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Oxfordshire | Archive | 2001 | August

Stories for 24 August 2001

Abingdon News

Gang uses catapult to shatter shop windows

Youths using a catapult are believed to be behind a string of attacks on the windows of shops, houses and cars in South Oxfordshire. more...

Pupils spread word to drivers

Kill your speed signs designed by schoolchildren will be put up in an Oxfordshire village as part of a package of road safety measures being created across the county. more...

Football: Morrisey joins Abingdon

Much-travelled wingback Terry Morrisey has been given the chance to try and resurrect his non-League career by signing for Abingdon Town. more...

Banbury News

Cyanide death was suicide, inquest jury decides

A pest controller killed himself by releasing deadly cyanide gas into his van, an inquest jury decided. more...

Alpacas in the Cotswolds

The Oxfordshire countryside is scheduled to become home for some exotic South American immigrants. more...

Rugby: Banbury facing early cup test

Banbury Bulls make their earliest ever start to a competitive season when they entertain powerful Cornish side Truro in a RFU Senior Cup qualifying round tie at Bodicote Park on Saturday (August 25, 3pm). more...

Cricket: Megson to make way at Banbury

Neil Megson is to step down as Banbury skipper at the end of the current Home Counties Premier League campaign. more...

Football: Brock wants more

Banbury United boss Kevin Brock was disappointed by his side's sluggish start as they went down 1-0 at Stamford in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division on Tuesday night. more...

Angling: Banbury

Masons travelled to Spital Farm, Banbury, where some members were fishing in only 18 inches of water. more...

Bicester News

Cricket: Williams missing for Bicester

Bicester & North Oxford will be without Oxfordshire skipper Rob Williams for the important trip to Beaconsfield, where they will be looking to dispel their lingering Home Counties Division 1 relegation worries. more...

Two may have clue to armed robbery

Two customers who left a Bicester shop shortly before it was robbed may be vital witnesses, police said. more...

Workers to lose jobs as orders take a dive

More jobs are being lost in Bicester due to the recession in manufacturing. more...

Supermarket welcomed in principle

Retailers have welcomed a new supermarket for Bicester town centre, but have reservations. more...

Girl appeals over poor grade after letter lost

A college has submitted an urgent appeal after a letter explaining a pupil's absence from school was not received by an examining board. more...

Tea for the troops

Bicester soldiers hope to help break a world record - by serving cups of tea. more...

Didcot News

Gang uses catapult to shatter shop windows

Youths using a catapult are believed to be behind a string of attacks on the windows of shops, houses and cars in South Oxfordshire. more...

Death fall firm 'flouted safety'

A company has been accused of serious health and safety failures following an inquest into the death of an employee who fell 12 ft from the top of a skip. more...

Village's blooming hat-trick

East Hagbourne has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Thames and Chilterns Country in Bloom competition. more...

Railway clean-up

A new generation of steam locomotive enthusiasts rolled up their sleeves to clean engines and other dirty jobs. more...

Oxford News

Residents fear for future of village

Plans by an Oxford University college to double the population of Binsey village has alarmed residents. more...

Neighbours ask to be kept apart

Pensioners living in an old people's home have said it is essential for their privacy and protection that a neighbouring residence for troublesome youths should have its own entrance. more...

Friend pays tribute to barman's skill

The life of a popular Oxford barman has been remembered with a party at the pub where he used to work. more...

Saga over city site continues

A developer is pursuing its battle to build on a site in the north of Oxford. more...

Rare gull flies in

Twitchers rushed to Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford to get a glimpse of a rare gull which has taken a breather in Oxfordshire on its way to warmer climes. more...

Unique equipment puts a smile on young faces

A new play area for children, which includes equipment never seen before in Britain, has opened in Kidlington. more...

Fun in the park

Youngsters built shelters and painted their faces as part of a summer playscheme at Oxford's Shotover Country Park. more...

James earns a Baker's dozen

Oxford pupil James Baker, 16, is celebrating a set of GCSE results that are likely to be one of best in the country. more...

Football: Nelson and Riddle back in City fold

Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson and striker Stuart Riddle are set to line up for Oxford City against Bishop's Stortford in Ryman League Division 1 at Court Place Farm tomorrow after being on trial at Nationwide League clubs. more...

Cricket: Kruger heads home

South African all-rounder Alan Kruger plays his final game for Oxford & Horspath against Falkland at St Catherine's College in Division 2 West before returning home. more...

Angling:Littlemore AS Chairman's Cup

Fifteen anglers competed in the Littlemore AS Chairman's Cup on the Thames at Sandford where the river fished its head off, with loads of roach taken on seed throughout. more...

Rugby: Harlequins head for Wales

Oxford Harlequins will be taking a squad of 25 players plus the coaching staff to the Brecon Beacons in South Wales for a training weekend. more...

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

GCSE round-up

Results news from around the county's schools . . . more...

Pot of cash will fund community schemes

People organising community projects can apply for a slice of £50,000 to fund their work. more...

Labour left in cold as parties join forces

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at Oxfordshire County Council are close to striking a leadership deal, after both groups accused Labour of taking too long to reach a decision. more...

Cricket: Fixtures

Oxfordshire fixtures for the bank holiday weekend, August 25-27 more...

Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League

Team line-ups more...

Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League

Preview of the weekend action . . . more...

Football: Fixtures

Fixtures in Oxfordshire for the bank holiday weekend - August 25- 27 more...

Tennis: Fixtures

Oxfordshire fixtures, weekend August 25-26 more...

Oxfordshire Business

Sponsors needed for energy project

Businesses are being urged to help fund a project which aims to reduce the amount of energy consumed by Oxford's thousands of students. more...

Business School staff begin to move in

Staff of Oxford University's new Said Business School have begun the long process of moving into their new £36m home. more...

Cancer drug could help heart patients

A drug once thought to be a possible cure for cancer is to be tested on heart surgery patients. more...

Alpacas in the Cotswolds

The Oxfordshire countryside is scheduled to become home for some exotic South American immigrants. more...

New motor showroom to open

An Oxford motor dealer is to move into new showrooms next month on Cumnor Hill. more...

Share award

British BioTech has awarded 12.3 million shares to employees and executive directors under a share award scheme. more...

Oxfordshire Education

GCSE round-up

Results news from around the county's schools . . . more...

Pupils break GCSE records

Pupils across Oxford are celebrating record GCSE success, with many schools announcing their best results to date. more...

Sponsors needed for energy project

Businesses are being urged to help fund a project which aims to reduce the amount of energy consumed by Oxford's thousands of students. more...

Girl appeals over poor grade after letter lost

A college has submitted an urgent appeal after a letter explaining a pupil's absence from school was not received by an examining board. more...

James earns a Baker's dozen

Oxford pupil James Baker, 16, is celebrating a set of GCSE results that are likely to be one of best in the country. more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

Putting the city on the clubbing map

Oxford has produced more than its fair share of top flight bands, spawning such giants as Radiohead and Supergrass. But for serious dance music lovers, the city has long been the equivalent of a clubbing wasteland. more...

Village's blooming hat-trick

East Hagbourne has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Thames and Chilterns Country in Bloom competition. more...

Railway clean-up

A new generation of steam locomotive enthusiasts rolled up their sleeves to clean engines and other dirty jobs. more...

Tea for the troops

Bicester soldiers hope to help break a world record - by serving cups of tea. more...

Fun in the park

Youngsters built shelters and painted their faces as part of a summer playscheme at Oxford's Shotover Country Park. more...

Gigs this week

Gigs for the week, August 24-31 more...

Putting the city on the clubbing map

Eminem does the Home Counties

Shock rapper Eminem will exchange the mean streets of Detroit for the English Home Counties, to headline this weekend's Reading Festival. more...

Oxfordshire News

GCSE round-up

Results news from around the county's schools . . . more...

Cyanide death was suicide, inquest jury decides

A pest controller killed himself by releasing deadly cyanide gas into his van, an inquest jury decided. more...

Residents fear for future of village

Plans by an Oxford University college to double the population of Binsey village has alarmed residents. more...

Neighbours ask to be kept apart

Pensioners living in an old people's home have said it is essential for their privacy and protection that a neighbouring residence for troublesome youths should have its own entrance. more...

Labour left in cold as parties join forces

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at Oxfordshire County Council are close to striking a leadership deal, after both groups accused Labour of taking too long to reach a decision. more...

'Let me entertain U's'

Big names from the worlds of television and music - including Robbie Williams - are clamouring to compete in a celebrity football match at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium on September 30. more...

Girl appeals over poor grade after letter lost

A college has submitted an urgent appeal after a letter explaining a pupil's absence from school was not received by an examining board. more...

Village's blooming hat-trick

East Hagbourne has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Thames and Chilterns Country in Bloom competition. more...

Unique equipment puts a smile on young faces

A new play area for children, which includes equipment never seen before in Britain, has opened in Kidlington. more...

Tea for the troops

Bicester soldiers hope to help break a world record - by serving cups of tea. more...

James earns a Baker's dozen

Oxford pupil James Baker, 16, is celebrating a set of GCSE results that are likely to be one of best in the country. more...

Return to free parking on Broad Street welcomed

Traders have welcomed a decision to reverse part of the Oxford Transport Strategy and allow free short-stay parking in Broad Street. more...

Oxfordshire Sport

A win will do nicely, says Wright

Oxford United boss Mark Wright believes there's little wrong with his team that a win won't put right. more...

Cricket: Kruger heads home

South African all-rounder Alan Kruger plays his final game for Oxford & Horspath against Falkland at St Catherine's College in Division 2 West before returning home. more...

Cricket: Oxon U23s in charge

OXFORDSHIRE got off to a flying start in the Four Counties Under 23 Tournament by thrashing Bucks by nine wickets at Haileybury College. more...

Cricket: Fixtures

Oxfordshire fixtures for the bank holiday weekend, August 25-27 more...

Football: Fixtures

Fixtures in Oxfordshire for the bank holiday weekend - August 25- 27 more...

Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League

Preview of the weekend action . . . more...

Angling: Paul tooled up again after National victory

Paul Harrop from Abingdon is the Division 5 National individual champion. more...

Cycling: Hermon beats long-standing club record

A new start at Bagley Wood and still conditions produced a host of personal bests and two club records at Oxonian CC's handicap 25 TT on the A34. more...

Rugby: Banbury facing early cup test

Cricket: Megson to make way at Banbury

Neil Megson is to step down as Banbury skipper at the end of the current Home Counties Premier League campaign. more...

Tennis: Fixtures

Oxfordshire fixtures, weekend August 25-26 more...

Football: Nelson and Riddle back in City fold

Thame News

Football: Fontaine out

Midfielder Chris Fontaine is ruled out with a knee injury as Thame United seek their first Ryman Division 1 points when they visit Whyteleafe. more...

Bobby Alvin bows out

Alvin Head, Chinnor's village bobby for the past 14 years, is leaving the force. more...

High cost of cheap work

Cheap tree trimming jobs have cost local ratepayers a lot of money, a town council said. more...

Wallingford News

Rugby: Henley visit Ireland

Henley Hawks continue their preparations for the National League Division 1 season, which starts at home to London Welsh next week, with a training weekend at Limerick, culminating in a match against Irish Division 1 side Garryowen on Sunday. more...

Angling: Wallingford triumph

Wallingford Jolly Anglers won the Berks/Oxon Teams match on the Thames at Dorchester where the bream shoals at Meadside made a welcome appearance, accounting first and second places. more...

Rally is back on track

The organisers of the Woodcote Rally have claimed victory in their battle to stage the 38th annual event against a backdrop of disruption caused by foot and mouth. more...

Meadows opened

Wallingford's Castle Meadows have been opened to the public for the first time. more...

Wantage News

Death fall firm 'flouted safety'

A company has been accused of serious health and safety failures following an inquest into the death of an employee who fell 12 ft from the top of a skip. more...

Students get night buses

Students from an Oxfordshire community college will be provided with late buses to evening study clubs. more...

Copter chase

A police helicopter was used to track a man - wanted for questioning in Swindon - miles across Oxfordshire. more...

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