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Modern Art Oxford, the museum formerly known as MOMA, has had nearly 20,000 visitors since its relaunch in November. It opened with an exhibition by Tracey Emin.

Cyclists from across Oxfordshire headed to the hills to take part in the Annual Mince Pie Cycle Ride. The event, a highlight of the county's cycling calendar, finished yesterday in the car park at the White Horse Hill, Uffington. The mince pie ride was

About 100 pensioners caught up with old friends at a Christmas tea party attended by the Lord Mayor of Oxford. The Headington Community Association organised the party for elderly people on Saturday at its headquarters in Gladstone Road. The party was

The British Cheese Board is urging budding cooks to create the country's cheesiest recipe. Entries, which must also be nutritionally balanced, must be submitted by Tuesday, January 7. Call 0117 9211744 for details.

Computing courses start at the North Oxford Association headquarters, in the Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, on Saturday, January 4, 2003. A 10-week course costs £35. Booking forms are available from the Ferry Centre.

Barry Cox, deputy director of Channel 4 and chairman of the Digital Television Stakeholders' Group has been named as the University of Oxford's News International Visiting Professor of Broadcast Media. He will hold a series of lectures at various colleges

Pupils at Wood Green School in Witney spent a day studying the Holocaust, when six million Jews were killed by the Nazis in the Second World War. The special guest was Steven Frank, from London, who was nine when he was liberated from a concentration

Witney's Henry Box School is inviting the public to use its new £200,000 modern languages centre. The centre is being opened up for primary schools, firms and adult education classes. Former cabinet minister and ex-Witney MP Lord Hurd of Westwell was

Abingdon's leading churchman has called on people to accept Myra Hindley's repentance for her crimes. Michael Goode, the Vicar of Abingdon, says that the press and public reaction to the moors murderess's death after 36 years in prison "should make us

The Princess Royal is to visit the county on December 17 for a fundraising concert at Dorchester Abbey. Princess Anne will be guest of honour at The Coming of Christmas, a candlelit performance by The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford. The event will

Results from matches on Saturday, December 14, 2002 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 2: Esher 26, Henley 26. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Powergen South West Div 1: Dings Crusaders 15, Chinnor 11. Powergen South West 2 East: Grove 7, Chippenham 15; Oxford Harlequins

Householders in west Oxfordshire who want the council to rid their homes of mice, wasps, fleas and other pests face a bigger call-out fee. The district council is considering raising the charges next year as part of its financial review. The fee for removing

Father Christmas spent a day at Foxbury Farm, Brize Norton, on Saturday to raise money for the Oxford Children's Hospital appeal. Mickey the donkey and Eddie the cockerel were on hand to guide visitors around a maze, where Father Christmas was waiting

Witney's Henry Box School is inviting the public to use its new £200,000 modern languages centre. The centre is being opened up for primary schools, firms and adult education classes. Former cabinet minister and ex-Witney MP Lord Hurd of Westwell was

Peter Johnson, managing director of Dascem Europe, released 300 balloons from at site in Thame to remind users of halon gas that they must replace their fire-suppression systems with an alternative gas, because of EC legislation. The finder of the balloon

Twin sisters Francine Porter and Jackie Huntley were given a surprise party by staff to celebrate the 15th birthday of their hair salon, Francine's, in Bucknell Road, Bicester. Francine and Jackie began the salon when they were 26.

Witham 0, Abingdon Tn 4: Former Aston Villa ace Garry Parker scored two more goals as Abingdon made it five Ryman Division 2 wins in a row against Witham on Saturday. They took the lead after only eight minutes, when Chris Potter ran through the home

Drinkers at a Launton pub are hoping for some traditional Christmas cheer after the landlord appealed for carol singers. Alan Burgesswill runs The Turnpike in Woodstock Road and is hoping to hold one-hour carol sessions every day until December 23. All

Reports on the games at Highworth Town, North Leigh, Didcot Town, Tuffley Rovers, Carterton Town, Yate Town, Letcombe and Quarry Nomads . . . Carterton's Karl Dodds finds the net, but the effort was ruled out Highworth Tn 0, Abingdon Utd 2 ABINGDON United

AFC Wallingford 2, North Greenford 2: A Pete Bryan strike, 15 minutes from time preserved AFC Wallingford's unbeaten run in the Seagrave Haulage Combined Counties Premier League campaign. Wallingford's Robin Antonowicz tangles with John Hill The home

Banbury traders have been wished 'Merry Christmas' by Oxfordshire County Council's executive member for transport and highways, David Robertson. The greeting comes after three-months of town centre roadworks which disrupted trade. Shopkeepers complained

A man who had to be rushed from The Horton Hospital in Banbury to Cheltenham because of a lack of intensive care beds could not be saved, an inquest heard. Robert Pearce, 24, of Sinclair Avenue, Banbury, had taken a cocktail of three drugs, although there

Northwood 2, Oxford City 1: Oxford City were unlucky not to topple Ryman Division 1 North leaders Northwood, when only a succession of near misses, especially late on, let them off the hook on Saturday. After early City pressure, the visitors had a let-off

Results of matches in the Nationwide League, Ryman League, Dr Martens League, Football League Youth Alliance, Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Oxfordshire Senior Cup, Seagrave Haulage League, Oxon Intermediate League, Oxon Junior Shield and RT Harris

Results of matches in the Witney and District FA, North Berks League, PL Kits Banbury District & Lord Jersey FA,FA Sam Waters Cup and Morrells of Oxford Sunday League WITNEY & DISTRICT FA Fred Ford Memorial Cup 3rd round: Charlbury Tn 2, Hanborough

Results of matches in the Autotype UTV League, Midlands Youth Championships, Elsevier Youth League, Oxford Mail Boys League, Giles Sports Witney Youth League and at schools AUTOTYPE UTV LEAGUE Berks & Bucks Sunday Junior Cup 4th round: Marcham Sunday

Pubs and clubs in Oxford are to be given the opportunity to serve alcohol for 36 hours during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. But Oxford City Council, Thames Valley Police and residents could stop some venues making use of the special extended licences

Drinkers at a Launton pub are hoping for some traditional Christmas cheer after the landlord appealed for carol singers. Alan Burgesswill runs The Turnpike in Woodstock Road and is hoping to hold one-hour carol sessions every day until December 23. All

More than 240 homes have been sold at the Waterways, a Berkeley Homes development beside Port Meadow, according to agents Knight Frank.

Budding science writers are being urged to take part in a competition to win cash prize and a trip to America. People need to write a 700-word article on any scientific or science-related subject. There are two age categories, 16 to 19, and 20 to 28.

An imaginary fluorescent tattoo which glows when an animal contracts foot-and-mouth disease has won two young Oxford scientists second place in a national competition. The Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme challenged research students to draw up

The Said Business School, Oxford, has been nominated for the title of Building of the Year by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The Oxford University building, designed by Sir Jeremy Dixon, is on a shortlist of 30 entries, including six from

The mayor and mayoress of Didcot, Ian and Aggie Townsend, and town clerk Julia Underwood were guests at the Christmas lunch of the Didcot branch of the British Pensioners' Association. More than 60 members enjoyed roast turkey and Christmas pudding, before

Five teenagers were bailed after being arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in Didcot town centre. The arrests came after a meeting last week between Insp Chris Parker, town councillors and officials after a spate of antisocial behaviour, including

A Thames Valley Police scheme to offer rewards to people who inform on drink-drivers has been extended across the country. The scheme, offering up to £500, was introduced last year and officers said they were inundated with calls. Senior officers said

About 100 pensioners caught up with old friends at a Christmas tea party attended by the Lord Mayor of Oxford. The Headington Community Association organised the party for elderly people on Saturday at its headquarters in Gladstone Road. The party was

An Oxford actor has denied claims that he will take over the wizard role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies following the death of Richard Harris. Harry RobinsonHarry Robinson, of London Road, Headington, worked as a stand-in for Mr Harris in the

New hockey kit is keeping sporting mental health patients from Oxford's Littlemore Hospital smiling. Tom Milward and Robin Ellard are pictured in action. The hockey team was formed in June by Thomas O'Dwyer, sports instructor from the hospital's physiotherapy

A retired parish priest is urging Oxford City Council to erect a plaque in honour of conscientious objectors. Canon David Partridge is a graduate of Balliol College and a Canon Emeritus of Portsmouth Cathedral. Since arriving in Oxford in August 2001,

Thames Water is warning children not to skate on Oxfordshire's frozen reservoirs, canals and rivers this winter. Gordon Harris, the company's health and safety manager, said: "Our sites should not be treated as play areas or short cuts. "Our message is

Choristers from Wallingford Parish Church Choir are rehearsing for their Christmas concert on December 20. They will be performing at St Mary's Church, in Market Place, at 7.30pm on Friday, before joining the audience for a buffet at the nearby Comrades

Father Christmas spent a day at Foxbury Farm, Brize Norton, on Saturday to raise money for the Oxford Children's Hospital appeal. Mickey the donkey and Eddie the cockerel were on hand to guide visitors around a maze, where Father Christmas was waiting

A pupil at Northern House School has won a competition to design a Christmas card for Oxfordshire County Council. Ten-year-old Ellis Lawrence's design will be sent to 2,000 people and organisations on the council's Road Safety Team's Christmas car list

An electronics company is looking for bright youngsters to test out its gadgets. Texet is looking for 10 youngsters to put its latest calculators to the test and help create designs that appeal to young people. To apply, or nominate someone, write to

An imaginary fluorescent tattoo which glows when an animal contracts foot-and-mouth disease has won two young Oxford scientists second place in a national competition. The Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme challenged research students to draw up

Plainclothes police are cracking down on theft in the run-up to Christmas at Oxford shopping centres. Officers are patrolling Templars Square shopping centre, Oxford Retail Park and the John Allen Centre in Cowley, and Sainsbury's at Heyford Hill. In

Pubs and clubs in Oxford are to be given the opportunity to serve alcohol for 36 hours during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. But Oxford City Council, Thames Valley Police and residents could stop some venues making use of the special extended licences

Doctors have expressed concern over plans for new health centres which combine GP and dental services with cafes, nurseries and leisure facilities. Dr Laurence Leaver Under plans published today, Oxford City Primary Care Trust (PCT) and private investors

Choristers from Wallingford Parish Church Choir are rehearsing for their Christmas concert on December 20. They will be performing at St Mary's Church, in Market Place, at 7.30pm on Friday, before joining the audience for a buffet at the nearby Comrades

Students at the beauty therapy department at Abingdon and Witney College took part in the college's nail art competition. The work of the 11 students based at the college's Witney campus was judged by Phil Wiblin-Matthews, the manager of Sally's Hair

RAF women have raised £300 while in training for a world record netball marathon. The squad The Brize Norton netball squad held a 24-hour non-stop match, to raise funds for the Support for the Newborn and Their Parents (SNAP) organisation, which is based

A Christian Evangelist in Witney said he became too frightened to go to church after he was attacked for his religious beliefs. Michael Knight Michael Knight, 20, gave up his job as caretaker at the Welcome Evangelical Church in High Street, after the

Cyclists from across Oxfordshire headed to the hills to take part in the Annual Mince Pie Cycle Ride. The event, a highlight of the county's cycling calendar, finished yesterday in the car park at the White Horse Hill, Uffington. The mince pie ride was

A wantage nurse who has cared for patients in the town for 17 years has retired. Jennie Revell joined Wantage Hospital after working at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford and left after celebrating her 60th birthday this month. She now hopes to spend more

The number of staff at Oxford Brookes University getting to work without a car has increased since the introduction of a Green Commuter Plan. Results from a survey, conducted during the spring, show the number of staff walking has increased from seven

Results of matches played over the weekend of December 14-15 SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div 1: Wimbledon 3, Oxford Univ 6. MBB&O Regional: City of Oxford 2, Sunbury 4; Newbury 2, Banbury 1. Div 1: Bicester 2, Amersham & Chalfont 2; OMT 3, Rover Oxford

Police patrols are being stepped up in Bicester over Christmas and the New Year to curb drunk and disorderly behaviour. Insp Ian Edwards, head of Bicester police, said: "Our aim is to ensure that people can enjoy a night out in the town, or go shopping

Banbury Utd 2, St Leonards 1: Banbury United stretched their unbeaten Dr Martens Eastern Division run to 16 games with Saturday's victory which was more convincing than the scoreline suggests. They were in for a shock early on though, when St Leonards

Reports on the matches played at Ardley, Chipping Norton, Witney Utd and Hook Norton. Plus the draw for the third round . . . Ardley Utd 4, Headington Am 0 ARDLEY booked their place in the third round with an emphatic win over Headington. Neil Simmons

Trading Standards officers at Oxfordshire County Council have warned people to be on their guard against begging letters, faxes and e-mails from Nigeria. Conmen are claiming to have millions of pounds to give away to anyone who supplies their bank details

Banbury traders have been wished 'Merry Christmas' by Oxfordshire County Council's executive member for transport and highways, David Robertson. The greeting comes after three-months of town centre roadworks which disrupted trade. Shopkeepers complained

Logistics group Exel remains confident that it will meet full-year profit expectations. Exel - which has depots in Littlemore, Banbury and Didcot - is to announce results for the year to December 31, 2002, in March. Chief executive John Allan said: "The

Firefighters helped release two people from a two-car crash outside Harwell International Business Centre. The collision happened on the A4185 at the junction with Firmi Avenue on Saturday, December 14, when firefighters from Didcot and a rescue tender

Schoolchildren learning about recycling visited a landfill site to see what happens to the waste they throw away. The children, from Hagbourne School, near Didcot, joined site staff and the Wild Waste Show bus for a tour of the Ardley Fields landfill

Teenagers spending Christmas in hospital will get presents thanks to a £200 donation from the Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-op. It gave the cash to the adolescent unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington. The unit has eight beds and is the

Notices telling drivers how far they are from the city centre are to be added to a series of Welcome to Oxford signs. Six signs were put up around the outskirts of the city to alert visitors to Oxford's attractions, including museums, theatres and historic

Oxford United today announced ticketing arrangements for non-season ticket holders wanting a seat for the FA Cup third-round tie at Arsenal on January 4. Non-season ticket holders who attend the home match against Exeter City this weekend will get first

Tilbury 1, Thame Utd 6: A brace apiece from Enzo Silvestri and Jemaine Ferreira helped a rampant Thame United beat a Tilbury side sitting five places above them in Ryman Division 1 North, by a convincing 6-1 on Saturday. In one of their most exhilarating

The Royal Mail sorting office in Cowley has recruited the 360 temporary staff it needs to deal with the Christmas post. A letter-sorting machine in action They have joined the 1,500-strong workforce at a time of massive changes in the postal system. This

Friends and volunteers who help out at and raise funds for libraries and museums have been thanked by Oxfordshire County Council. They have helped the council run facilities to continue to offer services, despite cuts in Government funding. A special