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Football: Louis earns derby clash
Thame earned a home tie with local rivals Oxford City after earning a narrow victory at Aylesbury last night in the first round of the Ryman League's Full Members Cup Both sides took the opportunity to rest key players ahead of important weekend games
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Football: Super Short hits Nomads for six
Great Milton's Phillip Short caned Quarry Nomads with six of the best in a crushing 8-0 win in the Premier Division. Mark Simms and an own goal completed the rout. In Division 1, Dan Kirk hit a hat-trick for Oxford Community Church in their 5-0 win at
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Basketball: Hotshot Freddie dreams of Athens
Freddie Mahoney reckons he's a basketball hotshot and has a dream of playing in the next Paralympics in Athens. The wheelchair-bound 22-year-old currently has to train with able-bodied players because there is no team in the area for disabled people.
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Bus timetables change
Changes are being made to bus timetables in the south of Oxfordshire. From Monday, evening bus services will be extended, with a special route from Wallingford to Cholsey, Goring Station, South and North Stoke and back to Wallingford. Buses will leave
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'Hasty' car design scheme raises safety concerns
Pedestrians could be at risk if an 11th hour, hastily-cobbled together car design scheme is adopted, according to a safety chief. Proper legislation to make car design safer for road users has been discussed for some time. But a last-minute attempt by
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TWR build Renault's supercar
Engineers based in Oxfordshire have teamed up with Renault to produce the final production version of the amazing Clio Renaultsport V6 the world's only mid-engined hatchback. Developed from the Clio Renaultsport Trophy racing car, the road-going version
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Cars come before going green, says RAC survey
Most motorists value being able to use their car more than any environmental considerations, according to a new survey. Only 48 per cent said the environment meant more to them than driving, and among motorists aged 17 to 24, some 62 per cent cared less
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Preview: Visions 2000, Pegasus, Oxford (to Nov 30)
The Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, is one of nine UK venues hosting Visions 2000, Britain's biggest Festival of International Animated Theatre. The programme begins on Monday with The Tin Soldier, an adaptation of the classic Hans Andersen story, brought
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Paralympics: Kathy's second silver
Oxfordshire archer Kathy Smith won her second silver medal of the Paralympics in Sydney this morning. The 51-year-old, from Southmoor, near Abingdon, was a member of the British women's team which lost 199-198 to Italy in the gold medal shoot-off. Smith
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Review: What a Feeling!: Apollo Theatre, Oxford (until Oct 28)
This show promised to be the Rock 'n' Roll Musicals in Concert. But it turns out to be a medley of disjointed sing-a-longs and ballads chosen by the four main artists, writes Victoria Owen. Eighties' pop singer Limahl, of Kajagoogoo fame, has resurfaced
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Football: Hot-shot Lawrence
Army man Graham Lawrence gunned down Division 2 outfit Hagbourne United with seven goals in an 11-1 hammering by fourth division Ardington & Lockinge in the North Berks Cup first round, writes Andy Wells. Kevin O'Hanlon, Chris Whitworth, Andy Stickley
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Rugby: Varsity go for young audience
Oxford University RFC are keen to make the county's clubs aware of the opportunity to come and watch top-class rugby at Iffley Road Therefore, they are giving young people actively involved in the Oxon clubs' mini and junior sections the opportunity to
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Football: Greg fires up Finmere
Greg Auger starred with a hat-trick as Finmere maintained their 100 per cent record in Group E of the Charlie Rawlings Cup by thrashing Vodafone Retail 5-1, writes David Gregory. Darren Rockett and Neil Simpkins also netted, while Ian Watts replied for
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Major battles prostate cancer
As an Army man, it is not surprising to hear Major Ronald Ferguson say: "We must carry on the crusade". Although the battle he is fighting is not a war - it is a matter of life and death. The Duchess of York's father is leading the battle against prostate
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Stories told at spooky stones (Oct 28)
Mystery and magic will be in the air when storyteller Chloe Lees performs spooky stories for all ages at the Rollright Stones, near Chipping Norton. She will join musicians and other performers organised by the Rollright Trust on Saturday, October 28,
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Paint-your-own plate day (Oct 28)
A new paint-your-own pottery studio in Burford is holding a special 'skribbleadoodle day'. Designaway is teaming up with a TV cartoonist to invite kids and adults to scribble on a ceramic plate before the cartoonist transforms it into a fun design. There
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Civil war soldiers march for funds (Oct 28)
Soldiers wearing full civil war battle uniforms will be marching from Abingdon to Headington to raise money for a hospice. The Sir Robert Levenz Company of the Kings Lifeguard of Foote is to donate the funds it collects to the Sobell House Hospice 'Raising
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Out of Africa
Simon Thomas has been appointed to head the professional consultancy department of Cotswold property agents Butler Sherborn, writes David Duffy. Mr Thomas, 35, a former Army captain and manager of the Jockey Club in Kenya, has joined the firm from the
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Games lead to growth
A fast-growing Internet games firm has moved into the Harwell Innovation Centre, writes David Duffy. Hi2 was purchased by management buy-out from Cable and Wireless in 1996. The company has trebled in size since and currently employs 20 people. Hi2 is
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Bosses call for cuts
Business leaders in Oxfordshire are urging the Chancellor to use the pre-Budget statement to announce a massive investment in the UK economy, writes David Duffy. The Oxfordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry says Gordon Brown has a 1.5bn fuel tax windfall
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Link puts spotlight on safety for charity
A new partnership was launched between Oxfam and Oxford City Council to mark European Week for Safety and Health. The partnership is designed to help Oxfam achieve best practice in health and safety. The arrangement is part of a national scheme called
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Helping hand down on farm
Farming families suffering following the 90 per cent drop in agricultural incomes over the past five years are being offered a helping hand by a rural charity, writes Maggie Hartford. The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), which has its
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Year-long project comes to fruition
A new-look youth arts centre opened its doors to the public after 12 months of rebuilding work. Work began on the Courtyard Centre, in Launton Road, Bicester, shortly after it received a National Lottery grant of 491,603 last year. Improvements include
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Ex-leader's attack over 3m cuts
Former council leader John Tanner has attacked Oxford City Council bosses for outlining 3m worth of cuts from vital services, writes Andrew Ffrench. Liberal Democrats and Greens, who run the council, have been forced to draw up the list of cost-cutting
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Owner of untaxed car asks: 'Why pick on me?'
A motorist who parked an untaxed car in a public car park is asking 'why me' after he was booked by police. Roger Walters, of Mascord Road, Banbury, has compiled a list of 22 other vehicles parked in streets nearby - all without current tax discs. He
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Cinemas braced for screen wars
Cinema bosses are boosting the number of screens they have to fight off future competition from the proposed multiplex at Minchery Farm. Odeon, which has just taken over the ABC cinemas chain, is planning to convert its George Street, Oxford, site from
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Synagogue is put on security alert
Members of Oxford's Jewish community are taking extra security measures amid fears that the violence in the Middle East could put their synagogue at risk, write Roseena Parveen. Visitors to the synagogue in Richmond Road, Jericho, are now being subjected
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Kathy wins another Paralympic silver
Oxfordshire archer Kathy Smith won her second silver medal of the Paralympics in Sydney this morning. The 51-year-old, from Southmoor, near Abingdon, was a member of the British women's team which lost 199-198 to Italy in the gold medal shoot-off. Smith
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Cinemas braced for screen wars
Cinema bosses are boosting the number of screens they have to fight off future competition from a new multiplex development. Odeon, which has just taken over the ABC cinemas chain, is planning to convert its George Street, Oxford, site from three screens
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Measles vaccine 'damaged our son'
The parents of seven-year-old Jack Gorrod are suing the vaccine company they say left him severely disabled after a routine jab. According to David and Louise Gorrod, Jack was left autistic and epileptic after the measles, mumps and rubella injection
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Football: Ten-man Witney shock Baldock
Witney Town enjoyed their best result this season with victory at high-riding Baldock Town in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division last night despite having skipper Gary Murphy sent off. Town, who went into the game without key men Jason Caffel and
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Football: Banbury enjoy golden hour
Banbury stretched their unbeaten run in the Dr Martens Eastern Division to six games last night after scoring four goals in the first hour. They took the lead in the ninth minute when Garry Harrison headed the ball on for Matty Gooderick. He pushed a
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Athletics: Lock and Pitts land Oxon titles
There was a County Championship double for Witney Roadrunners in Sunday's Abingdon Marathon. Tony Lock and Sally Pitts both won Oxfordshire marathon titles. Lock, in a personal best time of 2.43.27, finished sixth overall, while Pitts was third lady overall
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Football: Charlton snatch a point at death
Charlton United staged a dramatic rally to snatch a point in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Middleton Cheney, writes Neil Woodcock. Trailing 4-2 with five minutes left, Charlton centre backs Chris Franklin and Duncan Cooper both struck from set-pieces to rescue
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Football: Brize blitz Yarnton with a perfect ten
Brize Norton, of the Witney & District FA, hammered Senior League side Yarnton 10-0 in the first round. Mike Haynes and Paul Coles both helped themselves to hat-tricks for the Premier Division leaders. Ducklington, also of the Witney & District
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Football: Hero Harris sinks Royals
Carl Harris grabbed a four-timer as Stonesfield consolidated their second place in the Premier Division with a 7-0 victory over bottom club Eynsham Royals, writes John Smyth. Chadlington ended their run of five successive defeats with a 2-0 win over Charlbury
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Billiards: Unbeaten Eynsham setting hot pace
Division 2 side Eynsham are the only undefeated team after only three weeks of play in the Oxford & District League and all their opponents have come from Division 1, writes Dick Hashman. It is quite an achievement for Eynsham, who beat New Club 2
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Post Office set to open again
A village post office is all set to re-open after being closed for six months. Little Milton's post office and shop will open for business on Monday, at 9am, just 50 yards away from the one it replaces. When the village heard the old post office was to
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Polo comes out top in used car awards
The Volkswagen Polo was crowned Britain's best used car in the first annual car industry Oscars. An independent panel of trade experts voted the car as overall winner in the Used Car of the Year Awards after it had already been named Best Supermini. A
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Jam-busting link will aid motorists
A major breakthrough in the provision of road traffic information for UK motorists is on the cards thanks to an agreement with a top American corporation, says the AA, writes David Duffy. The UK's largest motoring organisation and Cue Corporation of California
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Preview: The Importance of Being Earnest, Oxford Playhouse (until Oct 28)
The 100th anniversary of the death of the great playwright and wit Oscar Wilde is being marked in Oxford with a 'Wilde 100' festival, organised in close conjunction with his old college, Magdalen, writes Chris Gray. Its central feature is major new production
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Aunt Sally: By George! Here's another trophy
Players from the George, Littlemore, were celebrating after beating Bullnose Morris 2-0 in the final of the Phil Butler Memorial Cup. The team are now hoping that their winning ways continue as they prepare to compete in the forthcoming final of the Morrells
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Joe witnesses another defeat
Joe Kinnear saw for himself how Oxford United desperately need some new blood as they lost 2-0 to promotion favourites Wigan at the Manor Ground last night. And he promised to try to point chairman Firoz Kassam in the right direction to strengthen the
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Athletics: Battling Rodger's tipped for top
Bicester's Rodger McCarroll has once again come in the top 20 for his category in the World Duathlon Championships held in Calais. McCarroll, who has overcome brain surgery to continue his sport, has been tipped for a medal next year when he moves up
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Superbike Champion hits town!
World Superbike Champion Colin Edwards, also known as the 'Texas Tornado', rode in to Abingdon on Thursday, writes Simon Nix. He visited the town's Honda motorcycle dealer to present a Honda VTR 1000SP-1 the same type of bike he rides in the world championships
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Software drive for success
A computer software company has won a regional award for its success in helping to strengthen British exports in the global market, writes David Duffy. Software 2000, based at the Oxford Science Park, won the prize in the Trade Partners UK Export Awards
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Compensation battle goes on
The family of two-year-old polio victim Hamish Thompson has vowed to continue the fight for more compensation - despite getting an extra 58,000. The toddler contracted polio when he was just eight weeks old after routine jabs to protect him against the
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Buses told to cut their speed
Bus companies have been told to cut the speed of their vehicles in Oxford. Managers of the two city's main operators met county council officers to discuss a range of measures to improve safety. The meeting was partly prompted by the death of 45-year-old
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Woman drops rape claims
Police are now stressing that a town centre is a safe place at night after a woman withdrew allegations that she was raped. The offence had allegedly taken place in Banbury in the early hours of October 13. The 30-year-old woman claimed she had been dragged
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Woodcraft expert dies at 65
John Cooper, chairman of the Oxfordshire Woodturners' Club, has died, aged 65. Mr Cooper, of Elm Tree Close, Littlemore, Oxford, died after suffering a heart attack while visiting a woodturners' convention at the National Exhibition Centre, Birm- ingham
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Patsy helps make dreams come true
'It' girl Patsy Kensit came to a fushia pink village hall in Oxfordshire to launch an extraordinary new internet radio station. The village hall at Shipton-on-Cherwell is unrecognisable. Thick pink carpet has been laid on the floor and glittery pink curtains
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Year-long project comes to fruition
A new-look youth arts centre opened its doors to the public after 12 months of rebuilding work. Work began on the Courtyard Centre, in Launton Road, Bicester, shortly after it received a National Lottery grant of 491,603 last year. Improvements include
