Abingdon juniors set seven new club records when they competed in the second round of the Topsport Oxfordshire Track and Field League at Horspath. Some 52 club members competed and came away with a total of 23 personal bests. George Wood lowered the club
Masked protesters who gained notoriety during international anti-capitalist riots are planning a day of "destruction" at an Oxfordshire immigration detention centre. The Wombles - White Overalls Movement Building Libertarian Effective Struggles - are
Two teenagers are proving themselves to be computer whizkids, after winning places in a regional competition. Jemma Amey and Anna Dziewulski had to set up complicated spreadsheets for a pizza chain, a database for a company and a no Smoking poster. The
A six-lane tenpin bowling alley has opened on an Eynsham trading estate. Moonshine is based in a former factory on the Stanton Harcourt trading estate, and is open from 10am to 11pm. It was set up by Suzanne Hedges, with help from her partner, Dick Robinson
Banbury CC have been given an extra incentive for their National Club Championship regional final at Knowle And Dorridge on Sunday, July 1 - with the winners having home ties all the way to Lord's. In the last 16, Banbury or Knowle will entertain High
A former patient at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital claims her six-day stay was depressing because a new two-storey temporary building blocked the sunlight from shining into her ward. Valerie Shaw said the "monstrous" offices are less than 10ft from
Philip Webb, the newly-appointed chairman of Witney United, has made finding a ground a priority for the fledgling club. Webb, who has found himself at the helm of the club which has risen out of the ashes of Witney Town, said: "It is obviously a big
Jim McKay is taking over from Tony Macarthur as Henley Hawks' director of rugby. Macarthur has been Henley's director of rugby for the past five years and it is acknowledged that the club owe him a great debt, for he was the inspiration for much of the
Jack Potter was still looking on the bright side of his new life as Oxfordshire coach - despite watching his side slip to their fifth defeat in six matches this season at Challow yesterday. Oxon went down by 200 runs to Cheshire before lunch on the final
Brian Gough scored his first six in the Morrells Oxford and District League when helping Whitmore Arms to a 3-0 victory over Prince Of Wales in Section 7. Kevin Masterson reeled off 4, 5, 5 as anchor man for Vikings A, but it failed to save them from
A man brandishing an axe attacked a car containing five people in Bicester. The man approached a Ford Escort parked outside McCall's store in Kingsclere Road from the direction of Leach Road. Police spokesman David Campbell said: "He attacked the vehicle
Rover Oxford Ladies have been handed an away game for starters in their first season in the National League. The Oxfordshire club who won promotion to English League Division 2 by dramatically finishing top of their play-offs group at Milton Keynes will
Oxford Saints' unbeaten record seldom looked under threat as they notched up their fifth consecutive win with a 21-6 victory over Plymouth Admirals at Plymouth Albion RFC. Saints scored three touchdowns in the first half and, with three regular season
Injury-hit Oxford Cavaliers suffered their third straight defeat last Saturday when they were beaten 44-6 by Hemel Hempstead Stags in the RL Conference Central South Division, but there was no shame in this performance. Reduced to 16 players before the
Bicester triathlete Sarah Rendell is pleased with her preparations for her first attempt at the world championships next month after completing the tough Royal Windsor Triathlon on Sunday. The 28-year-old from Brookside Court, Bicester, produced a far
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a former Oxfordshire woman whose body was found in an outbuilding at her home in April. Peter Airey, 27, the former lodger of Carol Evans, was arrested in Wolverhampton. The last confirmed sighting
Two men suffered facial injuries after they were assaulted by a group of three or more men in the centre of Chipping Norton on Saturday night. They were punched in the face in the Market Place and then chased along West Street before getting away. One
Two men suffered facial injuries after they were assaulted by a group of three or more men in the centre of Chipping Norton on Saturday night. They were punched in the face in the Market Place and then chased along West Street before getting away. One
Two men caught with almost £1,000 worth of heroin to supply to friends were yesterday jailed for a total of five years. Paul Connor, 42, and Clifton Weedon, 23, were arrested at Weedon's home on the Chetwode Ruscote estate, Banbury, where equipment used
The firm contracted to look after Banbury's flower beds is in trouble again. Town councillors have received complaints from members of the public over what is described as the "poor maintenance standards of landscape areas within the town". It is the
Banbury CC have been given an extra incentive for their National Club Championship regional final at Knowle And Dorridge on Sunday, July 1 - with the winners having home ties all the way to Lord's. In the last 16, Banbury or Knowle will entertain High
Chipping Norton FC, who have re-formed and are looking to re-establish themselves as a senior club, have appointed a new manager. He is former player Alan Dore, who will be a popular choice because of his local connections. Dore played for the club during
Ashton's Terry Chambers produced breaks of 50 and 42 but still lost to Warner Page in the match against Riley's A in the Rileys Summer League. Page won 200-169 as Riley's triumphed 2-1, their other victory coming from Roger Coenen, who overcame Nobby
Rover Oxford Ladies have been handed an away game for starters in their first season in the National League. The Oxfordshire club who won promotion to English League Division 2 by dramatically finishing top of their play-offs group at Milton Keynes will
Oxford United is holding two recruitment fairs as the club looks to fill more than 100 jobs at the new Kassam Stadium. The fairs will take place at The Priory, next to the new Minchery Farm stadium, on Wednesday, June 27, from 8am to 8pm and on Saturday
The first new Minis have left Oxford on the way to dealers all over the UK. Dr Herbert Diess, managing director of BMW Group Oxford, was on hand at the Cowley factory to watch as the cars were loaded aboard huge transporters. The all-new Mini will go
Estate families are angry their privacy and an important wildlife habitat is being destroyed because of what they claim is the "chainsaw massacre" of part of a 15ft-high hedgerow. Among others, John Rogerson and his wife Sarah, were furious when maintenance
Scientists are angry that a ban on tobacco advertising could be delayed by the Government, despite Oxford research which shows it encourages teenage smoking. Sir Paul Nurse, the Director General of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, claims thousands of
A leading conservationist is calling for the preservation of the Oxford home that once belonged to renowned Victorian photographer Henry Taunt. Tony Joyce, chairman of Oxford Civic Society, is anxious that Canterbury House in Cowley Road, currently used
Two men are being questioned by police after a disturbance in Oxford early yesterday. The pair, both from London and aged 20, were arrested after a fight in St Clement's in which two other men were injured. One suffered a minor head injury and the other
Part of the Oxford bypass was blocked while firefighters mopped up spilled petrol following a collision between a mini-bus and a car. The accident, between the Kennington and Heyford Hill roundabouts yesterday, left three people needing hospital treatment
Oxford United is holding two recruitment fairs as the club looks to fill more than 100 jobs at the new Kassam Stadium. The fairs will take place at The Priory, next to the new Minchery Farm stadium, on Wednesday, June 27, from 8am to 8pm and on Saturday
Paddington rail crash survivor David Taylor has described Lord Cullen's report into the tragedy as paying "lip service" to Government demands for an inquiry. Mr Taylor, 35, a computer expert, who lives with his wife Dianne and two-year-old son Gage in
Witney coach Charlie Batts competed at the South Western Region Veterans Championship at Exeter. He won the over 40 long jump title with a leap of 5.38m and took the runners-up spots in both the triple jump and 200m with 11.09m and 25.8m respectively.
Burger chain McDonald's has dropped its plans to create a controversial 'drive-thru' restaurant at Botley. The surprise decision comes just days after an 'open house' session with the Botley community during which residents voiced their opposition to
Philip Webb, the newly-appointed chairman of Witney United, has made finding a ground a priority for the fledgling club. Webb, who has found himself at the helm of the club which has risen out of the ashes of Witney Town, said: "It is obviously a big
Young actors are dressing up as trees and animals, including Tara Daley, Danielle Webb and Louise Siu, all 13, to stage a tale of environmental destruction. Tara, Danielle and Louise Students from King Alfred's Community and Sports College in Wantage
The Museum of Oxford has splashed out £100,000 to buyAlice in Wonderland collectables at an auction. The museum had funding from the National Lottery to bid for 45 items belonging to Alice Liddell - the child on whom Lewis Carroll based his character.
Oxford United is holding two recruitment fairs as the club looks to fill more than 100 jobs at the new Kassam Stadium. The fairs will take place at The Priory, next to the new Minchery Farm stadium, on Wednesday, June 27, from 8am to 8pm and on Saturday
Paddington rail crash survivor David Taylor has described Lord Cullen's report into the tragedy as paying "lip service" to Government demands for an inquiry. Mr Taylor, 35, a computer expert, who lives with his wife Dianne and two-year-old son Gage in
The Environment Agency is calling for heavier penalties on people who deposit dog waste on road-sides. Garry Kelsey, of Bradstocks Way, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, was spotted dropping waste, including three sacks containing dog faeces, at Hobbyhorse
A touch of the South Pacific greeted shoppers at a shoe shop in Witney. Staff at Stead and Simpson laid on the Hawaiian theme day to help raised money for district manager Dina Holland. In September, Miss Holland, of Wallingford, is going on a trek to
A touch of the South Pacific greeted shoppers at a shoe shop in Witney. Staff at Stead and Simpson laid on the Hawaiian theme day to help raised money for district manager Dina Holland. In September, Miss Holland, of Wallingford, is going on a trek to
Firefighters demonstrated their prowess at rescuing people in dangerous situations by plucking a rector from the top of his own church tower. Rev Roger Humphreys and fireman Steve SweetThe rector of St Mary Magdalene Church in Woodstock, the Rev Roger
Chipping Norton FC, who have re-formed and are looking to re-establish themselves as a senior club, have appointed a new manager. He is former player Alan Dore, who will be a popular choice because of his local connections. Dore played for the club during
The RAF is getting its money's worth out of a massive cargo aircraft it has just acquired. The first of four C17 cargo aircraft leased from Boeing in the United States arrived at RAF Brize Norton last month and has already proved its worth. On its first
Drivers travelling through Charlbury have been slowed by delays caused by a set of temporary traffic lights. During the past year contractors for Thames Water have been laying a new water main into the town centre. The work has been delayed because of
David Chandler had a row with his wife and gave her a bloody nose, magistrates were told. At Didcot Court, Helen Waite, prosecuting, said Chandler returned home at lunch-time on April 30 having had too much to drink. "An argument started which got out
Fundraising groups in an Oxfordshire village have joined together to make a weekend festival. The Tetsworth Festival on July 7 and 8 takes place with music, a drive-in picnic and 16 gardens open to the public. One of the organisers, Christine Bishop,
Young actors are dressing up as trees and animals, including Tara Daley, Danielle Webb and Louise Siu, all 13, to stage a tale of environmental destruction. Tara, Danielle and Louise Students from King Alfred's Community and Sports College in Wantage
Volunteers are needed to help set up a new community mini bus service. People in Faringdon are being encouraged to support the proposed £30,000 service for the town. The scheme, which is being backed by the Oxfordshire Rural Community Council and the
Oxford Saints' unbeaten record seldom looked under threat as they notched up their fifth consecutive win with a 21-6 victory over Plymouth Admirals at Plymouth Albion RFC. Saints scored three touchdowns in the first half and, with three regular season
Injury-hit Oxford Cavaliers suffered their third straight defeat last Saturday when they were beaten 44-6 by Hemel Hempstead Stags in the RL Conference Central South Division, but there was no shame in this performance. Reduced to 16 players before the
Bicester triathlete Sarah Rendell is pleased with her preparations for her first attempt at the world championships next month after completing the tough Royal Windsor Triathlon on Sunday. The 28-year-old from Brookside Court, Bicester, produced a far
Abingdon juniors set seven new club records when they competed in the second round of the Topsport Oxfordshire Track and Field League at Horspath. Some 52 club members competed and came away with a total of 23 personal bests. George Wood lowered the club
Witney Roadrunner Mathew Ashton smashed his personal best for 300 metres when taking the bronze medal in the South of England's Under 17 Championships held at the New River Stadium, Haringey. Running his first race over the distance for more than 12 months
Local club scores Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup: Wallingford lost to Chalgrove by 5 wkts WALLINGFORD J Brannan b Bowerman...0 M Ridley c Talbot b Wetherall...4 A Bowman c Armstrong b Bowerman...1 R Sessions b Da Clark...43 W Ainsworth b Adby...11 R
Police have warned the public to be on their guard after drugs were stolen from a car in Harwell village. The drugs were in a black plastic bag, fitted with a combination lock and included prescribed medicines in tablet and liquid form that could prove
Estate families are angry their privacy and an important wildlife habitat is being destroyed because of what they claim is the "chainsaw massacre" of part of a 15ft-high hedgerow. Among others, John Rogerson and his wife Sarah, were furious when maintenance
Firefighters demonstrated their prowess at rescuing people in dangerous situations by plucking a rector from the top of his own church tower. Rev Roger Humphreys and fireman Steve SweetThe rector of St Mary Magdalene Church in Woodstock, the Rev Roger
A school for children with severe learning difficulties has won a poet for a week. Penhurst School in Chipping Norton has scooped first prize in a poetry competition organised by ChildLine, the UK's free 24-hour telephone helpline for children in trouble
Former Witney Town chairman Aubrey Oakey has criticised his successor Brian Constable following the club's demise last week. The club folded, following Constable's failure to find a buyer for the stricken club, who were once a thriving non-league set
Jack Potter was still looking on the bright side of his new life as Oxfordshire coach - despite watching his side slip to their fifth defeat in six matches this season at Challow yesterday. Oxon went down by 200 runs to Cheshire before lunch on the final
The founders of a company that has built up a £2m turn- over by laying on sporting events for clients, including Bentley and Audi, have sold the business to their staff. Bob Howarth and Tim Owen set up Marketing Bureau in Wallingford in 1985. Now client
A man brandishing an axe attacked a car containing five people in Bicester. The man approached a Ford Escort parked outside McCall's store in Kingsclere Road from the direction of Leach Road. Police spokesman David Campbell said: "He attacked the vehicle
Six police officers and a special constable have been presented with long service awards by Thames Valley chief constable Sir Charles Pollard. They were among 17 serving officers who have completed more than 22 years service, and four specials constables
The Environment Agency is calling for heavier penalties on people who deposit dog waste on road-sides. Garry Kelsey, of Bradstocks Way, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, was spotted dropping waste, including three sacks containing dog faeces, at Hobbyhorse
The Museum of Oxford has splashed out £100,000 to buyAlice in Wonderland collectables at an auction. The museum had funding from the National Lottery to bid for 45 items belonging to Alice Liddell - the child on whom Lewis Carroll based his character.
Plans for a larger community centre on the Wood Farm housing estate in Oxford have received the support of councillors. Councillors agreed to back further development of facilities for the estate at a meeting of the city council leisure services committee
Kofi Annan, the United Nations Secretary-General was due to accept an honorary degree from Oxford University today - despite being asked by students to postpone his visit until a row over racism is resolved. Five student societies signed a letter sent
Former Witney Town chairman Aubrey Oakey has criticised his successor Brian Constable following the club's demise last week. The club folded, following Constable's failure to find a buyer for the stricken club, who were once a thriving non-league set
A leading conservationist is calling for the preservation of the Oxford home that once belonged to renowned Victorian photographer Henry Taunt. Tony Joyce, chairman of Oxford Civic Society, is anxious that Canterbury House in Cowley Road, currently used
Witney Roadrunner Mathew Ashton smashed his personal best for 300 metres when taking the bronze medal in the South of England's Under 17 Championships held at the New River Stadium, Haringey. Running his first race over the distance for more than 12 months
A skateboard park is to be built in north Oxford despite worries about it bringing noise and anti-social behaviour. The city council leisure committee voted to build the skate park at the Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground after public consultation revealed
Oxford has joined the race to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008. Each year a different country is given the honour of choosing a city as Capital of Culture. Oxford will be competing against Bradford, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol and a joint
Burger chain McDonald's has dropped its plans to create a controversial 'drive-thru' restaurant at Botley. The surprise decision comes just days after an 'open house' session with the Botley community during which residents voiced their opposition to
Oxford United are being linked with Reading's Scottish striker Jim McIntyre, who is out of contract at the Madejski Stadium. The 29-year-old former Scotland B international was one of a number of Tommy Burns's signings at Reading who initially failed
Six police officers and a special constable have been presented with long service awards by Thames Valley chief constable Sir Charles Pollard. They were among 17 serving officers who have completed more than 22 years service, and four specials constables
Thames Valley Police claim to have saved 73 years in NHS waiting time by using a private medical scheme. The Occupational Private Treatment and Intervention for Medical Assistance programme (Optima) was launched on March 1 last year to provide staff with
