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Back protector can be rolled up
A host of new products to protect motorcyclists were unveiled at the International Motorcycle Show, writes Simon Nix. One which caught my eye was a Knox 'folding' back protector. What a good idea. The very few times I leave my own solid, one-piece protector
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Armed to stop being dangerous
THE regular half-dressed sight of me striding across the office, with my leathers draped over my arm and still wearing my back protector, has now meant that I have come to be known by many of my colleagues as the Mutant Hero Turtle, writes Simon Nix.
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Family of murderer terrorised
An angry mob of up to 50 people stormed the family home of a child murderer armed with a knife, a hockey stick and a machete-type weapon, a court was told. Oxford Crown Court yesterday heard the gang of between 15 and 50 people, including relatives of
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One small car with one big heart
AS the countdown continues to the new Millennium, small cars spell increasingly big business, writes David Duffy. Escalating fuel costs, higher taxes on larger cars and rising running costs ensure that mini-sized motors will swell car-maker's profits
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A new friend for the family
A FAMILY with three children can choose any number of cars for everyday transport, writes David Duffy. A family with four youngsters and their associated baggage to move around has a bigger problem and a smaller choice. They are into people carrier territory
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Elderly left out in cold by day centre
Pensioners have been barred from a day centre -because staff were spending too much time making them tea. Dozens of elderly people who have visited Abingdon Day Centre in Broad Street for more than 20 years have been told they are no longer welcome. Pensioners
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Life begins at 53 - or it can if you're a bike racer
Witney biker and pensioner John Ansell tells how a dream came true when he found himself in the top three of a grand prix championship - at the tender age of 68 I AM 68 and dreams can come true. I do not feel 68, my inner self is still 29 and this year
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Babies face pool ban after scare
Children under six months old may be banned from council swimming pools following a major health scare which left 28 people sick. The potential baby ban follows the closure of Temple Cowley Pool last month after higher than normal levels of bacteria and
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Meeting says no to school reform
Plans for a major reform of Oxford's school system were given an overwhelming thumbs down at a public meeting. Martin Thomas, head of Temple Cowley Middle School, accused education bosses of Oxfordshire County Council of acting like "lemmings" in following
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Hague snubbed me, says man who knew of Archer's lies
Tory leader William Hague could have learned of Jeffrey Archer's false alibi shame a year ago, if he had not chosen to ignore his friend, the Oxfordshire author Michael Crick. Mr Crick discovered full details of the time-bomb ticking under Archer in June
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Spicing up Cinders with Spanish passion
Pantomime was one British tradition I had sussed, writes American Amanda Castleman. The out-dated comedian prancing in petticoats and rouge, the fairy tale contaminated by pop culture, the merry little sing-along. Basically it's a lot of sugar-frenzied
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University accused of cruelty at animal lab
A film of animals allegedly being abused in an Oxford University laboratory, supposedly in the name of medical research, will be shown to MPs in the Commons tonight, writes Bill Jacobs. It is claimed a secret video shows the horrific scene of a lab technician
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Blackwell son heads family firm
THE great grandson of the founder of Oxford's giant book firm Blackwell is to take over as group chief executive. Philip Blackwell, 41, son of former chief executive Julian Blackwell, is to start in the New Year. An expert in electronic commerce, he has
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Lewis faces crunch test
MICKEY Lewis faces his toughest test yet as Oxford United's temporary manager in tonight's visit to high-flying Notts County. United are unbeaten in five games under Lewis's charge but they will be even bigger underdogs for this evening's Division 2 game
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Tips to beat car criminals
A NEW booklet has been launched to help motorists keep their cars and their contents safe in the run-up to Christmas. Produced by Vauxhall, the booklet called "The best 20 car crime prevention tips" includes these pointers for ensuring a happy and crime-free
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Topless 3 Series set for the spring
BMW has released the first official picture of the new 3 Series Convertible, which goes on sale next spring. One model will be available at launch - the 323Ci Convertible, powered by a 2.5-litre, six-cylinder 170 horsepower engine. There is no fixed roll
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Rover 75 named most beautiful executive saloon
ROVER'S Cowley-built Rover 75 has been voted the world's most beautiful executive saloon. The accolade brings the number of prestigious awards scooped by the luxury car to four in the space of a week. Its award-winning streak began when German Sunday
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Shifting up
THE Ford Focus is now even easier to drive with the addition to the range of an automatic version. The new electronic shift control automatic is on sale priced from £13,500. Kon Tiki launch Manufacturers of motor homes are ending the 20th century with
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Cuts slash support for vulnerable
Hundreds of mental health patients will lose vital support after a charity was forced to reduce its day-centre schemes because of drastic cash cuts. Oxfordshire Mind halved services at two of its centres when the county's social services reduced its funding
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Kosovan reunited with sister by RAF
A grateful restaurant owner is back in touch with his lost war-zone sister - thanks to RAF airmen serving in war-torn Kosovo. Kosovan chef, Sabri Veseli, 37, who owns the San Sicario Italian restaurant, High Street, Wallingford, lost contact with his
