Firefighter Bob Paterson yesterday bid farewell to Oxfordshire as he set off with colleagues on a two-week tour to promote seatbelt safety. Mr Paterson, who is based at Rewley Road station, in Oxford, launched the Ride for Life project in memory of
Graphic designer Daniel Hart has told how he too was left fearing for his safety after months of online abuse from Internet stalker Felicity Jane Lowde. Last month, Lowde, 41, of Jackson Road, Cutteslowe, was convicted of harassing July 7 bomb survivor
The sisters of a man flung from his car and killed in a road crash pleaded yesterday with motorists to wear their seatbelts. Shabana and Farzana Wyaid, of Wood Green, Banbury, told drivers to belt up after an inquest into the death of their brother,
Animal rights campaigners whose protest was illegally stopped by police have called for an investigation and say they are considering legal action. Fourteen members of Speak were cleared at Bicester Magistrates' Court on WednesdayMay30 of refusing to
Questions were being asked last night into how a police call centre operator was shot in the chest with a Magnum revolver during a firearms awareness course. The man, who is in his 50s but has not been identified, remains in a serious but stable condition
Health workers are preparing for an increase in quitters after the smoking ban comes into force next month. There are only 30 days to go before it becomes illegal to light up in enclosed public places and smokers are forced to go outside for a cigarette
Playing fields and homes for the elderly head a confidential list of county council-owned sites in Oxford that could be used for housing. The list includes the council's main offices - County Hall, Speedwell House and Macclesfield House, Cowley Marsh
The weather forecast might not be glorious - but that won't deter the 4,000 competitors expected to swim, cycle and run around Blenheim Palace this weekend for the third Blenheim Triathlon. The event, held at the Duke of Marlborough's World Heritage
A helicopter pilot from RAF Benson who died in a crash in Iraq had "insufficient training", a coroner has said. Flt Lt Kristian Gover died while the Puma helicopter was landing at Basra airport on July 19, 2004, an inquest at Oxford Coroners' court
Two weeks after Oxford's live music venue The Zodiac closed its doors for a £2m refurbishment, the club's new owners have announced a significant increase in its capacity. Work has already begun at the venue, on Cowley Road, which is being converted
IT GOES without saying that something went badly wrong during the Thames Valley Police firearms training session at Kidlington. A civilian worker is seriously ill in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after being accidentally shot. It is right that
Can we have another clampdown on motorists driving down the bus lane at Botley, Oxford, then barging their way into the traffic? There is going to be a serious accident there one day, if not fisticuffs. ANGELA WAINWRIGHT, Oxford Road, Abingdon
My apologies for bringing readers yet another story of a grumpy old man, but this one has a delightful twist in the tail. The assistant in a city stationery and art shop was in tears. She was no Saturday girl' or someone marking time until something better
A teenager whose father died of leukaemia this month wore his dad's old football shirt for two charity matches raising money for treatment of the disease. Steven Beake captained his youth club football team for a convincing 13-2 win against Henley youth
Philip Pullman, award-winning author of His Dark Materials, has condemned children's television as "social poison" for treating its audience as a marketing opportunity. Mr Pullman, from Cumnor, near Oxford, condemned broadcasters for sacrificing high-quality
A Banbury pensioner was robbed by a hooded teenager who grabbed her and pushed her to the ground. The 76-year-old woman was in Evenlode at 11.40am last Thursday then walked on to a footpath near the allotments. She was grabbed and pushed to the ground
Nuclear scientists at Harwell could be balloted for industrial action over cuts in funding which could lead to more than 90 job losses. The move comes after Harwell was named last week as a possible site for a new nuclear power station. The scientists
A woman troubled by 'neigh- bours-from-hell' has welcomed new Government measures to lock rowdy residents out of their own homes for up to 12 weeks. But a pensioner plagued by antisocial yobs fears the measures will not work. Ministers hope the policy
In reply to Alan Page (Oxford Mail, May 19), many people who are against fox hunting are also vegetarians and are not likely to be eating at fast-food restaurants like McDonalds. I see the point Mr Page is trying to make - that the majority of British
In response to Dave Bond (Oxford Mail, May 14), may I clarify the position on public hangings at Oxford Prison? The following is quoted from In West Oxford, edited by Thomas W Squires in 1928: "The last public execution in Oxford was on March 23, 1863
I'm writing to you in response to your article about closing city playgrounds (Oxford Mail, May 21). I wrote to you before about saving the Juniper Drive playground at Blackbird Leys. It's a shame that it may be closed. Children use the park regularly
In your story, Skatepark bid hits opposition (Oxford Mail, May 9), you state that in April, 2006, a majority of the local residents living near Cowley Marsh Park surveyed "would like to see a skatepark at the recreation ground". This survey was conducted
People of all ages are busy preparing themselves for the annual Headington Festival in Oxford this weekend. The festival is in its fifth year and everyone involved is hoping it will be better than ever. And Caroline Duffy, who has been helping co-ordinate
The body of a Blackbird Leys man who died of a combination of pneumonia and methadone use could have been left for days or even weeks after he died, an inquest has heard. Simon Lawrence, who has a young son, of Three Corners Road, was found dead by
Old Marston residents have voiced concern over suggestions their village could be a possible target for new housing. Fears have been raised following the publication of Oxford City Council's Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment, SHLAA. The
A teenager who admitted an arson attack that caused £190,000 damage to a Bicester school had his sentencing adjourned yesterday. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, was due to be sentenced at Banbury Youth Court but his case was put back until June
A man has been jailed for 15 months after breaching the terms of two court orders. David Reid, 38, of Boundary Brook Road, Oxford, was issued with a 24-month community service order and a 10-month drug rehabilitation order in April. But days later
It's not decided yet - that's the message from the Diocese of Oxford, the main sponsor of the city's first academy which could replace Peers School in a £30m project. Critics of the plans, which could see the Littlemore secondary school reopen as an
If only the script matched Flyboys' graphics in this First World War flick. Only the good die young in Tony Bill's wartime drama, which harks back to the era of bi-planes and "chocks away". Set in 1916, Flyboys is the true story of a group of Americans
In keeping with tradition, Michael Ian Black's romantic comedy proffers something old (most of the gags), something new (the romantic pairing of Jason Biggs and Isla Fisher), something borrowed (larger-than-life supporting characters) and something blue
The original 1986 version of The Hitcher, written by Eric Red, contrived a nerve-shredding game of cat and mouse between a driver and a psychotic drifter. Rutger Hauer's riveting performance as the eponymous maniac and an unforgettable torture sequence
The big local race of the year is almost upon us — there's now only a day to go before more than 4,000 people take part in the Blenheim Triathlon. It's crazy to think that this time two years ago I was preparing to do my first ever triathlon. I had no
The word on the street is that Biffy Clyro are set to leap towards rock's stratosphere this summer. Album number four has seen critics run out of superlatives in a bid to herald Scot-rock's kings in waiting. It's about time. Team Biffy - crammed in
The Holywell Music Room in Oxford is, according to rumour, the oldest music venue in Europe. And while sounding far fetched, it certainly fits the bill. It may come across as an austere chapel, but given the right artist, it provides a wonderfully uplifting
Like many gardeners, I tend to see snails as a slimy nuisance, and have often considered the slow-moving gastropod family an unappetising source of protein. But the truth is my wariness of these molluscs is nothing short of hypocrisy. After all, I'm
A NEW range of a peat-free compost is being made from recycled garden waste. Manufactured by Vital Earth, the Genie range has been endorsed by the John Innes Foundation, a plant research charity. Genie is formulated from composted recycled green
PLAYING fields and homes for the elderly head a confidential list of county council owned Oxford sites that could be made available for housing. The list includes all the council's main offices - County Hall, Speedwell House and Macclesfield House -
IN June watering weeding and feeding are top of the agenda for the flower garden, but there is still plenty of seed sowing and planting for main crop vegetables to be done. Flowering plants such as delphiniums, fuchsias, dahlias, gaillardia, lupins
AN ergonomically-designed pair of secateurs will take the pressure off the hand and wrist when pruning. The Bahco ERGO secateurs. pictured above, will provide a clean, cut, while distributing the pressure more evenly across the palm of the hand.
Katherine MacAlister admires the way an old haunt has been revamped: The Trout in Wolvercote was once one of the most picturesque but disastrous pubs in Oxfordshire - until recently, a blistering sore on my culinary antennae. Because however bad
A young black guy listening to NWA's Straight Outta Compton in the ghetto in 1988 might be surprised at how one of his heroes has turned out. After all, the seminal album is one that helped define modern music and gave voice to a generation previously
When you live in a picture postcard Cotswold village like Bloxham you do not leave - you just trade up! And at Laing Homes prestigious Bloxham Grange development you need not let the sale of your existing property slow you down either, because it will
Geoffrey Hedge discovers that eating out in the garden is becoming even more popular It is that time of year when we pressure wash our patios and bring out the barbecues in readiness for National Barbecue Week, which runs from Monday to June 3.
When you redecorate akitchen or bathroom, it is advisable to use a moisture and steam resistant paint, such as Crown Kitchen and Bathroom emulsion. This hard-wearing, emulsion has a mid-sheen finish and is designed for use on walls and ceilings. There
Andy Yorke, brother of the famous Thom, brings his magic touch, and some of his friends, to the Jericho Tavern on Wednesday (June 6). The former lead singer and co-songwriter of Unbelievable Truth vowed never to get involved in music again when he quit
Are you in a band? Want to share your best work with Oxfordshire's keenest music lovers and professionals? Then we want to hear from you. The Guide, in conjunction with our website oxfordcitylife.co.uk, is offering a free platform to all local unsigned
Geoffrey Hedge reflects on some of the new shades for walls and ceilings Do you spend hours browsing through the interior and property magazines for the latest trends? More and more people are putting these ideas into practice and experimenting with
Two innovative systems that will give you pieace of mind when in comes to making your home less tempting to intruders With security becoming an increasing concern among homeowners, many residents are looking for economical self-install solutions to
This handsome man is Sparky, a shorthaired Tabby who came into the centre, as his owner was pregnant. Sparky is a very loving and friendly cat when he is in the mood, however, he will let you know when he's had enough. He enjoys having access to the
Staff from an Oxford builders merchants completed a 55km walk as part of their bid to raise £55,000 for the Oxford Children's Hospital. Five members of staff at Johnsons Buildbase in Watlington Road set off at 8am, taking in Milton Common, Thame and
Poppy is a very special six-year-old neutered female crossbreed who is looking for a lovely new home. Poppy can be a little timid of people initially but soon settles once she feels safe. Poppy will quickly settle into a new environment as she absolutely
One of Oxfordshire's leading theatre venues is preparing to shut down for three months. The Theatre at Chipping Norton has decided it cannot allow any more leaks through the building's gallery roof and needs to sort out the problem as a matter of urgency
A simple and quick way to create an eye-catching feature in the garden Whatever your style of garden you can create an eye-catching feature by adding an elegant arch with a gate or a seat. Among the many designs on the market are the Kensington and
Never work with animals or children is good advice for some, but roundly ignored by James Campbell, the world's only stand-up comedian for kids, who brings his hilarious and entertaining show to Banbury's Mill Theatre tonight (Friday, June 1). So what's
Women are being urged to get on their bikes this weekend as part of a scheme to get more women on two wheels. The Five Miles to Fabulous rides are taking place at scores of places around the country, with an Oxford event running from Cowley Road on
After more than four decades of working for one of the oldest colleges in Oxford, Ted Busby has retired - aged 82. Mr Busby, who started working at Lincoln College in Turl Street in 1962, has worked as a scout, bartender, an assistant butler and head
County councillor Lesley Legge has been on a mission to prevent more deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning. Her lobbying of colleagues has succeeded in getting an action plan to make the public more aware of the dangers of the gas. The former Abingdon
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Bogus charity collectors are fleecing hundreds of pounds from shoppers and tourists in Oxford by pretending to be disabled. Police are warning people not to fall for the scam which is believed to be netting the fake collectors up to £30 an hour. They
You've got one night in the Big Smoke and you've got to impress - girlie, hunk, boss, you name her/him/it - and all you can think is Garfunkels... Well, help is at hand. These three restaurants are a guarantee of a snog, a kiss and a promotion: THE
TWO brothers have been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving after a bride-to-be was killed just four days before her wedding. Bradley and Marcus Barney were sentenced to a combined total of 15 years behind bars at Oxford Crown Court after admitting
Much as I would love to spend weeks in Edinburgh at the Festival I never seem to manage to get there! So we have arranged the next best thing at the OFS - we are bringing a whole load of comedians here to do their pre-Edinburgh warm-ups. We've got Trevor
Sir - Your analysis of the present state of the council (Leader, May 18) is for the most part accurate: for many years Oxford suffered from a lack of effective political leadership. Last year, however, when as chair of council, I was generally able to
Sir - David Cameron seemed confident that the Conservatives might be able to win seats in Oxford, given that they win in Witney and Banbury (report, May 25). I'm afraid this shows quite how little the Conservatives understand the gulf that lies between
Sir - As congestion charging or tolls on the A34 ring-road have been given short shrift by the county council (Road pricing is step closer May 25), it would be interesting to know what alternative solutions are being investigated, given that the road
Sir - I was appalled to read that the city council is proposing to close down 14 play areas. Oxford's provision of play areas for children is already bad; one only has to visit Garsington, Charlbury and Chadlington to see what can be done in the county
Sir - You report (May 25) that residents of North Oxford have been "shaken" by news of land in their area being earmarked for housing. The same story quotes Councillor Fooks as saying that people do not feel they have been properly consulted. Can I
Sir - As I got onto a bus the other day, on crutches, a bevy of teenagers of both sexes leapt to their feet to offer me a seat. I have often used this bus at the same place and time, but hitherto my white hair - and even that of my wife (who is an invalid
Sir - Reg Little's article Remembering MG (May 25) brought back many memories for me as one of the trade union officials involved with trying to save the MG plant from closure. It is important to say that the Abingdon factory had a good record for
Sir - I cycle in Oxford or London on an almost daily basis. I am not one of those cyclists who holds it as a point of honour to disobey traffic laws; I do not jump red lights and do not seek to defend those who do. However, I am concerned at the note
Sir - Simon Jones (Letters, May 18) suggests cyclists should be warned "that pedestrians only use the pavements". The trouble is that pedestrians use the roads as well and often with reckless abandon. They weave around cars to cross the road wherever
Sir - It was good to read Reg Little's article (May 18) highlighting the living options for elderly people - not 'the elderly', please - they are not a single group. Old people's homes have never been the right answer except for those who need them
Sir - It seems particularly ironic that the Government should be recommending Harwell as a site for a new nuclear power station just at the time when local people at East Hendred have been protesting about the dangers of the existing nuclear waste from
Sir - Your leader Going nuclear fails to address the real issues. The debate is not about focussing on the principles of power generation, as you assert. Nuclear power, or indeed renewable energy, won't make any difference to our energy security in
Sir - Your report Didcot could go nuclear (May 25) opens with the words, "Fears were mounting". Why not, "Hopes were rising"? At least a nuclear station would mean the end of the chimney spewing out tons of pollutants, some carcinogenic, some radioactive
Sir - The bridge that carried Hythe Bridge Street over the Oxford Canal was wide enough for Thames barges, let alone narrowboats! There is also enough width for a towpath. In 1951, builders blocked up the bridge but left its deck in place. The carriageway
There seems to be no getting away from the fact that a fair amount of green land in and around Oxford will be developed for housing over the next couple of decades. Whether it is playing fields inside the city boundary or incursions into the Green Belt
IT IS by no means a done deal - that's the message from the Diocese of Oxford, the main sponsor of the city's first academy which could replace Peers School in a £30m project. Critics of the plans, which could see the Littlemore school reopen as an
NUCLEAR scientists at Harwell could be balloted for industrial action over cuts in funding which could lead to more than 90 job losses. The move comes after Harwell was named last week as a possible site for a new nuclear power station. The scientists
OLD Marston residents have voiced concern over suggestions their village could be a possible target for new housing. Fears have been raised following the publication of Oxford City Council's Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment, SHLAA. The
A BURGLAR who broke into six homes in one day is being hunted by police. In each of the six break-ins in West Oxfordshire on Thursday of last week the burglar got through a door or ground floor window and stole items including mostly jewellery. Officers
A cyclist suffered back injuries after a collision with a car in Banbury. Police are now appealing for witnesses after the crash in Woodgreen Avenue, Bretch Hill, at about 8.40am on Thursday. The cyclist was taken to Horton Hospital with back injuries
A pensioner was robbed by a hooded teenager who grabbed her and pushed her to the ground. The 76-year-old woman was in Evenlode, Banbury, at 11.40am on Thursday then walked onto a footpath near the allotments, police said. She was grabbed and pushed
EIGHT cars were seized and dozens of fines were issued to motorists by police during a series of stop-checks in Oxford yesterday. One motorist was given an £80 penalty fine for making obscene gestures with both hands to a police camera during an Automatic
Oxfordshire captain Ian Hawtin is looking for a simple passage into the Minor Counties Trophy semi-finals when they host Wiltshire in their first ever competitive match at Radley College on Sunday (11), writes Ed Mezzetti. The Group 4 table shows Oxon
FIXTURES. SATURDAY. CRICKET. SOMMERS HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Radlett v Henley, Reading v Oxford, Slough v Banbury. Div 2 West: Kidlington v Beaconsfield, Thame Tn v kew, Wokingham v Aston Rowant. OCA LEAGUE Airey Cup 2nd round: Faringdon
Abingdon School returned from the National Schools Regatta with three medals, including one championship gold. This came from their coxed four in Sunday's windswept racing. Abingdon's other two medals were a silver for their junior 14 octuple and
AN investigation has been launched this morning into how a police control room worker was shot in the torso during a firearms awareness course. The man in his 50s, who has not been named, is in a stable condition in hospital after the shooting at Thames
I could hardly believe my eyes when I read that Oxfordshire County Council's library service was dumping unwanted books in a skip to be pulped. The library service says it doesn't want them any more but surely that doesn't mean there would be no takers
A man needed hospital treatment after helping a woman who was being attacked by a gang of youths near Banbury railway station. The man, aged 42, was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked by the gang, police said today. He was taken to the Horton
Two drivers remain in a serious condition in hospital after a crash on the A44. The collision happened at about 3.50pm on Wednesday between a red Rover 25 and a black Volkswagen Touran. Both drivers were cut free from the wreckage by fire crews and
An investigation has been launched this morning into how a police control room worker was shot in the torso during a firearms awareness course. The man in his 50s, who has not been named, is in a stable condition in hospital after the shooting at Thames
Oxford Saints returned to winning ways when they defeated Kent Exiles 26-0 at a rain-drenched Oxford Rugby Club on Sunday. In monsoon conditions, Saints gained sweet revenge over a Kent side that put them out of the 2005 title race at the semi-final
Banbury Chestnuts made it two wins out of two by pipping Cotswold 77-75 in Division 2 of the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre. Dave Munslow's rink secured the two-shot victory for the Banbury outfit. In Division
Team manager Bob Gilkes believes Oxfordshire's Middleton Cup fate this summer could hinge on the result of their opening game against Berkshire at Banbury Central on Saturday (2pm). Just three shots separated the two sides last year - and although Group
The bombshell that hit Oxford Speedway yesterday, has just about sunk in, but am I surprised? No, not really. In recent times, the club I have followed and reported on for the last 27 years, have sadly gone down hill. It's far from the heady days
Teenagers from the congregation of a south Oxford church are joining the side of the angels, not the dragons, in a bid to dream up business ideas that will both make money and make the world a better place. Three businessmen who attend St Matthew's Church
First time buyers will have had to borrow £20,000 more to buy a home than they did this time last year. Property prices in the county have risen by almost 10 per cent in the last 12 months with no sign of demand falling. New official figures produced
TOMORROW (SATURDAY JUNE 2) Creativity talk: Novelist Lindsay Clarke on "Creativity and the Imagination". Waterperry House, near Wheatley. To book, contact Linda Proud, 60 Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8NY, tel. 01865 556215, info@godstowpress.co.uk
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More than a third of parents support ballots in deciding faith school places, writes TIM ROSS Parents believe ballots can play a role in allocating places at popular faith schools, a survey suggests. The survey of 2,000 adults for the Sutton Trust
A Three Dog Life Abigail Thomas (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, £9.99) Australian Aborigines sleep with their dogs for warmth on cold nights, the coldest being a "three dog night". Thomas's three dogs not only keep her warm, they make her laugh, particularly
The Leonard Cheshire charity works to change attitudes to disability and serves disabled people around the world. In Oxfordshire, the charity runs homes and services and is about to launch an exciting new project. The Oxfordshire Cheshire Home, situated
Ian Campbell Thomson now lives in Cholsey, but was born in Scotland, and started work at 16 as a farmboy at the height of the Second World War. His book, The Hired Lad (Mercat, £9.99) tells the story of a lost world, when he ploughed the land with a pair
Sir William Blackstone saved an Oxford college and influenced the US Declaration of Independence, writes CHRIS KOENIG A curse of Oxford University's corrupt old days in the 18th century, when it seems much of the historic institution was devoted
Alma Place in Oxford and Inkerman Close in Abingdon commemorate two of the bloodiest battles of the Crimean War of 1854-56 - just two examples of how that war still resonates, if faintly, today. We remember Florence Nightingale, and perhaps a line or
Farewell to procrastination when it comes to saying goodnight to a toddler - perhaps - with the lovely board book by Jane Yolen, writes Philippa Logan. How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? (HarperCollins, £5.99) is all about good behaviour at bedtime, but
ENGLEBYSebastian Faulks (Hutchinson, £17.99)Mike Engleby began talking to the author one night and wouldn't stop. Faulks simply wrote down what he heard and his latest novel was born, almost fully formed. This disarming description of how the book came
SYLVIA VETTA talks to a geneticist and painter behind an art show inspired by the idea that we descend from seven women The Seven Daughters of Eve is trailed as a fusion of art with science. If they have succeeded in their aim then this exhibition
WOUNDED Percival Everett (Faber, £10.99)Everett tends to set his novels in the west, with light parody his preferred style. In Wounded, he opts for a deeply moving story of intolerance and prejudice. John Hunt, the low-key narrator, is a cowboy, horse
In 1836, the US government inherited the fortune of an obscure British scientist who had never set foot in America. It remains a mystery why James Smithson made the bequest, which has now grown into the largest museum and research complex in the world
VAL BOURNE looks at the relatively recent re-emergence of herb growing It wasn't that long ago that the only herbs you ever saw came in boxes and jars on the kitchen shelf. But now every garden centre sells a range, and they are highly popular. One
Can you remember seeing an adder? If you do then the Adder Adder national survey of one of Britain's few snakes would like you to take part, writes ELIZABETH EDWARDS "I remember seeing an adder lying on the stones at the top of that narrow lane
NICOLA LISLE talks to the budding young Ugandan pianist Ivan Kiwuwa, ahead of his recital at the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building in Oxford next weekend Meeting Ivan Kiwuwa is an extraordinary experience. At just 23 years of age, he oozes maturity
A stage adaptation of one of the great stories of world literature, the Mahabharata, comes to the Oxford Playhouse this month, writes GILES WOODFORDE A family feud between two rival groups of cousins, the offspring of a royal dynasty: that's the
DEPUTY Lord Mayor of Oxford and Liberal Democrat blogger Stephen Tall claims to have proved Murphy's Law on his website oxfordliberal. blogspot.com Posted on Tuesday was a picture taken from his office window at St Anne's College, showing a glorious
The civilian member of staff shot by police at a training base in Kidlington was in a serious but stable condition this morning. The man, a member of Thames Valley Police support staff, was shot during a firearms awareness training session at about
FRILFORD HEATH Grandmothers' Stableford: 1 E Sadler 37pts, 2 E Wilson 36 (cb), 3 D Peters 36 (cb). OXFORD CITY Tower Trophy: 1 J Dunn 82-18=64, 2 D Green 76-11=65, 3 C Marriott 70-5=65. OXFORD LADIES Stableford - Silver Div: 1 L Morgan 38pts, 2 C
County captain Justine Lawrence took the honours in the Oxfordshire Ladies Silver Spring Meeting at Tadmarton Heath. Despite nursing a back injury, the Henley player just pipped Tadmarton's Maureen McInnes for first place with 37 points. Lawrence
THE parents of a woman crushed to death by a diseased tree have welcomed Oxford City Council's decision to fell 50 infected horse chestnuts within a month. An audit of 1,629 trees by arboricultural experts has revealed that 475 require attention and
POLICE are preparing for a summer of binge drinking, drunken crime and antisocial behaviour across Oxford and the county. Extra officers are being taken away from chasing burglars and car thieves to cope with drunken youths. Oxfordshire's Chief Supt
AN inquest into the death in Iraq of a helicopter pilot from RAF Benson is today due to hear evidence from the president of the military Board of Inquiry which investigated the accident. Flt Lt Kristian Gover, 30, of 33 Squadron, died of smoke inhalation
FOURTEEN animal rights campaigners walked free yesterday after a judge condemned the police for unlawfully stopping their protest. The protesters were all cleared of refusing police orders to break up the demonstration against Oxford University's animal
TWO people are in a serious condition in hospital following a crash on the A44 south of Chipping Norton today. The road is currently closed both ways between Woodstock and Enstone after a collision between two cars at about 4pm. One person was taken
FIRE crews battled to save a narrowboat which became trapped in strong currents last night. The boat became stuck between two banks on the River Thames, near Osney Island, at about 6pm. As fast-flowing water caused by recent heavy rain poured into
Banbury United boss Kevin Brock has quit following a bust-up over the club's finances. The former Oxford United star, 44, has resigned following eight years at the helm after chairman Dave Bennett informed him that his playing budget would again be
Oxford speedway fans are in shock after owner Colin Horton closed down the club with immediate effect. The riders are all devastated after being informed through the club's administration secretary, who works for Horton. The news comes with crowds
Just two and a half points separate the top four teams in Section 1 as the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League reaches its halfway mark. Tadmarton Heath's 3-0 victory over basement boys Drayton Park lifted them to fourth in the table and right into
The bombshell that hit Oxford Speedway yesterday, has just about sunk in, but am I surprised? No, not really. In recent times, the club I have followed and reported on for the last 27 years, have sadly gone down hill. It's far from the heady days
Oxford Saints returned to winning ways when they defeated Kent Exiles 26-0 at a rain-drenched Oxford Rugby Club on Sunday. In monsoon conditions, Saints gained sweet revenge over a Kent side that put them out of the 2005 title race at the semi-final
After nine years without a Derby runner, Paul Cole is going for glory again in the Vodafone-sponsored Classic with Strategic Prince. Early morning mist may be hampering visibilty at the trainer's magnificent Whatcombe training complex, near Wantage.
Oxford Boxing Academy's Nicky Miles faces the biggest fight of his career when he tackles Matthew Chandra from the London-based Crown and Manor gym in the featherweight final at the National Novice Championships at Portsmouth on Saturday. The 24-year-old
ONE of Oxfordshire's top theatres is preparing to shut down for three months. The Theatre at Chipping Norton has decided it cannot allow any more leaks through the building's gallery roof and needs to sort out the problem as a matter of urgency. But
PHILIP Pullman, the award-winning author of His Dark Materials, has condemned children's television as "social poison" for treating its audience as a marketing opportunity. Mr Pullman, from Cumnor, near Oxford, condemned broadcasters for sacrificing
AFTER more than four decades of working for one of the oldest colleges in Oxford, Ted Busby has retired - aged 82. Mr Busby, who started working at Lincoln College on Turl Street, Oxford, in 1962 has worked as a scout, a bar tender, an assistant butler
Oxford City Council's decision to inspect all 32,000 trees in Oxford is a sensible move. It may be a costly and lengthy exercise, but we cannot afford to take chances with people's lives. We have already had one tragic accident in Oxford, and we don't
Police have emerged from the trial of animal rights protesters sadly discredited. Their case was flawed from the start. It was based on flimsy evidence that the 14 defendants had broken the law when they staged a demonstration in Oxford. District
Two city councillors have been welcomed to the bosom of the national Conservative Party. David Cameron, the party's national leader, himself made a parade of this, their second change of political spots in the last year. This sorry spectacle makes
We, as local elected representatives with an interest and concerns about the wellbeing of Peers School at Littlemore, Oxford, are writing to let you know why we are supporting the proposal for it to become an academy. The academy brings with it millions
I walk along the Oxford Thames towpath between Rose Hill, Iffley and Donnington Bridge every day and have done so for many years with my previous dogs and now my new pooch. I would like to highlight some concerns I have about safety issues on this route
Police are preparing for a summer of binge drinking, drunken crime and antisocial behaviour in Oxfordshire. Extra officers are being taken away from chasing burglars and car thieves to cope with drunken youths. Chief Supt Shaun Morley said the force
Two brothers were jailed after admitting causing the death of Walllingford bride-to-be Carol Tegg by dangerous driving on the A4074 near Woodcote in July. Marcus Barney, 22, from Hinckley, Leicestershire, and Bradley Barney, 24, from Atherstone, Warwickshire
An inquest into the death in Iraq of a helicopter pilot from RAF Benson is today due to hear evidence from the president of the military board of inquiry, which investigated the accident. Flt Lt Kristian Gover, 30, of 33 Squadron, died of smoke inhalation
Shoppers struck lucky yesterday when they were able to park free at the Westgate car park. The free-for-all lasted all afternoon as staff re-set the tariffs on ticket machines. The new Saturday charges for Westgate, Abbey Place, Oxpens and Worcester
