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Stories for 4 March 2008
Abingdon
Ballerina shines on national stage
A YOUNG dancer has been picked by the English Youth Ballet to perform in its latest production. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Bedroom burglars steal £2,500
BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Ballerina shines on national stage
A YOUNG dancer has been picked by the English Youth Ballet to perform in its latest production. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Bedroom burglars steal £2,500
BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay. more...
Sally's leap year proposal
ROMANTIC Sally Metcalf took a leap of faith and proposed marriage to her partner 135 metres above London. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Abingdon News
Burglars steal thousands in cash
Thousands of pounds in cash was stolen during a burglary in Sutton Courtenay. more...
Traffic changes 'too little, too late'
Traders have criticised council plans to ease traffic congestion in Abingdon. more...
Banbury News
Bravery award for supermarket hero
A grandfather has been given a bravery award after stopping an armed man from robbing a supermarket. more...
Didcot
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Didcot News
Seeking ideas to fit the bill
Managers of Didcot's new arts centre are asking south Oxfordshire residents to help shape its programme of events. more...
£390,000 bingo prize
A woman has won a £390,000 cash prize after hitting a bingo jackpot. more...
Editorial Comment
Proof the critics were right
It was something we always feared when the Government regionalised our public services. more...
Entertainment
Inspired by a French medieval prison
Within Walls: A Castle Unveiled, is an unusual exhibition that runs throughout March at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. more...
Features
Remembering the greatest war
DOWN the centuries Oxford University has embarked on research projects that have made or rewritten history. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: Super Cooper to the rescue
Supersub Dave Cooper came off the bench to score all four goals in Cassington's 4-4 draw against Hanborough in the Witney & District FA Premier Division, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. more...
FOOTBALL: Super Cooper to the rescue
Supersub Dave Cooper came off the bench to score all four goals in Cassington's 4-4 draw against Hanborough in the Witney & District FA Premier Division, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. more...
Headlines
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Mum’s the word for five generations
FIVE generations of an Oxfordshire family enjoyed their biggest and best Mother's Day yet. more...
Winner gives away prize
A MAN who won £300 in a West Oxfordshire District Council questionnaire donated his winnings to help a school for vulnerable children. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Mum’s the word for five generations
FIVE generations of an Oxfordshire family enjoyed their biggest and best Mother's Day yet. more...
Winner gives away prize
A MAN who won £300 in a West Oxfordshire District Council questionnaire donated his winnings to help a school for vulnerable children. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Obituary: John Hannis
FORMER mayor of Chipping Norton, county and district councillor John Hannis has died, aged 83, after a long battle with cancer. more...
UPDATE: Death of a real hero
THE West Oxfordshire airman killed in a rocket attack in Iraq was a key member of a team dedicated to try to save lives in his local community. more...
New appeal for witnesses
POLICE are renewing an appeal for witnesses to a serious collision which injured a cyclist who still lies in hospital in a serious condition. more...
Pubs to reopen
TWO of West Oxfordshire's villages badly hit by last summer's floods are at last to get their pubs back. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Letters
Don't miss this great chance
It's great news for the residents of Rose Hill and Littlemore that Peers Sports Centre will remain open until the end of August, Peers' hopes rising (Oxford Mail, February 27). more...
Deserved tribute
Even though I am not a Oxonian or not aware of the political set-up in the city, I agree totally with the naming the new library at Ruskin College after James Callaghan (Oxford Mail, February 23). more...
Horrendous issue
I am aware that our elected councillors work hard and cannot be in two places at the same time. more...
RAF housing improvement overdue
Sir - It is nice to see councillor Ady Coomber carrying on where I left off. The issue of married quarters was last raised by me and others in the Witney Gazette in January last year. more...
High pub prices deter many customers
Sir - In reply to Mr Pratley's letter (February 27), he may have stopped going to pubs 20 years ago, but a great many people still enjoy the odd sherbert, a good belly laugh, and a chance to blow the cobwebs away. more...
Pubs have changed
Sir - In reply to F Pratley's letter (Witney Gazette, February 27) about pubs closing, although he denies it, he certainly has got a 'holier-than-thou' attitude. more...
Cigarette butts
Sir, I'm writing to you concerning the unusual amount of cigarette butts left on the pavement from Wesley Walk to Boots the Chemist. more...
Don't pollute Witney
Sir, The path leading from Ducklington Lane to The Leys makes a wonderful shortcut into town, but every time I walk along it I feel sick. more...
Taxi experience
Sir - I read with wry amusement experiences in Witney of taxi customers' experiences with Witney taxi drivers. more...
Extra traffic
Sir - I have read in the Gazette of a possible Lidl outlet store in Ducklington Lane, next to McDonald's. more...
Not suitable
Sir - We now have the possibility of a Lidl's store in Witney, should they apply. more...
Memory Lane
Lifeboat bought by landlubbers
Oxford is about as far as you can get from the sea in Britain. more...
Poised to act
Poise, elegance and sychronisation - those were always the aims of these energetic women. more...
Ruled with rod of iron
Strict rules were applied to visitors who wanted to see patients at the Wingfield-Morris Hospital in Oxford. more...
New chapter for print firm with illustrious past
Leach's the Printers has a long and distinguished record of serving its customers. more...
Motors
Dunlop launches hunt for race star
DUNLOP Race Academy is calling on 2005 winner and Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup champion Simon Shaw to coach this year's rookies and help find a racing star of the future. more...
Motorsport
Dunlop launches hunt for race star
DUNLOP Race Academy is calling on 2005 winner and Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup champion Simon Shaw to coach this year's rookies and help find a racing star of the future. more...
News
Cropredy tickets on sale
TICKETS for Fairport's Convention's Cropredy Festival Convention went on sale over the weekend and organisers are advising people to book early. more...
Cropredy tickets on sale
TICKETS for Fairport's Convention's Cropredy Festival Convention went on sale over the weekend and organisers are advising people to book early. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
Bravery award for supermarket hero
A GRANDFATHER has been given a bravery award after stopping an armed man from robbing a supermarket. more...
Bravery award for supermarket hero
A GRANDFATHER has been given a bravery award after stopping an armed man from robbing a supermarket. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Mum’s the word for five generations
FIVE generations of an Oxfordshire family enjoyed their biggest and best Mother's Day yet. more...
Cropredy tickets on sale
TICKETS for Fairport's Convention's Cropredy Festival Convention went on sale over the weekend and organisers are advising people to book early. more...
Cropredy tickets on sale
TICKETS for Fairport's Convention's Cropredy Festival Convention went on sale over the weekend and organisers are advising people to book early. more...
Stray cat plea
THE Victoria Road veterinary centre, Bicester, is trying to trace the owner of a stray cat to come forward. more...
Stray cat plea
THE Victoria Road veterinary centre, Bicester, is trying to trace the owner of a stray cat to come forward. more...
Winner gives away prize
A MAN who won £300 in a West Oxfordshire District Council questionnaire donated his winnings to help a school for vulnerable children. more...
Pupils design artwork for hospital
PUPILS from an Oxford school will help transform a building site at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with a colourful display of art. more...
Ballerina shines on national stage
A YOUNG dancer has been picked by the English Youth Ballet to perform in its latest production. more...
No action over tree fall death
THE Health and Safety Executive will not be taking legal action against Oxford City Council after a student was killed by a falling tree. more...
Arson attack on college lavatory
AN ARSONIST set a toilet on fire at Oxford and Cherwell Valley College's main campus in Oxpens Road, Oxford. more...
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
A TEENAGE girl lay seriously ill in a park while an ambulance was mistakenly sent to the wrong place 51 miles away. more...
On a high after leap year proposal
ROMANTIC Sally Metcalf took a leap of faith and proposed marriage to her partner 135 metres above London. more...
Grass fire
A PATCH of grassland and a single-storey building caught light in a fire next to the B4022 yesterday. more...
Car blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a car on fire in Shepherd's Pit, Stanton St John, yesterday. more...
Green car unveiled
A ZERO-EMISSIONS sports car designed by Oxford University students is to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. more...
Rocket victim was life-saver
THE Oxfordshire airman killed in a rocket attack in Iraq was a key member of a team dedicated to saving lives in his local community. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Pig farmers protest at No 10
A CAMPAIGNING pig from a farm near Wallingford went to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Six sought after hotel blaze
SIX men spotted running away from a hotel destroyed in a suspected arson attack are wanted by police. more...
Christ Church wins TV challenge
STUDENTS from Christ Church, Oxford, triumphed last night in the BBC's University Challenge final. more...
Former Bishop of Oxford dies
THE RT Rev Kenneth Woollcombe, a former Bishop of Oxford, has died. more...
Navy investigates Arctic crash
THE Royal Navy launched an investigation today after a boat carrying a journalist from Oxford ran aground at high speed on an outcrop of rock in Arctic waters. more...
Most pupils get first-choice school
NINE out of ten pupils starting secondary school in Oxfordshire in September have been allocated their first choice of school. more...
Bedroom burglars steal £2,500
BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay. more...
Police praised as crime drops
CRIME in the Cowley area of Oxford has dropped by almost a third, according to new police figures. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
Teenager charged with robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a street robbery in Oxford in the early hours of Sunday. more...
Bravery award for supermarket hero
A GRANDFATHER has been given a bravery award after stopping an armed man from robbing a supermarket. more...
Bravery award for supermarket hero
A GRANDFATHER has been given a bravery award after stopping an armed man from robbing a supermarket. more...
Golf course rejected as homes site
SOUTHFIELD Golf Course in Oxford has been saved from being turned into a massive housing development - for the time being. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Mum’s the word for five generations
FIVE generations of an Oxfordshire family enjoyed their biggest and best Mother's Day yet. more...
Winner gives away prize
A MAN who won £300 in a West Oxfordshire District Council questionnaire donated his winnings to help a school for vulnerable children. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Stray cat plea
THE Victoria Road veterinary centre, Bicester, is trying to trace the owner of a stray cat to come forward. more...
Stray cat plea
THE Victoria Road veterinary centre, Bicester, is trying to trace the owner of a stray cat to come forward. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Ballerina shines on national stage
A YOUNG dancer has been picked by the English Youth Ballet to perform in its latest production. more...
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
A TEENAGE girl lay seriously ill in a park while an ambulance was mistakenly sent to the wrong place 51 miles away. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Pig farmers protest at No 10
A CAMPAIGNING pig from a farm near Wallingford went to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Bedroom burglars steal £2,500
BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Other News
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Farmers' fears over Bluetongue virus
FARMERS in south Oxfordshire fear Bluetongue virus could devastate their businesses after the disease was discovered in Buckinghamshire. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Other Sport
GREYHOUNDS: Wednesday's Oxford runners
TODAY'S RUNNERS 2.18: Mass Devastation 3, Skidder, Shes A Handful, Scootalong Holly, Sahara Shrike 2, TELSTAR MAN. more...
Oxford News
Yes, Eye will!
Romantic Sally Metcalf took a leap of faith and proposed marriage to her partner 135 metres above London. more...
County tempts Olympic teams
World-class athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Farmers trot to London over pig issue
A campaigning pig from a farm near Wallingford is heading to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Snow flurries will not last
Drivers in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Police appeal over hotel blaze
Six men spotted running away from a hotel destroyed in a suspected arson attack are wanted by police. more...
Oxford college wins TV quiz
Students from Oxford University college Christ Church triumphed last night in the BBC's University Challenge final. more...
Navy boat ran aground
The Royal Navy launched an investigation today after a boat carrying a journalist from Oxford ran aground at high speed on an outcrop of rock in Arctic waters. more...
School allocations announced
Nine out of ten pupils starting secondary school in Oxfordshire in September have been allocated their first choice of school. more...
Former Bishop of Oxford dies
The Rt Rev Kenneth Woollcombe, a former Bishop of Oxford, has died, it was announced today. more...
Wherefore art thou Romeos?
Young actors are being given the chance to take part in a new film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet - which is set in Oxford. more...
Bikers hatch egg run plan
Collecting cuddly toys and Easter eggs for disabled children may be a far cry from the reputation of the Hells Angels, but that does not bother members of Caldarium Motorcycle Club. more...
Police praised as crime drops
Crime in the Cowley area of Oxford has dropped by nearly a third, according to new police figures. more...
Women can sign up for pampering and power
Up to 100 women from three Oxford estates will be treated to lunch, pampering and an assertiveness workshop as part of International Women's Day. more...
Madeleine's winning tale
A schoolgirl from Oxford proved she is made of the 'write stuff' after her short story was published in an anthology of tales for World Book Day. more...
New life from wrecked tree
Wildlife enthusiasts mourning the destruction of one of Kidlington's finest trees are delighted after discovering young saplings sprouting in its place. more...
War cemetery to get major facelift
A disused cemetery which is home to 13 war graves is to get a major facelift. more...
Friends face oarsome challenge
Two friends from Oxford are training hard for one of the world's toughest rowing races to raise thousands of pounds for a hospice in Wales. more...
Rural watchdogs hunt for volunteers
A community group set up to protect the rural environment in west Oxfordshire is reaching out for more volunteers. more...
Dawn raids target dealers
A criminal drug gang believed to be supplying cocaine was targeted in a series of dawn raids in Oxfordshire today. more...
No homes on golf courses
Southfield Golf Course in Oxford has been saved from being turned into a massive housing development - for the time being. more...
Park saved by padlock cash
A park plagued by antisocial behaviour after being left unlocked at weekends is set to be locked overnight for at least the next three years. more...
Estate to get two more PCSOs
An Oxford estate is to get two more Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), it was announced yesterday. more...
Rail firms told to get a grip
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Cocaine seized in 14 dawn raids
A criminal drug gang believed to be supplying cocaine was targeted in a series of dawn raids in Oxfordshire today. more...
It’s ox-cellent!
Oxford United fans came face-to-face with their club's latest signing for the first time tonight - a giant bronze ox. more...
Saturday Local Football
FOOTBALL: Ten-man Hinksey in five-star show
AFC Hinksey had a man sent off, but still eased to a 5-1 victory at home to Golden Ball in the RT Harris Oxford City FA's Premier Cup. more...
FOOTBALL: Bennett to speak out
Premier League official Steve Bennett is the guest speaker at the Banbury and District Referees Association's next monthly meeting at Cropredy Sports Club tomorrow (7.30). more...
FOOTBALL: Norman lifts Broughton survival bid
Broughton & North Newington saw off Drayton Village 2-0 to bag three much-needed Banbury District & Lord Jersey FA Premier Division points. more...
FOOTBALL: Cottle suffers unlucky break
Coleshill United defender James Cottle suffered a broken leg as their derby clash with Faringdon Town was abandoned. more...
FOOTBALL: Super Cooper to the rescue
Supersub Dave Cooper came off the bench to score all four goals in Cassington's 4-4 draw against Hanborough in the Witney & District FA Premier Division, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. more...
FOOTBALL: Searle late show sinks Kidlington
Pete Searle hit a late winner in extra time to give Stonesfield a dramatic 2-1 victory over ten-man Kidlington Old Boys in the Oxfordshire Senior League's President's Cup semi-final. more...
FOOTBALL: Super Cooper to the rescue
Supersub Dave Cooper came off the bench to score all four goals in Cassington's 4-4 draw against Hanborough in the Witney & District FA Premier Division, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. more...
Share Prices
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 78 BMW 2710 Electrocomponents 173 Nationwide Accident Repair 130 Oxford Biomedica 26 Oxford Catalyst 145.5 Oxford Instruments 191.5 Reed Elsevier 624 RM 215 RPS Group 287.75 more...
Sunday Local Football
FOOTBALL: Rocky delivers knockout blow
Rocky Whiting notched a double as Oxford Yellows booked their place in the final of the OFA Sam Waters Cup with 3-0 victory over Banbury side The Swan. more...
FOOTBALL: Oysten slams a four-timer
Daniel Oysten bagged a four-timer as Mansfield Road Res thrashed Wychwood Forest 7-2 in Division 1 of the Marston's Oxford Sunday League. more...
FOOTBALL: Wells keeps Wanderers on track
Richard Wells hammered a four-timer as Autotype UTV League Division 2 leaders OUP Wanderers moved six points clear at the top with a 6-2 victory against Research Machines. more...
U'S News
United lose at home
Oxford United slipped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Cambridge United in tonight's Blue Square Premier encounter. more...
Improving U's face big test
Oxford United boss Darren Patterson says he is relishing his side's next two home matches - to test how far his new-look side have come. more...
United level at half-time
Oxford United were drawing 1-1 with Cambridge United at the break in tonight's Blue Square Premier clash at the Kassam Stadium. more...
Wallingford
Pig farmers protest at No 10
A CAMPAIGNING pig from a farm near Wallingford went to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Pig farmers protest at No 10
A CAMPAIGNING pig from a farm near Wallingford went to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Wallingford News
Winnie helps farmers hog limelight
A campaigning Oxfordshire porker trotted into Downing Street today to highlight what has been described as a crisis threatening the pig industry. more...
Wantage And Grove
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
A TEENAGE girl lay seriously ill in a park while an ambulance was mistakenly sent to the wrong place 51 miles away. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
A TEENAGE girl lay seriously ill in a park while an ambulance was mistakenly sent to the wrong place 51 miles away. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Wantage News
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
A teenage girl lay dying in a park while an ambulance was mistakenly sent to the wrong town 51 miles away, the Oxford Mail can reveal. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
Pupils were well on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Witney News
Golden couple founded church
A couple who founded a Witney church are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. more...
Forces homes amoung the worst
Witney MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Abingdon Herald News
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids today. more...
Bedroom burglars steal £2,500
BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Pig farmers protest at No 10
A CAMPAIGNING pig from a farm near Wallingford is heading to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Seeking ideas for centre's future
MANAGERS of Didcot's new arts centre are asking south Oxfordshire residents to help shape its programme of events. more...
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
Sally's leap year proposal
ROMANTIC Sally Metcalf took a leap of faith and proposed marriage to her partner 135 metres above London. more...
Banbury Cake News
Bravery award for supermarket hero
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids today. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Bicester Advertiser News
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Oxford Mail News
Bikers hatch egg run plan
Collecting cuddly toys and Easter eggs for disabled children may be a far cry from the reputation of the Hells Angels, but that does not bother members of Caldarium Motorcycle Club. more...
Madeleine's winning tale
A schoolgirl from Oxford proved she is made of the 'write stuff' after her short story was published in an anthology of tales for World Book Day. more...
Police praised as crime drops
Crime in the Cowley area of Oxford has dropped by nearly a third, according to new police figures. more...
Golden couple founded church
A couple who founded a Witney church are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. more...
Bravery award for supermarket hero
A grandfather has been given a bravery award after stopping an armed man from robbing a supermarket. more...
Seeking ideas to fit the bill
Managers of Didcot's new arts centre are asking south Oxfordshire residents to help shape its programme of events. more...
Rural watchdogs hunt for volunteers
A community group set up to protect the rural environment in west Oxfordshire is reaching out for more volunteers. more...
Navy boat ran aground
The Royal Navy launched an investigation today after a boat carrying a journalist from Oxford ran aground at high speed on an outcrop of rock in Arctic waters. more...
Women can sign up for pampering and power
Up to 100 women from three Oxford estates will be treated to lunch, pampering and an assertiveness workshop as part of International Women's Day. more...
County tempts Olympic teams
World-class athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
School allocations announced
Nine out of ten pupils starting secondary school in Oxfordshire in September have been allocated their first choice of school. more...
Farmers trot to London over pig issue
A campaigning pig from a farm near Wallingford is heading to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
Dawn raids target dealers
A criminal drug gang believed to be supplying cocaine was targeted in a series of dawn raids in Oxfordshire today. more...
Burglars steal thousands in cash
Thousands of pounds in cash was stolen during a burglary in Sutton Courtenay. more...
Former Bishop of Oxford dies
The Rt Rev Kenneth Woollcombe, a former Bishop of Oxford, has died, it was announced today. more...
Snow flurries will not last
Drivers in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
No homes on golf courses
Southfield Golf Course in Oxford has been saved from being turned into a massive housing development - for the time being. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
Pupils were well on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
£390,000 bingo prize
A woman has won a £390,000 cash prize after hitting a bingo jackpot. more...
Park saved by padlock cash
A park plagued by antisocial behaviour after being left unlocked at weekends is set to be locked overnight for at least the next three years. more...
Police appeal over hotel blaze
Six men spotted running away from a hotel destroyed in a suspected arson attack are wanted by police. more...
Traffic changes 'too little, too late'
Traders have criticised council plans to ease traffic congestion in Abingdon. more...
Booze trouble figures shock
A staggering 5,163 people were treated at Oxfordshire's casualty departments for alcohol-related illnesses last year - about 14 each day. more...
Estate to get two more PCSOs
An Oxford estate is to get two more Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), it was announced yesterday. more...
Rail firms told to get a grip
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Winnie helps farmers hog limelight
A campaigning Oxfordshire porker trotted into Downing Street today to highlight what has been described as a crisis threatening the pig industry. more...
Cocaine seized in 14 dawn raids
A criminal drug gang believed to be supplying cocaine was targeted in a series of dawn raids in Oxfordshire today. more...
Forces homes amoung the worst
Witney MP David Cameron hastues condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Police in school drugs scare blunder
Hundreds of families were warned about a bogus drug being handed out to children after a blunder by a policeman. more...
Nine out of ten pupils get first choice
Nine out of ten pupils starting secondary school in Oxfordshire in September have been allocated their first choice of school. more...
Oxford college wins TV quiz
Students from Oxford University college Christ Church triumphed last night in the BBC's University Challenge final. more...
It’s ox-cellent!
Oxford United fans came face-to-face with their club's latest signing for the first time tonight - a giant bronze ox. more...
Wherefore art thou Romeos?
Young actors are being given the chance to take part in a new film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet - which is set in Oxford. more...
New life from wrecked tree
Wildlife enthusiasts mourning the destruction of one of Kidlington's finest trees are delighted after discovering young saplings sprouting in its place. more...
War cemetery to get major facelift
A disused cemetery which is home to 13 war graves is to get a major facelift. more...
Friends face oarsome challenge
Two friends from Oxford are training hard for one of the world's toughest rowing races to raise thousands of pounds for a hospice in Wales. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
GREYHOUNDS: Wednesday's Oxford runners
TODAY'S RUNNERS more...
The Oxford Times News
Navy investigates Arctic crash
THE Royal Navy launched an investigation today after a boat carrying a journalist from Oxford ran aground at high speed on an outcrop of rock in Arctic waters. more...
Most pupils get first-choice school
NINE out of ten pupils starting secondary school in Oxfordshire in September have been allocated their first choice of school. more...
Bravery award for supermarket hero
On a high after leap year proposal
War cemetery to get major facelift
Lead taken
Grass fire
Car blaze
14 held in drugs raids
POLICE arrested 14 people on drugs charges today after a series of dawn raids today. more...
Green car unveiled
A ZERO-EMISSIONS sports car designed by Oxford University students is to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. more...
Facelift for Thames lock gates
Bedroom burglars steal £2,500
BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay. more...
Rocket victim was life-saver
THE Oxfordshire airman killed in a rocket attack in Iraq was a key member of a team dedicated to saving lives in his local community. more...
New plan for garage site
AN APPLICATION has been submitted by Richens Care to develop a site in Headington into flats and light industrial units. more...
Great minds on the road
Pig farmers protest at No 10
A CAMPAIGNING pig from a farm near Wallingford is heading to Downing Street today aiming to highlight problems in the pork industry. more...
County tempts Olympic athletes
WORLD-CLASS athletes have been invited to descend on Oxfordshire for training in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. more...
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Six sought after hotel blaze
SIX men spotted running away from a hotel destroyed in a suspected arson attack are wanted by police. more...
Former Bishop of Oxford dies
THE RT Rev Kenneth Woollcombe, a former Bishop of Oxford, has died. more...
Golf course rejected as homes site
SOUTHFIELD Golf Course in Oxford has been saved from being turned into a massive housing development - for the time being. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Hot-foot into the record books
PUPILS were on the ball at a Wantage school as they raced to net a world record today. more...
No action over tree fall death
THE Health and Safety Executive will not be taking legal action against Oxford City Council after a student was killed by a falling tree. more...
Arson attack on college lavatory
AN ARSONIST set a toilet on fire at Oxford and Cherwell Valley College's main campus in Oxpens Road, Oxford. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
Park saved by padlock cash
A PARK plagued by antisocial behaviour after being left unlocked at weekends is set to be locked overnight for at least the next three years. more...
Police praised as crime drops
Seeking ideas for centre's future
MANAGERS of Didcot's new arts centre are asking south Oxfordshire residents to help shape its programme of events. more...
Wychwood watchdog appeals for help
A COMMUNITY group set up to protect the rural environment in west Oxfordshire is reaching out for more volunteers. more...
More PCSOs for estate
AN OXFORD estate is to get two more Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). more...
Bikers hatch egg run plan
Christ Church wins TV challenge
STUDENTS from Christ Church, Oxford, triumphed last night in the BBC's University Challenge final. more...
999 crew went 51 miles adrift
Teenager charged with robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a street robbery in Oxford in the early hours of Sunday. more...
New life springs from old tree
The Oxford Times Sport
Dunlop launches hunt for race star
DUNLOP Race Academy is calling on 2005 winner and Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup champion Simon Shaw to coach this year's rookies and help find a racing star of the future. more...
Dunlop launches hunt for race star
DUNLOP Race Academy is calling on 2005 winner and Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup champion Simon Shaw to coach this year's rookies and help find a racing star of the future. more...
Witney Gazette News
Snow flurries hit county
DRIVERS in parts of Oxfordshire faced a frosty start to their journey into work this morning followed by flurries of snow. more...
Obituary: John Hannis
FORMER mayor of Chipping Norton, county and district councillor John Hannis has died, aged 83, after a long battle with cancer. more...
Cameron rap for forces' homes
WITNEY MP David Cameron has condemned the terrible state of armed forces' housing in Oxfordshire. more...
Rail firm told to 'get a grip'
TRANSPORT Secretary Ruth Kelly today threatened to strip First Great Western of its rail franchise if services did not improve. more...
War cemetery to get major facelift
UPDATE: Death of a real hero
THE West Oxfordshire airman killed in a rocket attack in Iraq was a key member of a team dedicated to try to save lives in his local community. more...
To Edinburgh — again!
A WEST Oxfordshire youth theatre group is celebrating winning a place at a top international arts festival. more...
New appeal for witnesses
POLICE are renewing an appeal for witnesses to a serious collision which injured a cyclist who still lies in hospital in a serious condition. more...
Pubs to reopen
TWO of West Oxfordshire's villages badly hit by last summer's floods are at last to get their pubs back. more...
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