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'Zone may drive drinkers north'
A new scheme designed to stamp out binge drinking and drink-fuelled violence in Oxford could displace the problem to the north of the city, a councillor has warned. The Special Saturation Policy (SSP) -- drafted by Oxford City Council and the police -
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Yet another tax on the motorist
Sir - Following your article about possible future congestion charges for Oxford (Oxford Mail, December 18), I would like to express my surprise. I thought we already had congestion charges, in the guise of extortionate car parking costs and the ever
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ATHLETICS: Vallance is to the fore
ALCHESTER RC's Piers Vallance finished fourth in the five-mile Wendover Woods hill race at Wendover Woods on the Chiltern Hills. More than 200 runners took part and the overall winner was Owain Jones, representing Chiltern Harriers, in a new course record
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FOOTBALL: Cuff hits hat-trick
BENJI Cuff hammered a hat-trick as Beckley Sports won 8-0 at home to North Oxford to stay hot on the heels of the RT Harris Oxford City FA Premier Division leaders Donnington. Craig Dean bagged a brace, with a Vince Long penalty and strikes from Luke
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RUGBY: Students set for Aussie test
OXFORD University, fresh from their stirring 18-11 victory in the Varsity Match will face another stern test when they meet Australian Universities at Iffley Road next month. This attractive fixture has been confirmed for Wednesday, January 26, which
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Action on skidding
A new surface is expected to be put down on a road to try to stop drivers skidding into the ditch. Several drivers have had their cars written off, while others have lost control outside a quarry in Bicester Road, Stratton Audley. The road is swept regularly
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CRICKET: Super Strauss sets seal on dream year
BATTING hero Andrew Strauss was left to reflect on a dream 2004 after steering England to a record eighth successive Test victory. The 27-year-old former Oxfordshire batsman followed up his first-innings of 126 against South Africa in the first Test at
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Annabel's star shines
Artwork designed by a Banbury youngster is featuring on a Christmas card being distributed throughout the region by the United Reformed Church. Members of St Francis Church Kidz Klub on Highlands, Banbury, designed stars as part of the church's 'Send
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The next big step
Sir - It has taken Oxfordshire Chamber of Commerce nearly two years to agree that Oxford needs congestion charging. In 2002, Headington Forum suggested the need for such a scheme to local politicians. This is the next big step in Oxford successfully dealing
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Social club's 'civil war'
The future of a historic working men's club in Oxford is under threat because of soaring debts and a bitter feud between the chairman and committee. Tom Doliamie Sackings, legal proceedings and a row over the size and cost of a new clubhouse are also
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Santa whirls in to delight youngsters
Santa gave Rudolf and the other reindeer the afternoon off when he took to the skies in an RAF Benson Merlin helicopter. His surprise visit to Checkendon School near Wallingford proved a hit with the children at the village primary. He stayed with them
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Power failure hits 2,200 residents
Carterton, Brize Norton and Minster Lovell were all hit by a power cut on December 22. A fault on a high-voltage network shut off electricity supplies at 4.20am, affecting 2,200 customers. Power was restored for 1,000 customers within three minutes. Remaining
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FOOTBALL: Bowles shines at soccer school
BRIAN Bowles marked himself as a possible future football star when he finished runner-up in the Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools International Skills final in Manchester. The 13-year-old, from Farmers Close, Witney, won a place on the CIS Roadshow in Oxford
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BILLIARDS: County back at the top
BILLIARDS Ewers leads County back to top COUNTY A are back on top of Division 1 after Jimmy Ewers led them to a 2-1 win over New Club - and they still have a game in hand. They won despite losing the opening game, when New Club's Harry Kidner (+110) beat
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FOOTBALL: Double joy for Clarke
ALLAN Clarke netted a double as Launton Sports kept up their 100 per cent record with a 3-0 victory at Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division rivals Garsington. The visitors started well, taking the lead early on through Clarke, who latched onto a
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Playstations are still off the shelves
Shoppers searching for the "must-have" PlayStation 2 are unlikely to get their hands on the consoles until after Christmas, Oxford shops have warned. Electronics stores across Oxford have been receiving only limited deliveries of the games consoles, leaving
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Child rapist may get life
An Oxfordshire computer expert who filmed himself raping a child has been warned to expect a life sentence behind bars. Footage of Steven Langford sexually abusing victims as young as 18 months was handed in anonymously to police, Oxford Crown Court heard
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Campaigners scent victory in gravel fight
Campaigners are scenting victory after an independent panel said plans to take sand and gravel from the Benson and Stadhampton area should be dropped. But that same recommendation could mean attention focusing on an alternative site in the Wallingford-Cholsey-Moulsford
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Post offices face walkout
Strike action is set to hit five main Oxfordshire post offices on Christmas Eve, in a row over opening hours. About 50 members of the Communication Workers' Union will walk out at 12.30pm, claiming that is the time they traditionally stop work for the
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Nearly 1,000 groups sign up to Net guide
More than 950 Oxfordshire community groups, advice agencies and leisure clubs have signed up to a new online county guide. The Oxfordshire Gateway, launched in July, is a searchable database of council and community services and activities. It has been
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Palace thefts: workers sacked
Five members of staff at Blenheim Palace have been dismissed following an investigation into allegations that employees were stealing money. Last month it was reported that the Duke of Marlborough had asked detectives to investigate fears that employees
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Student shaken by robbery
A students was robbed by a man who wrenched her bag from her shoulder. Police are appealing for witnesses following the robbery in Union Street, east Oxford, on Monday. The student, who is in her mid-twenties, was walking near Tesco's at about 9.15pm
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FOOTBALL: United release Alexis
OXFORD United are releasing young midfielder Michael Alexis, who has been unable to break into the first team. The 19-year-old has been told he will not be offered a new contract when his existing one expires at the end of December. Alexis has been at
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FOOTBALL: U's set for Ashton boost
CENTRE back Jon Ashton fears his recent red card against Swansea City at the Kassam Stadium could cost him more than the two-match suspension which he has now served. It was the Oxford United defender's second sending-off of the season and led to him
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Problems will not just go away
Sir - How kind of county councillors David Robertson and Keith Mitchell to make the differences between political parties so glaringly obvious. Anyone trying to do something about the appalling state of air pollution in Oxford, or in pushing for protection
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Our politicians look after themselves
Sir - There appears to be no end to the revelations about the avarice and money grabbing of our elected representatives. Principle has conveniently been erased from the minds of politicians when greed becomes paramount. While politicians fiercely pursue
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Empty promises on empty homes
Sir - Empty properties, empty promises. It appears that city councillor Patrick Murray has just woken up to find so many empty properties in Oxford (Oxford Mail, December 13). Where has he been all these years when so much has been written about the shocking
