An Oxford school will close unless a sharp decline in pupil numbers can be quickly reversed. Headington Quarry CofE First School is likely to close in September next year, as it is estimated that there will only be 25 pupils. This is compared to 61 pupils
Hopes of finding a 12-year-old boy alive after he slipped into the River Thames while fishing with a friend are rapidly fading. Nathan Monaghan was swept away under sluice gates at Sutton Courtenay weir, near Abingdon, on Saturday afternoon. Police divers
A war veteran who took part in an assault on Nazi positions in 1945 returned to the site in Germany 57 years later and was stunned to unearth a Sten gun in a muddy field. John Rayson flew a troop-carrying glider at the Crossing of the Rhine. He said he
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay their respects to those who died
Children at a Wallingford school have been working hard to help make Christmas a happier time for refugee children in eastern Europe. Caitlin Whiteshaw, five, and George Skilling, four, help fill the presents They collected toys, toothbrushes, pencils
Results from all matches involving Oxfordshire sides on November 9 and 10, 2002 POWERGEN CUP 4th round: Henley Hawks 6, Exeter Chiefs 37. POWERGEN INTERMEDIATE CUP 3rd round: Oxford Harlequins w/o Amersham & Chiltern. POWERGEN JUNIOR VASE 3rd round
Witney baker Gerald Stokes has condemned a thief who stole a box used to collect money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Every year Mr Stokes and his wife Veronica collect money for the appeal by selling poppies at their shop in Corn Street.
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Phil Sarbutts plays The Last Post Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay
David Blagdon, who served 24 years in prison, has still not returned to a police bail hostel after going missing. Mr Blagdon, 51, from Kingston Lisle, near Wantage, disappeared on October 11. Police are keen to find Mr Blagdon, who was released from prison
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay their respects to those who died
A part-time soldier walked away with a silver medal at a cooking competition. Paul Brogdale, of Bicester, was part of an 18-strong Territorial Army team taking part in the inter-service Salon Culinare competition, in London. Lance corporal Brogdale, who
HORNCHURCH 1, THAME UTD 1: Thame United produced a performance full of character to return from Essex with a well-deserved point. The home side, who started the game in third, were forced on the back foot as Thame pushed forward from the off. A clever
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Brian Coolin, above left, of the AOC Association, and Michael Harland, with the Bicester Royal British Legion Standard Thousands of people around
Fisher Athletic 0, Banbury Utd 1: Banbury moved up to third place in the Dr Martens Eastern Division, one point off the top, with this hard-fought win at Fisher on Saturday. Without injured striker Norman Sylla, Banbury went close in the fifth minute
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report Two defensive errors gave Slimbridge all three points in this top of the table clash. The home side established a 2-0 lead by half-time. Ardley threw everything forward, but despite creating five good chances,
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report Kidlington paid the penalty for some early slack defending, conceding two goals in the first nine minutes. Luke Holden pulled a goal back with a great individual effort on the half hour, but midway through the
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report Brackley ended Highworth's unbeaten record in front of a crowd of 142. Terry Muckelberg put the visitors ahead after a flick-on at a corner, and on 34 minutes, man-of-the-match Nick Neal scored with an impressive
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report An excellent first-half performance saw Carterton score twice to see off Almondsbury and move up to sixth in the Premier Division. Adi Holder hit the bar before Kevin Lewis opened the scoring on 24 minutes with
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report THIS was vintage North Leigh as they outplayed Wootton Bassett for long periods, with skipper Gary Murphy in inspiring mood. Adam Hamp scored twice in the first six minutes, first chipping keeper Steve Hale, then
DEVIZES TN 3, WANTAGE TN 2: Wantage Town made the worst possible start when Devizes scored straight from the kick-off, Dix netting from the edge of the 18-yard box. Poor defending presented Devizes with a one-on-one chance which Godley converted to make
The great-nephew of the late former Prime Minister Sir Antony Eden visited Oxford to explain that drinking a glass of wine can be good for the environment. Bertie Eden Bertie Eden cultivates wine at the Comte Cathare vineyards in the Languedoc region
Miss England, Daniella Luan, from Oxford, joined 90 other Miss World contestants for a Royal dinner attended by Prince Edward. Daniella Luan The 21-year-old Oxford Brookes University student, was whisked off by limousine from her home in Oxford Road,
Residents are complaining that a housing development would make a stretch of road dangerous for pedestrians. A large 19th-century house on the corner of Woodstock Road and Squitchey Lane is to be knocked down to make way for flats. Almost 100 residents
Cashpoint users in Oxford have been warned to be on their guard after a series of distraction thefts in the city. Fraudsters working in pairs or small groups are watching over people's shoulders to get the pin number, before distracting customers away
Traffic queues built up on the southbound M40 early today (November 11) between junctions 10 and 11 -- between Banbury and the Cherwell Valley services at Ardley -- as drivers slowed down to look at a lorry on fire on the northbound carriageway.
A Banbury councillor has called the row over a proposed asylum seekers centre at Bicester a taxpayers' scandal. Cash-strapped Cherwell District Council has set aside council tax revenue to fight Government plans to house 750 refugees at a former military
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report Witney United finally gained their first Division 1 West win in 13 games at Marriotts Stadium on Saturday, but the victory was tarnished by a mass brawl in injury time which saw three players sent off amid disgraceful
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League and Oxon Intermediate Cup Premier Div: Almondsbury Tn 0, Carterton Tn 2; Bishops Cleeve v Bicester Tn pp; Gloucester Utd 3, Henley Tn 0; Highworth Tn 1, Brackley Tn 4; Hook Norton 5, Pegasus Jun 0; North Leigh 4, Wootton
Steve Basham rekindled Oxford United's promotion hopes at the weekend - and showed just what they've been missing. Steve Basham scores The former Southampton and Preston striker capped a classy display with a brilliant second goal as the U's beat Rochdale
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay their respects to those who died
Firefighters helped repair a roof, following an accident caused by a stray firework. Fire crews from Kidlington and Oxford were called to the house in Hampden Drive, Kidlington, at about 10.20pm on Saturday, following reports that a rocket had struck
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay their respects to those who died
DIDCOT TN 1, WOOTTON BLUE CROSS 2: Despite a spirited comeback, Didcot's FA Vase hopes were effectively ended when they conceded two goals in the space of three first-half minutes. Terry MorriseyTerry Morrisey and Steve Jenkins went close early on, but
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. A wreath is laid in Oxford Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay their
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, Peter Neyroud, is to commend officers who successfully cracked down on robberies in Oxfordshire. Operation Robbery began in April in response to a 35 per cent increase in robbery over the previous 12 months
Bus services are being introduced to link residential areas of Abingdon with the town centre. The hourly White's Coaches services will be subsidised by the county council, with a contribution from the Vale of White Horse District Council. The A1 service
A Territorial Army officer is appealing for blankets and bedding to help refugees in Bosnia. Captain Matthew Watts, from Cholsey, has spent the past year in the former Yugoslavian republic as a peacekeeper. Capt Watts said: "There is an immediate need
Silence fell across Oxfordshire yesterday, as people stood to remember those who lost their lives in war. Thousands of people around the county packed churches and gathered around war memorials to lay wreathes and pay their respects to those who died
A serious injury to Witney No 8 Will Hook caused the abandonment of their David Charles Oxfordshire Cup tie after 56 minutes at Bicester on Sunday. Will Hook, later injured, protects himself during a ruck Hook broke his leg in a freak accident during
WHITEHAWK 2, ABINGDON TN 0: Abingdon Town were unable to match last season's exploits in the Vase as their young side bowed out to Sussex County League side Whitehawk in Brighton. Without striker Danny Wise, who has rejoined Oxford City, plus injured
Results of matches involving Oxfordshire sides on November 9 and 10, 2002 MEN ENGLISH LEAGUE Div 2: Havant 2, Oxford Hawks 1. SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div 1: Richmond 3, Oxford Univ 1. MBB&O Regional: Banbury 3, West Hampstead 5; Slough 4, City of Oxford
A Bicester-based soldier has set off for Luxembourg to take part in a world championship catering competition. Mark Roberts, of St David's Barracks, near Bicester, is part of a tri-services' team representing the UK at the competition. He will be competing
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report Middle Barton lost out to two second-half goals after dominating the first half for long periods, but failing to make the breakthrough. Shrivenham broke through on 55 minutes with a far post header and doubled
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report HEADINGTON'S successful run continued with a hard-won point at Winterbourne. Although the home side were on top in the early stages and deservedly went ahead after 15 minutes, Headington came back to dominate
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report HOOKY recorded their biggest Premier Division win, with three of the goals coming from new signings Craig Pearman and Ben Spiero. They took the lead in the 12th minute with veteran Garnet Thomas crossing for Pearman
Nationwide League, Ryman League, Dr Martens League, Football League Youth Alliance NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Oxford Utd 2, Rochdale 0. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1 North: Harlow Tn 0, Oxford C 0; Hornchurch 1, Thame Utd 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Fisher Ath
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League report Despite losing Kai Ridley in the warm-up, Abingdon gave their best performance for a few weeks and took the lead after 14 minutes. Frankie Dorrian's strike, from the edge of the area, flew into the net. Yate hit
A meeting of the Rail Passengers' Thames Trains Committee is to be held in the Town Hall, Oxford, tomorrow (November 12). The group, which acts as an official watchdog, will meet between 10.30am and 1.15pm. Members of the public will be allowed to ask
Elsevier Oxon Youth League, OFA Under 16 and Under 14 Cups ELSEVIER OXON YOUTH LEAGUE Under 18 League: Barton Utd 6, Carterton Tn 3; Bicester Tn v Wheatley pp. Under 17 Div 1: Spartan Rgrs v Abingdon Yth pp; Summertown Stars v Sutton Courtenay pp; Cumnor
An Oxford pensioner who went missing last week has still not returned home. Greta Verdin, 67, of Bardwell Road, has not been seen since last Friday (November 1). She is 5ft 4in, with brown chin-length hair and sometimes uses the surname Carpenter. Police
People who do not want to join the Oxford Big Sleep-Out can stay in their own beds next Saturday night (November 23) -- for a small fee. Organisers of the annual fundraising event for the homeless are offering local people the chance to pay £15 instead
Counterfeit whisky contaminated with dangerous levels of methanol could be on sale in Oxfordshire. The Environmental Services department at Cherwell District Council has warned that drinking the fake Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky could result
HARLOW TOWN 0, OXFORD CITY 0: In a game of few chances, City battled hard to take a well-deserved point away to third-placed Harlow in Saturday's Ryman Division 1 North encounter. Julian DarkA fine performance from their defence clinched their sixth draw
Oxfordshire Senior League RT Harris Oxford City FA and Witney and District FA OXFORDSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE Premier Div: Charlton 5, Broughton & NN 1; Garsington 2, Launton 0; Watlington 3, Marston 0; Haddenham 4, Highfield OB 1; Yarnton 2, Kidlington
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League, Sam Waters Cup, Autotype UTV League, South West Counties Youth Cup MORRELLS OF OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE President's Cup 1st round: Mansfield Rd 7, Oxford Supps 0; White Horse 1, Barton Utd 2; Six Bells Kid 7, Highfield 1;
John Fathers Oxon Junior Shield, North Berks League, PL Kits Banbury and Lord Jersey FA JOHN FATHERS OXON JUNIOR SHIELD 2nd round: Minster Lovell 2, FC Mills 0. NORTH BERKS LEAGUE Reading Evening Post Cup 1st round: Buckland 1, Newtown (Henley) Res 2.
Oxford Mail Boys League, Giles Sports Witney Youth League and schools results OXFORD MAIL BOYS LEAGUE See also the Oxford Mail Boys League websiteUnder 10 Red League: Radley 2, Crowmarsh 4; Grove 3, Florence Pk 7; Abingdon 2, Oxford Blackbird 3. White
A US biotech company which owns a DNA-testing business in Abingdon is facing a crisis over its plummeting share price. The US stock exchange Nasdaq has warned Orchid BioSciences that it will be removed from the listing unless its share price rises above
A drug created from the saliva of ticks is to be tested on people with hay fever. Evolutec, based at Oxford Science Park, specialises in developing treatments from parasitic insects, which use various methods to avoid being attacked by the immune system
Oxfordshire companies looking for advice to help them do business are being offered a helping hand. The local Business Link has launched its Supplier Matching Service -- a free database which allows firms to target the most appropriate information or
A single mother who admitted possessing a large quantity of illegal drugs was given a conditional discharge. Mother-of-two Rachel Green admitted possession of nearly 250 amphetamine pills and more than two grammes of the drug in powdered form when she
A popular free book scheme for children is in crisis because a sponsorship deal is due to run out. Bookstart allows parents to introduce children to books from an early age and give them a headstart in literacy. Library staff in Oxfordshire are urgently
A group of A-Level students have been given a knock-out tour of Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital to mark National Anaesthesia Day. Dr Russell Evans demonstrates his work The 52 science students were taken round the site by consultant anaesthetist Dr Russell
Miss England, Daniella Luan, from Oxford, joined 90 other Miss World contestants for a Royal dinner attended by Prince Edward. Daniella Luan The 21-year-old Oxford Brookes University student, was whisked off by limousine from her home in Oxford Road,
An Oxford student who jumped into the River Thames 'for a bet' is lucky to be alive, according to a senior firefighter. The Oxford University biochemistry student leaped into the river at Folly Bridge, Abingdon Road, Oxford, after a night out with friends
Patients and medical staff have all bid a sad farewell to a receptionist who has worked at an Oxford GP surgery for the last 35 years. Sylvia Brindley, centre, receives a large present from receptionist Nikki Exler and Dr Ian Eastwood Sylvia Brindley,
A driver was left baffled after police threatened to impound her car because it was parked illegally. Julia Keddle The vehicle had been moved by city council staff, who had forgotten to put it back. Officers woke freelance writer Julia Keddle, pictured
Security gates to protect an Oxford shopping precinct from vandals and thieves could be installed within a month after a two-year campaign by residents and traders. Members of Rose Hill Parade Action Group and Villiers Court Residents' Association have
American motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson has announced another major commitment in the Oxford area. Jim McCaslin, president of Harley-Davidson, at the official opening of the company's new European headquarters at the Oxford Business Park As well as
