Archive
-
Date
Speed alert after road sign blunder
A council blunder has left dozens of Oxfordshire towns and villages with no enforceable speed limit. But drivers were today being warned by police and council officials not to use the excuse to put lives at risk. Police have had to turn off roadside cameras
-
Date
Oxford turns on the style to boost Scott
INJURED jockey Scott Taylor will benefit to the tune of around 10,000 as a result of a great night at Oxford Stadium on Tuesday. It was success all the way as top greyhound trainers we haven't seen at Oxford for ages, turned up with class hounds. Oxford
-
Date
Born under a wandering star
THE South Oxfordshire Amateurs, who describe themselves as "the best-kept secret in Oxfordshire cricket," have been attempting to raise their profile this week, writes MICHAEL KNOX. The wandering club, founded in 1933, have more than 300 members and play
-
Date
Modern sculptures at manor defended
The multi-millionaire owner of a 17th century listed manor house has defended her decision to install two new modern sculptures. They are an addition to the gateposts at the entrance to the 17th century Asthall Manor, near Witney. Oxford architect Robert
-
Date
Chips are down for young junk food fans
Parents could soon be able to check whether their children are spending their lunch money on chips. A card could replace cash transactions in the school canteen, with parents paying to add credits to it. Details of how much pupils spend and on what would
-
Date
Campaign opposes any new housing
A campaign has been launched to ensure that no new houses are built on the site where the police's headquarters could be relocated. Thames Valley Police has unveiled proposals to move its headquarters from a cramped site off Oxford Road, Kidlington, to
-
Date
My mum in a million
She's one in a million and Jacqui Polley is off on a VIP holiday after scooping top prize in the Oxford Mail's supermum competition. Scores of children nominated their mums for the title but Jacqui's devotion to her family finally won over the judges.
-
Date
Strike plays havoc with mail service
Royal Mail bosses have advised customers to travel outside Oxfordshire's borders before posting their letters, while staff continue their strike action. Talks with union bosses were still deadlocked last night, as managers started taping up postboxes
-
Date
Campaigners mark victory
Animal rights campaigners are gathering to celebrate the first anniversary of the closure of Hillgrove cat farm, near Witney. A year ago, they claimed a massive victory when farmer Chris Brown decided to close the controversial breeding business at Dry
-
Date
Skipper Fear leads United
PETER Fear has been appointed Oxford United's new captain. The 26-year-old midfielder will lead out the U's today in their opening Nationwide League Division 2 game against Peterborough United at the Manor Ground. The decision to make the former Wimbledon
-
Date
Henman now faces Kuerten in semis
TIM Henman (right) feels he has every chance of winning the ATP Master Series in Cincinnati if he can maintain his momentum against Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten today. The British No 1 from Oxfordshire followed up a victory over Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras
-
Date
Blues on song for England
ENGLAND Students, with the help of three Oxford University Blues, have made a successful start to the fourth Student World Rugby Union Cup currently being held in Rome. The first match saw prop Hayden Jeffreys and full back Phil Graham start in the English
-
Date
Freeland lads crash out after harsh verdict
FREELAND'S run in the Sun Life of Canada Under 15s cricket competition came to an end in the regional finals' semi-final at Moseley, Birmingham. But it was a cruel exit for the west Oxfordshire lads. The day started badly with the coach late arriving
-
Date
Lewis helps England land new world title
OXFORD pool wizard Malcolm Lewis is feeling on top of the world after helping England win the World Eight-Ball Championships. The 40-year-old hot-shot from Rose Hill was a member of the 15-man England squad who swept all before them to win the UK Pool
-
Date
Brave Cheetahs are stung again
Oxford 43, Coventry 47 DESPITE taking the Coventry Bees to a final-heat decider, Cheetahs couldn't not stop the visitors continuing their Indian sign over the Sandy Lane outfit in another Elite League speedway thriller at the Stadium last night. The meeting
-
Date
Anger as vandals target club
A football club has been targeted by vandals on the eve of the new soccer season. Vandals broke into the Bicester Town FC's changing room and damaged locks, doors and cupboards, causing hundreds of pounds of damage. A mountain bike belonging to a player
