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United player fined for racist attack
The future of Oxford United footballer Ross Weatherstone was in the balance today after he was found guilty of a racist attack on an Asian taxi driver, write Emma Henry and Mark Edwards. The Second Division club was due to issue a statement on their promising
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Two girls' schools sweep the board
Two Oxford schools reported improved pass rates as A-level students collected their exam results today, writes Madeleine Pennell. At Oxford High School for Girls, pupils gained a 100 per cent pass rate nudging past last year's figure of 99.54 per cent
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Molyneux's title dream shattered in final
OXFORD bowls queen Irene Molyneux (right) saw a tricky green and gusty wind wreck her dream of a magnificent seventh title in the Steradent Women's All-England Championships at Royal Leamington Spa last night. The prolific champion, whose age remains
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City spend 20,000 on ground improvements
OXFORD City are carrying out ground improvements at Court Place Farm costing in excess of 20,000. The bulk of the improvements are being funded by an FA grant which City received following their successful FA Cup run last season. City, who took Wycombe
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Boss Purchase stung by Bees
OXFORD boss Steve Purchase was not a happy man after Cheetahs' 47-43 Elite League defeat against Coventry Bees. Purchase reckoned they should have done a lot better on the back of the victories against Eastbourne and Wolverhampton. "Sadly, it was not
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Home sweet home as Craig triumphs
CRAIG Patterson, who only took up golf three years ago, made home advantage tell to win the Waterstock Junior Open on Monday. Patterson, a five-handicapper from Waterstock, shot a level-par 73 to win by two shots in this prestigious tournament, which
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Alleged escort agency probed
Officials and police are investigating allegations that a council-owned bungalow was used as a base for an escort and massage agency. Parish councillors at Wendlebury, near Bicester, have complained to Cherwell District Council about activities in Meadow
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Preview: Brilliant Creatures Live at the Apollo, Oxford - Saturday July 19
TV presenters Terry Nutkins and Chris Rogers come face to face with a host of Brilliant Creatures, large and small at the Apollo Oxford on Saturday, writes Helen Peacocke. Crocodiles, scorpions, snakes, porcupines, owls and a sea cucumber number among
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In Focus: Amanda Castleman talks to Director Paul O'Connor, one of the founders of Undercurrents,
A pair of climbing boots dangle beside a gas mask in the Undercurrents office. "That about sums us up," jokes Paul O'Connor, one of the organisation's founders. They have been up trees, down tunnels and in the midst of riots, armed only with a video camera
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Pupils sample university life
More than 70 students from inner city areas will get a taste of life at Oxford University next week, writes Madeleine Pennell. The Oxford Access Scheme will host two summer schools for talented A-level students from London, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham
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Science labs' ring of steel rejected
Plans for a ring of steel around Oxford University's science area have been thrown out by city councillors, writes Madeleine Pennell. The University wants to put up a two-metre high steel paling fence and gates around most of its science area in Parks
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Retirement may cost taxpayers 157,000
The chief executive of Oxford City Council may quit his post tonight at a potential cost to the taxpayer of more than 157,000, writes Mark Templeton. Bob Block, 49, who earns 70,000 a year, has said he wants to take early retirement. He is asking political
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Glass worry for United
OXFORD United goalkeeper Jimmy Glass is still a big worry ahead of Saturday's Division 2 game at Port Vale. The former Swindon and Carlisle man has a sprained ankle and is receiving treatment. If Glass isn't fit to take his place on the bench, it leaves
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Pupils sample university life
More than 70 students from inner city areas will get a taste of life at Oxford University next week, writes Madeleine Pennell. The Oxford Access Scheme will host two summer schools for talented A-level students from London, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham
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Button loaned to Benetton
JENSON Button will race for the Enstone-based Benetton team for the next two seasons in Formula 1, following a loan arrangement with BMW Williams. Button, who has a home in Bicester, will leave the Grove-based Williams team after just one season, but
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Jackson lands county crown
FRILFORD Heath assistant professional Lee Jackson lifted the Berks Bucks & Oxon Open Championship at Castle Royle, near Maidenhead. Jackson, 26, fired rounds of 71 and 67 to finish two shots clear on a six-under-par total of 138. Earlier this year
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Sky's the limit for high fliers
AIR charter firm Oxford Aerocharter (Oxaero) bought a new executive jet at the Farnborough Airshow, writes Sarah Parker. The new Cessna Citation Excel, which is expected to be delivered towards the end of next year, marks another stage in the company's
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Approval given to car sales
A NEW new online service for car buyers and motorists set up by insurance company Direct Line has gained a certificate from electronic commerce quality control company Clicksure, writes David Duffy. Clicksure, based in Oxford, said jamjar.com met the
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Designs on speed
STUDENTS at Oxford Brookes University are living life in the fast lane, writes Rosie Parveen. The university's School of Engineering in Headington has bought five Formula Ford racing cars as Castle Combe Racing School recently renewed its fleet. Students
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Building work hits new high
Construction company Hinkins & Frewin is celebrating after scooping orders worth more than 40m this year, writes David Duffy. Key projects for the firm, which has its headquarters in Botley Road, Oxford, include a new 8m hotel for Forte, at the Pear
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Vandals hit river safety
Vandals and thieves are putting swimmers in danger by targeting life-saving equipment on the River Thames, writes Nick Evans. The Vale of White Horse District Council said it was increasingly concerned about the number of life-lines and buoys being vandalised
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Chemist wins fight to reopen
A pharmacist has won a fight to reopen his business and provide a vital service to his community, writes Alison Bartlett. Oxford City Council's planning committee yesterday gave dispensing chemist Kirit Patel the go-ahead to open a pharmacy at 190 Abingdon
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CCTV will cut car park crime
A 40,000 closed-circuit television scheme will be installed to cut crime around Oxford's Worcester Street car park, writes Emma Henry. Work on the scheme, which will see four cameras covering the corridor from the station into the city via Park End Street
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Laura silent about results
Tyneside comprehensive school pupil Laura Spence, who famously failed to get a place at Oxford University, is keeping quiet about her A-level results. Laura was at the centre of a row over admissions to the university when she failed to get a place at
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Two girls' schools sweep the board
Two Oxford schools reported improved pass rates as A-level students collected their exam results today, writes Madeleine Pennell. At Oxford High School for Girls, pupils gained a 100 per cent pass rate nudging past last year's figure of 99.54 per cent
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Fury at traveller site plan
Parish councillors have hit out at plans for a temporary site for travellers on green belt land, writes Nick Evans. Kennington Parish Council fears this would set a dangerous precedent for future developments and fear trouble between travellers and those
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'Little hope' of rescuing post offices
There is little prospect of helping villagers hit by the closure of their sub-post offices, writes David Horne. That is the gloomy reaction of a district councillor who heads the Oxfordshire body advising the Post Office. Derrick Millard, of Combe, west
