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Stories for 4 October 2006
Abingdon
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Athletics
ATHLETICS: City vets land title hat-trick
OXFORD City wrapped up a hat-trick of titles at the BMAF National Ten-mile Road Race Championships at Lytham St Annes on Sunday. more...
ATHLETICS: United run out narrow winners
The torrential downpours could not dampen the spirits as Radley AC held their annual charity fun day with Oxford United on Sunday. more...
ATHLETICS: Radley run out of it by United
The torrential downpours could not dampen the spirits as Radley AC held their annual charity fun day with Oxford United on Sunday. more...
ATHLETICS: Radley run out of it by United
The torrential downpours could not dampen the spirits as Radley AC held their annual charity fun day with Oxford United on Sunday. more...
Business
Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 96.25 BMW 2800 Electrocomponents 280.5 Isoft Group 57.75 Oxford Bio 29 Oxford Instruments 203 Oxonica 145 Reed Elsevier 601.25 RM 178.25 RPS 228 Torex Retail 40.75 more...
Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. more...
Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96.5 BMW 2809 Electrocomponents 279.75 Isoft Group 57.5 Oxford Bio 28.75 Oxford Instruments 202.5 Oxonica 144 Reed Elsevier 599 RM 176 RPS 226.75 Torex Retail 40.75 more...
Business News
Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. more...
Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. more...
Editorial Comment
Cameron's awkward middle way
As leader of the Conservatives and would-be PM, David Cameron will be as sensitive as any politician to the views of big business. more...
Features
Meet your top authors face to face
POPULAR authors from all over the country will converge on Woodstock between October 12 and 15, to take park in a literary weekend. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: Jelroy is constant menance!
RT Harris Oxford City FA: Jelroy Constant hit a brace as Golden Ball took over at the top of the Premier Division with a 5-0 win against their second string. more...
FOOTBALL: Jenkins gem is decisive as Rangers break duck
Witney & District FA: A rare strike from Pete Jenkins saw Spartan Rangers get off the mark with a 2-0 victory at previously unbeaten Millpark in the Premier Division. more...
FOOTBALL: Harrington's four-timer seals Faringdon revival
Robbie Harrington hammered a four-timer as ten-man Faringdon Town battled back to beat Blewbury in a 5-2 extra-time thriller in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. more...
FOOTBALL: Harrington's four-timer seals Faringdon revival
North Berks League: Robbie Harrington hammered a four-timer as ten-man Faringdon Town battled back to beat Blewbury in a 5-2 extra-time thriller in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. more...
FOOTBALL: Bloomfield is hero for Garsington
Oxfordshire Senior League: Carl Bloomfield smashed a four-timer as visitors Garsington fought back twice to hammer Launton Sports 9-3 in the Premier Division. more...
FOOTBALL: City hit back to take points
Oxford City came from behind to see off Burnham in Division 1 South & West. more...
FOOTBALL: Abingdon pay for tardy start
Abingdon United paid the price for a poor first-half display as they went down 3-1 at Thatcham in Southern LeagueDivision 1 South & West. more...
FOOTBALL: Banbury are dumped out by Tonbridge
FA Cup - Banbury United 1, Tonbridge Angels 2: Banbury's hopes of a money-spinning run were shattered when they crashed out in their second qualifying round replay at Spencer Stadium. more...
FOOTBALL: Didcot destroyed as Swifts swoop in style
FA Cup - Didcot Tn 1, Heybridge Swifts 3: Didcot Town were blown away by Heybridge Swifts in their second qualifying round replay at the npower Loop Meadow Stadium. more...
FOOTBALL: Ace Duffy saves United
Oxford Utd 2, Southport 2: Rob Duffy saved Conference leaders Oxford United from a shock home defeat by lowly Southport with an 89th-minute penalty last night. more...
FOOTBALL: Witney end Slimbridge run
Hellenic League: Slimbridge 2, Witney Utd 2: Witney ended the 100 per cent record of Slimbridge with a battling display in the Hellenic League Premier Division. more...
FOOTBALL: Carterton are sent packing
FA Vase: Carterton 0, Moneyfields 3: Carterton crashed out of the FA Vase after a disappointing replay defeat in midweek. more...
FOOTBALL: Brize settle for a draw
Brize Norton were pegged back from 2-0 up as they drew 2-2 with Chesham in Division 1 of the Thames Valley Women's League. more...
FOOTBALL: Hot-shot Allsworth leads the way
Carly Allsworth scored her second hat-trick in as many games as Tower Hill ran out 5-0 winners over Benson in the Oxford Girls Under 15 League. more...
FOOTBALL: Jenkins on the mark to end Millpark's run
A rare strike from Pete Jenkins saw Spartan Rangers to victory as they ended the unbeaten start to Millpark's season on Saturday in the Premier Division. more...
FOOTBALL: Last-gasp hero
Sport Italia Hellenic League - Witney Utd 2, AFC Wallingford 1: An injury-time penalty from Lee Keyes saw Witney come from behind to edge Saturday's Hellenic League Premier Division derby. more...
FOOTBALL: Flu-hit Didcot blown out of FA Cup
Didcot Town's hopes of a prolonged FA Cup run were blown away by Heybridge Swifts, who won 3-1 in their second qualifying round replay at the npower Loop Meadow Stadium on Tuesday night. more...
FOOTBALL: Abingdon United pay for tardy start
Abingdon United paid the price for a poor first-half display as they went down 3-1 at Thatcham in Division 1 South & West of the British Gas Business Southern League on Tuesday. more...
FOOTBALL: Milton's Howell of delight
Milton United kept up their excellent form as two goals from Darren Howell gave them a 2-1 victory at home to Carterton in the Premier Division of the Sport Italia Hellenic League on Saturday. more...
FOOTBALL: Milton's Howell of delight
Milton United kept up their excellent form as two goals from Darren Howell gave them a 2-1 victory at home to Carterton in the Premier Division of the Sport Italia Hellenic League on Saturday. more...
FOOTBALL Harrington hammers Blewbury
Robbie Harrington hammered a four-timer as ten-man Faringdon Town battled back to beat Blewbury in a 5-2 extra-time thriller in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. more...
FOOTBALL Harrington hammers Blewbury
Robbie Harrington hammered a four-timer as ten-man Faringdon Town battled back to beat Blewbury in a 5-2 extra-time thriller in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. more...
FOOTBALL: Robin Hood 'kidnap' Hendred!
Martin Latimer smashed a hat-trick on his Robin Hood debut as the Division 3A side brushed aside ten-man Division 1 outfit East Hendred 7-3 in the first round of the Devenney Cup on Sunday. more...
FOOTBALL: Vale open with a win
Vale of White Horse under 14s opened their season with a 6-0 friendly victory at home to Wellingborough & Rushden. more...
Headlines
Big cats on the loose
SIGHTINGS of big cats in Oxfordshire have boosted the number of wild and exotic animals reported in the UK to more than 10,000 since 2000. more...
Musician raises funds for centre in Africa
MILES from home an African musician has been busking in Witney and Oxford to raise money for a music school in Senegal. more...
NHS shake-up will target bureaucracy
A NEW era in health care dawned in Oxfordshire on Monday morning, with its first job to find £18m in savings. more...
NHS shake-up will target bureaucracy
A NEW era in health care dawned in Oxfordshire on Monday morning, with its first job to find £18m in savings. more...
£300,000 will boost weather research
OXFORD University researchers have won £300,000 of funding to improve weather predictions and give residents better warning that their homes could be flooded. more...
Website targets bad driving
MOTORISTS can name and shame bad drivers on a West Oxfordshire man's new website. more...
It felt like I was being hit with 100 baseball bats'
LIGHTNING-strike teacher Charlie Sutton admitted last weekend: I should be dead. more...
'It felt like I was being hit with 100 baseball bats'
LIGHTNING-strike teacher Charlie Sutton admitted last weekend: I should be dead. more...
Horse Racing
HORSE RACING: McCoy roars to 2,500 milestone
TONY McCoy achieved yet another landmark in a glorious career when becoming the first jump jockey to ride 2,500 winners. more...
Letters
Disabled must stop moaning
Unlike Dereen Ayris (Oxford Mail, September 27), I welcome the Radar Key Scheme which gives the disabled access to thousands of toilets. more...
Motorsport
Atkinson stays with Subaru
AUSTRALIAN rally driver Chris Atkinson has been confirmed as Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team's second driver for the 2007 World Rally Championship season. more...
Atkinson stays with Subaru
AUSTRALIAN rally driver Chris Atkinson has been confirmed as Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team's second driver for the 2007 World Rally Championship season. more...
News
Win a VIP day out at Silverstone
THE chance to spend a day with one of the UK's most promising racing drivers is up for grabs in the Banbury Cake's latest fabulous motorsport competition. more...
Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. more...
Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. more...
Plea after cars damaged
POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage to cars. more...
Plea after cars damaged
POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage to cars. more...
Meeting planned on A415 improvements
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss Oxfordshire County Council's plans to improve the A415 Witney-Abingdon road, is being held in Standlake village hall on Tuesday, October 10. more...
Meeting planned on A415 changes
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss Oxfordshire County Council's plans for the A415 Witney-Abingdon road, is being held in Standlake village hall on Tuesday, October 10. more...
Mixed feelings on traffic shake-up
DRIVERS in Abingdon whave been struggling to get to grips with the town's new two-way system in Stratton Way. more...
Paris calling at Modern Art
AN ARTIST who has exhibited work at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Pompidou Centre in Paris has teamed up with Modern Art Oxford. more...
Woman robbed at knifepoint
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old woman was robbed at knifepoint as she walked near the Oxpens last Tuesday. more...
Woman robbed at knifepoint
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old woman was robbed at knifepoint in Beckett Street, Oxford. more...
Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. more...
Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. more...
Trio sought after flat robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed as he returned home to his flat in Henley. more...
Plea after cars damaged
POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage to cars. more...
Plea after cars damaged
POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage to cars. more...
Rail death disrupts services
A 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a train near Wolvercote in North Oxford yesterday afternoon. more...
Third man bailed in shooting inquiry
DETECTIVES have released a third man on police bail after questioning him over the shooting in Barton. more...
£15m pledge for Said expansion
OXFORDSHIRE billionaire Wafic Said has pledged £15m towards a new £30m extension of the Said Business School in Oxford. more...
Water shortage shuts school
WOODEATON Manor School was shut yesterday after the village's water supply was cut off. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Sheriff joins annual meadow round-up
UNDER the cover of darkness, the Sheriff of Oxford, council staff, and volunteers on quad bikes could be seen rounding up cattle on Port Meadow yesterday. more...
Car stolen with sleeping two-year-old in back
A THIEF inadvertently kidnapped a sleeping two-year-old while stealing a family's Range Rover yesterday. more...
Police continue city death inquiry
POLICE were today searching woodland as they continued to investigate an unexplained death in Oxford. more...
Student robbed in Summertown
A DUTCH student was knocked to the ground and robbed of £65 in Banbury Road, Summertown. more...
Student robbed in Summertown
A DUTCH student was knocked to the ground and robbed of £65 in Banbury Road, Summertown. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Other Sport
MOTORSPORT: Alonso still fired up for title battle
Fernando Alonso is anticipating a battle royal with Michael Schumacher over the final two races of the season as they go head-to-head for the world title. more...
SWIMMING: Holders lose out
Holders Witney relinquished their grip on the trophy for a time-banded C grade gala at Wellingborough after incurring 14 speeding penalties and four dis- qualifications. more...
GOLF: Chippy eye title
Chipping Norton have a great chance of winning Section 1 in the Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League after defeating leaders Tadmarton Heath 2.5-0.5. more...
GYMNASTICS: Abingdon give anniversary display
Abingdon Gymnastics Club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Saturday with special display at their base in the Barker Gym, Radley College Former and present members watched displays by gymnasts, met coaches and learn about the history of the club. more...
RESULTS: October 5
RESULTS FOOTBALL FA CUP 2nd qual round: Heybridge Swifts 2, Didcot Tn 2. more...
RESULTS: October 5
RESULTS FOOTBALL FA CUP 2nd qual round: Heybridge Swifts 2, Didcot Tn 2. more...
FIXTURES: October 5
FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA TROPHY Prelim round: Bromsgrove Rov v Abingdon Utd. more...
FIXTURES: October 5
FIXTURES SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA TROPHY Prelim round: Bromsgrove Rov v Abingdon Utd. more...
HOCKEY: Abingdon throw away big lead
Abingdon had to be content with an eventful 5-5 draw in their opening Regional League Division 1 match at home to promoted Bracknell after throwing away a 5-2 lead late in the second half. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: Wallingford's Shield double
Wallingford completed a double in Inter-Shield matches, with the C team beating Witney Ladies 4-1 and the D team winning by the same scoreline at home to Reading D. more...
SNOOKER: Potter inspires Wantage
Wantage C have overtaken their A team in Premier & Division 1 of the Didcot & District League with a convincing 4-1 win over Oracle D. more...
SWIMMING: Ruddell's just too fast!
Thomas Ruddell was too fast for his own good when competing for Wantage White Horses in a gala at Aylesbury. more...
RACING: McCoy tops 2,500 mark
Tony McCoy achieved yet another landmark in a glorious career when becoming the first jump jockey to ride 2,500 winners. more...
TABLE TENNIS: Walker brothers on song for Upton
The Walker brothers starred as newcomers Upton moved up to third place in Division 2 of the Didcot & District League, Skipper Stuart Walker completed a treble as Upton beat Abingdon D 6-4, while his brother Gareth won twice. more...
Oxford News
'Revenge and retribution'
A man murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told yesterday. more...
Toddler taken by car thieves
A car thief inadvertently kidnapped a sleeping toddler while stealing a family's Range Rover yesterday. more...
£15m pledge to said expansion
Oxfordshire billionaire Wafic Said has pledged £15m towards a new £30m extension of the Said Business School in Oxford. more...
Getting cows on the moo-ve
Under the cover of darkness, the Sheriff of Oxford, council staff, and volunteers on quad bikes could be seen rounding up cattle on Port Meadow yesterday. more...
'Get off the pavements'
A disabled woman says selfish pavement parkers are causing misery for pedestrians who are forced to either squeeze past cars or walk in the road, putting their lives at risk. more...
Hotline idea ails
Oxford City Council could scrap a pioneering scheme to try to cut staff sickness, because it has not had dramatic enough results. more...
15,000 ask for help with debt
More than 15,000 people in Oxford are battling debt problems totalling at least £7m, according to a new report. more...
Shakes on a plane
Oxford Miss World contestant Eleanor Glynn vowed never to fly again after her flight back from the finals in Poland was caught in stormy weather. more...
'Crackdown on flytippers' call
Residents say Belvedere Road, off Cowley Road, in East Oxford, has turned into a "real eyesore" as problems with flytippers reach crisis point. more...
Boris back in hot water
Boris Johnson landed himself in fresh controversy yesterday after he appeared to denounce TV chef Jamie Oliver for trying to promote a healthy diet for schoolchildren. more...
'Rural areas mustn't become museum'
David Cameron yesterday voiced fears that the Oxfordshire countryside could become a "museum" as farmers were forced out of business by supermarket giants. more...
Death on the line disrupts trains
A man was struck and killed by a train near Wolvercote in North Oxford yesterday. more...
Body found in woods
Police were this morning searching an Oxford wood where a man was found dead last night. more...
Cameron's speech highlights
These were the highlights of David Cameron's first annual conference speech as Conservative leader. more...
Cameron rejects tax cuts
Tory leader David Cameron today dismissed calls for "pie in the sky" tax cuts and pledged to put the NHS at the centre of his policy platform. more...
Cameron rejects tax cuts
Tory leader David Cameron today dismissed calls for "pie in the sky" tax cuts and pledged to put the NHS at the centre of his policy platform. more...
Cameron: "We are going green"
Tory leader David Cameron, in his closing speech to the Conservative conference in Bournemouth, warned of green taxes to come and launched a stinging attack on Tony Blair's Government. more...
Rugby
RUGBY UNION: Dark Blues sunk by late Newbury burst
A DYNAMIC final quarter gave Newbury a comfortable 39-16 victory over Oxford University at Monks Lane last night. more...
RUGBY UNION: Gustafson hails confident Quins
OXFORD Harlequins captain Owen Gustafson feels the team are already playing with far more confidence than last season. more...
RUGBY: Below-par Witney need to improve
Witney will go into next week's top-of-the-table Southern Counties North clash with Tadley still unbeaten, but they must improve on their last couple of performances if they are to leapfrog their hosts. more...
RUGBY: Wallingford go top of the table
Wallingford went top of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Division table thanks to a comprehensive 31-6 home victory over previous leaders Slough. more...
Share Prices
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 96.25 BMW 2800 Electrocomponents 280.5 Isoft Group 57.75 Oxford Bio 29 Oxford Instruments 203 Oxonica 145 Reed Elsevier 601.25 RM 178.25 RPS 228 Torex Retail 40.75 more...
Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96.5 BMW 2809 Electrocomponents 279.75 Isoft Group 57.5 Oxford Bio 28.75 Oxford Instruments 202.5 Oxonica 144 Reed Elsevier 599 RM 176 RPS 226.75 Torex Retail 40.75 more...
Speedway
SPEEDWAY: Horton's ready to boost Cheetahs
One of speedway's biggest backers is set to invest some much-needed cash into Oxford Cheetahs. more...
Sport
Atkinson stays with Subaru
AUSTRALIAN rally driver Chris Atkinson has been confirmed as Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team's second driver for the 2007 World Rally Championship season. more...
Banbury are dumped out by Tonbridge
Banbury United 1, Tonbridge Angels 2 BANBURY'S hopes of a money-spinning run were shattered when they crashed out in their second qualifying round replay at Spencer Stadium. more...
Atkinson stays with Subaru
AUSTRALIAN rally driver Chris Atkinson has been confirmed as Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team's second driver for the 2007 World Rally Championship season. more...
Witney News
Lightning leaves huge branch hanging
An off-duty fireman saved his neighbour's house from severe damage - after a lightning strike left a 50ft branch dangling above the roof. more...
Offices angels' effort boosts charity
Witney businesses came together to help a team of trainee managers complete an Anneka Rice style challenge to give a charity's offices a make-over in just 24 hours. more...
Abingdon Herald News
Evelyn celebrates 105th birthday
ONE of the oldest women in Oxfordshire has just celebrated her 105th birthday. more...
Suspect sought over assault
THIS is the man police believe tried to indecently assault an 11-year-old schoolgirl in Southmoor last month. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Boost sought for Lady Godiva film
ROOKIE film director Vicky Jewson, based at Radley, hopes to be given some money for her birthday - a cool £150,000. more...
MP's joy at new arrival
ED Vaizey, the Tory MP for Wantage and Didcot, is missing his party's annual conference this week because of the birth of his first child. more...
Bid to revamp boat centre re-floated
PLANS to upgrade Abingdon Boat Centre with a restaurant with views over the Thames have been refloated. more...
Sick boy's dog snatched
A FAMILY who fell victim to a dog snatcher claim police are not doing enough to re-unite their terminally-ill son with his special dog. more...
Drivers battle new road layout
ONLY five days in and already Abingdon's new two-way traffic system in Stratton Way has suffered a barrage of complaints. more...
Ex's 'jealousy led to killing'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Parents in storm over lightning strike
ANGRY parents have complained to school officials over taking their children out in the storm which saw a trainee teacher survive after being hit by a lightning bolt. more...
Flu jab shortage hits doctors
WALLINGFORD doctors are short of 1,250 flu jabs this year because of a manufacturing crisis - and they fear a major outbreak of flu could hit this winter. more...
Tribute paid to motorcycle crash victim
THE family of a 20-year-old Didcot man killed in a motorcycle accident have paid tribute to the "amazing lad everybody loved". more...
Abingdon Herald Sport
GYMNASTICS: Abingdon give anniversary display
Abingdon Gymnastics Club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Saturday with special display at their base in the Barker Gym, Radley College more...
RESULTS: October 5
RESULTS more...
FIXTURES: October 5
FIXTURES more...
HOCKEY: Abingdon throw away big lead
Abingdon had to be content with an eventful 5-5 draw in their opening Regional League Division 1 match at home to promoted Bracknell after throwing away a 5-2 lead late in the second half. more...
BAR BILLIARDS: Wallingford's Shield double
Wallingford completed a double in Inter-Shield matches, with the C team beating Witney Ladies 4-1 and the D team winning by the same scoreline at home to Reading D. more...
SNOOKER: Potter inspires Wantage
Wantage C have overtaken their A team in Premier & Division 1 of the Didcot & District League with a convincing 4-1 win over Oracle D. more...
SWIMMING: Ruddell's just too fast!
Thomas Ruddell was too fast for his own good when competing for Wantage White Horses in a gala at Aylesbury. more...
RACING: McCoy tops 2,500 mark
Tony McCoy achieved yet another landmark in a glorious career when becoming the first jump jockey to ride 2,500 winners. more...
TABLE TENNIS: Walker brothers on song for Upton
The Walker brothers starred as newcomers Upton moved up to third place in Division 2 of the Didcot & District League, more...
Banbury Cake News
Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. more...
Police warn over snatch thief
POLICE are urging people in Banbury to keep their doors and windows secure after two similar thefts in recent weeks. more...
Banbury Cake Sport
Banbury are dumped out by Tonbridge
Banbury United 1, Tonbridge Angels 2 more...
Bicester Advertiser News
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Oxford Mail Business
Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96.5 more...
Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 96.25 more...
Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. more...
Oxford Mail News
Cameron's speech highlights
These were the highlights of David Cameron's first annual conference speech as Conservative leader. more...
Cameron: "We are going green"
Tory leader David Cameron, in his closing speech to the Conservative conference in Bournemouth, warned of green taxes to come and launched a stinging attack on Tony Blair's Government. more...
'Revenge and retribution'
A man murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told yesterday. more...
Toddler taken by car thieves
A car thief inadvertently kidnapped a sleeping toddler while stealing a family's Range Rover yesterday. more...
£15m pledge to said expansion
Oxfordshire billionaire Wafic Said has pledged £15m towards a new £30m extension of the Said Business School in Oxford. more...
Getting cows on the moo-ve
Under the cover of darkness, the Sheriff of Oxford, council staff, and volunteers on quad bikes could be seen rounding up cattle on Port Meadow yesterday. more...
Body found in woods
Police were this morning searching an Oxford wood where a man was found dead last night. more...
Lightning leaves huge branch hanging
An off-duty fireman saved his neighbour's house from severe damage - after a lightning strike left a 50ft branch dangling above the roof. more...
Offices angels' effort boosts charity
Witney businesses came together to help a team of trainee managers complete an Anneka Rice style challenge to give a charity's offices a make-over in just 24 hours. more...
'Get off the pavements'
A disabled woman says selfish pavement parkers are causing misery for pedestrians who are forced to either squeeze past cars or walk in the road, putting their lives at risk. more...
Hotline idea ails
Oxford City Council could scrap a pioneering scheme to try to cut staff sickness, because it has not had dramatic enough results. more...
15,000 ask for help with debt
More than 15,000 people in Oxford are battling debt problems totalling at least £7m, according to a new report. more...
Shakes on a plane
Oxford Miss World contestant Eleanor Glynn vowed never to fly again after her flight back from the finals in Poland was caught in stormy weather. more...
'Crackdown on flytippers' call
Boris back in hot water
Boris Johnson landed himself in fresh controversy yesterday after he appeared to denounce TV chef Jamie Oliver for trying to promote a healthy diet for schoolchildren. more...
'Rural areas mustn't become museum'
David Cameron yesterday voiced fears that the Oxfordshire countryside could become a "museum" as farmers were forced out of business by supermarket giants. more...
Death on the line disrupts trains
A man was struck and killed by a train near Wolvercote in North Oxford yesterday. more...
The Oxford Times News
Student robbed in Summertown
A DUTCH student was knocked to the ground and robbed of £65 in Banbury Road, Summertown. more...
Police issue warning on bogus water men
TWO men posing as water engineers tricked their way into a house in Chipping Norton and stole property from a bedroom. more...
Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. more...
Police target speeding drivers
SPEEDING drivers will be targeted in Carterton tomorrow by the town's Neighbourhood Policing Team as part of Operation Joule. more...
Rail death disrupts services
A PERSON was struck and killed by a train near Wolvercote in North Oxford yesterday afternoon. more...
Third man bailed in shooting inquiry
DETECTIVES have released a third man on police bail after questioning him over the shooting in Barton. more...
£15m pledge for Said expansion
OXFORDSHIRE billionaire Wafic Said has pledged £15m towards a new £30m extension of the Said Business School in Oxford. more...
Water shortage shuts school
WOODEATON Manor School was shut yesterday after the village's water supply was cut off. more...
Police continue city death inquiry
POLICE were today searching woodland as they continued to investigate an unexplained death in Oxford. more...
Sheriff joins annual meadow round-up
UNDER the cover of darkness, the Sheriff of Oxford, council staff, and volunteers on quad bikes could be seen rounding up cattle on Port Meadow yesterday. more...
Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. more...
'Pavement parkers' cause misery
SELFISH "pavement parkers" are causing misery for pedestrians who are forced to either squeeze past cars or walk in the road, endangering their lives. more...
Police warn over snatch thief
POLICE are urging people in Banbury to keep their doors and windows secure after two similar thefts in recent weeks. more...
Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. more...
Car stolen with sleeping two-year-old in back
A THIEF inadvertently kidnapped a sleeping two-year-old while stealing a family's Range Rover yesterday. more...
Police issue warning on bogus water men
TWO men posing as water engineers tricked their way into a house in Chipping Norton and stole property from a bedroom. more...
Peers academy plan passes first hurdle
A PLAN to replace Peers Techonology College in Littlemore with an Academy has passed its first major hurdle. more...
Riverside restaurant plans revived
PLANS to upgrade the Abingdon Boat Centre with a restaurant with views over the Thames have been refloated. more...
Vandal-hit park to stay open
A DIDCOT park blighted by vandalism and anti-social behaviour will not be locked at night despite calls from local residents. more...
Death-blaze man named
A 47-YEAR-OLD man, who died after fire swept through his Woodcote bungalow, has been named as Hugh Morton. more...
The Oxford Times Sport
Super Aguri go all-out at home race
LEAFIELD'S Super Aguri F1 Team heads for its 'home' Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit tomorrow. more...
Witney Gazette News
Police issue warning on bogus water men
TWO men posing as water engineers tricked their way into a house in Chipping Norton and stole property from a bedroom. more...
Police target speeding drivers
SPEEDING drivers will be targeted in Carterton tomorrow by the town's Neighbourhood Policing Team as part of Operation Joule. more...
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