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Stories for 24 September 2007

Abingdon

Caretaker in bombs trial

THE trial of a 27-year-old primary school caretaker charged with sending letter bombs to addresses across Britain - including two in Oxfordshire - was due to start at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

172mph driver due in court

A MOTORIST who admitted driving a Porsche sports car at 172mph on the A420 in Oxfordshire - the highest speed recorded in the UK - was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

School aims for big cut in waste

PUPILS at Abingdon School spent a day "trashing" the curriculum - collecting rubbish as part of a 24-hour project.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Police condemn 172mph driver

BRITAIN'S fastest speeding driver was jailed for ten weeks today for dangerous driving.  more...

Letter-bombs 'contained nails and glass'

A SCHOOL caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court heard today.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

School aims for big cut in waste

PUPILS at Abingdon School spent a day "trashing" the curriculum - collecting rubbish as part of a 24-hour project.  more...

Caretaker in bombs trial

THE trial of a 27-year-old primary school caretaker charged with sending letter bombs to addresses across Britain - including two in Oxfordshire - was due to start at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

172mph driver due in court

A MOTORIST who admitted driving a Porsche sports car at 172mph on the A420 in Oxfordshire - the highest speed recorded in the UK - was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

172mph Porsche driver jailed

Britain's fastest speeding driver has been jailed for 10 weeks for dangerous driving.  more...

Police condemn 172mph driver

BRITAIN'S fastest speeding driver was jailed for ten weeks today for dangerous driving.  more...

Letter-bombs 'contained nails and glass'

A SCHOOL caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court heard today.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Abingdon News

Letter bomb trial starts

A school caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court has heard.  more...

Party poppers became bombs

A school caretaker launched a "sadistic" letter bombing campaign using nails, broken glass and party poppers, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday.  more...

Banbury News

Farmers market celebrates birthday

Deddington farmers market, which was set up to help local producers affected by the 2000/2001 outbreak of foot-and- mouth disease, celebrated its sixth anniversary on Saturday with a visit from Hugo Brunner, the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire.  more...

Fatal bakery stabbing

A bakery worker used a five-inch kitchen knife to stab a colleague to death in a car park, a jury heard yesterday.  more...

Bicester News

Iraq victim due to be a dad

An Oxfordshire soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the war-torn country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Lights in the night

A festival of fire, music and theatre is being planned in Bicester to mark the end of Oxfordshire's millennium celebrations.  more...

Columns

What not to do before your wedding

JUST my luck. Georgia and I are getting married on Friday. Yesterday, I did a hands-and-face plant on to the Tarmac, and bear the scabs to prove it.  more...

Didcot

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

'Predatory' paedophile gets life

A "PREDATORY" paedophile who abused a teenager with learning difficulties has been jailed for life.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Didcot News

Army takes town salute

The sight of marching soldiers brought Didcot to a standstill when the town honoured its finest during a special parade.  more...

Headlines

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Mother displays floral factor

A MOTHER-OF-TWO was blooming with pride after being picked to design the flowers for the X Factor.  more...

Thousands due at literary festival

WOODSTOCK is gearing up for its third literary festival after last year's event attracted thousands of visitors to the town.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Mother displays floral factor

A MOTHER-OF-TWO was blooming with pride after being picked to design the flowers for the X Factor.  more...

Thousands due at literary festival

WOODSTOCK is gearing up for its third literary festival after last year's event attracted thousands of visitors to the town.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Big show back at centre

WITNEY'S 'Mr Entertainment' is counting down the days - and still selling tickets - for his next big show, writes David Horne.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Letters

Workers are post experts

The campaign by the Communication Workers' Union to keep the Oxford Mail Centre open is already being led in an innovative manner, winning large sections of public opinion to our cause.  more...

Unsightly signs

Oxford is becoming a city of ugly signposts.  more...

Memory Lane

Eyes turned to the skies

It was all eyes skywards at this event.  more...

Oxford United finally won place in the Football League

A successful football team needs a strong backroom staff as well as talented players on the field.  more...

Motorsport

Priaulx regains WTC lead

BRITISH driver Andy Priaulx of BMW Team UK has regained the lead in the FIA World Touring Car Championship by claiming victory in the 18th round of the season at Brands Hatch.  more...

Japanese GP preview: Honda quotes

BRACKLEY'S Honda Racing F1 Team makes a welcome return to Japan this week for its second home race of the season, the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji International Speedway, Round 15 of the FIA Formula One World Championship.  more...

Japanese GP preview: BMW quotes

The 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship is entering the finishing straight, with Japan, China and Brazil the concluding destinations on this year's calendar.  more...

News

Bond night to aid Red Cross

A CASINO night in the best James Bond tradition will raise money for the British Red Cross.  more...

Bond night to aid Red Cross

A CASINO night in the best James Bond tradition will raise money for the British Red Cross.  more...

Outdoor pool could reopen

BANBURY'S outdoor swimming pool could reopen for the 2009 summer season.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Outdoor pool could reopen

BANBURY'S outdoor swimming pool could reopen for the 2009 summer season.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Murder trial due to start

THE trial of a man accused of murdering a fellow bakery worker was due to open at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Murder trial due to start

THE trial of a man accused of murdering a fellow bakery worker was due to open at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Bond night to aid Red Cross

A CASINO night in the best James Bond tradition will raise money for the British Red Cross.  more...

Bond night to aid Red Cross

A CASINO night in the best James Bond tradition will raise money for the British Red Cross.  more...

Celebrities raise funds for hospice

A SPECTACULAR, star-studded Big Top Ball raised more than £155,000 for an Oxford hospice.  more...

Thousands due at literary festival

WOODSTOCK is gearing up for its third literary festival after last year's event attracted thousands of visitors to the town.  more...

Mother displays floral factor

A MOTHER-OF-TWO was blooming with pride after being picked to design the flowers for the X Factor.  more...

Work delays school event

AN OPEN day to mark the 75th anniversary of Gosford Hill School, due to take place this month, has been postponed due to a delay with building work.  more...

Work delays school event

AN OPEN day to mark the 75th anniversary of Gosford Hill School, due to take place this month, has been postponed due to a delay with building work.  more...

Gardeners honoured

COLIN Brooks, of Cromwell Way, Kidlington, won the prize for the best kept garden in the Kidlington in Bloom competition.  more...

Gardeners honoured

COLIN Brooks, of Cromwell Way, Kidlington, won the prize for the best kept garden in the Kidlington in Bloom competition.  more...

'Make Broad Street traffic-free'

OXFORD should be made to resemble the German capital Berlin, the city's Lord Mayor has declared.  more...

Drivers told to expect jams

DELAYS are expected today, tomorrow and Wednesday as the latest stage of resurfacing work starts at The Plain roundabout.  more...

Fight arrests

A MAN needed hospital treatment after a fight in the city centre.  more...

MP protests over 'U-turn'

OXFORD East MP Andrew Smith has written to Royal Mail chief executive Adam Crozier and Secretary of State John Hutton expressing anger at the proposed closure of the Oxford mail sorting office.  more...

Two injured in crash

TWO people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Church Lane, Weston-on-the-Green, at 6pm last night.   more...

Two injured in crash

TWO people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Church Lane, Weston-on-the-Green, at 6pm last night.   more...

Caretaker in bombs trial

THE trial of a 27-year-old primary school caretaker charged with sending letter bombs to addresses across Britain - including two in Oxfordshire - was due to start at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

172mph driver due in court

A MOTORIST who admitted driving a Porsche sports car at 172mph on the A420 in Oxfordshire - the highest speed recorded in the UK - was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

School aims for big cut in waste

PUPILS at Abingdon School spent a day "trashing" the curriculum - collecting rubbish as part of a 24-hour project.  more...

Outdoor pool could reopen

BANBURY'S outdoor swimming pool could reopen for the 2009 summer season.  more...

Outdoor pool could reopen

BANBURY'S outdoor swimming pool could reopen for the 2009 summer season.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Make sure you belt up

A ROAD safety clampdown in Thame was due to start today with a series of roadside spot-checks on drivers not wearing seatbelts.  more...

Murder trial due to start

THE trial of a man accused of murdering a fellow bakery worker was due to open at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Murder trial due to start

THE trial of a man accused of murdering a fellow bakery worker was due to open at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Death case

A 21-year-old man was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today charged with causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Death case

A 21-year-old man was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today charged with causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Rush-hour crashes cause delays

TWO crashes during the rush-hour caused delays for drivers during the wet weather this morning.  more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Mrs Pat Maggs: Former warden of sheltered housing

A FORMER warden of a sheltered housing block in Bicester town centre has died, aged 65.  more...

Police plea after A34 assault

POLICE today appealed for witnesses to an assault on a 69-year-old motorist on the A34.  more...

Drivers stopped as traffic survey starts

MOTORISTS were pulled over today at the start of a major survey into congestion problems in Oxfordshire.  more...

Driver jailed after 172mph drive

Britain's fastest speeding driver has been jailed for 10 weeks for dangerous driving.  more...

Police condemn 172mph driver

BRITAIN'S fastest speeding driver was jailed for ten weeks today for dangerous driving.  more...

Letter-bombs 'contained nails and glass'

A SCHOOL caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court heard today.  more...

Man charged after cyclist's death

A MAN has been charged with careless driving following the death of a cyclist in Oxford.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Mother displays floral factor

A MOTHER-OF-TWO was blooming with pride after being picked to design the flowers for the X Factor.  more...

Thousands due at literary festival

WOODSTOCK is gearing up for its third literary festival after last year's event attracted thousands of visitors to the town.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Work delays school event

AN OPEN day to mark the 75th anniversary of Gosford Hill School, due to take place this month, has been postponed due to a delay with building work.  more...

Gardeners honoured

COLIN Brooks, of Cromwell Way, Kidlington, won the prize for the best kept garden in the Kidlington in Bloom competition.  more...

Work delays school event

AN OPEN day to mark the 75th anniversary of Gosford Hill School, due to take place this month, has been postponed due to a delay with building work.  more...

Gardeners honoured

COLIN Brooks, of Cromwell Way, Kidlington, won the prize for the best kept garden in the Kidlington in Bloom competition.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Two injured in crash

TWO people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Church Lane, Weston-on-the-Green, at 6pm last night.   more...

Two injured in crash

TWO people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Church Lane, Weston-on-the-Green, at 6pm last night.   more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Death case

A 21-year-old man was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today charged with causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Death case

A 21-year-old man was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today charged with causing the death of a cyclist.  more...

Mrs Pat Maggs: Former warden of sheltered housing

A FORMER warden of a sheltered housing block in Bicester town centre has died, aged 65.  more...

Caretaker in bombs trial

THE trial of a 27-year-old primary school caretaker charged with sending letter bombs to addresses across Britain - including two in Oxfordshire - was due to start at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

172mph driver due in court

A MOTORIST who admitted driving a Porsche sports car at 172mph on the A420 in Oxfordshire - the highest speed recorded in the UK - was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

School aims for big cut in waste

PUPILS at Abingdon School spent a day "trashing" the curriculum - collecting rubbish as part of a 24-hour project.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Soldier killed day before return

AN OXFORDSHIRE soldier and father-to-be has died following an accident in Iraq - a day before he was due to leave the country to see his pregnant wife.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Police condemn 172mph driver

BRITAIN'S fastest speeding driver was jailed for ten weeks today for dangerous driving.  more...

Letter-bombs 'contained nails and glass'

A SCHOOL caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court heard today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

ORGANISERS of Oxfordshire's best-loved music festival have thanked supporters for making it one of the best ever.  more...

Non Leage

Bedford heap more misery on Banbury

Banbury Utd 1 (Blossom 90) Bedford Town 2 (Woolf 45, Draycott 57) BANBURY United's disastrous start to the season continued with an inept performance at the Spencer Stadium in the Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

LATE FIGHTBACK CAN"T STOP ABINGDON SLIDE

Burnham 3 (Bubb 19, Yarney 39, Bird 78) Abingdon Utd 2 (Curtin 81 pen, Odhiambo 86 pen) LATE penalties from Ryan Curtin and Anaclet Odhiambo proved in vain as they went down to Division 1 South & West leaders Burnham on Saturday.  more...

CITY ARE DENIED AT THE DEATH

Oxford City : 2 Faulkner (29), Gardner (43) Windsor & Eton: 2 Roach (9), O'Connor (89) OXFORD City were held to a 2-2 draw in Saturday's Division 1 South & West encounter.  more...

NORTH LEIGH'S RUN OVER

North Leigh 2 (Futcher pens 60, 90) Flackwell Heath 3 (Cannon 47, Ramsey 70, 81) NORTH Leigh's unbeaten home run came to an end on Saturday in the Hellenic Premier Division.  more...

LETCOMBE ON THE UP

Letcombe 2 (Roberts 8, Webb 76) Headington 0 LETCOMBE moved up to fourth in the Hellenic Division 1 West table with a comfortable success.  more...

TWO SENT OFF BUT BATTLING KIDLINGTON FORCE REPLAY

Hamble 2 (Quirke 70, Heddington 82) Kidlington 2 (Meade 2, Deabill 55) NINE-man Kidlington have to do it all again tomorrow night after a thrilling FA Vase 2nd qualifying round clash in Hampshire.  more...

Bedford heap more misery on Banbury

Banbury Utd 1 (Blossom 90) Bedford Town 2 (Woolf 45, Draycott 57) BANBURY United's disastrous start to the season continued with an inept performance at the Spencer Stadium in the Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Obituaries

Mrs Pat Maggs: Former warden of sheltered housing

A FORMER warden of a sheltered housing block in Bicester town centre has died, aged 65.  more...

Mrs Pat Maggs: Former warden of sheltered housing

A FORMER warden of a sheltered housing block in Bicester town centre has died, aged 65.  more...

Other News

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Second class service?

OXFORDSHIRE is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

Pointed reminder on safety

THAMES Valley Safer Roads Partnership, the organisation responsible for promoting responsible driving in Oxfordshire, has warned motorists to beware of new laws that come into force today.  more...

Oxford News

'Post will be second class'

Oxfordshire is destined to have a "second class" post service with mail delivered at 2pm if controversial changes to the county's post service go ahead, workers claimed last night.  more...

'Make Broad traffic-free - like Berlin'

Oxford should be made to resemble the German capital Berlin, the city's Lord Mayor has declared.  more...

Accidents cause delays

Two accidents during the rush-hour caused delays for drivers during the wet weather this morning.  more...

172mph Porsche driver jailed

Britain's fastest speeding driver has been jailed for 10 weeks for dangerous driving.  more...

Roxy grabs her second chance

Former teenage tearaway Roxy Cullen has taken her first steps on the road to responsibility by becoming the manager of an Oxford bar.  more...

It's playtime!

Children celebrated the opening of a new play area in Oxford as scores of others across the city remained under threat.  more...

Driver charged over cycle death

A refuse truck driver has been charged in relation to the death of a cyclist in Oxford.  more...

Pupils square up to art project

Parents and children worked together to create a warm welcome to an Oxford school.  more...

Pirates of the ‘Acetabulum’

Pirates are once again land-lubbers after a five-day fundraising voyage on the high seas - of the River Thames.  more...

New edition of dictionary published

Carbon footprint, Wags and yummy mummy are among a selection of new words to be included in the latest edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.  more...

MP backs autumn election

The prospect of an autumn General Election was raised today as Oxford East MP Andrew Smith said he would be "happy" to go the polls within weeks.  more...

Bus firms go for gongs

Oxford's two main bus companies have been shortlisted for honours in the prestigious UK Bus Awards.o The rival companies go head-to-head in the showpiece Express Coach Operator of the Year category, the Oxford Bus Company for its Airline service from Oxford to Gatwick and Heathrow, and Stagecoach for its Oxford Tube service to London.  more...

Kids hope for a panto place

Aladdin may have had three wishes, but scores of youngsters who turned up at Oxford Playhouse wanted just one - to star in this year's Christmas pantomime.  more...

Morse author's joins lakes battle

Two of Oxfordshire's best known authors have thrown their weight behind the Save Radley Lakes campaign.  more...

Princess to join citizenship ceremony

The Princess Royal will be the guest of honour at a Citizenship ceremony at County Hall on Friday, October 12.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (PM)

AEA Technology 114 BMW 3132 Electrocomponents 244.75 Isoft Group 68.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 155 Oxford Biomedica 38 Oxford Instruments 244.5 Reed Elsevier 628.75 RM 185.5 RPS Group 357.5   more...

Speedway

Cheetahs get second spot

Oxford Cheetahs made sure of second place in the Conference League with a 53-38 win at home to Plymouth Devils last night.last night.  more...

Sport

Bedford heap more misery on Banbury

Banbury Utd 1 (Blossom 90) Bedford Town 2 (Woolf 45, Draycott 57) BANBURY United's disastrous start to the season continued with an inept performance at the Spencer Stadium in the Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Bedford heap more misery on Banbury

Banbury Utd 1 (Blossom 90) Bedford Town 2 (Woolf 45, Draycott 57) BANBURY United's disastrous start to the season continued with an inept performance at the Spencer Stadium in the Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Tennis

Curtain comes down on Henman's career

Tim Henman said he couldn't have written a better script as he signed off in style at Wimbledon by sending Great Britain's Davis Cup team back into the elite World Group.  more...

TENNIS: It's a fairytale ending for retiring Tim

No tears this time, just sheer elation at a job well done.  more...

U'S News

Quinn issues rallying cry

Oxord United captain Barry Quinn says it's time for the players to stand up and be counted.  more...

Tardif leaves U's

Oxford United goalkeeper Chris Tardif has left the club by mutual consent.  more...

Robinson goes to Cambridge on loan

Oxford United striker Marvin Robinson (pictured) has joined Cambridge United on a month's loan  more...

Wallingford News

Please don't desert us, say local shops

Businesses in Wallingford suffered a double blow with the closure of the post office and the disruption caused by Royal Mail strike action.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Cycling odyssey in memory of teacher

THEY cycled for six hours a day from Oxford to the south of France and back in all weathers - but three former Magdalen College School, Oxford, pupils said it was worth every mile.  more...

Wantage News

Power cut hit 160 homes

A power cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Truck festival 'best ever'

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Police condemn 172mph driver

BRITAIN'S fastest speeding driver has been jailed for ten weeks for dangerous driving.   more...

Letter-bombs 'contained nails and glass'

A SCHOOL caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court heard today.   more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.   more...

'Predatory' paedophile gets life

A "PREDATORY" paedophile who abused a teenager with learning difficulties has been jailed for life.   more...

Cycling odyssey in memory of teacher

THEY cycled for six hours a day from Oxford to the south of France and back in all weathers - but three former Magdalen College School, Oxford, pupils said it was worth every mile.   more...

Caretaker in bombs trial

THE trial of a 27-year-old primary school caretaker charged with sending letter bombs to addresses across Britain - including two in Oxfordshire - was due to start at Oxford Crown Court today.   more...

172mph driver due in court

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School aims for big cut in waste

PUPILS at Abingdon School spent a day "trashing" the curriculum - collecting rubbish as part of a 24-hour project.   more...

Soldier killed day before return

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Pointed reminder on safety

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172mph Porsche driver jailed

Britain's fastest speeding driver has been jailed for 10 weeks for dangerous driving.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Murder trial due to start

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Second class service?

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Outdoor pool could reopen

BANBURY'S outdoor swimming pool could reopen for the 2009 summer season.   more...

Pointed reminder on safety

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Banbury Cake Sport

Bedford heap more misery on Banbury

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Bicester Advertiser News

Death case

A 21-year-old man was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today charged with causing the death of a cyclist.   more...

Mrs Pat Maggs: Former warden of sheltered housing

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Two injured in crash

TWO people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Church Lane, Weston-on-the-Green, at 6pm last night.   more...

Second class service?

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Soldier killed day before return

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Pointed reminder on safety

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Oxford Mail News

It's playtime!

Children celebrated the opening of a new play area in Oxford as scores of others across the city remained under threat.   more...

Party poppers became bombs

A school caretaker launched a "sadistic" letter bombing campaign using nails, broken glass and party poppers, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday.   more...

Fatal bakery stabbing

A bakery worker used a five-inch kitchen knife to stab a colleague to death in a car park, a jury heard yesterday.   more...

Letter bomb trial starts

A school caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court has heard.   more...

Driver charged over cycle death

A refuse truck driver has been charged in relation to the death of a cyclist in Oxford.   more...

Power cut hit 160 homes

A power cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.   more...

Accidents cause delays

Two accidents during the rush-hour caused delays for drivers during the wet weather this morning.   more...

172mph Porsche driver jailed

Britain's fastest speeding driver has been jailed for 10 weeks for dangerous driving.   more...

Farmers market celebrates birthday

Deddington farmers market, which was set up to help local producers affected by the 2000/2001 outbreak of foot-and- mouth disease, celebrated its sixth anniversary on Saturday with a visit from Hugo Brunner, the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire.   more...

Pupils square up to art project

Parents and children worked together to create a warm welcome to an Oxford school.   more...

Pirates of the ‘Acetabulum’

Pirates are once again land-lubbers after a five-day fundraising voyage on the high seas - of the River Thames.   more...

Please don't desert us, say local shops

Businesses in Wallingford suffered a double blow with the closure of the post office and the disruption caused by Royal Mail strike action.   more...

New edition of dictionary published

Carbon footprint, Wags and yummy mummy are among a selection of new words to be included in the latest edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.   more...

MP backs autumn election

The prospect of an autumn General Election was raised today as Oxford East MP Andrew Smith said he would be "happy" to go the polls within weeks.   more...

Litterbugs get instant £75 fines

A zero tolerance offensive on litter louts in Oxford city centre has seen seven £75 fines dished out in as many days.   more...

Army takes town salute

The sight of marching soldiers brought Didcot to a standstill when the town honoured its finest during a special parade.   more...

Posties pledge to save Oxford depot

A union leader will today ramp up the battle to stop the closure of the Oxford Mail Centre.   more...

Bus firms go for gongs

Oxford's two main bus companies have been shortlisted for honours in the prestigious UK Bus Awards.o   more...

Kids hope for a panto place

Aladdin may have had three wishes, but scores of youngsters who turned up at Oxford Playhouse wanted just one - to star in this year's Christmas pantomime.   more...

Morse author's joins lakes battle

Two of Oxfordshire's best known authors have thrown their weight behind the Save Radley Lakes campaign.   more...

Lights in the night

A festival of fire, music and theatre is being planned in Bicester to mark the end of Oxfordshire's millennium celebrations.   more...

Princess to join citizenship ceremony

The Princess Royal will be the guest of honour at a Citizenship ceremony at County Hall on Friday, October 12.   more...

Jail sentence for 172mph driver

Britain's fastest speeding driver left Oxford Crown Court at a more sedate pace last night - in a prison van to begin a 10-week jail sentence for dangerous driving.   more...

Roxy grabs her second chance

Former teenage tearaway Roxy Cullen has taken her first steps on the road to responsibility by becoming the manager of an Oxford bar.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Drivers stopped as traffic survey starts

MOTORISTS were pulled over today at the start of a major survey into congestion problems in Oxfordshire.   more...

Truck festival 'best ever'

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Schools in harmony

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Sleep out to raise cash

THIS year's annual Oxford Sleep Out, to raise money for the city's homeless charities, will take place in St Clement's Churchyard on Saturday, November 17.   more...

New date

ORGANISERS of a youth event in Oxford postponed due to tensions following a stabbing in the community, have set a new date for the group's showpiece event.   more...

Talk dates

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Make sure you belt up

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Advice day

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Gift time for hospices

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Murder trial due to start

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Death case

A 21-year-old man was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today charged with causing the death of a cyclist.   more...

Open day planned

CHIPPING NORTON Mayor Gina Burrows has organised an open day at the town hall as part of a drive to make closer contact with the local community.   more...

Botham to sign books

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Film shows announced

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Meet PCSOs

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Kitchen knife 'used to kill'

A BAKERY worker used a five-inch kitchen knife to stab a colleague to death in a car park, a jury heard.   more...

Basket show at museum

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Revival plans on display

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Flats plan

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Writer talk

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Community consultation

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Web launch

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House plan

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Police condemn 172mph driver

BRITAIN'S fastest speeding driver has been jailed for ten weeks for dangerous driving.   more...

Mothers invite

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New campus discussed

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Traditional food on sale

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Festival plans to light up night

A FESTIVAL of fire, music and theatre is being planned in Bicester to mark the end of Oxfordshire's millennium celebrations.   more...

Californian artist's work on show

MODERN Art Oxford is staging an exhibition of work by American artist Trisha Donnelly.   more...

Letter-bombs 'contained nails and glass'

A SCHOOL caretaker launched a letter bombing campaign using explosives made from party poppers, nails and broken glass, a court heard today.   more...

New playtime in city

CHILDREN celebrated the opening of a new play area in Oxford as many others across the city remained under threat.   more...

Rush-hour crashes cause delays

TWO crashes during the rush-hour caused delays for drivers during the wet weather this morning.   more...

Power cut hits 160 homes

A POWER cut left more than 160 homes without electricity this morning.   more...

Businessmen go to rock school

BUSINESSMEN will be reaching for their leather trousers and guitars next week to live out their rock star fantasies in Kingston Bagpuize.   more...

Palestinian talk

AN ACCLAIMED Palestinian photo-journalist and human rights activist will give a talk in Oxford today.   more...

Green group meets

A NEW Oxford environmental group will be holding a meeting in Headington tomorrow.   more...

Lewis back on location

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'Make Broad Street traffic-free'

OXFORD should be made to resemble the German capital Berlin, the city's Lord Mayor has declared.   more...

Drivers told to expect jams

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Fight arrests

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MP protests over 'U-turn'

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Two injured in crash

TWO people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Church Lane, Weston-on-the-Green, at 6pm last night.   more...

Caretaker in bombs trial

THE trial of a 27-year-old primary school caretaker charged with sending letter bombs to addresses across Britain - including two in Oxfordshire - was due to start at Oxford Crown Court today.   more...

172mph driver due in court

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Second class service?

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Soldier killed day before return

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See future

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Upon a time

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Blind sports club opens

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Fire call-out

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Man charged after cyclist's death

A MAN has been charged with careless driving following the death of a cyclist in Oxford.   more...

Pointed reminder on safety

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Police plea after A34 assault

POLICE today appealed for witnesses to an assault on a motorist on the A34.   more...

Rail service 'is getting there'

A NEW timetable affecting Oxford rail commuters should be free of major shocks, First Great Western's new managing director has pledged.   more...

Draiver jailed after 172mph drive

Britain's fastest speeding driver has been jailed for 10 weeks for dangerous driving.   more...

Firms say 'let UK aim for Moon'

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The Oxford Times Sport

Priaulx regains WTC lead

BRITISH driver Andy Priaulx of BMW Team UK has regained the lead in the FIA World Touring Car Championship by claiming victory in the 18th round of the season at Brands Hatch.   more...

Japanese GP preview: Honda quotes

BRACKLEY'S Honda Racing F1 Team makes a welcome return to Japan this week for   more...

Japanese GP preview: BMW quotes

The 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship is   more...

Witney Gazette News

Big show back at centre

WITNEY'S 'Mr Entertainment' is counting down the days - and still selling tickets - for his next big show, writes David Horne.   more...

Second class service?

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Pointed reminder on safety

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