There are few things more terrifying to parents than the thought they could be exposing their children to unnecessary injury. But many car owners are doing just that every time they set off to the childminder or the supermarket. Most responsible motorists
Arsonist David Blagdon was to learn today if he was to be released from a life sentence for setting fire to a pair of curtains. Blagdon was due to face a parole board headed by High Court judge Mr Justice Tucker at Lindholme Prison, on the outskirts of
A goal from skipper Andy Smith on the stroke of half-time was enough to give Oxford City their second away Ryman League Division 1 victory within 48 hours on Saturday. Smith's strike gave mid-table City, 2-1 winners at Leatherhead on Thursday, another
Two goals in the last five minutes clinched the Ryman League Division 1 title for Croydon yesterday, but City made them fight all the way,. Playing their sixth game in ten days, the visitors can consider themselves unlucky to have got no reward from the
Banbury's South African born all-rounder Craig Haupt starred for Oxfordshire who lost their 45-overs friendly with Oxford University by 14 runs in The Parks on Saturday. Haupt, the likely replacement for the unavailable Graham Savin in this year's Minor
FORMER Spurs and England defender Graham Roberts, now the manager of Hertford Town, continued the goalkeeping role he has assumed in recent weeks to help send Abingdon Town spinning to their fourth successive defeat, by two goals to one, in Ryman League
Hellenic league round-up from the weekend Banbury United 3 Carterton 0 It was celebration time at Banbury United on Saturday as they received the Premier Division championship shield and then went on to beat Carterton 3-0. A crowd of 359 watched as Jody
Tuesday's runners and the results from Saturday's meeting at the Oxford Stadium. 6.06 450m A8 Security Wizard (Maurice Massey) EASY DOLLAR (Gilly Hepden) Egans Pride 3 (David Egan) Caravaggio (Terry Atkins) Sky Rascal (W) (Ian Wills) Tullyard Rile (W)
BMW has denied it has secret plans to close Cowley and shift production of the new Mini to Germany. The denial comes after days of rumour in the national media about the outright closure of Rover in Britain. The statement was issued as talks started today
From: Sarah Parrott (parrott@tmba.design.net.au) Hi, my name is Sarah Parrott (Porter) and I moved to Queenland, Australia 11 years ago. I'd like to get in touch with any old friends, especially Bryony Kingsland and Richard Eato who moved to Oxford (I
A gunman threatened to shoot a customer at an Oxford post office before making his getaway on a bicycle. The attacker walked into Cowley Road post office shortly after noon on Saturday. He brandished what appeared to be a gun and held it at a terrified
Movie fans will have to wait another two years before a town's first multiplex cinema opens its doors. Developers have completed the proposed layout of the complex, which will be built on two acres of land between Banbury's Cherwell Street and George
BMW has denied it has secret plans to close Cowley and shift production of the new Mini to Germany. The denial comes after days of rumour in the national media about the outright closure of Rover in Britain. The statement was issued as talks started today
BMW has denied it has secret plans to close Cowley and shift production of the new Mini to Germany. The denial comes after days of rumour in the national media about the outright closure of Rover in Britain. The statement was issued as talks started today
Tributes have been paid to a crane driver who died when his 80-tonne vehicle overturned and burst into flames in an M40 inferno. The married man is an employee of Marsh Plant, at Long Crendon, near Thame, but has not yet been formally identified. He was
One down, one to go . . . Oxford United are just 90 minutes away from second division safety and it could come tonight. Last Saturday's vital 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe at the Manor meant curtains for both Scunthorpe and Blackpool, and now only Cardiff
Your guide to exhibitions in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties from April 21 to April 27. Next update: April 28. Please check Easter opening hours with venue before visiting. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Tues-Sun 11am-6pm, Thurs 11am-9pm. Until Jul 2,
They danced until dawn: The mammoth 12-hour party began as we stepped out of our taxi and heard the roar of the crowd, the screams from the fun-fair rides and the pounding beat of the music, writes Rebecca Smith. The Mezzanine May Day Ball has been held
Wantage Tn 0, Carterton Tn 4 Carterton Town lifted the RPM Records Supplementary Cup final in emphatic style against Wantage at North Leigh yesterday. Ani Odhiambo and Phil Rodney netted a brace apiece in each half.
Witney were unable to stop already-promoted Folkestone moving a step closer to clinching the title on Saturday as they went down 2-0 to the south coast club. Witney had three excellent chances in the opening 20 minutes with Danny Morgan, Abercrombie and
Witney's season, which has been fizzling out for the last month and a half, went totally flat with another dismal 1-0 defeat against Baldock in the Dr Martens Eastern Division at Marriotts Stadium yesterday. It appears that Town's supporters have had
Thame's promotion hopes in Ryman League Division 1 were rocked when ten-men Romford scored an injury-time equaliser at Windmill Stadium on Saturday to make the final score 1-1. Thame had dominated the proceedings from the start, and it looked as if Paul
From J Parker (feedback@childminder.com) Having read your article about the childminder and that there are 1,400 childminders in Oxfordshire you may be interested to know of a new website called Childminder.com. The purpose of the site is to allow childminders
From: Paul Anderson (paulanderson@fmcgltd.co.uk) I was intrigued to see that through the Oxford Star you are conducting an 'anti-mobile-phone-mast- survey. Why? Can all these 'protestors' honestly say that they have never used a mobile phone? Perhaps
A FIRM has invested more than 3.5m in developing a state-of-the-art centrepiece for the Chelsea Flower Show, writes David Duffy. De Boer Structures, of Middleton Road, Banbury, specialise in creating temporary structures for major shows, sporting events
Pensioner Anthony Harris owes his life to firefighters. The firemen from Slade Park Fire Station, Oxford, braved the thick, acrid smoke which engulfed his flat to drag him out and treated him for the effects of smoke. Mr Harris, 67, of Potters Court,
Pre-school youngsters will return to a new building in the autumn thanks to a helping hand from the National Lottery. At present the pre-school at North Leigh, near Witney, is based in a 27-year-old temporary building. So in February last year it launched
A new farmers' market is on the cards for a town but only if a venue can be found. Didcot town centre manager Vic Clinch said the first market was unlikely to be held until next year. Mr Clinch said there was not enough space at the town's Market Place
