With all the hype around England's dismal performance on Wednesday night (they won didn't they? What more do you want? Goals - dont be silly, this is England) I found the perfect subject for this week's waffle. Did anyone watch the highlights of the
With all the hype around England's dismal performance on Wednesday night (they won didn't they? What more do you want? Goals - dont be silly, this is England) I found the perfect subject for this week's waffle. Did anyone watch the highlights of the
With all the hype around England's dismal performance on Wednesday night (they won didn't they? What more do you want? Goals - dont be silly, this is England) I found the perfect subject for this week's waffle. Did anyone watch the highlights of the
A Frustrated Dad sent me a message saying he had an equally annoying experience with a passport booth - well, I've discovered a cunning and much easier way around this problem and it's so cheap, it might even put the dreaded photo booths out of business
Following the tragic death of Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer, there was a national debate on whether the World Cup should carry on. However, the general consensus – especially among cricketers – was that it should, and that's what Woolmer would have wanted
Following the tragic death of Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer, there was a national debate on whether the World Cup should carry on. However, the general consensus – especially among cricketers – was that it should, and that's what Woolmer would have wanted
Following the tragic death of Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer, there was a national debate on whether the World Cup should carry on. However, the general consensus – especially among cricketers – was that it should, and that's what Woolmer would have wanted
POLICE are urging motorists to remove valuables from their cars at Oxfordshire beauty spot car parks after a spate of thefts. Since the beginning of March, 15 vehicles have been broken into at the beauty spots in Christmas Common, Britwell Hill, and
RUSH-hour queues built up around Oxford tonight after separate road crashes. Drivers suffered long delays on the A34 after a two-vehicle crash on the northbound carriageway, near the Marcham interchange. Queues were reported to be tailing back as far
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WOMEN at Oxfordshire's only lapdancing club will now have to pay money to the Government on every penny they earn from dances. Last week, High Court Judge Mr Justice Mann ruled all lapdancers must pay VAT on their earnings. Ashley Brown, owner of
Oxford Cheetahs were out of luck as they went down to a 46-42 defeat in their Sky Sport Elite League opener against Peterborough Panthers at Oxford Stadium on Friday. There was drama in heat nine when Cheetahs' Ales Dryml crashed out at the pits bend
After a difficult season with just one win from eight matches, Oxfordshirre's first and second teams left Radley College with a spring in their steps, after both avoided relegation. The first team needed to win six rubbers to save themselves in Division
Dark Blues given a rough time OXFORD University were outgunned on Saturday by Leander, a crew packed with internationals, in their last public fixture before the Boat Race on April 7, writes Mike Rosewell. Leander won the toss and chose Surrey for
FIXTURES. SATURDAY. FOOTBALL. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Oxford Utd v Burton Albion. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Rugby Tn v Banbury Utd Div 1 South & West: Abingdon Utd v Beaconsfield SYCOB, Brook House v Didcot Tn, Windsor & Eton
RESULTS. FOOTBALL. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Oxford Utd 2, Dagenham & R 2. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Saturday Premier Div: Banbury Utd 4, Tiverton Tn 3. Div 1 South & West: Didcot Tn 3, Paulton Rov 0; Oxford City 2, Brook House 0; Winchester
The Varsity Match will break with long-held tradition and take place on a Thursday this year. Historically, Oxford University have played Cambridge at Twickenham on the second Tuesday in December, but that will change in 2007. They will clash on Thursday
West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon is hopeful of bold shows from Youmzain and Flashy Wings as they go for glory at the Dubai World Cup meeting tomorrow, writes Russell Smith. Youmzain tackles the likes of Vodafone Derby hero Sir Percy, Red Rocks and Collier
Rover Oxford's celebrations are only just finishing after a truly memorable weekend. Their ladies team won promotion to the National League after clinching the South Clubs' League Division 1 title with a 2-1 win at Wimbledon. And their men beat PHC
When Sharon Dogar was writing her novel Waves, she spent a lot of time wondering whether people would want to read it - she thought it was such a weird story. It features 16-year-old Charley, lying in a coma in Oxford, and her 15-year-old brother Hal,
Henry Pavlovich is former chief executive of the Institute of Linguists, who lives in Cholsey, near Wallingford. His novel, Worlds Apart (Lulu, £12.17), which started out as a memoir, is based on first-hand accounts of wartime labour camps, and on his
POLICE this afternoon renewed an appeal for help in tracking down the murderer of 26-year-old Enayit Khalili. Mr Khalili, 26, of Fiennes Road, Rose Hill, died after being stabbed at his home last weekend. A media briefing today was attended by senior
Moscow 1941 Rodric Braithwaite (Profile, £9.99) Braithwaite's epic narrative of the Battle of Moscow, and the story of the Russian men and women who fought it, is based on mammoth research and scores of interviews. There are telling portraits of Stalin
If any food deserves to be linked with impressionist Vincent Van Gogh, it is surely potatoes, writes Helen Peacocke. His first real lithograph, The Potato Eaters, in which he struggled to capture the vegetable he considered the essence of sustenance along
More than 1,000 local people suffer from multiple sclerosis. The Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre in Milton Park was specifically founded to offer subsidised therapies to sufferers. The centre has only a fraction of its potential membership and is hoping
GUERNICA AND TOTAL WAR Ian Patterson (Profile, £15.99)Almost exactly 70 years ago, in April 1937, the historic town of Guernica in the Basque country of far northern Spain was reduced to rubble by aerial bombing. The destruction from the air was inflicted
THE DAMNED UTD David Peace (Faber, £12.99)For 44 days in 1974, Brian Clough was manager of Leeds United. In this gripping novel, the author gets inside the manager's head to portray his hopes and fears. At 28, Clough had scored an astonishing 251
Anyone who chooses to pay monthly contributions into a pension scheme, rather than take a flutter on a horse at the local bookie's, is probably not expecting to lead a wild life. But it seems reasonable to expect that those pension contributions will
In these days of heavyweight wines of 15 per cent and more, many people are turning to lighter, crisper, less alcoholic wines. It isn't too long ago that we thought a Chateauneuf du Pape at 13.5 per cent was a heavy wine, but that is nothing compared
It's fair to say that the annual Oxford versus Cambridge varsity wine tasting competition isn't even remotely as well known as the forthcoming varsity boat race between the light and dark blues. But if you ask any of the wine-tasting participants of the
FRIENDS, family and activists from around Oxfordshire have paid tribute to Allan Meager, the former secretary of the Oxfordshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Born on May 11, 1938, in Northchurch, Hertfordshire, Mr Meager studied interior design
OXFORD professor Richard Dawkins has been named author of the year at the Galaxy British Book Awards, the UK's biggest celebration of publishing. He picked up the Reader's Digest Author of the Year award for his controversial demolition of religion
It's not all doom and gloom any more. For the one or two of you assiduously reading this blog, you may remember that I had a shocker on Sunday at the OX5 run and - to cut a long story short - hurled my breakfast into a hedge just short of the finishing
GILES WOODFORDE is intrigued by a rock music version of Romeo and Juliet "You really need to hold your stomachs in - yes, you can do it. Right, let's go - five, six, seven, eight." Director Phil Garner is rehearsing a number with the opening line
I went to the House to hear about the House. In both cases the capital aitch is necessary. The first House is Christ Church, derived from its Latin name Aedes Christi, as a guide was explaining to a party of (mainly Japanese) tourists as I walked through
Oxford professor Richard Dawkins has been named author of the year at the Galaxy British Book Awards, the UK's biggest celebration of publishing. He picked up the Reader's Digest Author of the Year award for his controversial demolition of religion,
THERESA THOMPSON visits a unique and unusual exhibition - The Parrot in Art: from Dürer to Elizabeth Butterworth It did seem a little odd to find myself on a train on its way to Birmingham in search of parrots. Yes, parrots, those squawky, gaudy
JEANNINE ALTON says you cannot fail to be lured by the Triumph of Eros exhibition on loan from St Petersburg The Triumph of Eros: Art and Seduction in 18th Century France. That's the lip-smacking title of the latest collaborative exhibition at
The Singing Estate: What Happened Next (Five) surveyed what has happened to the choir which Ivor Setterfield formed in Blackbird Leys a year ago to perform at the Albert Hall. The choir is still active, albeit under a new conductor, and the programme
According to this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, there are fewer birds in Oxfordshire gardens and it is all down to climate change, writes PETER CANN The RSPB believes milder winter temperatures across Europe and bumper fruit crops in hedgerows
It was nearly five years - I learned from our Newspaper House archive - since I had last eaten at the Masons Arms in Swerford. This meant that I missed rather neatly (and rather unfortunately) the arrival of new owners who have been running the place
Oxford United were celebrating a financial boost this week after learning that a £10,000 sponsorship from the Oxford Mail has been doubled by Sportsmatch. The Oxford Mail backing for United's football in the community department has gone into a girls
VAL BOURNE reveals the latest 'green' thoughts on how to deter pests Some of you may have noticed that your favourite garden chemicals aren't for sale any more and you may have wondered why. It's all due to the EU Pesticides Review of 2002, which
You will find this recipe on the Carluccio's caffe website (www.carluccios.com/recipes). It is one of the many fine Italian Easter breads that incorporate whole eggs to celebrate the Easter festival. When I first made this bread many years ago I assumed
Corby Tn 0, Banbury Utd 3 An emphatic victory at Corby last night saw Banbury climb two places to 11th in the British Gas Southern League Premier Division. The visitors created chances aplenty early on with Stuart Bridges and Jody McKay going close
Children will be delighted to discover that Hans Christian Anderson's magical tale, The Snow Queen, is to be staged at the Oxford Playhouse during the Easter holiday. The Snow Queen is considered one of Anderson's best-loved fairy tales and will be
I was a bit taken aback by the news that Oxford Cheetahs had axed young Polish star Adrian Miedzinski for veteran English stalwart Andy Smith. After all, the youngster had only had seven rides, hardly a period on which to judge his ability. Having
Food has always played an important role in Italian Easter celebrations and no one is more aware of this than Jennifer McLaughlin, executive chef for Carluccio's Caffes, two of which are in Oxfordshire. The Carluccio's Caffes, of which there are now
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League Andrew Ballard hammered a double for Oxford Yellows as they reached the semi-finals of the League Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory against Star Wanderers. With just five minutes left, it looked as though Yellows were
The cracking display against Peterborough has given everyone real hope for the season. Cheetahs may have fallen just short in a 46-43 defeat, but that is no mean feat against the champions. Freddie Eriksson was the star turn for Cheetahs with a paid
Autotype UTV League Glyn Jones hammered a hat-trick for Division 1 leaders Abingdon Casuals as they beat Childrey OHB 4-1. Tom Rowe got their other, Matthew Peddar replying. Garry Atkinson bagged a brace for Standlake Garage as they won 6-2 at Jackass
CHRIS KOENIG looks at the life of Sir George Downing, who was an ally of Cromwell then Charles II at Oxford Among the assembled dignitaries at the fourth Parliament called by that wily old monarch Charles II in Oxford's Bodleian Library was Sir George
Prejudice is the recurring theme in four of this week's films. It would be nice to think they would be widely seen, as they all have something significant to say. But they'll almost inevitably be confined to an appreciative minority already aware of their
Two weeks ago, myself and three friends found ourselves heading off to London in order to sample what the Myhotel group claims is the "ultimate girls' night in", writes Sara Smith, Oxford Brookes student and Oxfordmail.net blogger. Our evening was to
With an obvious nod to the 1953 classic Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, starring Jacques Tati, Mr Bean's Holiday reacquaints us with the bumbling everyman (Rowan Atkinson) some ten years after his first cinematic escapade. Nothing much seems to have changed
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Nicola Powles-Glover reveals how, more than 50 years ago, curiosity about the colour of a mouse led to a breakthrough Dr Mary F. Lyon is a brilliant geneticist. Her research has focused on the effects of radiation and other agents on genetic changes
Having read glowing reviews of Eynsham Choral Society by my colleague Giles Woodforde, I was expecting great things from them last Saturday. And I'm happy to report that I was not disappointed. Bach's St Matthew Passion is not the easiest of pieces to
Most of the crowds packing into the Playhouse this week are surely there to see Maureen Lipman gracing the stage in another great comic role. The much-loved actress does indeed turn in a bravura performance as the feisty Irish cleaning lady at the centre
'Which is the merchant here, and which the Jew?" The first question in court from the disguised Portia (Kate Forbes) provoked sniggers from the Swan Theatre audience on Tuesday night. What kind of brilliant legal mind was it that could not distinguish
The County Museum Service has used some of the 100,000 photographs taken by John William (J.W.) Tommy' Thomas as the starting point for this exhibition that explores the twin themes of 'labour' and 'leisure' in the 1950s. Thomas moved to Oxford in 1946
In The Times last Saturday, I learned for the first time of the existence of a man who is directly descended from Francis Barber, the Afro-Caribbean servant to Dr Samuel Johnson. He is Cedric Barber, a financial advisor from Stoke-on-Trent, the great-great-great-great-grandson
Family and friends have paid tribute to Allan Meager, the former secretary of the Oxfordshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarm- ament. Born in May 1938, in Northchurch, Hertfordshire, Mr Meager studied interior design at the Northern Polytechnic in London
Homes could be demolished in the centre of Didcot as part of ambitious plans to transform the town. A £60,000 study was unveiled by South Oxfordshire District Council last week at a meeting of community leaders. Recommendations could include pulling
Anything emanating from delectable Aldeburgh will have a welcome from me; the Ulysses Ensemble, heard at the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building on Sunday, have just completed a residency there (their second) which allows them ample rehearsal, performance
A family battle at the Blackwell's book empire took another surprise turnwhen major shareholder Toby Blackwell's financial advisor threatened to sue him over a £1.1m bill. The publishing division of the Blackwell business was sold off last month to
Birmingham Royal Ballet director David Bintley rather likes it when people ask how on earth are you going to do a ballet about Cyrano de Bergerac?', he told my colleague David Bellan in an Oxford Times interview last week. It's a fair question though
A cruel twist of fate meant international skier Michael Wroe never fulfilled his dream to compete at the Winter Olympics. So Mr Wroe is going to make sure he savours every moment of another great sporting festival soon - the London Marathon. Mr Wroe
The co-founder of iSoft, the troubled IT company at the heart of the £6.2bn project to upgrade NHS computer systems, has been 'removed'. The company, based in Banbury said Steve Graham, former commercial director, had been "removed as a director" and
The blurb in the splendid souvenir programme for this show tells how the producers travelled to "many continents" in search of talent; but, apart from the attractive dancers, every performer is from the Far East; most, if not all, Chinese. However, this
This year's show by the graduating students of Central School of Ballet, sponsored as usual by Scottish Power, consisted of 11 separate items aimed at demonstrating their skill and versatility. It was an evening that seemed to favour the girls, with the
It's good to hear the well-oiled wheels of democracy at County Hall continue to grind along. Take last week's snappily-named democracy and organisation committee, for instance, which was done and dusted inside 25 minutes, according to one bemused onlooker
If proof were needed that all has not been well at Campsfield House at Kidlington, we have plenty of it today. An inmate is missing, but it appears that no-one can tell us his name, when or how he escaped, what steps have been taken to trace him, and
Bawdy, witty, poignant, sharply perceptive . . . April de Angelis's Playhouse Creatures, about a defining period in the history of the stage combines these ingredients into a potent mix. Set in Restoration England, the play captures the early days of
Great names of folk, Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, are the special guests at a celebration of English traditional music near Lambourn on Sunday. The arts organisation Springline Arts has commisioned the event, The Seeds of Love: the Story of English
It used to be customary that the Budgets presented by the Chancellor would be straightforward, take effect immediately or start on a date announced within the tax year. However, I have noticed that many items mentioned in past and present Budgets, which
It's a mouthful of a title - and it reflects the play's rather convoluted plot, which revolves around a barely-believable bunch of misfits with an assortment of dreams, aspirations and dark secrets, and there are a few smatterings of Elvis music in there
You report proposals to use parts of Southfield golf course in East Oxford for housing (Oxford Mail, March 23). The tenor of your leader is critical, asking, among other things, why college sports grounds are not being considered for housing. I speak
Mobile phone company Vodafone plans to appeal against a decision to block an application for a new mast in Oxford. More than 1,200 people signed a petition organised by Marston resident Michael Haines against the proposal. Vodafone wanted to put
Hundreds of mental health patients are being denied emergency care because NHS managers will not give them access to crisis help. Carers have complained to an NHS watchdog that Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Healthcare Trust (OBMHT) should allow
Police with sniffer dogs carried out a drugs sweep at pubs in Wantage and Faringdon last weekend. The raids were made with the support of landlords, who welcomed the crackdown launched under the Nightsafe initiative. Pc Darren James said: "The landlords
The Blenheim Triathlon might still be months away, but behind the scenes the organisers are already working hard to make sure it's an event to remember. It will be the third year that the race, which involves swimming, cycling and running, will be held
Oxford City Council is to spend £80,000 in a renewed drive to reduce staff sickness absences. It is inviting tenders to run a call centre-style sickness reporting contract and occupational health service. Figures for 2005-6 ranked the authority one
Nelson secured the Premier Section title in the Oxford & District League after a 4-1 victory at Gladiators B. Pete Ewins won the first game, and there were further victories for Ray Sturgess (6,630), Pauline Withey (5,550) and Keith Sheard (20,540).
Mystery surrounds why two roe deer were killed, gutted and left by a bridleway. The meat was not taken, only the pelts. People were alerted by a gathering of red kites around the bridleway leading through woods between Halfpenny Lane and Westfield
Oxford Saints have signed Keith Houin as their offensive coach for the new season. Houin brings with him 15 years of experience to assist head coach Chris Janes. A newcomer to the British AFL, Houin admits: "The athleticism of players in this league
Residents in South Oxfordshire - and across the globe - will have the chance to watch all district council meetings from the comfort of their own homes. From next month, people will be able to tune into live webcasts of all South Oxfordshire District
Corby Tn 0, Banbury Utd 3 AN emphatic victory at Corby last night saw Banbury climb two places to 11th in the British Gas Southern League Premier Division. The visitors created chances aplenty early on with Stuart Bridges and Jody McKay going close
Why don't you let us know what you're reading at the moment? If you have any recommendations, send them in. Jot down your current top five. Here's my own personal bedside table bookstack. As you can see I've found it hard to limit myself to a top 10.
Studley Wood thrashed Hadden Hill 3-0 in their opening Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League Section 2 clash. As a result, they already have more points than they picked up in the first half of last season. Debutant Eric Caffryn and Steve Jenkins
An investigation has been launched into why some stone paving slabs laid a month ago outside Abingdon Town Council's offices have cracked. The new stone slabs in Abbey Close marked the final part of the £1.2m scheme to revamp the Abbey Grounds, which
The co-founder of iSoft, the troubled IT company at the heart of the £6.2bn project to upgrade NHS computer systems, has been 'removed'. The company, based in Banbury, said Steve Graham, former commercial director, had been "removed as a director" and
One of Didcot's oldest family-run firms has been sold - bringing a century-long era to a close. Tappin's coaches has been a favourite with holidaymakers, daytrippers and schoolchildren since the early 20th century. For three generations the Tappin
Oxford could soon see its first biotechnology drug on the market by 2009 following a £350m deal with pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-aventis. Alan Kingsman, chief executive and co-founder of Oxford Biomedica, based at the Oxford Science Park, said the deal
Police believe they have seized thousands of pounds worth of stolen goods after a series of raids across Oxford yesterday. Officers began the "strike phase" of Operation Bridgetown at 6am, mounting dawn raids on homes across the city and arresting 22
The owners of a circus visiting Oxford this week said members of the public would vote with their feet after a row erupted over the appearance of an elephant in its show. Bobby Roberts Circus, which is in Oxford until Sunday, features Anne, a 54-year-old
Residents rallied around Oxford vicar Father Michael Wright as his suspension over unfounded child abuse allegations was lifted. Father Wright, 69, vicar at St Barnabas Church, Jericho, arrived home at the vicarage on Tuesday after being acquitted at
A detainee from Campsfield House detention centre in Kidlington is still on the run more than 11 months after absconding. And yesterday neither the police nor the Home Office were able to say what was being done to recapture the man - who fled while
After nine weeks in temporary accommodation, the first families left homeless when a water pipe burst in Oxford have been able to return home. It was an emotional return to Normandy Crescent, Cowley, for Ab Lenton, partner Paul Gunby and their daughter
THE owners of a circus visiting Oxford this week said members of the public would vote with their feet after a row erupted over the appearance of an elephant in its show. Bobby Roberts Circus, which is in Oxford until Sunday, features Anne, a 54-year-old
West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon is hopeful of bold shows from Youmzain and Flashy Wings as they go for glory at the Dubai World Cup meeting on Saturday. Youmzain tackles the likes of Vodafone Derby hero Sir Percy, Red Rocks and Collier Hill in the
Bicester C kept their slender hopes of promotion alive in Division 3 of the Oxford & District League with a 6-4 win over Witney A. Dave Bignell led the way for Bicester, recording nail-biting wins over Maurice Chambers and John Allsworth 16-14 and 11
Oxford City Stars, whose hopes of progressing from the South Division play-offs had already bitten the dust, were unable to halt Haringey Greyhounds, who ran out 5-2 winners at Oxford Ice Rink. Haringey have now won all five of their play-off games
OXFORD'S Katherine Hawes beat off a late challenge from unbeaten rival Jean Sykes to spur England to a title hat-trick in the women's British Isles International Series in Belfast. Hawes' heroics helped England see off Scotland 110-104 in the championship
Wolvercote's Jordan Otwell looked a star of the future as he retained his perfect ring record with a second successive win. The 16-year-old flyweight dictated his clash in North London against the more experienced Ramsey Roubio (Haringey), who had stopped
POLICE believe they have seized thousands of pounds worth of stolen goods after a series of raids across Oxford. Officers began the "strike phase" of Operation Bridgetown at 6am yesterday, mounting dawn raids on homes across the city and arresting 22
POLICE with sniffer dogs carried out an operation in Faringdon and Wantage to sniff out drugs. Pubs visited in Faringdon were: The Crown Hotel, The Volunteer, The Bell, The Wheatsheaf, The Folly Inn, Portman Bar, The Swan, and The Duke of Wellington
THE grieving father of an Oxford teenager killed in Peru has paid tribute to the girl who left "so many smiles and so much laughter". Nineteen-year-old Georgia French died in a bus crash on a remote mountain pass in the Andes on Saturday. The former
RESIDENTS rallied around Oxford vicar Father Michael Wright as his suspension over unfounded child abuse allegations was lifted. Father Wright, 69, vicar at St Barnabas Church, Jericho, arrived home at the vicarage on Tuesday after being acquitted at
YOUNG racing driver Marcus Weller has secured a deal to race in this season's Formula Ford UK Championship. Weller, 18, from Greatworth, raced last year in the Formula BMW UK Championship after winning a BMW scholarship which provided a full works drive
SILVERSTONE circuit has reported soaring ticket sales for this year's British Grand Prix after the success of new English driver Lewis Hamilton in the first race of the season in Australia. Hamilton, in his first Grand Prix, finished third in a McLaren
THE Ride A Cock Horse Folk Club will celebrate its eighth birthday with the band that played at the first-ever club night in 1999. Folk/rock group Meet on the Ledge, Un-Ledged will provide the music for the anniversary session. Club organisers Mary
FIRE service information is now just the click of a mouse away, with the launch of the Fire Gateway website. The "one-stop shop", supported by Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service, lets residents submit questions on-line and provides
COMEDIAN Ricky Gervais has confirmed another date in Oxford. The star of The Office and Extras will be bringing his Fame tour back to the New Theatre, in George Street, on Sunday, June 3. His show in February sold out within ten minutes. Tickets
ILLEGAL DVDs were seized from an Oxford car boot sale in the latest raid targeting organised crime gangs. Police officers from the Blackbird Leys Neighbourhood Team and Oxfordshire County Council's Rogue Trader Unit raided a stall at The Big Ben's Car
NEIGHBOURS have vented their anger at a court decision which has paved the way for a so-called superclub to open in Cowley Road, Oxford. City magistrates have granted a licence for the former Gala bingo hall to turn into the biggest live music venue
FAIRPORT Convention violinist Ric Sanders is joining forces with guitarist Vo Fletcher to raise funds for a charity in Africa being run by a former Banbury woman. The concert will take place at Blessed George Napier School, Addison Road, Banbury, on
SUPPORTERS of Banbury's open air swimming pool are planning a pre-local election quiz for Cherwell District Council candidates. Campaigners who have been battling to save the pool from closure say they want to know where town candidates stand on the
HEALTHCARE campaigners are celebrating after plans for a state-of-the-art care home and hospital complex were approved by councillors. Work on the unique scheme in Chipping Norton, is expected to start in October, after the plans were approved by Oxfordshire
NIPPING out for a pint took on a new meaning for drinking partners Frank McKinstry and Matt Drummond. Lancashire lads Mr McKinstry, of Bolton, and Mr Drummond, from Preston, caught an early morning train to start a 350-mile round trip to visit Banbury
A DIRECT rail service from Banbury to Shropshire and North Wales is not likely to start operating until December, due to a dispute over planned stops by the service in the West Midlands. The Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway Company, which
BEST-SELLING author Mark Billingham is hard at work in the quiet village of Great Rollright writing his next crime thriller - and the rural views from his cottage windows are far removed from the streets of London where his fictional detective hero, Tom
THE Easter holidays get off to an entertaining start at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury with two theatre shows for children. On Tuesday, April 3, the play Tattercoats goes on stage. Tattercoats is the story of a girl who lives in a castle surrounded
YOUNGSTERS who have been excluded from school for misbehaving are getting a second chance to do some good. A 15-strong group of teenagers from across Oxfordshire are to lead an expedition to Bulgaria to work at an orphanage with children who might otherwise
A NEW pedestrian crossing is to be built on Orchard Way, Banbury, near the Woodgreen roundabout. The work will take place during the school Easter holidays. Oxfordshire County Council says traffic delays should be minimal, but Orchard Way will be
THE re-opening of a bridleway near Brackley will raise money for a village church. The ten-mile bridleway, which runs through countryside around Turweston, Biddlesden and Wood Green, will be the route for a sponsored horse ride on Saturday, May 5.
SIXTEEN people a day have been caught using their mobile phones illegally in Thames Valley since new laws came into force. Since February 27, police have had the powers to give out a £60 fine and three penalty points to any drivers caught on their
CHILDREN formed the familiar heart-shaped logo of pioneering Oxford hospices Helen and Douglas House to mark the 25th anniversary of the charity. The event, and an accompanying balloon launch, signalled the start of a year of celebrations for the East
THE HEADMASTER of a leading Oxfordshire public school has backed plans by Oxford University to sift the best students from the thousands with top grades. Bright teenagers will have to sit a number of new entrance tests to get into Oxford University
