Archive - Monday, 23 May 2011

All change at top of Vale council
Vale of White Horse District Council has elected Alison Thomson as its new chairman.
'Mum in a million' opens new Cowley store
MORE than 200 people queued to see a “mum in a million” open a new Asda Living store in Oxford.
Oxfam appeals for vintage clothes after major warehouse blaze
The manager of Oxfam’s first shop is heading an appeal for people to donate vintage clothes after a major warehouse fire.
Campaigners want bus link restored
FORMER Green councillor Craig Simmons has criticised Oxford Bus Company for changing a busy route serving East Oxford.
Sign up and hit the charity trail
CHILDREN’S charity the NSPCC has urged people to pull on their walking boots and take part in an annual fundraiser.
Fewer letters force closure of mail delivery office
ROYAL Mail will close its Carterton delivery office and move staff to Witney in spring 2012.
Injunctions: MP names Ryan Giggs
The footballer at the centre of a gagging order over a relationship with reality TV star Imogen Thomas has been named by an MP in the Commons as Ryan Giggs.
Scales of Justice
People convicted of offences at magistrates courts in Oxfordshire recently: Freyja Snowe, 45, of Warwick Street, Oxford, admitted possessing cannabis (Class B) in Abingdon on September 16. Given a three-month curfew and told to pay £85 costs.
Parents have chance to save tiny village school
PARENTS fighting to keep open a tiny village school believe they have scored their best chance yet to save it, despite a report saying it can be lawfully closed.
Hannah has designs on schools fund
A WHEATLEY school pupil has been selected to design the logo of a new international project.
Birds use pub ashtray as nest
A FAMILY of birds has nested in an ashtray outside a riverside pub in Oxford.
County 'being held to ransom by incinerator opponents'
A LEGAL bid to overturn a plan to build a giant Incinerator at Ardley is set to go before the High Court in July.
The sky's the limit as granny goes paragliding
A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND grandmother has taken up paragliding at the age of 85.
Celebs step out to support Silver Star baby unit
CELEBRITIES, surgeons, mums and children joined together to raise cash – and say thanks – for a hospital baby unit.
Deering joins Barnet
Oxford United's Sam Deering has agreed to join League 2 rivals Barnet subject to a medical. The winger made 29 starts and 36 substitute appearances for the U's and scored four goals.
Walkers out in force to beat breast cancer
BREAST cancer survivors were joined by celebrities in turning the grounds of Blenheim Palace into a sea of pink for charity.
Stores conned by card fraud
A con artist has stolen hundreds of pounds from stores in the Witney area using a pre-paid card.
COMMENT: Another chapter for libraries
THE story of our threatened libraries is almost enough to warrant a novel in itself.
Man's life 'saved by smoke alarm'
A MAN had a lucky escape after managing to put out a chip pan fire at his home.
Prince's visit hits a royal high note
PRINCE Charles proved a hit with parishioners in an Oxfordshire village when he dropped by for a concert.
The changing face of Bicester
A CLASSROOM opened at Cooper School in 1988 to help pupils arriving from primary school. It was intended to make the move less scary. Divisional educational officer Joan Crouch, who cut a red ribbon to open it, is seen in the first picture with two…
CRICKET: Ryan’s terrific haul is in vain
Luke Ryan claimed a superb six-wicket haul, but finished on the losing side as Banbury were beaten by ten runs at Harpenden in Division 1.
CRICKET: Horspath battle to salvage draw
Horspath fought a rearguard action to secure a battling draw at home to Gerrards Cross in Division 2 West.
CRICKET: Super Laudat is Oxford saviour
Stuart Laudat was the star of the show as Oxford edged past Welwyn Garden City by two wickets on Saturday to go top of Division 1.
Birthday party brings old classmates back together
JEFF Samways’s 60th birthday party doubled up as a school reunion.
Final flickers of gas lamps
THE discovery of a batch of old newspapers brought back memories of the days when gas lamps lit Oxford streets.
Riverside outing picture poses puzzle
THESE smartly-dressed folk were happy to pose for the cameraman in all their finery.
RAF men endured hard times hitchhiking
BOB Hounslow had some scary moments as he hitchhiked to and from camp during his National Service with the RAF.
Team triumphed in Aunt Sally final
THESE were some of the top players in that popular Oxfordshire pub game, Aunt Sally.
RESULTS: Greyhounds 21/22
SATURDAY’S RESULTS 7.35: 1 CARE CHOICE 3-1, 2 Gangster Express 2-1 fav. Trio: (1x2x5). Trainer: Bicknell. Time: 27.84.
School place allocation is still unfair
I am not a complete idiot. I understand that if a school is full then a school is full.
BBC cut would deprive us of local news
As John Fray said in last Tuesday’s Oxford Mail, the shutting down of BBC broadcasts from Oxford would deprive the city of its dedicated programmes. But it would also be a great loss to the whole of the South Midlands, which would no longer be…
Check your health insurance card
REGARDING the letter about renewing the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) (Oxford Mail, May 19), anyone who received their European Health Insurance card years ago should carefully check the expiry date before travelling to an EU country.
Libraries get a stay of execution
LIBRARIES in Oxfordshire have been given a stay of execution after it was revealed no cash would be cut from their budgets this year.
A music industry insider shares his experiences
IT probably sounds a bit pretentious to call myself a music industry insider, but this is how I’ve often been described in my role providing DJs and bands for a spectrum of private and corporate events.
History is littered with tinpot tyrants
I cannot say I am surprised by the sacking of Ian Hudspeth from Oxfordshire County Council by its leader Keith Mitchell.
Enter animal art contest
There are just a few days left to send in entries for Animal Aid’s nationwide youth art and poetry competition.
Gareth's an inspiring teacher
With reference to your article on Gareth Malone (Oxford Mail, May 16), some time ago, we watched the TV programme Gareth Malone’s School for Boys, in which a desperate headteacher had asked him to help overturn the abysmally low reading ability…
Town & Gown was a memorable event
It was great to see a picture of Mike Cleaver presenting the trophies at the Oxford Town & Gown 10k race in aid of Muscular Dystrophy (Oxford Mail, May 16).
RESULTS: 21/22
SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 High Wycombe 299-6 (61 ovs, J Benning 110), Bishop’s Stortford 134 (42.1 ovs, D Blacktopp 77). High Wycombe 25pts, Bishop’s Stortford 3.
Thousands attend Christians' 'Love Oxford' event
CHRISTIANS were told to be bold about their faith as they gathered in Oxford to celebrate their religion.
United’s owner hails Thomas influence
Oxford United owner Ian Lenagan said he ‘could not speak highly enough’ of the job Kelvin Thomas has done at the club.
Night of honours
Alan Hodgkinson admitted to being humbled by his recognition award.
Teenager recovering after Abingdon stabbing
A TEENAGER was last night recovering after a stabbing in Abingdon.
COMMENT: Welcome news for Westgate
HEADLINES over the past few months have been dominated by cutbacks.
Revived Westgate Centre revamp could include cinema
CINEMA screens could be the star of the show at the new Westgate Shopping Centre, the Oxford Mail can reveal.
SCHOOL CONTEST: Time running out to enter
TIME is running out for schools wishing to enter our “School Build SOS” competition and have a chance of winning a £7,500 revamp.
CLARICE COLES
COLES Clarice Elizabeth 23rd May No happy returns just wonderful and special memories. God Bless you Love Derek, Diane, Julie, Louise and Richard xxxxx
BEV WYATT
WYATT Beverly No happy returns on this your Birthday Bev. Love and fond memories Granville.
HARRY SMITH
HARRY SMITH Happy 75th Birthday. Have a great day Lots of love ALL THE FAMILY. XXXX
ANN HAZELL
HAZELL Ann Patricia Passed away peacefully at home on 17th May 2011, aged 70. Will be sadly missed by sons David and Peter, daughter in laws, grandchildren and much loved sisters Jean and Pam. Funeral Service will take place at St Mary the Virgin…
JOHN GRIMES
GRIMES John Edward (Brusher) Passed away in J.R. 13 May 2011. Aged 73 years, formerly of Benfield and Loxley. Funeral service, Oxford Crematorium Tuesday 31 May at 10.30 am. Thanks to all staff at Townsend House.
VIOLET CLEAR
CLEAR Violet Winifred Passed peacefully away at St.Lukes Nursing Home on 16th May aged 94 years. The much loved Mother of Susan and Mother-in-law to Ricky. Vie will be greatly missed by her Grandchildren Rebecca and Lee, her Great Grandchildren…
NEAL JEFFERIES
JEFFERIES Neal Joseph So sadly taken from us 1 year ago today We did not know that morning what sorrow the day would bring When a heart of gold stop beating we could not do a thing. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for part…
hannah leggett
HANNAH LEGGETT Have a great 21st Birthday. Love from, Mum, Dad, Gemma, Krystal, Marilyn & Poppy. xxxx

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All change at top of Vale council

'Mum in a million' opens new Cowley store

Oxfam appeals for vintage clothes after major warehouse blaze

Campaigners want bus link restored

Sign up and hit the charity trail

Fewer letters force closure of mail delivery office

Injunctions: MP names Ryan Giggs

Scales of Justice

Parents have chance to save tiny village school

Hannah has designs on schools fund

Birds use pub ashtray as nest

County 'being held to ransom by incinerator opponents'

The sky's the limit as granny goes paragliding

Celebs step out to support Silver Star baby unit

Deering joins Barnet

Walkers out in force to beat breast cancer

Stores conned by card fraud

COMMENT: Another chapter for libraries

Man's life 'saved by smoke alarm'

Prince's visit hits a royal high note

The changing face of Bicester

CRICKET: Ryan’s terrific haul is in vain

CRICKET: Horspath battle to salvage draw

CRICKET: Super Laudat is Oxford saviour

Birthday party brings old classmates back together

Final flickers of gas lamps

Riverside outing picture poses puzzle

RAF men endured hard times hitchhiking

Team triumphed in Aunt Sally final

RESULTS: Greyhounds 21/22

School place allocation is still unfair

BBC cut would deprive us of local news

Check your health insurance card

Libraries get a stay of execution

A music industry insider shares his experiences

History is littered with tinpot tyrants

Enter animal art contest

Gareth's an inspiring teacher

Town & Gown was a memorable event

RESULTS: 21/22

Thousands attend Christians' 'Love Oxford' event

United’s owner hails Thomas influence

Night of honours

Teenager recovering after Abingdon stabbing

COMMENT: Welcome news for Westgate

Revived Westgate Centre revamp could include cinema

SCHOOL CONTEST: Time running out to enter

CLARICE COLES

BEV WYATT

HARRY SMITH

ANN HAZELL

JOHN GRIMES

VIOLET CLEAR

NEAL JEFFERIES

hannah leggett