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Post office saved at last minute
A village post office has been saved from closure - in the nick of time. Radley Post Office was under threat because the owners are retiring and no offers had been received. Now a man from Oxford has offered to buy the business and will take over by mid-September
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Work planned
More demolition work is planned at the former Wallingford Upper School site after KingsOak Homes was given planning permission to build 37 new homes and to put road access on the site. KingsOak has been asked to pay for a new footpath link, and contribute
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Boat in electric record attempt
The owners of a battery-powered boat are attempting to break the World Electric Boat Endurance Record on the River Thames. Pike, a restored 1901 river launch owned by Richard and Ann Leeson, of Goring, set off on Monday to try to complete 30 non-stop
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Cricket-Div 4: Draw reached as match washed out
Lee Ainsworth hit his maiden league half-century with 51 for Wallingford against visitors Didcot. With skipper Peter Sharp weighing in 50, Wallingford reached 206 as spinner Julian Hitchman took 6-54. Didcot then reached 113-3 in 31 overs for a draw as
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Country music
The John C King Family Band will play at the Carterton Country Music Club on August 31.
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Sponsored pub crawl
A sponsored pub crawl around the town by ten women raised £1,050 for Action against Breast Cancer.
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Cricket: Challow defeated
Banbury Twenty made short work of Challow & Childrey to post an eight-wicket win. With only Nigel Hill (84) providing any resistance, Challow were rolled over for 154 by Steve Hart (4-48) and Shaun Joyner (3-35). Skipper Dave Burbidge then made 87
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Boxing dinner
The Witney Amateur Boxing Association will hold a boxing dinner under ABA rules in the Langdale Hall on November 17. Tickets, £30, are available from Reg Marshman on 01993 709546.
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Motor sport: Banbury ready for cup bid
Banbury Bulls prepared for Saturday's Tetley Bitter game with South West 1outfit Truro with a useful run-out against Rugby Lions, coached by England forward Richard Cockerill. The match, attended by over 500 people, was played in six sessions. The majority
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Staff recruitment
Extra staff will be employed by the town council to get safety and maintenance jobs done on the council's recreation grounds.
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Masked ball aids Vietnam bike ride
A masquerade ball helped Susie Smith raise money towards taking part in a 460kms cycle ride through Vietnam for the mental health charity Mind. Miss Smith, 28, of Station Road, Brize Norton, will join a group of around 100 cyclists in November for the
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Help wanted
Thame Players is appealing for volunteers and donations of wine or spirits for their annual stall at Thame Fair on September 20-22.
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Band night
The Long Crendon based Spotty Dog band is staging a concert at the Players' Theatre in Nelson Street, Thame on October 6 to raise money for Thame Phab group which integrates physically handicapped and able-bodied people.
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Car blaze
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus to tackle a car blaze at the Old School car park, Newbury Street, Wantage on Saturday.
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Bike climb
Aching limbs may result from the Wantage Cyclists Touring Club five counties bike ride. Next Sunday's trip will take in the hills of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Cyclists should meet in Wantage Market Place at 10am
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Lost cat strays 20 miles
A family is frantically searching for their pet cat, which travelled 20 miles from home after stowing away in a van. The Ferris family, from Swindon, has been left searching the streets of Wantage for their ginger tabby Astra, which disappeared more than
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Players use tribute to raise drink-drive awareness
About 100 footballers took to the pitch in memory of a 19-year-old victim of drink-driving. Players from Wantage and Grove joined the first Campaign Against Drink Driving football tournament on Sunday. The event was organised by Jane Evason, of Evenlode
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Cricket: Division 4 match reports
Rain denied leaders Morris Motors the chance of victory over Dinton in their top-of-the-table clash. Having invited Motors to bat, Dinton watched as Aftab Alam (52) and Rashid (60 no) led their side to 221-7. Faisal Chaudry (3-31) and Josh Budhram (3-
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Cricket: Division 5 match reports
Oxfordshire Under 17s seamer Jack Brooks took a magnificent 7-47 to set leaders Tiddington 2nd up for a ten-wicket win over Kimble 2nd. Brooks's superb spell saw Kimble dismissed for 154, and then Phil Clarke (80 no) and skipper Rob McKinney (69 no) completed
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Cricket: Division 1 match reports
Thame kept up the pressure on the top two with a six-wicket win over visitors Cumnor, who slip nearer to the relegation trapdoo. Having put Cumnor in, Thame skipper Richard Carr did most of the damage, taking 4-42 as the visitors were dismissed for 137
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Shop fund
A fun day to raise money for Tackley village hall redevelopment and new village shop will be held on September 23 at Little Manor. Festivities start at 2pm with a bouncy castle, pony rides, children's entertainment, and stalls.
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Motor sport: Action guide
What's on and where for motor sport fans - August 25-27 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Silverstone: International Historic Festival car races. First day of three-day event. 0132 785 7271. Shakespeare Raceway, Avon Park: British Drag Racing Championship (final).
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Vandals spray paint on cars
Vandals spray-painted ten cars, park furniture and a building. Police believe the vandals found a spray can of red water-based paint at a bus stop in Station Road, Bletchingdon, just before midnight on Sunday. Damage was first done at The Green, where
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Football: Riddle's big impression
Oxford City boss Paul Lee can't believe that neighbours Oxford United haven't made an inquiry about striker Stuart Riddle. The 22-year-old marksman, who scored twice in a friendly against United last week, was on target again with a brilliant volley in
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Father and son add more trophies
Prize-winning gardeners Len and Tommy Hodges have won another trophy. Len, 77, and Tommy, 47, have been competing in local horticultural shows as a pair since 1982. Their latest coup was to share the cup for the highest number of points in the open classes
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Cricket: Oxon's batsmen lead fightback
Oxfordshire battled back into contention on the second day of their Minor Counties Championship game with Herefordshire at Banbury yesterday. The home side had been tumbled out for just 91 on Sunday, and then conceded a first-innings lead of 117 after
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Cricket: Match washed out
Oxford & Horspath 2nd skittled out Henley 2nd for 76 in 38 overs and then managed 33-3 off nine before the weather left them frustrated. *Oxford & Horspath 2nd 10, Henley 2nd 10
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Cricket: Bletchley relegated
Bicester & North Oxford's ploy of inviting lowly Bletchley 2nd to bat first rebounded on them as the visitors scored 208-8, with Dave Shepard scoring 77. Vinod Fazal returned 6-81 off 24 overs. Matt Collins (43 no) and skipper John Baxter then steered
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Cricket-Div 2: Tiddington survival bid dented
Tiddington's relegation worries increased as they slipped to a seven-wicket defeat against promotion outsiders Oxford Nondescripts. Dennis Mihaljevich (5-58) and George Frankland (4-43) were again in good form as Tiddington were bowled out for 156, John
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Motor sport: New MG passes the test
Oxford-based Scottish touring car driver Anthony Reid praised the performance of the MG ZS EX259 touring car after its shakedown at the Pembrey circuit in Wales. Reid said: "I am really pleased. Culturally, it's a different car to what I've driven over
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Cricket: Bletchley relegated
Bicester & North Oxford's ploy of inviting lowly Bletchley 2nd to bat first rebounded on them as the visitors scored 208-8, with Dave Shepard scoring 77. Vinod Fazal returned 6-81 off 24 overs. Matt Collins (43 no) and skipper John Baxter then steered
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Volunteers build bridge
Dog walkers and wheelchair-users will find it easier to get around a nature reserve thanks to two new footbridges. The bridges link Didcot's Mowbray Field nature reserve with a fieldpath leading to neighbouring East Hagbourne. Volunteers John Gunn, David
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Motor sport: Burns aims for glory
Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team are entering three cars in the three-day Neste Rally Finland which starts on Friday. The classic gravel event, previously known as the 1000 Lakes Rally, will be run for the 51st time and will see 165 cars competing in
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AUGUST 27: Derby day for donkeys
Some keen racing will be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27) with the annual Donkey Derby on Sandford Field in Bampton. The derby is staged by the village's Society for the Preservation of Ancient Junketing, which raises money for pensioners
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August 27: Gala day will help drug awareness
The final touches are being put to the annual Abingdon Lions Club Gala which is to be held in Rye Farm meadow on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27). Profits from the day will help support the drugs awareness campaign for schools being run by Thames Valley
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Golf club celebrates art of barter
The age-old art of bartering was brought bang up to date this week when Waterstock Golf Club hosted a national golf day for Bartercard. Golf club manager Andrew Wyatt is an enthustiastic exponent of the Bartercard system, where businesses buy and sell
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Vaccine bosses share £163,000
Executive directors at vaccines group Powderject shared £163,000 in bonuses last year, according to the company's annual report. The performance-related payments came after a year which saw sales increase significantly at the Oxford-based company which
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Queen is in the swim as rowers are too expensive
The Queen is being asked to open Thame's £4m swimming pool next year - because Olympic rowers Matthew Pinsent and Steve Redgrave are too expensive. Pinsent: Too costly The town council's swimming pool committee backed down when they heard Matthew Pinsent
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Hard work pays off for villagers
A combination of hard work and patience has finally paid off for villagers who have transformed a piece of waste land into a community facility. Workmen had used Goose Green in Wolvercote as a dumping ground for waste while building the A34 western by-pass
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Bonnie in accident with police car
A woman who stepped in to raise her dead sister's four children as well as her own was injured when her Ford Escort was involved in a collision with a police car. The accident happened on the A4095 between Bampton and Brize Norton, near Lew Heath House
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Elderly woman's valid bus pass rejected
An 82-year-old woman was left feeling humiliated and upset after her bus pass was refused for the first time in 23 years. Norah Frisby, 82, of George Moore Close, Oxford, was trying to make her usual trip to Gloucester Green market, when a bus driver
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Topless passenger left out in the cold
A nightclub DJ is furious that he was kicked off his last bus home and forced to walk one-and-a-half hours through Oxford at night - because he was not wearing a top. Jossy Slade, 25, took off his top because of the hot weather before attempting to catch
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Police officer relives Spanish bombing terror
Police officer Penny Hoskins has spoken of her fear of dying as she witnessed a terrorist bomb attack in a Spanish holiday resort. Penny HoskinsShe and fellow police officer WPc Elizabeth Watson were today back home in Oxfordshire, cutting their holiday
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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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Cricket-Div 2: Aston stay top
Aston Rowant maintained their narrow lead at the top with an eight-wicket win over Witney Mills. Nick O'Hara took 3-32 as Mills could muster only 151 before Dave Ridgley (64 no) and Paul Plumridge (53 no) saw Rowant to 152-2. *Aston Rowant 30, Witney
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Cricket-Div 5: Match washed out
Aston Rowant 2nd reached 259-3 against Challow & Childley 2nd thanks to Tim Bailey (87), Neil Lambourne (57) and Phil Brooks (60 no). But the weather had the last word as the match was washed out with Challow on 33-0 off nine overs. *Challow 2nd 10
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Football: Thame visit Aylesbury
Thame United bid to bounce back from their opening day Ryman Division 1 home defeat by Ford United when they visit Aylesbury United for a local derby. Manager Andy Sinnott said: "There were some good things to take out of the game and now we've got a
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Town shots make a great year
Sarah Bebb, 15, is one of 16 young people who took part in photographic project to produce a calendar of images of Bicester. Sarah Bebb with her contributionSome of those taking part were members of Bicester Young Peoples Adventure Club, a group of young
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Disease forces changes to show
Organisers of a show popular with visitors and exhibitors from Oxfordshire are promising an entertainment-packed event - despite the absence of livestock entries because of the foot and mouth crisis. In past years, Oxfordshire farmers and breeders have
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Police officer relives Spanish bombing terror
Police officer Penny Hoskins has spoken of her fear of dying as she witnessed a terrorist bomb attack in a Spanish holiday resort. Penny HoskinsShe and fellow police officer WPc Elizabeth Watson were today back home in Oxfordshire, cutting their holiday
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Cricket-Div 3: Leaders Vale come a cropper
Cropredy knocked visitors Abingdon Vale off the top of the table with a five-wicket victory. Vale were bowled out for 118 in 40 overs thanks to Richard Lynch (4-43) and Jamie Coleman (4-23). Peter Cooling then made sure of victory with an unbeaten 42
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Football: New signings brought in
Centre back Gary Price and midfielder Ben Border come into Abingdon Town's squad for the Ryman Division 3 encounter against Leighton Town at Culham Road. Former Quarry Nomads duo Jason Mercer and Jon Weeks-Pearson, who take manager Alan Thorne's summer
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Arsonist held in night raid
Arsonist David Blagdon was finally recaptured by police in Derbyshire last night - eight hours after the Oxford Mail tried to tell Thames Valley Police he was on the run in the city. David BlagdonPolice in Oxfordshire failed to arrest Blagdon, who did
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Gala day will help drug awareness
The final touches are being put to the annual Abingdon Lions Club Gala which is to be held in Rye Farm meadow on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27). Profits from the day will help support the drugs awareness campaign for schools being run by Thames Valley
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Playgroup holds open day to raise its profile
A playgroup hopes more families will use its services after a successful open day. The Risinghurst Playgroup, based at Risinghurst Community Centre in Kiln Lane, held an open day last Friday in a bid to encourage more families to take part in the group's
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En route classics revisit their roots
Two classic MGs will make a nostalgic pilgrimage to their home town of Abingdon on Saturday, en route to the world's biggest historic motor racing event. The cars will be among dozens of classic vehicles passing through the area on their way to Northamptonshire
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Delay costs student his first choice
A 22-year-old student claims he lost a place at university because his college was too slow in getting his A-level results to him. On Thursday morning Aaron Eudell, 22, was waiting for the result of his philosophy exam at the Oxford College of Further
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Four injured in crash
Four people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with minor injuries after a collision involving a minibus and a car in Watlington on August 18. Firefighters from Watlington were called out because one vehicle had caught fire.
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Plans approved
Planners have given the green light to Cranford House School's major expansion programme after approval from South Oxfordshire District Council's western area planning sub-committee - and despite objections from nine neighbours in Moulsford. Work can
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Anger over kebab van
A decision to let a kebab van operate in Wallingford has been criticised by town councillors. South Oxfordshire District Council has decided to allow it to continue trading - despite residents' complaints that the van attracts late-night rowdyism to the
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Burglars ditch disco equipment
Burglars used a wheelbarrow to cart off disco equipment worth £2,000 from a house in Wallingford - and then ditched their haul. The record deck, lights, smoke machine and speakers were stolen from St John's Road and apparently wheeled to a secluded area
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Thousands raised for good causes
The arrival and departure of a new Merlin helicopter from RAF Benson provided a spectacular attraction for a crowd of nearly 3,000 at the fifth annual Wallingford Charity Fun Day. The crew brought along specialist equipment that provided endless fascination
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Art exhibition
Peter Ross will hold an exhibition of his paintings at the Witney and District Museum from August 29.
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Cricket-Div 2: Banbury saved by rain
Bottom club Banbury 2nd were saved by rain as their game was washed out with Bourton Vale on 53-1 in reply to the home side's 155 all out. *Banbury 2nd 10, Bourton Vale 10
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Football: Banbury boosted
Banbury United, boosted by their 3-1 opening day home win over Eastbourne Borough, will be full of confidence as they travel to Stamford in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division. Manager Kevin Brock said: "It gave everyone a lift and the place is certainly
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Derby day for donkeys
Some keen racing will be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27) with the annual Donkey Derby on Sandford Field in Bampton. The derby is staged by the village's Society for the Preservation of Ancient Junketing, which raises money for pensioners
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Athlete's on track
Former international athlete Veronica Boden is up and running as the owner of a specialist althletes' shop. Mrs Boden, 42, has just opened Coolrunning, in Witney's Waterloo Walk. She has won many international events since she began at the age of 14.
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Motor sport: Burns aims for glory
Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team are entering three cars in the three-day Neste Rally Finland which starts on Friday. The classic gravel event, previously known as the 1000 Lakes Rally, will be run for the 51st time and will see 165 cars competing in
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Bonnie in accident with police car
A woman who stepped in to raise her dead sister's four children as well as her own was injured when her Ford Escort was involved in a collision with a police car. The accident happened on the A4095 between Bampton and Brize Norton, near Lew Heath House
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Classic clips
Thame Players are turning a profit on their old productions by selling videos of the 31 productions they have produced over the last 10 years. Videos, at £10 a time, are available from Robert Duncan at the Old Forge in Frogmore Lane, Long Crendon.
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Villages' cycle link planned
A move to link four Oxfordshire villages with the national cycle network is being considered. Chinnor parish councillor John Robertson wants cycle paths through Chinnor, Henton, Emmington and Sydenham to be included. They could connect with the Phoenix
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Queen is in the swim as rowers are too expensive
The Queen is being asked to open Thame's £4m swimming pool next year - because Olympic rowers Matthew Pinsent and Steve Redgrave are too expensive. Pinsent: Too costly The town council's swimming pool committee backed down when they heard Matthew Pinsent
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Extension plans
Householders in Fairfield Close, Grove, High Street, Charney Bassett, and at Smithy Cottage, East Lockinge, have applied to the Vale of White Horse District Council to build home extensions.
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Snaps on show
Amateur photographers will be showing off their most prized pictures, at a portfolio evening organised by Wantage Camera Club. Members meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Newbury Street, at 7.30pm next Tuesday.
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Motor sport: Ferrari's quest will continue
Ferrari have pledged not to ease up despite Michael Schumacher's dominant display in Hungary which clinched his fourth Formula One title. Schumacher now leads the championship by 43 points from David Coulthard, while the one-two for Ferrari ensured they
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Cricket: Division 3 match reports
Cropredy knocked visitors Abingdon Vale off the top of the table with a five-wicket victory. Vale were bowled out for 118 in 40 overs thanks to Richard Lynch (4-43) and Jamie Coleman (4-23). Peter Cooling then made sure of victory with an unbeaten 42
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Cricket: Division 2 match reports
Tiddington's relegation worries increased as they slipped to a seven-wicket defeat against promotion outsiders Oxford Nondescripts. Dennis Mihaljevich (5-58) and George Frankland (4-43) were again in good form as Tiddington were bowled out for 156, John
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Depot fire
Furniture and road signs were damaged during a fire at the Isis Accord depot in London Road, Bicester, on Saturday night. The building is used by council highways officers to store equipment.
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Cricket: Division 7-9 match reports
Cumnor 3rd's Alan Lees, who hit his maiden century against Wallingford 2nd in June, rattled up another ton with a tremendous 142 against Bletchley 3rd in Division 9. Lees took Cumnor to a massive 304-6, and Bletchley were 27-1 off four overs when the
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Town shots make a great year
Sarah Bebb, 15, is one of 16 young people who took part in a photographic project to produce a calendar of images of Bicester. Sarah Bebb with her contributionSome of those taking part were members of Bicester Young Peoples Adventure Club, a group of
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Cricket-Div1: Rain stops play
Shipton were handily placed at 83-2 off 19 overs chasing Oxford Downs' 209 when rain put paid to proceedings at Standlake. Paceman Peter Snell returned his second successive five-wicket haul with 5-59 to peg Downs back after Paddy Daniel (44) and Ian
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Football: Riddle's big impression
Oxford City boss Paul Lee can't believe that neighbours Oxford United haven't made an inquiry about striker Stuart Riddle. The 22-year-old marksman, who scored twice in a friendly against United last week, was on target again with a brilliant volley in
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Cricket-Div 4: Draw reached as match washed out
Lee Ainsworth hit his maiden league half-century with 51 for Wallingford against visitors Didcot. With skipper Peter Sharp weighing in 50, Wallingford reached 206 as spinner Julian Hitchman took 6-54. Didcot then reached 113-3 in 31 overs for a draw as
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Villages' cycle link planned
A move to link four Oxfordshire villages with the national cycle network is being considered. Chinnor parish councillor John Robertson wants cycle paths through Chinnor, Henton, Emmington and Sydenham to be included. They could connect with the Phoenix
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Renewed appeal on accident
Police have made a fresh appeal for witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run accident on the A34. Twenty-four-year-old Richard Preston, from Blaby in Leicestershire, died in the John Radcliffe Hospital on Friday, August 17, after he was hit by a vehicle on the
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Assault charge
A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an alleged domestic dispute in Banbury. Darren Geoghegan, 34, has been bailed by police to an address in Wales, to appear before magistrates in Banbury on Wednesday, August 29. The incident
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Cricket: It may be one up
Promotion-chasing clubs in the Cherwell League have been told that just one side could go up from each division. The worst-case scenario has been spelt out by the league with uncertainty continuing to surround the number of teams to be relegated from
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Motor sport: Banbury ready for cup bid
Banbury Bulls prepared for Saturday's Tetley Bitter game with South West 1outfit Truro with a useful run-out against Rugby Lions, coached by England forward Richard Cockerill. The match, attended by over 500 people, was played in six sessions. The majority
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Preview: The Magic Flute at Blewbury, August 25
The Garden Opera Company will celebrate its seventh season with a performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute in the grounds of Orchard Dene House in Blewbury on Saturday, August 25 at 6.30pm. More information on 01235 850245.
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Bowls: Borough are champions
Banbury Borough drew first blood for Oxfordshire in the men's All England Championships at Worthing when they stormed to the Lincoln Club Two Fours title. Greg MoonGreg Moon, Keith Holloway, Mick Redman and Gary Lucas triumphed 26-13 over Robert Coombs
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Motor sport: New MG passes the test
Oxford-based Scottish touring car driver Anthony Reid praised the performance of the MG ZS EX259 touring car after its shakedown at the Pembrey circuit in Wales. Reid said: "I am really pleased. Culturally, it's a different car to what I've driven over
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Cricket: Division 6 match reports
None of the matches in this division survived the weather as all the sides picked up ten points. Opener Greg McLean scored an unbeaten 110 as Shipton 2nd piled up 207-4 against Stanton St John Willows, who had reached 18-1 off 6.3 overs before the rain
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Motor sport: Herbert's crash ends hopes
Britain's Andy Wallace and Johnny Herbert were robbed of a certain second place - and possible victory - when Herbert crashed his Audi in the closing stages of a dramatic American Le Mans Series race at Mosport on Sunday. Herbert's Audi was just 2.6 seconds
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Motor sport: Harvey and Wilson stay in the fight
A masterly display of driving in appalling conditions by Woodstock's Tim Harvey and team-mate Rob Wilson gave Hayles Racing its third victory of the season in the Privilege Insurance British GT Championship. At a rain-lashed Knockhill circuit, in Scotland
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Motor sport: Action guide
What's on and where for motor sport fans - August 25-27 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Silverstone: International Historic Festival car races. First day of three-day event. 0132 785 7271. Shakespeare Raceway, Avon Park: British Drag Racing Championship (final).
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Cricket: Oxon's batsmen lead fightback
Oxfordshire battled back into contention on the second day of their Minor Counties Championship game with Herefordshire at Banbury yesterday. The home side had been tumbled out for just 91 on Sunday, and then conceded a first-innings lead of 117 after
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Scientist sheds light on sinking of the Kursk
This time last year, the drama of the ill-fated Russian submarine the Kursk and its 118 crew was unfolding, writes Zahra Akkerhuys. As the international rescue operation unfolded, the world watched, hoped and prayed they would survive. But on August 22
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'Presenteeism' - the latest unwanted trend from America
Oxford undergraduates are 'up' for 24 weeks of the year. That is to say, they attend their respective colleges for three eight-week terms every twelve months of the time they are here, writes George Frew. You will notice we do not claim that they 'work
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UNTIL AUG 31: Play schemes in Oxford
A packed programme of summer activities is on offer for young people in Oxford, courtesy of the city council. It is running a series of play schemes for youngsters between five and 11 years throughout the summer holidays, from Monday, July 23, until Friday
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Rescue attempt stuck on the line
The Thames Valley Air Ambulance was stuck on a railway line for more than two hours after a wheel jammed in a concrete drain. The helicopter was called to a stretch of track near Woodley, Reading, at 2pm yesterday following reports that a man had been
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Volunteers build bridge
Dog walkers and wheelchair-users will find it easier to get around a nature reserve thanks to two new footbridges. The bridges link Didcot's Mowbray Field nature reserve with a fieldpath leading to neighbouring East Hagbourne. Volunteers John Gunn, David
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Smoke damage
A ground-floor room at the Longwall Travel Inn, Garsington Road, was severely damaged by smoke after a fire on Sunday. Firefighters were called to the blaze, believed to have been caused by electrical wiring on a kettle.
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Players use tribute to raise drink-drive awareness
About 100 footballers took to the pitch in memory of a 19-year-old victim of drink-driving. Players from Wantage and Grove joined the first Campaign Against Drink Driving football tournament on Sunday. The event was organised by Jane Evason, of Evenlode
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Passport stolen
A Chinese student in Oxford for a summer school has had her passport stolen. Qu Jinling, who is in the city with 11 other pupils from the Hiroshima University of Economics in Japan, had her bag stolen from her room in Morrell Hall on August 7. The bag
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Asylum seekers' may get payouts
Asylum seekers at Campsfield detention centre in Kidlington could be in line for millions of pounds in Government compensation for being kept against their will. Home Office officials have admitted that if a current High Court case, brought by refugees
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Mum and children threatened
A woman serving behind the counter of a shop with her two children was threatened by a robber wielding an 8in kitchen knife. The robber, who concealed his identity with a scarf, made off with a small amount of cash from Littlemore Minimarket, Cowley Road
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Theft threat to ride
A charity cycle ride has been jeopardised by the theft of a participant's passport 48 hours before departure. Chris Jeffery and Nat Cockburn, both 21, are due to leave on Wednesday for a six-week, 2,000-mile trip around Europe. But they awoke yesterday
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Hard work pays off for villagers
A combination of hard work and patience has finally paid off for villagers who have transformed a piece of waste land into a community facility. Workmen had used Goose Green in Wolvercote as a dumping ground for waste while building the A34 western by-pass
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Elderly woman's valid bus pass rejected
An 82-year-old woman was left feeling humiliated and upset after her bus pass was refused for the first time in 23 years. Norah Frisby, 82, of George Moore Close, Oxford, was trying to make her usual trip to Gloucester Green market, when a bus driver
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Topless passenger left out in the cold
A nightclub DJ is furious that he was kicked off his last bus home and forced to walk one-and-a-half hours through Oxford at night - because he was not wearing a top. Jossy Slade, 25, took off his top because of the hot weather before attempting to catch
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Delay costs student his first choice
A 22-year-old student claims he lost a place at university because his college was too slow in getting his A-level results to him. On Thursday morning Aaron Eudell, 22, was waiting for the result of his philosophy exam at the Oxford College of Further
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Wright's all set to mix it!
Mark Wright says he may mix up his team for tonight's Worthington Cup tie with Gillingham at The Kassam Stadium - because his priority has to be the league. However, he allayed fears some fans might have had that he might not be treating this evening's
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Cricket-Div 2: Aston stay top
Aston Rowant maintained their narrow lead at the top with an eight-wicket win over Witney Mills. Nick O'Hara took 3-32 as Mills could muster only 151 before Dave Ridgley (64 no) and Paul Plumridge (53 no) saw Rowant to 152-2. *Aston Rowant 30, Witney
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Cricket: Thame on title trail
Thame kept up the pressure on the top two with a six-wicket win over visitors Cumnor, who slip nearer to the relegation trapdoo. Having put Cumnor in, Thame skipper Richard Carr did most of the damage, taking 4-42 as the visitors were dismissed for 137
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TV expert teaches gardening
Channel 4 TV star Mr Rotavator dropped into the Charlbury summer playscheme to encourage youngsters to enjoy gardening. The playscheme picked the environment for its central theme this year, with activities for about 40 children aged between five and
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Rescue attempt stuck on the line
The Thames Valley Air Ambulance was stuck on a railway line for more than two hours after a wheel jammed in a concrete drain. The helicopter was called to a stretch of track near Woodley, Reading, at 2pm yesterday following reports that a man had been
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Asylum seekers' may get payouts
Asylum seekers at Campsfield detention centre in Kidlington could be in line for millions of pounds in Government compensation for being kept against their will. Home Office officials have admitted that if a current High Court case, brought by refugees
