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New IT centre proves a success
A new IT learning centre will hold a presentation evening. More than 1,000 people having enrolled at the Carterton IT Learning Shop since it opened last September in the town's former post office in Brize Norton Road. Students study four to six hours
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Ramblers in river fight with council
Campaigners made a series of amphibious landings as part of their battle with Oxfordshire County Council. Members of Oxfordshire Ramblers' Association carried an inflatable over fields to the River Thame and ferried people across -- to highlight the lack
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Vandals threaten to drive out dentist
Yobs targeting one of the last NHS dentists in the county have brought him to the brink of abandoning the community he has served for 10 years. David Young David Young's surgery in Fane Drive, Berinsfield, one of only 12 NHS dentists left in Oxfordshire
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Two arrests as police break up rave crowd
Police dispersed about a crowd of about 200 people at an illegal rave in west Oxfordshire on June 21. Residents in Bampton and Clanfield called police when they noticed a number of vehicles converging on woodland near the River Thames from 10.45pm. Police
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Push to consider office conversion
Plans to convert council offices in Witney into sheltered housing are being pushed forward to meet a Government deadline. West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning sub-committee is holding a special meeting on June 26 to consider the scheme
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Fun fuels early learning
Sam Cooke, four, and his friends, took part in games to show how nursery education develops learning skills. Parents and children attended the open evening at Bramleys Day Nursery and Nursery School in Ardington, near Wantage, on June 24. Children enjoyed
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Improvements must be first
Residents would not be allowed to move into 2,100 new homes planned for Grove until improvements were made to roads and public transport. Oxfordshire County Council has said that transport infrastructure must be put in place if the major development goes
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Family aids fund in Bali victim's memory
The family of a former Oxfordshire man who died in the Bali bombing are helping to raise money for burns victims. Jane Holmes, of Great Coxwell, near Faringdon, will be raising funds in memory of her son Tom. Tom Holmes She and elder son Paul have organised
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Two jailed for vicious attack
Two men have been jailed for a street attack that left their victim needing 11 stitches to his head. James Keane and Leigh Reilly chased and assaulted Gareth Morgan on the Glory Farm estate in Bicester. At least three people took part in the attack at
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Machine face Posh mission
The Oxford Silver Machine attempt to succeed where others have failed this season when they visit the East of England Showground to take on Peterborough on Wednesday night. The Elite League clash is being televised live on Sky Sports and, with Oxford
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Spires takes honours
Radley's Craig Spires took the honours in the senior men's javelin at the first open meeting of the year at Tilsley Park, Abingdon. His throw of 41.08m beat off the challenge of 19 rivals. Jess Gilley made it a javelin double for Radley by taking the
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Klucniks stars to claim South title
Hammer thrower Martin Klucniks struck gold for Oxford City at the South of England Championships at Portsmouth. His throw of 41.24m gave him an emphatic victory in the under 15 boys competition, with Tonbridge's Liam Presnell runner-up with 36.00. Klucnicks
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Keyes father and son join Witney
Witney United's new manager, Andy Townsend, has made his first signings of the summer as he bids to build a team able to challenge for promotion in Division 1 West of the Hellenic League. Spencer Keyes follows Townsend to Witney from Old Woodstock Town
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Sylla quits Banbury
Banbury United boss Kevin Brock has sent a good luck message to scoring sensation Norman Sylla after he decided to move to Dr Martens Premier League outfit Havant and Waterlooville. Last season the Frenchman hit 42goals, including 32 in the league, as
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New IT centre proves a success
A new IT learning centre will hold a presentation evening. More than 1,000 people having enrolled at the Carterton IT Learning Shop since it opened last September in the town's former post office in Brize Norton Road. Students study four to six hours
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Push to consider office conversion
Plans to convert council offices in Witney into sheltered housing are being pushed forward to meet a Government deadline. West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning sub-committee is holding a special meeting on June 26 to consider the scheme
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Patten becomes 294th Chancellor
Chris Patten, the EU Commissioner and the last Governor of Hong Kong, was being sworn in as the 294th Chancellor of Oxford University today. Academics, wearing full regalia, were taking part in a procession through the city and a ceremony, during which
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Macmillan workers strike over pay
Staff at the educational division of Oxford publisher Macmillan were on strike on June 24 in protest at a below-inflation pay award. They said the pay award had been imposed upon them without agreement. About 80 members of the National Union of Journalists
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United away to Millwall in cup
Oxford United will have to do it the hard way if they are to go on another money-spinning cup run after they were today drawn away to Millwall in the first round of next season's newly-named Carling Cup. The tie will take place at The Den on Tuesday,
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Businesses prepare for bloom judging
Judging for this year's Abingdon in Bloom Business awards takes place on June 28. There are categories for hotels and guest houses, pubs and restaurants, shops, commercial business premises and leisure premises. New sections this year cover permanent
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Police reject call to get rid of Pc
Parish councillors known for asking for more bobbies on the beat have called for the local officer to be moved because of allegations made against her husband four years ago. Blackbird Leys Parish Council, with the backing of a city councillor, has written
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Businesses prepare for bloom judging
Judging for this year's Abingdon in Bloom Business awards takes place on June 28. There are categories for hotels and guest houses, pubs and restaurants, shops, commercial business premises and leisure premises. New sections this year cover permanent
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Review: Copacabana
Her name was Lola -- and judging by the way the cast bellowed, they must have heard it in Abingdon, writes Paul Stammers. The high-decibel delivery was one of several features that failed to endear me to this production during the first half. However,
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Trio of Tilleys can't stop Shipton
Not since the days of the Mangers of Tiddington in the late 1980s, have three brothers played in the Oxfordshire final of the National Village Championship - until last Sunday (June 22) that is. Alan Tilley and sons Ed, Richard and James The Mangers are
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Crafting a revolution
Eileen Wickson shows off her talent for spinning as she prepares for a WI celebration at Weston-on-the-Green, near Bicester. Eileen Wickson The WI branch is marking its 80th birthday with a two-day exhibition. Paula Hessian will teach the art of silk
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Defiant Williams can't save Oxon
Oxfordshire tumbled to their second heavy defeat of the season in the Minor Counties Championship at Challow on Tuesday. The home side crashed to a nine-wicket defeat by Cornwall, following on from a ten-wicket reverse away to Berkshire in their campaign
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Villagers fear asylum centre will cause fall in house prices
Villagers fear the value of their homes could plummet if an asylum centre gets the go-ahead. Sue Baxter has been told by a quantity surveyor that homes in Arncott, Piddington and Blackthorn, near Bicester, could lose as much as 20 per cent if the Government
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Auction aids charity ride
Cyclists planning a 250-mile ride along the Nile in Egypt are auctioning Grand Prix and Wimbledon tickets. The Lardies, a group of 30 cyclists, will do the ride in October to raise money for Oxfordshire Macmillan Nurses. They have been given two tickets
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City veterans shine
Oxford City captured a team prize at the British Veterans Road 5k Championships at Horwich, near Bolton. They led the way in the V50 race, with Richard Grant, just turned 50, third home in 16mins 40secs. City's triumphant team was completed by Dave Wheeler
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Reynolds to fore in Radley romp
Kay Reynolds led Radley's women to victory with a fabulous four-timer in the Southern Veterans' League Western Division meeting at Tilsley Park, Abingdon. She was equally effective on the track as in the field events, taking the over 35 A string 100m
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Deadly Dave goes so close - again!
Greene King Oxford & District Aunt Sally League: Dave Sawyer did it again as he fell just a doll short of the maximum 18-doll haul for the second week running as The George Littlemore beat Highfield Social Club 3-0. <image large="sport-sally.gif
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Aunt Sally results
Latest results in the Greene King Oxford and District League and Abingdon and District League as at June 25, 2002 <image large="sport-sally.gif" small="sport-sally.gif" type="portrait"></image>GREENE KING OXFORD AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier
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Forinton move
Oxford City midfielder Howard Forinton, who re-signed for the Ryman League Division 1 North outfit last season, has joined Nationwide Conference side Stevenage Borough. The 27-year-old former Peterborough, Birmingham City and Yeovil forward played only
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Record workout for charity
Keep fit enthusiasts at Oxfordshire leisure centres are taking part in potentially the world's biggest workout. They hope to beat the existing record of 30,000 people. On June 29 at 11am, enthusiasts at five Oxfordshire leisure centres -- the Castle in
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Man charged over four robberies
A man appeared in court on June 24 charged with a series of robberies in Oxford. Ian Sleight, 41, of no fixed abode, is accused of robbing a 12-year-old girl of a purse on Barn's Road bridge, Cowley, on June 14. Two days later, he is alleged to have caused
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Expert advice helps charity
An architect offered his services to Oxford shoppers to help charity. Architect David Welbourne checks the paperwork David Welbourne was at Habitat in Botley, to advise customers with their house plans and design problems. Mr Welbourne, a senior architect
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Family centres win top praise
Two Oxfordshire family centres have been praised by the Government. Rose Hill and Littlemore Sure Start Family Centre and the Activities Childcare and Education centre (Ace) in Chipping Norton are among just 35 organisations in the UK to become designated
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Staff give history a twirl
Museum staff are encouraging children to dance their way through the past when the school holidays begin. It is one of a series of events organised for young people, including puppetry, creative writing and crafts, once term ends on July 18. All activities
