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Stories for 14 March 2008

Abingdon

Thieves target footballers' cars

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.  more...

Mums take disabled parking bays

DISABLED shoppers must share their parking spaces with mothers and children, a superstore has told customers.  more...

Thieves target footballers' cars

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.  more...

Abingdon News

Thieves strike at Abingdon leisure centre

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.  more...

Comic pair land New York gig

A young comedy duo are taking their talents across the pond to star in their own show at a top American club.  more...

Learning is on song

A French teacher has come up with a novel way to make learning fun - song.  more...

Putting spice into school work

Children learning about Eastern culture went on a fact-finding mission to an Indian restaurant.  more...

Lack of action angers theft victims

Police refused to go to a car park and investigate after a dozen cars were broken into.  more...

24-hour workout boosts baby unit

More than 100 soldiers braced themselves for a gruelling 24-hour sportathon.  more...

Banbury News

Train fire at railway station

A train has caught fire at Banbury Railway Station.  more...

Woman sexually assaulted outside supermarket

A shop worker was groped by a man as she stood outside a supermarket.  more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.  more...

Bicester News

Parachutist dies — inquest latest

An SAS soldier who died in Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Hammer killer was car clamper

Residents in Bicester have described coming face-to-face with "bus stop" killer Levi Bellfield who worked as a wheelclamper in the town.  more...

Budget

Clean up teams take to the street

Up to 1,500 volunteers are taking to the streets and parks this weekend to clean up Oxford.  more...

Business News

'Buy local' urges FSB boss

A business leader has launched a rallying call for people to support local enterprise.  more...

Club Pics

All the colours

Rainbow Calvert enjoys a cocktail at Narcissists at Baby Love  more...

How to get ahead

Andrea Schrader enjoys a drink at Narcissists at Baby Love  more...

Taste the difference

Katie McKinnon at the bar at Baby Love  more...

Balanced diet...

... a beer in each hand. DJ Michael Barry gets the beers in at Narcissists at Baby Love  more...

Boys together

Sam Mitchell, Luke Sands and Rich Green on a boys' night out at Baby Love  more...

Top night

Anastasia Gallagher and Felix Gonzalez at Narcissists at Baby Love  more...

Lotta bottle

Ness Smidre and Robbie Parks at Baby Love  more...

Cheers

Frances Leech, Charlotte Heard and Flora Malein enjoy a drink together at Baby Love  more...

They eyes have it

Gemma McMahon enjoys a drink at Narcissists at Baby Love  more...

Girly night

Danya Holiday, Janis Meek and Lorna Benton on a girls' night out at Narcissists  more...

Cricket

Charlbury on brink of title

Charlbury have given themselves a great chance of landing the Banbury Indoor League Division 1 title.  more...

Didcot

Scout numbers shoot up 15%

SCOUT groups in Didcot are desperate for more leaders after a bumper number of youngsters joined last year.  more...

Editorial Comment

It's bad and it will get worse

There is no doubt that 2008 is going to be a tough year for almost everyone in Oxfordshire.  more...

Dedicated

Children playing truant and workers taking a sickie often steal the headlines.  more...

Features

A very Ruskin rumpus

They don't do smooth public relations at Ruskin College. It may have been around for 106 years and have close links with serious political movers and shakers, but, happily, Ruskin remains steadfastly untouched by spin or attention to image.  more...

Cold blood in the Cotswolds

FEAR, suspicion, admiration, and respect.  more...

Football

FOOTBALL: Still throws down gauntlet

Ardley United manager Dan Still has thrown out a challenge to his players - perform or you won't be in team for the HPL Floodlit Cup final.  more...

Headlines

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Students select their book of the year

STUDENTS at West Oxfordshire secondary schools are going to have their own book of the year award.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Letters

Tourist trail worth a miss

How interesting - the launch of British Tourism Week in Oxford.  more...

Insult to injury

Ian Payne (Oxford Mail, March 5) should know that you don't need to be an "Oxonian or aware of the political set-up in the city" to understand that for Ruskin College to name a new library after Lord Callaghan is adding insult to injury.  more...

Feeling smug

I fail to see what the fuss is over the Lisbon Treaty that gives the EU full authoritiy over the affairs of the UK.  more...

Motors

Clever car

The production version of Toyota's three-seater city runabout, the iQ, is on the firm's stand at the Geneva Motor Show, in Switzerland.  more...

Bright idea

JML's LED Spotlights are a practical lighting solution that can be used in the interior of your car - perfect for reading maps and directions. You can also stick them in your garage.  more...

Electric line-up

Subaru is parading two eye-catching electric cars at the Geneva Motor Show including the G4e Concept - a striking five-seater supermini.  more...

Bigger is better for saloon lovers

CROSSOVERS, people carriers and other, more versatile, motors may be eating into sales of big saloons, but there is no stopping the flow of new models.  more...

Roadtest: What's in a name?

For once when a car maker says a model is "all new" it is actually true. The only element the Mazda2 shares with its predecessor is its name.  more...

Fabia heads for 70mpg milestone

SKODA'S UK dealer network is taking orders for the fabulously frugal 1.4 TDI Fabia GreenLine.  more...

Sporty Cupra puts on style

SEAT is giving its most potent road-going model - the muscular Leon Cupra - the option of an even more sporty look courtesy of a dramatic limited edition styling kit version called the K1.  more...

System puts brake on crashes

A NEW Volvo safety system was praised following a demonstration of technology that can limit or prevent low-speed accidents.  more...

News

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.  more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.  more...

1500 to join city's big spring clean

UP to 1,500 volunteers will be taking to the streets and parks this weekend for the big Oxford spring clean.  more...

Sister Frances attacks 'crazy parking'

INCONSIDERATE motorists are making it near impossible for youngsters in wheelchairs to use pavements around Helen House, the world famous children's hospice.  more...

Pools could be handed to trust

OXFORD'S leisure facilities could be boosted by proposals to hand over council-owned swimming pools and leisure centres to a charitable trust.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Bus-stop killer was working in Bicester

TOWNSFOLK in Bicester have described coming face-to-face with "bus stop" killer Levi Bellfield who worked as a wheelclamper in the town.  more...

Bus-stop killer was working in Bicester

TOWNSFOLK in Bicester have described coming face-to-face with "bus stop" killer Levi Bellfield who worked as a wheelclamper in the town.  more...

'Gulf-War syndrome ruined my life'

A FORMER RAF officer has called for a Government investigation into Gulf War Syndrome which he claims has ruined his life - despite not serving in the 1991 war.  more...

PCSOs to pound University beat

OXFORD University's quadrangles and dreaming spires will soon echo to the sound of bobbies on the beat.  more...

Election wins for Tories, Lib Dems and Independent

RESULTS are in after a night of elections in Wantage and Grove, and Wallingford.  more...

Thieves target footballers' cars

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.  more...

Protesters draw up Westgate action plan

Around a dozen protesters met to draw up a plan of action to fight the planned expansion of the Westgate Shopping Centre.  more...

Record store packed for gig

A WITNEY record store was packed to the rafters for a special live performance from critically-acclaimed solo artist Get cape. Wear cape. Fly.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.  more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Bus-stop killer was working in Bicester

TOWNSFOLK in Bicester have described coming face-to-face with "bus stop" killer Levi Bellfield who worked as a wheelclamper in the town.  more...

Bus-stop killer was working in Bicester

TOWNSFOLK in Bicester have described coming face-to-face with "bus stop" killer Levi Bellfield who worked as a wheelclamper in the town.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

'Gulf-War syndrome ruined my life'

A FORMER RAF officer has called for a Government investigation into Gulf War Syndrome which he claims has ruined his life - despite not serving in the 1991 war.  more...

Thieves target footballers' cars

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.  more...

Offers

Wines for the Gold Cup £83

The Wines for the Gold Cup case costs £83 and contains three bottles each of Prosecco Sestiere Castello 4357 NV, Italy; Varichon & Clerc Privilege Rose NV, France; Montes Classic Series Merlot 2006, Chile; and Carta Vieja Reserve Late Harvest 2005, Chile (50cl bottle).  more...

Other News

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Pledge to battle Virgin NHS plan

CAMPAIGNERS fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Virgin to set up a 'super surgery' in Oxfordshire.  more...

Petrol prices hit new high

A PETROL station owner has urged motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

Other Sport

BILLIARDS: Awesome Arthur hits season's high for CCC

Arthur Coakley (+90) rattled in the highest break of the Division 2 season as leaders CCC A ended their campaign in the Oxford & District League with a 2-1 win against Oracle.  more...

City youngsters hit top form

City of Oxford had a meeting to remember in the ASA Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire County Championships held at Aylesbury.  more...

GREYHOUNDS: Baiden eyes Pall Mall expansion

The William Hill Pall Mall, Oxford's biggest race of the year is set to get bigger - if racing manager Gary Baiden has his way.  more...

GREYHOUNDS: Trio battle it out for title

The battle is on for this year's trainers championship.  more...

TABLE TENNIS: Super Anders sinks Vikings

Anders Markvarden was again in top form as Rutherford cemented their second place in Division 1 with an 8-2 win over Vikings A 8-2.  more...

BOXING: Welsh beaten in a thriller

The top-of-the-bill clash between Berinsfield's Simon Welsh and Lydney's England international Chris Higgs lived up to all its expectations at the Rover Club in Cowley.  more...

BOXING: Plucky Otwell stays unbeaten

Oxford Boxing Academy bantamweight Jordan Ottwell, 17, has always been considered to be a courageous performer in the ring and the fact was confirmed in the plush surroundings of Stamford Bridge.  more...

SHHOOTING: Dan's the man!

Dan Rivers (pictured) has become a British champion after less than three years in the sport.  more...

SNOOKER: Fieldside ease into final

Simonds Cup holders Fieldside A booked their place in the final with a 4-0 win against Riley E.  more...

Ben's huge barbel bucks the trend

Milton specimen angler Ben Horsman landed an enormous Thames barbel, weighing in at a hefty 16lb 4oz.  more...

Frank lands monster chub

Frank Butler landed a monster chub to win the Jolly Angers' Novices Cup on the Oxford Reach, where nine fished.  more...

Oxford News

COST OF LIVING: Pensioners losing out

Bill Jupp, 76, will see his state pension increase by 3.9 per cent next month in April - a grand total of £3.50 a week or £177 a year.  more...

COST OF LIVING: Petrol at new record high

A petrol station owner has urged angry motorists not to blame him for spiralling fuel costs and has instead pointed the finger at the Government.  more...

COST OF LIVING: Families under pressure

Families in Oxfordshire face a serious bout of belt-tightening this year with huge rises in utility bills, food and the cost of transport.  more...

COST OF LIVING: Prices outstrip pay rise

Mother-of-two Tracy Ellicott, 37, has seen her fuel and food bills rocket over the past 12 months, while her pay has risen by just £15 a month.  more...

Bobbies seek support in awards contest

Your local bobbie needs your support in the search to find the best police officer in the country.  more...

Bodleian Library plan in doubt

Ambitious plans to redevelop the Bodleian Library in Oxford will have to be put on hold if its new book depository does not get the go-ahead.  more...

Pupils show work at science fair

Hundreds of student scientists showcased their work in an American-style science fair and competition at an Oxford school.  more...

Car hire team step up hospital help

Staff at a car rental firm in Oxford are getting in shape for a run around Blenheim Palace to raise funds for the city's children's hospital.  more...

Late tax payment fear worries couple

Oxford's tax office is "in chaos", according to a husband-and-wife business team who face the prospect of forking out £200 in penalties.  more...

Virgin GP plan faces protest

Campaigners fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group to set up a new GP-led health centre in Oxfordshire.  more...

School holds reunion

A school is hoping to trace as many former pupils as it can to join a big reunion for its 150th anniversary.  more...

Nursery gains glowing report

The headteacher of a pre-school in Kidlington is celebrating after her nursery received top marks in an Ofsted report.  more...

TV presenter visits school

Blue Peter presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones popped in to an Oxford school to surprise a budding young artist.  more...

Fresh call for elected mayor

Renewed calls for the people of Oxford to elect a mayor to run council services in the city have received a mixed reception.  more...

'Army cost cut killed my son'

The mother of a soldier who died in Oxfordshire when his parachute failed to open said her son would have lived had it not been for military "penny pinching".  more...

Ex-pupils needed to join celebrations

An Oxford school is hoping to trace as many former pupils as it can to join a big reunion for its 150th anniversary.  more...

School Sport

Cary sharp-shooting in vain

St Edward's (Oxford) enjoyed scant reward for their efforts as they finished fourth in the national under 18 hockey finals.  more...

Hawtin leads the way

Oxfordshire's Melissa Hawtin just missed out on a top-ten finish in the ESAA Sainsbury's English Schools' Cross Country Championships at Sefton Park, Liverpool.  more...

Bartholomew just four-midable!

Badminton players from Bartholomew, Eynsham, served up a clean sweep at the Oxfordshire tournament at King Alfred's, Wantage.  more...

Share Prices

Today's local share prices

AEA Technology 67.75 BMW 25.78 Electrocomponents 166.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 134 Oxford Biomedica 23.25 Oxford Catalyst 155 Oxford Instruments 194.5 Reed Elsevier 624.75 RM 207.5 RPS Group 306   more...

Local share prices

AEA Technology 67.75 BMW 25.18 Electrocomponents 166.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 134.5 Oxford Biomedica 23.5 Oxford Catalyst 155 Oxford Instruments 196.5 Reed 624.5 RM 208 RPS Group 306   more...

U'S News

Yemi can go

YEMI Odubade, the Oxford United fans' favourite last season, has been transfer- listed.  more...

Wallingford

Independent Atkins wins county council seat

INDEPENDENT Lynda Atkins was the clear winner when people in Wallingford went to the polls to elect a new county councillor.  more...

Wantage And Grove

'Gulf-War syndrome ruined my life'

A FORMER RAF officer has called for a Government investigation into Gulf War Syndrome which he claims has ruined his life - despite not serving in the 1991 war.  more...

'Gulf-War syndrome ruined my life'

A FORMER RAF officer has called for a Government investigation into Gulf War Syndrome which he claims has ruined his life - despite not serving in the 1991 war.  more...

Wantage and Wallingford election results

RESULTS are in after a night of elections in Wantage and Grove - and Wallingford.  more...

Wantage News

Election results are in

Results are in after a night of elections in Wantage and Grove - and Wallingford.  more...

Almshouse appeal is daunting task

Pensioners living in Wantage's crumbling almshouses could be waiting months for their homes to be repaired unless thousands of pounds are found soon.  more...

Wgpubs

The Royal Oak Inn, Ramsden: 17-century inn buzzing with life

AS The Royal Oak Inn, at Ramsden is but a mile or two from Shaken Oak Farm, Hailey, where the enterprising Bruce Young produces his award-winning mustards, it seemed the obvious place to meet and discuss the launch of his latest creations.  more...

Witney News

Line-up revealed for Cornbury music festival

Organisers of this year's Cornbury Festival today announced their line-up for this year's show in the heart of the West Oxfordshire countryside.  more...

Acts revealed for Cornbury

An eclectic mix of artists including KT Tunstall, 10cc and Crowded House has been chosen for this year's Cornbury Music Festival.  more...

Euro-MP insists on bus tour

Disgraced Euro-MP Ashley Mote is planning to tour the district in his campaign bus, despite being told he is not allowed to park up in a Witney shopping centre.  more...

Abingdon Herald News

Scout numbers shoot up 15%

SCOUT groups in Didcot are desperate for more leaders after a bumper number of youngsters joined last year.   more...

'Gulf-War syndrome ruined my life'

A FORMER RAF officer has called for a Government investigation into Gulf War Syndrome which he claims has ruined his life - despite not serving in the 1991 war.   more...

Youngsters take part in music festival

More than a thousand gifted young musicians will be getting together this weekend to take part in a festival of music.   more...

Independent Atkins wins county council seat

INDEPENDENT Lynda Atkins was the clear winner when people in Wallingford went to the polls to elect a new county councillor.   more...

Wantage and Wallingford election results

RESULTS are in after a night of elections in Wantage and Grove - and Wallingford.   more...

Mums take disabled parking bays

DISABLED shoppers must share their parking spaces with mothers and children, a superstore has told customers.   more...

Thieves target footballers' cars

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.   more...

Banbury Cake News

Youngsters take part in music festival

More than a thousand gifted young musicians will be getting together this weekend to take part in a festival of music.   more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.   more...

Bicester Advertiser News

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.   more...

Youngsters take part in music festival

More than a thousand gifted young musicians will be getting together this weekend to take part in a festival of music.   more...

Oxford Mail News

24-hour workout boosts baby unit

More than 100 soldiers braced themselves for a gruelling 24-hour sportathon.   more...

Ex-pupils needed to join celebrations

An Oxford school is hoping to trace as many former pupils as it can to join a big reunion for its 150th anniversary.   more...

Bodleian Library plan in doubt

Ambitious plans to redevelop the Bodleian Library in Oxford will have to be put on hold if its new book depository does not get the go-ahead.   more...

Line-up revealed for Cornbury music festival

Organisers of this year's Cornbury Festival today announced their line-up for this year's show in the heart of the West Oxfordshire countryside.   more...

Pupils show work at science fair

Hundreds of student scientists showcased their work in an American-style science fair and competition at an Oxford school.   more...

Art gifts are a tribute to 'Mim'

Paintings by artist Miriam Hyman, who died in the July 7 London bombings, have been reproduced by an Oxfordshire firm and presented to police forces across the country.   more...

Comic pair land New York gig

A young comedy duo are taking their talents across the pond to star in their own show at a top American club.   more...

Thieves strike at Abingdon leisure centre

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.   more...

Train fire at railway station

A train has caught fire at Banbury Railway Station.   more...

Parachutist dies — inquest latest

An SAS soldier who died in Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.   more...

Car hire team step up hospital help

Staff at a car rental firm in Oxford are getting in shape for a run around Blenheim Palace to raise funds for the city's children's hospital.   more...

Learning is on song

A French teacher has come up with a novel way to make learning fun - song.   more...

Woman sexually assaulted outside supermarket

A shop worker was groped by a man as she stood outside a supermarket.   more...

Putting spice into school work

Children learning about Eastern culture went on a fact-finding mission to an Indian restaurant.   more...

Late tax payment fear worries couple

Oxford's tax office is "in chaos", according to a husband-and-wife business team who face the prospect of forking out £200 in penalties.   more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.   more...

Virgin GP plan faces protest

Campaigners fighting privatisation in the NHS say they will oppose any plans by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group to set up a new GP-led health centre in Oxfordshire.   more...

Almshouse appeal is daunting task

Pensioners living in Wantage's crumbling almshouses could be waiting months for their homes to be repaired unless thousands of pounds are found soon.   more...

Election results are in

Results are in after a night of elections in Wantage and Grove - and Wallingford.   more...

Acts revealed for Cornbury

An eclectic mix of artists including KT Tunstall, 10cc and Crowded House has been chosen for this year's Cornbury Music Festival.   more...

Lack of action angers theft victims

Police refused to go to a car park and investigate after a dozen cars were broken into.   more...

Euro-MP insists on bus tour

Disgraced Euro-MP Ashley Mote is planning to tour the district in his campaign bus, despite being told he is not allowed to park up in a Witney shopping centre.   more...

Bobbies seek support in awards contest

Your local bobbie needs your support in the search to find the best police officer in the country.   more...

School holds reunion

A school is hoping to trace as many former pupils as it can to join a big reunion for its 150th anniversary.   more...

Nursery gains glowing report

The headteacher of a pre-school in Kidlington is celebrating after her nursery received top marks in an Ofsted report.   more...

Playground faces axe after 32 years

A popular play project for children in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, is in danger of closing after 32 years because of a cash crisis.   more...

TV presenter visits school

Blue Peter presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones popped in to an Oxford school to surprise a budding young artist.   more...

Fresh call for elected mayor

Renewed calls for the people of Oxford to elect a mayor to run council services in the city have received a mixed reception.   more...

'Army cost cut killed my son'

The mother of a soldier who died in Oxfordshire when his parachute failed to open said her son would have lived had it not been for military "penny pinching".   more...

Oxford Mail Sport

GREYHOUNDS: Baiden eyes Pall Mall expansion

The William Hill Pall Mall, Oxford's biggest race of the year is set to get bigger - if racing manager Gary Baiden has his way.   more...

GREYHOUNDS: Trio battle it out for title

The battle is on for this year's trainers championship.   more...

TABLE TENNIS: Super Anders sinks Vikings

Anders Markvarden was again in top form as Rutherford cemented their second place in Division 1 with an 8-2 win over Vikings A 8-2.   more...

Cary sharp-shooting in vain

St Edward's (Oxford) enjoyed scant reward for their efforts as they finished fourth in the national under 18 hockey finals.   more...

BOXING: Welsh beaten in a thriller

The top-of-the-bill clash between Berinsfield's Simon Welsh and Lydney's England international Chris Higgs lived up to all its expectations at the Rover Club in Cowley.   more...

BOXING: Plucky Otwell stays unbeaten

Oxford Boxing Academy bantamweight Jordan Ottwell, 17, has always been considered to be a courageous performer in the ring and the fact was confirmed in the plush surroundings of Stamford Bridge.   more...

SHHOOTING: Dan's the man!

Dan Rivers (pictured) has become a British champion after less than three years in the sport.   more...

SNOOKER: Fieldside ease into final

Simonds Cup holders Fieldside A booked their place in the final with a 4-0 win against Riley E.   more...

BILLIARDS: Awesome Arthur hits season's high for CCC

Arthur Coakley (+90) rattled in the highest break of the Division 2 season as leaders CCC A ended their campaign in the Oxford & District League with a 2-1 win against Oracle.   more...

Ben's huge barbel bucks the trend

Milton specimen angler Ben Horsman landed an enormous Thames barbel, weighing in at a hefty 16lb 4oz.   more...

Hawtin leads the way

Oxfordshire's Melissa Hawtin just missed out on a top-ten finish in the ESAA Sainsbury's English Schools' Cross Country Championships at Sefton Park, Liverpool.   more...

Frank lands monster chub

Frank Butler landed a monster chub to win the Jolly Angers' Novices Cup on the Oxford Reach, where nine fished.   more...

Bartholomew just four-midable!

Badminton players from Bartholomew, Eynsham, served up a clean sweep at the Oxfordshire tournament at King Alfred's, Wantage.   more...

City youngsters hit top form

City of Oxford had a meeting to remember in the ASA Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire County Championships held at Aylesbury.   more...

The Oxford Times News

Record store packed for gig

A WITNEY record store was packed to the rafters for a special live performance from critically-acclaimed solo artist Get cape. Wear cape. Fly.   more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.   more...

'Gulf-War syndrome ruined my life'

A FORMER RAF officer has called for a Government investigation into Gulf War Syndrome which he claims has ruined his life - despite not serving in the 1991 war.   more...

'Buy local' urges FSB boss

A business leader has launched a rallying call for people to support local enterprise.   more...

Youngsters take part in music festival

More than a thousand gifted young musicians will be getting together this weekend to take part in a festival of music.   more...

PCSOs to pound University beat

OXFORD University's quadrangles and dreaming spires will soon echo to the sound of bobbies on the beat.   more...

Election wins for Tories, Lib Dems and Independent

RESULTS are in after a night of elections in Wantage and Grove, and Wallingford.   more...

Train fire is out

A fire on a train at Banbury Railway Station has now been extinguished and the carriages have been moved off the main line.   more...

Thieves target footballers' cars

Thieves broke into 12 cars parked at an Abingdon leisure centre last night and stole valuables while the owners were playing five-a-side football.   more...

Protesters draw up Westgate action plan

Around a dozen protesters met to draw up a plan of action to fight the planned expansion of the Westgate Shopping Centre.   more...

Witney Gazette News

Students select their book of the year

STUDENTS at West Oxfordshire secondary schools are going to have their own book of the year award.   more...

'Radio would have saved SAS parachutist'

AN SAS soldier who died over Oxfordshire when his parachute and reserve failed to open would have been saved if he had been equipped with a radio, an inquest has heard.   more...

Youngsters take part in music festival

More than a thousand gifted young musicians will be getting together this weekend to take part in a festival of music.   more...

  
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