THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE. Division 1. Oxford Downs 245-6 (W Bartlett 68, R West 55), Banbury XX 246-6 (D Clark 75no, J Wright 48). Bicester & NO 171 (A House 36, S West 31, D Creed 3-22), Horspath 174-6 (J Todd 35, P Jeacock 5-56). Banbury
A giant inflatable jumbo jet, stilt walkers and scantily clad samba dancers were among the attractions at this year's Cowley Road Carnival. Wet weather could not dampen the spirits of the 30,000 people who travelled to East Oxford to take in the sights
Darren Patterson hailed Chris Carruthers after the left back became Oxford United's second signing of the summer. The 24-year-old joined the U's just in time to be unveiled at their Open Day on Saturday, which saw around 2,000 fans turn out. Carruthers
Paul Simon was singing all about it as thousands of revellers were Slip Slidin Away during a wet Cornbury festival at the weekend. Simon was the highlight for many with his Saturday night headline slot - but he didn't have to contend with the rain that
Champions Oxford have a stern fight to hang on to their Home Counties Premier League Division 1 title after they suffered a decisive six-wicket defeat away to Radlett on Saturday. At the halfway stage of the campaign, Oxford are still second, but now
Rain came to Banbury's rescue as they appeared to be heading to a humiliating defeat at home to Oxfordshire rivals Henley in Division 1 on Saturday. The hosts were in dire straits at 43-7, chasing a victory target of 215, when the rain, which had already
Oxford United players won their first silverware of the season at the club's annual fun day at the Kassam Stadium. Five first team players beat a team made up of U's fans in a penalty shoot-out to pick up the Oxford Mail's Spot On trophy. Two thousand
Thame Town, full of confidence following a series of good results, continued their excellent season by outplaying Finchampstead and being unlucky not to force a win. Hosts Thame rattled up a massive 291-8 from 60 overs, before Finchampstead were left
Even a spectacular century from David Taylor and the introduction of new signing Rory Kleinveldt could not halt Kidlington's depressing season on Saturday. Taylor hammered a typically aggressive 163 to dominate Kidington's total of 264-6 off 60 overs
City councillor Mary Clarkson's letter, Covered Market has our backing (Oxford Mail, June 26), sounds oh so very familiar. In current parlance, it might appropriately be called a 'cover version'. How right she is to say "warm words count for nothing
Division 1 Great Horwood 281-6 (S Willett 113no, L Norris 49, T Spurr 38, M Howe 32no, M Key 4-70), Letcombe 117 (R Taylor 43, M Howe 3-9). Marcham 218-6 (M Launchbury 101, S Armstrong 33, J McGeown 33), Horley 217 (H Smith 90, S Smith 42, S Armstrong
To build 5,000 homes is a welcome and worthwhile idea, but in one place at the same time? I bet policing the proposed Weston Otmoor will be a great laugh for our already overstretched local force? Would local communities across the county not be better
I write about the closure soon of warden-controlled Grantham House in Jericho, Oxford, resulting in 37 elderly residents being moved, as the city council has sold the site for £6m to a private developer. Some residents tell me they have been told they
It was the Matt Launchbury show again as Marcham posted an exciting one-run victory over Horley in Division 1 on Saturday. Marcham reached only 40 from the first 20 overs. But in came Launchbury, and smashed yet another quickfire century (101) as they
With alleged NHS inadequacies currently being examined in high places, a word of satisfaction at grass-roots performance might be welcome. Recently undergoing surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital, I could not have been better looked after, both in
Fifteen-year-old Jack Stimpson took 5-24 to inspire Dorchester to an 86-run victory over Hanney in Division 6. The home side had earlier posted 228-6, with Adrian Redhead hitting 67 and Mike Ottrey 62. Stimpson's haul saw Hanney fall to 142 all out.
We are pleased to hear that the campaign against the so-called NHS postcode lottery is continuing in earnest. It is grossly unfair that patients in some parts of the country receive life-saving and life-extending drugs, while others elsewhere have no
A giant inflatable jumbo jet, stilt walkers and scantily clad samba dancers were among the attractions at this year's Cowley Road Carnival. Wet weather could not dampen the spirits of the 30,000 people who travelled to East Oxford to take in the sights
Organisers of an annual gala in Oxfordshire's largest village are praying for good weather after heavy rain washed out the last two events. In the past, Kidlington Gala - held at Exeter Close - attracted as many as 3,000 people. But two years ago,
A West Oxford church is looking to trace scores of blessed babies as part of its golden anniversary celebrations. SS Peter and Paul, in Church Way, Botley, is trying to find Anglicans who were among the first to be baptised or confirmed there to help
People living in the Headington and Marston areas of Oxford will soon have a new guide listing entertainment and services in their area. The new OX3 Guide for 2008-2009 is complete after months of hard work, and will soon be wending its way to 17,000
Bus operator Stagecoach is reassuring passengers that its Oxford to Chipping Norton service is safe. The promise comes after the 20 and 20A services were included in a list of west Oxfordshire routes under review for county council subsidy. But Stagecoach
A taxi company which is struggling to get drivers, tried to bring in cabbies from Eastern Europe. Mark Green, manager of 001 Taxis in St Aldate's, Oxford, was forced to turn to a specialist driving school in the Czech Republic because of a staff shortage
Lewis Hamilton rocked Silverstone to its roots and sent 90,000 fans into a frenzy with a glorious British Grand Prix victory. The McLaren star, who had failed to score a point in his last two races, had his legion of supporters singing in the rain
Arsonists are believed to be responsible for a fire at a pub in Banbury today. Two people required medical treatment after the fire broke out at the Duke of Wellington in Warwick Road at about 1.50am. A spokesman for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
