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Football: Didcot boss defends new boy Concannon
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Didcot Town manager Peter Cox has leapt to the defence of his new signing Ian Concannon. Abingdon Town manager Alan Thorne accused the striker of having "no bottle" after he quit the Ryman League outfit last weekend.
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Park-and-ride rise looks certain
Park-and-ride charges in Oxford look set to increase, despite the opposition of police, traders, bus companies and the county council. The Liberal Democrat and Green alliance, which runs the city council, agreed yesterday to increase parking charges at
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Gardeners praised
Green-fingered residents have been praised for their part in helping Abingdon scoop an award for community involvement in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. More than 140 people entered Abingdon's gardening competition, which attracted entries
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Baby joy for widow
A young widow who was two months pregnant when her husband was killed in a road accident has given birth to a healthy baby boy. Teresa Farquhar, 25, of Harcourt Way, Abingdon, has named the child Stuart in memory of the father he will never know. Teresa
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Football: Didcot boss defends new boy Concannon
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Didcot Town manager Peter Cox has leapt to the defence of his new signing Ian Concannon. Abingdon Town manager Alan Thorne accused the striker of having "no bottle" after he quit the Ryman League outfit last weekend.
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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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Football: Banbury fight to stay in Cup
Banbury United have launched an appeal against the Football Association's decision to call off tomorrow's first qualifying round tie with Wealdstone. It has been alleged striker Ben Milner was banned when he played against Ware in the 4-0 preliminary
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Private firms set to run leisure centres
The Windrush Leisure Centre and two other sports centres may be run by private management if a proposal before West Oxfordshire District Council is approved. District councillors are being urged to privatise both the leisure centre in Witney and the new
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Football: Bicester's new signing makes debut
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Bicester Town welcome new signing James Blackmore, a centre back from Abingdon United. He makes his home debut against Almondsbury Town. Meanwhile, manager Barry Grant is keen to hang on to midfielder Marcus McGillycuddy
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Football: Last outing for Nelson?
Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson could make his last appearance for Oxford City before signing for QPR next week in the tie against Ryman Division 2 outfit Leatherhead at Court Place Farm tomorrow. Centre back Andy Smith is ruled out with an ankle injury, and
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Football: North Leigh crisis deepens
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League North Leigh's injury crisis shows no sign of letting up as they travel to bottom club Cheltenham Saracens. For the third week in a row, manager Mark Gee has been unable to name a 14-man squad. Sean Bott remains suspended
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Football: Banbury fight to stay in Cup
Banbury United have launched an appeal against the Football Association's decision to call off tomorrow's first qualifying round tie with Wealdstone. It has been alleged striker Ben Milner was banned when he played against Ware in the 4-0 preliminary
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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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Farmer loses his licence
Farmer Alan Pill was caught drink driving after working up to 20 hours a day harvesting, magistrates heard. Jan Davies, prosecuting at Didcot court, said Pill, 54, of Gibbs Cottage, East Hendred, told police he had drunk three or four glasses of wine
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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
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Football: Fans told to hold fire on Plymouth
Oxford United, whose players are busy preparing for their match at Exeter tomorrow, are urging fans to hold fire before making arrangements for the Division 3 match against fellow Devon side Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, October 6. United originally made
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Football: Squads
Squads for Hellenic League clashes September 15 Didcot Tn (v Harrow Hill, home): from Walker, Hearmon, Thomas, Gardener, Marriott, Cooper, Heapy, Palmer, Bailey, Oglesby, Bevan, Bianchini, Kelly, Concannon, Cox, Lawton. Bicester Town (v Almondsbury Tn
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Farm worker retires after a 71-year career
Modern-day farming may be in crisis but for one man toiling on the land has provided a lifetime of work and memories. And he would happily do it all again. Benny Buckingham is now without a job for the first time in 71 years after deciding to retire at
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Happy 150th birthday to Osney Island
Osney Island has been called the Venice of Oxford. Its streets and homes have changed little since the days of the horse and cart. Cars look out-of-place in its tiny streets. It is a community where everyone knows everyone. On September 15, the island
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Authority censures 'sexist' mailshot
A leaflet from a firm shortlisted for the Oxfordshire Business of the Year award was sexist and offensive, a watchdog group has ruled. Digital Workshop, in North Bar, Banbury, sent customers a mailshot featuring pictures of a scantily clad woman inviting
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Huge response to babies
More than 2,000 votes have been cast so far for the Oxford Mail bonny baby contest - and more are still coming in. Readers are being invited to choose the bonniest of the 1,034 babies nominated for the competition. Anyone can vote by calling the special
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Private firms set to run leisure centres
The Windrush Leisure Centre and two other sports centres may be run by private management if a proposal before West Oxfordshire District Council is approved. District councillors are being urged to privatise both the leisure centre in Witney and the new
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Radiohead's £145,000 gift to charities
Radiohead have given thousands of pounds from their sell-out South Park concert to help asylum seekers gain release from Campsfield House detention centre. Oxford's most famous band raised £145,000 from the show, which will be split between 14 charities
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Vandals threaten surgery's future
A village surgery is threatened with closure because of repeated vandalism. The surgery in Bradstock's Way, Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon, could be shut by the beginning of November if the South West Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) gives the closure
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Time to stop NHS 'tinkering' says MP
Health care in Oxfordshire will never improve if ministers fiddle around with management structures, according to Dr Evan Harris. The Liberal Democrat health spokesman and MP for Oxford West and Abingdon said more beds, doctors and nurses and money were
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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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Football: Carterton to test Henry and Clarke
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Carterton Town await results of fitness tests on midfielder Andy Henry and striker Kenny Clarke ahead of their clash with Southall at Kilkenny Lane. Striker John McMahon has signed from Oxford City and made a fine debut
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Football: North Leigh crisis deepens
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League North Leigh's injury crisis shows no sign of letting up as they travel to bottom club Cheltenham Saracens. For the third week in a row, manager Mark Gee has been unable to name a 14-man squad. Sean Bott remains suspended
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Fly-tipping rise blamed on fee
A new waste collection service which charges people for the removal of bulky household waste has been branded a failure. Labour members on Oxford City Council's health and environment committee criticised Liberal Democrat and Green councillors for introducing
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Title bid washed out
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs' hopes of clinching the Sky Sports Elite League title at Ipswich Witches last night were washed away when heavy rain left the track waterlogged. The match, which was due to be featured live on Sky Sports, was called off before a
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Football: United prepare for Horsham tie
Chris Potter, who hit a hat-trick on his first appearance for Thame United this season in the 4-2 midweek win over Dulwich Hamlet, not surprisingly keeps his place for the FA Cup tie at Sussex County League side Horsham YMCA. Mark Jones, Chris Fontaine
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Broad Street move for tourist office
A new £200,000 tourist information centre in Oxford should be open for business by next Easter. City councillors are determined to provide a better service for the thousands of tourists who flock to the city, spending £250m a year. One key measure, which
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Radiohead's £145,000 gift to charities
Radiohead have given thousands of pounds from their sell-out South Park concert to help asylum seekers gain release from Campsfield House detention centre. Oxford's most famous band raised £145,000 from the show, which will be split between 14 charities
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Teachers excluded
A county council decision to exclude teachers from its revamped education committee is disgraceful, according to teacher unions. Union representatives have criticised Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors on Oxfordshire County Council, for voting
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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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Park-and-ride rise looks certain
Park-and-ride charges in Oxford look set to increase, despite the opposition of police, traders, bus companies and the county council. The Liberal Democrat and Green alliance, which runs the city council, agreed yesterday to increase parking charges at
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Football: Henry fights injury
Striker Carl Henry is battling to shrug off a stomach strain in time for Abingdon United's FA Cup tie against Ryman Division 3 high-fliers Croydon Athletic at Northcourt Road. Midfielder Kai Ridley (calf strain) and Chris Hooper (swollen knee) are also
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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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Vandals threaten surgery's future
A village surgery is threatened with closure because of repeated vandalism. The surgery in Bradstock's Way, Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon, could be shut by the beginning of November if the South West Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) gives the closure
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US terror attacks: Net offer
Burford Stationery Store, in High Street, Burford, is offering free Internet access to Americans who are anxious to stay in touch with loved ones.
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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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Sam has cause to jump for joy
Two lucky youngsters have new bikes, thanks to a summer holiday promotion run by the Woolgate Centre in Witney. The competition attracted nearly 500 entries. Sam ClaytonSam Clayton, aged ten, pictured, from Witney, won one of the Raleigh mountain bikes
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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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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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Football: Henry fights injury
Striker Carl Henry is battling to shrug off a stomach strain in time for Abingdon United's FA Cup tie against Ryman Division 3 high-fliers Croydon Athletic at Northcourt Road. Midfielder Kai Ridley (calf strain) and Chris Hooper (swollen knee) are also
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Football: United prepare for Horsham tie
Chris Potter, who hit a hat-trick on his first appearance for Thame United this season in the 4-2 midweek win over Dulwich Hamlet, not surprisingly keeps his place for the FA Cup tie at Sussex County League side Horsham YMCA. Mark Jones, Chris Fontaine
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Football: Carterton to test Henry and Clarke
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Carterton Town await results of fitness tests on midfielder Andy Henry and striker Kenny Clarke ahead of their clash with Southall at Kilkenny Lane. Striker John McMahon has signed from Oxford City and made a fine debut
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Football: Didcot boss defends new boy Concannon
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Didcot Town manager Peter Cox has leapt to the defence of his new signing Ian Concannon. Abingdon Town manager Alan Thorne accused the striker of having "no bottle" after he quit the Ryman League outfit last weekend.
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Football: Fixtures
Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16 _________________________ SATURDAY FOOTBALL NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Exeter v Oxford Utd. FA CUP 1st qual round: Abingdon Utd v Croydon Ath, Banbury Utd v Wealdstone pp, Horsham YMCA v Thame Utd, Oxford C v Leatherhead
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Football: Last outing for Nelson?
Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson could make his last appearance for Oxford City before signing for QPR next week in the tie against Ryman Division 2 outfit Leatherhead at Court Place Farm tomorrow. Centre back Andy Smith is ruled out with an ankle injury, and
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Football: Bicester's new signing makes debut
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Bicester Town welcome new signing James Blackmore, a centre back from Abingdon United. He makes his home debut against Almondsbury Town. Meanwhile, manager Barry Grant is keen to hang on to midfielder Marcus McGillycuddy
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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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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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Sam has cause to jump for joy
Two lucky youngsters have new bikes, thanks to a summer holiday promotion run by the Woolgate Centre in Witney. The competition attracted nearly 500 entries. Sam ClaytonSam Clayton, aged ten, pictured, from Witney, won one of the Raleigh mountain bikes
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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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Title bid washed out
JT/FOX Oxford Cheetahs' hopes of clinching the Sky Sports Elite League title at Ipswich Witches last night were washed away when heavy rain left the track waterlogged. The match, which was due to be featured live on Sky Sports, was called off before a
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Asylum-seekers could argue ruling
A substantial number of asylum-seekers held at Campsfield House at Kidlington may be able to mount a legal challenge against their detention, says a leading human rights lawyer. Louise Christian, daughter of former Lord Mayor of Oxford Maureen Christian
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Teachers excluded
A county council decision to exclude teachers from its revamped education committee is disgraceful, according to teacher unions. Union representatives have criticised Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors on Oxfordshire County Council, for voting
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Authority censures 'sexist' mailshot
A leaflet from a firm shortlisted for the Oxfordshire Business of the Year award was sexist and offensive, a watchdog group has ruled. Digital Workshop, in North Bar, Banbury, sent customers a mailshot featuring pictures of a scantily clad woman inviting
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Baby joy for widow
A young widow who was two months pregnant when her husband was killed in a road accident has given birth to a healthy baby boy. Teresa Farquhar, 25, of Harcourt Way, Abingdon, has named the child Stuart in memory of the father he will never know. Teresa
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Fly-tipping rise blamed on fee
A new waste collection service which charges people for the removal of bulky household waste has been branded a failure. Labour members on Oxford City Council's health and environment committee criticised Liberal Democrat and Green councillors for introducing
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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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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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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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Time to stop NHS 'tinkering' says MP
Health care in Oxfordshire will never improve if ministers fiddle around with management structures, according to Dr Evan Harris. The Liberal Democrat health spokesman and MP for Oxford West and Abingdon said more beds, doctors and nurses and money were
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Berkoff plays up
Award-winning playwright Steven Berkoff returns to the Oxford Playhouse direct from this year's Edinburgh Festival with his hugely acclaimed play Messiah - Scenes from a Crucifixion, which won The Scotsman Fringe First Award last year. Steven BerkoffThe
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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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Audit says police 'improving'
An investigation into Thames Valley Police's poor performance has found that the force is improving but more work is needed. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) carried out the audit because of the force's low crime reduction and detection
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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
