The President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi, says Oxford is poised to become one of Europe's leading centres for the teaching of management studies. The Italian statesman addressed academics and business leaders before officially opening Oxford
A shock defeat for North Leigh's title rivals Gloucester United at Highworth last night means that the west Oxfordshire club will clinch the Hellenic League Premier Division title if they beat Shortwood United this evening at Eynsham Park. Gloucester,
Henley's life in Division 1 came to an end, despite a valiant display in their defeat by Rotherham at Dry Leas on Saturday. The champions may have won 54-20 in their last game before promotion to the Zurich Premiership, but it was relegated Henley who
David Coulthard is back in pole position to retain his status as Britain's top Formula 1 driver, thanks to the computer whizzkids in his McLaren team. Coulthard snatched third spot in the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona behind race winner Michael Schumacher
The headteacher of Carterton Community College has confirmed a pupil protest over the banning of flared trousers is over. But several pupils at the college remain suspended following an 80-strong protest outside the school gates. At least three students
The Bishop of Oxford has called on whichever party wins Thursday's local elections for Oxford City Council to act swiftly to tackle housing problems on one of the city's most run-down estates. The Rt Rev Richard Harries yesterday visited Rose Hill for
Parents of disabled children who use three threatened respite centres have requested a meeting with Dr Richard Shaw, Oxfordshire County Council's chief executive. County councillors voted earlier this month to axe a £500,000 annual grant to Barnardo's
The RSPCA has highlighted two animal neglect cases in Oxfordshire in its campaign for new anti-cruelty laws. It said a five-point 'duty of care' was needed to prevent suffering such as that experienced by a pony and foal, owned by Melanie Goodchild, 28
Oxford United boss Ian Atkins has been in negotiations with Tranmere's experienced defender Steve Yates. The 32-year-old Bristolian was released by the Birkenhead club at the end of this season and has been down to The Kassam Stadium for talks. Other
Oxford United will take on local rivals Oxford City and Thame United in pre-season games as they build up to the Nationwide League season on August 10, writes JON MURRAY. The U's, who have already arranged glamorous pre-season warm-ups at The Kassam Stadium
Two secret reports examining the alleged mismanagement of Oxford City Council's homelessness service are to be disclosed to councillors. The details will not be revealed to the public, but council leader Corinna Redman accepted it was likely the reports
A charity has been the given the go-ahead to demolish a disused church hall in east Oxford and build accommodation for homeless people. The application by Emmaus was due to be decided by the city council's east area parliament on Wednesday, April 17,
Oxford Cheetahs were unceremoniously dumped out of this year's Elite League Knockout Cup by an impressive Wolverhampton Wolves outfit at Monmore Green last night, writes LEON HILL. Oxford were always going to be up against it after being held to a draw
Parish councillors are worried about how former council homes are allocated after a man living alone set fire to his bungalow. The bungalow in Orchard Close, Merton, near Bicester, was gutted and two bungalows on either side were damaged last week. The
Grove 30, Oakmeadians 15 Grove continued their rapid climb up the club rugby pyramid with a convincing victory in their Southern Counties play-off at Cane Lane on Saturday. A burst of scoring just before half-time, during which Oakmeadians had a player
Two specialist biotech firms are going for growth after a successful incubation period. Oxford Ancestors and Oxford Gene Technology have outgrown their current bases at the Oxford BioBusiness Centre, in Littlemore, and have moved to new, larger premises
A PRIMARY school and the National Fire Brigade Benevolent Fund will split the proceeds of a fundraising car wash. Didcot firefighters gave a helping hand to children washing cars in the playground of Harwell Primary School. Other children offered a car
An Oxfordshire woman was murdered by her lodger and her body buried under a pile of tools in the garden shed, a court heard. Peter Airey, 27, battered Carol Evans to death with a hammer, then went on a spending spree using her chequebook and cash card
