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Staff and pupils have 'high aspirations'
An Oxford middle school, which will close next year as part of the reorganisation of the city's education system, has been praised by Government inspectors. Anne Freeney with pupils Frideswide Middle School, Marston Ferry Road, was described as a "a very
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Nigel Moor has been appointed Wallingford's new mayor at a historic event known as the Ceremony of t
From left, mace bearer David Turner, outgoing mayor Theresa Jordan and Nigel Moor. The ritual, which dates back hundreds of years, involves town councillors and other dignitaries drinking from a goblet. As each drinks, a colleague stands at their back
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Good citizens receive awards
Four people have been given Good Citizen awards by Bicester's outgoing mayor, Lawrie Stratford, in recognition of their voluntary contributions and service to the community. Mary Daniels, of Fringford, received the award for 20 years' work with Bicester
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Hodsons on move with new branch
A solicitors and estate agents firm has expanded its operation to the north of the county. Pictured, from left, are David and Jeremy Hodson and Geraldine McTier. Hodsons has opened a new branch in Bicester and staff celebrated the move with champagne
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Murder bid: suspect held
A man charged with the attempted murder of a 64-year-old woman in Matthews Way, Wootton, near Abingdon, has been ordered to be detained at Littlemore Hospital, Oxford. The case of David Newport, 48, of no fixed address, went before a judge at Oxford Crown
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Grapes re-opens its doors
One of Abingdon's most prominent pubs is about to welcome old and new customers back to the pub, after a major refubishment. John Reeves The Grapes, the only licensed premises in the town's High Street, has been totally transformed internally at a cost
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Restaurant censured by council
An Italian restaurant beside Folly Bridge, Oxford, has been told to remove large red signs and lighting and take steps to cut late night noise. Aqua Vitae faces enforcement action from the city council. The owners have also been warned to stop ignoring
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Father jailed after car attack on rival
A father-of-four, who committed a "terrible" act of dangerous driving by repeatedly aiming his car at a love rival, has been jailed. Ian Joseph revved his engine and sped at Anthony Springer three times in a Volkswagen Golf before hitting him on the fourth
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Ardiles junior eyes up World Cup trip
An Oxford football team, who include Freddie Ardiles, son of Argentine legend Ossie, have set their sights on a place in the finals of an international competition in South Korea during the World Cup. The six-a-side stars, from the Elm Tree pub on the
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Extensions to the speed limits in Chipping Norton come into force today.
The latest changes complete the West Oxfordshire phase of Oxfordshire County Council's project to review speed limits across the whole county. The new limits include extending the 30mph speed limit in London Road to beyond Holy Trinity Primary School.
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Focus on Morris
Schoolchildren are being encouraged to take an interest in the history of the car industry in Oxford. Kevin Minns, who is a great great nephew of Lord Nuffield. The initiative focuses on the development on the Morris Motors car plant in Cowley, and how
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Fun run on track to set records
Organisers of the Oxford Mail-sponsored Town and Gown Fun Run have been inundated with entries for the race on Sunday. Joint organiser Ian Hale said phone lines had been ringing constantly with calls inquiring about the 10km race. Hundreds of people are
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Campaign continues against asylum centre
Protesters plan to intensify their campaign after the Home Office confirmed it wanted to build a centre for 750 asylum seekers in Oxfordshire.Dionne Arrowsmith and Eric Sheppard from the action group MP Tony Baldry said he would petition the High Court
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Truancy patrols get it wrong
A mother today criticised police truancy patrols after her daughter was wrongly accused of skipping school. A police officer and social worker called at Susan Jannaway's home to ask why her daughter Kayleigh Clack was absent from Marlborough School, Woodstock
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Grapes re-opens its doors
One of Abingdon's most prominent pubs is about to welcome old and new customers back to the pub, after a major refubishment. John Reeves The Grapes, the only licensed premises in the town's High Street, has been totally transformed internally at a cost
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Brush up on health
Children at a Witney nursery received a visit from a tooth fairy to encourage them to look after their teeth. Tooth fairy Kelly Masters, a nurse at Witney's Corn Street dental practice, is pictured above with Joanna Meecham at the Stepping Stones Nursery
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Children and Teddies celebrate
Children dressed up as characters from books and television shows to celebrate the second anniversary of the Leapfrog day nursery in Bicester. Four-year-old Ciara Thompson They also brought in their Teddy Bears for a picnic at the nursery, in Barberry
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Officer injured outside nightclub
A policeman was injured during fighting outside Strattons nightclub in Abingdon. Security staff at the club struggled to contain groups of youths at the door on Saturday night, and called police. One officer suffered a leg injury after he fell over during
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Drinker guilty of attack on friend
A man who denied attacking his disabled friend with a bill hook after calling him a "no-good cripple" has been unanimously convicted of causing actual bodily harm. Nicholas Hancock, 38, of Bartlemas Road, east Oxford, headbutted, punched and kicked former
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Thomas talks over future
Martin Thomas is believed to have been in talks at The Kassam Stadium yesterday about his Oxford United future. The former Swansea and Brighton midfielder was one of several out-of-favour players, to whom Oxford have made offers to leave. Already Robert
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Wonder Wilkins steals show with UK best
Former Banbury Harriers discus thrower Perriss Wilkins hit top form at the Oxfordshire Track & Field Championships with a throw of 64.34m - the best in the UK this year. With a favourable breeze, Wilkins, now a Sale Harrier, threw 61.59 in the fourth
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Plea over fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses over a fatal road crash in south Oxfordshire. A 56-year-old man was driving a red Mazda van on Firebrass Hill, towards Ewelme, near Wallingford, on Monday, when he was in collision with a bus. The man, who has not yet
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All clear for new press
The Oxford Mail will be able to produce better quality newspapers after its parent company was given permission to build a new £20m press hall. The hall will be built at the Mail offices in Osney Mead, Oxford, after the city council's Central, South and
