An 81-year-old Bicester man who crashed his car into a bridge on Thursday died of natural causes, a spokesman for the Oxfordshire Coroner said. The man was driving his Vauxhall Astra in Lords Lane, Bicester, towards the Bucknell Road roundabout at about
POLICE were last night looking for an elderly woman dressed in a pink cardigan in connection with a jewellery scam. The thief, thought to be in her 70s, called at the home of an 85-year-old woman in East Oxford, posing as a charity collector at 1pm yesterday
WORKERS at a major Oxford employer have pledged to raise more than £100,000 to help develop the Oxford Cancer Centre. Cash already raised by staff at Amey — based on the Oxford Science Park — has been used to fund a rooftop garden at the new centre and
RECORDING booths feature on TV’s The X Factor for contestants to vent their anger after being voted off the show, and on Big Brother so that housemates can gossip about one another. Now one has been set up in an Oxford hospital for patients to let staff
A WEEKEND of celebrations to mark the Jewish New Year was heralded by the sounding of a ram’s horn in Oxford city centre. About 100 people are expected to gather for a traditional dinner at the David Slager Jewish Centre, in George Street, tonight before
A SCHOOLGIRL’S hobby has landed her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Sophie Marie Cross, of Ilges Lane, Cholsey, has broken her own record for having the most troll dolls – with a gruesome 545. The 13-year-old Wallingford School pupil said
GARDENERS Joy and David McCarthy have set up a blog to share advice with other gardeners. The couple, of Lords Piece Road, Chipping Norton, took over their half-sized plot at the Burford Road allotments two years ago Now, each week ,they are keeping
FARINGDON policeman Richie Paul is to get an official commendation for saving a wounded colleague from rioting football hooligans. Pc Paul, 28, was serving with Greater Manchester Police when he became caught in a mass brawl in May last year. Hundreds
THOUSANDS of students at Oxford Brookes University will suffer after £150m plans to redevelop the Headington campus were thrown out, the student union president claimed last night. Abeiku Sarbah, 29, accused Oxford city councillors of trying to curry
THE Predator Open on Stable Lake at Kirtlington was fished by 16 matchmen in near perfect conditions and Andy Benwell (Predator) took full advantage to come out on top with a bag of carp weighing 120.13.0. He fished at 14 metres either straight out in
After my success recently in the shape of a 10.3.0 barbel on my second trip to the Kennet at Burghfield, my last visit brought me down to earth with a bang. I spent two days on the river and failed to catch a barbel, although plenty of other fish came
Scores of workers at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will transfer to a private company after its commercial arm was sold in a £50m deal. The authority has agreed the sale of the entirety of its wholly-owned nuclear decommissioning business UKAEA Limited
RAIL passengers who protested about overcrowding after a change in the type of train used on a busy Cotswold Line service have won a partial victory. First Great Western is to run an extra mid-morning weekday service on the route through west
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Police are appealing for information after two properties were burgled in Faringdon. Between 9pm on Sunday and 8.30am on Monday, burglars climbed into a house through an open ground floor window and stole items including a DVD, a cup full of
Police today appealed for witnesses after a schoolboy was robbed in Marston, Oxford. At about 6.30pm yesterday, the 14-year-old was walking along Mortimer Drive with a friend, when he was approached by two black youths. One of the youths threatened
Police are appealing for witnesses after two burglaries in East Oxford. At about 9.05am on Wednesday, a 19-year-old woman came downstairs in her house in Hurst Street and discovered a man burgling her house. The man was black and thought to be in his
Police arrested five people in a drugs raid on a house in Tiddington. The warrant was carried out at 8am on Wednesday, at an address in Fernhill Close. Five people were arrested at the property on suspicion of possession of class-B drugs with
ANDREW FFRENCH talks to Henry Porter about his latest novel, The Dying Light, a political thriller that has not only attracted the attention of a TV company but also the movie bosses of Hollywood. IN Henry Porter’s latest novel, The Dying
Michael Edward Palin, CBE, actor, diarist, novelist, writer and TV presenter, is best known for Monty Python, A Fish called Wanda and his travel documentaries. But here he talks to Katherine MacAlister about how it all started for him at Oxford
Rehearsals continue on ‘Still Life’ with a makeshift set as plans are formed to turn the village hall stage into a replica of Carnforth railway station over the next few weeks. Brief Encounter is one of my all time favourite films so it’s a labour
Police are searching for a woman in her seventies after a doorstep con in Oxford. The woman, wearing a pink cardigan, called at the home of an 85-year year old woman in East Oxford at about 1pm yesterday, claiming to be carrying out a collection for
First impressions are lasting impressions; or so they say. Indeed, such were my memories of Staffordshire from a school visit to the Potteries many years ago that I had filed the entire county away as dull, grey and industrial. Some years
From the start of September, every child in Britain reaching their seventh birthday can look forward to a second £250 voucher as a Government gift towards a lump sum for when they reach adulthood. Gordon Brown, when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer
Everyone experiences stress at some stage in their life. However, with growing pressures on employees in the current climate it is important to stay in control of your work. Daniel Freeman advises how to stay calm in these tough times... * Don't hust
A 15-year-old Oxford schoolgirl missing for nearly two weeks has been found safe and well. Jessany Hayes was last seen at her home in Jordan Hill, on Monday, September 7 at 8.45am as she left for school and was reported missing to police a
Oxford Zoomers completed a clean sweep of wins in the RYA‘s T15 Inter-Club Windsurfing Championship with victory in the final round at Sandbanks, Poole. The Farmoor Reservoir-based team had triumphed in the previous three rounds of the regional Team15
Oxfordshire-based Nora-MX Quad Club hosted the final round of the British Youth Quadcross Championship today and then the conclusion of the ACU British MMX Motocross Championships tomorrow at Culham Moto Park, near Abingdon. Today’s event provides the
Banbury-based racing driver Will Bratt bagged a brace of wins at Valencia in Spain to move joint third in the PartyPokerRacing.it Euroseries 3000 Championship. Following on from a lights-to-flag win during round seven last Saturday, the 21-year-old
IN Henry Porter’s latest novel, The Dying Light, the politicians running the Government are frequently faced with complex moral dilemmas. Should they suspend the constitution, limiting population movements and other civil liberties, in order to guarantee
Banbury and Oxfordshire all-rounder Josh Megson has been rewarded for a string of fine displays with a call-up to the South and West regional Under 15 team to tour the West Indies. Megson, 14, impressed while playing for the region earlier
BANBURY-based Aston Martin Racing were crowned the Le Mans Series champions at Silverstone. The 007 car driven by Czech duo Jan Charouz and Tomáš Enge, together with Germany’s Stefan Mücke, finished third in the final round of the competition, the Autosport
If Michael Palin hadn’t got into Oxford, British television, and comedy as we know it, would have been a very different story. “It was there that I realised there was something else I could do apart from look at books and go to lectures, and
A gang of burglars has struck 11 times in one month. All the break-ins have taken place during day light and each time the burglars have smashed properties' windows to get inside. The burglaries have taken place in Sandford on Thames
Redundancy and pay freezes are on the cars for many of us so it is no wonder nine-out-of-ten adults are feeling the pressure at work and suffering from stress. A recent study conducted by recruitment consultants Badenoch & Clark found that
The stewards will be holding an enquiry into the unauthorised withdrawal of Agincourt Gold. Trained by Michael Peterson, the dog was removed from the kennels by the owner. The rules state that a greyhound is not allowed to be withdrawn without good
Jolly Poacher is favourite to snare his second big race in a fortnight in the final of the Complete Property Care Maintenance Oxfordshire Stakes at Oxford Stadium on Saturday night. The unbeaten brindle and white dog, who is trained by Richard Yeates
Michael Peterson is making inroads on Angie Kibble’s lead at the top of the Trainers Championship, moving within six winners of the title favourite after a productive August. HOW THEY STAND A Kibble (20 winners in August) total 176, M Peterson (23)
IF STAR Wars villain Darth Vader ever needed anything as humble as a car to get around in, this Lexus would fit the bill nicely. A true devil in disguise, the IS F is a Lexus that has a certifiably insane streak. A simple trot through the specifications
Oxford City Stars have been handed a huge lift on the eve of this weekend’s double-header after Juraj Rusic agreed to join. Slovakian-born Rusic has played at a higher level for Swindon Wildcats and Isle of Wight Raiders and is very highly thought of
Sixteen professional players will be battle it out for the Hithercroft Open title at Wallingford Sports Park from October 1-4. Top seed is Mark Krajcsak, from Hungary, who is ranked No 42 in the world. England are set to be represented by Robbie Temple
St Birinus School Weightlifting Club, Didcot, added to their growing reputation by winning an international club tournament in the Czech Repbublic. Eleven teams of five lifters from Germany, the Czech Republic and Britain took part in the event at Sokolov
Banbury duo Les Bran and Rupert Baker go into the final round of the National Hovercraft Racing Championships at Towcester Racecourse next weekend with an outside chance of the title. Bran and Baker lie second in the Formula 2 championship 18 points
Witney's youngsters finished runners-up in the Milton Keynes & District Junior League after taking second spot behind Maxwell in the final round gala Excellent efforts from Abigail Patrick brought her a double victory in the nine & under freestyle and
Lucy Gaen and Beth Melville won three golds each as City Of Oxford finished third in round three of the Milton Keynes & District Junior League at Temple Cowley. Gaen won the 50m backstroke in 38.10secs, while Melville (35.59), took the 50m butterfly
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KATHERINE MACALISTER dares to take her brood for a day out at a stately home. A whole day out at a stately home with all the kids? I’d rather lick the floor of an abattoir. My lot would trash it in half an hour and then look bored to tears
Police are warning people to be vigilant after a series of burglaries in the south of Oxfordshire. There have been 11 burglaries in the past month where thieves have smashed windows to gain access to homes. It is believed all of these burglaries
SADDLERS, NEW YATT, NR WITNEY, 01993 868115. ANGELA SWANN pops out to the pub and enjoys a lot more than a pie and a pint. It’s been tough for country pubs over the last couple of years. Declining sales, the smoking ban and
AWAY WE GO (15). Comedy/Romance. John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Catherine O'Hara, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Chris Messina, Melanie Lynskey, Carmen Ejogo. Director: Sam Mendes.
Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona of The Big Impression used to go out with each other until football drove them apart. So could Alistair give up football on Ronni’s 12-step plan? Speaking about their experiences before coming to the Woodstock Literary
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (U). Family/Comedy/Action/Romance. Featuring the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce Campbell, Mr T, Tracy Morgan, Neil Patrick Harris, Lauren Graham. Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Rapper and producer Tinchy Stryder tells TIM HUGHES what it takes to become the king of cool in the world of grime. YOU have to hand it to Tinchy Stryder. In an industry where modesty is rarely regarded as a virtue, the rapper and producer
RICHARD BELL plugs into Ipod Disco at The Cellar. For those who aren’t in the know, Spotify is a recent Internet music phenomenon that is taking the world by storm. One part of the allure of this site is the fact that you can legally
Tim Hughes talks to one of the hottest new acts this year – the sparkling Marina & the Diamonds. STARTING the summer practically unknown, singer-songwriter Marina ‘Diamond’ is on her way to becoming this autumn’s hot new name. A committed
A pedestrian is in a serious condition after being struck by a bus in Oxford High Street where roadworks are being carried out. The accident happened at 11.50am yesterday and brought the High to a standstill, with buses queuing back into the
Confusion reigns over the Environment Agency’s latest attempt to draw flood maps for the county. More than a thousand homes in Oxfordshire are no longer at risk of flooding, according to the new boundaries. The agency – to the relief of many homeowners
Gill Carey, the headmistress of Northern House Special School in Summertown, was one of the city’s gems. Staff and pupils at the school are currently mourning her death after a long battle with cancer. Mrs Carey won the headteacher of the year award
RYAN Clarke got a ringing endorsement from his manager last night – with Chris Wilder saying he is fully justifying Oxford United’s decision to sign him. It raised a few eyebrows when the U’s captured the former Northwich keeper on a three-year
Motorcyclists are invited to a road safety event in Oxfordshire this weekend. Between 10am and 4pm tomorrow, experienced Thames Valley Police motorcyclists Sgt Jack Hawkins and PC Andy Shaw will be at H’s Cafe (formerly Fox’s Diner) on the
AN 81-year-old Bicester man who died after crashing his car into a bridge is expected to be named today. He was driving his Vauxhall Astra in Lords Lane, Bicester, towards the Bucknell Road roundabout at about 1.15am yesterday morning, when he lost control
THE family of a pensioner crushed by several buses after falling through roadwork barriers said safety measures around the site were not good enough. Fred Carter, 74, of Vicarage Road, Oxford, was found dead in February at the junction of Speedwell
A PEDESTRIAN is in a serious condition after being struck by a bus in Oxford High Street where roadworks are being carried out. The accident happened at 11.50am yesterday and brought the High to a standstill, with buses queuing back into the city and
FOUR cars were involved in a collision on the A34 near Oxford yesterday causing delays for drivers in the rush-hour. The accident happened on the southbound carriageway close to the Peartree interchange at 8.35am and blocked both carriageways. Staff
