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Cricket - Div 3: Oxford move up
Oxford & Horspath 2nd moved up one place in the table after a 54-run victory at Abingdon Vale. Chasing Oxford's 193 target, Vale were all out for 139, with veteran Gordon Hamilton taking 3-32. *Abingdon Vale 15, Oxford & Horspath 30
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Cricket - Div 6: Abingdon take lead
Abingdon Vale 2nd won by six wickets at Buckingham 2nd to take over as new leaders. Buckingham were dismissed for 160 by Guy Lemon (3-28) and Richard Tilley (3-44) before Mark Edwards (65) and Deane Rockall (40) eased Vale home at 161-4. *Buckingham 2nd
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Pupil's view from Europe
Abingdon schoolboy Matthew Burnard got a first-hand look at the way the European Parliament operates during a work experience placement. He worked in the constituency office of the MEP for Oxfordshire, Mark Watts, in Sittingbourne, Kent. Matthew then
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Children raise cash for school in need
Pupils at an Oxford school have raised £2,600 for children at an impoverished school in Africa. When children at Christ Church Cathedral School in Brewer Street learned of the conditions faced by their counterparts in Mfuwe, Zambia, they wanted to help
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Tennager wins art competition
Teenage artist Oliver Mundy has won the regional section of a national art competition. The 14-year-old student at Besselsleigh School, in Besselsleigh, near Abingdon, has won a national competition where pupils were asked to depict conservation issues
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Schools ring the changes
A small village school has raised £270,000 - including promises and pledges - to help pay for a new hall and gymnasium. But work at South Moreton Primary School, near Didcot, cannot begin until the governors find another £70,000. "It's a tall order,"
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School wins sports award
Talented young sports' enthusiasts at a Wallingford School put on a display of their skills to celebrate receiving a coveted Sport's Mark. Wallingford School, in St Georges Road, received the award from Sport England in recognition of pupil involvement
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Sense of community
A team of business advisers swapped a day in the office for a stint of DIY to transform two flats for people with sight and hearing problems. Armed with paintbrushes and garden tools, 35 KPMG employees spent a day redecorating and tidying up the gardens
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Holznagel helps Challow to 242-6
A second-wicket stand of 98 between Chris Warboys (71) and Ashley Holznagel (44) helped Challow & Childrey to 242-6 against Buckingham. Challow's Ashley Holznagel forces the ball square of the wicket in the Division 1 game at home to Buckingham In
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Cricket - Div 6: Banbury victory and Pat Robinson (65) saw Banbury Twenty 2nd rattle up 236-5 again
*Banbury XX 2nd 15, Kidlington 2nd 9
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Merry top scorer
Luke Merry (38) was top scorer for Thame where visitors Banbury XX dismissed them for 143 on a green pitch. Twenty then raced off to 40-0 from Thame's first four overs until skipper Richard Carr got among the wickets to finish with 7-65. But Twenty managed
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Pre-school members play on
Youngsters at the Jack and Jill Pre-School can carry on playing, thanks to South Oxfordshire District Council which renewed the planning permission for the group's temporary building in the grounds of Mill Lane School.
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Cricket - Div 2: Aston keep top spot
Aston Rowant kept top spot after a three-wicket win over Banbury 2nd at White Post Road. Despite a valiant 33 from Martin Thomas, Banbury were shot out for 145, Nick O'Hara doing most of the damage with 3-34. Rowant were handicapped in reply by a nasty
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Hive of activity
The Oxfordshire Bee Keepers' Association will give demonstrations at Cogges Manor Farm Museum on Saturday, July 7. On Sunday, July 8, Oxford City Morris will be dancing. The museum will be open from noon to 5.30pm.
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Summer of fun
The Churches Together in Haddenham group has organised a special summer playscheme for children between July 23 and 27. It will be based at the Baptist Church Hall for the youngest and at St Mary's Centre for the eight to 12-year-olds.
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Agents expand
Aitchison Raffety is opening a new commercial property and professional services office covering south Oxfordshire and the Aylesbury Vale. It will be next to Aitchison Raffety's residential sales centre in Upper High Street. Clive Brockle- hurst, associate
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Motor sport: Whale drops down to 16th
Tim Whale lies 16th in the Club Formula Palmer Audi Championship at the halfway stage of the series. The 26-year-old, from Banbury, looked set to claim top results but came away empty-handed from the fifth and sixth rounds of the 12-race series at Mondello
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Showcase for actors' talents
A big boost to the membership of Chinnor Youth Theatre has led to the group staging its own revue to show off members' talents. The boost came with the Chinnor Players' panto Snow White which had many youngsters in it. Now youth theatre numbers have leapt
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Rail firm gains top marks
Chiltern Railways has been rated by passengers as the top train company in the West Midlands. In the Spring 2001 national passenger study the company scored the highest marks in all 12 categories, including punctuality, reliability, comfort and value
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Event provides big lift
Villagers of all ages joined in a feast of fun and fancy dress. Challow Fun Day in East Challow, near Wantage, is one of the village's chief events of the summer. Saturday's event at Challow Parkfeatured a mini 'It's a Knockout' contest, line dancing,
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Hard work helps children to play
Children are enjoying the sun in a new £17,000 village play area. The playing field in West Hendred, near Wantage, officially opens on July 4, marking the end of a popular community fundraising effort. The ground, beside the Ginge Brook contains swings
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Motor sport: Whale drops down to 16th
Tim Whale lies 16th in the Club Formula Palmer Audi Championship at the halfway stage of the series. The 26-year-old, from Banbury, looked set to claim top results but came away empty-handed from the fifth and sixth rounds of the 12-race series at Mondello
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Sophie gets GB call-up
Sophie Froud is in seventh heaven after receiving a call-up to the Great Britain softball team. Sophie, 17, only took up the sport seven months ago - and then she was just messing about throwing a ball around. Sophie Froud But her natural talent was noticed
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Motor sport: Weekend action guide
Where to find motor sport events over the weekend - July 6-8 FRIDAY, July 6 Donington Park: FIM 500 World Motorcycle Championship. British Grand Prix. First day of three-day event. 0133 281 0048. Goodwood: Festival of Speed hillclimb. 0124 375 5000. First
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Cricket - Divs 7-9: Stokes and Cox-Rogers steer Chalgrove home
Chalgrove 2nd are snapping at the heels of Division 7 leaders Thame 2nd, following their seven-wicket victory over Oxford Downs 2nd. Simon Florey top-scored with 52 as Downs made 196-7, but Chalgrove sped home thanks to 82 from Stokes and 80 from Malcolm
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17 jobs to go as partners retire
One of the oldest shops in Bicester is closing after 75 years of trading. Seventeen people will lose their jobs when The Handy Stores in Sheep Street shuts down within the next few months. Richard Cherry, left, with Philippa McDonald, Howard Cherry, Brian
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Darts: New Club put an end to Nuffield run
Nuffield Arms Ladies lost their unbeaten record in Section 2 of the Morrells ODDA Summer League when they were pipped 5-4 by rivals New Club, Wheatley. Visitors Wheatley took the opening two games courtesy of Anita Blissett and Bricknell before Nuffield
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Rail firm gains top marks
Chiltern Railways has been rated by passengers as the top train company in the West Midlands. In the Spring 2001 national passenger study the company scored the highest marks in all 12 categories, including punctuality, reliability, comfort and value
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Cricket - Div 6: Shipton cruise to victory
Shipton 2nd bundled out Oxford Nondescripts 2nd for just 88 despite a fighting 43 not out from Henry O'Connor, as Steve Humphries returned 5-28, allowing Shipton to cruise to a nine-wicket victory. *Ox Nondies 2nd 4, Shipton 2nd 30
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Cricket - Div 2: Nondies ton double stuns Dinton
Oxford Nondescripts gave second-placed Dinton a fright by rattling up a huge 299-3 dec thanks to centuries from Dennis Mihaljevich (106) and Ian Mead (120), who set the pace with a 157 partnership. Dinton then slipped to 79-5 to hand the initiative to
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Downs fall short
Some explosive batting from South African Christo du Preez, who hammered 109, helped Rover Cowley pile up 304-5 against visitors Oxford Downs. Nawaz Ali weighed in with a polished 57 as he and du Preez featured in a stand of 153, of which 73 came off
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Cumnor switch at bottom
Cumnor and Sandford St Martin swapped places at the bottom of the table as the former took more points from a draw. After being put in, Ian Crosby scored a handsome 109 for Cumnor, adding 119 for the fourth wicket with Adam Cook (49) - and 59 extras helped
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Sophie gets GB call-up
Sophie Froud is in seventh heaven after receiving a call-up to the Great Britain softball team. Sophie, 17, only took up the sport seven months ago - and then she was just messing about throwing a ball around. Sophie Froud But her natural talent was noticed
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Swimming: Surrage boys boost Kidlington
Kidlington & Gosford finished third in the Dave Moorwood Trophy gala at Wantage. Calum and Ian Surrage provided three freestyle and butterfly victories, with the Austs, Julie and Chris, supplying another three. Mhairie Ferguson (freestyle) and Trevor
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Cricket - Div 4: Wallingford dismissed
Morris Motors increased their lead at the top after dismissing visitors Wallingford for 145, spinner Fazal Chaudry taking 4-51 and seamer Tallat 3-18. Motors then wobbled a little but recovered to reach 146-6. *Morris Motors 30, Wallingford 12
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Cricket - Div 3: Bicester win
Half-centuries from skipper John Baxter and Martin Middleton helped Bicester & North Oxford 2nd to a formidable 234-7 at Aylesbury. However, that presented few problems to South African Howard Donachie, whose aggressive 146 not out saw Aylesbury home
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Rider injured
A horse rider was taken to hospital after being thrown from his mount after a collision with a Peugeot car. The 37-year-old rider was treated at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after the accident on the B4027 between Islip and Woodeaton on Sunday
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17 jobs to go as partners retire
One of the oldest shops in Bicester is closing after 75 years of trading. Seventeen people will lose their jobs when The Handy Stores in Sheep Street shuts down within the next few months. Richard Cherry, left, with Philippa McDonald, Howard Cherry, Brian
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Hospital is struggling to hire porters
Managers at an Oxford hospital are struggling to employ porters as they compete against big blue chip firms with aggressive recruitment cam- paigns. Trevor Paine, head of facilities at the John Radcliffe Hospital, said the hospital was desperate for portering
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Schools ring the changes
A small village school has raised £270,000 - including promises and pledges - to help pay for a new hall and gymnasium. But work at South Moreton Primary School, near Didcot, cannot begin until the governors find another £70,000. "It's a tall order,"
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Moklis curries favour with judges
Moklis Ali cooked up a mouthwatering creation to win the title of Oxford's Curry Chef of the Year. Moklis Ali with his winning dish of king prawns specially supplied from Thailand. The resident chef at Jamal's, in Walton Street, earned the accolade with
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Cricket - Div 3: Oxford move up
Oxford & Horspath 2nd moved up one place in the table after a 54-run victory at Abingdon Vale. Chasing Oxford's 193 target, Vale were all out for 139, with veteran Gordon Hamilton taking 3-32. *Abingdon Vale 15, Oxford & Horspath 30
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Cricket - Div 4: Moreton stay third
Moreton-in-Marsh held on to third place after beating visitors Princes Risboro, Ashley Burrell taking 5-53 and Steve Greaves scoring 49 in Risboro's total of 136. Moreton cruised home at 137-3, Dave Williams scoring 52. *Moreton 30, Risboro 8
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Cricket - Div 6: Ridge held on
A magnificent stand of 180 between Rob Taylor (130 no) and John Goffe (65 no) enabled Sandford 2nd to declare with 247-2 off 43 overs against visitors Bledlow Ridge 2nd. Ridge held on at 175-6, despite the endeavours of Dave Tanner (4-48). *Sandford 2nd
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Cricket - Div 6: Abingdon take lead
Abingdon Vale 2nd won by six wickets at Buckingham 2nd to take over as new leaders. Buckingham were dismissed for 160 by Guy Lemon (3-28) and Richard Tilley (3-44) before Mark Edwards (65) and Deane Rockall (40) eased Vale home at 161-4. *Buckingham 2nd
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Cricket - Div 4: Wolverton move up
Wolverton 2nd moved into the top half of the table with a nine-wicket home win over Wendover. Seamers Howard Lloyd (6-68) and Mick Cook (4-67) did the damage as Wendover were dismissed for 148. Former Bucks opener Trevor Butler (61no) and Luke Watson
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Rail firm gains top marks
Chiltern Railways has been rated by passengers as the top train company in the West Midlands. In the Spring 2001 national passenger study the company scored the highest marks in all 12 categories, including punctuality, reliability, comfort and value
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Cricket - Div 4: Didcot race home in double quick time
Didcot consigned Bledlow Village to bottom place after beating them by eight wickets. Having dismissed their visitors for 151 in 35 overs, Didcot took just a further 25 to knock off the runs courtesy of Craig Dicks (50no) and Simon Pritchard (42no). *
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Cricket - Div 6: Dela gets Willows off mark at last
Stanton St John Willows 2nd notched their first win of the season by taming Oxford & Horspath 3rd by 85 runs. Simon Dickens (64) and Duncan Cameron-Mitchell (41) helped Willows to 195-6, and then Pete Dela sent Oxford tumbling to 110 with a spell
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Cricket - Div 3: Bicester win
Half-centuries from skipper John Baxter and Martin Middleton helped Bicester & North Oxford 2nd to a formidable 234-7 at Aylesbury. However, that presented few problems to South African Howard Donachie, whose aggressive 146 not out saw Aylesbury home
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Cricket - Div 4: Lambert does his best
Geoff Lambert (3-83) did his best for Dinton 2nd at Long Marston, but scores of 71 not out and 84 from John Roberts and Bryen Rose helped Long Marston to 216-5. Dinton's reply got off to a good start, but from 90-0, left arm seamer Nigel Horne got to
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Downs fall short
Some explosive batting from South African Christo du Preez, who hammered 109, helped Rover Cowley pile up 304-5 against visitors Oxford Downs. Nawaz Ali weighed in with a polished 57 as he and du Preez featured in a stand of 153, of which 73 came off
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Holznagel helps Challow to 242-6
A second-wicket stand of 98 between Chris Warboys (71) and Ashley Holznagel (44) helped Challow & Childrey to 242-6 against Buckingham. Challow's Ashley Holznagel forces the ball square of the wicket in the Division 1 game at home to Buckingham In
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Motor sport: Weekend action guide
Where to find motor sport events over the weekend - July 6-8 FRIDAY, July 6 Donington Park: FIM 500 World Motorcycle Championship. British Grand Prix. First day of three-day event. 0133 281 0048. Goodwood: Festival of Speed hillclimb. 0124 375 5000. First
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Grehound racing: Oxford card
Oxford Bags card - July 4 and runners - July 3 12.02 450m A9 Crusty Talk...(Jim Morgan) Jacks Chief...(David Egan) BROADACRES FLO...(M Massey) Windmill Sadie (W)...(M Massey) Trooper Brown (W)...(David Egan) Burgess Warrior 3 (W)...(Tony Magnasco) 12.16
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Cricket - Divs 7-9: Stokes and Cox-Rogers steer Chalgrove home
Chalgrove 2nd are snapping at the heels of Division 7 leaders Thame 2nd, following their seven-wicket victory over Oxford Downs 2nd. Simon Florey top-scored with 52 as Downs made 196-7, but Chalgrove sped home thanks to 82 from Stokes and 80 from Malcolm
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Barbecue sparks warning
The fire brigade has urged people to be cautious when holding a barbecue this summer after discarded charcoal started a fire. Three crews were called to Raleigh Park Road, North Hinksey, on Saturday afternoon after reports of a fence on fire. They arrived
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Fear over family problems
More than 80 per cent of parents are too scared to talk about family problems with their partners and ex-partners, a survey has revealed. The report by support charity Parentline Plus claims that 2,100 parents and carers from Oxfordshire were among those
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Builder jailed over scuffles in centre
A builder has been jailed for a year after two late-night scuffles in Banbury town centre. Paul Jones, 25, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court on July 2 to affray and threatening behaviour. Paul Mitchell, prosecuting, said that on
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Parrot stolen
A family pet has been stolen from a house in Blackbird Leys, Oxford. Thieves broke through the front door and removed a rosella parrot from its cage. The owner, Mark Roberts, 56, of Field Avenue, said his three young children had been very upset and had
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Toddlers join cancer fight
Mothers and toddlers took on a sponsored walk to raise money for cancer research. Dovecote Toddler and Carer Group, based Nightingale Avenue, Greater Leys, held the sponsored walk, pictured above, in aid of the Impertial Cancer Research Fund. The walk
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Charity makes pavilion plea
An animal rescue charity wants to save a pavilion from demolition by using it for fundraising events. West Oxford Animal Rescue aims to use the building, on the recreation ground off Stanton Road at Forest Hill, near Oxford. Spokesman Janet Butler said
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Schools ring the changes
A small village school has raised £270,000 - including promises and pledges - to help pay for a new hall and gymnasium. But work at South Moreton Primary School, near Didcot, cannot begin until the governors find another £70,000. "It's a tall order,"
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'Gifted' woman sent to prison
A gifted young middle-class woman with a heroin habit was given a "substantially reduced" sentence by a judge for a string of deceptions stretching over three years. Clare Tanner, 23, of Boars Hill, Oxford, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court yesterday
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Police find car used in ram raid
Police have found the car used to ram-raid an Oxford shopping centre and steal thousands of pounds worth of designer watches. The H-reg Austin Montego, which was filmed by CCTV cameras being driven through a plate glass door at the Shoe Lane entrance
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Rail firm gains top marks
Chiltern Railways has been rated by passengers as the top train company in the West Midlands. In the Spring 2001 national passenger study the company scored the highest marks in all 12 categories, including punctuality, reliability, comfort and value
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Assaults on taxi drivers prompt talks on CCTV
Taxis in Oxford could be fitted with CCTV cameras in a bid to deter attacks on drivers across the city. Members of Oxford City Council and the Oxford Licensed Taxi Association met Thames Valley Police yesterday to discuss the feasibility of the project
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Cricket: Fixture wanted
Eynsham CC are looking for an away fixture this Sunday. Contact Andy Rigby on 01865 881831.
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Hospital is struggling to hire porters
Managers at an Oxford hospital are struggling to employ porters as they compete against big blue chip firms with aggressive recruitment cam- paigns. Trevor Paine, head of facilities at the John Radcliffe Hospital, said the hospital was desperate for portering
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Cricket - Div 2: Mills victory
Another century in a high-scoring match came at Witney Mills where John Mackie's 108 helped Tiddington to 249-8, despite a marathon spell from Steve Kelly which earned him 6-81. Mark Cannons made amends for his previous week's duck, scoring 91 which,
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'Gifted' woman sent to prison
A gifted young middle-class woman with a heroin habit was given a "substantially reduced" sentence by a judge for a string of deceptions stretching over three years. Clare Tanner, 23, of Boars Hill, Oxford, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court yesterday
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Assaults on taxi drivers prompt talks on CCTV
Taxis in Oxford could be fitted with CCTV cameras in a bid to deter attacks on drivers across the city. Members of Oxford City Council and the Oxford Licensed Taxi Association met Thames Valley Police yesterday to discuss the feasibility of the project
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Cricket - Div 4: Moreton stay third
Moreton-in-Marsh held on to third place after beating visitors Princes Risboro, Ashley Burrell taking 5-53 and Steve Greaves scoring 49 in Risboro's total of 136. Moreton cruised home at 137-3, Dave Williams scoring 52. *Moreton 30, Risboro 8
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Merry top scorer
Luke Merry (38) was top scorer for Thame where visitors Banbury XX dismissed them for 143 on a green pitch. Twenty then raced off to 40-0 from Thame's first four overs until skipper Richard Carr got among the wickets to finish with 7-65. But Twenty managed
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Killer fails in bid tomove from Broadmoor
A convicted killer has failed in a legal bid to force health authorities in Oxfordshire to fund her £200,000 transfer to a medium security unit. The 32-year-old, named only as T, took her case to the High Court in London to try to force the move from
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Fear over family problems
More than 80 per cent of parents are too scared to talk about family problems with their partners and ex-partners, a survey has revealed. The report by support charity Parentline Plus claims that 2,100 parents and carers from Oxfordshire were among those
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Get hooked, builders told
A builder is urging the construction industry to get hooked up to the Internet to improve their businesses. Ian Hinde, who has 25 years' experience in the industry, has set up a website for Oxfordshire builders and related services. He said: "I do not
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BMW in bid to hammer out pay dispute
Talks were continuing today to resolve a pay dispute between union and management at BMW's Cowley plant, four days before the new Mini goes on sale. The row centres on a new seven-grade pay structure for workers that BMW wants to introduce to replace
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School wins sports award
Talented young sports' enthusiasts at a Wallingford School put on a display of their skills to celebrate receiving a coveted Sport's Mark. Wallingford School, in St Georges Road, received the award from Sport England in recognition of pupil involvement
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Preview: The Real Inspector Hound, Amey Hall, Abingdon School, July 3-4
Oxford's Fat Tree Theatre Company presents one of Tom Stoppard's funniest and most popular works at Amey Hall in Abingdon School, writes Chris Gray. The Real Inspector Hound is a parody of a traditional country house whodunit. Two critics sent to review
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Cricket - Div 4: Didcot race home in double quick time
Didcot consigned Bledlow Village to bottom place after beating them by eight wickets. Having dismissed their visitors for 151 in 35 overs, Didcot took just a further 25 to knock off the runs courtesy of Craig Dicks (50no) and Simon Pritchard (42no). *
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Swimming: Surrage boys boost Kidlington
Kidlington & Gosford finished third in the Dave Moorwood Trophy gala at Wantage. Calum and Ian Surrage provided three freestyle and butterfly victories, with the Austs, Julie and Chris, supplying another three. Mhairie Ferguson (freestyle) and Trevor
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Mansion moves
Plans to refurbish and extend listed Thame Park have been lodged with South Oxfordshire District Council. The Palladian mansion has been the backdrop for many films and TV series including The Madness of King George.
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Motor sport: Derbyshire's delight
Banbury's Jamie Derbyshire took a hard-fought second place in the fifth round of the Caterham Roadsport National Championship at Oulton Park. Starting second on the grid in his Caterham Seven, Derbyshire battled Scottish poleman Barry Horne in the opening
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Traders on classic run
Classic car enthusiasts Russell and Margaret Crawford will be taking to the road to raise funds for Macmillan cancer relief. Oxford West and Abingdon MP Evan Harris will be seeing them on their way in their 1961 Mk II Jaguar when they set off from Abingdon
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Club gears up for show
Witney Motor Club is gearing up for its showpiece annual event on Thursday. Its 37th annual show is being held at the town's Henry Box School playing field, and organisers are hoping to have 450 cars on display. These will include the latest models from
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Barbecue sparks warning
The fire brigade has urged people to be cautious when holding a barbecue this summer after discarded charcoal started a fire. Three crews were called to Raleigh Park Road, North Hinksey, on Saturday afternoon after reports of a fence on fire. They arrived
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Blunder holds up graveyard scheme
An application to extend a graveyard that has no space for new burials has been held-up over a mistake in the plans. St Mary's Church in Thame wants the extension into allotments neighbouring the church, which the application describes as disused. But
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Motor sport: Derbyshire's delight
Banbury's Jamie Derbyshire took a hard-fought second place in the fifth round of the Caterham Roadsport National Championship at Oulton Park. Starting second on the grid in his Caterham Seven, Derbyshire battled Scottish poleman Barry Horne in the opening
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Cricket -Div 5: Rowant routed by spinner Bhavsar
Bletchingdon maintained their 22-point lead with a 46-run win over visitors Aston Rowant 2nd. Veteran Bill Thompson's haul of 5-66 helped limit the home side to 164-9, Mark Taylor top-scoring with 59. But then ace spinner Viral Bhavsar got to work, taking
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Swimming: Surrage boys boost Kidlington
Kidlington & Gosford finished third in the Dave Moorwood Trophy gala at Wantage. Calum and Ian Surrage provided three freestyle and butterfly victories, with the Austs, Julie and Chris, supplying another three. Mhairie Ferguson (freestyle) and Trevor
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Teddies' lunch
Teddies and their owners enjoyed their annual picnic lunch on Sunday. St Mary's Church, Launton, Bicester hosted the event which was held at Launton Primary School. Families were invited to bring along their teddies and join in the fun. The lunch kicked
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Grehound racing: Oxford card
Oxford Bags card - July 4 and runners - July 3 12.02 450m A9 Crusty Talk...(Jim Morgan) Jacks Chief...(David Egan) BROADACRES FLO...(M Massey) Windmill Sadie (W)...(M Massey) Trooper Brown (W)...(David Egan) Burgess Warrior 3 (W)...(Tony Magnasco) 12.16
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Riders on long road
Six keen amateur cyclists will be riding the length of the country for charity. The team, which includes father and son Paul and John Campbell will be riding 1,000 miles from Land's End to the Orkneys. This is the second time Paul is tackling the route
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Cricket: Scorecards
Cherwell League scorecards - July 3 *Div 1: Thame drew with Banbury Twenty THAME R Brooks c Burbidge b Thomas...2 M Parmar c Partington b Thomas...10 R Gregory b Thomas...17 L Merry c Densham b Hart...38 J Andrew lbw Hart...31 R Carr b Hart...9 E Barnett
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Cricket - Div 3: Oxford move up
Oxford & Horspath 2nd moved up one place in the table after a 54-run victory at Abingdon Vale. Chasing Oxford's 193 target, Vale were all out for 139, with veteran Gordon Hamilton taking 3-32. *Abingdon Vale 15, Oxford & Horspath 30
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Cricket - Div 3: Kidlington are new top dogs
KIdlington leap-frogged over Kingston bagpuize to become new leaders after seeing off Cropredy by 84 runs. Eddie Willmot and Mark Strong both recorded half-centuries as the home team reached 253-8. Strong then demonstrated his all-round talents by taking
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Cricket - Div 4: Lambert does his best
Geoff Lambert (3-83) did his best for Dinton 2nd at Long Marston, but scores of 71 not out and 84 from John Roberts and Bryen Rose helped Long Marston to 216-5. Dinton's reply got off to a good start, but from 90-0, left arm seamer Nigel Horne got to
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Cricket - Div 2: Aston keep top spot
Aston Rowant kept top spot after a three-wicket win over Banbury 2nd at White Post Road. Despite a valiant 33 from Martin Thomas, Banbury were shot out for 145, Nick O'Hara doing most of the damage with 3-34. Rowant were handicapped in reply by a nasty
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Language show
Students at Didcot Girls' School are holding a modern languages performance evening with sketches, songs and other items in French, Spanish and German for an audience of parents and pupils on Thursday, July 12, at 7.30pm.
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Preview: The Real Inspector Hound, Amey Hall, Abingdon School, July 3-4
Oxford's Fat Tree Theatre Company presents one of Tom Stoppard's funniest and most popular works at Amey Hall in Abingdon School, writes Chris Gray. The Real Inspector Hound is a parody of a traditional country house whodunit. Two critics sent to review
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Parrot stolen
A family pet has been stolen from a house in Blackbird Leys, Oxford. Thieves broke through the front door and removed a rosella parrot from its cage. The owner, Mark Roberts, 56, of Field Avenue, said his three young children had been very upset and had
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Toddlers join cancer fight
Mothers and toddlers took on a sponsored walk to raise money for cancer research. Dovecote Toddler and Carer Group, based Nightingale Avenue, Greater Leys, held the sponsored walk, pictured above, in aid of the Impertial Cancer Research Fund. The walk
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Police find car used in ram raid
Police have found the car used to ram-raid an Oxford shopping centre and steal thousands of pounds worth of designer watches. The H-reg Austin Montego, which was filmed by CCTV cameras being driven through a plate glass door at the Shoe Lane entrance
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Killer fails in bid tomove from Broadmoor
A convicted killer has failed in a legal bid to force health authorities in Oxfordshire to fund her £200,000 transfer to a medium security unit. The 32-year-old, named only as T, took her case to the High Court in London to try to force the move from
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Hard work helps children to play
Children are enjoying the sun in a new £17,000 village play area. The playing field in West Hendred, near Wantage, officially opens on July 4, marking the end of a popular community fundraising effort. The ground, beside the Ginge Brook contains swings
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Riders on long road
Six keen amateur cyclists will be riding the length of the country for charity. The team, which includes father and son Paul and John Campbell will be riding 1,000 miles from Land's End to the Orkneys. This is the second time Paul is tackling the route
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Cricket: Fixture wanted
Eynsham CC are looking for an away fixture this Sunday. Contact Andy Rigby on 01865 881831.
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Cricket - Div 3: Henley draw
Henley 2nd were held to a draw at Bletchley 2nd. Andy Johnson took 6-79 in Bletchley's 189-9, Henley replying with 156-8 as Chris Greenway returned 4-58. *Bletchley 2nd 16, Henley 2nd 15
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Cricket - Div 2: Joyner top-scores 88
Kevin Taylor (71 no) and Ali Sawal (92) featured in Great Tew's total of 278-5 against hosts Chalgrove. In response, Chalgrove could only muster 204-3, Nigel Joyner top-scoring with an unbeaten 88. *Chalgrove 14, Great Tew 13
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Cricket - Div 6: Shipton cruise to victory
Shipton 2nd bundled out Oxford Nondescripts 2nd for just 88 despite a fighting 43 not out from Henry O'Connor, as Steve Humphries returned 5-28, allowing Shipton to cruise to a nine-wicket victory. *Ox Nondies 2nd 4, Shipton 2nd 30
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Lifeboat speaker
David Griffiths from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the Transport and General Workers Union Retired Members Association. The association meets on Thursday, July 19, at the Florence Park Community Centre
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Builder jailed over scuffles in centre
A builder has been jailed for a year after two late-night scuffles in Banbury town centre. Paul Jones, 25, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court on July 2 to affray and threatening behaviour. Paul Mitchell, prosecuting, said that on
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Plenty of horseplay
Hundreds of people basked in the summer sunshine as they watched the fun and games at Banbury's Hobby Horse Festival and Town Mayor's Sunday. Decorated horses and other animals were the visible stars of the show, but it was a behind-the-scenes team that
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Merry top scorer
Luke Merry (38) was top scorer for Thame where visitors Banbury XX dismissed them for 143 on a green pitch. Twenty then raced off to 40-0 from Thame's first four overs until skipper Richard Carr got among the wickets to finish with 7-65. But Twenty managed
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Cricket - Div 3: Kidlington are new top dogs
KIdlington leap-frogged over Kingston bagpuize to become new leaders after seeing off Cropredy by 84 runs. Eddie Willmot and Mark Strong both recorded half-centuries as the home team reached 253-8. Strong then demonstrated his all-round talents by taking
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Cricket - Div 2: Mills victory
Another century in a high-scoring match came at Witney Mills where John Mackie's 108 helped Tiddington to 249-8, despite a marathon spell from Steve Kelly which earned him 6-81. Mark Cannons made amends for his previous week's duck, scoring 91 which,
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Cricket - Div 2: Nondies ton double stuns Dinton
Oxford Nondescripts gave second-placed Dinton a fright by rattling up a huge 299-3 dec thanks to centuries from Dennis Mihaljevich (106) and Ian Mead (120), who set the pace with a 157 partnership. Dinton then slipped to 79-5 to hand the initiative to
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Cricket - Div 2: Bourton dismiss visitors
It was a close run thing at Bourton Vale where the home side put paid to Leighton Buzzard with a ball to spare! Matt Walton (79), James Collett (59) and Phil Hawtrey (87no) were the main contributors to Vale's 293-6. Then spinners Garreth Agg (3-66) and
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Cricket - Div 3: Kingston defeated at Bledlow
Kingston Bagpuize fell to a surprise five-wicket defeat at Bledlow Ridge. Batting first, Kingston's Martin Shepherd hit a chanceless 110 with 13 fours and two sixes, the sixes bringing up both his half-century and ton, as his side reached 225-5. Dave
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Shipton sail to the top
Shaun Miller spun Shipton-under-Wychwood to the top of Division 1 with a devastating spell against Kimble on Saturday. The left-arm spinner returned the remarkable figures of 12-7-16-7 as Kimble were shot out for 95. Miller took six wickets in his last
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Cricket - Div 2: Aston keep top spot
Aston Rowant kept top spot after a three-wicket win over Banbury 2nd at White Post Road. Despite a valiant 33 from Martin Thomas, Banbury were shot out for 145, Nick O'Hara doing most of the damage with 3-34. Rowant were handicapped in reply by a nasty
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Cricket -Cherwell League: Cumnor switch at bottom
Cumnor and Sandford St Martin swapped places at the bottom of the table as the former took more points from a draw. After being put in, Ian Crosby scored a handsome 109 for Cumnor, adding 119 for the fourth wicket with Adam Cook (49) - and 59 extras helped
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Darts: New Club put an end to Nuffield run
Nuffield Arms Ladies lost their unbeaten record in Section 2 of the Morrells ODDA Summer League when they were pipped 5-4 by rivals New Club, Wheatley. Visitors Wheatley took the opening two games courtesy of Anita Blissett and Bricknell before Nuffield
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Cricket: Scorecards
Cherwell League scorecards - July 3 *Div 1: Thame drew with Banbury Twenty THAME R Brooks c Burbidge b Thomas...2 M Parmar c Partington b Thomas...10 R Gregory b Thomas...17 L Merry c Densham b Hart...38 J Andrew lbw Hart...31 R Carr b Hart...9 E Barnett
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Coining a new phase
Shoppers at Sainsbury's, Littlemore, can now convert any small change from jars or piggy banks into vouchers to use at the check-out. A company called Coinstar has installed a machine that counts small change at the rate of 600 coins per minute. The Royal
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Bible is top of copyright wishlist
The Bible is the work of literature that most people would like to own the copyright to, according to a survey by Marks & Clerk, patent and trade mark attorneys. Asked which work of literature or music they would most like to own the copyright to,
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Get hooked, builders told
A builder is urging the construction industry to get hooked up to the Internet to improve their businesses. Ian Hinde, who has 25 years' experience in the industry, has set up a website for Oxfordshire builders and related services. He said: "I do not
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Princess starts housing project
The Princess Royal got behind the controls of digger to start work on the second phase of an affordable housing project in Kingham. The Princess, dressed in a dusky pink jacket and cream pleated skirt, arrived in the village in a helicopter to be greeted
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Plenty of horseplay
Hundreds of people basked in the summer sunshine as they watched the fun and games at Banbury's Hobby Horse Festival and Town Mayor's Sunday. Decorated horses and other animals were the visible stars of the show, but it was a behind-the-scenes team that
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Children raise cash for school in need
Pupils at an Oxford school have raised £2,600 for children at an impoverished school in Africa. When children at Christ Church Cathedral School in Brewer Street learned of the conditions faced by their counterparts in Mfuwe, Zambia, they wanted to help
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Youngsters make splash
Water babies have raised money for research into pregnancy problems. Babies and toddlers at the Ferry Sports Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, north Oxford, took part in a "splashathon". The youngsters were sponsored to swim a width of the swimming pool
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Tough ride in Vietnam
A bicycle ride of 300 miles through the steamy jungle roads of Vietnam is the prospect waiting for a Garsington student. Helen Cowles, 21, of The Rectory, is planning her trip to raise at least £2,500 for Mind, the mental health charity. She will fly
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Charity makes pavilion plea
An animal rescue charity wants to save a pavilion from demolition by using it for fundraising events. West Oxford Animal Rescue aims to use the building, on the recreation ground off Stanton Road at Forest Hill, near Oxford. Spokesman Janet Butler said
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Will Razor cut it with United?
Oxford United manager Mark Wright has had talks with Neil Ruddock and Dean Saunders as he searches for a big-name signing which would help boost crowds at The Kassam Stadium. Ruddock, 33, and ex-Oxford United favourite Saunders, now 37, were both with
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Club gears up for show
Witney Motor Club is gearing up for its showpiece annual event on Thursday. Its 37th annual show is being held at the town's Henry Box School playing field, and organisers are hoping to have 450 cars on display. These will include the latest models from