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Tennis: Henman makes up for lost time
Oxfordshire tennis star Tim Henman overcame wind, intermittent rain and cold to beat Richard Fromberg in the Men's Australian Hardcourt Championships in Adelaide. The top seed beat the Australian 6-3, 6-7, 6-0, winning five straight games to wrap up the
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Motorsport: Heavy duty at Standlake
Standlake Arena's premier Banger meeting of the year, the Heavy Metal Classic, takes place this Sunday, with £2,000 prize money to be won. Over the last three years, this meeting has become the biggest in the country and this year 180 racers have booked
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Cross country: League report
Headington Road Runners' Richard Bromley took the men's honours in the third round of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League at Ardington on Sunday. But he was pushed all the way by young star Tom Penfold (White Horse Harriers) and overall men's leader
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Cross country: League standings
Who is where in the Oxford Mail Cross Country League Senior men (top 50): 1 J Lisiewicz (Head) 4, 2= G Harris (Head), J McCarthy (Wit) 7, 4 P Wilson (WHH) 9, 5 S Kimber (Ox City) 11, 6 S McGuigan (WHH) 12, 7 D Ashton (W'stock) 13, 8= P George (Ban), S
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Football: Three for Worcester
Oxon Senior League Worcester College & Bletchington recorded a 3-1 victory at home to Haddenham United in a Premier Division match well handled by referee Steve Greenough. Haddenham took the lead through Peter Martin, but Worcester quickly replied
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Speedway: Cheetahs boss hits back
Oxford Cheetahs owner Steve Purchase has responded to criticism following the price increases announced for next year. Supporter Brian Hamilton, who has never pulled his punches regarding Oxford speedway over the years, and a leading light in the Support
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Parents called to help run scouts
Membership of the successful Harwell Scouts is expanding so fast that the group is in desperate need of more leaders. Group leader of the 1st Harwell Brian Zimmerman said: "We try not to turn away any young people who want to join - but that means we
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Trouble-free New Year
Revellers in Oxfordshire saw in the New Year peacefully with police reporting a night of trouble-free celebrations. Insp Malcolm Haddock, based at Thames Valley Police's Kidlington headquarters, said: "We had a very quiet night with no incidents of note
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Fatal bus crash: driver named
A bus driver who died in a mystery road accident near Chipping Norton has been named as Donald Leaver, aged 65, of Radnage in Buckinghamshire. Mr Leaver, who worked for the Stagecoach company, was at the wheel of the empty bus and about to start a run
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Firefighters battle manor house blaze
Seventy firefighters worked through the night to tackle a fire at a manor house on New Year's Eve. Fire crews were called to the blaze at Hill House, Souldern Road, between Souldern and Somerton, near Banbury, just before 9pm. Fire crews used water supplies
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Firefighters battle manor house blaze
Seventy firefighters worked through the night to tackle a fire at a manor house on New Year's Eve. Fire crews were called to the blaze at Hill House, Souldern Road, between Souldern and Somerton, near Banbury, just before 9pm. Fire crews used water supplies
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Parents called to help run scouts
Membership of the successful Harwell Scouts is expanding so fast that the group is in desperate need of more leaders. Group leader of the 1st Harwell Brian Zimmerman said: "We try not to turn away any young people who want to join - but that means we
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New faces for 2002
The New Year got off to an extra special start for three Oxfordshire families whose babies were born in the early hours of January 1. Just ten minutes into the New Year, the first baby of 2002 was delivered at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. Caion Michael
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Carers honoured for dedication
Carers Bob and Eileen Clack, who have looked after the same person with learning disabilities for 28 years, have been recognised for their dedication. Mr Clack, 73, and his wife, 69, fostered her from when she was a baby until the age of 18, and then
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Pet sanctuary takes in abandoned rabbits
An Oxford animal rescue organisation has been surprised by the number of unwanted rabbits it has taken in over Christmas. West Oxford Animal Rescue, in Botley, is more used to dealing with abandoned dogs. Janet Butler, who runs the centre, in Botley,
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City residents feel safer, survey shows
A new survey shows Oxford residents are feeling safer in the city centre than three years ago. The Talkback survey, carried out on behalf of Oxford City Council, Oxford City Primary Care Trust and the police, asked 1,500 people their opinions on crime
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Woman, 81, hurt during mugging
An 81-year-old woman had her shoulder dislocated by a treenager who mugged her. The woman was robbed as she walked down an alley between Rosehill and Hillsborough Roads, Oxford, at about 4.20pm on Friday. She was approached from behind and pushed to the
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Football: Eynsham stay cool
Oxon Senior League Ruscote went out of the Ben Turner Cup after losing to Eynsham in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. The game finished 3-3 after normal time, Richard Blee, Justin Barnes and James Coleman scoring for Ruscote, with Eynsham replying through
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Homes go-ahead attacked
Families are angry that plans to develop an area of communal land have been passed behind closed doors. Oxford City Council officers have approved plans to build three houses on a site that borders Cavendish Drive, Fane Road and Salford Road in Old Marston
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Motorsport: Heavy duty at Standlake
Standlake Arena's premier Banger meeting of the year, the Heavy Metal Classic, takes place this Sunday, with £2,000 prize money to be won. Over the last three years, this meeting has become the biggest in the country and this year 180 racers have booked
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City residents feel safer, survey shows
A new survey shows Oxford residents are feeling safer in the city centre than three years ago. The Talkback survey, carried out on behalf of Oxford City Council, Oxford City Primary Care Trust and the police, asked 1,500 people their opinions on crime
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Help for skaters
Thame sports and arts centre is to hold sessions to help younger and less experienced skaters improve their skills. The first has been organised by centre manager Carol Courcha on Saturday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for nine to 13-year-olds. The centre has
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Concert date
Nashville singer Cathryn Craig and guitarist Brian Willoughby play at the village hall, Southmoor, on Saturday, February 16, at 8pm. Tickets are available from Paul Weaving on 01865 820381.
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Trading group's meeting
A group which gets things done without a penny changing hands is appealing for new members. It is the Local Exchange Trading Scheme and operates on a no-money, bartering system of swapping services. The Fourshires LETS group covers the Chipping Norton
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Pet sanctuary takes in abandoned rabbits
An Oxford animal rescue organisation has been surprised by the number of unwanted rabbits it has taken in over Christmas. West Oxford Animal Rescue, in Botley, is more used to dealing with abandoned dogs. Janet Butler, who runs the centre, in Botley,
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Councillor receives'best present'
An Oxfordshire county councillor has described the Christmas Day birth of his daughter as "the best Christmas present ever". Neil Fawcett, 33, who represents Abingdon South, and is the council's executive member for learning and culture, said he was caught
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Trading group's meeting
A group which gets things done without a penny changing hands is appealing for new members. It is the Local Exchange Trading Scheme and operates on a no-money, bartering system of swapping services. The Fourshires LETS group covers the Chipping Norton
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Football: Eynsham stay cool
Oxon Senior League Ruscote went out of the Ben Turner Cup after losing to Eynsham in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. The game finished 3-3 after normal time, Richard Blee, Justin Barnes and James Coleman scoring for Ruscote, with Eynsham replying through
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Aunt sally: Barry on the ball
Barry Townsend recorded his third successive score of 15 for General Elliott in their 11-12, 18-10, 17-14 win over RJ Builders in the Rover Sports Social Club League. Towler Hall moved to the top of the table with a convincing 6-0 victory over the Fox
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Speedway: Cheetahs boss hits back
Oxford Cheetahs owner Steve Purchase has responded to criticism following the price increases announced for next year. Supporter Brian Hamilton, who has never pulled his punches regarding Oxford speedway over the years, and a leading light in the Support
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Football: Kirtlington victory
Oxon Senior League Kirtlington enjoyed a rare away victory at Charlton Res in Division 1. The visitors dominated the first half, with Andrew Jeffs opening the scoring after five minutes. Further goals from Anthony Long and Matthew Giles (2) gave Kirtlington
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Fire course
Pupils at Didcot Girls' School are to take part in a fire prevention and firefighting course at Didcot Fire Station on January 15 as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
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Fatal bus crash: driver named
A bus driver who died in a mystery road accident near Chipping Norton has been named as Donald Leaver, aged 65, of Radnage in Buckinghamshire. Mr Leaver, who worked for the Stagecoach company, was at the wheel of the empty bus and about to start a run
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Woman, 81, hurt during mugging
An 81-year-old woman had her shoulder dislocated by a treenager who mugged her. The woman was robbed as she walked down an alley between Rosehill and Hillsborough Roads, Oxford, at about 4.20pm on Friday. She was approached from behind and pushed to the
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Councillor receives'best present'
An Oxfordshire county councillor has described the Christmas Day birth of his daughter as "the best Christmas present ever". Neil Fawcett, 33, who represents Abingdon South, and is the council's executive member for learning and culture, said he was caught
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Help for skaters
Thame sports and arts centre is to hold sessions to help younger and less experienced skaters improve their skills. The first has been organised by centre manager Carol Courcha on Saturday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for nine to 13-year-olds. The centre has
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New Year opener is off
Oxford United's opening game of 2002 against Rushden & Diamonds has been postponed. The referee called off the game, due to be played at 3pm on January 1, after finding the Northamptonshire side's pitch was frozen and unplayable after an inspection
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Cross country: League report
Headington Road Runners' Richard Bromley took the men's honours in the third round of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League at Ardington on Sunday. But he was pushed all the way by young star Tom Penfold (White Horse Harriers) and overall men's leader
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School's plan faces scrutiny
Councillors are to make a site visit before deciding whether to approve an independent school's controversial expansion plans. St Helen and St Katharine School wants to build a new studio theatre and library, and improve its music, arts and design building
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Homes go-ahead attacked
Families are angry that plans to develop an area of communal land have been passed behind closed doors. Oxford City Council officers have approved plans to build three houses on a site that borders Cavendish Drive, Fane Road and Salford Road in Old Marston
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Alarms shatter sleep
Families have complained about noise from a nearby garage which they say is robbing them of sleep. Neighbours of the Cross Roads Garage, in Banbury Road, Kidlington, claim car alarms constantly go off in the middle of the night, leaving them unable to
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Grant promises better security for schools
Oxfordshire is to receive almost £122,000 to improve security in schools. The money, which comes from the Government's Department for Education and Skills, will pay for fences, CCTV cameras and security access systems to help prevent attacks, trespassing
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Alarms shatter sleep
Families have complained about noise from a nearby garage which they say is robbing them of sleep. Neighbours of the Cross Roads Garage, in Banbury Road, Kidlington, claim car alarms constantly go off in the middle of the night, leaving them unable to
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Fans hit by big freeze
Hundreds of Oxford United fans were left disappointed as yesterday's New Year's Day game at Rushden & Diamonds was called off less than three hours before kick-off. The late decision to postpone the Division 3 match - because one part of the Nene
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Trouble-free New Year
Revellers in Oxfordshire saw in the New Year peacefully with police reporting a night of trouble-free celebrations. Insp Malcolm Haddock, based at Thames Valley Police's Kidlington headquarters, said: "We had a very quiet night with no incidents of note
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New faces for 2002
The New Year got off to an extra special start for three Oxfordshire families whose babies were born in the early hours of January 1. Just ten minutes into the New Year, the first baby of 2002 was delivered at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. Caion Michael
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Fear over city centre plans
A company set up to run Oxford city centre could create conflicts of interest, councillors have warned. Plans for the not-for-profit company have been taking shape, and the council's executive board has agreed, in principle, to set up the company next
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School's plan faces scrutiny
Councillors are to make a site visit before deciding whether to approve an independent school's controversial expansion plans. St Helen and St Katharine School wants to build a new studio theatre and library, and improve its music, arts and design building
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Grant promises better security for schools
Oxfordshire is to receive almost £122,000 to improve security in schools. The money, which comes from the Government's Department for Education and Skills, will pay for fences, CCTV cameras and security access systems to help prevent attacks, trespassing
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Quarry blow
West Oxfordshire planners are objecting to a bid to extend Worsham Quarry, saying it will spoil an area of outstanding natural beauty
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Slides night
The West Oxon Field Club will be holding a members night with slides and photographs at Abingdon and Witney College on January 18, starting at 7.30pm.
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Football: Three for Worcester
Oxon Senior League Worcester College & Bletchington recorded a 3-1 victory at home to Haddenham United in a Premier Division match well handled by referee Steve Greenough. Haddenham took the lead through Peter Martin, but Worcester quickly replied
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Football: Kirtlington victory
Oxon Senior League Kirtlington enjoyed a rare away victory at Charlton Res in Division 1. The visitors dominated the first half, with Andrew Jeffs opening the scoring after five minutes. Further goals from Anthony Long and Matthew Giles (2) gave Kirtlington
