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Caution on plan to cut water bills
THAMES Water reported upbeat results but gave cautious responses to regulator Ofwat's recent proposals for cuts of 10-12 per cent in customers' bills. While not openly arguing against the Ofwat proposals, Thames Water said it would work privately with
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Post office scoops top award
Customers at a post office have helped it earn a top accolade. Walton Street Post Office and Stores, in Jericho, Oxford, was chosen from more than 3,000 post offices in the North Thames and East Anglia region to receive one of five highly commended certificates
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Dangers of flooding ease as rivers drop
The danger of flooding appears to be subsiding on several of Oxfordshire's rivers following the removal of red alerts. The River Thame upstream from Dorchester-on-Thames, and Chalgrove Brook between Cuxham and Chislehampton, including Chalgrove, have
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Star treatment for our winners
Lucky Oxford Mail competition winners were delivered to the door of the new Chicago Rock Cafe in style last night - in two stretch limos. Passers-by who spotted the two white Lincolns pull up outside Oxford's newest venue in Park End Street were on the
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Anne Diamond's Mike held after bust-up
TV star Anne Diamond's husband landed up in a police cell for the night after a domestic bust-up. Mike Hollingsworth, 52, who split from 44-year-old Anne last month, was arrested for refusing a breath test after driving to a police station in Reading,
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Clubs to bar drug users
Nightspots in Oxford today joined forces with city police in a campaign to ban drug users from licensed premises. Eight top venues have signed up for the Safer Clubs Initiative, a scheme which could see anyone caught in possession of drugs facing a minimum
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Feuding families fought before fatal house fire
A woman accused of murdering two children in an arson attack had been in two fights with the victims' family before the fire at their home, a court heard. Police were called both times and Riaz Munshi, 26, and her sister Fiaz were arrested and charged
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Joey says no to Man City move
JOEY Beauchamp has turned down a move to Manchester City - the second Division 2 club he has rejected in less than a fortnight. The 28-year-old winger, who said no to Fulham after having talks with Craven Cottage officials last month, said he wasn't interested
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Pay up or we strike, say United players
OXFORD United's players have threatened to strike if they are not paid by Saturday's game against Watford. One player, who did not want to be named, said: "We are thinking about striking for Saturday's game. We haven't been paid and it is unbelievable
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Bridge over troubled waters
Railtrack is being blamed for flooding that twice brought city centre traffic to a standstill. Flooding under the bridge at Oxford railway station made the main western route into Oxford impassable on Saturday and Monday. Oxfordshire County Council said
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Fare train deal is on line
Peak fares on Thames Trains will rise by 2.5 per cent from January - one per cent below this year's inflation figures. Passengers will benefit from the rail company being penalised for its failure to meet Passenger's Charter targets with late trains.
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'Sting' brings out bail jumpers
A sophisticated police 'sting' lured wanted criminals out of hiding with false promises of thousands of pounds in prize money, a court heard. Two drug offenders from Oxfordshire were among those who walked into the police trap at a London hotel, where
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Brave David beats cancer - of the breast
Male breast cancer survivor David Eggleton bravely stepped forward to urge women to be properly scanned. David, who underwent an operation to remove a breast four years ago, is making the most of his new lease of life by improving his golf handicap and
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Scorpion fan has narrow escape
Reptile specialist Warwick Vardy told today how he was minutes from death when a Hairy Desert scorpion stung his hand. Mr Vardy, 26, a manager at the exotic pet centre at Yarnton Nurseries, has been stung so many times by snakes and scorpions that his
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Bishop adds spice to Camilla debate
Geri Halliwell may have blown him a kiss in her low-cut gown for his 50th birthday party. But the sweetest music to the Prince's ears has just been delivered - not by Sexy Spice - but the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Richard Harries. With immaculate timing
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In the eye of the storm
Oxford graduate Sam Gordon has witnessed at first hand the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua. Mr Gordon has worked as an aid worker in Oxford's twin town Leon for the past five years for Agencies for Personal Services Overseas(APSO),
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Station has new look after £1.5m revamp
The £1.5m Oxford rail station facelift has been completed. During more than seven months of work by Railtrack, the station forecourt has been redeveloped, providing a new bus and taxi interchange, and cycle parking has been improved. A new car park has
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No rocket for shops
Most shops selling fireworks in Oxfordshire are obeying the law and refusing to hand them over to under 18s. Spot checks on 17 stores across the county revealed only one retailer selling fireworks to teenagers below the legal age limit. Trading standards
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United in crisis talks with bankers
Oxford United Football Club's future will be decided in the next 72 hours. Managing director Keith Cox will meet the club's bankers, Lloyds Bank, today to review United's financial position. And directors plan to decide at a board meeting at Oxford United
