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Stories for 4 September 2006
Abingdon
Two hurt in smash
TWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
Two hurt in smash
TWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
Gang assaults woman
A GANG assaulted a woman as she walked her dog in Abingdon. more...
Abingdon News
Organic milk is better for you, claims farmer
A champion of organic farming in Oxfordshire is backing calls for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to recognise the improved nutritional advantages of organic milk. more...
Gang attacks female dog-walker
A gang assaulted a woman as she walked her dog in Abingdon. more...
Banbury News
Lending a hand for hospital campaign
Campaigners joined hands around Banbury's Horton hospital yesterday in a bid to save vital services which face the axe. more...
New take on Canterbury Tales
The famous Canterbury Tales will be made 'accessible' to theatre-goers in Banbury this month when a touring company perform its adaptation of the classic yarns. more...
Tell us priorities, say police
Banbury residents are being urged to tell police about any issues which need to be tackled in their community. more...
Bicester News
'Help build village clinic' says restaurateur
A Bicester restaurant owner who saw a pregnant women die in the streets of his home village in Bangladesh is launching a £60,000 appeal to fund a maternity clinic. more...
Business
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 106 BMW 2734 Electrocomponents 242.75 Isoft Group 48.5 Oxford Bio 31.25 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Oxonica 129 Reed Elsevier 569.25 RM 179.75 RPS 239.75 Torex Retail 49.75 more...
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2737 Electrocomponents 245 Isoft Group 49 Oxford Bio 30.75 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Oxonica 129 Reed Elsevier 567.75 RM 179 RPS 245.25 Torex Retail 48.75 more...
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2737 Electrocomponents 245 Isoft Group 49 Oxford Bio 30.75 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Oxonica 129 Reed Elsevier 567.75 RM 179 RPS 245.25 Torex Retail 48.75 more...
Cricket
CRICKET: Banbury pull it out the fire
BANBURY snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a one-run win against Oxford to complete a hat-trick of Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup triumphs at Bicester & North Oxford yesterday. more...
CRICKET: Duo on brink of drop
BOTH Oxford and Banbury face the serious threat of relegation after falling into the bottom two positions on Saturday - with just one match to play. more...
CRICKET: Kidlington hold aces
KIDLINGTON made it back-to-back victories when they beat relegated Bicester & North Oxford by four wickets in Division 2 West on Saturday, despite playing the entire game with ten men. more...
CRICKET: Shallow ton clinches title
HYRON Shallow was in seventh heaven as Tetsworth retained the Division 1 title in style with a six-wicket victory over Oxford Caribbean on Saturday. more...
Didcot News
Pilot flies out to recall transatlantic pioneer
One of Britain's most famous woman flyers of recent years is about to dip her wings in salute to a former aviatrix who took part in a record-breaking flight from Abingdon 70 years ago. more...
Editorial Comment
Draconian rules make us cry foul
Boys' and girls' football is thriving in our city and county as never before. more...
Football
FOOTBALL: Moses sinks Thame
Kidlington 1, Thame Utd 0 LEADING scorer Ben Moses netted a late winner to secure the points for Kidlington, after it looked like Thame had sealed their first point of the season at Yarnton Road. more...
FOOTBALL: Moses sinks Thame
Kidlington 1, Thame Utd 0 LEADING scorer Ben Moses netted a late winner to secure the points for Kidlington, after it looked like Thame had sealed their first point of the season at Yarnton Road. more...
FOOTBALL: Banbury up to second
Mangotsfield 2, Banbury Utd 3 DESPITE seven regulars missing, Banbury did well to claim all the points in Saturday's Premier Division clash. more...
FOOTBALL: Keen hands City FA Cup replay
Oxford City 2, Abingdon United 2 SUBSTITUTE Danny Keen grabbed the late, late equaliser as Oxford City salvaged a draw against their Oxfordshire rivals and keep their Cup hopes alive. more...
Headlines
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Horse trials attract 50,000
A THRILLING cross country chase, spectacular show-jumping and dressage by some of the world's best riders attracted about 50,000 people to Blenheim Palace over the weekend. more...
Man, 35, tried to electrocute fiancee
A MAN who attempted to murder his fiancee by throwing electrical appliances into her bath before he forced her head under the water has been jailed for nine years. more...
Letters
Chip in the bin must be axed
Could I appeal to the Liberal Democrats, now running Oxford City Council, to remove the daft 'chip-in-the-bin' idea from their recycling plans (Oxford Mail, August 28)? more...
Have a heart
I am writing to encourage your readers to dig out their running shoes and head to Blenheim Palace in Woodstock on Sunday, September 17, for the Hearts First Blenheim 10K Bolt. more...
Motorsport
Atkinson leads Subaru charge
Australian Chris Atkinson was the first Subaru World Rally Team driver home on the Japanese manufacturer's home ground, taking fourth place on the Rally of Japan. more...
Neal extends BTCC lead
Oxford driver Jason Plato, Fabrizio Giovanardi and Matt Neal were the winners of three Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rounds at the Knockhill circuit in Scotland. more...
News
Driving tests cancelled
DRIVING tests at centres in Oxford and Banbury are expected to be cancelled today because of a strike by examiners. more...
Driving tests cancelled
DRIVING tests at centres in Oxford and Banbury are expected to be cancelled today because of a strike by examiners. more...
Two hurt in smash
Two hurt in smashTWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
Man cut free from car
A MAN had to be cut free from wreckage following a two car collision on Saturday. more...
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Man charged after stabbing
POLICE have charged a man in connection with a stabbing incident at a party in Blackbird Leys. more...
Driving tests cancelled
DRIVING tests at centres in Oxford and Banbury are expected to be cancelled today because of a strike by examiners. more...
Driving tests cancelled
DRIVING tests at centres in Oxford and Banbury are expected to be cancelled today because of a strike by examiners. more...
Two hurt in smash
TWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Two hurt in smash
TWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
Other Sport
EQUESTRIANISM: Delight for Daisy
DAISY Dick scooped her biggest ever three-day event prize in front of packed crowd at Blenheim Palace yesterday. more...
Oxford News
County set to move to fortnightly rubbish collections
Every household in every town and village of Oxfordshire could move over to fortnightly rubbish collections. more...
Miss UK hit by luggage theft
Oxford's Miss World finalist Eleanor Glynn beat her fear of flying to jet off to Poland - then discovered her luggage had been stolen at the airport. more...
New council rules leave youth football sides homeless
Children's football clubs are being turfed out of their homes as a new contract restricting when organised teams use council pitches comes into force. more...
A top-10 finish for Emma-Kate
Oxford Mail reporter Emma-Kate Lidbury battled through the pain barrier to win a top 10 place in the World Triathlon Championships in Switzerland. more...
Ghostly guide stalks street
Tales of ghosts lurking in the shadows of Oxford's streets can be heard in a new theatrical ghost trail around the city. more...
70s saloon is now almost extinct
The Morris Marina - once lambasted as one of the worst cars in Britain - is now also the rarest. more...
Stingray kills 'crocodile hunter' Steve Irwin
Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has died after being fatally stung by a stingray while filming a new television series on the Great Barrier Reef. more...
Results And Fixtures
RESULTS: Saturday, September 2
FOOTBALL FA CUP Prelim round: AFC Wallingford 1, Burnham 0; Ardley Utd 3, Ringmer 0; Paulton Rovers 1, Witney Utd 1; Lancing 3, North Leigh 1; Oxford City 2, Abingdon Utd 2; Didcot Tn 2, Erith & Belvedere 1. more...
RESULTS: Saturday, September 2
FOOTBALL FA CUP Prelim round: AFC Wallingford 1, Burnham 0; Ardley Utd 3, Ringmer 0; Paulton Rovers 1, Witney Utd 1; Lancing 3, North Leigh 1; Oxford City 2, Abingdon Utd 2; Didcot Tn 2, Erith & Belvedere 1. more...
RESULTS: Saturday, September 2
FOOTBALL FA CUP Prelim round: AFC Wallingford 1, Burnham 0; Ardley Utd 3, Ringmer 0; Paulton Rovers 1, Witney Utd 1; Lancing 3, North Leigh 1; Oxford City 2, Abingdon Utd 2; Didcot Tn 2, Erith & Belvedere 1. more...
Share Prices
Todasy's local share prices
AEA Technology 106 BMW 2734 Electrocomponents 242.75 Isoft Group 48.5 Oxford Bio 31.25 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Oxonica 129 Reed Elsevier 569.25 RM 179.75 RPS 239.75 Torex Retail 49.75 more...
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 106 BMW 2734 Electrocomponents 242.75 Isoft Group 48.5 Oxford Bio 31.25 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Oxonica 129 Reed Elsevier 569.25 RM 179.75 RPS 239.75 Torex Retail 49.75 more...
Today's closing local share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2737 Electrocomponents 245 Isoft Group 49 Oxford Bio 30.75 Oxford Instruments 204.5 Oxonica 129 Reed Elsevier 567.75 RM 179 RPS 245.25 Torex Retail 48.75 more...
Wallingford News
Camera sweep spots secret home
A "spy in the sky" camera exposed what South Oxfordshire District Council chief executive David Buckle called "probably the biggest breach of planning laws we have had in recent years". more...
Wantage News
'Jail term is a relief'
A woman whose ex-fiancee tried to kill her by throwing electrical appliances into her bath was pleased to hear he had been jailed for nine years. more...
Witney News
Funds flow to help island
Fresh water has been restored to homes on an island devastated by the Asian tsunami disaster - thanks to help from West Oxfordshire residents. more...
Abingdon Herald News
Two hurt in smash
TWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
Broken water pipe hits takeaway trade
A COUPLE who have set up a flourishing fast food business at Wantage found their taps ran dry after workmen broke a water pipe close to their premises. more...
BunkFest fun hits top note
WALLINGFORD came alive to the sound of music last weekend as 51 dance groups, scores of folk musicians and several youth bands went into action during the annual BunkFest. more...
Gang assaults woman
A GANG assaulted a woman as she walked her dog in Abingdon. more...
Banbury Cake News
Driving tests cancelled
DRIVING tests at centres in Oxford and Banbury are expected to be cancelled today because of a strike by examiners. more...
Oxford Mail Business
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 more...
Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 106 more...
Oxford Mail News
Pilot flies out to recall transatlantic pioneer
One of Britain's most famous woman flyers of recent years is about to dip her wings in salute to a former aviatrix who took part in a record-breaking flight from Abingdon 70 years ago. more...
Gang attacks female dog-walker
A gang assaulted a woman as she walked her dog in Abingdon. more...
Camera sweep spots secret home
A "spy in the sky" camera exposed what South Oxfordshire District Council chief executive David Buckle called "probably the biggest breach of planning laws we have had in recent years". more...
Organic milk is better for you, claims farmer
A champion of organic farming in Oxfordshire is backing calls for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to recognise the improved nutritional advantages of organic milk. more...
Funds flow to help island
Fresh water has been restored to homes on an island devastated by the Asian tsunami disaster - thanks to help from West Oxfordshire residents. more...
'Help build village clinic' says restaurateur
A Bicester restaurant owner who saw a pregnant women die in the streets of his home village in Bangladesh is launching a £60,000 appeal to fund a maternity clinic. more...
Tell us priorities, say police
Banbury residents are being urged to tell police about any issues which need to be tackled in their community. more...
Stingray kills 'crocodile hunter' Steve Irwin
Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has died after being fatally stung by a stingray while filming a new television series on the Great Barrier Reef. more...
County set to move to fortnightly rubbish collections
Every household in every town and village of Oxfordshire could move over to fortnightly rubbish collections. more...
Miss UK hit by luggage theft
Oxford's Miss World finalist Eleanor Glynn beat her fear of flying to jet off to Poland - then discovered her luggage had been stolen at the airport. more...
New council rules leave youth football sides homeless
Children's football clubs are being turfed out of their homes as a new contract restricting when organised teams use council pitches comes into force. more...
'Jail term is a relief'
A woman whose ex-fiancee tried to kill her by throwing electrical appliances into her bath was pleased to hear he had been jailed for nine years. more...
Lending a hand for hospital campaign
Campaigners joined hands around Banbury's Horton hospital yesterday in a bid to save vital services which face the axe. more...
A top-10 finish for Emma-Kate
Oxford Mail reporter Emma-Kate Lidbury battled through the pain barrier to win a top 10 place in the World Triathlon Championships in Switzerland. more...
New take on Canterbury Tales
The famous Canterbury Tales will be made 'accessible' to theatre-goers in Banbury this month when a touring company perform its adaptation of the classic yarns. more...
Ghostly guide stalks street
Tales of ghosts lurking in the shadows of Oxford's streets can be heard in a new theatrical ghost trail around the city. more...
70s saloon is now almost extinct
The Morris Marina - once lambasted as one of the worst cars in Britain - is now also the rarest. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
EQUESTRIANISM: Delight for Daisy
DAISY Dick scooped her biggest ever three-day event prize in front of packed crowd at Blenheim Palace yesterday. more...
The Oxford Times News
Man cut free from car
A MAN had to be cut free from wreckage following a two car collision on Saturday. more...
Man charged after stabbing
POLICE have charged a man in connection with a stabbing incident at a party in Blackbird Leys. more...
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Driving tests cancelled
DRIVING tests at centres in Oxford and Banbury are expected to be cancelled today because of a strike by examiners. more...
Two hurt in smash
TWO men were seriously injured in a crash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire on Thursday night. more...
The Oxford Times Sport
Aston win in Canada
Stephane Sarrazin and Pedro Lamy drove their Banbury-built Aston Martin DBR9 to victory in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Grand Prix of Mosport race at Mosport International Raceway, near Ontario. more...
Atkinson leads Subaru charge
Australian Chris Atkinson was the first Subaru World Rally Team driver home on the Japanese manufacturer's home ground, taking fourth place on the Rally of Japan. more...
Derbyshire aims for Silverstone double
Sportscar driver Jamie Derbyshire, of Banbury, is gearing up for what he hopes will be a repeat of his success of 12 months ago in the Silverstone Britcar 24 hours next weekend September 9/10. more...
Neal extends BTCC lead
Oxford driver Jason Plato, Fabrizio Giovanardi and Matt Neal were the winners of three Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rounds at the Knockhill circuit in Scotland. more...
Witney Gazette News
Daisy wins Blenheim
Daisy Dick, of Upper Basildon, won the 2006 Blenheim International Horse Trials. more...
Princess comes to celebrate
THE Princess Royal will meet members of a local group and tour Charlbury Museum before unveiling a plaque when she visits the town on Friday, September 15. more...
Witney Feast fun returns to The Leys
HOG roasts, special church services, and all the fun of the fair will feature at the annual Witney Feast starting on Saturday. more...
£24,000 raised in Emma's memory
MORE than 1,000 revellers attended a two-day charity music festival in memory of a Chipping Norton teenager. more...
Boy, 13, charged with arson
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy will appear before a court charged with arson in relation to a fire which ripped through a Witney charity shop. more...
Traders mark charity's '30’
A GLITTERING ball is being organised by Witney's business community to mark the 30th anniversary of Oxford's Sobell House Hospice. more...
Horse trials attract 50,000
A THRILLING cross country chase, spectacular show-jumping and dressage by some of the world's best riders attracted about 50,000 people to Blenheim Palace over the weekend. more...
Man, 35, tried to electrocute fiancee
A MAN who attempted to murder his fiancee by throwing electrical appliances into her bath before he forced her head under the water has been jailed for nine years. more...
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