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Stories for 08 August 2002

Abingdon News

Fire station faces crisis as staff keep leaving

Fire cover in parts of Oxfordshire could be affected unless the departure of part-time firefighters is stopped.   more...

Grandparents want tree felled after 30ft bough crashes into garden

A couple are calling for a tree to be cut down after a 30-foot bough fell into their back garden, only hours after their grandchildren were playing there.   more...

Royal honour for Jubilee organiser

A former Abingdon man is one of nearly 70 people to receive a personal honour from the Queen for his contribution to the success of her Golden Jubilee cele- brations.   more...

Memorial service for ex-mayor

A memorial service for the late John Jones, former Mayor of Abingdon and chairman and leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council, will be held on September 21 at 2pm at St Helen's Church, Abingdon.   more...

Banbury News

Reward offered for robber

A £15,000 reward has been offered in the hope of catching a man who robbed a Banbury bank.   more...

Didcot News

Road chaos forces pet shop to close down

A pet shop, animal feeds and garden store is to close -- the first casualty of major roadworks which are causing chaos in Didcot.   more...

Vandals damage roof of Civic Hall

Vandals have caused hundreds of pounds of damage to the roof of Didcot Civic Hall.   more...

Oxford News

Park and ride to double in size

One of Oxford's park-and-ride sites is to double in size -- and plans for a new bus interchange are also in the pipeline.   more...

Flash floods cause misery in village

Blocked drains created flood misery in Kidlington during a torrential downpour.   more...

Royal Mail apologises as thieves snatch postbags

The Royal Mail has apologised to dozens of customers in Oxford after two mail bags were stolen.   more...

Four Chinese students missing

Concern is growing for the safety of four Chinese students who have gone missing from Oxford.   more...

Man hit staff with stool

A restaurant manager was left with a punctured lung and foot fractures when a customer threw a metal stool at the counter.   more...

Mother tells court of attack

An Oxford man beat his former partner to stop her trying to get custody of their children, a jury heard.   more...

Budding Popstar fails to win over TV show panel

An Oxford shop assistant fought off stiff competition to make it through to the first round of the new Popstars series.   more...

Parish 'staggered' by poll proposals

Parish councillors have dismissed as "nonsense" proposals which would force voters in Botley, Oxford, to travel two miles to Cumnor to reach the nearest ballot box.   more...

Mystery death inquiry continues

Police still do not know whether an Oxford man was murdered, or slipped and hit his head.   more...

Wildlife in close-up

Freya Bradley was one of more than 150 children and parents who enjoyed the first Creepy Crawlie Family Workshop at Oxford University Museum of Natural History.   more...

Inquiry into shooting

Police are continuing the hunt for two men who abducted and shot a 25-year-old Oxford man.   more...

Oxfordshire Business

Dotcom sees shares halve

The share price of Internet company Ingenta has plummeted by more than 50 per cent, despite the fact that its profits are in line to rise £11m.   more...

Progress for online retailer

Online retailer lastminute.com's bid for profitability remained on course after losses narrowed in its most recent financial quarter.   more...

Oxagen wins gene contract

Genetics company Oxagen, based in Milton Park, near Abingdon, has won a contract with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.   more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

OXFORD

Apollo Theatre, George Street: Tomorrow at 2.30pm. Bananas in Pyjamas. Sunday at 7.30pm. Tribute to the King, The Ultimate Elvis Show, starring Billy J McGregor. Box office 0870 6063500.   more...

Oxfordshire News

New supermarket plan 'should be rejected'

The latest plan by Waitrose for a new store in Wallingford town centre should be thrown out, the town council said.   more...

Road chaos forces pet shop to close down

A pet shop, animal feeds and garden store is to close -- the first casualty of major roadworks which are causing chaos in Didcot.   more...

Fire station faces crisis as staff keep leaving

Fire cover in parts of Oxfordshire could be affected unless the departure of part-time firefighters is stopped.   more...

Four Chinese students missing

Concern is growing for the safety of four Chinese students who have gone missing from Oxford.   more...

Vandals damage roof of Civic Hall

Vandals have caused hundreds of pounds of damage to the roof of Didcot Civic Hall.   more...

Man hit staff with stool

A restaurant manager was left with a punctured lung and foot fractures when a customer threw a metal stool at the counter.   more...

Grandparents want tree felled after 30ft bough crashes into garden

A couple are calling for a tree to be cut down after a 30-foot bough fell into their back garden, only hours after their grandchildren were playing there.   more...

Mother tells court of attack

An Oxford man beat his former partner to stop her trying to get custody of their children, a jury heard.   more...

Budding Popstar fails to win over TV show panel

An Oxford shop assistant fought off stiff competition to make it through to the first round of the new Popstars series.   more...

Parish 'staggered' by poll proposals

Parish councillors have dismissed as "nonsense" proposals which would force voters in Botley, Oxford, to travel two miles to Cumnor to reach the nearest ballot box.   more...

Royal honour for Jubilee organiser

A former Abingdon man is one of nearly 70 people to receive a personal honour from the Queen for his contribution to the success of her Golden Jubilee cele- brations.   more...

Mystery death inquiry continues

Police still do not know whether an Oxford man was murdered, or slipped and hit his head.   more...

Call for fast action on CCTV

Wallingford Town Council wants CCTV security cameras installed in the town centre immediately.   more...

Nude parents ruled out for school's calendar

A calendar is being produced by Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Primary School to raise money for an extension to the buildings.   more...

Drinkers ejected from meeting

Two councillors had to stand guard at Wallingford Town Hall after the mayor and town clerk ejected two drunken men from a meeting.   more...

Festival to bring area to life

Wallingford's newest festival is all set to get under way at the end of this month.   more...

Grants on offer to support young achievers

Young achievers in the fields of sport or art in west Oxfordshire may qualify for help from the district council.   more...

Memorial service for ex-mayor

A memorial service for the late John Jones, former Mayor of Abingdon and chairman and leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council, will be held on September 21 at 2pm at St Helen's Church, Abingdon.   more...

Wildlife in close-up

Freya Bradley was one of more than 150 children and parents who enjoyed the first Creepy Crawlie Family Workshop at Oxford University Museum of Natural History.   more...

Princess to open homes

Princess Anne is expected to open a new development in Watlington next month.   more...

Park and ride to double in size

One of Oxford's park-and-ride sites is to double in size -- and plans for a new bus interchange are also in the pipeline.   more...

Flash floods cause misery in village

Blocked drains created flood misery in Kidlington during a torrential downpour.   more...

Royal Mail apologises as thieves snatch postbags

The Royal Mail has apologised to dozens of customers in Oxford after two mail bags were stolen.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Speedway: Angry Adams slams Sheffield quagmire

Oxford Cheetahs' Aussie ace Leigh Adams was far from impressed with the organisation for the opening round of the World Team cup at Sheffield on Sunday.   more...

Football: Basham backed by boss

Ian Atkins is backing new signing Steve Basham to be a hit with the Oxford United fans.   more...

Golf: Turner gives show of girl power

Exciting prodigy Kate Turner made golfing history when she became the first girl to win the Tony Rees Trophy scratch junior tournament at Southfield.   more...

Bowls: Champs narrow gap

Defending champions Carterton showed real fighting spirit to gain an excellent win over Division 1 leaders Banbury Central in the Oxford & District Bowls League, sponsored by Frances Baker.   more...

Cricket: Golden oldies target semis

Oxfordshire Over 50s bid to continue their triumphant season when they face Kent in their ECB 50 Plus Championship quarter-final at Kingston Bagpuize on Sunday (August 11, 1.30).   more...

Golf: Clara upstages boys

Clara Leathers beat all the boys to become the first girl winner of the Waterstock Junior Classic.   more...

Golf: Wonder Walton in bowl triumph

Ashley Walton added to his growing reputation when he became the first Oxfordshire golfer to win the Raymond Oppenheimer Bowl at Temple.   more...

Speedway: All geared up for big one

There is no action at Sandy Lane this week, but the big one is looming next Friday (August 16) when the Peterborough Panthers are in town.   more...

Wallingford News

New supermarket plan 'should be rejected'

The latest plan by Waitrose for a new store in Wallingford town centre should be thrown out, the town council said.   more...

Mayor criticises policing of town

Wallingford is being let down by police, according to town mayor Nigel Moor.   more...

Call for fast action on CCTV

Wallingford Town Council wants CCTV security cameras installed in the town centre immediately.   more...

Nude parents ruled out for school's calendar

A calendar is being produced by Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Primary School to raise money for an extension to the buildings.   more...

Drinkers ejected from meeting

Two councillors had to stand guard at Wallingford Town Hall after the mayor and town clerk ejected two drunken men from a meeting.   more...

Festival to bring area to life

Wallingford's newest festival is all set to get under way at the end of this month.   more...

Princess to open homes

Princess Anne is expected to open a new development in Watlington next month.   more...

Wantage News

Fire station faces crisis as staff keep leaving

Fire cover in parts of Oxfordshire could be affected unless the departure of part-time firefighters is stopped.   more...

  
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