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I'm no threat, says Harford
By Jon Murray RAY Harford has told Mickey Lewis he doesn't need to worry about him chasing his job. While Lewis, who was confirmed on Thursday as Oxford United's first-team coach and main man until the end of the season, has been a football manager for
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Playscheme faces axe due to apathy
One of the longest-running summer holiday playschemes in the county may fold - after the resignation of its committee. Kidss - Kids in Didcot Summer Scheme - catering for up to 200 youngsters aged five to 11 for two weeks in August, is in the process
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Bid to end battle of the ballast
A council may launch a legal bid to overturn John Prescott's decision on a controversial ballast stockpile. The Deputy Prime Minister said Railtrack did not have to apply for planning permission for its stockpiling operation at Hinksey Sidings in south
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We've been branded the neighbours from hell, but we promise to mend our ways
Trouble-hit dad Michael Brennan openly admits he has been arrested for drug dealing. He candidly confesses that police have raided his Oxford home six times. But he draws the line at his neighbours publicly humiliating him by printing allegations that
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Longer games loom for Oxon
By RICHARD TILLEY OXFORDSHIRE could soon be playing three-day matches in cricket's Minor Counties Championship. Plans are afoot to introduce the longer version of the game in 2001, when the current competition structure could also be scrapped. At present
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Stay-away Witney fans are missing a treat
WITNEY Town must be wondering what they have to do to capture the imagination of the football public. Lying fifth in the Eastern Division of the Dr Martens League and likely to be even higher in the next few weeks, they have seen their attendances at
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MPs learn of hospital fury
The voice of Burford people was heard in the House of Commons as Ministers were asked to explain their reasons for cutting back community hospitals. Witney MP Shaun Woodward demanded that the Government tell the Commons how cutting back on vital NHS facilities
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Fury over crossing
The family of a young boy killed on his bike nearly six months ago are furious that nothing has yet been done to improve safety at the scene of the tragedy. They are also preparing to sue Oxfordshire County Council for negligence in a damages claim over
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£460,000 grant boost at Supergrass school
The Oxfordshire school that produced chart-topping band Supergrass has gained status as an arts college. As part of its new role, Wheatley Park School in Holton, near Oxford, will receive £460,000 from the Government to buy computers and media equipment
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Council tax bills set to rise by £56
Council tax bills in Oxfordshire are set to soar by almost ten per cent - about £56 - next year, it has been revealed. Residents in band D homes, the average, could see demands rise from £601 to £657. Last year they were hit by rises of almost 12 per
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Unsung caring heroes win special awards
Unsung heroes of the caring services have been recognised with special awards. The nine awards, from the Oxfordshire Carers' Forum, have been given to those who have made a contribution beyond the normal call of their work. Jan Richmond, a care assistant
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Fielder takes charge as Blades widen net
CITY Motors Fox Blades return to English Ice Hockey League action with an away game against Chelmsford Chieftains tonight (face off 6.30pm). Blades will be temporarily led by player-coach David Fielder following the departure of Richie Howe while the
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How a blind young man inspired a £3m mission to enrich terminally-ill people's lives
It was a story that moved people across the globe. First came the bond between Sister Frances Dominica and little Helen, a toddler who had suffered brain damage following the removal of a brain tumour. Then, from the Oxford nun's friendship with Helen's
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100 jobs to go in Oxfam shake-up
Oxfam is to axe 100 jobs from its Oxford headquarters, the charity has revealed. The jobs will be lost over the next three years after a major shake-up which will save Oxfam £1m. Staff have been told of the move and are being given priority for other
