A family fun day in aid of the victims of the Oxford Eastern Bypass crash was hailed a massive success by organisers. More than 300 people turned out for the event at the Cowley Community Centre in Oxford yesterday where there was a bouncy castle, face
A new bus route between Abingdon and Didcot is being considered, but because of congestion problems at peak times in south Abingdon it may be routed via the A34, cutting out Drayton Road, Drayton and Steventon. The possibility of a new service emerged
Wootton & Boars Hill won the Steve Dixon Cup on Sunday, beating Chalgrove by 84 runs. Although their total of 162 looked average, a superb opening spell of bowling by Damian Wiskin and David Churchhouse restricted Chalgrove to 12-5 in the opening
Cinderford 2, Thame Utd 1: An unfortunate deflected goal deep into injury time sent Thame slipping to defeat in their opening Southern League Divsion 1 West game at Cinderford on Saturday. Thame keeper Paul Searl appeared to have Jacob Guy's shot well
One Eynsford batsman yesterday single-handedly dashed Shipton-under-Wychwood's hopes of a fourth Lord's appearance with a match-winning century. Opener James Ashdown smashed a superb 121 not out to lead the hosts to a deserved five-wicket victory. Shipton's
Downpours failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of music lovers at this weekend's Cropredy Festival. The gathering, organised by folk-rock band Fairport Convention, has been hailed a success despite the damp conditions. The three-day event, which
smoke alarm Neighbours rescued an elderly woman when fire broke out in the kitchen of her flat in north Oxford. Firefighters were called to the scene in Woodstock Road at lunchtime on Saturday, but on arrival found the woman had been led to safety and
Ken Farrington, Tom King in the TV soap Emmerdale, will be in the limelight at Charlbury when he drops by at the town for its annual street fair. It is the 50th anniversary of the event this year, and organisers promise it will be better than ever. As
Blenheim Palace hosted Europe's largest celebration to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ day -- including a spectacular air display. More than 25,000 visitors attended The Festival of Flight yesterday to enjoy a four-hour air display by 40 planes
Over recent weeks you have published several letters about traffic in and around Oxford and most point out the problems caused by to many buses. The fact most people fail to grasp is, the bus operators are only interested in profits and the more buses
Witney MP David Cameron is calling on the Government to review the A-Level examining system as the pass rate is expected to rise to an all-time high. Results are out on Thursday, August 18 and are expected to show a rise from 96 per cent to 97 per cent
A centre helping drug addicts and substance abusers in Blackbird Leys has been saved from closure -- just a fortnight after Oxford City Council refused to help. The Community Action Development project has been handed a £12,000 lifeline after a consortium
Wallingford people are proud of their town, a survey shows. Residents also want young people involved in any discussions over Wallingford's future. Those views came out in a survey of Wallingford people, shoppers and businesses by the Civic Trust in order
At least three pedigree cats have gone missing in west Oxfordshire in recent weeks, with two vanishing on the same day. Grand Champion Fizzwizz Lilli Langtry, -- Lilli for short -- disappeared from a Carterton garden in July, and her owner is offering
Oxfordshire's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ECB 50-Plus County Championship were dashed when they lost to Sussex by five wickets at Challow & Childrey yesterday. Led by Phil Garner, the home county set a fair target by making 204-8 from
Yate Tn 0, Banbury Utd 3: Banbury United made the best start to the season for seven years with an easy victory at Yate Town in Saturday's Southern League Premier Division clash. All three goals came in the first half as Banbury gave their best opening
It is not often that any stories about drugs are ever deemed 'good news' in the press. But the news that the Community Action Development group has been saved is not just 'good news', it's 'fantastic news'. Last month we revealed the plight of the Blackbird
A car was partially crushed against a wall after a collision with a taxi in central Oxford on Saturday afternoon. The male driver and a male passenger were cut from the silver Ford Focus by fire crews after the incident in Oxpens Road, near the junction
A grieving Didcot man has thanked an Oxford cancer hospice for granting his dying girlfriend's last wish -- a visit from her beloved horse Tootsie. Stella Abbott, 38, of Swarbourne Close, Didcot, died on August 11 at Sobell House hospice, which is based
Oxford United boss Brian Talbot admits he's still unsure which is his best combination up front. Speaking after Saturday's pulsating 2-2 local derby against Wycombe at the Kassam Stadium, Talbot said Lee Bradbury, Steve Basham and Craig Davies have all
Substitute Danny Morgan rescued a point for Oxford United just two minutes from time in a pulsating derby at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. The young striker, who had come off the bench to snatch a late goal in the pre-season friendly against Leicester
With regard to 'Police crackdown on bike thiefs in Oxford' it would be nice if the city council did their part now and provided sufficient numbers of safe cycle parking spaces where they are needed, in the city centre and near shops, cinemas and restaurants
