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  • Traders fear job cuts as tourism slows

    Jobs and incomes in Oxfordshire could soon be at risk in the wake of the American terrorist atrocities, a pressure group warned. Rescue Oxford (ROX) has called for immediate action from councillors and business leaders to minimise the threat. The group's

  • Student wins fees

    A former student of Gosford Hill School, Kidlington, has won a scholarship to pay her first year's university tuition fees. Rachael English, of Churchill, near Chipping Norton, has been awarded the scholarship by Swansea University, where she will study

  • School turns boy away despite appeal victory

    A mother felt cheated after a headteacher refused to allow her son to return to his school, even though she won an appeal for him to be readmitted. Linda Campbell's son, Colin, 15, is staying at home instead of studying for his GCSEs after he was excluded

  • Football: Results

    RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Bognor Regis Tn 3, Oxford C 1; Windsor & Eton 0, Thame Utd 1.

  • Football: Results

    FA VASE 2nd qual round: Abingdon Utd 2, Epsom & Ewell 0; Bicester Tn 2, Brightlingsea Utd 0; Hillingdon Borough 4, Milton Utd 2; Reading Tn 1, Abingdon Tn 3; Wantage Tn 0, Lewes 1; AFC Wallingford 5, North Leigh 1 (aet).

  • Football: Results

    WITNEY & DISTRICT FA Premier Div: Ducklington 2, Bampton Tn 0; Chadlington 2, Brize Norton 5; Enstone 4, Spartan Rangers 2; Minster Lovell 0, Stonesfield 0; Hanborough 0, North Leigh A 4. Div 1: Kingham A B 3, Enstone Res 1; West Witney 3, Adlestrop

  • Football: Results

    Oxfordshire Senior League President's Cup: BCS Bardwell 4, Old Salesians 2; Oakley 3, Brill 0; OUP 1, Haddenham 5; Kennington 1, Kirtlington 2; Kidlington Old Boys 2, Eynsham 0; Broughton & North Newington 2, Highfield Old Boys 3; Kings Sutton 1,

  • Football: Merritt on the mark

    Windsor & Eton 0, Thame United Thame were made to work hard for Ryman Division 1 points by struggling Windsor & Eton. United welcomed back Nando Perna who returned to the club after a spell with Bedford Town. Wayne Cort was prominent as United

  • Football: Leaders tame Banbury

    Banbury Utd 2, Hastings Tn 3 Hastings showed just why they are unbeaten in all competitions this season with a professional display to see off Banbury in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division at The Stadium. The visitors had the bulk of the possession

  • Football: 'Rocks' are too sharp for City

    Bognor Regis Tn 3, Oxford City 1 A goal in injury time killed off City's hopes of a point away to unbeaten Ryman Division 1 leaders Bognor on Saturday. City were outplayed in the first half by an impressive home outfit, but came back after the interval

  • Football: Results

    FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE Under 17: Oxford Utd 0, Plymouth Argyle 2.

  • Traders fear job cuts as tourism slows

    Jobs and incomes in Oxfordshire could soon be at risk in the wake of the American terrorist atrocities, a pressure group warned. Rescue Oxford (ROX) has called for immediate action from councillors and business leaders to minimise the threat. The group's

  • Famous horse leaves mark on South African

    The mysterious origins of Oxfordshire's White Horse inspired a South African to get a tattoo of the famous landmark. Ian Baker, a computer software programmer, had a long-standing interest in English mythology even before he came to work in this country

  • Organisations deny links to bin Laden

    Oxfam staff today denied links with a charity allegedly being used as a fundraising front for Osama bin Laden, suspected organiser of the terrorist attacks on the USA. The Charity Commission is investigating the accounts of the Saudi-based International

  • School turns boy away despite appeal victory

    A mother felt cheated after a headteacher refused to allow her son to return to his school, even though she won an appeal for him to be readmitted. Linda Campbell's son, Colin, 15, is staying at home instead of studying for his GCSEs after he was excluded

  • Fun on the canal

    A waterside narrowboat day was held on Sunday to celebrate Britain's inland waterways. Caption goes here Narrowboats were moored beside Laing Homes' Canal Walk development, off Aristotle Lane, in Jericho, Oxford, above, offering people the chance to talk

  • Bass guitar gift for school

    Wallingford School's Fun Band has a beefier rhythm section, thanks to the donation of an electric bass guitar. It was a gift from Chris Johnstone, pictured entre, of Rowland Close, Wallingford, a former session musician who now works as a chiropractor

  • Bass guitar gift for school

    Wallingford School's Fun Band has a beefier rhythm section, thanks to the donation of an electric bass guitar. It was a gift from Chris Johnstone, pictured entre, of Rowland Close, Wallingford, a former session musician who now works as a chiropractor

  • Football: Results

    COURAGE COMBINED COUNTIES LEAGUE Div 1: Merstham Res 0, AFC Wallingford Res 2.

  • Football: Results

    LORD JERSEY FA & P L SOCCER KITS BANBURY LEAGUE Charlie Rawlings Cup Group A: Sinclair Utd 3, Steeple Aston 0; Bodicote Spts 7, Cutteslowe 1. Group B: Arncott 1, Bishops Itchington 2; BCS Bardwell 2, Cropredy 2. Group C: Hornton 0, Heyford Ath 1;

  • Football: Injury-hit David kicks off new career at City

    David Billington is hoping a move to Oxford City can kick-start his non-league football career after he was forced to give up the professional game with Sheffield Wednesday aged just 20. Since the age of five, Billington, 21, who lives at the family home

  • Katie boosts Irish

    KATIE Slader, of Carterton Gymnastics Club, came fifth overall and helped Northern Ireland to the silver medal in the Celtic Cup competition held in Scotland.

  • County's new parents plump for old favourites

    More than 1,000 proud parents, relatives or guardians took the opportunity to show off their loved ones in this year's Oxford Mail Bonny Baby Competition. But the entries have also provided an interesting insight into the favourite names given to babies

  • Transport policies win national recognition

    Major improvements for bus passengers in Oxford have led to a national award. Oxfordshire County Council received the accolade at the National Transport Awards ceremony in Birmingham. The award was in recognition of the increase in bus use as a result

  • Racing engineer had key role

    An engineer who died in a car accident played a key role in the success of Apex Motorsport, according to the team's managing director. Matthew Hunter, 24, of Longfields Court, Bicester, was driving to work when he was killed in a collision in Skimmingdish

  • Welcome back, Paul

    Paul Moody became the darling of the Oxford United fans once again with a goal on his return as Mark Wright's men bounced back brilliantly from their Macclesfield misery. The typical Moody special put United on their way to a 2-0 win over Southend on

  • Bangladeshi food event

    An Oxford restaurant cooked up gourmet Bangladeshi dishes at the weekend that rarely feature on mainstream restaurant menus. The celebration of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine was organised by Cafe Turmeric, in Park End Street, Oxford, as part of the first