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Skate park set for new role
An Oxford skate park which was closed because noise levels were too high could be turned into a sports area. Councillors Stephen Brown and Jean Fooks at the skate park Oxford City Council's parks department is to investigate alternative uses for the Aristotle
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Lights create landmark
Steven Light has been true to his name -- by putting 15,000 Christmas lights round his parents' house in North Stoke, near Wallingford. When the lights come on, lorry driver Mr Light also plays Santa. The spectacle has been a village landmark for the
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Meadow protection plan drawn up
A five-year management plan has been drawn up to safeguard the future of a popular meadow. The plan for Langel Common, Witney, follows a wide-ranging public consultation over the future of the open land, alongside the River Windrush. West Oxfordshire
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Hundreds affected by power cut
Hundreds of Oxfordshire homes were left without electricity on Boxing Day after an overhead power line near Chinnor developed a fault. Dennis Kirby, 39, who spent the day with relatives in Chinnor, said: "Exactly the same thing happened on Boxing Day
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Witney Utd 1, Harrow Hill 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Witney United took all three points from Harrow Hill, but should have won far more easily. The only goal came in the second half when Leeyon Phelan unleashed a curling shot that beat the keeper from 25 yards.
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Quarry Nomads 2, Holyport 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Quarry kept up the pressure on the Division 1 East leaders with a composed performance. Dean Simms headed in the first goal just after half time, before Anaclet Odhiambo completed the victory a minute from time.
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Old Woodstock Tn 1, Ardley Utd 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Ardley's title aspirations took a second knock over the Christmas period with this defeat at Old Woodstock. A penalty separated the two sides when the visitors' keeper Martin Woodward was adjudged to have fouled in
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Didcot Tn 1, Abingdon Utd 2
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Ryan Curtin's strike seven minutes from time earned Abingdon victory in a fiercely contested derby clash. Didcot striker Ian Concannon in actionJamie Heapy had fired Didcot in front on 59 minutes, only for former player
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Prestwood 1, Milton Utd 2
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Milton picked up three Division 1 East points with this win at Prestwood. The visitors took control early on and on nine minutes, recent signing Matthew Irons glanced in a header. Prestwood equalised when Craig Henney
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Blaze in kitchen wrecks restaurant
A Banbury restaurant has been severely damaged by fire. Twelve firefighters were called to the Thai Orchid Restaurant in Parsons Street at 4.20pm on Sunday. They discovered a severe fire in the kitchen area. Six firefighters used breathing apparatus to
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Southall 0, Carterton Tn 1
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Carterton stay hard on the heels of their west Oxfordshire rivals North Leigh with this well-deserved win at Southall. The game only game to life in the second half when James Mortimer-Jones took the ball down the right
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Brackley Tn 4, Gloucester Utd 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Brackley took until the 43rd minute to find the net against a resolute Gloucester side, before cruising to victory. The opening goal came via a thunderous free-kick from Terry Muckelberg which whistled into the net.
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Clanfield 1, New Coll Academy 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Playing their first home league match since November 2, Clanfield secured their first home win for 13 months and in doing so completed the double over the league newcomers. Clanfield keeper Stuart McPherson pulled off
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Smith's rocket secures a point
Thame Utd 1, Aveley 1: An unstoppable second-half volley from Rob Smith extended Thame's unbeaten run to six matches in Saturday's Ryman League Division 1 North clash. The uneven surface made life hard for both sides, but it was Thame who had the best
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City dent Hornchurch title hopes
Oxford City 1, Hornchurch 1: Oxford City were good value for a share of the points against Ryman Division 1 North title favourites Hornchurch at Court Place Farm on Saturday. The visitors, who are well placed with four games in hand and with five full-time
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Weekend results check
Football results from December 28 and 29 NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Div 3: Rushden & Diamonds 0, Oxford Utd 2. RYMAN LEAGUE Div 1 North: Oxford C 1, Hornchurch 1; Thame Utd 1, Aveley 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Eastern Div: Banbury Utd 2, Dorchester Tn 1. CHERRY
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Headlines inspire villagers
This year's headlines inspired villagers in Blewbury to put on home-made fancy dress for their traditional Boxing Day walk. More than 160 children and adults took part in the event and the chairman of Blewbury Village Society, Judy Lloyd-Jones, presented
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Alarm saves man's life
A man's life was saved by a smoke alarm after fire broke out in his flat early today. The 38-year-old man had fallen asleep while smoking a cigarette in the lounge of his second-floor flat in Oxford Road, Littlemore, at 2.45am. The cigarette fell on to
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Dinner raises hospital funds
Pensioners gathered to eat a Christmas dinner and raised funds for the Oxford Children's Hospital Appeal. The annual charity event was held at Templeton College, in Kennington. Organiser George Ross said: "There was a concert and we collected money from
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Robbery victim's ankle broken
The victim of a cowardly robbery spent Christmas in hospital with a broken ankle. The 60-year-old man was walking along Erica Close, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, at 11.45pm on Christmas Eve when he was attacked and robbed. The robber was in his early 30s,
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Tree shredding and card recycling schemes begin
As the festive season draws to a close, schemes for recycling Christmas trees and cards are getting into full swing across Oxfordshire. West Oxfordshire District Council's environmental policy officer Sara Willis gives Joslyn Beadle a hand to recycle
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Party marks resident's 104th birthday
Staff at the Meadow View nursing home in Standlake baked a special cake to celebrate the 104th birthday of Sally Hurst. Mrs Hurst was brought up in Atherstone, Warwickshire, and worked as a teacher before marrying her husband Ronald. She was widowed when
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Woody puts u's up to third
Skipper Andy Crosby hailed goalkeeper Andy Woodman for the performance of his life as Oxford United won 2-0 at leaders Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday to move into third place in Division 3. Andy Woodman fists the ball away as Rushden pile on late
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GREYHOUNDS: Merry-go-round as Jim takes charge
IT was an up and down 2002 at Oxford Stadium with three general managers at the helm. January saw the appointment of former bingo hall manager Mark Beattie. However, his reign lasted a little over three months. Like most new men, he made changes which
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Auditor's report praises council's budget plans
Financial management has improved at Oxford City Council, according to an annual inspection by the district auditor. The District Auditor's Letter, for the financial year 2001/2, examined the performance and management of the council, and recommended
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Man dies after falling into ring road traffic
A man was killed after falling from a bridge over the busy A40 ring road near Oxford into the path of traffic. Police at the scene of the accident The death closed the northern bypass for several hours on Saturday morning, between the Banbury Road roundabout
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Walk it off for charity
People from Abingdon are invited to walk off the excesses of the night before by taking part in the traditional New Year's Day sponsored walk on Wednesday. The walk starts at 10am from the Long Furlong community centre, in Boulter Drive, and takes in
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Airbase delivers gifts
Pensioners across Oxfordshire enjoyed Christmas with the help of RAF Benson. Cpl Paul Duncan with Lester Lee Staff filled six large boxes with non-perishable foods in a scheme organised by RAF Police. Cpl Paul Duncan handed the boxes over to Lester Lee
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Licence fee 'threatens arts'
Plans to force churches to pay a licence fee to stage concerts and entertainment pose a serious threat to the cultural life of Wallingford and surrounding villages, say church and arts leaders. The director of music at Wallingford's St Mary's and St Leonard's
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Christmas theft charge
A man accused of stealing more than £1,600 worth of items, including Christmas presents, in two separate burglaries in Bampton is due to appear at Witney Magistrates' Court on Thursday (January 2). Robert Gough, 27, of Corn Street, Witney, is alleged
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Weekend results check
Rugby results from December 28 and 29 ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Powergen South West Div 1: Keynsham 29, Chinnor 15. Powergen South West 2 East: Oxford Harlequins 30, Chippenham 11.
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Cavaliers look for recruits
OXFORD Cavaliers rugby league team, based at Oxford Rugby Club in Hinksey, are looking to recruit players for the new season, beginning in February. The Cavaliers, formed in 1996, were one of the first teams in the Summer Conference, which has since become
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North Leigh 3, Pewsey Vale 0
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Champions North Leigh ground out another victory to stay five points clear at the top of the Premier Division going into the New Year. Harry Burnley gave them the best possible start against Pewsey Vale on Saturday,
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SWIMMING: Andy's arrival fuels Olympic dream
SWIMMING at two Olympic Games provided Andy Clayton with experiences he will never forget. And now the dual Olympian has set his sights on producing a City of Oxford swimmer to create similar waves after taking over as coach at the Temple Cowley-based
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Prayers set to be answered
Bicester Community Church is expected to get permission to house a portable building at a former community centre site. The site of the former Bicester North Community Centre, in Keeble Road, already has one portable building. The building is used by
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Stanbridge double downs Dorchester
Banbury Utd 2, Dorchester Tn 1 Two goals from Ollie Stanbridge helped Banbury United keep up the pressure on leaders Salisbury, with a well-earned victory in the Dr Martens Eastern Division top-of-the-table clash with Dorchester. Banbury's Norman Sylla
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FOOTBALL: Jorden lets feet do the talking
BEING rejected by a league club may seem like the end of a young footballer's aspirations to become a professional, but for Jorden Holder it proved to be the spur. And now the ex-Oxford United and City striker has just completed his first season in the
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Middle Barton 1, Shrivenham 1
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Shrivenham took the lead after two minutes when a defensive error allowed striker Neil Sutton to score, and they continued to have the better of the first half. Lewis McGowan notched a 42nd-minute equaliser, and in
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Hospital gets into festive spirit
With a year's supply of tea and coffee up for grabs, hospital staff got into the festive spirit to decorate wards and departments at The Horton Hospital, Banbury. Mr Mepham front, with ward staff, from left, Ingrid Bell, Sister Mary Hunt, orthopaedic
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£250,000 train arsonist hunted
Police are continuing their hunt for arsonists who set fire to a Thames Train travelling from Banbury to Paddington. The fire, on the 10.40pm service, caused an estimated £250,000 worth of damage to a carriage. Insp Chris Connell, of British Transport
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Weekend results check
Cross country results from December 28-29 Oxford Mail League round 3 (Enslow Quarry) - Men: 1 R Bromley (Headington RR) 30.19, 2 S Smith (Banbury H) 31.11, 3 M Beerling (Oxford C) 31.45. Women: 1 H England (Oxford C - U17) 18.52, 2 S Dinwoodie (Cirencester
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Ross Tn 0, Chipping Norton Tn 2
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Chippy made it 14 wins out of 17 league games with a comfortable victory at lowly Ross Town to stay second in the table. The visitors could have scored inside 60 seconds, but Mark Dennis's effort hit a post, but they
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Headington Am 2, Kidlington 5
Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: A hat-trick from Steve Litten ensured that Kidlington came away from Headington with all three Division 1 West points after dominating the game for long periods. The first 20 minutes were very competitive, but Kidlington
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Stepping into timewarp
The Oxford-built Mini has a special place in the heart of one retired Cowley car engineer. Don Read Visitors to the home of pensioner Don Read could believe they were stepping into a timewarp. Parked proudly side by side in Mr Read's drive are two Minis
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Embassy demonstrators freed by court
Two demonstrators from Oxford who occupied the Indonesian Embassy in London in protest at the country's occupation of West Papua have walked free because of delays in their prosecution. Benjamin Diss, 25, of Magdalen Road, east Oxford, and Keiran Oberman
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Attacker stole bag of presents
A woman was attacked and robbed of a bag of Christmas presents while walking home in Oxford. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning (28 December). The woman, in her 30s, was walking from a bus stop in Brake Hill, Greater Leys, at
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Football match helps home's move
A Boxing Day football match, organised by the Northway Community Centre, in Oxford, raised money for Hernes House respite care centre in Summertown. Organisers are hoping they can follow-up their fundraising efforts with a host of events throughout the
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Charity delivers warning over pets
Don't dump an unwanted pet out with the Christmas rubbish -- that's the message from the RSPCA. The animal charity says in the first 12 days of December alone, 55 abandoned animals were reported to its east central regional control centre, which covers
