THEY won’t be topping the charts with their songs but they’ve got bags of enthusiasm. New drop-in singing sessions have started in Blackbird Leys for over-50s looking to raise the roof with some well-know tunes. The free two-hour classes run at the
AN INTEREST in family history has spiralled into something much more demanding for dad Shane Bywaters. Mr Bywaters, from Cogges,Witney, is travelling around Oxfordshire creating a photographic catalogue of its war memorials. The 35-year-old, who has
WILLIAM Polito hit 72 not out, only for a late downpour to deny Oxfordshire Under 11s the chance of victory in their friendly against Buckinghamshire at Challow & Childrey. Polito’s knock saw Oxon to 173-6 from their 45 overs, and the visitors were close
Aston Rowant lifted the Under 15 Lady Taverners title at Great & Little Tew. Rowant defeated Banbury by nine wickets in the final. Banbury posted 61-4, which was something of a recovery after Linsey Smith took a wicket with the first ball of the innings
Horspath Hammers returned to action following a two-week break with a 96-83 win at Sheffield in the British Premier League. Their third away win maintains their position at the top of the table. Mark Boaler and Matty Szymczak got Hammers off to a flying
CAMPAIGNERS have launched a final bid to stop a green space in Manzil Way Gardens, East Oxford being turned into a building compound. Oxford City Council was to allow a fenced compound to be sited there to store a crane and other equipment
RESIDENTS are being urged to pick up whistles and vuvuzelas and join a rally to show support for a new Bicester hospital. Campaigner Les Sibley wants as many people as possible to turn out to send a strong message to NHS Oxfordshire about the
Openers Harry Smith and Nigel Hume led Oxfordshire Under 17s to a comprehensive six-wicket victory away to Gloucestershire at Bristol in their final one-day warm-up match. In a thoroughly professional performance, Oxon bow-led out their hosts
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following in incident in Oxford last night. The arrest followed an incident in Cowley Road at about 11.30pm, where the man is alleged to have assaulted a 21-year-old man
Shipton-under-Wychwood enjoyed a run-feast in the sunshine as they beat Kidlington by 92 runs in the Oxfordshire Under 13 League. Shipton rattled up 143-4, James Bower top-scoring with 33 not out, before Kidlington were shot out for 51. There were also
Promising City of Oxford swimmer Elizabeth Oliver, 13, bagged two national qualifying times in the South East England age group championship at Crawley. Oliver touched third in the 800m freestyle clocking 9.37.97 secs and fifth in the 200m freestyle
AS OXFORD’S twinning officer and latterly international officer, May Wylie’s role has been to organise civic exchanges, support the city’s five twinning groups and make sure council grant money is spent wisely. And she has certainly done that. And more
Oxfordshire Under 11s were on fire in a three-counties junior tournament against Berkshire and Bedfordshire in Slough. With county champion Marcus Tranter comfortably winning his top-string match 3-0, they beat Berks 6-0 and then crushed Beds 5-1. And
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following in incident in Oxford last night. The arrest came after an incident in Cowley Road at about 11.30pm, where the man is alleged to have assaulted a 21-year-old man outside
Maagers of Oxford Stadium have decided not to host any more late-night parties after a flood of complaints. The stadium has been providing a venue for so-called ‘Bashment’ parties until 5am, causing sleepless nights for nearby residents.
UP to 3,000 beer and music fans are expected to descend on Wallingford next month for the return of Rugfest. The festival, set up last year to raise money for Wallingford Rugby Football Club, features 14 bands over two nights and more than
Primary school pupils equipped with cameras turned Oxford’s Covered Market into their classroom for a day. The 11-year-olds from West Oxford Primary School took pictures of traders for a heritage project initiated by photographer David Fisher. Some
Oxfordshire Under 13s were awarded a seven-wicket victory based on their run-rate as they got their ECB County Championship campaign off to a great start against Northamptonshire. Oxon dominated with bat and ball, but with the match being abandoned due
Steve Page emerged victorious with a late, late show at the latest Oakfield match, where 15 fished. Page (Drennan GOT Baits) had just five pounds of silver fish four and half hours into the match. But a quick run of 13 carp in the margins to eight pounds
Three cars and a van were set on fire by arsonists in Bicester last night. Fire engines were called out four times to Longfellow Close, Scott Close and Thames Avenue after 11pm. The vehicles had been damaged by small fires on their wheel arches, and
Toby Parker hit 26 not out as Great & Little Tew beat North Cotswolds by 39 runs in the Oxfordshire Under 11 League. Tew rattled up 109-5, before Tom Chesser (3-16) restricted Cotswolds to 70-5. Warborough & Shillingford beat Thame by
11.03: 1 JELL ON RICHIE evens fav, 2 Hamilton Hero 5-1. (4x5x6). Trainer: Yeates. Time: 27.95. 11.19: 1 RUDDY ROCKET 7-2, 2 Killishin Bang 3-1. (2x6x5). Trainer: Hepden. Time: 28.01. Homestead Form (3) 9-4 fav. 11.34: 1 PATS CASH 4-1, 2 Undisguised
OXFORD councillors and residents carried out an inspection of Port Meadow last night to maintain a longstanding annual tradition. Colin Cook, the Sheriff of Oxford, fellow city councillors, the Freemen of Oxford and Wolvercote Commoners took part in
MANAGERS of Oxford Greyhound Stadium have decided not to host any more late-night parties after a flood of complaints. The stadium has been providing a venue for so-called ‘Bashment’ parties until 5am, causing sleepless nights for nearby residents.
Orion Ben, without a win since April, is napped to get back to winning ways in the A1 over 450 metres tonight. SATURDAY NIGHT’S CARD 7.35: Canadian Willie, Black Axel, Coolcotts Do Do 3, LOUGHLEA RIPPLE, Liskee Direct, Iver Posh. 7.50: GLOWING PROSPECT
Minster Lovell A booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Oxfordshire Under 15 Club Championship after a 105-run victory over Eynsham in their final League B match. Batting first, Minster rattled up a huge total of 172-4 from their 20 overs, Angus
Curtly Slatter’s terrific form for club and county continued as he helped Oxfordshire Under 15s to a thrilling three-wicket victory against Dorset in the ECB County Cup at Banbury. Set a formidable target of 273 for victory, Oxon produced one
Hannah England is putting all her eggs in one basket at the European Team Championships this weekend and is hoping it will see her crow- ned best of Britain. The Oxford City middle-distance runner has been selected to represent Great Britain
BALLYMAC Ace (4-6) again set the stan-james.com Pall Mall alight with another scintillating display in the semi-finals on Thursday. Ace posted a fine 26.55 secs when finishing a length and a quarter ahead of the game Anagram, who battled on well without
NEIGHBOURS called a landlady’s sentence “a farce” after she was given a conditional discharge for continuing to flout planning regulations. One of Madelaina Eftekhari’s houses in Marston, Oxford, is illegally divided into two flats and remains
Tom Bosher stole the show at the Oxfordshire Schools’ Track & Field Championships at Tilsley Park, Abingdon, with a hat-trick of wins – including two national standard performances. Representing the North, the 13-year-old from Cooper School, Bicester
The new coarse fishing river season is just four days old and I just wonder what lies ahead as far as prospects are concerned, writes ANDY WEBBER. Over the last few years, much has been said about the state of our rivers. Many feel they are in decline
A VICAR yesterday branded the killing of a young father in Oxford “senseless” and called for justice to be done. The Rev Adam Romanis said the stabbing of father-of-one Blayne Ridgway was “violent and horrible”. He was speaking to more than 400 people
THE traditional yard of ale challenge could be under threat from new regulations on drinking games in pubs. The yard of ale – in which punters attempt to drain a vase-shaped two-and-a-half-pint glass against the clock – is thought to date back
THE Government and Oxford City Council are right to try to crackdown on binge drinking. This unfortunate habit – which contrary to popular belief, is not just confined to teenagers and students – is costing all of us a fortune. A&E admissions
NEW attendance ‘tzars’ have been credited with reducing the number of sick days taken by Oxford City Council staff – but they still take many more than private sector workers. New measures to tackle the issue were introduced 12 months ago and figures
STAFF at a Witney bank have raised more than £4,500 for British troops in tribute to a fallen Oxfordshire marine. Jason Mackie, from Bampton, died in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in May 2009, aged 21. Staff at Lloyds TSB in Witney, where
FORMER Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and her son joined hundreds of toddlers dressed as pirates to raise money for charity. The swimmer and television presenter, accompanied by her youngest son, Finley, three, started off this year’s Barnardo’s Big
Staff and managers at Blenheim Palace were celebrating last night after the historic site was voted the Oxfordshire Business of the Year. The World Heritage Site scooped the top honour at the Oxfordshire Business Awards in front of an audience
STAFF and managers at Blenheim Palace were celebrating last night after the venue was voted Oxfordshire Business of the Year. The World Heritage Site scooped the top honour at the Oxfordshire Business Awards in front of an audience of more
Staff and managers at Blenheim Palace were celebrating last night after the historic site was voted the Oxfordshire Business of the Year. The World Heritage Site won the top honour at the Oxfordshire Business Awards in front of an audience
