In-form Abingdon United are aiming to make it six in a row at home to Cirencester Academy in the Premier Division tomorrow. United are unbeaten in their last five outings and held high-riding Didcot Town to a 1-1 last week. Wayne Herbert returns from
Abingdon extended their unbeaten run to six games with this victory over Cirencester. Academy went ahead when Danny Riley's back header put the ball into the path of an onrushing forward, and although Geoff Morton pulled off a save, Jordan cleverly hooked
An arts festival has become the latest victim of the foot and mouth crisis. More than 25,000 visitors were expected to attend the four-day Art in Action event at Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley, in July. But organisers have cancelled the festival for
The number of drivers caught speeding has risen sharply. More than 67,000 people have been fined a total of £2.19m in Thames Valley in the past year - a 26 per cent increase. The figure, which compares with 53,000 the previous year, will be even higher
Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs Bilbo and Baggins have been given a stay of execution, thanks to the Oxford Mail and This is Oxfordshire. Owner Thomas Harding received more than 100 calls with wishes of support and offers of a new home for the pigs after
Many motorsport events are being postponed or cancelled because of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Fans are advised to check before travelling. SATURDAY Gurston Down: CCC Speed Championship. 0148 371 5332 Snetterton: Ace of Clubs motorcycle races
A student stopped by police for having a faulty light on his car was almost three times over the drink-drive limit, magistrates heard. Michael Prowse, of Oxford Road, Frilford Heath, admitted driving with excess alcohol in Abingdon on April 2. Sabeeha
Banbury Bulls, still smarting from their mid-week Oxfordshire Cup final defeat, face another tough task tomorrow when they entertain Scunthorpe in their final Midlands Division 1 match of the season. Two seasons ago, Banbury frustrated Scunthorpe's promotion
Banbury were denied by Baldock at the Stadium yesterday despite twice hitting ther woodwork. The visitors had most of the possession in the first 45 minutes, but neither side had a shot on target in a disappointing display. Three minutes after the restart
Former Witney Town players Steve Jenkins and George Redknap notched the goals to give Banbury United the points in the first league meeting between the local rivals for 19 years. Banbury had a strong wind behind them in the first half of Saturday's Dr
A 20-year-old man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after a two-car crash on the A418 between Thame and Tiddington yesterday.
Plans by entertainment company NiteDance to hold the British lap dancing championships in the town have been abandoned because of local opposition.
Three people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after a two-car road accident in High Street, Thame, on Friday night. The victims were two men and a woman. All three were out of their cars by the time firefighters arrived.
The "old shantytown" in a village is to get a major facelift. Members of South Oxfordshire District Council northern area planning committee gave the go-ahead for extensive work at The Old Bakery in Rectory Road, Great Haseley, near Thame. They approved
Two men were injured when a car crashed into a tree and ended up in a field at Westcot yesterday. Both were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Fire crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to release them from the car.
Traders and residents are being invited to grill experts on plans to build a £20m shopping development in their town. Architects, retail analysts and highways and property development consultants are taking part in a public exhibition in Wantage to answer
Bicester just about deserved this win in a game that could have gone either way. Without skipper Matthew Cresswell and influential midfielder Marcus McGillycuddy, Bicester forced Shortwood keeper Ryan Gannaway to make two fine saves in the first five
Many motorsport events are being postponed or cancelled because of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Fans are advised to check before travelling. SATURDAY Gurston Down: CCC Speed Championship. 0148 371 5332 Snetterton: Ace of Clubs motorcycle races
Slinky felines of the new breed of ocicats showed off their style in a show. The Ocicat Club staged its second annual show at Bicester Community College on Saturday One of the entrants peeks through the bars of his cage. Graeme Slaymaker, assistant show
Student Lorraine Wing is giving up some of her holiday to paint a room at a village hall. Lorraine, 20, has been decorating an annexe at Bletchingdon village hall to help gain the Queen's Guide award. "The ceiling was the worst bit. The walls are going
Greg Williams hit a late equaliser at Windmill Stadium yesterday to salvage an important point for Thame United and keep their promotion hopes bubbling in Ryman League Division 1. Thame United striker Jefferson Louis and Oxford City defender Julian Dark
A fine all-round performance gave Headington a deserved Division 1 West double over Purton on Saturday. Matthew Phillips opened the scoring after 16 minutes from Drewitt's free kick, and six minutes later, centre back Darren Varley scored from close range
Greg Williams hit a late equaliser at Windmill Stadium yesterday to salvage an important point for Thame United and keep their promotion hopes bubbling in Ryman League Division 1. Thame United striker Jefferson Louis and Oxford City defender Julian Dark
Oxford Sports B got off to the best possible start in their bid to bounce back up to the top flight, beating Banbury West End 6-3 in the opening match in Ladies Division 2 of the Wilson Inter-Club 3-pair League. West End, back in the 3-pair league after
Dave Green's brave diving header in the 72nd minute gave AFC Wallingford victory over Southall at the Hithercroft on Saturday. Andy Shildrick had headed Wallingford into a tenth minute lead, but Southall equalised early in the second half.
Wallingford made it an Easter double in the Courage Combined Counties Premier Division with a hard-earned win at Sandhurst yesterday. Andy Shildrick and Barry Primmer put them 2-0 up before Sandhurst pulled one back from the penalty spot, but a late penalty
Middle Barton could count themselves unfortunate not to take anything from their trip to leaders Gloucester United. Tatton gave Gloucester a seventh-minute lead, but Middle Barton had their chances through Paul Anderson and Ian Fraser. They were also
Clanfield are not happy with the hand that the end-of-season fixture pile-up has dealt them in Division 1 West. With seven first-team games left, the club have five away and two at home - with no Saturday matches at all. At reserve team level the club
Former Carterton Town player Garth Walsh hit a superb hat-trick as Ardley United's title hopes suffered another blow with defeat at Malmesbury Vics. Walsh struck for the first time in the third minute from the penalty spot after Stuart Clark was adjudged
Bicester just about deserved this win in a game that could have gone either way. Without skipper Matthew Cresswell and influential midfielder Marcus McGillycuddy, Bicester forced Shortwood keeper Ryan Gannaway to make two fine saves in the first five
A £1.5m overspend on asylum seekers in Oxfordshire has been cut by more than half after a Home Office rethink. The county council looked as if it would have to pay a heavy price after the Government rejected its initial application for extra funding.
Musical Youth Company of Oxford perform Lionel Bart's popular musical based on Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist at the Oxford Playhouse from tomorrow until Saturday. Comedy, tragedy, and the outright villainy of Fagin and Sykes, combined with a feast of
A club that has organised first-class music concerts for more than 20 years could fold because of dwindling attendances. Banbury Organ Club meets monthly at the Freemason's Hall, in Marlborough Road, but has been losing money since November last year.
A pub which has raised more than £25,000 for Chipping Norton's medical centres is gearing up for another round of fundraising. The town's Oxford House Inn begins this year's drive with a table-top sale in Chipping Norton town hall on Saturday April 21
An elderly couple - and their budgerigar - have been taken to hospital by ambulance after a road accident. Fire crews had to rescue the bird when the couple's car overturned near Chipping Norton. The blue budgie's cage was damaged in the accident, and
League results for Oxfordshire sides ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Henley 18, Bedford 10. _____________________ ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Banbury 23, Scunthorpe 34. South West Div 2 East: Slough 15, Chinnor 10. Southern Counties North
All Saturday fixtures involving Oxfordshire sides ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Henley v Bedford. __________________ ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Banbury v Scunthorpe. South West Div 2 East: Slough v Chinnor. Southern Counties North: Bicester
All Saturday fixtures involving Oxfordshire sides NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 2: Wigan Ath v Oxford Utd. __________________ RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Leatherhead v Thame Utd, Oxford C v Bedford Tn Div 3: Dorking v Abingdon Tn. __________________ DR MARTENS LEAGUE
FARMERS in Oxfordshire are in financial danger because they are too well-informed on a national level about foot and mouth disease, say business experts, writes Chris Koenig Dairy consultants Andrew Thompson and Charlotte Dereham of Promar International
Tourist attractions across Oxfordshire reported a bumper weekend as visitors started to return to the countryside. Despite continuing footpath closures due to the ongoing foot and mouth crisis, many attractions reported brisk business. Blenheim Palace
The county's contribution to a national children's Bikeathon for charity has been saved from cancellation at the final hour. The Bikeathon, launched by Blue Peter to raise funds for leukaemia research, was scheduled to take place in Abingdon, but the
A drug addict was remanded on bail after admitting 11 charges including theft and attempted theft. At Didcot Court, Nathan Smith, 23, of Woodlands, Mill End, Kidlington, also asked for 30 other offences - mostly shoplifting - to be taken into consideration
New figures show that Thames Valley Police may be starting to reverse its problems of recruiting and retaining officers. Thirty new recruits have joined the force this month. Although firm figures are not yet available, the number leaving is expected
Students at Oxford University will be bungee jumping, and dressing up in lingerie next month to raise money for good causes. Undergraduates will be collecting money for Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Children's Trust, along with cancer research, animal
Parents are refusing to allow their children to cycle on a busy road because of danger from speeding traffic. Kingston Road in north Oxford has speed humps and chicanes, but residents say vehicles are still reaching speeds of up to 60mph. Councillors
A new package of measures to tackle spiralling house prices in Oxford have been announced by the city council. In the last year, house prices rose by 25 per cent and local businesses have major expansion plans that will fuel demand still further. Oxford
People seeking legal advice will now be able to access information easily thanks to a new directory that lists legal services offered in Oxford. Julie Higgs, social inclusion officer at Oxford City Council, said: "Although there are a variety of different
The Easter Bunny, in the shape of chocolate-crazy entrepreneur John Partington, has hidden 100 Easter eggs around Oxford city centre. Lucky finders in the great Easter egg hunt, scheduled for tomorrow, should take them to his Chocology shop, in Oxford's
A labour politician of long standing has decided to stand against his former colleagues in council elections because he is disillusioned with the party. Ken Tiwari, 61, who has been a member of the Labour Party for 43 years, represented Old Marston and
Animal rights activists were expected to start a series of protests at the Oxford offices of the Japanese pharmaceutical company Yamanouchi today. Pressure group Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) is targeting the company, claiming it has sponsored
An anti-drugs drive piloted in Oxford is set to go nationwide at a cost of £5m. The positive futures scheme aims to use local sports clubs and stars to prevent young people from being drawn into drugs. Oxford was one of the 24 pilot schemes costing £850,000
An election candidate wants a preservation order to be placed on an Oxford pub to stop McDonald's turning it into a fast-food outlet. Ed Matts, who will stand for the Tories in Oxford West and Abingdon at the General Election, wants building work on the
Parents are refusing to allow their children to cycle on a busy road because of danger from speeding traffic. Kingston Road in north Oxford has speed humps and chicanes, but residents say vehicles are still reaching speeds of up to 60mph. Councillors
A labour politician of long standing has decided to stand against his former colleagues in council elections because he is disillusioned with the party. Ken Tiwari, 61, who has been a member of the Labour Party for 43 years, represented Old Marston and
A cracking free-kick from Mark Jones set Thame United up for three important Ryman Division 1 points at relegation battlers Leatherhead on Saturday. Thame dominated the game after Jones's ninth minute opener from 25 yards. Jefferson Louis hit the post
Henley entertain Bedford at Dry Leas for the first time in tomorrow's National league Division 1 clash. Henley keep the same squad that beat Moseley last week and make two additions - prop James Alvis and centre Russell Osman. If victory is followed by
Midfielder Nando Perna is a doubt for promotion-chasing Thame United as they prepare for the crucial Easter programme in Ryman League Division 1. Thame are away to relegation battlers Leatherhead tomorrow before taking on Oxford City at Windmill Stadium
Greg Williams hit a late equaliser at Windmill Stadium yesterday to salvage an important point for Thame United and keep their promotion hopes bubbling in Ryman League Division 1. Thame United striker Jefferson Louis and Oxford City defender Julian Dark
The exitement generated by Blewbury duck race has made up for the disappointing cancellation of the village's annual Easter egg rolling because of foot and mouth. The egg rolling normally takes place in the Chalk Pit on Downs at the edge of Blewbury,
The Easter Bunny, in the shape of chocolate-crazy entrepreneur John Partington, has hidden 100 Easter eggs around Oxford city centre. Lucky finders in the great Easter egg hunt, scheduled for tomorrow, should take them to his Chocology shop, in Oxford's
Abingdon's much-troubled pub, the Beehive, is back in business after being closed for a month. The pub in Stert Street, owned by Greene King, is now in the tenancy of small Reading-based pub group Gold Cater, which has been granted an occasional licence
The exitement generated by Blewbury duck race has made up for the disappointing cancellation of the village's annual Easter egg rolling because of foot and mouth. The egg rolling normally takes place in the Chalk Pit on Downs at the edge of Blewbury,
When John Nye needed money, he got on his bike. The 14-year-old schoolboy from Wallingford cycled from Pangbourne to Lands End to raise money for a trip to Africa. He and two friends from Pangbourne College covered the 270 miles in just two days, with
Aerobics instructor Angie Jenkins has succeeded in finding herself a challenge with a difference. She plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania next February to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust To boost her fundraising, the motherof
An 87th-minute own goal saw Didcot go down to Premier Division leaders Swindon Supermarine in yesterday's other semi-final in front of a 180 crowd at the Loop Meadow Stadium. Andy Marriott put Didcot in front on 21 minutes, a lead they held until the
Didcot held on to second place in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Premier Division - but left it late to secure the points against a resilient Harrow Hill on Saturday. The visitors went ahead in the tenth minute with an own goal from Town skipper
Letcombe went down at Bishop's Cleeve on a boggy pitch which was barely playable, but the scoreline was not a fair reflection of the match. After 15 minutes, a Steve Burry header from a corner was cleared off the line and Kevin Slack broke away to fire
Wantage have added the Wallingford and District League Mixed Division 1 title to the Oxford League title, doing the double for the third time in four seasons. Wantage did not spare North Abingdon's blushes as they tore through them 9-0 and then dropped
Animal lover Evie Hall rounded up three of her friends for a sponsored walk along the banks of the river Windrush to raise more than £100 for the RSPCA. From top, Sophie Kerr, ten, Evie Hall, seven, Alexandra Townsend, eight, and Joseph Townsend, seven
Witney Town's first league meeting with local rivals Banbury United for 19 years is in danger of being overshadowed by events off the Marriotts Stadium pitch. With Witney up for sale for a reported £350,000 and less than four weeks from possibly being
A motorcyclist died following an accident with a car in Minster Lovell, near Witney. He was named as Ian Jackson, 43, of Marlborough Crescent, Long Hanborough. His Yamaha motorcycle and a Renault Megane people carrier collided on Sunday outside the White
An Oxfordshire firm is mapping every street in western Europe on to a computer database - and extending eastward to countries like Poland and the Czech Republic. Lovell Johns Ltd, based at Long Hanborough's Business Park, plans to meet the growing demand
Work has started to improve a town centre car park. The development of Henley station car parking area should be completed by mid-June, well in time for it to be used during the Regatta. It is being funded by South Oxfordshire District Council and done
Didcot held on to second place in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Premier Division - but left it late to secure the points against a resilient Harrow Hill on Saturday. The visitors went ahead in the tenth minute with an own goal from Town skipper
League results for Oxfordshire sides ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Henley 18, Bedford 10. _____________________ ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Banbury 23, Scunthorpe 34. South West Div 2 East: Slough 15, Chinnor 10. Southern Counties North
Witney's first-ever trip to Rothwell ended in a narrow Dr Martens Eastern Division defeat last night as their disappointing run continued. The visitors spent most of the first half on the back foot as the pace of the home side's strikers constantly caused
Former Witney Town players Steve Jenkins and George Redknap notched the goals to give Banbury United the points in the first league meeting between the local rivals for 19 years. Banbury had a strong wind behind them in the first half of Saturday's Dr
Jack Potter's Oxfordshire got their season off to a winning start with a three-wicket victory over Oxford Universities in Saturday's friendly in The Parks. Playing their first game under their new coach, Oxon bowled out the Universities for 172 and then
Oyez! Oyez! Gerry Shea is to be Bicester's carnival crier. If he succeeds in attracting attention in his John Bull outfit, he could become the official town crier. Town councillors are giving him an audition on carnival day, July 22. Gerry Shea If they
The BMW Williams team at Grove celebrated their first Grand Prix success for four years after Ralf Schumacher's pillar-to-post victory in the San Marino race at Imola on Sunday. Schumacher, younger brother of reigning world champion Michael, blasted past
Town councillors have given the go-ahead to a millennium fountain for Bicester. Members of the town's Rotary Club are donating the £7,000 fountain for the ornamental pond in Garth Park, Launton Road. The three-tier fountain was devised by Rotarian John
Weekend and midweekd league results for Oxfordshire sides NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 2: Wigan Ath 3, Oxford Utd 2. ________________________ RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Leatherhead 0, Thame Utd 2; Oxford C 0, Bedford Tn 0; Thame Utd 1, Oxford C 1. Div 3: Dorking 3,
An Oxfordshire pressure group behind the McNo campaign is using the Internet to gather support. No Spin, the Botley-based group protesting against the McDonalds take-over of the Carpenter's Arms in Botley, is using its website to encourage more residents
The Environment Agency has created a database that allows you to enter a postcode and find out the environmental conditions in your area. The online database is called What's in Your Backyard. Users can search the site for environmental data on a national
Letting friends and family know what you really want for your birthday without sounding presumptuous is not easy. Amazon.co.uk have come up with an idea to help you avoid the awkwardness of misjudging a friend's budget or receiving an unwanted gift. It
A new service for Oxfordshire couples planning to get married has been launched on This is Oxfordshire, the Oxford Mail's sister website. The Oxfordshire Wedding Planner is a classified directory of leading local firms providing a range of services, including
Injury-hit Quarry Nomads had the better first half chances with near misses from Rory Barrett and Paul Kimber in their Division 1 East clash. After the break, Quarry lost Lee Smith with an injury, but Wayne Cox and Paul Davidson kept it tight.
Oxford Harlequins entertain Bletchley in their final Southern Counties North game of the season at Horspath Road. Damian Todd, Liam Giles and Mark Pollard are added to the squad. TOMORROW'S LINE-UPS Oxford Harlequins (v Bletchley, home, meet Horspath
Oxford City did Thame a favour by holding Ryman Division 1 promotion rivals Bedford to a goalless draw in front of their biggest crowd of the season at Court Place Farm on Saturday. Mark Druce had an early effort beaten away by Heeps, and the Bedford
Midfielder Nando Perna is a doubt for promotion-chasing Thame United as they prepare for the crucial Easter programme in Ryman League Division 1. Thame are away to relegation battlers Leatherhead tomorrow before taking on Oxford City at Windmill Stadium
It was full steam ahead for visitors to the Didcot Railway Centre over the Easter weekend. Two engines a day were trundling along the tracks at the centre. On Sunday and yesterday there was the added attraction of Easter egg hunts for the children. Visitors
More than 300 bikers brought a taste of America to a village pub, after rolling up on gleaming Harley Davidsons. The motorbikes - perhaps more suited to Route 66, than the A34 - turned villagers' heads after descending on Blewbury, near Didcot. Riders
Slinky felines of the new breed of ocicats showed off their style in a show. The Ocicat Club staged its second annual show at Bicester Community College on Saturday One of the entrants peeks through the bars of his cage. Graeme Slaymaker, assistant show
Police have criticised irresponsible drivers who reversed up a slip road to avoid a motorway tailback. Officers dealing with the aftermath of a high-speed crash on the M40 had to call for reinforcements to prevent further accidents taking place. The incidents
A man was stabbed in the back of the leg but did not see his attacker. The attack on the 27-year-old took place at 8.30pm on Friday in Iffley Road, Oxford, near the Magdalen Road junction. Police are appealing for witnesses. Call Oxford police on 01865
All Sunday fixtures involving Oxfordshire sides CHARITY MATCH Witney Tn Old Boys v Aston Villa All Stars (Marriotts Stadium, 3). __________________ MORRELLS OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE Premier Div: Star Wands v Rose Hill, Oxford Supps v Star Royal, Wheatley
Jack Potter's Oxfordshire got their season off to a winning start with a three-wicket victory over Oxford Universities in Saturday's friendly in The Parks. Playing their first game under their new coach, Oxon bowled out the Universities for 172 and then
Weekend and midweekd league results for Oxfordshire sides NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 2: Wigan Ath 3, Oxford Utd 2. ________________________ RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Leatherhead 0, Thame Utd 2; Oxford C 0, Bedford Tn 0; Thame Utd 1, Oxford C 1. Div 3: Dorking 3,
AN extensive programme of quality control has paid handsome dividends for a Harwell web and graphic design company. Stop Press Design, started by Alan and Jane Mason in the early 1980s, has won the NQA ISO 9001 award for high standards after a year-long
Animal rights activists were expected to start a series of protests at the Oxford offices of the Japanese pharmaceutical company Yamanouchi today. Pressure group Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) is targeting the company, claiming it has sponsored
An election candidate wants a preservation order to be placed on an Oxford pub to stop McDonald's turning it into a fast-food outlet. Ed Matts, who will stand for the Tories in Oxford West and Abingdon at the General Election, wants building work on the
North Leigh took the honours at Pegasus - but at a cost as their mounting injury list continues to grow. Defensive indecision gifted an opening goal to Pegasus striker Gavin Stone after only seven minutes. But midway through the first half, the scores
Daredevil bungee jumpers will plunge 180ft through the air at the Oxford Balloon Fiesta this year in aid of charity. The two-day sponsored event on May 12 and 13 at Cutteslowe Park will raise money for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. It is open to
Two goals from the impressive Scott Taylor saw Carterton come from behind to see off Almondsbury. Visitors' keeper Dave Rice foiled 17-year-old John Andrews and Scott Taylor before Almondsbury were gifted with a goal in the 35th minute. Nick Armitage
A doctor is running his 11th marathon in a bid to raise funds for the Oxford baby unit he has developed over the past 30 years. Prof Chris Redman, 59, will raise money for a £100,000 ultrasound scanner for the Silver Star Baby Unit, at the John Radcliffe
Carterton booked their place in the final after a thrilling Complete Music Challenge Cup semi-finals tussle with Abingdon United yesterday . Visitors' keeper Geoff Morton pulled off good saves to deny Robbie Wyatt and Scott Taylor early on, before Wyatt
Witney's first-ever trip to Rothwell ended in a narrow Dr Martens Eastern Division defeat last night as their disappointing run continued. The visitors spent most of the first half on the back foot as the pace of the home side's strikers constantly caused
Carterton Town have Craig Dore, Scott Taylor and Andy Henry back from suspension against Almondsbury Town at Kilkenny Lane. However, they will be without regular first-teamers Karl Dodds, James Mortimer-Jones, Jamie Cole and Gary Brown, who are representing
Former Witney Town players Steve Jenkins and George Redknap notched the goals to give Banbury United the points in the first league meeting between the local rivals for 19 years. Banbury had a strong wind behind them in the first half of Saturday's Dr
Witney Town's first league meeting with local rivals Banbury United for 19 years is in danger of being overshadowed by events off the Marriotts Stadium pitch. With Witney up for sale for a reported £350,000 and less than four weeks from possibly being
An anti-drugs drive piloted in Oxford is set to go nationwide at a cost of £5m. The positive futures scheme aims to use local sports clubs and stars to prevent young people from being drawn into drugs. Oxford was one of the 24 pilot schemes costing £850,000
Oxford United boss David Kemp reiterated his determination to make Oxford United a successful side next season - so he doesn't have to grumble about the decisions and ill-fortune which always seem to strike when you're at the bottom. After play-off hopefuls
The county's contribution to a national children's Bikeathon for charity has been saved from cancellation at the final hour. The Bikeathon, launched by Blue Peter to raise funds for leukaemia research, was scheduled to take place in Abingdon, but the
Police have criticised irresponsible drivers who reversed up a slip road to avoid a motorway tailback. Officers dealing with the aftermath of a high-speed crash on the M40 had to call for reinforcements to prevent further accidents taking place. The incidents
A £1.5m overspend on asylum seekers in Oxfordshire has been cut by more than half after a Home Office rethink. The county council looked as if it would have to pay a heavy price after the Government rejected its initial application for extra funding.
Centre back Martin Shepherd misses Abingdon Town's trip to Dorking in Ryman League Division 3 on Saturday with a one-match ban, but will be back for Monday's clash against bottom club Chalfont St Peter at Culham Road. HOW THEY LINE-UP Abingdon Tn (v Dorking
