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Oxfordshire | Archive | 2007 | March

Stories for 19 March 2007

Abingdon

Setting interest in science ablaze

SCIENCE lessons for primary school pupils are being brightened up by a novel education project unveiled at the Abingdon Schools Science Fair. more...

Abingdon News

Young patient makes Chox priority

Nine-year-old Luke Biggs is one of the first patients to use the Oxford Children's Hospital - and now his family is getting ready to raise money for the state-of-the-art building. more...

Banbury News

Arsonists suspected of starting fire

Arsonists are suspected of being responsible for a fire which killed three dogs and caused substantial damage to a barn and its contents. more...

Bicester News

Pupils may be asked to slow traffic

Children could be called on to help a campaign to slow down traffic speeding through their home village - Aston Rowant, near Thame. more...

Boy, 16, arrested on rape charge

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a 34-year-old woman was attacked in a park. more...

Business News

Crash repair firm's profits leap

A motor crash repair company, which set up its headquarters in Witney in 2003, has seen its fortunes soar. more...

Poles plug skills gap

Polish workers were praised for easing Oxfordshire's skills shortage at a conference in Oxford. more...

Didcot

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Didcot News

Man arrested after stabbing

A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a boy was stabbed in the back. more...

Mother writes book to warn of drug danger

Joy Ford's son started smoking cannabis at the age of 14 - six years later he jumped to his death. more...

Editorial Comment

Bring these murderers to justice

At at time when it seems people get away with committing awful crimes, how refreshing to see our police force has launched a team to deal with just that. more...

Features

'A romantic town to make a magical wedding'

WAKE up to Woodstock hosted the first Woodstock Wedding Fair earlier this month. more...

Football

FOOTBALL: Sullivan injury mars victory

An injury to skipper Kieren Sulivan marred Banbury's vital 2-1 victory at Hitchin Town which eased their worries in the bottom half of the British Gas Business Soutehrn League Premier Division table. more...

FOOTBALL: Tabor settles it for Letcombe

Letcombe's Jekyll and Hyde season continued when they beat second-placed Lydney 1-0 in their Sport Italia Hellenic League Divison 1 West game on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Chairman in new furore

North Leigh chairman Pete King could be in hot water with the league after confronting the referee following their eventful Premier Division 2-2 draw at home to Almondsbury on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Hook Norton hammer six

Hook Norton booked a first-round clash with Winterbourne following a comfortable 6-2 victory against Ross Town in this delayed Supplementary Cup preliminary round tie. more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Spirited City unable to hold on

After taking a shock early lead, spirited Oxford City succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at third-placed Swindon Supermarine, who seem set to make the Division 1 South & West play-offs at the end of the season. more...

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

Didcot Town's British Gas Business Southern League Division 1 South & West play-off hopes are left hanging by a thread following a desperately disappointing 1-0 defeat at Thatcham on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

'We should have won by more'

JIM Smith saw Oxford United record their biggest away win since October on Saturday - and then said: "I've never known so many bad finishers in a team as we've got!" more...

Robinson relieved at finding net

MARVIN Robinson revealed his relief after finding the net for his first league goal for Oxford United at Altrincham on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Sullivan injury mars victory

FOOTBALL: Tabor settles it for Letcombe

Letcombe's Jekyll and Hyde season continued when they beat second-placed Lydney 1-0 in their Sport Italia Hellenic League Divison 1 West game on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Chairman in new furore

North Leigh chairman Pete King could be in hot water with the league after confronting the referee following their eventful Premier Division 2-2 draw at home to Almondsbury on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Hook Norton hammer six

Hook Norton booked a first-round clash with Winterbourne following a comfortable 6-2 victory against Ross Town in this delayed Supplementary Cup preliminary round tie. more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Spirited City unable to hold on

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

FOOTBALL: Bicester grab point at Hungerford

Bicester Town recorded a excellent 1-1 draw away to high-fliers Hungerford Town. more...

FOOTBALL: Hill hat-trick sinks Wantage

A hat-trick from Chris Hill sealed a 3-1 victory for Ardley United against Wantage Town. Danny Keen (pictured) netted for Wantage. more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

Headlines

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Warning as A40 work starts

WORK was starting today to repair a worn-out section of the A40 at Witney. more...

Sneak thieves steal rare motorcycle

A RARE Italian motorcycle and a Mini Cooper were stolen from a house in Witney. more...

Drink-driver killed cyclist

A VAN driver who was swigging port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Warning as A40 work starts

WORK was starting today to repair a worn-out section of the A40 at Witney. more...

Carterton becomes a sea of yellow ribbons

FAMILIES and friends of servicemen are encouraging neighbours to turn their town yellow. more...

New service will help vulnerable

DAVID Cameron is helping to launch a pioneering legal advice service, designed for isolated and vulnerable people. more...

UFO 'mystery' solved

THE mystery surrounding sightings of a strange UFO over West Oxfordshire has been solved. more...

Sneak thieves steal rare motorcycle

A RARE Italian motorcycle and a Mini Cooper were stolen from a house in Witney. more...

Drink-driver killed cyclist

A VAN driver who was swigging port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Letters

Keep cars off the footpath

I read your article, Cars can park on pavements (Oxford Mail, March 7), and agree with Friends of the Earth spokesman Andrew Wood. more...

Massive fraud

Phone-in competitions on TV programmes, all at premium rates, are exposed as crooked. more...

News

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Sheep-dogs die in barn arson attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a large barn fire that killed three dogs and caused substantial damage in Wardington. more...

Sheep-dogs die in barn arson attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a large barn fire that killed three dogs and caused substantial damage in Wardington. more...

Traveller site clean-up decision soon

A DECISION on whether a travellers' site at a south Oxfordshire beauty spot should be cleaned up is set to be announced later this month. more...

Widower leads trip to Nepal

WHEN Alistair Morris lost his wife to cancer seven years ago he vowed to do his best to be a mother and a father to his two children. more...

Abbey issues plea for help

DORCHESTER Abbey tea rooms, which last year raised £12,000 for Abbey funds, reopen at Easter and then will be open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday until the end of September and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from mid-May. more...

Bookshop in running for award

AN INDEPENDENT bookshop has been named one of the best in the country. more...

Rock show aids orphans

A CHARITY concert will be held in East Oxford to raise money for a group of teenagers who are hoping to go to Bulgaria to help orphans in need. more...

Morris dance appeal

TOWERSEY'S village's morris dance side, formed more than 40 years ago, is in need of new blood. more...

School earns place in top 100

STUDENTS at an Oxfordshire school have earned themselves a place in an exclusive club. more...

Sex attacker back behind bars

A SEX attacker who targeted women in Oxford was behind bars last night after being branded a "dangerous offender" by a judge. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Marchers call for troop withdrawal

WAVING placards and sounding klaxons, anti-war demonstrators took to the streets of Oxford, calling for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. more...

Land Rover crashes into 6ft trench

A DRIVER ignored road closure signs and crashed into an 6ft deep hole in the road where new sewers are being laid. more...

Killer van driver gets four years

A VAN driver who swigged port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

City forms backdrop for mystery

HOLLYWOOD star Elijah Wood will be in Oxford today, shooting the final scenes of his new movie The Oxford Murders. more...

Warning as A40 work starts

WORK was starting today to repair a worn-out section of the A40 at Witney. more...

Cold spell takes hold

GRITTERS were out in force across the UK today as the cold spell began to take hold. more...

Boy, 16, held on suspicion of rape

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bicester at the weekend. more...

Boy, 16, held on suspicion of rape

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bicester at the weekend. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Sheep-dogs die in barn arson attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a large barn fire that killed three dogs and caused substantial damage in Wardington. more...

Sheep-dogs die in barn arson attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a large barn fire that killed three dogs and caused substantial damage in Wardington. more...

Man faces gun charge

A 21-year-old Oxford man is appearing in court tomorrow charged with firearms offences. more...

Man faces car crime charges

A MAN has appeared in court charged with car crime offences. more...

Drink-driver killed cyclist

A VAN driver who was swigging port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Police hunt Randolph Hotel drink thieves

POLICE today released CCTV images of two women they believe are responsible for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from the Randolph Hotel, Oxford. more...

Sneak thieves steal rare motorcycle

A RARE Italian motorcycle and a Mini Cooper were stolen from a house in Witney. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Warning as A40 work starts

WORK was starting today to repair a worn-out section of the A40 at Witney. more...

Sneak thieves steal rare motorcycle

A RARE Italian motorcycle and a Mini Cooper were stolen from a house in Witney. more...

Drink-driver killed cyclist

A VAN driver who was swigging port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Boy, 16, held on suspicion of rape

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bicester at the weekend. more...

Boy, 16, held on suspicion of rape

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bicester at the weekend. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: Chairman in new furore

North Leigh chairman Pete King could be in hot water with the league after confronting the referee following their eventful Premier Division 2-2 draw at home to Almondsbury on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Hook Norton hammer six

Hook Norton booked a first-round clash with Winterbourne following a comfortable 6-2 victory against Ross Town in this delayed Supplementary Cup preliminary round tie. more...

FOOTBALL: Tabor settles it for Letcombe

Letcombe's Jekyll and Hyde season continued when they beat second-placed Lydney 1-0 in their Sport Italia Hellenic League Divison 1 West game on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Spirited City unable to hold on

FOOTBALL: Sullivan injury mars victory

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

FOOTBALL: Sullivan injury mars victory

FOOTBALL: Tabor settles it for Letcombe

Letcombe's Jekyll and Hyde season continued when they beat second-placed Lydney 1-0 in their Sport Italia Hellenic League Divison 1 West game on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Chairman in new furore

North Leigh chairman Pete King could be in hot water with the league after confronting the referee following their eventful Premier Division 2-2 draw at home to Almondsbury on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Hook Norton hammer six

Hook Norton booked a first-round clash with Winterbourne following a comfortable 6-2 victory against Ross Town in this delayed Supplementary Cup preliminary round tie. more...

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Spirited City unable to hold on

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

FOOTBALL: Battling Abingdon out of luck

Abingdon United pointed to a couple of poor refereering decisions as they lost 2-0 at British Gas Buisness Southern League runaway Division 1 South & West leaders Bashley on Saturday. more...

FOOTBALL: Didcot's hopes hang by thread

Other News

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Tide turns — home win at Pooh Sticks

AN ever-present threat of rain did not stop 700 Pooh Stickers testing their skills on the River Thames at Day's Lock, Little Wittenham, last Sunday. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Organisers hope for mass turn-out

THE race is on to beat last year's number of entrants for next Sunday's OX5 Run and the message is clear: It's not too late to enter. more...

Oxford News

Unsolved murders re-opened

Killers who were never caught over the past 50 years are now being hunted by a new squad of detectives. more...

Marchers call for troops out

Waving placards and sounding klaxons, anti-war demonstrators took to the streets of Oxford, calling for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq and Afghan- istan. more...

Land Rover crashes into hole

A driver ignored road closure signs and crashed into an 6ft deep hole in the road where new sewers are being laid. more...

Bus to JR gets the thumbs-up

Passengers using a John Radcliffe Hospital park-and-ride bus claim it takes away the anxiety of visiting the hospital and is one of the best examples of public transport in Oxford. more...

New health centre opens

Patients in East Oxford will be able to visit their GPs in state-of-the-art surroundings this week, when a £13m health centre opens. more...

Mast campaign takes to road

Residents protesting against plans for a mobile phone mast near their homes in North Oxford have taken their fight to Oxford City Council's planning office. more...

Drugs charity needs more cash

If an Oxford drugs charity closes because of a lack of funding it would be a disaster, a police officer has warned. more...

Hole driver charged

A man who drove his Land Rover into a hole in the road where sewers are being laid has been charged with drink driving. more...

Charged with gun offences

A 21-year-old man will appear in court on gun charges. more...

Rings star films in Oxford

Oxford's Broad Street turned into a film set today as shooting for The Oxford Murders began. more...

Fresh clues to 1995 murder

New evidence is being investigated that detectives hope will finally lead them to the killer of Oxfordshire mother-of-two Vikki Thompson. more...

Schools' cash reserves 'excessive'

Oxfordshire schools keeping back thousands of pounds in savings could be stripped of the money after being named by the Department of Education. more...

County set for u-turn on carers' pay

County Hall is set to announce a U-turn on its controversial policy of cutting care workers' weekend pay. more...

Oxford United

FOOTBALL: Jim bemoans goal-shy U's

JIM Smith saw Oxford United record their biggest away win since October on Saturday - and then said: "I've never known so many bad finishers in a team as we've got!" more...

Picture Gallery

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Sheldonian Theatre Picture: Louis Backer more...

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Sheldonian Theatre Picture: Louis Backer more...

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Picture: Steven Maier more...

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Picture: Steven Maier more...

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Picture: Steven Maier more...

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Sparks fly more...

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Ball of fire more...

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Clarendon Building aflame. more...

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Clarendon Building aflame. more...

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Picture: Virginia Hemery more...

Results And Fixtures

SPORT: WEEKEND RESULTS March 17/18

NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Altrincham 0, Oxford Utd 3. more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 98.75 BMW 2806 Electrocomponents 275.75 Isoft Group 34.75 Oxford Biomedica 49.25 Oxford Instruments 252.5 Reed Elsevier 588.25 RM 194 RPS Group 313.75 Oxonica 134 more...

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 101 BMW 2815 Electrocomponents 277.5 Isoft Group 34.25 Oxford Biomedica 49.75 Oxford Instruments 255 Oxonica 134 Reed Elsevier 587.25 RM 193.5 RPS Group 312 more...

Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Ex-Cheetahs duo in trouble

Former Oxford Cheetahs speedway riders Craig Boyce and Nicki Pedersen were involved in a punch-up at Eastbourne on Saturday. more...

Wallingford

Bluebirds cheer for African kids

CHILDREN in South Africa will be playing in a football strip donated by Cholsey Bluebirds Football Club. more...

Witney News

Killer van driver gets four years

A van driver who swigged port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Families will fly colours

Families and friends of servicemen are encouraging neighbours to turn their town yellow. more...

Abingdon Herald News

Setting interest in science ablaze

SCIENCE lessons for primary school pupils are being brightened up by a novel education project unveiled at the Abingdon Schools Science Fair. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Bluebirds cheer for African kids

CHILDREN in South Africa will be playing in a football strip donated by Cholsey Bluebirds Football Club. more...

Banbury Cake News

US fans snap up gig tickets

AMERICAN fans of folk band Fairport Convention have created box office problems at Banbury's Mill Arts Centre, by buying almost half the available tickets for two pre-Cropredy concerts. more...

Sheep-dogs die in barn arson attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a large barn fire that killed three sheep-dogs and caused substantial damage in Wardington. more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Trench-crash driver charged

A MAN whose Land Rover crashed into a hole in the road in Kidlington where sewers are being laid has been charged with drink-driving. more...

Boy, 16, held on suspicion of rape

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bicester at the weekend. more...

Oxford Mail News

Man arrested after stabbing

A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a boy was stabbed in the back. more...

Film star in action

Hollywood star Elijah Wood will be in Oxford today, shooting the final scenes of his new movie The Oxford Murders. more...

Families will fly colours

Families and friends of servicemen are encouraging neighbours to turn their town yellow. more...

Drugs charity needs more cash

If an Oxford drugs charity closes because of a lack of funding it would be a disaster, a police officer has warned. more...

Mother writes book to warn of drug danger

Joy Ford's son started smoking cannabis at the age of 14 - six years later he jumped to his death. more...

Rings star films in Oxford

Oxford's Broad Street turned into a film set today as shooting for The Oxford Murders began. more...

Fresh clues to 1995 murder

New evidence is being investigated that detectives hope will finally lead them to the killer of Oxfordshire mother-of-two Vikki Thompson. more...

Schools' cash reserves 'excessive'

Oxfordshire schools keeping back thousands of pounds in savings could be stripped of the money after being named by the Department of Education. more...

County set for u-turn on carers' pay

County Hall is set to announce a U-turn on its controversial policy of cutting care workers' weekend pay. more...

Boy, 16, arrested on rape charge

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a 34-year-old woman was attacked in a park. more...

Hole driver charged

A man who drove his Land Rover into a hole in the road where sewers are being laid has been charged with drink driving. more...

New health centre opens

Patients in East Oxford will be able to visit their GPs in state-of-the-art surroundings this week, when a £13m health centre opens. more...

Killer van driver gets four years

A van driver who swigged port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Young patient makes Chox priority

Nine-year-old Luke Biggs is one of the first patients to use the Oxford Children's Hospital - and now his family is getting ready to raise money for the state-of-the-art building. more...

Charged with gun offences

A 21-year-old man will appear in court on gun charges. more...

Pupils may be asked to slow traffic

Children could be called on to help a campaign to slow down traffic speeding through their home village - Aston Rowant, near Thame. more...

Mast campaign takes to road

Residents protesting against plans for a mobile phone mast near their homes in North Oxford have taken their fight to Oxford City Council's planning office. more...

Arsonists suspected of starting fire

Arsonists are suspected of being responsible for a fire which killed three dogs and caused substantial damage to a barn and its contents. more...

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Mast campaign takes to road

RESIDENTS protesting against plans for a mobile phone mast near their homes in North Oxford have taken their fight to Oxford City Council's planning office. more...

Young patient makes Chox his priority

NINE-year-old Luke Biggs is one of the first patients to use the Oxford Children's Hospital - and now his family is getting ready to raise money for the state-of-the-art building. more...

Writer reads latest novel

AUTHOR Ian McEwan will be reading from his new novel On Chesil Beach at the Sheldonian Theatre, in Broad Street, on Thursday, April 19, at 7pm. more...

Countdown starts to village contest

VILLAGES have just over three months in which to enter the 2007 Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year competition. more...

Golf boost for hospital

A CHARITY golf day is being held in May to raise money for the Oxford Children's Hospital. more...

US fans snap up gig tickets

AMERICAN fans of folk band Fairport Convention have created box office problems at Banbury's Mill Arts Centre, by buying almost half the available tickets for two pre-Cropredy concerts. more...

Trench-crash driver charged

A MAN whose Land Rover crashed into a hole in the road in Kidlington where sewers are being laid has been charged with drink-driving. more...

Children may be asked to slow traffic

CHILDREN could be called on to help a campaign to slow down traffic speeding through their home village - Aston Rowant, near Thame. more...

Swap goods

A SWAP Shop - where members of the public can offload unwanted items in exchange for goods they need - is being held tomorrow, at West Oxford Community Centre, in Botley Road, from 10am to noon. more...

Luminox spire up for sale

THE spire which formed part of the fire display which launched Oxfordshire's Millennium celebrations is up for auction on eBay. more...

Rail charge

A MOTORIST has denied causing a danger by driving on to a level crossing in Oxfordshire. more...

Click to help brain charity

A CHARITY wants to encourage web surfers to help raise money for their cause with a single click of the mouse. more...

Luminox spire up for sale

THE spire which formed part of the fire display which launched Oxfordshire's Millennium celebrations is up for auction on eBay. more...

Ribbons back armed forces

FAMILIES and friends of servicemen are encouraging neighbours to turn their town yellow today. more...

Drugs charity needs more cash

IF AN Oxford drugs charity closes because of a lack of funding it would be a disaster, a police officer has warned. more...

Man faces gun charge

A 21-year-old Oxford man is appearing in court tomorrow charged with firearms offences. more...

Man faces car crime charges

A MAN has appeared in court charged with car crime offences. more...

New church centre opens

THE new Peachcroft Christian Centre in Abingdon will open with two weekends of partying - and everyone is invited. more...

'Share care' appeal

AN APPEAL has been issued to potential carers prepared to offer a short break to disabled children and their families in Share the Care Week. more...

Vandals rip up fencing

VANDALS suspected of using a car to pull down allotment fencing caused £1,600 of damage. more...

Sneak thieves steal rare motorcycle

A RARE Italian motorcycle and a Mini Cooper were stolen from a house in Witney. more...

Mother's book warns of drug danger

JOY Ford's son started smoking cannabis at the age of 14 - six years later he jumped to his death. more...

Cold spell takes hold

GRITTERS were out in force across the UK today as the cold spell began to take hold. more...

Boy, 16, held on suspicion of rape

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bicester at the weekend. more...

Police hunt Randolph Hotel drink thieves

POLICE today released CCTV images of two women they believe are responsible for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from the Randolph Hotel, Oxford. more...

Warning as A40 work starts

WORK was starting today to repair a worn-out section of the A40 at Witney. more...

Poles plug skills gap

Polish workers were praised for easing Oxfordshire's skills shortage at a conference in Oxford. more...

Man held after boy suffers punctured lung

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a punctured lung after an incident in Didcot on Saturday. more...

Sheep-dogs die in barn arson attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a large barn fire that killed three sheep-dogs and caused substantial damage in Wardington. more...

Marchers call for troop withdrawal

WAVING placards and sounding klaxons, anti-war demonstrators took to the streets of Oxford, calling for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. more...

New health centre opens its doors

PATIENTS in East Oxford will be able to visit their GPs in state-of-the-art surroundings this week, when a £13m health centre opens today. more...

Land Rover crashes into 6ft trench

A DRIVER ignored road closure signs and crashed into an 6ft deep hole in the road where new sewers are being laid. more...

Killer van driver gets four years

A VAN driver who swigged port as he drove along and killed a cyclist has been jailed for four years. more...

Bar squatters could hold up college bid

SQUATTERS could stand in the way of plans to provide accommodation for an Oxford college in the city centre. more...

City forms backdrop for mystery

HOLLYWOOD star Elijah Wood will be in Oxford today, shooting the final scenes of his new movie The Oxford Murders. more...

Secret sculpture emerges at stadium

THE builders were due to move into Oxford United's grounds this week to begin work on a new mystery sculpture which is to be put up in front of the stadium. more...

Crash repair firm's profits leap

A motor crash repair company, which set up its headquarters in Witney in 2003, has seen its fortunes soar. more...

New squad tackles unsolved murders

KILLERS who were not caught over the past 50 years are being hunted by a new squad of detectives. more...

Tyre appeal

A PLANNING inspector is to hear an appeal over the use of land alongside the A40 Northern Bypass by Phillips Tyres. more...

Passengers praise JR bus link

PASSENGERS using a John Radcliffe Hospital park-and-ride bus claim it takes away the anxiety of visiting the hospital and is one of the best examples of public transport in Oxford. more...

The Oxford Times Sport

ANGLING: Icy winds cool Farmoor sport

ICY winds and hail storms slowed the fishing at Farmoor II, near Oxford, this week after a fantastic opening weekend. more...

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