Stories for 31 December 2002

Oxfordshire Business

Stagecoach wins industry award

Bus operator Stagecoach is celebrating after winning an award.   more...

Oxfordshire Cars

Making noise in US?

Chrysler Group has announced it will introduce the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD to one of the most diesel-sceptical countries in the world - North America - just weeks before it goes on sale in Britain.   more...

New Astra GSi arrives

Vauxhall has extended the high-performance GSi family with a new Astra range topper in the shape of the three-door Astra GSi.   more...

Using your head helps

Motorists were urged to cut the number of whiplash injuries from more than 200,000 a year by taking just a few seconds to make a minor adjustment to their head restraints.   more...

MX-5 will sparkle

Mazda has launched a limited edition Mazda MX-5 in conjunction with Trilogy diamond jewellery.   more...

New slant on coupe

Audi has unveiled the first version of its TT Coupe sports car to feature a 3.2-litre, six-cylinder engine and new transmission technology.   more...

Oxfordshire Local Info

Ray Dance

The owner of Abingdon's only trophy business, Ray Dance, died suddenly at his home in Ock Street.   more...

Mary Salisbury

Mary Salisbury, a former member of the Marston Minstrels choir in Oxford, has died aged 94.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Libraries set to launch online services in 2004

Library users in Oxfordshire will be able to renew their books or place requests via the Internet by early 2004.   more...

Fulfilling her wish

I fully support Emily Wilcox's letter (Oxford Mail, December 20), having been a taxi driver in Oxford for 40 years, during which time I have driven on almost every street in the city, and can rightly claim to have covered more than 1m miles.   more...

My modest share of road space

Let me help Cllr John Tanner to understand why some of us do not "get on our bikes" to "avoid the Oxford gridlock" (Oxford Mail, December 23).   more...

Demoralising comments

I was disappointed to read your editorial on the opening of the new park and ride at Water Eaton (Oxford Mail, December 11).   more...

Working till we drop

Like most working people, my years of toil were a struggle.   more...

Poor deal for unemployed

I was amused by Cllr John Tanner's claim that some newspaper owners cannot stomach the success of this Labour Government (Oxford Mail, December 12).   more...

Lorries cause road chaos

In all public statements by the Government on the problems of road congestion, the blame is always directed towards the car.   more...

Policemen hurt after high-speed chase

Two police officers were injured as they carried out arrests following a high-speed car chase in Oxford.   more...

Cancer victim's holiday cut short

Christmas was cut short for a teenage cancer patient who had to be taken back into hospital.   more...

Expansion plan faces rejection

A chicken farmer hoping to expand his business looks set to be disappointed.   more...

City wins £1m to improve road safety

A bid for £1m to improve safety and traffic flow in Cowley Road, Oxford, has been approved by the Government.   more...

Toy horse proves popular

Children at the Sandhills Pre-school Playgroup in Headington, Oxford, are saddling up for the new year on a rocking horse donated as a festive gift by builders, Bryant Homes.   more...

Marathon effort continues

A Bicester man who said he would never run the London Marathon again has had a change of heart.   more...

Cub's hard work pays off

A proud Marston boy is thought to be the first in Oxford to get the Silver Cub Scout Award.   more...

Bridge fall: man named

The man who died after falling from a bridge into the path of traffic has been named by police.   more...

Family runs in NY marathon

A father and son from Oxford formed part of the first family team of five to run the New York marathon.   more...

December 31: Honourable neighbours

For years, the New Year and Birthday Honours lists were dominated by the great and good.   more...

Health firm warns of 70 job losses

A healthcare firm which is moving to a new Oxfordshire base has announced it is cutting more than 70 jobs.   more...

Blaze shuts restaurant for six weeks

A Thai restaurant could be closed for up to six weeks after a fire destroyed its kitchen.   more...

Geologists want ancient footprints preserved

Geologists are calling for a collection of dinosaur footprints, which are set to be buried under tons of rubbish, to be pres- erved.   more...

Hospital moves a step closer

Bicester's community hospital is one step closer.   more...

Chance to help charity groups

Organisers of a community fair in Bicester will be giving away coffee and mulled wine to attract more volunteers.   more...

Villagers fight plans for pub

Plans to extend a village pub have been opposed by councillors.   more...

Pet owners shell out, but animals suffer too

A leading animal charity with headquarters at Burford reckons that pet owners will have spent more than £27m on Christmas gifts for them this year.   more...

Incentive to visit the Cotswolds

A NEW tourist guide to the Oxfordshire Cotswolds was launched an an event organised by the tourism development team at West Oxfordshire District Council.   more...

Don 'over the moon'

Charity worker Don Rouse said he was "over the moon" at receiving an MBE.   more...

Two die at grand old age of 103

Two centenarians in west Oxfordshire have died.   more...

December 28: Wanting the impossible

The list of things that are bad for you now has a new entry.   more...

December 30: No more mistakes

Oxford City Council is right on two counts in the highly-charged debate over the Aristotle Lane skate park.   more...

Tories condemn office proposals

Tories on South Oxfordshire District Council have condemned plans to consider moving the council's HQ.   more...

Council catering contract to rise

The cost of catering at South Oxfordshire District Council's headquarters in Crowmarsh is set to rise by a third.   more...

Life in the Vale on view

A museum showing life in the Vale of the White Horse during the 1920s and 30s has re-opened after a three-week break.   more...

Questionnaire is waste of money

My husband has just received a Citizen's Panel questionnaire from Oxfordshire County Council.   more...

New Year Honours: County round-up

Dr David Gariatta, an astronomer at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and the deputy mayor of Didcot, is to receive the MBE for services to space science.   more...

New Year Honours: Just the ticket!

A traffic warden who helped to foil an armed robbery has been awarded an MBE.   more...

Heavy rain brings flooding misery

Heavy rain caused chaos in Oxfordshire as homes and roads flooded yesterday (December 30).   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Atkins on a high

Oxford United boss Ian Atkins admits he can't help himself looking at the Division 3 table!   more...

Standlake prepares for Heavy Metal Classic

Standlake Arena host their premier banger meeting of the year, the 'Heavy Metal Classic' on Sunday (January 5), with £2,000 in prize money up for grabs.   more...

Wigmore chases Ka crown

Rally driver Jonathan Wigmore is preparing for another successful year in the Ford Ka Championship.   more...

McIntosh gives City hopes major boost

Kelvin McIntosh is set to make his return from long-term injury for Oxford City in their Ryman League Division 1 North home clash with Marlow on New Year's Day.   more...

U's won't screen Cup tie

Oxford United will not be beaming Saturday's big FA Cup third-round tie against Arsenal live to the Kassam Stadium.   more...

Banbury welcome Corby

Banbury United will be without Scott Taylor for the visit of struggling Corby to The Stadium.   more...

Quins storm back to top

Oxford Harlequins went back to the top of the Powergen South West 2 East table with a 30-11 victory over Chippenham at Horspath Road on Saturday.   more...

Chinnor face uphill battle

Chinnor face an uphill task to avoid relegation from South West Division 1 after going down 29-15 away to fellow strugglers Keynsham on Saturday (Dec 28).   more...

Young Hayes wins again

130 die-hard racers defied the rain to compete in the Christmas Capers short circuit race meeting at Standlake Arena on Sunday (Dec 29).   more...

Citroen unveils rally plans

Citroen have revealed details of the three-car team that will compete in all 14 rounds of the 2003 World Rally Championship.   more...

  
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