Oxfordshire | Archive | 2002 | August
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...
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...
A reminder of a great day out is featured in the offices of Cherwell District Council's housing department. more...
A woman accused of taking part in racial attacks on two Asians in Banbury appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. more...
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...
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...
Four out of a five-strong team of martial arts exponents won medals in a national competition more...
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...
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 measures are being installed outside an Oxford primary school on the edge of a busy industrial estate. more...
David Blagdon has returned to the scene of the incident which resulted in him serving 24 years behind bars. more...
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...
Two karate instructors from Oxford have raised £2,065 for a cancer charity with a series of nationwide fight demonstrations. more...
A cannabis-based pain killer developed by an Oxfordshire company has passed its first phase of clinical trials. more...
Strong demand for new homes coupled with a buoyant housing market have boosted the fortunes of builder Persimmon. more...
A private bank, which lists the Queen among its customers, is expanding its regional office network. more...
An entrepreneur who aims to help working parents has seen her business take off. more...
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...
A museum has come to the aid of bored children and stressed-out parents, by inviting children to contribute to a new display. more...
A small number of tickets are available for the final few days of A Midsummer Night's Dream. more...
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 measures are being installed outside an Oxford primary school on the edge of a busy industrial estate. more...
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...
David Blagdon has returned to the scene of the incident which resulted in him serving 24 years behind bars. more...
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...
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...
A railway enthusiast who was on a train which crashed in Essex has dismissed the collision as a minor incident. more...
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...
A group of pupils from the King's School in Witney spent a fortnight in Zambia helping at two schools. more...
A museum has come to the aid of bored children and stressed-out parents, by inviting children to contribute to a new display. more...
A reminder of a great day out is featured in the offices of Cherwell District Council's housing department. more...
King Alfred's Community and Sports College has been recognised for its overseas links. more...
Pews and hymn books in an Oxford church have been replaced by desert sands, tents and snake charmers. more...
A woman accused of taking part in racial attacks on two Asians in Banbury appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. more...
Visitors to Challow Park, near Wantage, took a step back in time at the annual Nostalgia Weekend. more...
Mail is believed to have been been stolen from at least 18 boxes across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire. more...
Four out of a five-strong team of martial arts exponents won medals in a national competition more...
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...
A patient at Littlemore Hospital has been accused of attempted murder. more...
Two karate instructors from Oxford have raised £2,065 for a cancer charity with a series of nationwide fight demonstrations. more...
A small number of tickets are available for the final few days of A Midsummer Night's Dream. more...
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...
Flowers adorned a Faringdon church to celebrate the Queen's 50-year reign. more...
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...
Oxfordshire ambulance drivers' success in beating Government response time targets is being undermined by long waits in overcrowded casualty units. more...
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...
The Princess Royal is to visit Watlington next month to officially open a £3m sheltered housing development. more...
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...
King Alfred's Community and Sports College has been recognised for its overseas links. more...
A group of pupils from the King's School in Witney spent a fortnight in Zambia helping at two schools. more...
Flowers adorned a Faringdon church to celebrate the Queen's 50-year reign. more...
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