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Eyewitness account of rail disaster
A first-aider has described how he rushed to help passengers caught up in the Potters Bar rail disaster. Computer consultant Brian Sadler, of Kingston Lisle, near Wantage, had to make his way under part of the train and across tracks to check on the dead
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Family attacks sentence for mother of truants
The family of the first person in the country to be jailed for letting her children play truant from school has criticised her sentence. Patricia Amos, below, a 43-year-old single parent, of School View, Banbury, was jailed for 60 days for not making
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Mother wins help for son
A county councillor has taken her own authority to a tribunal over her son's education -- and won. Oxfordshire County Council argued that Christine Witcher's dyslexic son, Declan, was a slow learner and did not need special help. But she challenged the
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Integration success wins school award
A school for young people with learning difficulties has won a national award for its its efforts in "breaking down" barriers between disabled and able-bodied people. The Mabel Prichard School, in Littlemore, Oxford, has won the Schools Curriculum Award
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Speedway: Wolves test
Oxford's three Grand Prix riders travel back to an even more daunting task when they face high-riding Wolverhampton in an Elite League clash at Monmore Green tonight (7.30pm). Cheetahs will be out to gain some respect after the recent hammering they took
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Cricket: Bicester sunk by new boys
Bicester & North Oxford made a disappointing start to their Home Counties Premier League campaign with a 45-run defeat away to new boys Henley. Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Bicester reduced the home side to 154-8, with debutants Lee Mason
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Cricket: Hobbling Jobson stars in romp
Patrick Jobson emerged as a wounded hero for Oxford with a brilliant century in a crushing 152-run victory away to Buckingham in the Home Counties Division 2 West. Patrick JobsonJobson, batting with a runner after he took a nasty blow on the foot after
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Cricket: Haupt blasts ton to stun champions
A magnificent unbeaten century by new skipper Craig Haupt led Banbury to a notable five-wicket over reigning Home Counties Premier League champions Finchampstead as the new campaign opened on Saturday. Paul Taylor, leftMissing half of last year's side
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Football: Ten-up Wallingford crowned champions
AFC Wallingford sealed the Combined Counties League Premier Division title with a ten-goal drubbing of visitors Merstham, 10-1. The home side, who cannot join Abingdon Town in Ryman League Division 3, because their Hithercroft ground is not up to the
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Cricket: OCA results
Matches played in the OCA League and associated competitions, May 11-12 Airey Cup 1st round Tetsworth 209-5 (D Cyrus 92, N Adams 37no, A Antrobus 38, C Smith 3-28), Cowley 210-4 (D Prosper 118no, R Mills 32). Witney Swifts 77 (C Needham 4-18), Marsh Gibbon
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Speedway: Wolves test
Oxford's three Grand Prix riders travel back to an even more daunting task when they face high-riding Wolverhampton in an Elite League clash at Monmore Green tonight (7.30pm). Cheetahs will be out to gain some respect after the recent hammering they took
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Rugby: Wycombe now favourites for Wasps home
Oxford United's attempts to groundshare with top rugby union side Wasps have suffered a setback. The Zurich Premiership club's first option of Wycombe Wanderers seems to be back on track after a decision by Wycombe District Council, who first blocked
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Cricket: Bicester sunk by new boys
Bicester & North Oxford made a disappointing start to their Home Counties Premier League campaign with a 45-run defeat away to new boys Henley. Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Bicester reduced the home side to 154-8, with debutants Lee Mason
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Award to boost Jubilee events
Bretch Hill residents are leading the way at Banbury with plans to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. A £1,842 cheque from the National Lottery Awards-for-All scheme means that a series of events can go ahead. The cheque was handed over by the chief
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Store makes 'cool' donation
Disabled residents at the Cheshire Home in Adderbury can look forward to a 'cool' summer -- thanks to a donation from a Banbury superstore. A cheque for £1,900 from Sainsbury's has boosted funds for an electronically operated sun awning. The awning will
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Speedway: Cheetahs duo reach semis
Oxford Cheetahs' duo of Leigh Adams and Todd Wiltshire made promising starts in the opening Grand Prix speedway meeting of the season at the Viking Stadium, Hamar, Norway on Saturday. Leigh Adams in action Both reached the semi-finals, while there was
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Mayor ready for office
Labour city councillor Gill Sanders was taking office today as Oxford's new Lord Mayor. The historic mayor-making ceremony was being held at Oxford Town Hall at 4pm, when the current Lord Mayor, Peter Moss, was to hand over his chains of office. The new
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Football: Results
May 11/12 results in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Combined Counties League, Oxfordshire Senior League, RT Harris Oxford City FA, Oxfordshire Charity Cup, North Berks League, Witney and District FA, NLord Jersey FA, Banbury League, Autotype
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Search starts for television winner
The search begins from today for the 2002 Midlander of the Year. TV company Carlton launches its award scheme, which last year saw former Witney mayor, 80-year-old Arthur Titherington, pick up an honour. He was recognised for his campaigning achievements
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Cricket: Haupt blasts ton to stun champions
A magnificent unbeaten century by new skipper Craig Haupt led Banbury to a notable five-wicket over reigning Home Counties Premier League champions Finchampstead as the new campaign opened on Saturday. Paul Taylor, leftMissing half of last year's side
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Rugby: Wycombe now favourites for Wasps home
Oxford United's attempts to groundshare with top rugby union side Wasps have suffered a setback. The Zurich Premiership club's first option of Wycombe Wanderers seems to be back on track after a decision by Wycombe District Council, who first blocked
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Cricket: Cowley prosper thanks to Dave
OCA League round-up for weekend of May 11 and 12 Dave Prosper stole the show with a century as Cowley beat Tetsworth by six wickets in the first round of the Airey Cup on Saturday, writes BRIAN STANDISH. Prosper made 118 not out and received good support
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Cricket: Bicester sunk by new boys
Bicester & North Oxford made a disappointing start to their Home Counties Premier League campaign with a 45-run defeat away to new boys Henley. Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Bicester reduced the home side to 154-8, with debutants Lee Mason
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Cricket: Hobbling Jobson stars in romp
Patrick Jobson emerged as a wounded hero for Oxford with a brilliant century in a crushing 152-run victory away to Buckingham in the Home Counties Division 2 West. Patrick JobsonJobson, batting with a runner after he took a nasty blow on the foot after
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Football: Ten-up Wallingford crowned champions
AFC Wallingford sealed the Combined Counties League Premier Division title with a ten-goal drubbing of visitors Merstham, 10-1. The home side, who cannot join Abingdon Town in Ryman League Division 3, because their Hithercroft ground is not up to the
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Cricket: Cowley prosper thanks to Dave
OCA League round-up for weekend of May 11 and 12 Dave Prosper stole the show with a century as Cowley beat Tetsworth by six wickets in the first round of the Airey Cup on Saturday, writes BRIAN STANDISH. Prosper made 118 not out and received good support
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Football: Results
May 11/12 results in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Combined Counties League, Oxfordshire Senior League, RT Harris Oxford City FA, Oxfordshire Charity Cup, North Berks League, Witney and District FA, NLord Jersey FA, Banbury League, Autotype
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Recruitment drive helps buses
Bus company Stagecoach is hailing its driver recruitment campaign a success. A total of 75 new drivers have been taken on, primarily to solve the shortage problem in Oxford, and the company continues to attract about 15 applicants a week. Stagecoach Oxford
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Mini drives BMW sales success on
The Mini is continuing to drive the sales of parent firm BMW to new heights. Latest figures show the German car maker has sold 355,303 cars this year -- of which 38,967 have been Cowley-built Minis. That is an increase of 19.3 per cent compared with the
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Planning team beats targets
The planning department at Oxford City Council is continuing to improve its planning application processing times. Planning Minister Lord Falconer, who meets council leaders and planning staff on Thursday warned the planning department last year that
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Euro award for twinning achievements
Oxford has been awarded the Gold Star of Europe for its town-twinning work -- particularly for a concert celebrating links with its latest twin, Perm in Russia. Links with Perm were established about 10 years ago, through the universities and the Oxfordshire
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Speedway: Cheetahs duo reach semis
Oxford Cheetahs' duo of Leigh Adams and Todd Wiltshire made promising starts in the opening Grand Prix speedway meeting of the season at the Viking Stadium, Hamar, Norway on Saturday. Leigh Adams in action Both reached the semi-finals, while there was
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Cricket: Weekend results
Home Counties Premier League, The Oxford Times Cherwell League and National Village Knockout results from May 12/13 HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 Finchampstead 272-4 (63 ovs, T Hall 101, H Hall 50no), Banbury 275-5 (53.1 ovs, C Haupt 138no,
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Show a glowing success
Thousands turned out to watch the spectacular night glow display of the Oxford Balloon Fiesta. The sound and light show featured an array of tethered balloons lit up against the dusk sky to a background of classical and pop music. It came to a climax
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Driver identified
A driver who died in a two-car crash near Chipping Norton has been named. Josephine Scrimgeour, a 73-year-old widow, lived at Chapel House Cottages, Oxford Road, Chipping Norton. The Volkswagen Polo she was driving was in collision with another vehicle
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Police concerned after wages deal
Thames Valley Police will face major problems keeping staff following a new pay deal, according to the Police Federation. The pay deal was rejected by 71 per cent of officers in Thames Valley. But the force had no choice but to accept it because it was
