Nicky Gordon kept up his rich vein of form with the equaliser as ten-man Banbury fought back for a draw in the Premier Division yesterday. It looked all over for Banbury when goals from David Stone and Tom Breward saw Rugby take a 2-0 lead. And the
Oxford City kept up the pressure on Division 1South & West leaders Didcot Town with a hard-fought victory against Abingdon United at Court Place Farm. City were left kicking themselves on Saturday as they could only draw at strugglers Newport IOW, but
Didcot celebrated the New Year in style as Richard Witt bagged a hat-trick in their 4-0 win over in-form Marlow in Division 1 South & West. Marlow had won five of their previous six matches but never looked like extending their run after Witt had finished
MOTHERS and fathers celebrated the New Year with a new life at two Oxfordshire hospitals today. In Oxford, the John Radcliffe Hospital's delivery suite saw six new-born babes, while a boy and a girl were born at The Horton Hospital, Banbury. For
Witney wonder Jamie Cook came back to haunt his old club Oxford United with a brilliant goal to bring the U's New Year's heartache. Cook, who a year ago was playing for Hellenic League side Witney United after trying his luck as a professional golfer
Mums and dads celebrated the New Year with a new life at two Oxfordshire hospitals today. In Oxford, the John Radcliffe Hospital's delivery suite saw six new-born babes, while a boy and a girl were born at The Horton Hospital, Banbury. For first-time
Rail passengers returning to work will face ticket rises of nearly 10 per cent tomorrow. Travellers who get regulated tickets will face rises of 4.8 per cent and others hikes of up to 9.8 per cent. Commuters buying a standard day return from Oxford
WEATHER forecasters are predicting light snow across the county on Thursday. Met Office staff said the temperature would be bitterly cold on Thursday with sleet to follow on Friday.
TWO people are expected to appear in court tomorrow charged with attempted murder following an incident at a house in Cowley. Police were called to the property in Oxford Road at about 11.30pm on Sunday and a man was taken to hospital. Officers
Oxford United's 2008 got off to a terrible start when their former winger Jamie Cook punished them at Broadfield Stadium yesterday. The Crawley Town player, who hails from Witney and used to play for the U's when they were in the equivalent of today's
Two people are expected to appear in court tomorrow charged with attempted murder following an incident at a house in Cowley. Police were called to the property in Oxford Road at around 11.30pm on Sunday and a man was taken to hospital. Officers sealed
VIKINGS Social Club raced into the first round of the ODDA Ladies 7-a-side Cup after beating fellow Section 2 side Donnington Community Centre A 4-3. Although the score looks close, the contest was soon all over as Vikings raced to the first four wins
Drew Fowler scored twice as Rover Cowley opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division. Fowler found the net twice inside the opening 20 minutes, and the visitors could find no way back. Lee Byrne hit a hat-trick
Steve Pitson's hat-trick helped Saxton Rovers claim top spot in Division 1 of the UTV Autotype League with a 4-3 win at Kidlington Royals. Michael Beal was Rovers' other scorer, while Luke Holden, Chris Thorne and Tom Franklin all netted for Royals.
Childrey United are in the semi-finals of the North Berks League War Memorial Cup after a 2-0 win over Botley United. James Wilkins struck his fifth goal of the season and Jason Kendall converted a second-half penalty. Crowmarsh Gifford moved into
MICHAEL Philpott's hat-trick led the way as Slade Farm beat St Johns 8-0 in Division 1 of the Banbury District & Lord Jersey FA. Adam Barker (2), Dave Barrie and Matthew Blenford completed the rout. Slade Farm Res beat ABK Sports Res 6-0 in Division
Weather forecasters are predicting light snow across the county on Thursday. Met Office staff said the temperature would be bitterly cold on Thursday with sleet to follow on Friday.
FIREFIGHTERS rescued an elderly man from a blaze in Littlemore today. The fire crew was called out to the man's sheltered accomodation in Sandford Road at 2.40am. The property was filled with smoke and the man was found in bed and carried to safety
A man died following a road accident in Banbury this morning. The 29-year-old was driving a black Renault Clio which overturned near a roundabout in Hennef Way at around 2.40am. The man died at the scene. Police have appealed for witnesses to contact
Firefighters rescued an elderly man from a blaze in Littlemore this morning. The fire crew was called out to the man's sheltered accomodation in Sandford Road at 2.40am. The property was filled with smoke and the man was found in bed and carried to
HOUSE prices in Oxford increased by more than £100 a day and were among the fastest-earning homes in the country last year. Figures released by Nationwide, Britain's biggest building society, showed house prices in the city rose by 13 per cent. The
A MAN died today in a car crash in Banbury. Police said that at 2.43am a black Renault Clio was travelling along Hennef Way from the direction of the M40 when it failed to negotiate a roundabout and lost control. As a result, the car ended up on
A CONSULTATION period has been launched for an action plan on the future of the fire service in Oxfordshire. The Oxfordshire Fire Authority's Integrated Risk Management Plan 2008 - 2013 and Action Plan 2008 - 2009 gives details on strategic direction
House prices in Oxford increased by more than £100 a day and were among the fastest-earning homes in the country last year. Figures released by Nationwide, Britain's biggest building society, showed house prices in the city rose by 13 per cent. The
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a therapist, particularly in the opening weeks of a new year, is what practical things can I do to help me kick start my life? We all genuinely need tangible things to do, activities where we can see
COUNTY councillor Olive McIntosh-Stedman is facing renewed calls to quit as it emerged she was considering an appeal against her sentence for benefit fraud. Last month, the 65-year-old was found guilty at Oxford Crown Court of making a false statement
Benefit cheat county councillor Olive McIntosh-Stedman last night faced renewed calls to quit as it emerged she was considering an appeal against her sentence. Last month, the 65-year-old was found guilty at Oxford Crown Court of making a false statement
THE owners of an Oxford health club which has served thousands of sports enthusiasts for 30 years have decided to close the centre. Ron and Michael Wyatt opened the Temple Squash Club in Cowley in 1978 and welcomed scores of players, from amateurs
FOUR beat surgeries are being held for the Waddesdon neighbourhood by Police Community Support Officer Ian Ledger in January. On Saturday, January 19, two police surgeries will be held, one at Grendon Underwood Village Hall between 9.30am and 11.30am
AN OXFORD woman could be poised to live the dream and race in front of thousands of people at Aintree on Grand National day. Alex Young, 45, from Slaymaker Close in Risinghurst, has been selected to attend the first round of assessments for the 2008
HELEN and Douglas House will be holding a drinks party in February to launch the third year of its Monkey Club. The club allows people to get involved with the work done by the hospice, based in Magdalen Road, East Oxford, and those involved will help
Make giving blood your New Year's Resolution by making a donation at Chinnor village hall or Chipping Norton Town Hall tomorrow. National Blood Service nurses will be welcoming the public at both sessions from 10am-12.25pm and 1.45-4.15pm.
PLANS for a three-storey, 42-bed nursing home have been lodged with South Oxfordshire District Council. Planning consultant and former mayor Nigel Moor has submitted the plan for Chiswick-based St Mirren Homes, at 25 Charter Way, Wallingford.
VOLUNTEERS are needed to work in the League of Friends' tea bar at the Churchill Hospital, in Headington. People with a few spare hours a week are needed to keep the tea bar open for patients, visitors and staff. To find out more, call 01865 771945
A FORMER soldier is taking to the hills to thank the Royal British Legion after it helped him get his life back on track. Mike Hewlett, 40, a former Royal Green Jacket, was about to have his house repossessed at the start of the year when he fell
A WOMAN is poised to head to the Sahara desert to prepare for one of the most dangerous endurance races in the world. Tamsin Jones, 35, manager of motor project TRAX, which is based in Osney Mead, Oxford,is heading to Africa for three weeks to prepare
A WOMAN who believes her family's pets have been stolen for dog-baiting has warned others to take extra care of their animals. Carolyn Tate spent hours searching her neighbourhood after two guinea pigs and a rabbit disappeared from her garden in Blackbird
OXFORD Sub Aqua Club is planning a New Year's Day dive today at Hinksey Lake, off Lake Street, Oxford. Members of the club will don their wetsuits and goggles to explore the four-metre deep lake at 11.30am. The event is an annual tradition for the
