A STUDENT who lost the use of his hands in a car crash after accepting a lift home in the boot of a drunk friend's hatchback from a Coventry nightclub, is in line for a large payout after a High Court judge ruled he was only 30 per cent to blame. Today
A GUIDE book to Welsh mountains has been criticised by experts after an Oxfordshire walker fell to his death. An inquest in Caernarfon heard how experienced mountain walkers Christopher and Jennifer Parratt, of Drayton St Leonard, used a £3.95 book
A student who lost the use of his hands in a car crash after accepting a lift home in the boot of a drunk friend's hatchback from a Coventry nightclub, is in line for a massive payout after a High Court judge ruled he was only 30 per cent to blame. Today
Organisers of a charity event raising money for the Oxfordshire Air Ambulance are hoping it goes off with a bang(er) tomorrow. Staff at the Foxbury Farm Shop, in Burford Road, Brize Norton, have organised a competition to see who can eat the most of
A guide book to Welsh mountains has been criticised by experts after an Oxfordshire walker fell to his death. An inquest in Caernarfon heard how experienced mountain walkers Christopher and Jennifer Parratt, of Drayton St Leonard, near Abingdon, used
Four-year-old Hannah Terrill's dream came true when she came face-to-face with the Queen today. Little Hannah, of Mably Grove, Wantage, presented the Queen with a posy containing red roses during her visit to the £260m Diamond Light Source laboratory
A pervert groped a can-can girl he enticed to his home to audition for a dance spectacular in tribute of his dead daughter. John Collins, 38, advertised in newspapers, using a fake name, for dancing girls to audition at his home, Oxford Crown Court.
Staff sickness caused extra delays for Royal Mail staff working to clear a backlog of post at the East Oxford delivery office. Royal Mail bosses said the backlog of mail in Oxfordshire following industrial action by postal workers was expected to be
A record number of tickets - 1,920 - were sold in one day at the Oxford Playhouse when the theatre hosted five different events. On Wednesday last week, the Beaumont Street theatre hosted two performances of Burial at Thebes, a post-show discussion,
Rail operator Virgin CrossCountry has achieved its best ever punctuality performance weeks before it loses its franchise. For the four weeks until last Saturday, 90.6 per cent of its trains reached their destination on time, beating the previous best
A Nobel Prize-winning scientist at the centre of a race row has cancelled an appearance in Oxford and flown home to the US. One of the world's most eminent scientists, Dr James Watson caused controversy after reportedly claiming black people were less
A civil servant who used hi-tech surveillance equipment to spy on a teenage girl has been jailed for three years. John Howell, 43, of Southfield Road, East Oxford, gave the girl a teddy bear as a Christmas present, which had a tiny camera hidden inside
Residents are celebrating after a free-to-use cash machine was installed on an Oxford estate following a two-year campaign. The new cash machine was installed at Barton Post Office following pressure on both the Government and banks - and replaces one
RESIDENTS fear Oxford's first dispersal zone, set up to tackle unruly gangs of youths, has just shifted the problem to outside their homes. Rose Hill's dispersal zone has been in force for more than a year but a report has labelled the initiative a
Childhood obesity has been described as a ticking timebomb that will lead to generations of unhealthy adults. But a group of teenagers from west Oxfordshire are trying to solve their weight problems now by joining their parents and grandparents at slimming
A 20-year-old woman has admitted charges of causing actual bodily harm and being in possession of a knife in a public place. Ashley Waters, of Vintner Road, Abingdon, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to assaulting
The number of police officers in the county has increased over the past year, according to Thames Valley Police Authority. In 2006, there were 876 officers in Oxfordshire, including 214 in Oxford. The police authority's latest figures show by March
Thousands of teenagers have continued to flock to Internet tribute pages years after the deaths of their friends. Grieving pals of tragic Marshall Haynes and Ross Doyle have left messages on the sites as recently as yesterday - and hundreds more have
A SPARKLING poster designed by an Oxfordshire teenager will provide the focus for Thames Valley Police's firework safety campaign this year. Jess Brayne from Wheatley, walked away with an iPod Nano after her eye-catching idea won an online competition
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KITCHENS specialist Aga Foodservice pledged to focus on improving the profitability of its consumer brands such as Oxfordshire-based subsidiary Fired Earth after selling off its commercial equipment arm. The proposed £260m deal with Italian firm Ali
Two Oxford community centres will bid for up to £1m in Government cash to upgrade facilities. South Oxford Community Centre, in Lake Street, and the Asian Cultural Centre, in Manzil Way, off the Cowley Road, have been put on a short-list for a share
The head of one of Oxford's largest academic publishing companies has decided to retire at 54, following its £572m takeover by a US rival. Rene Olivieri was chief executive of Blackwell Publishing for 20 years and in February moved to new owners Wiley
New road markings have been introduced at the central crossroads in Headington, Oxford. The new markings are designed to improve turning off London Road into Windmill Road and Old High Street. The traffic lights will be modified to allow drivers from
The McDonald's restaurant in Botley is hoping to reopen by the end of next month. The restaurant needed a refit after 2ft of water poured into the building during July's floods. Manager Neil Bouse said: "We're hoping to reopen on November 30." About
Residents fear Oxford's first dispersal zone, set up to tackle unruly gangs of youths, has just shifted the problem to outside their homes. Rose Hill's dispersal zone has been in force for more than a year but a report has labelled the initiatives a
The Theatre, in Spring Street, Chipping Norton, will reopen after work to repair the roof and create a new rehearsal area, with the first performance of this year's pantomime, Rapunzel, on Tuesday, November 20. It is also appealing for volunteer ushers
The head of one of Oxford's largest publishing companies has decided to retire at 54, following its £572m takeover by a US rival. Rene Olivieri was chief executive of Blackwell Publishing for 20 years and in February transferred to new owners Wiley
LEWIS Hamilton will roar on England's rugby stars tomorrow before flying the flag in his Formula One title decider than less 24 hours later. World Cup holders England have defied the odds to reach this year's final in Paris where they take on South
Oxford has been chosen to showcase a film festival which aims to show the real China behind the officially sanctioned version. Filming East Festival manager Xiao Yang and director Sun Xiao have eschewed Hollywood-style offerings which focus on martial
THE Queen picked up a bit of flu today as she toured a ground-breaking giant microscope. Luckily the virus Her Majesty was examining was a magnified model rather than the real thing. It was shown to her at the Diamond Light Source, at Chilton, to
MOTORISTS face the worst traffic congestion of the year today as thousands are predicted to take to the roads at the start of school half-term, according to a report by Trafficmaster and the RAC Foundation. Their study said that the October "black
We now have the corner unit sofa we spoke about in the last blog so no more offers please. The production dates for our play ‘Popcorn’ approach ever rapidly and this weekend sees the set being built and then you know opening night really is approaching
October 23: Institute of Directors tour of RAF Brize Norton, 7-9.30pm, members £25, non-members £30, with bar and buffet. Details from Carol Brown, 01865 358447, e-mail admin.oxfordshire@iod.net o Women In Business Network launch, Bicester Golf and
ABINGDON: A special investors evening was held by Andrews Estate Agents to mark the opening of its lettings service in Abingdon. The company has run an estate agency in the town for more than 40 years and sees the move as a logical extension of the business
Your biotech company is doing well, business in the UK is up to, or ahead of, schedule. Now is the time to consider looking at export or establishing a presence overseas. Which countries should you target? Is there a market? What are the barriers? Where
A multi-million pound four-star hotel and sports complex at the Harwell science campus has been given the go-ahead. Vale of the White Horse District Council has given its unanimous backing to the £15m Four Pillars hotel development. It will create 125
A company which advises on how to make businesses greener is on the move, after doubling in size. True to its environmental ethos, Elementa will move just a few doors away from its current home at the Harwell Science and Innovation Centre to larger premises
Innovation is crucial to the long-term success of any economy, and in the media and in Government policy it is often possible to see a stereotype of small, innovative companies moving quickly to exploit the opportunities that are missed by larger, slower
Once upon a time it was well-fed gentlemen in top hats and tails standing around in stately buildings, trading commodities still on board ships sailing the high seas, or shares in enterprises taking off anywhere in the world. They were trading beliefs
THE deadline is looming for entries to a short story contest for young writers with prizes including a ride in an Aston Martin and £1,000 to spend on a holiday. And the winner's mother or father will also have the pick of the current Audi car range,
The European Court of First Instance has upheld a staggering £345m fine on Microsoft for breaking competition law. It was ruled the American giant had abused its dominance of the market for PC operating systems through its Windows software. Is this the
Search engines are becoming more important for businesses as larger numbers of customers are using them to find products. They are also being used for business-to-business products and inquiries. If companies are to realise the true value of their websites
When most people think about personal development seminars, the image is of offices, white boards and cliches like thinking outside the box'. But two women have set up an unusual workshop in Oxfordshire - using horses. The idea, according to organiser
Once upon a time, creative agencies pitching for business had to be in London to stand a chance of winning new contracts. Even with modern technology, it is surprising to find that the agency which designs campaigns for the likes of Jaguar/Land Rover,
Your biotech company is doing well, business in the UK is up to, or ahead of, schedule. Now is the time to consider looking at export or establishing a presence overseas. Which countries should you target? Is there a market? What are the barriers? Where
There is one thing that puts me off the BMW X5. It's not the size of this four-wheel drive executive beast, nor its performance or handling, which are excellent. No - it's the fact that it is the car of choice for 25 of England's finest footballers which
When Steve Larkin was made redundant from his last salaried job, he wrote on his Jobseeker's Agreement that he would consider work as either a poet or a literary development officer. Pursuing his vocation has not been easy, but today he is one of the
New restaurants come and go - some stick around, many disappear without trace and others transform into something else. Oxford has had its fair share of upheaval recently with the announcement that the Lemon Tree is closing, while Smollensky's in the
It was interesting to hear the Prime Minister describe himself as a conviction politician' in the same mould as Mrs Thatcher at a press conference recently. Was it a pre-election pop at the Conservative party? Perhaps, although unlike Mr Cameron, at
A rich mix of innovation, benevolence, luck and cricket has spawned an innovative Anglo-Indian student exchange programme. CSW, which specialises in information technology for the healthcare market, recently played host at its offices at Oxford Business
Last year. I decided to replace a worn-out carpet with cork tiles. Having done some research, I felt that cork was my best option, partly because of its environmental credentials. It is harvested in a sustainable way in southern Europe and buying cork
Motorists face the worst traffic congestion of the year today as thousands are predicted to take to the roads at the start of school half-term, according to a report by Trafficmaster and the RAC Foundation. Their study said that the October "black Friday
A TALK by the Nobel Prize winning scientist at the centre of a race row has been cancelled. James Watson has returned to the USA to deal with issues relating to the Cold Spring Harbour laboratory where he is a director. Dr Watson was due to give a
It's Friday night and there's a face-off going down on the Cowley Road. Nothing unusual there, perhaps, but this time it's not outside a kebab shop - but inside the city's newest venue. Two of dance's freshest innovators are dividing supporters in
A talk in Oxford by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist at the centre of a race row has been cancelled. James Watson has returned to the USA to deal with issues relating to the Cold Spring Harbour laboratory where he is a director. Dr Watson was due to
STAFF sickness caused extra delays for Royal Mail staff working to clear a backlog of post at the East Oxford delivery office. Royal Mail bosses said the backlog of mail in Oxfordshire following industrial action by postal workers was expected to be
As far as Friday feelings go, this is something else. Today is no ordinary Friday - I'm clearing my desk and shutting up shop for the time being here at the Oxford Mail to turn my attentions to triathlon full-time for the next couple of months. I'm flying
Staff sickness caused extra delays for Royal Mail staff working to clear a backlog of post at the East Oxford delivery office. Royal Mail bosses said the backlog of mail in Oxfordshire following industrial action by postal workers was expected to be
DRIVERS were held up in the rush hour this morning following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Abingdon Road. The accident happened at the junction with Vicarage Road shortly before 8.15am. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said
A free-to-use cash machine has been installed on an Oxford estate after a lengthy campaign. The machine was installed in Barton Post Office, Underhill Circus, on Tuesday following pressure on both the Government and banks. Residents and local MP Andrew
A REPORT listing the number of registered sex offenders and all other dangerous offenders in the Thames Valley is being published on Monday. The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Annual Report 2007 will be made available by Thames
A FREE-to-use cash machine has been installed on an Oxford estate after a lengthy campaign. The machine was installed in Barton Post Office, Underhill Circus, following pressure on both the Government and banks. Residents and local MP Andrew Smith
City of Oxford 's junior squad enjoyed a successful day at the Reading Head last weekend. Wins over the 3,300 metre course came from City double sculls of Chloe Seal and Bess Drohan in (junior 16), Cloudy Carnegie and Sian Morgan (junior 15) and Shannen
So how good is this Guinea team that Oxford United are set to face in January and July? Not bad, it has to be said, if they are able to call upon all of their players. And for the fixture at the Kassam Stadium in January, there's a good chance of
Identical twins Eddie and Tom Hutchinson are both desperate to return to the first-team fold to face each other at the Kassam Stadium tomorrow. Oxford midfielder Eddie has been a near ever-present in Jim Smith's side this season until last Sunday when
A report listing the number of registered sex offenders and all other dangerous offenders in the Thames Valley is being published on Monday. The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Annual Report 2007 will be made available by Thames
The time he spent at Oxford United certainly made an impression on striker Dean Wndass. Not least the initiation ceremony with practical joker Terry Gordon, when he was threatened by a gun-waving madman. In his newly-published autobiography, Windass
It's just like the old days, isn't it? Back to a 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon kick-off. Oxford United have reluctantly had to put up with playing Sundays, Thursdays, Mondays, even Saturday nights, so it's quite a relief to get back to playing at the
Four years ago, when Alison Fraemohs was thinking about setting up her own company, she noticed an editor's message in In Business magazine, entitled When Belief Shines Through'. She said: "I cut it out and kept it. Whenever things get really challenging
Green-fingered inventor Lewis Oakley has come up with the ultimate environmentally-friendly solution for gardeners looking to dipose of their waste. Mr Oakley realised that many gardeners produce too much material to fit into recycling sacks and some
LIFE-LONG rugby fan Mark Jempson is a happy man - despite just paying £1,500 for a pair of tickets to the Rugby World Cup final. He bagged the brace for himself and brother Sam on Internet auction website eBay, but was quite prepared to go considerably
Being proud of one's British heritage is rather tricky. For one thing, it can be a bit of a problem to define what British is. Secondly patriotism is often seen as a dirty word, with connotations of right-wing thuggery and racism. Then there's that in-built
Dorothy Calcutt was born in 1920 at Combe, near Woodstock, where she still lives. Her first book, Salt of the Earth, described the life of her mother, having grown out of a project at Woodstock Primary School, where Dorothy taught for much of her working
ENGLAND scrum-half Andy Gomarsall's mother is heading out to Paris as the family gathers to watch him play in the World Cup Final. Sue Gomarsall and daughter Emily could barely contain their excitement as they carefully folded their rugby jerseys for
The People's Cookbook Antony Worrall Thompson & Paul Rankin (Infinite Ideas, £14.99) We all have a favourite recipe which we continue to cook over the years. These prized signature dishes have often been handed down from generation to generation, with
NOT QUITE WORLD'S END: A TRAVELLER'S TALES John Simpson (Macmillan, £20) Simpson has been travelling the globe as a journalist for the past 40 years, reporting on wars and disasters from far-flung troublespots. In 1999, with Strange Places, Questionable
Victorian photographer Henry Taunt took a photograph of Bablockhythe in the 1880s, several decades after Matthew Arnold had written his poem The Scholar Gypsy, which turned the ferry crossing into a favourite spot for those of a literary bent. Graham
By Andy Welch THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON MUSIC: UNDERSTANDING A HUMAN OBSESSION Daniel Levitin (Atlantic Books, £17.99)We all have favourite songs, pieces of music that make us feel a certain way or that evokes certain emotions. But why? There's obviously
POLICE in Bicester are using a bicycle as a 'trap' to catch cycle thieves. The trap cycle, which is being used as part of the force's Operation Jive, has been placed in the town centre and in Glory Farm, King's End, Green Wood, Langford Village and
Drivers were held up in the rush hour this morning following a collision between a car and a motorbike on Abingdon Road. The accident happened at the junction with Vicarage Road shortly before 8.15am. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said paramedics
Gerald Howat, one of Oxfordshire's best-known cricketing figures, has died aged 79. The Morteon CC stalwart, teacher and cricket writer lived in North Moreton, near Didcot, since 1960 and penned his autobiography last year. Gerald Malcolm David Howat
THERE were almost 500 fewer crimes in the past six months in Oxford compared to the same period last year. And almost a third of the drop was due to fewer burglaries of homes, or 229 fewer separate break-ins. Oxford police chief Supt Brendan O'Dowda
IF you want to buy an average-priced house in Oxford, you need to earn at least £78,000 a year to get a typical mortgage. The stark reality of the booming housing market has been laid bare in a report published today, showing property prices in the
OXFORD United midfielder Phil Trainer says he's determined to push on now that he's back in the scoring groove. The former Moor Green player got Oxford's winner at Farsley Celtic five days ago with his first goal since his brace against Stafford in
Vinny Byfield is set to make his Witney United debut tomorrow after signing from Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division rivals Bicester Town. Byfield signed on the dotted line this week after talks with Witney boss Andy Lyne. Bicester boss
Abingdon United manager Andy Slater has praised the efforts of his resurgent side and asked for more of the same at Ryman League Premier Division Staines in the first qualifying round tomorrow. Having beaten Winchester in their opening British Gas
Zane Winslade could return for his second spell in the Chinnor ranks when they visit Redinengsians in South West 1 tomorrow. The Kiwi back row forward impressed during his time at the Thame club in 2004-05 and will add to their title-chasing strength
JIM Smith admits his Oxford United team are down to the bare bones this weekend after Phil Gilchrist became the latest injury casualty. The club skipper injured his right knee - the opposite knee to the one that he had surgery on in the summer - at
Nothing less than a big victory will do as Oxford Cheetahs take on the might of league pacesetters Scunthorpe Scorpions in the first leg of the grand final at the Stadium tonight (7.30pm). Oxford can take some comfort that Scunthorpe are beatable as
THE Queen may well think she has been the victim of a diary mix-up today when one of the most remarkable buildings to have been erected during her reign comes into view. For from a distance the Diamond Light Source might easily be taken for the new
TOBY Gunston tackled a violent teenage yob brandishing a rounders bat - with a move straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. The 25-year-old web designer restrained the thug with a 'sleeper hold' to stop him attacking bar staff at an Oxford bowling
We are full square behind the residents of Osney who say not enough is being done to mitigate the impact of flooding in Oxford and that what is being done is progressing far too slowly. Oxford has been hit by flooding three times in the last eight
It has taken us three years to get there, but we have finally uncovered most of the facts behind the sale by Oxford City Council of land to Firoz Kassam, as part of a deal to ensure the completion of a new stadium for Oxford United. First, we must
SCHOOLS in Oxfordshire have links all over the world - and their global efforts have been recognised with awards from the Government. A total of 13 schools from across the county were given an International School Award, which were presented at a
AS ENGLAND and South Africa warm up to clash in France on Saturday, a similar battle of wills will be raging at Farmoor Stores. Home to South Africans Greg and Felicity Miller, the village store in Farmoor, near Eynsham, is known far and wide for its
Style-conscious owners of Daihatsu's funky new Materia mini-MPV now have a range of accessories to choose from. It means one of the UK's most distinctive new cars can be either personalised into a custom car look-alike or simply enhanced with practical
NOT only will visitors to this year's Jeremy Clarkson-fronted show, MPH '07, be the first in the country to see the new Aston Martin DBS, it has been confirmed that Jaguar has chosen MPH, the prestige and performance motorshow, to debut its stunning new
SMALL, punchy motors with green credentials are setting the pace in Britain's car market, and Citroen, for one, is showing that diesels do not have to be dull. The French firm has just launched a city-sized 110 horsepower C2 1.6HDi VTS, the sort of
PROTON Cars is offering customers a limited edition (LE) GEN-2 GLS this autumn. Available with either 1.3- or 1.6-litre engines, the GLS LE range has £1,000 off the list price, with prices starting at £7,995 on the road for the 1.3 and £8,595 for the
HONDA will unveil the next generation Jazz - known as Fit in Japan - at the Tokyo Motor Show next week. The car will go on sale in Japan in January 2008 but plans to bring the next generation model to the UK are still more than 12 months away. Five
ONE of the nation's best-loved hot hatches has returned to Vauxhall showrooms after a two-year absence. The latest addition to the New Corsa line-up, the SRi revives one of the best known hot hatch names. Designed to appeal to buyers who do not
TIMES have changed since Renault's first Espace took to the roads 23 years ago. Multi-purpose vehicles were a rarity then and those that chose them made a brave choice, selecting a vehicle that was distinctly avant-garde. Two decades on and there
A PROPOSAL for a flood barrier on Osney Island, Oxford, costing up to £1m has been submitted to the Environment Agency. It is on a list of 12 priority proposals delivered to the agency by Oxford City Council, amid claims that nothing has been done
A BUSINESS consultant with the Government's Financial Services Authority has been chosen to oppose MP Ed Vaizey for Labour at the next General Election. Steven Mitchell, 41, was selected by Wantage Constituency Labour Party at a meeting in Didcot
OXFORD is home to the greenest buses in Britain, according to a new report. Oxford Bus Company was rated the country's most environmen- tally-friendly bus fleet, based on the level of engine emissions, out of 114 operators surveyed, for the second
Sir - Reg Little (Features, October 12 ) unfortunately reports that the family home of "Oxford's lost scientist", Henry Moseley, was 84 Banbury Road. The correct address is 48 Woodstock Road, long since part of St Anne's College. For some 20 years
Sir - Your correspondent Bob Edwards raised the question of Carterton Community College's lack of sixth form provision and the costs of transport for pupils who wish, instead, to attend the Abingdon & Witney College or Burford School. The number of
Sir - Your correspondent Peter Collett (Letters, September 28) writes that "if you are cycling from Carfax to the Westgate Centre you are going the wrong way". Queen Street is in fact two-way, and as far as I know always has been. The buses are routed
Sir - It was good news to read in Chris Koenig's article in the Business section of The Oxford Times (October 5) that, after a wet summer, the Creation Theatre Company have been bailed out of their financial difficulties by an unnamed charity. The
Sir - Your leader (October 12) describes CPRE's proposal for a Green Grid for Oxford as a "welcome addition to the debate on protecting Oxford's cherished spaces." We do not, however, as you and city council leader John Goddard imply, see the Green
Sir - How ironic that the news item on the front page (October 12) reporting on the proposed Green Grid to protect 'the city's dwindling green spaces' should be matched on page six by the proposed despoliation of the only public green space in the city
Sir - As a member of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, and supporter of its aims, I was dismayed to read about the 'green grid' which the organization is proposing (Report, October 12). Perhaps it is part of a well-intentioned attempt to preserve
Sir - On examining Oxford City Council's tax guide, I notice that £9.41m or 33 per cent of the net spending is attributable to cultural services. While some of this will arise from general facilities such as parks, the majority will be spent on payments
Sir - The current Channel 4 television programme series Bringing Up Baby has generated a great deal of controversy - and a petition to Downing Street about the treatment of babies advised by the 'Truby King expert Claire Verity. As local clinicians
Sir - Jim Couchman, Conservative county council cabinet member for social and community services, cannot shirk responsibility for the state of the county council's social care services (Patients waiting for social care is costing trust £3m, October
Sir - Local police chief Brendan O'Dowda is campaigning for more CCTV cameras on Cowley Road. Yes, even more cameras, even though human rights group Privacy International has noted that British citizens are subjected to more surveillance than those
Sir - On October 5, 4 Logistic Support Regiment, on their return from a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, marched from the Guildhall, past the Market Place and down West St Helen Street to St Helen's Church. As this is a march of ten minutes at
Sir - I agree with Emmett Schlueter that Spring Residential's original plan for a new bridge at the Castle Mill Boatyard was 'monstrous' and 'hideously complex' (Letters, September 12), however I do not agree that 'we' do not want a new bridge of any
Sir - Now that the dust has settled on the north Summertown parking zone and we enjoy the new yellow and white artwork, we have a new game to amuse us. It involves the last ones home having to park on double yellow lines and trying to get a night's
MANAGERS at Oxford's largest hospitals are frustrated by NHS ratings which they claim overshadow their hard work over the past year. The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust appealed to the Healthcare Commission to reconsider its final results after
If you want to buy an average-priced house in Oxford, you need to earn at least £78,000 a year to get a typical mortgage. The stark reality of the booming housing market has been laid bare in a report published today showing property prices in the city
Wives, children and girlfriends shed tears of joy as more than 100 soldiers returned home to Oxfordshire after six months in Afghanistan. They gathered at St David's Barracks, near Bicester, to welcome back the 110 troops from 23 Pioneer Regiment, posted
Oxford City Council received just £1.1m for land it sold to former Oxford United owner Firoz Kassam - even though it was valued at £3.8m, a senior council officer has admitted. The Oxford Times obtained facts on the sale of land at Minchery Farm, where
