Lewis Hamilton's ten-place grid penalty will see him start from 13th on the grid for Sunday's French Grand Prix - with title rival Kimi Raikkonen on pole. Hamilton could only manage third fastest overall in his McLaren, and his punishment for running
The new police inspector for south-east Oxford says opening a police base in Blackbird Leys is one of his priorities for the area. Insp Andy Storey has taken charge in the Blackbird Leys, Greater Leys, Rose Hill, Littlemore and Iffley neighbourhoods
A gang of four drunks who broke a man's nose in a brawl outside an Oxford nightclub have failed in a bid to shorten their jail terms. The four men, two from Oxford, one from south London and a Southampton student, were jailed for six months each at
Nelson Piquet followed Fernando Alonso's lead by giving Renault fans further cause to cheer ahead of their home grand prix in France. Undoubtedly running on low fuel in the final hour-long practice session ahead of qualifying later today, Piquet set
A 49-year-old man who admitted three counts of exposure has had his case adjourned. Andrew Hibbitt, formerly of Faulkner Street, Oxford, admitted three counts of exposure and one of possessing a class C drug at an earlier hearing. Judge Christopher
An Oxfordshire war hero who served in both world wars is to be remembered with a blue plaque. Chipping Norton Town Council has agreed for a plaque in tribute to General Sir Montagu Stopford to be placed at the town's war memorial. Gen Sir Stopford
Two teenagers admitted stealing a crate of beer each from a supermarket after drinking with their friends in Witney. During a hearing at Oxford Youth Court the youngsters, who cannot be named but are both 16, each stole beer worth £9.99 from the Co-op
A man has been charged with a public order offence after an alleged incident at Oxford train station yesterday morning. Great Western Railway staff reported that a passenger had become abusive over the price of his ticket on one of the platforms at
The original manuscript of the The Two Ronnies' famous sketch The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town has sold for nearly £4,000. The script, hand-written by Oxfordshire comedian Ronnie Barker, went for £3,700 to Valentine Christensencorr from
Firefighters were called to three fires in Cowley within 20 minutes in the early hours of this morning They were called to a car fire and van fire in Rymers Lane, one at 2.05am and one at 2.17am. Both vehicles were completely destroyed. Then at 2.23am
Health managers at hospitals across Oxfordshire are to send patients text messages to remind them not to miss upcoming appointments. The initiative, which will start in August, is part of a bid to reduce tens of thousands of missed appointments, which
Workers at a high-tech business in Grove were celebrating today after winning the two top honours at the Oxfordshire Business Awards. ByBox, based at the Grove Technology Park, claimed the title Oxfordshire Business of the Year, while chief executive
New conditioning coach Jordan Milsom says emphasis will be placed on Oxford United's players avoiding injuries as they set off on Monday on a longer-than-normal seven-week pre-season programme. The players were reporting back this morning with Milson
Police today released an e-fit image of a man they want to question in connection with an attempted robbery in Oxford. At some time between 1.15am and 3am on Sunday at the junction of Meadow Lane and Jackdaw Lane, he approached from behind a woman in
Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in the Gourmet Burger Kitchen in George Street, Oxford. Between 9.15am and 9.30am on Thursday two men entered the restaurant and threatened a member of staff with a knife. There was
OXFORD University professor Elleke Boehmer has written a book about former South African president Nelson Mandela to coincide with his 90th birthday celebrations next month. The mother-of-two from the Waterways estate, North Oxford, started researching
THE legacy of a pioneering project which helped turn around an Oxford estate, has been secured, thanks to a city council grant. The Barton Community Development Project, which folded in March after National Lottery funds totalling £134,000 dried up,
A homeless woman was today banned from begging in Oxford. Charlotte Pauling, 21, was handed an antisocial behaviour order at Oxford Magistrates' Court after being convicted of three charges of begging. Susan Clegg, prosecuting, said Pauling had
PUPILS, staff and parents at an Oxford school are celebrating after it received an award for its contribution to the arts. Cheney School in Headington was awarded an Artsmark from the Arts Council, for exceptional provision of performing arts. And
Sixty years ago this weekend, a then 21-year-old George Mason stood on the deck of the MV Empire Windrush and dreamed of a new life in Britain. One of 492 passengers who had paid the equivalent of £28 today to travel from the West Indies to Britain
A plan to remove more than a quarter of the public phone boxes in Oxfordshire's countryside has been criticised as an attack on rural areas. Just weeks after the Post Office began closing rural branches, British Telecom has announced it plans to remove
A father-of-four who robbed his neighbourhood off-licence was caught after the assistant manager recognised him as a regular customer. Fork lift truck driver Wayne Townsend, 25, was jailed for three-and-a-half years after robbing the Local in London
The owners of an Oxford bar hope its appearance in a reality TV show will put it on the map. Sahara, in Blue Boar Street, in the city centre, was given a new look for its role in the BBC programme The Restaurant. The TV show sees celebrity chef
Christ has risen again for one Oxford church, after a new crucifix made by a local artist replaced a statue stolen by thieves last year. In April, 2007, a 4ft-high wooden statue of Jesus - which had stood in the churchyard of St Thomas the Martyr in
Residents of Wallingford and the surrounding villages will have a chance to meet and question the key people working to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour at a Safer Communities Day. The Safer Communities Day, on Wednesday, June 25, consists of
Customers at Ascott-under-Wychwood Community Village Shop will be asked to make a donation for each plastic bag they use from Tuesday, July 1. Every 5p donation will end up in the coffers of Helen and Douglas House.
Bicester's mayor is to be flown in both a motor glider and an unpowered glider so she can see the town from above. Councillor Pauline Liddington will be flown over the town by members of Windrushers Gliding Club, which has been operating from Bicester
Stars from the hit soap Hollyoaks will be playing in a charity football match at the Kassam Stadium today. Cast members from the Channel 4 soap will be taking on a team of Fox FM presenters, staff and friends, including former Oxford United footballer
Environmentalists are aiming to break the world wind turbine hugging record at the Westmill Windfarm, near Watchfield, today. The attempt is part of a midsummer open day event at the community-owned initiative in South Oxfordshire. The day runs from
Health bosses at hospitals across Oxfordshire are to send patients text messages to remind them not to miss upcoming appointments. The initiative, which will start in August, is part of a bid to reduce tens of thousands of missed appointments, which
A celebration of the summer solstice will take place at the Rollright Stones today. The pagan celebration of the longest day of the year will be presided over by the Cotswold Order of Druids. The celebrations start at 3pm.
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a church in Banbury and stole a number of items this week. Overnight on Wednesday to Thursday between 4.30pm and 10.30am, they gained entry via the roof to the vestry area of St. Mary's church
Workers at a high-tech business in Grove were celebrating tonight after winning the two top honours at the Oxfordshire Business Awards. ByBox, based at the Grove Technology Park, claimed Oxfordshire business of the year, while chief executive Stuart
