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Racing to become involved
Pupils at a west Oxfordshire college are rising to the challenge of designing and racing scale racing cars. This will be the first time Carterton Community College has entered a team in the Formula Schools 2000 race. A total of 25 schools will be lining
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Football: Results
North Berks League **Div 1: Sutton Courtenay 1, Harwell International 6; Lambourn Spts 0, Shrivenham 4; Blewbury 1, Long Wittenham 3; Faringdon Tn 1, Harwell Village 1. **Div 2: Stanford 1, Marcham 4; Botley Utd 1, Benson AFC 5; Long Wittenham Res 0,
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Football: Banbury battle for a point
Banbury Utd 3, Bashley 3 Banbury shared six goals with high-riding Bashley in a thrilling Dr Martens Eastern Division encounter on Saturday. The home side got off to a stunning start and were ahead inside three minutes. Garry Harrison headed on for Matty
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Football: Results
Scores from the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League **Complete Music Cup prelim round: Martin Baker Spts 1, Abingdon Utd 3. **Prelim round replays: Bicester Tn 3, Peppard 1; Wantage Tn 3, Englefield Green Rov 0. **Premier Div: Fairford Tn 1, North Leigh
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Former prisoner stole food
David Archibald was caught shoplifting only days after being released from prison, magistrates were told. At Didcot Magistrates' Court, prosecutor Shelley Cranshaw said on August 17, Archibald went into Dillons' convenience store in Cockcroft Road, Didcot
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Football: Witney back on track
Sittingbourne 0, Witney Tn 2 Witney picked up their first victory in eight matches with Saturday's convincing win at Sittingbourne in the Dr Martens Eastern Division. Richard Bourne's header from a free kick gave the visitors a deserved lead on 33 minutes
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Football: Results
Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Div: Eynsham 0, Marston Saints 1; Charlton 3, Highfield Old Boys 2. Hook Norton 1, Ruscote 2; Watlington 3, Chinnor 2; Garsington 1, Adderbury 3. Div 1: Broughton & North Newington 2, Berinsfield 4; Stokenchurch 1
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Rugby: Derwyn's absence can't stop Banbury
Former Wales rugby international Derwyn Jones's long-awaited debut for Banbury did not materialiase on Saturday. A late back injury meant thst the 6ft 10ins lock forward had to drop out on Saturday morning. However, Banbury took this on the chin and proceeded
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You're needed in theatre, Dr Grace
George Frew meets Casualty star Paterson Joseph, currently appearing in A Doll's House at the Oxford Playhouse . . . There are some actors who specialise in playing themselves, whether they're cast as King Lear or King Kong. And there are others, like
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Centre brings job boost
The second phase of a million pound investment programme at Orbit Precision Machinery has ended with the delivery of a new hi-tech machining centre at the firm's site in Wantage, writes Sarah Parker. The new machining centre has increased the firm's manufacturing
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Group moves to new base
Property and fuel group Abbey Group (Oxon) has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary with a move to new headquarters in Wantage, writes David Duffy. And part of the group, the fuel supplier Abbey Diesel Direct, was named as 'Dealer of the Year' in
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Store toasts 100 years of style
Clothing retailer Austin Reed celebrated 100 years in business with a special party for staff and customers, writes Sarah Parker. More than 50 people packed into the shop in Cornmarket Street to enjoy a glass of Champagne and a slice of celebration alcohol-laced
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More CCTV in pipeline
A closed-circuit television camera scheme could be extended to combat crime in Garth Park, Bicester. Bicester currently has two cameras keeping an eye on Sheep Street and further cameras surveying the Crown Walk shopping precinct, Bure Place car park
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Healthy eating tips for students
Poverty-stricken students scraping by on pennies are being given tips on cheap and cheerful dishes. Oxford health visitor Anna Hinton and community dietician Helen Lloyd have distributed 20,000 copies of a special diet guide to 80 universities across
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Former prisoner stole food
Davod Archibald was caught shoplifting only days after being released from prison, magistrates were told. At Didcot Magistrates' Court, prosecutor Shelley Cranshaw said on August 17, Archibald went into Dillons' convenience store in Cockcroft Road, Didcot
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Man fined after drunken dispute
Gary Scott was fined 40 for being drunk and disorderly after a row with the mother of his young daughter, magistrates heard. Police were called to an address in Abingdon just before 1am on October 6 when they heard a man shouting in a flat, said Laurie
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Town enjoys a tourist boom
Abingdon is at the centre of a tourism boom. A buoyant economy and flourishing tourism market has led to a huge increase in people visiting the area, according to the Vale of White Horse District Council and Southern Tourist Board. Anthea Kemp, who has
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Prison hotel plan falls short by 3 million pounds
Plans to convert the former Oxford Prison site into a hotel are facing a 3 million pound shortfall in funding. The 16m scheme by developers, the Osborne Group, will create an 87-room hotel in the main prison building in New Road. But Oxfordshire County
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Councillors fume over smoking ban
Councillors were ticked off for defying a smoking ban and lighting up in a council chamber. Four members of Oxford City Council lit cigarettes when a proposal to bring back a smoking room at Oxford Town Hall was lost. Liberal Democrat councillors Bob
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Linighan at the ready
Oxford United hope to have former Arsenal defender Andy Linighan marshalling their side against Luton Town at the Manor tomorrow. Linighan, 38, was involved in talks with United adviser Denis Smith at the weekend. Oxford desperately need an experienced
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Town enjoys a tourist boom
Abingdon is at the centre of a tourism boom. A buoyant economy and flourishing tourism market has led to a huge increase in people visiting the area, according to the Vale of White Horse District Council and Southern Tourist Board. Anthea Kemp, who has
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Body of man found at bridge
A man was found hanged today near Folly Bridge, Oxford. The body of a man in his 20s was found this morning on a metal bridge near the River Thames off Abingdon Road. A passer-by discovered it at 6.15am and raised the alarm. Towpaths around the area were
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Big effort for school
A primary school opened a new multi-media centre after a joint effort between parents, staff, and pupils. David Molloy, acting headteacher at Hillview Primary School in Banbury, said the conversion of an empty classroom into a learning resource centre
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Pupils celebrate road safety victory
Pupils have won their campaign for a safe crossing over a busy road on their route to school. More than 50 children at Southwold Primary School in Bicester wrote letters appealing to county councillors to install a pelican crossing in Southwold Lane.
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Football: Results
Witney & District FA **Fred Ford Memorial Cup 1st round: Minster Lovell 2, Witney Royals 0; Kidlington 0B 3, Charlbury Tn 0; Milton 0, Hailey 12; Stonesfield 2, Spartan Rangers 1; Bladon 1, Carterton Tn A 5; Witney Wands 2, North Leigh A 5; Eynsham
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Racing: Bold Kalanisi makes it third time lucky
Kalanisi's season of hard labour earned its reward at Newmarket on Saturday with a glorious Dubai Champion Stakes triumph that finally demolished Montjeu's air of invincibility. In a thrilling showdown, the Aga Khan's battling colt gained the Group 1
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Football: Double blow for sad City
In a game they will quickly want to forget, City allowed bottom-of-the-table Leatherhead to pick up their first Ryman Division 1 victory of the season. City's cause was not helped when they lost Richard Peirson with a cut eyebrow after only 20 minutes
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Football: Blencowe's run is over
Caretaker boss Jon Blencowe's unbeaten start came crashing to a halt in Ryman Division 3 on Saturday when his young and largely inexperienced Abingdon Town side were comprehensively beaten. It all started brightly enough for Town, with John Gardner prominent
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Tennis: Ace Tim ends his final jinx
Oxfordshire star Tim Henman finally broke his final jinx and immediately set his sights on taking his next title. The British No 1 was in unstoppable form as he beat Germany's Tommy Haas 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the CA Trophy in Vienna yesterday. The victory
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Football: Now it's ten on the trot for Thame aces
Thame Utd 2, Yeading 1 Thame's amazing start to their Ryman Division 1 campaign continued as they made it ten consecutive wins with Saturday's victory over Yeading. Thame remain five points clear at the top of the table, although Yeading made them work
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Football: Hellenic League
Milton Utd 1, Highworth Tn 5 New Milton manager Dave Dawson saw his team lead Saturday's Premier Division game until 27 minutes from time only to ship five goals in the closing stages. Jamie Everied's scrambled goal in the 23rd minute put Milton ahead
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Station acts on 'hate' web site
TV station bosses have managed to pull the plug on an Internet hate campaign directed at them. The Oxford Channel was subjected to abusive e-mails and phone calls after a web site was set up asking people to have a go at the station. Channel 6 bosses
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New delay in depot battle
Villagers fighting plans for a major bus depot are facing another delay. A public inquiry into the proposed Stagecoach depot at Kidlington has been adjourned until December to decide whether environmental groups should be consulted. It has emerged that
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A Doll's House at the Oxford Playhouse until Saturday, October 21
Shared Experience Theatre company bring their expressionistic approach to Ibsen's classic drama, A Doll's House, at the Oxford Playhouse from Tuesday 17 October, writes Chris Gray. Polly Teale's directorial concept for this translation by Michael Meyer
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Football: Results from the weekend
Scores for Oxfordshire teams in the Ryman League, Dr Marten's League and Football League Youth Alliance **RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Leatherhead 1, Oxford C 0; Thame Utd 2, Yeading 1. Div 3: Abingdon Tn 0, Arlesey Tn 5. **DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury
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Football: Results
RT Harris Oxford City FA **Premier Div: Fairview 0, Blackbird Leys 5. **Premier Cup Group A: Barton 0, AFC Jericho 1; Cowley Workers 10, Great Milton 3. Group B: Quarry Nomads 3, Tetsworth 4; North Oxford 1, Old Headington 7. **Doug Hobbs Memorial Cup
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Football: Early shock for Wallingford
AFC Wallingford went behind after just two minutes of Saturday's Combined Counties match, but then dominated for the remaining 88 minutes to run out comfortable winners. Reed saw his speculative shot from 25-yards skid off the wet ground and beat Rutherford
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For answers, just Ask Jeeves
David McManus enjoys the celebrity launch of the first ever Dot Com Quiz League There's nothing like a good battle of the intellects to get the senses vibrating and that is probably how I would have felt last week when I attended the first ever fixture
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BMW sales boom
Luxury carmaker BMW said it sold more cars in the first nine months of the year than ever before on booming demand in the US, Europe and Asia, writes David Duffy The Munich-based car maker, which will unveil the new Cowley-built Mini at the British International
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Drive started to keep skills
A new drive is being launched to encourage university graduates to stay in Oxfordshire and drive ahead business success, writes David Duffy. The move follows a major survey of more than 2,000 companies carried out as part of a strategy to ensure that
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Intruder spotted, court told
A startled neighbour spotted Christopher Lovegrove squeezing his head and shoulders through a panel removed from a back door, magistrates heard. Police were called to the unoccupied property and Lovegrove told officers his intention was to burgle the
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Pupils celebrate road safety victory
Pupils have won their campaign for a safe crossing over a busy road on their route to school. More than 50 children at Southwold Primary School in Bicester wrote letters appealing to county councillors to install a pelican crossing in Southwold Lane.
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Black humour in fees protest
Oxford University students used coffins and fake blood in a macabre protest against the "death of free education". The Halloween-style demonstration took place outside the Sheldonian Theatre in Broad Street, where hundreds of this year's freshers were
