Oxford Sports B brushed aside Abingdon 3-1 in Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Dan Stevens and Jill Northover were in fine form for Sports at second pair, beating Roger Bones and Pam Gordon 7-5, 6-2, and Graham Hensby and Dawn Torgersen 7-6, 6-3. Bones
Michael Heseltine, who has stood down as Conservative MP for Henley, is expected to be given a seat in the House of Lords by Tony Blair on Saturday. More than 20 new peers - all retiring MPs - will take Tory numbers in the Lords to 229, the Liberal Democrats
A charity providing much-needed cash aid to beleaguered farmers has been given a helping hand by the Masonic community. The Freemasons' Grand Charity has presented £100,000 to the Oxford-based Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, which has already
A special guest has flown into an Abingdon hotel - but she is not staying in any of the 31 rooms. The collared dove has built a nest in a patio parasol at the Upper Reaches Hotel, in Thames Street. Annie Cousins, Sharon North and the dove Annie Cousins
Motorists on the A34 were forced to take evasive action as a driver sped along the wrong side of the dual-carriageway for more than 15 miles. Drivers on the northbound carriageway near Abingdon braked and swerved as they saw headlights bearing down on
The owners of Gnasher the cockatoo who flew into a tall tree and sparked a two-hour drama in a village will not be asked to pay the fire service's costs. Gnasher, a yellow-crested cockatoo, was perched on the shoulder of Alex Double as he, his wife Tamara
Villagers fear their homes will be flooded again unless Railtrack takes action to clear silt from ditches and drains under roads. Heavy rain led to homes in Kennington being flooded last year as the nearby Hinksey Stream became swollen. Engineers from
The Summer Exhibition Preview of the Wallingford and District Art Club, to be held at the Town Hall on June 14, at 7pm, will be opened by art critic Antony Lester FRSA.
Leading American vibraphone star Steve Hobbs, whose last three CDs have rated in the top ten most-played jazz recordings on American radio, will perform at St Peter's Church on June 16. Tickets, priced £7 in advance or £8 on the door, are available from
A council leader has apologised after waste collection services were disrupted due to staff shortages. Rubbish has been left uncollected across South Oxfordshire because the district council's waste contractor, SITA, has been hit by a staffing crisis.
Oxford Sports B brushed aside Abingdon 3-1 in Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Dan Stevens and Jill Northover were in fine form for Sports at second pair, beating Roger Bones and Pam Gordon 7-5, 6-2, and Graham Hensby and Dawn Torgersen 7-6, 6-3. Bones
Council maintenance man Mike Harvey has been a familiar sight around Witney for the past 49 years. But on Monday, June 4, just a day before his 66th birthday, he will retire after setting a long-service record. Mr Harvey, pictured with his ever-present
Thame mayor Don Butler has embarked on a 3,500-mile trip across the Atlantic to raise money for charities. He will be a crew member on his brother-in-law's yacht on the month-long venture, which starts in Florida. Cllr Butler said: "My brother-in-law
Youngsters were taught the techniques of handbell ringing during at Wantage's Vale and Downland Museum. The session was organised by the Ridgeway Handbell Ringers and finished with a rendition of the nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons. Museum administrator
Steve Batsford won Wednesday night's Oxonian Club ten-mile time trial at Witney, beating Robin Hansford into second place by just ten seconds. Geoff Brooker took third place. Result: 1 S Batsford 22.27, 2 R Hansford 22.37, 3 G Booker 22.56, 4 P Smith
Oxford United's professional players may have finished their 2000-2001 season, but the soccer courses run by Mark Jones continue right through the summer. While Firoz Kassam continues funding the building of the new stadium and Mark Wright is busy building
A coffee morning with a plant sale is being held in St Edburg's Church Hall, Old Place Yard,Bicester, on June 9, from 9.30am to 11.30am for St Edburg's parish church funds.
The sleepy south-west Oxfordshire town of Faringdon is proving to be the unlikely source of footballing talent for a club more than 12,000 miles away. Gary Sutton became the third player from Faringdon to fly over to New Zealand to play for Wanganui City
Pupils at a Bicester dance school tapped their way to success to pass exams with flying colours. The dancers, aged from three to 14, who train at Jo-Anne's School of Dancing in Langford Village, Bicester, all passed International Dance Teacher Association
Oxford City Ladies turned up with only two pairs for their Wilson Inter-Club League Division 1 match at Woodstock, but still left with the points after a 5.5-3.5 victory. Although City handed Woodstock a 3-0 advantage before a ball had been hit, their
Youngsters at a newly formed youth club will be able to enjoy the benefits of computer technology thanks to the generosity of two local businesses. ITSP Enterprises, of Bicester, has given Upper Heyford Youth Club a new colour printer to go with their
All fixtures for Oxfordshire cricket sides Saturday, June 2 HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury v Luton Tn, Radlett v Bicester & North Oxford. Div 2 West: Oxford v Henley. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Div 1: Challow & Childrey v Cumnor
A planning application to add an extra floor to a factory unit occupied by Omega Developments, Collett Way, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, has been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council.
Motorists on the A34 were forced to take evasive action as a driver sped along the wrong side of the dual-carriageway for more than 15 miles. Drivers on the northbound carriageway near Abingdon braked and swerved as they saw headlights bearing down on
Green county council candidate Craig Simmons is hoping the birth of his baby daughter Berenice will bring him some extra votes on polling day. Berenice means "bringer of victory", and Cllr Simmons, who is standing for re-election in the St Clements ward
This was One Amazing Evening. For me, anyhow, writes Jeanine Alton. Thinking of Molire's five-act satirical farce, three centuries old, stiff with conventions on parent power, beaten servant, swoony lovers and an absurd long-lost family reunion...and
Oxford United's professional players may have finished their 2000-2001 season, but the soccer courses run by Mark Jones continue right through the summer. While Firoz Kassam continues funding the building of the new stadium and Mark Wright is busy building
Oxfordshire lost a thrilling ECB 50+ county clash with Gloucestershire at Cumnor yesterday, going down by just two runs in a thrilling finish. Tight bowling from Roger Busby and Steve Merry kept Gloucester in check after they won the toss and batted first
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs, on a roll after five wins on the trot, have called up one of their former riders, Craig Boyce, to cover for the injured Lukas Dryml when they take on King's Lynn in the Sky Sports Elite League at Oxford Stadium tonight (7.30).
Youngsters at a newly formed youth club will be able to enjoy the benefits of computer technology thanks to the generosity of two local businesses. ITSP Enterprises, of Bicester, has given Upper Heyford Youth Club a new colour printer to go with their
A special guest has flown into an Abingdon hotel - but she is not staying in any of the 31 rooms. The collared dove has built a nest in a patio parasol at the Upper Reaches Hotel, in Thames Street. Annie Cousins, Sharon North and the dove Annie Cousins
Oxford Community Mediation are setting up a Noise Action Day for people who have problems with noisy neighbours on Wednesday, June 6. For more information people can visit the organisation at 75 London Road, Headington, call 01865 742439 or e-mail mediation
A £230,000 centre that aims to help people get their lives back on track is about to open its doors after more than two years of planning. The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre, based at Magdalen Road, Oxford, will offer a wide range of support when it opens
Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a four-minute-mile, will be guest of honour at Polstead Road Playgroup's 25th birthday party. The playgroup, based at the St Margaret's Institute building, Oxford, marks its birthday tomorrow with a fun day
Jonathan Maskens and Christopher Rolfe won the Woodstock men's doubles tournament. Maskens, 16, and Rolfe, 21, proved too strong for the Oxford City partnership of Adrian Roberts and Eamonn Deeley to land the first prize. Richard Gray and Alastair Gillian
Leading American vibraphone star Steve Hobbs, whose last three CDs have rated in the top ten most-played jazz recordings on American radio, will perform at St Peter's Church on June 16. Tickets, priced £7 in advance or £8 on the door, are available from
Oxford Community Mediation are setting up a Noise Action Day for people who have problems with noisy neighbours on Wednesday, June 6. For more information people can visit the organisation at 75 London Road, Headington, call 01865 742439 or e-mail mediation
Liver transplant patient Natasha Brown has suffered a setback after her operation earlier this week. The 13-year-old, who has autoimmune hepatitis and waited 84 days for a suitable organ donor, remains in intensive care after enduring eight hours of surgery
Tottering toddlers will take over Wiggy's World in Abingdon, on June 7, as part of the Foresters Big Toddle, to raise money for Barnardo's. About 75 youngsters are expected to take part in the event, which is set to be the biggest ever. Last year money
Four soldiers have been arrested after being caught cycling naked through the centre of Abingdon. Police officers on night-time vehicle-check duty in the town spotted the soldiers and caught up with them in Park Crescent after a short chase down Ock Street
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan is to be given an honorary degree by Oxford University later this month. He is to give a talk at The Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, on June 19 on the topic "Why democracy is an international issue
Wallingford's Riverside Park plunged into the busy summer season when the main pool opened. The sunny Bank Holiday weekend tempted lots of people to take a dip at South Oxfordshire Leisure Ltd's complex, next to Wallingford Bridge and the River Thames
Oxford Sports B brushed aside Abingdon 3-1 in Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Dan Stevens and Jill Northover were in fine form for Sports at second pair, beating Roger Bones and Pam Gordon 7-5, 6-2, and Graham Hensby and Dawn Torgersen 7-6, 6-3. Bones
The sleepy south-west Oxfordshire town of Faringdon is proving to be the unlikely source of footballing talent for a club more than 12,000 miles away. Gary Sutton became the third player from Faringdon to fly over to New Zealand to play for Wanganui City
Fathers can travel free as long as they have a fare-paying child with them on a Fathers' Day special being run on June 17, by Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Association.
Unemployed university leaver Tim Ramsdale will be running up more than just his graduate overdraft as he begins training for the New York marathon. Mr Ramsdale, 22, of Wootton, Woodstock, will be running in aid of the charity Get Kids Going and is looking
Orange should not be allowed to put antennas and microwave dishes on the fire station tower in Nelson Street, Thame, because it would be unsightly and a possible health risk, the town council says.
Homes Counties Premier League preview: Oxford, Bicester, Banbury Oxford face an early test of their title ambitions in Division 2 West when they take on leaders Henley in a top-of-the-table battle at Jesus College tomorrow. Rupert Evans's second-placed
The driving force behind a hospital's fundraising efforts has stepped down after 23 years as chairman. In the past 14 years alone, Joyce "Queenie" Sturch has seen more than £500,000 come into the coffers of the Burford Hospital Comforts Fund. Tomorrow
A conservatory at the Chinnor village centre paid for by fundraising events at the High Street centre is to be opened officially at 11am on Saturday, June 2, by the village's county councillor, Anne Davis. The centre has a youth centre and a day centre
Michael Heseltine, who has stood down as Conservative MP for Henley, is expected to be given a seat in the House of Lords by Tony Blair on Saturday. More than 20 new peers - all retiring MPs - will take Tory numbers in the Lords to 229, the Liberal Democrats
A Chilterns landmark visible from Thame and surrounding villages is in danger of being lost. Restoring the Whiteleaf Cross will cost more than £500,000 and work must start soon, but the results of the Lottery application by Buckinghamshire County Council
A third site is being considered for Thame's new library. Oxfordshire County Council has had two abortive attempts to find a suitable site in the past. Now it is looking at a joint effort with Rycotewood College on the edge of the town. But whatever the
Up to £200 will be spent on providing a new litter bin along the Grove-Wantage cycleway. It will replace a vandalised bin beside the A338, and will be funded by the Joint Environmental Trust for Grove.
A second Oxfordshire man has appeared in court charged following clashes between white and Asian gangs in Aylesbury. A 35-year-old man from Wantage appeared before Aylesbury magistrates yesterday to answer charges of assaulting a police officer during
A council leader has apologised after waste collection services were disrupted due to staff shortages. Rubbish has been left uncollected across South Oxfordshire because the district council's waste contractor, SITA, has been hit by a staffing crisis.
Young actors have taken to the stage for a masked theatrical workshop. The youngsters donned specially-made masks for the course at Wantage Civic Hall. The About Face theatre course aimed to encourage budding thespians to improve their acting ability
Jonathan Maskens and Christopher Rolfe won the Woodstock men's doubles tournament. Maskens, 16, and Rolfe, 21, proved too strong for the Oxford City partnership of Adrian Roberts and Eamonn Deeley to land the first prize. Richard Gray and Alastair Gillian
Oxford Sports B brushed aside Abingdon 3-1 in Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Dan Stevens and Jill Northover were in fine form for Sports at second pair, beating Roger Bones and Pam Gordon 7-5, 6-2, and Graham Hensby and Dawn Torgersen 7-6, 6-3. Bones
Brian Lara heads a trio of former West Indian captains who will be playing against Oxford University Centre of Cricket Excellence at the Christ Church ground next Monday. Lara, Richie Richardson and Jimmy Adams will be turning out for the Lashings club
Oxford Sports B brushed aside Abingdon 3-1 in Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Dan Stevens and Jill Northover were in fine form for Sports at second pair, beating Roger Bones and Pam Gordon 7-5, 6-2, and Graham Hensby and Dawn Torgersen 7-6, 6-3. Bones
Oxford City Ladies turned up with only two pairs for their Wilson Inter-Club League Division 1 match at Woodstock, but still left with the points after a 5.5-3.5 victory. Although City handed Woodstock a 3-0 advantage before a ball had been hit, their
Homes Counties Premier League preview: Oxford, Bicester, Banbury Oxford face an early test of their title ambitions in Division 2 West when they take on leaders Henley in a top-of-the-table battle at Jesus College tomorrow. Rupert Evans's second-placed
Homes Counties Premier League preview: Oxford, Bicester, Banbury Oxford face an early test of their title ambitions in Division 2 West when they take on leaders Henley in a top-of-the-table battle at Jesus College tomorrow. Rupert Evans's second-placed
An electrical engineer used the Internet to sell fake cards for decoding Dutch satellite television transmissions. David Mainwaring, 34, of Buckingham Close, Didcot, was convicted of supplying goods for which a false trade description was supplied, selling
Young people who would never normally get the chance to take part in motorcycle sport have been given the chance to enjoy the thrills and spills of off-road riding. Five teams from motorcycle projects as far afield as London took part in a series of events
Two new charges of child abuse have been added to the 16 already made against an Oxford teacher. John Walker, 58, of Blackthorn Close, Headington, appeared at Didcot Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Magistrates heard that 18 allegations of indecent assault
Banbury's population should increase by 6,000 to about 50,000 by 2011, according to a report commissioned by Cherwell District Council to look into sports facilities.
The majority of Oxford's election candidates oppose plans to use private cash to fund new hospital buildings, according to the results of a questionnaire. But the Conservative and Labour contenders failed to respond to a hard-hitting letter quizzing them
People across Oxfordshire are backing Green candidates' demands to end the high charges for personal care demanded by Oxfordshire Social Services. Campaigners have been signing a petition that calls upon the Government to end all charges for vital personal
Steve Batsford won Wednesday night's Oxonian Club ten-mile time trial at Witney, beating Robin Hansford into second place by just ten seconds. Geoff Brooker took third place. Result: 1 S Batsford 22.27, 2 R Hansford 22.37, 3 G Booker 22.56, 4 P Smith
Oxford United fans will get a chance to buy a permanent memento of the famous Manor Ground when the club stages the Manor Ground Auction on Saturday, June 9. The auction will be held in the supporters lounge from 1-3pm, with viewing on the morning of
Oxfordshire ring the changes as they bid to get off the mark against Kent Board in their opening group match of the ECB 38-County Competition at Christ Church on Sunday (11am). Into the side come Banbury's big-hitting all-rounder David Taylor, Oxford
All fixtures for Oxfordshire cricket sides Saturday, June 2 HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury v Luton Tn, Radlett v Bicester & North Oxford. Div 2 West: Oxford v Henley. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Div 1: Challow & Childrey v Cumnor
Stretched to what some say is breaking point, the NHS is, as always, a major talking point in the run-up to the General Election. So what's the alternative? With increasing strain on already overworked doctors and nurses, some people believe there there
Tottering toddlers will take over Wiggy's World in Abingdon, on June 7, as part of the Foresters Big Toddle, to raise money for Barnardo's. About 75 youngsters are expected to take part in the event, which is set to be the biggest ever. Last year money
WHEN housebuilder Linden Homes Chiltern launched a new development in Oxford, first in the queue to view was eight-year-old Linden Goff. Linden had seen her name on the company's board and watched the building work at Priory Court, in Cutteslowe, as she
By Chris Koenig Business Reporter OXFORD University Press has run into more trouble in the Indian courts. Manzar Khan, managing director of OUP India, has appeared in the Calcutta High Court to apologise unconditionally about a book published by OUP India
Liver transplant patient Natasha Brown has suffered a setback after her operation earlier this week. The 13-year-old, who has autoimmune hepatitis and waited 84 days for a suitable organ donor, remains in intensive care after enduring eight hours of surgery
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan is to be given an honorary degree by Oxford University later this month. He is to give a talk at The Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, on June 19 on the topic "Why democracy is an international issue
County councillor John Power has carried out his threat to ignore the inquiry investigating claims that he revealed confidential information. Six county councillors met yesterday to examine allegations that the veteran Labour councillor had told a public
An electrical engineer used the Internet to sell fake cards for decoding Dutch satellite television transmissions. David Mainwaring, 34, of Buckingham Close, Didcot, was convicted of supplying goods for which a false trade description was supplied, selling
An 83-year-old woman, burgled while living in sheltered accommodation, is demanding an explanation for why her alarm system was not working when she tried to call for help. Phyllis Hutchinson let in one man who claimed to be from Thames Water, but while
Villagers fear their homes will be flooded again unless Railtrack takes action to clear silt from ditches and drains under roads. Heavy rain led to homes in Kennington being flooded last year as the nearby Hinksey Stream became swollen. Engineers from
Four soldiers have been arrested after being caught cycling naked through the centre of Abingdon. Police officers on night-time vehicle-check duty in the town spotted the soldiers and caught up with them in Park Crescent after a short chase down Ock Street
Young people who would never normally get the chance to take part in motorcycle sport have been given the chance to enjoy the thrills and spills of off-road riding. Five teams from motorcycle projects as far afield as London took part in a series of events
Police are seeking help in catching burglars who stole jewellery and electrical goods from two homes. Items were stolen from a property on St Clement's Street between Thursday, May 24 and Thursday, May 31. The second raid, which was reported on Thursday
A laboratory technician received minor burns last night in a fire at an Oxford University science department. The 25-year-old man was hurt when small quantities of potassium and benzine spontaneously ignited on his clothing during a decontamination shower
Sports centre staff are stepping up their campaign against the "privatisation" of Oxford's leisure services by hosting a public meeting. Parliamentary candidates and city councillors have been invited to the meeting at the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre
A £230,000 centre that aims to help people get their lives back on track is about to open its doors after more than two years of planning. The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre, based at Magdalen Road, Oxford, will offer a wide range of support when it opens
Oxford United fans will get a chance to buy a permanent memento of the famous Manor Ground when the club stages the Manor Ground Auction on Saturday, June 9. The auction will be held in the supporters lounge from 1-3pm, with viewing on the morning of
Wallingford's Riverside Park plunged into the busy summer season when the main pool opened. The sunny Bank Holiday weekend tempted lots of people to take a dip at South Oxfordshire Leisure Ltd's complex, next to Wallingford Bridge and the River Thames
Many disabled canoeists will test the waters for the first time this Sunday, thanks to the Oxford Mail . Falcon Rowing and Canoe Club starts lessons for the disabled from its boathouse on land next to Donnington Bridge, Oxford, at 11am. The course has
Two years after massive budget cuts reduced the opening times of libraries in Oxfordshire, £80,000 is to be pumped in to the service. The move aims to make up for the cuts when Oxfordshire County Council faced a financial crisis which threatened widespread
People across Oxfordshire are backing Green candidates' demands to end the high charges for personal care demanded by Oxfordshire Social Services. Campaigners have been signing a petition that calls upon the Government to end all charges for vital personal
