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Stories for 19 October 2002

Abingdon News

Father and son sentenced for pub violence

A father and son have been sentenced after a violent incident at a pub in Southmoor, near Abingdon.   more...

Concern grows for missing clubber

Concern is growing for the safety of a 26-year-old man from Radley, near Abingdon, who disappeared during a night out clubbing at the weekend.   more...

Police plea over assault on schoolboy

Police have appealed for information about an assault on a Abingdon boy who was punched and kicked by a gang of youths while on his way to school.   more...

Agency bid rejected

A proposal to open an estate agency in the empty Bookworld shop in the High Street has been rejected. The Vale of White Horse District Council said the plan would lead to the loss of retail business space and went against council policy aimed at revitalising the shopping area in the town centre.   more...

Banbury News

Budget woes delay pedestrian scheme

A £1.5m plan to pedestrianise Banbury's Market Place and Parson's Street, and install lighting and coloured paving, has been put on hold.   more...

Bicester News

Children's views questioned

County councillor Les Sibley has cast doubt on the validity of a consultation exercise on options for improving Market Square, Bicester.   more...

Didcot News

Couple still in tune

A COUPLE who sang in the same choir as children have celebrated 60 years of living in harmony.   more...

Oxford News

Plan to tackle A40 congestion

A transport plan to solve traffic congestion problems between Witney and Oxford is be carried out over the next 15 years.   more...

Tenants endure longer wait for housing benefit

Tenants who have waited four months to receive housing benefit are being told new claims have priority.   more...

Traders' bid fails to stop clampdown

Cameras will be used to prosecute drivers flouting a daytime traffic ban in Oxford, county councillors have agreed.   more...

Stolen light controls add to traffic misery

Drivers were forced to wait more than an hour in Oxford's notoriously congested Botley Road after thieves stole a vital traffic light control unit.   more...

Councillor taken to hospital after fall

Betty Standingford, county councillor for New Marston, was taken to hospital after falling down a flight of stairs in County Hall in Oxford.   more...

Oxfordshire Business

TWR quashes fears over impact of Arrows crisis

Oxfordshire specialist car firm TWR has moved to quell fears that it is caught up in the financial crisis of its sister firm, the Formula 1 team Arrows.   more...

High Street chains turn the corner

THERE was good news on the high street after two major retailers reported encouraging sales.   more...

Car dealer finds home Swede home

An Oxford motor dealer has invested £1m in a new showroom.   more...

New appointment

Darren House has been appointed branch manager at removal firm Bishop's Move.   more...

Oxfordshire Education

Volunteers spread word about reading

When children fall behind with their reading, it is not just their interest in books that suffers.   more...

Rising standards bring praise for headteacher

Headteacher Valerie Lucas has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for her role in raising standards at her village school.   more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

Film fun for video buffs

Videosyncratic is a new independent video and DVD shop offering a more tailored approach to DVD and video rental.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Skateboarders face town ban

Skateboarders and BMX cyclists could face a ban from the centre of Woodstock after they were blamed for damage to public areas.   more...

NHS delays primary trust merger plan

The NHS in Oxfordshire has delayed merging the county's five primary care trusts.   more...

Lecturers dismiss £4,000 offer as 'insult'

Lecturers say moves to ease college recruitment problems by offering £4,000 'golden hellos' to new teachers will not work.   more...

Work starts at last on bypass

Work is now under way on a long-awaited bypass around the village of Brize Norton.   more...

Historians gather to honour Nelson

The Bear Hotel in Woodstock may appear an unlikely place for a grand naval celebration to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.   more...

Police decide not to charge missing chef

A MISSING Oxfordshire man who turned up after five days to pick up his wages will not be charged with wasting police time.   more...

Les Hitchcock

Cross-party tributes have been paid to Les Hitchcock, one of the longest-serving councillors in Oxfordshire, who has died at the age of 90.   more...

Bill Revell

Bill Revell, alderman and former mayor of Wallingford, has died aged 80.   more...

Richard Norman

A bugler played the Last Post as Oxfordshire county councillors, past and present, gathered to salute a former chairman, Colonel Richard Norman, at a memorial service in the village church of St Mary the Virgin, at Buckland, near Faringdon.   more...

Benny Reeve

The co-founder of Oxford City Athletic Club has died.   more...

Ken Payne

A craftsman famed for his skilled work on buildings across Wantage has died, aged 87.   more...

Firefighters set dates for strikes

Firefighters in Oxfordshire are set to stage a series of strikes, including four eight-day walkouts.   more...

Guns collector is jailed for one year

A former Scout leader who bought a huge cache of banned weapons over the internet was beginning a jail sentence on October 19.   more...

Anti-war protesters to cause disruption

A day of direct action in protest against war with Iraq is to take place in Oxford.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Perna axed as City cut costs

Oxford City manager Paul Lee has suffered a blow after he was forced to release midfielder Nando Perna due to financial pressure.   more...

Football: King Louis to get new deal

Jefferson Louis is set to be rewarded for the impact he has made on Oxford United's season with the offer of a new contract.   more...

Football: United join fight

Oxford United are giving their full backing to the Kick it Out campaign's second National Anti-Racism Week of Action by highlighting the fight against racism at next Saturday's Division 3 home game against Shrewsbury.   more...

Hockey: Sunday fixtures

Fixtures for Sunday, October 20   more...

Football: Saturday fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday, October 19   more...

Football: Sunday fixtures

Fixtures for Sunday, October 20   more...

Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League preview

Bicester Town manager Eddie Nix has mixed emotions after his son Lee left the club to join Didcot Town, writes KIEREN BUSHNELL.   more...

Football: FA Carlsberg Vase preview

Didcot Town have a number of injury worries ahead of their visit to Combined Counties League side Bedfont in the first round proper on Saturday (October 19).   more...

Rugby: Buoy's back for Henley cup bid

Henley Hawks have a point to prove when they entertain National League Division 1 side Wakefield in the third round of the Powergen Cup at Dry Leas on Saturday (Oct 19, 3pm).   more...

Hockey: Saturday fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday, October 19   more...

Badminton: Gibbins is crowned Oxon champ

Chris Gibbins took advantage of many of the county's leading players missing the Oxfordshire Championships to capture the men's singles title.   more...

Badminton: 2nds open with a win

Oxfordshire 2nd opened their Inter-County Championship Division 2 campaign with a fine 11-4 win over Devon 2nd at Wheatley.   more...

Golf: Saturday games

Matches for Saturday, October 19   more...

Rugby: Saturday fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday, October 19   more...

Wallingford News

£275,000 path plan welcomed

Plans to improve a path from Benson and Wallingford for cyclists and pedestrians have been welcomed.   more...

Wantage News

Survey rejects housing proposal

Nearly half of residents in Grove are opposed to new housing development in the village, according to a survey.   more...

Witney News

Plan to tackle A40 congestion

A transport plan to solve traffic congestion problems between Witney and Oxford is be carried out over the next 15 years.   more...

Scouts ask builders for help

Eynsham Scouts are preparing to raise money for a new headquarters -- and they want to hear from anyone who has surplus building materials to spare.   more...

Call for poll to settle store row

Calls are being made for an opinion poll on the future of Witney's former football ground.   more...

Musicians in tune for workshop

Professional musicians were on hand in Witney at the weekend (October 12-13) to help players develop skills and explore traditions.   more...

  
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