Oxford Utd 1 (Constable 61), York City 2 (McBreen 48, Brodie 83) Oxford United are left with only the long-shot of trying to reach the play-offs to play for this season after crashing out of the FA Trophy last night. York striker Richard
Oxford United are left with only the long-shot of trying to reach the play-offs to play for this season after crashing out of the FA Trophy last night. York striker Richard Brodie snatched a winner seven minutes from time to earn the Minstermen a third-round
Overweight children as young as seven are taking Pilates classes in an effort to become healthier. Six children aged between seven and 13, from schools across the county, started their 10-week strengthening and toning sessions yesterday.
Oxford United were being held 0-0 at half-time of their FA Trophy second-round tie against York City at the Kassam Stadium tonight. The closest either side came to scoring was when the U's new signing Adam Chapman was denied by York keeper, Michael
Chris Wilder believes his Oxford United squad now has greater energy and athleticism – and still have everything to play for, writes JON MURRAY. It was quite a young team anyway – especially when compared to Jim Smith’s side in United’s first season
Oxford United manager Chris Wilder said he was informed about the potential points deduction when he was interviewed for the post – and it had absolutely no bearing on his decision of whether to accept the job. An 11-points deduction, which
United are still considering whether to appeal against their points deduction, but they were quick to back general manager/secretary Mick Brown in the wake of the affair. Chairman Kelvin Thomas said in a statement: “Mick Brown and the administration
A paranoid schizophrenic who was found collapsed in a hospital bathroom may have taken a fellow patient’s drugs, an inquest heard today. Michael Lawson, who lived at Littlemore Hospital’s pre-discharge unit Lambourn House in Sandford Road, Oxford, had
A brutal attack outside a pub left a man needing metal plates in his face, a court heard today. Craig Fitzgerald, 21, of Alice Smith Square, Littlemore, denies grievous bodily harm with intent. Peter Coombe, prosecuting, told Oxford Crown Court
Three members of the same family attacked a man in a pub car park, a court was told today. Alexander Dennis, 23, his sister Sabrina, 27, both from Staines, Surrey, and stepfather Keith Salter, 45, of Mill Lane, Benson, deny assault causing
A man who reportedly hanged himself in Oxford has been identified. William Banting died at the John Radcliffe Hospital after he was found unconscious by paramedics in a driveway in Clive Road, Cowley, at 9.20pm on Sunday. Paramedics had been alerted
Liam Roche slipped in quietly as the new trainer at Churn Stables at Blewbury, near Didcot. After arriving at the state-of-the-art yard back in November, the 35-year-old handler has now settled in with his 42-strong string, having signed a five-year
Campaigners voiced their anger tonight after county councillors rejected calls for a further investigation into any potential health risks of building a £100m incinerator in Oxfordshire. Villagers living close to Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon
Nathan Hallam scored on his debut as Abingdon United Under 18s enjoyed an exciting 4-3 victory over Spalding United in the Football Youth Conference at Northcourt Road. The tone for the match was set early on when Rob Johnson’s cross just eluded
Traders must try to remain positive, business leader Graham Jones, a spokesman for the Oxford High Street Association, says. He spoke out after the British Chambers of Commerce and British Retail Consortium revealed poor trading figures for
A combination of cold weather and high visibility police patrols seems to have driven drug addicts out of a popular Oxford nature reserve. Malcolm Taylor, senior street warden for Blackbird Leys and Rose Hill, said his team had not found a
Kennington stormed into the last eight of the Berks & Bucks Junior Under 13 Cup with a remarkable 13-7 victory at home to Penn & Tylers Green – after extra-time! The teams were level at 7-7 after normal time, but Kennington ran away with the game in
Past and present members of a popular East Oxford theatre tearfully signed off the establishment just days before bulldozers move in. Pegasus Theatre, in Magdalen Road, is set to undergo a multi-million-pound revamp, with only the main auditorium
Hot-shot Rob Pryse hammered a four-timer as Eynsham defeated Charlbury Town 11-0 in the Giles Sports Witney Youth League Under 13 B League. Steve Pearce and George Greening added doubles, with Adam Burnham, Charlie Siret and Ryan Bull completing the
Four of Wallingford’s biggest charity fundraising events have been cancelled after the town’s Lions Club folded. The club has announced that it no longer has enough members to run the group — meaning that the annual pancake race, Easter raffle
Households across southern Oxfordshire will get wheelie bins under changes to the way rubbish is collected. South Oxfordshire District Council and the Vale of White Horse District Council have teamed up to create a shared waste service in a bid to save
More than 500 people are fighting a controversial bid to build Oxford’s third Tesco store. The supermarket giant has submitted plans to build an Express store on the site of the boarded-up Friar pub in Marston Road. But in 10 days, 540 people have signed
An Oxford Rotary club has split a £5,000 donation between three city charities which help the homeless and support people suffering from cancer. The Isis Rotary Club was given the money by the Oxford Round Table to donate to the charity of
Health watchdogs are offering people of all ages the chance to have a free ‘tune-up’ on an Oxford estate at the weekend. Oxford Healthy Living Partnership is organising the event at Barton Neighbourhood Centre, in Underhill Circus, on Saturday
Potential occupiers are queuing up to take the place of a bar and restaurant which has pulled out of the Oxford Castle development. Jean-Pierre Morilleau, general manager of the Castle site said there had been several expressions of interest from agents
Contracting glandular fever may not have been entirely bad news for Eddie Pepperell. Pepperell works closely with his two coaches, Martin Morbey and Nick Mitchell, and sees a psychologist with the England squad. And he says his mental game has benefitted
Whatever happens in 2009, Eddie Pepperell plans to end the year with a bid to turn professional. Pepperell, who cut his handicap from plus two to plus three in 2008, said: “I definitely want to do it. “I’m not too sure when I want to go professional
Eddie Pepperell has one big target as he prepares for the 2009 season – playing in the Walker Cup this September. But although the Great Britain and Ireland versus USA clash is the pinnacle of amateur golf, the Abingdon teenager is trying not
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Marks & Spencer says it is still planning to set up shop in Witney, despite store closures and redundancies throughout the country. The new store, on two floors, will remain a key part of the £50m Marriotts Close redevelopment, which is
Shops run by the Oxford-based charity Oxfam made £21m for the poor and needy overseas in 2008. The year saw the 60th anniversary of the shop in Broad Street, the country’s first Oxfam store, andthe 21st birthday of the charity’s bookshop in St Giles.
Police now believe a man who was reportedly hanged in Cowley took his own life. Officers launched a murder investigation after the 34-year-old Asian man died at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Sunday night. An ambulance crew had found the man unconscious
Police now believe a man who was reportedly hanged in Oxford took his own life. Officers launched a murder investigation after the 34-year-old Asian man died at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Sunday night. An ambulance crew had found the man unconscious
OXON: Books chain Waterstone’s is refusing to say if staff at its Oxfordshire branches are affected by redundancy plans. About 200 jobs are to be cut at 303 stores across the country, as a new book distribution hub goes into operation in Burton-on-Trent
Police want more information after an elderly woman in Cumnor foiled an attempted burglary. The 84-year-old lady grew suspicious of two men who knocked on her door in Robsart Place posing as water officials. She allowed them in but then went to fetch
Books chain Waterstone’s is refusing to say if staff at its Oxfordshire branches are affected by redundancy plans. About 200 jobs are to be cut at 303 stores across the country, as a new book distribution hub goes into operation in Burton-on-Trent.
An elderly woman foiled an attempted burglary at her home in Cumnor. The 84-year-old grew suspicious of two men who knocked on her door in Robsart Place posing as water officials. She allowed them in, but then went to get her son, who lives nearby,
A 10-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was hurt in an accident with a car in Windrush, at Ruscote, Banbury, on Thursday. The boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to The Horton Hospital. Pc Ricky Ell said: “I'm appealing for witnesses
Two 21-year-old men arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Stanton Harcourt Post Office have been released without charge. A man threatened post office staff with a gun and stole cash and cigarettes during the robbery on Friday. The two 21
Police are appealing for information after reports of a man indecently exposing himself in Abingdon. On Tuesday, January 6, three people reported seeing a man indecently expose himself in The Charter car park between 2pm and 6pm. Police
Three people remain in police custody today in connection with an armed raid on Stanton Harcourt post office. A 29-year-old man from Witney arrested on Saturday on suspicion of robbery remains in custody. A 32-year-old man and 32-year-old
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a pedestrian and a car in Banbury. At 8.17am on Thursday, a ten-year-old boy and a car were involved in a collision in Windrush, Ruscote. The boy was taken to the Horton General Hospital with
Police are appealing for information after reports of a man flashing in Abingdon. On Tuesday, January 6, three people reported seeing a man indecently expose himself in The Charter car park between 2pm and 6pm. Police described the man
As a Luddite, I had always considered blogging to be as much an anathema as owning a mobile phone or an MP3 player. But when the credit crunch caused the cancellation of my Oxford Times film columns and a weekly web slot was suggested as the only
Drivers faced delays this morning after a multi-vehicle accident in North Oxford. The accident happened after 7am at the Pear Tree interchange junction. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance confirmed paramedics attended the crash,
Drivers faced delays this morning after a multi-vehicle accident in North Oxford. The accident happened after 7am on Woodstock Road, Wolvercote, at the Pear Tree interchange junction. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance confirmed paramedics attended
Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas vowed to consider an appeal to the Football Association after seeing the club docked five points at a disciplinary hearing in Birmingham on Monday. The U’s were found guilty of failing to register a player
DETAINEES at Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre claim wardens repeatedly ignored warnings an inmate was going to commit suicide. Brice Mabonga, a 33-year-old detainee from Congo, tried unsuccessfully to kill himself on New Year’s Day
A murder investigation is under way to find the killers of an man who was reportedly hanged outside a house in Oxford. Paramedics were called to Clive Road, in Cowley, on Sunday after a 999 call saying a man had been strung up at the semi-detached
