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Stories for 4 January 2008

Abingdon

Club closes as youths stay away

MARCHAM village youth club has been forced to close its doors because it is not attracting enough youngsters.  more...

Club closes as youths stay away

MARCHAM village youth club has been forced to close its doors because it is not attracting enough youngsters.  more...

Abingdon News

Check health at Tesco

Supermarket customers across Oxfordshire can check out their health while filling their shopping trolley.  more...

Editorial Comment

Fighting a lost cause

In recent years Bonn Square has become a disgrace.  more...

Disastrous

The latest increase in prices at the fuel pumps is bad news indeed for motorists, who are already paying record amounts to fill up.  more...

Features

Pact of togetherness

REG LITTLE talks to Yvette Gayford, who is stepping down after 12 years as chief executive of Oxfordshire family charity Parents and Children Together YOU would not readily link Yvette Gayford and her work with the activities of Premiership football Wags.  more...

Headlines

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Obituary: Ken Hadland

FORMER local government officer Ken Hadland has died at the age of 79.  more...

Obituary: Ken Woodford

A MAN of the land who was born, lived, and died in the Witney area has died at the age of 85.  more...

Obituary: Heather Roper

HEATHER Roper, a former teacher at Witney's Henry Box School, has died suddenly.  more...

Green Gym invites

GREEN Gym volunteers in West Oxfordshire are urging others to come and join them to help the environment, with new projects lined up in Chipping Norton and Finstock.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Castle dream comes true

THE Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for a West Oxfordshire millionaire.  more...

Smoking ban: No fines so far

MORE than half of pubs quizzed by the Witney Gazette have admitted spotting a smoker illegally lighting up - but nobody has been fined.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: Big test for Stars

Oxford City Stars face a weekend double-header which could put them right in the mix at the top of the table.  more...

Leader

Resign now

We have kept our counsel thus far in the case of Oxford councillor Olive McIntosh-Stedman who was recently convicted of making a false statement to obtain council tax benefit.  more...

High treason

The attack on the statue of King Alfred in Wantage defies belief. The iconic sculpture has represented the town for 130 years. It is not only a symbol of Wantage but also a national symbol.  more...

Secret society

Green councillor Craig Simmons makes an interesting point about secrecy in relation to plans for a proposed incinerator to burn the county's waste. The question of where such an incinerator would go is critical to the debate, yet the decision will be made in secrecy and only a chosen few will know the various options before a decision is made.  more...

Letters

Stop vandalism of Bonn Square

A sign has gone up at Bonn Square in Oxford advertising that work to transform it into a dynamic urban space with a unified, uncluttered look is to start this month.  more...

Left stranded

On Thursday, December 13, my wife and I arranged to be taken to the Thornhill park-and-ride at Headington, Oxford, to catch the 4am Gloucester Green-Gatwick coach.  more...

Beyond belief

What is the criterion for selecting a Lord Mayor of Oxford?  more...

Sad end to efforts

Sir - Referring to Wing Commander A.J. Wright's letter entitled Recognising Efforts (December 21), my husband and I support everything he writes regarding lack of recognition of the enormous work and sacrifice made by Bomber Command members during the Second World War.  more...

Sectarian preaching unacceptable

Sir - We really must take issue with Canon Partridge's statement that the Islamic prayer call is not preaching (Letters, December 21).  more...

Denying freedom

Sir - As practising Anglicans, and fellow members of the same congregation as Allan and Rachel Chapman, we beg to differ very strongly from their views (Letters, December 14) and those of Daniel Emlyn-Jones (December 28), on the subject of permitting public calls to worship at mosques in Oxford.  more...

Historical gem

Sir - As a student of Vernacular architecture I came across the following paragraph in the preface of a book: Cogges Manor Farm, The Excavations from 1986-1994 and the Historic Building Analysis, co-published by Oxfordshire County Council.  more...

Calling time

Sir - Reading the Letters to the Editor for December 21 made me realize that there is no limit to the extent individuals and special interest groups want to get their snouts into the public purse.  more...

Misguided plan

Sir - Chris Brewer (Letters, December 28) is absolutely right about the barren Bonn Square which is to be foisted upon us. No protests made at the time this design was chosen were taken seriously.  more...

Sinful situation

Sir - Helen Peacocke definitely has the right idea. Her article Let's work to reduce food waste in 2008 (Weekend, December 28) is a rallying call for all those of us who would like to see sense prevail: an end to waste at home and in the supermarket. Practices by businesses and consumers alike contribute to the sinful situation where perfectly good food is being thrown away. And the pity is, it all adds to the cost.  more...

Ignoring costs

Sir - Oxfordshire County Council has reduced its shortlist of companies bidding for its 25 year waste treatment contract to only proposals for incineration (Report, December 21). The documents for the forthcoming county council debate make interesting reading; while commercial and technical factors are part of the selection criteria, environmental concerns, for example greenhouse gas emissions - which contribute to global warming, don't score.  more...

Green inspiration

Sir - "Like the reds before them, the greens seek state control of our lives", writes Michael Tyce (Letters, December 21). Poppycock. The Greens have consistently advocated greater decentralisation of state power to regional and local government.  more...

Is this illegal?

Sir - Last month I read with some incredulity your report on the 'illegal' use of the Seacourt park-and-ride lane, which was illustrated with photographs of motorists using it as a short-cut to the Botley Road.  more...

Little choice

Sir - I had assumed that the new drive in the NHS was to empower patients to exercise choice. If this is so it is a message that has escaped the managers at the John Radcliffe Hospital. After receiving excellent medical attention I was given a prescription, which did not require dispensing for several days.  more...

Blocking paths

Sir - Before Christmas, I wrote to the chief executive of Oxford City Council appealing to him to stop his men blocking paths for the postmen, referring mainly to the narrow paths of terraced houses. I don't suppose this is a problem in Rawlinson Road. The response was unexpected enough to warrant attention by your readers. He explained that blocking the path to the front door is the correct procedure, not only for dustmen but for residents too. This is because it is always the most accessible point nearest to the pavement, and furthermore (for reasons I don't understand) it is unreasonable to call it "blocking" at all.  more...

Fighting talk

Sir - So Castlemore (through Spring Residential) is now appealing the Jericho Boatyard planning refusal.  more...

Re-discover beliefs

Sir - While more people shopped on the internet than attended church this Christmas, there can be no doubt that Britain still has a strong Christian heritage.  more...

Lost and found

Sir - Through your newspaper I would like to let the person who has lost certain items of furniture, an uplighter, three kitchen stools, pictures, full black sacks, and so on, know that I have found them!  more...

Soccer memories

Sir - I urgently need to hear from any players, committee or managers involved with any football club in Carterton in the last 100 years.  more...

Motors

Modus family expands

RENAULT has announced that its new Modus models will go on sale next month priced from £9,650.  more...

Roadtest: Mazda machismo

THE CX-7 was not what I expected. Everything I had read - crossover vehicle, high- performance, sporty design - suggested a much leaner vehicle than the one I was looking at.  more...

Performance concept could be reality

A STUNNING new 600 horsepower performance concept car, the V12 Vantage RS, was unveiled at the official opening of Aston Martin's first dedicated design centre in Gaydon, near Banbury.  more...

Bond returns in Aston

ASTON Martin has announced that their new flagship model, the DBS, will once again be driven by Daniel Craig in the next 007 film.  more...

Motorsport

Martin signs for Subaru

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team has signed Markko Martin as a test driver for the 2008 World Rally Championship season.  more...

Martin signs for Subaru

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team has signed Markko Martin as a test driver for the 2008 World Rally Championship season.  more...

News

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Victorian photographer honoured

THE life of celebrated Victorian photographer Henry Taunt is to be honoured with a blue plaque.  more...

Death leads to loss of house

AN OXFORD family granted a last-minute reprieve from eviction at Christmas have been told they may yet be forced out.  more...

Club closes as youths stay away

MARCHAM village youth club has been forced to close its doors because it is not attracting enough youngsters.  more...

New speed limits for North Oxford

A 20MPH speed limit for side roads in North Oxford is set to be agreed this week as part of long-awaited road safety improvements in Summertown.  more...

Free bus travel could cost city £2m

THE EXTENSION of a free bus fare scheme for pensioners looks like leaving Oxford City Council with a bill in excess of £2m.  more...

'Come clean on incinerator sites'

COUNTY HALL is being urged to come clean about sites shortlisted for a £100m incinerator, amid claims that key decisions have been taken in advance of a full council debate.  more...

Customers pour back to flood-hit pub

CUSTOMERS have poured back to a much-loved pub almost destroyed by the July floods.  more...

Thames oil spill investigated

OFFICERS from the Environment Agency were sent to Osney Lock after oil was spotted in the River Thames yesterday.  more...

Arson-hit store still closed

A DELICATESSEN which was forced to close in the run-up to Christmas following an arson attack is expected to be out of action for at least another three weeks.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Mixed reaction to parking permits

BICESTER has secured north Oxfordshire's first residents' parking scheme - but it has received a mixed reaction from householders in neighbouring streets.  more...

Mixed reaction to parking permits

BICESTER has secured north Oxfordshire's first residents' parking scheme - but it has received a mixed reaction from householders in neighbouring streets.  more...

Smokers still lighting up in pubs

MORE than half of pub landlords in a snap survey admitted spotting a smoker illegally lighting up - but nobody has been fined.  more...

Tree protest continues

AN ECO campaigner was in for the long haul as he armed himself with nuts, raisins and a warm jacket.  more...

Boy dies in US skiing accident

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Oxfordshire died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Plea issued after pub brawl

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked out during a brawl at the Bullnose Morris pub in Blackbird Leys.  more...

Boy attacked by gang

POLICE this afternoon appealed for witnesses following an attack on a 15-year-old boy in Oxford.  more...

Burglars steal 'cinema screen'

BURGLARS stole a home cinema screen from a house while the residents were away for Christmas.  more...

Ian's king of his own castle

THE Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for an Oxfordshire millionaire.  more...

Plea issued to driver after sex attack

THE occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Tree protester says: 'I'm staying put'

AN ECO campaigner staging a tree-top protest against the redevelopment of Oxford's Bonn Square has been threatened with court action.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Pool vandalised twice

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Mixed reaction to parking permits

BICESTER has secured north Oxfordshire's first residents' parking scheme - but it has received a mixed reaction from householders in neighbouring streets.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Narrowboats head for show

THREE boats built in the county were transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Mixed reaction to parking permits

BICESTER has secured north Oxfordshire's first residents' parking scheme - but it has received a mixed reaction from householders in neighbouring streets.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Club closes as youths stay away

MARCHAM village youth club has been forced to close its doors because it is not attracting enough youngsters.  more...

Customers pour back to flood-hit pub

CUSTOMERS have poured back to a much-loved pub almost destroyed by the July floods.  more...

Boy dies in US skiing accident

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Oxfordshire died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Plea issued to driver after sex attack

THE occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Obituaries

Mrs Maud Rosenthal, Stalwart of Oxford cultural scene

MAUD Rosenthal, mother of television presenter Jim Rosenthal and widow to the late Albi, passed away peacefully at her home in Boars Hill on December 18.  more...

Other News

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Fuel prices hit record high

PETROL prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Other Sport

BILLIARDS: Fieldside and Riley in semis

Fieldside wasted little time in brushing aside Morris Motors 5-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Oxford and District League Atox Cup.  more...

ANGLING: Marston turn on the magic

The six anglers who turned out for Marston's Foster Andrews Cup found the Cherwell in top form, with the fish almost climbing up the poles.  more...

GREYHOUNDS: Track chiefs forced to act

In a bid to safeguard current owners, new grading times will be in operation to ensure their charges have sufficient runs with the grading strength at Cowley at such a high level.  more...

Oxford News

Fuel prices hit a record high

Petrol prices have hit an all-time high, leaving motorists across the county feeling the pinch and industry bosses warning many small firms could be driven out of business.  more...

BB housemates with talent

Big Brother unveiled some housemates with a difference as the new series started on Channel 4 yesterday - people with talent.  more...

Eco campaigner takes a stand

An eco campaigner was in for the long haul last night as he armed himself with nuts, raisins and a warm jacket.  more...

Traders fear two months of roadworks

Motorists were last night warned to seek alternative routes during two months of roadworks in the centre of Oxford.  more...

Tree protest continues

An eco campaigner is continuing his tree top protest over the redevelopment of Bonn Square.  more...

Witnesses sought for New Year punch up

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked out during a brawl at the Bullnose Morris pub in Blackbird Leys.  more...

Teenager attacked outside shop

A teenager is believed to have been attacked with a piece of wood outside a busy shop.  more...

Guide calls for sponsors

A residents' association is calling on businesses to help fund a guide book for the community.  more...

Dual power trains ahead

A number of the Inter-city Express Programme trains planned to replace First Great Western's InterCity 125 High Speed Trains from 2016 could be dual mode trains, able to use both diesel and electric power.  more...

Brain imagery explores pain

A surgeon at an Oxford hospital is looking at why some arthritis patients get more pain than others.  more...

History is weapon in boatyard fight

A floating chapel, horse drawn boats and a Victorian sex scandal have all been playing on the mind of Oxford historian Mark Davies.  more...

Companies fined for road delays

Utility companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.  more...

Children pull the strings

Primary school children became puppet masters for a day.  more...

'Come clean over incinerator sites'

County Hall is being urged to come clean about sites shortlisted for a £100m incinerator, amid claims key decisions have been taken ahead of a council debate.  more...

Boats head for London

Three boats built in the county are being transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.  more...

Estate eyes up cash

People living on an Oxford estate have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure brand new community facilities, according to local councillors.  more...

Gang attacks 15-year-old

A 15-year-old boy was attacked by up to five youths outside the Spar shop, in Dunnock Way, Greater Leys, possibly being hit with a piece of wood.  more...

Treeman says: 'I'm staying put'

An eco campaigner staging a tree-top protest against the redevelopment of Oxford's Bonn Square has been threatened with court action.  more...

School Sport

CHESS: Glory for Magdalen

Magdalen College School retained the National Preparatory Schools Rapidplay Chess Championship title with a super performance at Aldro School, Surrey.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 86.5 BMW 3073 Electrocomponents 197 Nationwide Accident Repair 117 Oxford Biomedica 24.5 Oxford Catalyst 147.5 Oxford Instruments 185.25 Reed Elsevier 672.75 RM 213.5 RPS Group 300.75   more...

Today's local share prices (AM)

AEA Technology 87.25 BMW 30.43 Electrocomponents 193.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 122.5 Oxford Biomedica 24 Oxford Catalyst 147.5 Oxford Instruments 186.5 Reed Elsevier 667 RM 206.75 RPS Group 297.25   more...

Sport

Martin signs for Subaru

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team has signed Markko Martin as a test driver for the 2008 World Rally Championship season.  more...

Martin signs for Subaru

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team has signed Markko Martin as a test driver for the 2008 World Rally Championship season.  more...

U'S News

Murray joins U's

Oxford United have strengtened their squad by bringing in midfielder Adam Murray from Macclesfield Town.  more...

Stars come out to honour Jim

FORMER Oxford United boss Jim Smith is to be honoured with a special evening at Blenheim Palace to mark his retirement.  more...

United go for a Big Mac!

Darren Patterson's second signing of the day saw striker Craig McAllister arriving from Grays Athletic The 27-year-old scored 18 times for Woking last season before moving to Grays in the summer.  more...

FOOTBALL: Skipper Quinn forced to sit it out

Oxford United skipper Barry Quinn is suspended as Darren Patterson's side hope that Friday's new signings can inspire them to a vital three points against struggling Altrincham.  more...

FOOTBALL: Double delight for Patterson

Oxford United manager Darren Patterson could not hide his delight at clinching the signings of Craig McAllister and Adam Murray on Friday.  more...

Wallingford

Plea issued to driver after sex attack

THE occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.  more...

Plea issued to driver after sex attack

THE occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.  more...

Wallingford News

Car occupants key to catching attacker

The occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.  more...

Wantage And Grove

Customers pour back to flood-hit pub

CUSTOMERS have poured back to a much-loved pub almost destroyed by the July floods.  more...

Boy dies in US skiing accident

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Oxfordshire died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.  more...

Customers pour back to flood-hit pub

CUSTOMERS have poured back to a much-loved pub almost destroyed by the July floods.  more...

Boy dies in US skiing accident

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Oxfordshire died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.  more...

Wantage News

Boy died on skiing trip

An 11-year-old boy died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.  more...

Witney News

Lido vandalised twice

Chipping Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.  more...

Ian's the king of the castle

The Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for an Oxfordshire millionaire.  more...

Injured pair serious but stable

A father and son remain in a serious condition after a car crashed into a tree at an accident blackspot near Chipping Norton.  more...

Vandals set fire to toddlers' play pool

Vandals have struck for the second time in a week at an award-winning swimming pool - setting fire to a toddlers' pool.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Drivers warned of M40 roadworks

MAJOR roadworks on the M40 are expected to increase traffic on the A34 through Oxfordshire later this month.   more...

Boy dies in US skiing accident

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Oxfordshire died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.   more...

Plea issued to driver after sex attack

THE occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.   more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.   more...

Fuel prices hit record high

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Banbury Cake News

Drivers warned of M40 roadworks

MAJOR roadworks on the M40 are expected to increase traffic on the A34 through Oxfordshire later this month.   more...

Road closed for rail bridge work

A MAJOR cross-country route in north Oxfordshire is being closed for three months for a railway bridge to be strengthened.   more...

Pool vandalised twice

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Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.   more...

Fuel prices hit record high

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Banbury Cake Sport

Martin signs for Subaru

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team has signed Markko Martin as a test driver for the 2008 World Rally Championship season.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

Drivers warned of M40 roadworks

MAJOR roadworks on the M40 are expected to increase traffic on the A34 through Oxfordshire later this month.   more...

Road closed for rail bridge work

A MAJOR cross-country route in north Oxfordshire is being closed for three months for a railway bridge to be strengthened.   more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.   more...

Fuel prices hit record high

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Oxford Mail News

Tree protest continues

An eco campaigner is continuing his tree top protest over the redevelopment of Bonn Square.   more...

Witnesses sought for New Year punch up

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked out during a brawl at the Bullnose Morris pub in Blackbird Leys.   more...

Lido vandalised twice

Chipping Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.   more...

Boy died on skiing trip

An 11-year-old boy died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.   more...

Car occupants key to catching attacker

The occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.   more...

Guide calls for sponsors

A residents' association is calling on businesses to help fund a guide book for the community.   more...

Dual power trains ahead

A number of the Inter-city Express Programme trains planned to replace First Great Western's InterCity 125 High Speed Trains from 2016 could be dual mode trains, able to use both diesel and electric power.   more...

Check health at Tesco

Supermarket customers across Oxfordshire can check out their health while filling their shopping trolley.   more...

Ian's the king of the castle

The Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for an Oxfordshire millionaire.   more...

Brain imagery explores pain

A surgeon at an Oxford hospital is looking at why some arthritis patients get more pain than others.   more...

History is weapon in boatyard fight

A floating chapel, horse drawn boats and a Victorian sex scandal have all been playing on the mind of Oxford historian Mark Davies.   more...

Companies fined for road delays

Utility companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.   more...

Children pull the strings

Primary school children became puppet masters for a day.   more...

'Come clean over incinerator sites'

County Hall is being urged to come clean about sites shortlisted for a £100m incinerator, amid claims key decisions have been taken ahead of a council debate.   more...

Boats head for London

Three boats built in the county are being transported to London to take part in this year's boat show.   more...

Estate eyes up cash

People living on an Oxford estate have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure brand new community facilities, according to local councillors.   more...

Teenager attacked outside shop

A teenager is believed to have been attacked with a piece of wood outside a busy shop.   more...

Gang attacks 15-year-old

A 15-year-old boy was attacked by up to five youths outside the Spar shop, in Dunnock Way, Greater Leys, possibly being hit with a piece of wood.   more...

Injured pair serious but stable

A father and son remain in a serious condition after a car crashed into a tree at an accident blackspot near Chipping Norton.   more...

Vandals set fire to toddlers' play pool

Vandals have struck for the second time in a week at an award-winning swimming pool - setting fire to a toddlers' pool.   more...

Treeman says: 'I'm staying put'

An eco campaigner staging a tree-top protest against the redevelopment of Oxford's Bonn Square has been threatened with court action.   more...

It's tout-rageous!

Touts are forcing comedy fans in Oxford to buy New Theatre tickets for quadruple their official cost.   more...

Mums condemn school's halal meat decision

Mums have criticised an Oxford school for serving halal meat in children's lunches without their knowledge.   more...

Tributes to boy killed in US ski tragedy

Villagers paid tribute last night to an 11-year-old boy killed during a skiing accident on a family holiday in America.   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

CHESS: Glory for Magdalen

Magdalen College School retained the National Preparatory Schools Rapidplay Chess Championship title with a super performance at Aldro School, Surrey.   more...

BILLIARDS: Fieldside and Riley in semis

Fieldside wasted little time in brushing aside Morris Motors 5-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Oxford and District League Atox Cup.   more...

ANGLING: Marston turn on the magic

The six anglers who turned out for Marston's Foster Andrews Cup found the Cherwell in top form, with the fish almost climbing up the poles.   more...

GREYHOUNDS: Track chiefs forced to act

In a bid to safeguard current owners, new grading times will be in operation to ensure their charges have sufficient runs with the grading strength at Cowley at such a high level.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Tree protest continues

AN ECO campaigner was in for the long haul as he armed himself with nuts, raisins and a warm jacket.   more...

Traders fear cost of work

MOTORISTS were last night warned to seek alternative routes during two months of roadworks in the centre of Oxford.   more...

Blackspot speed limit cut

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Fuel prices hit record high

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£2m project to transform homes

WORK has started to revamp more than 130 prefabricated homes built as a quick-fix solution to Oxford's post-war housing crisis.   more...

Drivers warned of M40 roadworks

MAJOR roadworks on the M40 are expected to increase traffic on the A34 through Oxfordshire later this month.   more...

Stevens selected as Labour's candidate

RICHARD Stevens has been selected as Labour's Parliamentary candidate for Oxford West & Abingdon.   more...

Boy dies in US skiing accident

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Oxfordshire died after crashing into a tree during a family ski trip to the US.   more...

Road closed for rail bridge work

A MAJOR cross-country route in north Oxfordshire is being closed for three months for a railway bridge to be strengthened.   more...

Boy attacked by gang

POLICE this afternoon appealed for witnesses following an attack on a 15-year-old boy in Oxford.   more...

Pool vandalised twice

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Plea issued after pub brawl

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked out during a brawl at the Bullnose Morris pub in Blackbird Leys.   more...

Ian's king of his own castle

THE Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for an Oxfordshire millionaire.   more...

Plea issued to driver after sex attack

THE occupants of a green Peugeot could hold the key to solving a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire, police said this afternoon.   more...

History helps boatyard campaigners

A FLOATING chapel, horse drawn boats and a Victorian sex scandal have all been playing on the mind of Oxford historian Mark Davies.   more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.   more...

Brain imaging explores pain

A SURGEON at an Oxford hospital is looking at why some arthritis patients get more pain than others.   more...

Guide calls for sponsors

A RESIDENTS' association is calling on businesses to help fund a guide book for the community.   more...

Dual-power trains ahead

A NUMBER of the Inter-city Express Programme trains planned to replace First Great Western's InterCity 125 High Speed Trains from 2016 could be dual-mode trains, able to use both diesel and electric power.   more...

Children pull the strings

PRIMARY school children became puppet masters for a day.   more...

Burglars steal 'cinema screen'

BURGLARS stole a home cinema screen from a house while the residents were away for Christmas.   more...

Tree protester says: 'I'm staying put'

AN ECO campaigner staging a tree-top protest against the redevelopment of Oxford's Bonn Square has been threatened with court action.   more...

Model trains set to pull in crowds

MODEL trains are expected to pull in the crowds when a rail exhibition celebrates its 25th anniversary.   more...

The Oxford Times Sport

Martin signs for Subaru

BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team has signed Markko Martin as a test driver for the 2008 World Rally Championship season.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Obituary: Heather Roper

HEATHER Roper, a former teacher at Witney's Henry Box School, has died suddenly.   more...

Green Gym invites

GREEN Gym volunteers in West Oxfordshire are urging others to come and join them to help the environment, with new projects lined up in Chipping Norton and Finstock.   more...

Vandals target The Lido

CHIPPING Norton's award winning outdoor swimming pool has been vandalised twice in one week.   more...

Castle dream comes true

THE Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for a West Oxfordshire millionaire.   more...

Pool vandalised twice

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Smoking ban: No fines so far

MORE than half of pubs quizzed by the Witney Gazette have admitted spotting a smoker illegally lighting up - but nobody has been fined.   more...

Ian's king of his own castle

THE Englishman's dream of his own castle has come true for an Oxfordshire millionaire.   more...

Firms fined for road delays

UTILITY companies have been fined almost £160,000 in the last two years because roadworks in Oxfordshire have overrun.   more...

Fuel prices hit record high

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Obituary: Ken Hadland

FORMER local government officer Ken Hadland has died at the age of 79.   more...

Obituary: Ken Woodford

A MAN of the land who was born, lived, and died in the Witney area has died at the age of 85.   more...

  
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