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Language rules bar Australian doctor
The General Medical Council is reviewing its policies after barring an Australian GP from working in Oxfordshire because she had not had an English language test. Dr Marti Watts, whose first language is English, was offered a post at the Deer Park Medical
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Knights prepare to battle in the park
Balloons will not be the only things to watch at Cutteslowe Park. Chris Tuffrey Visitors will be able to enjoy a host of different entertainment during the fiesta. The horses on display will be dressed in medieval hunting gear and include Monty, a Clydesdale
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Nash receives Welsh call-up
GARSINGTON'S Mick Nash has been selected to play for Wales in the Home International Over 50 Squash Championships in Dublin on May 17-18. Nash, pictured, was worried he would miss the tournament because of an injury which meant he was unable to train
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Cheetah Adams plans Viking raid
OXFORD Cheetahs ace Leigh Adams is a man with a mission when he lines up in the first of ten Grand Prix meetings at the Viking Stadium in Hamar, Norway tonight. Adams, along with Lukas Dryml and Oxford asset Todd Wiltshire, competes against the sport's
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Informer has jail term cut
A 23-year-old woman who gave evidence against her co-accused has had her sentence reduced by Oxford Crown Court. Earlier this month a jury heard that the three accused, all drug users, targeted women during street robberies last October. Tessa Ryan, 23
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MP demands more power for county's police commanders
Witney's MP David Cameron wants more powers to be given to local police commanders. His call for devolution was made during a House of Commons debate on the new Police Reform Bill, which the Government wants to become law by the summer. The Bill gives
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Petrol station closes down
An independent village filling station near Abingdon is to close, with its owner blaming competition from the big oil companies. The Steventon Service Station has been serving the village for 13 years. But owner Barry Eastlake has decided to call it a
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United eye up Hodges
Oxford United are chasing Scunthorpe's talented midfielder Lee Hodges. Reports from north Lincolnshire indicate that United boss Ian Atkins has already talked to the 24-year-old former England schoolboy international, who was named in the PFA's Division
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Parish inquiry to find who leaked reports
A parish council has launched an investigation into who leaked confidential documents criticising the way it runs a sports centre. An expert has been called in to analyse the handwriting of all 17 Kidlington parish councillors, the only people who should
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It's raining men over Cutteslowe
Men will be raining from the skies at this year's Oxford Balloon Fiesta as the Skyriders Parachute Display Team drop into the main arena -- and they'll be guided by a piece of paper. Their Cessna aeroplane will fly to 2,000ft above the park, before passing
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Care axed at day's notice
A multiple sclerosis sufferer, who needs social services' help getting into bed was given just one day's notice that he would no longer be receiving assistance. Andrew Baker, of River Court, Trinity Street, Oxford, is wheelchair-bound. The Oxford University
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Timetable of events
Saturday 6am -- Mass Balloon Launch 11am-11.30am -- Kite Buggy Display 11.30am-1.30pm -- Hot Air Balloon Tethering 1.30pm-1.45pm -- Kangaroos Gymnastic Display 1.45pm-2pm -- Four Man Parachute Drop 2pm-2.30pm -- Kite Buggy Display 2.30pm-3pm -- Hawkmaster
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Stunt cyclist displays his tricks and turns
Jumping over people and cars at high-speed is all in a day's work for Jez Avery, who will be performing mountain bike stunts on both days of the balloon fiesta. An expert in the field of bicycle stunt riding, Jez has been racing mountain bikes since 1989
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Trainer Walden hit by seven-day ban
OXFORD greyhound trainer Paul Walden has been banned from sending out runners at Sandy Lane over the past week, following a dispute with the racing office. Although the stadium were non-committal on the exact offence committed, I gather he was suspended
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Banned Darren must rely on his mates
FORMER Oxford United defender Darren Purse has issued a "win it for me" plea to his Birmingham teammates before tomorrow's Division 1 play-off final with Norwich in Cardiff, writes JON MURRAY. The £5m-rated central defender, who was a hero the last time
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Jamie can't save Oxford
ANOTHER classy innings by Jamie Dalrymple could not prevent Oxford University CCE falling to a heavy 159-run defeat by Gloucestershire in The Parks yesterday. Dalrymple followed his magnificent 148 in the first innings with an unbeaten 56 as the students
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Annual balloon fiesta lifts off
Two days of balloon-filled fun are getting off to a flying start. Oxford City Council organisers took hot-air balloons for a test flight yesterday morning ahead of the Balloon Fiesta this weekend at Cutteslowe Park, north Oxford. The fun began at 6am
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Mayor puts plans first
Wallingford's mayor-elect has said planning issues will be at the heart of his agenda. In a mission statement laying out his priorities for the next year, Nigel Moor said he wanted the town council to have a greater role. He hoped the Wallingford Town
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Oxford University tops league table
Oxford University has been named best in the country for the first time, in a national league table. The university beat its ancient rival Cambridge to secure the top spot in the annual table, compiled by the Times newspaper. It is the only time in the
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Oxford Balloon Fiesta - Timetable of events
Here is a full list of what's happening at this year's Oxford Balloon Fiesta: Saturday 6am - Mass balloon launch 11am-11.30am - Kite buggy display 11.30am-1.30pm - Hot air balloon tethering 1.30pm-1.45pm - Kangaroos gymnastic display 1.45pm-2pm - Four-man
