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Football: FA Carlsberg Vase
Abingdon Utd 2, Epson & Ewell 0 FOUR players got their marching orders to take the shine off Abingdon United's excellent victory over Ryman Division 3 side Epsom. The visitors went down to ten men just before half-time and then Wayne Harbert retaliated
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Boy hurt in washing machine accident
A couple have been jailed for child cruelty after a seven-year-old boy was seriously injured by a broken washing machine. The couple, from Banbury, made the boy, who cannot be named, sit and hold shut the faulty door of the washing machine while it was
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Judge warns addict: 'Drug will kill you'
A former heroin addict who stole from 35 houses in six weeks to fund his habit has been warned by a judge he will kill himself unless he stays off drugs. Anthony Martin, 22, was jailed for 20 months at Oxford Crown Court on Monday after admitting four
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Sale of land helps business expansion
The sale of land for industrial development will boost west Oxfordshire's economy. Oxford based estate agents FPDSavills has sold two parcels of land at Windrush Park in Witney. A site of just over three and a half acres has been sold to Network Estates
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Famous horse leaves mark on South African
The mysterious origins of Oxfordshire's White Horse inspired a South African to get a tattoo of the famous landmark. Ian Baker, a computer software programmer, had a long-standing interest in English mythology even before he came to work in this country
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School turns boy away despite appeal victory
A mother felt cheated after a headteacher refused to allow her son to return to his school, even though she won an appeal for him to be readmitted. Linda Campbell's son, Colin, 15, is staying at home instead of studying for his GCSEs after he was excluded
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Football: Banbury recover from early shock
Rothwell Tn 2, Banbury Utd 2 BANBURY recovered from conceding an early goal to earn a deserved draw in an even Dr Martens Eastern Division clash at Rothwell. The home side went ahead after 14 minutes when Jimmy Foreman glanced the ball home at the near
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Speedway: Cheetahs keep fans on tenterhooks
JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs' hopes of clinching the Sky Sports Elite League speedway title were foiled by old rivals Ipswich in a thrilling encounter last night. Cheetahs went down 49-41 at Foxhall while closest rivals Poole saw off Peterborough 48-42 to keep
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Racing engineer had key role
An engineer who died in a car accident played a key role in the success of Apex Motorsport, according to the team's managing director. Matthew Hunter, 24, of Longfields Court, Bicester, was driving to work when he was killed in a collision in Skimmingdish
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Football: Injury-ravaged City miss out
Tooting & M 3, Oxford C 0 OXFORD City went down to defeat in last night's Ryman League Division 1 game but were far from disgraced by the final scoreline. With injuries to skipper Julian Dark and Michael Thorp on Saturday adding to an already ravaged
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Disabled fear mobility service is in danger
A pensioner who fears a transport service for the elderly and disabled could be privatised has started a petition and plans to lobby councillors. Bill Hinkins, 73, of Bainton Road, Hethe, near Bicester, is worried that if plans for a new supermarket in
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Football: 'Rocks' are too sharp for City
Bognor Regis Tn 3, Oxford City 1 A goal in injury time killed off City's hopes of a point away to unbeaten Ryman Division 1 leaders Bognor on Saturday. City were outplayed in the first half by an impressive home outfit, but came back after the interval
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Speedway: Cheetahs content despite defeat
Eastbourne Eagles 51, Oxford Cheetahs 39 DESPITE the scoreline, JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs put up an encouraging peformance in the Craven Shield at Eastbourne on Saturday ahead of their big Elite league clash tomorrow night at Ipswich, writes LEON HILL. This
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Good report for school
A Banbury comprehensive school has achieved the educational standards set by government inspectors. Drayton School, Drayton Road, attended by 560 pupils aged 11 to 16, was made subject to special measures in 1997. However, an Ofsted inspection in June
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Youth attacked man over noise complaint
A youth was given a community service order for seriously assaulting a man whose wife had complained about noise was disturbing their ten-day-old baby. Oxford Crown Court was told yesterday that William Tibbert, 18, of High Furlong, Banbury broke David
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Football: High-flying Hooky go storming on
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Round-up Old Woodstock Tn 0, Hook Norton 2 HIGH-FLYING newcomers Hook Norton made it six wins in seven Division 1 West games with this victory. The home side had the majority of the first half without really threatening
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Youth attacked man over noise complaint
A youth was given a community service order for seriously assaulting a man whose wife had complained about noise was disturbing their ten-day-old baby. Oxford Crown Court was told yesterday that William Tibbert, 18, of High Furlong, Banbury broke David
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Ex-council leader Tanner plans comeback
Former Oxford City Council leader John Tanner - who once described local politics as "boring" - has announced he is planning a comeback. Mr Tanner, who represented South Ward for 12 years from 1988 until last year, is seeking re-election to the council
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Planners warn against over-development
Plans to double the size of historic Binsey village, near Oxford, may fail following objections from the Environment Agency. Christ Church - one of Oxford University's richest colleges and owners of most of the properties in Binsey - has submitted a planning
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Bangladeshi food event
An Oxford restaurant cooked up gourmet Bangladeshi dishes at the weekend that rarely feature on mainstream restaurant menus. The celebration of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine was organised by Cafe Turmeric, in Park End Street, Oxford, as part of the first
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Transport policies win national recognition
Major improvements for bus passengers in Oxford have led to a national award. Oxfordshire County Council received the accolade at the National Transport Awards ceremony in Birmingham. The award was in recognition of the increase in bus use as a result
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Football: FA Carlsberg Vase
AFC Wallingford 5, North Leigh 1 (aet) FOUR extra-time goals saw AFC Wallingford put an end to North Leigh's challenge in Saturday's second qualifying round tie. Wallingford edged a goalless first half but North Leigh went ahead courtesy of a Barry Primmer
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United turn the corner
Oxford United manager Mark Wright believes his team may have turned the corner after another strong and impressive display as they drew 0-0 at Kidderminster last night. It was the U's second clean sheet in a row, and they were unlucky not to win the Division
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County's new parents plump for old favourites
More than 1,000 proud parents, relatives or guardians took the opportunity to show off their loved ones in this year's Oxford Mail Bonny Baby Competition. But the entries have also provided an interesting insight into the favourite names given to babies
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County hospitals landbottom of league table
Hospitals in Oxfordshire have been placed bottom of a league table by Government officials grading teaching hospitals in the UK. Results of the Department of Health's new hospital rating system - which awards up to three stars to grade Trust's performances
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Football: FA Carlsberg Vase
Reading Tn 1, Abingdon Tn 3 ABINGDON put their disappointing league form behind them to see off Reading, managed by former England and Notingham Forest star Neil Webb. Adam Oram, in good scoring form for the reserves, was brought into the side and put
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Football: Sad Town fall to late soft goal
Clapton 1, Abingdon Tn 0 Abingdon are still looking for their first win after eight games in Ryman League Division 3 after losing to the bottom club at Aveley last night. Town dominated the first half without scoring. In the second half, they became increasingly
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Football: FA Carlsberg Vase
Hillingdon Borough 4, Milton Utd 2 MILTON gave a good account of themselves away to Spartan South Midland League Hillingdon Borough. In Hillingdon's first attack, United midfielder Garry Hartley was adjudged to have fouled McKenna and O'Neill scored from
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Bass guitar gift for school
Wallingford School's Fun Band has a beefier rhythm section, thanks to the donation of an electric bass guitar. It was a gift from Chris Johnstone, pictured entre, of Rowland Close, Wallingford, a former session musician who now works as a chiropractor
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Football: FA Carlsberg Vase
Wantage Tn 0, Lewes 1 Wantage put up a battling display against Lewes, going down to the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute from Shepherd. Against a big, physical side, Wantage went close through Newport, Baker and Bedwell, while the visitors also
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Football: Banbury recover from early shock
Rothwell Tn 2, Banbury Utd 2 BANBURY recovered from conceding an early goal to earn a deserved draw in an even Dr Martens Eastern Division clash at Rothwell. The home side went ahead after 14 minutes when Jimmy Foreman glanced the ball home at the near
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Football: Leaders tame Banbury
Banbury Utd 2, Hastings Tn 3 Hastings showed just why they are unbeaten in all competitions this season with a professional display to see off Banbury in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division at The Stadium. The visitors had the bulk of the possession
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Dustcarts will run on gas
Gas-powered dustcarts are hitting the streets of West Oxfordshire, while the team looking after amenity areas will soon switch to gas-powered mowers. The district council believes it is leading the way as a local authority in the changeover to more environmentally
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Football: Cort and Swaysland lead ten-goal spree
Thame Utd 10, Barking & East Ham 2 HAT-tricks by Wayne Cort and Mick Swaysland helped Thame to demolish newly-promoted Barking in Ryman League Division 1 at Windmill Stadium on Tuesday. The visitors came into the game without a league point and the
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Football: Sad Town fall to late soft goal
Clapton 1, Abingdon Tn 0 Abingdon are still looking for their first win after eight games in Ryman League Division 3 after losing to the bottom club at Aveley last night. Town dominated the first half without scoring. In the second half, they became increasingly
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Football: Cort and Swaysland lead ten-goal spree
Thame Utd 10, Barking & East Ham 2 HAT-tricks by Wayne Cort and Mick Swaysland helped Thame to demolish newly-promoted Barking in Ryman League Division 1 at Windmill Stadium on Tuesday. The visitors came into the game without a league point and the
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Football: Injury-ravaged City miss out
Tooting & M 3, Oxford C 0 OXFORD City went down to defeat in last night's Ryman League Division 1 game but were far from disgraced by the final scoreline. With injuries to skipper Julian Dark and Michael Thorp on Saturday adding to an already ravaged
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Football: FA Carlsberg Vase
AFC Wallingford 5, North Leigh 1 (aet) FOUR extra-time goals saw AFC Wallingford put an end to North Leigh's challenge in Saturday's second qualifying round tie. Wallingford edged a goalless first half but North Leigh went ahead courtesy of a Barry Primmer
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Sale of land helps business expansion
The sale of land for industrial development will boost west Oxfordshire's economy. Oxford based estate agents FPDSavills has sold two parcels of land at Windrush Park in Witney. A site of just over three and a half acres has been sold to Network Estates
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Dustcarts will run on gas
Gas-powered dustcarts are hitting the streets of West Oxfordshire, while the team looking after amenity areas will soon switch to gas-powered mowers. The district council believes it is leading the way as a local authority in the changeover to more environmentally
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Business resumes after fire alert ends
It was business as usual today at Abingdon Business Park after a large-scale emergency operation. Firefighters from Abingdon, Didcot, Kidlington and Oxford worked for more than 24 hours to prevent a cylinder of acetylene gas from exploding after a fire
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County hospitals landbottom of league table
Hospitals in Oxfordshire have been placed bottom of a league table by Government officials grading teaching hospitals in the UK. Results of the Department of Health's new hospital rating system - which awards up to three stars to grade Trust's performances
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Men found guilty after glass-throwing fracas
Three men are facing jail for throwing glasses during a fight in which a young woman suffered a serious eye injury. Gaynor Buck, 19, was hit in the face by a glass thrown at her by Martin Tarsam, a jury at Oxford Crown Court was told. Miss Buck suffered
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Ex-council leader Tanner plans comeback
Former Oxford City Council leader John Tanner - who once described local politics as "boring" - has announced he is planning a comeback. Mr Tanner, who represented South Ward for 12 years from 1988 until last year, is seeking re-election to the council
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Planners warn against over-development
Plans to double the size of historic Binsey village, near Oxford, may fail following objections from the Environment Agency. Christ Church - one of Oxford University's richest colleges and owners of most of the properties in Binsey - has submitted a planning
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Football: Merritt on the mark
Windsor & Eton 0, Thame United Thame were made to work hard for Ryman Division 1 points by struggling Windsor & Eton. United welcomed back Nando Perna who returned to the club after a spell with Bedford Town. Wayne Cort was prominent as United
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Antiques valued to help unit
An auctioneer who has suffered from cancer is launching a campaign to raise £30,000 for research into the disease. Tim Holloway and his team of experts will be at Broughton Castle, Banbury, to appraise and value people's antiques. Proceeds going to the
