Responsibility for parking enforcement across Oxfordshire could be transferred from police to the county council -- increasing the number of tickets issued. The council is only responsible for restrictions in Oxford. In the rest of the county, enforcement
David Blagdon, who was jailed for life after setting fire to church curtains, has gone missing from a police bail hostel in Oxford. David Blagdon Mr Blagdon disappeared just days before the Home Office revoked a licence placing restrictions on him following
Maps of Oxfordshire's crime hotspots could be published for the first time, if Thames Valley Police can find the money. The public will be able to log onto Thames Valley Police's website to see where and what type of crimes are taking place. The force
Thirty people have taken voluntary redundancy from biotech company Evotec OAI, but its 350-strong workforce at Milton Park, near Abingdon, is unaffected. The jobs are being shed at the Hamburg discovery services division, which employs 240. The German
A Wallingford fish and chip shop worker who flouted a driving ban has been jailed for 60 days. Roberto Mendes, 31, of High Street, Wallingford, admitted driving without insurance and while disqualified on September 19 along Wilding Road, Wallingford.
A man found dead in the River Thames at Wallingford could have slipped on the river bank and fallen in, an inquest heard. The body of Michael Mather, 36, was found floating in the river about 200m downstream from Bradford's Brook on February 1. Cyclist
Matches for Sunday, October 27, 2002 (RAWXML: <image large="sport-hockey.gif" small="sport-hockey.gif" type="portrait"></image>Women's club match: Oxford Hawks Harriers v Daventry. Boys Under 14 League: City of Oxford v Newbury, Witney Warriors
AFC Wallingford face a tough test with a visit to fifth-placed Raynes Park Vale in the Combined Counties League. Peter Bryan, Dave Green and Alex Darke all remain sidelined. Dave Crowdy's men moved to within a point of leaders Ash United following Tuesday's
Fixtures for Saturday, October 26, 2002 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 2: Henley v Nottingham. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Powergen South West Div 1: Clifton v Chinnor. Powergen SouthWest 2 East: Grove v Wimborne, Oxford Harlequins v Abbey. Powergen Midlands
Thame United could be without the injured duo of Andy Williams (knee) and Mark West (bruised calf) for the visit of joint leaders Northwood to the Windmill Stadium. Both were injured during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat at Barking, though manager Andy Sinnott
Ex-Thame midfielder Nando Perna is considering an offer to join Division 2 side Abingdon Town. Boss Alan Thorne said they contacted Perna after he was released by Oxford City. Thorne added: "We were hoping he could play for us last Saturday against Dorking
A Gulf War veteran who claimed his military experiences caused him psychological difficulties died after overdosing on his wife's painkillers and beer, an inquest heard. Richard Fairlie, 26, was found unconscious by his wife Marie at their home in Redmoor
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League preview Witney United have snapped up the services of former Witney Town goal ace Carl Henry, and Wycombe Wanderers striker Leeyon Phelan. Henry, who scored 25 goals in just 20 games for Witney Town three seasons ago
Fixtures for Saturday, October 26, 2002 NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Oxford Utd v Shrewsbury Tn. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1 North: Oxford C v Wembley, Thame Utd v Northwood. Div 2: Abingdon Tn v Kingsbury Tn. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd v Ashford Tn
A postman spotted a woman's body through the front window of a house on his village delivery round, an inquest heard. Carol-Ann Fuller, 49, was found dead at her cottage in Main Street, Mixbury, near Banbury, on July 25. Oxford Coroner's Court heard on
A law firm based in Oxford will defend members of a British Geological Survey team who are being sued after well water in Bangladesh was found to be contaminated with naturally-occurring arsenic. The team from Manches are representing a division of the
One of the top events in the Oxfordshire business calendar has been voted a major success by delegates, organisers and exhibitors. The Oxford Innovation stand at the In Business exhibition The In Business exhibition at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, on October
A woman was trapped in her car after it left the M40 and swerved in to a ditch on October 24. The accident happened on the southbound carriageway, between the Ardley and Wendlebury junctions, at about 2.15pm. Firefighters from Bicester and an ambulance
Chocaholics had fun learning about science while enjoying their favourite confectionery. Chris Chadwick, 12, and sister Eleanor, nine, learn about the movement of the Earth's crust using chocolate and wafers Budding scientists joined a series of workshops
A policeman who has proved a thorn in the side of criminals is to step down after 30 years' service. Sgt Bill Butcher Sgt Bill Butcher's crime-busting strategy of defensive planting -- surrounding gardens with dense prickly foliage -- has received coverage
Chocaholics had fun learning about science while enjoying their favourite confectionery. Chris Chadwick, 12, and sister Eleanor, nine, learn about the movement of the Earth's crust using chocolate and wafers Budding scientists joined a series of workshops
Carterton resident Brian Mourton is furious with West Oxfordshire District Council after being allocated a flat in a block for elderly people when he is only 55. Mr Mourton said the flat was too small and he was unable to have his 14-year-old son Stephen
A developer's plans to build new houses in Headington have been set back as councillors were unhappy no social housing was included. Oxford City Council's North East Area Committee was minded to approve permission for Wates Homes to build a mixture of
One of Britain's leading architects has been approached about plans to transform Oxford Town Hall into a concert hall. Sir Jeremy Dixon, best known for the redevelopment of the Royal Opera House in London and, in Oxford, for the Said Business School,
A developer's plans to build new houses in Headington have been set back as councillors were unhappy no social housing was included. Oxford City Council's North East Area Committee was minded to approve permission for Wates Homes to build a mixture of
The referee at the centre of the row over an alleged racist remark, which led to Mark Wright's suspension and eventually his resignation as Oxford United manager a year ago, is back at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday - and once again on racial awareness
Responsibility for parking enforcement across Oxfordshire could be transferred from police to the county council -- increasing the number of tickets issued. The council is only responsible for restrictions in Oxford. In the rest of the county, enforcement
Support services group Amey, which has its headquarters in Oxfordshire, has appointed an acting finance director in a bid to calm shareholders' nerves. Eric Tracey, a partner from global accountancy firm Deloitte & Touche, has stepped into the post
Carterton resident Brian Mourton is furious with West Oxfordshire District Council after being allocated a flat in a block for elderly people when he is only 55. Mr Mourton said the flat was too small and he was unable to have his 14-year-old son Stephen
Oxford City will be aiming to get their form back on track against Wembley at Court Place Farm in tomorrow's Ryman League Division 1 game - but they may have to do it without their captain Lewis Craker. The big centre back is rated extremely doubtful
Schoolboy Stuart Dawes has enlisted the help of his family and friends to raise money for the new Oxford Children's Hospital. Stuart, 12, his sister Rebecca, 14, with some of the books they have collected Stuart, 12, his sister Rebecca, 14, and their
Fixtures for Saturday, October 26, 2002 (RAWXML: <image large="sport-hockey.gif" small="sport-hockey.gif" type="portrait"></image>SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div 1: Old Georgians v Oxford Univ. MBB&O Regional: Banbury v Sunbury, City of Oxford
A major study of the congested junction nine of the M40, near Bicester, will give councillors the chance to lobby for extra lanes. The Department of Transport announced last week that minor alterations would be undertaken in November and December to increase
Games for Sunday, October 27, 2002 WOMEN'S FA CUP 1st round: Rover Oxford v Swindon Tn. MORRELLS OF OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE League Cup, 1st round 2nd leg: Chalgrove v Sporting Launton, Ashton Villa v ONS FC. Berinsfield Utd v Jammi, Arncott v North Oxford
Landowners who want to develop 1,000 homes, a hospital, schools and leisure facilities near Bicester have spent £2,500 on leaflets to argue their case. Farming company A G Woodley Ltd is the owner of Whitelands Farm, between Bicester and Chesterton, where
David Blagdon, who was jailed for life after setting fire to church curtains, has gone missing from a police bail hostel in Oxford. David Blagdon Mr Blagdon disappeared just days before the Home Office revoked a licence placing restrictions on him following
A veteran of two quadruple heart bypass operations has raised £1,270 for charity by swimming 22 miles -- the equivalent of the English Channel. John Flood After taking up swimming as serious exercise last month, John Flood decided to raise money for the
Thirty people have taken voluntary redundancy from biotech company Evotec OAI, but its 350-strong workforce at Milton Park, near Abingdon, is unaffected. The jobs are being shed at the Hamburg discovery services division, which employs 240. The German
Support services group Amey, which has its headquarters in Oxfordshire, has appointed an acting finance director in a bid to calm shareholders' nerves. Eric Tracey, a partner from global accountancy firm Deloitte & Touche, has stepped into the post
Schoolboy Stuart Dawes has enlisted the help of his family and friends to raise money for the new Oxford Children's Hospital. Stuart, 12, his sister Rebecca, 14, with some of the books they have collected Stuart, 12, his sister Rebecca, 14, and their
A veteran of two quadruple heart bypass operations has raised £1,270 for charity by swimming 22 miles -- the equivalent of the English Channel. John Flood After taking up swimming as serious exercise last month, John Flood decided to raise money for the
A policeman who has proved a thorn in the side of criminals is to step down after 30 years' service. Sgt Bill Butcher Sgt Bill Butcher's crime-busting strategy of defensive planting -- surrounding gardens with dense prickly foliage -- has received coverage
Railtrack has ordered a halt to tree felling alongside a line in north Oxford after protests from residents. Protesters Tina Malta, John Harris and Rob Baron, with son Richard It was the second time in two months that contractors working for the company
Railtrack has ordered a halt to tree felling alongside a line in north Oxford after protests from residents. Protesters Tina Malta, John Harris and Rob Baron, with son Richard It was the second time in two months that contractors working for the company
A law firm based in Oxford will defend members of a British Geological Survey team who are being sued after well water in Bangladesh was found to be contaminated with naturally-occurring arsenic. The team from Manches are representing a division of the
One of the top events in the Oxfordshire business calendar has been voted a major success by delegates, organisers and exhibitors. The Oxford Innovation stand at the In Business exhibition The In Business exhibition at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, on October
Tony Woodward has resigned as chairman of Cherry Red Records Hellenic League side Wantage Town, citing disillusionment with the game as his main reason. Woodward's departure follows the recent decision of first team manager Stuart Peace to quit the club
The Football League have chosen the Kassam Stadium to hold their next meeting on November 21 - which should help to put Oxford United back on the football map again. One of the topics under discussion at the meeting will be a rescue plan to stop the League's
Maps of Oxfordshire's crime hotspots could be published for the first time, if Thames Valley Police can find the money. The public will be able to log onto Thames Valley Police's website to see where and what type of crimes are taking place. The force
