collection of the Royal Asiatic Society to the Prince of Wales. Mr Head, of Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, published the book
Building work on a new research unit, named after one of Oxford's most famous scientists, has been marked with a tree planting ceremony. Developers have started preparing the Old Road site, next to the Churchill Hospital, Headington, ready to construct
Hoppy the hedgehog has been found safe and well, and is making his way back to Radley Primary School. Glove puppet Hoppy with six-year-old Khloe Fowler The alarm was raised when Hoppy was taken home by a pupil, and mislaid. His disappearance was announced
Building work on a new research unit, named after one of Oxford's most famous scientists, has been marked with a tree planting ceremony. Developers have started preparing the Old Road site, next to the Churchill Hospital, Headington, ready to construct
Vaccine company PowderJect Pharmaceuticals is believed to be set to reject a takeover bid by its US rival Chiron. The company, which employs several hundred people at Oxford Science Park, Sandford, confirmed it had received a number of approaches. The
A drink-driver who tried to perform a handbrake turn at 55mph but ploughed into a queue of people at a bus shelter in Witney has been jailed for 15 months. David Southwood, 26, had been drinking with friends at three or four pubs and was twice the drink-drive
Football-mad children at Drayton County Primary School, near Abingdon, have been left without a pitch to play on after vandals wrecked their goalposts. Team coach Steve Lester said the damage had been caused by young people swinging on the goalpost crossbars
A marketing company which employs native speakers of dozens of languages was named Student Employer of the Year by Oxford Brookes University Student Union. Advanced Alchemy has offices in Bicester and Oxford as well as overseas. Driver Hire Recruitment
Drugs stolen from a chemist's shop could be highly dangerous, police have warned. Thieves broke into the Co-op Pharmacy, in Barberry Place, Bure Park, Bicester, on October 20, stealing a quantity of prescription drugs in boxes and bottles. Pc Ricky Smith
A food store was unveiled on October 22 in Summertown, Oxford. The Marks & Spencer shop will sell food, wines, household goods, and underwear. It will also house a bakery and 25-seat coffee shop. About 80 jobs have been created. Work to convert the
School pupils have been learning about the need to stay safe when lorries are around. Almost 1,000 children from schools throughout the country took part in a road safety week, which was organised by Bibby Distribution. Southwold Primary School, in Holm
A BMW worker was threatened with a claw hammer and a 10in knife during a road rage incident in Oxford. Andrew Northall, 45, told police an impatient driver in a white Ford Escort pulled alongside him in Headington as he was driving home from work on October
For once Pat Read had no qualms about being left holding the baby - in fact it could earn him a place in the record books. Pat Read with daughter Rowan The Guiness Book of World Records has a category for fastest races run by an individual pushing a pram
THE organisers of Oxford's biggest fireworks display were forced to spend £350 on a private fire engine because of uncertainty over strike plans by firefighters. Oxford Round Table booked the private pump two weeks ago amid concern that firefighters would
Retailers have come up with their own ideas for the future of Bicester's Market Square. They aim to reduce traffic and give shoppers priority, but still allow delivery lorries and taxis to operate. The proposals by Bicester Chamber of Commerce have been
A stalker who harassed a former female colleague has been jailed. Tony Henton, 48, admitted two charges of breaking a restraining order preventing him from making contact with Zineet Zaman, by speaking to her on February 19 in Oxford city centre and sending
The first of a series of lunches set up to support and befriend carers has proved a success after organisers stopped a man from committing suicide. Members of Oxfordshire Carers Forum launched their network luncheons last week, at the George Hotel, in
Roy Hunter will make his Oxford United debut in tonight's LDV Vans Trophy first-round tie against Bournemouth at The Kassam Stadium - and striker Steve Basham is set to return after his lengthy hamstring injury. Roy HunterFormer Northampton midfielder
Oxford City have suffered a massive blow with striker Mark Druce, who has been troubled by hip and back problems all season, being told by a specialist to take a complete rest from the game. The news was confirmed after the ex-Oxford United, Rotherham
A BMW worker was threatened with a claw hammer and a 10in knife during a road rage incident in Oxford. Andrew Northall, 45, told police an impatient driver in a white Ford Escort pulled alongside him in Headington as he was driving home from work on October
THE organisers of Oxford's biggest fireworks display were forced to spend £350 on a private fire engine because of uncertainty over strike plans by firefighters. Oxford Round Table booked the private pump two weeks ago amid concern that firefighters would
A drink-driver who tried to perform a handbrake turn at 55mph but ploughed into a queue of people at a bus shelter in Witney has been jailed for 15 months. David Southwood, 26, had been drinking with friends at three or four pubs and was twice the drink-drive
Troubled support services group Amey, based in Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon, has been targeted by a value investor. Meditor Capital Management, which invests in risky companies on behalf of its clients, has increased its holding in Amey from less than
Chipping Norton composer and teacher Raymond Head has presented a copy of his book about the paintings and drawings in the collection of the Royal Asiatic Society to the Prince of Wales. Mr Head, of Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, published the book
A drink-driver who tried to perform a handbrake turn at 55mph but ploughed into a queue of people at a bus shelter in Witney has been jailed for 15 months. David Southwood, 26, had been drinking with friends at three or four pubs and was twice the drink-drive
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was knocked down by a taxi. The 20-year-old was hit by a Renault Laguna at around 12.45am on October 20 on the A417 between Wantage and East Challow, close to the Challow Country Club. He was taken
Drugs stolen from a chemist's shop could be highly dangerous, police have warned. Thieves broke into the Co-op Pharmacy, in Barberry Place, Bure Park, Bicester, on October 20, stealing a quantity of prescription drugs in boxes and bottles. Pc Ricky Smith
School pupils have been learning about the need to stay safe when lorries are around. Almost 1,000 children from schools throughout the country took part in a road safety week, which was organised by Bibby Distribution. Southwold Primary School, in Holm
POWERGEN JUNIOR VASE: TOM Eaton was the toast of Harwell after their dramatic 10-7 at home to Drifters, which secured them a place in the third round. Having made the second round for the first time ever, the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 2 side eliminated
Rail services in Oxfordshire were disrupted on October 21 following a fatal accident. A person was reported to have been struck and killed on the single-track Cotswold Line near Combe, west Oxfordshire, by a train travelling from Paddington to Great Malvern
The Countryside Agency has published advice on public transport for rural communities. Entitled Get Your Community Moving, it offers advice on what transport scheme works best for towns and villages. The guide explains how to set up and publicise a transport
Six-year-old James Dawes put on a brave face to unveil a plaque in memory of his father at Oxford's Westgate Shopping Centre. Widow Iona Dawes with son James Security guard Trevor Dawes, 57, of Eastern Avenue, Rose Hill, died suddenly from cancer of the
An information centre in Kidlington could be forced to close because of a lack of volunteers. The Kidlington & District Information Centre in Exeter Hall has offered residents advice on a wide range of topics since 1983 -- from benefits and tourism
East Oxford's Manzil Gardens has been declared the first alcohol-free area in the city. City council officer Barrie Welford puts up a warning sign, watched by Susan Brown, the executive member for crime and community safety, and Chief Insp Mark Miller
Six-year-old James Dawes put on a brave face to unveil a plaque in memory of his father at Oxford's Westgate Shopping Centre. Widow Iona Dawes with son James Security guard Trevor Dawes, 57, of Eastern Avenue, Rose Hill, died suddenly from cancer of the
East Oxford's Manzil Gardens has been declared the first alcohol-free area in the city. City council officer Barrie Welford puts up a warning sign, watched by Susan Brown, the executive member for crime and community safety, and Chief Insp Mark Miller
A marketing company which employs native speakers of dozens of languages was named Student Employer of the Year by Oxford Brookes University Student Union. Advanced Alchemy has offices in Bicester and Oxford as well as overseas. Driver Hire Recruitment
Troubled support services group Amey, based in Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon, has been targeted by a value investor. Meditor Capital Management, which invests in risky companies on behalf of its clients, has increased its holding in Amey from less than
A food store was unveiled on October 22 in Summertown, Oxford. The Marks & Spencer shop will sell food, wines, household goods, and underwear. It will also house a bakery and 25-seat coffee shop. About 80 jobs have been created. Work to convert the
Kite-flying failed to take off at Didcot. Members of White Horse Kite Flyers planned two workshops for children as part of the seven-week programme of Didcot Festival activities. But Anita Rendel, of Didcot Arts Forum, said: "Only seven children were
Craig Francis, 18, has become the last Queen's Scout in the history of 1st Bicester Scout Group. Craig Francis National re-organisation within the Scouts means the top award will no longer be available to 14 to 18-year-olds. The badge will be for the
An inventory of council garage sites in Oxford is being conducted with the aim of finding land for housing. At a meeting of the city council's executive board on October 21, members asked housing portfolio co-ordinator Steve Northey to draw up a full
Abingdon's Chamber of Commerce is asking people whether the annual Michaelmas Fair should be moved out of town. It said the two-day fair could stay in the centre, be reduced in size or move to the outskirts. The fair was incorporated into the Town Charter
The first of a series of lunches set up to support and befriend carers has proved a success after organisers stopped a man from committing suicide. Members of Oxfordshire Carers Forum launched their network luncheons last week, at the George Hotel, in
Heavy rainstorms regularly flood a tunnel on a busy footpath, causing people to wear wellington boots to wade through the water. Pedestrian Susan Cox and Bicester councillor Les Sibley outside the frequently flooded tunnel The tunnel goes under the embankment
Vaccine company PowderJect Pharmaceuticals is believed to be set to reject a takeover bid by its US rival Chiron. The company, which employs several hundred people at Oxford Science Park, Sandford, confirmed it had received a number of approaches. The
Stagecoach Oxford has announced fares on its buses serving Oxfordshire are being increased. Most single fares have risen by about 10p. Return fares have gone up by about 20p on most routes. The company said higher costs had forced the fares increase,
A drink-driver who tried to perform a handbrake turn at 55mph but ploughed into a queue of people at a bus shelter in Witney has been jailed for 15 months. David Southwood, 26, had been drinking with friends at three or four pubs and was twice the drink-drive
OXFORD UNIV 10, LEICESTER 10: Oxford gave their best display of the season when holding a strong Leicester Tigers second team to a draw at Iffley Road last night. Karelle DixonIn a tight, low-scoring contest, the Dark Blues displayed the qualities that
