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Hockey: Dark Blues clinch derby
Trysports Women's League Oxford University took the honours with a 2-1 win in their top-of-the-table Trysports 3 Counties League local derby against Oxford Hawks at Iffley Road. There was much at stake in the game. As well as being a Town v Gown battle
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Rugby: Thomas and Sevier shine
Southern Counties North Grove drew level on points with leaders Oxford Harlequins following a decisive 39-3 victory at home to Chipping Norton - with Nick Sevier and Chris Thomas scoring a hat-trick of tries apiece. Grove started slowly and went behind
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English answers
A question-and-answer session for parents about English courses will be held at Wallingford School. Staff say parents have lots of questions about the GCSE English and English Literature courses and need explanations. The session is on Wednesday, January
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Students hold vigil
Students will hold a 24-hour name-reading vigil on the steps of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, to mark the second annual Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27. Members of the Oxford University Jewish Society and Oxford University Student Union will read
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Traveller's tales
Polly Vacher, 57, from Drayton, who flew solo around the world last year, will revisit Birmingham International Airport, the departure and return point for her epic flight. She will be recounting her travels around the world at a meeting organised by
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Soldier had row with wife in club
A soldier who is going through a divorce was bound over to keep the peace after a row with his wife. The Crown Prosecution Service withdrew a charge against Alan Bain of assaulting Joanna Bain in Abingdon on December 30 last year. Helen Waite, prosecuting
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Newspaper appeal a success
Cholsey Parish Council is almost back to full strength after three new members were co-opted. They are Greg McKeown, Ann Plummer and Tony Woolston, who all live in the village. Clerk Ian Miles said a fourth new member would be co-opted at a meeting tomorrow
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Racing: Lord Noelie in line for Pillar test
Lord Noelie, the less fancied of West Lockinge trainer Henrietta Knight's two Gold Cup hopes, gets the chance to advertise his credentials for chasing's blue riband in a fascinating renewal of the Pillar Property Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday. While
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Music festival
Musicians and actors are being urged to enter the annual Chipping Norton Music Festival. It runs from March 1 to 16 and includes classes for instruments, voices and choruses and speech and drama. Entry forms are available from The Bookshop, in West Street
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Motor sport: New Proton proves hit
New Proton Team KR riders Jeremy McWilliams and Nobuatsu Aoki made their first acquaintance with the Proton KR3 machines they will ride in the forthcoming MotoGP season - and both came away full of enthusiasm after matching the three-cylinder lightweight's
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Theatre on song
The Bartholomew Community Theatre is tuning up for its latest show. The group is presenting the musical Half-a-Sixpence at Batholomew School, in Eynsham, next week. The four performances are on January 29 and 30 and February 1 and 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets
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Rugby: Chinnor are too hot for Banbury
Friendlies Power and strength told in the end as Chinnor came from behind to beat Banbury 34-10 in their friendly at Kingsey Road. Banbury took the lead through Andy Noyce's penalty goal, but just before half-time, Chinnor were awarded a penalty try.
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Parishioner gives £25,000 to church
A wealthy parishioner has left £25,000 to his village church. John Williams, of Old Church House, Spelsbury, near Charlbury, bequeathed the money to the village's historic All Saints' Church. The gift has delighted the vicar, the Rev John Abrey, and fellow
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Workers seek free advice
Organisers of a lottery-funded service which offers free advice to people with an employment grievance are expecting a deluge of requests for help. Abingdon and District Citizens Advice Bureau's new lottery-funded specialist in employment law says she
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Town promotion
Catherine Charter has been appointed as the market towns co-ordinator for Faringdon by the Countryside Agency. Her main duties will be to promote the town and work with the Joint Economic Forum.
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Motor sport: New Proton proves hit
New Proton Team KR riders Jeremy McWilliams and Nobuatsu Aoki made their first acquaintance with the Proton KR3 machines they will ride in the forthcoming MotoGP season - and both came away full of enthusiasm after matching the three-cylinder lightweight's
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Mayor tackles marathon
Bicester mayor Lawrie Stratford and his wife, Rose are getting in training for their latest charity exploits. Mr Stratford, 58, will be running in his seventh London marathon in April, and his wife, 63, is making her second tandem parachute jump at RAF
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Rugby: Chinnor are too hot for Banbury
Friendlies Power and strength told in the end as Chinnor came from behind to beat Banbury 34-10 in their friendly at Kingsey Road. Banbury took the lead through Andy Noyce's penalty goal, but just before half-time, Chinnor were awarded a penalty try.
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Bicester troops fly out
One of the first groups of UK-based British troops to be sent to war-torn Afghanistan flew out from an Oxfordshire airbase on Sunday. Twenty soldiers from the Pioneer Regiment, based at Bicester, left RAF Brize Norton on a VC10 at around 4pm. Also aboard
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Motor sport: Magical Makinen has dream start
Tommi Makinen staked his claim in the record books with a provisional second place in the 2002 Monte Carlo rally, with the opportunity of an upgrade to first on his debut for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team. The result sets him up for an unprecedented
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Increased allowance proposed
Councillor Les Sibley is calling for the allowance of Bicester's mayor to be increased. He would like to see the subsidy brought in line with others in Oxfordshire -- even though the current mayor opposes the plan. Cllr Lawrie Stratford, the current mayor
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Centre plans more hours
Bicester and District Citizens Advice Bureau is hoping to expand its opening hours. The centre, based at Garth House, in Launton Road, wants nine new volunteers and more funding. The CAB is open about 21 hours a week, but staff want to open full-time,
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New property site launched
This is Oxfordshire has launched a new updated property section, packed full of useful features. You can access the new site through our left links to Property, or directly at www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/oxfordshire/property/ index.html. The site includes
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Motor sport: Tom on track for success
Thomas Brimblecombe of Oxford, took a step closer to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a professional racing driver on Sunday, as he progressed into the third and final preliminary round of the 2001 Michelin Renault Scholarship. Now his sights
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Hockey: Rover ease off gas
Rover Oxford cruised to a 3-0 win away to Division 2 bottom club ETESSA, but were disappointed not to have improved their goal difference further. Ali Fry put Rover ahead early on, but it took until after half-time before Rob Lawrence made it two after
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Hockey: Dark Blues clinch derby
Trysports Women's League Oxford University took the honours with a 2-1 win in their top-of-the-table Trysports 3 Counties League local derby against Oxford Hawks at Iffley Road. There was much at stake in the game. As well as being a Town v Gown battle
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Greyhounds: Tomorrow's Oxford Bags Card
11.26 450m A9 Stan Your Man...(Paul Walden) Scratching Up...(Terry Atkins) Her Pastime...(Maurice Massey) YOURS FONDLY...(Ian Wills) Villa Princess 3 (W)...(Terry Atkins) Berry Bea (W)...(Ron Bicknell) 11.41 450m A8 Time For Trix...(Terry Atkins) Suirview
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Swimming: City start title defence in style
City of Oxford A started the defence of their Home Counties League title with a comprehensive win at the new Aylesbury Aquavale pool. City finished nearly 100 points clear of their nearest rivals, Corby and Linslade Crusaders, winning a massive 39 of
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Councillor in court
A parish councillor accused of indecent assault and making a threat to kill has been released on conditional bail. Andrew Humphries, of Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, appeared at Didcot Magistrates' Court yesterday and was bailed to appear before Wantage
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Science at the shops
Children and shoppers puzzled over science activities and experiments. Games set up by the education charity, Oxford Trust, kept visitors busy at Templars Square shopping centre, in Cowley, Oxford, on Saturday. The event launched the trust's 11th annual
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Magdalen pupil stars on BBC
An Oxford schoolboy will feature in a new three-part BBC documentary which follows the lives of teenagers. Dominic Shaw, a Lower Fourth pupil at Magdalen College School in Oxford, was selected from several schools to take part in Teen Species, which will
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Oxfam aid for Congo disaster
Vital supplies to help people fleeing an erupting volcano in Africa were flown out to the disaster zone by Oxford-based charity Oxfam on Saturday. Lava began pouring from Mount Nyiragongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday. Thousands of
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Support doubles smokers' success
Patients given help to stop smoking can more than double their chances of quitting compared to a smoker given no help, a study found. Oxford researchers showed that if a patient in hospital has intensive counselling and follow-up sessions for at least
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Missing schoolboy found
A missing Banbury schoolboy has been found safe and well. George Morgan, 12, disappeared from his home, in Grimsbury Green, Banbury, last Wednesday. Police issued an appeal for help and said he was too young to look after himself. A police spokesman said
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Cricket: Fixtures wanted
Buckingham Town Cricket Club, newly promoted to the Home Counties Premier League after winning The Oxford Times Cherwell league last season, are looking for two home friendly fixtures on Sundays May 5 and 12. Contact Bob Hutt 01280 817829 or e-mail bobhutt
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Hockey: Disappointing finale for Oxon girls
Youth matches Oxfordshire Under 18 girls were disappointed with their final County Championship games, losing 2-1 to Berkshire and drawing 0-0 with Bucks. Oxon opened brightly against Berkshire, forcing a sucession of short corners, before Berkshire scored
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Swimming: Battling Oxon sunk by Cambridgeshire
Oxon & North Bucks ASA hosted an Inter-Counties Gala at Stantonbury on Sunday for the Kingerlee Trophy and despite three disqualifications for illegal starts, they pressed eventual winners Cambridgeshire all the way. Overall, the performances from
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Chance to survey staff
Help is at hand for small business bosses who wonder what their workers really think of them. They are being offered the chance to survey their employees, giving them a chance to have a say anonymously. Business Link in Oxfordshire is promoting the People
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Future leaders sought
A challenge to find the business leaders of the future has been launched by Oxford University. The Business Plan Competition is open to all entrepreneurs who want to turn a bright idea into reality. Previously it was only available to students and those
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College goes up league table
Managers at Oxford University's Said Business School are "delighted" after it improved its position in a key league table. The school, which last year opened its controversial new building in the city, moved from 34th to 28th in the Financial Times MBA2002
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Traders upbeat as spending rises
Spending in Oxfordshire shops has risen and traders are "cautiously optimistic" about the future. Bill McCardle, of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, said: "People were spending more than last year all the way through December, and the January sales
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Man found hanged
An investigation is under way after a man was found hanged in his cell at Bullingdon Prison, near Bicester. The body of Kevin Hipgrave, 24, was found hanging by the blanket, which was attached to window bars, on Saturday. Hipgrave was on remand in Bullingdon
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Oxfam aid for Congo disaster
Vital supplies to help people fleeing an erupting volcano in Africa were flown out to the disaster zone by Oxford-based charity Oxfam on Saturday. Lava began pouring from Mount Nyiragongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday. Thousands of
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Council finance chief is appointed
A new finance director has been appointed by Oxford City Council. Mark Luntley, 42, currently the deputy director of finance at Western Isles Council, in Scotland, will take up his post in May. He will be strategic director with responsibility for finance
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Man took indecent photos of girl, ten
A married father of one who took indecent pictures of a ten-year-old girl has been jailed for 18 months. Martin Hutchinson, 44, of Bonds End Lane, Sibford Gower, Banbury, had admitted taking the photographs and possessing other indecent photographs of
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County forum looks at wildlife
The Ashmolean Natural History Society is joining forces with voluntary groups to present a forum on preserving the county's wildlife and habitat. The Oxfordshire Nature Conservation Forum will stage Wildlife on our Doorstep at Oxford Town Hall, on March
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Gang member guilty of blackmail
The fifth member of a blackmail gang is awaiting sentence after being found guilty at Oxford Crown Court. Mark Dawes, 24, was convicted at a re-trial on Friday after a previous jury failed to agree on a verdict. With four accomplices, Dawes, who was staying
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Swimming: Witney's braves grab third
Witney A finished third in the first round of the Home Counties League after a ding-dong battle with Luton A and Northampton A at Milton Keynes. Stacey Bailes gave Witney the ideal start with a win in the ladies open individual medley, following up with
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Hockey: Rover ease off gas
Rover Oxford cruised to a 3-0 win away to Division 2 bottom club ETESSA, but were disappointed not to have improved their goal difference further. Ali Fry put Rover ahead early on, but it took until after half-time before Rob Lawrence made it two after
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Thanks after boy beats meningitis
The mother of a boy who nearly died after being struck down with meningitis has praised hospital staff who helped him battle against the infection. Lewis Evans, ten, lay motionless in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), at the John Radcliffe Hospital
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£50m legacy left to charity
A charity is to receive up to £50m following the deaths of publisher Miles Blackwell and his wife, Briony. Mr Blackwell was the retired chairman of Blackwell Ltd, the Oxford publishing and bookselling firm. He died in August, aged 56, of an internal haemorrhage
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Ice Hockey: Buffalo stampede Stars
Oxford City Stars' unbeaten home record in the English National League was blown away as they went down 8-5 to Basingstoke Buffalo at the Oxpens Road Rink. Stars were two up inside three minutes through Steven Cameron and Derek Flint. Simon Beere pulled
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Music festival
Musicians and actors are being urged to enter the annual Chipping Norton Music Festival. It runs from March 1 to 16 and includes classes for instruments, voices and choruses and speech and drama. Entry forms are available from The Bookshop, in West Street
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Friends dance
An evening of dancing to the tunes of Tumble-down Dick will help raise funds to expand a museum's collection. The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage, will be holding their annual barn dance from 8pm until midnight on Friday, March 15, at
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Artist gets up steam for talk
Artist David Shepherd, famous for his paintings of steam trains and elephants, is to share his love of art with railway enthusiasts. Mr Shepherd will talk to the Oxford Area Group of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway at its meeting tonight ( Tuesday
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Science at the shops
Children and shoppers puzzled over science activities and experiments. Games set up by the education charity, Oxford Trust, kept visitors busy at Templars Square shopping centre, in Cowley, Oxford, on Saturday. The event launched the trust's 11th annual
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Postboys knocked out by Civil Service
The Jolly Postboys from Oxford gave a fine performance before going down to Bicester Civil Service in the Oxford Mail Quiz Knockout Cup competition. The match was extremely close until the closing rounds when the Bicester team pulled away to win 72-62
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Cancer and age
Elderly people who have suffered from cancer are being asked to relay their experiences to the National Cancer Alliance. The group wants to find ways of giving older people the assistance and information they need. Anyone who can help can call NCA on
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Motor sport: Holden hits top form
Formula 1 stock car racer Jason Holden scored four wins while competing in the Thunderdome Live Action Arena at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. The wins helped him to take second place in the NGK Spark Plug indoor series and a top four finish
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Swimming: Larsen at the helm
The new president of the Amateur Swimming Association Midland District, Gwyneth Larsen from Abingdon, has pledged to promote the sport in every discipline. And she believes the opening of the new sports and leisure centre in Abingdon this Spring will
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Rugby: Harwell heroes shock Gosford to make final
David Charles Oxfordshire Plate Harwell reached the final for the first time with a surprise 8-0 victory over Gosford All Blacks. In the final, they will face Wallingford at Gosford's Stratfield Brake ground on a date to be arranged. With Gosford currently
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Hockey: Harrison the hero with City hat-trick
South League Simon Harrison hit a sparkling hat-trick as City of Oxford produced a magnificent flowing performance to win 3-1 against mid-table Regional League rivals Newbury at Oxford Brookes. This was a vital game for City, who were boosted by the return
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Fans clash in street battle
Brawling football fans have been condemned as mindless hooligans by police after a running battle in Banbury. Oxford United supporters clashed with Swindon Town followers. Some local youths were also involved. Trouble broke out at 9.30pm on Saturday after
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£50m legacy left to charity
A charity is to receive up to £50m following the deaths of publisher Miles Blackwell and his wife, Briony. Mr Blackwell was the retired chairman of Blackwell Ltd, the Oxford publishing and bookselling firm. He died in August, aged 56, of an internal haemorrhage
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New hurdle for home buyers
First-time buyers in Oxfordshire will find it even harder to get on the property ladder after two banks announced they will now require bigger deposits from borrowers. The Alliance & Leicester and NatWest are applying the rules in places where houses
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Cadets hit the heights
Army cadets are preparing to tackle one of the world's tallest mountains by training at an Oxford sports centre. Members of the Oxford University Officers Training Corps are planning an expedition to the 7,000m summit of Acon Cagua in the Andes in South
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Bike shop back in the saddle
Bragg's Cycles shop in Abingdon is back in business after fire badly damaged part of the front of the listed building in the High Street. The fire broke out early last Wednesday when a spot light in one of the main front windows overheated. Passers-by
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Magdalen pupil stars on BBC
An Oxford schoolboy will feature in a new three-part BBC documentary which follows the lives of teenagers. Dominic Shaw, a Lower Fourth pupil at Magdalen College School in Oxford, was selected from several schools to take part in Teen Species, which will
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Puss stepping out
The first performance of Chesterton School Association's annual village pantomime will be on Friday, January 25. Members of the association have been rehearsing since September for Puss in Boots. Judie Barber takes the lead role as Puss in a 17-strong
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Workers seek free advice
Organisers of a lottery-funded service which offers free advice to people with an employment grievance are expecting a deluge of requests for help. Abingdon and District Citizens Advice Bureau's new lottery-funded specialist in employment law says she
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College goes up league table
Managers at Oxford University's Said Business School are "delighted" after it improved its position in a key league table. The school, which last year opened its controversial new building in the city, moved from 34th to 28th in the Financial Times MBA2002
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English answers
A question-and-answer session for parents about English courses will be held at Wallingford School. Staff say parents have lots of questions about the GCSE English and English Literature courses and need explanations. The session is on Wednesday, January
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Ambulance gets boost
Care worker Hilda Behan set her sights on raising £1,000 for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. But the response to her raffle for a Christmas hamper exceeded all her expectations. Mrs Behan, 58, from Cholsey, said: "I was staggered when I made £1,102.
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Rugby: Harwell heroes shock Gosford to make final
David Charles Oxfordshire Plate Harwell reached the final for the first time with a surprise 8-0 victory over Gosford All Blacks. In the final, they will face Wallingford at Gosford's Stratfield Brake ground on a date to be arranged. With Gosford currently
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Rugby: Thomas and Sevier shine
Southern Counties North Grove drew level on points with leaders Oxford Harlequins following a decisive 39-3 victory at home to Chipping Norton - with Nick Sevier and Chris Thomas scoring a hat-trick of tries apiece. Grove started slowly and went behind
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Motor sport: Ferrari boss denies Montoya move
Ferrari's sporting director Jean Todt said the Italian team rates BMW-Williams star Juan Pablo Montoya highly - but denies any contact over a future drive. The Columbian was linked with a move to Ferrari earlier this month as a long-term replacement for
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Faith in marriage
Fitter Herbert Hall fell in love with one of the wages clerks at the factory where he worked in Stafford. Mr Hall, now 87, and his wife Lynda, now 83, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Blakes Avenue, Witney, on Thursday. The
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Motor sport: Magical Makinen has dream start
Tommi Makinen staked his claim in the record books with a provisional second place in the 2002 Monte Carlo rally, with the opportunity of an upgrade to first on his debut for Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team. The result sets him up for an unprecedented
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Register your vote for May
Residents in West Oxfordshire are being urged to make sure that they are on the register of electors, so they can cast their vote in the May elections. However, if their name is not on the register, they must give their names to the district council no
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Friends dance
An evening of dancing to the tunes of Tumble-down Dick will help raise funds to expand a museum's collection. The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage, will be holding their annual barn dance from 8pm until midnight on Friday, March 15, at
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Man found hanged
An investigation is under way after a man was found hanged in his cell at Bullingdon Prison, near Bicester. The body of Kevin Hipgrave, 24, was found hanging by the blanket, which was attached to window bars, on Saturday. Hipgrave was on remand in Bullingdon
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Motor sport: Ferrari boss denies Montoya move
Ferrari's sporting director Jean Todt said the Italian team rates BMW-Williams star Juan Pablo Montoya highly - but denies any contact over a future drive. The Columbian was linked with a move to Ferrari earlier this month as a long-term replacement for
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Swimming: Battling Oxon sunk by Cambridgeshire
Oxon & North Bucks ASA hosted an Inter-Counties Gala at Stantonbury on Sunday for the Kingerlee Trophy and despite three disqualifications for illegal starts, they pressed eventual winners Cambridgeshire all the way. Overall, the performances from
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Rugby: Quins lack spark in Powergen challenge
Oxford Harlequins 17, Hertford 33 Oxford Harlequins' super run in the Powergen Intermediate Cup came to an end when they were simply beaten by the better side at Horspath Road. Hertford, the unbeaten leaders of London Division 2 North, scored three tries
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Puss stepping out
The first performance of Chesterton School Association's annual village pantomime will be on Friday. Members of the association have been rehearsing since September for Puss in Boots. Judie Barber takes the lead role as Puss in a 17-strong cast. Karen
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Darts: Cowley go crashing as Harrier swoop to win
Cowley Community Centre had a bad night, losing 5-4 to Marsh Harrier in Section 6 of the Morrells Oxford and District Winter League. Jamie Byles put the leaders ahead only for Sawyer to level. Hardisty and Nigel Broster put them ahead before Reveley and
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Health hotline helps patients
A helpline is being launched to help people navigate the maze of services provided by the NHS. The freephone number is being provided by North East Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust, along with a postal and e-mail service. The helpline is a 24-hour answerphone
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Greyhounds: Tomorrow's Oxford Bags Card
11.26 450m A9 Stan Your Man...(Paul Walden) Scratching Up...(Terry Atkins) Her Pastime...(Maurice Massey) YOURS FONDLY...(Ian Wills) Villa Princess 3 (W)...(Terry Atkins) Berry Bea (W)...(Ron Bicknell) 11.41 450m A8 Time For Trix...(Terry Atkins) Suirview
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Workers of the world -- reunite
People who have lost touch with former work colleagues can re-establish contact, via the Internet. Computer experts Ron Turner and David Harris, have set up WorkersReUnited.co.uk to help people search the Internet for their former friends. Both men were
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Basketball: Dazzling Devils shine
Oxford Devils got back to winning ways in National League Division 1 with an impressive 94-68 victory over Mansfield Express at Oxford Brookes. In an often niggly match, Milnes, Kelly and Robinson scored at ease early on. Mansfield replied well through
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Football: Boss Ian cracks the whip
Ian Atkins is set to show tonight that he won't allow slackness to set in among his Oxford United players. Although delighted with the U's display in a 1-1 draw at high-flying Rochdale on Saturday, Atkins was disappointed by the attitude and performance
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Hockey: Harrison the hero with City hat-trick
South League Simon Harrison hit a sparkling hat-trick as City of Oxford produced a magnificent flowing performance to win 3-1 against mid-table Regional League rivals Newbury at Oxford Brookes. This was a vital game for City, who were boosted by the return
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Rugby: Quins lack spark in Powergen challenge
Oxford Harlequins 17, Hertford 33 Oxford Harlequins' super run in the Powergen Intermediate Cup came to an end when they were simply beaten by the better side at Horspath Road. Hertford, the unbeaten leaders of London Division 2 North, scored three tries
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Darts: Cowley go crashing as Harrier swoop to win
Cowley Community Centre had a bad night, losing 5-4 to Marsh Harrier in Section 6 of the Morrells Oxford and District Winter League. Jamie Byles put the leaders ahead only for Sawyer to level. Hardisty and Nigel Broster put them ahead before Reveley and
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Rugby: Henley blown away by Worcester
National League Division 1 The gap between a fully-professionally outfit and able part-timers was illustrated when ambitious Worcester thrashed struggling Henley 66-17. Henley, still rooted to the bottom of the table, were unable to match the skill and
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Rugby: Harwell heroes shock Gosford to make final
David Charles Oxfordshire Plate Harwell reached the final for the first time with a surprise 8-0 victory over Gosford All Blacks. In the final, they will face Wallingford at Gosford's Stratfield Brake ground on a date to be arranged. With Gosford currently
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Hockey: Rover ease off gas
Rover Oxford cruised to a 3-0 win away to Division 2 bottom club ETESSA, but were disappointed not to have improved their goal difference further. Ali Fry put Rover ahead early on, but it took until after half-time before Rob Lawrence made it two after
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Hockey: Harrison the hero with City hat-trick
South League Simon Harrison hit a sparkling hat-trick as City of Oxford produced a magnificent flowing performance to win 3-1 against mid-table Regional League rivals Newbury at Oxford Brookes. This was a vital game for City, who were boosted by the return
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Students hold vigil
Students will hold a 24-hour name-reading vigil on the steps of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, to mark the second annual Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27. Members of the Oxford University Jewish Society and Oxford University Student Union will read
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MEP joins disease inquiry
Caroline Lucas, Green MEP for the South East, is to sit on the European Parliament's new committee of inquiry into the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Britain last year. Dr Lucas, from Oxford, said she was worried about the lack of openness in the
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Iffley Post Office to re-open
The Post Office in Iffley, near Oxford, is to re-open on Thursday after being closed for more than a year. The village's old post office closed in October 2000, when a hunt for new premises and staff began. The new office is in the Iffley Community Shop
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Tamil boost
Oxfordshire's stock of Tamil literature has been increased thanks to a donation. Sixty Tamil language books were presented to the county's libraries on Saturday by east Oxford MP Andrew Smith. The books had been given by Poondi Thulasiaiah Vandiar and
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CCTV footage of robber released
CCTV footage of an armed raid on an Oxford bank has been released by police in the hope it will jog the memories of potential witnesses. The picture of a man in a dark hat and jacket is published in today's Oxford Mail. A robber, who said he was armed
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Man took indecent photos of girl, ten
A married father of one who took indecent pictures of a ten-year-old girl has been jailed for 18 months. Martin Hutchinson, 44, of Bonds End Lane, Sibford Gower, Banbury, had admitted taking the photographs and possessing other indecent photographs of
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Fans clash in street battle
Brawling football fans have been condemned as mindless hooligans by police after a running battle in Banbury. Oxford United supporters clashed with Swindon Town followers. Some local youths were also involved. Trouble broke out at 9.30pm on Saturday after
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Take challenge
People with a sense of adventure are needed to abseil 80ft down the John Radcliffe Women's Centre. The challenge is on Sunday, March 24, between 10am and 5pm. Money raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care. For more details, call Val Pearce or Julie
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New partner
Martin Conway has joined commercial property agents Marriotts as a partner, based at the Oxford office. Mr Conway spent 12 years with Chesterton as a director of agency.
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Doctor joins up
Dr Gail Cooper, formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Lincoln, has been appointed forensic toxicologist at medical diagnostics company Cozart Bioscience, Abingdon.
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Workers of the world -- reunite
People who have lost touch with former work colleagues can re-establish contact, via the Internet. Computer experts Ron Turner and David Harris, have set up WorkersReUnited.co.uk to help people search the Internet for their former friends. Both men were
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Councillor in court
A parish councillor accused of indecent assault and making a threat to kill has been released on conditional bail. Andrew Humphries, of Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, appeared at Didcot Magistrates' Court yesterday and was bailed to appear before Wantage
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Support doubles smokers' success
Patients given help to stop smoking can more than double their chances of quitting compared to a smoker given no help, a study found. Oxford researchers showed that if a patient in hospital has intensive counselling and follow-up sessions for at least
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Get booked in to see the new-look cells
Members of the public are invited to give themselves up to the police and take a look at the results of a £305,000 cell refurbishment programme. The four-month project was carried out to improve conditions for both staff and those detained at St Aldates
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Former Page 3 girl wins tribunal
Former topless model Kristy Green has won her sex discrimination claim against an Oxford photographic firm. Miss Green joined Gillman and Soame, in Bridge Street, last February as a trainee but was dismissed almost immediately. The 21-year-old claimed
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Council finance chief is appointed
A new finance director has been appointed by Oxford City Council. Mark Luntley, 42, currently the deputy director of finance at Western Isles Council, in Scotland, will take up his post in May. He will be strategic director with responsibility for finance
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Former Page 3 girl wins tribunal
Former topless model Kristy Green has won her sex discrimination claim against an Oxford photographic firm. Miss Green joined Gillman and Soame, in Bridge Street, last February as a trainee but was dismissed almost immediately. The 21-year-old claimed
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'Savage' attack leads to jail term
An apprentice carpenter who launched an unprovoked attack on a teenager outside an Oxford pub has been jailed for four months. David Chandler, 18, had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting Daniel Quartermain, who was also 18 at the time of the attack
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Health hotline helps patients
A helpline is being launched to help people navigate the maze of services provided by the NHS. The freephone number is being provided by North East Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust, along with a postal and e-mail service. The helpline is a 24-hour answerphone
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Gang member guilty of blackmail
The fifth member of a blackmail gang is awaiting sentence after being found guilty at Oxford Crown Court. Mark Dawes, 24, was convicted at a re-trial on Friday after a previous jury failed to agree on a verdict. With four accomplices, Dawes, who was staying
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Fans clash in street battle
Brawling football fans have been condemned as mindless hooligans by police after a running battle in Banbury. Oxford United supporters clashed with Swindon Town followers. Some local youths were also involved. Trouble broke out at 9.30pm on Saturday after
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Anger over plans to close centre
Former Lord Mayor of Oxford Maureen Christian is at loggerheads with Oxford City Council leader Corinna Redman over the closure of a sports centre. The Liberal Democrat-Green administration is proposing to close Northway Sports Centre, Maltfield Road,
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Hockey: Dark Blues clinch derby
Trysports Women's League Oxford University took the honours with a 2-1 win in their top-of-the-table Trysports 3 Counties League local derby against Oxford Hawks at Iffley Road. There was much at stake in the game. As well as being a Town v Gown battle
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Basketball: Dazzling Devils shine
Oxford Devils got back to winning ways in National League Division 1 with an impressive 94-68 victory over Mansfield Express at Oxford Brookes. In an often niggly match, Milnes, Kelly and Robinson scored at ease early on. Mansfield replied well through
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Football: Boss Ian cracks the whip
Ian Atkins is set to show tonight that he won't allow slackness to set in among his Oxford United players. Although delighted with the U's display in a 1-1 draw at high-flying Rochdale on Saturday, Atkins was disappointed by the attitude and performance
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Rugby: Chinnor are too hot for Banbury
Friendlies Power and strength told in the end as Chinnor came from behind to beat Banbury 34-10 in their friendly at Kingsey Road. Banbury took the lead through Andy Noyce's penalty goal, but just before half-time, Chinnor were awarded a penalty try.
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Students hold vigil
Students will hold a 24-hour name-reading vigil on the steps of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, to mark the second annual Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27. Members of the Oxford University Jewish Society and Oxford University Student Union will read
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Theatre on song
The Bartholomew Community Theatre is tuning up for its latest show. The group is presenting the musical Half-a-Sixpence at Batholomew School, in Eynsham, next week. The four performances are on January 29 and 30 and February 1 and 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets
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Tamil boost
Oxfordshire's stock of Tamil literature has been increased thanks to a donation. Sixty Tamil language books were presented to the county's libraries on Saturday by east Oxford MP Andrew Smith. The books had been given by Poondi Thulasiaiah Vandiar and
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Puss stepping out
The first performance of Chesterton School Association's annual village pantomime will be on Friday, January 25. Members of the association have been rehearsing since September for Puss in Boots. Judie Barber takes the lead role as Puss in a 17-strong
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County forum looks at wildlife
The Ashmolean Natural History Society is joining forces with voluntary groups to present a forum on preserving the county's wildlife and habitat. The Oxfordshire Nature Conservation Forum will stage Wildlife on our Doorstep at Oxford Town Hall, on March
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Move to abolish structure plan
Oxfordshire's structure plan is being reviewed by the county council amid growing concern about the Government's proposal to abolish the document. The plan sets the framework for the provision of houses, jobs and other developments that the county's residents
