Abingdon Tn 4, Clapton 0 Abingdon saw off fellow strugglers Clapton at Culham Road to record their third consecutive home Ryman Division 3 victory. Town always seemed to have the upper hand, but they were grateful for a couple of good saves from Mickey
An Oxfordshire man has been jailed for 21 months for tax evasion worth more than £1.5m. Neil Gentleman-Hobbs, 35, a father of three of Curbridge Close, Witney, registered his limited company, Neil Hobbs Ltd, for VAT purposes in July 1997, but failed to
Police officers are going back on the beat throughout Oxfordshire as the force recruits more civilians to work in police stations. Nearly 400 extra officers across the Thames Valley Police region -- including 100 new recruits -- could be tackling crime
Women of all backgrounds are being encouraged to boost their qualifications by going back to college. Ruskin College, Oxford, is seeking applications for its popular MA in Women's Studies course. The two-year part-time course starts in October.
A fatal crash near Thame 12 years ago has resulted in scores of young drivers becoming better at the wheel. The death of Catherine Kenyon, who was in a crash caused by a reckless driver, prompted her father, Ted, to set up a safe driving award in her
Work has started in Witney on the first primary school in the county to provide education for mainstream children and those with special needs under one roof. Madley Brook and Springfield Primary School is being built on the new Madley Park development
Plans to investigate how spending on concessionary travel fares for pensioners can be cut have been met with an angry reaction. Age Concern and pensioners are vigorously opposed to the Vale of White Horse District Council project. But the authority has
Father Juninho, from Alan Jarvis's Aston Upthorpe stables near Blewbury, could go for the Winter Derby at Lingfield after landing the betdirect.co.uk Handicap at the Surrey track on Saturday.
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Shortwood Utd 4, Didcot Tn 5 Didcot Town's Premier Division revival continued on Saturday as they recorded their sixth straight win in a nine-goal thriller at Shortwood. The visitors were the better side in the first
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Winterbourne Utd 2, Chipping N Tn 2 Chippy earned a valuable Division 1 West point at second-placed Winterbourne, and could have taken all three. The home side took the lead on 29 minutes as Dunn scored direct from a
The Little Oak Pre-School, Witney, will be holding a table top sale with face painting and refreshments at the Ceewood Hall in Fettiplace Road on Saturday, from 10am to 2pm. Tables can be booked on 01993 773568.
All six members of West Oxfordshire District Council's cabinet face a cut in their allowances. An independent scrutiny panel says that the allowances -- which caused uproar when they were introduced last April, when the cabinet system came in -- should
Blanket factory Early's has been taken over by a Derbyshire firm, with the loss of 12 jobs. Quilt manufacturer Quiltex has bought the Witney premises and has pledged to keep the 300-year old tradition of blanket making in the area. Early's chairman and
Ashford Tn 3, Banbury Utd 0 Banbury United had a disastrous day as they crashed to defeat at mid-table Ashford Town in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division. Their nightmare began when a motorway hold up saw their journey to Kent take four and a quarter
Work has started in Witney on the first primary school in the county to provide education for mainstream children and those with special needs under one roof. Madley Brook and Springfield Primary School is being built on the new Madley Park development
A fatal crash near Thame 12 years ago has resulted in scores of young drivers becoming better at the wheel. The death of Catherine Kenyon, who was in a crash caused by a reckless driver, prompted her father, Ted, to set up a safe driving award in her
A working Oxfordshire quarry has been chosen as the dramatic setting for a night-time spectacular which will recreate the science fiction world of the Dr Who era. Up to 1,200 people will be able to step into the world of sci-fi television when Rogers
Plans to investigate how spending on concessionary travel fares for pensioners can be cut have been met with an angry reaction. Age Concern and pensioners are vigorously opposed to the Vale of White Horse District Council project. But the authority has
Formula 1 racing team chief Sir Frank Williams has launched a new multi-million pound conference centre at his Oxfordshire base. The hi-tech facility is also home to the WilliamsF1 museum, which features 41 famous cars spanning the illustrious history
Chiltern League Round 2: (Biggleswade): 1 Witney 189 pts, 2 Linslade 182, 3 Leighton Buzzard 171, 4 Wellingborough 169, 5 Biggleswade 147, 6 Houghton Regis 142.
English League Div 2: Oxford Hawks 0, Bromley 1. South League Premier Div 1: Beckenham 2, Oxford Univ 2. Middlesex Berks Bucks & Oxon Regional: City of Oxford 0, Ramgarhia 1; Newbury 1, Henley 5; Richings Park 5, Banbury 1. Area Div 1: Abingdon 0,
Villagers are being asked if they want a rural bus service to be extended to take in more communities. A bus makes return trips twice a day, six days a week between Bicester and Banbury, serving Somerton, Fritwell and Souldern. But it does not stop in
Nationwide League Div 3: Oxford Utd 1, Exeter City 2. Ryman League Div 1: Barking 2, Thame Utd 3; Oxford City 1, Tooting & M 0. Div 3: Abingdon Tn 4, Clapton 0. Dr Martens League Eastern Div: Ashford Tn 3, Banbury Utd 0. FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE
Oxford Cheetahs have been denied the chance to add the Premiership Trophy to their Elite League title last year, having finally admitted defeat in their bid to fulfil this year's clash against Knockout Cup winners Peterborough. No available date was forthcoming
Ian Atkins blasted his players after Saturday's dismal 2-1 home defeat by Exeter - and said: "They don't know how lucky they are." The Oxford United boss was dismayed as cash-strapped Exeter's players showed far greater determination to win the Division
Godalming 0, AFC Wallingford 1 Wallingford stretched their lead at the top of the Combined Counties Premier League to three points with an unconvincing win at Godalming and Guildford. The visitors withstood tremendous pressure before taking the lead on
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Winterbourne Utd 2, Chipping N Tn 2 Chippy earned a valuable Division 1 West point at second-placed Winterbourne, and could have taken all three. The home side took the lead on 29 minutes as Dunn scored direct from a
Plans for a single-storey extension to a garage in Westfield Road, Long Wittenham, have been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council.
The historic clock tower building at the Mini car plant in Cowley is being demolished after more than 70 years as a city landmark. The building, which dates from the late 1920s, formed part of the Pressed Steel offices alongside the main car plant. BMW
A skatepark project is attracting plenty of support -- but very little cash. The proposed facility for Banbury is supported by local MP Tony Baldry, Cherwell District Council, Banbury Town Council, the police, and the Thames Valley Partnership. But the
Chiltern League Round 2: (Biggleswade): 1 Witney 189 pts, 2 Linslade 182, 3 Leighton Buzzard 171, 4 Wellingborough 169, 5 Biggleswade 147, 6 Houghton Regis 142.
English National League Div 1: Rugby 25, Henley 13. English Clubs Championship Midlands Div 1: Camp Hill v Banbury pp. South West Div 1: Dorchester 0, Chinnor 10. Southern Counties North: Beaconsfield 29, Grove 13; High Wycombe 16, Chipping Norton 6;
David Drewitt has been voted Temp of the Year by the Oxford branch of recruitment agency Office Angels. He will now go through to the regional final. Office Angels branch manager Irene Brazil said: "David has shown total dedication and enthusiasm to our
Blanket factory Early's has been taken over by a Derbyshire firm, with the loss of 12 jobs. Quilt manufacturer Quiltex has bought the Witney premises and has pledged to keep the 300-year old tradition of blanket making in the area. Early's chairman and
Formula 1 racing team chief Sir Frank Williams has launched a new multi-million pound conference centre at his Oxfordshire base. The hi-tech facility is also home to the WilliamsF1 museum, which features 41 famous cars spanning the illustrious history
We must clarify part of a news report we published on Friday, with regard to the convicted paedophile John Walker. We said a woman had reported Walker to a previous school at which he had taught, and that her son had been abused. We are happy to make
Great-grandmother Eva Jeffrey will spend her 100th birthday in hospital after she fell and broke her leg. But the bells of her village church in Horspath, near Oxford, will ring out and Mrs Jeffrey, who has lived in Horspath for 60 years, will still be
Police dealt with clashes between 30 and 50 football supporters on Oxford streets on Saturday. The disturbances, which broke out before Oxford United's match against Exeter City, took place in the Magdalen Road area of Iffley Road. Insp Melvyn Kendall
The Bishop of Oxford has refused to condemn the actions of a British couple planning to have a 'designer' baby to help save the life of their son. But, speaking on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4, he said the new baby must be wanted for itself and
Four private hire taxi drivers have had their licences revoked or suspended by Oxford City Council after being caught illegally picking up passengers. When private hire drivers pick up passengers without a booking, a practice known as plying for hire,
City centre manager Marcus Lapthorn has accepted a redundancy package from Oxford City Council. Mr Lapthorn's post was funded by the council and private businesses, and he is one of 32 staff who have accepted redundancy, or early retirement packages.
A service which puts parents in touch with one of the largest databases of child care providers in the country is about to be launched in Oxford as an independent charity. The Oxfordshire Children's Information Service provides parents with information
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Winterbourne Utd 2, Chipping N Tn 2 Chippy earned a valuable Division 1 West point at second-placed Winterbourne, and could have taken all three. The home side took the lead on 29 minutes as Dunn scored direct from a
A service which puts parents in touch with one of the largest databases of child care providers in the country is about to be launched in Oxford as an independent charity. The Oxfordshire Children's Information Service provides parents with information
The future of new football club Witney United received a big shot in the arm with the news that a Witney-based leisure consortium have bought Marriotts Stadium. Gavin Brown, one of the directors of the new company, On-the-Edge Ltd, purchased the ground
A housekeeping pilot scheme at Oxford hospitals has been so successful it is to be extended to hospitals across the UK. Ward 7F at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington and Adams Ward at the Radcliffe Infirmary in the city centre, were chosen to trial
Bicester & North Oxford reached the regional finals of the National Indoor cricket competition as they beat Old Hill, from Worcestershire, in the second round. Bicester made a commanding 134-5 with Adam Cook top scoring with 41. In reply, the home
Barking 2, Thame United 3 Two late strikes from Thame United's Jefferson Louis secured all three Ryman Division 1 points at a windswept Mayesbrook Park. Louis took the goals well, but huge credit must go to substitute Mark West, who provided the big striker
The Little Oak Pre-School, Witney, will be holding a table top sale with face painting and refreshments at the Ceewood Hall in Fettiplace Road on Saturday, from 10am to 2pm. Tables can be booked on 01993 773568.
Children living in west Oxfordshire can take their pick of toys from a mobile toy library. Oxfordshire Playbus provides toys that can be borrowed for a fortnight for a small charge. It will be in Stonesfield tomorrow from 11am to 12 noon and in North
A fatal crash near Thame 12 years ago has resulted in scores of young drivers becoming better at the wheel. The death of Catherine Kenyon, who was in a crash caused by a reckless driver, prompted her father, Ted, to set up a safe driving award in her
A working Oxfordshire quarry has been chosen as the dramatic setting for a night-time spectacular which will recreate the science fiction world of the Dr Who era. Up to 1,200 people will be able to step into the world of sci-fi television when Rogers
We must clarify part of a news report we published on Friday, with regard to the convicted paedophile John Walker. We said a woman had reported Walker to a previous school at which he had taught, and that her son had been abused. We are happy to make
Villagers are being asked if they want a rural bus service to be extended to take in more communities. A bus makes return trips twice a day, six days a week between Bicester and Banbury, serving Somerton, Fritwell and Souldern. But it does not stop in
English League Div 2: Oxford Hawks 0, Bromley 1. South League Premier Div 1: Beckenham 2, Oxford Univ 2. Middlesex Berks Bucks & Oxon Regional: City of Oxford 0, Ramgarhia 1; Newbury 1, Henley 5; Richings Park 5, Banbury 1. Area Div 1: Abingdon 0,
Nationwide League Div 3: Oxford Utd 1, Exeter City 2. Ryman League Div 1: Barking 2, Thame Utd 3; Oxford City 1, Tooting & M 0. Div 3: Abingdon Tn 4, Clapton 0. Dr Martens League Eastern Div: Ashford Tn 3, Banbury Utd 0. FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE
Oxford commercial property agents Marriotts are marketing serviced offices in the city centre at 21 Beaumont Street. Partner Martin Conway said: "Serviced offices have gone through a difficult time recently but now enquiries are increasing again as these
Lara Thomas has been appointed marketing manager for award-winning housebuilder Linden Homes Chiltern. Ms Thomas previously worked in marketing for both Crest Nicholson and Taywood Homes. She said: "Linden Chiltern has an excellent reputation and is renowned
Free advice on green transport policies and how to reduce fuel costs is now available from the Government. A folder, called the The Road to More Efficient Transport, has been produced by the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme based at AEA Technology's
Cowley has been named as one of the best places in Britain to sell a house. The monthly report from Bradford & Bingley estate agents predicts house prices could soar by as much as ten per cent this year, with values driven up by a shortage of properties
The historic clock tower building at the Mini car plant in Cowley is being demolished after more than 70 years as a city landmark. The building, which dates from the late 1920s, formed part of the Pressed Steel offices alongside the main car plant. BMW
A design company has offered a computer enhanced glimpse of the bright future that could be awaiting the city's historic heartland. Lighting specialists were asked by the former Lord Mayor Maureen Christian to present their vision of Oxford, and created
A working Oxfordshire quarry has been chosen as the dramatic setting for a night-time spectacular which will recreate the science fiction world of the Dr Who era. Up to 1,200 people will be able to step into the world of sci-fi television when Rogers
The Bishop of Oxford has refused to condemn the actions of a British couple planning to have a 'designer' baby to help save the life of their son. But, speaking on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4, he said the new baby must be wanted for itself and
Work has started in Witney on the first primary school in the county to provide education for mainstream children and those with special needs under one roof. Madley Brook and Springfield Primary School is being built on the new Madley Park development
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Shortwood Utd 4, Didcot Tn 5 Didcot Town's Premier Division revival continued on Saturday as they recorded their sixth straight win in a nine-goal thriller at Shortwood. The visitors were the better side in the first
Plans to turn a historic Oxford pub into a 130-seater restaurant threaten to destroy centuries of tradition, critics say. Six Continents Retail wants to transform The Perch in Binsey, west Oxford, into one of its Vintage Inn concept restaurants. It has
Police officers are going back on the beat throughout Oxfordshire as the force recruits more civilians to work in police stations. Nearly 400 extra officers across the Thames Valley Police region -- including 100 new recruits -- could be tackling crime
Oxfordshire's Tim Henman had no excuses after throwing away a one-set lead to lose the ABN AMRO Trophy final to defending champion Nicolas Escude in Rotterdam. The British No 1, from Weston-on-the-Green, pointed to the need to seize the opportunities
Ian Atkins blasted his players after Saturday's dismal 2-1 home defeat by Exeter - and said: "They don't know how lucky they are." The Oxford United boss was dismayed as cash-strapped Exeter's players showed far greater determination to win the Division
A Fair Trade coffee morning is being run by Christian Aid in the Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Bicester, on Saturday, from 9.30am to noon.
Women of all backgrounds are being encouraged to boost their qualifications by going back to college. Ruskin College, Oxford, is seeking applications for its popular MA in Women's Studies course. The two-year part-time course starts in October.
Gloucester Utd 1, Abingdon Utd 0 Abingdon were the better side against top-of- the-table Gloucester for three-quarters of Saturday's league cup third-round tie. However, two serious injuries in the second half disrupted the side as Wayne Harbert was taken
A housekeeping pilot scheme at Oxford hospitals has been so successful it is to be extended to hospitals across the UK. Ward 7F at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington and Adams Ward at the Radcliffe Infirmary in the city centre, were chosen to trial
Students have been given an insight into the running of their local council. Members of the student council at Oxford School spent a day with staff at Oxford City Council. The project was the first of a series of events being organised by the council
Pupils received lessons in recycling waste in a bid to ensure a greener future in Oxfordshire. The Wild Waste Show, organised by environmental organisation The Northmoor Trust, rolled into Kings Meadow County Primary School in Bicester on Friday. Roadshow
A service which puts parents in touch with one of the largest databases of child care providers in the country is about to be launched in Oxford as an independent charity. The Oxfordshire Children's Information Service provides parents with information
Two blind kittens have been rescued from a colony of wild cats in Oxford. The cats, called Billy and Jumble, were saved by volunteers from the charity Oxford and District Cats Protection. They were found trying to fend for themselves in Wood Farm. ODCP
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Shortwood Utd 4, Didcot Tn 5 Didcot Town's Premier Division revival continued on Saturday as they recorded their sixth straight win in a nine-goal thriller at Shortwood. The visitors were the better side in the first
Children living in west Oxfordshire can take their pick of toys from a mobile toy library. Oxfordshire Playbus provides toys that can be borrowed for a fortnight for a small charge. It will be in Stonesfield tomorrow from 11am to 12 noon and in North
An Oxfordshire man has been jailed for 21 months for tax evasion worth more than £1.5m. Neil Gentleman-Hobbs, 35, a father of three of Curbridge Close, Witney, registered his limited company, Neil Hobbs Ltd, for VAT purposes in July 1997, but failed to
English National League Div 1: Rugby 25, Henley 13. English Clubs Championship Midlands Div 1: Camp Hill v Banbury pp. South West Div 1: Dorchester 0, Chinnor 10. Southern Counties North: Beaconsfield 29, Grove 13; High Wycombe 16, Chipping Norton 6;
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Winterbourne Utd 2, Chipping N Tn 2 Chippy earned a valuable Division 1 West point at second-placed Winterbourne, and could have taken all three. The home side took the lead on 29 minutes as Dunn scored direct from a
Two drivers were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after a crash on the B430 road to Middleton Stoney.
Oxford Cheetahs have been denied the chance to add the Premiership Trophy to their Elite League title last year, having finally admitted defeat in their bid to fulfil this year's clash against Knockout Cup winners Peterborough. No available date was forthcoming
A Fair Trade coffee morning is being run by Christian Aid in the Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Bicester, on Saturday, from 9.30am to noon.
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Shortwood Utd 4, Didcot Tn 5 Didcot Town's Premier Division revival continued on Saturday as they recorded their sixth straight win in a nine-goal thriller at Shortwood. The visitors were the better side in the first
The future of new football club Witney United received a big shot in the arm with the news that a Witney-based leisure consortium have bought Marriotts Stadium. Gavin Brown, one of the directors of the new company, On-the-Edge Ltd, purchased the ground
Pupils received lessons in recycling waste in a bid to ensure a greener future in Oxfordshire. The Wild Waste Show, organised by environmental organisation The Northmoor Trust, rolled into Kings Meadow County Primary School in Bicester on Friday. Roadshow
Bicester & North Oxford reached the regional finals of the National Indoor cricket competition as they beat Old Hill, from Worcestershire, in the second round. Bicester made a commanding 134-5 with Adam Cook top scoring with 41. In reply, the home
Oxford City 1, Tooting & Mitcham 0 A gale force wind dictated events as City just got the better of Tooting to take maximum Ryman Division 1 points at Court Place Farm on Saturday. A goal shortly after the interval from Shaun Wimble did the trick
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Winterbourne Utd 2, Chipping N Tn 2 Chippy earned a valuable Division 1 West point at second-placed Winterbourne, and could have taken all three. The home side took the lead on 29 minutes as Dunn scored direct from a
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Bicester & North Oxford reached the regional finals of the National Indoor cricket competition as they beat Old Hill, from Worcestershire, in the second round. Bicester made a commanding 134-5 with Adam Cook top scoring with 41. In reply, the home
Community wardens may be employed to help over-stretched police combat vandalism and anti-social behaviour. In the latest of a spate of incidents in the Didcot Market Place area, shrubs were ripped out of planting areas around trees at the back of the
Computer problems at a doctors' surgery have hit the bookings system. Patients at Bury Knowle Health Centre in Headington, Oxford, will be unable to make an appointment to see their doctor while technicians upgrade the computer system. Practice manager
Two blind kittens have been rescued from a colony of wild cats in Oxford. The cats, called Billy and Jumble, were saved by volunteers from the charity Oxford and District Cats Protection. They were found trying to fend for themselves in Wood Farm. ODCP
