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A butchery firm is hitting the expansion trail once again. Meatmaster, in Osney Mead, Oxford has taken on a third unit in a £750,000 investment that will create five new jobs. Managing director Matthew Alden said: “It is an investment in staff

A LECTURE by an Oxford University professor in China has warned there will be an “unprecedented shift” of populations out of the countryside and into cities. At the launch of the Oxford China Lecture in Shanghai, Professor Steve Rayner said the

A GLOBAL engineering firm is moving to major new premises at Milton Park. Crowcon Detection Instruments will lease a bespoke 40,000 sq ft facility being built by park owner MEPC at a cost of £5m. Managing director Mike Ophield said: “Following

THE grounds of Magdalen College, Oxford, will again be open without charge on New Year’s Day. Members of the public will be able to visit the High Street college, left, between noon and dusk and the chapel will also be open. Visitors normally

TWO Banbury medieval arches are being restored in a project between council, civic and rail leaders. The 13th century arches, which once supported a road bridge, now form part of a railway bridge in Bridge Street which is being restored by Network

A FORMER headteacher at a school in West Oxford has died aged 92. Mel Summers spent most of his career in education, about 30 years at West Oxford Primary School. He started at the Ferry Hinksey Road school as a teacher before becoming deputy

A GREYHOUND trainer based at Wheatley has died aged 77. John Davies began training dogs after he left the RAF and raced them at meetings around the country. Over the course of his career he trained more than 100 dogs and had an average of 100

Drivers are facing delays this evening on the A34 following an accident. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on the northbound carriageway at the Milton Interchange near Didcot at about 5pm. The road remains partially blocked due to recovery

A post mortem examination carried out on the body believed to be Jayden Parkinson has proved inconclusive. A Home Office pathologist carried out the examination today. Formal identification has not yet taken place, and will not take place this

SATURDAY FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE TWO York City v Oxford Utd. SKRILL NORTH Stockport Co v Oxford City. CALOR LEAGUE Premier Div: Chesham Utd v Banbury Utd. Div 1 South & West: North Leigh v Fleet Tn, Swindon Supermarine

ONLINE shopping may create extra trade for Oxfordshire businesses, but many traders say shoppers are still craving the traditional Christmas shopping experience. For florist Sheila Bailey, owner of Walton Street shop Daisies, her website provides

MAKING savings of more than £60m was always going to be a huge challenge, especially when you consider that the council had already made or planned to make around £200m of savings up to 2018. We knew from the outset that we would have to do things

RYAN Williams will stay at Oxford United for the rest of the season after a new loan deal was agreed with Fulham. The 20-year-old’s initial loan, which began in August, expired on January 1, but he will now stay until May. After a slow start

Nicola Lisle talks to a man who is inspiring a new tradition Barbershop singing is for men, right? Well, originally yes, but these days ladies are increasingly wading into this traditional male territory, and around 50 choirs have sprung up across

Maggie Hartford picks her favourite novels from Oxfordshire authors There’s always an uncertain moment when you open a poet’s first novel (will it be exquisitely written but with no discernible plot?) but Kate Clanchy’s Meeting the English (Picador

Does Katherine MacAlister find for burgers worthy of a lord? I should Coco, she says... I miss Coco’s, the one by the station. It was grand and classic, the food was delicious, it was classy, you could take the kids or the husband. It was perfect

Helen Peacocke presents the saving graces in this season of abundance Recooked leftover food doesn’t have to be boring and it certainly doesn’t have to be thrown away. Apparently each month most families throw at least £60 worth of good food away that

Val Bourne on the muddle surrounding these bulbs and how to care for them The Chelsea Flower Show, held in late-May, always produces some show-stopping moments and, although television coverage always majors on the 20 or so show gardens, Chelsea

Matt Jackson of BBOWT is ploughing his way through the controversial plans Residents of north Oxfordshire are among thousands of people who have had an unwelcome and weighty early Christmas present from the Government. The hybrid bill that will

A BURGLAR has been handed a six-and-a-half month prison sentence after pleading guilty to five crimes committed just two days before he appeared in court. John Ratcliffe, of no fixed address, admitted one burglary, one attempted burglary, one theft

Christopher Gray goes to see a theatre production of a fairytale classic, but there's something missing There was no denying the excitement of the young audience around me in the stalls during MK’s glittering production of Snow White and the Seven

Giles Woodforde attends a heartwarming performance at the Old Fire Station It was a most appropriate evening to see Hidden Spire 2013. Following a push through late-night Christmas shopping crowds to reach the Old Fire Station, the show proceeded

Tim Hughes finds the celebrity comic’s insights and inspirations full of fascination Russell Brand couldn’t have hoped for better pre-gig publicity for this show in which he explores the world of politics and the cult of personality. A neatly

Nicola Lisle provides highlights of the classical week ahead Choir of The Queen’s College WELCOME ALL WONDERS The Queen’s College Chapel Friday, 7.30pm Tickets: 01865 305305 or ticketsoxford.com Christmas cantata Welcome all Wonders

Nicola Lisle asks conductor Timothy Byram-Wigfield about this year’s Carols for All by Oxford Bach Choir Anybody who has been to Oxford Bach Choir’s Carols for All in previous years will know what a fun, light-hearted event this is – the perfect precursor

* Did you hear about the veteran rock legend who agreed to play a Christmas gig in a small Oxford church to help fix its roof? As far as festive tales go it’s worthy of a Richard Curtis movie. But that’s exactly what is happening at the intimate St

Reggae and hip-hop crew Laid Blak pride themselves on their teamwork, Tim Hughes Hughes finds out in a chat with the band's DJ Bunjy For DJ Bunjy, running a band is very much like captaining a football team. But with up to eight players on the

Here are some pop, rock and folk highlights to look out for around Oxfordshire Prog-rock IAN ANDERSON St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford Tonight Tickets have sold out Jethro Tull frontman — and an undisclosed gaggle of friends —

Giles Woodforde talks to Brian Aldiss, author of 'Comfort Zone' It’s difficult to know where to start with Brian Aldiss. He’s an accomplished poet and artist. At the age of 88 he still keeps a detailed diary of his life. But it’s his science fiction

John Lubbock, artistic director at the Orchestra of St John’s, says words do not help people to appreciate good music Since my last piece about the joys of performing to autistic children and others with learning difficulties, my thoughts have

Upstairs and downstairs roles are all in a day’s work for Luke Kempner, as he tells Katherine MacAlister ahead of The Only Way Is Downton Downton Abbey will never be the same again once you’ve heard Luke Kempner’s brilliant and hilarious impressions

William Poole is not chasing titles because he has no self-esteem issues “Good morning, professor!” “Good morning, assistant professor!” “Good morning associate professor (first class)!” “Good morning adjunct-associate professor (second class)!

Sara Bailey says Oxford has everything and nothing for teens Undoubtedly, being the cultural monument that Oxford is, at Christmas the city is awash with soaring choral notes and pantomime banners galore. This is all very well; I’m a huge supporter

Chris Gray looks at the unique relationship between Professor John Albery and his students The status of obituary pages as a ‘must see’ part of our more serious newspapers is a phenomenon of fairly recent years. Hugh Massingberd made an important

Chris Gray has a bit of trouble with some of the voices on Radio 4 There is no mistaking the voice of John Humphrys on Radio Four’s Today, nor that of James Naughtie, too much of which is heard on days when he is co-presenting. With other members

Chris Gray has a bone to pick with some national newspapers Stored in our library at Newspaper House, for the instruction of anyone who might need it, is a handy paperback published by A&C Black called Titles and Forms of Address: A Guide to

Reg Little takes a tour of what will become the Weston Library as it nears completion Oxford University will take ownership of the £80.5m Weston Library next summer, in good time for the new academic year. To many it will surely feel like walking

A WILDLIFE charity has struck a deal to work on Oxford nature sites in a bid to increase biodiversity and attract volunteers. The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust has won lottery funding to hold events and carry out conservation work at the

Damian Fantato on the Ashmolean’s acquisition of the art collection of Professor Michael Sullivan The Ashmolean Museum has acquired one of the greatest private collections of modern Chinese art in the world. The Oxford museum was given the collection

Tributes to teenager Jayden Parkinson have been flooding in after it was announced a body that is believed to be hers had been found. Friends of the 17-year-old and strangers who have been moved by the story have been posting tributes on Facebook

There is lots on to enjoy at this time of year including local markets and a calm oasis amid the rush says Liz Nicholls Christmas can be stressful, but if anyone deserves to get a festive glow on, it’s our older readers. Maybe you’re hosting

OXFORD MAGISTRATES John Allen, 43, of St Georges Green, Wallingford, admitted using a handheld mobile phone while driving in Abingdon Road, Didcot, on June 6. Fined £60, a £20 victims’ surcharge, and £65 costs. Licence endorsed with three points

AS a baby, Sam Watson was rushed into accident and emergency by his parents because he was struggling to breathe. Oxford Children’s Hospital treated him in the high dependency unit and helped clear the respiratory infection in his airways.

Yes, you want your teenagers to be outside, all rosy-cheeked, singing carols and delivering pressies to loved ones as in the Boots advert, but it’s unlikely. After all, that smartphone isn’t going to play with itself – and Christmas can be a pain no

Let The Guide help you make your Christmas perfect with this week's essentials Craig Ogden talks to Nicola Lisle about his Christmas CD and Christmas concert Take a look at some of the best shows coming up this festive season

With its blend of the old (the Tower) and the new (the Shard) Katherine MacAlister finds London irresistible How we ended up at the top of the tallest building in Europe on the very day that 100mph winds were whipping through the country I’ll never

TEENAGE motorcycle apprentice Jack Drummond is celebrating after winning a top national award. Mr Drummond, 19, was named Parts Apprentice of the Year at a ceremony run by industry giant Honda. The accolade is a major achievement for the 19

OXFORDSHIRE Local Enterprise Partnership has unveiled how it plans to spend a £17.2m pot of European cash. The funding, which jointly comes from the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund, will be used to boost innovation

ANTHONY Robinson fled to the other side of the world to escape the family business. But the boss of Abingdon-based Robinsons Relocation, started by his great-grandfather 120 years ago, is glad he came back and took the helm. Mr Robinson, 42

Aliens crawl all over the roof of the Radcliffe Camera as Doctor Who battles to save Earth. It may sound crazy but it’s all in a day’s work for scriptwriter Matt Fitton. Mr Fitton, who lives in East Oxford, finds the dreaming spires inspirational

The artisan delights of Oxford’s Christmas Market leave MARC WEST feeling in a fine festive mood When it comes to Christmas, I have to admit, I can be a bit of a Scrooge. But, the magical atmosphere of Oxford’s annual Christmas Market (along

Stuart Macbeth revisits his youth in the company of the irrepressible Happy Mondays Happy Mondays O2 Academy Oxford December 13 2013 The last time I saw Happy Mondays in concert, the Berlin Wall had just been knocked

Advised by Waterstones on gifts, Tim Hughes delights in Del Boy and wallows in Walliams We all know books make great gifts but choosing one can be tough at the festive season. So how do you ensure your selection of reading material is greeted

Some picks of the best places to eat around the county this festive season WHERE TO GO ON CHRISTMAS DAY * The Black Boy, 91 Old High Street, Headington – Christmas Day £64.95. www.theblackboy.uk.com 01865 741137 * Weston Manor , Northampton

After a frenzied round of present buying, KATHERINE MACALISTER is soothed by Carluccio’s Christmas menu While most of us scrunch our faces up in horror at the mere prospect of Christmas shopping and all the expense, hustle and bustle involved,

Katherine MacAlister pays a visit to St. Giles' Cafe and tries out the new 1855 at Oxford Castle Anyone who tried out the sugar-laden American doughnuts at Krispy Kreme on the Oxford Castle site, whose calorie content was enough to fell even the

James Luxford of BBC Radio Oxford provides you with some festive flicks to seek out this Christmas As Andy Williams keeps telling me over the PA system in the supermarket, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”! Clearly Mr Williams hasn’t had

You might enjoy some of the many activities that are on offer for children says Liz Nicholls Sorry to sound a little, er, less than festive, but at this time of year it can feel as though you’re never more than 10ft from a screaming child. Sometimes

WE ALL love a good Freudian slip, but rarely do we hear one as apt as John Jackson’s at a meeting this week. The county’s social services director was at the performance scrutiny committee, where £7.1m of cuts to his department were being discussed

I WANTED to respond to your story about the county council’s consultation on respite breaks for adults with learning disabilities (Review of respite breaks for disabled as care cuts loom, December 13). The consultation is about how we can make

OH DEAR. I write to express my sadness for all our almost destitute Members of Parliament, they so badly need their pay rise. Imagine having to struggle and raise a family on £66,000 a year, plus expenses. A lot pay their wives to do the secretarial

I AM writing to say thank you to all Santander staff and customers throughout Oxfordshire who have helped raise a huge amount of money for CLIC Sargent in 2013. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people and is

UNUSUALLY, I find myself agreeing with at least some of the points made by Ian Cummings (December 13). Certainly it is the case that what is sometimes described as “benefit tourism” is less prevalent than is sometimes imagined and Mr Cummings is

I AM writing regarding the panel that is being set up in wake of the Port Meadow furore. At the Oxford City Council’s Christmas reception on December 6, the Lord Mayor, Dee Sinclair, spoke of Nelson Mandela’s legacy – forgiving others and uniting

IT IS very good to learn that Debbie Dance, director of the Oxford Preservation Trust, is pressing Oxford City Council to reject the Westgate Alliance’s, in effect blank-page plans, for a refurbished and extended Westgate Centre (£400m Westgate plans

WHEN their eyes met in The Grapes pub in Oxford, little did Barbara Brant and Ernie Greenwood know that they would be celebrating their marriage more than 60 years later. But today the Cowley couple are doing just that as they mark their diamond

In previous articles I discussed how to bring a small claim through the small claims court and how to enforce an order or judgment once you have obtained it. This article deals briefly with the preparation required for the hearing itself, should

Roll up, roll up. It may be Christmas but alongside the classic stalwarts of Oxford’s festive line-up there are some hidden gems among them with comedy, drama, musicals and of course pantomimes playing away across the county. From tiny children

Looking for some festive music in the lead-up to Christmas? Nicola Lisle takes a look at some of the seasonal offerings in the county There’s nothing quite like a carol concert or a Messiah to get you in the Christmas mood. Whether you’re wanting

Craig Ogden is a hard man to get hold of. It’s not surprising, though – as one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation, he is hugely in demand both as a performer and teacher, and has the kind of work schedule that makes you wonder how

JAMES Constable believes Oxford United’s late win against Dagenham & Redbridge has given them a perfect springboard heading into the hectic festive period. A run of four games in 12 days begins with a trip to York on Saturday and Chris Wilder

Tim Hughes invites you to unwrap some big sounds for Christmas - and offers a few suggestions on where to see in the New Year Forget Silent Night, if Christmas and New Year are good for anything (aside from peace and goodwill to all), it’s the

Spending more than £4m on a new school is news we all must welcome. At a time when budgets are tight, it is also a surprise. Development is underway on a new school for autistic youngsters in the county. It will be the first such facility

SHOPS – love them or hate them, we all depend on them. Oxford’s retail experience has much to offer, although it is often criticised for not being better. The process of addressing that is now underway, with the conclusion of the Clarendon Centre

THE body of what police believe is Jayden Parkinson was last night found at a Didcot grave. Thames Valley Police confirmed officers had found a body in a recently disturbed burial plot in the cemetery of All Saints’ Church. A formal identification

The impressive improvement in the performance of Oxfordshire’s secondary schools is threatening to embarrass those responsible for our primary schools. Whereas secondary schools are now flying high in the top 25 per cent in a new Ofsted league

Twinkletoes, Time Lords, luvvies and Jane Austen characters will make the season bright. Tim Hughes finds out more There are true blockbusters heading our way this Christmas. Here is our pick of the ones you won’t want to miss. Saturday, December

Plans for a cinema, shops and 600 student rooms in West Way, Botley, are due to be submitted tomorrow. Doric Properties hopes to submit a planning application to Vale of White Horse District Council for the redevelopment of the West Way Shopping

Drivers faced delays on the M40 after a car crashed into the central reservation between the A34 junction and Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley. There were queues on both carriageways yesterday after the crash just before 11am between junction

THE number of people signing on the dole in the county has fallen to its lowest figure for more than five years. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show there were 4,853 people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in November, a fall

AS Christmas draws near, Oxford’s answer to Mother Theresa has cooked up another festive banquet for the city’s homeless. For the past 23 years, Icolyn Smith, known to everyone as “Ma Smith”, has been serving up lunch to the homeless twice a week

A 19-YEAR-OLD woman took the stand in the case of a taxi driver accused of false imprisonment. Mohammed Afzal, 48, of Iffley Road, Oxford denies two counts of false imprisonment and two charges of actual bodily harm. The charges relate to a

A FORMER teacher has been found guilty of sex offences against boarding school pupils. Jonathan O’Brien, 55, abused youngsters at The Oratory, Woodcote, South Oxfordshire and a school in Worcestershire. O’Brien, of Fairfield Road, Bosham, West

A POST-mortem examination will today be carried out on what is believed to be the body of Jayden Parkinson. Thames Valley Police held a press conference this morning to discuss the latest on the case after a body believed to belong to the missing

Oxford's Osney Lock will remain closed to boats until January 31. Work to replace the weir is ongoing, and was initially supposed to be completed by tomorrow. But the Environment Agency admitted last month it was extending the closure to accommodate

BANBURY United went down 4-2 at Corby Town in the Calor League Premier Division last night. Aaron Morgan gave the visitors a 16th-minute lead, only for two goals in two minutes from Nathan Rooney and Greg Mills to put Corby in command. A Scott

DANTE Mama could line up against London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday (5pm) – just a week after playing for them. The 23-year-old utility back has signed for this weekend’s Greene King IPA Championship opponents London Scottish after

A PATIENTS’ group has demanded action over a perceived lack of medical facilities in Botley, Oxford. Jacquie Pearce-Gervis, chairwoman of Patient Voice, has written to NHS England, demanding the problems are solved. Mrs Pearce-Gervis, a resident

Steve Naylor broke the course record as he roared to victory in the Hooky Christmas Canter at Hook Norton. Running in the colours of second-claim club Woodstock Harriers, the 34-year-old, from Combe, triumphed by an emphatic margin of more than

BOB Mitchell hopes his history of Chinnor provides an opening chapter rather than a final page. The club stalwart, former player and committee member compiled a book to mark Chinnor’s 50th anniversary this year. And as his work goes on sale

A 49-year-old man has admitted drug dealing in Bicester. Floyd McKoy, of Cemetery Road, London, was arrested on Tuesday, December 10, and charged with possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a class B drug with intent

FATHER Christmas made a flying visit to a school yesterday. But Santa’s visit was not to drop off presents for Woodstock Primary School's pupils but to teach them about road safety. The Santa Express started at Woodstock Library in Hensington

SEAA MASTERS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Oxford City’s Stewart Thorp retained his South of England title after a strong run at Shuttleworth College, Biggleswade. Thorp won the vet 60 race in style and led his club to victory in the 60-69 team

Roger Mitty said he had unforgettable time when attending the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony in Leeds on Sunday. Mitty was there in his own right as one of the 15 finalists in the unsung hero category, following his 50 years

OXFORD University head coach James Wade spoke of John Carter’s “great leadership” after the record-breaking captain’s retirement from rugby. Carter, who led the Dark Blues to three successive Varsity Match victories, culminating in last week’s

In a city which has such a diverse ethnic and socio-economic population, Oxford’s annual Cowley Road Carnival is an important event which brings people from across all sectors together to celebrate and share their rich cultural mix. The event provides

A 43-year-old man who lives in the Bicester area has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on an 11-year-old boy in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, on Friday. Anyone with any information should call Det Sgt Kerry Bradfield, of Aylesbury

A street trader has been warned against operating beyond his permitted hours. Haroon Khan’s licence was reviewed by the city council’s licensing committee after he was caught selling food from his van in New Road, in the city centre after 3am,

Proposals to build 380 homes and a primary school on a new estate were due to be voted on last night. Developer Bloor Homes, which is in the process of building an estate of more than 400 homes north of Park Road, put forward proposals to build

Dozens of discs are sent for review in the Parky at the Pictures DVD column during the course of the year and it isn't possible to cover everything in customary detail. So, here are some mini-reviews that you might like to consider the cine-equivalent

PUPILS at North Leigh Primary School near Witney tucked into an entire Tudor banquet. The school was converted into a Shakespearean world on Monday as The Oxfordshire County Music Service played the Tudor hit parade on period instruments, including

If you're thinking `he's left it a bit late to do a Christmas film books round-up', fear not. The 11th hourness is quite deliberate, as it still gives readers plenty of time to find the titles in Oxford's excellent bookshops rather than ordering them

WITH only 51 people having donated their Winter Fuel Payment to the more needy so far this winter, former county councillor Dermot Roaf is urging more, well-off pensioners to join him in giving the money to those who really need it. Mr Roaf, 76

ONE lucky competition winner got the first taste of her winning culinary creation at a Witney pub. Imogen Holt, nine, designed the “Sausage Boat” which is now on the children’s menu of the Blue Boar in Market Square. Imogen, a pupil at The

SIX people were arrested after a series of raids across the country – including in Oxford – relating to several robberies. Thames Valley Police carried out the raids on Tuesday morning working with the Metropolitan Police Service and the Flying

Oxfordshire County Indoor Bowling Association beat their outdoor counterparts Oxfordshire Bowling Association 123-115 in a friendly at Oxford City & County IBC. The rink wins were shared, but the county indoor side came out on top thanks to

LEWIS Anderson may have won Blues in each of Oxford University’s four successive Varsity Match victories, but the prop could be back for more. Anderson, 23, shone at loosehead as the Dark Blues demolished Cambridge’s scrum at Twickenham. The

BANBURY president Steve Mascall could not hide his delight after making a first-team return at the age of 50. The veteran prop was drafted into the side due to an injury crisis as Banbury lost 26-20 at Spartans in Midlands 2 West South on Saturday

ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION 2 ALAN Green blasted a hat-trick as Oxford City Stars produced one of their best performances of the season to win 8-1 at Invicta Mustangs. Youngster Zach Dolphin and new signing James Pentecost opened

THIS is the vision for how a major redevelopment of a shopping centre in Oxford city centre will look once it is open to the public. Construction work on extending the Clarendon Centre in the city centre has now been completed and a new H&M

CHINNOR head coach Matt Goode has given his side a positive half-term report. Victory at home to Bournemouth on Saturday saw Chinnor reach the halfway point in National 2 South with eight wins and seven defeats from 15 matches. Goode and fellow

Frances Houghton, from Wheatley, with four Olympic appearances and two silver medals behind her, shows little sign of easing up, writes Mike Rosewell. Houghton won the women’s open singles by eight seconds in Britain’s second winter assessment

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WORK on the first academy for autistic children in Oxfordshire has officially started. The school, which will be run by MacIntyre Academies, is due to open on the former Ormerod school site in Waynflete Road, Barton, next September. And it

A CONSULTATION on council plans for a new primary school in Barton closed yesterday. Oxfordshire County Council was asking for residents’ views on the proposal for the school, which could be constructed as part of a development that could see almost

RESIDENTS have walked out of a meeting with Network Rail which they called a “waste of time”. More than 250 people packed out the parish church hall in Grove on Tuesday night expecting to learn how Network Rail will manage a six-month closure of

CHILTERN Railways, which runs London Marylebone to Birmingham trains serving Banbury, Bicester North and Haddenham & Thame Parkway, has come out top for punctuality in 2013. Figures from Network Rail showed 87 per cent of Chiltern’s trains

LABOUR plans that could see Oxford expand to meet housing need poses a “serious threat” to the Green Belt, a campaign group has said. The Oxfordshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) hit out at Monday’s announcement by leader

ONE of Oxford’s three homeless hostels could close if proposed budget cuts go ahead, a charity boss has warned. Lesley Dewhurst, chief executive of Oxford Homeless Pathways, which runs O’Hanlon House in Luther Street, said that a 38 per cent cut

A CHOIR performed carols at Oxford railway station to raise money for homeless people in the city. Appleton Community Choir sang the festive songs between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday. The group was raising funds for the Oxford Poverty Action Trust

Oxford & District’s Katherine Hawes beat Bedford Borough’s Sharon Potts 21-8 in the English Indoor Bowling Association’s Champion of Champions ladies’ inter-area final. She now goes forward to the national finals where she will face Hornsea

VIKINGS and Didcot Conservative Club took advantage of Premier Section leaders Kennington having a blank week by recording big wins. Vikings won 4-1 at home to Gladiators B, with Pete Ewins (11,040), Bob Allsworth (3,300), Alan Oliver (8,440) and Ian

Gary Brown sent out his first winner since moving to Henrietta Knight’s West Lockinge stables, near Wantage, last month when Chestnut Ben scored at Newbury yesterday. Brown is at West Lockinge Farm for six months while building work is taking place

STEVE Walton smashed a brace of sixes in his 13-doll haul to help Deddington to a 6-0 win over Bicester in the Banbury Indoor League. However, he wasn’t his side’s top scorer, with that honour going to Steve Arthurs, who recorded three fives for

OXFORD United fans have been offered half price tickets to Oxford City Stars’ clash with Swindon Wildcats on January 5. Anyone who can present a season ticket, or a stub from the U’s ‘Big Match’ against Plymouth on Boxing Day, will get 50 per cent

TRADERS at Oxford’s historic Covered Market are urging city council leaders to invest now in major improvements. The call for investment comes after public consultation on a report into how the market is run, which the council commissioned, came