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Win takes United to Cup dreamland
Oxford United's Cup dreams came true yesterday as they beat arch rivals Swindon and then drew Premiership leaders Arsenal in the next round of the FA Cup. Oxford fans celebrate after the victory Police also gave the thumbs-up to a sensational day after
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Arsenal next for cup heroes
Oxford United's Cup dreams came true yesterday as they beat arch rivals Swindon and then drew Premiership leaders Arsenal in the next round of the FA Cup. Oxford fans celebrate after the victory Police also gave the thumbs-up to a sensational day after
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Agency's work pays off
An Abingdon-based travel agency has received a top trade award from Tourism Malaysia, the country's national tourist board. Lunn Poly, in Bury Street, beat off strong UK competition to win best multiple travel agent after impressing judges with their
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Flowers provide festive cheer
Festive floral colour brightened up Wallingford Town Hall on Saturday (December 7). Wallingford Flower Club used the venue for its Christmas Cheer flower show and craft market. Proceeds went to the MS Society.
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Hairdresser to bring charity festive cheer
A hairdressing salon in Witney is helping an Oxford-based charity by commissioning a Christmas card. Mark Creed and Miquette Jobson check a proof of the card Mark Creed, the owner of Philosophy, in High Street, asked the charity Art Room, based at Oxford
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Women's hockey results
Results of matches involving Oxfordshire sides on December 7 and 8 WHA CUP 4th round: Leyland Motors 2, Rover 3. ENGLISH LEAGUE Div 2: Leyland Motors 4, Rover Oxford 2. CLUB MATCH Oxford Hawks 3, Henley 3. OXON UNDER 14 GIRLS LEAGUE West Witney A 0, Banbury
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Recycling gets £1.1m boost
Two Oxfordshire councils have been given more than £1.1million for waste recycling schemes. Cherwell District Council received £998,240 for the provision of kerbside green waste and dry "recyclables" collection. And South Oxfordshire District Council
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Assured Oxford can make it four in a row
Oxford University are aiming to rewrite the history books when they face Cambridge in the 121st Varsity Match at Twickenham on Tuesday (2pm). Not since 1951 have the Dark Blues beaten their oldest rivals four times in a row - but that's their task in
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Station on track to win railway award
Banbury railway station has been chosen as a finalist in the national 2002 Station of the Year competition. Major renovation work and consultation with passengers -- making the station one of the best in the country -- has paid off for station staff and
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Redknap strike secures victory
Banbury Utd 1, Dartford 0: A goal from George Redknap was enough for Banbury to extend their unbeaten Dr Martens Eastern Division run to 14 games, and make sure of remaining in second place, behind Salisbury City on goal difference, after Saturday's hard-fought
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Opening creates 27 jobs
Supermarket chain Iceland has opened a new store in Oxford, creating 27 jobs. The outlet at Templars Square Shopping Centre, in Cowley, will stock grocery products as well as the retailer's traditional frozen food range. A delivery service is also being
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Losses lead to job cuts at OMG
A firm which provides special effects equipment for Hollywood films has made the first loss in its 18-year history. Managers at OMG, based at the Minns Business Park, in Oxford, have also made 16 people redundant after being hit by plummeting sales, mainly
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Joining forces in a culinary mission
Two brothers in arms are joining forces once again on a very different mission. Nick and Mark Hillier Falklands War veterans Nick and Mark Hillier, who served together in the Parachute Regiment, have teamed up to open a new restaurant at the Banbury Cross
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Scrooge on stage
Twenty-four scene changes provide some logistic challenges for Anna Tamblin, director of the joint St Birinus-Didcot Girls School production of Scrooge. Mark Hayward, 17, right, playing Ebeneezer Scrooge, with Ben Ferguson, 17, as Marley. Mrs Tamblin
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Advice for budding TV presenters
A competition to find the young TV presenter of the year was launched at a school in Didcot. Konnie Huq with pupils Warren Byrne and Hugh Gledhill Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq launched the competition during a visit to St Birinus Technology College
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Wilde night of film and music
WEST Oxford Community Association mixed music and silent film when it held its second arts event of the winter season on Saturday. Violinist Clare Hoffman plays along to the film Magdalen College graduate Nicholas Brown was commissioned by the college
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Dustman gets five years for robbery
A dustman has been sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a village post office with a knife. Anthony Cheswick, 25, of Saxton Road, Abingdon, stole more than £300 from Chapel Store, in High Street, Long Wittenham on July 5. Oxford Crown Court heard
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Lanterns shed festive light
Children in Littlemore paid tribute to St Nicholas with a candle-lit lantern procession. One of the children who took part in the procession. The event was organised by St Mary and St Nicholas Church to mark St Nicholas Day on Friday. Cal Byrne, eight
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Gunners are just the ticket
Oxford United supporters were understandably delighted with the FA Cup triumph over their deadly rivals. But they were even more ecstatic when their team was drawn to face Arsenal away. For Mike Cann, from Walsall, the draw was just what he had hoped
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MS research team wins Euro award
A team of Oxford scientists developing treatments for multiple sclerosis is to share a prize of one million euros (£650,000) awarded by the European Commission. Oxford is one of six centres involved in the research, led by Prof Lars Fugger of Oxford University's
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Miss England hits out at organisers
Miss World contender Daniella Luan has criticised the organisation of the controversial contest. Daniella Luan The Oxford Brookes University student represented England in the beauty pageant which was finally held in London on Saturday. Miss Turkey, Azra
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Man dies in mobile home fire
A man died when flames engulfed his mobile home. The body, believed to be Trevor Blackman, a builder in his mid 30s, was discovered as the blaze swept through the aluminium home in Clifton Hampden on Saturday morning. Seventeen firefighters from Abingdon
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Art on display
More than 100 paintings were displayed at Brightwell Art Club's eighth annual exhibition. Craft works were also on show at event, held in the village hall at Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, near Wallingford. Pictured looking at one of the exhibits is Katie Booth
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Residents fear 'super-village' move
Villagers in south Oxfordshire are worried their communities will be swallowed up in a new 'super-village'. About 100 people attended a planning meeting called by Goring Parish Council over plans to develop land to the north of the village. Property developer
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Rugby results
Results of matches involving Oxfordshire teams on December 7 and 8 ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE Div 2: Henley 43, Launceston 13. ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Powergen South West Div 1: Chinnor 12, Reading 17. Powergen South West 2 East: Maidenhead 31, Oxford
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Riders visit
Top riders joined hundreds of people at an equestrian evening in Witney. The event was a promotion evening at the town's Countrywide store, which opened earlier this year. Showjumper Graham Fletcher, international dressage rider Peter Storr, European
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Officer scores service goal
John Liversidge's first team-mates were football legends Jackie Charlton and Billy Bremner -- and other Leeds United stars of the 1960s and 1970s. Supt John Liversidge On his side now are 280 police officers, 70 civilians, special constables, traffic
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Shop conversion causes row
An empty shop could be turned into offices for financial services, despite objections from Wantage Town Council. Vale of White Horse District Council officers have recommended that planning permission is given for the work at premises -- formerly Little
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Men's hockey results
Results of games involving Oxfordshire sides on December 7 and 8 ENGLISH LEAGUE Div 2: Nottingham 6, Oxford Hawks 2. SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div 1: Eastcote 2, Oxford Univ 5. MBB&O Regional: Banbury 3, Slough 2; High Wycombe 3, City of Oxford 2. Div
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Groups celebrate Lottery success
Community groups and schools in north Oxfordshire have received more than £15,000 in grants from the National Lottery Awards for All scheme. Awards for All officer Phil Stevens said: "We're delighted groups are continuing to benefit from lottery funding
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Abingdon make it four in a row
Abingdon Tn 5, Leyton Tn 1: Abingdon Town fought back from a goal down as they made it four Ryman League Division 2 wins in a row against their fellow-promotion rivals. Town, who were boosted by the return of midfielder Garry Parker, suffered an early
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Football results
Results of matches involving Oxfordshire teams on December 7 and 8 FA CUP 2nd round: Oxford Utd 1, Swindon Tn 0. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1 North: Oxford C 1, Thame Utd 1. Div 2: Abingdon Tn 5, Leyton Tn 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd 1, Dartford
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TV campaign targets firms
Thousands of Oxford businesses are being targeted in a clampdown by the television licensing authority. The organisation has produced a "blacklist" of 2,700 operations which could potentially be avoiding paying for a licence. A campaign is being mounted
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Accidents keep 999 crews busy
Fire crews were called to three separate road accidents in the Didcot area in less than an hour on Saturday. One vehicle was involved in the first incident opposite Didcot Automotive Parts, Lower Broadway, at about 1.45pm. About 20 minutes later firefighters
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Santa puts in a party appearance
Santa came to see children at a Christmas party -- but only when the guests shouted loud enough. The event, at OXSRAD, the sports and leisure centre for disabled people in Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, is held annually for children with Down's Syndrome
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Officers hurt in fracas
Two police officers were injured when they tried to break up a fight, involving up to 40 youths, at about 2.30am yesterday in Oxford city centre. One officer suffered a broken leg and the other was badly beaten. Both were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
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Call for action on hooligans
Drink-fuelled violence in Wallingford has once again been criticised by town leaders. Teenagers brought traffic to a standstill in the High Street on Friday night as they fought a pitched battle after the pubs shut. Police estimated between 20 and 40
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Photograph display reveals college life
A photographic exhibition has opened at St Catherine's College to celebrate the Oxford institution's 40th anniversary. Presented by Fred Jarvis, a former secretary of the National Union of Teachers and president of the Trades Union Congress, the exhibition
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Fairies bring festive tidings of fair trade
Christmas fairies and Santa Claus brought an all-year-round message to shoppers. Campaigners in festive garb highlight the benefits of Free Trade produce Volunteers from the Oxford Fair Trade coalition toured the city's coffee shops on Saturday in an
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Appeal to provide homes for African orphans
First hand experience of the plight of some of Uganda's poorest children inspired a church leader in Oxford to start an appeal to help them. The Rev John Wilkinson, minister of the Collinwood Road United Reformed Church in Headington, is helping young
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Teacher saves drowning worker
An Oxford teacher plunged into a lake and saved the life of a construction worker after his digger fell into the water. Rowing coach Michael Righton dived into Dorney Lake, in Slough, Berkshire, smashed the submerged digger's window and dragged unconscious
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Lewis's strike earns draw
Oxford City 1 Thame United 1: Stuart Lewis capped an excellent week with the equaliser in Saturday's entertaining Ryman League Division 1 North derby with neighbours Thame United. Thame's Alex Stewart heads across goalWith time running out, it looked
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200 protesters join firefighters' march
About 200 people from Oxfordshire joined thousands of demonstrators in London to back the firefighters' pay claim. On Saturday (December 7), about 9,000 people joined a march from the Embankment to Hyde Park. Mark Sandell, one of the organisers of the
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Cycle group blamed for damaging countryside
The Oxfordshire chairman of the Ramblers' Association has said country paths are in danger of becoming suburbanised. Chris Hall said plans by Sustrans to turn paths into long-distance cycle ways are threatening the countryside. But Sustrans spokesman
