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Several times on a Sunday, I have driven along the Oxford Eastern Bypass from The Slade, and it has been impossible to get on the outside lane to turn into Risinghurst. The cars go along at 80 or 90mph on the outside lane, ignoring the 50mph signs.

My family, like thousands of others who work in the city, know from personal experience that finding somewhere to live that they can afford is impossible unless they earn well above the average wage and have more than one earner in the family. At least

It was predicted that motorists would start to show resistance once fuel prices climbed above £1 a litre. We have now reached that point. The dreaded threshold has arrived in Oxfordshire, with unleaded prices edging above the three-figure mark for the

An Oxfordshire RSPCA inspector admits he and the police are impotent against a rise in animal cruelty until the law is changed. Statistics published by the RSPCA today showcases of serious neglect and cruelty in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire rose

Rebels Wallingford stand alone now as the only club refusing to support the beleaguered chiefs of The Oxford Times Cherwell League. The latest development in the long-running saga, which has gripped the local cricketing scene, comes after the league's

Rebels Wallingford stand alone now as the only club refusing to support the beleaguered chiefs of The Oxford Times Cherwell League. The latest development in the long-running saga, which has gripped the local cricketing scene, comes after the league's

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Oxfordshire had to settle for a draw after coming within a whisker of pulling off a remarkable victory in their Western Division match against Wiltshire at Salisbury yesterday. After being bowled out for 120 on the first day, Oxon recovered so well

North Oxford's Jack Rooney became the first player in recent memory to win all three rubbers on his County Week debut. Brought in for the first time against South of Scotland at Southsea yesterday, and paired with Jon Maskens, the duo won two testing

Freeland have hit out strongly at the decision of the Oxfordshire Cricket Association to scrap the Osberton Radiators Cup and asked them to reverse the move. The club's 2nd XI should have been playing in the final at Uffington on Saturday. The decision

Denmark proved worthy World Cup champions, but oh dear, they ruffled a few feathers on their way to victory. They protested vehemently when decisions went against them, and gave race director and fellow Dane Ole Olsen a right mouthful. Where now are

Oxford Cheetahs will entertain Poole in front of the Sky Sports cameras next Monday. The south coast side, broke their away duck with a win at Belle Vue on Monday. Following tonight's Elite League match, the youngsters of the Oxford Academy, sponsored

Apache face a tough start to the Henley Sevens tournament when they face favourites the British Army in the first round at Dry Leas on Sunday, August 6. Hawks favourite Barry Reeves, will be part of the Apache side. Meanwhile, Henley Hawks take on Samurai

Lukas Dryml, brother of badly injured Oxford Cheetahs' ace Ales Dryml, when asked if the doctors could explain his sibling's remarkable recovery, poignantly replied: "No, not really." He then turned his eyes skywards and added: "but there's one who

Former Belle Vue star Jason Lyons has been called up by Cheetahs promoter Aaron Lanney as a guest when they go for their first bonus point at home to Eastbourne Eagles tonight (7.30). With Davey Watt having to take an enforced rest to allow his injured

Oxford City's Hannah England (pictured) is to fly the flag for Great Britain at next month's World Junior Championships in Beijing after running the race of her life. The 19-year-old University of Birmingham student recorded her biggest win with a brilliant

Neil Lyon fell agonisingly short of the magic 18-doll mark as Three Pigeons lost 2-1 at home to George in the Greene King Oxford & District league. Lyon, who finished with a 17 doll-haul, helped Three Pigeons take the first leg 33-26, only for them

Businesses in the west of Oxford were counting the cost after a power cut left them without power for more than six hours yesterday. About 200 customers in and around Hollybush Row, St Thomas Street and Oxpens Road were affected when the power went

Motorists are pumping out more money on fuel as unleaded petrol prices start crashing through the £1 a litre barrier. The price of unleaded petrol in at least five of Oxfordshire's 70 petrol stations has risen above £1 a litre. The average price in

Firefighters last night warned homeowners to brace themselves for more severe weather and flooding. The warning to take precatuions followed Saturday's storm which saw flash-flooding across the county as one month's rain fell in just two hours. The

Museum doors are being flung open to children and families as television cameras return to the city for a summer of arts events. Following the success of The Singing Estate where 40 amateur singers from Blackbird Leys performed at the Royal Albert

Workers who cause trouble in Oxford after blowing their wages on pay-day booze-ups are being targeted by a new team of police. Police will put extra officers into the city centre on the Friday and Saturday nights they predict are likely to attract "

Two people have been arrested after a baby girl was left fighting for her life with a serious brain injury. The eight-month-old child was admitted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with "critical" head injuries yesterday. Police spokesman Tim

Thieves distracted a disabled man as they stole his purse in an Oxford street. The victim suffers from a kind of palsy, has a splint in one leg, walks with a frame and cannot see or hear very well. Two youths targeted him as he walked from Barton

A toddler who fell into a garden pond in Bicester was last night still fighting for his life as experts warned parents to be extra careful in the hot weather. Two paramedics from the Oxfordshire Ambulance NHS Trust resuscitated the 18-month-old boy

There is nothing worse than being forced to walk in the road because someone has parked on the pavement especially when that someone is supposed to enforce the law. The police car was spotted in Gidley Way, Horspath, near Oxford, by a member of the

Bus users are being taken for a ride by yobs who have vandalised nearly half the city's bus shelters and caused £40,000 damage. Oxford City Council, which is responsible for the maintenance of bus shelters, says 50 out of the city's 129 bus shelters

Thousands of privately rented homes in Oxford could be illegally occupied and potentially dangerous, say city council officials. Housing and environmental health officials have identified a serious problem with the condition of privately owned, multiple-roomed

A taxi driver gave his passenger more than a fare deal when he turned off the meter to help retrieve her lost mobile phone. Philippa Brewer dropped her mobile worth more than £100 in the back of a cab she took from a garden party in Grove to her home

Police seized suspected stolen goods including a guitar, a safe and archery equipment during a raid on a flat in Littlemore, Oxford. Jewellery, tool boxes, power tools and watches were also seized. Thames Valley Police spokesman Tim Wiseman said:

A popular waitress will say farewell to customers and colleagues tomorrow when she hangs up her apron after three decades in the job. Lola Rodriguez has worked at The Mitre Inn restaurant, in High Street, Oxford, for 32 years. Fellow waitress Lisa

The final remaining building from Witney's former Early's blanket factory looks set to be demolished, soon after developers put forward plans for 160 homes on the site. A planning application has been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council by