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Be a big softie this Christmas
Following its huge success last year, the Oxford Mail is re-launching its Be a Big Softie campaign, aimed at reducing drink driving by encouraging pubs, bars and clubs to offer cut-price soft drinks to designated drivers during the festive period. Licensed
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Fresh doubt about Kelly death
Paramedics have disputed official claims that Dr David Kelly died after slashing his wrist, saying there was too little blood around the body. Dr David KellyDr Kelly, 59, of Southmoor, near Abingdon, was found dead at Harrowdown Hill, Longworth, on July
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Heavy cost of empty homes
Sir -- Why is it that there are so many boarded-up properties in Oxford? There are thousands of people on the council housing waiting list, a huge shortage of affordable homes and seemingly no quick fix. Every boarded-up home is a property not being allocated
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FOOTBALL: Banbury held in dour stalemate
BANBURY United were a touch unfortunate not to take three points after drawing 0-0 at Premier Division rivals Stamford on Saturday. Banbury took the game to their opponents from the off, and were unlucky not to take the lead when Chris Potter collected
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FOOTBALL: Skipper Joyce spot on for Thame
A COOL penalty from skipper Tony Joyce gave Thame United a 1-0 victory against Sutton Coldfield Town the points in a dour Division 1 West clash on Saturday. John Mitchell was felled in the box by the home side's keeper, and Joyce made no mistake from
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Riders and ramblers criticise narrow path
Cyclists and ramblers have criticised a new route which links north Oxford to the west of the city for being too narrow. The pathway connects Botley Road, west Oxford, to Walton Well Road, Jericho, via university housing in Venneit Close and Cripley Meadow
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Thieves steal charity boxes
Thieves have stolen collection boxes from the gardens of two family households in Kidlington. Sue Simmonds said her family could not believe it when they saw the metal box, used to collect money for the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign, had been ripped
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FOOTBALL: Ramon off to a flier
OXFORD United's Argentinian management want to bring in experience and organisation to help the team climb up the League Two table. But new manager Ramon Diaz declared himself very happy with Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cambridge after his spectacular
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It's a small price to pay
Sir -- Ian Joseph may feel hard done by because his name and photograph are displayed in various public places (Oxford Mail, December 7). At the same time, though, he should regard himself as being fortunate not to receive a more severe punishment. Asbos
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Art or stupidity?
Sir -- In response to your story, Art? It's just bog standard (Oxford Mail, December 7), Marcel Duchamps's factory-produced urinal fountain was sold at Philips in New York for $1.075m. Of all the things in the world that you could possibly buy with a
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Festive lights are wonderful
Sir -- We visited friends in Oxford recently and decided to call in to the city centre for some Christmas shopping. I just had to write to say that we thought your festive illuminations around the city were absolutely wonderful, especially those in Cornmarket
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Traffic campaigners demand 20mph zone
A 20mph speed limit and traffic calming measures are needed along St Helen's Wharf to East St Helen's Street, Abingdon, says the town council. Residents living in Wilsham Road, near the junction with St Helen's Wharf, have complained about traffic exceeding
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FOOTBALL: Ardley miss out
DESPITE a 3-0 scoreline, Ardley put in a spirited performance against top-of-the-table Highworth in Saturday's Premier Division clash. The first half was an even affair, with Highworth taking the lead on 25 minutes through a disputed penalty from Cleverly
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FOOTBALL: Sherwood strikes to scupper North Leigh
PAUL Sherwood's extra-time strike saw Carterton through 2-1 in Saturday's second-round Oxfordshire Senior Cup tie against Hellenic League Premier Division rivals North Leigh. With penalties looming, Sherwood popped up to force the ball over the line from
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FOOTBALL: Abingdon crash out
ABINGDON Town's seven-game unbeaten run came to end when they went down 2-0 at home to Desborough Town in the third round of the FA Vase. After dominating the first half, Abingdon will be desperately disappointed not only to have succumbed to two second
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FOOTBALL: Brackley battle to win
IN-FORM Brackley were made to battle hard to overcome basement boys Egham 1-0 in Division 1 West on Saturday. Mike Ford's side enjoyed more of the possession, but were vulnerable to the counter-attack from the visitors. Gary Wickens nearly put the home
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Children triumph in battle of the bridge
A bridge over some troublesome water has finally been built after a campaign by youngsters. Sisters Yasmeen and Naomi Ward asked Bicester councillors in August for a bridge to enable them to get across a stream which separates their home from a field
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FOOTBALL: Smillie's bravery earns City draw
JACK Smillie showed the sort of bravery Oxford City are looking for with a late equaliser in Saturday's Southern League Division 1 West 1-1 draw at Bracknell Town. Smillie headed home a long Andy Ballard throw 12 minutes from time, but in the process
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Monday December 13: The doubts still linger
The David Kelly affair simply will not go away. Just when the controversy surrounding the death of the Government weapons expert seemed to be fading, new claims have once again cast doubt over the conclusion that he took his own life. Two paramedics who
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Police net closes in on football racists
Fans believed to have racially abused two black Swansea players last week were spotted by police during Oxford United's match against Cambridge on Saturday. A spotter squad of police at United's home game recognised what they believe is one of the men
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Girl praised for bravery
A little girl who has battled with poor health all her life has been told her bravery is a shining example to everyone. Laurel Brook, 11, was born with a genetic disorder which has already led her to have a stroke, a kidney transplant and a cancerous
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Santa's festive mail gifts go missing
Children have been left disappointed in the run-up to Christmas after letters from Santa arrived at their homes -- in opened envelopes with a gift of chocolate coins missing. Royal Mail denied Santa's post had been targeted by thieves and put the problem
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New targets for cuts to crime are too high
"Unrealistic", "unachievable" and "morale damaging" are the words Thames Valley Police has used to describe the Government's targets to cut crime. Thames Valley Police Authority is at loggerheads with the Home Office over new targets for Crime and Disorder
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FOOTBALL: Didcot march on after late Ward strike
DIDCOT Town moved into the fourth round of the FA Vase for only the second time in their history, thanks to a superb 1-0 win at Wessex League high-fliers Gosport Borough on Saturday. Bradley Ward scored the only goal of the game with just six minutes
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Gridlock all day long
Sir -- Headington Road and London Road at Headington, Oxford, between Gipsy Lane and Headington traffic lights, must be the most congested road in the country. All day long, this road is gridlocked with traffic, and the main cause is the Headley Way and
