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Stories for 28 August 2002

Abingdon News

Disabled pensioner hits at home help shake-up

A disabled man paralysed in his left arm and hand after suffering a stroke has criticised a decision by social sevices to withdraw his domestic help.   more...

Walkers finish national trek ahead of schedule

University student Scott Witham, from Abingdon, and his friend James Roberts shocked themselves on a charity walk from Land's End to John O'Groats -- they arrived three days early.   more...

Banbury News

Children's collage exhibited

A reminder of a great day out is featured in the offices of Cherwell District Council's housing department.   more...

Woman accused of racial attacks

A woman accused of taking part in racial attacks on two Asians in Banbury appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday.   more...

Football fans get top coaching

Children from Bretch Hill in Banbury were treated to a visit to Coventry City Football Club for some top coaching, thanks to Cherwell District Council.   more...

Bicester News

Boost for butterflies

A woodland that is home to rare black and brown hairstreak butterflies is going to be extended, thanks to the success of an £80,000 appeal.   more...

Team punches its weight in contest

Four out of a five-strong team of martial arts exponents won medals in a national competition   more...

Didcot News

Rape case adjourned

A man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Didcot on August 13 made his first appearance before a Crown Court judge yesterday (August 27)   more...

Oxford News

Artists search for new show venue

An art show that has been running for more than a hundred years is under threat after failing to find a venue.   more...

Traffic-calming starts on estate to protect pupils

Traffic-calming measures are being installed outside an Oxford primary school on the edge of a busy industrial estate.   more...

Blagdon returns to scene of arson

David Blagdon has returned to the scene of the incident which resulted in him serving 24 years behind bars.   more...

Blenheim horse trials promise family fun

The 13th Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials will see top riders and horses from around the world competing, and a variety of family entertainment and activities.   more...

Fistful of money

Two karate instructors from Oxford have raised £2,065 for a cancer charity with a series of nationwide fight demonstrations.   more...

Oxfordshire Business

Cannabis painkiller passes first trials

A cannabis-based pain killer developed by an Oxfordshire company has passed its first phase of clinical trials.   more...

Housing demand boosts builder's fortunes

Strong demand for new homes coupled with a buoyant housing market have boosted the fortunes of builder Persimmon.   more...

Private bank expands network

A private bank, which lists the Queen among its customers, is expanding its regional office network.   more...

Newborn firm growing well

An entrepreneur who aims to help working parents has seen her business take off.   more...

Advisory services not used

Most Oxfordshire firms are not aware of any advisory services which offer help with planning for their business success, according to a new report.   more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

Museum offers relief for parents

A museum has come to the aid of bored children and stressed-out parents, by inviting children to contribute to a new display.   more...

Last chance to see play

A small number of tickets are available for the final few days of A Midsummer Night's Dream.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Artists search for new show venue

An art show that has been running for more than a hundred years is under threat after failing to find a venue.   more...

Traffic-calming starts on estate to protect pupils

Traffic-calming measures are being installed outside an Oxford primary school on the edge of a busy industrial estate.   more...

Disabled pensioner hits at home help shake-up

A disabled man paralysed in his left arm and hand after suffering a stroke has criticised a decision by social sevices to withdraw his domestic help.   more...

Blagdon returns to scene of arson

David Blagdon has returned to the scene of the incident which resulted in him serving 24 years behind bars.   more...

Homes plan highlights need for infrastructure

The chairman of Grove Parish Council has admitted he is disappointed about proposals to build 2,500 new houses in the village on the site of a former airfield.   more...

Walkers finish national trek ahead of schedule

University student Scott Witham, from Abingdon, and his friend James Roberts shocked themselves on a charity walk from Land's End to John O'Groats -- they arrived three days early.   more...

Rail crash 'only minor' says councillor

A railway enthusiast who was on a train which crashed in Essex has dismissed the collision as a minor incident.   more...

Blenheim horse trials promise family fun

The 13th Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials will see top riders and horses from around the world competing, and a variety of family entertainment and activities.   more...

Pupils help Zambian school

A group of pupils from the King's School in Witney spent a fortnight in Zambia helping at two schools.   more...

Museum offers relief for parents

A museum has come to the aid of bored children and stressed-out parents, by inviting children to contribute to a new display.   more...

Children's collage exhibited

A reminder of a great day out is featured in the offices of Cherwell District Council's housing department.   more...

School wins world status

King Alfred's Community and Sports College has been recognised for its overseas links.   more...

Children flock to `desert' church

Pews and hymn books in an Oxford church have been replaced by desert sands, tents and snake charmers.   more...

Woman accused of racial attacks

A woman accused of taking part in racial attacks on two Asians in Banbury appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday.   more...

Visitors wallow in nostalgia

Visitors to Challow Park, near Wantage, took a step back in time at the annual Nostalgia Weekend.   more...

Mail stolen from post boxes

Mail is believed to have been been stolen from at least 18 boxes across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire.   more...

Team punches its weight in contest

Four out of a five-strong team of martial arts exponents won medals in a national competition   more...

Football fans get top coaching

Children from Bretch Hill in Banbury were treated to a visit to Coventry City Football Club for some top coaching, thanks to Cherwell District Council.   more...

Patient accused of attempted murder

A patient at Littlemore Hospital has been accused of attempted murder.   more...

Fistful of money

Two karate instructors from Oxford have raised £2,065 for a cancer charity with a series of nationwide fight demonstrations.   more...

Last chance to see play

A small number of tickets are available for the final few days of A Midsummer Night's Dream.   more...

Rape case adjourned

A man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Didcot on August 13 made his first appearance before a Crown Court judge yesterday (August 27)   more...

Floral tribute to Golden Jubilee

Flowers adorned a Faringdon church to celebrate the Queen's 50-year reign.   more...

Housing boom in county on hold

Oxfordshire's housing boom may have come to an end -- but first-time buyers will still find it hard to get on the property ladder.   more...

A&E delays undermine 999 crews' success

Oxfordshire ambulance drivers' success in beating Government response time targets is being undermined by long waits in overcrowded casualty units.   more...

Pro-hunt activists deface White Horse

One of Oxfordshire's most famous landmarks -- the 3,000-year-old White Horse chalk hill carving near Wantage -- has been defaced by pro-hunting campaigners.   more...

Wallingford News

Princess to open £3m sheltered housing

The Princess Royal is to visit Watlington next month to officially open a £3m sheltered housing development.   more...

Wantage News

Homes plan highlights need for infrastructure

The chairman of Grove Parish Council has admitted he is disappointed about proposals to build 2,500 new houses in the village on the site of a former airfield.   more...

School wins world status

King Alfred's Community and Sports College has been recognised for its overseas links.   more...

Witney News

Pupils help Zambian school

A group of pupils from the King's School in Witney spent a fortnight in Zambia helping at two schools.   more...

Floral tribute to Golden Jubilee

Flowers adorned a Faringdon church to celebrate the Queen's 50-year reign.   more...

  
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