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Football: Town need to get going
Abingdon Town will be looking to break their league duck when they host high-flying Dorking in Division 3. Town hope the re-signing of experienced midfielder Roger Charles will provide the boost they need. Town boss Alan Thorne is also hoping to bring
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Design for £48,000 public statue revealed
This is the design for the £48,000 bronze ox sculpture likely to grace the junction next to Oxford railway station. The statue, which will be 1.5m high and 2.3m long, is planned to go up outside the Said Business School, in Park End Street. Earlier this
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Space stars of the future
Two young engineers from Headington Middle School, Oxford, have created an award-winning design for a space station. Liam Taylor-West, 11, and David Farrar,ten, who are pupils at the school in Margaret Road, beat thousands of entrants across Britain in
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Closer ties pledged by chief
Abingdon's new police chief has pledged to work with the community and direct resources where they are most needed. Insp Robin Rickard takes over the role from Insp Graham Sutherland, who has moved to a post at the Thames Valley Police headquarters in
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Head praised for drive to raise standards
Standards at an Oxford school have "risen dramatically" in the past two years, thanks to the efforts of its headteacher. Margot Buller, who took over at Church Cowley St James' CofE First School in 1999, has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for her strong
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New life breathed into old town site
Wallingford's deputy mayor, Betty Atkins, officially opened the development on the town's Paul's Malt site at the weekend. She opened the first two show houses and planted a Japanese maple tree to mark the occasion. Mrs Atkins said the Linden Homes development
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Rugby: Banbury battered
Midlands 1 DUNSTABLIANS, with their three-year 100 per cent league record to maintain, oozed confidence as they trounced Banbury Bulls 61-13. Dunstablians led 23-0 at half-time, three of their tries coming from interceptions starting from near their own
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Atlantic crossing is trip of a lifetime
Thame Mayor Don Butler, who crewed his brother-in-law's yacht across the Atlantic, has handed over £1,500 raised in sponsorship from his journey. Mr Butler, a furniture manufacturer and Freemason, presented a cheque for £750 to Thame Community Hospital
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Ice hockey: Stars shining bright
Oxford City Stars turned on the style to thump Flintshire 13-0 on their own rink in the English League Cup. Against a team who finished one place ahead of Oxford in the league last season, this was expected to be a good test, but Stars were in a different
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Rugby: Chinnor pay for missed chances
Chinnor were left rueing missed opportunities as they went down 31-26 at home to Barnstaple in South West Division 1. Leading 26-24 in the second half, Chinnor were encamped in the Barnstaple 22 for a long period but squandered two great scoring chances
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Hockey: Rover given lesson in top-flight opener
Rover Oxford Ladies came away from their first National League match pointless after a 3-0 defeat at Bedford - but with a number of lessons learnt. They quickly learnt that it's not possible to gift sides at this level two soft goals and expect to emerge
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Swimming: Kidlington count cost
Two disqualifications in the relays cost Kidlington and Gosford dear as they finished runners up, just one point behind hosts Bromsgrove in a trophy gala. Nevertheless, there were some encouraging results, particularly in the youngest age groups with
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Rugby: Carefree Quins trounce Oxford
Oxford Harlequins, embracing the risk-taking philosophy of new coach Matt Maudsley, ran in eight tries as they trounced Oxford in an entertaining Southern Counties North derby on Saturday. Quins' Adam Rudd on the charge At this rate, Quins are going to
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Hockey: Hawks pay the price
Oxford Hawks went down 1-0 to Nottingham in their opening English League Division 2 match of the season at Banbury Road North. The Oxford side lost their shape for a ten-minute spell from the fifth minute and paid the price as former England international
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Siege: man in court
A man charged with firearms offences following a siege in Cumnor has appeared in court again. Andrew Turner, 37, of Cumnor, was up before Oxford Crown Court yesterday on charges of grievous bodily harm, possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear and
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Rugby: Banbury battered
Midlands 1 DUNSTABLIANS, with their three-year 100 per cent league record to maintain, oozed confidence as they trounced Banbury Bulls 61-13. Dunstablians led 23-0 at half-time, three of their tries coming from interceptions starting from near their own
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Football: City cash in on Cup bonanza
Oxford City could take their earnings from this year's FA Cup campaign to £26,000 if they beat either Tiverton Town or Salisbury City in the third qualifying round on October 13. On Saturday, City won 4-0 at Windsor & Eton, taking the club's earnings
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Hockey: New girl Dallah turns on style
Oxford Hawks beat Oxford University 2-0 in their last friendly before the start of the league season. The students combined well in the first half, creating pressure on the home team and forcing Hawks to defend. However, it was Hawks who had the better
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Motorsport: Oxon teams miss out in Indianapolis
The United States Grand Prix proved a tough event for Oxfordshire's Grand Prix teams with none of the drivers finishing in the points. The Grove-based BMW Williams F1team were bitterly disappointed with both Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher retiring
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Project offers homeless work
A new project offering job opportunities to the homeless will be launched in Oxford. Aspire will be launched in the city by Louise Casey, head of the Government's Rough Sleepers Unit, and East Oxford MP Andrew Smith, right, at the town hall on Thursday
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Closer ties pledged by chief
Abingdon's new police chief has pledged to work with the community and direct resources where they are most needed. Insp Robin Rickard takes over the role from Insp Graham Sutherland, who has moved to a post at the Thames Valley Police headquarters in
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Recruitment difficulties force part-time solution
Oxford City Council has hired a part-time finance director because of problems recruiting permanent staff. Peter Argent will take the job for six months, starting at the end of November, while the council re-advertises the permenant position. The newly-created
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Railway centre is steaming ahead
The long-term aim of the Great Western Society is to buy the freehold of Didcot Railway Centre, according to new chairman Richard Croucher. Graham Perry, a founder of the Great Western Society, hands over the chairmanship to Richard Croucher, right, in
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Head praised for drive to raise standards
Standards at an Oxford school have "risen dramatically" in the past two years, thanks to the efforts of its headteacher. Margot Buller, who took over at Church Cowley St James' CofE First School in 1999, has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for her strong
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Newspaper men are mourned by families and colleagues
Staff at the Oxford Mail are mourning the deaths of two colleagues. Andy Rogers, of Colemans Hill, Oxford, died on Saturday, aged 38. He had worked for Newsquest Oxfordshire, publishers of the Oxford Mail, as an output/image setter operator for the past
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Rugby: Grove keep pace with the leaders
Southern Counties North Grove continued to set the pace alongside Oxford Harlequins at the top with a 32-15 victory away to Buckingham. The home side opened the scoring with a try, but a try by right wing Paul Shepherd and a penalty from full back Nick
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Football: Justin to bounce back
Justin Summers, the Chipping Norton Town player who suffered an horrific injury in a recent home game with Witney Academy, is out of hospital after undergoing a successful operation to fix compound breaks to his tibia and fibula. Justin Summers, on the
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Motorsport: Hoy voted the best by peers
Jack Linfoot, of Bicester, and Brackley racer Edward Hoy finished the Stars of Tomorrow karting championship in triumphant fashion for the Ford Racing Young Guns team at the Three Sisters Circuit, near Wigan. Hoy, who was voted driver of the season by
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Rugby: Grove keep pace with the leaders
Southern Counties North Grove continued to set the pace alongside Oxford Harlequins at the top with a 32-15 victory away to Buckingham. The home side opened the scoring with a try, but a try by right wing Paul Shepherd and a penalty from full back Nick
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Motorsport: Oxon teams miss out in Indianapolis
The United States Grand Prix proved a tough event for Oxfordshire's Grand Prix teams with none of the drivers finishing in the points. The Grove-based BMW Williams F1team were bitterly disappointed with both Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher retiring
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Football: Justin to bounce back
Justin Summers, the Chipping Norton Town player who suffered an horrific injury in a recent home game with Witney Academy, is out of hospital after undergoing a successful operation to fix compound breaks to his tibia and fibula. Justin Summers, on the
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Ice hockey: Stars shining bright
Oxford City Stars turned on the style to thump Flintshire 13-0 on their own rink in the English League Cup. Against a team who finished one place ahead of Oxford in the league last season, this was expected to be a good test, but Stars were in a different
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Hockey: Rover given lesson in top-flight opener
Rover Oxford Ladies came away from their first National League match pointless after a 3-0 defeat at Bedford - but with a number of lessons learnt. They quickly learnt that it's not possible to gift sides at this level two soft goals and expect to emerge
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Rugby: Carefree Quins trounce Oxford
Oxford Harlequins, embracing the risk-taking philosophy of new coach Matt Maudsley, ran in eight tries as they trounced Oxford in an entertaining Southern Counties North derby on Saturday. Quins' Adam Rudd on the charge At this rate, Quins are going to
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Motorsport: Hoy voted the best by peers
Jack Linfoot, of Bicester, and Brackley racer Edward Hoy finished the Stars of Tomorrow karting championship in triumphant fashion for the Ford Racing Young Guns team at the Three Sisters Circuit, near Wigan. Hoy, who was voted driver of the season by
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Football: Town need to get going
Abingdon Town will be looking to break their league duck when they host high-flying Dorking in Division 3. Town hope the re-signing of experienced midfielder Roger Charles will provide the boost they need. Town boss Alan Thorne is also hoping to bring
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Football: Thame go to Slough
Thame United aim to shake off the disappointment of their FA Cup exit when they visit Slough Town in the Ryman League Division 1 tonight. On Saturday they were knocked out of the competition 4-3 by Dr Martens Premier Division leaders Havant and Waterlooville
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Hockey: Hawks pay the price
Oxford Hawks went down 1-0 to Nottingham in their opening English League Division 2 match of the season at Banbury Road North. The Oxford side lost their shape for a ten-minute spell from the fifth minute and paid the price as former England international
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Swimming: Kidlington count cost
Two disqualifications in the relays cost Kidlington and Gosford dear as they finished runners up, just one point behind hosts Bromsgrove in a trophy gala. Nevertheless, there were some encouraging results, particularly in the youngest age groups with
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Space stars of the future
Two young engineers from Headington Middle School, Oxford, have created an award-winning design for a space station. Liam Taylor-West, 11, and David Farrar,ten, who are pupils at the school in Margaret Road, beat thousands of entrants across Britain in
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Travellers set up camp on industrial estate
A group of nine travelling families have moved on to Oxford's Osney Mead Industrial Estate, setting up camp on the forecourts of empty units. The travellers arrived on the estate - off Botley Road and less than a mile from the city centre - over the weekend
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Newspaper men are mourned by families and colleagues
Staff at the Oxford Mail are mourning the deaths of two colleagues. Andy Rogers, of Colemans Hill, Oxford, died on Saturday, aged 38. He had worked for Newsquest Oxfordshire, publishers of the Oxford Mail, as an output/image setter operator for the past
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Rugby: Witney fail to capitalise
Southern Counties North Grove continued to set the pace alongside Oxford Harlequins at the top with a 32-15 victory away to Buckingham. The home side opened the scoring with a try, but a try by right wing Paul Shepherd and a penalty from full back Nick
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Recruitment difficulties force part-time solution
Oxford City Council has hired a part-time finance director because of problems recruiting permanent staff. Peter Argent will take the job for six months, starting at the end of November, while the council re-advertises the permenant position. The newly-created
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Football: Thame go to Slough
Thame United aim to shake off the disappointment of their FA Cup exit when they visit Slough Town in the Ryman League Division 1 tonight. On Saturday they were knocked out of the competition 4-3 by Dr Martens Premier Division leaders Havant and Waterlooville
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Rugby: Chinnor pay for missed chances
Chinnor were left rueing missed opportunities as they went down 31-26 at home to Barnstaple in South West Division 1. Leading 26-24 in the second half, Chinnor were encamped in the Barnstaple 22 for a long period but squandered two great scoring chances
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Service will honour county's volunteers
The county's unsung heroes, who work as volunteers, will be given the recognition they deserve at a special service this week. Oxfordshire is marking the International Year of Volunteers by holding a conference and a special service of celebration for
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Libraries increase lending
Library users across Oxfordshire will soon be able to borrow ten books at a time - instead of five. The good news for readers was agreed at a cultural services committee meeting yesterday. In the past, people visiting Oxfordshire's 50 libraries have been
