APPLICATIONS have been flooding in from people who want to work at celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's new restaurant in Oxford. Jamie, 32, has bought the former Cock and Camel pub, in George Street, after it was closed by Young's Brewery. The father-of-two
A MONTHLY farmers' market is increasing business in an Oxford shopping area, according to traders. Headington Farmers' Market, which has been running for the past six months on the last Friday of every month in Kennett Road, has been credited with
A YOUTH project that offers free access to computers and sports equipment has been relaunched on an Oxford estate. The Barn Youth Project, in Greater Leys, shut its doors to teenagers in December following a fall in interest in its weekly drop-in sessions
Chinnor's superior pace told as they cut loose against Wallingford to set up a final with rivals Oxford Harlequins. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday's paper for full report. Competition: Oxfordshire Cup semi-finals Score: Chinnor 66, Wallingford
Applications have been flooding in from people who want to work at celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's new restaurant in Oxford. Jamie, 32, has bought the former Cock and Camel pub, in George Street, after it was closed by Young's Brewery. The father-of-two
A monthly farmers' market is boosting business in an Oxford shopping area, according to traders. Headington Farmers' Market, which has been running for the past six months on the last Friday of every month in Kennett Road, has been credited with drawing
A youth project that offers free access to computers and sports equipment has been relaunched on an Oxford estate. The Barn Youth Project, in Greater Leys, shut its doors to teenagers in December following a fall in interest in its weekly drop-in sessions
BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team will travel west to the Americas for the third event of the season, the Corona Rally Mexico, after its late inclusion in this year's WRC calendar. The first traditional gravel rally of the year, which runs from February
YOU will soon be able to get your hands on a 'community' speed gun, the latest weapon in the war on Oxford's motorists. Hand-held devices are to be distributed across the city, enabling neighbours to take direct action against speeding vehicles for
You will soon be able to get your hands on a 'community' speed gun, the latest weapon in the war on Oxford's motorists. Hand-held devices are to be distributed across the city, enabling neighbours to take direct action against speeding vehicles for
A BURST water main led to the closure of the B4009 today at Streatley Hill. The road will be closed until about 4pm. Lorries are being advised to avoid the area or face a lengthy diversion.
OXFORD publisher David Fickling is to launch a new weekly comic for boys and girls in May. Contributors to the comic, called DFC, include Philip Pullman, writer of the award-winning His Dark Materials triology, on which the film The Golden Compass
PLANNING watchdogs have accused Cherwell District Council of snubbing democracy by fast-tracking planning applications and wasting taxpayers' money. Banbury Civic Society has launched its own attack in the wake of an Audit Commission report into the
ALLOTMENT holders are after a greedy pig's bacon because she's been running amok in Wantage. The pesky porker has been pigging out on home-grown vegetables in Stockham Park allotment since October - clearing out an estimated two tonnes of the root
Allotment holders are after a greedy pig's bacon because she's been running amok in Wantage. The pesky porker has been pigging out on home-grown vegetables in Stockham Park allotment since October - clearing out an estimated two tonnes of the root vegetables
Tim Siret is a referee with 15 years' experience. He is also the press officer on the management committee for the Autotype UTV Sunday League, so is in a good position to comment on levels of abuse towards officials. Siret believes a tough stance
Nigel Saverton says that every league in Oxfordshire should adopt a zero tolerance policy to abusive behaviour of players and spectators to ensure the county bucks the national trend of declining referees. The county's referee's development officer
Nigel Saverton is determined that Oxfordshire will buck a national trend of dwindling referees. And the referees' development officer says that the county is already well on the way to achieving their aim. With players constantly arguing, swearing
The life of a football referee is not always a rosy one - as I can vouch for myself. Every decision you make comes under scrutiny, and with only four years under my belt, I have already experienced the highs and lows. I am accustomed to the odd tirade
Who would be a football referee? With all the abuse they suffer, it is not surprising that some parts of the country suffer a severe shortage of officials. The position in Oxfordshire is healthier than elsewhere - and football bosses are determined
Oxford City Council's decision to buy speed guns will be welcomed by many city residents. Inconsiderate motorists make life a misery for families in many parts of the city. In an ideal world, we would expect the police to carry out regular checks
MASKS, feathers and jewels will bring a carnival flavour to Oxford's Cowley Road for a belated Mardi Gras celebration today. For the second year running, the Plain Traders' Association will be holding a colourful event in Dawson Street, off Cowley Road
RELATIVES of Oxfordshire's Territorial Army infantry unit, 7 Rifles, were treated to a special day out at Windsor Castle this week. Families of soldiers serving in Afghanistan joined relatives of troops from the regiment's detachments in Reading
THE police team patrolling the villages of Cholsey, Moulsford, Aston Upthorpe, Aston Tirrold, North and South Moreton and East and West Hagbourne are offering to meet community groups to explain their work and find out about local concerns. PC Pip
RAISING money for charity can be hard work... which is why staff from an Oxford pub have decided to sit down to bring in the pennies. Bar staff at the Britannia Inn, in London Road, Headington, plan to hold a 48-hour sponsored 'sofa sit' over the
A FOOTPATH will be closed for nine months from Monday, March 3, because of nearby building work. The path between Bosleys Orchard, Grove, and the rear of Millbrook shops will be shut off while eight new flats are built. The access gate from the
PEOPLE are to have chance to have their say about the future management of the Ewelme watercress beds nature reserve. Today, between 11am and 2pm, there will be displays in the village hall explaining how the reserve could develop over the next decade
AN AMATEUR photographer will have his photo displayed in a new photobook devoted to driving, after winning a competition. Lez Dix, 45, of Bishop Orchard, East Hagbourne, near Didcot, entered the national contest to find iconic pictures of motoring
MORE than 500 runners are expected to enter the 26th White Horse half-marathon this year. The event, on Sunday, April 6, will raise money for the Helen and Douglas House hospices in Oxford. The race, organised by White Horse Harriers, starts in
FRINGFORD village church is holding monthly silent nights to offer a chance to contemplate, meditate and to be still. This month's is due to be held on Tuesday, February 26, from 7-7.30pm. For more details and to check times have not changed, call
THE story of glass from ancient Egypt through to medieval England is the subject of a talk being given to Dorchester's historical society by Prof Mike Tite, in the Abbey Guesthouse, on Wednesday, February 27, at 7.30pm.
POLLING stations have been announced for the March 13 by-election to choose a new district councillor for the Wantage Charlton ward, which was held by the late Jim Moley. Residents can cast their votes in the town between 7am and 10pm at Stockham
OXFORD could soon have its own low-cost, 24-hour rent-a-bike scheme in an effort to cut traffic congestion, as seen in several European cities. Oxfordshire County Council has pledged £100,000 to pay for a feasibility study. The scheme could see
A CHILDREN'S football club has appealed to businesses and neighbours to help it secure its future on an Oxford estate. Managers at Oxford Blackbirds have started organising a fundraising event which they hope will finance its league games for the
