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Election 2001: Pensioner caught up in Lib Dem leaflet row
An Oxford pensioner has found herself in the middle of a General Election row - after posing for a photograph with her local MP. Floating voter Dereen Ayris claims the Liberal Democrats used the photo in election campaign literature without her permission
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Pupils scale new heights
Pupils brought the big hills of Scotland, Wales and England to their own doorstep at the weekend. Louisa Cantwell, 12They were recreating the "Three Peaks Challenge" on a climbing tower in the grounds of Cokethorpe School, Ducklington. Pupils from Year
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Nuclear lab wins safety award
A nuclear research laboratory has been named one of the safest places to work in the country. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) which runs the Culham laboratory, near Abingdon, picked up two awards for its safety record from the country's
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University on the road to boost image up north
Oxford University is launching a charm offensive in the north east to try to change its elitist reputation. Dons plan to take a recruitment drive to Tyneside's top football venue, St James's Park, the home of Newcastle United, to attract potential students
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Cricket: Div 4 - Motors' six-wicket win at Didcot
Morris Motors added a second successive scalp to their belt with a comfortable six-wicket win at Didcot. Having been inserted, Didcot were shot out for 140 against the wiles of spin twins Shah (4-40) and Chaudhury (3-32). Motors then raced to 144-4 in
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Farmers' market goes ahead
A Farmers' Market will be held on Saturday, May 26, from 8am to 1pm at the market in Black Bourton Road, Carterton.
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Museum talk (June 6)
Martin Kemp will talk about Leonardo Da Vinci when the Friends of Oxfordshire Museum meet at the museum in Woodstock on June 6, at 7.30pm.
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RAF lecture (June 7)
The University of the Third Age will meet in Witney's Langdale Hall on Thursday, June 7, from 2pm to hear a talk about the RAF Red Arrows flying team.
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Age Concern meet (June 18)
The annual meeting of Carterton's branch of Age Concern will be held in the charity's building next to Edith Moorhouse School on June 18 at 7.30pm.
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May dancing scheduled (May 22)
Pupils from St Mary's Infant School and Batt School, Witney, will be May dancing with the May Queen on Church Green on May 23.
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Cricket: Div 6 - Banbury lose to Sandford
Losing five wickets in the last two overs certainly did Banbury Twenty 2nd no favours at Sandford St Martin, where their innings ended at 160-9. An opening stand of 110 by John Hamilton (75) and Jim Howe (52) then put the home team on the way to a six-wicket
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Railway meeting (May 19)
The 23rd annual meeting of the Cotswold Line Promotion Group - founded in 1978 to safeguard and promote the Oxford-Worcester rail line that passes through west Oxfordshire - will be held at the Women's Institute hall in Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday, May
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Cricket: Banbury defeat visitors
Reigning champions Banbury Twenty bounced back from their opening day defeat to dismiss visitors Sandford St Martin for 139 and set up an easy eight-wicket win. Left-arm spinner Steve Hart took 5-19 and new boy Mark Rawll weighed in with 3-36. Skipper
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Crowd hunts for 'treasure'
More than 100 people took part in a scout group's treasure hunt on Sunday. The event was part of the 1st Hanborough and Freeland Scout's 15th anniversary celebrations and those taking part were sent off round Freeland in search of such things as ring-pulls
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Levellers' Day salute to veteran (May 18)
One of veteran MP Mr Tony Benn's last public appearances before he retires from Parliament will be as guest of honour at Levellers' Day in Burford on Saturday, May 18. The annual event commemorates three Leveller soldiers who were executed in the churchyard
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Cellnet call
BT Cellnet is asking South Oxfordshire District Council for permission to upgrade its site at Town Farm in Hill Farm Road, Lewknor.
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Motor sport: Vercoe in the clear after Thruxton win
Banbury's Duncan Vercoe is the new championship leader of the Elf Clio Renaultsport UK Cup following victory at the Thruxton circuit. Vercoe, who drives for Silverstone team Mardi Gras Motorsport, led all the way to finish three seconds clear of the 25
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Pupils scale new heights
Pupils brought the big hills of Scotland, Wales and England to their own doorstep at the weekend. Louisa Cantwell, 12They were recreating the "Three Peaks Challenge" on a climbing tower in the grounds of Cokethorpe School, Ducklington. Pupils from Year
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Disco deal could rescue struggling soccer club
Witney Town FC hopes to secure a financial future by securing a deal with a major disco dance company. The struggling club is applying for a special outdoor licence to run four night club-style events this year in a marquee at the Downs Road ground. The
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Plans to alter listed building
An extension to listed 16 Little Haseley and internal alterations are envisaged in a plan before South Oxfordshire District Council.
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Office switch proposed
Atlet Ltd wants to change the use of part of its new premises in Jane Morbey Road to offices. It is asking South Oxfordshire District Council for permission.
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Asbestos to be removed
South Oxfordshire District Council is being asked to approve the removal of the asbestos roof at Wheatley Tyre Centre in Holloway Road, Wheatley, to provide a new raised roof with extra storage and office space.
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All set for ball (June 23)
Preparations are underway for Wantage's first mid-summer ball. Around 150 people are expected to join the black tie event at Wantage Civic Hall, next month. The ball will be the first public ball of its type in the town, and is set to become an annual
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Funeral date for tragic Pc
The funeral service for Oxford policeman and Falklands war veteran Michael Harbert will take place at Long Wittenham on Friday, May 18. The body of Pc Harbert, 44, was discovered at his home in East Hendred, near Wantage, where he lived with his partner
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Motor sport: Verstappen grabs crumb of comfort
Dutchman Jos Verstappen salvaged the only point of Oxfordshire's three Formula 1 teams at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Leafield-based Orange Arrows team driver finished sixth, the only locally-based team driver to score at the A1 Ring. The race was again
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Motor sport: Bentley Boys flying high
The Bentley Boys flew into the top ten in warm-up trials for this year's Le Mans 24 Hour race. The car driven by Martin Brundle clocked third fastest in the test session at the French circuit, and Oxford's Andy Wallace's car was seventh quickest. Other
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Rugby: Marauders capture Henley Sevens title
Marauders, a side containing three England internationals won the International Henley Sevens title when beating NIG Scottish Thistles 15-14 in the final at Dry Leas . Marauders' side boasted two players - Dave Scully and Chris Sheasby - who helped England
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Cricket: Div 5 - Ton-up Tony flays Cumnor
Tony Oliver starred for Great Tew 2nd, scoring an unbeaten 131 as the team ran up 234-4, despite a creditable and economical 16 overs from Cumnor 2nd's young left-arm spinner Ben Cook. Despite a half-century from Tim McDonald, Cumnor's last pair had to
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Cricket: Div 6 - Limping Nondies fall to Vale
Jack Woodley, who needed a runner after pulling a muscle in the first over, made 58 for Oxford Nondescripts 2nd and helped them to 163 against visitors Abingdon Vale 2nd. Skipper Andy Haynes contributed 46 against the seam bowling of Guy Lemon (3-41)
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Cricket: Div 4 - Buxton's great eight all in vain
A superb spell of bowling by Wallingford's left-arm seamer Dave Buxton (8-69) was not enough to secure victory against Long Marston. Nigel Norman (46), John Rawden (43) and John Roberts (32) gave Marston an excellent start, but then Buxton got to work
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Crews attend blaze
A car caught fire in a car park off Bowmont Square, near Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, on Sunday. A fire engine from Bicester attended the incident.
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Cricket: Div 2 - Bovey puts Great Tew in a spin
Great & Little Tew were shot out for just 49 by New Zealand off-spinner Dave Bovey, who took 8-24 to give Bourton Vale a crushing 119-run victory. Tew must have been satisfied after dismissing Vale for 168, with Matt Walton making 59 as Ali Sawal
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Motor sport: Champions ready to roar at Silverstone
Oxford's Steve 'Wolf' Hill, the defending RallySprint Champion, will drive his four-wheel drive Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3 at the opening round of the 2001 Loctite National RallySprint Championship at Silverstone on Sunday. The event has attracted its best
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Rugby: Allen made life vice-president
Bill Allen was made a life vice-president of Oxford Harlequins at their annual presentation dinner. Annual awards - young player of year: H Plaisted; player of year: Simon Chadbone; most improved player: W Houston; coaches' player: J Cope; clubman of
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Cricket: Div 6 - Limping Nondies fall to Vale
Jack Woodley, who needed a runner after pulling a muscle in the first over, made 58 for Oxford Nondescripts 2nd and helped them to 163 against visitors Abingdon Vale 2nd. Skipper Andy Haynes contributed 46 against the seam bowling of Guy Lemon (3-41)
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Cricket: Injury-struck Downs hold out
Cumnor, with veteran Clive Ricks standing firm despite a leg injury, held out at 181-9 for a draw against Oxford Downs. Earlier, Paddy Daniel (59) led the way for Downs as they reached 217-9, with Adam Cook taking 3-72. *Cumnor 17, Downs 18 __________
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Cricket: Div 4 - Buxton's great eight all in vain
A superb spell of bowling by Wallingford's left-arm seamer Dave Buxton (8-69) was not enough to secure victory against Long Marston. Nigel Norman (46), John Rawden (43) and John Roberts (32) gave Marston an excellent start, but then Buxton got to work
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Rugby: Marauders capture Henley Sevens title
Marauders, a side containing three England internationals won the International Henley Sevens title when beating NIG Scottish Thistles 15-14 in the final at Dry Leas . Marauders' side boasted two players - Dave Scully and Chris Sheasby - who helped England
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Funeral date for tragic Pc
The funeral service for Oxford policeman and Falklands war veteran Michael Harbert will take place at Long Wittenham on Friday, May 18. The body of Pc Harbert, 44, was discovered at his home in East Hendred, near Wantage, where he lived with his partner
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Election 2001: Baroness visits school
Liberal Democrat veteran Shirley Williams joined pupils at Oxford's Cherwell School for a chat about key General Election issues. Shirley Williams and Evan Harris She met pupils from the school in Marston Ferry Road yesterday. She was accompanied by Dr
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Loft damaged by fire
Fire crews and the Red Cross fire-victim support unit were called to a loft fire at a house in Fergusson Road, Banbury, on Saturday. No-one was injured in the incident.
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Flasher may have struck again
A man who indecently exposed himself to a woman in Oxford may have tried to strike again. An incident in Barracks Lane, Temple Cowley, on Wednesday (May 9) was followed two days later by a sighting of a man acting suspiciously near Iffley Lock. He was
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Mountain music (June 10)
The Bushbury Mountain Boys will be visiting The Theatre, Chipping Norton, on Sunday, June 10, at 8pm. For tickets, which cost £8.50 or £7 for concessions, call 01608 642350.
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Railway meeting (May 19)
The 23rd annual meeting of the Cotswold Line Promotion Group - founded in 1978 to safeguard and promote the Oxford-Worcester rail line that passes through west Oxfordshire - will be held at the Women's Institute hall in Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday, May
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Break-up led to store theft
A man stole razor blades because he was upset about the break-up of his relationship, a court was told. Nicholas Townsend had intended to pay for the razor blades at Morrisons in Banbury, but was "in a confused state", Amanda-Jane Field, defending, said
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First aider is on the right track
A student from Oxfordshire is one of six British first aiders chosen to work at the Monaco Grand Prix later this month. Red Cross volunteer Kate Wilson, 22, was picked for the event, after responding to an advertisement in the Red Cross magazine, because
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Election 2001: Double date occupies MP
Tony Baldry, MP for Banbury, has two things on his mind - contesting the General Election and getting married. Originally, Mr Baldry, 50, and his fiance, Pippa Isbell, 47, had hoped their wedding would be well after the expected polling day of May 3.
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Cricket: Kingston hold out to Cropredy
Dick Giles spun his way to a haul of 5-29 after Kingston Bagpuize invited Cropredy to bat first on their own track. Richard Lynch made 53 in their total of 171, and Kingston looked in dire straits when they were reduced to 12-3 in reply. Martin Shepherd
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Banger Racing: Standlake pulls 'em in
A large crowd enjoyed the recent May Day Holiday meeting at Standlake Arena when 170 racers took part. Phillip Stepp, of Clanfield, enjoyed his most successful day at the track, winning a heat and the final in the Saloon Rod class. FINALS RESULTS Juniors
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Rugby: Oxon prepare for championship qualifier
Oxfordshire are playing in the regional qualifying round of the RFU County Sevens Championship at Stourbridge this Saturday. The four other teams in the Midlands region are Hertfordshire, Warwickshire, North Midlands and Notts Lincs & Derbys. Games
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Motor sport: Verstappen grabs crumb of comfort
Dutchman Jos Verstappen salvaged the only point of Oxfordshire's three Formula 1 teams at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Leafield-based Orange Arrows team driver finished sixth, the only locally-based team driver to score at the A1 Ring. The race was again
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Little-known virus ruins victims' lives
Myalgic Encephalopathy - better known as ME - is a disease that can strike down anyone at any stage in their life with devastating effect, but sufferers still face an uphill struggle to get it recognised as an illness. To mark ME Awareness Week, reporter
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What we are doing to our planet
Mother Nature is a forgiving sort of landlady, which is just as well for us - her vandalistic, irresponsible, stubborn, short-sighted and terminally foolish tenants. She supplies us with a terrific place to live and we repay her by skipping the rent,
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Levellers' Day salute to veteran (May 18)
One of veteran MP Mr Tony Benn's last public appearances before he retires from Parliament will be as guest of honour at Levellers' Day in Burford on Saturday, May 18. The annual event commemorates three Leveller soldiers who were executed in the churchyard
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Builders buy up engineers
Building group Morgan Sindall, the parent company of Oxford builders Hinkins & Frewin, has entered the civil engineering market. The company has splashed out £20m on buying Miller Civil Engineering Services, based in Rugby, Warwickshire, from its
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Nuclear lab wins safety award
A nuclear research laboratory has been named one of the safest places to work in the country. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) which runs the Culham laboratory, near Abingdon, picked up two awards for its safety record from the country's
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Centre celebrates first birthday
An innovation centre which will soon be home to 40 start-up companies is celebrating its first birthday. Harwell Innovation Centre, the largest of ten centres managed by Oxford Innovation, has exceeded expectations, and is likely to be employing about
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Two new shops as Cowley grows
New retailers are coming to Cowley as the area's shopping centre expands. One of the shops is at Templars Retail Park, formerly the John Allen Centre, where sportswear retailer JJB Sports has taken the space occupied by Debenham's last year during the
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Protest pushes for debt relief
Campaigners wore chains at a protest in Oxford's South Park on Saturday to symbolise the struggle faced by under-developed countries in debt. Elizabeth Samuelson, nineThe Oxford Drop the Debt group wanted to highlight the need to relieve people in the
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Man injured in blaze still too ill to be interviewed
Police are still waiting to interview a father of five who was badly injured a week ago in a gas explosion at his house. Andrew Rushton, 36, is still recovering in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, from severe facial burns he received when the blast
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Actor makes picture perfect at Bicester Village
Actor Robert Powell was a picture of fashion yesterdaywhen he was given a makeover at Bicester Village. The star, who is currently reading Around the World in Eighty Days for BBC Radio 4, had his portrait taken by photographer Alistair Morrison, to support
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Society honours Nobel scientist
A plaque has been placed on the laboratory to commemorate the work of Dorothy Hodgkin, the Nobel prize-winning Oxford scientist and tutor of Margaret Thatcher. Dorothy HodgkinThe Royal Society of Chemistry has awarded a National Historical Chemical Landmark
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Health day works out for charity
The warm weekend weather did not put fitness fanatics and fundraisers off exercising to raise money for the a hospice appeal. A total of 35 fitness classes were on offer throughout the day for Workout 2001 at Aviators Health and Fitness Centre, at Oxford
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Burglar told to kick habit
A burglar has been sentenced to a two-year community rehabilitation order and complete a drugs treatment programme. Gary White, 23, of Iffley Road, Oxford, was convicted of burglary, obtaining property by deception and attempting to obtain property by
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Residents make a splash
An Oxford street was transformed with painted banners, flags and art work to celebrate the beginning of the county Artweeks festival. Divinity Road was closed to traffic for a street party to let the creative talents of people living in the area flow.
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Yeovil keeper on United trial
Oxford United's new manager Mark Wright had talks with three players yesterday as he looked to bring in new faces with immediate effect. Wright, who was appointed U's boss only last Wednesday, had those who were available in his squad in for a special
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Cricket: Five-wicket win for Thame
Rob Brooks played the leading role as Thame made it two wins out of two with a five-wicket win over Buckingham at Church Meadow. Buckingham looked set for a decent score at 80-1, but then Brooks stepped in to take 5-55 as they collapsed to 159 all out
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Museum talk (June 6)
Martin Kemp will talk about Leonardo Da Vinci when the Friends of Oxfordshire Museum meet at the museum in Woodstock on June 6, at 7.30pm.
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Age Concern meet (June 18)
The annual meeting of Carterton's branch of Age Concern will be held in the charity's building next to Edith Moorhouse School on June 18 at 7.30pm.
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May dancing scheduled (May 22)
Pupils from St Mary's Infant School and Batt School, Witney, will be May dancing with the May Queen on Church Green on May 23.
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Organ concert (May 20)
The Banbury Organ Club's concert on Sunday, May 20, features Mark Speight. The concert, at the Freemasons' Hall in Marlborough Road, begins at 7.30pm. Admission is £4.
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Mountain music (June 10)
The Bushbury Mountain Boys will be visiting The Theatre, Chipping Norton, on Sunday, June 10, at 8pm. For tickets, which cost £8.50 or £7 for concessions, call 01608 642350.
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Flower power
Carterton Town councillors donated £50 to the Cotswold Flower Club for flower arrangements at the St George's Day dinner.
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Germ of an idea
Playgroups are being invited to produce a poster, collage or model of a germ to mark National Food Safety Week's handwashing campaign. The best three entries will win a performance from a local magician in the Cherwell District Council competition.
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Gas firm advert rapped
An Oxfordshire gas fitting company which falsely claimed to be registered with the industry's safety body has escaped prosecution. The company, which fits gas appliances, was discovered during a survey by Oxfordshire County Council's trading standards
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Cricket: Henley settle for draw
Abingdon Vale piled up the runs against Henley 2nd as Ben Humpage (76), Lee Whincup (61) and Paul Edwards (52) steered them to 249-8. Despite a half-century from Whyles and a remarkable 43 off 18 balls from Tomlinson, Henley were content to settle for
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Title bid in full cry
Abingdon launched its bid to win Britain in Bloom. A floral parade of floats made its way through the streets and the square was taken up by a farmers' market and other stalls and exhibitions. Abingdon in Bloom is supported by the Chamber of Commerce,
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Election 2001: Baroness visits school
Liberal Democrat veteran Shirley Williams joined pupils at Oxford's Cherwell School for a chat about key General Election issues. Shirley Williams and Evan Harris She met pupils from the school in Marston Ferry Road yesterday. She was accompanied by Dr
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Election 2001: Pensioner caught up in Lib Dem leaflet row
An Oxford pensioner has found herself in the middle of a General Election row - after posing for a photograph with her local MP. Floating voter Dereen Ayris claims the Liberal Democrats used the photo in election campaign literature without her permission
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Society honours Nobel scientist
A plaque has been placed on the laboratory to commemorate the work of Dorothy Hodgkin, the Nobel prize-winning Oxford scientist and tutor of Margaret Thatcher. Dorothy HodgkinThe Royal Society of Chemistry has awarded a National Historical Chemical Landmark
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Abbey concert (June 2)
The Cambridge Baroque Camerata perform music by Handel, Purcell and Vivaldi at Dorchester Abbey on Saturday, June 2 in aid of Sobell House Hospice. For tickets and information call 01865 883339.
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Woman treated after fire
A woman and a dog were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in a garage. The garage in Folly Green, Woodcote, near Wallingford, was severely damaged in the blaze. Fire crews from Goring, Pangbourne, Kidlington and Henley used breathing apparatus
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Brass band celebrates
The Roke and Benson Brass Band celebrated the progress of its new £100,000 rehearsal hall by playing a few numbers in the construction site. The new roof is due to go up within weeks, and the band is hoping to have its first session inside in August.
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Youth hall wins cash for revamp
A village youth hall is to be improved to the tune of £42,000. Benson Parish Council is set to refurbish its youth hall in Oxford Road after South Oxfordshire District Council agreed to give the project a £15,000 grant from its community trust fund. A
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Barn work allowed
A barn in Smiths Lane, Waterperry, can be converted to office use, says South Oxfordshire District Council.
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Cricket: Kingston hold out to Cropredy
Dick Giles spun his way to a haul of 5-29 after Kingston Bagpuize invited Cropredy to bat first on their own track. Richard Lynch made 53 in their total of 171, and Kingston looked in dire straits when they were reduced to 12-3 in reply. Martin Shepherd
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House extension plan submitted
Hare View House in Chinnor Road, Towersey, could be extended if a plan before South Oxfordshire District Council is approved.
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Flat conversion wins permission
Acorn Homes has been given planning permission by South Oxfordshire District to convert first-floor premises at Middle Way, Chinnor, from offices to three flats.
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Frying pan fire
A deep-fat frying pan caught fire on a gas cooker at a house in Naldertown, Wantage, on Saturday. (May12) Firefighters from Wantage, Faringdon and Kidlington were called out, but the fire was out on their arrival. Two people were treated at the scene
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Group marks rail link's birthday
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the rail link connecting Oxford with Bicester and Bletchley, the Oxon and Bucks Rail Action Committee (OBRAC) will present a painting and history of the line to Bicester Town Council. The painting
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Cricket: Div 1 - Challow keep cool
Challow & Childrey gained a dramatic three-wicket win over Kimble in a Division 1 last-ball thriller. Chasing Kimble's 227-6, Challow needed 12 to win off the last over. And they scrambled home in a remarkable finish with a dropped catch off the final
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Man injured in blaze still too ill to be interviewed
Police are still waiting to interview a father of five who was badly injured a week ago in a gas explosion at his house. Andrew Rushton, 36, is still recovering in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, from severe facial burns he received when the blast
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Actor makes picture perfect at Bicester Village
Actor Robert Powell was a picture of fashion yesterdaywhen he was given a makeover at Bicester Village. The star, who is currently reading Around the World in Eighty Days for BBC Radio 4, had his portrait taken by photographer Alistair Morrison, to support
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Cricket: Scorecards
Cherwell League scorecards Div 1: Challow & Childrey bt Kimble by 3 wkts KIMBLE A Whitehead c Penney b Moore...3 G Lumb st Warboys b Moore...73 P Chanell c Stoddard b Moore...1 S Fazal c James b Moore...13 A Bull run out...9 B Whitehead not out...44
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Phobias? It's all Greek to me
Are you a scaredy cat, a chicken, or just someone who's got Alektorophobia - a fear of chickens themselves? George Frew looks at phobias and a website which brings out the fear in us all... The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. So said Franklin
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Cricket: Div 6 - Oxford lose to Shipton
Oxford & Horspath 3rd totalled 134 against Shipton-under-Wychwood 2nd, for whom Tim Osborne took five wickets. Lynn (45no) and Miles, then ensured Shipton victory at 135-4. *Oxford & Horspath 3rd 9, Shipton 2nd 30
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Cricket: Div 4 - Motors' six-wicket win at Didcot
Morris Motors added a second successive scalp to their belt with a comfortable six-wicket win at Didcot. Having been inserted, Didcot were shot out for 140 against the wiles of spin twins Shah (4-40) and Chaudhury (3-32). Motors then raced to 144-4 in
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Cricket: Div 3 - Nondescripts dismissed
Mark Cannons continued his good form with the willow, scoring a stylish 77 as Witney Mills put visitors Oxford Nondescripts to the sword with a crushing 99-run victory. Cannons led the way as Nondies rattled up an impressive 244-5. Nondies struggled in
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Motor sport: Champions ready to roar at Silverstone
Oxford's Steve 'Wolf' Hill, the defending RallySprint Champion, will drive his four-wheel drive Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3 at the opening round of the 2001 Loctite National RallySprint Championship at Silverstone on Sunday. The event has attracted its best
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Rugby: Bicester choose player of the year
Anthony Nightingale was chosen as the players' player of the year at Bicester RFC's annual dinner. The most improved player award went to Nick Evans. 2nd XV awards - players' player: M Du Toit; captain's player: M van Wyk; most improved player: S Cooke
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Cricket: Bicester survive on 148-8
Bledlow Ridge made 207-5 at home to Bicester & North Oxford 2nd, David Wells (66 no) and Andrew Binnie (51) leading the way. Bicester then slumped to 97-5 against seamer Dan Pigott, who claimed 4-37, but they survived on 148-8, with ex-Ridge batsman
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Organ concert (May 20)
The Banbury Organ Club's concert on Sunday, May 20, features Mark Speight. The concert, at the Freemasons' Hall in Marlborough Road, begins at 7.30pm. Admission is £4.
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Littlemore parish meeting (May 24)
Householders in Littlemore are being urged to attend their parish council's annual general meeting to discuss issues including local bus services, and the impact on the community of the Minchery Farm development. The meeting takes place at Cardinal House
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Fete attraction (May 19)
St Mary's School, Chipping Norton, will be holding a summer fete on Saturday, May 19, from 11am to 2pm with line dancing displays, a plant sale and bouncy castle among the many attractions.
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Books needed
Donations of second-hand books are needed by the charity Scope, which supports people with Cerebral Palsy. The charity has a shop on Pound Way, Cowley, which is one of its outlets with a designated book department. A survey has shown that romance novels
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Health book launched
Recreating Ourselves, a book that records a year-long arts and mental health initiative, was launched at Bloomin' Arts, behind East Oxford Community Centre in Princes Street, Oxford. Participants and funders received copies of the publication, which was
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Cricket: Henley settle for draw
Abingdon Vale piled up the runs against Henley 2nd as Ben Humpage (76), Lee Whincup (61) and Paul Edwards (52) steered them to 249-8. Despite a half-century from Whyles and a remarkable 43 off 18 balls from Tomlinson, Henley were content to settle for
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Cricket: Handy Andy at it again
Andy Buckingham (87) top-scored for the second week running as Kidlington beat Oxford & Horspath 2nd by 78 runs. Kidlington reached a formidable 240-7, off-spinner Gordon Hamilton returning 5-45. Alex Eason then scored a useful 70 in reply but got
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Rugby: Oxon prepare for championship qualifier
Oxfordshire are playing in the regional qualifying round of the RFU County Sevens Championship at Stourbridge this Saturday. The four other teams in the Midlands region are Hertfordshire, Warwickshire, North Midlands and Notts Lincs & Derbys. Games
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Rugby: Witney are relegated after Slough defeat
Witney's hopes of avoiding relegation from South West 2 East were dashed on Saturday, when Slough crashed 37-8 to Stroud in a promotion play-off. If Slough, runners up in the East Division had won the contest, only High Wycombe would have gone down, but
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Motor sport: Vercoe in the clear after Thruxton win
Banbury's Duncan Vercoe is the new championship leader of the Elf Clio Renaultsport UK Cup following victory at the Thruxton circuit. Vercoe, who drives for Silverstone team Mardi Gras Motorsport, led all the way to finish three seconds clear of the 25
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All set for ball (June 23)
Preparations are underway for Wantage's first mid-summer ball. Around 150 people are expected to join the black tie event at Wantage Civic Hall, next month. The ball will be the first public ball of its type in the town, and is set to become an annual
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Phone boxes go into age of e-mail
People in Oxford are among the first in the country to try new payphones which can send e-mails and text messages. BT Payphones has installed 2,700 hi-tech 'Textphones' in 20 towns and cities across the UK, following a successful trial in Brighton last
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Police hunt stalker after two sex attacks
A man who allegedly indecently assaulted a foreign language student twice as she walked in Oxford is being hunted by police. Officers have released an e-fit, left, of a man they want to question in connection with the two attacks, the latest of which
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Protest pushes for debt relief
Campaigners wore chains at a protest in Oxford's South Park on Saturday to symbolise the struggle faced by under-developed countries in debt. Elizabeth Samuelson, nineThe Oxford Drop the Debt group wanted to highlight the need to relieve people in the
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First aider is on the right track
A student from Oxfordshire is one of six British first aiders chosen to work at the Monaco Grand Prix later this month. Red Cross volunteer Kate Wilson, 22, was picked for the event, after responding to an advertisement in the Red Cross magazine, because
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Samaritans launch drive (May 19)
Oxford Samaritans are calling on local people to help boost the charity's finances and create a better service. On Saturday, May 19, the charity, which provides a 24-hour emergency service to people who are depressed, distressed or suicidal, launches
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Neighbours' row led to punch-up
A dispute between next-door neighbours erupted into violence, a court heard. Martin Smith, 39, of Harolde Close, Barton, was fined on Monday for his part in the fracas. Oxford Crown Court was told that Smith, who pleaded guilty to one count of affray,
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Phone boxes go into age of e-mail
People in Oxford are among the first in the country to try new payphones which can send e-mails and text messages. BT Payphones has installed 2,700 hi-tech 'Textphones' in 20 towns and cities across the UK, following a successful trial in Brighton last
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Disco deal could rescue struggling soccer club
Witney Town FC hopes to secure a financial future by securing a deal with a major disco dance company. The struggling club is applying for a special outdoor licence to run four night club-style events this year in a marquee at the Downs Road ground. The
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Election 2001: Ex-colleagues urge hopeful to give up
An independent candidate for Oxfordshire County Council has come under pressure not to stand from a former colleague and friend. Ken Tiwari, 61, who worked for the Labour Party for 43 years, decided to stand as an independent candidate in Old Marston,
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Police hunt stalker after two sex attacks
A man who allegedly indecently assaulted a foreign language student twice as she walked in Oxford is being hunted by police. Officers have released an e-fit, left, of a man they want to question in connection with the two attacks, the latest of which
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Cafe is music to students' ears
The success of six Sound Cafes set up to offer youngsters a safe place to meet and enjoy live music has led to calls for more facilities for young people in Didcot. More than 60 youngsters packed the Fleet Meadow Community Hall in Sandringham Drive for
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Cricket: Div 3 - Nondescripts dismissed
Mark Cannons continued his good form with the willow, scoring a stylish 77 as Witney Mills put visitors Oxford Nondescripts to the sword with a crushing 99-run victory. Cannons led the way as Nondies rattled up an impressive 244-5. Nondies struggled in
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Rugby: Witney are relegated after Slough defeat
Witney's hopes of avoiding relegation from South West 2 East were dashed on Saturday, when Slough crashed 37-8 to Stroud in a promotion play-off. If Slough, runners up in the East Division had won the contest, only High Wycombe would have gone down, but
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Neighbours' row led to punch-up
A dispute between next-door neighbours erupted into violence, a court heard. Martin Smith, 39, of Harolde Close, Barton, was fined on Monday for his part in the fracas. Oxford Crown Court was told that Smith, who pleaded guilty to one count of affray,
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Banger Racing: Standlake pulls 'em in
A large crowd enjoyed the recent May Day Holiday meeting at Standlake Arena when 170 racers took part. Phillip Stepp, of Clanfield, enjoyed his most successful day at the track, winning a heat and the final in the Saloon Rod class. FINALS RESULTS Juniors
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Asbestos scare cover-up claim
Vital information about an asbestos scare at an Oxford tower block was deliberately kept secret from residents and councillors, it has been claimed. An Oxford city councillor suppressed the discovery of asbestos at Foresters Tower in Headington, according
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Election 2001: Pensioner caught up in Lib Dem leaflet row
An Oxford pensioner has found herself in the middle of a General Election row - after posing for a photograph with her local MP. Floating voter Dereen Ayris claims the Liberal Democrats used the photo in election campaign literature without her permission
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RAF lecture (June 7)
The University of the Third Age will meet in Witney's Langdale Hall on Thursday, June 7, from 2pm to hear a talk about the RAF Red Arrows flying team.
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Abbey concert (June 2)
The Cambridge Baroque Camerata perform music by Handel, Purcell and Vivaldi at Dorchester Abbey on Saturday, June 2 in aid of Sobell House Hospice. For tickets and information call 01865 883339.
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Littlemore parish meeting (May 24)
Householders in Littlemore are being urged to attend their parish council's annual general meeting to discuss issues including local bus services, and the impact on the community of the Minchery Farm development. The meeting takes place at Cardinal House
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Railway meeting (May 19)
The 23rd annual meeting of the Cotswold Line Promotion Group - founded in 1978 to safeguard and promote the Oxford-Worcester rail line that passes through west Oxfordshire - will be held at the Women's Institute hall in Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday, May
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Football grant
Carterton Town councillors are to give Carterton Rangers Football Club a grant of £250.
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Asylum worker
A charity that helps asylum seekers wants to recruit an employee to work with more than 200 families with dependent children in Oxfordshire. Applicants to the full-time post at Asylum Welcome should have experience in health, education or social work.
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Drawing contest
Children in Oxfordshire are being invited to join a competition to celebrate women's health. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists wants schools and youth groups to enter the art contest on the theme of Mother and Baby. The best entries
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Volunteers honoured at service
The search is on to find community heroes in Oxfordshire who have dedicated themselves to helping others. The High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Lady McLintock, wants to use her position to promote the cause of volunteering. She is now helping to stage a service
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Election 2001: Ex-colleagues urge hopeful to give up
An independent candidate for Oxfordshire County Council has come under pressure not to stand from a former colleague and friend. Ken Tiwari, 61, who worked for the Labour Party for 43 years, decided to stand as an independent candidate in Old Marston,
