Oxford looks set to be swamped with travelling pensioners when a free, national bus service starts in April. The much-anticipated concessionary bus scheme - one of Gordon Brown's so-called "Brown's Bonuses", delivered in a budget when he was Chancellor
Chinnor started 2008 with a fine victory that kept them just a point behind leaders Bracknell. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday's paper for full report. Competition: South West 1 Score: Chinnor 29, Cleve 0 Chinnor player ratings: 15. Ben
Nurses and key workers have been hit with a £950 council tax bill each - even though they have just one room to them- selves. Just before Christmas, all people staying in Arthur Sanctuary House, which is key worker accommodation on the John Radcliffe
Oxford United produced their best performance and biggest win of the season as they hammered Altrincham 4-0 at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. New striker Craig McAllister opened the scoring, Rob Duffy hit a brace, and teenager Alex Fisher, who had
Craig McAllister scored on his debut and Rob Duffy hit a brace as Oxford United recorded their biggest win of the season. And the Blue Square Premier victory was rounded off in style by substitute Alex Fisher, who netted his first senior goal nine minutes
A 19-YEAR-OLD man died in a crash on the M40 last night. Police believe three cars were involved in an initial collision on the southbound carriageway between junctions 9 - for Bicester - and 8a - for Oxford, just after 9pm. Investigators said the
A 19-year-old man died in an accident on the M40 last night. Police believe three cars were involved in the smash on the southbound carriageway between junctions 9 - for Bicester - and 8a - for Oxford, at just after 9pm. Investigators said the collision
TWO people were trapped in their cars following an accident near Berinsfield last night. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at about 5.15pm to the A4074 after two cars were involved in a collision. Two fire engines from Abingdon fire
Two people were trapped in their cars following an accident near Berinsfield last night. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 5.15pm to the A4074 after two cars were involved in a collision. Two fire engines from Abingdon fire station
AN ECO campaigner is continuing a tree-top protest against the redevelopment of Oxford's Bonn Square. Protester Gabriel had coped with temperatures as low as -1C for 36 hours. He remained defiant today after Jeremy Thomas, head of legal and democratic
RAIL services from London to Bicester and London to Banbury run by Chiltern Railways this weekend have been hit by engineering work. Chiltern Railways trains running from London Marylebone, to High Wycombe and Bicester North, have been cancelled today
Protester Gabriel has once again braved freezing temperatures and heavy rain to spend a second night in a tree at Bonn Square, in Oxford city centre. The campaigner is determined to stop the £1.5 million redevelopment of the area, which involves chopping
There is no weekend train service running from London to Bicester and London to Banbury this weekend. Chiltern Railways trains running from London Marylebone, to High Wycombe and Bicester North, have been cancelled today. And tomorrow services from
VILLAGERS have paid tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed during a skiing accident on a family holiday in America. Friends of Benjamin Trichler, of Hill View, Uffington, described the youngster as a "beacon of light". Benjamin hit a tree while skiing
Villagers paid tribute last night to an 11-year-old boy killed during a skiing accident on a family holiday in America. Friends of Benjamin Trichler, of Hill View, Uffington, near Wantage, described the youngster as a "beacon of light". Benjamin hit
TICKET firms are forcing comedy fans in Oxford to buy New Theatre tickets for quadruple their official cost. The problem was highlighted after seats went on sale for a live version of the cult TV show The Mighty Boosh in November at the George Street
MOTHERS have criticised an Oxford school for serving halal meat in children's lunches without their knowledge. Parents of pupils at Rose Hill Primary School, in The Oval, were angered by a letter they received from headmistress Sue Mortimer. It
Mums have criticised an Oxford school for serving halal meat in children's lunches without their knowledge. Parents of pupils at Rose Hill Primary School, in The Oval, were angered by a letter they received from headmistress Sue Mortimer. It informed
Touts are forcing comedy fans in Oxford to buy New Theatre tickets for quadruple their official cost. The problem was highlighted after seats went on sale for a live version of the cult TV show The Mighty Boosh in November at the George Street venue
Consultation is a byword in local government these days. But the need to ask parents' views on a particularly sensitive topic at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford appears to have bypassed those in charge. Children staying for school dinners have
ALTERATIONS to a garage at 30 Tavy Close, Didcot, to form a study, which were refused retrospective planning permission by South Oxfordshire District Council, will be investigated by a Government planning inspector at an inquiry at a date to be fixed.
BENSON'S road action group is having talks with Oxfordshire County Council in a bid to cut down on heavy goods vehicles going through the village's narrow streets. The group wants to know about people's experiences of pollution, noise, vibration and
AN Oxfordshire branch of a little-known charity finished 2007 by chalking up a landmark in fundraising. Broadcaster Esther Rantzen visited the annual Christmas bazaar of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to present a plaque to the county's branch chairman
PUPILS championed healthy hearts by taking part in a sponsored skip to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Children from Uffington primary school took part in an hour-long skip as part of the national Jump the Rope For Heart Initiative for the British
THERE will be no frantic bidding at a special charity auction in Grove - everything will be done in complete silence. Wantage Rotary Club and Inner Wheel are joining forces to organise a charity silent auction to raise money for a wheelchair swing
HIGH street shops in Oxford appear to be cracking down on lending, with strict checks on customers applying for store cards. Four years ago, our reporter managed to rack up more than £4,500 of debt during just a couple of hours shopping in the city
RICHARD Stevens has been selected as Labour's Parliamentary candidate for Oxford West & Abingdon. Lawyer Mr Stevens, 28, is also a community governor at New Marston Primary School. He and Conservative Nicola Blackwood are the declared runners challenging
A NUMBER of the Inter-city Express Programme trains planned to replace First Great Western's InterCity 125 High Speed Trains from 2016 could be dual-mode trains, able to use both diesel and electric power. The three consortiums shortlisted to develop
MODEL trains are expected to pull in the crowds when a rail exhibition celebrates its 25th anniversary. Enthusiasts are expected to descend on Exeter Hall, Kidlington, this weekend, to see dozens of locomotives, steam engines and carriages wind their
THE county's residents are being urged to stop their old Christmas trees going to landfill and send them for recycling. In Oxford, the trees will be turned into wood chips and used in the city's parks and open spaces. Jean Fooks, Oxford City Council
A FLOATING chapel, horse drawn boats and a Victorian sex scandal have all been playing on the mind of Oxford historian Mark Davies. Mr Davies has been researching the industrial history of Jericho's canal for a new edition of his book A Towpath's Walk
YOUNG singers will have the chance to exercise their vocal cords when a new opera club opens its doors. Wheatley Park School is launching the club, for 14 to 16-year-olds, in the hope of training a future Pavarotti. The aim is to overhaul the image
