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Hockey: Struggling City rescued by rain
South League City of Oxford had a let-off when their Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional match at PHC Chiswick had to be abandoned at half-time - when they were trailing 2-0. However, the wind would have been behind them in the second half, so
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Disabled boy to get £3m payout
A 13-year-old boy, who suffered brain damage during his birth at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, has been awarded more than £3m in compensation. Wheelchair-bound Graham Eccles will need care for the rest of his life, as a result of disabilities caused
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Over a half century of service
Norman Beck A former employee of the Oxford Mail and The Oxford Times for more than half a century, Norman Beck has died, aged 87. Mr Beck died after a long illness at his home in Green Road, Kidlington, where he lived with his wife, Jill. Mr Beck joined
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Veteran production manager
Wilfred Stead A former production manager of the Oxford Mail and The Oxford Times, Wilfred Stead, has died at his home in Bedfordshire, aged 87. He joined the titles in April 1955 from the Birmingham Evening Despatch. Apprenticed in 1929, he became 'father
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Woman championed Cotswold town
Lois Hey A woman who championed conservation issues in the small Cotswold town of Charlbury has died, aged 82. Lois Hey was a founder member of the Charlbury Conservation Area Advisory Committee and a keen supporter of the Charlbury Society and the town
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Chance to mourn long-time resident
Muriel Watts A service will be held at Didcot for the benefit of friends of Muriel 'Kitty' Watts who were unable to attend her funeral in Hampshire. Mrs Watts' ashes will be interred along with her late husband's at All Saints' Church on Friday, February
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Senior officer in court
One of the country's highest-ranking Asian police officers, who has been tipped as a future chief constable, has appeared in court charged with corruption and fraud. Supt Ali Dizaei, 40, of Lovell Close, Henley, who was a chief inspector with Thames Valley
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Motor sport: Sir Frank sets his sights on glory bid
The BMW Williams F1 team have set their sights high in the 2002 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Unveiling the new car, the Williams F1 BMW FW24, at Silverstone, team principal Sir Frank Williams said: "After four commanding victories, four pole positions
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Motor sport: Get ready for the new Jenson
Jenson Button wants a maiden podium finish this season after being given assurances his Formula 1 future is safe. The 22-year-old was told he would drive for the Enstone-based Renault F1 team throughout the 2002 campaign, despite rumours his place was
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Motor sport: Neuhoff prepares his title defence
Three Oxfordshire area drivers are due to contest the 2002 Volkswagen Racing Cup. Reigning champion Michael Neuhoff of Helmdon, near Banbury, who won last year's series in a VW Beetle RSI is competing again, while Alan Sawyer of Culworth, is driving a
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Motor sport: Burns aims to start fightback in Sweden
World champion Richard Burns has been back to the drawing board, insisting he is still confident he has the car with which to successfully defend his rally crown. The 31-year-old Brit's campaign got off to a lacklustre start as he trailed home eighth
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Rugby: No respite for sad Banbury
Banbury 27, Leicester Lions 41 Banbury's season of woe - both on and off the field - continued when a leaky defence sent them crashing to defeat against Leicester Lions at Bodicote Park on Saturday. The result leaves them firmly rooted to the bottom of
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Two to monitor council
A lawyer and a marketing consultant have been chosen to monitor their local council. Philip Walker and Stuart Harrison are the two members of the public selected to sit on West Oxfordshire District Council's new standards committee. Mr Walker, of Bridge
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School gets good report
A village primary school has been praised for the quality of its teaching by Government inspectors. Staff at Brize Norton Primary School, near Carterton, welcomed the findings of the report by the education watchdog Ofsted -- the Office for Standards
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Security guard injured in attack
A security guard was left with head injuries after being attacked by raiders at a car compound. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the robbery at the Lyehill Quarry car compound, in Wheatley Road, Forest Hill, near Oxford. Four men entered the
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Hockey: Witney let points go west
Women's South League West Witney Ladies missed a good opportunity to secure maximum points when they let slip a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Dulwich in Division 1. Adele Butler put Witney ahead in Saturday's clash at Henry Box School with a superb
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Ice hockey: Flint's double strike seals Stars' cup win
Oxford City Stars rediscovered the winning formula with an 8-3 victory over Chelmsford Chieftains at the Oxpens Road Rink in their last English National Cup qualifier. The win gives Oxford a great chance of reaching the semi-finals, where they would face
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Hockey: Struggling City rescued by rain
South League City of Oxford had a let-off when their Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional match at PHC Chiswick had to be abandoned at half-time - when they were trailing 2-0. However, the wind would have been behind them in the second half, so
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Rugby: No respite for sad Banbury
Banbury 27, Leicester Lions 41 Banbury's season of woe - both on and off the field - continued when a leaky defence sent them crashing to defeat against Leicester Lions at Bodicote Park on Saturday. The result leaves them firmly rooted to the bottom of
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Currency check
Domino Systems, based in Kingston Bagpuize, has developed a web-based system for petrol giant BP to monitor currency stability and fluctuation.
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Mail puts hospitals'charity online
Fundraisers can log on to a new website to find out exactly how they can help major hospitals in Oxfordshire, thanks to the Oxford Mail. The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Fund has gone online, with help from website staff at the Oxford Mail. As
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Greyhounds: Tonight's Oxford Runners
7.35: Stan Your Man, Will Gemma 3, INCOGNITO, Yours Fondly, Villa Princess, Broadacres Bruno. 7.50: Clickety Clack, Silver Seed, STAY ON CHARLIE, Goodtimes Beyond, Fine Catch 3, Villiers Picasso. 8.05: Melbridann, Columbas Jack, Farloe Forty, CRACK HIM
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Ice hockey: Flint's double strike seals Stars' cup win
Oxford City Stars rediscovered the winning formula with an 8-3 victory over Chelmsford Chieftains at the Oxpens Road Rink in their last English National Cup qualifier. The win gives Oxford a great chance of reaching the semi-finals, where they would face
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Hockey: Struggling City rescued by rain
South League City of Oxford had a let-off when their Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional match at PHC Chiswick had to be abandoned at half-time - when they were trailing 2-0. However, the wind would have been behind them in the second half, so
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Rugby: Henley sunk by Binns
National League 1 The depression that settled over Henley on Saturday morning, bringing continuous rain, intensified at about 4pm as the Hawks lost 22-12 at home to Otley. Fly-half Simon Binns scored all Otley's points, with a converted try and five penalties
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Medical loan service returns
The popular Red Cross medical loan service in Didcot has been re-introduced. Under the arrangement, wheelchairs, commodes, toilet aids and other equipment can be borrowed short-term, free of charge. The service, which had to be suspended nine months ago
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Drivers needed
Drivers are urgently needed to help transport people with disabilities to hospital so they can receive respite care. Ritchie Russell House, Oxfordshire's Unit for Disabled People, based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, needs drivers with a clean licence
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Jaguar theft is admitted
Two men await sentence after a £31,000 Jaguar car was stolen from an Oxford home. At Oxford Crown Court, Jamie Boaden, 25, of Ashurst Way, pleaded guilty to burglary from Mill Lane, Iffley, in September. Nathan Bourton, 20, of Dashwood Road, Oxford, admitted
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Storms cause chaos rail chaos
Rail passengers travelling between Oxford and London faced delays and cancellations yesterday after high winds blew down electric power lines. All Thames Trains and First Great Western trains were cancelled for almost an hour at lunchtime after overhead
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Teenager assaulted
A girl was indecently assaulted in Banbury. A man assaulted one of two 15-year-old girls walking in Hilton Road at 3pm on Sunday. The attacker was in his 30s, 6ft tall, stocky, and with a gap in his front teeth. He wore a green mid-length anorak with
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Motor sport: Weekend action
Saturday Weston-super-Mare: Regency Stages Rally. First day of two-day event. 0145 461 4022 Caernarfon Airport: Wyddfa Stages Rally. 0124 885 3356 Sunday Shenington, Banbury: Kart races. 0192 681 2177 Rye House, Hoddesdon: Kart races. 0199 246 0895 Pembrey
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Basketball: Warriors tamed by Devils
Oxford Devils made an impressive start in the first of five consecutive away fixtures by beating much-fancied Westminster Warriors 94-64 at Moberley Sports Centre on Saturday night. The first quarter was dominated by the Devils, restricting the London
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Rugby: Results check
Banbury 3rd 33 (tries Shaw 2, Harrison, Allen, Fossey; con Haynes 4), Leicester Lions 3rd 33; Newbury 2nd 13, Chinnor 2nd 26 (tries Simmons, Gerralt, Marr; con Begley; pens Begley 3); Newbury 3rd 48, Chinnor 3rd 0; Abbey 4th 8, Oxford Harlequins 4th 24
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Motor sport: Weekend action
Saturday Weston-super-Mare: Regency Stages Rally. First day of two-day event. 0145 461 4022 Caernarfon Airport: Wyddfa Stages Rally. 0124 885 3356 Sunday Shenington, Banbury: Kart races. 0192 681 2177 Rye House, Hoddesdon: Kart races. 0199 246 0895 Pembrey
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Currency check
Domino Systems, based in Kingston Bagpuize, has developed a web-based system for petrol giant BP to monitor currency stability and fluctuation.
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Pullman reprint
Children's book publisher Scholastic has sold out of copies of The Amber Spyglass, the final book in the trilogy, His Dark Materials. The book, by north Oxford author Philip Pullman, won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award last week. Scholastic plan
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Plant medicine firm produces new growth
Management at plant medicine pioneers Oxford Natural Products have sealed a deal with a similar firm in Vietnam. The Charlbury-based firm has linked up with Thanh Thao Traditional Medicines Company to develop a range of herbal remedies for everyday use
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Storms cause chaos rail chaos
Rail passengers travelling between Oxford and London faced delays and cancellations yesterday after high winds blew down electric power lines. All Thames Trains and First Great Western trains were cancelled for almost an hour at lunchtime after overhead
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Security guard injured in attack
A security guard was left with head injuries after being attacked by raiders at a car compound. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the robbery at the Lyehill Quarry car compound, in Wheatley Road, Forest Hill, near Oxford. Four men entered the
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Benefits staff take to streets in protest
Benefits staff took to the streets in Oxford to protest over lack of protection against attacks from the public. They are angry at proposals to remove safety screens in the new open-plan Jobcentre offices, and say it is only a matter of time before someone
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Hockey: Halligan double sets the standard
Trysports 3 Counties League Oxford Hawks Ladies regained winning ways with a 4-2 victory over West Witney 2nd in Division 1. West Witney took the lead when they converted a short corner. But their advantage was short-lived as Clare Halligan's first-time
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Students stage swim stunt
Student environmental activists attempted to swim down an Oxford street in protest at global warming. Members of the Oxford 'Switch To Green' Coalition, staged the protest in Broad Street, to draw attention to their campaign, calling on Oxford University
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Students stage swim stunt
Student environmental activists attempted to swim down an Oxford street in protest at global warming. Members of the Oxford 'Switch To Green' Coalition, staged the protest in Broad Street, to draw attention to their campaign, calling on Oxford University
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Swimming: Witney toast maiden victory
Witney celebrated their first ever Chiltern League gala with victory in the first round of this year's competition at Bicester on Saturday. To ensure an even standard, all races were time-graded and it was Witney's consistency in swimming close to their
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House owners cash in by going mobile
More homeowners are cashing in on their bricks-and-mortar by selling up and going mobile. Soaring house prices in Oxfordshire have seen almost a doubling of the market value of 'park homes' on private and rented sites in the past five years. Now some
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Mini leads the line as BMW output jumps
The new Mini has exceeded all expectations and helped its maker BMW to the most successful year in its history. Latest official figures for the whole of 2001 show 42,395 of the highly successful little cars were made at the Cowley plant last year out
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Focus on healthy record
Not many places have played host to musician Glenn Miller, actor Bob Hope, military leader General Eisenhower and the Queen Mother, as well as being a healthcare centre for excellence. But the Churchill Hospital, in Headington, Oxford, can boast all this
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Disabled boy to get £3m payout
A 13-year-old boy, who suffered brain damage during his birth at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, has been awarded more than £3m in compensation. Wheelchair-bound Graham Eccles will need care for the rest of his life, as a result of disabilities caused
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Football: End this easy life- Atkins
Oxford United boss Ian Atkins wants the club's promising young players to show greater self-motivation. And he has challenged them to work harder to try to earn a first-team place. Atkins believes some have picked up bad habits and found life too comfortable
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Football: Sinnott to kick-start Thame's promotion bid
Thame United will be aiming for their third win in a row when they travel to fifth-placed Northwood in Ryman League Division 1 tonight. With Saturday's game at Dulwich Hamlet a victim of the bad weather, Andy Sinnott's outfit are anxious to increase their
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Words weave trail
Walking through the park reciting poetry to a loved one is a beautiful image -- the trouble is remembering the words. But in Betjeman Park, in Wantage, you can take the poetry trail and not even have to memorise the poems. The Betjeman Millennium Park
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Scene is set for thrilling climax
A thrilling end to the Oxford Mail Quiz League is in prospect with teams neck and neck across all the divisions. The North West Division saw one of the most closely contested matches of the year between The Crown (Church Enstone) and The Sun Inn (Hook
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Motor sport: Neuhoff prepares his title defence
Three Oxfordshire area drivers are due to contest the 2002 Volkswagen Racing Cup. Reigning champion Michael Neuhoff of Helmdon, near Banbury, who won last year's series in a VW Beetle RSI is competing again, while Alan Sawyer of Culworth, is driving a
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Hockey: Vicky in goal rush
Women's friendlies Vicky Mankelow had a field day with five goals in the first half as Rover Oxford Ladies won 6-3 away to leading National League side Woking. Lorraine Furney completed Rover's tally. Against Olton & West Warwickshire on Saturday,
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Basketball: Warriors tamed by Devils
Oxford Devils made an impressive start in the first of five consecutive away fixtures by beating much-fancied Westminster Warriors 94-64 at Moberley Sports Centre on Saturday night. The first quarter was dominated by the Devils, restricting the London
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Hockey: Henman Snr in World Cup mission
Tony Henman, father of Oxfordshire tennis star Tim, has been called up by England's Over 60s side for the World Cup in Malaysia, which starts on February 21. Henman, 61, who has been playing this season for Oxford Hawks Falcons, the second of the club's
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Benefits staff take to streets in protest
Benefits staff took to the streets in Oxford to protest over lack of protection against attacks from the public. They are angry at proposals to remove safety screens in the new open-plan Jobcentre offices, and say it is only a matter of time before someone
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Narrowboat sales soar
Sales of narrowboats in Oxfordshire are booming as more people seek alternatives to housing on land. British Waterways and boatbuilders say the rise is because waterways are seen as a pleasant place to live, while boat prices are lower than those of houses
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House approval reversed
A farmer's planning application for a farm worker's house has been overturned by the committee he used to lead. In June, South Oxfordshire District Council northern area planning committee gave permission to former councillor Jim Nixey for a house at
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People like living in Vale -- survey
A survey suggests that most people appear to be happy living in the Vale of the White Horse and pleased with services from the district council -- although some think the authority is remote and impersonal. The council commissioned opinion pollsters Mori
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Disabled boy to get £3m payout
A 13-year-old boy, who suffered brain damage during his birth at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, has been awarded more than £3m in compensation. Wheelchair-bound Graham Eccles will need care for the rest of his life, as a result of disabilities caused
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School gets good report
A village primary school has been praised for the quality of its teaching by Government inspectors. Staff at Brize Norton Primary School, near Carterton, welcomed the findings of the report by the education watchdog Ofsted -- the Office for Standards
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Memories of the 'badge man'
Harold Bennett Tributes have been paid to a popular charity volunteer who has died. Harold 'Harry' Bennett was a keen supporter of the mental health charity Mind, and was a regular visitor to its drop-in centres and fundraising events. Mr Bennett, a retired
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Glowing tributes pour in for former midwife
Edith Bloomfield A midwife who practised in Woodstock for more than 40 years has died. Cards and letters poured in to the family of Edith Bloomfield, 91, following her death at St Luke's Hospital, Headington, on January 8. Born in Kidlington in 1910,
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Idea floated
A boathouse with first floor accommodation could be built at Grange Close, Goring, if a plan before South Oxfordshire District Council is approved.
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Man faces rape trial
Kevin Jacobs was sent for trial at crown court on two charges of raping a girl under the age of 16. Didcot magistrates yesterday bailed Jacobs, 35, of Market Place, Wallingford, to appear at Oxford Crown Court on February 4. The offences are said to have
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Racing: Hiatt reels off first double
Hook Norton trainer Peter Hiatt landed the first double of his career when Scented Air and Sundried Tomato scored at Wolverhampton yesterday. Scented Air (7-2), ridden by Emily Jones, set the ball roling when taking the first division of the Littlewoods
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Rugby: Witney's promotion hopes dashed
Southern Counties North League Witney lost any remaining chance of promotion when they succumbed to a surprise 10-6 defeat at Buckingham. With the home pitches under water after heavy rain, the match was played in the impressive surroundings of Stowe
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Racing: Hiatt reels off first double
Hook Norton trainer Peter Hiatt landed the first double of his career when Scented Air and Sundried Tomato scored at Wolverhampton yesterday. Scented Air (7-2), ridden by Emily Jones, set the ball roling when taking the first division of the Littlewoods
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Motor sport: Budding star on road to success
Rising star Paul O'Neill has been snapped up by financial services firm Egg for this year's British Touring Car Championship. For the second year running Egg will be partnering with Triple 8 Race Engineering, the team based at Greatworth, near Banbury
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Healthy outlook
Plans have been drawn up for the refurbishment of the Nuffield Health Centre in Welch Way, Witney, including a small extension for a new entrance foyer.
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Post vacant
A postmaster is needed in Kidlington. Jayant Amin had to leave his job in the office, in Broadway News, for personal reasons and managers at Consignia, formerly known as the Post Office, need a replacement. Anyone interested can call Consignia on 0845
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Factories go-ahead
More industrial development is on its way in Faringdon. Three factory units are to be built near Pioneer Road on the junior school's former playing fields. Some residents opposed the development and are concerned about noise, smells and extra traffic.
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Words weave trail
Walking through the park reciting poetry to a loved one is a beautiful image -- the trouble is remembering the words. But in Betjeman Park, in Wantage, you can take the poetry trail and not even have to memorise the poems. The Betjeman Millennium Park
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People like living in Vale -- survey
A survey suggests that most people appear to be happy living in the Vale of the White Horse and pleased with services from the district council -- although some think the authority is remote and impersonal. The council commissioned opinion pollsters Mori
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Greyhounds: Tonight's Oxford Runners
7.35: Stan Your Man, Will Gemma 3, INCOGNITO, Yours Fondly, Villa Princess, Broadacres Bruno. 7.50: Clickety Clack, Silver Seed, STAY ON CHARLIE, Goodtimes Beyond, Fine Catch 3, Villiers Picasso. 8.05: Melbridann, Columbas Jack, Farloe Forty, CRACK HIM
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Motor sport: Neuhoff prepares his title defence
Three Oxfordshire area drivers are due to contest the 2002 Volkswagen Racing Cup. Reigning champion Michael Neuhoff of Helmdon, near Banbury, who won last year's series in a VW Beetle RSI is competing again, while Alan Sawyer of Culworth, is driving a
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Swimming: Outstanding Kidlington retain trophy in style
Kidlington & Gosford juniors had plenty left in the tank when they retained the Horspath Service Station Novice Challenge Cup at Gosford. The 11-year squad were outstanding, winning all 12 races including victories from Jack Emmings, Myles Taylor,
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Motor sport: Burns aims to start fightback in Sweden
World champion Richard Burns has been back to the drawing board, insisting he is still confident he has the car with which to successfully defend his rally crown. The 31-year-old Brit's campaign got off to a lacklustre start as he trailed home eighth
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Pullman reprint
Children's book publisher Scholastic has sold out of copies of The Amber Spyglass, the final book in the trilogy, His Dark Materials. The book, by north Oxford author Philip Pullman, won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award last week. Scholastic plan
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Scene is set for thrilling climax
A thrilling end to the Oxford Mail Quiz League is in prospect with teams neck and neck across all the divisions. The North West Division saw one of the most closely contested matches of the year between The Crown (Church Enstone) and The Sun Inn (Hook
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Hockey: Halligan double sets the standard
Trysports 3 Counties League Oxford Hawks Ladies regained winning ways with a 4-2 victory over West Witney 2nd in Division 1. West Witney took the lead when they converted a short corner. But their advantage was short-lived as Clare Halligan's first-time
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Football: End this easy life- Atkins
Oxford United boss Ian Atkins wants the club's promising young players to show greater self-motivation. And he has challenged them to work harder to try to earn a first-team place. Atkins believes some have picked up bad habits and found life too comfortable
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Rugby: Witney's promotion hopes dashed
Southern Counties North League Witney lost any remaining chance of promotion when they succumbed to a surprise 10-6 defeat at Buckingham. With the home pitches under water after heavy rain, the match was played in the impressive surroundings of Stowe
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Speedway: Cheetahs booster as Brian signs up
Oxford Cheetahs speedway promoter Vanessa Purchase is confident of retaining the Elite League title after re-signing Brian 'The Axeman' Andersen. The dashing Dane, beset with shoulder injury problems for most of his career - one shoulder is permanently
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Rugby: Dominant Bicester stay on course
Berks, Bucks & Oxon League Bicester maintained their promotion push with a 27-0 win at home to Pennanians in a Division 1 game when their own line was never under threat. Facing the wind, but with the slope in their favour, Bicester spent 25 minutes
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Football: Sinnott to kick-start Thame's promotion bid
Thame United will be aiming for their third win in a row when they travel to fifth-placed Northwood in Ryman League Division 1 tonight. With Saturday's game at Dulwich Hamlet a victim of the bad weather, Andy Sinnott's outfit are anxious to increase their
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Swimming: Outstanding Kidlington retain trophy in style
Kidlington & Gosford juniors had plenty left in the tank when they retained the Horspath Service Station Novice Challenge Cup at Gosford. The 11-year squad were outstanding, winning all 12 races including victories from Jack Emmings, Myles Taylor,
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Rugby: Dominant Bicester stay on course
Berks, Bucks & Oxon League Bicester maintained their promotion push with a 27-0 win at home to Pennanians in a Division 1 game when their own line was never under threat. Facing the wind, but with the slope in their favour, Bicester spent 25 minutes
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Crew tackles fire
Firefighters from Slade Park, Oxford, were called to deal with a car on fire on the A4074 just off the Heyford Hill roundabout, near the Sainsbury store, on Sunday.
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Post vacant
A postmaster is needed in Kidlington. Jayant Amin had to leave his job in the office, in Broadway News, for personal reasons and managers at Consignia, formerly known as the Post Office, need a replacement. Anyone interested can call Consignia on 0845
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Cyclist hurt in collision
A cyclist was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, following a rush-hour collision with a car. The accident on Cowley Road, Oxford, took place at around 5.40pm yesterday. The cyclist, a middle-aged man, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
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Police open up cells
Visitors were given a rare chance to look behind the scenes of a busy police station. More than 200 people called into St Aldate's police station on Sunday to visit the cells in its newly refurbished custody suite. The suite opened yesterday, following
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Security guard injured in attack
A security guard was left with head injuries after being attacked by raiders at a car compound. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the robbery at the Lyehill Quarry car compound, in Wheatley Road, Forest Hill, near Oxford. Four men entered the
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Mini leads the line as BMW output jumps
The new Mini has exceeded all expectations and helped its maker BMW to the most successful year in its history. Latest official figures for the whole of 2001 show 42,395 of the highly successful little cars were made at the Cowley plant last year out
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Hockey: Halligan double sets the standard
Trysports 3 Counties League Oxford Hawks Ladies regained winning ways with a 4-2 victory over West Witney 2nd in Division 1. West Witney took the lead when they converted a short corner. But their advantage was short-lived as Clare Halligan's first-time
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Motor sport: Budding star on road to success
Rising star Paul O'Neill has been snapped up by financial services firm Egg for this year's British Touring Car Championship. For the second year running Egg will be partnering with Triple 8 Race Engineering, the team based at Greatworth, near Banbury
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Swimming: Witney toast maiden victory
Witney celebrated their first ever Chiltern League gala with victory in the first round of this year's competition at Bicester on Saturday. To ensure an even standard, all races were time-graded and it was Witney's consistency in swimming close to their
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Motor sport: Get ready for the new Jenson
Jenson Button wants a maiden podium finish this season after being given assurances his Formula 1 future is safe. The 22-year-old was told he would drive for the Enstone-based Renault F1 team throughout the 2002 campaign, despite rumours his place was
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Keynote speech
Alan Leitch, chief executive of Blackwell Publishers, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Independent Publishers Guild conference in Le Touquet, France, from March 1 to 3.
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New manager
Wantage accountancy firm James & Cowper has appointed Sharon Bedford as the firm's senior corporate tax manager. Mrs Bedford, 38, will have responsibility for the corporate tax team, based in Newbury, Reading and Wantage. Tax partner at the firm,
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Treat for investors
Tea and coffee retailer Whittard of Chelsea served up a treat for investors after halving pre-tax losses. Shares in the group rose six per cent as chief executive Richard Rose said his recovery programme was on track. Mr Rose, who joined the company in
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Three in bidding for book packager
An Oxfordshire company is one of three rival firms bidding to acquire book packager Marshall Editions. Reference book company Andromeda, based at The Vineyard, Abingdon, Chrysalis Books, and Octopus Publishing are believed to have tabled bids of between
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Kodak admits to pricing mistake
An Oxford man is considering taking multinational Kodak to court after the firm made a mistake on its consumer website. David McManus, who writes the Internet column for the Oxford Mail's sister paper, The Oxford Times, was one of about 5,000 people who
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Love at first sight
A couple who first met at a village dance are celebrating 50 years of marriage. Kenneth Savin said it was love at first sight when he met his wife-to-be Cynthia Green, at a dance at the village hall in her home village of Cassington, near Oxford. The
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Senior officer in court
One of the country's highest-ranking Asian police officers, who has been tipped as a future chief constable, has appeared in court charged with corruption and fraud. Supt Ali Dizaei, 40, of Lovell Close, Henley, who was a chief inspector with Thames Valley
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Security guard injured in attack
A security guard was left with head injuries after being attacked by raiders at a car compound. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the robbery at the Lyehill Quarry car compound, in Wheatley Road, Forest Hill, near Oxford. Four men entered the
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Girl, 15, hurt in hammer attack
A teenage schoolgirl and a male friend were attacked with a hammer as they walked near Oxford city centre. The pair were set upon by a gang of Asian youths as they walked by the underpass near the Westgate Centre last Wednesday. The 15-year-old girl,
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Mail puts hospitals'charity online
Fundraisers can log on to a new website to find out exactly how they can help major hospitals in Oxfordshire, thanks to the Oxford Mail. The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Fund has gone online, with help from website staff at the Oxford Mail. As
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Mini leads the line as BMW output jumps
The new Mini has exceeded all expectations and helped its maker BMW to the most successful year in its history. Latest official figures for the whole of 2001 show 42,395 of the highly successful little cars were made at the Cowley plant last year out
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Girl, 15, hurt in hammer attack
A teenage schoolgirl and a male friend were attacked with a hammer as they walked near Oxford city centre. The pair were set upon by a gang of Asian youths as they walked by the underpass near the Westgate Centre last Wednesday. The 15-year-old girl,
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Hockey: Witney let points go west
Women's South League West Witney Ladies missed a good opportunity to secure maximum points when they let slip a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Dulwich in Division 1. Adele Butler put Witney ahead in Saturday's clash at Henry Box School with a superb
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Rugby: Witney's promotion hopes dashed
Southern Counties North League Witney lost any remaining chance of promotion when they succumbed to a surprise 10-6 defeat at Buckingham. With the home pitches under water after heavy rain, the match was played in the impressive surroundings of Stowe
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Later licence condemned
Residents who say their lives are being made a misery by rowdy drunks have condemned Oxford City Council for allowing pub hours to be extended. The council decided yesterday to grant a late licence to Bar Risa, in Hythe Bridge Street. Members of the Public
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Football: Witney hope now lies with new club
The chairman of Witney United FC believes the time is right for his club to come to the fore following the demise of the second senior football team in the town in the space of eight months. Philip Webb, who, together with a group of former Witney Town
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Speedway: Cheetahs booster as Brian signs up
Oxford Cheetahs speedway promoter Vanessa Purchase is confident of retaining the Elite League title after re-signing Brian 'The Axeman' Andersen. The dashing Dane, beset with shoulder injury problems for most of his career - one shoulder is permanently
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Football: Witney hope now lies with new club
The chairman of Witney United FC believes the time is right for his club to come to the fore following the demise of the second senior football team in the town in the space of eight months. Philip Webb, who, together with a group of former Witney Town
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Rugby: Chinnor fall to leaders
South West Division 1 Chinnor played without their usual fire as they slipped to a 19-9 defeat at home to streetwise leaders Weston-super-Mare. After losing the toss, Chinnor found themselves playing with the strong wind at their backs. But they had difficulty
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Drivers needed
Drivers are urgently needed to help transport people with disabilities to hospital so they can receive respite care. Ritchie Russell House, Oxfordshire's Unit for Disabled People, based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, needs drivers with a clean licence
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Hockey: Halligan double sets the standard
Trysports 3 Counties League Oxford Hawks Ladies regained winning ways with a 4-2 victory over West Witney 2nd in Division 1. West Witney took the lead when they converted a short corner. But their advantage was short-lived as Clare Halligan's first-time
