PEOPLE CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AT MAGISTRATES’ COURTS AROUND THE COUNTY RECENTLY OXFORD John Ochola, 31, of Bulan Road, Headington, Oxford, admitted causing criminal damage to a Blackberry mobile phone worth £200 in The Hythe, Abingdon, on December
OXFORD Daniel McMaster, 24, of Saxton Road, Abingdon, admitted causing criminal damage to a wooden door in Saxton Road on March 6. Fined £75 and told to pay £20 victims' surcharge and £85 costs. Amanda Marshall, 43, of Clapcot Way, Wallingford
OXFORD. Daniel Smith, 30, of Sycamore Crescent, Radley, convicted of assault by beating in Garsington on July 8. Community order made with curfew requirement and told to pay £200 compensation and £95 costs. Sebastian Gaziano, 22, of Harcourt
A MAN has been charged with theft after an incident in Shrivenham. David Solomon of Kimmeridge Road, Cumnor, was arrested and charged on May 9. The 34-year-old was arrested and charged for entering a property in Hazells Lane, Shrivenham, on
HUNDREDS of people affected by breast cancer wore pink and walked through Blenheim Palace to raise money and awareness for the disease. Around 550 took part in the 10 or 20-mile events during the Pink Ribbonwalk at the Woodstock stately home on
RESIDENTS in North Oxford say hot weather has created traffic chaos in their street as visitors flock to Cutteslowe Park. Parking charges were introduced at the park two years ago – and now people are parking close to one of its entrances in Harbord
A SEA of cyclists wearing pink rode from Blenheim Palace out into the Oxfordshire countryside yesterday to raise money for charity. The Ribbonride, which took place a day after the Ribbonwalk, featured hundreds of riders and aimed to raise £50,000
TOM Craddock will return to Oxford United next season after signing a two-year deal with League Two rivals Portsmouth. The 26-year-old scored 12 goals to finish as the U's second highest scorer this season, but was among a dozen players released
RESIDENTS in Didcot are being asked what sporting facilities should feature in a £15m proposal for a leisure centre. The centre will be part of a new 2,030-home development on land north of the Ladygrove estate, next to the town’s northern perimeter
A FORMER school field owned by Blenheim Palace could house 64 new properties. Pye Homes has an option on the land in Woodstock after the town’s Marlborough School gave up the lease. Half of the homes on the site to the north of Shipton Road
PRIMARY school children across Oxfordshire are counting down to the launch of a new festival. More than 500 pupils from 10 schools have signed up for the Ffennell Festival. Children will be able to try their hands at various outdoor activities
BEAUTICIAN Janee Parsons was stabbed more than a dozen times by her husband in an attack witnessed by one of the couple's sons, a jury has been told today. Miranda Moore, prosecuting, opened the trial of Andrew Parsons at Oxford Crown Court and
THE man who fell to his death from Carfax Tower was not working on the landmark’s refurbishment, it has been confirmed by Oxford City Council. Restoration work is currently underway on the 13th century landmark’s clock and quarter boys, and scaffolding
Lisa Haynes and Denise Barkley reveal the latest luscious gowns. You might associate falling in love and finding 'the one' with your husbandto- be, but the very same principles apply to your wedding dress. Just as you need to kiss a few frogs
CHICKEN drumsticks and hairy spiders were among the record number of entries submitted for this year’s Young Art Oxford (YAO) competition. A total of 2,400 children from 39 schools across Oxfordshire were inspired to create works on this year’s
OXFORD’S Lord Mayor has responded to the international row he caused by saying he has no strong feelings about the independence of West Papua. After Mohammed Abbasi turned up at the opening of the Free West Papua campaign’s offices in Cowley Road
CELEBRITY chef Raymond Blanc led the celebrations as villagers completed their takeover of The Bull in Great Milton. Around 300 residents, nearly half the village’s population, joined their famous neighbour to raise their glasses after securing
BEAUTICIAN Janee Parsons was stabbed more than a dozen times by her husband, a court heard. At Oxford Crown Court today, Miranda Moore QC, prosecuting, told the jury that Andrew Parsons attacked his wife on the landing outside the bedroom at their
A MAN who fell from Oxford's Carfax Tower this morning has died. The man, believed to be in his 40s, fell from the historic tower about 10am. Police and paramedics were called to the scene. The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition
IT WAS a brave person who ventured out when Cowley car workers were leaving the factory. The roads would be a sea of bicycles as the men poured out of the factory gates and headed home. There was no chance of keeping them to their side of the
RAY Tapper graced Oxfordshire rugby fields longer than most. The talented fly half turned out twice as a player at the grand age of 47 – and as coach, he did not mince his words when players fell short of his high standards. He showed promise
WOMEN formed a Ploughshare Co-operative to run a wholefood cafe, shop and meeting place in the 1980s, but their plans were delayed because they couldn’t find suitable premises. Founder members Jennifer Krebs, Elaine Barnes, Philippa Sherwood and Sarah
THESE smartly dressed war veterans were heading for London to meet old comrades. Members of the Oxford branch of the Burma Star Association were about to leave by coach for the ninth Burma reunion at the Royal Albert Hall in 1955. Many of the
A SEARCH through an elderly woman’s possessions unearthed a rare panoramic photograph of the Oxford Central Girls’ School. It was found among the belongings of Christine Kilbee who, as Christine Hann, was a pupil in the 1930s. She lived in
PUPILS at Larkmead School in Abingdon were given top tips on how to defend themselves from an underworld of crime and combat. Children’s author Chris Bradford was at the school on Wednesday to pass on his martial arts training. The Young Samurai
A DECISION on a controversial housing scheme backed by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud has been postponed for a month. Oxford City Council has deferred a decision on the three proposals for 108 homes in Cowley and Northway after a flood of
THERE was something rather scary in a classroom at this school. Any burglar who broke in during the night or any unsuspecting visitor could expect the shock of his – or her – life. Six- and seven-year-olds at New Marston First School in Copse
OXVOX, the independent supporters' trust of Oxford United, have successfully listed the Kassam Stadium as a community asset after their bid was approved by Oxford City Council. It means OXVOX have to be notified of any bid for the stadium and will
THE widow of a footballer who died during training last year has begun offering free resuscitation classes. Paul Thompson, of Aston, died of a rare form of heart failure while training for Witney Royals last July. His widow, Nikki Rouse-Thompson
A parade of 250 classic cars powered through Wallingford yesterday. The 9th annual Wallingford Car Rally celebrated Oxfordshire’s car making history. The vehicles set off from Hithercroft Sports Park at 11am and gathered on the Kinecroft at
POLICE are hunting for this man in connection with cash snatched from a newsagents’ till. The theft happened at Martin McColls in Sheep Street on Thursday, May 2, at about 3.30pm. Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or anonymously
A £2.5m project to revamp 12 pavilions in Oxford and build a £500,000 new one has been launched. Oxford City Council wants to improve the facilities at parks and recreation grounds including Bury Knowle park in Headington, Cowley Marsh park and
Global sales of the Cowley-built Mini rose by more than three per cent in April, fuelled by major growth in its key British market. A total of 24,581 vehicles were delivered in April, with sales in Great Britain and Ireland soaring by 43.6 per
CRICKET SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Welwyn Garden City 156-6 (43.3 ovs), Banbury 85-2 (16.4 ovs) – abandoned. Banbury won on run-rate. Welwyn Garden City 2pts, Banbury 25. Potters Bar 34 (19.3 ovs, W Jones 7-19), Harpenden
Oxford made a winning start to their Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West campaign with a 53-run victory over Cove. After losing the toss and being put into bat in overcast conditions in the 50-over match, the visitors lost Oxfordshire
A MAN has fallen from Oxford's Carfax Tower. Police sealed off the historic tower at 10.03am today. Paramedics were sent to the scene. Police spokesman Rhianne Pope said the man, believed to be ihn his 40s, was being treated by the ambulance
CARFAX Tower in Oxford city centre is currently cordoned off by police. The historic tower is sealed off by officers. Ambulance crews are also at the scene. Police have not yet confirmed what has happened.
ASTON Rowant gave early notice of their Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West title intentions with a crushing nine-wicket win at Farnham Royal. Winning the toss and fielding first in the 50-over contest, Rowant produced a good
Paul Cole, who trains at Whatcombe, near Wantage, admitted he may have to revise his plans for Gifted Girl after her impressive win at Ascot on Saturday. The 11-1 shot put up a stunning display to pass the post five lengths clear of Westwiththenight
Cool Bahamian sprang a 16-1 surprise when making a winning debut for Eve Johnson Houghton’s Blewbury stables, near Didcot, at Lingfield on Saturday. The two-year-old colt quickened up nicely for John Fahy to beat Urban Dreamer by a neck in a five-furlong
I WONDER how many drivers have experienced road rage behaviour from fellow road users. In Woodstock on Wednesday, I was driving on a familiar route into the town centre. The road is a narrow road that allows us to access the town centre from Hensington
HAVING read your report (May 7) regarding the proposal of the running of the A34 by Oxfordshire County Council, I must admit that the first thing I had to check was to make sure it was not April Fool’s Day. The thought of an Oxfordshire County
OXFORDSHIRE County Council’s wish to take over the A34 (UK’s biggest car park) from the Highways Agency is laughable when they can’t even look after the county’s roads properly, with constant complaints about potholes and damaged road edges. Should
HOW worried about the weakness of its claim to West Papua must the Indonesian Government be that it felt obliged to summon the British ambassador to explain why a Free West Papua office was allowed to open on the Cowley Road in Oxford (May 8).
IS there anyone out there who can explain to me about road tax, which I believe was introduced as a tax for cars running on the road. So how do low emissions stop a car from running on the road? In time when (if) all cars are low emissions, what
IN HIS “open letter” to Conservative Party chairman, Grant Shapps (May 8), Keith Mitchell urges: “I think you need to realise that local councillors are your storm-troopers and your first line of support for your Members of Parliament.” It must
GREAT & Little Tew’s league debut ended in frustration as their Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West game at home to Harefield was abandoned due to rain with the visitors on 86-2 after 27 overs. Liam Manley became the first Tew
PROUD mum Angela wiped away the tears as she cheered on nine-year-old muscular dystrophy sufferer John Dickson in this year’s Town and Gown children’s race. The youngster from Bledington, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is the first ever person
EVEN the coldest of hearts will have been warmed by the scenes of this weekend. Especially those who caught a glimpse of nine-year-old John Dickson, the first person to take part in the famous Town and Gown event in a wheelchair. Well done
IT’S TIME to put UKIP on the spot. The party picked up a number of county council seats outside of Oxfordshire at last week’s election and now the spotlight should be trained on its policies. We are hearing about UKIP’s broader appeal and how it
WITH the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester Unt and the appointment of Everton’s David Moyes to succeed him, our own U’s boss, Chris Wilder, will become the sixth longest-serving manager among the 92 clubs in the football league
FILM and literature are stuffed full of prophecies about mankind’s future – everything from dystopian societies (HG Wells’ Time Machine) to good old fashioned, red neck alien invasions (Wyndham’s Day of The Triffids). But I do wonder if the prophets
BANBURY opened the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 1 season with a convincing victory on run rate at home to Welwyn Garden City in a rain-affected 50-over contest. Skipper Jimmy Phillips elected to bowl first after winning the toss
Firefighters were called to tackle a small fire at Falafel House, a food stall in Gloucester Green, on Saturday night. Two appliances from Rewley Road, along with an aerial platform, attended the blaze, which broke out at about 6.37pm. The
JACK Brooks faces six weeks on the sidelines after breaking a thumb while playing for Yorkshire. The former Oxfordshire seamer suffered a broken bone in his left thumb during his side’s LV= County Championship draw with Somerset last week. His thumb
A PROFESSOR, described by many as one the greatest Jesus scholars, has died at the age of 88. Geza Vermes, above, who lived in Boars Hill, translated the first English version of the Dead Sea Scrolls which had been lost for thousands of years.
COVERED Market traders in Oxford have called for their rents to rise in line with inflation – nearly 10 times less than the figure the city council wants to impose. The council, which runs the market, is proposing putting up the majority of tenants
A family is appealing for information after six motocross bikes and equipment worth £20,000 were taken. Jason Atherton’s workshop in Radley Road Industrial Estate, Abingdon, was broken into on Saturday at about 4am. He runs his taxi company
AN overseas trip remains a pre-season possibility for Oxford United this summer, providing it is the most beneficial option for the squad. Domestic alternatives are also being considered, with a return to Scotland among the other options. The U’s stayed
TRIBUTES have been paid to a devoted charity campaigner and grandfather. Malcolm Harper, 73, suffered a pulmonary embolism at the Churchill Hospital in Headington. The retired Oxfam worker, who lived in Charlbury, was being treated for the
A 31-year-old man has been sectioned under the Mental Heath Act after reportedly threatening to jump off the balcony of a fourth-floor flat. Juxon Street was sealed off for about two-and-a-half hours from 5.30pm on Friday with about 20 police and
Firefighters and ambulance crews rescued an 80-year-old man who had become stuck in a bath. The ambulance service was called at 4.01am on Saturday to Juxon Street and then contacted the fire service at 4.32am. Firefighters used a saw to break
STRUTTING your stuff on the dance floor is not something most of us would like to be judged on. But that’s the reality for contestants in this year’s Strictly Oxford competition. The city’s version of the BBC1 hit show Strictly Come Dancing
ABINGDON United have resigned from the Evo-Stik Southern League in a surprise move. The club, who have been in the league since 2007, will drop down into the Uhlsport Hellenic League for next season. Chair Debbie Blackmore explained in a letter to
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld last night denied using a “sham” office to fiddle his expenses. It has emerged that just two months after taking up the role, Mr Stansfeld designated Hungerford Police Station, just four miles from
WE are happy to give Anthony Stansfeld, the new Police and Crime Commissioner, a platform today to explain to taxpayers his expense claims, criticised over his decision to nominate an office in Hungerford near his home as his main place of work.
RESIDENTS have been invited to give their views on plans for houses off Botley Road, Oxford. Banner Homes wants to build nine four-bedroom houses in Abbey Road, near Oxford railway station. The plans will be on show at West Oxford Community
TODDLERS at a Faringdon nursery said a fond farewell to guide dog Ufton. The nine-year-old Labrador Retriever has been a regular visitor to the Old Station Nursery in Park Road as his owner Lynn Oliver, who is blind, lives across the road.
AN EMINENT Oxford education expert says he wants to help improve exam results after being elected to Oxfordshire County Council. John Howson is a visiting professor of education at Oxford Brookes University and a visiting research fellow at Oxford
