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Eco hit squad takes centre stage
An environmental hit squad took over an Oxford school for a day. The Blue Planet Team visited Wesley Green Middle School, Wesley Close, Blackbird Leys, to kindle pupils' interest in green issues. The aim was to remind pupils that the earth must be cared
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Athletics: City's newcomer lands Hanney title
For the first time in many years, the winner of the Hanney 5-mile road race came from host club Oxford City. Guillaume Philipon, who has recently joined City, also ran one of the quickest times recorded over this course. He was followed home by Cirencester's
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Speedway: Cheetahs require a superhuman effort
It's crunch time for Oxford Cheetahs so far as the Craven Shield goes when they visit the swashbuckling Poole Pirates at Wimborne Road tonight (7.30), writes John Gaisford. Both teams sit proudly at the top of their group with four points each, eventhough
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Rugby: Blues look to get their backs firing
Oxford University, who have won the opening three games of their domestic campaign, face a tough test at home to a strong Wasps side tonight (7.15), writes Michael Knox. The Blues' strong pack, which has laid the platform for those successes, sees a couple
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Athletics: Nikki keeps footing to lead Thame in
Having narrowly missed promotion to Chiltern League Division 1 at the end of last season, Thame Runners' cross-country team were keen to make a good start in the first of the five-match Division 2 series at Kingsbury, West London, on Saturday. As the
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Football: Battling Thame go seven points clear
Thame last night recorded their eleventh straight victory and extended their lead at the top of Ryman League Division 1 to seven points. However, it was far from plain sailing for Thame as a spirited Ford side put them under extreme pressure. But for
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Football: Holland sparkles as Charlton break duck
Oxfordshire Senior League Charlton United recorded their first win of the season in the Premier Division with a 3-2 victory at home to local rivals Highfield Old Boys, writes Neil Woodcock. Charlton raced into a 3-0 lead before half time with two goals
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University on the Internet
Oxford University has joined forces with its American counterparts to offer courses on the web to their 500,000 students. The USA's Princeton, Stanford and Yale have become partners with Oxford to provide distance learning courses on the Internet. Each
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Protest calls for release
A demonstration calling for the release of David Blagdon, 49, jailed for life for setting fire to an Oxford church, has been staged outside his prison. Blagdon was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court in 1978 for setting fire to curtains and pews at St Laurence's
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Fears over future role of air base
A Government minister has been accused of failing to give a firm commitment to the future role of RAF Brize Norton. West Oxfordshire district councillors and Witney's Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate David Cameron want assurances from
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Gun drama hero to receive award
A former firefighter is to be given a bravery award from the Royal Humane Society for saving the life of a gunshot victim. Roger Bartlett, from East Hagbourne, near Didcot, risked his own life to save a man who was shot down by an unknown attacker in
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Saab's classy Aero gets a sporty look
A sporting new look for Saab's 9-3 Aero sets the tone for a series of performance enhancements across the latest 9-3 and 9-5 model ranges. The 205 horsepower sporting flagship is given new styling treatment first seen last year on the 9-3 Viggen limited
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Preview: The Boy Friend, Corn Exchange, Witney, October 19-21
The audience is likely to start humming along to some of the well-known tunes from The Boy Friend when the musical is staged by the Witney Dramatic Society. The 1920s musical by Sandy Wilson will be performed at the Corn Exchange, Witney, from Thursday
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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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Preview: Opera at the Apollo - October 17-21
A new production of Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades, which will be sung in Russian, opens the Welsh National Opera's autumn programme at the Apollo Theatre this week. Antony Walker conducts on Tuesday (October 17) and Vladimir Jurowski on Friday. The
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Athletics: Hirst battles to third spot
Allison Hirst, running for newly-promoted Headington Road Runners, battled to third place in the Chiltern League Division 1 match at Watford on Saturday. Headington's women's team secured a creditable fourth place overall while a weakened men's team found
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Football: Stunning strike can't save Town
Abingdon bowed out of the Ryman League's Associate Members Trophy, despite a wonder goal in a dramatic tie at Culham Road last night. After two hours of football had failed to separate the sides, it was young Jon Gardner's miss in a penalty shoot-out
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Athletics: City's newcomer lands Hanney title
For the first time in many years, the winner of the Hanney 5-mile road race came from host club Oxford City. Guillaume Philipon, who has recently joined City, also ran one of the quickest times recorded over this course. He was followed home by Cirencester's
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Simon Nix road tests the Peugeot Elyseo
Remember the petrol crisis? Is it still a vivid memory? Can you recall getting frantic as your car fuel gauge teetered on the big red 'E', or how you fumed as you guarded your place in the petrol station queue? Then consider this. How would you have felt
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Sports show hits the road
Cherwell District Council's sports mobile roadshow will be doing the rounds during the half-term holidays which start next week. On Monday (Oct 23), it will be at Langford Village School and the Keble Road youth area, in Bicester. The following day it
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Top names take part in debate
The great and good are no strangers to the hallowed hall of the Oxford Union debating chamber. But on Thursday night (Octo 19), four famous names will be taking the stand before a student audience for Question Time. Chaired by David Dimbleby, the panel
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Furniture profits soar
Furniture retailer DFS, which has a store in Banbury, unveiled a record 79 per cent increase in full-year profits, despite not having opened a single store during the year, writes David Duffy. The retailer said profits before tax in the year to July 29
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TI Group wins 27.7m contracts
Engineering company TI Group has won several major contracts to supply landing gear, brake and thrust reverser systems for business jet aircraft, writes David Duffy. Its Dowty components business was celebrating three deals totalling 27.7m which will
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Palace day 'a big hit'
Business people from across the region flocked to Blenheim Palace yesterday for this year's In Business Exhibition, writes Sarah Parker. The event, organised by The Oxford Times, the Oxford Mail's sister paper, was voted an outstanding success. Almost
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New Mini to boost city's fame
A worldwide marketing campaign to boost Oxford's profile as the home of the new Mini could lead to a major jobs boost. BMW plans to project the city as a centre of hi-tech excellence in its promotion of the car which made its UK debut yesterday at the
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Plenty of fun lined up around the city
Community fairs and music events in Oxford's parks are being planned for next year. The full list will be discussed by Oxford City Council's leisure services committee on Monday and some discussion will be given over to the pros and cons of this year's
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Worker in court for faxing racist 'joke'
A warehouseman who sent "offensive" material about Asian people on a fax was ordered to do 40 hours of community service. Allan Smith, 32, of Hambleside, Bicester, sent the "joke letter" about housing Asian families to a friend who had a day off work.
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Raising profile of air angel
The air ambulance is already a familiar sight in the skies above Oxfordshire, but the National Association of Air Ambulance Services (NAAAS) has launched a campaign to increase people's appreciation of what it does, writes Emma Henry. NAAAS chief executive
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Cut-price bus fares idea is just the ticket
Doctors and nurses are being encouraged to hop on a bus to work, with the promise of half-price fares, writes Victoria Owen. Managers are ploughing charitable funds into the scheme to help all acute care staff get cheap transport. Anyone working at the
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Italian food award win is a pizza cake
The restaurant that brought us the Chinese Duck Pizza has won an award. Gourmet Pizza in Gloucester Green, Oxford, has been named Pizza Restaurant of the Year. The contest was run by the Pizza Pasta and Italian Food Association and the winners receive
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Football: Bateman stars in Cowley's perfect ten
Michael Bateman grabbed a hat-trick as Cowley Workers ran riot with a 10-3 win at home to Great Milton in the Premier Cup. Justin Ford (2), Gavin Lovett, Llewellyn Foil, Damien Brackett, William Baiden and Liam Callaghan completed Cowley's tally. Old
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'Killer' dog shot dead by farmer
A farmer, whose flocks have suffered repeated attacks by marauding dogs for more than 20 years, has shot dead a dog seen worrying his sheep. Robert Wallis, who has farmed the 750-acre Zouch Farm, Culham near Abingdon, since 1974, killed the black-and-white
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Boost for special school
Staff and customers at Witney's Woolworths store have been busy raising money for a special school. Various events including face painting and competitions raised 250 for Witney's Springfield School, which looks after children with severe learning and
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After school club gets cash boost
A safe haven for children has been awarded 10,000 pounds to help it look after even more youngsters. Dashwood After School Club in Banbury is the 100th group to be given a cash boost by insurance giant Pearl. On Friday, local MP Tony Baldry will join
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Football: Tally ho! Harrison and Smith smash hat-tricks
Lord Jersey FA Terry Smith and Kevin Harrison were hat-tricks heroes for The Tally as they beat their Banbury & District League opponents Wroxton Sports 6-2 in Section C of the Dave Wood Cup, writes David Gregory. KEA United came from behind to beat
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Billiards: Eynsham hit back to top the pack
Eynsham have got off to a flying start in the Oxford & District League and lead the pack, having picked up five points out of a possible six, writes DICK HASHMAN. This week they beat Newtrim 2-1, despite losing the opening game when Norman Woodcock
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Football: Benson blitz stuns Botley
North Berks League Benson produced the result of the day when they sent unbeaten Divison 2 leaders Botley United crashing to a 5-1 defeat on their own patch, writes Andy Wells. Teddy Carter (2), Ian Dawson, James Passey and Tom Tuckwell were on target
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Kassam breaks his silence
Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam broke his silence last night by addressing the club's supporters over the tannoy at the Manor Ground. And he promised them "two exciting announcements" at a press conference scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday). Kassam
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Antique raiders sought
Goods worth several thousands of pounds were stolen from an antiques shop. The raid at Span Antiques, in Market Place, Woodstock, took place between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. The shop is a base for 11 antique dealers and items stolen include
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Police appeal for witnesses
Police are anxious to trace three people who gave a helping hand to a man who was assaulted. The 32-year-old man was walking home on the footpath across Henry Box School playing fields in Witney between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday when he was attacked
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Research aims to offer exercise for elderly
Older people are being sought to take part in research which aims to turn the clock back, writes Emma Henry. The Turn Back Time project aims to help older people stay more active for longer. Project leaders want to hear from over-70s who do not take any
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Blind in plea for fairer deal
Blind people in Oxford are getting a raw deal on access to public transport and buildings, writes Roseena Parveen. The issue was highlighted during National Guide Dog Week when Lord Mayor Maureen Christian called for change. She welcomed blind piano tuner
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Tipping site to close
A layby that had become a tipping site is to be cleared up and closed. Travellers left loads of rubbish when they camped on the layby on an approach road to Heyford Park, the former airfield at Upper Heyford. The mess also led to fly-tippers leaving more
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Preview: Matt Mullican, MOMA, to January 7
The Museum of Modern Art, in Oxford, is displaying the work of American artist Matt Mullican from October 22 to January 7. His work takes a variety of forms, including photographs, diagrams, symbols, collages, computer images, banners, bulletin boards
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Preview: Isben's A Doll's House at the Playhouse
Shared Experience Theatre return to the Oxford Playhouse on Tuesday with Henrik Ibsen's classic drama of female emancipation, A Doll's House . The company has assembled an all-star cast for this production which includes Paterson Joseph, one of the country's
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Safety comes first at the Motor Show
Safety will be one of the top priorities at the British International Motor Show 2000 with more than 45 brand new cars making their debut crammed with the latest technology to protect both passengers and pedestrians in the event of an accident, writes
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French firms aim for high-profile
French rivals Renault and Citroen are bidding to steal the limelight when motorists surge into the Birmingham motor show. They were bidding for media coverage on the press days in Paris with the all-new Renault Laguna, pictured, and Citroen's sleek C5
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Preview: Motoring event of the year at NEC, Birmingham - Friday, October 20
The British International Motor Show looks set to be the biggest and best ever with special features, themes and attractions backing up the array of new cars, writes David Duffy. Star Studio, sponsored by Virgin Cars, is the show's exclusive main feature
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Preview: Pygmalion, RAF Brize Norton - October 19 to 21
The tale of how Professor Higgins tried to turn Cockney Eliza Dolittle into a lady is to be staged in Oxfordshire. RAF Brize Norton Theatre Club will be presenting the play Pygmalian at the station's conference facility from October 19 to 21. The club
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Off Road: Land Rover launch new, improved, Freelander
Land Rover has announced its new 2001 Freelander model range, featuring a V6 engine, a new turbo-diesel engine, a new automatic Steptronic transmission, and improvements throughout the range, writes David Duffy. The company said the changes should further
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Kathy's target is to strive for gold
To strive for Olympic gold is to dream and not to yield, writes George Frew. And after Britain's marvellous overall performance in the Sydney Olympics, the country's Paralympic athletes will be hoping to emulate that success. This week sees the start
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How author Steve found love on a BSA Twin
Steve Wilson's love-hate relationship with motorcycles is obvious, writes David Hall. The 57-year-old motorcycle enthusiast explains it in the first chapter of his latest book, called Down the Road (Haynes, 17.99). And on the day that we spoke, things
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Scouting for help
An appeal for more leaders and helpers with cubs, scouts and beavers has been made by Thame Group Scout leader Paul Parkinson. The town has three beaver colonies but with a waiting list for two more, the three cub packs may have to be amalgamated unless
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IT under control
Information technology company hytec has launched a new centre which allows company computer systems to be monitored remotely, writes David Duffy. The Eynsham firm's centre monitors, manages and supports computer systems, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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Go-ahead for bowel cancer trials
A possible new treatment for bowel cancer developed by an Oxford company has been approved by the UK Gene Therapy Advisory Committee for trial on patients, writes Maggie Hartford. The trials of the therapeutic vaccine developed by Oxford Biomedica, of
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Crime statistics drop welcomed
Crime figures have shown an overall drop of ten per cent over the last few years, a new survey has revealed. Statistics published yesterday (TUES) show the number of burglaries which took place last year were down by 21 per cent on 1997 and at their lowest
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Union to fight for city council jobs
UNISON members have voted to fight privatisations and cutbacks in Oxford council services and said they would not rule out strike action if councillors press ahead with plans to save 3m. The 150-strong branch yesterday voted unanimously to challenge any
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Force unveils strategies for beating theft
Police across Oxfordshire have unveiled their initiatives for tackling car crime as part of the force's new Just a Minute campaign, writes Emma Henry. Wardens patrolling car parks taking note of unsafe cars, encouraging second-hand dealers to fit cheap
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Cost of dying set to soar
THE cost of dying is set to rocket in Oxford. A pensioners' group today attacked plans to raise the price of burials and increase the charge for reserving a grave plot by more than 50 per cent. Age Concern said the proposal by Oxford City Council was
