Plans for a one-day traffic ban in Oxford's Broad Street received a blow yesterday when county councillors overwhelmingly rejected the scheme. Green councillors had hoped to win approval from Oxfordshire County Council for the ban, as part of European
Plans to replace Oxford Magistrates' Court with a multi-million-pound complex on the outskirts of the city could lead to further court closures around the county. Thames Valley Magistrates Court Committee (TVMCC) plans to provide a new building near park-and-ride
Academics at The Queen's College, Oxford, are mourning the death of their patroness the Queen Mother. The union flag and the Queen Mother's pennant are flying at half-mast, and dons are observing the official period of mourning announced by the university
A West Oxfordshire man who had a close working relationship with the Queen Mother has spoken of her "amazing charm" and interest in people. Marcus Foley enjoyed winning rides on the Queen Mother's horses Capt Charles Radclyffe knew her for the last 15
Hot cross buns were on the menu at two church events in Abingdon on Good Friday. Nearly 20 children attended the annual Hot Cross Bun service at St Michael's Church in Park Road. The Market Place was also full for a service organised by the Church in
Letters to South Oxfordshire District Council are being dumped by the sackful by the Royal Mail because they contain a PO Box number. The letters are then sent to a returned-post depot in Belfast, Northern Ireland, before being returned to the sender,
Easter visitors to Cogges Museum at Witney found spring bursting out all over. Tamsine James meets one of the farm's lambs They were able to see new additions to the museum's farm animals, including lambs and a new piglet called Amber. A calf and chicks
A woman who drove ambulances for the Army after the First World War has reached her 100th birthday. Rose Slater celebrated her centenary on Monday surrounded by flowers and telegrams, including one from the Queen. Fellow residents and staff at Witan House
Three men were taken to hospital and the A40 near Burford was closed for more than three hours following a head-on crash. A van heading west and a car travelling in the opposite direction collided shortly after 7am on April 2, 2002. The van was spun around
Bicester beat Wallingford 13-8 to reach the Oxfordshire Colts final at Iffley Road on April 21 where they will face Henley, conquerors of Banbury earlier in the day. Bicester were 8-3 down in the early stages of the semi-final, as free-running Wallingford
Children as young as nine joined bankers and business people in a daring abseil challenge to raise money for charity. About 150 sponsored volunteers abseiled 60ft off the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford. Bank manager Sarah Joubert, leading a team of
The Princess Royal is going ahead with a visit to north Oxfordshire despite the death of the Queen Mother. Buckingham Palace has confirmed the royal visit to Green Farm, Fritwell, near Bicester, will take place. Princess Anne is due to light a beacon
Bicester beat Wallingford 13-8 to reach the Oxfordshire Colts final at Iffley Road on April 21 where they will face Henley, conquerors of Banbury earlier in the day. Bicester were 8-3 down in the early stages of the semi-final, as free-running Wallingford
Bicester beat Wallingford 13-8 to reach the Oxfordshire Colts final at Iffley Road on April 21 where they will face Henley, conquerors of Banbury earlier in the day. Bicester were 8-3 down in the early stages of the semi-final, as free-running Wallingford
Protesters who successfully objected to a housing development in Didcot because they felt the plans included too many houses are in for a shock. South Oxfordshire District Council's refusal of the plan for 104-114 Park Road, Didcot, was because the density
Three Oxfordshire Young Enterprise companies have won prizes for their success in business. Caption goes here Entrepreneurs from Bloxham School, Banbury, Headington School, Oxford and the School of St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon, were among 61 companies
Easter visitors to Cogges Museum at Witney found spring bursting out all over. Tamsine James meets one of the farm's lambs They were able to see new additions to the museum's farm animals, including lambs and a new piglet called Amber. A calf and chicks
Arsonists were blamed for a series of fires across the county on April 2. In Carterton, firefighters from Witney and Burford were called to a public toilet off Black Bourton Road, following reports of a fire at 11.55am. A fire crew from Banbury was called
A six-year battle for a specialist Parkinson's Disease nurse in Banbury has ended in victory for campaigners. The Banbury and District Parkinson's Disease Society has fought since 1997 to persuade the NHS that a specialist nurse was needed. The branch
United have sold out of their ticket allocation for their final away game of the season at promotion-chasing Cheltenham on April 13. The last of the 1,150 tickets for away fans went at 9.30 yesterday morning, guaranteeing a bumper crowd for what will
A last-minute rescue bid by the members of Moseley may scupper Firoz Kassam's attempts to buy the struggling Midlands rugby club. Firoz KassamOxford United's chairman is keen to bring top-class rugby to the Kassam Stadium, and last week it seemed his
Hot cross buns were on the menu at two church events in Abingdon on Good Friday. Nearly 20 children attended the annual Hot Cross Bun service at St Michael's Church in Park Road. The Market Place was also full for a service organised by the Church in
A pet calf has been slaughtered in a field in west Oxfordshire. The owner has described the culprits who took away the meat as "professional butchers". John Hickling discovered the remains of 12-month-old calf, Elizabeth, at the corner of an eight-acre
Motorists involved in last week's M40 pile-up are being asked to help trace vital witnesses who left the scene of the crash. Two people were killed in the crash, which led to 100 vehicles being involved in collisions, and brought the motorway to a standstill
Delighted residents boarded the new morning bus service from Littlemore on April 2. Gill Sanders and Phil Clark join residents in welcoming the new bus service The number 18 service from Herschel Crescent to Templars Square and Oxford city centre arrived
A last-minute rescue bid by the members of Moseley may scupper Firoz Kassam's attempts to buy the struggling Midlands rugby club. Firoz KassamOxford United's chairman is keen to bring top-class rugby to the Kassam Stadium, and last week it seemed his
Oxford Cheetahs Danish speedway ace Brian Andersen is out of Friday's Elite League clash against Ipswich. The Dane, who rides with a permanently broken shoulder, has been laid low with an infection after scratching his hand during a Easter dinner at his
An Abingdon woman who told one of her daughters that she would die when the Queen Mother dies, passed away 14 hours after the Queen Mother. Emily Curtis died in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning at The Close private nursing home in Burcot, just
The Oxford Night Shelter is to undergo a £4m revamp to help the homeless make a new start. Paddy O'Hanlon and Cllr Val Smith with an artist's impression of the replacement building But plans for the new Luther Street shelter have been described as an
The Princess Royal is going ahead with a visit to north Oxfordshire despite the death of the Queen Mother. Buckingham Palace has confirmed the royal visit to Green Farm, Fritwell, near Bicester, will take place. Princess Anne is due to light a beacon
The Mayor of Abingdon's charity fund has given £500 to a day centre for young children from disadvantaged families. David Allinson gave the money to the National Children's Home family centre, at Caldecott Primary School, in south Abingdon, on April 2
Rationing and post-war life will be the main features of an exhibition at Abingdon Museum to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The exhibition will run from June 1 until the end of September and will feature the Queen's visit in 1956 to commemorate
Talks are going ahead for a takeover of the independent Wychwood Brewery at Witney. Within five to six weeks, the new owners could be Refresh UK plc, a privately controlled brand owner and drinks agency company. The future of the brewery, at the town's
Australian international Brett Robinson, who led Oxford University to victory in the Varsity Match in December, took time out from his daughter's first birthday celebrations to coach a large group junior players at Oxford Rugby Club. Oxford RFC's Under
BCS Bardwell are the proud holders of the Lord Jersey Cup after they beat Steeple Aston 1-0 in the final. Craig Spinks blocks a shot from Carl Thomas It was sweet revenge for Bardwell, who lost 2-1 to the same opponents in last year's final. The first
Matt Maudsley has expressed delight at his appointment as Oxfordshire's coach for next month's County Championship campaign. Matt Maudsley "It's quite an honour to be chosen so soon," said the 31-year-old, who has led Oxford Harlequins to promotion in
The Oxfordshire RFU have hit back at Henley's comments that they have been treated unfairly by the county cup rules. In the build-up to last Saturday's David Charles Oxfordshire Cup semi-final against Chinnor, Henley complained that the restrictions imposed
Oxford Cheetahs Danish speedway ace Brian Andersen is out of Friday's Elite League clash against Ipswich. The Dane, who rides with a permanently broken shoulder, has been laid low with an infection after scratching his hand during a Easter dinner at his
BCS Bardwell are the proud holders of the Lord Jersey Cup after they beat Steeple Aston 1-0 in the final. Craig Spinks blocks a shot from Carl Thomas It was sweet revenge for Bardwell, who lost 2-1 to the same opponents in last year's final. The first
A 33-year-old Oxford man has been charged in connection with a robbery and attempted robbery on a city estate. David Reid of Moorhen Walk, Blackbird Leys, appeared before magistrates on Saturday and was remanded in custody. The charges relate to an incident
Children as young as nine joined bankers and business people in a daring abseil challenge to raise money for charity. About 150 sponsored volunteers abseiled 60ft off the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford. Bank manager Sarah Joubert, leading a team of
Protesters who successfully objected to a housing development in Didcot because they felt the plans included too many houses are in for a shock. South Oxfordshire District Council's refusal of the plan for 104-114 Park Road, Didcot, was because the density
Sailing club members dressed as pirates at a toll bridge to raise money for disabled sailors. Pam Gee and Elisabeth Tidbury Oxford Sailability members were collecting 'treasure' at Swinford toll bridge on Monday, April 1. Motorists were charged 5p to
The Oxfordshire RFU have hit back at Henley's comments that they have been treated unfairly by the county cup rules. In the build-up to last Saturday's David Charles Oxfordshire Cup semi-final against Chinnor, Henley complained that the restrictions imposed
Talks are going ahead for a takeover of the independent Wychwood Brewery at Witney. Within five to six weeks, the new owners could be Refresh UK plc, a privately controlled brand owner and drinks agency company. The future of the brewery, at the town's
The Mayor of Abingdon's charity fund has given £500 to a day centre for young children from disadvantaged families. David Allinson gave the money to the National Children's Home family centre, at Caldecott Primary School, in south Abingdon, on April 2
A woman who drove ambulances for the Army after the First World War has reached her 100th birthday. Rose Slater celebrated her centenary on Monday surrounded by flowers and telegrams, including one from the Queen. Fellow residents and staff at Witan House
Three men were taken to hospital and the A40 near Burford was closed for more than three hours following a head-on crash. A van heading west and a car travelling in the opposite direction collided shortly after 7am on April 2, 2002. The van was spun around
Delighted residents boarded the new morning bus service from Littlemore on April 2. Gill Sanders and Phil Clark join residents in welcoming the new bus service The number 18 service from Herschel Crescent to Templars Square and Oxford city centre arrived
Talks are going ahead for a takeover of the independent Wychwood Brewery at Witney. Within five to six weeks, the new owners could be Refresh UK plc, a privately controlled brand owner and drinks agency company. The future of the brewery, at the town's
Rationing and post-war life will be the main features of an exhibition at Abingdon Museum to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The exhibition will run from June 1 until the end of September and will feature the Queen's visit in 1956 to commemorate
Letters to South Oxfordshire District Council are being dumped by the sackful by the Royal Mail because they contain a PO Box number. The letters are then sent to a returned-post depot in Belfast, Northern Ireland, before being returned to the sender,
United have sold out of their ticket allocation for their final away game of the season at promotion-chasing Cheltenham on April 13. The last of the 1,150 tickets for away fans went at 9.30 yesterday morning, guaranteeing a bumper crowd for what will
