Tributes have been paid to a popular rugby player from Grove who died after being knocked down by a taxi. Jonathan Aldridge Jonathan Aldridge was walking along the A417 between Wantage and East Challow, near Challow Country Club, at about 12.45am on October
Workmen have cleared blocked pipes that left council flats soaked with water, after residents complained about their plight to the Oxford Mail. Residents Debbie McFarlane and Paul Howard in their flat at Brome Place People living in Brome Place, Barton
Pupil power is winning a seven-year battle for better road safety measures outside an Oxford school. Children from Windale Primary School in Blackbird Leys have presented their arguments to county councillors, who have noted their concerns about speeding
Tracey Hollingworth's partner had a successful bone marrow transplant operation 12 years ago. Tracey Hollingworth That, and a renewed interest in cycling, persuaded her to join 2,000 riders taking part in the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust 10th anniversary
A roadshow is on its way to west Oxfordshire villages to show them how they can secure financial help from the European Union. It follows a successful bid earlier this year when the district council was awarded £1.4m from the European Social Fund to combat
Morris Motors stay top of the Oxford & District League Division 1 table, despite dropping their first point of the season at HCC A. Roger Tomlin (+60) put Motors ahead, but newcomer Tony Palmer (+100) surprised Doug Baker (+50) to level. However,
Didcot RFC, who suspended their playing side 12 months ago due to dwindling numbers, hope to be playing friendly matches again this season. The club's three-strong committee have called a public open meeting at Didcot Civic Centre on Wednesday, October
The face of Sarah Corner is going to been seen by thousands of people round the country. Sarah Corner Eleven-year-old Sarah, of Jersey Manor Farm, Somerton, near Bicester, was chosen to appear in a poster campaign to publicise Young Farmers' Clubs. The
WITNEY & DISTRICT FA: Dean O'Sullivan hit a five-timer as Ducklington thrashed Spartan Rangers 6-1 in the Premier Division. Paul Wright also scored, while John Reeves netted for Rangers. Bampton threw away the chance of going top after they crashed
A helicopter has been hired by Chiltern Railways to help deter vandals from damaging trains and track. Under Operation Skyhawk, a helicopter equipped with a zoom camera will patrol tracks, including the line running through Haddenham, Bicester, Kings
A T-shirt autographed by pop star Kylie Minogue, along with a signed CD and concert programme, will be among items to be auctioned at a dance in aid of the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. The dance at Didcot Conservative Club, on November 8,
Pensioner volunteers helped build an extension to a Didcot community centre. The Jubilee Room at King Alfred Drive Community Centre was officially opened by Air Commodore Tim Howson, Station Commander at Vauxhall Barracks. Mr Howson with Wing Commander
Harry Potter fans are in for a treat on October 27 when the Hogwarts Express steams through Oxfordshire. The special Fantasy Express excursion from Birmingham will bring more than 400 fans to Oxford for a day out including a tour of Christ Church, where
A man was saved from drowning by firefighters carrying out their second river rescue in Oxford in two days. A crew from Rewley Road hauled a man from the River Thames, at the back of Shirelake Close, near Folly Bridge, on October 22. He was pulled out
A woman from west Oxfordshire killed in a road accident on the A40 has been named. Lillian Kupc, 79, of Carterton, died when the Ford Fiesta she was travelling in was involved in a collision with a Fiat Tipo outside the Inn for All Seasons Hotel, west
A T-shirt autographed by pop star Kylie Minogue, along with a signed CD and concert programme, will be among items to be auctioned at a dance in aid of the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. The dance at Didcot Conservative Club, on November 8,
Firefighters targeted Berinsfield with free smoke detectors in a bid to make the village a safer place. Fire prevention officers knocked on doors to discuss fire safety with residents and offered to fit the free alarms. Kirsty Cresswell, of Abingdon Fire
A Grand Lion Dance is among 14 acts being staged in Oxford this week as the Chinese State Circus visits the city. dancer Guo Jingping with two lions, taking part in the traditional Chinese harvest celebration dance The 28-year-old also takes part in other
Protesters trying to stop 1,000 homes being built on the outskirts of Banbury say the site was chosen before important questions were answered. Bob Madge, chairman of the Cherwell Heights Housing Action group, is challenging Cherwell District Council
Witney's junior athletes opened their 2002 Sportshall campaign in winning style. In the under 11 age group, the boys recorded team victories in the obstacle and four-lap relay, while Chris Constantine won his heats in the three-lap race. There was also
A second possible bidder has emerged for controversial Oxford University spin-off company PowderJect. PowderJect, based at Oxford Science Park, has seen its shares jump 64 per cent following a £455m informal bid from US company Chiron. Now pharmaceutical
The face of Sarah Corner is going to been seen by thousands of people round the country. Sarah Corner Eleven-year-old Sarah, of Jersey Manor Farm, Somerton, near Bicester, was chosen to appear in a poster campaign to publicise Young Farmers' Clubs. The
Tracey Hollingworth's partner had a successful bone marrow transplant operation 12 years ago. Tracey Hollingworth That, and a renewed interest in cycling, persuaded her to join 2,000 riders taking part in the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust 10th anniversary
Protesters trying to stop 1,000 homes being built on the outskirts of Banbury say the site was chosen before important questions were answered. Bob Madge, chairman of the Cherwell Heights Housing Action group, is challenging Cherwell District Council
A project using art to help disadvantaged children has been nominated for a £20,000 prize. The Art Room, based at Oxford School, in Glanville Road, is a space where children who are at risk of exclusion can express themselves creatively. The facility,
Workmen have cleared blocked pipes that left council flats soaked with water, after residents complained about their plight to the Oxford Mail. Residents Debbie McFarlane and Paul Howard in their flat at Brome Place People living in Brome Place, Barton
Pupil power is winning a seven-year battle for better road safety measures outside an Oxford school. Children from Windale Primary School in Blackbird Leys have presented their arguments to county councillors, who have noted their concerns about speeding
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 1, OXFORD CITY 0: Oxford City were left to rue a hatful of chances when a goal against the run of play saw them return empty-handed from their Ryman Division 1 North encounter at Vauxhall Road. Richard McDonagh went close for Hemel, with
Sea Cadet James Berry helps launch this year's Poppy Appeal to support former servicemen and their families. Sea Cadet James Berry He joined the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Hugo Brunner, ex-servicemen who had benefited from the charity, and other
Patient waiting times have been cut at Oxfordshire's major hospitals -- but the trust responsible for the improvements is saddled with a £5m debt as a result. Waiting times have been cut in line with Government targets due to be introduced next year.
The owner of an award-winning organic farm fears plans for a wind farm nearby could hit courses she runs for people with autism. Farmer Lydia Otter with Sam Kitchen, one of the autistic children she helps Lydia Otter runs the educational courses for young
Tributes have been paid to a popular rugby player from Grove who died after being knocked down by a taxi. Jonathan Aldridge Jonathan Aldridge was walking along the A417 between Wantage and East Challow, near Challow Country Club, at about 12.45am on October
ERITH & BELVEDERE 4, BANBURY UTD 4: Banbury United's scoring sensation Norman Sylla took his goal haul to 20 goals in 16 starts, scoring a brace in last night's Dr Martens League Eastern Division eight-goal thriller with Erith. In also made it just
RT Harris Oxford City FA: Deadly duo Philip Graham and Wayne Booker grabbed a brace apiece as Gladiators hammered Morris Motors 5-2 in the Premier Division. Colin Lewis completed their tally. North Oxford drew 4-4 at home to Beckley Sports in a see-saw
OXFORDSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE ROUND-UP: A brace from Darren Gascoyne helped champions Long Crendon continue their unbeaten start to the season with an emphatic 6-1 victory at home to newly-promoted Kidlington Old Boys. Stuart Dunham netted in Kennington's
Oxford University RFC officials are still seething this week following Saracens' late withdrawal from Monday's fixture at Iffley Road. The Premiership club informed Oxford late Thursday afternoon that they would be unavailable to fulfil the fixture. "
NORTH BERKS LEAGUE: Saxton Rovers crashed 2-0 at home to East Hendred to lose top spot in Division 1 to Lambourn Sports. Paul McIntosh fired Hendred ahead before Paul Mead's header sealed the points. Drayton brushed aside Sutton Courtenay 3-0, thanks
Headington Roadrunners' Tracey Galbraith smashed the Blenheim 10k course record by more than two minutes as she cruised to victory by a huge margin on Sunday. Galbraith was in top form as she eased home by more than three minutes - a massive difference
Woodstock Harriers took the county and overall honours at the 20th running of the Abingdon Marathon. Harriers, with quartet Simon Lund, Tom Glare, Mike Shipway and Stephen Caswell, won the overall team prize with a combined time of 11.35.08 - which was
Trophies will be up for grabs when the Oxford & District Association hold their finals night at Rover Sports & Social Club, Roman Way on Friday. Tickets are available from secretary Keith Alder (01865 767107 or assistant secretary Colin Wittaker
Cabinet minister and Oxford East MP Andrew Smith attended the launch of a new training scheme. Andrew Smith, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with Ed Kershaw and Silas Lalis at the Blackbird Leys Campus of the Oxford College of Further Education
Music-mixing company Solid State Logic, which has numbered Sting, Eric Clapton, and Peter Gabriel among customers for its hi-tech consoles, is to sell off buildings at its Begbroke production base. The company, founded in 1969 by entrepreneur Colin Sanders
Oxford University is setting an example for others by cashing in on the commercial potential of bright ideas, according to a new report. The survey from the University Companies Association and the Nottingham University Business School examined the commercial
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
South Oxfordshire Conservatives are accusing their Liberal Democrat colleagues on the district council of political sour grapes. The claim follows moves by the Liberal Democrats to deny Conservatives an extra seat on the important scrutiny committee which
Pensioner volunteers helped build an extension to a Didcot community centre. The Jubilee Room at King Alfred Drive Community Centre was officially opened by Air Commodore Tim Howson, Station Commander at Vauxhall Barracks. Mr Howson with Wing Commander
Two works by Oxford authors have been shortlisted in the search for a book that says most about contemporary England and the English. Environmental campaigner George Monbiot and novelist Tim Pears are head-to-head with Zadie Smith, author of White Teeth
A roadshow is on its way to west Oxfordshire villages to show them how they can secure financial help from the European Union. It follows a successful bid earlier this year when the district council was awarded £1.4m from the European Social Fund to combat
The owner of an award-winning organic farm fears plans for a wind farm nearby could hit courses she runs for people with autism. Farmer Lydia Otter with Sam Kitchen, one of the autistic children she helps Lydia Otter runs the educational courses for young
Harry Potter fans are in for a treat on October 27 when the Hogwarts Express steams through Oxfordshire. The special Fantasy Express excursion from Birmingham will bring more than 400 fans to Oxford for a day out including a tour of Christ Church, where
Oxford residents are waiting up to three weeks for unwanted fridges to be collected, after the city council fell behind in the collection of bulky waste. Craig Simmons, Green city councillor for St Mary's ward, said: "It's an inconvenience to have to
An Oxford school has sparked a row with its neighbours over plans to build a music and performing arts centre. Oxford city councillors granted permission on October 21 for Rye St Antony School, in Pullen's Lane, Headington, to replace temporary classroom
BARKING 2, THAME UTD 1: Thame United gifted the home side maximum points with two uncharacteristically poor pieces of defending in last night's Ryman League Division 1 North clash. The visitors started well, with Enzo Silvestri going close, before Thame
Oxford United's manager said it was like going back to the bad old days as he watched his side being ripped apart in the first half at The Kassam Stadium last night (Tuesday). Paul PowellThe U's were given the run-around in the opening 45 minutes of the
Bicester's police officers are the first in the county to be issued with stab and bullet proof jackets. This week, 60 officers took delivery of the protective jackets. Eventually all Thames Valley Police officers will wear the armoured vests. Previously
