Mystery surrounds the death of an Oxford University student who died minutes after chatting to a friend. Christ Church undergraduate chemistry student Reignolde Mahboubian-Jones, 20, went to London for a rock concert the night before he died, on November
A security firm was ordered to appear before a judge today, after the mother jailed for allowing her children play truant arrived more than three hours late at Oxford Crown Court. Judge Peter Crawford yesterday cut Patricia Amos's 60-day prison sentence
An Abingdon teenager who survived 30 weeks of gruelling Royal Marine Commando training has been awarded the coveted Green Beret. Darren Hayward, 17, a former pupil of Larkmead School, had to pass a tough commando test at the end of his course at the Marines
An evening of Welsh music will help traumatised children worldwide and give handicapped adults in Wallingford a trip to Legoland. Wallingford Rotary Club is hosting the evening at Benson parish hall on Saturday, June 8. The Cwmbach Male Voice Choir will
The head of a company which wants to expand in Wallingford and bring in 100 jobs is to meet the town council. The company, formerly the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau, already has 250 employees at its site alongside the southern bypass. Dr Denis Blight
A boys' independent school near Wallingford has been given a glowing report by Government inspectors. An Ofsted team praised Moulsford Preparatory School's high quality teaching and pastoral care. The inspectors also praised pupils' attitude to work and
Wallingford should resist any large scale development within its boundaries, especially near the bypass, the town council has said. But some councillors have warned the town will not prosper if there is a complete ban on development. However, most of
Historical characters ranging from William of Orange to Tsar Peter the Great of Russia will be represented in a colourful procession marking the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Along with the exotic dancer Isadora Duncan and William Walsh, the Speaker of the
A park created in memory of the former Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman, has been officially opened. Betjeman Park, off Mill Street, Wantage, contains a poetry trail made up of inscribed stones featuring extracts from poems by Sir John, who lived in the
Young village cyclists have been rewarded for their commitment to cycling to school with a new shelter. More than 120 children -- a third of all pupils -- at Watchfield Primary School, near Faringdon, cycle to school. That compares with a county average
A law tutor at Oxford University, whose boyfriend died of epilepsy, looks set to win her 10-year battle to prove that hundreds of people die needlessly from the illness. Jane Hanna, who lives in Wantage, has presented a hard-hitting report to Parliament
Two mothers who have helped instill road safety awareness in pupils at a Wantage school have received recognition of their hard work. Sharon Cooper and Lib Shaw have taught cycling proficiency to children at Charlton County Primary School in Charlton
Seven men, aged between 16 and 22, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of a teenager in Oxford. The 18-year-old victim was bundled into the boot of a car in Rymers Lane, Cowley, on May 15 and subjected to a series of assaults. The men
Train services were disrupted today after a freight train hit a van on the line between Banbury and Leamington Spa. No-one was injured in the accident, which happened on a level crossing just after 6am. Chiltern Trains provided a temporary bus service
An Abingdon teenager who survived 30 weeks of gruelling Royal Marine Commando training has been awarded the coveted Green Beret. Darren Hayward, 17, a former pupil of Larkmead School, had to pass a tough commando test at the end of his course at the Marines
An arts development fund has been launched by Oxford City Council to provide small grants for arts projects. The fund has been set up to match funding from other funding bodies, including Southern and South East Arts, and lottery funding from schemes
An evening of Welsh music will help traumatised children worldwide and give handicapped adults in Wallingford a trip to Legoland. Wallingford Rotary Club is hosting the evening at Benson parish hall on Saturday, June 8. The Cwmbach Male Voice Choir will
The head of a company which wants to expand in Wallingford and bring in 100 jobs is to meet the town council. The company, formerly the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau, already has 250 employees at its site alongside the southern bypass. Dr Denis Blight
Cherwell district councillors want to join forces with two other councils faced with Government plans to open centres for asylum seekers. Cherwell's executive hopes to link up with Wychavon District Council in Worcestershire, and Rushcliffe Borough Council
Television presenter Jeremy Spake was behind the till at a Banbury bookshop after an employee won a competition. The former Airport worker has tried some strange jobs for his TV series and accompanying book, The Toughest Jobs in Britain -- including working
Oxfordshire's economic boom may soon be over, a new survey warns. It predicts growth in the county will drop in the next four years. Meanwhile two high street names with branches in the county have unveiled disappointing financial figures. The report
Wallingford should resist any large scale development within its boundaries, especially near the bypass, the town council has said. But some councillors have warned the town will not prosper if there is a complete ban on development. However, most of
Abingdon's most famous church, St Helen's, is to close for six months in September as work gets under way on the first stage of an ambitious £2m restoration programme. The task of removing the old heating system to be replaced by new under-floor equipment
Musicians will entertain sick children in hospitals throughout the south east following the success of a pilot project in Oxford. The Orchestra of St John's has been visiting wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Headington, and Helen House Hospice
City councillors are determined to pursue their claim for £494,000 from Firoka, a company owned by Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam. At a meeting yesterday they told Mr Kassam that the debt, part of the deal over the new Kassam Stadium, was not negotiable
Banbury is to have its own radio station, possibly by 2005. The Radio Authority has given the go-ahead for a local licence to be issued. The authority will advertise the licence in September or October next year, and broadcasting companies will be invited
Two mothers who have helped instill road safety awareness in pupils at a Wantage school have received recognition of their hard work. Sharon Cooper and Lib Shaw have taught cycling proficiency to children at Charlton County Primary School in Charlton
Oxford may not boast the most successful football club, but Oxford singer songwriters are hoping their World Cup anthem will soar to number one in the charts. The six-man group, called People United, aims to boost England's chances of winning the World
Oxford may not boast the most successful football club, but Oxford singer songwriters are hoping their World Cup anthem will soar to number one in the charts. The six-man group, called People United, aims to boost England's chances of winning the World
A security firm was ordered to appear before a judge today, after the mother jailed for allowing her children play truant arrived more than three hours late at Oxford Crown Court. Judge Peter Crawford yesterday cut Patricia Amos's 60-day prison sentence
Banbury Town Council has commissioned a commemorative mug to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Jan Justice with Rosemarie Higham A suggestion by Jan Justice for a commemorative gift to pass on to children and grandchildren was agreed. Working with deputy
MPs are to launch a three-pronged campaign to save three respite care centres for disabled children in Oxfordshire after meeting a delegation of parents at Westminster yesterday. They are to tackle the county council, the Government and the legal system
Abingdon's most famous church, St Helen's, is to close for six months in September as work gets under way on the first stage of an ambitious £2m restoration programme. The task of removing the old heating system to be replaced by new under-floor equipment
City councillors are determined to pursue their claim for £494,000 from Firoka, a company owned by Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam. At a meeting yesterday they told Mr Kassam that the debt, part of the deal over the new Kassam Stadium, was not negotiable
A park created in memory of the former Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman, has been officially opened. Betjeman Park, off Mill Street, Wantage, contains a poetry trail made up of inscribed stones featuring extracts from poems by Sir John, who lived in the
A boys' independent school near Wallingford has been given a glowing report by Government inspectors. An Ofsted team praised Moulsford Preparatory School's high quality teaching and pastoral care. The inspectors also praised pupils' attitude to work and
Television presenter Jeremy Spake was behind the till at an Oxfordshire bookshop after an employee won a competition. The former Airport worker has tried some strange jobs for his TV series and accompanying book, The Toughest Jobs in Britain -- including
Train services were disrupted today after a freight train hit a van on the line between Banbury and Leamington Spa. No-one was injured in the accident, which happened on a level crossing just after 6am. Chiltern Trains provided a temporary bus service
A music teacher died as he sat with a cup of coffee and a cigarette, an Oxford inquest heard yesterday. Ceri Williams, 37, of Austin Drive, Banbury, was found sitting in an armchair, by his partner of 13 years, Paulus Sebastion-Numarco. Mr Sebastion-Numarco
Banbury is to have its own radio station, possibly by 2005. The Radio Authority has given the go-ahead for a local licence to be issued. The authority will advertise the licence in September or October next year, and broadcasting companies will be invited
A security firm was ordered to appear before a judge today, after the Banbury mother jailed for allowing her children play truant arrived more than three hours late at Oxford Crown Court. Judge Peter Crawford yesterday cut Patricia Amos's 60-day prison
Young village cyclists have been rewarded for their commitment to cycling to school with a new shelter. More than 120 children -- a third of all pupils -- at Watchfield Primary School, near Faringdon, cycle to school. That compares with a county average
A law tutor at Oxford University, whose boyfriend died of epilepsy, looks set to win her 10-year battle to prove that hundreds of people die needlessly from the illness. Jane Hanna has presented a hard-hitting report to Parliament about epilepsy deaths
Historical characters ranging from William of Orange to Tsar Peter the Great of Russia will be represented in a colourful procession marking the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Along with the exotic dancer Isadora Duncan and William Walsh, the Speaker of the
Seven men, aged between 16 and 22, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of a teenager in Oxford. The 18-year-old victim was bundled into the boot of a car in Rymers Lane, Cowley, on May 15 and subjected to a series of assaults. The men
Teacher died of natural causes A MUSIC teacher died as he sat with a cup of coffee and a cigarette, an Oxford inquest heard yesterday. Ceri Williams, 37, of Austin Drive, Banbury, was found sitting in an armchair, by his partner of 13 years, Paulus Sebastion-Numarco
An arts development fund has been launched by Oxford City Council to provide small grants for arts projects. The fund has been set up to match funding from other funding bodies, including Southern and South East Arts, and lottery funding from schemes
Musicians will entertain sick children in hospitals throughout the south east following the success of a pilot project in Oxford. The Orchestra of St John's has been visiting wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Headington, and Helen House Hospice
Mystery surrounds the death of an Oxford University student who died minutes after chatting to a friend. Christ Church undergraduate chemistry student Reignolde Mahboubian-Jones, 20, went to London for a rock concert the night before he died, on November
Oxford University's Bodleian Library has spent £600,000 to acquire an important manuscript by the composer Mendelssohn. The famous 17th century library bought the 170-year-old musical score for the Hebrides Overture in auction at Sotheby's. Funding for
MPs are to launch a three-pronged campaign to save three respite care centres for disabled children in Oxfordshire after meeting a delegation of parents at Westminster yesterday. They are to tackle the county council, the Government and the legal system
