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Crisis postpones sponsored trek
The foot and mouth crisis has forced an Oxfordshire charity to postpone its fund- raising trek up Snowdonia in Wales, which would have raised £60,000 in sponsorship. Regain, based in Shirburn Road, Watlington, is the only charity in the UK dedicated to
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Take look at project
A charity which helps house and train young people is holding an open day. The West Oxfordshire Foyer project, run by Cherwell Housing Trust and Abingdon and Witney College, is based at 62a Corn Street, Witney. It provides housing and training for 16
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Fireman blazes trail to nursery
Fireman Matt delighted youngsters when he turned up in his van with his firefighting kit. Community fire safety officer Matt Smith was bringing a message mixed with fun for nursery children at Scotts House School, Eynsham Park, North Leigh. After they
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Cricket: Banbury openers in record 312 stand
Big-hitting South African Craig Haupt wrote himself into the Home Counties Premier league record books on Saturday by becoming the first player to score a double century. The Oxfordshire left-hander made exactly 200 not out and shared in a record-breaking
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Councillors give - and they take away
Residents have experienced mixed success in their campaign against proposed developments. People living in Wellington Street, Thame, are delighted that South Oxfordshire District Council rejected plans by the Economic Computer Services Ltd to make their
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Cricket: Banbury openers in record 312 stand
Big-hitting South African Craig Haupt wrote himself into the Home Counties Premier league record books on Saturday by becoming the first player to score a double century. The Oxfordshire left-hander made exactly 200 not out and shared in a record-breaking
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Cricket: Div 2 West - Two out of two for Oxford
Cock-a-hoop Oxford made it two wins out of two with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over much-fancied Wokingham at Jesus College on Saturday. The visitors' preparations weren't helped by two of their players being delayed due to a motorway accident
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Meet the county's new Mr Football
The Oxfordshire Football Association have appointed a football development officer for the county. Ted Mitchell, 24, took up the full-time position last week and he will be based in the county office in Witney. His brief will be to deliver Football Association
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Football: League results
All league results for Oxfordshire sides ________________________ COURAGE COMBINED COUNTIES LEAGUE Premier Div: AFC Wallingford 2, Ash Utd 1. ________________________ CHERRY RED RECORDS HELLENIC LEAGUE Anagram Records Reserves Cup final: Swindon Supermarine
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Summer of fun is promised
A new youth club has opened to help teenagers living near Bicester try new activities. The club has been started at Heyford Park, the former United States Air Force base in Upper Heyford. It is sponsored by the North Oxfordshire Consortium, which runs
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Speedway: Roaring Cheetahs close in on leaders 50-40
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs put on a stunning display at Brandon on Saturday night, beating the Bees by ten points to move to within two points of Elite League leaders Poole Pirates Oxford stormed ahead in the first heat thanks to a superb start from Brian
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Brilliant Smith is a match-winner!
A brilliant 80 not out from Pete Smith paved the way for Brill's 99-run victory over Shrivenham in Division 1. Smith was well supported by Godfrey (54) and Simmons (73) as Brill reached 216-4. Shrivenham folded to 117, with Edge taking 5-34. In Division
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Cricket: Div 2 West - Two out of two for Oxford
Cock-a-hoop Oxford made it two wins out of two with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over much-fancied Wokingham at Jesus College on Saturday. The visitors' preparations weren't helped by two of their players being delayed due to a motorway accident
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Football: Wallingford runners-up - AFC 2, Ash 1
AFC Wallingford clinched the runners-up spot in the Courage Combined Counties League Premier Division with Saturday's home victory over close rivals Ash. Mick Mulvaney put Wallingford ahead after only two minutes, and after skipper Gary Stevens had seen
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Couple make history in town hall
History was made in Oxford on Saturday when the first wedding took place at the town hall. Marlene Smyth, 22, from Cowley, and 25-year-old Matthew Smith, from Bicester, pictured left with superintendent registrary Cheryl Eva, took their vows in the Assembly
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Labrador is good retriever
A black Labrador saved the day for an Oxford pensioner by retrieving a missing wallet from a canal. Former journalist Bill Fowler, 92, of Osberton Road, Oxford, lost his wallet in Thrupp, near Kidlington. It contained a photograph of his mother, a letter
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Fireman blazes trail to nursery
Fireman Matt delighted youngsters when he turned up in his van with his firefighting kit. Community fire safety officer Matt Smith was bringing a message mixed with fun for nursery children at Scotts House School, Eynsham Park, North Leigh. After they
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Mother conquers fear to help hospice appeal
A mother who hates heights is to take part in a charity parachute jump for the Sobell House hospice in Oxford, thanks to the Oxford Mail. Michelle Brown, 26, above, decided to take the plunge after seeing an advertisement for volunteers in our pages.
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Chelsea rumours growing
Rumours that the daughter of the former American president and former Oxford student Bill Clinton, will be coming to study in Oxford this year are growing in the USA. The Daily News in New York has reported that Chelsea Clinton has contacted Oxford University
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New mayor
Jim Vine was inaugurated as the Banbury Town Mayor at a ceremony in the town council offices, Bridge Street. His deputy will be Tony Mepham. Outgoing mayor Elsie Milne was also present at the ceremony.
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Football: League results
All league results for Oxfordshire sides ________________________ COURAGE COMBINED COUNTIES LEAGUE Premier Div: AFC Wallingford 2, Ash Utd 1. ________________________ CHERRY RED RECORDS HELLENIC LEAGUE Anagram Records Reserves Cup final: Swindon Supermarine
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Couple aims to cash in on interior design flair
Husband-and-wife team Sharon and Warren Harvey are hoping to cash in on their taste for exotic accessories and furniture. Their new shop, Off the Wall Furnishings, has just opened in the Wesley Lane shopping precinct, Bicester. They will bring their own
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Opera battle bills are revealed
Council officials are counting the cost of losing planning fights with an opera festival organiser. And they will reveal the amounts - believed to run into tens of thousands of pounds - on Thursday. In the latest battles, Garsington Opera organiser Leonard
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Rower makes waves
A sportsman from Oxfordshire has been honoured by the Italian city of Venice for his commitment to a traditional form of rowing. Richard Norton, 64, is chairman of the City Barge club, based near Donnington Bridge in Oxford - the only club in the UK to
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Rower makes waves
A sportsman from Oxfordshire has been honoured by the Italian city of Venice for his commitment to a traditional form of rowing. Richard Norton, 64, is chairman of the City Barge club, based near Donnington Bridge in Oxford - the only club in the UK to
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Patients consulted in major review
Patients have been asked to describe their experiences to trained inspectors as part of an in-depth review of the county's main hospitals. The Commission of Health Improvement (CHI) is carrying out a study of the John Radcliffe, the Churchill and Radcliffe
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Chelsea rumours growing
Rumours that the daughter of the former American president and former Oxford student Bill Clinton, will be coming to study in Oxford this year are growing in the USA. The Daily News in New York has reported that Chelsea Clinton has contacted Oxford University
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Students fined for tuition fees demonstration
Almost 30 Oxford University students have been fined up to £65 for a sit-in protest against tuition fees. Court-style hearings were held to discipline students for their part in the sit-in at the Divinity School area of the Bodleian Library in February
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German given freedom of city
The first non-British citizen to be awarded the title of Freeman of Oxford receives the honour at a special ceremony today. Martin W-rlein, a solicitor from Nuremburg, was put forward for the exclusive title by his father-in-law, Cllr Alan Pope, who is
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Last-minute plea made for castle
A last-minute plea has been made to city planners to consider their "awesome responsibility" before deciding the fate of the Oxford prison and castle site tonight. Edwin Townsend-Coles, a former chairman of the Oxford Civic Society has sent a personal
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Experts see new hotspot
The "Oxford-Cambridge hub" has been identified by an influential US business magazine as one of the best places in the world to start a new company. Forbes Global magazine headlines its article: "Move over, Silicon Valley. Entrepreneurial hot spots are
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Couple make history in town hall
History was made in Oxford on Saturday when the first wedding took place at the town hall. Marlene Smyth, 22, from Cowley, and 25-year-old Matthew Smith, from Bicester, pictured left with superintendent registrary Cheryl Eva, took their vows in the Assembly
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Ace Craig hits the heights
Banbury's South African star Craig Haupt set a string of records by scoring a sensational 200 not out in the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. Haupt became the first league player to score a double century, beating the previous highest innings
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Opera battle bills are revealed
Council officials are counting the cost of losing planning fights with an opera festival organiser. And they will reveal the amounts - believed to run into tens of thousands of pounds - on Thursday. In the latest battles, Garsington Opera organiser Leonard
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Patients consulted in major review
Patients have been asked to describe their experiences to trained inspectors as part of an in-depth review of the county's main hospitals. The Commission of Health Improvement (CHI) is carrying out a study of the John Radcliffe, the Churchill and Radcliffe
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Crash victim blasts fine
A driver who still suffers severe pain after a car smash has criticised the £255 fine imposed on the motorist who caused it. Christine Morling, 59, of Drayton Road, Sutton Courtenay, says she will never be able to walk normally again following the crash
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Take look at project
A charity which helps house and train young people is holding an open day. The West Oxfordshire Foyer project, run by Cherwell Housing Trust and Abingdon and Witney College, is based at 62a Corn Street, Witney. It provides housing and training for 16
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Students fined for tuition fees demonstration
Almost 30 Oxford University students have been fined up to £65 for a sit-in protest against tuition fees. Court-style hearings were held to discipline students for their part in the sit-in at the Divinity School area of the Bodleian Library in February
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Nurse training 'opens gates'
Entrance qualifications for nursing courses have been lowered at Oxford Brookes University in a bid to encourage more recruits. Just five GCSEs are needed to enter the three-year diploma course which has been developed jointly with Oxford hospitals. Until
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Maypole dancing lifts school event
Genevieve Gorgham, four, took a break from dancing around the Maypole during the annual fair. The festivities were a highlight of the St Andrew's School May Fair in Wantage. The fundraising fun day is one of the best-loved events of the year for the Wallingford
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Interesting day in store
People can enjoy an unusual day out over half-term when the Oxfordshire Museums Store opens its doors. The store in Standlake houses collections not on display, such as biological specimens, archaeology finds and farm machinery. Staff will be on hand
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Staff pool resources for groups
Christmas arrived in May, thanks to a Witney swimming pool firm. Staff at Certikin International saved the money which would have been spent on Christmas cards and donated it to two charities. The £700 was split between Oxford Brookes University's support
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Paths to get facelift
Pavements in parts of Witney town centre are to get a facelift. The work is part of a major scheme to renew the footpaths and road surface in High Street. Planners hope to use the opportunity to install cabling ducts for new CCTV anti-crime cameras. The
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Football: Wallingford runners-up - AFC 2, Ash 1
AFC Wallingford clinched the runners-up spot in the Courage Combined Counties League Premier Division with Saturday's home victory over close rivals Ash. Mick Mulvaney put Wallingford ahead after only two minutes, and after skipper Gary Stevens had seen
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Cricket: Bicester bowlers earn first victory
Bicester and North Oxford recorded their first win of the season with a hard-earned four-wicket victory away to Basingstoke and North Hants in Division 1 on Saturday. It was the bowlers who were behind the success, dismissing the home side for 145 after
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Dedicated workers honoured
Charity shop staff have been rewarded for their long service. Bicester's Mayor and Mayoress, Lawrie Stratford and his wife, Rose, called into the Help the Aged Shop in Dean's Court on Saturday to hand out the awards. Five-year service certificates and
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Couple aims to cash in on interior design flair
Husband-and-wife team Sharon and Warren Harvey are hoping to cash in on their taste for exotic accessories and furniture. Their new shop, Off the Wall Furnishings, has just opened in the Wesley Lane shopping precinct, Bicester. They will bring their own
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Couple make history in town hall
History was made in Oxford on Saturday when the first wedding took place at the town hall. Marlene Smyth, 22, from Cowley, and 25-year-old Matthew Smith, from Bicester, pictured left with superintendent registrary Cheryl Eva, took their vows in the Assembly
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Cricket: Results
All weekend league results for Oxfordshire teams HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Banbury 312-0 (59.3 ov, C Haupt 200 no, A Sabin 101 no), Beaconsfield 209-7 (60 ov, N Doshi 65). Banbury 15 pts, Beaconsfield 6. Basingstoke & North Hants 145
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Welch starts with a bang
Berinsfield youngster Simon Welch finished the season with a bang at a show at Willenhall. Welch was up against the more experienced Daniel McDaid (Ironworks BC), the Midland Counties 57k champion and a finalist at the English Schoolboy Championships,
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Cricket: Bicester bowlers earn first victory
Bicester and North Oxford recorded their first win of the season with a hard-earned four-wicket victory away to Basingstoke and North Hants in Division 1 on Saturday. It was the bowlers who were behind the success, dismissing the home side for 145 after
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Benn does his level best
Veteran Labour politician Tony Benn made one of his last public appearances before retiring at the annual Levellers Day in Burford on Saturday. Mr Benn was making his fourth visit to the event which commemorates three soldiers from Cromwell's army in
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Maypole dancing lifts school event
Genevieve Gorgham, four, took a break from dancing around the Maypole during the annual fair. The festivities were a highlight of the St Andrew's School May Fair in Wantage. The fundraising fun day is one of the best-loved events of the year for the Wallingford
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Last-minute plea made for castle
A last-minute plea has been made to city planners to consider their "awesome responsibility" before deciding the fate of the Oxford prison and castle site tonight. Edwin Townsend-Coles, a former chairman of the Oxford Civic Society has sent a personal
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Housing reviewed
A local authority that sold all its council homes is having to rethink its housing strategy. West Oxfordshire District Council is undertaking the review following the transfer of 3,600 properties in March this year. Former council tenants are now under
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Labrador is good retriever
A black Labrador saved the day for an Oxford pensioner by retrieving a missing wallet from a canal. Former journalist Bill Fowler, 92, of Osberton Road, Oxford, lost his wallet in Thrupp, near Kidlington. It contained a photograph of his mother, a letter
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Meet the county's new Mr Football
The Oxfordshire Football Association have appointed a football development officer for the county. Ted Mitchell, 24, took up the full-time position last week and he will be based in the county office in Witney. His brief will be to deliver Football Association
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Speedway: Roaring Cheetahs close in on leaders 50-40
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs put on a stunning display at Brandon on Saturday night, beating the Bees by ten points to move to within two points of Elite League leaders Poole Pirates Oxford stormed ahead in the first heat thanks to a superb start from Brian
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Experts see new hotspot
The "Oxford-Cambridge hub" has been identified by an influential US business magazine as one of the best places in the world to start a new company. Forbes Global magazine headlines its article: "Move over, Silicon Valley. Entrepreneurial hot spots are
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Others in mind
A disabled young man, who asked for charity donations instead of presents for his 18th birthday, has raised almost £400. Paul Kirtland, who suffers from autism, hearing and visual impairments and attends the Chinnor Autistic Unit in Oxford, had always
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Students fined for tuition fees demonstration
Almost 30 Oxford University students have been fined up to £65 for a sit-in protest against tuition fees. Court-style hearings were held to discipline students for their part in the sit-in at the Divinity School area of the Bodleian Library in February
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Opera battle bills are revealed
Council officials are counting the cost of losing planning fights with an opera festival organiser. And they will reveal the amounts - believed to run into tens of thousands of pounds - on Thursday. In the latest battles, Garsington Opera organiser Leonard
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German given freedom of city
The first non-British citizen to be awarded the title of Freeman of Oxford receives the honour at a special ceremony today. Martin W-rlein, a solicitor from Nuremburg, was put forward for the exclusive title by his father-in-law, Cllr Alan Pope, who is
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Others in mind
A disabled young man, who asked for charity donations instead of presents for his 18th birthday, has raised almost £400. Paul Kirtland, who suffers from autism, hearing and visual impairments and attends the Chinnor Autistic Unit in Oxford, had always
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Traffic ban on traders ends
Traders and delivery drivers using Oxford's Covered Market have been given permission to flout the city's transport strategy restrictions. Ten named traders will be able to access the Covered Market by travelling through the barrier in Oriel Square, although
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35 injured in wrecks involving police
Thirty-five people have been injured in collisions involving police cars in the county during the past year. Figures released by Thames Valley Police show one member of the public was seriously injured and 20 others slightly hurt on Oxfordshire's roads
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Nurse training 'opens gates'
Entrance qualifications for nursing courses have been lowered at Oxford Brookes University in a bid to encourage more recruits. Just five GCSEs are needed to enter the three-year diploma course which has been developed jointly with Oxford hospitals. Until
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Help needed to fill custody gap
Volunteers are needed for a new service which will help the police and young offenders. By law, ten- to 17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult if they are in police custody. This poses a problem if their parent, carer or guardian is not available
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Traffic ban on traders ends
Traders and delivery drivers using Oxford's Covered Market have been given permission to flout the city's transport strategy restrictions. Ten named traders will be able to access the Covered Market by travelling through the barrier in Oriel Square, although
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Interesting day in store
People can enjoy an unusual day out over half-term when the Oxfordshire Museums Store opens its doors. The store in Standlake houses collections not on display, such as biological specimens, archaeology finds and farm machinery. Staff will be on hand
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Summer of fun is promised
A new youth club has opened to help teenagers living near Bicester try new activities. The club has been started at Heyford Park, the former United States Air Force base in Upper Heyford. It is sponsored by the North Oxfordshire Consortium, which runs
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35 injured in wrecks involving police
Thirty-five people have been injured in collisions involving police cars in the county during the past year. Figures released by Thames Valley Police show one member of the public was seriously injured and 20 others slightly hurt on Oxfordshire's roads
