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New bridge opens door to business
A NEW £1m bridge over the Oxford Canal has opened the door on business development which will provide jobs for 500 people. The 1,000-tonne bridge, near Langford Lane, Kidlington, leads to a new 17-acre business park, being developed by J.A. Pye (Oxford
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Dieticians 'rice' to the occasion
Three dietitians spent a fortnight on a special diet to find out what it's like for their patients - and discovered the food tasted like cardboard. The team has seen an increase in the number of patients suffering with coeliac disease, a condition where
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School's secret past unearthed
Youngsters taking part in a school dig have discovered the skeleton of a man thought to be almost 2,000 years old. The human remains, including his complete skull, have excited archaeologists who believe it goes a long way to backing up Abingdon's claim
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A year to build police's new HQ
A new state-of-the-art police station should be completed in 12 months. Work has now started on the £7m building on the site of the old MG factory off Marcham Road, Abingdon. A completion date of April 2000 has been set. The new HQ for the Southern Oxfordshire
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A luxury plan for old site
A multi-million development of luxury houses and flats could be built on the site of a derelict factory. Abingdon-based Berkeley Homes plans to build 52 houses and 69 flats on six acres of land at the former Oxford Automotive Components site, in north
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Good news for county's multiple sclerosis patients
Drugs that transform the lives of Multiple Sclerosis patients have finally been made available on the NHS in Oxfordshire. Not all patients will qualify, but for 38-year-old Elaine Hall, it is not a moment too soon. Mrs Hall, a permanent resident of St
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£1m bill for air medics
The first NHS air ambulance due to fly over Oxfordshire has been branded a 'luxury' that could cost the health service £1m to man. Company sponsorship to pay for the helicopter and fuel - the price of 20 ambulances and crew - is on the brink of being
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Tonight: Fog patches developing later, but central England should stay dry until tomorrow.
Tomorrow: Central England will be bright before the rain arrives with a little sunshine, making it warm. However, the breeze will freshen everywhere. Outlook for Sunday and Monday: Cooler than recently but dry on Sunday with some sunshine. Story date:
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Robbo all set to top 500 mark
OXFORD United's captain, Les Robinson, is on the verge of one of football's great milestones. The 32-year-old right back stands just three games away from his 500th league appearance and, barring anything unforseen, will hit that magical mark in the Division
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United aiming to outgun Bury battlers
OXFORD United are preparing for the mother of all battles in tomorrow's Division 1 relegation six-pointer with Bury. The Manor Ground clash is a game that neither side can afford to lose and, to come through it with three points, United will have to weather
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TV overdose led to copycat bids
Viewers of the hit TV soap Casualty overdosed on painkillers by copying a character who tried to kill himself on screen, Oxford professors have claimed. The number of people who tried to commit suicide using paracetamol tablets rocketed by almost a fifth
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Roger says 'no' to allot of cash
A gardener has vowed not to sell his allotment - despite housing developers offering him and other plot holders £35,000 each for their land. The cash windfall has been accepted by most of the 30 allotment holders off Rowan Road, Bicester, with the gardeners
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It's time to be proud of our forces
I know the appalling scenes from Kosovo will have unleashed strong emotions among Oxford Mail readers, writes Prime Minister Tony Blair. There is a tremendous amount of sympathy for the plight of the hundreds of thousands of innocent people forced from
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Rossiter aiming to silence his critics
GRESHAM Extreme Oxford Cheetahs will be aiming for their second Craven Shield speedway double in a week when they take on Hull Vikings at the Stadium tonight (7.30pm). They came good in the north east with a cracking last heat decider on Wednesday and
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Oxon miss Tapper for Sussex clash
OXFORDSHIRE will be without fly half Ashley Tapper for their second Tetley's Bitter County Championship rugby union match against Sussex at Banbury tomorrow (3). The former Oxford Blue is required by his club, Bedford Athletic, and so will be absent as
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City bid's over says boss Lee
OXFORD City manager Paul Lee has conceded defeat in his side's bid for promotion from Ryman League Division 1. Lee, who takes his team to relegation candidates Wembley tomorrow, said: "A combination of individual errors, bad luck and poor finishing has
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Robert believes laughter is the best medicine
Feeling depressed? Instead of reaching for the medicine cabinet, you should be laughing your head off with Robert Holden, writes Gemma Simms. The 33-year-old psychologist believes laughter is the best form of therapy and founded The Happiness Project
