JEZ George called in at Oxford on his 410-mile walk to raise awareness of the need for funding for youth development for clubs who drop out of the Football League. He was greeted by United manager Chris Wilder, supporter Jim Rosenthal and the players
OXFORD United’s Matt Green and Sam Deering have been called into the initial 18-man England C squad as they take on the Republic of Ireland in Waterford on May 26. The team will play a warm-up game against an East of Scotland XI in Edinburgh on May
Police believe a woman missing from her ehome in Reading might be somewhere in South Oxfordshire. Chiara Clarke, 21, of Shinfield Road, was last seen on Wednesday at 2pm. She is olive-skinned, approximately 5ft 5in tall, slim build with mousey fair
There has been no change in the political make-up at Cherwell District Council. Seventeen seats were up for grabs in Thursday’s election, but 15 returned to sitting councillors. For the other two seats, Chris Heath stepped into her husband
Liberal Democrat leader Stephen Brown admitted his party was still in a state of shock after its hugely disappointing General Election defeats for Evan Harris and Dr Steven Goddard. Mr Brown admitted his party had re-assessed its expectations
Members of the Royal British Legion and the public gathered in Oxford today to pay tribute to three soldiers who died in Afghanistan. They lined Headley Way, in Headington, as the soldiers’ bodies arrived at the John Radcliffe Hospital, where
Outgoing Green group leader Craig Simmons said it was unsure who was going to take the reins of his party in Oxford after it lost two seats in the local election. Mr Simmons said the loss of just two seats was better than he expected as the
Labour tightened its grip on Oxford City Council last night, leaving party supporters to celebrate two big victories. The party gained the two seats it needed to secure an overall majority, ending six years of minority administration rule which
A missing child has been found in Blackbird Leys. Thames Valley Police were alerted that a child had gone missing from their home in Kestrel Crescent at 5.36pm. The force helicopter was used in the search for the child, who was found
AN alleged gamble came unstuck at Sunday’s BAGS meeting at Oxford Stadium where the Michael Peterson-trai-ned Lisnakill Fern was the subject of a huge flutter. It’s reported to have concerned an Irish bookmaker, with the on-course representative from
LIBERAL Democrat leader Stephen Brown admitted his party was still in a state of shock after its hugely disappointing General Election defeats for Evan Harris and Dr Steven Goddard. Mr Brown admitted his party had re-assessed its expectations in the
OUTGOING Green group leader Craig Simmons said it was unsure who was going to take the reins of his party in Oxford after it lost two seats in the local election. Mr Simmons said the loss of just two seats was better than he expected as the Greens had
LABOUR tightened its grip on Oxford City Council last night, leaving party supporters to celebrate two big victories. The party gained the two seats it needed to secure an overall majority, ending six years of minority administration rule which has swayed
THERE has been no change in the political make-up at Cherwell District Council. Seventeen seats were up for grabs in Thursday’s election, but 15 returned to sitting councillors. For the other two seats, Chris Heath stepped into her husband
A missing child has been found in Blackbird Leys. Thames Valley Police were alerted that a child had gone missing from their home in Kestrel Crescent at 5.36pm. The force helicopter was used in the search for the child, who was found playing at a friend's
MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion and the public gathered in Oxford today to pay tribute to three soldiers who died in Afghanistan. They lined Headley Way, in Headington, as the soldiers’ bodies arrived at the John Radcliffe Hospital, where
A TEENAGE girl was punched in the face by another girl as she walked home from school in Barns Road, Cowley, yesterday. The 16-year-old was assaulted near the William Hill betting shop at about 3.45pm. Anyone with information should call police on 08458
A SENIOR police officer who is accused of setting fire to a car appeared in court today. Former Oxford area commander Chief Supt Jim Trotman, 44, appeared at Swindon Crown Court for a remand hearing. He faces one charge of arson, two of fraud by false
VICTORIOUS Conservative candidate John Howell said he would be toasting his victory with Champagne after he retained his Henley seat with a huge 16,588 majority. He said he was “over the moon” at the result in a seat which has been a Tory
LABOUR MP Andrew Smith believes his party should learn from the manner of his victory in Oxford East after suffering its worst election in decades. The former Cabinet minister, who lives in Blackbird Leys, retained his seat of 23 years after
The Oxford Investment Opportunity Network has revealed it ploughed alomst £1m into 16 companies during the course of the financial year. The group, based in Mill Street, Oxford, is made up of high net worth individuals known as “business angels.” It
RESULTS for the Cherwell District Council elections are now coming in. Go to the link below for our live results feed.
Champions Oxford Veterans B ended their Midland League Division 3 season with a 9-1 victory over Stafford B. Mark Scott, Nigel Taylor, Neil Hurford, Mike Wilkins, Glen Freeman and Tony Stead all chipped to preserve Oxford’s 100 per cent record. l OXFORD
Oxfordshire warmed up for their ECB 50+ County Championship season with a five-wicket friendly victory over Hampshire at Hursley. Hants batted first after winning the toss and made 220-5 in their 45 overs, captain Ian Britton hitting 94 and Paul Kerley
An Oxford United Legends XI will take on a Kidlington Legends XI on Sunday at Yarnton Road ground in the third Terry Wiffen memorial match (12.30pm). It is expected the Oxford side would contain manager Chris Wilder and his assistants Mickey Lewis and
Jack Davis starred with bat and ball for Burford School in their Under 12 Bunbury Cup victory over Bartholomew (Eynsham). Davis scored 31 in Burford’s 122-4 and took two wickets for one run in Bartholomew’s 88 all out. Other results Lords Taverners
Captain Richard Cook smashed an unbeaten century to steer Oxfordshire Under 17s to a comprehensive victory over Oxon’s under 16s at East & West Hendred. Batting first, the under 17s recovered from the early loss of Vishane Perera and Will Snell to rattle
Predator Angling fished their third Spring League match at Barford last Sunday and after a couple of weeks of sunshine, the weather turned miserable for the 20 matchmen. All the carp were down one end of the lake, where the top weights came from, while
LOCAL angler Paul Dallimore has just returned from a week’s carping in France, where he caught 14 fish, the best a pristine 48lb common, pictured above. He also had three other 40lb-plus fish, two 30s and the rest 20s. All of them were caught on boilies
AT long last, angling is returning to our televisions. A new programme called “Catching the Impossible” will be shown on Channel 4, starting on June 13 at 7am. If enough people tune in, the programme could go to a later slot. Each programme lasts an
Marrakech's street circuit in Morocco proved a happy hunting ground for Oxfordshire’s Will Bratt when he claimed his maiden FIA Formula 2 Championship podium finish. The result moved Bratt up to fourth in the driver standings. Bratt, 22, produced an
Oxford’s Jason Plato is locked at the top with Matt Neal in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, despite a disastrous day at Brands Hatch last weekend. Plato had a nightmare event, finishing eighth in race one, before he was forced
Labour has won full control of Oxford City Council. Counting for the council's elections has just finished and Labour now holds 25 out of the 48 seats. The party had been hoping the increased majority of Oxford East MP Andrew Smith in
Karl Walker retained the Walt Bradbury Cup with a 4-1 win against Mick Bennett, writes DAVID WHITE. Bennett was 40-0 up before Walker slowly clawed his way back into the frame to win 59-54 on the black. Bennett won the next 55-8, with Walker conceding
Simon Aries, of Fieldside, won the Oxford & District League’s Oxford Times Cup for the fifth time after beating Paul Robinson 500-486 at Cowley Conservative Club, writes DICK HASHMAN. But it was close, with Aries just edging out teammate
LABOUR has won full control of Oxford City Council. Counting for the council's elections has just finished and Labour now holds 25 out of the 48 seats. The party had been hoping the increased majority of Oxford East MP Andrew Smith in the General Election
WEST Oxfordshire remains a sea of blue as the Tories retained their control of the district council. Sixteen of the council’s 49 wards were up for grabs as the west of the county hit the polls on Thursday. The Tories were defending 14
LABOUR looks certain to have a majority for control of Oxford City Council. With three seats to go, the party only needs the status quo to be maintained and it will have a majority.
LABOUR has taken a seat off the Liberal Democrats in the Oxford City Council elections. Van Coulter has won the Barton & Sandhills ward with 1,239, beating the Lib Dems' Barry Crossman. Meanwhile, there is currently a re-count on in the St Mary's ward
Tory leader David Cameron has made a "big, open and comprehensive" offer to the Liberal Democrats as he seeks to form the next Government. He said there were "many areas of common ground" between the two parties. The Witney MP said:
Former Carterton goalkeeper Steve Hale is running a course for youngsters at Cirencester Town on May 22 and 23. The course is open for anyone from seven to 18-years-old and will run from 10am to 3pm both days. The cost of the course is £40 for the two
White Horse Netball Club, based in Wantage, won the Oxfordshire League Premier Division title for the first time after a winter season of success. “Being a small, self-funded club we are incredibly proud of our achievements,” said centre Kay Reynolds
Oxfordshire marksman Roy Cherry admits to being “gutted” after giving up his place in the Great Britain team for the European FITASC Championships in Russia later this month. The 40-year-old clay pigeon shooter from Sunningwell, near Abingdon, was named
Fashion lovers were treated to a series of catwalk shows on the banks of the River Cherwell as the curtain came down on the city’s second fashion week. A punt storage shed at the Cherwell Boathouse was the venue for five up-and-coming designers
Oxfordshire duo Richard Gregory and Ivan Tikhonov maintained their unbeaten records with decisive points victories at Adams Park, High Wycombe. Abingdon’s Gregory, 22, started to make his height advantage tell towards the end of the opening session in
Horspath Hammers had to be content with a bronze medal in the European Club Championships at Bury. Hammers led the final after dopping just one point in the first four heats, but eventually finished five points behind Polish winners Zielona Gora. Horspath
FASHION lovers were treated to a series of catwalk shows on the banks of the River Thames as the curtain came down on the city’s second fashion week. A punt storage shed at the Cherwell Boathouse was the venue for five up-and-coming designers from
CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron today extended his hand to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg in a bid to seize Number 10. Mr Cameron made an address at 2.30pm today following today's General Election results that left his party with the largest
TWO teenage girls challenged robbers who threatened them with a knife. The two 17-year-olds were walking along Fairacres Road, East Oxford, at 10.20pm on Monday when two teenagers approached them on bikes. They threatened the girls with a knife and
Tory leader David Cameron has made a "big, open and comprehensive" offer to the Liberal Democrats as he seeks to form the next Government. He said there were "many areas of common ground" between the two parties. The Witney MP said:
Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats were today wooed by both Conservatives and Labour seeking their co-operation in forming a government in the wake of a General Election which delivered Britain's first hung Parliament since 1974. Tory leader
TO celebrate the arrival in Oxford of half-Cherokee, quirky sister-duo CocoRosie, we are giving you a chance to go along to enjoy what promises to be the show of the week - for free.. and as VIPs! All round nice guy Sebastian Reynolds, who
CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron today extended his hand to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg in a bid to seize Number 10. Mr Cameron made an address at 2.30pm following today's General Election results that left his party with the largest
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for the British people to be patient as the country's three main parties negotiate who should lead the next Government. Speaking outside Number 10 moments ago, Mr Brown told the country Tory leader David Cameron
A family has told of the weight which has lifted off their shoulders following an inquest into the death of an Oxford drug addict. William Edwards, a former Peers School pupil and Sea Cadet, died with a cocktail of drugs in his body. The 34-
LABOUR leaders on Oxford City Council are hoping to get a boost in the district election result today on the back of Andrew Smith's result. While Gordon Brown is hoping to cling to power following last night's large General Election losses, the local
“WE just want people to know that he wasn’t your typical smackhead...he was doing his best.” A family has told of the weight which has lifted off their shoulders following an inquest into the death of an Oxford drug addict. William Edwards, a former
LABOUR leaders on Oxford City Council are hoping to get a boost in the district election result today on the back of Andrew Smith's result. While Gordon Brown is hoping to cling to power following last night's large General Election losses,
A senior police officer who is accused of setting fire to a car appeared at court today. Chief Superintendent Jim Trotman, of Thames Valley Police, was arrested following a police probe into the damage caused to his leased Citroen Picasso
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for the British people to be patient as the country's three main parties negotiate who should lead the next Government. Speaking outside Number 10 moments ago, Mr Brown told the country Tory leader David
McLaren started their preparations for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix as they finished the last race in China - with a one-two. With the team's cars sporting new front and rear wings - Formula One's development race has begun in earnest following the
“MY work here is done – now it is up to you.” That was the message of youth worker Gary Hibbins to the community where he helped bridge the generation gap. Harwell, near Didcot, employed Mr Hibbins, 25, three months ago to break down barriers between
A senior police officer who is accused of setting fire to a car appeared at court today. Chief Superintendent Jim Trotman, of Thames Valley Police, was arrested following a police probe into the damage caused to his leased Citroen Picasso
RESIDENTS interested in Banbury’s heritage can take advantage of two free history days. Experts from Oxfordshire County Council will be on hand to shed light on people’s own historical artefacts and documents or show residents how to find out more about
AN OXFORDSHIRE school has launched a new project to get dis-affected teenagers working outdoors. Pupils at Wallingford School’s Flex unit, which oversees pupils who cannot cope with mainstream lessons, have started a project to redesign, rebuild and
NEWLY elected Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood said she had not expected to win the seat. The 30-year-old Conservative won her place as an MP after gaining 176 more votes than Liberal Democrat Evan Harris. Ms Blackwood said
DAVID Cameron is to make a statement setting out how he will seek to form a government, the Conservatives said. The party said the Tory leader would make his statement at 2.30pm, spelling out how he would try to form an administration which is "strong
BANBURY MP Tony Baldry geared up for his election victory by drinking a beer called “Bye, Bye Brown”. The Conservative candidate, who has held the seat since 1983, romped home with a clear victory by gaining 29,703 votes and almost 53 per cent of the
A 26-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting in TK Maxx, in Calthorpe Street, Banbury, at 5.30pm yesterday. Police said while conducting a search, officers recovered what they believe to be 21 wraps of crack cocaine. She was further
A teenage girl was punched in the face by another girl as she walked home from school along Barns Road yesterday. The 16-year-old was walking past William Hill bookmakers at about 3.45pm when she was confronted by another girl, who started shouting at
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has fired the starting pistol on a round of horse-trading over a coalition administration as he asked the head of the civil service to provide support to parties engaged in discussions on the formation of a government
Police today appealed for witnesses after a girl was attacked in Cowley. At about 3.45pm yesterday, a 16-year-old-girl was walking home from school along Barns Road and as she walked past the William Hill bookmakers, she was confronted by another young
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said Witney MP and Tory leader David Cameron has the “first right” to seek to form the new Government. Speaking at a press conference this morning, Mr Clegg said: “The Conservatives have the first right to seek
House prices have risen by 6.6 per cent over the last 12 months, according to the latest Halifax house price survey. The lender said this was the fastest rate of increase since October 2007 but also highlighted the fact that prices have slowed
“The voters’ verdict is clear.” That was the message from newly reelected Wantage MP Ed Vaizey this morning as he argued the case for David Cameron to be the next Prime Minister. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Vaizey said: “We have an unelected
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Former York City striker Craig Farrell has warned his old team to beware of Oxford United’s rampaging full backs at Wembley. The ex-Leeds United trainee, who was on-loan at Oxford at the end of last season, felt Damian Batt and Anthony Tonkin were the
Oxford United fans have reacted with astonishment that the man in charge of their Wembley play-off final against York will be a referee from Yorkshire. Michael Naylor, from Sheffield, will take charge of the Conference’s showpiece match on May 16, when
Oxford United supporters have stunned Wembley and ticket agency officials with the speed at which they have been snapping up tickets for the Blue Square Premier play-off final. More than 21,000 have been sold already – in just two days. But fans who
BRITAIN has a hung Parliament after no party was able to win a majority in the most tightly fought General Election in a generation. With 36 seats still to be counted, David Cameron's Conservatives had secured 289 MPs, making it impossible for them to
WITNEY MP David Cameron is "happy to talk" with other parties to ensure Britain gets a "strong and stable" Conservative-led government, according to shadow schools secretary Michael Gove. Mr Gove said it was for his leader to decide who he should talk
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg has expressed his disappointment at the party’s showing in the general election. The Liberal Democrats have so far won 50 seats, with 598 seats out of 650 declared. Speaking after retaining his Sheffield Hallam seat
NEWLY elected Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood said she had not expected to win the seat. The 30-year-old Conservative won her place as an MP after gaining 176 more votes than Liberal Democrat Evan Harris. Ms Blackwood said
Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has made electoral history after becoming the party's first MP. Ms Lucas, a former Oxfordshire county councillor, gained the Brighton Pavilion constituency from Labour where the Greens had run a targeted campaign
Liberal Democrat Evan Harris has spoken after losing his Oxford West and Abingdon seat. Conservative Nicola Blackwood won the seat by 176 votes just after 4am. Dr Harris, speaking on a televised BBC interview, said: "I lost by 176 votes
LIBERAL Democrat Evan Harris has spoken after losing his Oxford West and Abingdon seat. Conservative Nicola Blackwood won the seat by 176 votes just after 4am. Mr Harris, speaking on a televised BBC interview, said: "I lost by 176 votes
Former Oxfordshire county councillor Caroline Lucas has won the Greens first ever seat in the House of Commons.
Tony Baldry (Con) 29,703 Roseanne Edwards (Ind) 524 Dr David Fairweather (UKIP) 2,806 David Rundle (Lib Dem) 11,476 Les Sibley (Lab) 10,773 Alastair White (Green) 959 Turn-out: 66.8 per cent
Tony Baldry (Con) 29,703 Roseanne Edwards (Ind) 524 Dr David Fairweather (UKIP) 2,806 David Rundle (Lib Dem) 11,476 Les Sibley (Lab) 10,773 Alastair White (Green) 959 Turn-out: 66.8 per cent
CONSERVATIVE John Howell cruised to victory in the rock-solid Tory seat of Henley this morning. Mr Howell said he had felt “more and more pleased as the night went on”, having watched bundles of ballot papers pile up in his favour at Thame Leisure Centre
CONSERVATIVE MP Ed Vaizey thanked voters today for re-electing him with an increased majority. The MP for the Wantage constituency told party aides at the count at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon that the election campaign had been
Turnout in General Election voting has increased this year after a high-profile election campaign, leaving hundreds of people unable to vote as polling stations struggled to cope with demand. After results in 192 of the UK's 650 constituencies had
Liberal Democrat Evan Harris this morning lost his seat in Oxford West and Abingdon to Conservative Nicola Blackwood. The result was declared just after 4am and Dr Harris ended up the wrong side of a 176-vote result. A recount had to
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT Evan Harris this morning lost his seat in Oxford West and Abingdon to Conservative Nicola Blackwood. The result was declared just after 4am and Dr Harris ended up the wrong side of a 176-vote result. A recount had to
Nicola Blackwood (Con) 23,906 Chris Goodall (Green) 1,184 Evan Harris (Lib Dem) 23,730 Keith Mann (Animal Protection) 143 Richard Stevens (Lab) 5,999 Paul Williams (UKIP) 1,518 Turnout: 70.2 per cent
OXFORD City Council leader Bob Price has said it would have been a ‘disaster’ for the city if Andrew Smith had lost the Labour seat. Speaking at Oxford Town Hall ahead of the election result for the Oxford East constituency, Mr Price said Lib Dem challenger
LABOUR’S Andrew Smith stood victorious at Oxford Town Hall this morning after retaining his Oxford East seat from Liberal Democrat challenger Steve Goddard. Hundreds of supporters shouted and waved as the final count was read out by Lord Mayor Mary Clarkson
Lib Dem Dr Evan Harris has lost the Oxford West and Abingdon seat to the Conservatives. Nicola Blackwood (Con) 23,906 Chris Goodall (Green) 1,184 Evan Harris (Lib Dem) 23,730 Keith Mann (Animal Protection) 143 Richard
DAVID Cameron reclaimed his seat as Witney MP today, but was left in limbo over whether he would lead the country. Turnout was up by 4.5 per cent on 2005, with 73.56 per cent of the electorate voting. The count took place at the Windrush Leisure Centre
Ed Argar (Con) 9,727 Roger Crawford (EPA) 73 Sushila Dhall (Green) 1,238 Julia Gasper (UKIP) 1,202 Steve Goddard (Lib Dem) 17,357 David O'Sullivan (Socialist) 116 Andrew Smith (Lab) 21,938 Turnout:
Alan Armitage (Lib Dem) 15,737 Jacqueline Jones (UKIP) 2,421 Steven Mitchell (Lab) 7,855 Adam Twine (Green) 1,044 Ed Vaizey (Con) 29,284 Turnout: 71.5 per cent
Ed Vaizey has held the Wantage seat for the Conservatives. CONSERVATIVE MP Ed Vaizey thanked voters today for re-electing him with an increased majority. The MP for the Wantage constituency told party aides at the count at the
Conservative John Howell cruised to victory in the rock-solid Tory seat of Henley this morning. Mr Howell said he had felt “more and more pleased as the night went on”, having watched bundles of ballot papers pile up in his favour at Thame
John Bews (BNP) 1,020 Andy Crick (Lib Dem) 13,466 John Howell (Con) 33,054 Laurence Hughes (UKIP) 1,817 Richard McKenzie (Lab) 5,835 Mark Stevenson (Green) 1,328 Turnout: 73.3 per cent
Andrew Smith has held Oxford East for Labour. Hundreds of supporters shouted and waved as the final count was read out by Lord Mayor Mary Clarkson revealing Mr Smith had increased his majority since 2005, winning 21, 938 votes. Addressing
Dawn Barnes (Liberal Democrat) 11,233 Aaron Barschak (Independent) 53 Colin Bex (Wessex Regionalists) 62 David Cameron (Conservative) 33,973 Johnnie Cook (Independent) 151 Joe Goldberg (Labour) 7,511 Howling
The fight for Oxford West & Abingdon is looking fierce, although Dr Evan Harris, the Liberal Democrat candidate, has not been seen at the count venue yet.
THE fight for Oxford West & Abingdon is looking fierce, although Dr Evan Harris, the Liberal Democrat candidate, has not been seen at the count venue yet.
Most of the Oxfordshire constituencies are expected to declare their results within the next hour, according to our reporters at each count.
MOST of the Oxfordshire constituencies are expected to declare their results within the next hour, according to our reporters at each count.
A "thorough review" into incidents around the country where people were unable to vote by the time polls closed at 10pm was pledged by the Electoral Commission today. Hundreds of would-be voters in areas including London, Sheffield, Manchester
A "thorough review" into incidents around the country where people were unable to vote by the time polls closed at 10pm was pledged by the Electoral Commission today. Hundreds of would-be voters in areas including London, Sheffield, Manchester
Jenson Button is ready to bare his teeth in an effort to retain his Formula One world title after revelling in the role of underdog. The critics had a field day when Button joined McLaren, suggesting he had bitten off more than he could chew
Self-styled comedy terrorist Aaron Barschak has arrived at the Witney count - wearing a long white robe and crown of thorns. The independent candidate, who infamously gatecrashed Prince William's birthday celebrations in 2003, said he wanted
David Cameron took a detour on his way to tonight's election count at Windrush Leisure Centre for a quick pint. The Tory leader stopped at the New Inn, in Corn Street, and enjoyed a drink with wife Samantha and dozens of surprised locals.
Self-styled comedy terrorist Aaron Barschak has arrived at the Witney Count - wearing a long white robe and crown of thorns. The independent candidate, who infamously gatecrashed Prince William's birthday celebrations in 2003, said he wants
David Cameron took a detour on his way to tonight's election count at Windrush Leisure Centre for a quick pint. The Tory leader stopped at the New Inn, in Corn Street, and enjoyed a drink with wife Samantha and dozens of surprised locals. The count
