Team JLR driver James Walker claimed victory in both of the HarrierZeuros UK Formula Ford series Scholarship Class races at Donington Park, finishing fifth overall in each race. He also managed to set the fastest lap and holds the record for the fastest
Oxford's Adam Sharpe hit top form as he set a new Formula Palmer Audi lap record at the Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire. Sharpe, 19, a student at Oxford Brookes University finished the first race a fighting eighth, after being forced back to 15th from
Aggressive beggars have been served notices warning they could face jail if they carry on pestering people around Oxford city centre. Pc Paul Phillips in Cornmarket Street on the lookout for persistent beggars The move -- the first of its kind in Oxford
Schoolchildren in Oxfordshire are being discriminated against because of their beliefs, according to the British Humanist Association (BHA). The group has claimed that Oxfordshire County Council's schools transport policy discriminates against non-religious
Oxford Harlequins, playing their first full match at this level, survived a comeback from Truro to secure a 34-16 victory at Horspath Road. Following the previous week's abandonment against Clifton because of the referee's injury, Quins finally got their
Oxford City Stars made a strong start to their English National League campaign with a 7-1 win over last season's league runners-up Bracknell at Oxpens Road rink on Sunday (September 14). Stars dominated the early play, scoring the first goal on five
Street wardens could go on patrol in Bicester as part of a blueprint to boost the town's quality of life. Exclusion orders used to ban known troublemakers from the town centre also feature in the Cherwell District Council proposals. The three-year action
A grandmother telephoned the Samaritans shortly before suffering fatal head injuries at her Oxfordshire home, an inquest heard. Eleanor Woolham, 61, of Oxford Road, Adderbury, was foundat the bottom of her stairs by her son and seven-year-old grandson
Shopkeepers are giving fraud the thumbs-down -- by asking people for their prints. Customers in Banbury are being asked to leave a thumb-print when they pay with cheques or credit cards. The scheme, which is voluntary, was piloted last year and will be
Jefferson Louis has been dramatically recalled from his three-month loan with Woking and looks set to feature - in some form - in Tuesday's big local derby at Cheltenham. Jefferson LouisThe Oxford United striker, who so memorably scored the winner in
A housing association has started legal proceedings to evict a 58-year-old man registered as disabled along with his partner who is expecting their child in November. Ray Baker's son by a previous marriage, Philip, 28, who is incapacitated with depression
More than £1,800 has been raised in memory of a pensioner who asked for money instead of flowers at her funeral to help people suffering from thirst in developing countries. The money is still pouring in from friends of Constance Fox, of Aldridge Close
BT is being asked to bar incoming calls at a phone box in Oxford, following concerns that it is being used to set up drugs deals. The telephone kiosk outside the Coven nightclub, in Oxpens Road, is often used by drug addicts who get their dealer to call
Three men who marched an alleged offender to a police station after he acted as a look-out for a shoplifter have been praised by police. Pharmacist Jonathan Martin, 32, bank employee Robert Bourton, 23, and civil engineer Barry Shrimpton, 42, grabbed
Plans to erect a telecommunications mast at Oxford University Sports Centre in Iffley Road are to go ahead despite strong opposition. Residents and Magdalen College School have attacked Oxford City Council for failing to carry out a proper consultation
Bessie Ledger, 90, the founder of Littlemore Community Centre, was at the heart of celebrations to mark its 40th anniversary. Mrs Ledger was among residents who set up the association after moving to the new estate in the late 1940s -- and is still helping
Six extensions to alcohol-free zones will be set up in Oxford, city councillors agreed this week. At present, alcohol-free zones cover much of the city centre and parts of Cowley and Blackbird Leys. Under the new proposals bans will also come into force
Two Oxfordshire MPs and the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Richard Harries, will be supporting the Oxfordshire Adopt-a-Minefield appeal run by the West Oxfordshire branch of the United Nations Association. On Thursday, Bishop Richard will present a cheque
The new headteacher of one of Oxfordshire's best-performing state schools has a hard act to follow. Paula Taylor-Moore, 52, has taken over as headteacher of Didcot Girls' School from Jeanette Hebbert, who was in the job for 16 years. Under Mrs Hebbert
It was enough to make Tony Legge, pictured, cry. Tony Legge in full cry The Abingdon town crier's wrinkly white stockings looked like Nora Batty's cast offs. Having failed to find anything suitable Mr Legge stumbled across mary@theleggery.co.uk -- a Sheffield
A garden full of frogs, hedgehogs, beetles and ladybirds helped win Jane Mutisya the Wallingford Wildlife Garden of the Year 2003 award. Ms Mutisya, 65, was presented with an exclusive ceramic plaque by Emma Broad, chairman of the Wallingford Environmental
Father Christmas has certainly changed a lot since he used to come down the chimney. Justine Byrom and Sarah Westwood handing out festive fare Glamorous Santas from The Swan at Streatley gave a whole new meaning to the approach of Christmas when they
A converted try in the seventh minute of injury time sent Henley Hawks spinning to a 20-15 defeat away to Penzance and Newlyn in the clash between the newly-promoted teams. Hawks, trailing for most of the game, fought back to lead 15-13 through a Barry
A bunch of regulars from the Tite Inn in Chadlington, including Witney MP David Cameron, are getting back on their bikes to raise money for charity. Last year, they cycled from London to the pub. This year, they will be pedalling about 130 miles along
Olympic gold winners Sir Steven Redgrave and Kriss Akabusi were among celebrities teeing off to raise money for charities which help sick children. The champion rower and athlete joined snooker player Willie Thorne, sports presenter Jimmy Hill and musician
Thousands of racing and equestrian enthusiasts from across the country are expected to flock to an open day hosted by Wantage trainer Henrietta Knight this weekend. The charity day on Sunday will give fans the chance to see the dual winner of the Cheltenham
Oxford City Stars made a strong start to their English National League campaign with a 7-1 win over last season's league runners-up Bracknell at Oxpens Road rink on Sunday. Stars dominated the early play, scoring the first goal on five minutes when Dan
The Standlake Nudge and Spin team swept the opposition aside, as they raced to yet another emphatic victory in the fifth and final SEGTO Championship round of the season at Standlake Arena on Sunday. The team completed a clean sweep with victories at
Poole Pirates 56, Oxford Silver Machine 34: Leon Hill reports on a bad night for Oxford's speedway stars. ____________________________ Oxford Silver Machine were beaten out of the gate at Wimborne Road on Monday night and will need a miracle if they are
Oxford City could be without six-goal striker Colin Simpson for theFA Cup first qualifying round replay with Hillingdon Borough at Court Place Farm on Tuesday evening. The summer signing from Purfleet left the field during Saturday's 1-1 draw against
More than 100 jobs are being created at an £8m tennis and leisure centre opening at Oxford Business Park. David Lloyd Leisure is now in the early stages of construction at the business park. The racquets, health & fitness club will open next February
A great-grandfather returned to his Oxford home after a spell in hospital to find council workers hacking at trees he had tended for 26 years. Ronald Cox, 87, was spending his first day back at home with his invalid wife Betty, 83, when he spotted officers
Businesses are being warned to ignore letters demanding them to pay £95 to false Data Protection Registration companies. Hundreds of letters have been sent to firms in the county telling them to send a payment, or face fines up to £5,000. The offical-looking
