Disgusting, disgraceful, scandalous that was the verdict of campaigners after the collapse of a meeting to decide the future of Oxford schools, writes Mark Templeton. Parents and teachers could not hide their dismay as the Schools Organisation Committee
The first game in this summer's Witney Swifts knockout tournament pits the hosts against Minster Lovell. The full draw is as follows: July 10, Swifts v Minster Lovell; July 12, Langford v Freeland; July 17, Ducklington v Hanborough; July 19, Witney Mills
Tom Penfold, the Oxfordshire Under 17 1500m and 3000m champion, finished a fine third in his age group at the South of England 3000m Championships at Watford. Another White Horse Harrier, Frances Briscoe, ran an 800m in 2.17.2 in an open meeting at Gloucester
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs go into action for tonight's TV clash against Elite League leaders King's Lynn without a guest for Jimmy Nilsen. Team manager Colin Meredith said: "We have searched high and low to find a guest, but so far we have not had any luck
Radley Ladies came away with a creditable third place and ten personal bests from their McDonalds League Premier Division meeting at Windsor, writes JON MURRAY. Carolyn Plateau recorded 4.03 in the under 13s' long jump and set a pb and club record for
Kevin Giles joined the game's elite with a magical 18-doll maximum to inspire the George A, Littlemore to a 3-0 victory over Cricketers A in the Morrells Oxford and District League. With two sixes already under his belt, Giles needed three dolls to win
Scores from the Morrells Oxfordshire District League RESULTS Premier/Section 1: Cricketers B 3, Plough 0; Garsington Spts 2, Kidlington Spts 1; George A 3, Cricketers A 0. Section 2: North Leigh FC 1, Towler Hall 2; Elliott A 2, Gladiators 1; Plough 3
A new Web site launched in Abingdon, offering help in dealing with divorce and relationship break-downs, has proved so successful it could expand into a dating agency. Former legal executive Mark Keenan and IT consultant Mr Trevor Mayor have teamed up
A weekend of mountaineering by police officers from west Oxfordshire raised more than 2,000 for the paediatric assessment unit at Oxford's Churchill Hospital. Seven bobbies from Carterton and Witney climbed the three highest peaks in Scotland, England
From Leona Bull I am running a research study which will look at the effects of a well-estbalished complementary therapy on children with dyslexia. I have 70 free places of treatment by the Sunflower Method to offer to dyslexic children under 12 years
A machine that can speed up the detection of the killer brain bug meningitis has been shortlisted for an award. The Immunosonic, developed by Electro-Medical Supplies, of Limborough Road, Wantage, can cut the time to diagnose the disease from two days
Motorcyclists - some as young as ten - who are wreaking havoc on a former waste dump, are to receive a police warning to steer clear, writes Roseena Parveen. The bikers are trespassing on the privately owned land in Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon, to
A councillor was today trying to get plans for a massive 20m Islamic centre back on the agenda even though it's already been approved by her colleagues. Oxford City Council's lone Tory member, Cllr Barbara Burgess, was urging councillors to reconsider
Oxfordshire people are today being urged to help reshape the structure of the county's NHS. As part of a scheme to bring healthcare closer to the community, Oxfordshire Health Authority is looking for people to join the new Primary Care Trusts (PCTs).
Missing child prodigy Sufiah Yusof has passed her end-of-year exams, Oxford University has revealed. The results of her third year maths exams were posted up outside the Examination Schools in High Street yesterday, but University authorities do not know
Two Cornwall players were tested for drugs during Oxfordshire's first Minor Counties Championship match to be played in The Parks yesterday. It proved a profitable day for Oxon, who dismissed their opponents for 185 to pick up four bowling points. They
Carterton Town start training tomorrow (July 7) at 7pm and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season. The club are running four sides this season, two in the Hellenic and two in the Witney and District FA. Carterton are also staging an
Denis Smith has announced that Neil Reynolds will be Oxford United's new physio follaowing John Clinkard's switch to Wimbledon. Reynolds is currently employed as West Brom's youth team physio but is expected to join up with Oxford in a fortnight when
Kidlington put their name on the Kingston Bagpuize TNT Cider Knockout Cup for the first time after a five-wicket win over Aston Rowant in the final. Rowant lost two quick wickets before Wesley Morrick steadied the innings, helped by Steve Moseley and
Scores from the Abingdon League Section A: Fox 6, Abingdon RBL 0; Cumnor CC 6, Steventon Sports 0; Tandem 2, Saxton Arms 4; Volunteer 2, Crispin A 4; Wootton RBL 5, Brewery Tap 1. Section B: Abingdon Utd FC 2, Plough 4; Admiral Benbow 6, Horse & Jockey
People in an Oxfordshire town are being asked to make their views known over the fate of an old people's home. Meadowcroft, in Thame, will have to be knocked down within the next few years and its 50 residents moved. But Diana Ludlow, the town's member
Oxford Saints' youngsters have reached the national finals of the British Youth American Football Association at Norman Green Athletic Stadium in Solihull, Birmingham on Sunday, July 23. The cadet team - aged seven to 11 - will face the Don Valley Vipers
Katherine MacAlister wonders who we can trust when it comes to buying our greens . . . It's hard to know which way to turn these days. Everything nice, tasty or exciting is invariably bad for you, leaving a motley collection of lentils, carrot juice and
Lord Longford is as at ease with the Queen and Princess Anne as he is with Moors Murderer Myra Hindley and serial killer Dennis Nilsen, writes Zahra Akkerhuys. He is a man who can straddle two different worlds and for the past 60 years has been visiting
Jobless figures in Oxford East are dropping dramatically, MP Andrew Smith said. Mr Smith, the First Secretary to the Treasury, released figures showing unemployment in his constituency had fallen by 41.6 per cent in the three years of the Labour Government
Students from Oxford Brookes University are taking part in an international racing car design competition this week at the National Exhibition Centre, near Birmingham. The Formula Student event, from Thursday to Saturday, is the biggest of its kind in
A PROJECT to develop lightweight heat-resistant materials for the car and aviation sectors has received a 2.2m injection from the Government, writes Maggie Hartford. The Oxford-based scheme was one of four Faraday Partnerships aimed at boosting the UK's
Zeus the snake is to take a starring role in a millennium carnival when he sets spectators a challenge: are you brave enough to give me a cuddle? The boa constrictor will take part in Witney Carnival this weekend thanks to pet shop owner Graham Mills.
Three elderly tourists two from Abingdon were killed instantly in a head-on crash in Australia. The three pensioners were driving on the Captain Cook Highway, north Queensland, when their car veered off the road, skidded and smashed into an oncoming vehicle
A football club boss has pulled the plug on Saturday night discos because of constant vandalism and complaints from the public about rowdiness. Brian Constable, chairman of Witney Town FC, blamed noisy, drunken under-age youths for the trouble. He said
Television company The Oxford Channel says its future is secure after being taken over by a new owner. The Milestone Group, which describes itself as "a local multimedia group with television, radio, print and new media interests" has bought a controlling
A cash-strapped scout group has had all its equipment stolen only a month before its annual camp, writes Michael Hambleton. Police said thieves would have needed a van to carry off the camping gear from The Den the headquarters of the 15th Didcot Scout
Gordon Brown has met Oxford University Vice-Chancellor Colin Lucas in a bid to make up over the Laura Spence affair, writes Bill Jacobs. A row broke out after the Chancellor of the Exchequer attacked Magdalen College for refusing to accept the teenager
