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Strings attached
You can't mistake his gravelly Sheffield voice, nor his trademark mullet. Defying fashions, hairstyles and political correctness, Peter Stringfellow has successfully bridged the generations and is as famous now as he ever was, for all the wrong reasons
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Students turn pages for cash
A readathon at a primary school raised £900 for a variety of national charities. Jordan Brooker, Matthew Nolan, Richard Shelton, Jamie Powell, Helen Livingstone, Sian Williams and Russell White Pupils in years seven and eight at Chenderit School, in Archery
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Gift hits right note with autistic pupils
Autistic children will be able to play instruments to their heart's content after their school won a national competition. The Chinnor Resource Unit, based at Lord Williams's School, in Thame, will receive £2,000 worth of instruments. Sebastian Goh, 14
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Report is perfect birthday present
A glowing Ofsted report has given Witney's Wood Green school a golden start to its 50th anniversary year. Strong leadership, good teachers, motivated pupils, and above average exam results are the conclusions of the 19-strong team of inspectors who visited
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Greatworth team maintain title bid
VX Racing, based at Greatworth near Banbury, continued to dominate the British Touring Cars Championship during rounds seven and eight of the series at Silverstone on Sunday. The team's drivers, James Thompson and Yvan Muller, took first and second places
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Action guide
June 12-15 THURSDAY Silverstone: Superbike World Championship. Paddock open free from 2pm to 6pm. FRIDAY Silverstone: Superbike World Championship. Dumfries, Scotland: Pirelli British Rally Championship. First day of three-day event. 01418 879905. SATURDAY
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Veterans lose again
Oxfordshire went down to their fourth successive defeat in the ECB 50-plus competition, losing by six wickets to Warwickshire at Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday. Oxon set a respectable target of 177-8 as Danny Hall top-scored with 71. Warwickshire lost
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Banbury showing strength in depth
Home Counties Premier League preview: You might be good enough to play for Oxfordshire, but that doesn't mean you'll get into our team' - that seems to be the message from Banbury after opener Ian Tew was dropped for Saturday's trip to Hemel Hempstead
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Town offers £25k to get pool open
Wallingford Town Council has offered to pay £25,000 to get the Riverside Park swimming pool and campsite complex re-opened in July. Wallingford Riverside Park swimming pool is in urgent need of repair The complex was shut earlier this year. South Oxfordshire
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Barratt aims to shine on big stage
England's campaign in the IRB Under 21World Cup is the ideal opportunity for a talented youngster to make a name for himself and, perhaps, secure a career in professional rugby. While a player such as Gloucester winger Marcel Garvey seems set for a glittering
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Underdogs England face tough task
They may have home advantage, but few rugby followers are expecting England to win the IRB Under 21 World Cup, which starts in Oxfordshire and Berkshire this weekend. After an undistinguished Six Nations, England are seeded only sixth of the 12 nations
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June 7: Shopping battle
Cornmarket Street, Oxford, looks more like a battlefield than a shopping centre. Our picture on the front page today shows graphically the problems shoppers and traders are facing. Given the troubled history of attempts to pave the street, it will surprise
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Gift hits right note with autistic pupils
Autistic children will be able to play instruments to their heart's content after their school won a national competition. The Chinnor Resource Unit, based at Lord Williams's School, in Thame, will receive £2,000 worth of instruments. Sebastian Goh, 14
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Tennis fixtures
Fixtures for Saturday and Sunday, June 14-14, 2003 SATURDAY__________ WILSON OXON LTA LEAGUE 3-PAIR LEAGUE Ladies Div 1: Oxford City v North Oxford, Cholsey v Oxford Spts, Witney v Oxford Sports B. Div 2: North Oxford B v Goring, Abingdon v Kings Sutton
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Perfect start
Woodstock became the only team with a 100 per cent record in Mixed Division 1 of the OLTA Wilson Inter-Club 3-Pair League with a thrilling 5.5-3.5 win at North Oxford A. Manoj Gujral The match could have gone either way after a fiercely competitive tussle
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Somewthing to sing about
The Garsington Opera season opens on June 14 for the first of 20 open-air performances. The season is a sell-out, so if you haven't booked yet, you need to look out for returns. This year brings three comedy operas to the stage, set on a terrace adjoining
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Aussies destroy England
AUSTRALIA showed just why they are being tipped to win rugby's Under 21 World Cup with a 52-22 destruction of England in front of a crowd of over 2,000 at Iffley Road last night. The powerful Aussies, who can boast ten players with Super 12 experience
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Women knit to do their bit
Members of a Bicester women's group have knitted jumpers to help clothe children in times of disaster. Mary Boyce, of Oxfam, shows some of the jumpers to customer Caroline Mack and her daughter Mary Louise, three The women, who are all members of Langford
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Bob Gallimore
Former Oxford Mail and Oxford Times reporter Bob Gallimore has died doing one of the things he loved best -- playing cricket. Mr Gallimore, 61, was making his return to the pitch after a four-year break through ill-health, and had completed a good innings
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Wiltshire gets Oxford roaring again
Oxford Silver Machine 48, Peterborough Panthers 42: The Oxford Silver Machine moved back into top gear with a much-needed win over Peterborough Panthers in last night's Sky Sports Elite League clash at Oxford Stadium. And they did it without top Dane
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Boden in world standard
Radley veteran Veronica Boden recorded a world qualfying standard in the 2,000m steeplechase at the Veterans' Championships in Derby. She romped home in first place, crossing the line in 7mins 29.56secs to set a new club record. Boden also recorded a
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Murphy leads way in title joy
Headington Roadrunners stole the show at the Otmoor Challenge by winning four titles. Kevin Murphy took the honours in the men's race, winning in 1hr 15mins 10secs, while Jude Craft continued her excellent form with victory in the women's event. The men's
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Craft romps hom
Headington Roadrunner Jude Craft slashed more than a minute off clubmate Allison Hirst's 2002 women's course record as she stormed to victory in the second race of the Mota-vation series. Jude CraftThe course at Bletchingdon was the only one in the series
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Results
Results from the latest round of matches in the Greene King League <image large="sport-sally.gif" small="sport-sally.gif" type="portrait"></image>Premier/Section 1: Cowley Workers B 1, Cricketers 2; Highfield SC A 1, Rowing Machine 2; George
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Course drives new role
Mark Hinkling, who has multiple sclerosis, has found a new purpose in life and is about to become a trainer for a course which he credits with improving his quality of life. Mark Hinkling Mr Hinkling, of Church Road, Didcot, went on the Living Well course
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'Business park will swamp our village'
Opposition is growing over plans to build homes and commercial units on the Wootton Business Park, near Abingdon. Villagers fear 99 homes and new businesses will swamp services and roads, despite a package of improvements proposed as part of the plan.
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Cab driver 'may have seen rape'
Police are trying to trace a taxi driver who may have witnessed an alleged rape. The cabbie picked up two women in their twenties outside the Bridge nightclub in Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, at 1.50am on May 31, and dropped them near the White Horse pub
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Man 'tried to book hotel with girl, 11'
A 47-YEAR-old man abducted an 11-year-old girl in Witney and tried to book a double room with her at three hotels in the town, a court heard. Robert Townsend befriended the girl last year after being told explicitly by her mother she was only 11. Yesterday
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Skydiver crashed into plane's wing
Ground crews who watched a skydiver drop on to the wing of a glider had tried to warn the pilot and the parachute team, an inquest heard. The hearing into the deaths of glider pilot Jon Crewe, 69, from Sparsey Place, Cutteslowe, Oxford, and skydiver Phillip
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Striker Alsop signs up for United
By Jon Murray OXFORD United made it two signings in two days yesterday by completing the capture of Cheltenham's big striker Julian Alsop. The 30-year-old, who has scored 55 goals from 200 League starts, was the target man United boss Ian Atkins has been
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Young ignore warnings
The Labour Party is considering requiring patients who smoke or who are obese to pledge to follow their GPs' advice. Apart from the obvious objections, how many people are overweight or hooked on tobacco as an indirect consequence of having once foolishly
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Swans are bullies
Your front-page story about the troublesome swans at Kidlington (Oxford Mail, May 29) is an example of what can happen when the population of an animal with no natural predators gets out of control. The Queen is the nominal owner of swans. She should
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Restaurant falls into receivership
An Oxford restaurant has gone into receivership -- adding to a growing list of eateries which have fallen on hard times in the city. Savannah, in Park End Street, which has been open for less than two years, is continuing to trade while receivers hunt
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Banding together for appeal
Wood Green School is launching its 50th anniversary celebrations with a big band sound and an appeal. It is hoping for a sell-out event at the town's Witney Lakes Resort on June 13, with a celebration dinner and dance. Providing the music is the school's
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Volunteers are an example to others
A pair of pupils at Gosford Hill School in Kidlington have shown that the spirit of voluntary work is alive and well among today's youth. Rebecca Worth and Stuart Lavery, both 18, found time while studying for their A-Levels to help the community. They
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Ace Axford leads title race
Chris Axford continues to the lead the National Mobile Windscreens Castle Combe Formula Ford 1600 Championship after winning the second of two races at the Wiltshire circuit. Axford, from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, managed only fifth place in the first race
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Elvis MBE
The Queen rewarded Kidlington's own king of rock 'n' roll in her Birthday Honours List today. Malcolm Baker Elvis impersonator Malcolm Baker was one of 24 Oxfordshire people to receive awards. Mr Baker, a Royal Mail accounts manager, who gets an MBE for
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New church will blend with old
At Headington Baptist Church in Oxford, we want to be good neighbours. Could I therefore correct a subtle misquotation in your report (Oxford Mail, June 2) about our proposed new building? I am quoted as saying: "If we had known that the design had to
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Binge suffocated scaffolder
A depressed scaffolder suffocated after drinking a lethal concoction of alcohol and drugs, an inquest heard. David Stannard, of The Holt, Abingdon, died after drinking almost a bottle of whisky, lager and a small amount of methadone, a drug prescribed
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Ronald Fox
A former Cholsey United footballer's funeral took place at St Mary's Church, Cholsey, on June 5. The church was packed with friends and relatives of Ronald "Hippy" Fox , 77, who had played for the club for many years, eventually became a manager and was
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Rowant seeking perfect six
Oxford Times Cherwell League leaders Aston Rowant will be looking to make it six wins out of six at home to Challow & Childrey in Saturday's Division 1 clash. Pete Swainson is back for Rowant, but skipper Chris Hutton has yet to decide which seamer
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Cricket fixtures
Fixtures for Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2003 SATURDAY____________________ HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Hemel Hempstead v Banbury, Henley v High Wycombe, Oxford & H v Slough. Div 2 West: Farnham Royal v Bicester & N Oxford, Finchampstead
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June 6: Don't hold your breath
There is no dispute that Robert Tyrrell was reckless when he drove a JCB into his pub and wrecked it. But there was no point in prosecuting him twice for the same offence. The Vale of White Horse district council wanted its pound of flesh by mounting
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Witney florist Rosa Ashby was presented with a plaque at the fifth Make-A-Wish ball held at Blenheim
Pictured, from left, are Keith Chegwin, HRH Princess Fadzella of Brunei, Adrienne Greenway and Prince Azim Adrienne Greenway, 16, presented the award to thank Mrs Ashby for her support. Adrienne, from Coleford, has premature ageing disease and her wish
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Pair reach county final
Ali Snare and Tiffany Adam won the Wychwood and Lower Windrush tennis clubs' qualifying round of the 'Road to Wimbledon' tournament, in which 19 boys and girls took part. Both the winners and runners-up go on to represent the clubs at the county finals
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Benson and Oxford seal wins
Benson A and Oxford Sports A enjoyed comprehensive wins in Mixed Division 1 of the 2-Pair League. Mike Kann and Mandy Claridge dropped just six games in four sets in their team's 4-0 victory over Kingston Bagpuize. Second pair Ant Brownson and Maxine
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The Britton empire
Tony Britton was stopped recently in a London newsagent by the cashier. She leaned over the counter and whispered in his ear: "Didn't you used to be that actor?" "I still am that actor," he replied. He enjoys recounting this anecdote. He was big on TV
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Classy outfits
An exhibition tracing the rich history of learning in Wantage has gone on display at the town's Vale and Downland Museum until Sunday, July 20. The exhibition looks at the past, present and future of education in Wantage, starting with the first school
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Pre-school finds a home at last
Abingdon's Riverside pre-school has moved to a permanent home. The school has settled into a portable building, bought from the county council, at the Thameside School, in Cotman Close. The Riverside became homeless in December 2001, when arsonists attacked
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Tim reaches semis
TIM Henman beat Frenchman Anthony Dupis 6-1, 6-4 yesterday to reach the semi-finals of the Stella Artois tournament at Queens Club. He will play Sebastien Grosjean, who did the British No 1 a big favour with his 6-3, 6-4 victory over holder Leyton Hewitt
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RECORD-breaking jump jockey Tony McCoy, from Kingston Lisle, near Wantage, has been made an MBE in t
McCoy said: "It is an honour to be recognised in this way but I feel it's not just an honour for me, but an honour for the whole of jump racing." McCoy's achievements include the most successful season in history with 289 winners in 2001/2.
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No peace for the wicked!
TODD Wiltshire and Nicki Pedersen get no respite from tonight's ordeal in the Millennium Stadium as they are included in the Silver Machine team to face Coventry for tomorrow night's Elite League clash at Brandon Stadium (7.30). Coventry: Hamill, Janniro
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Fans back Oxford duo's glory bid
By John Gaisford TODD Wiltshire and Nicki Pedersen will have the support of hundreds of Oxford fans when they line up in the FIM Fiat Vans British Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff tonight. The organisers expect the biggest crowd yet for a
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Shelter on offer for bus users
Rosemarie Higham, mayor of Banbury, and Robert Forster, of Adshel, take cover in one of the town's 25 new bus shelters. Rosemarie Higham, mayor of Banbury, and Robert Forster, of Adshel The town council has signed an agreement with Adshel to supply and
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Witney are in the medals
Witney Roadrunners' juniors collected four medals at the annual Oxford City 5-Star medal meeting. The youngest of their medallists was Dominic Keenan, who grabbed a silver in his first competition for the club. Keenan set three personal bests in the 75m
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Giles's super show sinks Sports bid
Kevin Giles was the hero for The George B, Littlemore as his superb 16-doll haul saw them to a 2-1 win over Garsington Sports in their Greene King Oxford & District Aunt Sally League Premier Section clash. Kevin GilesGiles, who also bagged a sixer
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Chinnor accepted into Hellenic League
Chinnor Football Club will play in Hellenic League Division 1 East for the 2003/4 season, after they were accepted into the competition following their successful Oxfordshire Senior League campaign. Chinnor, who finished second behind Long Crendon, will
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U's close in on striker
Oxford United are chasing Cheltenham Town's leading scorer Julian Alsop. The 6ft 5in striker is the second giant the team have been looking at as a transfer target, following their talks this month with 6ft 5in midfielder Derek Townsley. Alsop is out
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Jones fires parting shot
Mark Jones, the former Oxford United star who returned to make his soccer courses across Oxfordshire one of the football club's biggest success stories, has hit out at the way he was treated at the Kassam Stadium. He says his love of the club was abused
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All the colours of the rainbow
On an average day, you can expect to bump into a few colourful characters during a stroll down Oxford's Cowley Road, writes Monica Sloan. On June 1, expect them in their thousands. East Oxford is about to show what you can create with a surge of community
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Buoyant Booth retains North title
Martyn Booth retained his North Oxford club championship in style with another commanding victory. Booth, 29, romped to his second title by seven shots on Sunday, following an eight-stroke victory in last year's event. The three-handicapper took charge
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TWR cars up for auction
Racing cars driven by Michael Schumacher and Nikki Lauda are among a range of items due to go under the hammer at a special auction. The auction has been ordered by receivers of Leafield-based auto engineering firm TWR and will follow a similar event
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Edinburgh bound and gagged
Fancy a one night stand? Well your luck's in. Three of Britain's most contemporary comedians are coming to town for one night only (each) before they hit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, writes Katherine MacAlister. Jason Wood, Daniel Kitson and Jimmy Carr
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June 9: Danger on the water
We have seen before how devastating a boat fire on a river or canal can be. A mother and two children died on the canal in Oxford in 1996. Today, we are reporting the death of another victim. People who tackled the latest blaze complained that canal-side
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Pre-school on meningitis alert after pupil falls ill
A four-year-old pupil at a pre-school which opened last week has contracted meningitis. The child, who has not been identified, attended Ladybird Pre-school in the grounds of Manor Primary School in Lydalls Close, Didcot. The pre-school, which has 70
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Board bars ex-Lord Mayor from speaking about plan
A former county councillor has accused Oxfordshire County Council of being undemocratic after she was refused permission to give her views on the Structure Plan. Ex-councillor Janet Todd claimed that the public would be denied the chance to address the
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New fund 'will stop dealers'
Alleyways frequented by drug dealers could be blocked off by crime fighting agencies following a £1.1m cash boost from the Government. Other anti-social behaviour will also be tackled and education will be provided to prevent people misusing drugs, glue
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Estate residents demand more patrols by police
People living on Oxford's Rose Hill estate are demanding more police patrols to stop a rising number of neighbourhood feuds and threats of violence. They say anti-social behaviour is rife after 8pm when new street wardens, employed by Oxford City Council
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Community centre opens after £150k extension
Littlemore Community Centre has reopened after a major refurbishment. The centre in Giles Road, Littlemore, Oxford, has undergone more than £150,000 of work since last June to bring in more modern facilities. The Rose Hill and Littlemore Sure Start project
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Radiohead back book on asylum
Top Oxfordshire band Radiohead are among famous stars backing moves to secure bail for asylum seekers detained at Campsfield House, in Kidlington. The band members, who got together at Abingdon School, have lent their support to a new book called Opening
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Firemen welcome new deal over pay
Firefighters in Oxfordshire have welcomed the end of the fire dispute, which had led to 15 days of strikes since November. The row came to an end yesterday, after union leaders accepted a 16 per cent pay deal. The increase will be introduced over two-and-a-half
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Doctors 'will have more say'
The new chief executive of Oxford's major hospitals says he is determined to give doctors a bigger say in their running. Trevor Campbell Davis Trevor Campbell Davis will take the helm at the Oxford Radcliffe NHS Hospitals Trust later this summer. Mr Campbell
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Police too soft on hooligans
Yobs who throw stones at vehicles do so because they know they can get away with it (Oxford Mail, May 14). They were clearly influenced by a TV police documentary last year, when the police caught a gang throwing stones off a motorway bridge. When they
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Firemen change call-out policy
Fire crews in Oxfordshire will no longer attend call-outs to automatic fire alarms unless a blaze is confirmed. Last year, the Oxfordshire fire service attended 3,961 false calls caused by automatic fire alarms. The alarms involved are fire and smoke
