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Game firm puts fun into learning
A FIRM is working to make educational computer software as exciting as the latest Christmas games. Ian Maber, studio director of computer company Immersive Education, said much educational software was too dull and failed to enthuse children. He said:
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United's tie put on ice
By Mark Edwards REFEREE Andy D'Urso said he had "absolutely no option" but to call off Oxford United's FA Cup replay with Nottingham Forest yesterday afternoon. The Manor Ground was still covered in snow when the Billericay official inspected the pitch
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Grand Cherokee is top 4x4
THE new Jeep Grand Cherokee has won what is recognised as the UK's top award for off-road and four-wheel drive vehicles. The Grand Cherokee was named '4x4 of the Year 2000' by the influential magazine Off-Road & Four-Wheel Drive, repeating the success
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Our special delivery
Postman Jason Rowe had one delivery he did not expect this Christmas - his first baby. He showed he was first class when his wife Sharon went into labour at their home - 11 days early. And the proud hubby proved he had it licked when just under two hours
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Winter weather? Wilf's got it all buttoned up
Poor chilly Wilf the badger looked pitiful without his fur. But now he has his own specially-made Burberry coat to keep him warm, writes Ian Townsend. Wilf, a four-year-old badger adopted by Penny Little from Great Haseley, underwent his first moult recently
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Tonight: Some lingering outbreaks of rain expected well into the early hours.
Tomorrow: A dry start, although rain will move in by the evening. This rain will be accompanied by very strong winds which will be gale force at times. Outlook for Friday and Saturday: Friday will be another windy day with prolonged periods of rain. Saturday
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Death crash driver's term cut
A computer consultant jailed for 18 months for causing the death of his fiance's sister in a car smash has had his sentence reduced. Steven Whiting was jailed at Oxford Crown Court in August this year for causing Helen Motion's death by dangerous driving
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All Blacks' cash drive for injured teammate
GOSFORD All Blacks rugby club have gone nationwide in an attempt to raise funds for Chris Sumner, who was paralysed by injuries he received in a match last January. Sumner was playing on the wing for Gosford in an Oxfordshire Cup tie against Witney, when
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Eating heartily but still keeping healthy
You can have your turkey and eat it, without piling on the pounds. For those of you dreading the effect all that Christmas fayre will have on your waistlines - fear not, help is at hand in the form of Barbara Nash. The nutritional therapist, from Holton
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Big Apple's big ideas on the homeless
Forget Oxford's homeless problem - in New York, you'd be forgiven for thinking that being homeless is a crime, writes Georgina Pattinson. The city's 40,000 homeless are being targeted this Christmas by the latest campaign of hard-line mayor Rudolph Giuliani
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Three die as heroin grips city
Police have sent out an urgent warning to addicts that an impure batch of drugs may have caused the deaths of three people in the past few days, writes Mark Templeton. The deaths come as police warn dealers are stockpiling drugs ready to target young
