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Abingdon News

Children's service on award shortlist

A service helping children with mental health problems in Oxfordshire has been shortlisted for a national award.  more...

Bicester News

Firm joins anti-theft scheme

A businessman has stepped in to help tackle street theft in Bicester.  more...

Business News

Iconic accolade for Sir Richard

Tycoon Sir Richard Branson has been voted the South East's ultimate business icon.  more...

Computers' to replace school books' boss claims

School children could one day be swapping all their books for a single computer, according to the boss of a hi-tech Oxfordshire firm.  more...

Columns

On Yer Bike

Cyclox hosted Cycling for the Climate, a major national conference, on Saturday. The cycling Lord Mayor of Oxford, John Tanner, opened the conference of 100 delegates, who had arrived by bus and Brompton from all over the UK.  more...

Didcot

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Didcot News

Good Samaritan injured

A good Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Editorial Comment

Community in mourning

Schools are the heart of our communities and so today we cannot begin to imagine the grief being felt by pupils, parents and teachers associated with Henry Box School in Witney.  more...

Plenty of rubbish to talk about

Oxford's "recycling revolution" has been the talk of the city since it began this time last year.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: North Leigh sunk by rampant Milton

Sport Italia Hellenic League Milton Utd 5, North Leigh 1 A hat-trick from Adam Bailey sent North Leigh crashing to their second Premier Division defeat of the campaign on Saturday and propelled Milton to sixth place.  more...

Headlines

Roadside signs vote

A BID by the Thames Valley Farmers Market Co-operative to get consent for street signs promoting the monthly markets in Witney goes before today's meeting of West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning sub-committee.  more...

Update: Police investigate woman’s death

POLICE have launched an investigation after the discovery of a woman's body in the village of Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

Youth injured in car park fight

A 17-year-old youth was found in a Witney car park with facial injuries following a fight.  more...

Man questioned over woman's death

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a 53-year-old woman from Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

Firefighters saved Witney panto

PROMPT action by Witney's fire crews has saved production of the town's annual pantomime.  more...

Tribute paid to 'gentle boy'

THE pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.  more...

Roadside signs vote

A BID by the Thames Valley Farmers Market Co-operative to get consent for street signs promoting the monthly markets in Witney goes before today's meeting of West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning sub-committee.  more...

Henry Box School double tragedy

CHILDREN and teachers returned to Henry Box School, in Witney, in mourning today after a double road death tragedy.  more...

Update: Police investigate woman’s death

POLICE have launched an investigation after the discovery of a woman's body in the village of Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

999 crews called to A4095 crash

A VEHICLE was involved in an accident on the A4095 between Brize Norton and Bampton last night.  more...

Local shop born again

LESS than three weeks after a village shop closed, the doors have reopened after a 'fantastic' community effort.  more...

Woodstock to switch on extra lights

A NIGHT of a thousand candles will begin Woodstock's countdown to Christmas.  more...

Youth injured in car park fight

A 17-year-old youth was found in a Witney car park with facial injuries following a fight.  more...

Man questioned over woman's death

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a 53-year-old woman from Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

Firefighters saved Witney panto

PROMPT action by Witney's fire crews has saved production of the town's annual pantomime.  more...

Tribute paid to 'gentle boy'

THE pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.  more...

Hockey

HOCKEY: City battlers grab a point

City of Oxford picked up a point in a 2-2 draw at Reading 2nd in Trysports 3 Counties League Premier 1.  more...

HOCKEY: Hawks held in check

Oxford Hawks were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Wimbledon in the Women's South Clubs' League Division 1.  more...

HOCKEY: Rover rumbled

Rover Oxford were no match for Nottingham Highfields as they slipped to a 4-0 home defeat in the Slazenger England Women's League North Division.  more...

HOCKEY: Banbury bonanza

Holders Banbury produced a five-goal show in the second half to thrash Bristol 5-0 and move into the last 16 of the EH Harrod UK Trophy.  more...

HOCKEY: Super Smyth in four-goal blitz

Substitute Dan Smyth hit a four-timer as Rover Oxford returned to winning ways with a thumping 5-2 victory at bottom side City of Portsmouth in South League Premier Division 2.  more...

Letters

Lights needed to let us out

After months of undercover work, taking notes and examining all data collected, I have come to the conclusion that if suddenly cars stopped entering Sainsbury's at Heyford Hill, Oxford, those trying to get out on to the roundabout wouldn't succeed.  more...

Danger crossroads

Whoever designed the traffic lights in the centre of Headington, Oxford?  more...

Wreaking havoc

So, on the issue of road charges at least, even the Tories are now to the left of the New Labour Government.  more...

Who has priority?

My wife, who is disabled and in a wheelchair, and I were at Templars Square at Cowley, Oxford, waiting for the No 10 Stagecoach bus to Wood Farm on Monday, November 5.  more...

Memory Lane

Did boy get to go to the zoo?

This was a memorable day for all the children involved, writes Sahand Parvizi.  more...

Rocking all over... Botley

Status Quo will attract full houses for their two performances at the New Theatre, Oxford, this week.  more...

I sang for our future Queen

The diamond wedding anniversary of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh tomorrow will bring back happy memories for Douglas Higgins.  more...

Motorsport

Solberg fifth on Rally Ireland

NORWEGIAN driver Petter Solberg finished in fifth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team on the Rally Ireland.  more...

Bratt stars at trophy event

WILL Bratt, of Adderbury, third placed finisher in this year's Formula Renault UK Championship, joined the cream of national motor racing talent in London on Saturday evening, as part of the British Touring Car Championship's 2007 TOCA Night of Champions.  more...

Solberg fifth on Rally Ireland

NORWEGIAN driver Petter Solberg finished in fifth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team on the Rally Ireland.  more...

Bratt stars at trophy event

WILL Bratt, of Adderbury, third placed finisher in this year's Formula Renault UK Championship, joined the cream of national motor racing talent in London on Saturday evening, as part of the British Touring Car Championship's 2007 TOCA Night of Champions.  more...

News

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Party time

A NEW Year's Eve party will be held at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, in aid of the British Red Cross.  more...

Roadside signs vote

A BID by the Thames Valley Farmers Market Co-operative to get consent for street signs promoting the monthly markets in Witney goes before today's meeting of West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning sub-committee.  more...

All's fair

THE annual Fairtrade fair will take place at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, on Saturday, December 1.  more...

Centre bid for families

A CHILDREN'S centre which supports families with children under five could be set up in Wallingford.  more...

Car park work begins

WORK is due to start today on a temporary car park to provide 250 long-stay spaces off Woodford Way, Witney.  more...

Bodleian store decision due today

An 11th-hour attempt to stop Oxford University building a giant book depository in Osney Mead will be launched today.  more...

More cash needed to wow carnival crowds

MORE businesses need to get behind the Cowley Road Carnival, in Oxford, so next year's event can have a real 'wow factor'.  more...

School left in mourning

CHILDREN and teachers returned to a Witney school in mourning today after a double road death tragedy.  more...

Update: Police investigate woman’s death

POLICE have launched an investigation after the discovery of a woman's body in the village of Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

No stars for switch-on

OXFORD City Council has been described as "Scrooge-like" after it was revealed no celebrities had been approached to switch on this year's Christmas lights.  more...

'We have won over recycling cynics'

THE battle to win the hearts and minds of recycling cynics in Oxford has been won, according to the woman in charge of the city's waste "revolution".  more...

Call for return of weekly waste collections

ONE year after Oxford's "recycling revolution" started, people across the city say they are desperate for a return to weekly rubbish collections.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Car damaged in blaze

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in East Oxford late last night.  more...

Rally to urge Oxford Union rethink

A RALLY is being held tomorrow calling on the Oxford Union to cancel the invitation of the BNP leader and a Holocaust denier to speak at an event next week.  more...

Two charged with lead theft

TWO men have been charged with stealing lead from the roof of the Fox and Hounds pub, Oxford.  more...

Youth injured in car park fight

A 17-year-old youth was found in a Witney car park with facial injuries following a fight.  more...

Firefighters saved Witney panto

PROMPT action by Witney's fire crews has saved production of the town's annual pantomime.  more...

Man questioned over woman's death

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a 53-year-old woman from Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Heroin addict ordered out of home

A HEROIN addict and his partner have been ordered out of their home.  more...

Councillors reject book depository plan

The Bodleian Library's plan for a £29m book depository in West Oxford has been rejected.  more...

Robber raids village service station

A ROBBER wearing a ski mask stole hundreds of pounds from a service station.  more...

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Tribute paid to 'gentle boy'

THE pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.  more...

Centre bid for families

A CHILDREN'S centre which supports families with children under five could be set up in Wallingford.  more...

Roadside signs vote

A BID by the Thames Valley Farmers Market Co-operative to get consent for street signs promoting the monthly markets in Witney goes before today's meeting of West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning sub-committee.  more...

Update: Police investigate woman’s death

POLICE have launched an investigation after the discovery of a woman's body in the village of Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

Youth injured in car park fight

A 17-year-old youth was found in a Witney car park with facial injuries following a fight.  more...

Man questioned over woman's death

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a 53-year-old woman from Chilson, near Chipping Norton.  more...

Firefighters saved Witney panto

PROMPT action by Witney's fire crews has saved production of the town's annual pantomime.  more...

Tribute paid to 'gentle boy'

THE pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.  more...

Centre bid for families

A CHILDREN'S centre which supports families with children under five could be set up in Wallingford.  more...

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.  more...

Non Leage

FOOTBALL: Abingdon face Bridgwater test

Abingdon United boss Andy Slater says his side face a stern test of their recent form when they host high-fliers Bridgwater in Division 1 South & West on Tuesday.  more...

Other Sport

DARTS: Young Emily can't halt strong Shelley

Young Emily Nowland caused a sensation when playing for newly-promoted Section 1 side Gladiators Social Club A against powerful Premier opponents Shelley Arms D in the Greene King ODDA Winter League.  more...

DARTS: Shears suffer shock defeat

There was a shock as third-placed Shears lost 5-4 away to derby rivals Goodlake in the Oxfordshire Super League.  more...

DARTS: Cohen and Creed capture first titles

Paul Cohen and Natalie Creed made it a night for first-time winners when taking the major singles honours at the Greene King-sponsored ODDA's Summer League finals at Rover Cowley.  more...

Oxford News

Recycling: 'We've won hearts and minds'

THE battle to win the hearts and minds of recycling cynics in Oxford has been won, according to the woman in charge of the city's waste "revolution".  more...

Recycling one year on: Your verdict

One year after Oxford's "recycling revolution" started, people across the city say they are desperate for a return to weekly rubbish collections.  more...

School's double tragedy

Children and teachers returned to a Witney school in mourning today after a double road death tragedy.  more...

'Scrooges' row over Christmas lights switch-on

Hard-up Oxford City Council has been described as "Scrooge-like" after it was revealed no celebrities had been approached to switch on this year's Christmas lights.  more...

Crash causes M40 lane closure

Motorists travelling on the M40 near Bicester this morning experienced severe delays after a car collided with the central reservation.  more...

Metro blaze

Firefighters were called to a car fire in East Oxford late last night.  more...

Vehicle accident on A4095

A vehicle was involved in an accident on the northbound carriageway of the A4095 between Brize Norton and Bampton in West Oxfordshire last night.  more...

Anti-BNP rally held

A rally is being held tomorrow calling on the Oxford Union to cancel the invitation of the BNP leader and a Holocaust denier to speak at an event next week.  more...

Two charged with lead theft

Two men have been charged with stealing lead from a pub roof.  more...

A diamond day to remember

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrate 60 years of marriage tomorrow - and 'diamond' couples from around Oxfordshire will be celebrating with them.  more...

Fundraisers freeze for charity

It a regular Saturday night in Oxford.The Cowley Road was spilling over with drunken revellers and the city was awash with merriment. But in St Clement's Churchyard, around 50 people - including myself - were experiencing the grittier side of life for the 2007 Oxford Sleepout.  more...

No date set for rebuilding pub

No date has yet been set for the start of refurbishment work on a famous Oxford pub devastated in a blaze.  more...

New council homes could be built

New council homes could be built in Oxfordshire in a bid to combat the county's chronic housing crisis.  more...

TV presenter Clarkson's book urges boys to read

Outspoken TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is disturbing the peace of school libraries across the country under a scheme to encourage more boys to read books.  more...

Mum rides in to keep rides safe

A mum-of-three was so worried about children's road safety she signed up to teach them cycling skills.  more...

City hosts national talks

Oxford cycle pressure group Cyclox hosted a major national conference at Cheney School in Headington on Saturday.  more...

Heroin addict ordered out

A heroin addict and his partner were ordered out of their home yesterday.  more...

Decision makers told: visit academy first

The ten decision-makers who will vote on whether the controversial Peers Academy in Oxford gets the go-ahead have been told they must visit one that is already up-and-running.  more...

No NHS funding for new dentist

A new dentist practice in Oxford has been refused funding to look after NHS patients.  more...

No money this year for Farepak victims

Dozens of families in Oxfordshire are set to endure a second Christmas without the money they lost following the collapse of a festive hamper scheme.  more...

Book depository plan rejected

The Bodleian Library's plan for a £29m book depository in West Oxford has been rejected.  more...

Robber raids service station

A robber wearing a ski mask stole hundreds of pounds from a service station.  more...

Choir and Kate Bush team up for film

Pop singer Kate Bush has offered to pay for an Oxford choir which sang with her on a film soundtrack to go to the movie when it is released.  more...

Man held over death of clerk

A man has been arrested and bailed over the unexplained death of 53-year-old parish council clerk Patricia Owens.  more...

Rugby

RUGBY UNION: Hawks punished by Leek

Henley Hawks are closer to relegation than promotion after a 19-3 defeat at Blackheath inb National 2.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Cheltenham pip Chinnor

Chinnor crashed out of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup at the second round stage after a 13-10 defeat at Cheltenham.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Dawson happy to edge it

Chipping Norton's director of rugby Andy Dawson was pleased with another victory for his side.  more...

RUGBY UNION: Passionate Chippy down Grove

Chipping Norton maintained their 100 per cent record by edging out hosts Grove in the EDF Energy Senior Vase.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 110 BMW 2961 Electrocomponents 221.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 137.5 Oxford Biomedica 28.75 Oxford Catalyst 154 Oxford Instruments 220.5 Reed Elsevier 591.75 RM 195.25 RPS Group 337   more...

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 110 BMW 2921 Electrocomponents 212.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 139.5 Oxford Biomedica 28.75 Oxford Catalyst 151.5 Oxford Instruments 219.5 Reed Elsevier 575.25 RM 188 RPS Group 335   more...

Sport

Solberg fifth on Rally Ireland

NORWEGIAN driver Petter Solberg finished in fifth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team on the Rally Ireland.  more...

Bratt stars at trophy event

WILL Bratt, of Adderbury, third placed finisher in this year's Formula Renault UK Championship, joined the cream of national motor racing talent in London on Saturday evening, as part of the British Touring Car Championship's 2007 TOCA Night of Champions.  more...

Solberg fifth on Rally Ireland

NORWEGIAN driver Petter Solberg finished in fifth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team on the Rally Ireland.  more...

Bratt stars at trophy event

WILL Bratt, of Adderbury, third placed finisher in this year's Formula Renault UK Championship, joined the cream of national motor racing talent in London on Saturday evening, as part of the British Touring Car Championship's 2007 TOCA Night of Champions.  more...

U'S News

Turley leaps to Duffy's defence

OXFORD United man-of-the-match Billy Turley backed Rob Duffy after the striker was sent-off just 20 seconds after coming off the bench in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Ebbsfleet.  more...

Declan delight at debut

Sixteen-year-old Declan Benjamin (pictured) has spoken of his delight at being the second youngest first-team player in Oxford United's history.  more...

Wallingford

Centre bid for families

A CHILDREN'S centre which supports families with children under five could be set up in Wallingford.  more...

Centre bid for families

A CHILDREN'S centre which supports families with children under five could be set up in Wallingford.  more...

Centre bid for families

A CHILDREN'S centre which supports families with children under five could be set up in Wallingford.  more...

Witney News

Teenager found badly beaten

A teenager was found badly beaten in a Witney car park following a brawl between two groups of youths.  more...

Memorial to a 'first class chap'

A pensioner who died in a car crash has a permanent memorial, at Witney's Windrush Leisure Centre.  more...

Tribute to 'gentle boy' Andrew

The pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Nominate top women

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Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.   more...

Lots of love

ROD and Rosalie James don't know how many children they have fostered over the years.   more...

Letter offered impossible test

A MAN was surprised to receive an invitation to come to his doctor's surgery - for a test offered only to women.   more...

Pies appeal

A CALL for mince pies - and lots of them - has gone out from Wallingford School so they can be served in the intervals of the Christmas production of the musical Grease between December 12 and 15 and raise money for school funds.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Hard-hitting DVD targets young

A NEW hard-hitting initiative aimed at reducing the number of young drivers killed on Northamptonshire's roads was launched on Tuesday.   more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.   more...

Action group hunts volunteers

THE Chipping Norton Area Neighbourhood Action Group is holding an open evening for any volunteers interested in joining the group.   more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.   more...

Appeal for help

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Rail firm criticised over delays

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New York inspires artist's work

AN ARTIST'S exhibition has been inspired by the urban surroundings of New York.   more...

Nominate top women

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Banbury Cake Sport

Solberg fifth on Rally Ireland

NORWEGIAN driver Petter Solberg finished in fifth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team on the Rally Ireland.   more...

Bratt stars at trophy event

WILL Bratt, of Adderbury, third placed finisher in this year's Formula Renault UK Championship, joined the cream of national motor racing talent in London on Saturday evening, as part of the British Touring Car Championship's 2007 TOCA Night of Champions.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Hard-hitting DVD targets young

A NEW hard-hitting initiative aimed at reducing the number of young drivers killed on Northamptonshire's roads was launched on Tuesday.   more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.   more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.   more...

Mother rides in to keep children safe

A MOTHER-of-three was so worried about children's road safety she signed up to teach them cycling skills.   more...

Brownies learn how to beat burglars

BROWNIES in Bicester are getting a lesson in how to keep burglars at bay from Thames Valley Police.   more...

Appeal for help

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School welcomes high ranking

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Rail firm criticised over delays

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Nominate top women

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Oxford Mail News

Teenager found badly beaten

A teenager was found badly beaten in a Witney car park following a brawl between two groups of youths.   more...

Decision makers told: visit academy first

The 10 decision-makers who will vote on whether the controversial Peers Academy in Oxford gets the go-ahead have been told they must visit one that is already up-and-running.   more...

Two charged with lead theft

Two men have been charged with stealing lead from a pub roof.   more...

Firm joins anti-theft scheme

A businessman has stepped in to help tackle street theft in Bicester.   more...

A diamond day to remember

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrate 60 years of marriage tomorrow - and 'diamond' couples from around Oxfordshire will be celebrating with them.   more...

Children's service on award shortlist

A service helping children with mental health problems in Oxfordshire has been shortlisted for a national award.   more...

No NHS funding for new dentist

A new dentist practice in Oxford has been refused funding to look after NHS patients.   more...

No money this year for Farepak victims

Dozens of families in Oxfordshire are set to endure a second Christmas without the money they lost following the collapse of a festive hamper scheme.   more...

Good Samaritan injured

A good Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.   more...

Fundraisers freeze for charity

It a regular Saturday night in Oxford.The Cowley Road was spilling over with drunken revellers and the city was awash with merriment. But in St Clement's Churchyard, around 50 people - including myself - were experiencing the grittier side of life for the 2007 Oxford Sleepout.   more...

Book depository plan rejected

The Bodleian Library's plan for a £29m book depository in West Oxford has been rejected.   more...

Memorial to a 'first class chap'

A pensioner who died in a car crash has a permanent memorial, at Witney's Windrush Leisure Centre.   more...

Robber raids service station

A robber wearing a ski mask stole hundreds of pounds from a service station.   more...

No date set for rebuilding pub

No date has yet been set for the start of refurbishment work on a famous Oxford pub devastated in a blaze.   more...

New council homes could be built

New council homes could be built in Oxfordshire in a bid to combat the county's chronic housing crisis.   more...

TV presenter Clarkson's book urges boys to read

Outspoken TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is disturbing the peace of school libraries across the country under a scheme to encourage more boys to read books.   more...

Road victim families unite for service

Grief-stricken families who lost relatives and loved ones on Oxfordshire's roads came together to remember their losses at a special commemorative service.   more...

Tribute to 'gentle boy' Andrew

The pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.   more...

Mum rides in to keep rides safe

A mum-of-three was so worried about children's road safety she signed up to teach them cycling skills.   more...

Choir and Kate Bush team up for film

Pop singer Kate Bush has offered to pay for an Oxford choir which sang with her on a film soundtrack to go to the movie when it is released.   more...

City hosts national talks

Oxford cycle pressure group Cyclox hosted a major national conference at Cheney School in Headington on Saturday.   more...

£5m cuts to hit pools and blooms

Oxford City Council has come up with two new penny-pinching ideas to save the authority more money.   more...

Heroin addict ordered out

A heroin addict and his partner were ordered out of their home yesterday.   more...

Man held over death of clerk

A man has been arrested and bailed over the unexplained death of 53-year-old parish council clerk Patricia Owens.   more...

Union to vote on BNP debate

A controversial Oxford Union debate involving the BNP's leader and a Holocaust denier could be cancelled.   more...

Crash causes M40 lane closure

Motorists travelling on the M40 near Bicester this morning experienced severe delays after a car collided with the central reservation.   more...

Metro blaze

Firefighters were called to a car fire in East Oxford late last night.   more...

Vehicle accident on A4095

A vehicle was involved in an accident on the northbound carriageway of the A4095 between Brize Norton and Bampton in West Oxfordshire last night.   more...

Anti-BNP rally held

A rally is being held tomorrow calling on the Oxford Union to cancel the invitation of the BNP leader and a Holocaust denier to speak at an event next week.   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

DARTS: Young Emily can't halt strong Shelley

Young Emily Nowland caused a sensation when playing for newly-promoted Section 1 side Gladiators Social Club A against powerful Premier opponents Shelley Arms D in the Greene King ODDA Winter League.   more...

DARTS: Shears suffer shock defeat

There was a shock as third-placed Shears lost 5-4 away to derby rivals Goodlake in the Oxfordshire Super League.   more...

DARTS: Cohen and Creed capture first titles

Paul Cohen and Natalie Creed made it a night for first-time winners when taking the major singles honours at the Greene King-sponsored ODDA's Summer League finals at Rover Cowley.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Rally to urge Oxford Union rethink

A RALLY is being held tomorrow calling on the Oxford Union to cancel the invitation of the BNP leader and a Holocaust denier to speak at an event next week.   more...

Hard-hitting DVD targets young

A NEW hard-hitting initiative aimed at reducing the number of young drivers killed on Northamptonshire's roads was launched on Tuesday.   more...

Computers' to replace school books' boss claims

School children could one day be swapping all their books for a single computer, according to the boss of a hi-tech Oxfordshire firm.   more...

Man questioned over woman's death

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a 53-year-old woman from Chilson, near Chipping Norton.   more...

Iconic accolade for Sir Richard

Tycoon Sir Richard Branson has been voted the South East's ultimate business icon.   more...

Firefighters saved Witney panto

PROMPT action by Witney's fire crews has saved production of the town's annual pantomime.   more...

Update: Crashed lorry causes M40 delays

LONG queues built up on the M40 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Cherwell Valley Services at Ardley.   more...

Councillors reject book depository plan

The Bodleian Library's plan for a £29m book depository in West Oxford has been rejected.   more...

Action group hunts volunteers

THE Chipping Norton Area Neighbourhood Action Group is holding an open evening for any volunteers interested in joining the group.   more...

Car damaged in blaze

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in East Oxford late last night.   more...

Robber raids village service station

A ROBBER wearing a ski mask stole hundreds of pounds from a service station.   more...

Good Samaritan attacked

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a fractured skull after coming to the aid of a teenager being attacked in Didcot.   more...

Hunt launched for dead man's family

A CORONER is appealing for help from people in Oxfordshire to trace the family of a man found dead in Poole.   more...

Tribute paid to 'gentle boy'

THE pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.   more...

Memorial to a 'first-class chap'

A MAN who died in a car crash has a permanent memorial, at Witney's Windrush Leisure Centre.   more...

Elvis fans help hospices

THE branch of the Elvis Presley Fan Club will host a charity dance in aid of Helen and Douglas House Hospices tomorrow.   more...

TV presenter's book urges boys to read

OUTSPOKEN TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is disturbing the peace of school libraries across the country under a scheme to encourage more boys to read books.   more...

Crowds join One World Fair

HUNDREDS of people turned out for a Christmas fair in Oxford to promote human rights and environmental issues.   more...

Update: Police investigate woman’s death

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No stars for switch-on

OXFORD City Council has been described as "Scrooge-like" after it was revealed no celebrities had been approached to switch on this year's Christmas lights.   more...

Photo show proves big draw

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New council homes could be built

NEW council homes could be built in Oxfordshire in a bid to combat the county's chronic housing crisis.   more...

School left in mourning

CHILDREN and teachers returned to a Witney school in mourning today after a double road death tragedy.   more...

'We have won over recycling cynics'

THE battle to win the hearts and minds of recycling cynics in Oxford has been won, according to the woman in charge of the city's waste "revolution".   more...

Call for return of weekly waste collections

ONE year after Oxford's "recycling revolution" started, people across the city say they are desperate for a return to weekly rubbish collections.   more...

Two charged with lead theft

TWO men have been charged with stealing lead from the roof of the Fox and Hounds pub, Oxford.   more...

Rail firm criticised over delays

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Lots of love

ROD and Rosalie James don't know how many children they have fostered over the years.   more...

Appeal for help

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Mother rides in to keep children safe

A MOTHER-of-three was so worried about children's road safety she signed up to teach them cycling skills.   more...

Parking zones deadline near

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Volunteers reopen village shop

LESS than three weeks after a village shop closed the doors have reopened after a "fantastic" community effort.   more...

New York inspires artist's work

AN ARTIST'S exhibition has been inspired by the urban surroundings of New York.   more...

Darting in to light up town

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Heroin addict ordered out of home

A HEROIN addict and his partner have been ordered out of their home.   more...

City hosts national cycling conference

OXFORD cycle pressure group Cyclox hosted a major national conference at Cheney School in Headington.   more...

Letter offered impossible test

A MAN was surprised to receive an invitation to come to his doctor's surgery - for a test offered only to women.   more...

Saddling up for a dream ride

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City bazaar

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Nominate top women

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Pies appeal

A CALL for mince pies - and lots of them - has gone out from Wallingford School so they can be served in the intervals of the Christmas production of the musical Grease between December 12 and 15 and raise money for school funds.   more...

Brownies learn how to beat burglars

BROWNIES in Bicester are getting a lesson in how to keep burglars at bay from Thames Valley Police.   more...

School welcomes high ranking

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Youth injured in car park fight

A 17-year-old youth was found in a Witney car park with facial injuries following a fight.   more...

The Oxford Times Sport

Solberg fifth on Rally Ireland

NORWEGIAN driver Petter Solberg finished in fifth place for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team on the Rally Ireland.   more...

Bratt stars at trophy event

WILL Bratt, of Adderbury, third placed finisher in this year's Formula Renault UK Championship, joined the cream of national motor racing talent in London on Saturday evening, as part of the British Touring Car Championship's 2007 TOCA Night of Champions.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Nominate top women

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Man questioned over woman's death

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a 53-year-old woman from Chilson, near Chipping Norton.   more...

Firefighters saved Witney panto

PROMPT action by Witney's fire crews has saved production of the town's annual pantomime.   more...

Action group hunts volunteers

THE Chipping Norton Area Neighbourhood Action Group is holding an open evening for any volunteers interested in joining the group.   more...

Henry Box School double tragedy

CHILDREN and teachers returned to Henry Box School, in Witney, in mourning today after a double road death tragedy.   more...

Tribute paid to 'gentle boy'

THE pupil who lost his life in a road accident in Witney has been praised as a gentle boy who had a sense of humour and fun.   more...

999 crews called to A4095 crash

A VEHICLE was involved in an accident on the A4095 between Brize Norton and Bampton last night.   more...

Update: Police investigate woman’s death

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Local shop born again

LESS than three weeks after a village shop closed, the doors have reopened after a 'fantastic' community effort.   more...

Woodstock to switch on extra lights

A NIGHT of a thousand candles will begin Woodstock's countdown to Christmas.   more...

Appeal for help

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Youth injured in car park fight

A 17-year-old youth was found in a Witney car park with facial injuries following a fight.   more...

Rail firm criticised over delays

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Volunteers reopen village shop

LESS than three weeks after a village shop closed the doors have reopened after a "fantastic" community effort.   more...

Darting in to light up town

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