Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Wallingford news, sport and leisure from the Herald newspaper

Father reveals kidnap ordeal horror

11:51pm Saturday 20th March 2010

The father of kidnap victim Sahil Saeed has revealed the terrifying threats made by his son's captors and his fears that the little boy might be murdered.

Child killer 'had victim's picture'

9:13pm Saturday 20th March 2010

The man convicted of murdering schoolgirl Sarah Payne was found with pictures of her in his cell.

Cancer diagnosis delays criticised

8:12pm Saturday 20th March 2010

More than a quarter of teenage cancer patients visited their GP four or more times before being referred to a specialist, a survey revealed.

Man remanded over 'honour' killing

7:35pm Saturday 20th March 2010

A man has appeared in court charged with the "honour" killing of a woman whose decomposed body was found in a suitcase.

67 arrested as demonstrators clash

6:57pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Sixty-seven people have been arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters and police as a demonstration brought a town centre to a standstill.

Jade 'missed tests over baby fears'

6:33pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Jade Goody missed several smear tests because she feared doctors would tell her she could not have more children, her doctor said.

67 arrested at rival demonstrations

6:12pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Sixty-seven people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.

War of words over BA strike support

5:52pm Saturday 20th March 2010

British Airways has clashed with union leaders over the effect of a strike which hit flights and caused disruption for passengers.

55 arrested at rival demonstrations

3:41pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.

Impact of BA strike is disputed

2:57pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Strike-hit British Airways has said the airline had got off to a "good start" as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.