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Football: Duo miss Uxbridge clash
Abingdon Town will be looking to build on their FA Carlsberg Vase run when they host Witham Town in Ryman Division 3. Witham do not travel well and Abingdon, yet to win a league game this season, hope to add to their misery. Boss Alan Thorne said: "We
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Talks on schools merger
A public meeting has been called over plans to unite two schools in Benson, near Wallingford. Oxfordshire County Council has proposed closing Benson Infants' School, in Westfield Road, and extending the age range of Benson CofE Primary School, in Oxford
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Football: United look to break the bug
In-form Banbury United hope to break their travel bug when they visit Histon in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division. This season, Banbury, who will be unchanged from Tuesday's 3-0 win over Spalding, have won six and drawn one of their first eight home
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Heart patient marks 20 years
The longest-surviving heart transplant patient in Oxfordshire is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the operation. John Haines, of Woodgate Close, Grove, went under the scalpel of renowned heart surgeon Prof Sir Magadi Yacoub, 20 years ago on Monday
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Ice hockey: Amy keeps place
Amy Johnson, who made history last week by becoming the first female goalminder to start a game for the Oxford City Stars, retains her place in the side for the English League Division 1 match at home to Bracknell Hornets tomorrow (5.45). With Matt Cameron
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Basketball: Clippers wing in
Oxford Devils face a much-strengthened Cardiff Clippers in tonight's (Saturday) National Trophy group game at Oxford Brookes (7). The Welsh outfit have struggled so far in the competition, but they have been getting better by the game, and are now looking
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Hockey: Fixtures
Saturday, October 27, 2001 MEN SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div 1: Chichester v Oxford Univ. Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional: City of Oxford v Milton Keynes, PHC Chiswick v Banbury, Tring v Henley. Area Div 1: Abingdon v Slough, Marlow v Bicester.
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Rugby: Promotion-chasing duo meet head on
Something has got to give when Oxford Harlequins take on Grove in a Southern Counties North top-of-the-table battle at Horspath Road today (Saturday). Both teams boast 100 per cent records, with Quins leading the way on points difference. There's little
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Gymnastics: Carterton seek to copy Katie's lead
It's not too often that positive news from Northern Ireland finds its way into a local paper in Oxfordshire. But, at the end of last month, the Provinces' women's gymnastics team won the bronze medal in the North European Championships in Helsinki, Finland
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Dealer's son says firm is separate
The owner of a Bicester horticultural firm said it has nothing to do with jailed drug dealer Brian Biggs. Plantasia, at Brill View Farm, Piddington, near Bicester, is now solely owned by Biggs' son. Benjamin Biggs, 25, said: "My father is no longer a
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Depot decision delayed
Villagers in Kidlington are waiting to hear if a bus depot will be built on their doorsteps - nine months after a planning inquiry ended. People living in the village said the plans by bus company Stagecoach could have tremendous implications on their
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Football: Fixtures
Saturday, October 27 NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Hartlepool v Oxford Utd. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Oxford C v Uxbridge, Worthing v Thame Utd. Div 3: Abingdon Tn v Witham Tn. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd. FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE Under 19:
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Football: Duo miss Uxbridge clash
Oxford City duo Steve Arkins and Paul Woodhouse are out of the home clash with Uxbridge on Saturday (Oct 27). Arkins is suffering from shin splints, while Woodhouse has a pulled hamstring. However, Mark Druce is expected to be fit for City, who have won
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Taliban protest
Former paratrooper and Falklands veteran Yanto Evans was so appalled by recent marches in London by Taliban and bin Laden supporters that he organised a protest of his own at Banbury Cross. Mr Evans, 39, of Banbury, called for Taliban and terrorist supporters
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Councillor convicted of attacking boys in street
A Conservative councillor's political career is in the balance after he was found guilty of assaulting two boys. Kieron Mallon, who is Oxfordshire county councillor for Easington, was convicted at Banbury Magistrates' Court. Mallon, 38, denied the charges
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Nasty Nick sings for his supper
Dancing jailbirds with legs up to their ears. A nightclub babe who kills her lover. A shyster lawyer as smooth and dark as an oil slick with an eye for the main chance. Yes, there is life beyond Albert Square. There is more to an actor's existence than
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Greyhounds: Search for new trainer begins
Oxford Stadium is to advertise for a new trainer following the resignation of Steve Davis. Although most of Davis's runners have gone elsewhere, the racing office still feels another handler is required to replace Davis, who quit with a racing strength
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Badminton: Thame's five-year run goes crashing
Eynsham ended Thame A's incredible five season unbeaten run in the Oxford & District League Men's Division 1 with a stunning 8-1 success. The visitors' Neil Rowland and Terry Kirk took three, as did the combination of Bryan Moscrop and Mark Lucy-Smith
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Badminton: University head the table
Oxford University, the reigning Five Disciplines League champions, dropped only five points in their tie with Redefield A to take the lead Division 1 after the first round. Heather Titcombe and Nick Raven won the mixed doubles for Redefield 15-14, 15-
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Greyhounds: Stadium considers use of extra cash
Oxford Stadium are to consult with the local Owners Association and trainers over the best use of the extra ten per cent increase in prize money, announced last week. The increase, due to take effect on January 1, is the second since the GRA took over
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Wright: I won't quit United
Mark Wright says he has no intention of giving up on the job he has started at The Kassam Stadium. Although Oxford United are floundering in 21st position in Division 3, and could go second from bottom of the Football League if they lose at Hartlepool
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Hockey: Fixtures
Saturday, October 27, 2001 MEN SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div 1: Chichester v Oxford Univ. Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional: City of Oxford v Milton Keynes, PHC Chiswick v Banbury, Tring v Henley. Area Div 1: Abingdon v Slough, Marlow v Bicester.
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Snooker: Change of fortunes sees Ashton hit top
Ashton A have turned their fortunes around in spectacular fashion. They sit proudly at the top of Premier/Division 1 of the Oxford & District League following their third straight win, this time over Oracle B. It is not a bad start from a team who
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Manny's in the frame
Oxford United boss Mark Wright faces an interesting selection poser for today's Division 3 basement battle at Hartlepool. Manny Omoyinmi's inspired performance when coming off the bench in the 1-1 draw against Carlisle at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday
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Football: Sunday
October 28, 2001 MORRELLS OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE Premier Div: Wolvercote v Star Royal, Mansfield Road v Morris Motors, Six Bells Kidlington v Blackbird Sunday, Star Wands v Highfield, Rose Hill v Oxford Supporters. Div 1: Chase Finance v Angel Witney, Cowley
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Football: Fixtures
Saturday, October 27 NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Hartlepool v Oxford Utd. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1: Oxford C v Uxbridge, Worthing v Thame Utd. Div 3: Abingdon Tn v Witham Tn. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd. FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE Under 19:
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Lottery to pay for computers
Libraries in Oxfordshire are to get 200 more computers with faster access to the Internet thanks to a grant of £880,000. The county council has been given a slice of a £4.2m grant from the National Lottery by the New Opportunities Fund. Oxfordshire was
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Builders lose court battle
Building companies which took Oxford City Council to the High Court to change its policy on social housing have lost their case. The companies objected to the council's adoption of tough government guidelines requiring developers to increase the proportion
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Trapped worker's lucky escape
A worker crushed by a two-tonne machine had a "miracle escape" - suffering just three cracked ribs. The man, who has not been named, became trapped under a plastic moulding machine, which he was delivering to the Data Plastics plant in Witney yesterday
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Council allowances under review
The controversial system of allowances for councillors in west Oxfordshire is about to come under review. An independent panel of five people will assess councillors' wage levels and entitlement to pension schemes. Earlier this year the 49 councillors
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Councillor convicted of attacking boys in street
A Conservative councillor's political career is in the balance after he was found guilty of assaulting two boys. Kieron Mallon, who is Oxfordshire county councillor for Easington, was convicted at Banbury Magistrates' Court. Mallon, 38, denied the charges
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'Crash could have killed my girl'
A mother, whose daughter suffered a broken arm in an accident on an Oxford cycle path, accused the county council of designing routes that were too dangerous to use. Keen cyclist Irene Stratton, from Linkside Avenue, north Oxford, said many bike-owners
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Colleagues dig deep for Gerald's departure
Grave digger Gerald Bickerley is finally putting down his shovel after almost 20 years' service at Headington Cemetery, Oxford. Mr Bickerley, 65, says he has enjoyed the job but is now looking forward to working in his garden during his retirement. City
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Cross ceremony
A monument to the victims of war is to be rededicated at Botley Cemetery. The Cross of Sacrifice was restored two years ago by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Oxford City Council. North Hinksey Parish Council, which holds the annual Service
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Police and RAF join up for cyber stalker campaign
Paedophiles who stalk children through Internet chatrooms are the target of a new joint operation by Thames Valley Police and the Royal Air Force. The ChatSafe Initiative, which is supported by TV star Carol Vorderman, encourages chatroom users to take
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Builders lose court battle
Building companies which took Oxford City Council to the High Court to change its policy on social housing have lost their case. The companies objected to the council's adoption of tough government guidelines requiring developers to increase the proportion
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Free transport to GPs' surgery
Patients will be offered free transport to see their doctors when a GP surgery closes. Tempers were high when more than 60 residents from the Northway estate, Headington, Oxford, met Oxford City Primary Care Trust managers last night to hear what would
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Football: Keeper Smith in Thame debut
Goalkeeper Steve Smith is set to make his debut in place of the suspended Alan Foster for Thame United's trip to Worthing in Ryman League Division 1 tomorrow. Smith, signed from Aylesbury side Stockdale in the summer, gets his chance with Foster banned
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It's time to go MADD and make a difference
There are plenty of reasons to go MADD this weekend. The national volunteering charity Community Service Volunteers (CSV) is holding its annual nationwide Make A Difference Day (MADD), set to involve hundreds of people across Oxfordshire. The aim of the
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Bus firms urged to end competition
County councillors are being urged to end wasteful competition between bus firms after a big increase in fares. Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach are increasing fares to finance pay rises of eight and nine per cent to try to stop staff taking higher-paid
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Heart patient marks 20 years
The longest-surviving heart transplant patient in Oxfordshire is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the operation. John Haines, of Woodgate Close, Grove, went under the scalpel of renowned heart surgeon Prof Sir Magadi Yacoub, 20 years ago on Monday
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£2m plan for primary school approved
A bid to build a new £2m primary school has come a step closer, after plans were approved by county councillors. Proposals to build a 210-pupil Church of England school in Carterton won the unanimous backing of members of the council's school organisation
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Talks on schools merger
A public meeting has been called over plans to unite two schools in Benson, near Wallingford. Oxfordshire County Council has proposed closing Benson Infants' School, in Westfield Road, and extending the age range of Benson CofE Primary School, in Oxford
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Trapped worker's lucky escape
A worker crushed by a two-tonne machine had a "miracle escape" - suffering just three cracked ribs. The man, who has not been named, became trapped under a plastic moulding machine, which he was delivering to the Data Plastics plant in Witney yesterday
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Council allowances under review
The controversial system of allowances for councillors in west Oxfordshire is about to come under review. An independent panel of five people will assess councillors' wage levels and entitlement to pension schemes. Earlier this year the 49 councillors
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Speedway: Champs Cheetahs face challenge
JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs wrap up their highly successful season with a Champions' Challenge against third-placed Coventry at Brandon Stadium tonight (7.30), writes JOHN GAISFORD. The meeting is at the invitation of the Coventry management, and Cheetahs'
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Snooker: Change of fortunes sees Ashton hit top
Ashton A have turned their fortunes around in spectacular fashion. They sit proudly at the top of Premier/Division 1 of the Oxford & District League following their third straight win, this time over Oracle B. It is not a bad start from a team who
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Rugby: Line-ups
Teams for this weekend's games Chinnor (v Stroud, home, meet 1.30): Cawston, Oyebade, Oxley, J Davies, Brooks, Cook, Deeley, Matthews, Whelan, Harris, Porter, DuToit Serdyn, Brown, M Cook, Hennessy.Reps: J Clarke, Pearson, Kelly. Chinnor 2nd (v Windsor
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Football: Sunday
October 28, 2001 MORRELLS OXFORD SUNDAY LEAGUE Premier Div: Wolvercote v Star Royal, Mansfield Road v Morris Motors, Six Bells Kidlington v Blackbird Sunday, Star Wands v Highfield, Rose Hill v Oxford Supporters. Div 1: Chase Finance v Angel Witney, Cowley
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Lottery to pay for computers
Libraries in Oxfordshire are to get 200 more computers with faster access to the Internet thanks to a grant of £880,000. The county council has been given a slice of a £4.2m grant from the National Lottery by the New Opportunities Fund. Oxfordshire was
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Hockey: Rover Ladies seek a boost
Rover Oxford Ladies, propping up Division 2 of the English League, after just three games of their first season in the big time, will be hoping for a change of luck when they entertain mid-table Reading tomorrow (1). Meanwhile, Oxford Hawks Ladies face
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Football: City step in to rescue Quarry
Oxford City have come to the rescue of crisis club Quarry Nomads. City boss Paul Lee has agreed to lend reserve and youth team players to Headington-based Nomads, who were on the brink of folding due to a shortage of numbers. Lee decided to help after
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Speedway: Champs Cheetahs face challenge
JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs wrap up their highly successful season with a Champions' Challenge against third-placed Coventry at Brandon Stadium tonight (7.30), writes JOHN GAISFORD. The meeting is at the invitation of the Coventry management, and Cheetahs'
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Colleagues dig deep for Gerald's departure
Grave digger Gerald Bickerley is finally putting down his shovel after almost 20 years' service at Headington Cemetery. Mr Bickerley, 65, says he has enjoyed the job but is now looking forward to working in his garden during his retirement. City council
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Greyhounds: Stadium considers use of extra cash
Oxford Stadium are to consult with the local Owners Association and trainers over the best use of the extra ten per cent increase in prize money, announced last week. The increase, due to take effect on January 1, is the second since the GRA took over
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Rugby: Fixtures
Saturday, October 27, 2001 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Exeter v Henley pp. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Banbury v Kenilworth. South West Div 1: Chinnor v Stroud. Southern Counties North: Chipping Norton v Swindon, High Wycombe v Oxford
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Rugby: Fixtures
Saturday, October 27, 2001 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 1: Exeter v Henley pp. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Midlands Div 1: Banbury v Kenilworth. South West Div 1: Chinnor v Stroud. Southern Counties North: Chipping Norton v Swindon, High Wycombe v Oxford
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Football: North Leigh cup tie switched to Didcot
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League round-up IDCOT Town have been handed home advantage for their Complete Music Cup second-round tie against North Leigh tomorrow. The game takes place at Loop Meadow Stadium after heavy rain left North Leigh's Eynsham
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Nasty Nick sings for his supper
Dancing jailbirds with legs up to their ears. A nightclub babe who kills her lover. A shyster lawyer as smooth and dark as an oil slick with an eye for the main chance. Yes, there is life beyond Albert Square. There is more to an actor's existence than
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Police and RAF join up for cyber stalker campaign
Paedophiles who stalk children through Internet chatrooms are the target of a new joint operation by Thames Valley Police and the Royal Air Force. The ChatSafe Initiative, which is supported by TV star Carol Vorderman, encourages chatroom users to take
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Still singing the Deacon Blues
After a five year break Deacon Blue are back with a new album and a date in Oxford as part of their UK tour. The band had a string of top 40 hits including 17 singles and six albums and toured the world playing to huge audiences in the eighties and early
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Dealer's son says firm is separate
The owner of a Bicester horticultural firm said it has nothing to do with jailed drug dealer Brian Biggs. Plantasia, at Brill View Farm, Piddington, near Bicester, is now solely owned by Biggs' son. Benjamin Biggs, 25, said: "My father is no longer a
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Cocaine user hit girlfriend in face
A crack cocaine user who beat his partner in front of her teenage daughter has been ordered to attend an anti-violence project. Hairdresser Mark Horton, 23, of no fixed abode, had been living with mother-of-two Rachel Kimber when problems in the relationship
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New lease of life for old Jericho
Plans to revitalise Jericho, in Oxford, are a step closer to becoming reality. British Waterways owns a site fronting the Oxford Canal and has consulted residents to find out how best to develop it. BW has looked at four schemes and will unveil its plans
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£2m plan for primary school approved
A bid to build a new £2m primary school has come a step closer, after plans were approved by county councillors. Proposals to build a 210-pupil Church of England school in Carterton won the unanimous backing of members of the council's school organisation
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'Crash could have killed my girl'
A mother, whose daughter suffered a broken arm in an accident on an Oxford cycle path, accused the county council of designing routes that were too dangerous to use. Keen cyclist Irene Stratton, from Linkside Avenue, north Oxford, said many bike-owners
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Council to tighten its hold on purse strings
Senior officers at Oxford City Council are being re-trained as business managers after a series of funding errors contributed to the authority's current financial crisis. Councillors have become alarmed at the frequency with which costs for important
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Manny's in the frame
Oxford United boss Mark Wright faces an interesting selection poser for today's Division 3 basement battle at Hartlepool. Manny Omoyinmi's inspired performance when coming off the bench in the 1-1 draw against Carlisle at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday
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Radiohead fans can relive show
Songs recorded at Radiohead's South Park concert will soon be available on a new live album. Oxford's most famous musical exports are releasing the eight-song collection entitled I Might Be Wrong - Live Recordings, on Monday, November 12. The new release
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Researcher moves to lessen fear on breast cancer risks
Women who have a relative who has had breast cancer are more likely to develop the disease, but doctors say the risk is still minimal. Oxford researchers have found that women whose mothers, sisters or aunts have had the illness have a one-in-eight chance
