Here we go again! More ideas on how to get rid of the chewing gum -- all of them useless. The powers that be are still going round in ever decreasing circles. I raised the issue of chewing gum at the city council's south east area committee in 2003, and
Campaigners fighting to keep Abingdon's outdoor pool open have claimed that river drownings could increase if it is closed. Organiser Paul Gustafson watches Rebecca Jenkins and Samantha Jenkins sign the petition to save the pool The campaigners added
Oxford City's Vet 50 team starred again on the national stage, this time in the British Masters Cross Country Championships in Belfast. They were the first team to have three runners home, but were beaten into third place overall by Nene Valley Harriers
A football referee has been cautioned and warned as to his future conduct by the Oxfordshire FA after stepping in to break up an altercation in a youth match. Tom Rafferty, from Witney, admitted a charge of improper conduct after pulling Kennington Boys
West Witney edged out North Leigh A 2-1 with virtually the last kick of their Senior Cup quarter-final. Trailing 1-0, West Witney levelled through Seb Wilsker, only for the North Leigh keeper to allow James Clarke's free-kick to squirm over the line for
Villagers are hoping they can keep their shop from closing down next weekend with long-term plans to form a cooperative. Shop workers Dianna Adamberry, left, and Karen Cork Residents have been working together over the past few weeks ever since owner
Headington Roadrunner Gary Harris smashed his club's 15-mile road race record by a massive five minutes as he romped to victory in the Banbury 15 on Sunday. Harris took first place in convincing style, finishing almost a minute clear of second-placed
For staff at the doomed Allders' department store in Oxford, the news could not have been more depressing. The future for many of them when they arrived for work yesterday was looking decidedly bleak. By the end of the day, the outlook was even worse.
Education officials have promised to defend an Oxford comprehensive school which could face legal action following the expulsion of a teenage pupil. It is understood that the boy, who attended the Cherwell School, in Marston Ferry Road, was expelled following
A new-look sports centre is being opened in north Oxford following a £3.4m refurbishment project. Ferry Sports Centre, in Diamond Place, Summertown, which closed last September, will re-open on Monday, April 4. Investment from Oxford City Council has
Indian restaurants in Oxford could be forced to close due to staff shortages caused by new immigration laws. Restaurant owners have previously been allowed to bring in staff from Bangladesh on short-term contracts, but fewer workers are being given visas
Five Iranians arrived in Oxford on March 15 on a protest march against an alleged threat of war by America on their home country. The Iranian protesters, from left, - Mojtada Taati, Izad Panah, Mohammed Ali Akbari, Behzad Reza Doust and Hashem Taati Ardeshir
Craig Davies is set to miss Oxford United's two Easter games after being called up again for Wales Under 21s. The 19-year-old striker, who has ironically lost his place in United's starting line-up, has been called into the Under 21 squad to play Austria
Thame Utd 2, Oxford Utd Res 5: Juan Pablo Raponi grabbed his first goals in English football as Oxford United brushed aside Thame's challenge in an ill-tempered Oxfordshire Senior Cup semi-final at Court Place Farm last night. Raponi struck twice, with
What does Carl Butterworth mean (Oxford Mail, March 7)? "The A34 is in a terrible mess once more". I don't remember the A34 being anything else. Did the authorities clean it up the last time people complained about the filth? In second place behind this
Oxford's chronic homelessness problem is among the worst in the country -- with more than 1,000 families living in temporary accommodation. Although the number of families registered with Oxford City Council as homeless is dropping year-on-year, 17 in
Staff have been left reeling by news that Primark has axed its deal to buy the Allders store in Oxford. As Allders counts down to closing, staff hope a buyer will save them The 140 workers were called into the restaurant at the Westgate Centre flagshipstore
The battle against illegal flyposting in Abingdon has been given a financial boost as the town council steps up its campaign to keep the town looking clean and tidy. The town's Joint Environmental Trust - JET - a body funded by the Vale of White Horse
Months of studying have paid off for two foster carers who have gained vocational awards which prove how good they are at their jobs. Melissa Moody of Grove, near Wantage, and Pat Sampson, of Carterton, who are both employed by Oxfordshire County Council
White Horse Harrier Paul Jegou continued his run of form in multi-terrain races with an excellent third place in one of the toughest races in the calendar. The infamous 'Grizzly', run over 20 miles, started and finished on the seafront at Seaton in Devon
Youngsters attending Cumnor's junior coaching sessions this summer can be sure they will be receiving the best possible advice. Kent seamer Simon Cook, who learnt his craft at the Oxfordshire club a decade ago, has devised a comprehensive coaching programme
Oxfordshire Senior League: Kidlington Old Boys' keeper Keith Mitchell was the hero as his two penalty saves helped his side to a thrilling 5-4 spot-kick shoot-out win over Marston Saints in the semi-finals of the President's Cup. Old Boys dominated the
A parent has created an online shopping directory which gives a percentage from every purchase to his child's primary school in Carterton. Craig Harris developed the web shop, located at www.buy.at/Gatewayprimary, to raise money for Gateway Primary School
Villagers are hoping they can keep their shop from closing down next weekend with long-term plans to form a cooperative. Residents have been working together over the past few weeks ever since owner Vincent Kilkenny put up a notice to say The Shop on
The Oxford-built Mini's reputation continues to go from strength to strength -- even as a used car. The car emerged as a double winner at an industry awards presentation for the secondhand market. It carried off the Used Car of the Year prize while the
A new information technology centre will officially open on March 19 on Oxford's Northway estate. The Northway IT Hub in Westlands Drive runs IT and computing courses and provides Internet access for residents. The launch party, which starts at 2pm, will
Education officials have promised to defend an Oxford comprehensive school which could face legal action following the expulsion of a teenage pupil. It is understood that the boy, who attended the Cherwell School, in Marston Ferry Road, was expelled following
The Oxford-built Mini's reputation continues to go from strength to strength - even as a used car. The car emerged as a double winner at an industry awards presentation for the secondhand market. It carried off the Used Car of the Year prize while the
