Ryman League Division 3: Abingdon Tn 1, Ware 3 Manager Alan Thorne rang the changes on Saturday making four changes, but it made little difference as Abingdon Town slipped to another Ryman League Division 3 defeat. Town's Paul Sherwood had two chances
People walking through Abingdon were transported back in time when scenes from the town's monastic past were re-enacted in the streets. A masked actor in the procession Pupils from Abingdon's three secondary schools took part in a procession on Friday
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Letcombe 2, Cirencester Utd 4 Letcombe put up a battling display against Cirencester, with most of the action coming in the second half. It was 1-1 at the break after Letcombe equalised an early goal from Cirencester
Dr Martens Eastern Division: Banbury Utd 2, Chatham Tn 1 This first meeting between the two clubs will not last long in the memory apart from some fine saves from Banbury keeper Simon Tricker to earn the Dr Martens Eastern Division points. Tricker made
Proposals to move Witney's main day centre for the elderly have been criticised for putting finances first. Oxfordshire County Council officers have drawn up plans to sell the home of the Elms Day Centre - a two-storey Edwardian town house on Church Green
September 29 and 30: RT Harris Oxford City FA Old Headington 3, North Oxford 1; Oxford Community Church 5, Barton 1; The Cavalier 1, Fairview 2; North Oxford Res 8, Union Street 1; Gladiators 4, Nuffield Arms 6; Beckley Spts 1, Tetsworth 2.
The aftermath of the terrorist atrocity in America was the sole subject of a live television debate beamed from Thame Town Hall on Sunday. The audience of It's Your Shout on ITV was made up of residents of the town and surrounding villages. On the panel
September 29 and 30: Morrells Oxford Sunday League Premier Div: AFC Jericho 16, Ox Supps 2; Star Royal 1, Rose Hill 3; Wolvercote 3, Six Bells Kid 0; Blackbird Sunday 5, Star Wdrs 1. Div 1: Chase Finance 1, AFC Vikings 0; Cowley Soc Club 5, Masons Arms
September 29 and 30: North Berks League Berks & Bucks Junior Cup: Radley 2, Compton 1. Div 1: East Hendred 5, Childrey Utd 0; Harwell International 1, Kintbury Rgrs 4; Lambourn Spts 4, Drayton 1; Marcham 4, Blewbury 2; Sutton Courtenay 2, Long Wittenham
Ryman League Division 3: Abingdon Tn 1, Ware 3 Manager Alan Thorne rang the changes on Saturday making four changes, but it made little difference as Abingdon Town slipped to another Ryman League Division 3 defeat. Town's Paul Sherwood had two chances
September 29 and 30: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Complete Music Cup prelim round replay: Ardley Utd 5, Peppard 0. 1st round: Almondsbury Tn 2, Old Woodstock Tn 2 (aet); Bicester Tn 1, Henley Tn 3; Eton Wick 3, Kidlington 3 (aet); Fairford Tn 2,
FA Cup: Windsor & Eton 0, Oxford City 4 Oxford City are on the march again in the FA Cup after a four-goal demolition of Windsor in the second qualifying round on Saturday. Their reward is a trip to either Salisbury City or Tiverton Town on Oct 13
September 29-30: Giles Sports Witney Boys League Under 8 North League: Bodicote Spts 2, Deddington Colts 0; Bloxham 0, Highfield 2; Chesterton Jnrs 4, Easington Spts 2; Launton 4, Langford KEA 0; Steeple Aston 4, Hook Norton 0. South League: Bodicote
Complete Music Challenge Cup: Eton Wick 3, Kidlington 3 (aet) If ever there was a game of two contrasting halves, this was it! Kidlington dominated proceedings for the first 45 minutes, going in a comfortable 3-0 up with goals from Danny Mason, Kevin
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Middle Barton 3, Witney Academy 3 Middle Barton were in charitable mood as they gifted two early goals to Academy in their Division 1 West encounter. Colmer and Michael Dove cashed in for Witney in the second and 18th
FA Cup: Windsor & Eton 0, Oxford City 4 Oxford City are on the march again in the FA Cup after a four-goal demolition of Windsor in the second qualifying round on Saturday. Their reward is a trip to either Salisbury City or Tiverton Town on Oct 13
September 29 and 30: Elsevier Youth League Under 18 Cup 1st round: Milton Utd 1, Buckingham Ath 4; Barton Utd 4, Oxford City 2; Cumnor 4, Florence Park 6. Under 18 League: Steventon Youth 1, Wootton Youth 0; Berinsfield 5, Woodford 2. Under 17 Cup 1st
Complete Music Challenge Cup: Eton Wick 3, Kidlington 3 (aet) If ever there was a game of two contrasting halves, this was it! Kidlington dominated proceedings for the first 45 minutes, going in a comfortable 3-0 up with goals from Danny Mason, Kevin
Complete Music Challenge Cup: North Leigh 5, Cirencester Academy 2 Four cracking goals in a vastly improved second-half performance secured North Leigh a deserved victory over rugged opponents Cirencester Academy in the first round on Saturday. Striker
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Hook Norton 2, Shrivenham 0 Hooky stretched their unbeaten league run to eight games and they saw off fellow newcomers Shrivenham. The leaders, who have now picked up 22 points out of a possible 24, were far from impressive
September 29 and 30 MEN ENGLISH LEAGUE Div 2: Oxford Hawks 0, Nottingham 1. SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Division 1: Maidenhead 2, Oxford Univ 1. Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional: Banbury 3, Sunbury 4; Henley 9, Hayes 0, West Hampstead 2, City of Oxford
Sept 29-30 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Henley 24, Bracknell 26. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Dunstablians 61, Banbury 13. South West Div 1: Chinnor 26, Barnstaple 31. Southern Counties North: Beaconsfield 20, Chipping Norton 7; Buckingham
September 29 and 30: Elsevier Youth League Under 18 Cup 1st round: Milton Utd 1, Buckingham Ath 4; Barton Utd 4, Oxford City 2; Cumnor 4, Florence Park 6. Under 18 League: Steventon Youth 1, Wootton Youth 0; Berinsfield 5, Woodford 2. Under 17 Cup 1st
September 29 and 30: Autotype UTV League Div 1: Burford Utd 4, Athletico Indaline 1; Saxton Rov 4, Brewery Tap 1; Sandman 2, East Hendred 1; Brightwell 5, Long Wittenham 0. Div 2: Standlake Gar 1, Forest Hill 7; AFC Crowmarsh 7, Exiles 2000 0. Div 3A:
September 29 and 30: Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Div: Ruscote 1, Marston Saints 3; Watlington Tn 0, Long Crendon 2; Highfield Old 3, Worcester College 0; Yarnton 3, Charlton 1; Adderbury Park 1, Haddenham 1. Div 1:BCS Bardwell 2, Middleton Cheney
Publisher Oxford University Press has reported soaring profits, but warned the result may be difficult to repeat. The Press's multi-million pound profits have caused controversy in the past, because it has charitable status for tax purposes, unlike its
Two men were taken to hospital suffering from severe smoke inhalation after battling a fierce kitchen fire in their Oxford flat. They managed to put out the blaze before firefighters from Rewley Road arrived at the ground-floor flat in Pegasus Road, Blackbird
Photographer Marianna Winand chose to hold her first exhibition in her home town, documenting an exciting year in Mexico. Marianna WinandMs Winand, 24, attended Wychwood School, Banbury Road, and studied Classics at Manchester University before pursuing
The aftermath of the terrorist atrocity in America was the sole subject of a live television debate beamed from Thame Town Hall on Sunday. The audience of It's Your Shout on ITV was made up of residents of the town and surrounding villages. On the panel
Social services managers in Oxfordshire hope to save £250,000 a year by signing exclusive contracts with employment agencies. Temporary staff, used to cover short-term absences, cost the social services department £1.5m a year. The bill is expected to
A county-wide wildlife project is being launched to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee next year. The aim is to create or improve at least one wildlife site in each district of Oxfordshire - including Oxford - and possibly create one large, new site
Complete Music Challenge Cup: North Leigh 5, Cirencester Academy 2 Four cracking goals in a vastly improved second-half performance secured North Leigh a deserved victory over rugged opponents Cirencester Academy in the first round on Saturday. Striker
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Chipping Norton Tn 4, Headington Am 1 A double strike by Robbie Wyatt gave a much-improved Chippy the points. The visitors started the better side and took the lead through Rob Tutton, but Town showed the spirit and
Two men were taken to hospital suffering from severe smoke inhalation after battling a fierce kitchen fire in their Oxford flat. They managed to put out the blaze before firefighters from Rewley Road arrived at the ground-floor flat in Pegasus Road, Blackbird
A new range of seats, bins and information points designed for Oxford's revamped Cornmarket Street has gone on show to shoppers. The co-ordinated street furniture will provide the finishing touches to the ongoing £2.2m improvement of the city's busiest
Mark Wright admitted he saw something from Manny Omoyinmi that he wasn't sure was there as Oxford United continued their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Bristol Rovers on Saturday. Omoyinmi, making only his second start of the season, filled
FA Cup: Thame United 3, Havant & Waterlooville 4 Thame United bowed out of the FA Cup in a classic seven goal thriller against Dr Martens Premier Division leaders Havant & Waterlooville at the Windmill Stadium, but the game will be remembered
A new range of seats, bins and information points designed for Oxford's revamped Cornmarket Street has gone on show to shoppers. The co-ordinated street furniture will provide the finishing touches to the ongoing £2.2m improvement of the city's busiest
Thames Water has been named the country's worst polluter in a report by the Environment Agency. Thames Water Utilities Limited was fined more than any other company for pollution incidents during 2000, said the agency's annual report, Spotlight on Business
A county-wide wildlife project is being launched to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee next year. The aim is to create or improve at least one wildlife site in each district of Oxfordshire - including Oxford - and possibly create one large, new site
Complete Music Challenge Cup: Rayners Lane 1, Abingdon Utd 1 (aet) Jason Maciak put Abingdon ahead in the 44th minute at Rayners Lane, but the home side hit back to force extra time with an 85th minute reply from Metcalfe.
A woman whose Land Rover struck a man who had collapsed in the road, claimed she had to leave the scene of the accident before police arrived to protect her daughter. Jennifer Rudnay, 56, of South Newington, near Banbury, denied driving without due care
Complete Music Challenge Cup: Finchampstead 0, Didcot Tn 0 (aet) Premier Division League leaders Didcot failed to overcome Division 1 East side Finchampstead as defences dominated proceedings. Didcot carved out the best chances and Ian Concannon, who
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Chipping Norton Tn 4, Headington Am 1 A double strike by Robbie Wyatt gave a much-improved Chippy the points. The visitors started the better side and took the lead through Rob Tutton, but Town showed the spirit and
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Hook Norton 2, Shrivenham 0 Hooky stretched their unbeaten league run to eight games and they saw off fellow newcomers Shrivenham. The leaders, who have now picked up 22 points out of a possible 24, were far from impressive
September 29 and 30: PL Soccer Kits Banbury League Charlie Rawlings Cup Group A: Cutteslowe 1, Sinclair Utd 8; Steeple Aston 0, Bodicote Spts 3. Group B: Bishops Itchington 10, BCS Bardwell 3; Cropredy 4, Arncott 0. Group C: KEA 17, Hornton 0; Heyford
September 29 and 30: Courage Combined Counties League Premier Div: Chipstead 1, AFC Wallingford 2. Div 1: AFC Wallingford Res 6, Chessington Utd Res 4.
September 29 and 30: Witney & District FA Premier Div: Bampton Tn 0, Enstone 2; Brize Norton 4, Ducklington 1; Spartan Rgrs 2, Hanborough 1; Stonesfield 1, Chadlington 4; North Leigh A 1, Minster Lovell 2. Div 1: Carterton Rgrs 1, Kingham AB 2; Carterton
Dr Martens Eastern Division: Banbury Utd 2, Chatham Tn 1 This first meeting between the two clubs will not last long in the memory apart from some fine saves from Banbury keeper Simon Tricker to earn the Dr Martens Eastern Division points. Tricker made
FA Cup: Thame United 3, Havant & Waterlooville 4 Thame United bowed out of the FA Cup in a classic seven goal thriller against Dr Martens Premier Division leaders Havant & Waterlooville at the Windmill Stadium, but the game will be remembered
September 30: Oxford Mail Boys League Under 10 Cup 1st round: Grove 8, Summertown Stars 5, Florence Pk 0, St Edmunds 19; Wheatley 6, Garden City 8; Donnington 1, Oxfor City Colts 4; Kennington 12, Benson 1; Didcot 10, Wantage 0; Abingdon 2, Horspath 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Chipping Norton Tn 4, Headington Am 1 A double strike by Robbie Wyatt gave a much-improved Chippy the points. The visitors started the better side and took the lead through Rob Tutton, but Town showed the spirit and
Complete Music Challenge Cup: Ardley Utd 5, Peppard 0 Ardley did a demolition job on Peppard in their preliminary round replay. The twin strike-force of Richard Gardner and Stuart Beavon proved too much for the visitors as the front two finished some
September 29 and 30: Nationwide League Div 3, FA Cup, Ryman League, Dr Martens League NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Bristol Rov 1, Oxford Utd 1. FA CUP 2nd qual round: Thame Utd 3, Havant & Waterlooville 4; Windsor & Eton 0, Oxford City 4. RYMAN LEAGUE
September 29 and 30: Autotype UTV League Div 1: Burford Utd 4, Athletico Indaline 1; Saxton Rov 4, Brewery Tap 1; Sandman 2, East Hendred 1; Brightwell 5, Long Wittenham 0. Div 2: Standlake Gar 1, Forest Hill 7; AFC Crowmarsh 7, Exiles 2000 0. Div 3A:
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Letcombe 2, Cirencester Utd 4 Letcombe put up a battling display against Cirencester, with most of the action coming in the second half. It was 1-1 at the break after Letcombe equalised an early goal from Cirencester
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Carterton Tn 5, Cheltenham Saracens 0 In-form Carterton stormed up to second place in the Premier Division by hitting five past Saracens. Sixteen-year-old Ben Banks made his goalkeeping debut for Town and kept a clean
Complete Music Challenge Cup: Finchampstead 0, Didcot Tn 0 (aet) Premier Division League leaders Didcot failed to overcome Division 1 East side Finchampstead as defences dominated proceedings. Didcot carved out the best chances and Ian Concannon, who
September 29 and 30: Nationwide League Div 3, FA Cup, Ryman League, Dr Martens League NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Bristol Rov 1, Oxford Utd 1. FA CUP 2nd qual round: Thame Utd 3, Havant & Waterlooville 4; Windsor & Eton 0, Oxford City 4. RYMAN LEAGUE
Sept 29-30 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Henley 24, Bracknell 26. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Dunstablians 61, Banbury 13. South West Div 1: Chinnor 26, Barnstaple 31. Southern Counties North: Beaconsfield 20, Chipping Norton 7; Buckingham
September 29 and 30: Witney & District FA Premier Div: Bampton Tn 0, Enstone 2; Brize Norton 4, Ducklington 1; Spartan Rgrs 2, Hanborough 1; Stonesfield 1, Chadlington 4; North Leigh A 1, Minster Lovell 2. Div 1: Carterton Rgrs 1, Kingham AB 2; Carterton
September 29 and 30: Morrells Oxford Sunday League Premier Div: AFC Jericho 16, Ox Supps 2; Star Royal 1, Rose Hill 3; Wolvercote 3, Six Bells Kid 0; Blackbird Sunday 5, Star Wdrs 1. Div 1: Chase Finance 1, AFC Vikings 0; Cowley Soc Club 5, Masons Arms
September 29 and 30: North Berks League Berks & Bucks Junior Cup: Radley 2, Compton 1. Div 1: East Hendred 5, Childrey Utd 0; Harwell International 1, Kintbury Rgrs 4; Lambourn Spts 4, Drayton 1; Marcham 4, Blewbury 2; Sutton Courtenay 2, Long Wittenham
September 29 and 30: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Complete Music Cup prelim round replay: Ardley Utd 5, Peppard 0. 1st round: Almondsbury Tn 2, Old Woodstock Tn 2 (aet); Bicester Tn 1, Henley Tn 3; Eton Wick 3, Kidlington 3 (aet); Fairford Tn 2,
September 30: Oxford Mail Boys League Under 10 Cup 1st round: Grove 8, Summertown Stars 5, Florence Pk 0, St Edmunds 19; Wheatley 6, Garden City 8; Donnington 1, Oxfor City Colts 4; Kennington 12, Benson 1; Didcot 10, Wantage 0; Abingdon 2, Horspath 0
Pub company Morrells of Oxford is toasting a sales rise over the summer. The five weeks up to September 1 hit record highs with overall summer sales up 15 per cent compared with last year. The company is crediting much of its success to its family-friendly
A community project in east Oxford is marking International Day of Older Persons (Monday, October 1) by launching a drive to recruit more volunteers aged over 55. Full Circle brings children and older people together through a series of lunchtime clubs
A new range of seats, bins and information points designed for Oxford's revamped Cornmarket Street has gone on show to shoppers. The co-ordinated street furniture will provide the finishing touches to the ongoing £2.2m improvement of the city's busiest
People walking through Abingdon were transported back in time when scenes from the town's monastic past were re-enacted in the streets. A masked actor in the procession Pupils from Abingdon's three secondary schools took part in a procession on Friday
Proposals to move Witney's main day centre for the elderly have been criticised for putting finances first. Oxfordshire County Council officers have drawn up plans to sell the home of the Elms Day Centre - a two-storey Edwardian town house on Church Green
An Oxford college Fellow has left almost all his estate - worth £1.1m - to the Ashmolean Museum. Brian Miller, who was made a Fellow of Brasenose College in 1979, loved art and was a regular visitor to the museum. The donation by Mr Miller, who was an
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League : Carterton Tn 5, Cheltenham Saracens 0 In-form Carterton stormed up to second place in the Premier Division by hitting five past Saracens. Sixteen-year-old Ben Banks made his goalkeeping debut for Town and kept a clean
September 29-30: Giles Sports Witney Boys League Under 8 North League: Bodicote Spts 2, Deddington Colts 0; Bloxham 0, Highfield 2; Chesterton Jnrs 4, Easington Spts 2; Launton 4, Langford KEA 0; Steeple Aston 4, Hook Norton 0. South League: Bodicote
Photographer Marianna Winand chose to hold her first exhibition in her home town, documenting an exciting year in Mexico. Marianna WinandMs Winand, 24, attended Wychwood School, Banbury Road, and studied Classics at Manchester University before pursuing
Sculptures, paintings and photographs worth thousands of pounds are to be auctioned at Sotheby's in London to help Oxford's Museum of Modern Art fulfil its ambition to scrap admission charges. The Pembroke Street museum is to benefit from the sale of
An Oxford college Fellow has left almost all his estate - worth £1.1m - to the Ashmolean Museum. Brian Miller, who was made a Fellow of Brasenose College in 1979, loved art and was a regular visitor to the museum. The donation by Mr Miller, who was an
Social services managers in Oxfordshire hope to save £250,000 a year by signing exclusive contracts with employment agencies. Temporary staff, used to cover short-term absences, cost the social services department £1.5m a year. The bill is expected to
