Chalgrove rain on Kidlington's Parade A hard working and well-organised Chalgrove squad took all three points from pre-match league leaders Kidlington on a miserable rain-swept Saturday morning. Kidlington had most of the play in the
Banbury were just about good enough for a scrappy win. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report. Competition: Midlands 2 East South Score: Banbury 13, Northampton BBOB 7 Banbury player ratings: 15. David Taylor 7 (some
IT’S not the first thing most people think about when their pay packet lands on the desk. But one Oxford man has pledged to give away up to half his income for the rest of his life – and wants others to join him. Dr Toby Ord, a researcher at Oxford
Oxford United lost for the second time this season when they were beaten 3-1 at Kidderminster today. They found themselves two goals down in 17 minutes, and never fully recovered. Left back Steve Kinniburgh was sent off 14 minutes from
Our son arrived a month earlier than expected, and I found the whole waters breaking scenario calm and slightly surreal. Mr Dad was at work so after calling him (and listening to him screeching 'I'm on my way' in a slightly hysterical pantomime
Oxford United lost for only the second time this season as Kidderminster stung them with a double blow early in the game. Two goals in the first 17 minutes proved too big a task to come back from and in the end Oxford also lost a man, with
Oxford United were facing a severe test of their championship credentials at Kidderminster as they trailed 2-0 after just 17 minutes. The Harriers went in front in the second minute, through Robbie Matthews, and a thunderbolt free-kick by Matthew Barnes-Homer
SAM Deering was set to make his first start of 2009 after manager Chris Wilder named him in the team at Kidderminster today. Jack Midson dropped to the bench with Wilder planning a 4-1-4-1 formation, Adam Murray playing as an anchor man between midfield
A CONCERT celebrating the joint 50th anniversaries of the Mini car and a world famous jazz club will raise money for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. The Mini and London music venue Ronnie Scott’s both reached their half-century this year
A missing woman from Worcestershire has been spotted in Oxford and Didcot. Concern is growing for the safety of Miriam Cross, 23, of The Old Rectory, Hinton-on-the-Green, near Evesham, who was last seen at Evesham Community Hospital on Tuesday
Gale-force winds and heavy rain have brought flooding and damage to Britain as forecasters predicted the worst storm of the year so far. Winds in excess of 80mph, strong enough to cause damage including bringing down trees and branches, are
The growing number of private security companies policing the UK's streets is concerning and causes confusion for members of the pubic, senior police figures have warned. Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, who lives in Oxfordshire
TWO people appeared before Oxford magistrates today accused of stealing from three charities, including the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Michael Bailey, 25, and Sabrina Burton, 24, both of Fettiplace Road, in Barton, are jointly charged
An ethics researcher has vowed to give away £1 million - more than half of his future earnings - in a bid to help fight poverty in the developing world. Dr Toby Ord, an academic at Oxford University, will give up 10% of his annual salary, plus any
Striker James Constable aims to fire Oxford United to their fourth straight win, in league and cup, at the expense of his old teammates when they travel to Kidderminster Harriers in today’s Blue Square Premier clash. The 11-goal hitman is one of four
A NEW Westgate Shopping Centre will not be ready for Oxford shoppers until at least 2014, it emerged last night. The future of the project has been in doubt since the recession started to bite and now it appears the city will have to wait even
