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Football: Morrisey joins Abingdon
Much-travelled wingback Terry Morrisey has been given the chance to try and resurrect his non-League career by signing for Abingdon Town. He burst on to the scene with Oxford City before joining Chesham for £5,000 only to fail to make an impact at the
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James earns a Baker's dozen
Oxford pupil James Baker, 16, is celebrating a set of GCSE results that are likely to be one of best in the country. He gained 12A*s at GCSE as well as two As at AS level, despite sitting these exams a year early. James, a pupil at Magdalen College School
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Gang uses catapult to shatter shop windows
Youths using a catapult are believed to be behind a string of attacks on the windows of shops, houses and cars in South Oxfordshire. Police believe the youths have been touring the district in a white van, targeting property in the past week. While one
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GCSE round-up
Results news from around the county's schools . . . Pupils across Oxfordshire are celebrating record GCSE success, with many schools announcing their best-ever results. Milham Ford Girls' School in Harberton Mead, Headington, was proud to announce its
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Meadows opened
Wallingford's Castle Meadows have been opened to the public for the first time. People can now wander across the 42-acre site. Free entry is through two gates on the Thames Path, or via Cemetery Lane. The land, once occupied by the town's Norman castle
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Rally is back on track
The organisers of the Woodcote Rally have claimed victory in their battle to stage the 38th annual event against a backdrop of disruption caused by foot and mouth. The usual July fixture at Copyhold Farm, in Goring Heath, had to be cancelled, but the
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Angling: Banbury
Masons travelled to Spital Farm, Banbury, where some members were fishing in only 18 inches of water. The winner, Gary Pether, fished 'the method' with corn to put 40lb 2oz on the scales. B Simpson was second with 13.0.0 caught on the pole with pellet
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Football: Brock wants more
Banbury United boss Kevin Brock was disappointed by his side's sluggish start as they went down 1-0 at Stamford in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division on Tuesday night. He'll be looking for them to be smartly out of the blocks when they visit St Leaonrds
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Rugby: Banbury facing early cup test
Banbury Bulls make their earliest ever start to a competitive season when they entertain powerful Cornish side Truro in a RFU Senior Cup qualifying round tie at Bodicote Park on Saturday (August 25, 3pm). Will Brooks will captain Banbury against Truro
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High cost of cheap work
Cheap tree trimming jobs have cost local ratepayers a lot of money, a town council said. Travellers who charge below the odds to lop trees, cut hedges and trim overgrown areas are dumping the refuse, leaving council taxpayers to foot the bill to clear
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Bobby Alvin bows out
Alvin Head, Chinnor's village bobby for the past 14 years, is leaving the force. He officially leaves next week but Friday (August 24) was his last in uniform. Alvin HeadBefore joining the police, Pc Head, 51, who lives in the village, was a musician
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Copter chase
A police helicopter was used to track a man - wanted for questioning in Swindon - miles across Oxfordshire. The helicopter successfully followed the man to Wantage yesterday, enabling local officers to move in and arrest him.
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Death fall firm 'flouted safety'
A company has been accused of serious health and safety failures following an inquest into the death of an employee who fell 12 ft from the top of a skip. Lewellyn Cheriman, 59, of Farm End, Grove, Wantage, lost his footing while he was standing on the
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Tea for the troops
Bicester soldiers hope to help break a world record - by serving cups of tea. 23 Pioneer Regiment, St David's Barracks, Graven Hill, is taking part in a nationwide tea party on September 20. Organisers at SSAFA, the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families
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Cycling: Hermon beats long-standing club record
A new start at Bagley Wood and still conditions produced a host of personal bests and two club records at Oxonian CC's handicap 25 TT on the A34. Fastest time was set by the tandem pairing of Howard Waller and Gil Summy with 50 mins 17secs, narrowly missing
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Girl appeals over poor grade after letter lost
A college has submitted an urgent appeal after a letter explaining a pupil's absence from school was not received by an examining board. Bicester Community College in Queens Avenue wrote a letter explaining Stephanie Butler, 18, had been given special
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Supermarket welcomed in principle
Retailers have welcomed a new supermarket for Bicester town centre, but have reservations. The owners of Crown Walk shopping mall have submitted plans to Cherwell District Council for the supermarket. It would include the demolition and relocation of
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Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League
Preview of the weekend action . . . ABINGDON United's new goalkeeper Alex Deadman is out of contention for the Premier Division clash at Cheltenham Saracens tomorrow writes KIEREN BUSHNELL. Deadman broke his thumb in a pre-season game against Thatcham
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Football: Fixtures
Fixtures in Oxfordshire for the bank holiday weekend - August 25- 27 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Oxford C v Bishops Stortford, Whyteleafe v Thame Utd. Div 3: Abingdon Tn v Hertford Tn. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: St Leonards v Banbury Utd
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Two may have clue to armed robbery
Two customers who left a Bicester shop shortly before it was robbed may be vital witnesses, police said. Officers are still hunting two robbers who forced staff to hand over cash at gunpoint at McCoull's in Villiers Road, at 6.40am, shortly after opening
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Cricket: Fixtures
Oxfordshire fixtures for the bank holiday weekend, August 25-27 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury v High Wycombe, Beaconsfield v Bicester & N Oxford. Div 2 West: Oxford v Falkland. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Div
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Angling: Wallingford triumph
Wallingford Jolly Anglers won the Berks/Oxon Teams match on the Thames at Dorchester where the bream shoals at Meadside made a welcome appearance, accounting first and second places. Jolly Angler Steve Gray triumphed with 61lb 11oz, second was Dorchester's
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Death fall firm 'flouted safety'
A company has been accused of serious health and safety failures following an inquest into the death of an employee who fell 12 ft from the top of a skip. Lewellyn Cheriman, 59, of Farm End, Grove, Wantage, lost his footing while he was standing on the
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James earns a Baker's dozen
Oxford pupil James Baker, 16, is celebrating a set of GCSE results that are likely to be one of best in the country. He gained 12A*s at GCSE as well as two As at AS level, despite sitting these exams a year early. James, a pupil at Magdalen College School
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Alpacas in the Cotswolds
The Oxfordshire countryside is scheduled to become home for some exotic South American immigrants. Two alpacas will follow in the footsepts of Paddington Bear and move from Peru to the 46.5-acre Little Brook House estate at Little Tew, near Chipping Norton
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Cyanide death was suicide, inquest jury decides
A pest controller killed himself by releasing deadly cyanide gas into his van, an inquest jury decided. Paul Wellstood, 43, a married father-of-two of Berrycroft, Abingdon, was found slumped in his van at Great Rollright, near Chipping Norton, on August
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Cricket: Kruger heads home
South African all-rounder Alan Kruger plays his final game for Oxford & Horspath against Falkland at St Catherine's College in Division 2 West before returning home. He has been recalled for a representative match by Griqualand West and will miss
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Tennis: Fixtures
Oxfordshire fixtures, weekend August 25-26 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 WILSON OXON LTA LEAGUE 3-PAIRS LEAGUE Ladies Div 2: Woodstock B v Oxford Spts B, Goring v Abingdon B. Div 4: Banbury B v Witney B. Men's Div 2: Thame v Abingdon B. Div 5: Bicester D v Woodstock
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Football: Fixtures
Fixtures in Oxfordshire for the bank holiday weekend - August 25- 27 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Oxford C v Bishops Stortford, Whyteleafe v Thame Utd. Div 3: Abingdon Tn v Hertford Tn. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: St Leonards v Banbury Utd
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Cricket: Fixtures
Oxfordshire fixtures for the bank holiday weekend, August 25-27 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury v High Wycombe, Beaconsfield v Bicester & N Oxford. Div 2 West: Oxford v Falkland. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Div
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Share award
British BioTech has awarded 12.3 million shares to employees and executive directors under a share award scheme. The earliest date when they will own the shares is August 22, 2003, depending on the company achieving its business objectives.
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New motor showroom to open
An Oxford motor dealer is to move into new showrooms next month on Cumnor Hill. Lexus Oxford, part of the Sytner Group, will move from a temporary site next door after a £500,000 investment has provided a three-car showroom, dedicated aftersales facilities
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Alpacas in the Cotswolds
The Oxfordshire countryside is scheduled to become home for some exotic South American immigrants. Two alpacas will follow in the footsepts of Paddington Bear and move from Peru to the 46.5-acre Little Brook House estate at Little Tew, near Chipping Norton
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Eminem does the Home Counties
Shock rapper Eminem will exchange the mean streets of Detroit for the English Home Counties, to headline this weekend's Reading Festival. The controversial cult-figure, who shot to notoriety on both sides of the Atlantic with his highly charged, vitriolic
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Tea for the troops
Bicester soldiers hope to help break a world record - by serving cups of tea. 23 Pioneer Regiment, St David's Barracks, Graven Hill, is taking part in a nationwide tea party on September 20. Organisers at SSAFA, the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families
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Unique equipment puts a smile on young faces
A new play area for children, which includes equipment never seen before in Britain, has opened in Kidlington. The £30,000 Crazy Colosseum, at the Kidlington and Gosford Sports Centre, has a ball pool accessed by a slide, a ball cannon, wavy mirrors and
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'Let me entertain U's'
Big names from the worlds of television and music - including Robbie Williams - are clamouring to compete in a celebrity football match at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium on September 30. Singer Robbie, actors from The Bill, and comedian David Baddiel
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Labour left in cold as parties join forces
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at Oxfordshire County Council are close to striking a leadership deal, after both groups accused Labour of taking too long to reach a decision. A two-party ruling Cabinet will replace the old committee system next
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Fun in the park
Youngsters built shelters and painted their faces as part of a summer playscheme at Oxford's Shotover Country Park. This week, 230 children took part in Project Sparrowhawk, which explored wildlife at the park in Old Road, Headington. Pictured, top to
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Unique equipment puts a smile on young faces
A new play area for children, which includes equipment never seen before in Britain, has opened in Kidlington. The £30,000 Crazy Colosseum, at the Kidlington and Gosford Sports Centre, has a ball pool accessed by a slide, a ball cannon, wavy mirrors and
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Rare gull flies in
Twitchers rushed to Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford to get a glimpse of a rare gull which has taken a breather in Oxfordshire on its way to warmer climes. Caption goes here The Sabines Gull is an unusual visitor to these shores, spending most of its life
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GCSE round-up
Results news from around the county's schools . . . Pupils across Oxfordshire are celebrating record GCSE success, with many schools announcing their best-ever results. Milham Ford Girls' School in Harberton Mead, Headington, was proud to announce its
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Residents fear for future of village
Plans by an Oxford University college to double the population of Binsey village has alarmed residents. Christ Church has submitted a planning application to Oxford City Council to demolish a barn at Manor Farm and build three two-bedroom and four three-bedroom
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A win will do nicely, says Wright
Oxford United boss Mark Wright believes there's little wrong with his team that a win won't put right. The U's enter the August Bank Holiday weekend knowing that there has been a huge improvement on last season, especially defensively, but they are still
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Football: Fontaine out
Midfielder Chris Fontaine is ruled out with a knee injury as Thame United seek their first Ryman Division 1 points when they visit Whyteleafe. However, manager Andy Sinnott is hopeful that he may have recovered for Monday's home game against Northwood
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Tea for the troops
Bicester soldiers hope to help break a world record - by serving cups of tea. 23 Pioneer Regiment, St David's Barracks, Graven Hill, is taking part in a nationwide tea party on September 20. Organisers at SSAFA, the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families
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Putting the city on the clubbing map
Oxford has produced more than its fair share of top flight bands, spawning such giants as Radiohead and Supergrass. But for serious dance music lovers, the city has long been the equivalent of a clubbing wasteland. Clubbers at The Miss Moneypennies event
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Pot of cash will fund community schemes
People organising community projects can apply for a slice of £50,000 to fund their work. West Oxfordshire District Council's Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) is allocating grants of up to £1,000 to help ventures that rely on volunteers to survive. Inspiration
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GCSE round-up
Results news from around the county's schools . . . Pupils across Oxfordshire are celebrating record GCSE success, with many schools announcing their best-ever results. Milham Ford Girls' School in Harberton Mead, Headington, was proud to announce its
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Return to free parking on Broad Street welcomed
Traders have welcomed a decision to reverse part of the Oxford Transport Strategy and allow free short-stay parking in Broad Street. Last month, city and county councillors at an OTS working party agreed parking should be restored following pressure from
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Girl appeals over poor grade after letter lost
A college has submitted an urgent appeal after a letter explaining a pupil's absence from school was not received by an examining board. Bicester Community College in Queens Avenue wrote a letter explaining Stephanie Butler, 18, had been given special
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Sponsors needed for energy project
Businesses are being urged to help fund a project which aims to reduce the amount of energy consumed by Oxford's thousands of students. The environment committee of Oxford University Student Union wants to address what it describes as the "culture of
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Pupils spread word to drivers
Kill your speed signs designed by schoolchildren will be put up in an Oxfordshire village as part of a package of road safety measures being created across the county. The signs, designed by pupils at Wootton Primary School, near Abingdon, are part of
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Pupils break GCSE records
Pupils across Oxford are celebrating record GCSE success, with many schools announcing their best results to date. Milham Ford Girls' School in Harberton Mead, Headington, announced its best results, with an overall pass rate of 96 per cent and 53 per
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Cricket: Megson to make way at Banbury
Neil Megson is to step down as Banbury skipper at the end of the current Home Counties Premier League campaign. Neil MegsonThe 37-year-old wicket-keeper led the north Oxfordshire side to the inaugural Division 1 title last season. A successor has not
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Rider aims for double
Bicester-based three day event rider William Fox-Pitt will be hoping to repeat his amazing success of finishing first and second at the Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials. Last year, Mr Fox-Pitt, of Goddington, took the top two places with his
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Social housing faces rise in demand
Rising house prices in Witney and West Oxfordshire are putting social housing under pressure, a report has found. West Oxfordshire District Council prepared the report, which found the cost of the average semi-detached house is more than £130,000 and
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Students get night buses
Students from an Oxfordshire community college will be provided with late buses to evening study clubs. The New Opportunities Fund will give £32,000 to Faringdon Community College to support the scheme, which will help 600 pupils a year. Buses will ferry
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Football: Nelson and Riddle back in City fold
Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson and striker Stuart Riddle are set to line up for Oxford City against Bishop's Stortford in Ryman League Division 1 at Court Place Farm tomorrow after being on trial at Nationwide League clubs. Nelson, who impressed again in City's
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Tennis: Fixtures
Oxfordshire fixtures, weekend August 25-26 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 WILSON OXON LTA LEAGUE 3-PAIRS LEAGUE Ladies Div 2: Woodstock B v Oxford Spts B, Goring v Abingdon B. Div 4: Banbury B v Witney B. Men's Div 2: Thame v Abingdon B. Div 5: Bicester D v Woodstock
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Cricket: Megson to make way at Banbury
Neil Megson is to step down as Banbury skipper at the end of the current Home Counties Premier League campaign. Neil MegsonThe 37-year-old wicket-keeper led the north Oxfordshire side to the inaugural Division 1 title last season. A successor has not
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Rugby: Banbury facing early cup test
Banbury Bulls make their earliest ever start to a competitive season when they entertain powerful Cornish side Truro in a RFU Senior Cup qualifying round tie at Bodicote Park on Saturday (August 25, 3pm). Will Brooks will captain Banbury against Truro
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Angling: Paul tooled up again after National victory
Paul Harrop from Abingdon is the Division 5 National individual champion. Harrop, a 38-year-old self-employed joiner and cabinet-maker, included seven barbel up to 5.5lbs in his winning weight of 24lb 7oz on the tidal stretch of Trent. Fishing for the
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Workers to lose jobs as orders take a dive
More jobs are being lost in Bicester due to the recession in manufacturing. Redundancies are in the pipeline at Lear Corporation's car components plant and more jobs have gone at Huber and Suhner, makers of electronics for the communications industry.
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Rugby: Harlequins head for Wales
Oxford Harlequins will be taking a squad of 25 players plus the coaching staff to the Brecon Beacons in South Wales for a training weekend. On Monday (August 27), Quins will play a trial game against Bristol side Ding's Crusaders.
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Angling:Littlemore AS Chairman's Cup
Fifteen anglers competed in the Littlemore AS Chairman's Cup on the Thames at Sandford where the river fished its head off, with loads of roach taken on seed throughout. Dave Rudman, off peg 28, ended Gerald Perks's winning run on the venue with a fine
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Cricket: Kruger heads home
South African all-rounder Alan Kruger plays his final game for Oxford & Horspath against Falkland at St Catherine's College in Division 2 West before returning home. He has been recalled for a representative match by Griqualand West and will miss
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Football: Nelson and Riddle back in City fold
Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson and striker Stuart Riddle are set to line up for Oxford City against Bishop's Stortford in Ryman League Division 1 at Court Place Farm tomorrow after being on trial at Nationwide League clubs. Nelson, who impressed again in City's
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Rugby: Henley visit Ireland
Henley Hawks continue their preparations for the National League Division 1 season, which starts at home to London Welsh next week, with a training weekend at Limerick, culminating in a match against Irish Division 1 side Garryowen on Sunday. The squad
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Cricket: Williams missing for Bicester
Bicester & North Oxford will be without Oxfordshire skipper Rob Williams for the important trip to Beaconsfield, where they will be looking to dispel their lingering Home Counties Division 1 relegation worries. Recent results have seen Bicester slide
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Railway clean-up
A new generation of steam locomotive enthusiasts rolled up their sleeves to clean engines and other dirty jobs. As volunteers prepared to get stuck in at the Great Western Society's Didcot Railway Centre become older, Christopher Awdry - son of Thomas
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Village's blooming hat-trick
East Hagbourne has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Thames and Chilterns Country in Bloom competition. For the past three years the village has won the large village section. Judges described Hagbourne's entry as "an excellent all-round floral display
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Gang uses catapult to shatter shop windows
Youths using a catapult are believed to be behind a string of attacks on the windows of shops, houses and cars in South Oxfordshire. Police believe the youths have been touring the district in a white van, targeting property in the past week. While one
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Cricket: Oxon U23s in charge
OXFORDSHIRE got off to a flying start in the Four Counties Under 23 Tournament by thrashing Bucks by nine wickets at Haileybury College. Sam Lachlan took 4-32 as Bucks were shot out for 140, and then Robbie Eason made 77 not out to steer Oxon home.
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Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League
Preview of the weekend action . . . ABINGDON United's new goalkeeper Alex Deadman is out of contention for the Premier Division clash at Cheltenham Saracens tomorrow writes KIEREN BUSHNELL. Deadman broke his thumb in a pre-season game against Thatcham
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Football: Cherry Red Records Hellenic League
Team line-ups Abingdon United (v Chelt Saracens, away): from Tassell, Morton, T Smith, J Smith, Shelton, Hooper, Harbert, Van de Mortel, Ridley, Henry, Maciak, Gibbons, Curtin, Tomkin, Bayliss, Parsons. North Leigh (v Southall Town, home): from Alder,
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Cancer drug could help heart patients
A drug once thought to be a possible cure for cancer is to be tested on heart surgery patients. British Biotech, based in Cowley, has linked up with medical technology company Biocompatibles, of Farnham, Surrey, to develop a drug-coated device to be inserted
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Business School staff begin to move in
Staff of Oxford University's new Said Business School have begun the long process of moving into their new £36m home. The 40 administrative employees and 35 faculty staff now work from temporary accommodation in four separate buildings: The Radcliffe
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Sponsors needed for energy project
Businesses are being urged to help fund a project which aims to reduce the amount of energy consumed by Oxford's thousands of students. The environment committee of Oxford University Student Union wants to address what it describes as the "culture of
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Putting the city on the clubbing map
Oxford has produced more than its fair share of top flight bands, spawning such giants as Radiohead and Supergrass. But for serious dance music lovers, the city has long been the equivalent of a clubbing wasteland. Clubbers at The Miss Moneypennies event
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Gigs this week
Gigs for the week, August 24-31 Friday, August 24 Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Acoustic open session. 8.30pm. 01865 726264. Zodiac, Cowley Road, Oxford: Bluetones. Indie guitar pop. 7pm. For 16s plus. 01865 420042. Red Lion, Witney: Dirty Earth
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Village's blooming hat-trick
East Hagbourne has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Thames and Chilterns Country in Bloom competition. For the past three years the village has won the large village section. Judges described Hagbourne's entry as "an excellent all-round floral display
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Girl appeals over poor grade after letter lost
A college has submitted an urgent appeal after a letter explaining a pupil's absence from school was not received by an examining board. Bicester Community College in Queens Avenue wrote a letter explaining Stephanie Butler, 18, had been given special
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James earns a Baker's dozen
Oxford pupil James Baker, 16, is celebrating a set of GCSE results that are likely to be one of best in the country. He gained 12A*s at GCSE as well as two As at AS level, despite sitting these exams a year early. James, a pupil at Magdalen College School
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Neighbours ask to be kept apart
Pensioners living in an old people's home have said it is essential for their privacy and protection that a neighbouring residence for troublesome youths should have its own entrance. Homewell House, in The Moors, Kidlington, shares access with Thornbury
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Residents fear for future of village
Plans by an Oxford University college to double the population of Binsey village has alarmed residents. Christ Church has submitted a planning application to Oxford City Council to demolish a barn at Manor Farm and build three two-bedroom and four three-bedroom
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Cyanide death was suicide, inquest jury decides
A pest controller killed himself by releasing deadly cyanide gas into his van, an inquest jury decided. Paul Wellstood, 43, a married father-of-two of Berrycroft, Abingdon, was found slumped in his van at Great Rollright, near Chipping Norton, on August
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Saga over city site continues
A developer is pursuing its battle to build on a site in the north of Oxford. Last month, Oxford City Council threw out Berkeley Homes (Oxford) Ltd's application to redevelop the former Unipart site, in Woodstock Road, because the company hadn't included
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Friend pays tribute to barman's skill
The life of a popular Oxford barman has been remembered with a party at the pub where he used to work. Bryn Watts was a celebrated figure at the Bullingdon Arms, Cowley Road, Oxford, and last Sunday friends gathered at the pub to pay tribute to him. Landlord
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Angling: Yarnton
Yarnton AC held their final match in their carp series at Boddington Reservoir where 14 anglers caught a combined weight of 453lb 10oz of fish. Martin Beckett triumphed with 74lb 4oz, Anthony Simpson was second with 62lb 8oz and Nick Collier third with
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Neighbours ask to be kept apart
Pensioners living in an old people's home have said it is essential for their privacy and protection that a neighbouring residence for troublesome youths should have its own entrance. Homewell House, in The Moors, Kidlington, shares access with Thornbury
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Fun in the park
Youngsters built shelters and painted their faces as part of a summer playscheme at Oxford's Shotover Country Park. This week, 230 children took part in Project Sparrowhawk, which explored wildlife at the park in Old Road, Headington. Pictured, top to
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Railway clean-up
A new generation of steam locomotive enthusiasts rolled up their sleeves to clean engines and other dirty jobs. As volunteers prepared to get stuck in at the Great Western Society's Didcot Railway Centre become older, Christopher Awdry - son of Thomas
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Village's blooming hat-trick
East Hagbourne has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Thames and Chilterns Country in Bloom competition. For the past three years the village has won the large village section. Judges described Hagbourne's entry as "an excellent all-round floral display
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Labour left in cold as parties join forces
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at Oxfordshire County Council are close to striking a leadership deal, after both groups accused Labour of taking too long to reach a decision. A two-party ruling Cabinet will replace the old committee system next
