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Cancer death rates show dramatic drop
Scientists in Oxford have been commended for playing a major role in the fight against cancer, which has led to a big fall in deaths from the disease. Cancer Research UK announced national mortality rates from cancer have fallen by 12 per cent in 30 years
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Football: Eynsham take over at top
EYNSHAM took over at the top of the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division on goal difference thanks to a 2-0 victory at Worcester College Old Boys & Bletchingdon. Playing with the wind in the first half, Eynsham, who still have a game in hand
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Aunt Sally: Exiles press home lead
While all the other sides faltered, Exiles pressed on relentlessly with another demolition job in the Gladiators Beer Seller Friday League. This time it was Garsington Sports on the end of a 6-0 defeat as Exiles went nine points clear with only four games
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Rugby: Aussie rules OK at Iffley Road
England may rule the rugby world, but that has not stopped Oxford University electing their third Australian captain in the last four years. Dave Lubans, who beat off four contenders to become the Dark Blues' new skipper, says he is relishing his new
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Asylum review date revealed
Campaigners are gearing up for their last stand over Government proposals to house 750 asylum seekers in a purpose-built centre on the outskirts of Bicester. It has been announced that the judicial review into the Home Office's controversial plans will
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Bike built to be a star
When Schaefer's wife, Helen, tries to dish up tea at her Horspath home, more often than not she has to jostle with her bike-mad husband for space on the kitchen table. Schaefer on board his custom Hayabusa He uses the table as his workbench to mould the
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County stays on flood alert
Oxfordshire remained on flood alert Wednesday -- with more rain forecast. People living in areas at risk were warned to be ready to move possessions yesterday after six rivers were put on flood watch. In the Witney area parts of the River Windrush flooded
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City toilets continue to sparkle in awards
Four gleaming public toilets in Oxford have been given Loo of the Year Awards. Last year the city council won two awards for the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in its loos at Diamond Place, in Summer- town, and Gloucester Green. This year,
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Sainsbury's battles on for larger store
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's plans to go to the High Court in a bid to expand its store in Kidlington. In December, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott turned down plans by the firm to expand its store by 1,353 square metres The expanded store, which
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Homeless projects to get extra money
Sixteen projects in Oxford are to receive a share of £600,000 to continue their work to help reduce rough sleeping and homelessness. In December, Homelessness Minister Jeff Rooker announced that the city council was receiving the cash to help it tackle
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Flat blaze pensioner dies
A pensioner treated for severe burns following a fire at his Oxford home has died in hospital. Barry Newell, 68, was trapped in a blaze at his ground-floor flat in George Moore Close, off Iffley Road, early on Monday. He was rescued by firefighters after
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Mazda's take on hot hatch
Mazda has extended its range with the launch of the new Mazda 3 hatchback. The Japanese car maker says the Mazda 3 possesses one of the segment's best safety packages with anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency
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Top surgeon hits out at treatment switch
Oxford surgeon Steve Westaby has criticised a suggestion that children with heart problems should travel to Birmingham or London for treatment. An independent review group had recommended stopping all paediatric cardiac surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital
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Cricket: Horspath blast decision
Horspath CC have blasted the Oxford Times Cherwell League's decision to place their sides in Divisions 5 and 9 this season following the controversial de-merger of Oxford & Horspath CC. The village club, who had attained Division 3 and 7 status before
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'Sexist' club urged to change policies
A social club in Wallingford has been criticised for not allowing women and children. Jacqui Saczak, of Whitecross, Wootton, near Abingdon, attacked the Comrades Club's policies after her 12-year-old son Jamie, who plays snooker for Abingdon Oracle Club
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£1,000 grant causes a buzz
Children at an Oxfordshire playscheme are getting stuck into new toys after the club won a £1,000 cash award from Candis women's magazine. Wasps -- the Witney After School Play Scheme -- will buy large beanbags, soft toys and a parachute toy that can
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Football: Grimsley hits a trio
Only four games survived the weekend monsoons in the Witney & District FA, but Charlbury's Martin Grimsley found conditions a breeze, hitting a hat-trick in their 6-1 victory over Kingham in the Premier Division. Steve Fitzgerald, Matt Cox and an
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Football: Wise miss proves costly
Boreham Wood 1, Oxford City 0: Oxford City's run of three successive victories came to an end against the Ryman League Division 1 North form side last night. But they can count themselves unlucky not to have earned a point with striker Danny Wise missing
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Football: New boy Duka KO'd by unlucky break
RT Harris Oxford City FA: Goalscorer Altin Duka could face six months out after breaking his right leg on his debut for North Oxford in their abandoned 2-2 draw with Bullnose Morris. The incident, which caused the Couling Cup quarter-final game to be
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Billiards: Shepherd steers them in
New Club increased their lead at the top of Division 2 with a 2-1 victory over Morris Motors as snow reduced the league programme to just two matches. Andy Moss (+90) gave New Club a good start with a 150-99 victory over Roger Tomlin (+50). After Doug
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Address area's needs, says MP
Banbury's MP Tony Baldry has called on the Government to recognise the problems of homelessness in north Oxfordshire. Speaking in the House of Commons he listed a lack of funding and a shortage of affordable housing as the main problems. He said Cherwell
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Athletics: Haarer hares in for title
Headington Roadrunner Pete Haarer wrapped up the overall and senior men's title a round early, when he finished second in the penultimate meeting at Cirencester Park. Although Haarer had to concede defeat to teammate Kevin Murphy in Gloucestershire, his
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Football: Penalty breaks deadlock
Three second-half goals gave Premier Division leaders Didcot Town a 3-0 victory over Abingdon United in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League last night. In front of a crowd of 231, Abingdon held out well in a goalless first half. But after Ian Concannon
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A glimpse at our bone-shaking past
The Model T Ford may have formed the platform for today's cars but in fact it has little in common with modern motoring. Buildbase transport manager Phil Alexander with the company's Model TT commercial vehicle Ask Phil Alexander what driving the Model
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BMW bids to woo women
BMW is looking to attract more women to work at its Mini plant in Cowley, following an undercover report. Dr Fiona Moore, of Kingston University, spent three months working on the assembly line, and concluded that BMW needed to increase public awareness
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Football: Woodman denies making gestures
Oxford United goalkeeper Andy Woodman has denied making a rude gesture to supporters who criticised him for conceding a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Kidder- minster. A small group of fans in the Oxford Mail Stand behind the goal barracked the U's keeper
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New breed of Panda to thrive
Cheap, cheerful and a champion -- Fiat's new breed of Panda is set to chew a sizeable chunk out of the new supermini market. Fiat Panda Fiat has a 60-year pedigree in making city runabouts and its new offering arrives as small cars are recognised as the
