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Stories for 22 October 2007
Abingdon
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Abingdon News
Disabled girl’s bus injury investigated
An investigation has begun into how a disabled girl suffered a broken thigh on a bus taking her to a special needs school. more...
Second brook suffers pollution outbreak
A second suspected pollution outbreak has killed around 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Banbury News
Spiceball is fully reopened
Banbury's Spiceball Sports Centre is now fully open after the completion of work to repair damage caused by July's floods. more...
Jail term 'not long enough'
The family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Bicester News
Caterpillars give pupils taste of Africa
Year Seven students at a school in Bicester took part in an African Arts day, tasting food, making masks and listening to music. more...
Business News
Jobs boost in Boots revamp
The Boots store in Oxford city centre has been given a £2m revamp and created ten new jobs. more...
Investors back 'next generation' biofuel
Waste paper or food could be turned into green fuel for transport using a new process being developed by an Oxfordshire biotechnology company. more...
Hospital bookshop loses patients
A hospital bookshop is to close after 26 years after owner Blackwell said it had been unable to agree the terms of a new lease. more...
Columns
On Yer Bike
I can get so wound up about the rights and wrongs of cycling in the city that it's easy to forget that bikes are fun as well. So head for the hills! more...
Didcot
Medals plea
A WOMAN is trying to trace the owner of three military medals. more...
Medals plea
A WOMAN is trying to trace the owner of three military medals. more...
Medals plea
A WOMAN is trying to trace the owner of three military medals. more...
Football
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
City pay the penalty for first-half misses
Oxford City 0 Windsor & Eton 1 (Chennels 27) OXFORD City made a disappointing exit, despite having much the better of the early exchanges during their FA Trophy clash to Windsor and Eton. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Depleted Banbury dumped out again
Leamington 2 (Mackey 38, 50) Banbury Utd 0 BANBURY, missing the unwell Andy Baird and the suspended Wayne Blossom, completed a hat-trick of exits form FA competitions (after losing in the Trophy and Touth Cup)when going down to their in-form Southern League Division 1 Midlands & North opponents. more...
Clanfield let it slip
Malmesbury Victoria 2 (Webb 75, Fisher 90) Clanfield 2 (McKeon 33, Barker 39) CLANFIELD had to settle for a point after letting a 2-0 lead slip in the Division 1 West. more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
City pay the penalty for first-half misses
Oxford City 0 Windsor & Eton 1 (Chennels 27) OXFORD City made a disappointing exit, despite having much the better of the early exchanges during their FA Trophy clash to Windsor and Eton. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Depleted Banbury dumped out again
Leamington 2 (Mackey 38, 50) Banbury Utd 0 BANBURY, missing the unwell Andy Baird and the suspended Wayne Blossom, completed a hat-trick of exits form FA competitions (after losing in the Trophy and Touth Cup)when going down to their in-form Southern League Division 1 Midlands & North opponents. more...
Clanfield let it slip
Malmesbury Victoria 2 (Webb 75, Fisher 90) Clanfield 2 (McKeon 33, Barker 39) CLANFIELD had to settle for a point after letting a 2-0 lead slip in the Division 1 West. more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Headlines
Library to close until December
WITNEY Library will close later this week to undergo major refurbishment. more...
Homes plan for barns
PLANS have been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council to convert two stone barns at Hensington Farm, Banbury Road, Woodstock, into residential use along with 14 new homes. more...
Hundreds to mourn Ricky
HUNDREDS of people are today expected to attend the funeral of Ricky Serjent who died last week. more...
Update: Concern over dead fish in brook
ENVIRONMENT Agency officials said today they were confident last week's pollution of an Oxfordshire brook had not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Five sausages in 60 seconds
A HEAVYWEIGHT clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
Stadium hosts fireworks display
THE Curbridge Social Club's annual fireworks display is being held this Saturday at the Witney United FC stadium in Downs Road, Witney. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
HUNDREDS of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Library to close until December
WITNEY Library will close later this week to undergo major refurbishment. more...
Homes plan for barns
PLANS have been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council to convert two stone barns at Hensington Farm, Banbury Road, Woodstock, into residential use along with 14 new homes. more...
Hundreds to mourn Ricky
HUNDREDS of people are today expected to attend the funeral of Ricky Serjent who died last week. more...
Update: Concern over dead fish in brook
ENVIRONMENT Agency officials said today they were confident last week's pollution of an Oxfordshire brook had not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Prince Charles visits brewery
NO one at the Wychwood Brewery, in Witney, has booked a day off next Friday. more...
Five sausages in 60 seconds
A HEAVYWEIGHT clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
Stadium hosts fireworks display
THE Curbridge Social Club's annual fireworks display is being held this Saturday at the Witney United FC stadium in Downs Road, Witney. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
HUNDREDS of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Jobs News
Books chain loses its patients
A hospital bookshop is to close after 26 years - after owner Blackwell said it had been unable to agree the terms of a new lease. more...
Download site has star appeal
Music lovers can download their favourite tracks from the Internet for free, thanks to a pioneering Oxford firm. more...
Women have the spark to succeed
An Oxford car business is spearheading the Government's Women in Work programme with a drive to attract more women into the motor trade. more...
Shoppers put the Boots in
The Boots store in Oxford city centre has been given a £2m revamp - and 10 new jobs have been created. more...
Biotech firm has growth formula
A biotech firm has expanded its offices after enjoying major growth. more...
Letters
Flood measures are not enough
While we are all grateful, I am sure, to the Oxford Mail for continuing to keep our plight in the public eye with high-profile reports, it is important that our efforts are coordinated to ensure that one affected area is not defended from flooding at the expense of others. more...
Why no apology?
I was interested to read the correspondence about the multi-storey Charter car park at Abingdon. more...
Any takers?
With the recent completion of the roadworks at the Plain roundabout in Oxford, I am considering running a book and taking bets as to how soon the council will dig it up again. more...
Memory Lane
Times change on the buses
Today we wouldn't blink an eye at a woman driving a bus, but in 1966, all the drivers in Oxford were men. more...
School made a splash in pool
These water babies may have created a national record. more...
Devotion to sport lasted a lifetime
Percy James gave a lifetime of service to sport in Oxfordshire, writes Henrietta Richards. more...
An 'early' centenary
There were lots of happy memories when this class from Milham Ford School, Oxford, held a reunion. more...
Motorsport
Jordan writes off Hamilton's hopes
LEWIS Hamilton has no chance of being handed the Formula One world title unless McLaren can categorically prove their rivals cheated, according to Eddie Jordan. more...
Fennymore rewrites record books
GRAHAM Fennymore rewrote the Caterham Motorsport history book by becoming the first driver successfully to defend the Avon Tyres Caterham Superlight Challenge title. more...
News
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Update: Concern over dead fish in brook
ENVIRONMENT Agency officials said today they were confident last week's pollution of an Oxfordshire brook had not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Library to close until December
WITNEY Library will close later this week to undergo major refurbishment. more...
Plot holder's vegetables ruined
COUNCIL contractors drove a digger over an allotment, ruining a plot holder's crop of prized vegetables. more...
City restaurant wins award
AZIZ restaurant, in Cowley Road, Oxford, has been named the best curry restaurant in the South-East of England. more...
Flood cash unclaimed
LESS than half of the city households flooded in July have applied for the council cash they are eligible for. more...
Hundreds to mourn Ricky
HUNDREDS of people are today expected to attend the funeral of Ricky Serjent who died last week. more...
‘Transform our derelict estate’
A COMMUNITY has urged councillors today to recommend plans to transform their run-down estate. more...
Five sausages in 60 seconds
A HEAVYWEIGHT clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
Housing blocks face bulldozer
THREE sheltered housing blocks in Oxford face demolition - affecting dozens of elderly residents - under plans drawn up by Oxford City Council. more...
City pole stars
A GROUP of pole-dancers donned their hotpants to carry out a 12-hour charity Pole-athon at the weekend. more...
Homes plan for barns
PLANS have been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council to convert two stone barns at Hensington Farm, Banbury Road, Woodstock, into residential use along with 14 new homes. more...
Medals plea
A WOMAN is trying to trace the owner of three military medals. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Sex offender list published
FIGURES released today show that the Thames Valley has the fifth lowest number of registered sex offenders per 100,000 people in England and Wales. more...
Rugby star consoled by prince
RUGBY star Andy Gomarsall consoled himself after England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final by drinking until the early hours with Prince William. more...
Rugby star consoled by prince
RUGBY star Andy Gomarsall consoled himself after England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final by drinking until the early hours with Prince William. more...
Question Time comes to city
QUESTION Time, the BBC's weekly current affairs debate hosted by David Dimbleby, is being broadcast from the Oxford Union, Frewin Court, on Thursday. more...
Grasstrack rider killed
A GRASSTRACK motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he crashed into a fence at an event near Worcester. more...
Man beaten in gang attack
A GANG of thugs left a man with a broken leg and cuts to his face after he spotted them vandalising cars. more...
Author to host diversity talk
PEOPLE in Oxford are being encouraged to celebrate diversity in the city by a businessman and author on the subject. more...
Spitting teenager attacked woman
A WOMAN was shoved and spat at in the face during an attack in the street. more...
Stadium hosts fireworks display
THE Curbridge Social Club's annual fireworks display is being held this Saturday at the Witney United FC stadium in Downs Road, Witney. more...
Jack FM goes live
THEY may not be the oldest swingers in town, but the 30-plus age group of music lovers in Oxfordshire has been overlooked, according to managers at the county's newest radio station. more...
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
HUNDREDS of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Grasstrack rider killed
A GRASSTRACK motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he crashed into a fence at an event near Worcester. more...
Library to close until December
WITNEY Library will close later this week to undergo major refurbishment. more...
Homes plan for barns
PLANS have been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council to convert two stone barns at Hensington Farm, Banbury Road, Woodstock, into residential use along with 14 new homes. more...
Hundreds to mourn Ricky
HUNDREDS of people are today expected to attend the funeral of Ricky Serjent who died last week. more...
Update: Concern over dead fish in brook
ENVIRONMENT Agency officials said today they were confident last week's pollution of an Oxfordshire brook had not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Five sausages in 60 seconds
A HEAVYWEIGHT clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
Stadium hosts fireworks display
THE Curbridge Social Club's annual fireworks display is being held this Saturday at the Witney United FC stadium in Downs Road, Witney. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
HUNDREDS of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Top village
STEEPLE Aston has been named the 11th Calor Oxfordshire Village of the Year. more...
Rugby star consoled by prince
RUGBY star Andy Gomarsall consoled himself after England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final by drinking until the early hours with Prince William. more...
Rugby star consoled by prince
RUGBY star Andy Gomarsall consoled himself after England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final by drinking until the early hours with Prince William. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Medals plea
A WOMAN is trying to trace the owner of three military medals. more...
Grasstrack rider killed
A GRASSTRACK motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he crashed into a fence at an event near Worcester. more...
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Medals plea
A WOMAN is trying to trace the owner of three military medals. more...
Non Leage
City pay the penalty for first-half misses
Oxford City 0 Windsor & Eton 1 (Chennels 27) OXFORD City made a disappointing exit, despite having much the better of the early exchanges during their FA Trophy clash to Windsor and Eton. more...
Depleted Banbury dumped out again
Leamington 2 (Mackey 38, 50) Banbury Utd 0 BANBURY, missing the unwell Andy Baird and the suspended Wayne Blossom, completed a hat-trick of exits form FA competitions (after losing in the Trophy and Touth Cup)when going down to their in-form Southern League Division 1 Midlands & North opponents. more...
Clanfield let it slip
Malmesbury Victoria 2 (Webb 75, Fisher 90) Clanfield 2 (McKeon 33, Barker 39) CLANFIELD had to settle for a point after letting a 2-0 lead slip in the Division 1 West. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
City pay the penalty for first-half misses
Oxford City 0 Windsor & Eton 1 (Chennels 27) OXFORD City made a disappointing exit, despite having much the better of the early exchanges during their FA Trophy clash to Windsor and Eton. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Depleted Banbury dumped out again
Leamington 2 (Mackey 38, 50) Banbury Utd 0 BANBURY, missing the unwell Andy Baird and the suspended Wayne Blossom, completed a hat-trick of exits form FA competitions (after losing in the Trophy and Touth Cup)when going down to their in-form Southern League Division 1 Midlands & North opponents. more...
Clanfield let it slip
Malmesbury Victoria 2 (Webb 75, Fisher 90) Clanfield 2 (McKeon 33, Barker 39) CLANFIELD had to settle for a point after letting a 2-0 lead slip in the Division 1 West. more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Spirited Didcot left cursing their luck
Yate Town 2 (Vahid 50, Williams 72) Didcot Town 1 (King 58) DIDCOT were rueing their luck after bowing out with a spirited display at Southern League Premier Divsion outfit Yate on Saturday. more...
SUPER TRICKER TO THE RESCUE
Staines Town 0 Abingdon Utd 0 AN excellent display by goalkeeper Simon Tricker helped Abingdon United frustate their Ryman League Premier Division opponents on Saturday in the FA Trophy . more...
Comeback king Ben scores to sink old mates
Wantage Town 1 (Bourne 30) Hook Norton 2 (Spiero 63, Northover 70) FORMER Wantage player Ben Spiero rolled back the years to inspire Hook Norton's comeback victory in Saturday's Hellenic Premier Division clash. more...
Pendell gives Letcombe shock win
Witney Utd 0 Letcombe 1 (Pendell) A HEADER 13 minutes from time from Adam Pendell gave Letcombe a shock win over Premier Division high-flyers Witney in the preliminary round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup on Saturday. more...
Oxford News
Family project gets £30k boost
A centre which helps hundreds of children and their parents is celebrating after receiving a £30,000 cash boost. more...
Digger comes a crop-per
Council contractors drove a digger over an allotment, ruining a plot holder's crop of prized vegetables. more...
‘Transform our derelict estate’
A community has urged councillors today to recommend plans to transform their run-down estate. more...
Brook pollution 'has not spread'
Environment Agency officials are confident last week's pollution scare in an Oxfordshire brook has not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Sex offenders report published
Figures released by Thames Valley Police this morning show 323 sex offenders are living in the community. more...
Question Time heads to city
Question Time, the BBC's weekly current affairs debate hosted by David Dimbleby, is being broadcast from the Oxford Union, Frewin Court, on Thursday. more...
Gang breaks man's leg
A gang of vandals left a man with a broken leg and cuts to his face after he spotted them damaging cars. more...
Girl spat at women in street
A woman was shoved and spat at in the face during an attack in the street. more...
Radio station Jack goes live
They may not be the oldest swingers in town, but the 30-plus age group of music lovers in Oxfordshire has been overlooked, according to bosses at the county's newest radio station. more...
Pupils go to india for TV challenge
For most children, school uniform is just a necessary evil. more...
Spooky thrills will boost charity
Fundraisers at the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have organised a sponsored Fright Night to seek spooks in the depths of Oxford Castle. more...
Vandals put pitch out of action
Young footballers have been left with nowhere to train after vandals destroyed part of an all-weather pitch in Oxford. more...
Posters blight is 'out of hand'
Flyposting in Oxford's Cowley Road is getting out of hand, claim residents and traders. more...
Just the beer essentials (plus whisky)
Drinkers raised a glass to Matthew Marren - landlord of Oxford's Old Bookbinders - as the pub hosted its third beer and whisky festival, 'Octobeer'. more...
Restaurant's recipe for success
An Oxford restaurateur enjoyed the taste of success when he won a top prize at the British Curry Awards for the second time. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
Hundreds of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Tributes paid to racing champ
Motorbike enthusiasts have paid tribute to a Grove man and "passionate" speedway fan who was killed while racing at an event on Sunday. more...
Oxford United
Autumnal Cutteslowe Park
Xuguang Liu of Templar Road, North Oxford, took a series of pictures showing how Autumn was taking hold at the park. more...
Results And Fixtures
RESULTS: October 20/21
FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 0, Woking 0. more...
RESULTS: October 20/21
FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 0, Woking 0. more...
RESULTS: October 20/21
FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 0, Woking 0. more...
RESULTS: October 20/21
FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 0, Woking 0. more...
Share Prices
Today's local share prices (PM)
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 114.75 BMW 3163.5 Electrocomponents 243.5 Isoft Group 69 Nationwide Accident Repair 152.5 Oxford Biomedica 32.25 Oxford Instruments 219.5 Reed Elsevier 596.5 RM 202.5 RPS Group 348.75 more...
Sport
Depleted Banbury dumped out again
Leamington, 2 Banbury United 0 BANBURY, missing the unwell Andy Baird and the suspended Wayne Blossom, completed a hat-trick of exits from FA competitions (after losing in the Trophy and Youth Cup) when going down to their in-form Southern League Division 1 Midlands & North opponents. United were always going to have to be at their best against in-form Leamington, and for most of the first-half Banbury were the better team, having most of the possession, but failing to pressure the home keeper with any decent chances. more...
U'S News
Bailey's regret at slow start
ON-LOAN QPR midfielder Stefan Bailey's performance was one of the few positives to come out of Oxford United's disappointing 0-0 draw with Woking at the weekend. more...
Merry quashes Quinn story
Chairman Nick Merry has rubbished a story in one of the Non-League newspapers that Oxford United were lining up a move for Cambridge United boss Jimmy Quinn. more...
Wallingford News
Web therapy helps disabled
About 40 children with cerebral palsy have received specialised physiotherapy thanks to an Oxfordshire mother who brought the treatment over from Poland. more...
Wantage And Grove
Grasstrack rider killed
A GRASSTRACK motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he crashed into a fence at an event near Worcester. more...
Grasstrack rider killed
A GRASSTRACK motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he crashed into a fence at an event near Worcester. more...
Grasstrack rider killed
A GRASSTRACK motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he crashed into a fence at an event near Worcester. more...
Wantage News
Motorcyclist dies at race
A motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he came off his bike at a grass track event near Worcester. more...
Witney News
Concern over dead fish in brook
The discovery of more than 100 dead fish has sparked an investigation into the source of pollution in a brook. more...
Search for champion sausage eater
A heavyweight clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
College sets facelift schedule
The full transformation of Witney's college campus in a £28m redevelopment is likely to be at least three-and-a-half years away. more...
Your Pics
Harcourt Arboretum
Pauline Barrett of Bicester sent in this picture of Harcourt Arboretum. more...
Sunrise at Grove
Glen Larder took this amazingly atmospheric picture in Grove and his wife Pauline decided to share it with us all. more...
Early morning in Brill
Brill looks - ahem - brilliant in the early morning, sun. Picture submitted by Carl Blake. more...
Autumnal Cutteslowe Park
Xuguang Liu of Templar Road, North Oxford, took a series of pictures showing how Autumn was taking hold at the park. more...
Autumnal Cutteslowe Park
Xuguang Liu of Templar Road, North Oxford, took a series of pictures showing how Autumn was taking hold at the park. more...
Autumnal Cutteslowe Park
Xuguang Liu of Templar Road, North Oxford, took a series of pictures showing how Autumn was taking hold at the park. more...
Abingdon Herald News
Grass track rider killed
A MOTORCYCLIST from Wantage has died after he came off his bike at a grass track event near Worcester. more...
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Restaurant tastes success
AN OXFORD restaurateur enjoyed the taste of success when he won a top prize at the British Curry Awards for the second time. more...
Xmas cash
Banbury Cake News
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Spiceball fully reopened
Banbury's Spiceball Sports Centre is now fully open after the completion of work to repair damage caused by July's floods. more...
Top village
Banbury Cake Sport
Depleted Banbury dumped out again
Leamington, 2 Banbury United 0 more...
Bicester Advertiser News
Rugby star consoled by prince
RUGBY star Andy Gomarsall consoled himself after England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final by drinking until the early hours with Prince William. more...
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Restaurant tastes success
AN OXFORD restaurateur enjoyed the taste of success when he won a top prize at the British Curry Awards for the second time. more...
Top village
Awards success for fuel firm
AN OIL distribution company has won two awards. more...
Oxford Mail News
Vandals put pitch out of action
Young footballers have been left with nowhere to train after vandals destroyed part of an all-weather pitch in Oxford. more...
Disabled girl’s bus injury investigated
An investigation has begun into how a disabled girl suffered a broken thigh on a bus taking her to a special needs school. more...
Brook pollution 'has not spread'
Environment Agency officials are confident last week's pollution scare in an Oxfordshire brook has not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Pupils go to india for TV challenge
For most children, school uniform is just a necessary evil. more...
Sex offenders report published
Figures released by Thames Valley Police this morning show 323 sex offenders are living in the community. more...
Second brook suffers pollution outbreak
A second suspected pollution outbreak has killed around 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Motorcyclist dies at race
A motorcycle racer from Wantage has died after he came off his bike at a grass track event near Worcester. more...
Posters blight is 'out of hand'
Flyposting in Oxford's Cowley Road is getting out of hand, claim residents and traders. more...
College sets facelift schedule
The full transformation of Witney's college campus in a £28m redevelopment is likely to be at least three-and-a-half years away. more...
Just the beer essentials (plus whisky)
Drinkers raised a glass to Matthew Marren - landlord of Oxford's Old Bookbinders - as the pub hosted its third beer and whisky festival, 'Octobeer'. more...
Jail term 'not long enough'
The family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Restaurant's recipe for success
An Oxford restaurateur enjoyed the taste of success when he won a top prize at the British Curry Awards for the second time. more...
Web therapy helps disabled
About 40 children with cerebral palsy have received specialised physiotherapy thanks to an Oxfordshire mother who brought the treatment over from Poland. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
Hundreds of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Tributes paid to racing champ
Motorbike enthusiasts have paid tribute to a Grove man and "passionate" speedway fan who was killed while racing at an event on Sunday. more...
Family project gets £30k boost
A centre which helps hundreds of children and their parents is celebrating after receiving a £30,000 cash boost. more...
Caterpillars give pupils taste of Africa
Year Seven students at a school in Bicester took part in an African Arts day, tasting food, making masks and listening to music. more...
Learners fear Burger's bite
A notorious Oxford roundabout has been named one of the country's trickiest junctions for learner drivers. more...
Offices on alert over Facebook
Workers are facing disciplinary hearings and being warned about misusing the Internet in the face of a boom in networking websites like Facebook and MySpace. more...
Search for champion sausage eater
A heavyweight clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
Spooky thrills will boost charity
Fundraisers at the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have organised a sponsored Fright Night to seek spooks in the depths of Oxford Castle. more...
Sex offender numbers rise
Sex abuse victims last night demanded to know where paedophiles and attackers live after it emerged there are now 323 in the county. more...
Gang breaks man's leg
A gang of vandals left a man with a broken leg and cuts to his face after he spotted them damaging cars. more...
Girl spat at women in street
A woman was shoved and spat at in the face during an attack in the street. more...
Radio station Jack goes live
They may not be the oldest swingers in town, but the 30-plus age group of music lovers in Oxfordshire has been overlooked, according to bosses at the county's newest radio station. more...
Spiceball is fully reopened
Banbury's Spiceball Sports Centre is now fully open after the completion of work to repair damage caused by July's floods. more...
Question Time heads to city
Question Time, the BBC's weekly current affairs debate hosted by David Dimbleby, is being broadcast from the Oxford Union, Frewin Court, on Thursday. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
MOTORCYCLING: Oxon youngster ninth in Malaysia
Oxfordshire's Bradley Smith bounced back to form in the Malaysian Grand Prix with a hard-fought ninth place in the 19-lap 125cc race. more...
The Oxford Times News
Plot holder's vegetables ruined
Concern over dead fish in brook
City restaurant wins award
Question Time comes to city
QUESTION Time, the BBC's weekly current affairs debate hosted by David Dimbleby, is being broadcast from the Oxford Union, Frewin Court, on Thursday. more...
Flood cash unclaimed
Hundreds to mourn Ricky
Top village
Rugby star consoled by prince
RUGBY star Andy Gomarsall consoled himself after England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final by drinking until the early hours with Prince William. more...
‘Transform our derelict estate’
A COMMUNITY has urged councillors today to recommend plans to transform their run-down estate. more...
Badgers in the spotlight
A WILDLIFE talk by Dr Philip Riordan, of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at Oxford University, will take place tomorrow at Hill Farm, Little Wittenham. more...
Housing blocks face bulldozer
Book fair raises funds
THE Oxford Oxfam Group Book Fair will be held on Saturday, October 27, at the Wesley Memorial Hall, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford. more...
Footprint is word of year
Book fair focuses on quality work
A BOOK fair for "fine press" will be held at Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane Campus, on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. more...
Grass track rider killed
A MOTORCYCLIST from Wantage has died after he came off his bike at a grass track event near Worcester. more...
Tributes paid to rider
MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts have paid tribute a Grove man and "passionate" speedway fan who was killed while racing at an event at the weekend. more...
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Fish killed in second pollution outbreak
A SECOND suspected pollution outbreak has killed about 100 fish in an Oxfordshire brook. more...
Health group gets relaunch
Vandals put pitch out of action
YOUNG footballers have been left with nowhere to train after vandals destroyed part of an all-weather pitch in Oxford. more...
Xmas cash
Poster blight 'out of control'
FLYPOSTING in Cowley Road, Oxford, is getting out of hand, claim residents and traders. more...
City pole stars
Death-crash jail term 'not long enough'
THE family of a teacher killed by a speeding BMW driver has condemned the "lenient" sentence handed out to her killer. more...
Temps bill tops £3.5m
CONSULTANTS and temporary staff will continue to be employed by Oxford City Council "as and when" - despite the bill last year topping £3.5m. more...
Vicar splashes out to aid charity
WOMEN vicars are following athletic as well as spiritual pursuits - by getting in the swim and climbing mountains. more...
Stadium hosts fireworks display
THE Curbridge Social Club's annual fireworks display is being held this Saturday at the Witney United FC stadium in Downs Road, Witney. more...
Fashion show has carnival theme
A VOLUNTEER is organising a fashion show to raise funds to support people affected by bereavement. more...
Awards success for fuel firm
AN OIL distribution company has won two awards. more...
Homes plan for barns
Mourners pack church for Ricky
HUNDREDS of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
Restaurant tastes success
AN OXFORD restaurateur enjoyed the taste of success when he won a top prize at the British Curry Awards for the second time. more...
Memorial to Pre-Raphaelite stunner
Teen film gets back to roots
TEENAGERS from Oxford have been using video cameras to learn about their cultural roots - as part of a £25,000 project. more...
College sets out facelift schedule
THE full transformation of Witney's college campus in a £28m redevelopment is likely to be at least three-and-a-half years away. more...
Lessons in survival
BEVERLEY Charman was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 35. more...
Medals plea
Medals plea more...
Jack FM goes live
THEY may not be the oldest swingers in town, but the 30-plus age group of music lovers in Oxfordshire has been overlooked, according to managers at the county's newest radio station. more...
Spiceball fully reopened
Banbury's Spiceball Sports Centre is now fully open after the completion of work to repair damage caused by July's floods. more...
Man beaten in gang attack
A GANG of thugs left a man with a broken leg and cuts to his face after he spotted them vandalising cars. more...
Spitting teenager attacked woman
A WOMAN was shoved and spat at in the face during an attack in the street. more...
Author to host diversity talk
PEOPLE in Oxford are being encouraged to celebrate diversity in the city by a businessman and author on the subject. more...
Hospital bookshop loses patients
A hospital bookshop is to close after 26 years after owner Blackwell said it had been unable to agree the terms of a new lease. more...
Update: Concern over dead fish in brook
ENVIRONMENT Agency officials said today they were confident last week's pollution of an Oxfordshire brook had not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Jobs boost in Boots revamp
The Boots store in Oxford city centre has been given a £2m revamp and created ten new jobs. more...
Sex offender list published
FIGURES released today show that the Thames Valley has the fifth lowest number of registered sex offenders per 100,000 people in England and Wales. more...
Investors back 'next generation' biofuel
Waste paper or food could be turned into green fuel for transport using a new process being developed by an Oxfordshire biotechnology company. more...
The Oxford Times Sport
Fennymore rewrites record books
GRAHAM Fennymore rewrote the Caterham Motorsport history book by becoming the first driver successfully to defend the Avon Tyres Caterham Superlight Challenge title. more...
Jordan writes off Hamilton's hopes
LEWIS Hamilton has no chance of being handed the Formula One world title unless McLaren can categorically prove their rivals cheated, according to Eddie Jordan. more...
Witney Gazette News
Five sausages in 60 seconds
A HEAVYWEIGHT clash to find the biggest and best pound-for-pound sausage muncher went with a bang at the weekend. more...
Stadium hosts fireworks display
THE Curbridge Social Club's annual fireworks display is being held this Saturday at the Witney United FC stadium in Downs Road, Witney. more...
Mourners pack church for Ricky
HUNDREDS of mourners crammed into a village church today for the funeral of Ricky Serjent - a young man "who lived life to the full". more...
College sets out facelift schedule
THE full transformation of Witney's college campus in a £28m redevelopment is likely to be at least three-and-a-half years away. more...
Prince Charles visits brewery
NO one at the Wychwood Brewery, in Witney, has booked a day off next Friday. more...
Homes plan for barns
Hundreds to mourn Ricky
Update: Concern over dead fish in brook
ENVIRONMENT Agency officials said today they were confident last week's pollution of an Oxfordshire brook had not contaminated any other waterways. more...
Vicar splashes out to aid charity
WOMEN vicars are following athletic as well as spiritual pursuits - by getting in the swim and climbing mountains. more...
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