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Snooker: Eldridge's break sinks Riley
Kenny Eldridge recorded a 52 break in the first of his frames as Thame B eased to a 4-2 win at Riley B in Premier & Division 1 of the Oxford League, writes David White. Eldridge beat Jason Buck in between draws for Mark Syrett against Oliver Hoeblyn
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Football: Wallingford hit six
Match report: Southall 0, AFC Wallingford 6 Wallingford's rich vein of form continued in the Courage Combined Counties League as they hit Southall for six on Saturday. The visitors looked a different class as they stormed into a 4-0 lead by the break,
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Football: Results
Results from matches played over the weekend Feb 10/11 in the RT Harris Oxford City FA, Witney & District FA, North Berks League, Banbury League & Lord Jersey FA, Morrells Oxford Sunday League ____________________________________ RT HARRIS OXFORD
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Football: Results
Results from matches played over the weekend Feb 10/11 in the Autotype UTV League, East Midlands Youth Combination, Elsevier Youth League, Oxford Mail Boys League, OFA Youth Cup, Giles Sports Witney League and Vale Boys League ________________________
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Football: Middle Barton 1, Ross Tn 1
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Middle Barton recovered from conceding a goal in the third minute to share the spoils with Ross. Manansy's 25-yard drive went through the hands of keeper Coles and a woeful first-half performance from Middle Barton nearly
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Football: Kidlington 3, Letcombe 2
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Kidlington came from 2-0 down in the first 17 minutes to see off Letcombe in Division 1 West. Ian Whatley opened the scoring on seven minutes and Adam Pendell made it 2-0 from the penalty spot ten minutes later. Kidlington
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Football: Tuffley Rov 1, Bicester Tn 2
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Depleted Bicester gave a superb all-round performance to gain three much-needed points on a soaked Glevum Park pitch. The visitors attacked from the kick-off but had to wait until the 33rd minute for the opening goal
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Hockey: Results
From the weekend February 10/11 __________________________ ENGLISH LEAGUE Div 2: Oxford Hawks 1, Formby 0; Firebrands 5, Oxford Univ 0. __________________________ HA CUP 5th round: Oxford Univ 0, Teddington 4. __________________________ HA VASE 4th round
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Jostle for the junction
Plans for a suitable statue for Oxford's Station Square have been flooding in, writes Andrew Ffrench. Last week, it was revealed that Oxfordshire County Council is linking up with the Said Business School for a £48,000 work of art for the square, sometimes
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Show is for the dogs (Feb 15)
Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir is performing at Didcot Civic Hall on Thursday to raise money to provide specially trained dogs for disabled people. The annual fundraising event in aid of the charity Canine Partners, which enables disabled people to enjoy
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Former mayor saves carnival
The man who started Thame Carnival 26 years ago has come to its rescue to stop it folding up. Former mayor Len Webb said he could not stand by and see the carnival die. There were fears that the 2001 carnival might not go ahead when chairman Nick Stock
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Artists show off talents
A new gallery has opened in Oxford which will showcase the work of artists from across the county. The new Gloucester Green Gallery is already booked up for all of 2001 by local artists and arts organisations. The first exhibition is by Helen Edwards,
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180,000 gene deal
By Maggie Hartford Gene therapy company Oxford Biomedica has paid 180,000 for the rights to a gene that could help people with spinal injuries or nerve damage. Biomedica, based at Oxford Science Park, has bought the gene from King's College, London, in
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Police catch a slippery customer
Ray Hamilton was just the man to have on duty when someone turned up at the police station with a snake. The Carterton constable was immediately able to identify the brown and cream reptile because he is an expert on them. "It was a Californian King snake
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River cleared as tree made safe
Workmen have made safe a tall poplar tree which had fallen over in Hales Meadow on the banks of the Thames in Abingdon, blocking the footpath. The water table of the river has been rising steadily in recent months and the meadow - a popular walking spot
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Bishop calls for end to cricitism of NHS
The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Richard Harries, has called on the media to stop giving the National Health Service such a bad press, writes Nigel Hanson. He criticised the way attention has focused on a series of accidents, with the effect that the
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Twins jailed for beating up man
Twin brothers were jailed after beating up a man they mistakenly thought was in a relationship with one of their ex-girlfriends. Paul Plucknett, 21, went to the home of Victoria Graham, who was the ex-girlfriend of his brother, Harley. He banged on the
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Churchgoers may get parking permit
Increases in charges for car parks across Oxford could be approved by councillors today, writes Roseena Parveen. But churchgoers could be given a special concession to reduce their parking fees when they visit the city to worship on Sundays. The city
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Churchgoers may get parking permit
Increases in charges for car parks across Oxford could be approved by councillors today, writes Roseena Parveen. But churchgoers could be given a special concession to reduce their parking fees when they visit the city to worship on Sundays. The city
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Thief takes OAP's treasured possessions
A thief who stole a 93-year-old widow's treasured teddy bear may have thought it was an expensive antique. The distraction burglar called at Lily Currill's home in London Road, Headington, Oxford, saying that he had been sent to clean her ornaments. She
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Funding threat to lollipop ladies
Schoolchildren's lives could be put at risk if Oxfordshire County Council refuses to pay for lollipop ladies to help them across busy roads, it was claimed today. The council has pledged to spend more money on pedestrian crossings after receiving 18.5m
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Fans left angry over Kinnear's exit
Oxford United supporters are furious over the way that Joe Kinnear walked out of the club. Kinnear cited family and health reasons for quitting the Manor Ground but seven days later had made a remarkable recovery to take over as the Luton Town manager
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Thief takes OAP's treasured possessions
A thief who stole a 93-year-old widow's treasured teddy bear may have thought it was an expensive antique. The distraction burglar called at Lily Currill's home in London Road, Headington, Oxford, saying that he had been sent to clean her ornaments. She
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Rugby: Results
From the weekend February 10/11 __________________________ ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Exeter v Henley pp. __________________________ ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Banbury 15, Camp Hill 3. South West Div 2 East: Amersham & Chiltern
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Football: McKay rescues Banbury
Match report: Banbury Utd 1, Histon 1 Striker Jody McKay marked his 400th game for Banbury United by grabbing a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a Dr Martens Eastern Division point against Histon. The visitors took the lead against the run of play in the
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Get off our backs, says Kemp
David Kemp has hit back at fans who gave him a hard time during Saturday's 2-1 derby defeat against Wycombe. A section of the crowd made their feelings known to the United manager after another defeat left Oxford 13 points off Division 2 safety. But Kemp
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Football: Results
Results from the games played over the weekend February 10/11 in the Dr Martens League, Football League Youth Alliance, Cherry Red Records Hellenic, Anagrams Records Reserve Cup, Suburban League, Courage Combined Counties League, Oxfordshire Senior League
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Escape for crash pair
A teenage driver and his passenger had a lucky escape when their car came to grief. The Ford Escort flew through the air after hitting the verge beside the B4130 link to the A34 near Didcot and crashed through a wooden fence on Saturday night. The scene
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Football: Quarry Nomads 5, Finchampstead 1
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Three first-half goals in 15 minutes from Lee Bastable and Robbie Carlisle (2) saw Quarry cruise to three Division 1 East points in muddy conditions. Finchampstead replied with a goal from Hogsdon but further Quarry
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Football: Worcs Coll OB 1, Gloucester Utd 3
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Worcester put in a much-improved performance against the leaders and went in front after 20 minutes with a brilliant individual effort from Paul Baker. After Gloucester equalised on 35 minutes, East missed a glorious
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Football: Headington Am 4, Malmsbury Vic 1
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Both sides attempted to play football in dreadful conditions, with Headington a little fortunate to go in at half time with a 1-0 lead through Phillips. The home side increased their lead when the ever-dangerous Phillips's
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Football: Carterton Tn 1, Highworth Tn 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League A second-half strike from Kevin Lewis gave Carterton the points in atrocious conditions of rain and wind. Scott Taylor, Paul Sherwood and Jason Cook all went close for the home side in the first half, while Highworth
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Football: Harrow Hill 1, Didcot Tn 2
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Didcot moved up to second place and stretched their unbeaten run to 20 games with this win at Harrow Hill. On a mudbath of a pitch, Didcot were under the cosh from the start and went a goal behind on eight minutes when
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Snooker: Results
Oxford League results Premier & Div 1: Riley B 2, Thame B 4; Thame A 4, Ashton A 2; Woodstock A 2, New Club A 4. Div 2: Chilton A 2, Crown House A 4; Oracle C 6, Riley C 0; Riley D 2, Thame D 4; Thame C 6, Oxford Snooker B 0. Div 3: County C 2, House
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Football: Abingdon Utd 2, Wantage Tn 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Abingdon ended a run of four defeats on the trot with two goals in the second half against local rivals Wantage in the Premier Division. After an even first 20 minutes, Carl Henry saw his curling free kick pushed on
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Tots tumble to Net group
By Maggie Hartford Toddler exercise group Tumble Tots, which has branches in Oxford, Wantage, Bicester, Thame, Witney, Abingdon and Didcot, has been bought by Internet entrepreneur Richard Lim. More than a million children worldwide have attended the
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Firm offers to change Dome
By Maggie Hartford Enterprise experts from Oxfordshire could help to transform the Millennium Dome in London into a centre for hi-tech business. Oxford Innovation, based in Mill Street, Osney, is in talks with Dome bidder Legacy, which is interested in
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Honda pillion rider dies
A motorcycle pillion passenger died following a crash near Thame at the weekend. The Honda machine was travelling on the B4011 between the villages of Long Crendon and Oakley when it was in collision with a Land Rover travelling towards Thame. A Renault
