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Football: Abingdon leave it late - Hornchurch 2, Abingdon 2
Abingdon's new-look side had a difficult baptism In Ryman Division 3 at Hornchurch on Saturday. Without Leighton Creer and Gary Price through injury, their journey around the M25 was severely delayed by roadworks. Hornchurch took the lead after barely
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Cyclists put old in peril
Shoppers in Oxford city centre are being put at risk by cyclists flouting traffic regulations and riding on pedestrianised streets. Cyclists are banned from riding along the city's Cornmarket Street and Queen Street between 10am and 6pm every day. Defying
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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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Arsonists hit play house
A children's play house which was a Christmas present for three small boys last year has been wrecked by arsonists. The fire in the garden of the Bloomfield family, of Saxton Road, Abingdon, also melted a plastic swing and slide and destroyed a child's
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Hate-mail quiz man cautioned
An Abingdon man has been cautioned by police after Leeds United football club chairman Peter Ridsdale was targeted in a hate-mail campaign. The 40-year-old from Abingdon was cautioned under Section 2 of the 1997 Harassment Act on Saturday, after being
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Experts speed student chase
Students hoping for a university place should have a quicker response this year, thanks to a major upgrade to the universities' computer network masterminded by experts in Oxfordshire. Ukerna, based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, near
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Crowbar attacker 'lost control'
A man who used a "fearsome" weapon to launch an unprovoked attack on another man has been jailed for 21 months. Phillip Lindley, 46, of Norries Drive, Wallingford, set about Neil Simmonds with a crowbar in January. Oxford Crown Court heard on Friday,
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Clubhouse grant
Town councillors have agreed to give £1,500 to the Newlands Sports and Social Club towards the refurbishment of the clubhouse.
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Policewomen witness Spain bomb
Two policewomen from Oxfordshire were among the British holidaymakers caught up in a terrorist attack in Spain. WPc Elizabeth Watson, who is a beat officer for Witney, and WPc Penelope Hopkins, based at Abingdon, were on holiday on Spain's Costa Dorada
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Football: C Norton Tn 1 Letcombe 4
There was no fairytale return to Hellenic action for Chipping Norton, who were well beaten by Letcombe in their Division 1 West encounter. Iain Whatley, Mark Rees (pen) and Adam Pendell made it 3-0 before half-time, before Gary Brown reduced the arrears
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Football: Banbury keeper scores! - Banbury 3, Eastbourne 1
Banbury got off to the perfect start in the Dr Martens Eastern Division with victory over Eastbourne - and even goalkeeper Simon Tricker got on the scoresheet! Eastbourne were handed the lead in the ninth minute when United conceded a corner, and Nathan
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Cigarette blamed for football club blaze
A cigarette butt left smouldering on a sofa caused damage estimated at £200,000 to the social club at Witney's Marriotts Stadium. But the chairman of Witney Academy football club, Brian Constable, said the club's first home game of the season would go
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King of the road keeps on smiling
It was no ordinary day on the buses for driver David Fillary yesterday. The 55-year-old, of Millwood Vale, Long Hanborough, is retiring due to illness after more than 30 years driving for Oxford Bus Company. Before moving to Oxfordshire with his wife,
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Landmark 'an eyesore'
A landmark has become a "repulsive eyesore", according to a nearby resident. The Faringdon Folly is one of the area's most famous attractions, and is a symbol of the historic market town. The mock-gothic tower, with its scenic views over five counties
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Football: Battling City miss out to favourites - Ath 3, City 2
Two lapses of concentration midway through the first half cost City dearly away to big-spending Carshalton, the 9-4 favourites for the Ryman League Division 1 title. An excellent game with three of the goals right out of the top drawer saw City fight
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Cricket: Oxford's hopes dented by Tring
Oxford & Horspath's clash against Tring Park fell victim to the weather on Saturday with the match intriguingly poised. Rain stayed away from Hertfordshire until the early evening, allowing virtually a full day's play. Chasing's Oxford 224-5, Tring
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Fun day raises cash
A day of entertainment and showjumping in Bicester raised funds for the British Paraplegic Sports Association and The International Spinal Research Trust. Caption goes here Pictured above are Jamie Palmer, three, with his dad, Mark, on the giant slide
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Speedway: Consolation for Lee In Czech GP
Oxford Cheetahs' No 1 Leigh Adams kept the flag flying with another determined display to reach the Consolation final in the Czech Grand Prix at the Marketa Stadium in Prague on Saturday. His display was in marked contrast to both Todd Wiltshire and Brian
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Morocco bound for charity
An Oxfordshire women is setting out on a horseback mountain trek to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. Susan Williams, from Bletchingdon, will raise the cash in memory of her father who died of cancer last September. Miss Williams, 30
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Cricket: Westbury march towards title
Westbury took a big step towards winning the Division 1 championship with a six-wicket victory over Garsington on Saturday, while rain hampered their nearest rivals. Garsington set a useful target of 164-8, but a consistent batting display, led by Curley's
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Vandals target charity shop again
A charity shop manager got a nasty surprise for her birthday after vandals caused more than £3,000 of damage to the shop she runs. Two windows of the Katharine House Hospice charity shop, in Wesely Lane, Bicester, have been smashed for the second time
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Cricket: Results
Weekend results check for Oxfordshire sides MINOR COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Western Division Oxfordshire 91 (K Cooper 5-35, P Humphries), Herefordshire 197-8 (C Borroughs 58, P Sarfaraz 44, G Roberts 36, S Laudat 4-51, K Arnold 4-71). ____________________
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Football: Shrivenham 1, Kidlington 3
Kidlington got off to a flier with victory away to new boys Shrivenham. Warren Jones put them ahead early on, Owen Bunce scored a spectacular second from 25 yards, and Lee Bolton sped away for a 3-0 lead. Shrivenham came back well after the break, Neil
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Football: Battling City miss out to favourites - Ath 3, City 2
Two lapses of concentration midway through the first half cost City dearly away to big-spending Carshalton, the 9-4 favourites for the Ryman League Division 1 title. An excellent game with three of the goals right out of the top drawer saw City fight
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Cricket: Oxford's hopes dented by Tring
Oxford & Horspath's clash against Tring Park fell victim to the weather on Saturday with the match intriguingly poised. Rain stayed away from Hertfordshire until the early evening, allowing virtually a full day's play. Chasing's Oxford 224-5, Tring
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Speedway: Consolation for Lee In Czech GP
Oxford Cheetahs' No 1 Leigh Adams kept the flag flying with another determined display to reach the Consolation final in the Czech Grand Prix at the Marketa Stadium in Prague on Saturday. His display was in marked contrast to both Todd Wiltshire and Brian
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Football: Ardley Utd 0, Witney Academy 0
Witney Academy put the distraction of the fire at their stadium behind them to produce a fine performance against a skilful Ardley side. Ardley's Paul Spittle in possession during Saturday's goalless draw against Witney Academy in Division 1 West With
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Summer sale
Help the Aged shops in Parsons Street, Banbury, and Dean's Court, Bicester, will be holding a summer sale from Thursday until Tuesday, September 4.
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Grinding away
The ninth street organ festival, in aid of the St Mary's Church restoration appeal, takes place in the town centre on Saturday, September 8, from 9am to 4pm. The next day, the organ grinders will be playing at the Bygones Museum, Claydon, from 11am to
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Playtime improves
Playtime has just got better at an after-school group in Banbury, thanks to a donation of new equipment. The Banbury Family Centre after-school group, in the Fairway, has been awarded £200 worth of active play equipment by coffee giant Nescafe's Kids'
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Thrills and fun despite rain
Rescued owls and an open dog show were among the attractions at a garden fete in aid of Greenhill House Cheshire Home at Adderbury on Saturday. Megan Rolfe, six, is pictured having a go on the lucky dip. The event, which made a profit of about £200, was
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Centre revamp
A garden make-over has transformed a children's play area at a Banbury family centre. Danielle Hayward, three, on the slide. Thanks to a £1,000 cash injection from the Co-op, the play area at the Britannia Road Family Centre, in Britannia Road, has had
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Skills on show at open day
An open day is being held in Banbury so people can try their hand at a range of skills and crafts. The free event, organised by Banbury Community Education Committee, is on Saturday, September 1, from 10am to 1pm at the Bradley Arcade Centre on Bretch
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Football: Results
Weekend results check for Oxfordshire sides NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Swansea 0, Oxford Utd 0. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Carshalton Ath 3, Oxford C 2; Thame Utd 1, Ford Utd 2. Div 3: Hornchurch 2, Abingdon Tn 2. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd 3,
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Cricket: Oxon are shot out for just 91
Oxfordshire are facing the unpalatable prospect of a winless campaign in the Minor Counties Championship after the first day of their final Western Division game of the season. A powerful Herefordshire side tumbled out Oxon for just 91 on a rain-affected
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Cricket: Results
Weekend results check for Oxfordshire sides MINOR COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Western Division Oxfordshire 91 (K Cooper 5-35, P Humphries), Herefordshire 197-8 (C Borroughs 58, P Sarfaraz 44, G Roberts 36, S Laudat 4-51, K Arnold 4-71). ____________________
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Blaze forces two-week closure of drop-in centre
Oxford's drop-in centre for the homeless will be closed for at least another two weeks after it was found that damage from a fire was more serious than expected. The Gatehouse in St Michael's Street was damaged last weekend by a fire that started in a
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Thug locked up for attack
A teenager who beat a man to the floor and clubbed him "like a baby seal" with a piece of wood has been locked up for two-and-a-half years. David Simmonds, 19, had been convicted by a jury at Oxford Crown Court of wounding Michael Spearman with intent
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Landmark 'an eyesore'
A landmark has become a "repulsive eyesore", according to a nearby resident. The Faringdon Folly is one of the area's most famous attractions, and is a symbol of the historic market town. The mock-gothic tower, with its scenic views over five counties
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Student mugged
A student was robbed of his mobile phone at knifepoint in St Clement's Street. It happened as the 18-year-old Italian, who is studying English, was walking along the road at 11pm last Wednesday.
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Man jailed for drunken attack on teenager
A "paranoid" party-goer who smashed a pint glass into a teenager's face during an unprovoked attack has been jailed for three years. Gavin Andrews caused permanent scarring to his 18-year-old victim, who needed more than 20 stitches to wounds by his left
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King of the road keeps on smiling
It was no ordinary day on the buses for driver David Fillary yesterday. The 55-year-old, of Millwood Vale, Long Hanborough, is retiring due to illness after more than 30 years driving for Oxford Bus Company. Before moving to Oxfordshire with his wife,
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Football: Carterton T 0, Pegasus Jn 1
With seven first-team regulars missing, Carterton had to give best to Pegasus. After a goalless first half, James Mortimer-Jones saw his penalty well saved by Andrew Watkins in the Pegasus goal. Continuous Pegasus pressure paid dividends when Terry Merriman
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Crowds gathered for Oxford regatta
Hundreds of rowers from across the UK took to the water for Oxford's annual regatta on Saturday. More than 250 crews - made up of between 500 and 600 rowers - raced along a 1,000m stretch of the Thames from Folly Bridge to Long Bridges. Races took place
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Guest house bans smoker
A smoker claims he was discriminated against by an Oxford guest house after telling staff about his habit. Kamal Parsi-Pour said workers at Burlington House, in Summertown, slammed the phone down on him when he tried to make a booking, even though he
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U's close in on new striker
Mark Wright is closing in on the striker he believes could make all the difference to his Oxford United side. "I'm still looking for a big man who can hold the ball up," he said after the U's had got their league campaign up and running with their first
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Football: Thame waste early lead - Thame1, Ford 2
Thame went down in Saturday's tight Ryman Division 1 encounter between two of last season's high-fliers. The home side were ahead on three minutes when a Mark Jones corner was headed home at the near post by Wayne Cort. It took the visitors 30 minutes
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Skaters take action for park campaign
Nearly 200 young in-line skaters, skate boarders, roller skaters, scooter riders and cyclists took part in five hours of non-stop action as part of a campaign to establish a new, all-wheeled park in north Oxford. A wheeled sport roadshow was rolled out
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Victim support
Volunteers are being urged to help the Cystic Fibrosis Trust with their work supporting people affected by the disease. People interested in helping should call Cheryl Bowen on 02920 494980.
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Hit-and-run inquiry
A man is being questioned by police following the death of a man in a hit-and-run accident on the A34. The 25-year-old victim, from Leicester, died on Friday afternoon in the John Radcliffe Hospital. He was found in a layby off the southbound carriageway
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Football: Almondsbury Tn 5, Abingdon Utd 1
Abingdon got a shock as they let in five at Almondsbury - and it could have been more. Town pulled Abingdon out of shape and took their chances clinically, Simpson, Curtis (2), Shepherd and Corcota all finding the mark. Kai Ridley got United's crumb of
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Overdose verdict
Mystery surrounds the death of a 33-year-old drug addict found with more than 15 times the lethal dose of morphine in his system. Stuart Davis was found by his girlfriend Sarah Lea Kingston slumped in the hallway cupboard of the flat they shared in Purs
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Policewomen witness Spain bomb
Two policewomen from Oxfordshire were among the British holidaymakers caught up in a terrorist attack in Spain. WPc Elizabeth Watson, who is a beat officer for Witney, and WPc Penelope Hopkins, based at Abingdon, were on holiday on Spain's Costa Dorada
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River boat catches fire
A group of ten holidaymakers had a lucky escape when gas from a canister explodedon their hired boat. The party from London, believed to include three children, had hired the 25ft-long launch for a day out on the Thames. The explosion happened shortly
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Town faces being divided in two
Plans to split Wallingford into two for local government elections have been branded "divisive" by town councillors. The Local Government Commission for England (LGC) has proposed splitting the town into Wallingford North, and Cholsey & Wallingford
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Football: Didcot Tn 2, Cheltenham Sars 0
Didcot got off to a winning start in their Premier Division campaign as they eased past Cheltenham Saracens. The first half was one-way traffic, Andy Cooper giving Didcot the lead from the spot after Matt Bianchini was fouled. The second goal came 15
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Football: Clanfield 0, Winterbourne Utd 5
Newcomers Winterbourne took full advantage against a weak Clanfield outfit. Clanfield fought hard and trailed only to a Paul May goal at half-time, but then conceded four more to a Jack Pitcher hat-trick and Nathan Cumber.
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Football: Wantage Tn 1 Shortwood 1
Wantage paid the price for missing a host of second-half chances after Gavin Jones had put them one up in the 47th minute. Roche, Newport, Baker and Quinn should have put Wantage out of sight, but then in the 90th minute, they conceded a penalty which
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Football: C Norton Tn 1 Letcombe 4
There was no fairytale return to Hellenic action for Chipping Norton, who were well beaten by Letcombe in their Division 1 West encounter. Iain Whatley, Mark Rees (pen) and Adam Pendell made it 3-0 before half-time, before Gary Brown reduced the arrears
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Charities cannot collect on bridge
Town councillors in Burford have called a halt to organisations using the bridge across the River Windrush to raise money. In recent years several groups, sometimes dressed as highwaymen, have asked motorists waiting to cross the single-lane bridge to
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High hopes for charity trek
Mother of four Carol Smith will be taking to mountains more than 10,000ft high on a trek to raise money for a school for children with special needs in Witney. Mrs Smith's youngest child, Kit, three, was born with a medical condition that has, among other
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Cricket: Banbury's victory bid is cut short
Not for the first time this season, the rain cut short a match that was set up for a good finish, as second-placed Banbury took on fourth-placed Basingstoke on Saturday. Having been inserted, the home side lost a wicket without a run on the board, but
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Monthly stall
Bargain hunters and bookworms are invited to visit the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage, from 10am on Saturday, September 1 for the Museum Friends' monthly.
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Drop-in advice offered
Vale of White Horse District councillors Jim Moley and Bryan Armitage will be available for information, advice or a chat at their Saturday morning surgery at the Local Services Point in Grove Street, between 10am and 10.30am on Saturday, September 1.
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Military success
A former Wantage schoolgirl is looking forward to seeing action overseas, after graduating from Sandhurst military college. Victoria Deakin, 22, from Baulking, near Wantage, spent a year training at the world famous Royal Military Academy. The former
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Cricket: Banbury's victory bid is cut short
Not for the first time this season, the rain cut short a match that was set up for a good finish, as second-placed Banbury took on fourth-placed Basingstoke on Saturday. Having been inserted, the home side lost a wicket without a run on the board, but
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Football: Results
Weekend results check for Oxfordshire sides NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Swansea 0, Oxford Utd 0. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Carshalton Ath 3, Oxford C 2; Thame Utd 1, Ford Utd 2. Div 3: Hornchurch 2, Abingdon Tn 2. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd 3,
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Cricket: Oxon are shot out for just 91
Oxfordshire are facing the unpalatable prospect of a winless campaign in the Minor Counties Championship after the first day of their final Western Division game of the season. A powerful Herefordshire side tumbled out Oxon for just 91 on a rain-affected
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Lessons drive home anti-speed message
A speed crackdown that gave drivers the option of education rather than a fine was so successful it could be repeated. Eighty-four motorists were caught going over the limit in 30mph and 40mph zones in Deddington, Lower Heyford and Middle Barton by officers
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Football: Match reports
Latest match reports for Cherry Red Records Hellenic League games. Almondsbury Tn 5, Abingdon Utd 1 Abingdon got a shock as they let in five at Almondsbury - and it could have been more. Town pulled Abingdon out of shape and took their chances clinically
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Football: Wallingford draw
AFC Wallingford began their Courage Combined Counties League Premier Division campaign with a 2-2 draw away to Chessington and Hook on Saturday.
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Drivers delayed by road tailbacks
Drivers crawled into Oxford this morning as tailbacks stretching the length of the Botley Road, right, caused commuter chaos. Dennis Johnstone, deputy editor of the Oxford Mail, said his journey from Bicester to Oxford, which usually takes about 20 minutes
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Children up for awards
Nominations for the Child of Achievement award are now being collected. The award ceremony will take place in February, 2002, and will mark its 21st anniversary. There are 150 awards given every year for children up to the age of 16 who help others every
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River boat catches fire
A group of ten holidaymakers had a lucky escape when gas from a canister explodedon their hired boat. The party from London, believed to include three children, had hired the 25ft-long launch for a day out on the Thames. The explosion happened shortly
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Policewomen witness Spain bomb
Two policewomen from Oxfordshire were among the British holidaymakers caught up in a terrorist attack in Spain. WPc Elizabeth Watson, who is a beat officer for Witney, and WPc Penelope Hopkins, based at Abingdon, were on holiday on Spain's Costa Dorada
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Giant transport jet joins Nato airlift
A giant military aircraft with a cargo hold as long as three double-decker buses has taken off on its first military operation. The C17 Globemaster, based at RAF Brize Norton, took off on Saturday afternoon transporting men and equipment for the Nato
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Children given cake
Children at Banbury's Horton Hospital had cause to celebrate when they were presented with a large birthday cake. To mark its second anniversary, the town's Chicago Rock Cafe, in Broad Street, decided to treat young patients in the children's ward with
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Hand in old paint
Saturday shoppers in Chipping Norton are being asked to bring along cans of unwanted paint. Oxfordshire County Council's waste management team is visiting the town on Saturday, September 1, to collect pots of unwanted paint. The scheme is providing more
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Staffing problem hits bus routes
Recruitment problems have forced Banbury's main bus operator to hand over one of its smaller routes to a coach company. Stagecoach no longer serves routes B1 and B2, which link Cherwell Heights and Easington with Banbury town centre. The services, which
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Football: Abingdon leave it late - Hornchurch 2, Abingdon 2
Abingdon's new-look side had a difficult baptism In Ryman Division 3 at Hornchurch on Saturday. Without Leighton Creer and Gary Price through injury, their journey around the M25 was severely delayed by roadworks. Hornchurch took the lead after barely
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Football: Banbury keeper scores! - Banbury 3, Eastbourne 1
Banbury got off to the perfect start in the Dr Martens Eastern Division with victory over Eastbourne - and even goalkeeper Simon Tricker got on the scoresheet! Eastbourne were handed the lead in the ninth minute when United conceded a corner, and Nathan
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Growing firms buy space
Two growing companies have expanded into new units in Telford Road, Bicester. Oxford Analytical has bought a 5,207 sq ft unit for £255,000 for future expansion. Oxford Analytical provides pesticide registration and pharmaceutical and pesticide residue
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Experts speed student chase
Students hoping for a university place should have a quicker response this year, thanks to a major upgrade to the universities' computer network masterminded by experts in Oxfordshire. Ukerna, based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, near
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Lessons drive home anti-speed message
A speed crackdown that gave drivers the option of education rather than a fine was so successful it could be repeated. Eighty-four motorists were caught going over the limit in 30mph and 40mph zones in Deddington, Lower Heyford and Middle Barton by officers
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Time-share company warning
A warning has been issued for people to think twice before taking up the offer of a free holiday. Oxfordshire trading standards officers say anyone taking up the free offer could be subjected to hard-sell tactics for time-share holiday schemes. Winifred
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High hopes for charity trek
Mother of four Carol Smith will be taking to mountains more than 10,000ft high on a trek to raise money for a school for children with special needs in Witney. Mrs Smith's youngest child, Kit, three, was born with a medical condition that has, among other
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'Cycle safely or get ticket'
More than 100 cyclists were fined for riding dangerously in a month-long clampdown by Oxford police last year. Police went out every night in the city centre during November to clamp down on cyclists riding on pavements and without lights, targeting hotspots
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Skaters take action for park campaign
Nearly 200 young in-line skaters, skate boarders, roller skaters, scooter riders and cyclists took part in five hours of non-stop action as part of a campaign to establish a new, all-wheeled park in north Oxford. A wheeled sport roadshow was rolled out
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Cigarette blamed for football club blaze
A cigarette butt left smouldering on a sofa caused damage estimated at £200,000 to the social club at Witney's Marriotts Stadium. But the chairman of Witney Academy football club, Brian Constable, said the club's first home game of the season would go
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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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Blaze forces two-week closure of drop-in centre
Oxford's drop-in centre for the homeless will be closed for at least another two weeks after it was found that damage from a fire was more serious than expected. The Gatehouse in St Michael's Street was damaged last weekend by a fire that started in a
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Football: Fairford Tn 2, North Leigh 2
North Leigh twice came from behind to snatch a draw at Fairford. Lee Stoddart headed the home side in front in the 14th minute, but a flashing 20-yard shot from Justin Timms levelled matters straight after the break. Stoddart struck again to restore Fairford's
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Football: Ardley Utd 0, Witney Academy 0
Witney Academy put the distraction of the fire at their stadium behind them to produce a fine performance against a skilful Ardley side. Ardley's Paul Spittle in possession during Saturday's goalless draw against Witney Academy in Division 1 West With
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'Cycle safely or get ticket'
More than 100 cyclists were fined for riding dangerously in a month-long clampdown by Oxford police last year. Police went out every night in the city centre during November to clamp down on cyclists riding on pavements and without lights, targeting hotspots
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Charity festival attracts 2000 visitors
Elvis - who is alive and well and living in the Oxford area - was among the star turns at Cowley's Elder Stubbs Festival on Saturday. Almost 2,000 people defied the elements to enjoy live music, dance performances, and workshops on two stages down among
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Crowds gathered for Oxford regatta
Hundreds of rowers from across the UK took to the water for Oxford's annual regatta on Saturday. More than 250 crews - made up of between 500 and 600 rowers - raced along a 1,000m stretch of the Thames from Folly Bridge to Long Bridges. Races took place
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Water-colour artists
Three men took to the River Thames, inspired by Jerome K Jerome's book Three Men in a Boat. Kate Pierrepont, owner of the Pierrepont Gallery on Folly Bridge, Oxford, came up with the idea with artist Marcus Hodge, as she thought of how she could find
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Help with hols
Lone and single parents are being offered the chance to enjoy discount holidays thanks to a national charity. Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents (Help) organises subsidised holidays to enable parents who are on their own to meet other people and enjoy
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Time-share company warning
A warning has been issued for people to think twice before taking up the offer of a free holiday. Oxfordshire trading standards officers say anyone taking up the free offer could be subjected to hard-sell tactics for time-share holiday schemes. Winifred
