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Paedophile faces new allegations
A paedophile teacher who preyed on pupils in Oxfordshire is facing a prison visit by detectives investigating fresh allegations of sexual abuse. Police have confirmed that they have received further allegations against John Walker, who is currently serving
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Government to extend pilot plan for better diet
An apple a day not only keeps the doctor away, but also improves children's behaviour and academic performance in school, according to headteacher Peter Cansell. He told a high-powered Parliamentary group, including horticulture minister Lord Whitty,
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City sports get under £200k from lottery
Oxford has received just £191,000 from the National Lottery for sporting projects, despite millions of pounds being given to projects in neighbouring areas. The city has made only four successful sporting bids since the lottery began in 1994. West Oxfordshire
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Parade still waits for revamp cash
Thousands of pounds set aside to regenerate a shopping parade on Oxford's Rose Hill estate remains unspent -- two years after the money was allocated by the city council. Businesses on the parade want the money to be spent on security gates to prevent
