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Heavy rain brings flooding misery
Heavy rain caused chaos in Oxfordshire as homes and roads flooded yesterday (December 30). As the Environment Agency placed rivers across the county on flood watch, some of the area's busiest roads were under water. Scores of people called Oxfordshire
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New Year Honours: Just the ticket!
A traffic warden who helped to foil an armed robbery has been awarded an MBE. Peggy Long Peggy Long, 57, is among 18 people from Oxfordshire in the New Year's Honours List. Others include Professor Clive Booth, the former vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes
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New Year Honours: County round-up
Dr David Gariatta, an astronomer at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and the deputy mayor of Didcot, is to receive the MBE for services to space science. He was co-opted as a Labour councillor onto Didcot Town Council in 1997 and has been secretary of
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Ray Dance
The owner of Abingdon's only trophy business, Ray Dance, died suddenly at his home in Ock Street. Mr Dance, 71, and his wife Sue set up Status Trophies in Ock Street in 1987 after a chance meeting with a German couple while on holiday in the Maldives.
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Tories condemn office proposals
Tories on South Oxfordshire District Council have condemned plans to consider moving the council's HQ. Conservative leader Ann Ducker said there were far more important issues to think about. The Liberal Democrat and Labour coalition that runs the council
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Chinnor face uphill battle
Chinnor face an uphill task to avoid relegation from South West Division 1 after going down 29-15 away to fellow strugglers Keynsham on Saturday (Dec 28). The visitors started brightly and had the majority of the possession in the early stages, taking
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December 28: Wanting the impossible
The list of things that are bad for you now has a new entry. To the familiar catalogue (cigarettes, caffeine, supporting the England cricket team, etc) we can now apparently add speed humps. Until recently, we had all laboured under the misapprehension
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Two die at grand old age of 103
Two centenarians in west Oxfordshire have died. Grace Horton, who had lived in Witney most of her life, died at the age of 103, on Christmas Day. Born in Witney, Mrs Horton leaves a daughter, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The funeral
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Incentive to visit the Cotswolds
A NEW tourist guide to the Oxfordshire Cotswolds was launched an an event organised by the tourism development team at West Oxfordshire District Council. Sandie Hunter, the council's cabinet member for cultural services Tony Walker, Diane Blackwell, Anna
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Villagers fight plans for pub
Plans to extend a village pub have been opposed by councillors. Parish councillors in Denchworth, near Wantage, objected to plans to extend the The Fox Inn. Brewers Greene King hope to demolish the pub's rear storeroom, replace it with a larger kitchen
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Hospital moves a step closer
Bicester's community hospital is one step closer. Landowner Lyneham Developments has sold eight acres of a greenfield site, at the corner of Middleton Stoney Road and Oxford Road, to Medical Centre Developments, a firm which specialises in the development
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Wigmore chases Ka crown
Rally driver Jonathan Wigmore is preparing for another successful year in the Ford Ka Championship. Jonathan Wigmore in action in his Ka Wigmore, 19, of Stratton Audley, near Bicester, and co-driver Robbie Durrant, 21, of Witney, had a successful end
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Geologists want ancient footprints preserved
Geologists are calling for a collection of dinosaur footprints, which are set to be buried under tons of rubbish, to be pres- erved. The footprints in a limestone quarry and landfill site outside Ardley with Fewcott, near Bicester, are due to be covered
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Family runs in NY marathon
A father and son from Oxford formed part of the first family team of five to run the New York marathon. Andrew Linstead and his son, also Andrew, of Minchery Road, Littlemore, were joined by three relatives from Yorkshire. Their team raised more than
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Bridge fall: man named
The man who died after falling from a bridge into the path of traffic has been named by police. Peter Hickman, 38, of Rectory Road, Oxford, was hit by a Volvo estate car on the A40 after falling from the Marston flyover bridge on Saturday (December 28
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Cub's hard work pays off
A proud Marston boy is thought to be the first in Oxford to get the Silver Cub Scout Award. Matthew Foster Ten-year-old Matthew Foster, of Hugh Allen Crescent, spent a month camping, completed a recycling project, learned about the Oxford charity Oxfam
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Marathon effort continues
A Bicester man who said he would never run the London Marathon again has had a change of heart. Keith Jones Last year Keith Jones, 41, took part in the event and raised more than £2,530 for Amy Young, of Austin Walk, Bicester, who had a rare form of bone
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Toy horse proves popular
Children at the Sandhills Pre-school Playgroup in Headington, Oxford, are saddling up for the new year on a rocking horse donated as a festive gift by builders, Bryant Homes. Some of the children play on the new horse Organisers expect youngsters to be
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Expansion plan faces rejection
A chicken farmer hoping to expand his business looks set to be disappointed. Dr Lutfi Radwan submitted three planning applications to Cherwell District Council, but all are expected to be refused at Thursday's South Area planning meeting. The applications
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Cancer victim's holiday cut short
Christmas was cut short for a teenage cancer patient who had to be taken back into hospital. Annie Cusden, 15, of Kidlington, is receiving intensive treatment for non-Hodgkinson's lymphoma. But doctors allowed her home from hospital to spend Christmas
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Policemen hurt after high-speed chase
Two police officers were injured as they carried out arrests following a high-speed car chase in Oxford. One policeman needed six stitches after his arm was cut on broken glass during the incident, which happened just after 2pm on Sunday. Another officer
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Using your head helps
Motorists were urged to cut the number of whiplash injuries from more than 200,000 a year by taking just a few seconds to make a minor adjustment to their head restraints. Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of those who travel in the front seats of vehicles
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Making noise in US?
Chrysler Group has announced it will introduce the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD to one of the most diesel-sceptical countries in the world - North America - just weeks before it goes on sale in Britain. Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD To encourage American acceptance
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Poor deal for unemployed
I was amused by Cllr John Tanner's claim that some newspaper owners cannot stomach the success of this Labour Government (Oxford Mail, December 12). Everyone without a job is shuffled into some demeaning make-work scheme, so that we don't count as unemployed
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Demoralising comments
I was disappointed to read your editorial on the opening of the new park and ride at Water Eaton (Oxford Mail, December 11). May I point out that the scheme has been constructed through some of the most adverse weather conditions in October and November
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My modest share of road space
Let me help Cllr John Tanner to understand why some of us do not "get on our bikes" to "avoid the Oxford gridlock" (Oxford Mail, December 23). My home is 22 miles from County Hall where I work and I do not think it reasonable to expect an unfit 50-something-year-old
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Stagecoach wins industry award
Bus operator Stagecoach is celebrating after winning an award. The Banbury to Brackley service won a trophy at the Bus Industry Awards, for the half-hourly service's low floor and easy access. Stagecoach's target is to see passenger numbers grow by 50
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Citroen unveils rally plans
Citroen have revealed details of the three-car team that will compete in all 14 rounds of the 2003 World Rally Championship. Another former world champion, Spaniard Carlos Sainz, has just been signed up to join Colin McRae and rising French superstar,
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Young Hayes wins again
130 die-hard racers defied the rain to compete in the Christmas Capers short circuit race meeting at Standlake Arena on Sunday (Dec 29). Junior racer Michael Hayes, 14, from North Leigh, continued his super form by taking the first heat and then following
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Questionnaire is waste of money
My husband has just received a Citizen's Panel questionnaire from Oxfordshire County Council. This consisted of 16 pages of questions covering all aspects of everyday life. What a complete waste of money. I don't know if the powers-that-be realise, but
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Life in the Vale on view
A museum showing life in the Vale of the White Horse during the 1920s and 30s has re-opened after a three-week break. One of the museum's model makers, Malcolm Smith Pendon Museum in Long Wittenham, near Abingdon, also unveiled a collection of photographs
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Mary Salisbury
Mary Salisbury, a former member of the Marston Minstrels choir in Oxford, has died aged 94. She sang contralto in the group, which gave hundreds of concerts from the 1940s to the 1960s. It was based at the former Congregational Church in Marston Road.
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Council catering contract to rise
The cost of catering at South Oxfordshire District Council's headquarters in Crowmarsh is set to rise by a third. The catering contract was agreed a year ago -- on an annual fixed fee basis of just over £20,000 for three years. But the contractors, Catering
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Quins storm back to top
Oxford Harlequins went back to the top of the Powergen South West 2 East table with a 30-11 victory over Chippenham at Horspath Road on Saturday. Harlequins' Anthony Cope is brought down within sight of the line The heavy conditions tested the players
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December 30: No more mistakes
Oxford City Council is right on two counts in the highly-charged debate over the Aristotle Lane skate park. Yes, it is a sorry saga, and yes, it is important to consult residents fully to avoid further mistakes being made. The park was closed last month
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Don 'over the moon'
Charity worker Don Rouse said he was "over the moon" at receiving an MBE. Mr Rouse, right, was given the honour for services to the village of Bampton. Although he lives in the neighbouring hamlet of Lew, he has been a driving force in the village for
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Pet owners shell out, but animals suffer too
A leading animal charity with headquarters at Burford reckons that pet owners will have spent more than £27m on Christmas gifts for them this year. A survey carried out for The Blue Cross animal welfare charity confirms that Britis people like to dig
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Banbury welcome Corby
Banbury United will be without Scott Taylor for the visit of struggling Corby to The Stadium. George RedknapTaylor, who is unavailable, is the only absentee from the side that beat fellow high-fliers Dorchester on Saturday, with Olly Stanbridge scoring
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Chance to help charity groups
Organisers of a community fair in Bicester will be giving away coffee and mulled wine to attract more volunteers. The fair, organised by the town's Citizens Advice Bureau, Home-Start and Experience Corps, is a chance for organisations to show what they
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U's won't screen Cup tie
Oxford United will not be beaming Saturday's big FA Cup third-round tie against Arsenal live to the Kassam Stadium. After many fans were left disappointed when the club sold out of their ticket allocation for the Highbury glamour tie, United said they
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McIntosh gives City hopes major boost
Kelvin McIntosh is set to make his return from long-term injury for Oxford City in their Ryman League Division 1 North home clash with Marlow on New Year's Day. McIntosh, who underwent surgery on a hip injury earlier in the year, replaces new signing
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Blaze shuts restaurant for six weeks
A Thai restaurant could be closed for up to six weeks after a fire destroyed its kitchen. Staff at the Thai Orchid in North Bar, Banbury, raised the alarm when the blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon. Twelve firefighters tackled the blaze at the restaurant
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Health firm warns of 70 job losses
A healthcare firm which is moving to a new Oxfordshire base has announced it is cutting more than 70 jobs. Just two months ago Whatman revealed it was moving from its laboratories in Beaumont Road, Banbury, to new premises in Wildmere Road, boosting the
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December 31: Honourable neighbours
For years, the New Year and Birthday Honours lists were dominated by the great and good. Peggy Long, the Thame traffic warden awarded an MBEBut now increasingly, the recipients are likely to be the man or woman living next door. It is particularly pleasing
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New slant on coupe
Audi has unveiled the first version of its TT Coupe sports car to feature a 3.2-litre, six-cylinder engine and new transmission technology. The new coupe The combination of the 3.2-litre engine with 250 horsepower and innovative sports gearbox emphasises
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City wins £1m to improve road safety
A bid for £1m to improve safety and traffic flow in Cowley Road, Oxford, has been approved by the Government. Green councillor Craig Simmons in Cowley Road Oxfordshire County Council, East Oxford Action group and the city council applied for the money
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Standlake prepares for Heavy Metal Classic
Standlake Arena host their premier banger meeting of the year, the 'Heavy Metal Classic' on Sunday (January 5), with £2,000 in prize money up for grabs. Over the last four years this fixture has emerged as the biggest banger meeting in the country. It
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Atkins on a high
Oxford United boss Ian Atkins admits he can't help himself looking at the Division 3 table! Ian AtkinsUnited's 2-0 win at Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday - their seventh victory in the last eight games, all with clean sheets - saw them move up to third
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MX-5 will sparkle
Mazda has launched a limited edition Mazda MX-5 in conjunction with Trilogy diamond jewellery. The new MX-5 Named the Mazda MX-5 Trilogy the production run will be limited to just 333 in the UK, each one individually numbered, and will only be available
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New Astra GSi arrives
Vauxhall has extended the high-performance GSi family with a new Astra range topper in the shape of the three-door Astra GSi. The new Astra The £16,495 150mph Astra GSi is designed as a hot hatch which offers plenty in the way of power, comfort, convenience
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Lorries cause road chaos
In all public statements by the Government on the problems of road congestion, the blame is always directed towards the car. In fact, the major cause of congestion on our roads and, indeed, a major contributor to the accident ratio is the massive increase
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Working till we drop
Like most working people, my years of toil were a struggle. Our mostly low wages were heavily taxed and we assumed that provision was being made for us to be comfortable in old age. As parents and grandparents, we tried our best to ensure that our children
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Fulfilling her wish
I fully support Emily Wilcox's letter (Oxford Mail, December 20), having been a taxi driver in Oxford for 40 years, during which time I have driven on almost every street in the city, and can rightly claim to have covered more than 1m miles. Many of these
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Libraries set to launch online services in 2004
Library users in Oxfordshire will be able to renew their books or place requests via the Internet by early 2004. The county council's library service is putting the finishing touches to a new contract with expert library management system suppliers, DS
