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Athletics: Amblers are pipped
Abingdon Amblers came within a whisker of victory in their first ever match in the Southern League, at Tooting Bec on Saturday. They finished just one point behind the eventual winners, Team Solent, in the Division 5W meeting. Every Abingdon team member
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Athletics: The magnificent seven
Oxford City B achieved third place in their league match at Bracknell, despite fielding a team of just seven athletes, of whom six were in the veteran category. Mark Beerling returned to competition for the first time in several years following serious
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Athletics: Battersea results
Kidlington Running & Athletic Club results from Battersea Park last Saturday (May 5): A String details 100m: 4 T Curtis 19.0. 800m: 4 D Jolliffe 2.29.3. 5000m: 2 D Lancaster 17.52.5. 400m: 4 P Kyberd 70.4. 110mH: 2 C Batts 22.2. 200m: 4 T Curtis 28.3
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Police tactics 'terrify' girl
A student has been left "terrified" after police boarded a crowded bus and questioned her. Sarah Perry, 17, who has never been in trouble with the police, said she felt like a criminal and wants an apology. She was travelling to college in Oxford from
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Giving a sporting chance
Desperately-needed sports equipment and pencil cases filled with stationery are winging their way to under-funded schools in Nigurno Karabakh, in central Asia, thanks to Oxford pupils. Rebecca Nunn, a teacher at Oxford High School Junior Department in
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Historic pub set for revival
One of Abingdon's oldest pubs is looking forward to a revival after licensing justices granted it a licence for the next three years. The Beehive in Stert Street, owned by Greene King, was closed for a month when a licence application was rejected. Then
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School wins investors award
An Oxford First School has won an Investors in People Award for its high standards. St Christopher's CE First School, Temple Road, impressed the IiP inspectors who praised staff, pupils and parents. Organisations have to meet a range of targets, including
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Learning centre given top marks by Ofsted team
A multi-purpose learning centre has come through an Ofsted inspection with flying colours. The Ace Centre, in Chipping Norton, is part of a pilot project to measure the effectiveness of multi-purpose early excellence centres. It provides a range of learning
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School buses fail safety checks
Three school buses were taken off the road after a spot check by police found they were unroadworthy. Faults such as broken fuel pumps forced police officers to order three out of 11 buses checked in Bicester off the road immediately. They had to be towed
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Post Office praises council initiative
The Post Office has praised a parish council for setting up a counter service in the village hall. Blewbury Parish Council distributed 650 questionnaires to people living in the village to find out how many would support a post office in the village hall
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Fancy way to aid fund
Parents who took to the streets in fancy dress raised £1,037 for their Pre-School. Characters like Snow White and Pocahontas asked visitors and motorists in Burford to contribute to their street collection. Linda Colman, left, and Rachel Marvin. Pre-school
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Cricket: Scorecard
Brackley Mid-week League: Cropredy lost to Marston St Lawrence by 20 runs MARSTON A Garrett b J Orchard...53 S Twig b Coleman...30 N Hall c Coggins b A Goodway...2 E Elkington b J Orchard...5 G Hall c Goodway bTwynham...4 M Brown not out...3 J Atkin st
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Facing a tall order
Mark Churchill and Hannah Savoy face a daunting task when they take to the stage. The duo, members of Witney Amateur Dramatic Society, take on the roles made famous by stars Michael Caine and Jane Horrocks in the film Little Voice. The Jim Cartwright
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Healthy fair
The Thame and Chinnor Friends of the Earth group is running a Green Fair at Rycotewood College, where the emphasis will be on healthy eating, and avoiding chemicals - and will include a bike exchange and complementary therapies. The event, on June 17,
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Lantern slides
A series of historic hand-painted lantern slides could have the magic touch for a charity shop. Antiques experts are examining them now to determine their exact value. The lantern slides were an anonymous gift to Thame's Oxfam shop in Cornmarket. The
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Players in band earn top marks
Band members have been praised after scoring top marks in musical examinations. Seven musicians in the award-winning Wantage Silver Band, picked up distinctions after passing their Associated Board Music Examinations. Grade one awards went to flugel player
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Cricket: Scorecard
Cherwell League Div 2: Chalgrove lot to Oxford Nondescripts by 7 wkts CHALGROVE N Joyner c Cox b Mimaljevicm...4 S Strong c & b Rouse...21 J Allen lbw Butcher...6 J Talbot c Cox b Butcher...9 D Thomas b Mihailevic...83 R Clark c Drake-Brockman b Rouse
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Rugby: Hawks lose way in semi
Henley Hawks, who went to the finals of the Middlesex County Sevens finals with high hopes, stumbled at the semi-final stage. They lost out to local rivals Bracknell 17-12 in the dying seconds of the game, after leading 12-0 for much of the first half
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American football: Saints withstand late fightback
Domino's Oxford Saints notched up their second victory of the year in the British Senior League Division 2 with a 35-20 victory over South Wales Warriors. Running back Brian Myers and wide receiver Steve Belchereach scored two touchdowns. However, the
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Proceeds to aid hall funds
Residents have raised money towards the cost of renovating their village hall, by holding a fete. More than £3,000 has been spent on Ambrosden Village Hall in recent years. Ray Walters, parish council chairman and a member of the hall committee, said
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Greyhounds: Thursday's Oxford card
Runners for the meeting at the Oxford Stadium on Thursday, May 10. 7.35 450m A9 Blackthorn Lil...(Maurice Massey) Bruin Eclipse...(Paul Walden) Nicoles Charm...(Ron Bicknell) Jimmy The One 3 (W)...(Jim Morgan) WALLINGFORD COLT (W)...(Ron Bicknell) Ramruna
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Cricket: Scorecard
Cherwell League Div 2: Chalgrove lot to Oxford Nondescripts by 7 wkts CHALGROVE N Joyner c Cox b Mimaljevicm...4 S Strong c & b Rouse...21 J Allen lbw Butcher...6 J Talbot c Cox b Butcher...9 D Thomas b Mihailevic...83 R Clark c Drake-Brockman b Rouse
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Greyhounds: Tuesday night's results
The results of the meeting at the Oxford Stadium on May 8: 7.35: 1 TRUE POTENTIAL 4-1, 2 Twilight Year 7-2. (6x4). Trainer: Walden. Russian Fair (5) 5-2 fav. Time: 28.26. 7.50: 1 MESSY JESSIE 4-1, 2 Chippewa Falls 5-2. (3x6). Trainer: Magnasco. Riverside
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Athletics: Kelsey shines for City youngsters
Oxford City came second in their first meeting in Division 1 of the McDonalds Boys League. With no fewer than 16 first places, all the City athletes pulled together to cover most of the events - and for some these were completely new to them. Highlight
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American football: Saints withstand late fightback
Domino's Oxford Saints notched up their second victory of the year in the British Senior League Division 2 with a 35-20 victory over South Wales Warriors. Running back Brian Myers and wide receiver Steve Belchereach scored two touchdowns. However, the
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Greyhounds: Thursday's Oxford card
Runners for the meeting at the Oxford Stadium on Thursday, May 10. 7.35 450m A9 Blackthorn Lil...(Maurice Massey) Bruin Eclipse...(Paul Walden) Nicoles Charm...(Ron Bicknell) Jimmy The One 3 (W)...(Jim Morgan) WALLINGFORD COLT (W)...(Ron Bicknell) Ramruna
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Cricket: Scorecard
National Village Championship: Tiddington lost to Kidmore End by 6 wkts TIDDINGTON J Mackie lbw New...0 N Smith c & b New...23 A Maule b New...29 J Higgs st T Sheldon b Berry...0 N Edmondson run out...8 D Cross c Butler b Denton...25 N Brooks b New
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Duathlon: McCarroll storms to second in nationals
Bicester's Rodger McCarroll put the disappointment of the London Marathon behind him by coming second in the over 50 category at the British Duathlon Championships in Swansea. McCarroll's magnificent display gained him automatic selection for the British
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Cricket: Scorecard
Friendly: Bicester & North Oxford lost to Oxfordshire by 34 runs OXFORDSHIRE K Mustow c & b Slade...16 R Brooks b France...12 A Cook b Davidson...67 L List b France...5 R Williams not out...83 S Laudat b France...15 G Peddy b France...2 A Krol
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Teacher accused of assault
A teacher has appeared in court accused of indecently assaulting a 19-year-old. Maths teacher John Howard, 49, of Hastings Hill, Churchill, near Chipping Norton, denies one count of indecently assaulting the young woman. The woman, who cannot be named
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Girl fights off would-be rapists
A 15-year-old girl managed to fight off a gang of youths who indecently assaulted and attempted to rape her. The attack took place in Banbury during the early hours of Sunday, April 29, but was not reported to police until a week later. The girl, who
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Fish thrive in former 'dump'
Lakes in Didcot that had rubbish and oil drums floating in them four years ago are now supplying fish to other town parks. A third of the fish stocks in lakes at Ladygrove Park have been removed by the Environment Agency to supply lakes at Hinksey, Oxford
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Vandals hit race car arena
Vandals have struck again at Standlake's banger racing arena, causing about £2,000 worth of damage. The latest attack left two toilet blocks and a water tank wrecked as intruders caused havoc with a tractor. It was the second incident in two weeks at
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Fancy way to aid fund
Parents who took to the streets in fancy dress raised £1,037 for their Pre-School. Characters like Snow White and Pocahontas asked visitors and motorists in Burford to contribute to their street collection. Linda Colman, left, and Rachel Marvin. Pre-school
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New chapter opens
Author Christina Jones, pictured below, has just published her latest novel. Christina, who was brought up in a circus family, wrote short stories before going on to write five novels. Nothing to Lose is her fifth novel and tells of a single mother who
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Warning issued over bin fires
A Renewed warning has gone out to shops and businesses in Witney about rubbish bin fires. The town's firefighters have been called out twice in recent weeks to deal with potentially dangerous incidents with fires set alight in refuse containers. One was
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Ex-NHS boss to sue over sacking
The former chief executive of an Oxford hospital is suing the NHS for more than £300,000. Colin Jones is taking legal action after he was dismissed from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. If he wins the High Court case, hospital managers will have to pay
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Quiz for funds
Cherwell Heights Housing Action group is holding a fundraising fun quiz at the Chasewell Community centre, Avocet Way, at 7.30pm on June 2. The money will help the group fight the proposed development of 1,000 houses at Bodicote opposite Bankside. Entrance
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Pool to open
Banbury's open air swimming pool at Woodgreen Leisure Centre will open for the summer on Saturday, May 19, at 10am. Admission charges are £2.65 for an adult and £1.70 junior and senior citizens. A family ticket - two adults and two children - is £6.70
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Guest at breakfast
Former professional cricketer Andrew Wingfield-Digby is guest speaker at a breakfast meeting on Saturday. His main claim to fame is being thrown out of the England cricket team's dressing room during his first spell as the side's spiritual adviser. He
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Gas blast a mystery
Police are still trying to find the cause of a gas explosion at a house in Banbury which seriously injured a father- of-five. Andrew Rushton, 36, was still too ill to be interviewed in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, today after suffering severe
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Teacher accused of assault
A teacher has appeared in court accused of indecently assaulting a 19-year-old. Maths teacher John Howard, 49, of Hastings Hill, Churchill, near Chipping Norton, denies one count of indecently assaulting the young woman. The woman, who cannot be named
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Charter proposed for taxis
Taxi firms will be asked to sign a passengers' charter in a bid to improve services. Cherwell District Council's licensing and services appeals sub-committee will consult taxi owners in Banbury on the wording and implementation of the charter, which will
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Preview: Little Voice at Witney Corn Exchange - May 17-19
Mark Churchill and Hannah Savoy face a daunting task when they take to the stage. The duo, members of Witney Amateur Dramatic Society, take on the roles made famous by stars Michael Caine and Jane Horrocks in the film Little Voice. The Jim Cartwright
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Cricket: Scorecard
Brackley Mid-week League: Cropredy lost to Marston St Lawrence by 20 runs MARSTON A Garrett b J Orchard...53 S Twig b Coleman...30 N Hall c Coggins b A Goodway...2 E Elkington b J Orchard...5 G Hall c Goodway bTwynham...4 M Brown not out...3 J Atkin st
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Rugby: Oxford name player of the year
Nick Obolensky was chosen as Oxford RFC's player-of-the-season, when the club celebrated their Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1 League title at their annual dinner on Friday. Obolensky, who plays in the centre, was described as a player of true class
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Cricket: Scorecard
National Village Championship: Tiddington lost to Kidmore End by 6 wkts TIDDINGTON J Mackie lbw New...0 N Smith c & b New...23 A Maule b New...29 J Higgs st T Sheldon b Berry...0 N Edmondson run out...8 D Cross c Butler b Denton...25 N Brooks b New
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Aunt Sally: Weekly round-up report and scores
The Flying Machine were really flying when they beat the Cricketers B 26-33, 30-29, 28-28, despite a fine 16 dolls from Cricketers' Kevin Baker. Ken Maunder was another player to hit 16 in the 2-1 win over Kidlington Green, and Dave Sawyer at the George
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Students' art on show (June 5-30)
A group of students is planning an exhibition of charcoal drawings, as part of Brackley Music Festival. The 15-year-old pupils at Magdalen College School are staging Drawn to Music, at Brackley Library, from June 5 to June 30. The festival runs from June
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Companies prove a class act
NEARLY 30 businesses were praised for their help to schools in east Oxfordshire over the past year. They received awards from the the Investors in Education partnership, which praised Thames Trains, The Oxford Belfry Hotel, builders Kingerlee, Thames
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Cannabis queue forms
Researchers have been overrun with calls from people asking to be guinea pigs in new cannabis trials. About 50 people have shown an interest in the study, due to start in Oxford later this month. The research, at the Rivermead Centre in Abingdon Road,
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Rave party
Police were called to a rave party being held on private land off the A34 in South Oxford. Party organisers had rigged up their own generator and hut for the event, which attracted about 150 people. Officers were alerted at 3am on Sunday and the party
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Dangerous driver jailed for 3 years
A dangerous driver has been jailed after being involved in two high-speed police chases. Thomas McDonagh, 32, of Howard Street, east Oxford, admitted a string of offences committed on February 7, February 19 and April 4 this year, including two counts
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Till break-in
An intruder fled the Easington House Hotel, Oxford Road, Littlemore, when he tried to break into a till and its alarm sounded. The man was white, 5ft 8in tall, with short curly brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a dark jumper and jeans. Witnesses
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Post Office praises council initiative
The Post Office has praised a parish council for setting up a counter service in the village hall. Blewbury Parish Council distributed 650 questionnaires to people living in the village to find out how many would support a post office in the village hall
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Scorn poured on county's cycling policy
A councillor has denied he is pro-car despite pouring scorn on a walking and cycling strategy. He described Oxfordshire County Council's policy of encouraging people to cycle to and from work as 'unrealistic'. But Cllr Keith Strangwood said his comments
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Call to cut speed limit at 'danger' crossroads
Villagers are pressing Oxfordshire county councillors to cut the speed limit on the main road through the village. The council is considering speed restrictions and traffic calming measures for Minster Lovell, including a 50mph speed limit on the B4047
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Woman followed on trail
A woman out walking her dog has been followed by a man acting suspiciously at an Oxford nature reserve. The woman alerted police at 4pm on Saturday saying the stranger tracked her for a couple of minutes at Kidney's Nature Reserve, Jack Straw's Lane.
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Football: Witney manager Hughes ponders future
Witney Town manager Brian Hughes is to await developments at the troubled Dr Martens League club before making a decision on his own future. The club's fate could now hinge on a meeting between Witney's chief executive, Brian Constable, and league directors
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Beauty spot reopens to public
Port Meadow in Oxford has reopened after foot and mouth restrictions were lifted. The meadow has been closed since February 28 due to the outbreak. Oxford City and Oxfordshire County councils have decided it is safe to reopen the beauty spot to the public
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Dangerous driver jailed for 3 years
A dangerous driver has been jailed after being involved in two high-speed police chases. Thomas McDonagh, 32, of Howard Street, east Oxford, admitted a string of offences committed on February 7, February 19 and April 4 this year, including two counts
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Sewage fear for home owners
A family with young children is faced with the threat of raw sewage bubbling up outside their back door. Oxford City Council is refusing to accept responsibility for a blocked sewer. Freda and Alan Hughes, of Moody Road, New Marston, who have two sons
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£2,001 contest
The Great Kondini has issued a challenge that could net you £2,001. The escapologist and fire eater is appearing at Cutteslowe Park Balloon Festival on Saturday and reckons he can break free from any kind of restraining equipment within three minutes.
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Facing a tall order
Mark Churchill and Hannah Savoy face a daunting task when they take to the stage. The duo, members of Witney Amateur Dramatic Society, take on the roles made famous by stars Michael Caine and Jane Horrocks in the film Little Voice. The Jim Cartwright
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New chapter opens
Author Christina Jones, pictured below, has just published her latest novel. Christina, who was brought up in a circus family, wrote short stories before going on to write five novels. Nothing to Lose is her fifth novel and tells of a single mother who
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Cannabis queue forms
Researchers have been overrun with calls from people asking to be guinea pigs in new cannabis trials. About 50 people have shown an interest in the study, due to start in Oxford later this month. The research, at the Rivermead Centre in Abingdon Road,
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Campaign cuts car crime figures
Car crime in Oxfordshire has dropped by 6.6 per cent in the first six months of a Thames Valley Police campaign. There were 403 fewer car crimes in the county between October 2000 and March this year compared with the same period 12 months earlier. Theft
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Chef opens club
Superchef Raymond Blanc will take time out from his kitchens at Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons on Sunday, May 20, when he will officially open the Great Haseley sports club's tennis and multi-sports courts on the village recreation ground at 2.30pm. It will
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Athletics: Tom help Horse to photo finish
Newly-promoted White Horse Harriers opened their track and field campaign in style with joint first place in the opening Southern Men's League Division 4 fixture at Tooting Bec, south London. The best individual performance came from junior cross-country
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Beauty spot reopens to public
Port Meadow in Oxford has reopened after foot and mouth restrictions were lifted. The meadow has been closed since February 28 due to the outbreak. Oxford City and Oxfordshire County councils have decided it is safe to reopen the beauty spot to the public
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Ex-NHS boss to sue over sacking
The former chief executive of an Oxford hospital is suing the NHS for more than £300,000. Colin Jones is taking legal action after he was dismissed from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. If he wins the High Court case, hospital managers will have to pay
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Town pulls out all the stops for festival
Abingdon will start looking blooming lovely again on Saturday when the annual Abingdon in Bloom flower festival begins - and this time the theme will not only include green-fingered help but advice on energy conservation and re-cycling. The newly-titled
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Glider recovered
A second World War glider which was home to an eccentric spinster for more than 50 years is about to be rescued from ruin. Experts from the De Havilland Heritage Museum are about to salvage the hulk of an Airspeed Horsa assault glider from Cholsey, near
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Rugby: Grove eye up promotion bid
While most rugby players are packing away their kit for another summer, Grove are preparing for their most important game of the season. Later this month, Grove will face Salisbury in a play-off to decide the third promotion spot to South West 2 East.
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Donors needed
Blood donors are being urged to go to The Main Hall, Witney Road, Eynsham, on Wednesday, May 30, between 10.30am and 12.25pm, and 2pm and 3.55pm, to donate a pint to help save someone else's life.
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Vandals hit race car arena
Vandals have struck again at Standlake's banger racing arena, causing about £2,000 worth of damage. The latest attack left two toilet blocks and a water tank wrecked as intruders caused havoc with a tractor. It was the second incident in two weeks at
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Movie music
The Crendon Chamber Orchestra will be giving a concert of music from the movies at the sports and arts centre, in Oxford Road, on June 30.
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Ensemble show
The Adderbury Ensemble will play Beethoven's Op18 No 5 quartet and the Brahms clarinet quintet in St Mary's Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, May 19.
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Football: Banbury battle in vain
A hard-fought Oxfordshire Senior Cup final ended in disappointment for Banbury United as they went down 3-1 to Thame United at the Manor Ground last night. After missing out on promotion from Ryman League Division 1 in successive seasons and finishing
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Warning issued over bin fires
A Renewed warning has gone out to shops and businesses in Witney about rubbish bin fires. The town's firefighters have been called out twice in recent weeks to deal with potentially dangerous incidents with fires set alight in refuse containers. One was
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Priest named
The Rev Laura Gibson, the newly-appointed priest in charge of Worminghall, Ickford, Shabbington and Oakley, near Thame, will start her duties at the end of July.
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Call to cut speed limit at 'danger' crossroads
Villagers are pressing Oxfordshire county councillors to cut the speed limit on the main road through the village. The council is considering speed restrictions and traffic calming measures for Minster Lovell, including a 50mph speed limit on the B4047
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Dress to kill
Dressed to Kill is the theme of the annual May Ball organised by Lord Williams's Association, the fundraising arm of Lord Williams's School. The £17.50-a-head event will be held at the Upper School on Saturday, May 19.
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Famous backers
Famous figures including Tony Blair and Sir Steven Redgrave have signed up to help an Oxfordshire school raise cash for charity. Pupils at Lord Williams's School, Thame, have written to celebrities worldwide asking for their autographs. All will be put
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Farmer rejects call to dig up GM trial crops
A farmer has rejected calls by environmental campaigners to destroy genetically modified crops planted on his land. Pressure group Friends of the Earth demanded an end to two farm-scale trials being carried out at Glebe Farm, Hinton Waldrist, near Wantage
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Cricket: Scorecard
National Village Cricket: Chalgrove bt Charlton-on-Otmoor by 67 runs CHALGROVE S Strong c T Launchbury b Lowe...36 M Cox Rogers c T Launchbury b Lowe...35 J Talbot c Richards b Cooper...4 D Thomas b Cooper...8 A Spiers run out...49 T Bagnall c Cooper
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Rugby: International aid for Littlemore
Former Gloucester and England prop Malcolm Preedy will be helping Littlemore to celebate their 25th anniversary this Saturday (May 12). Preedy will be playing for the President's XV in a special celebratory game at Peers School, starting at 3pm. Also
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Greyhounds: Tuesday night's results
The results of the meeting at the Oxford Stadium on May 8: 7.35: 1 TRUE POTENTIAL 4-1, 2 Twilight Year 7-2. (6x4). Trainer: Walden. Russian Fair (5) 5-2 fav. Time: 28.26. 7.50: 1 MESSY JESSIE 4-1, 2 Chippewa Falls 5-2. (3x6). Trainer: Magnasco. Riverside
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Athletics: Kelsey shines for City youngsters
Oxford City came second in their first meeting in Division 1 of the McDonalds Boys League. With no fewer than 16 first places, all the City athletes pulled together to cover most of the events - and for some these were completely new to them. Highlight
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Operetta staged
Gilberet and Sullivan's operetta Iolanthe is to be staged by Bicester Choral and Operatic Society in the lower school hall of Bicester Community College in November.
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Aunt Sally: Weekly round-up report and scores
The Flying Machine were really flying when they beat the Cricketers B 26-33, 30-29, 28-28, despite a fine 16 dolls from Cricketers' Kevin Baker. Ken Maunder was another player to hit 16 in the 2-1 win over Kidlington Green, and Dave Sawyer at the George
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Police probe house gas blast
Police are treating a gas explosion at Caversfield, near Bicester, in which a man was seriously injured today, as suspicious. Andrew Rushton, 36, was taken from his home in Manzel Road to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, with facial burns. His wife Sue
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TV role for houses
Old air force houses have been used as the setting for a new television series. The first episode of the satirical drama Residents is due to be shown on BBC2 tonight. Filming took place at the former RAF Upper Heyford airfield, now known as Heyford Park
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Football: Thame take centre stage
Thame United cast aside their burgeoning reputation as under-achievers by lifting the Oxfordshire Senior Cup in an entertaining final at the Manor Ground last night. After missing out on promotion from Ryman League Division 1 in successive seasons and
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Rugby: Oxford name player of the year
Nick Obolensky was chosen as Oxford RFC's player-of-the-season, when the club celebrated their Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1 League title at their annual dinner on Friday. Obolensky, who plays in the centre, was described as a player of true class
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Athletics: City end third
Oxford City A pulled out all the stops with a depleted team to finish third in their Southern Men's League Division 3 meeting at Ipswich. Last season, after a disappointing start, City narrowly missed promotion to Division 2, so they are hungry for promotion
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Cricket: Scorecard
Friendly: Kidlington bt Garsington by 7 wkts GARSINGTON E Moffat b Woods...0 N Bound lbw Percival...12 S Prew c Howlett b Woods...44 C Joy b Woods...1 K Parsler b Constable...4 R Parker c Lane b Constable...22 S Wadforth c Howlett b Willmot...1 D Hopkins
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Cricket: Scorecard
OCA Div 1: Garsington lost to Great Horwood by 49 runs GREAT HORWOOD R Goodyer b Pym...0 R Ridgeway run out...4 N Hogston c Prew b Richardson...1 T Hall b Pym...27 N G Taylor b R Wakefield...2 M Ahmad c R Wakefield b Prew...51 S Ridgeway run out...9 G
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Rugby: International aid for Littlemore
Former Gloucester and England prop Malcolm Preedy will be helping Littlemore to celebate their 25th anniversary this Saturday (May 12). Preedy will be playing for the President's XV in a special celebratory game at Peers School, starting at 3pm. Also
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Rugby: Mini successes at Bicester
Bicester RFC's mini and juniors section held their presentation evening when the following won awards. Overall - most improved player: T Blackburn; player of the year: T Chilman. Under 8: R McTaggart; A Holcombe. Under 9: F Whatmore; G Warriner. Under
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Athletics: Flint stones rivals in first race of series
International class runner Mark Flint headed the 206 strong field in the first of five races in the popular Motavation road running series over a four-mile switchback circuit at Charlton-on-Otmoor. Opportunities for local runners have been few and far
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Cricket: Scorecard
National Village Cricket: Chalgrove bt Charlton-on-Otmoor by 67 runs CHALGROVE S Strong c T Launchbury b Lowe...36 M Cox Rogers c T Launchbury b Lowe...35 J Talbot c Richards b Cooper...4 D Thomas b Cooper...8 A Spiers run out...49 T Bagnall c Cooper
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Two die in road accidents
Two men have died in road accidents in the Thame area. A 63-year-old Thame man died at the wheel of his classic car after a collision with a cyclist last night. After the crash, the Triumph Stag went into a ditch and through a fence next to Meadowcroft
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Trouser slashing charges
A warehouseman faces criminal charges for allegedly entering schools and slashing trousers belonging to boys and girls. Clive Kemmish, 38, appeared at Bicester Magistrates' Court yesterday accused of criminal damage relating to four offences at schools
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Campaign cuts car crime figures
Car crime in Oxfordshire has dropped by 6.6 per cent in the first six months of a Thames Valley Police campaign. There were 403 fewer car crimes in the county between October 2000 and March this year compared with the same period 12 months earlier. Theft
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Audience enjoys musical banquet
Music-lovers of all ages packed a leisure centre for a performance by talented youngsters. More than 350 people filled Didcot Leisure Centre to hear Oxfordshire's Youth Orchestras perform the Mayor's Concert. The performance featured a range of pieces
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New chapter opens
Author Christina Jones, pictured below, has just published her latest novel. Christina, who was brought up in a circus family, wrote short stories before going on to write five novels. Nothing to Lose is her fifth novel and tells of a single mother who
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Communities turn out for spring celebrations
Youngsters dressed up to help their communities celebrate the start of May. Brownies turned out in spectacular style to crown May Queen Amey Whittall, pictured right, at the Didcot District Guides' May Fair. The event at Didcot Civic Hall attracted about
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Facing a tall order
Mark Churchill and Hannah Savoy face a daunting task when they take to the stage. The duo, members of Witney Amateur Dramatic Society, take on the roles made famous by stars Michael Caine and Jane Horrocks in the film Little Voice. The Jim Cartwright
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Give a dog a home
Greyhounds were on show at an Oxfordshire garden centre in the hope of finding a new home - but not at a racetrack. Every dog has its day and each year more than 9,000 greyhounds retire from racing and seek a less hectic lifestyle. Many also give up the
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Family history
A branch of the Association of the Retired and Persons Over 50 will meet at Marlborough Road Methodist Hall on Tuesday at 11am. Gillian Smith will talk about getting started on family history research.
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Back to market
The town farmers' market resumes on Friday, May 25, after the lifting of foot and mouth restrictions in Oxfordshire. Cllr Mary Neale, of West Oxfordshire District Council's cabinet, said: "The markets are an important feature in the area and give people
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£2,001 contest
The Great Kondini has issued a challenge that could net you £2,001. The escapologist and fire eater is appearing at Cutteslowe Park Balloon Festival on Saturday and reckons he can break free from any kind of restraining equipment within three minutes.
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Heartbreak as flowers for baby are destroyed
Parents Christopher and Emma Taylor have been left heartbroken after vandals ripped apart flowers at a memorial to their baby daughter. Nerys Taylor died, aged 17 days, from meningitis just over two years ago. Mr and Mrs Taylor planted a silver birch
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Learning centre given top marks by Ofsted team
A multi-purpose learning centre has come through an Ofsted inspection with flying colours. The Ace Centre, in Chipping Norton, is part of a pilot project to measure the effectiveness of multi-purpose early excellence centres. It provides a range of learning
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Preview: Ballet Central at The Theatre, Chipping Norton, May 10-11
Ballet Central returns to The Theatre, Chipping Norton tomorrow and Friday with a new programme of dance highlights performed by up-and-coming dance stars, writes Helen Peacocke. Now in its 16th year, Ballet Central features 23 young dancers from the
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Football: Witney manager Hughes ponders future
Witney Town manager Brian Hughes is to await developments at the troubled Dr Martens League club before making a decision on his own future. The club's fate could now hinge on a meeting between Witney's chief executive, Brian Constable, and league directors
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Duathlon: McCarroll storms to second in nationals
Bicester's Rodger McCarroll put the disappointment of the London Marathon behind him by coming second in the over 50 category at the British Duathlon Championships in Swansea. McCarroll's magnificent display gained him automatic selection for the British
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Cricket: Scorecard
Friendly: Kidlington bt Garsington by 7 wkts GARSINGTON E Moffat b Woods...0 N Bound lbw Percival...12 S Prew c Howlett b Woods...44 C Joy b Woods...1 K Parsler b Constable...4 R Parker c Lane b Constable...22 S Wadforth c Howlett b Willmot...1 D Hopkins
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Cricket - Scorecard
Friendly: Bicester & North Oxford lost to Oxfordshire by 34 runs OXFORDSHIRE K Mustow c & b Slade...16 R Brooks b France...12 A Cook b Davidson...67 L List b France...5 R Williams not out...83 S Laudat b France...15 G Peddy b France...2 A Krol
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Cricket: Scorecard
OCA Div 1: Garsington lost to Great Horwood by 49 runs GREAT HORWOOD R Goodyer b Pym...0 R Ridgeway run out...4 N Hogston c Prew b Richardson...1 T Hall b Pym...27 N G Taylor b R Wakefield...2 M Ahmad c R Wakefield b Prew...51 S Ridgeway run out...9 G
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Councillor calls time on city centre drunks
Former Lord Mayor, who led a working party looking into solving the problem of drunks in the city centre seven years ago, has said there is widespread support from the public and from traders to ban drinking alcohol in public places. John Power, pictured
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The power to succeed
INTERNATIONAL energy experts are visiting an Oxfordshire company which could hold the key to more efficient power transmission in future, writes Maggie Hartford Members of The International Energy Agency have asked to visit Oxford Instruments Superconductivity
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Op boy reunited with his mother
A Pakistani boy receiving hospital treatment in Oxford has been re-united with his mother for the first time in six months. Seerat Nigar was denied a visa to Britain when her ten-year-old son Mohammad Iqbal, who suffers from Crohn's disease, was flown
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School wins investors award
An Oxford First School has won an Investors in People Award for its high standards. St Christopher's CE First School, Temple Road, impressed the IiP inspectors who praised staff, pupils and parents. Organisations have to meet a range of targets, including
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Heartbreak as flowers for baby are destroyed
Parents Christopher and Emma Taylor have been left heartbroken after vandals ripped apart flowers at a memorial to their baby daughter. Nerys Taylor died, aged 17 days, from meningitis just over two years ago. Mr and Mrs Taylor planted a silver birch
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Burglers flee
The owner of a flat disturbed two men in his home who were preparing to steal his stereo equipment. The duo, on being discovered at the address at Poet's Place, Banbury Road, fled towards Hernes Road. One is a white man, 5ft 10in tall, with dark hair
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Warning to boat users
Boat users are being urged to protect their property as the summer weather begins to attract more people to riverbanks. Cash and credit cards were stolen from the Longbridge Boat House, Iffley Fields, Cowley East, Oxford. The matter was reported to police
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Sewage fear for home owners
A family with young children is faced with the threat of raw sewage bubbling up outside their back door. Oxford City Council is refusing to accept responsibility for a blocked sewer. Freda and Alan Hughes, of Moody Road, New Marston, who have two sons
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Giving a sporting chance
Desperately-needed sports equipment and pencil cases filled with stationery are winging their way to under-funded schools in Nigurno Karabakh, in central Asia, thanks to Oxford pupils. Rebecca Nunn, a teacher at Oxford High School Junior Department in
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Farmer rejects call to dig up GM trial crops
A farmer has rejected calls by environmental campaigners to destroy genetically modified crops planted on his land. Pressure group Friends of the Earth demanded an end to two farm-scale trials being carried out at Glebe Farm, Hinton Waldrist, near Wantage
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Filofax plea by trader
A hairdresser has appealed for help after he lost his personal organiser, containing details of appointments as far ahead as Christmas. It also contained contact details which stylist Peter Morris said were crucial for the survival of his business. Mr
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Athletics: Juniors prepare for the big one
Witney's junior athletes used Monday's Cheltenham Brewer games as a warm-up to the forthcoming county championships, and there were six club records set in the warm afternoon sunshine. In the throwing events, brother and sister Bryn and Danielle Perry
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United chairman shows his commitment
Oxford United's chairman says he has named the club's new ground the Kassam Stadium as a public gesture of commitment. Firoz Kassam said: "I took the decision to give the stadium my name to publicly declare my long-term commitment to the club and prove
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Cricket: Scorecard
National Village Championship: Tiddington lost to Kidmore End by 6 wkts TIDDINGTON J Mackie lbw New...0 N Smith c & b New...23 A Maule b New...29 J Higgs st T Sheldon b Berry...0 N Edmondson run out...8 D Cross c Butler b Denton...25 N Brooks b New
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Football: Thame take centre stage
Thame United cast aside their burgeoning reputation as under-achievers by lifting the Oxfordshire Senior Cup in an entertaining final at the Manor Ground last night. After missing out on promotion from Ryman League Division 1 in successive seasons and
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Students' art on show
A group of students is planning an exhibition of charcoal drawings, as part of Brackley Music Festival. The 15-year-old pupils at Magdalen College School are staging Drawn to Music, at Brackley Library, from June 5 to June 30. The festival runs from June
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Trouser slashing charges
A warehouseman faces criminal charges for allegedly entering schools and slashing trousers belonging to boys and girls. Clive Kemmish, 38, appeared at Bicester Magistrates' Court yesterday accused of criminal damage relating to four offences at schools
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Scheme launched to help children
Disabled children will benefit from a new playscheme his summer. A pilot scheme called 'Let's Play' is being launched by Oxfordshire County Council's special needs task force. Professional workers will co-ordinate the Banbury scheme with parents. Pam
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Give a dog a home
Greyhounds were on show at an Oxfordshire garden centre in the hope of finding a new home - but not at a racetrack. Every dog has its day and each year more than 9,000 greyhounds retire from racing and seek a less hectic lifestyle. Many also give up the
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Scorn poured on county's cycling policy
A councillor has denied he is pro-car despite pouring scorn on a walking and cycling strategy. He described Oxfordshire County Council's policy of encouraging people to cycle to and from work as 'unrealistic'. But Cllr Keith Strangwood said his comments
