A village pre-school has been highly praised by school inspectors. Ambrosden Village Pre-school was described as having a "high standard" of education following the Ofsted inspection in the summer. The report added: "The children are well behaved and
Milton Utd 0, Wootton Bassett Tn 1 The misery continues for basement club Milton as they fell to their tenth defeat in 11 Premier Division outings. On a heavy surface, there was little to choose between both teams. Milton had a great chance to take the
Friendly East League: Highfield 2, Cumnor Minors 1; Launton 0, Chesterton Jnrs 0; Steeple Aston 2, Bloxham 0. Friendly West League: Enstone Spts 0, Ducklington 5; Eynsham 5, Chipping Norton Swifts 2; Tower Hill 2, Carterton Rgrs Colts 0; Witney Vikings
Community groups in Bicester were left without a meeting place after the building they used was badly damaged by a fire early today. The roof of the Southwold Community Association Hall collapsed leaving the building unusable. No-one was hurt in the incident
Schoolgirl sailor Bryony Shaw is celebrating winning a major award for her windsurfing. The 17-year-old student from Cheney School in Headington, who has been windsurfing since the age of 12, has won the Young Sailor of the Year Award 2000 for the RYA
Travellers left a makeshift site after householders dumped piles of rubbish on their doorstep. The travellers had set up camp at Didcot's Station Road Industrial Estate car park, unaware it was used as a collection point for waste. The travellers had
Dave Wood League Cup Group A: Bishops Itchington 1, Steeple Aston 1.Group B: BCS Bardwell Res 2, Cropredy 5; Cutteslowe 2, Bodicote Spts 3; Abba Ath 0, Deddington Tn 6.Group C: Wroxton Spts 3, Islip 2; Hornton 9, KEA Utd Res 2; Flowing Well 4, The Tally
What a Feeling! returns to the UK for the first time in three years with a new production which can be seen at the Apollo Theatre from Tuesday, October 24 until Saturday, October 28, writes Chris Gray. Featuring the music from rock and pop musicals of
North Berks Cup 1st round: Sutton Courtenay 2, Lambourn Spts 4; Ardington 11, Hagbourne Utd 1; Harwell Int 1, Long Wittenham 1 (aband); Northcroft 1, Coleshill Utd 1 (aet); Warborough 2, Kintbury Rgrs 8; Faringdon Tn 6, Challow Utd 0; Hanney Utd 1, Marcham
****WITNEY & DISTRICT FA Jack Busby Memorial Trophy 1st round: Stonesfield Res 0, Chadlington Res 3; Kidlington OB Res 2, Ducklington Res 0; Fieldtown Res 1, Spartan Rgrs Res 8. Fred Ford Memorial Cup 1st round: Ascott 3, Adlestrop 11. Premier Div
When pensioner Len Brittle met the Queen he wanted to burst into song as a band struck up in the background. But he instinctively knew it was the wrong occasion to let rip into the old music hall song My Old Dutch. This Wednesday however, the time is
Organisers of Energy Efficiency Week, from October 23-28, aim to encourage us all to become more energy-efficient. Events and activities will take place next week in Oxfordshire to educate people about the environment and to make them aware of the part
An Oxfordshire firm has won a national award for a new product, beating off tough competition from other companies all over the UK, writes Sarah Parker. Withrange Limited, a company based on the Station Field Industrial Estate, Kidlington, has developed
Shoppers visiting furniture chain Harveys can expect a new look from next Easter, according to the group's owner Homestyle group, writes David Duffy. Homestyle, formerly called Rosebys, snapped up the 275-strong Harveys Furnishing chain, which has a branch
Bookham Technology has become the first European firm to achieve a new world quality standard for the telecoms industry, writes David Duffy. The British Standards Institute recognised the achievement of the company, based at Milton Park, near Abingdon
Companies eager to win the Royal seal of approval for their drive and innovation have delighted organisers of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2001, writes Maggie Hartford. Some 117 businesses in the Oxford postal area have so far applied for details
Two officers have been appointed to the top ranks of Thames Valley Police. Steve Love, from Merseyside Police, and Sara Thornton, from the Metropolitan Police, both join the force as assistant chief constables. ACC Love, 43, takes up his post as head
Police are trying to trace a lorry driver who grabbed a young boy by the throat in a road rage incident. The burly six-footer snapped after the 14-year-old boy ran across a road in Banbury in front of his truck. The driver braked hard and accused him
A doctor who argued with a policeman and then injured him by speeding off in her car has been fined. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Caroline Ramage, 39, of The Leys, Witney, was stopped by Sgt Nicolas Deacon on Church Green, Witney, to allow a carnival to
Unison employees in Oxford's leisure services department will lobby city councillors meeting at the Town Hall today over proposals to privatise the Ferry Sports Centre in Summertown. The protestors, who have launched a Keep Our Leisure Services Public
Tourists are being encouraged to explore England's Royal Heritage - by booking a holiday in Wantage. The Vale of White Horse District Council has set out to attract more visitors to the town by promoting it as an alternative to better known tourist destinations
Paramedic John Radburn today told of the dramatic rescue of a woman who was impaled on a metal spike after being hurled into the air by a car, write Andrew French and Phil Clee. Mr Radburn, of Oxfordshire Ambulance Service, helped to calm the 37-year-old
Witney Tn 2, Spalding Utd 3 Witney gave Spalding a run for their money but it was not enough to take all three Dr Martens Eastern Division points on Saturday in a game that produced possibly the goal of the season, and probably the own goal of the season
There was disappointment for Oxford fans as Jimmy Nilsen withdrew from Saturday's Elite League Riders Championship at Coventry just a couple of hours before the start. Nilsen aggravated a back injury in Cheetahs' win over Poole on Friday night. Cheetahs
Thame Utd 1, Boreham Wood 0 Mark West's 17th goal of the season took Thame United's winning streak in Ryman League Division 1 to 12 consecutive games in their top-of-the-table clash against Boreham Wood at Windmill Stadium on Saturday. Played in front
Oxford C 0, Aylesbury Utd 2 City never came to terms with the early loss of debut loan striker Mark Druce and midfielder Simon Abercrombie as they dropped three more Ryman Division 1 points. Although neither goalkeeper saw much action, City were second
Broadcaster and talented cricketer Peter Baker, who died recently at the age of 55, was remembered at the Classic Press Cherwell Cricket League presentation evening at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Thame, writes Russell Smith. In presenting the Radio Oxford
Under 10 League A: Horspath 3, Wheatley 2; Grove 2, Berinsfield 0; Abingdon 1, Northway 2. League B: Crowmarsh 1, Bullingdon 5; Didcot B 2, Botley 2; Garden City 2, OUSC Colts 7; Kennington 2, Littlemore 5; Oxford Blackbirds 6, Cholsey 1. League C: Cutteslowe
Results for: Nationwide, Ryman, Dr Martens, Football League Youth Alliance, FA Carlsberg Vase, Suburban League, Courage Combined, Oxfordshire Charity Cup, Counties League, Oxfordshire Senior League, RT Harris Oxford City FA, Banbury & District League
Brockenhurst 4, Didcot 3 (aet) A nine-minute, extra-time hat-trick from Phil Stone ended Didcot's involvement in this year's competition. Despite leading for much of the match through a Rod Dorrian goal, Didcot never looked like scoring the decisive second
A world-famous unit for Alzheimer's disease is re-opening at its old home. Leaders at Specal were left homeless when Burford Community Hospital was closed by health managers earlier this year. The charity, which provides specialist care for patients and
Jack Busby Memorial Trophy 1st round: Stonesfield Res 0, Chadlington Res 3; Kidlington OB Res 2, Ducklington Res 0; Fieldtown Res 1, Spartan Rgrs Res 8. Fred Ford Memorial Cup 1st round: Ascott 3, Adlestrop 11. Premier Div: Eynsham Royals 0, Stonesfield
****TETLEY'S BITTER CUP 3rd round: Otley 26, Henley 24. ****ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Kenilworth 27, Banbury 13. South West Div 2 East: Chinnor 44, High Wycombe 7; Chippenham 25, Witney 3. Southern Counties North: Chipping Norton 11,
Langney Spts 1, Banbury Utd 1 Banbury fought back for a Dr Martens Eastern Division point after condeding a goal inside three minutes at Langney on Saturday. The home side's top scorer Matty Allen was set free and beat the offside trap to slot home the
Premier Div: Brackley Tn 2, North Leigh 1; Milton United 0, Wootton Bassett Tn 1. Div 1 West: Clanfield 1, Letcombe 0; Easington Spts 2, Witney Academy 1; Old Woodstock T 0, Middle Barton 2; Purton 1, Ardley Utd 4; Ross Tn 2, Malmesbury Victoria 4; Worcester
Oxford United will be looking to Joe Kinnear for a miracle after their seventh straight away defeat of the season left them six points adrift at the bottom of Division 2, writes Jon Murray. But, just as important, they need a change of luck because Saturday's
Runners of all ages and abilities gathered for the Abingdon Marathon. More than 400 competitors took part in the 26mile race starting and finishing in Tilsley Park yesterday. 'Clark Kent', of the 100 Marathon Club, dressed up as Superman to guide Paul
Mystery and magic will be in the air when storyteller Chloe Lees performs spooky stories for all ages at the Rollright Stones, near Chipping Norton. She will join musicians and other performers organised by the Rollright Trust on Saturday, October 28,
Age Concern's shop in Templar's Square, Cowley, Oxford, has been officially reopened following refurbishment. The shop was reopened by the Lord Mayor, Maureen Christian, and was refitted after the elderly people's charity and campaign groups merged its
Former MI5 agent David Shayler will explain to members of the Oxford Union tonight (Monday) why he decided to reveal official secrets. The whistle-blower became the centre of controversy when he lifted the lid on British espionage activities. He recently
Leading businessman John Neill has urged the Government to make Britain the best place in the world to make cars, writers David Duffy. Mr Neill, chief executive of the Unipart Group of Companies and president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Nurses are getting ready for the mammoth task of vaccinating 140,000 Oxfordshire residents against flu. Stocks of the vaccine have now arrived in the county, ready for the inoculation campaign against the potential killer. Pensioners and other high-risk
Liberal Democrat Phil Cockayne has denied that he was one of four councillors who lit up in protest inside Oxford Town Hall's council chamber. Four councillors were accused of breaking the rules by smoking at last Tuesday's council meeting. The rebels
Work done by Thames Valley Police to improve community and race relations will come under the spotlight in Europe. Insp Simon Pont, the Force's community and race relations co-ordinator, will tell delegates at a three-day Safety In Our Cities conference
Filming of the multi-million-pound screen version of Harry Potter was due to start in an Oxford college today. Movie company Warner Brothers has struck a deal with Oxford University to film scenes at Christ Church and the Bodleian Library. Brasenose College
Tourists are being encouraged to explore England's Royal Heritage - by booking a holiday in Wantage. The Vale of White Horse District Council has set out to attract more visitors to the town by promoting it as an alternative to better known tourist destinations
Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman took his dog, Dotty, along to present prizes at the National Hedgelaying Championships. The event, held at West farm, Eaton, near Abingdon, on Saturday, included dog agility, ferret racing, trailer rides, stone walling
A convicted rapist has been branded a danger to women and jailed for two years for harassing a former girlfriend. Gerald Brookhouse, 39, of Home Close, Bampton, near Witney, had been sentenced to five years for the rape and kidnap of an ex-girlfriend
