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'It's rubbish. It'd be quicker to walk it'
City bus commuters claim a five-mile journey across Oxford is taking an hour and 20 minutes because of road repairs. Roadworks at Hollow Way The chaos is likely to continue for at least six weeks as Transco makes urgent safety repairs to damaged gas mains
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Only small parties help the vulnerable
Sir - I was disappointed to read Councillor Tony Brett's attack on the Independent Working Class Association (Oxford Mail, August 3). While I respect him as my fellow councillor in Holywell Ward, I cannot agree with his assessment of the IWCA's motion
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Camera system nets 209 in a year
More than 200 people were arrested in Witney in the last year after being caught on CCTV cameras - but authorities are unable to say how many were charged and prosecuted. District councillor Louise Chapman said: "It's helped cut the fear of crime, it's
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Crossing work begins
Work has begun on a new controlled crossing outside King Alfred's Sports and Community College's east site, Charlton Road, Wantage -- after a four-year campaign. Calls for the crossing followed safety concerns. Liberal Democrat town and county councillor
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Athletics: Ex-Harrier Penfold powers in at Chippy
With Oxford City's Mark Beerling, winner of the last three races in the Mota-vation series, absent, Birchfield Harrier Tom Penfold cruised to victory in the fourth round at Chipping Norton. Penfold, who formerly ran with White Horse Harriers, easily saw
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August 11: Another fine mess
We all know that Oxford lives on a knife-edge when it comes to traffic. One accident, one set of roadworks, even the slightest hiccup is likely to send the whole road system into chaos. We can understand why works are carried out during the school summer
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Scientists have a peek at 'doughnut'
It covers an area the size of five football pitches and anyone driving past the Harwell and Chilton science centres in south Oxfordshire could be mistaken for thinking a new sports stadium was going up on the site. But the giant Diamond Light Source -
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Shocked residents pay tribute to Kim
Flowers have been piled high around a lamppost in Berinsfield where 13-year-old Kim Knott died. Crash victim Kim Knott Tributes and sympathetic messages, toys and teddy bears, were laid by young and old alike in memory of the teenager. She was a pillion
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MP's fears over store closure
Work and pensions minister Andrew Smith has contacted Littlewoods expressing concern at the company's decision to close its Oxford branch at short notice. The Oxford East MP has also approached the Secretary of State at the Department of Trade and Industry
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Hospital volunteers clock up 350 years
A group of volunteers have been praised for donating more than 350 years between them to an Oxford hospital charity. The 14 John Radcliffe Hospital League of Friends helpers, who have each served drinks and snacks for at least 25 years, have now been
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Bodyshell is Mini Clubman classic
Witney-based British Motor Heritage has added yet another feather to its cap - the Mini Clubman saloon bodyshell. This new shell is suitable for rebuilding any Mini Clubman saloon or Mini 1275 GT from 1972 to 1980, and is a complement to the 'normal'
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Successful village fete
Sir - My thanks to everyone involved in Sunningwell fete on Saturday - helpers, stallholders, the Sea Cadet band and visitors. Thanks also you and your sister papers for advertising countywide and for the loan of your ever-popular bouncy castle! Without
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Take a break -- where?
Sir - The latest police campaign implores motorists to take more breaks when travelling long distances, as tiredness causes more deaths than drink driving. I could not agree more, except that on England's motorways, these facilities are few and far between
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'Our monkeys live good life'
Activists should welcome Oxford University's animal research centre because it will improve conditions for creatures used in medical experiments. Professor John Stein This is the view of brain specialist Prof John Stein, who said the monkeys used in his
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Two jailed after street fracas
Two men involved in a violent fight outside an Abingdon nightclub have been jailed for nine months. CCTV video footage showing Gavin Andrews and Richard Payne brawling outside Strattons nightclub on Sunday, April 25, was shown at Oxford Crown Court on
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Park to get £400k of refurbishments
Wallingford's Riverside Park, which was in danger of being closed permanently last year, is now to have £400,000 spent on refurbishing it. News of the funding to the popular swimming pool, paddling pool and Thames-side recreation area and campsite, was
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All change for special needs
School for pupils with learning difficulties is being transformed as part of an overhaul of special school provision in Oxfordshire. Woodeaton Manor School, which is currently a day special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, will become
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Athletics: Double joy for Heath
Alchester's Sarah Heath continued her year of triumph on the track as she struck gold in both the 800m and 1500m in the European Veterans' Track & Field Championships in Arhus, Denmark. She won her qualifying heat in the 800m, before cruising to victory
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Athletics: Radley edge to victory
Radley's A team won their Southern Women's League Division 1 meeting at Harrow, edging out the host club by seven points. In a tight contest on Saturday, Radley did not post many victories, but picked up useful points across the board to secure team victory
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Aunt Sally: Beauchamp on song as Cons cruise home
Former Oxford United winger Joey Beauchamp clanged off 16 dolls for leaders North Oxford Conservatives in their impressive 3-0 demolition of top-of-the-table rivals Cowley Workers. Beauchamp's teammate Pete Dempsey (6-4-4) also rattled off 16 in an imp
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Drivers flout ban
Residents are fed up with lorry drivers flouting a ban that stops them driving through a Bicester estate. They claim up to 12 HGVs still use Churchill Road every day despite a weight restriction. The limit was imposed earlier this year and new bollards
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Lawyer plunges into pool fight
A woman fighting for separate-sex changing rooms at Spiceball Sports Centre in Banbury is celebrating after a solicitor has offered to take up her case free of charge. Linda Ebbage, of Park End, Bodicote, lost her claim at Oxford County Court last month
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Sporty additions to BMW 5 Series
BMW Great Britain has announced the launch of Sport models for the 5 Series Saloon and Touring range. The new 5 Series Sport Visually similar to the recently unveiled high-performance M5 saloon, Sport models feature a number of interior and exterior enhancements
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Phone users still cut off after storms
BT telephone customers across Oxfordshire are still waiting to be reconnected after damage caused in last week's storms. Many lines failed because of lightning strikes on overhead cables and flooding of underground ducts. BT spokesman Chris Oram said
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Prescott orders new Sainsbury public inquiry
The latest plans to almost double the size of a Kidlington supermarket have been called in for a second time by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. In June Cherwell District Council approved a proposal by Sainsbury's to increase its store in Oxford Road
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Women are breaking through 'glass ceiling'
Women are on the brink of overtaking men as the top earners on Oxfordshire County Council. Unions are claiming that male domination is over on the best-run councils, with Oxfordshire a shining example, as women break through the 'glass ceiling'. New figures
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Firefighters call for councillor to resign
Firefighters in Oxfordshire have called for a leading county councillor to resign from a key post as tension mounts over pay talks. More than 550 firefighters are being balloted for industrial action after national pay talks broke down earlier this month
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Speedway: Rafal returns as Oxford bid to beat the weather
Rafal Dobrucki returns for Oxford Silver Machine as they travel north to Manchester for a Skybet Elite League clash against play-off challengers Belle Vue tonight. Dobrucki has spent a short spell on the sidelines after being injured in Poland. He was
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Football: Bash is back to give Rix dilemma
Striker Steve Basham has given Oxford United boss Graham Rix a selection dilemma by declaring himself fit for tonight's clash with Mansfield Town at the Kassam Stadium. Basham, United's leading scorer last season, missed Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Boston
