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Bypass may soon relieve congestion
Relief could be in sight for a traffic-clogged village, following the announcement of plans to build a £4m bypass. Residents of Marcham, near Abingdon, have welcomed plans to build the road to the south of the village. Hundreds of survey forms are being
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Minibus crash
A man and a woman, both aged 20, were taken by ambulance to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after a car and a minibus collided outside Fair Mile Hospital in Reading Road, Cholsey, on Friday night.
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Cycling advice is 'not right'
Children are being given wrong advice about cycling on the pavement, according to police. While parents often tell youngsters not to ride in the road because of heavy traffic, police and community leaders want them off the pavements to keep pedestrians
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Tools taken
Power tools were stolen from a van parked in Cassington Road, Eynsham.
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Smoke alarm saves family
A family of four had a lucky escape after a fire broke out in their home, a converted barn. Firefighters used hose reels and breathing apparatus to tackle the fire in a bedroom at the house in Bell Lane, Cassington. The fire broke out at around 8.15 am
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Conversion plan
Acorn Homes has been given pl anning permission by South Oxfordshire District to convert first floor premises at Middle Way, Chinnor, from offices to one two-bedroomed flat and two one-bedroomed flats.
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Judge pays tribute to staff and players
Alan Judge heralded the re-run of the 1986 Milk Cup final at the Manor "an absolutely fantastic day". More than 3,500 fans turned out to see virtually the entire Oxford team take to the pitch as they recreated the club's greatest-ever day against Queens
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Speedway: Cheetahs book semi-final spot
Eastbourne 50, Oxford Cheetahs 40 (agg 87-93) JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs safely navigated their way through to the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup with a sparkling display at Arlington on Saturday night, writes LEON HILL. Cheetahs were always going to be
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Nurse furious over court ruling
Nurse Sue Tagg is furious that a man convicted of burning her two cars received 80 hours community service and was allowed to pay her £2,000 compensation over almost eight years. Now Mrs Tagg, who lives on a narrowboat on Oxford Canal at Kirtlington,
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Cricket: Oxford owe it to the Evans clan
Oxford, who had to wait until the second week of July last season before finally registering their first win, got off to a flying start this term with a four-wicket victory at Burnham. Tight bowling by Oxford saw last year's Thames Valley League champions
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Bicester are held despite hot Rod's 86
Bicester and North Oxford's new Australian import, Rod Davison, marked his Home Counties debut with a sparkling 86 against Reading on Saturday, but it was not quite enough to ensure victory. Batting first, Bicester lost James France for a duck and Darryl
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Electin 2001: Former mayors plan to return
Three former Lord Mayors of Oxford have confirmed they are aiming to make political comebacks as county councillors. One of those seeking election is Conservative Janet Todd, 83, a former city and county councillor who left the county council in 1997,
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Judge pays tribute to staff and players
Alan Judge heralded the re-run of the 1986 Milk Cup final at the Manor "an absolutely fantastic day". More than 3,500 fans turned out to see virtually the entire Oxford team take to the pitch as they recreated the club's greatest-ever day against Queens
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Two sides to Tom Robinson
There's more to Tom Robinson than meets the eye. He writes catchy pop tunes, lends his support to those in need and, for someone who once openly sang about being glad to be gay, talks openly about his love for his wife and children. George Frew picks
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Rose garden to open (June 23)
A new rose garden is opening to celebrate more than 100 years of rose growing in Oxford. Mattocks Rose Garden, at Notcutts Garden Centre's at Nuneham Courtenay, near Abingdon, will be officially opened by the President of the Royal Horticultural Society
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Firms 'leaving city centre'
City centre employers are considering moving out to the ring road to give their staff and customers easier access, say property agents FPD Savills. The agents are marketing the Hartwell garage site at Botley, which is to be rebuilt as offices. Hartwell's
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Fitness suite suffers setback
South oxfordshire District Council has delivered a "major blow" to Thame's hopes for substantial cash backing for a new health and fitness suite. The community trust fund management committee has refused to back a bid for £1,480,000 for the suite recommended
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Election 2001: Tories to promote pro-car policies
Parking spaces will be returned to Oxford's Broad Street if the Conservatives win control of Oxfordshire County Council at the forthcoming local elections. That is the pledge from Cllr Keith Mitchell, leader of the Conservative group, who predicts a backlash
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Seniors asked to 'have a go' (May 15)
Senior citizens are being invited to Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre on May 15, from 10am to 2pm, to prove that "you are never too old to have a go". Activities on offer will include aquaerobics, badminton, canoeing, cycling, dancing, bowls, jogging, keep
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Election 2001: Who is standing for what, where
List of nominations for the county council elections on June 7 *Denotes sitting councillor ABINGDON CENTRAL Dorothy Giacomin - Green Jonathan Godwin - Con Winifred Legge - Lib Dem Ann Nichols - Lab ABINGDON NORTH Alan Bryden - Lib Dem Robert Cowley -
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Jim backs new U's boss
Mark Wright is the man who will revitalise Oxford United and take them back up the Football League. That's the view of one of the club's greatest managers, Jim Smith, who called the arrival of the former Liverpool and England defender as United's new
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Discover Japanese treasures (May 18)
The Pitt Rivers Museum will remain open until 9pm on Friday, May 18, to explain more about its Japanese armour. The Japanese artist Mamoru Abe will also be at the museum to discuss his work.
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Picnic for CLIC (June 9-24)
People are being asked to support the charity CLIC - Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood - in its 25th anniversary year, by joining in its national summer event, the Big CLIC Picnic, between June 9 and 24. Anyone wishing to take part can ring 0117 311 2630
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50,000 flock to park for balloon spectacle
The two-day Oxford Balloon Fiesta, sponsored by the Oxford Mail, attracted more than 50,000 spectators. An exciting programme drew them to Cutteslowe Park amid the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Burners light the night for the Nightglow Extravaganza
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Study starts
Families with children who are severely visually impaired and between the ages of three and eight are invited to take part in a study that will help develop family care services. Contact Sue Clegg or Eleanor McDonald Oxford Brookes University on 01865
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'Don't let blood run out,' pleads service
You don't have to be a member of the emergency services to save a life, according to the National Blood Service. In a new campaign, set up by the Oxford Blood Centre, volunteers are being urged to do their bit to save accident victims by donating blood
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Club names boats after tragic rowers
Two elite rowers struck down in their prime were commemorated at boat-naming ceremony on Saturday. Wallingford Rowing Club named a new pair after Mike Diserens, a former club-member who died at the age of 39 after suffering from septicaemia. The boat
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Rose garden to open (June 23)
A new rose garden is opening to celebrate more than 100 years of rose growing in Oxford. Mattocks Rose Garden, at Notcutts Garden Centre's at Nuneham Courtenay, near Abingdon, will be officially opened by the President of the Royal Horticultural Society
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Demolition plans
Plans to demolish Lavender Cottage, Lower Shiplake, and build a house there have been lodged with South Oxfordshire District Council.
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Bag snatched
Police are looking for two people after a woman's bag was stolen from a shop in Burford. One of the thieves was a tall, thin woman with blonde hair and the other a tall man with a shaved head. Both were in their 20s.
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Cricket: Terror Taylor the hero for Banbury
Banbury began the defence of their Home Counties Premier League Division 1 title with a well-earned win against last year's feeder league champions Slough at their superb new ground on Saturday. Their opening victory was down to a stunning bowling peformance
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Balloons mark summer fair
More than 200 balloons were released on Saturday at a school to mark a summer fair. People who attended were given the opportunity to sponsor a balloon at Batt CE Primary School summer fair, Witney. The event, in the grounds of the Marlborough Lane school
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Fitness suite suffers setback
South oxfordshire District Council has delivered a "major blow" to Thame's hopes for substantial cash backing for a new health and fitness suite. The community trust fund management committee has refused to back a bid for £1,480,000 for the suite recommended
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Success is too much for furniture scheme
A voluntary collection service set up to provide free furniture to needy families has been suspended because of a lack of storage space. The furniture recycling scheme run by the Wantage and District Lions Club collects unwanted furniture and distributes
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Cricket: Oxford owe it to the Evans clan
Oxford, who had to wait until the second week of July last season before finally registering their first win, got off to a flying start this term with a four-wicket victory at Burnham. Tight bowling by Oxford saw last year's Thames Valley League champions
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Bicester are held despite hot Rod's 86
Bicester and North Oxford's new Australian import, Rod Davison, marked his Home Counties debut with a sparkling 86 against Reading on Saturday, but it was not quite enough to ensure victory. Batting first, Bicester lost James France for a duck and Darryl
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Cricket: OCA League round-up
A superb spell by skipper Robin Himpson set up Sunningwell's three-wicket victory over Hanney in the first round of the Steve Dixon Cup on Saturday. Himpson returned 5-11 as Hanney were restricted to 93-9. Sunningwell batsmen also struggled, but Joiner's
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House hit
A stolen car hit the front of a house in Ashby Road, Bicester. A youth was seen running from the scene.
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Cricket: Weekend results check
Results from May 12 and 13. HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Basingstoke & NH 200-6 (66 ov, R Rawlings 88, N Doshi 5-69), Beaconsfield 117-9 (63 ov, D Drepaul 60, R Pavesi 6-34). Basingstoke 14pts, Beaconsfield 6. Bicester & North Oxford
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Football: Weekend results check
Results from May 12 and 13 CHARITY MATCH Ex-Oxford Utd XI 4, Invitation XI 4. Read more on the game on This is United OXON SENIOR LEAGUE Premier Div: Chinnor 4, Watlington 2; Hook Norton 6, Eynsham 1; Long Crendon 4, Marston 0; Charlton 5, Yarnton 2;
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Speedway: Cheetahs book semi-final spot
Eastbourne 50, Oxford Cheetahs 40 (agg 87-93) JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs safely navigated their way through to the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup with a sparkling display at Arlington on Saturday night, writes LEON HILL. Cheetahs were always going to be
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Football: AFC'S title hopes dented
Raynes Park Vale 1, AFC Wallingford 1 AFC Wallingford's push for the Combined Counties League Premier Division title took a knock at Raynes Park on Friday night after they let a one-goal lead slip away with 15 minutes left. Ian Concannon had scrambled
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Club helps hurt footballer
Didcot Town FC's midfielder Rodney Dorrian has been overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and club members who have raised money to help him while he recovers from a serious leg injury. Rodney, 28, who has played for Didcot Town FC for the past ten
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Election 2001: Labour promises cash for schools
Labour promised to invest in education and public transport at the launch of their campaign for the county council elections on June 7. Oxford East MP Andrew Smith, county council Labour group leader Brian Hodgson and other candidates attended the launch
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Jim backs new U's boss
Mark Wright is the man who will revitalise Oxford United and take them back up the Football League. That's the view of one of the club's greatest managers, Jim Smith, who called the arrival of the former Liverpool and England defender as United's new
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Cricket: OCA League round-up
A superb spell by skipper Robin Himpson set up Sunningwell's three-wicket victory over Hanney in the first round of the Steve Dixon Cup on Saturday. Himpson returned 5-11 as Hanney were restricted to 93-9. Sunningwell batsmen also struggled, but Joiner's
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Cricket: Weekend results check
Results from May 12 and 13. HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Basingstoke & NH 200-6 (66 ov, R Rawlings 88, N Doshi 5-69), Beaconsfield 117-9 (63 ov, D Drepaul 60, R Pavesi 6-34). Basingstoke 14pts, Beaconsfield 6. Bicester & North Oxford
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Football: Weekend results check
Results from May 12 and 13 CHARITY MATCH Ex-Oxford Utd XI 4, Invitation XI 4. Read more on the game on This is United OXON SENIOR LEAGUE Premier Div: Chinnor 4, Watlington 2; Hook Norton 6, Eynsham 1; Long Crendon 4, Marston 0; Charlton 5, Yarnton 2;
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A colourful life
James Simpson drops in on a group of travellers who are doing their best to better their image in the community Dirty caravans, stray dogs, piles of rubbish, fighting, gambling, thieving. There's no doubt travelling folk get a bad press. However, there's
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The power of the image
Photographs. Are they snapshots of history caught on film, records of the past or, depending on the angle and cropping, distorted views of what really happened? George Frew goes to the Pitt Rivers Museum to find out Photographs. Frozen moments in time
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Resident sculptor presents show (May 16)
A new exhibition of sculpture will be opening on Thursday, May 16, at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. 'Time and relative dimensions in space' is the result of a year-long residency at the museum by London-based artist Mark Wallinger. Mr Wallinger
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Russian science brains move in
One of the world's leading experts in magnet technology has uprooted his family to join Oxfordshire's growing scientific Russian expatriate community. Vladimir Datskov, 50, has moved with his wife Nina and 14-year-old daughter Olga from Moscow to join
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Success is too much for furniture scheme
A voluntary collection service set up to provide free furniture to needy families has been suspended because of a lack of storage space. The furniture recycling scheme run by the Wantage and District Lions Club collects unwanted furniture and distributes
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Club helps hurt footballer
Didcot Town FC's midfielder Rodney Dorrian has been overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and club members who have raised money to help him while he recovers from a serious leg injury. Rodney, 28, who has played for Didcot Town FC for the past ten
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Thief steals shopper's handbag
A shopper whose handbag was snatched outside a supermarket by a bicycle-riding thief has called on the store to improve its security. The woman from West Oxford, who asked not to be named, was loading shopping into her the boot of her car outside the
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Bypass may soon relieve congestion
Relief could be in sight for a traffic-clogged village, following the announcement of plans to build a £4m bypass. Residents of Marcham, near Abingdon, have welcomed plans to build the road to the south of the village. Hundreds of survey forms are being
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Extension work
Major extension work on the ground floor and in the roof to give extra living space at 11 Manor Drive, Horspath, is envisaged in plans before South Oxfordshire District Council.
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Nurse furious over court ruling
Nurse Sue Tagg is furious that a man convicted of burning her two cars received 80 hours community service and was allowed to pay her £2,000 compensation over almost eight years. Now Mrs Tagg, who lives on a narrowboat on Oxford Canal at Kirtlington,
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50,000 flock to park for balloon spectacle
The two-day Oxford Balloon Fiesta, sponsored by the Oxford Mail, attracted more than 50,000 spectators. An exciting programme drew them to Cutteslowe Park amid the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Burners light the night for the Nightglow Extravaganza
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William Straw fined
Oxford University student William Straw, son of Home Secretary Jack Straw, has been fined £55 for taking part in a sit-in protest against student tuition fees. William Straw, 20, who is studying politics, philosophy and economics at New College, has been
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Resident sculptor presents show (May 16)
A new exhibition of sculpture will be opening on Thursday, May 16, at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. 'Time and relative dimensions in space' is the result of a year-long residency at the museum by London-based artist Mark Wallinger. Mr Wallinger
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Thief steals shopper's handbag
A shopper whose handbag was snatched outside a supermarket by a bicycle-riding thief has called on the store to improve its security. The woman from West Oxford, who asked not to be named, was loading shopping into her the boot of her car outside the
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Football: Only themselves to blame
Cirencester Acad 1 North Leigh 0 North Leigh have only themselves to blame for losing this Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Premier Division match on Friday night as they squandered half a dozen good chances. The only goal of the game went to Cirencester
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TV celebrity critical of OTS at carnival
Television celebrity Anne Diamond has warned that Summertown is fast becoming the hub of Oxford because the transport strategy is driving shoppers out of the city centre. Ms Diamond made her comments after awarding prizes to young artists who entered
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Church presses for own school
The Church of England wants to create a new church-aided school on the site of the former Cowley St John School, in Cricket Road, Cowley, Oxford. The new Anglican school would admit 1,200 pupils and could be open by September 2003. The Anglicans made
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Seniors asked to 'have a go' (May 15)
Senior citizens are being invited to Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre on May 15, from 10am to 2pm, to prove that "you are never too old to have a go". Activities on offer will include aquaerobics, badminton, canoeing, cycling, dancing, bowls, jogging, keep
