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Star takes workshop
A famous name in New Orleans gospel, jazz and blues called in to run a workshop for schoolchildren. Lillian Boutte at The Manor Preparatory School Lillian Boutte visited The Manor Preparatory School in Shippon, near Abingdon, on Tuesday, May 20, to lead
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Pub regulars chip in for friend's funeral
Pub regulars in Wallingford collected enough money to bury one of their friends who died penniless and without a family. Fred Gorman, 72, of St Albans Court, was a regular at The Dolphin and the King's Head in the town. Dolphin landlady Jacqui Howard
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Outdoor leisure site shut down
Wallingford's biggest tourist attraction -- the campsite, swimming pool and paddling pool at Riverside Park -- has been closed. Heavy flooding at the campsite The move has shocked tourism promoters, and is a major discussion point with town councillors
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Olympic boost for revision
Wood Green School PE students were given a lesson in going for gold when former British Olympic swimmer Gill Horgan and Olympic nutritionist Suki Brownsdon led an A-Level revision session. Head of PE Tony Kominek said: "The session was inspirational,
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Village nursery requests help to avoid closure
A village nursery is appealing for help as it is threatened with imminent closure. The Daffodil Nursery, in Long Hanborough, has been told it will have to move from its hired building in Main Road, possibly by August 1. The nursery is negotiating for
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Scout group to stage birthday reunion event
A reunion of people who helped run one of the area's oldest Scout packs is being held in Wantage to mark the group's 75th birthday. Kay Williams, chairman of 1st King Alfred Scout Group, is helping to organise the get-together, which will be held on Saturday
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In-form Oxon up for the cup
Oxfordshire finished their Middleton Cup warm-up matches with a win and a narrow defeat as they prepare for their opening fixture away to Hampshire on June 7. A commanding display from skipper Baden Sparkes set up a 118-111 victory away to Northants at
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Ford and McMahon seal cup triumph
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League round-up from Sunday, May 18 JUSTIN Ford and John McMahon were on the scoresheet as Premier Division side Rose Hill beat third division The Nelson 2-0 to lift the League Cup, writes GEOFF BOWER. The Nelson, the Division
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Stuck in a rut
Just when Oxford have got the track right, someone comes along with a heavy vehicle and makes big ruts in an already-saturated surface, writes John Gaisford. That was the scene which greeted promoter Nigel Wagstaff after he was called to the Stadium on
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Widow gets £2k gas bill
A 93-year-old disabled woman, whose gas supplier has changed several times in six months, received a £2,183 bill for just three weeks' supply. The widowed pensioner, from Didcot, who asked not to be named, said the bill had caused her great anxiety and
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Mugger still unknown
A mugger whose attack on an 83-year-old woman left her with injuries from which she died has not been identified despite the offer of a £10,000 reward. Gladys Gardner, 83, of Villeboys, Abingdon, had just left Radley post office when her handbag was snatched
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Shop and housing schemes approved
East Oxford residents fear their community is being destroyed by student accomodation and sex shops after plans for three more student housing schemes and new shops were approved on Wednesday, May 21. The public toilets and a strip of land owned by the
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Sculptor puts garden creatures on display
An oxford sculptor who measured up Michael Jackson for his waxwork model at Madame Tussaud's museum is displaying his latest creations at the Chelsea Flower Show. David Goode with one of his goblin sculptures at the Chelsea Flower Show David Goode, of
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Ex-dean becomes bishop
A former dean of Magdalen College, Oxford, known for his theological support of the gay community, has been appointed a bishop. Canon Jeffrey John, the Chancellor and Canon Theologian of Southwark Cathedral in London, has been appointed new Suffragan
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MP calls for new powers of arrest
New powers of citizen's arrest should be given to security guards, says Witney's MP David Cameron. At present guards cannot arrest suspected criminals unless they have seen them behaving suspiciously. But the MP wants the law changed to take account of
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Council tells OAPs to stop gardening
Residents living in sheltered accommodation were angered by a letter telling them to stop doing their own gardening and maintenance work. Resident Malcolm Everton has helped neighbours with odd jobs for two-and-a-half years Elderly residents at Bradlands
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14 schools shed teaching staff
Schools across Oxfordshire are being forced to shed staff because of cuts in their budgets. The Oxford Mail can name 14 schools which plan to lose staff -- either by reducing the hours of part-time staff or by making full-time teachers and posts redundant
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'Public must give views on hospital'
Wallingford residents are being called upon to attend a public meeting to help decide the future of the town's hospital. Mayor-elect Betty Atkins is asking people to make their views known to health officials at the meeting, in the Regal Centre on Wednesday
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Dobbins denied in trophy washout
Bicester's Wayne Dobbins just missed out on a major prize when he finished third in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon's Penfold Trophy at Maidenhead. However, Dobbins's high placing has earned him a place in the BB&O Amateur Championship at East Berks on
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Pedersen off to flier
What a wonderful start for Nicki Pedersen in the opening Grand Prix in Poland, writes John Gaisford. Tipped by many to be a future world champion, the Oxford Silver Machine rider has time on his side and he just seems to get better and better. The 25-
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Mike's joy at charity success
North Oxford's captain's charity day proved a success in more ways than one for the men's captain Mike Lewis. Most importantly for him, the day raised £1,500 for his chosen charity, MacMillan Nurses. But Lewis, together with his wife Pat, Mike Rainford
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Sally on the mark
Sally Woolven, of Henley, won the Oxfordshire Ladies' Alternative Silver meeting held in blustery conditions at her home course. She recorded a nett 73, three over her handicap, to win on countback from Dorothy Arlett, of Badgemore Park. Kirsty White
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Golf results
Results from around Oxfordshire's golf clubs FRILFORD HEATH Ladies Stableford finals - Silver: 1 R Fenwick 38pts, 2 V Sydenham 36. Bronze: 1 L Budgen 39, 2 J Harland 36. May Stableford - Div 1: 1 Kate Tiller 42pts, 2 K Harris 38 (cb), 3 R Fenwick 38 (
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Mayors ready to serve their communities
Two mayors have been voted in to serve their towns. Labour's Dr David Giaretta was elected mayor of Didcot, while, antiques dealer David Harveyhas started a second term as mayor of Witney. Labour's Dr David Giaretta with his wife Pip Dr Giaretta, 51,
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Couple enjoy diamond day
There's still a spark between retired electrical engineer Wilf Morgan and his wife Daisy 60 years after getting married. They met when he was working in Cuddesdon in 1941. His future wife had left her home in London to help evacuees who were staying in
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Residents want flats bid blocked
Residents are pressing for councillors to refuse plans for flats because they fear they would cause traffic problems, overload the sewage system and threaten rare long-eared owls on a neighbouring nature reserve. A decision on whether to grant planning
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Patient's body was in poor condition
A man whose decomposed body was found on disused allotments had to be formally identified by fingerprints, Oxfordshire Coroner Nicholas Gardiner heard on Wednesday, May 21, at the opening of an inquest into the man's death. Peter Lenge, 45, unemployed
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Father died after drinking session
A man was found dead by his family after a heavy drinking session at home. Kurt Marcelle, 49, a nurse, of Downside Road, Risinghurst, Oxford, had a long-standing drink problem but had sought no treatment for his chronic condition, an Oxford inquest heard
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Young workers demand help to buy first homes
Young people and key workers from across Ox- fordshire have called for action to be taken by the Government and employers to help them get on the property ladder. First-time buyers struggling to buy homes in the county have spoken to the Oxford Mail about
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Mail reporter barred
Oxford Mail chief football writer, Jon Murray, has been banned from the club by Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam. Jon MurrayIt follows Murray's criticism of Kassam's failure to invest money made from successful cup runs into the football club last
