Chris Wilder admits he is "disappointed" by the decision to deduct Oxford United five points, but says he hasn't given up hope that they can still push for a play-off place. Oxford United's manager conceded he had mixed feelings about the
Oxford United are now focusing on the FA Trophy as the competition in which they can most realistically savour success this season. The league registration form fiasco does not have any effect on this competition, with the U’s only entering it in
Solicitor Mel Stein dropped a huge clanger when reading the statement from the Football Conference regarding Oxford United’s five-point penalty – saying that the U’s had been found guilty for playing Stephen Hutchinson illegally! Stein, accompanied by
Former Oxford Rebels rider Bob Kilby, who rode at Cowley in the early 1970s, has died aged 64. Best remembered for his exploits for his beloved Swindon, he was riding for Exeter until joining Oxford for the remainder of 1973 season and the whole of 1974
Chris Bishop said he was right to come out in support of Kidlington CC despite having to resign from the Oxfordshire Cricket Board (OCB). Bishop quit as chairman of the OCB’s Clubs, Leagues and Competitions Committee (CLCC) after emailing Oxon
Oxford City will be without Craig Faulconbridge and Mark Bell when they travel to Evesham in the British Gas Business Southern League Premier Division on Tuesday night. Faulconbridge misses out with an ankle injury, while Bell faces a thigh scan. New
Carruthers staked his claim for a trip to the Cheltenham Festival with a facile victory at Fakenham yesterday. Sent off the 2-11 favourite, the six-year-old, trained by Mark Bradstock at Letcombe Bassett, near Wantage, made virtually all the running
Work began over the weekend in Oxford to renew railway track to allow passenger trains on the branch line to Bicester to run between the city’s station and Oxford North junction without crossing on to the main lines and conflicting with other trains.
Fans of Oxford author Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials have launched an online petition calling for film sequels to The Golden Compass. In October, the Internet Movie Database website said that the film versions of the other books in the trilogy,
A former senior official of Oxford University Press has died aged 95. Vivian Ridler, who held the post of Printer to the University for 20 years until 1978, died at his home in Stanley Road on Sunday. He was made a CBE for services to printing in
Once the realm of students and 20-somethings, house-sharing was a perfect means to afford the rent. Now the concept – in the shape of the Oxfordshire Homeshare scheme – is providing growing numbers of young people with affordable accommodation
A judge has called for an inquiry into how a murder suspect died just days after the start of his trial at Oxford Crown Court. Russell Yeates, 49, was found dead at Bullingdon Prison, near Bicester, early on Friday. The father-of-two was on trial
Oxford United fans heaved a collective sigh of relief at the club’s five-point deduction yesterday — despite the fact it could cost the U’s a play-off place. Season ticket-holders said the punishment — less than half the feared 11-point
Banbury-based motorsport company Prodrive is reportedly shedding more than 100 jobs as a direct result of the economic downturn. The figure could be nearer 200, sources said tonight. The company has been recently rocked by the withdrawal of Subaru from
A peace campaigner was banned from a bus in Oxford for carrying a placard opposing the Israeli air strikes in Gaza. Richard Roaf, 22, of Blandford Avenue, North Oxford, was left seething after a bus driver told him he could not board the bus
William Stone, one of the three remaining British First World War veterans, has died at the age of 108. Mr Stone, who spent more than 20 years of his life living in Watlington, celebrated his 108th birthday in September. He laid a wreath to mark the
I write regarding the appeal made by Andrew Smith, MP for Oxford East, during a debate in Westminister, on December 17. He called for the provision of financial credit facilities as help for the BMW Mini Plant, in Oxford. It is possible, after reading
If Israel's “defensive” actions in Gaza have achieved anything, it is the inclusion of Gaza in the rankings of the world’s worst atrocities – together with Guernica, Rotterdam, Lidice, Oradour-sur-Glane, Warsaw and Srebrenica. One assumes that the pilots
If I told my neighbour that God promised me his house 2,000 years ago, I would probably be taken away by people with white coats. And I’d deserve to be. But is that not the issue in Palestine today? The Palestinians have had their land pinched, their
As a Palestinian living in Oxford, I found it reassuring that hundreds turned up last Thursday night in Cornmarket in order to protest against the slaughter of Palestinian men, women and children in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip is the
Police have made a number of further arrests in connection with an armed robbery in Stanton Harcourt. At 10.20am on Friday, a man went into the village post office and stores and stole some cash and cigarettes and ran off to a waiting car. A 29-year-old
About 1,400 people in Faringdon are currently in the dark following a power cut in the town. Two thousand were without electricity following a fault with overhead network lines, at 4pm. Southern Electric said 600 were reconnected after about 15 minutes
Oxford United Football Club chairman Kelvin Thomas has released the following statement on the club's official website in response to a fine and five point deduction issued today for fielding an illegible player, Eddie Hutchinson, earlier this
An Oxfordshire schoolgirl has been plucked from thousands of hopefuls to be in the finals of a modelling contest, despite missing the deadline for entries. Fifteen-year-old Harriet Bates, from Ambrose Rise, in Wheatley, is one of 34 girls who
An amateur historian from the US believes he has discovered a connection between the court of King Henry II in Woodstock and classic children’s book Alice in Wonderland. According to Christopher Tyler, a white rabbit, a treacle well, and the
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A crew from The Slade fire station extinguished a Transit van alight in Sturges Close, Barton, at 2pm today. Two firefighters, wearing specialist breathing equipment and using a hose reel, tackled the blaze.
All Oxfordshire Cup and Shield ties scheduled for this weekend have been postponed until February. Oxfordshire RFU have taken the decision after the bulk of last weekend’s league fixtures, which fell foul of the big freeze, were rescheduled for this
Oxford United have been docked five points and fined £500 for fielding Eddie Hutchinson, an unregistered player. The club also received a £3,500 fine, which was suspended, following a hearing at the Football Conference today. Speaking
Oxfordshire come up against some of the biggest names in darts when they travel to face Yorkshire in the British Darts Organisation Inter-Counties Championship Premier League this weekend. It represents the biggest game in their history as
Oxford United have been docked five points and fined £500 for fielding Eddie Hutchinson, an unregistered player. The club also received a £3,500 fine, which was suspended, following a hearing at the Football Conference today. Speaking
Oxford United have been deducted five points after a hearing into the fielding of Eddie Hutchinson, an apparently unregistered player. A Football Conference panel in Birmingham could have deducted the U's 11 points - points accumulated when
Greene King ODDA Winter League The all-Section 2 clash in the men’s Seven-a-side Cup preliminary round brought together Rose Hill Community Centre and the visiting Butchers Arms. Darren Allen beat Ian Moss to give Rose Hill a 1-0 lead, but the
Oxford Hawks Senators were one of the few local hockey teams to play at the weekend. They beat Bourne-mouth Vets 6-0 with Justin Hamilton-Martin scoring four goals and Ali McShane two. Other scores: Hawks Falcons 3 (D Hughes 2, P Roche), Reading Vets
A refurbished playground has been shut for five months because of problems with the surface. Since August, children in Abingdon have been unable to use the new swings, climbing frame and rocker in the playground off Chaunterell Way.
Oxford United say they will study the exact details before deciding whether to appeal against their five-point deduction for playing an ineligible player at the start of this season. At a meeting of the Football Conference Disciplinary Panel
Bargain hunters snapped up all sorts of bits and bobs at a post-Christmas swap shop in Wallingford. Hundreds of people picked their way through tables full of novels, children’s toys and bric-a-brac, as well as a few unwanted Christmas presents. There
Oxford United have been docked five points after failing to register midfielder Eddie Hutchinson at the start of this season. The verdict came at a hearing in Birmingham this afternoon after chairman Kelvin Thomas and general manager Mick Brown
Oxford United have been deducted five points after a hearing into the fielding of Eddie Hutchinson, an apparently unregistered player. A Football Conference panel in Birmingham could have deducted the U's 11 points - points accumulated when Hutchinson
A MOTHER from Oxford is waiting with bated breath to discover if she will be able to donate one of her kidneys to her son. Diana Berry, 52, a barmaid at Summertown’s Grove House Club, had been told she could not donate an organ to son Matt
A suspected illegal immigrant has made a run for it after being found stowed away in a furniture lorry. The dark haired man, who is thought to be European, made a dash for it after the Habitat lorry he was hiding in stopped outside the warehouse in
A suspected illegal immigrant has made a run for it after being found stowed away in a furniture lorry in Wallingford. The dark-haired man, who is thought to be European, made a dash for it after the Habitat lorry he was hiding in stopped outside
Police have charged a man with five armed robberies in Headington, Oxford. Leigh Roy Cooper, 27, of Banbury Road, Oxford, was due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today. The armed robberies took place on January 8 on a bus in Northway
Pantomimes and tea parties have long been New Year traditions. The picture was taken at Witney Dramatic Society’s production of Dick Whittington in January 1969. Ann Mills played the cat, Dick was Cheryl James and the part of Alice was taken by Pauline
Charity Dogs for the Disabled is hoping to get a belated Christmas present. High street bank Barclays will be selling a zip pull of Dogs for the Disabled character Hero throughout January. Proceeds from the sale of the zip pulls, which cost £1, will
Young artists at an Oxford school have been selected to take part in a prestigious arts programme. Cheney School, Headington, is one of just 10 schools in the South East of England to win a place in the Segro Young Artists Programme 2009. A-Level art
A society which has staed concerts in Abingdon for four decades has been forced to stop because of spiralling costs. Members of the Theatre Organ Preservation Society said that they would need to nearly treble the price of tickets for the regular
Every birthday was celebrated at Summertown Infants’ School in Oxford. There would be a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday, then the birthday boy or girl would be presented with a shiny, hard-backed, black notebook and a bright new penny.
A man has been charged with five armed robberies in Oxford. Leigh Roy Cooper, 27, of Banbury Road, Oxford, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today. The armed robberies took place on:
Two Bicester men are hoping to fulfil a long-held ambition by trying to complete the Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours. Peter Ball and his daughter’s partner Mark Stanway are keen to form a “Team Bicester” to complete the three-mountain, 11,189 ft challenge
Oxford United will discover in 60 minutes if they have lost 11 points for playing an unregistered player. The club's appeal hearing against the Football Conference's penalty has finished after two hours and is now being considered by the panel
Oxford United will discover soon if they have lost 11 points for playing an unregistered player. The club's appeal hearing against the Football Conference's penalty has finished after two hours and is now being considered by the panel. It is expected
Say what you like about Krispy Kreme, the firm's not slow about jumping on a bandwagon. The chain, which apparently has created a one off piece of ‘coffee art’ featuring Barack Obama’s image in the foam of a cup of coffee, is celebrating the great man's
Police are warning residents in Henley to be extra vigilant and security conscious following an increase in house burglaries over the winter period. Police officers from the area, including members of the neighbourhood teams, Roads Policing
A man has appeared in court on charges following a death on the M40. Bernie McDonagh, 24, of Middle Ground, Wheatley appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death while driving without due care and attention, failing to provide
Pupils and staff at an Oxford school have launched a campaign to raise money for the victims of Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip. Oxfordshire’s only Muslim faith school, the Iqra School, in David Nicholls Close, Littlemore, is urging people to contribute
Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas has finished giving evidence to a panel at the Football Conference headquarters in Birmingham over a charge of fielding an illegible player. United stand accused of playing midfielder Eddie Hutchinson
A man suffered a fractured skull following an attack in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, early on Saturday morning. Police said a 29-year-old man and his girlfriend were walking along Blackbird Leys Road, in the direction of Greater Leys, when a man came up
Use ’em, don’t lose ’em. The UK’s biggest food retailer has a branch in Cowley Road. I am proud not to have entered it in three years. My wife occasionally goes to buy things “you simply can’t get” in the smaller shops, though thankfully she tends to
Residents of an Oxfordshire village have come up with a novel way to pay for repairs to their hall – inviting a series of high-profile speakers to give talks. The village hall in Wootton-by-Woodstock is in poor shape and needs thousands of
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a fractured skull in an attack in Blackbird Leys. At about 1am on Saturday, a 29-year-old man and his girlfriend had just got off a bus in Balfour Road. They were walking along Blackbird Leys Road
A couple marked the anniversary of their daughter’s death with a memorial concert to raise money for the nursing charity which helped the family. The brass band concert was held at Cowley Conservative Club, in Between Towns Road, Oxford, on New Year’
Oxfordshire County Council is looking for volunteers to sit on its School Admission and Exclusion Appeal Panels. So, if you are a good listener, a decision-maker who has a sense of fair play, and you like to make a difference, then the Oxfordshire
Oxford United have been drawn away to Ilkeston Town or Kidderminster Harriers in the third round of ther FA Carlsberg Trophy if they can beat York City in the second round tomorrow night. Third-round ties are due to be played on Saturday, January 31.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found hanged outside a house in Oxford. Police officers were called to the house in Clive Road, Cowley, at 9.50pm yesterday. The man was found outside the house and was
Workers at a Oxford furniture store Land of Leather were today fearing for their future after the company’s shares were suspended. The firm, which has an outlet on the Botley Retail Park, Botley Road, said it had requested the move "pending clarification
Workers at an Oxford furniture store Land of Leather were today fearing for their future after the company’s shares were suspended. The firm, which has an outlet in Botley Road, said it had requested the move "pending clarification of the company's
Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas and club secretary Mick Brown have arrived in Birmingham ahead of the club's appearance before a Conference panel for fielding an illegible player. It is said that United failed to supply the Football
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found hanging outside a house in Cowley. Police officers were called to the house in Clive Road, Cowley, last night at 9.50pm. The man was found hanging outside the house
Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas and club secretary Mick Brown have arrived in Birmingham ahead of the club's appearance before a Conference panel for fielding an illegible player. It is said United failed to supply the Football Conferecne
Craig Clapham has been appointed as the new sales controller at the Ridgeway Volkswagen dealership in Wantage. Mr Clapham takes up the position after a successful period at the company's Newbury branch. He said: “I am looking forward to achieving and
A 27-year-old man has been charged with a knifepoint bus robbery. Leigh Cooper, of Banbury Road, Oxford, is in police custody and due to appear at Banbury Magistrates’ Court today. Cooper is charged in connection with an armed robbery on an Oxford
Four more people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on a post office in Stanton Harcourt. A gunman stole cash and cigarettes from the post office on Friday morning. Two men arrested on Saturday have been released
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Oxford. Officers were called to a house in Clive Road, Cowley, at about 9.50pm last night. Detectives remain at the scene and the death is currently being treated as “unexplained”.
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Chris Bishop has resigned as chairman of the Oxfordshire Cricket Board’s Clubs, Leagues and Competitions committee after the OCB disassociated themselves from comments he made surrounding the plight of Cherwell League side Kidlington. In
William Kerr Dineen, 18, of Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, admitted drink driving in Woodstock Road, Oxford, on November 9, with 84 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Ordered to pay £100 fine, £60 costs and a £15 victim surcharge. Banned
A 27-year-old man has been charged with a knifepoint bus robbery. Leigh Cooper, of Banbury Road, Oxford, is in police custody and due to appear at Banbury Magistrates’ Court today. Cooper is charged in connection with an armed robbery on an Oxford Bus
Firefighters were called to flats in Park Street, Thame,after a burst pipe caused flooding on the first floor. No one was hurt in the incident at Park Court, at 12.25pm yesterday.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Oxford. Officers were called to a house in Clive Road, Cowley, at around 9.50pm last night. Detectives remain at the scene and the death is currently being treated as “unexplained”. More details
Four more people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on a post office in Stanton Harcourt, west Oxfordshire. A gunman stole cash and cigarettes from the post office on Friday morning. Two men arrested on Saturday have been released
Firefighters were called to flats in Park Street, after a burst pipe caused flooding on the first floor. No-one was hurt in the incident at Park Court, at 12.25pm on Sunday.
One person needed hospital treatment following a crash on the M40 this morning near Bicester. Paramedics were called to the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junction 10 at Ardley and junction nine at Weston-on-the-Green, shortly after
Apprentices at the Morris Motors’ car factory at Cowley, Oxford, knew how to enjoy themselves. They were photographed in happy mood during their annual dinner in the staff canteen, just after the end of the Second World War. The meal
Families found ingenious ways to make money when their men folk went off to war. Bill Hounslow made a recording of his childhood experiences before and during the First World War and recalled how he would go ‘dunging’ to earn a few pence. He would wait
The recent demise of Woolworth’s brought back memories of the company’s high-profile presence in Oxford city centre. The company occupied two prime sites in Cornmarket Street for a total of nearly 60 years. Greetings cards, records, paint, lighting,
AN ARCHITECT whose work featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs has been jailed for possessing thousands of pictures of child pornography. Self-employed David Williams, 65, of Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, would spend hours at home looking at images of children
UNITED fans reacted with disgust last night after discovering the club could be deducted 11 points for fielding an ineligible player. Some fans are calling for the resignation of club secretary Mick Brown, the man responsible for the registration
A CITY-WIDE month-long calorie burning effort is set to start today. As part of the Get Oxfordshire Active project, GO Active, aimed at helping adults to lead a more active lifestyle, Oxford’s gyms have teamed up with radio station Fox FM to burn one
OXFORD United are fighting a new crisis today, when they bid to overturn an 11-point deduction. The club have been charged by the Football Conference for failing to register a player correctly – Eddie Hutchinson – and as a result, are set to lose all
A project to uncover some of Abingdon’s past has been helped by a bumper donation. The £49,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant given to the Friends of Abbey Gardens — a local history group — will help to find out more about the historical importance
A former Headington schoolgirl who was brought up in west Oxfordshire is at the cutting edge of the battle against climate change. Clare Shakya, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday, is living and working in the foothills of the Himalayas
