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Parking fears over stadium
Parking problems caused by Oxford United fans could be made worse if new restrictions are introduced near the Kassam Stadium. Council officers had been planning to bring in no-waiting restrictions on the whole of Grenoble Road. But since the start of
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US terror attacks: Services held
Schools and colleges held special assemblies and many churches opened their doors for prayers and special services to remember the victims. Jonathan Smith, assistant principal of King Alfred's Community and Sports College, in Wantage, said: "We have held
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Football: Banbury in Cup shock
Banbury United's FA Cup tie against Wealdstone on Saturday has been postponed following allegations that they may have fielded a suspended player in the last round. It's alleged that the player, who has not been named, should have been banned for the
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Table tennis: Rules are revamped
The new Oxford and District League season starts on October 1 with the introduction of a new scoring system. Games will be played up to 11 points rather than 21, with matches being the best of five games rather than three. As in the previous season there
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Speedway: Pirates plunder shield success
Poole Pirates 53, Oxford Cheetahs 37 JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs' preparations for their league title bid suffered a blow with an emphatic defeat in the Craven Shield at Poole. Oxford were always going to be up against it without Todd Wiltshire. Lukas Dryml
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More praise for the 75
The Rover 75 has been acclaimed as the 'Best Used Medium Car 2002' in Used Car Buyer magazine's annual awards, beating stiff competition in the medium sector. Jim Lynch, MG Rover's after sales director, said: "Having enjoyed a Rover 75 since launch, I
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School run scheme
A new scheme designed to raise the driving standards of parents and teachers who do the school run is to be piloted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). One in five children injured on the road is hurt during the hours of the school run, which
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Stilo launched with style
Fiat launches its new mid-size three and five-door hatchback in mainland Europe shortly, having made its international public debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Designed and styled in-house, Fiat hopes the Stilo will become a major competitor
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US terror attacks: Companies try to make contact
Staff at companies with US links were today making efforts to find out if colleagues had been caught up in the tragic events. Employees at American-owned Dow AgroSciences in Letcombe Regis, near Wantage, said it was too early to know if any of their staff
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New bosses for Harwell and Culham staff
More than 70 staff at Harwell and Culham started working for a new em- ployer this week, following the sale of their business. The £75m sale of AEA Technology's consulting division to support services firm Serco was referred to the Office of Fair Trading
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US terror attacks: County firms waiting to see effects
Businesses in Oxfordshire are watching to see if the terrorist attacks on America will affect their trade. Firms are waiting to see how George W. Bush reacts to the strikes which crippled New York and brought devastation to Washington. Paul Durands, commercial
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US terror attacks: Leader sends message
The new leader of Oxfordshire County Council, Keith Mitchell, sent a message of sympathy to the people of America, particularly those directly affected by the tragedy. He said: "We would like to extend our sympathy and let them know they are in our thoughts
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US terror attacks: Services held
Schools and colleges held special assemblies and many churches opened their doors for prayers and special services to remember the victims. Jonathan Smith, assistant principal of King Alfred's Community and Sports College, in Wantage, said: "We have held
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Bypass views sought
People in Woodstock will get the chance to air their views on a proposed town bypass at a public meeting tonight. Busy: Traffic in WoodstockExperts will be on hand to talk about the plans at Marlborough School's sports hall, Shipton Road, at 7.30pm. A
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US terror attacks: County firms waiting to see effects
Businesses in Oxfordshire are watching to see if the terrorist attacks on America will affect their trade. Firms are waiting to see how George W. Bush reacts to the strikes which crippled New York and brought devastation to Washington. Paul Durands, commercial
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'Pressure is acute,' say police
Police leaders say that the high number of senior officers being investigated has highlighted the "acute" pressures they are facing. The Police Superintendents' Association has released figures which show that one in ten of its members is being investigated
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Cheetahs out to land title
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs take on Ipswich Witches tonight knowing that victory will make them the 2001 Sky Sports Elite League champions. Oxford need just three more points to be mathematically certain of taking the title and have three matches left to do
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Gardeners celebrate
The results of Kidlington in Bloom Best front garden: Irene Bray, Exeter Road, 1; Bet and John Lewington, St Mary's Close, 2; C Brooks, Cromwell Way, 3. Tallest sunflower: Alice Bridgewater (11ft 2in), 1, Emma Trafford (9ft 3in), 2; Joanne Bishop (8ft
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Joy for blooming champs
Results of Abingdon in Bloom Best front garden: Jennifer Berrell, Checker Walk. Best school entry: Caldecott School. Best commercial, pub or hotel frontage: The Rowen Guest House, Oxford Road. Best allotment and Wildmoor Allotment Prize: Roy Belcher,
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Dragon is slayed
A huge green dragon, once the centre of a court case, has been retired. Elliot, the dragon slide, has been the main attraction at a children's playground, in Ludgershall, near Bicester, for years but now the 16ft dragon has been deemed unfit for service
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Gardens glow for judges
Gardener Irene Bray is celebrating after scooping two prizes in the Kidlington in Bloom competition. Mrs Bray, 56, of Exeter Road, won the award for best-kept front garden for the second year running and also took second place in the hanging basket category
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Standing room only on this bus
Pupils at Hagbourne Primary School, near Didcot, turned up in a new school 'bus' - with no seats, wheels or engine. The 'bus' It was the sixth 'Walking Bus' to be launched in Oxfordshire and involved parents walking their children to school picking up
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School run scheme
A new scheme designed to raise the driving standards of parents and teachers who do the school run is to be piloted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). One in five children injured on the road is hurt during the hours of the school run, which
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Football: Manny stakes strong claim
Oxford Utd Res 1 Brighton & H Res 1 Manny Omoyinmi staked his claim for a first-team recall on the strength of one breathtaking run in yesterday's Avon Insurance Combination match at Oxford City's Court Place Farm. Manny OmoyinmiWith Andy Scott suspended
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Meet our new cartoonist
Oxfordian through and through, Ivor Roberts joins the Oxford Mail and This is Oxfordshire, after an extraordinary life as a teacher, postman and circus performer. George Frew reports . . . Ivor Roberts has eyes a shade of blue you might find in a Van
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Working mother in line for national business trophy
A working mother is in the running for a national business trophy. Victoria "Tory" Mogridge, from Aston, near Bampton, has been nominated for the Daily Express national franchisee of the year award. 'Tory' Mogridge She is franchise director at the Oxford
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Natural drug firm is down on the farm
A company aiming to commercialise natural medicines is moving to a historic stable block, dating from 1670, on Lord Rotherwick's Cornbury Park Estate at Charlbury. Oxford Natural Products, formerly in St Giles, has taken a ten-year lease at an annual
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US terror attacks: Chairman sends support message
The chairman of West Oxfordshire District Council, Tony Walker, has sent a message of condolence and "deepest sympathy" to the United States' ambassador in London. "Our thoughts are with the American people at this tragic time," said Mr Walker, whose
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Crime fight gets results
New statistics released by Thames Valley Police show officers in Oxford are continuing to make substantial inroads into tackling crime in the city. Detection rates between April and June are the second highest in the force at 33.1 per cent, topped only
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Neighbours get their way over pub hours
Neighbours of an Oxford pub have successfully opposed plans to extend its opening hours on three nights of the week. The Jericho pub, in Walton Street, a well-known music venue where Radiohead used to play, applied for permission to extend opening hours
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Facelift will show hidden treasures
A dynamic blueprint showing how Oxford Museum could be transformed has been approved by councillors. The scheme, costing more than £2m, will highlight the city's heritage and make the museum more attractive to visitors. More than 93 per cent of the museum's
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Farm crisis stops Tour de Trigs
The Tour de Trigs - the marathon walk organised every year by Banbury scouts - has been cancelled for the first time in its 35-year history. The foot and mouth outbreak is blamed. The event, which is held every December, attracts competitors from all
