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Teenager accused of raping party-goer
A teenager accused of raping a woman at a Halloween party told a jury they had indulged in a night of mutual passion. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is alleged to have raped the woman as she lay passed out on a bench at the party
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Maternity leave adds to nurse shortages
A high number of women on maternity leave is adding to staff shortages at Oxford hospitals. NHS managers are tackling the issue in a series of measures to eradicate the need for high-cost agency staff at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals and
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Trust agrees £40m health centres deal
Two new health centres in east Oxford have been given the go-ahead after health managers finalised a £40m deal to finance the projects. Work on the sites in Manzil Way, off Cowley Road, and Dunnock Way, in Blackbird Leys, will begin early next year after
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£240M campus planned
Oxford University says it is ready to spend £240m to transform the Radcliffe Infirmary into the university's campus in the city centre. The bill for the first new building to be erected, the Institute of Mathematics, is expected to be in the region of
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FOOTBALL: Mooney gets Premiership feel
TOP scorer Tommy Mooney says Oxford United are becoming more like a Premiership side with their team of Argentinian coaches, writes Jon Murray. "To have a fitness coach and a technical coach is something that Premiership and Championship sides have, but
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FOOTBALL: United may sign up Diaz's son
OXFORD United could soon have a Diaz in their team. Manager Ramon's two sons have been training with the team this week. Elder son, Emiliano, a 21-year-old right-sided midfielder, has already played for River Plate and is understood to have a high technical
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Praise for hospital
Sir - The excellent work carried out at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford is already widely known, but I would like to add my personal observations. This year, I have had two separate operations for complete knee replacements at the Nuffield.
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Applause for radio
Sir - I've been observing the recent debate about Radio Oxford with interest. Stephanie Jenkins's letter (Oxford Mail, December 10) has forced me to contribute. Anne Diamond may not be the perfect presenter. I often find her reactionary and opinionated
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Court out
While some customers of collapsed retailer Courts were jubilant after receiving their furniture, others are furious after being asked to pay extra for their goods. Courts' Botley Road storeSecurity guards were employed at the Oxford store after staff
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'Get real' over housing crisis
Sir - Will you please act responsibly and stop endorsing Oxford City Council's view that "50 per cent affordable homes in new developments will make a contribution to easing the housing problem" (Oxford Mail, December 14)? As long as this is delivered
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FOOTBALL: Former U's chief quits Forest
JOE Kinnear (below) has resigned as manager of Nottingham Forest after ten months in charge of the Coca-Cola Championship side. Kinnear, a former director of football at Oxford United, said: "I feel it is in the best interests of the club that I resign
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BADMINTON: Oxon suffer two defeats
OXFORDSHIRE'S 2nd and 4th teams both suffered 10-5 defeats in their County Championship matches at Iffley Road. In Division 2D, Oxon 2nd were bolstered by a first appearance this season from Liz Burns, of Frilford, against Dorset 2nd. Burns won two doubles
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CRICKET: Shipton land bye in village cup
FORMER dual national champions Shipton-under- Wychwood have been handed a bye in the first round of next year's npower Village Cup. In the second round, the reigning Oxfordshire title holders face a potentially tricky away tie against the winners of Kidmore
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RUGBY: Coach Brodley issues warning
STILL smarting after last week's defeat against Maidenhead which deprived them of a play-off position, Chinnor start the second half of their South West 1 programme with a trip to Gloucester Old Boys. "To say I was disappointed after last week's performance
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FOOTBALL: Ardley in hunt for new keeper
ARDLEY United are aiming to sign a new goalkeeper after Paul Tassell was injured during their controversial 2-2 draw with Henley Town in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Tassell had to come off with a thigh injury during Wednesday's clash, following
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Protesters plea to Clarke: 'Rethink asylum'
Campaigners against the proposed accommodation centre for asylum seekers outside Bicester are hoping the Government will have a change of heart following the resignation of Home Secretary David Blunkett. Bicester Action Group member Sue Baxter said: "
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No revamp for A34 in sight until 2016
The traffic chaos that engulfed roads around Oxford on Tuesday after a serious accident on the A34 has sparked new calls for a study of ways to improve the congested route. Although the total cost of Tuesday's incident to the county's economy is put at
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Green Belt is safe: for now
The Green Belt on the edge of Oxford has been saved from the bulldozers - for now. A Government-appointed panel of planning inspectors has backed the county council's wish to see the extra housing needed in the county built in outlying towns such as Didcot
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BADMINTON: Death of former county skipper
A LEADING badminton player, who captained Oxfordshire's first team for around 20 years, has died aged 71. Banbury-born Derek Barrett who also played competitive cricket and football, died on December 11. From 1958, he made 100 appearances for the county
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FOOTBALL: Smillies's injury blow hits City survival bid
OXFORD City boss Andy Sinnott has a striking crisis ahead of tomorrow's crucial Southern League Division 1 West clash at home to fellow-strugglers Bedworth United. Already missing frontman Mark Simms and attacking midfielder Justin Lee with long-term
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Chippy folk festival pops up
Folk festivals have this ability to pop up all over the place these days, writes Peter Cann. The latest addition is on our doorstep -- the Chipping Norton Folk Festival on February 5. If you want to kick off a festival in style then there is no better
