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Samaritans calls go up
Samaritans in Oxford have received numerous calls from farmers in anguish about their future since the outbreak of foot and mouth. Norma Savory, spokesman for the Oxford Samaritans, based in Iffley Road, said she feared the number of callers might rise
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School lauded for its special efforts
Excellent provision is made for pupils from traveller families at a small Oxford first school, Government inspectors rep- orted. The inspectors praised New Hinksey First School in Vicarage Road. The leadership and management are very good and the quality
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Publican wades into political fray
Witney's General Election campaign has gone into full swing, with a surprise candidate entering the political fray. Colourful town publican Barry Beadle is standing for Parliament. He is an Independent and hopes to gain at least enough votes to save his
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Lib Dem accuses Jackson of U-turn
The Conservative candidate for Wantage, Robert Jackson, has been accused of making a political U-turn after calling for a reduction in housebuilding in rural Oxfordshire. Mr Jackson criticised the Government for putting pressure on the county council
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Football: Carterton spot-on in thriller
Carterton Town lifted the Hellenic League's Complete Music Cup 7-6 on penalties in a dramatic sudden death shoot-out against treble-chasing Swindon Supermarine at Fairford Town last night. The final finished 2-2 after normal time and with extra time failing
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Football: Battling Athletico may avoid the drop
Athletico Indaline's shock 5-1 win against second-placed Sandman in Autotype UTV League Division 1 may just be enough to avoid a return to Division 2. Athletico's goalscorers were Mark Haynes (3), Danny Curran and Andy Martin, while Paul Tassell replied
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Football: Tower on a high with four-timer
Tower Hill Stars Under 15s ended their season on a high with four comprehensive victories. It all started with a double-header victory over Summertown. Tower ran out 6-0 winners in the Supplementary Cup thanks to a hat-trick from Chris Pardew, a double
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Farmer to restock his flock
Livestock is about to return to the farm where foot and mouth was first detected in Oxfordshire. Farmer Clive Hawes said he hoped to take sheep on to Grange Farm, Little Chesterton, near Bicester, this week, once paperwork allowing him to move the animals
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Football: Rep teams take some stopping!
Two Oxford Mail Boys League representative teams emerged triumphant from recent matches. The Under 10s won the Cheltenham inter-league event with two victories and a draw. They saw off Swindon 4-0 with goals from Rhys Freemire, Lewis Welby, Richard Scott
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Golf: Summers blown off course in trophy bid
David Summers, from Oxford City, had to settle for second place after holding the first-round lead in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon's Penfold Trophy at Burnham Beeches. Summers led by one shot after his first-round 69, but he shot 77 as the breeze got up
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Football: Rep teams take some stopping!
Two Oxford Mail Boys League representative teams emerged triumphant from recent matches. The Under 10s won the Cheltenham inter-league event with two victories and a draw. They saw off Swindon 4-0 with goals from Rhys Freemire, Lewis Welby, Richard Scott
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Footbal: Launton are Oxon champs
Launton captured the Oxfordshire County Cup when they defeated Mansfield Road 3-0 in the final at North Leigh. Tina Gilmore put Launton ahead after only three minutes. Launton had a goal disallowed early in the second period and had to wait until the
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Ruling favours supermarket giants
Small independent chemists could be under threat from supermarket giants, after price fixing on over-the-counter medicines was abolished this week. Pharmacist Paul Jenner, of Jenner's Chemist in Cowley Road, feared shops like his own, in Cowley Road,
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Mother zapped by lightning strike
A Mother-of-six was injured when the telephone she was using exploded as lightning hit her house during a thunderstorm. Wendy Beattie, 35, of Asquith Road, Oxford, was calling her mother-in-law to make sure she was all right when lightning struck her
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'Disabled treated like second-class citizens'
The mother of a mentally and physically disabled man has spoken of his "disgraceful" treatment by social services. Isobel Nelder said her 26-year-old son David's behaviour had been badly affected by social services' new system of care in Wallingford.
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Public debate date
Candidates for the county council elections in Oxford's Littlemore division will take part in a public debate on Wednesday, May 23. The four candidates declared for the division, which also covers the Rose Hill area, are Daniel O'Brien (Green), Vicky
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Manifesto unveiled
John Lister, Socialist Alliance prospective candidate for Oxford East, was launching his General Election manifesto today (May 17). He was joined by other Alliance supporters at Oxford railway station, holding giant rail tickets which said "76 per cent
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Chastleton House re-opens
Historic Chastleton House, near Chipping Norton, re-opened on Wednesday (May 16) after being closed as a precaution against foot and mouth. The National Trust decided to re-open the property after consultation with the local community. Chastleton House
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ATC go on parade
The 60th anniversary of Banbury's branch of the Air Training Corps was marked on Sunday with a procession from Horsefair to Broad Street. The salute was taken in High Street by the mayor, Cllr Elsie Milne, the ATC's new commander Grp Capt Mike Remlinger
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Golf: Oxford seek girl power
Oxford Ladies GC are determined to promote girls golf, after finding that they do not have a single member between the ages of ten and 18. Group lessons are available from the club's assistant professional David Cook at Southfield on Saturday morning.
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Footbal: Launton are Oxon champs
Launton captured the Oxfordshire County Cup when they defeated Mansfield Road 3-0 in the final at North Leigh. Tina Gilmore put Launton ahead after only three minutes. Launton had a goal disallowed early in the second period and had to wait until the
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Golf: Lineker heads star cast
Gary Lineker heads a star-studded line-up from the world of football and the media who will be competing in the Mark Lawrenson Charity Tournament at Magnolia Park on Monday. The former England striker and TV presenter, who plays off a five handicap, tees
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Football: Easington joy as unlucky City miss out
Easington lifted the OFA Joe Roughton Under 18 Trophy at the Manor after a thrilling 3-2 win over Oxford City. City were ahead twice but Steve Worthington and Martin Penrice pulled it back for Easington, and then a superb free kick from Robert Wiltshire
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Golf: Frilford scrape home at death
Frilford Heath struggled before beating bottom club Brailes 2-1 in Division 1 of the Shaw and Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League. With the match standing at 1-1, Eamonn Byrne and James Peck scrambled home by one hole to see Frilford home. Tadmarton maintained
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Speedway: Purchase hails Cheetahs
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs were back to something near their very best last weekend when they successfully dumped last year's Elite League champions out of the KO Cup and booked their semi-final place. Owner Steve Purchase had every reason to be pleased with
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Bowls: Results
Latest Oxfordshire club results check Rover (Cowley) 97, Bicester 65 (Rover skips first): R Tinson 20, K Taylor 19; D Wood 21, K Davies 19; R Edney 36, K Gaskin 13; J Aveling 20, A Hall 14. Rover (Cowley) 76, Oxford University Press 68 (Rover skips first
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Bowls: Ace Gillett to miss Oxon cup campaign
Oxfordshire manager Bob Gilkes has announced his squad for the new Middleton Cup campaign - and one big name is missing. England international and World Pairs champion Les Gillett is the major ommision because he is getting married this summer and is
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Civil war day (May 26)
Civil War action and good English ale are on the menu at a village event now in its fifth year. The Sealed Knot Society is setting up camp for display during the Standlake Beer Festival, which raises money for Standlake and Eynsham primary schools and
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£8m boost for brighter screens
By Maggie Hartford A HI-TECH group developing the new generation of thinner, brighter flat screens for mobile phones and electronic organisers has raised £8m to expand. Opsys, of Begbroke Science Park, has developed new light-emitting materials and designs
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Thieves spoil joy for boy who beat cancer
Adam Clarke overcame leukaemia to fulfil his dream of riding a motorbike - only to have his most treasured possession stolen by thieves. Ten year-old Adam, of Rosamund Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, had a bone marrow transplant two years ago. Adam ClarkeOnly
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Park and ride fee increase dropped
A bid to double the cost of park and ride parking charges in Oxford has been dropped. Last year, Oxford City Council's ruling Liberal Democrat/Green administration announced it was planning to increase park and ride car parking fees from 50p to £1 at
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Jogger spotted body floating in canal
A man drowned after spending an evening drinking and then falling into the Oxford Canal. Unemployed road surfacer Hugh Lillis, 56, of Goose Green Close, Oxford, was found floating face-down in the Oxford Canal by a jogger. Paul Nurse, of Woodstock Road
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Group forms to stop GM crop trials
Villagers opposed to the testing of genetically modified crops near their homes, have set up a pressure group demanding an end to the trials. Householders in the south Oxfordshire villages of Hinton Waldrist and Longworth are calling for crops of GM maize
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Cemeteries bid for national honour
Three cemeteries in Oxfordshire have been entered this year's Cemetery of the Year awards. The three - Wolvercote and Rose Hill cemeteries in Oxford and Bicester Cemetery - are among 44 from across the United Kingdom competing in the Confederation of
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Road works vow by water bosses
Bosses at Thames Water have pledged to keep residents of Oxford's Botley Road fully in the picture as the starting date for major roadworks approaches. Families and shopkeepers took to the streets last month to protest about the company's lack of communication
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Reunion date for playgroup
A playgroup is planning to welcome back former youngsters and their parents from years gone by at a special party to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Polstead Playgroup, which has met in St Margaret's Institute in Polstead Road, Jericho, Oxford, since
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Elections 2001: Senior Tory visits retired car worker
Retired car worker Alfred Manuell welcomed Shadow Health Secretary Liam Fox to his Kidlington home after facing a nine-month wait for treatment on the National Health Service. Mr Manuell, 62, who lives with his wife Barbara, 55, in Waverley Avenue, first
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Thieves spoil joy for boy who beat cancer
Adam Clarke overcame leukaemia to fulfil his dream of riding a motorbike - only to have his most treasured possession stolen by thieves. Ten year-old Adam, of Rosamund Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, had a bone marrow transplant two years ago. Adam ClarkeOnly
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Football: Players needed
Players are required for a new under 13 team starting in Burford next season. Call 01993 845413 or 01993 831821 for more details.
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Pilot Polly lands safe and sound
Record-breaking Oxfordshire pilot Polly Vacher has returned home to England after her four-month, 29,000-mile solo flight around the world. Mrs Vacher, 57, from Gilbournes Farm, Drayton, near Abingdon, landed at Birmingham International Airport to become
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Park and ride fee increase dropped
A bid to double the cost of park and ride parking charges in Oxford has been dropped. Last year, Oxford City Council's ruling Liberal Democrat/Green administration announced it was planning to increase park and ride car parking fees from 50p to £1 at
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Football: Tower on a high with four-timer
Tower Hill Stars Under 15s ended their season on a high with four comprehensive victories. It all started with a double-header victory over Summertown. Tower ran out 6-0 winners in the Supplementary Cup thanks to a hat-trick from Chris Pardew, a double
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Road works vow by water bosses
Bosses at Thames Water have pledged to keep residents of Oxford's Botley Road fully in the picture as the starting date for major roadworks approaches. Families and shopkeepers took to the streets last month to protest about the company's lack of communication
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Loss of trade might force chemist to fold
A chemist set up to serve south Oxford may have to close because of a lack of customers. Bliep chemist in Abingdon Road, Oxford, opened in January after a nine-month battle to win planning permission. The news that supermarkets are to reduce drug prices
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Police call centres are on schedule
New centres that will revolutionise the way Thames Valley Police handles telephone calls are on schedule to open early next year. The force is switching from its seven control rooms covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to two hi-tech 999
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Ruling favours supermarket giants
Small independent chemists could be under threat from supermarket giants, after price fixing on over-the-counter medicines was abolished this week. Pharmacist Paul Jenner, of Jenner's Chemist in Cowley Road, feared shops like his own, in Cowley Road,
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Golf: Frilford scrape home at death
Frilford Heath struggled before beating bottom club Brailes 2-1 in Division 1 of the Shaw and Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League. With the match standing at 1-1, Eamonn Byrne and James Peck scrambled home by one hole to see Frilford home. Tadmarton maintained
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Golf: Summers blown off course in trophy bid
David Summers, from Oxford City, had to settle for second place after holding the first-round lead in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon's Penfold Trophy at Burnham Beeches. Summers led by one shot after his first-round 69, but he shot 77 as the breeze got up
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NHS 'like Third World service', says doctor
NHS patients are being forced to endure a Third World service, according to an Oxfordshire GP. Dr Rickman Godlee, of the Church Street Practice, in Wantage, said problems in the NHS had left GPs struggling to meet new Government targets, without extra
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Chastleton House re-opens
Historic Chastleton House, near Chipping Norton, re-opened on Wednesday (May 16) after being closed as a precaution against foot and mouth. The National Trust decided to re-open the property after consultation with the local community. Chastleton House
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Farmer to restock his flock
Livestock is about to return to the farm where foot and mouth was first detected in Oxfordshire. Farmer Clive Hawes said he hoped to take sheep on to Grange Farm, Little Chesterton, near Bicester, this week, once paperwork allowing him to move the animals
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Bookham raises prize cash
A fibre optics company has raised £4,000 in a prize draw for The Children's Wish Foundation, a charity which fulfils the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Staff at Bookham Technology, Milton Park, Abingdon, had a chance to
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Soldiers ready for long run
Ten soldiers from Dalton Barracks are in training for a 100-mile relay run to raise money for charity and celebrate the centenary of their corps. The runners, from 60 Transport Squadron Royal Logistic Corps, will leave Centenary Square in Birmingham on
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Honduran visitors
The founder of an orphanage in Central America, which is supported by people Oxfordshire, is visiting the county on Friday to express his thanks. Senor Santiago Martinez, founder of the Tierra Santa orphanage for abandoned girls, will be with a party
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College tutors to strike over pay
Thousands of Oxfordshire students will miss classes on Tuesday because of a strike at further education colleges. Tutors are protesting about their pay, which has fallen below school teachers' wages. It is part of a national day of action organised by
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Decision 'shows faith in workers'
A new £3m European headquarters for one of the world's leading suppliers of biomedical research products is a vote of confidence in Abingdon, said the company's American president. Opening the new building at the Abingdon Science Park in Barton Lane,
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Twinning link signed
Long Wittenham is hosting French visitors at the weekend to mark a new twinning link with Thaon in Normandy. The idea of twinning began in 1998 with a meeting in Long Wittenham Village Hall. It culminated with a visit to France in February this year by
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Couple hit out at high home prices
The high cost of housing is forcing a generation of young people out of their home town. That is the view of a couple who were hoping to buy one of developer Linden Homes' new houses at the former Pauls Malt site in Wallingford - only to be deterred by
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New mayor joins historic civic line
Theresa Jordan has become Wallingford's 598th mayor - and the tenth woman to receive the historic robes and insignia of office. Theresa Jordan Cllr Jordon, pictured above, was sworn in at a traditional mayor-making ceremony in the town hall attended by
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'Disabled treated like second-class citizens'
The mother of a mentally and physically disabled man has spoken of his "disgraceful" treatment by social services. Isobel Nelder said her 26-year-old son David's behaviour had been badly affected by social services' new system of care in Wallingford.
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Civil war day (May 26)
Civil War action and good English ale are on the menu at a village event now in its fifth year. The Sealed Knot Society is setting up camp for display during the Standlake Beer Festival, which raises money for Standlake and Eynsham primary schools and
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Group forms to stop GM crop trials
Villagers opposed to the testing of genetically modified crops near their homes, have set up a pressure group demanding an end to the trials. Householders in the south Oxfordshire villages of Hinton Waldrist and Longworth are calling for crops of GM maize
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Council demands speed limit cut
A council is sticking to its guns and demanding a speed cut on its bypass so that children can cross it safely. Thame Town Council wants the limit on the road past Lea Park Estate to be cut from 50mph to 40mph from Aylesbury Road to Chinnor Road. It is
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Where has homes profit gone? ask councillors
Councillors are demanding to know where money has gone from the sale of two houses on a school site. Thame Town Council has had two explanations and neither is satisfactory, say members. The controversy is over the sale of two large detached houses which
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Pregnant nurse's suicide message to boyfriend
A pregnant nurse called her boyfriend to tell him her death would be on his conscience, shortly before she took painkillers and jumped in front of a lorry. Clair McClaughlin's body was flung on to a grassy area after she was hit by a lorry on the A420
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Boxing: Lewis sparkles
Wolvercote featherweight Laurence Lewis ended the ten-bout unbeaten run of Basingstoke veteran John Mitchell with a second-round stoppage at Newbury's Trinity Hall. The 21-year-old Cassington boxer quickly took control in the first round with penetrating
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Bar Billiards: Tandem snatch title triumph
Tandem are the new Eynsham League champions after snatching the title away from title-holders Saddlers Arms on the last night. With Saddlers having completed their matches, Tandem picked up the points they needed to overhaul the Section 1 leaders in a
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Golf: Summers blown off course in trophy bid
David Summers, from Oxford City, had to settle for second place after holding the first-round lead in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon's Penfold Trophy at Burnham Beeches. Summers led by one shot after his first-round 69, but he shot 77 as the breeze got up
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Bowls: Results
Latest Oxfordshire club results check Rover (Cowley) 97, Bicester 65 (Rover skips first): R Tinson 20, K Taylor 19; D Wood 21, K Davies 19; R Edney 36, K Gaskin 13; J Aveling 20, A Hall 14. Rover (Cowley) 76, Oxford University Press 68 (Rover skips first
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Football: Blackbirds owe it to Armstrong
Stuart Armstrong scored twice as Blackbird Leys Sunday won the Morrells Oxford Sunday League Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Six Bells in a low-key final. An almighty downpour 20 minutes before kick-off dampened down the Court Place Farm pitch
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Cemeteries bid for national honour
Bicester Cemetery is one of three in Oxfordshire entered for this year's Cemetery of the Year awards. The three - also including Wolvercote and Rose Hill cemeteries in Oxford - are among 44 from across the United Kingdom competing in the Confederation
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Bowls: Ace Gillett to miss Oxon cup campaign
Oxfordshire manager Bob Gilkes has announced his squad for the new Middleton Cup campaign - and one big name is missing. England international and World Pairs champion Les Gillett is the major ommision because he is getting married this summer and is
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Shoplifter had £220 in pocket
A woman who helped steal 49 items of food from a superstore has been given a conditional discharge. Flutura Qatja, 35, was spotted with a friend stashing away items as they walked round the Sainsbury's Kidlington store on the afternoon of March 12. The
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Football: Easington joy as unlucky City miss out
Easington lifted the OFA Joe Roughton Under 18 Trophy at the Manor after a thrilling 3-2 win over Oxford City. City were ahead twice but Steve Worthington and Martin Penrice pulled it back for Easington, and then a superb free kick from Robert Wiltshire
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Boxing: Lewis sparkles
Wolvercote featherweight Laurence Lewis ended the ten-bout unbeaten run of Basingstoke veteran John Mitchell with a second-round stoppage at Newbury's Trinity Hall. The 21-year-old Cassington boxer quickly took control in the first round with penetrating
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Football: Blackbirds owe it to Armstrong
Stuart Armstrong scored twice as Blackbird Leys Sunday won the Morrells Oxford Sunday League Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Six Bells in a low-key final. An almighty downpour 20 minutes before kick-off dampened down the Court Place Farm pitch
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Warrant issued
A warrant without bail was issued by Didcot magistrates on Monday for the arrest of Laura Burns, 31, of Pebble Drive, who was convicted in her absence of driving without insurance, a driving licence and an MoT certificate.
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Wartime bombs debate hots up
General Election candidates stepped into the controversial issue of the safety of schoolchildren following the discovery of Second World War bombs and ammunition at Chilton. Labour Parliamentary candidate Stephen Beer was canvassing at the gates of Chilton
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Police call centres are on schedule
New centres that will revolutionise the way Thames Valley Police handles telephone calls are on schedule to open early next year. The force is switching from its seven control rooms covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to two hi-tech 999
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New mayor joins historic civic line
Theresa Jordan has become Wallingford's 598th mayor - and the tenth woman to receive the historic robes and insignia of office. Theresa Jordan Cllr Jordon, pictured above, was sworn in at a traditional mayor-making ceremony in the town hall attended by
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Bowls: League prize money up
Prize money has been increased this season in the Oxford and District League sponsored by Kennington Bowls Specialists, which gets under way today. The winners of each division will pick up £100, with £75 going to the runners-up. In Division 1, champions
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Speedway: Purchase hails Cheetahs
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs were back to something near their very best last weekend when they successfully dumped last year's Elite League champions out of the KO Cup and booked their semi-final place. Owner Steve Purchase had every reason to be pleased with
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Bowls: League prize money up
Prize money has been increased this season in the Oxford and District League sponsored by Kennington Bowls Specialists, which gets under way today. The winners of each division will pick up £100, with £75 going to the runners-up. In Division 1, champions
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Golf: Lineker heads star cast
Gary Lineker heads a star-studded line-up from the world of football and the media who will be competing in the Mark Lawrenson Charity Tournament at Magnolia Park on Monday. The former England striker and TV presenter, who plays off a five handicap, tees
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Autism makes many feel alone
Autism is a condition which causes children to withdraw from those around them and can permanently affect their ability to interact. This week is Autism Awareness Week and health reporter Victoria Owen looks at an Oxfordshire charity that is dedicated
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Unipart buys rail company By Chris Koenig
LOGISTICS firm Unipart has bought a railway supply company which is based in Crewe and employs 320 people. Unipart, based in Cowley, paid an undisclosed sum for National Railway Supplies (NRS) which services, repairs, and distributes signaling and telecom
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Lib Dem accuses Jackson of U-turn
The Conservative candidate for Wantage, Robert Jackson, has been accused of making a political U-turn after calling for a reduction in housebuilding in rural Oxfordshire. Mr Jackson criticised the Government for putting pressure on the county council
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Citizens honoured for their efforts
Caring citizens who have given years of individual service to the city of Oxford have had their work recognised. The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Maureen Christian, presented the annual certificates of honour at a special reception in the town hall last night
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Elections 2001: Senior Tory visits retired car worker
Retired car worker Alfred Manuell welcomed Shadow Health Secretary Liam Fox to his Kidlington home after facing a nine-month wait for treatment on the National Health Service. Mr Manuell, 62, who lives with his wife Barbara, 55, in Waverley Avenue, first
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Mother zapped by lightning strike
A Mother-of-six was injured when the telephone she was using exploded as lightning hit her house during a thunderstorm. Wendy Beattie, 35, of Asquith Road, Oxford, was calling her mother-in-law to make sure she was all right when lightning struck her
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Wartime bombs debate hots up
General Election candidates stepped into the controversial issue of the safety of schoolchildren following the discovery of Second World War bombs and ammunition at Chilton. Labour Parliamentary candidate Stephen Beer was canvassing at the gates of Chilton
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Jogger spotted body floating in canal
A man drowned after spending an evening drinking and then falling into the Oxford Canal. Unemployed road surfacer Hugh Lillis, 56, of Goose Green Close, Oxford, was found floating face-down in the Oxford Canal by a jogger. Paul Nurse, of Woodstock Road
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Football: Carterton spot-on in thriller
Carterton Town lifted the Hellenic League's Complete Music Cup 7-6 on penalties in a dramatic sudden death shoot-out against treble-chasing Swindon Supermarine at Fairford Town last night. The final finished 2-2 after normal time and with extra time failing
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Mother's death remains a mystery
Mystery surrounds the death of a schizophrenic mother who was found dead at a care home, an inquest heard. Pamela Walton, 53, suffered for several years with mental health problems, epilepsy and diabetes. She was found dead in her room at the Gatehouse
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Bar Billiards: Tandem snatch title triumph
Tandem are the new Eynsham League champions after snatching the title away from title-holders Saddlers Arms on the last night. With Saddlers having completed their matches, Tandem picked up the points they needed to overhaul the Section 1 leaders in a
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United ready to sign young guns
Mark Wright believes he is close to making his first SIX signings since taking over at Oxford United, by securing all the club's promising young players on long-term contracts. Wright had a meeting with chairman Firoz Kassam to discuss the plans for the
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Beware of summer barbecues
Firefighters are warning that hundreds of people will be injured by barbecues this summer unless proper safety precautions are taken. John Parry, Oxfordshire's chief fire officer, said: "Annually there are over 1,000 injuries to people caused by misuse
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Beware of summer barbecues
Firefighters are warning that hundreds of people will be injured by barbecues this summer unless proper safety precautions are taken. John Parry, Oxfordshire's chief fire officer, said: "Annually there are over 1,000 injuries to people caused by misuse
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College tutors to strike over pay
Thousands of Oxfordshire students will miss classes on Tuesday because of a strike at further education colleges. Tutors are protesting about their pay, which has fallen below school teachers' wages. It is part of a national day of action organised by
