A helpline in Oxford has been inundated with calls from families wanting to know what happened to relatives' organs after post-mortem examinations. More than 350 calls have been made to health staff after it was revealed that Oxford hospitals have the
School pupils are getting behind the wheel without actually driving anywhere. A BSM roadshow, using a 500,000 Vauxhall Corsa simulator, is touring schools in the county. It hits the road at Cokethorpe School, Ducklington, on Monday and then goes on to
Schools in Oxfordshire could lose out on 872,000 next year if the Government awards teachers a 3.7 per cent pay rise. The council council only allowed for a three per cent rise for teachers in its draft budget in December. Now the Government is hinting
Paul Simpson, one of the best golfers not playing on the regular Eurpoean tour, is looking for sponsors to help pay his expenses and tournament-playing costs. The 30-year-old West Berks GC professional, who lives in Witney, is writing to local companies
A group of football fans rained blows on police, threatened to pull an officer off his horse and made cutting motions across their throats, a court heard. Six defendants appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday and denied a charge of violent disorder
Section 2 leaders Watermans B recorded their seventh win in a row in the Morrells oxford League after completing a 4-1 home victory over Bricklayers. The only unbeaten player in this section, Paul Simmons, won the first game narrowly 1,600-610 and then
Oxford United Social Club Colts had to come from behind to beat a plucky Florence Park side 3-2 in an enthralling Under 15 B League clash. Todd Neilson's clinical finish from Daniel Blake's superb cross put Colts in the lead only for Chris Greenaway to
When Athletico Indaline keeper Richard Underwood was injured in their Devenney Cup third round clash with Sandman, player-manager Nick King picked up the gloves. With the sides drawing 1-1 after extra time, King went on to star in the penalty shoot-out
Blenheim Palace is to feature as a location in a film about honour and heroism during the 19th century. The White Feather, a version of E A W Mason's 1902 novel, is being filmed by director Shekhar Kapur, who directed the epic Elizabeth. On location:
Former cricketer Don Tester drove into office as the new captain of Frilford Heath. While his shot a lofted drive over extra cover might have been more suited to the cricket field, none of the large gathering of watching members, worried too much. The
Tandem were in red-hot form at Royal Oak, Burford, in Section 1 of the Eynsham League. Ray Sturgess twice beat Terry Cook and Jon Bamsey (13,180) and Pete Phillips added the Kennington side's other points, while Thomas Ellis-Rees and Horace Want (10,110
Oxford Urban Wildlife Group presents an illustrated talk entitled "The wildlife of the Trap Grounds" at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 7. Caroline Jackson-Hudson will give the talk at the Community Education Centre, Union Street. For more information call
A new treatment for heart disease is being developed by Oxford company British Biotech. The firm has linked with Biocompatibles, a medical device company that makes stents, the wire mesh used to separate blocked arteries in a procedure known as angio-
In terms of that quintessentially English sport, cricket, knocking up a half-century of runs is something of an achievement, writes Eddie Grimstead. But it's not just applicable to sporting prowess, however. Oxford-based independent record label Shifty
Three elderly sisters and a brother who have raised £34,775 over 12 years for a cancer charity have been described as "unsung heroes" by a local treasurer of the Leukaemia Research Fund. May Smith, 70, Amy Brown, 77, Flo Galliford, 65, and Chip Smith,
A reward of £2,000 is being offered for the return of a bronze statue stolen from a town centre fountain. Have you seen it? The statue stolen from Thame Thame town council is putting up the money, which will be paid if the statue - pictured here when
A group of football fans rained blows on police, threatened to pull an officer off his horse and made cutting motions across their throats, a court heard. Six defendants appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday and denied a charge of violent disorder
The face of Abingdon town centre is set to change after contracts were exchanged on a new development scheme. The Vale of White Horse District Council has exchanged contracts with national house builders Lovell Partnership Ltd. The council has sold the
A union leader said the loss of 250 jobs at an Oxfordshire dairy was bad news and "a disappointment". Ron Webb, national secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union, said he hoped the closure of Dairy Crest's dairy in Langford Lane, Kidlington
The Post Office has apologised for the "unacceptable" level of service at a town's post office. In a letter to Wantage MP Robert Jackson, retail network manager Scott Walters said: "We set targets for our offices and closely monitor individual outlet
The pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is coming to the stage of Ducklington Primary School thanks to the school's parent teacher association. Since October, about 20 adults and children have been busy rehearsing for the pantomime, which is being sponsored
Young artists are making an impression by following in the footsteps of the great painters. Budding painters from Stockham Primary School in Wantage, including 11-year-old Chloe Ellis, pictured above, have been busy with their brushes, preparing an innovative
Wolvercote ABC featherweight Lawrence Lewis recorded his seventh stoppage in a row when he fought for the Home Counties against the Navy at the Pavilion, Hemel Hempstead. The 21-year-old Lawrence was up against a taller opponent in Mark Lawton, and struggled
Substitute Dale Simmons starred as Quarry Rovers fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at home to Milton United in the Elsevier Youth League. Milton took control of the first half and led at half-time with goals from Russell Gibb and Phil Mure. Midway
There will be a major restructuring of the Oxfordshire Foursomes League, resulting in a switch from three to four sections for the 2002-03 season. Instead of three divisions of eight clubs, there will be four divisions of six, allowing time for the possible
Sam Donaldson made light of the frosty conditions to strike a stunning four-timer as Highfield edged out Wheatley 84 4-3 in a Premier Division thriller. Both sides were understrength, but Highfield settled faster, taking a 3-1 interval lead thanks to
Rutherford's George Pullin inflicted the first defeat of the season on Kidlington Forum A's Karl Bushell as the Oxford & District League Division 1 leaders were held to a 5-5 draw. Pullin was in brilliant form to win all three of his games, the highlight
The pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is coming to the stage of Ducklington Primary School thanks to the school's parent teacher association. Since October, about 20 adults and children have been busy rehearsing for the pantomime, which is being sponsored
Not every play could get away with a two-hour first half without its audience starting to get restless, writes Madeleine Pennell. But my mind never wandered once from the compelling acting, despite the long wait for the interval. It is a very demanding
Launton took full advantage of visitors Basingstoke turning up with only nine players, thumping them 17-0 in their Southern Region Premier Division clash. Nine different Launton players scored, with Gail Langan leading the way with a four-timer. Tina
The closure of a dairy in Kidlington brings to an end almost half a century's links between the village and the humble pinta. The end of work at the plant in Langford Lane in September 2002 will come on the golden jubilee of the formation of County Dairies
The Organ Helpline had been set up on Tuesday and has hardly stopped ringing since. Once it emerged that the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust had some 4,400 former patients' brains in storage, making it second only to the besieged Alder Hey children's
Construction of the £12m Posthouse Oxford hotel is on target to open in June. The 154-bedroom hotel at the Peartree roundabout, north of Oxford, will be the largest in the city. It will feature 11 conference and meeting rooms, with the largest holding
The £1m transformation of Motorworld's Audi dealership in Kidlington is nearing completion. Now a stand-alone Audi operation, the building work was planned in phases to allow trading to continue. Staff will move into the showroom, to be known as Oxford
Genetics company Oxagen is to collaborate with a US biotech firm to identify a gene for osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease that affects 75 million women in the USA, Europe and Japan. It is the fourth cause of disease-related death of women, who can
On Monday, Oxford was treated to four live favourites, currently delighting crowds as part of this year's NME Carling Awards. In healthily diverse shape came Alfie, Starsail, Amen and current heroes JJ72 riding high with enthusiastic radio backing. Missing
Irish singers are dominating the pop scene. Hardly a week goes by without bands such as Westlife, The Corrs and U2 releasing another album. And though he may not be as big a star as Daniel O'Donnell or Ronan Keating, County Tyrone singer Dominic Kirwan
The widow of Paddington rail crash victim Tony Beeton has triggered a by-election on Didcot's Labour-controlled town council. Maggy Beeton, one of three Labour councillors in All Saints ward, has resigned because she is moving away from the town. Her
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott joined Hannah Holcombe, six, to sample a pudding of peach crumble and cream. Ainsley with HannahThe star of hit TV shows Ready, Steady, Cook, and Can't Cook, Won't Cook, delighted pupils at Fitzwaryn School, Wantage. He
The identity of a man found hanged in Bagley Wood near Kennington has been confirmed as Manuel Aguierre. The body of the 24-year-old, from Welford Gardens in Abingdon, was discovered by a woodman on Tuesday. The death is not being treated as suspicious
Housing developers hoping to build more than 1,000 new homes on the edge of a village, have urged planning officers to back their plans, claiming they are good for the environment. Martin Grant Homes has applied to the Vale of White Horse District Council
He was brought in as the man to save Oxford United, the big name that supporters had called for. But while Joe Kinnear's short stay at the Manor Ground achieved much, it was ultimately one of frustration. When it was announced Kinnear would be joining
The pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is coming to the stage of Ducklington Primary School thanks to the school's parent teacher association. Since October, about 20 adults and children have been busy rehearsing for the pantomime, which is being sponsored
