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Stories for 25 October 2006

Athletics

ATHLETICS: Hailes lands second spot at Abingdon

Witney Road Runners' Philip Hailes showed he was fully tuned up by finishing second in the Akzo Nobel Abingdon Mara- thon. more...

ATHLETICS: Nathan races in at Ascott

Northbrook's' Nathan Holmes stormed to victory in the Ascott-under-Wychwood 10k. more...

ATHLETICS: Controversy as winner is disqualified

The Abingdon Marathon ended in controversy on Sunday when organisers disqualified the winner because he failed to enter the race officially. more...

ATHLETICS: Hailes promoted to runner-up for Abingdon

Philip Hailes, from Witney Road Runners, finished second in the Abingdon Marathon in a time of 2.39.58. more...

ATHLETICS: Fernandez shines in Town'smarathon

Abingdon Amblers' consistent performer Paul Fernandez was literally streets ahead of home town runners when he came fourth in the Akzo Nobel Abingdon Marathon on Sunday, writes Russell Smith. more...

Business

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 92.75 BMW 2993 Electrocomponents 285 Isoft Group 47.25 Oxford Biomedica 27 Oxford Instruments 199 Reed Elsevier 600.5 RM 170.5 RPS 237.75 Torex Retail 36.75 more...

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 92.75 BMW 2993 Electrocomponents 285 Isoft Group 47.25 Oxford Biomedica 27 Oxford Instruments 199 Reed Elsevier 600.5 RM 170.5 RPS 237.75 Torex Retail 36.75 more...

Tour operator hits end of line

An environment-friendly Oxfordshire travel company is to close after more than 30 years in business - because of competition from cheap flights and the Internet.o Chiltern Trains Holidays, based in Chinnor, was set up in 1976 by Tony Parkins, offering holidays by rail, mainly in Britain. more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 92 BMW 3047 Electrocomponents 385.75 Isoft Group 46.5 Oxford Biomedica 26.75 Oxford Instruments 198.5 Oxonica 166 Reed Elsevier 599.75 RM 171 RPS 238.25 Torex Retail 36.75 more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 92 BMW 3047 Electrocomponents 385.75 Isoft Group 46.5 Oxford Biomedica 26.75 Oxford Instruments 198.5 Oxonica 166 Reed Elsevier 599.75 RM 171 RPS 238.25 Torex Retail 36.75 more...

Business News

Tour operator hits end of line

Wolrd flavours sign up for site

Two new restaurants are set to open in Oxford city centre early next year, creating more than 40 jobs. more...

Editorial Comment

So will the Green Belt be next?

The Government's decision to confirm Oxford as one of its growth points for housing and jobs will intensify planning arguments between the city and county councils. more...

Entertainment

Perfect play for the whole family

THE Wesley Players Drama Group are convinced that they have found the perfect family play for their autumn production at The Upper Hall Theatre, High Street Methodist Church, Witney. more...

Features

No bad vintages in Bordeaux

WRITING last week's column reminded me about a Masterclass Tasting at a Decanter Fine Wine Encounter which I was lucky enough to attend several years ago. It was led by the irrepressible Jean-Michel Cazes, who looked a little like Jimmy Tarbuck and was almost as funny (no mean achievement, given that he was speaking in a second language). more...

Fixtures

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CUP 4th qual round: Dagenham & Redbridge v Oxford United. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CUP 4th qual round: Dagenham & Redbridge v Oxford United. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CUP 4th qual round: Dagenham & Redbridge v Oxford United. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CUP 4th qual round: Dagenham & Redbridge v Oxford United. more...

Football

FOOTBALL: You'll get in for Daggers tie

Oxford United are confident all their fans who want to watch Saturday's attractive fourth qualifying round tie at Dagenham will be able to do so - provided they buy a ticket in advance. more...

FOOTBALL: Banbury ease through in replay

BanburyUnited turned on the style to beat Taunton Town 5-1 in their FA Trophy qualifying round replay last night to earn a trip to Marlow in the next round. more...

FOOTBALL: Deadly Adam edges thriller

Adam Hodgson fired a hat-trick as Launton Sports kept up their 100 per cent away record in the Oxfordshire Senior League's Premier Division with a battling 5-3 win at Kennington. more...

FOOTBALL: Harwell march on

Ben Higgins bagged a brace as North Berks League Division 2 side Harwell International sent Division 1 outfit Marcham crashing out of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup second round with a shock 4-2 victory, writes Andy Wells. more...

FOOTBALL: Cobham hammers a double

ALEX Cobham hit a double for Union Street as they knocked RT Harris Oxford City FA Premier Division leaders Golden Ball off the top with a shock 2-0 win. more...

FOOTBALL: Ace King reigns supreme

Joel King smashed a hat-trick as Hailey demolished FC Mills 8-2 in the second round of the Witney & District FA's Fred Ford Cup on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Five goal Banbury show no mercy

Banbury United turned on the style in their first qualifying round replay to beat Taunton Town 5-1 on Tuesday night to earn a trip to Marlow in the next round. more...

FOOTBALL: R

RYAN Brooks fired a double as Abingdon United staged a superb second-half display to beat bracknell Town 4-2 to reach the second qualifying round of the FA trophy oBut they did it the hard way, after twice throwing away the lead. more...

FOOTBALL: Ryan's on fire for Abingdon

Ryan Brooks fired a double as Abingdon United staged a superb second-half display to beat bracknell Town 4-2 to reach the second qualifying round of the FA trophy But they did it the hard way, after twice throwing away the lead. more...

FOOTBALL: Powell at the double for Didcot

Former Oxford United defender Paul Powell was the hero as his brace helped Didcot to victory at Thatcham in their first appearance in the FA Trophy. more...

FOOTBALL: City bow out with a whimper

Oxford City bowed out of this year's competition at the second hurdle after a disappointing display in Hampshire. more...

FOOTBALL: Cook praised for sportsmanship

Witney striker Jamie Cook was praised for his sportsmanship in a low-key draw 1-1 draw at home to Shrivenham in the Premier Division of the Italia Sports Hellenic League. more...

FOOTBALL: Allen stars in five-goal romp

Two stunning strikes from former Oxford United striker Chris Allen set up North Leigh's 5-0 destruction of early Italia Sports Hellenic League Premier Division pacesetters Ardley United on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: King reins supreme for Hailey

Joel King scored a hat-trick as Hailey demolished FC Mills 8-2 in the second round of the Witney & District FA's Fred Ford Cup on Saturday, writes Anthony Barlow. more...

FOOTBALL: Powell stars in Trophy win

Former Oxford United defender Paul Powell was the hero for Didcot Town as his brace helped them to a 3-0 victory at Thatcham in their first ever appearance in the FA Trophy on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Beavon brace boosts Didcot

In last Wednesday's British Gas Business Southern League, Stuart Beavon bagged a brace as Didcot Town preserved their unbeaten away run with a stunning 4-2 win Division 1 South & West victory at Lymington & New Milton. more...

FOOTBALL: Wallingford slide to derby victory

Abingdon Town went down 2-0 away to AFC Wallingford in their Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division clash played in slippery conditions on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Wallingford slide to derby victory

Abingdon Town went down 2-0 away to AFC Wallingford in their Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division clash played in slippery conditions on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Childrey cary the flag

Childreyare the first Autotype UTV League side through to the third round of the Berks & Bucks Sunday Intermediate Cup after a 2-0 victory over Mortimer. more...

FOOTBALL: Pinder does it again

IAIN Pinder bagged another brace as Vale of White Horse Under 11s made it two wins out of two in the County League with a 3-1 victory over Woking. more...

FOOTBALL: Allum hits treble for Cholsey

CholseyY United continued their 100 per cent start to the season in Reading Sunday League Division 1 West with a 4-0 victory over Kidmore End. more...

FOOTBALL

BEN Higgins bagged a brace as Division 2 side Harwell International sent Division 1 outfit Marcham crashing out of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup second round with a shock 4-2 victory, writes Andy Wells. more...

FOOTBALL: Higgins brace sinks Marcham

Golf

GOLF: Tilly smashes course record

Tilly Holder, from Bicester, smashed the ladies' course record at Southfield. The 20-year-old Oxford Ladies member shot a three-under-par 69 - 16 pars, an eagle and a birdie - during the club's October Medal to beat the previous best by two. more...

Headlines

MRSA killed man, 76, after operation

A PENSIONER who survived a major heart operation died three weeks later after being struck down with a killer hospital superbug, described as the most virulent seen in two decades. more...

Don't make animals auffer

WITH Guy Fawkes Night approaching, people with a concern for the dangers and fears it can bring for wildlife and for domestic animals are reminding us of the care that should be taken to prevent suffering, writes SUZANNE KELSEY. more...

Don't make animals suffer

Lisa heads for Old Trafford

A WITNEY woman is set to abseil 120ft down the north stand of Manchester's Old Trafford football ground to raise £500 for the Cystic Fybrosis Trust. more...

'I am annoyed with the doctors'

A YOUNG West Oxfordshire man with a chronic stomach condition had at least four consecutive specialist appointments at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, cancelled. more...

'£3,000 per month' scam

A MOTHER who wanted to earn some extra money for Christmas has become the victim of a home-working scam. more...

24-hour courts unlikely

T is unlikely that magistrates courts will open 24 hours per day in Oxfordshire, despite calls from MPs. more...

Landlord to leave his flooded pub

A LANDLORD has quit because he says his brewery did not do enough to stop sewage water running through the pub where he lived with his wife and two-year-old daughter. more...

PhD offers his body to parasites

BE warned if Dr Mike Leahy invites you for a beer, because several hours later, you might find you have a hideous parasite growing inside you. more...

Do not give elderly neighbours a real fright

SHOPS will be asked not to sell children flour, eggs, and other items to avoid any Halloween horrors this year. more...

New gallery ready for grand opening

THE grand opening of Witney's The Meller Gallery takes place on Thursday, October 26. more...

Post offices are part of community

TWO county post office sub-masters, who went on last week's rally in London, feel the Government is not taking into account people's needs when making decisions. more...

GCSE and A-Level results across Oxfordshire are improving

EDUCATION chiefs have claimed GCSE and A-level results across Oxfordshire are on an upward curve. more...

Roads first, homes later

THERE should be no more major housing developments until the the roads have been improved, according to councillors. more...

Witney street cleaners have a break

STREET cleaners were due to be given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. more...

Gangsters' bill: 30 years in jail

A GANG has been jailed for a total of more than 30 years after a foiled bank robbery in West Oxfordshire. more...

'I was just crying'

A BAND which raised thousands of pounds for a mental health charity was spurred on by its own experience of depression. more...

'I was just crying'

A BAND which raised thousands of pounds for a mental health charity was spurred on by its own experience of depression. more...

Leader

Today's rubbish makes a point

PEOPLE passing through Witney's town centre today may be surprised by the amount of rubbish that is on the streets. more...

Today's rubbish makes a point

PEOPLE passing through Witney's town centre today may be surprised by the amount of rubbish that is on the streets. more...

Letters

Higher tax

The tax cat is out of the Tory bag. more...

Ignorance of the student cyclist

I had to smile at your comments about cycling students (Oxford Mail, October 16), especially after the encounter I had with a young man in Cornmarket Street in Oxford at 2pm. more...

Is it good for our town?

Sir, With the large housing developments causing problems to the infrastructure of Witney, I, like many others, questioned the purpose of the council planning department. more...

Pensions lost

Sir, I was left wondering what sort of country it is that can let someone pay into a company pension scheme for up to 50 years - and receive nothing when they retire (report on Early's employees' plight last week). more...

Safety at risk

Sir, As we all know, when Labour were in Opposition, they promised to be tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime. more...

Movie Trailers

Waist Deep

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School for Scoundrels

In School for Scoundrels, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) plays Roger, a beleaguered New York City meter maid who is plagued by anxiety and low self-esteem. Click the headline to choose your trailer format more...

News

Gang burgles three houses

POLICE issued a warning after a gang burgled three houses in Banbury on the same evening. more...

Gang burgles three houses

POLICE issued a warning after a gang burgled three houses in Banbury on the same evening. more...

Farm opens gate to visitors

THE Northmoor Trust farm at Little Wittenham is staging an open day on Thursday to encourage people who are not regular visitors to the countryside to visit farms and learn more about what the countryside can offer. more...

Drivers facing more A40 jams

DRIVERS are being warned they face further delays at Oxford's gridlocked Green Road roundabout. more...

Ambassador to address Oxford Union

THE Ambassador of Kazakhstan is to address the Oxford Union today ahead of the release of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. more...

Pensioner frightens off raiders

BURGLARS fled a quick-thinking pensioner's home after he became suspicious and set off his personal alarm. more...

Litter allowed to pile up

STREET cleaners were being given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. more...

County still blooming

PLANTS and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. more...

County still blooming

PLANTS and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. more...

Gang burgles three houses

POLICE issued a warning after a gang burgled three houses in Banbury on the same evening. more...

Driver was chatting, court told

THE driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. more...

Driver was chatting, court told

THE driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. more...

Driver was chatting, court told

THE driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. more...

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Includes four bottles each of 2005 Merlot Les Celliers du Prieure, 2003 Inurrieta Norte and 2004 Barbera d'Alba, Marco Porello. more...

Other Sport

SNOOKER: Oracle are top dogs again

Oracle are back to the top of Oxford & District League Division 1 despite their first defeat of the season. more...

AUNT SALLY: Bull are champs

The Bull A were celebrating after winning the Premier Division title at the South East Oxford League finals night. more...

RACING: Knight's stars ready to sine

WITH the National Hunt season moving up a gear, Henrietta Knight is set to take the wraps off Racing Demon and Impek, the stars of her West Lockinge stables, near Wantage. more...

BADMINTON: Oxon pipped by old rivals

Oxfordshire lost to old rivals Berkshire 8-7 in their opening Inter-County Championship Division 1C fixture at Radley College. more...

HOCKEY: Dan's the man for Rover

Dan Smyth hit a hat-trick as Rover Oxford notched their first victory of the season in the South League Middlesex, BB&O Division with a 4-2 win over South Bucks. Dan Pilbeam was also on the mark. more...

MOTORSPORT: Alonso is champ again

Fernando Alonso spoke of his delight after he retained the Formula 1 drivers' championship crown in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. more...

MOTORSPORT: Alonso is champ again

Fernando Alonso spoke of his delight after he retained the Formula 1 drivers' championship crown in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. more...

HOCKEY: Witney brought down to earth

Witney's superb start to the season came to an abrupt halt with a 6-1 defeat at Amersham in South League Area Division 1 South on Saturday. more...

GOLF: Chippy aim to extend course

Chipping Norton are considering building a new nine-hole par-three course after buying land next to their existing site. more...

TENNIS: Witney A earn draw

Witney A's team of Mark Adam, Chris Gregory, Andy Dennis and Richard Jones did well to draw 4-4 with a strong North Oxford B side in the Premier Division of the Oxfordshire Winter league on Saturday. more...

RACING: Nesnas gains reward

Nesnaas, trained by Mark Rimell at Leafield, gained reward for his consistency with a hard-fought success at Ludlow. more...

BADMINTON: Kids enjoy fun session

Oxfordshire's development officer Nicki Gilder and Jean Kloos, from the Leys BC, Witney, ran a fun taster session for a group of 19 kids at the launch of the West Oxfordshire School Sports Partnership in Chipping Norton Leisure Centre There were more than 240 children from more than 40 schools represented from across the district. more...

HOCKEY: Ladies pipped in thriller

Abingdon Ladies surrendered a 3-1 lead to go down 4-3 to City of Oxford in an eventful Premier Division 1 match in the Trysports 3 Counties League on Saturday. more...

HOCKEY: Josh grabs last-minute draw

A last-gasp equaliser from Josh Tomlinson earned Abingdon a point from their exciting 3-3 draw with Bicester in Area Division 1 of the South League. more...

RESULTS: October 26

RESULTS FOOTBALL FA TROPHY 1st qual round: Abingdon Utd 4, Bracknell Tn 2; Thatcham Tn 0, Didcot Tn 3. more...

RESULTS: October 26

RESULTS FOOTBALL FA TROPHY 1st qual round: Abingdon Utd 4, Bracknell Tn 2; Thatcham Tn 0, Didcot Tn 3. more...

RESULTS: October 26

RESULTS FOOTBALL FA TROPHY 1st qual round: Abingdon Utd 4, Bracknell Tn 2; Thatcham Tn 0, Didcot Tn 3. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West:: Abingdon Utd v Taunton Tn, Didcot Tn v Uxbridge. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West:: Abingdon Utd v Taunton Tn, Didcot Tn v Uxbridge. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West:: Abingdon Utd v Taunton Tn, Didcot Tn v Uxbridge. more...

FIXTURES: October 27

FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West:: Abingdon Utd v Taunton Tn, Didcot Tn v Uxbridge. more...

RACING: Knight sends Demon up North

With the National Hunt season moving up a gear, West Lockinge trainer Henrietta Knight is set to take the wraps off stable stars Racing Demon and Impek. more...

BADMINTON: Champs take a pasting

Defending champions Harwell A were thrashed 180-114 by North Abingdon in their opening match in Division 1 of the Wallingford Three Disciplines League. more...

SNOOKER: Legion go from heroes to zeros

The previous week's Premier & Division 1 heroes Abingdon Legion A were crushed 5-0 at home by second-placed Wantage C in the Didcot & District League. more...

TABLE TENNIS: Didcot A wins battle of gialnts

Didcot A maintained their 100 per cent record in Division 1 of the Didcot & District League thanks to Eddie Herrity and Phil Haycock, who won the decisive doubles in a 6-4 win against previously unbeaten Abingdon B. more...

TABLE TENNIS: Didcot A win battle of gialnts

BOXING: Whitman eyes up final spot

Jamie Whitman, from Abingdon, takes on fellow light welterweight Mark Maisey (Wolvercote) in the Home Counties section of the ABA Championships at Cheshunt tomorrow night. more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Fairmile recover for victory

ROSE & Crown B looked good when Daryl Belcher beat Fairmile SC skipper Charlie Wheeler by 1,780 in the opening frame. more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Fairmile recover for victory

Rose & Crown B looked good when Daryl Belcher beat Fairmile SC skipper Charlie Wheeler by 1,780 in the opening frame. more...

Oxford News

1,000 new homes in the city

City planners will explore ways of building up to 1,000 homes in Oxford's West End. more...

Q&A to talk about Borat slur'

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan is to address the Oxford Union today ahead of the release of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. more...

Mugger steals wedding snaps

A couple have jetted off on honeymoon knowing that they have lost precious pictures of their big day. more...

Pothole bursts oap's 'freedom'

An Oxford pensioner has been robbed of her 'lifeline' and had a lucky escape after her moped was severely damaged by a pothole. more...

Plea to vandals

A plea has been made to the conscience of vandals who are costing taxpayers thousands of pounds by repeatedly targeting an Oxford underpass. more...

Still blooming warm in Oxford

Plants and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. more...

Police win high spot in 'league'

Thames Valley Police has been named one of the best forces in the country. more...

Let us in the boatyard

Boaters thrown out of the Castle Mill yard in Jericho have asked British Waterways if they can be allowed back on the site. more...

Bus ‘too close and too fast’

The driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. more...

Bus knife robbers caught on camera

This is the moment a knife-wielding robber threatened to stab a bus driver before stealing his takings. more...

Bus knife robbers caught on camera

This is the moment a knife-wielding robber threatened to stab a bus driver before stealing his takings. more...

Picture Gallery

FOOTBALL: Yemi stakes a claims

Yemi Odubade (pictured) is staking a strong claim for a starting spot in Oxford United's attractive FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie away to Dagenham & Redbridge tomorrow (Saturday). more...

Results

RESULTS October 27

RESULTS FOOTBALL NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Cambridge Utd 0, Oxford Utd 3. more...

RESULTS October 27

RESULTS FOOTBALL NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Cambridge Utd 0, Oxford Utd 3. more...

Rowing

ROWING: Dark Blues' women shine on Tideway

Ian Shore, coach of the Oxford University women's Boat Race squad, was delighted with the efforts of his new 2006/2007 group who managed three division wins in the Pairs Head on the Tideway, writes Mike Rosewell. more...

Rugby

RUGBY UNION: Wasps were best for ten years

STEVE Hill hailed the London Wasps team that demolished Oxford University as the best to visit Iffley Road in ten years. more...

RUGBY UNION: Williams almost quit Chinnor

CHINNOR fly half Richard Williams has revealed he almost left the club this summer before a new job came his way. more...

RUGBY UNION: Lehman sponsor Varsity Match

THE Rugby Football Union announced yesterday that Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, will be the exclusive sponsor of rugby's 125th Varsity Match. more...

RUGBY: Star-studded Wasps hand out a lesson

A London Wasps side featuring three full internationals proved too strong for Oxford University and won 54-0 in front of 1,800 supporters at Iffley Road on Monday night. more...

RUGBY: Star-studded Wasps hand out a lesson

A London Wasps side featuring three full internationals proved too strong for Oxford University and won 54-0 in front of 1,800 supporters at Iffley Road on Monday night. more...

RUGBY: Chinnor hold on to reap reward

CHINNOR were well worth only their second victory of the season in National 3 South after an excellent second-half defensive display sealed a 20-19 triumph over Old Patesians, writes Ed Mezzetti. more...

RUGBY: Henley flatter to deceive

Henley Hawks were forced to make do with a 19-5 victory at struggling Barking. more...

RUGBY: Davis is Quins' last -gasp hero

Davis is last-gasp Quins hero A PETE Davis penalty eight minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 25-24 victory for Oxford Harlequins at Basingtoke. more...

RUGBY: Wasteful Witney lose top spot

Witney lost top spot in Southern Counties North with a lacklustre 17-15 defeat at previous strugglers Buckingham, who came back from 15-3 down. more...

RUGBY: Bicester bounce back

Bicester recovered from last week's loss at Wallingford by thrashing Broadmoor Staff 48-0 in the Premier Division. more...

RUGBY: Lacklustre leaders knocked off top

WITNEY lost top spot with a lacklustre 17-15 defeat at previously struggling Buckingham. more...

RUGBY: Lacklustre leaders edge out rivals

Leaders Wallingford edged out Drifters 29-22 despite turning in a below-par performance in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Division. more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 92.75 BMW 2993 Electrocomponents 285 Isoft Group 47.25 Oxford Biomedica 27 Oxford Instruments 199 Reed Elsevier 600.5 RM 170.5 RPS 237.75 Torex Retail 36.75 more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 92 BMW 3047 Electrocomponents 385.75 Isoft Group 46.5 Oxford Biomedica 26.75 Oxford Instruments 198.5 Oxonica 166 Reed Elsevier 599.75 RM 171 RPS 238.25 Torex Retail 36.75 more...

Sport

Banbury ease through replay

Banbury Utd 5, Taunton Tn 1 more...

Witney News

Doing the dirty on litter bugs

Street cleaners were given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. more...

Roads first homes later

There should be no more major housing developments in Witney until the town's roads have been improved, according to councillors. more...

Abingdon Herald News

'Save lakes as a town green . . .'

A CAMPAIGNER against an old gravel pit at Radley being filled with ash from Didcot power station has come up with a new plan - to turn it into a town green. more...

Praise for policing neighbourhoods

THAMES Valley Police has been named as one of the best forces in the country for using neighbourhood policing to respond to communities' concerns. A Government performance report awarded the force - which covers Oxfordshire - an "excellent" rating for the confidence it instilled in the public and its work in tackling local priorities. more...

Shock over schools plans

TWO schools in Abingdon - Dunmore Infants and Junior - could merge or become part of a bigger Fitzharrys School. more...

Racers locked out

RESIDENTS on Didcot's Ladygrove estate have won a major victory in their battle to stop boy racers. more...

£1m grant to feed town growth

DIDCOT has won more than £1m to help support its future growth. more...

New plan for 'eyesore' site

MAJOR new plans to transform a key part of Wallingford are to be unveiled. more...

Nuisance neighbour 'pathetic'

A MAN who breached a court order made after he set up a laughing machine to annoy his neighbours has been told he must stop taunting them or face jail. more...

A village's tense vigil

THE besieged villagers of Nuneham Courtenay this week braced themselves against the possibility of a third flood in as many weeks. more...

County awash after rainstorms

TWO weeks' worth of rain fell in one night, flooding homes and roads, causing accidents and forcing sewage up from drains around the county. more...

Family's double blow

A TAXI driver from Grove has raised thousands of pounds for cancer research after losing his father and son to the disease in the past six months. more...

Firm set for Royal visitor's return

A WANTAGE firm which has moved sites due to town centre redevelopment is to receive its second Royal visit in 25 years. more...

Abingdon Herald Sport

HOCKEY: Ladies pipped in thriller

Abingdon Ladies surrendered a 3-1 lead to go down 4-3 to City of Oxford in an eventful Premier Division 1 match in the Trysports 3 Counties League on Saturday. more...

HOCKEY: Josh grabs last-minute draw

A last-gasp equaliser from Josh Tomlinson earned Abingdon a point from their exciting 3-3 draw with Bicester in Area Division 1 of the South League. more...

RESULTS: October 26

RESULTS more...

FIXTURES: October 27

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RACING: Knight sends Demon up North

With the National Hunt season moving up a gear, West Lockinge trainer Henrietta Knight is set to take the wraps off stable stars Racing Demon and Impek. more...

BADMINTON: Champs take a pasting

Defending champions Harwell A were thrashed 180-114 by North Abingdon in their opening match in Division 1 of the Wallingford Three Disciplines League. more...

SNOOKER: Legion go from heroes to zeros

The previous week's Premier & Division 1 heroes Abingdon Legion A were crushed 5-0 at home by second-placed Wantage C in the Didcot & District League. more...

TABLE TENNIS: Didcot A win battle of gialnts

BOXING: Whitman eyes up final spot

Jamie Whitman, from Abingdon, takes on fellow light welterweight Mark Maisey (Wolvercote) in the Home Counties section of the ABA Championships at Cheshunt tomorrow night. more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Fairmile recover for victory

Rose & Crown B looked good when Daryl Belcher beat Fairmile SC skipper Charlie Wheeler by 1,780 in the opening frame. more...

Banbury Cake Sport

Banbury ease through replay

Banbury Utd 5, Taunton Tn 1 more...

Oxford Mail Business

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Tour operator hits end of line

An environment-friendly Oxfordshire travel company is to close after more than 30 years in business - because of competition from cheap flights and the Internet.o more...

Oxford Mail News

Bus knife robbers caught on camera

This is the moment a knife-wielding robber threatened to stab a bus driver before stealing his takings. more...

1,000 new homes in the city

City planners will explore ways of building up to 1,000 homes in Oxford's West End. more...

Doing the dirty on litter bugs

Street cleaners were given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. more...

Roads first homes later

There should be no more major housing developments in Witney until the town's roads have been improved, according to councillors. more...

Q&A to talk about Borat slur'

Mugger steals wedding snaps

A couple have jetted off on honeymoon knowing that they have lost precious pictures of their big day. more...

Pothole bursts oap's 'freedom'

An Oxford pensioner has been robbed of her 'lifeline' and had a lucky escape after her moped was severely damaged by a pothole. more...

Plea to vandals

A plea has been made to the conscience of vandals who are costing taxpayers thousands of pounds by repeatedly targeting an Oxford underpass. more...

Still blooming warm in Oxford

Plants and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. more...

Police win high spot in 'league'

Thames Valley Police has been named one of the best forces in the country. more...

Let us in the boatyard

Boaters thrown out of the Castle Mill yard in Jericho have asked British Waterways if they can be allowed back on the site. more...

Bus ‘too close and too fast’

The driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. more...

Oxford Mail Sport

BOXING: Woods triumphs in 13 seconds

Wolvercote middleweight Chris Wood overcame the first hurdle on this year's ABA title trail with a spectacular knockout in his opening bout at Lydney Town Hall. more...

TABLE TENNIS: Herrity is hero

Didcot A maintained their 100 per cent record in Division 1 of the Didcot & District League with a 6-4 win over previously unbeaten Abingdon B. more...

TABLE TENNIS: Bushell is inspired

Forum A took a narrow lead in Division 1 of the Oxford & District League after beating St James A 8-2. more...

BAR BILLIARDS: Dolphin flying high

Dolphin A took over at the top of the Premier Section of the Oxford & District League after whitewashing Section 1 side Gladiators B 5-0. more...

SNOOKER: Oracle are top dogs again

Oracle are back to the top of Oxford & District League Division 1 despite their first defeat of the season. more...

AUNT SALLY: Bull are champs

The Bull A were celebrating after winning the Premier Division title at the South East Oxford League finals night. more...

The Oxford Times News

Town green plan to save lake

CAMPAIGNERS trying to stop an old gravel pit at Radley being filled with ask from Didcot power station have come up with a new plan - turn it into a town green. more...

County still blooming

PLANTS and flowers across Oxfordshire have been tricked into a second bloom as summery weather extends into the autumn months. more...

Woman fights off sex attacker

A YOUNG woman was sexually assaulted in Norham Gardens, Oxford, after a well-spoken man knocked her to the ground. more...

Tour operator hits end of line

An environment-friendly Oxfordshire travel company is to close after more than 30 years in business - because of competition from cheap flights and the Internet.o more...

Wolrd flavours sign up for site

Two new restaurants are set to open in Oxford city centre early next year, creating more than 40 jobs. more...

Driver was chatting, court told

THE driver of a bus which ran over an Oxford University student was distracted by an off-duty colleague chatting to him, a court was told yesterday. more...

Events highlight housing plans

A SERIES of consultation exhibitions on where new housing should be built in Didcot begins next Monday. more...

'Let us back in the boatyard'

BOATERS thrown out of the Castle Mill yard in Jericho have asked British Waterways if they can be allowed back on the site. more...

Delay new waste plan

Sir, The city council proposals to move to a new collection scheme give cause for concern. Recycled items will be collected one week and household waste the next with boxes for recycled waste, garden sacks for garden rubbish and wheelie bins for household waste. more...

Stolen car smashed into parked vehicles

THE driver of a stolen car ran off after smashing into two parked cars in Kidlington. more...

Boaters want to go back to Castle Mill

BOATERS thrown out of the Castle Mill yard in Jericho have asked British Waterways if they can be allowed back on the site. more...

The Oxford Times Sport

RACING: Knight's stars ready to sine

WITH the National Hunt season moving up a gear, Henrietta Knight is set to take the wraps off Racing Demon and Impek, the stars of her West Lockinge stables, near Wantage. more...

BADMINTON: Oxon pipped by old rivals

Oxfordshire lost to old rivals Berkshire 8-7 in their opening Inter-County Championship Division 1C fixture at Radley College. more...

HOCKEY: Dan's the man for Rover

ANGLING: Farmoor in flying form

TROUT anglers have found the Farmoor II reservoir, near Oxford, on blistering form over the last few weeks. more...

Witney Gazette News

Witney street cleaners have a break

STREET cleaners were due to be given a break today in a bid to show residents just how much litter is dropped in the streets. more...

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