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Stories for 9 November 2000

Bicester News

Athletics: Cross country league results and standings

Girls' league results: under 15 - under 11  more...

Pupils land TV roles

Schoolboys Craig Naylor and David Mackay are playing orphans in a BBC Television film, writes Peter Barrington.  more...

Improve your road-worthiness!

Bikers are being given the chance to improve their riding skills at a special course in Bicester.  more...

Quarry fears for villagers

Villagers have re-started an action group to minimise the impact of operations at a nearby gravel quarry.  more...

Oxford,Abingdon,Banbury,Bicester,Didcot,Wantage,Wallingford,Witney News

Nurse struck off for 4,200 scam

A ward manager responsible for petty cash to pay for patients' meals 'cooked the books' to the tune of 4,200 to pay off personal debts, a disciplinary hearing heard, writes John Chipperfield.  more...

Oxfordshire Business

Unipart sells factory share

Unipart is selling its share in a £20m Oxford car parts factory to Japanese car giant Honda.  more...

US book publisher moves in

High-class US publisher Princeton University Press, founded in 1907, has chosen Woodstock as the site for its first European office .  more...

Furniture sales recover

Furniture group MFI showed it was continuing its recovery, with a jump in sales during the last 44 weeks, writes David Duffy.  more...

Shopping Fun Day planned

The Headington Business Association is holding a Christmas Sunday Fun Day to raise funds to help the local business community, writes Sarah Parker.  more...

RM wins contract

Computer firm RM has been awarded a Department for Education and Employment contract to develop digital learning courses in maths for secondary schools, writes David Duffy.  more...

Oxfordshire Education

Pupils land TV roles

Schoolboys Craig Naylor and David Mackay are playing orphans in a BBC Television film, writes Peter Barrington.  more...

Boathouse allowed

An Oxford college has been given the go-ahead to build a temporary replacement for its historic boathouse.  more...

Student fees fight gets wired

Wantage Liberal Democrats have backed an on-line campaign aimed at scrapping tuition fees.  more...

St Cats plan on hold

A college's plans for a new accommodation block and lecture theatre have been considered by city councillors.  more...

Oxfordshire Internet

Student fees fight gets wired

Wantage Liberal Democrats have backed an on-line campaign aimed at scrapping tuition fees.  more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

Pupils land TV roles

Schoolboys Craig Naylor and David Mackay are playing orphans in a BBC Television film, writes Peter Barrington.  more...

Slick show rocks crowd

Review: Grease, Apollo Oxford, until Nov 18  more...

Christmas fair - Nov 25

St Mary's Christmas Fair will be held in the memorial hall, Buckland, on November 25, between 2pm and 4pm.   more...

Animal House at the Zodiac, Thursday November 9

On one of those simple twists of fate, all the individual members of The Animalhouse were known to each other before they finally settled in to become a band in the winter of 1997.   more...

Prreview: Rock legend Ian McLagan at the Zodiac, November 11

When you talk about elder statesmen of music, there are a mere handful that are worthy of the title. One of that elite few is keyboard ace Ian 'Mac' McLagan. Noel Gallagher is quoted as saying: "As a musician you hope to maybe to be part of one great band in your lifetime. Ian McLagan was in two!" And he isn't wrong, writes Joe Hawkins.   more...

Munday at The Bullingdon on Sunday

After spending many months touring with current chart favourite, David Gray, the 25-year-old, Cork-based singer-songwriter Mundy, is headlining a tour in his own right, writes Templeton Blake.  more...

Live Review: Ronan Keating

The Prince Charming of pop went on a royal progress from the rear of the Apollo Theatre's auditorium before taking to the stage for his sell-out Oxford show on Sunday, writes Joanna Plumb.   more...

Anxious villagers to discuss housing - Nov 14

Villagers worried about a major housing proposal are to meet next week.  more...

Silver on show

Oxfordshire's jewellery makers are shining in their own show.  more...

Treat for craft fans - Nov 12

Craft enthusiasts are preparing to show their talents off at a charity craft fair.  more...

Fashion sale - Nov 14

Nearly new evening and formal wear is up for sale at Woodstock Tennis Club on Tuesday, November 14, at 7.30pm.   more...

Poetry workshop - Nov 18

Didcot's Poetry Workshop Group is holding a family workshop session at the Northbourne Centre, Church Street, on Saturday, November 18, starting at 10.30am. Admission is 3 for adults and 50p for children.  more...

Craft on show - December

The Oxfordshire Craft Guild is running a Christmas Miscellany range of work by more than 20 craftsmen and women at their Goddards Lane shop in Chipping Norton throughout December.   more...

Tree lighting - December 15

The Haddenham village carol service and the lighting of a Christmas tree donated by McCormick Foods will be in the village hall, on December 15, at 7.30pm.   more...

Tree lighting - December 15

The Haddenham village carol service and the lighting of a Christmas tree donated by McCormick Foods will be in the village hall, on December 15, at 7.30pm.  more...

Preview: Roberto Zucco at the Old Fire Station, Oxford, November 14 - 18

The death in 1989 of playwright Bernard-Marie Kolts robbed French theatre of one of its most distinctive voices, which was heard at its clearest, perhaps, in his last, posthumously staged play, Roberto Zucco., writes Chris Gray.  more...

Slick showrocks crowd

Review: Grease, Apollo Oxford, until Nov 18  more...

Oxfordshire Marketplace

Preview: Motorcycle show

Adrenaline levels will rise faster than the current bike sales boom at the International Motor Cycle and Scooter Show at Birmingham's NEC, opening on Friday. Sleek sports machines and a new breed of super performance scooter will be shown in the UK for the first time, writes Simon Nix.  more...

Biker tackles beach race for charity

A son who lost both his mother and his father to cancer raised more than 700 for Imperial Cancer Research Fund racing at the now-famous Weston-super-Mare beach race in Somerset.  more...

Improve your road-worthiness!

Bikers are being given the chance to improve their riding skills at a special course in Bicester.  more...

Ride a Honda for free at Brum

Following the success of its demonstration rides at last year's Motorcycle Show at the NEC, Honda has announced that it is to repeat the offer at this year's show. Honda will have no fewer than 14 models from its current 2000 line-up available for demonstration rides.  more...

Skoda's renaissance continues

oda's revised Octavia hatchback and estate have gone on the market with new looks and improved comfort and technology, writes David Duffy.  more...

Bright idea for BMW adverts

BMW bosses hope new huge, eye-catching adverts on the side of their Oxford plant will persuade drivers to buy the new Mini car - not crash into the central reservation.  more...

Fabia, Felicia prices slashed

Skoda Auto has announced revised pricing for its Fabia and Felicia ranges.  more...

Volvo to back 'clean' fuels

As Britain was battered by storms linked by scientists to global warming, Volvo announced a full range of cars using cleaner alternative fuels.  more...

Cuts prompt dash for new models

Private buyers piled back into the new car market last month as manufacturers dramatically lowered prices, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, writes David Duffy.  more...

Jaguar's new X-Type set to double firm's sales

Details of luxury carmaker Jaguar's new compact saloon dubbed the baby jag were revealed as the company geared up for the start of full production.  more...

Oxfordshire News

Nurse struck off for 4,200 scam

A ward manager responsible for petty cash to pay for patients' meals 'cooked the books' to the tune of £4,200 to pay off personal debts, a disciplinary hearing heard.  more...

Waiting for Brad is the Pitts

It must be hard being a dedicated Brad Pitt fan. You know your idol is in town but it doesn't make the slightest bit of difference - you still can't get anywhere near him.  more...

Survivor tells of crash horror

Crash survivor Shirley McKay told how she thought she was going to die as an Oxford Express coach smashed through a crash barrier on the M40 and plunged down an embankment.  more...

Royal visit brightens up the day

The Queen delighted VIPs, students, military cadets, schoolchildren and tourists during a five-hour visit to Oxford yesterday.  more...

Outcry over 'inadequate' post office service

Businesses and councillors are demanding action to stem the queues at the only post office in Oxford city centre, writes Roseena Parveen.  more...

Ram raiders leave trail of devastation

Ramraiders smashed their way into a rural petrol station and ripped out a cash dispenser installed only a week ago.  more...

Girl tells court of rape ordeal

A girl aged four was raped in a park and indecently assaulted at a public swimming pool, a court heard, write Adam Jankiewicz and Rebecca Smith.  more...

Bright idea for BMW adverts

BMW bosses hope these huge, eye-catching adverts on the side of their Oxford plant will persuade drivers to buy the new Mini car - not crash into the central reservation.  more...

Mexican snake rescued by firemen

A snake called Millie did what comes naturally when she saw a bolt-hole and decided to go hunting.  more...

Pupils land TV roles

Schoolboys Craig Naylor and David Mackay are playing orphans in a BBC Television film.  more...

Waiting for Brad is the Pitts

It must be hard being a dedicated Brad Pitt fan. You know your idol is in town but it doesn't make the slightest bit of difference - you still can't get anywhere near him.  more...

Burial ground chosen

Nine acres of farmland could be a town's new cemetery.  more...

Drugs education schemes win major boost in funding

Drugs education projects in Oxfordshire are to get a 50 per cent boost in funding next year.  more...

Police seek post raiders

The mother and son injured during Monday's robbery at Benson Post Office are recovering with relatives.  more...

Royal award plea for PoW campaigner

Campaigner Arthur Titherington has been put forward for an honour from the Queen after his successful plea for compensation for Far East prisoners of war.  more...

Rail and rain stall mail

Problems on the railways and with flooding have brought disruption to the postal service in Oxfordshire.  more...

Anxious villagers to discuss housing

Villagers worried about a major housing proposal are to meet next week.  more...

St Cats plan on hold

A college's plans for a new accommodation block and lecture theatre have been considered by city councillors.  more...

Bit of a flap for frightened bird

Whooo can an owl find a home?  more...

Student fees fight gets wired

Wantage Liberal Democrats have backed an on-line campaign aimed at scrapping tuition fees.  more...

RAF food ranks high

Catering staff at RAF Brize Norton have won two awards for their high standards.  more...

Spire rises

The roofline of the Said Business School near Oxford railway station is soon to change.  more...

Bit of a flap for frightened bird

Whooo can find an owl a home? That's the dilemma facing this fierce-looking fellow who found himself lost in the Oxfordshire countryside.  more...

RAFA raises £10,000

Retired airmen have commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain by raising £10,400 for their former comrades.  more...

Golf nut, 7, calls in Faldo

Golf crazy schoolboy Alister Haynes went straight to the top when leading Oxfordshire clubs refused him membership.  more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Kemp's treble chance

Oxford United manager Dave Kemp hopes to have three new players in by the weekend. And that doesn't count any foreign triallists that Joe Kinnear, the club's director of football, is working on trying to bring to the Manor.  more...

Football: Games 'called off too soon'

The Morrells Oxford Sunday League and Sam Waters Cup programme was badly hit by the recent weather and Oxford City Council's decision to call off all games on their pitches over the weekend.  more...

Bar Billiards: Farrelly on song

Pete Farrelly was in fine form as Section 3 leaders Kidlington beat Bletchingdon in the Eynsham League.  more...

Football: Ross strikes as off unexpected

Carriers Arms, who play in Morrells Oxford League Division 4, turned the formbook on its head by defeating Division 2 side Oxford Exiles in a second-round tie, write Geoff Bower and Mick Day.  more...

Youth football: Lads through in shoot-out

Oxfordshire beat Guernsey 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling South West Counties Mick Parry Memorial Trophy second-round tie.  more...

Boys League Football: Champs Tower crash down

Reigning champions Tower Hill crashed 8-4 to Moretonville in their under 14 top-of-the-table battle. Liam Hope (2), Andy Lynch and Darren Smith netted for Tower, who actually led twice.  more...

Bar Billiards: Simmons boosts Watermans

The Morrells League Team KO Cup produced a cracking tie at the Watermans, where the home side's B team won their first leg clash 3-2 against South Oxford Club B, writes Pete Ewins.  more...

Bowls: End of the world for ace Sampson

Oxford's Richard Sampson was edged out at the penultimate hurdle as he chased a place in the World Indoor Bowls Singles Championship in the English play-offs at Wellingborough.  more...

Golf: Oxfordshire girls rising to new heights

The outstanding success of Oxfordshire girls in winning the South Eastern County Championship is the culmination of an astonishing rise of girls golf in the county.  more...

Table Tennis: Oxon aces whitewash Wilts

Oxfordshire hit top form in the Junior County Championships, recording a 10-0 whitewash against Wiltshire.  more...

Football: Close shave as Cholsey hang on for points

Cholsey held on to pip Kidlington 3-2 in a tense Under 16 A League encounter.  more...

Football: Leaders rally in second half

Milton United maintained their three-point lead at the top of Division 1 with a commanding second-half performance that took them to a 5-2 win over previously unbeaten Red Lion Sunday.  more...

Golf: Beyond our Ken!

The Crispin Golf Society, from Harwell, have just returned from their sixth and most successful tour in Northern France.   more...

Oxfordshire Talkshop

Is the 10/10a bus really the worst in Oxford?

From: Lee Bailey, Headington  more...

  
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