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Vandals spoil school project
Headmaster Richard Jones says pupils will repair and carry on with conservation work along a stream despite vandalism. Police are still appealing for information after young trees and shrubs were hacked down along the banks of Shovel Brook, East Hagbourne
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Golf: Lynch bags double delight
Entertainer Kenny Lynch emerged with two prizes from the Bruce Forsyth Celebrity Golf Classic at the Oxfordshire. Lynch was not only a member of the winning team, but also won a nearest-the-pin prize at the fifth hole, in this charity event which raised
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Speedway: Nilsen's green light for Poland
Jimmy Nilsen has confirmed he will be lining up as usual in the Grand Prix in Wroclaw, Poland, on Saturday. Knocked out cold and suffering from shoulder and hand injuries in the meeting against Peterborough on June 16, Oxford Cheetahs' Swedish ace spent
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Speedway: Purchase future in the balance
Oxford promoter Steve Purchase is considering his position after he resigned from the British Speedway Promoters Association. Since he took the dramatic step last Friday after the decision by the BSPA to allow Sam Tesar to guest for Belle Vue in their
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Greyhounds: Thursday's runners
Full list of runners at the Oxford Stadium, June 29 7.35: Loughananna Sky, Distant Hill, Abbeys Prey 3, New Inn Jeanie, HOT CHARMER, Mondella Boy. 7.50: Muscun Snowey, BAKERS DELIGHT, Rhincrew Mandy, Roman Rampage, Doreens Dandy 3. Tullyard Rile. 8.05
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Golf: Results check
Club results BURFORD Presidents Cup: A Barnett. Div 1: 1 A Barnett 45pts; 2 M Edwards 38 (cb); 3 J Edwards 38. Div 2: 1 M Smith 44; 2 M Hussey 39 (cb); 3 S Hill 39. Div 3: 1 R Hughes 44; 2 A Powell 37; 3 K Gardiner 34 (cb). Ladies: 1 J Lowe 37; 2 B Hill
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Decision soon on phone mast
The controversy over a mobile phone mast is to be decided soon. The Vale of White Horse District Council's policy committee - not the planning committee - will resolve the issue of Abingdon's Tilsley Park mast at a meeting on July 12. The council has
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Woman punched outside busy pub
A young woman suffered facial injuries after being punched in an unprovoked attack outside a town centre pub. The victim, who has not been named, was hit by another woman outside the busy Green Tree pub in St Mary's Street, Wallingford. The unknown attacker
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Manor Ground plan proposed
Detailed plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of Oxford United's Manor Ground home. Nuffield Hospital Trust wants to transfer the Acland Hospital to the site, and property developer Bellway Homes plans 90 new flats at the ground. The project
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Review: The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch, Oxford Playhouse
Three cheers for the 300 youngsters, aged seven to ten, who are showing off their acting and singing skills at the Playhouse this week in a delightful stage version of a popular children's book, writes Chris Gray. We're not seeing them all at once, of
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Speedway: The week ahead
Oxford start a very busy schedule with meetings at Wolverhampton on Monday, King's Lynn on Wednesday, Peterborough on Friday and Coventry on Saturday. Wednesday's meeting against King's Lynn will be televised live on Sky Sports. There will be no action
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Golf: Triumph and defeat for ladies
Oxford Ladies, represented by Val Wakefield and Deanne Chappell, won the Oxfordshire Lady Captain's Inter-Club competition. In the final, Oxford beat Tadmarton Heath's Kathy Buckley and Trish Rawlings 2 & 1. The losing semi-finalists were Frilford
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Bar billiards: Players in TV screen test
Bar billiards could become a televised sport if a pilot episode for an alternative sports show proves a success. Local production company, ATW Enterprises, are filming a special match, the TV Team Trophy 2000, at the Recreational Trust Social Club, Yarnton
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Professor puts da Vinci to the test
Leonardo da Vinci's artistic talents and engineering achievements are well-known but not many know that he was the inventor of one of the world's earliest parachutes, writes Zahra Akkerhuys. Drafted in one of his notebooks, now in the archives of a French
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Savings of Morland takeover
BREWER Greene King says it will save 12m by merging its operations with Morland, the Abingdon brewery which it bought last year. The company delivered frothing profits last year, boosted by the performance of its leading IPA and Abbot Ale brands. Profits
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Tourism training in the spotlight
A scheme that provides business support and training to tourism businesses across the region, announced its plans for the future this week. The Tourism Better Business Scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
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Sports car venture on the move
TWO former Rover engineers' dream of launching their own sports car has received a 250,000 boost, writes David Duffy. Two investors have agreed to invest in the project developed by sports car enthusiasts Andrew Barber and Robin Hall. The pair created
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No rest for the mighty @tomika
The past 18 months have, to say the very least, been a busy time for the @tomika boys, writes Joe Hawkins. A month or so ago @tomika played their biggest gig to date, supporting the legendary Stiff Little Fingers at Camden's Forum. How did they land such
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Rock's best kept secret
Peter Cann talks to Richard Thompson "Quite what this man has to do to receive commercial success appears to forever to remain a mystery," wrote a music critic about Richard Thompson. That was in 1993. Seven years on he remains one of rock's best-kept
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Aid package for rural post offices
A multi-million pound Government aid package, described as the biggest change in post office services for over 100 years, has been announced to save rural post offices. Deputy to the leader of the House of Commons Paddy Tipping revealed the new measures
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Shop staff 'can teach medics'
Shop staff should teach bedside manners to clinical staff who ignore patients' feelings, according to the Oxford-educated president of the British Medical Association, writes Victoria Owen. Sir Christopher Paine last night compared the NHS to a leaking
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Safety work follows fatal fireball smash
Two men died instantly in a fireball when a speeding superbike slammed into a stationary car, writes Phil Clee. The impact at a notorious junction on the A40 near Cassington exploded the petrol tanks of both vehicles, and almost cut the car in two, an
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Bin lorry crushed child, 3
A three-year-old was crushed to death beneath the wheels of a bin lorry as he watched the weekly collection just yards from his home, writes Phil Clee. The tragedy took place in a Thame cul-de-sac minutes after Cain Stanton had been warned by the lorry
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New boy Ian raring to go
Oxford United continued their policy of capturing players who are hungry for first-team action as Ian McGuckin signed a three-year deal with the club. The 27-year-old left-sided centre back yesterday joined the U's on a free transfer from Fulham under
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Knifeman strikes in shop raid
Detectives were today hunting a robber who held a woman shop worker at knife-point in a terrifying raid, write Emma Henry and Phil Clee. The man walked into the New Plus store in Jericho, Oxford, yesterday and grabbed his victim, holding the blade against
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Bowls: Bicester still in the hunt
It's all very tight in Division 1 at the halfway stage in the Kennington Bowls Specialists Oxford & District League. Only four points separate the top four teams, with Summertown just ahead of the chasing pack after a 4-2 home win against rivals Banbury
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Golf: Judo star wins at Magnolia
Former judo silver medallist Ray Stevens took a firm hold on top place in the British Olympic Appeal Golf Day at Magnolia Park. The 12-handicapper collected an impressive tally of 43 stableford points to win the overall prize by three strokes from Stuart
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Bowls: Results check
Kennington Bowls Specialists Oxford & District League Division 1 Summertown 78 (4), Banbury Central 75 (2): C Allen 17, P Norton 21; M Philpott 14, L Campion 20; R Hewson 24, K McNeil 17; H Watts 23, J Tee 17. Bicester 95 (4T), Thame 80 (1T): T Lewis
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Greyhounds: BAGS Card
Card for Friday, June 30 12.02 450m A9 RAYS A DOLLAR (Gilly Hepden) Lightning Lass (Terry Atkins) Game Pepe (Angie Kibble) Aha Bluey (Jim Morgan) Gladstone Dream (W) (Maurice Massey) Hoi Poloi 3 (W) (David Egan) 12.15 450m A8 Another Snowy 3 (Maurice
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Bowls: Results check
Latest club results check EWBA TRAVELSPHERE Wallingford 64 (1) Great Hollands 90 (3) (Wallingford skips first): M Street 15, L Holliday 22; J Nicholas 23, P Fowlie 18; S Davis 15, E Chipper 17; S Green 11, M Evans 33. KENNET LEAGUE Faringdon 80 (6) Wallingford
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Falklands War inspires author
A retired Oxfordshire man has proved the theory that everyone has a book in him. Frank Schofield turned author to write a book on the Falklands War - and received praise for his efforts from ex-Governor of the Islands, Sir Rex Hunt. His only reason for
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Relax on musical table
People in need of relaxation are being invited to unwind on an unusual musical table. The stress-busting monochord table is a rare musical instrument on which the listener lies. Curious music fans can inspect the table along with other unusual instruments
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Vandals spoil school project
Headmaster Richard Jones says pupils will repair and carry on with conservation work along a stream despite vandalism. Police are still appealing for information after young trees and shrubs were hacked down along the banks of Shovel Brook, East Hagbourne
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Philosophy on the menu
A pint and a word of wisdom is the latest addition to the menu at a village pub. Keith and Barbara Edwards, who run The Fox in Boars Hill, have given pub philosophers a chance to bare their souls. The Board for Philosophical Thought sits in pride of place
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Cyclists set sights on route
Cyclists celebrated the opening of the National Cycle Network by trail-blazing a potential future route. Sixteen riders, including members of HarBUG, Harwell bicycle users' group, the Cyclists' Touring Club Wantage Section and supporters of the charity
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Bar billiards: Tandem crush Vikings
Steven Sheard marked his debut in the Oxford Summer League by helping Tandem to a 5-1 victory over Vikings. Sheard recorded breaks of 3,100 and 5,300 for a total of 9,380. Tandem's other singles winners were Steven's father Keith Sheard (12,530, break
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Golf: King and Briggs help BB&O to victory
Frilford Heath golfers Dave King and Matt Briggs, playing on their home course, helped Berks, Bucks and Oxon to defeat Middlesex 7T-4T in their latest Daily Telegraph South East (North) League match. King partnered Simon Maynard (Sonning) to a 6 &
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Golf: Barnett burns up Burford
Andrew Barnett went close to breaking the Burford amateur course record when shooting a gross 69 in the club's President's Cup. But for recording a three-over-par eight at the 12th hole, Barnett could have beaten the old mark which stands at 67. Barnett
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Bowls: Anxious wait for cup bid
Oxfordshire face an anxious wait to discover if they have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup. They kept themselves in the hunt in Group 3A at Banbury Central thanks to a superb win over the Isle of Wight. Now they will discover their
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Summer packed with fun
Youngsters will be able to enjoy a fun-packed summer thanks to a series of activity programmes around the county. The Oxfordshire Association for Young People's Activities Team is running 14 events during the long holiday. The fun kicks off on Monday,
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African star to shine at Zodiac
Tim Metcalfe looks forward to a visit from Zimbabwean superstar Thomas Mapfumo Roots.net may well have closed its doors, but there's still no shortage of world-class music coming to Oxford. Thomas Mapfumo is a case in point. He was due to play at roots.net
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Return to planet Earthtone 9
Metal Mickey says: Beware stereotypes Cliches, preconceptions and stereotypes, they're often hard to avoid. Take the England football supporters who travelled to Euro 2000 for instance - every single one of 'em was a foaming-at-the-mouth drunken lout
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Dame's day to remember
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Oxford to watch the annual University procession to the Encaenia ceremeony at the Sheldonian Theatre, writes Patrick Fleming. Star of stage and screen Dame Judi Dench was the centre of attraction at the ceremony
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New lease of life for canal
Oxford canal could become a gateway to the city, following news that the Government wants to revitalise the UK's inland waterways, writes Victoria Owen. Simon Ainsley, the city's waterways manager, welcomed ambitious conservation plans to transform canals
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Team gets shirty over slow order
A women's football team showed a clothing company the red card when it went off-side by failing to deliver its new team kit, writes Penny Studdy. It got a result, however, when the Witney Gazette newspaper blew the whistle, and it received a refund. Carterton
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No helmet please, says cycle boss
The man responsible for promoting cycle safety in Oxford today revealed he never wears a helmet and he believes there is too much hype about their protective qualities. The city council's cycle officer, Nigel Coats, said it was a personal choice not to
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'Services will improve' says bus operator
Bus passengers have been assured that services will improve despite the axing of a route between Wallingford and Reading. Reading Buses has announced it will scrap the direct 105 service - from July 22 the Reading service will terminate in Pangbourne,
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Henley visitor's dress shrinks
Marketing executive Catherine Jenkins was thrown out of the Stewards' Enclosure at Henley because her dress was too short four hours after she was first allowed in. Five security guards had admitted 23-year-old Catherine, who was wearing a knee-length
