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Nuclear project briefing
Companies in Oxfordshire have been briefed on how to win a slice of a £3bn bid to build a prototype nuclear fusion power station. More than 70 firms from across the UK attended a workshop at the Culham Science Centre, near Abingdon, to discuss the international
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Farmer gets role on board
An Oxfordshire farmer and dedicated conservationist has been appointed to the board of the South East England Development Agency. Poul Christensen of Kingston Hill Farm, Kingston Bagpuize, will take up his role next month. Although the role is not yet
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Eyesores cleared at long last
Two eyesore sites in south Oxfordshire have been cleared after seven years of pressure from the district council. Both are within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty -- one at The Triangle in Benson and the other at Harcourt Hill Shaw in
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Rivals set up double-header
Bicester and Witney will be staging a double-header in January to decide the outcome of both their Southern Counties North League match and their David Charles Oxfordshire Cup second-round clash. The cup tie between the clubs, which had to be abandoned
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Artists throw open studio doors for Christmas show
Five studios in Charlbury will throw open their doors for an annual Christmas exhibition. Artists and craftsmen will be displaying their work at Gothic House, Lindsell House, Providence House, Charlbury Museum and Newington House. Sculptor Briony Lawson
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Advice centre offers start-up space
Small and start-up companies in west Oxfordshire are being offered premises run by a proven business support organisation. The Thames Business Advice Centre has taken over a building in Witan Way, Witney, and will offer space to innovative firms looking
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All aboard the pensions bus
Oxford East MP and Cabinet Minister Andrew Smith has been helping pensioners find out about benefits in a "pensions bus", which tours the country. MP Andrew Smith, second from right, joins pensioners at the bus Mr Smith, the Secretary of State for Work
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Man, 20, hurt in road crash
A man is seriously ill in hospital after a road accident near Banbury on Monday. A 20-year-old pedestrian was in collision with a car on the B4100, near Hanwell. He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with head, neck, and leg injuries.
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Racist escapes jail for beatings
A young mother who twice attacked an Asian woman with a bottle after calling her a "paki" has escaped a prison sentence. Lyndsay Paterson, 18, has been electronically tagged and ordered to abide by a curfew for six months after admitting racially aggravated
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Hospital praised for heart attack care
Heart attack patients receive top life-saving treatment at an Oxfordshire hospital, according to figures released by the Royal College of Physicians. The Horton Hospital in Banbury is one of only 33 hospitals in England which has passed four Government
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Clench keeps the pace
Alchester athletes were out in force at the weekend in a variety of local races. These included the Buckingham 10k road race and the Herbert's Hole 10k multi-terrain challenge at Chesham. The Herbert's Hole Challenge proved to be a gruelling afair over
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Marvel Martha cruises to cross country crown
Oxford City's Martha Lloyd took pride of place as she won the gold medal for Oxfordshire under 13s in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Cross Country championship at Shotover Park. There were also medal successes for City's Phillip Castle, who took home silver
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Ashton shines to earn regional call
Seventeen-year-old Witney Roadrunner Mathew Ashton won his first-ever call-up for the South of England after a magnificent display at the third round of the Reebok Cross Country Challenge in Margate. Mathew Ashton Ashton, running only his second cross
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Weekly report and results round-up
Chris Webb, an 11-year-old schoolboy, top-scored with 11 dolls for Cowley Workers in their 6-0 defeat by Plough in the Gladiator Beer Seller League. Nick Chapman (14) and John Simms (12) were Plough's top scorers. GLADIATOR BEER SELLER LEAGUE FP CC 4,
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Sub Sylla seals it for Banbury
Prolific striker Norman Sylla scored two goals after coming on as substitute to seal Banbury United's 4-2 victory over Causeway United in the second round of the Birmingham Senior Cup last night (Tues). Banbury's first two goals came from Wayne Blossom
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RT Harris Oxford City FA reports
Dave Jennings fired a four-goal salvo as North Oxford dumped holders Oxford Community Church out of the Premier Cup 5-3 in the preliminary round. Jennings produced a superb display of finishing, despite suffering a head injury early in the game. Neil
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United hold prices for cup tie
Oxford United last night made the announcement their fans wanted to hear . . . they will not be raising ticket prices for the eagerly-anticipated FA Cup derby with Swindon Town. The second-round tie was yesterday switched to Sunday, December 8 after being
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Oxon represented
Five members from recently troubled Oxfordshire clubs Banbury and Didcot were guests at the RFU's 'talking rugby dinners' at Bisham Abbey, as part of 'Valuing the Volunteer' programme. The main speaker was former New Zealand fly half Earl Kirton.
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Nuclear project briefing
Companies in Oxfordshire have been briefed on how to win a slice of a £3bn bid to build a prototype nuclear fusion power station. More than 70 firms from across the UK attended a workshop at the Culham Science Centre, near Abingdon, to discuss the international
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Parade relives Golden Fifties
Three bands and more than 25 groups, individuals and floats will take part in a parade through Didcot next week to mark the Golden 50s. The town's ninth annual Christmas street fair on November 28 is expected to attract more than 15,000 visitors. BBC
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Henry helps hospital appeal
A cuddly dog called Henry is using his appealing looks to bring in money for the Oxford Children's Hospital campaign. Freddy Fletcher, two, makes friends with Henry the dog The large fluffy toy is an eye-catcher in the window of Witney gift shop, The
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Restaurant in UK's top five
The flagship Oxfordshire restaurant of chef Raymond Blanc, right -- Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons -- is among the top five in the country, according to a recently published guide. Chef Raymond Blanc It has been ranked fifth best for the quality of its cooking
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Newsagent robbed in car park
An Oxford newsagent was robbed in broad daylight as he left a busy cash-and-cash store near the city centre. The 65-year-old man was punched and kicked to the ground by four robbers who made off with £800 worth of cigarettes he had bought just minutes
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Poet joins shortlist for Whitbread prize
Oxford poet David Constantine has been shortlisted for the 2002 Whitbread Poetry Award. The Queen's College Fellow is among four poets up for the poetry category award for his collection of poems Something for the Ghosts. There were 69 entries for the
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Claims of bungled dentistry
A dentist bungled treatment and left patients in agony at his Oxford surgery, an inquiry heard. Hamid Mozneb is accused of giving patients crowns when their teeth were still diseased, failing to treat infection and providing inadequate root fillings.
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Engineering firm to shed workers
Established engineering company W Lucy and Co has told workers that a downturn in orders has forced it to cut jobs. The company, based in north Oxford since 1812, said that up to 18 fortnightly-paid jobs and up to six monthly-paid positions would be lost
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Engineering firm to shed workers
Established engineering company W Lucy and Co has told workers that a downturn in orders has forced it to cut jobs. The company, based in north Oxford since 1812, said that up to 18 fortnightly-paid jobs and up to six monthly-paid positions would be lost
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Long wait for safe road crossings 'unacceptable'
An Oxford city councillor has criticised a delay in improving road safety in Headington after a teenager was knocked down on her way to school. Stephen Tall said plans to expand the nearby NHS hospitals and build a private hospital on Oxford United's
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Smashed lights put tenants in danger
Residents in a block of flats on an Oxford estate face a dangerous journey in and out of the building after vandals smashed hallway lights. Tenant Paul Howard examines of the broken lights People living in Brome Place, Barton, claim the four-storey building
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United receives BBC cash boost for Cup tie game
Oxford United have hit the jackpot with the BBC's decision to choose their FA Cup clash with rivals Swindon Town as their live game on Sunday, December 8. The second round tie at the Kassam Stadium, which will kick off at 1pm and be screened live on BBC1
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Choirs join forces
Two choirs are combining their vocal strength to give a unique performance of Vaughan Williams's Sea Symphony this weekend. Abingdon and Wantage choral societies will join forces at 7.45pm on November 23 in Oxford Town Hall. They will be accompanied by
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Brigadier ready for new role overseas
A Colonel at Dalton Barracks, near Abingdon, has been promoted and is about to take up an overseas posting. Col David Shouesmith has been promoted to Brigadier and will command 102 Logistic Support Brigade in Gutersloh, Germany. Col Shouesmith, 45, said
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Crow about conversion
A series of barn conversions in Crowmarsh has won a major award. The barns won the Oxfordshire award in the Country Landowners' Association's farm and country buildings awards scheme. The redundant 18th-century barns at Battle Farm have been converted
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Quins pay tribute to All Blacks' help
Oxford Harlequins have paid tribute to local rivals Gosford All Blacks for coming to their rescue on Saturday. Dave Boreham sets up an attack Torrential overnight and morning rain led to the pitches at Harlequins' Horspath Road ground being waterlogged
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Road death family angry at reduced sentence
The family of a man killed in a head-on crash have spoken of their anger at a court's decision to nearly halve the sentences of two brothers who caused the accident. Anne and Nikki Smith, wife and daughter of crash victim David Smith Learner driver Paul
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Viveash back at Reading
Defender Adi Viveash was back at Reading yesterday not knowing whether Oxford United were going to come back in for him. The defender, who spent two successful months on loan at Oxford from the neighbouring Royals, was expecting to join on a full-time
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Dramatic gesture
Boxes of chocolates feature in the comedy Relatively Speaking, so members of Bicester Drama Society who are staging the play called on Alan Forbes for help. Alan Forbes presents chocolates to Tony Freeman, right, and the rest of the cast, Robert Fielden
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Wallington guides Bulls to first win
Oxford Bulls powered to their first ever victory as they thrashed the Peterborough Rink Rats 18-9 in a ice hockey friendly at Oxpens Road. David WallingtonOxford signalled their intentions early on as player-manager David Wallington scored from defence
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Villagers sick of sewage
Frustrated villagers want Thames Water to take action over sewage being pumped into a village stream. Householders in Tackley, near Bicester, say waste which gets pumped into the village stream after heavy rainfall is a threat to the environment. Thames
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Wallingford prepare for Wimbledon invasion
The Wimbledon train is coming to Wallingford on Saturday - as AFC Wallingford prepare for biggest game in their short history in the Combined Counties League. A typical crowd scene at an AFC Wimbledon game this season Wallingford, the defending league
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Find out how to help the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign
Members of the public are being invited to a meeting on November 20 to discuss ways of raising money to help the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign. Oxford Mail health reporter Victoria Owen, paediatrician Dr Anne Thomson, and Nigel Wemyss, whose son
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Water vole project in BBC final
A water vole project in Oxfordshire is in the running to win a national animal welfare and conservation award. The project, co-ordinated by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, is one of three finalists for the BBC Animal Award
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Birthday bike is stolen
Motorcross enthusiast James Marsh is all kitted up with nowhere to go after thieves stole his brand-new birthday present. James Marsh The £2,500 bike was taken from a lock-up garage at the family home in Osler Road, Headington, just days after the keen
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Batts third
Witney Roadrunners' club coach Charlie Batts finished third in the Vet 40 category at the South of England indoor pentathlon in Windsor. He amassed 2,525 points, recording 4.97m in the long jump, 7.58m in the shot, 11.2 secs in the 60m hurdles, 1.30m
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Juniors perform well
Witney Roadrunners' juniors produce a string of fine performances at the second round of the Oxfordshire Indoor Athletes League. They got off to a flying start, winning both the boys and girls under 11 obstacle race, while first-timers Alice Parsons and
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Allison strikes England gold
Allison Hirst took home a team gold medal and a bronze in the women's Vet 35 race at the Masters International Cross Country in Northern Ireland. Allison HirstRepresenting England in the Belfast race, the Headington Roadunner finished strongly over a
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Mid Oxon's win confirmed
Mid Oxon Schools Under 15s have been confirmed as winners of their ESFA Wizards Trophy tie against Reading - a match which was abandoned deep into injury time after a parent allegedly attempted to attack the referee. Mid Oxon were leading 3-2 in the third-round
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North Berks League reports
East Hendred cruised to the top of Division 1 after brushing aside Childrey United 5-0. Vinny Cooper was the chief destroyer with a brace, before young substitute Phil Riding also grabbed a double. Steve Cuddon completed the scoring. Benson AFC moved
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Witney & District FA report
Simon Stapleton, the former Wycombe Wanderers, Stevenage and Witney Town midfielder, inspired Freeland to a 3-2 win at Stonesfield in the Fred Ford Cup second round. Simon StapletonWith the tie standing at 2-2 and extra-time looming, Stapleton played
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Junior & mini rugby results
Results of games played in the last week Colts: Oxford 5 (try P Skinner), Aylesbury 15. Under 17: Oxford 50 (tries L Gibson 4, P Kearns, S Jenks, M Allen, J Burley; cons D Thompson 3, H Bevan, S McClure), Northampton Old Scouts 0. Under 16: Oxford 20
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Farmer gets role on board
An Oxfordshire farmer and dedicated conservationist has been appointed to the board of the South East England Development Agency. Poul Christensen of Kingston Hill Farm, Kingston Bagpuize, will take up his role next month. Although the role is not yet
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Advice centre offers start-up space
Small and start-up companies in west Oxfordshire are being offered premises run by a proven business support organisation. The Thames Business Advice Centre has taken over a building in Witan Way, Witney, and will offer space to innovative firms looking
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Hundreds hear Archbishop
Hundreds of people packed an Oxford church to listen to the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Monmouth, agreed to preach at All Saints Church, in Headington, after being invited by the vicar, the Rev
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Disease 'costs UK £7bn'
Heart disease costs the UK £7bn a year and is the country's most expensive illness, according to Oxford researchers. Dr Mike Raynor and his colleagues at the Institute of Health Sciences at the University of Oxford have found heart disease costs between
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Record amount raised for former child slaves in India
Villagers in Kennington have raised more than £16,000 in a year to help former child slaves in India. The charity Kennington Overseas Aid has raised £16,172 to support a project run by the Oxford-based Integrated Village Development Trust. The money -
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Apology on organ scandal
Families from all over the country heard an NHS director make an official apology for Oxford's retained organ scandal on November 19. David Highton, chief executive of the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, faced relatives whose loved ones' hearts
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School celebrates end of measures
Teachers, parents and pupils are celebrating after an Oxford school was taken out of special measures ahead of schedule by Government inspectors. Headteacher Sally Wheatley and some of the pupils celebrate Speedwell First School, in Littlemore, was deemed
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Parker aims to give Abingdon winning boost
Garry Parker is hoping to bring his experience as a winner in football's top flight to help Abingdon Town climb the non-League ladder. The 37-year-old midfielder, who enjoyed a highly successful career with Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Leicester
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Reports of domestic violence set to rise
Reports of domestic violence are expected to increase in Oxfordshire as a campaign to highlight services available to help victims gets under way. Nancy Hunt, Oxfordshire County Council's domestic violence response co-ordinator A new leaflet was launched
