Owen hat-trick helps keep Kidlington top. Kidlington number 7 Ben Owen did his namesake Michael proud by poaching three goals from close-range as Kidlington ran out 12-1 winners at Crowmarsh. The first game was the closer of the two, with
Grove were knocked out of the cup after losing their way in the second half. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report. Competition: Southern Counties Intermediate Cup quarter-final Score: Grove 12, Milton Keynes
Oxford United remain five points clear at the top of the Blue Square Premier after getting back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory at the Kassam Stadium. James Constable bagged his 13th goal of the season with a 27th-minute penalty after he was brought
Table-topping Oxford United returned to winning ways but it was a hard old battle against Barrow. James Constable converted a penalty for the second Saturday in succession after 27 minutes for his 13th goal of the season. But Chris Wilder's
A FIREFIGHTER who turned his hobby into a book plans to use his publication to boost a charity close to his heart. Chris Wilson, who is based at Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service headquarters in Kidlington, has written a guide to help others
James Constable netted from the penalty spot for the second week running to give Oxford United a half-time lead against Barrow at the Kassam Stadium. Constable himself was the one brought down by goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson, and he picked himself up
The match started off fairly evenly with Summertown Rockets defending well in the first half, winning the ball in midfield and keeping Oxford Irish to a single goal. However, after the half the Rockets midfield let the Oxford Irish attack get forward
POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary which involved a young boy. The boy knocked at a home in East Street, Thame, at about 2.15pm on Thursday and claimed he had lost his football in the home’s garden. A woman in her 50s agreed
MOTHER-of-three Angela Palmer is the artist behind the Ghost Forest – a group of giant tree stumps shaking London to its roots. Many questioned her sanity when the former journalist outlined her plan to plant a powerful visual statement about climate
TEENAGER Deryn Longhurst has been found safe and well, police confirmed today. The 14-year-old, of Dirac Place, Didcot, had been reported missing on Saturday, November 14.
Police said this afternoon that a teenage girl who went missing in Didcot has been found safe and well. Deryn Longhurst, 14, of Dirac Place, Didcot, was last seen at her home address at 2pm last Saturday.
A CAR crash left a Volkswagen Polo in a ditch this morning. Police were called to Cuckoo Lane, in North Leigh, at 11.44am after a collision between the blue Polo and a black Mercedes. No-one was injured.
GOAL SCORERS Ardington: Leroy Brandao-2, Jaden Wilkins-2, Scott Webb-3, Sophie Cox-1 and Michael Moss-4 Summertown Comets: Luke Strivens
A FORGETFUL musician who improved her memory by meditating and eating nuts has written a book showing others how to do the same. Anne French, 65, from Bicester, used to find herself forgetting even the most simple day-to-day tasks. But
A YOUNG sportsman who lost his leg in a traffic accident is due to get a hi-tech prosthetic limb that will allow him to ski again. Jozef Metelka, 23, was on course to coach some of the world’s top tennis stars when his motorbike was hit
BURGLARS were foiled by a house alarm during an attempted break-in in Park Hill, Wheatley. A sash window was forced open sometime between 5am and 6.15am yesterday morning but the burglars set off the alarm and nothing was stolen. Anyone with information
CAMPAIGNERS moved in to clear the “disgusting” former Bar Risa premises after they became swamped in rubbish. Takeaway wrappers, vodka bottles, cigarette butts and vomit have covered the seating area outside the Hythe Bridge venue since the
Oxford United are determined to maintain the lead they have at the top of the Blue Square Premier by returning to winning ways against Barrow at the Kassam Stadium today. But manager Chris Wilder believes it will be another tough encounter, with the
WHEN Headington man Michael Raphel parked his car in a London side street, the worse he feared was a parking ticket. But when the businessman returned to his red Honda Civic Type R he found it had been blown up by anti-terrorist police.
MICHAEL Raphel has learnt a painful lesson parking his car around the corner from Number 10. Parking on double yellow lines in central London is not the smartest move. Parking around White Hall a few hours before Remembrance Sunday was just
ORGANISERS of Oxford’s Cowley Road Carnival have told traders they need to put their hands in their pockets if they want the event to return to their street. Last year the popular party, which attracted around 30,000 revellers, had to be moved away from
WE all want to see the carnival return to Cowley Road but organisers are setting a high demand in trying to raise £30,000 from traders to help pay for it. Their argument is a sound one. Many shops benefit substantially from the influx of 30,000 for
