Hundreds of casualty patients in Oxfordshire are waiting longer than the Government's target time for treatment. Since the beginning of the year, managers at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Headington, and The Horton, Banbury, have managed to wipe out
There is no doubting who was Oxfordshire's star performer in an otherwise disappointing Minor Counties Championship campaign. Rob Williams made 470 runs at a staggering average of 156.67 in a campaign that saw Oxon finish winless and bottom of the Western
Concerns that a Wallingford pub could be opening into the early hours of the morning have been allayed by the landlady. Jackie Howard, of the Dolphin in St Mary's Street, applied for a public entertainment licence, which could allow the pub to remain
A councillor is appealing for fresh ideas on how to improve the way taxis operate in Wantage. The Vale of White Horse District Council had been asked to look into whether a loop system could be set up in the town, with a new feeder rank where drivers
Wallingford are through to the next round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 win over Sawbridgeworth Town in Tuesday night's replay at the Hithercroft. Aaron Baker and Stuart Beavon were on the mark for Wallingford, who now face Ipswich Wanderers at home in the
It was not until their final outing, that the South Oxfordshire Amateurs scored the first victory of their two-week Western Tour. Roger Berryman, the veteran Oxford Downs off-spinner, captured six wickets to earn the SOA an 88-run victory over Chagford
Oxford Silver Machine's play-off ambitions face a big test when they take on Wolverhampton in a Sky Sports Elite League clash at the Stadium on Wednesday night (7.45). Wolves made home advantage count by beating Coventry at Monmore Green on Monday, but
Everyone associated with Oxford United's early days in Headington has been greatly saddened by the news of the death of Les Bateman, at the age of 91. Les was United's groundsman for more than 30 years, and one of Headington's best known characters. A
Rail commuters are to be stopped from parking along a busy street near Didcot Parkway station. Oxfordshire County Council has vowed to crack down on up to 30 commuters who have been using one side of Cow Lane as a free car park. The commuters say they
Electricity companies Aquila and Southern Electric have agreed to pay more than £1.8m to customers left without power during last October's storms, energy regulator Ofgem has announced. People living near Charlbury, Adderbury, Great Tew and Finmere were
A teenage cricketer has been banned from playing for his club for the rest of the season after a flare-up on the pitch. Ollie Smith, 17, appeared before a disciplinary committee of Minster Lovell Cricket Club on Monday, following the incident on August
A man has appeared before magistrates charged with possessing an offensive weapon and affray in Blackbird Leys, Oxford. Michael Carr, 46, of Falcon Close, is alleged to have brandished a machete during a disorder in Falcon Close on August 29. Oxford Magistrates
The summer has provided sporting fun for hundreds of children in Oxford, thanks to the city council's StreetSport project. During the school holidays, 70 hours of free supervised activities were offered to 600 young people. Lord Mayor Pat Stannard went
Thousands of revellers who flocked to Oxford's Party in the Park have been praised by police for their good behaviour. Oxford police said they were delighted the event at South Park passed without serious trouble. Only one arrest was made after a man
Tesco lost thousands of pounds when it was forced to close for more than an hour because of a power failure. Tills went blank and customers were asked to leave the store in Marcham Road during the afternoon on September 2. Contractors working outside
Driving instructor Robert Brown was fined £300 with three points on his driving licence because he was unable to pinpoint which of two learner drivers broke a 30mph limit. Driving instructor Mr Brown Witney Magistrates convicted Mr Brown when he failed
Aston Rowant are ready to accept the offer of promotion to the Home Counties Premier League. The newly-crowned Oxford Times Cherwell League champions agreed at a committee meeting on Monday night to take the step up into Division 2 West. Skipper Chris
A group fighting plans to build an accommodation centre for asylum seekers on the outskirts of Bicester is urging people to write to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. The Bicester Action Group has accused Mr Prescott of making a mockery of the planning
A policeman who saved a woman from jumping from a Banbury multi-storey car park is being commended for his courage. Neville Clayton Shift sergeant Neville Clayton, was getting the Chief Constable's Commendation at a ceremony on September 3. In January
A man has appeared before magistrates charged with a serious assault at a pub. James Tompkins, 18, of Cumnor Hill, Oxford, is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to 18-year-old Aiden Knox, at The Goose pub in Gloucester Street, Oxford,
A new school in Oxford is having to remain closed after being hit by vandals twice during the summer break. The two attacks during recent weeks at Bayards Hill Primary School in Wayneflete Road, Barton, are estimated to have left a repair bill of more
Plans to pump nearly £3.5m into transforming an Oxford sports centre into a leading leisure facility have been given the go-ahead. The Ferry Sports Centre, in Summertown, will undergo a complete makeover within the next three years following the decision
A PIZZA takeaway will finally fill an empty unit in a row of shops on Oxford's Rose Hill estate. Papa John's Pizza will spend £190,000 converting the derelict shop, formerly used as a hairdresser's and a launderette, into a pizza delivery store. A flat
