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Westgate development wins approval
Redevelopment of Oxford's Westgate area has been given the thumbs up by county councillors - despite transport concerns. The council's cabinet yesterday gave its broad support to the proposed redevelopment of the Westgate centre, which would increase
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No supermarkets, just great wines
It's great to be writing about wine again in The Oxford Times. Though, this time around, I've teamed up with The Oxford Wine Company and The Oxford Times in a very exciting joint venture to form The Oxford Times Wine Club. The primary aim of the club
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RUGBY: Bicester Colts off to a flier!
Bicester opened their OBB Colts League campaign with an impressive 48-8 victory over Chinnor. Led by flanker Dan Kimber, Bicester subdued Chinnor's powerful pack in the first period before running away with the match late on. Bicester only led 17-
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RUGBY: Aussie star boosted by Japan tour
Joe Roff believes Oxford University are shaping up well after some good performances on their Japanese tour. The former Australian international scored four tries in the three matches - a hat-trick in their 35-28 victory over Doshisha University and
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RUGBY: Antipodean stars give Quins edge
Beau Wilson says he and centre partner Andy Henley are relishing playing 'non-English' rugby at Oxford Harlequins. The 22-year-old Australian has made an instant impact since joining the club from Gordon in Sydney this summer, scoring tries in each
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RUGBY: Antipodean stars give Quins edge
Beau Wilson says he and centre partner Andy Henley are relishing playing 'non-English' rugby at Oxford Harlequins. The 22-year-old Australian has made an instant impact since joining the club from Gordon in Sydney this summer, scoring tries in each
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FOOTBALL: Row's double in vain
A double from Nick Row was in vain as Wheatley United lost 4-2 at Golden Ball in the Premier Division. Michael Randall, James O'Brian, Jelroy Constant and Dean Chapman were on the mark for Golden Ball. Shelley Arms won 5-4 away to Brill United, with
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FOOTBALL: Spartan sub in injury scare
Spartan Rangers A substitute Richard Smith was airlifted to hospital with what was thought to be a serious neck injury as their Witney & District League Division 3 encounter with Milton Res was abandoned, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. Spartan were leading
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FOOTBALL: Saxton turn up heat
Saxton Rovers kept up the pressure at the top of Division 1 with a 5-2 victory against Coleshill United, writes ANDY WELLS. Steven Pitson, Kevin Giddings, Danny Hosier, Craig O'Connor and Steven Steptoe hit the net for Saxton, with Pete Soanes and Adam
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ATHLETICS: Cherry is pipped
Alchester's Nick Cherry (pictured) finished a creditable eighth in the veteran men's category at an international 7K mountain race in Czernichow, Poland. Cherry was selected to run for Great Britain against athletes from across Europe. Early on, he
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ATHLETICS: Lock runs the show!
Veteran Witney Roadrunner Tony Lock was first Oxfordshire runner home in the Woodstock 12-mile race at Blenheim Park. Lock took fifth place overall, clocking 1hr 11mins 43secs. Teammates John Atyeo and Mike Baillie gave good support, finishing eighth
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FOOTBALL: Godin's debut delight
Liam Godin had a home debut to remember as he hammered a four-timer in BCS Bardwell's 9-0 demolition of Watlington in the Premier Division. Godin netted his first on 28 minutes after good work from fellow new boy Charlie Benfield. Peter Allison then
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BILLIARDS: County drop out
The Oxford & District League gets under way tonight - with a surprise absentee from the top flight. County A, who were Division 1 runners-up last season and winners the year before, have withdrawn. Replacing them are Riley A, who return to the league
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SPEEDWAY: Lanney in call to fans
Oxford Cheetahs boss Aaron Lanney has called an end-of-season fans forum at Oxford Stadium on Wednesday, October 4 (7.30). Lanney will address the fans and sponsors of Oxford Speedway, to discuss the events of this season and the future of the club.
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SPEEDWAY: End of the road for ace Sam
One of speedway's nice guys, Sam Ermolenko has called it a day - 23 years after making his British debut. The American, at the forefront for both mainly Wolverhampton and America, suffered badly from injuries early in his career, but bounced back to
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SPEEDWAY: Now's the time for Cheetahs!
Oxford Cheetahs' battle to avoid the wooden spoon begins in earnest when they take on Ipswich Witches at the Stadium tonight (7.30pm). Just two points separate Oxford and basement boys Arena Essex, with a double-header between the teams next week likely
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FOOTBALL: Carterton bow out of Cup
Carterton bowed out of the FA Cup after going down to a 3-2 defeat against Southern League Premier Division side Maidenhead United in last night's first qualifying round replay. A crowd of 120 saw Yashwa Romeo give the Maidenhead the lead after just
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CRICKET: Hole signs for Warwickshire
Stuart Hole has completed his remarkable transition from footballer to professional cricketer after landing a contract with Warkwickshire. The 21-year-old fast bowler has agreed a one-year deal at Edgbaston and will discuss its terms with club officials
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Flood experts visit Oxford homes
HUNDREDS of people living in areas of Oxford susceptible to flooding will be visited by Environment Agency officers today to get them to sign up to an early warning system. Members of the Flood Incident Management Team are due to visit over 700 properties
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Lib Dems rap Thames Water's record
THAMES Water has been condemned for failing to effectively manage Oxfordshire's water supply. Liberal Democrats, meeting in Brighton for their annual conference, criticised the company for leaking millions of litres every day and said failing suppliers
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Lewd remarks at 11-year-old
A young girl was approached by a man who made suggestive comments in the second incident of its kind in Oxfordshire this month. The 11-year-old victim tried to hit the man when he made the lewd comments as she walked through Southmoor, near Abingdon
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Two arrested after man is stabbed
An 18-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed outside an Oxford pub on Monday night. Two men have been arrested following the incident, which happened by the Blue Mile pub in Cowley Road, Littlemore. The victim was taken to hospital with puncture
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'Protect weekly bin collection'
Moves towards fortnightly waste collections in Oxford should be halted to stop the quality of life for residents being ruined, according to a campaign. The Campaign For Weekly Waste Collection - which seeks to protect weekly rubbish collections and
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Fighting fit
Little survivor Jayden Challis blew out the candles of his first birthday cake yesterday to celebrate a day his parents feared they would never see. Jayden was born four months premature, weighing only 1lb 3oz, and was given only a 40 per cent chance
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Tamsin is living life to the full
A girl from Carterton who was diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease at birth will turn 10 this month - a birthday her family feared they might never see. Tamsin Burrows was born on September 24, 1996, in Germany, where her father Paul was
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Medics urged to cut use of energy
Staff at Oxfordshire hospitals are being reminded to save energy as health managers try to keep the lid on spiralling costs. The cost of energy rose by 60 per cent last year, making the total anticipated energy cost for Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS
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New council chief executive appointed
A NEW chief executive for West Oxfordshire District Council has been appointed. David Neudegg takes over from Geoff Bonner and will start his new post on January 2. He is working as policy director at Salisbury District Council. Mr Bonner is leaving
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Council survey seeks service opinion
Oxfordshire residents will be given the chance to tell councils across the county what they really think of their services. A comprehensive survey asking the public how satisfied they are with local authorities is due to land on doormats across Oxfordshire
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Government needs more time on Radley Lakes
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to stop ash being dumped in a former gravel pit near Abingdon are optimistic after the Government said it needed more time to look into the issue. The Government Office of the South East (GOSH) is reviewing the decision of Oxfordshire
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Trike and stop me
Nothing will stop Dominic Shadbolt from joining his family on bike rides - not even multiple sclerosis. Dominic, 37, suffers from the debilitating neurological disease but still gets out and about on rides. Wife Lucy, 37, and four-year-old daughter
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First class hero
One of Oxford's most distinguished war heroes features in a new set of stamps to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross. Oxford-born Noel Chavasse, the only man to win the medal twice during the First World War, is one of six men featured
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Prisoner found hanging in cell
A 31-YEAR-OLD prisoner has been found hanging in his cell in Oxfordshire, the Prison Service said. Hilary Sanyika was found hanging by prison officers at Bullingdon Prison, near Bicester. Paramedics were called and tried to revive him but he was
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'Rethink plan'
Developers behind the controversial Marriotts Close redevelopment in Witney have been told to address public concerns before plans are accepted. West Oxfordshire district councillors have asked Lincoln-based Simons Developments to revise its proposals
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Agency offers flood alerts
Hundreds of people living in parts of Oxford at risk of flooding were being visited by Environment Agency officers today to get them to sign up for an early-warning system. Members of the agency's flood incident management team were calling at more
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U-turn on grave clearing order
A widow has thanked the Oxford Mail for an article she says helped Oxford City Council do a U-turn over plans to make her remove flowers and decorations from her husband's grave. Jackie Smith, 59, of Scott Road, North Oxford, was upset after finding
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Daddys' cool
A bumper crop of daddy-long-legs has filled many Oxfordshire families with fear - but a leading insect expert says if you can't beat them, eat them! The wet end to this year's hot summer created the perfect conditions for record numbers of the spindly
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'It's a mockery of democracy'
Unjust, unfair and a mockery of democracy - that is the reaction of residents who will be paying to park outside their own homes from now on. Ruling Conservative councillors voted unanimously to charge people in Oxford £40 a year for their residents
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County agrees £40 charge for parking permit
UNJUST, unfair and a mockery of democracy - that is the reaction of residents who will be paying to park outside their own homes from now on. Ruling Conservative councillors voted unanimously to charge people in Oxford £40 a year for their residents
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Vandals cause £1,000 damage to hall
POLICE are appealing for help to try to catch vandals who caused £1,000 damage at a community centre. Ceewood Hall, in Fettiplace Road, Witney, was targeted on Monday night when five windows were smashed by large stones. The community centre's windows
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Turkish GP officials hopeful of fine outcome
Turkish Grand Prix officials are confident of staging next year's race, despite being handed the largest fine in motorsport history. World governing body, the FIA, decided against axing the race from the Formula One calendar for 2007 after controversy
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Super Aguri start Silverstone test
The Leafield-based Super Aguri F1 Team joined the official Formula One test at Silverstone to start its final preparations for the forthcoming flyaway races that mark the end of the 2006 season. Sakon Yamamoto was in the driving seat of the SA06 yesterday
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Warning after girl, 11, molested
A YOUNG girl has been approached by a man who made suggestive comments in the second sexual incident of its kind in Oxfordshire this month. The 11-year-old victim tried to hit the man who approached her as she walked in broad daylight through Southmoor
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Boy, 16, charged with burglary
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with burglary in connection with a break-in in Denbigh Close, Banbury, in June. He has also asked for six other burglary offences to be taken into consideration. These relate to incidents in the Great Bourton and Wardington
