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Hitch-hiker dies after hit-and-run
A hitch-hiker knocked down on the A34 by a hit-and-run driver has died. The 25-year-old, from Leicestershire, was found in a layby off the southbound carriageway between the South Hinksey interchange and the Abingdon North exit slip road at Kennington
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Married -- after 12-year engagement
A roadside romeo from Berinsfield finally got hitched this week -- to the woman who had spurned his marriage proposals for 12 years. Andy Mackie, 41, declared his love big-style on Valentine's Day in 1989, with five signs along the A4074 asking 'Pam will
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Tractor causes chaos on railway
A train struck a tractor on a crossing near Banbury yesterday, creating chaos for rail travellers. The railway line between Banbury and Leamington Spa was blocked for more than two hours after the train hit the tractor, which was towing a trailer, at
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Stars set to ring changes
OXFORD City Stars expect to announce the arrival of several new players over the next couple of weeks. The signings will hopefully include two new imports (one already training with the team) and a couple of British players who were last here when they
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Sport
Century joy or super Housego DANIEL Housego's unbeaten century provided the highlight of Oxfordshire's week at the ESCA Under 13 Festival at King's College, Taunton. The opening batsman from Mouslford School made exactly 100 not out as Oxon posted 176
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Cheetahs trio aim to bounce Czechs
THE old town in Prague will come alive tonight as the speedway Grand Prix series moves into its fourth stage with the Czech Grand Prix at the Marketa Stadium, writes JOHN GAISFORD. Looking to make inroads on the leaders will be Oxford Cheetahs aces Leigh
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School makes top 100
An Oxford school has been ranked among the top 100 comprehensives in the country, write Philip Seton-Anderson and Roseena Parveen. The Cherwell School in Marston Ferry Road, which achieved its best A-level results this week - a 96 per cent pass rate -
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Nuffield revamp given the green lightz
A £35m redevelopment of Oxford's Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre has been given the go-ahead, writes Andrew Ffrench. Plans to upgrade the centre in Windmill Road, Headington, which specialises in back and bone treatment, have now been given full planning
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Brother duo are Big hit
Hundreds of fans of the hit TV show Big Brother got a glimpse of two of its stars yesterday. Contestants Paul Clark and Stuart Hosking were guests at Borders book shop in Magdalen Street, Oxford, to promote the Big Brother Two book release. Stuart Hosking
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Ex-athlete sold drugs to support her crack habit
A woman who sold heroin and crack cocaine while renting a room in an Oxford guest house has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Karen Cole, 23, a former athlete who competed at county level, sold drugs to fund her own crack cocaine habit, Oxford Crown
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Councillor allowed to change farmhouse
Oxford councillor Mary Clarkson, below, breathed a sigh of relief after fellow councillors agreed she could rebuild an old farmhouse as her family home, writes Andrew Ffrench. The mother-of-three, who represents the Marston ward, submitted a planning
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Harvey back in action
CHRYSLER Viper driver Tim Harvey, of Woodstock, returns after a four-week break from action, looking to start an end-of-season winning streak in the Privilege Insurance British GT Championship at tomorrow's round at Knockhill, Scotland.
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Henman squanders match points against Kuerten
TIM Henman blew a glorious chance to upset world No 1 Gustavo Kuerten at the RCA Championships in Indianapolis. The 27-year-old from Oxford led 3-0 in the final set and squandered four match points at 5-4 before serving three double faults in the next
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Oxford set to cash in on Sky coverage
THERE'S speculation that Wembley PLC, owners of the GRA and 24dogs.com, are expected to unveil a significant media deal in the near future. Analysts reckon the company, who own six tracks in the UK including the No 1 stadium Wimbledon and also Oxford
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Keeper Ian waiting in wings
UNITED'S new keeper Ian McCaldon travelled with the squad to Swansea last night, but fans may have to wait until just before kick-off today before discovering whether he will start, writes JON MURRAY. The 26-year-old former Livingston keeper, who did
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Unhappy U's fans on the move
Oxford United officials are getting to grips with two unexpected problems at their new Kassam Stadium - more than 100 seats that have restricted views, and supporters who find their seats don't exist! The £15m stadium was hailed as a state-of-the-art
