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Appointments prove controversial
Two peers with strong links to Oxfordshire and a controversial MP who lives in the county have been given jobs in Tony Blair's new Labour government. The chairman of the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign, Lord Drayson, has been appointed as a junior
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Square focus
Wallingford town councillors are relying on cameras to prove that more protection is needed in Market Place. Pictures will be taken of the Market Square as it is now, with planned seating and flower baskets on poles drawn in. The changes are aimed at
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Walkers aim to boost appeal
People from across the Vale of White Horse will be striding out in a sponsored walk in aid of the Poppy Appeal. The walk on May 15 will start from Harwell Royal British Legion Club, with people walking either 10 or 15 miles, before enjoying a barbecue
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Chinese deal for university
China's Ministry of Education and Oxford University will jointly fund a scholarship scheme for graduate students from China studying in Oxford. The project, which will run for two years, will begin next year and will cater for 10 postgraduates in the
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Cricket: Taylor claims his first hat-trick
Former England seamer Paul Taylor recorded the first hat-trick of his long and distinguished career in Banbury's exciting three-wicket victory against Reading in Division 1. Taylor polished off the last three Reading wickets in three balls to finish with
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Equestrianism: Brilliant Boggis is in seventh heaven
Kitty Boggis underlined her world class potential with a dream debut at the Badminton Horse Trials. The 22-year-old rider from Lew, near Bampton, was beaten only by Olympic medallists as she finished seventh overall and picked up three trophies in a remarkable
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Darts: Getting back on the oche
Railway Social Club A and The Shears are gearing up for the defence of their Greene King Oxford & District Darts Association Summer League titles. The Shears start their campaign in the ladies' section on May 25 while Railway open their men's account
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Cricket: Freeland in shock exit to Horley
OCA League: Holders Freeland crashed out of the Airey Cup at the first hurdle with a seven-wicket thrashing by Division 2 side Horley. Freeland could muster only 104 all out as Keith Palmer (5-27) and Mark Wright (3-31) did the damage. In reply, Mark
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Pain before the gain
The good news is that residents living near the A34 north of Oxford will soon be spared the horrific traffic din they have suffered for 17 years. By early next year, the noisy concrete section will have been removed and replaced by a quieter surface.
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Chinese deal for university
China's Ministry of Education and Oxford University will jointly fund a scholarship scheme for graduate students from China studying in Oxford. The project, which will run for two years, will begin next year and will cater for 10 postgraduates in the
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Soldier 'falsely cried rape'
A soldier based in Oxfordshire has gone on trial accused of falsely claiming that a Fijian fellow serviceman raped him after returning from a night out. Terrence McDonald, 22, a private in the Royal Logistic Corps, made the claim against Orisi Vasukiwai
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Postman who stole letters escapes jail
An Oxford postman who stole hundreds of letters and parcels has escaped jail after being given a community punishment order. Ricky Emmerson, 19, of Bernwood Road, Barton, was found with five pouches of mail in his bedroom as well as books, DVDs and vouchers
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Hands off our flats, say oaps
Pensioners living in sheltered housing in Oxford fear for the future after their landlords told them their homes could be closed. Jessie Hunt, 83, who lives in a one-bedroom flat in Scrutton Close, Headington, says she has received a letter from Oxford
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Keeping pace with dyslexia
A teaching assistant completed a specialist course to learn about dyslexia -- and discovered that 10 per cent of pupils at her school suffer from the learning difficulty. June Tallant with pupils wearing tinted spectacles Dyslexia experts are calling
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Centre boasts more muscle after revamp
Managers say north Oxford's Ferry Sports Centre is doing "tremendously" -- a month after it reopened following £3.4m re-fit. Centre manager Lee Buchan said things were going so well that it had already established itself as a major player among Oxford's
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Rugby: Durham's late rally sinks battling Oxon
Oxfordshire coach John Brodley blamed costly errors as his side slipped to a 23-21 defeat against Durham in their championship opener at Gateshead. But he refused to be too downbeat after a performance that showed plenty of positive signs. Man-of-the-match
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Football: 'I'M UP FOR IT' - Talbot
New Oxford United boss Brian Talbot says he's got bundles of energy to bring to the job. The former Ipswich and Arsenal midfielder is 51, but he is full of enthusiasm and drive for the challenge of trying to get United out of Coca-Cola League Two. "I
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Cheap way to stop jumping
Surely the easiest and cheapest way to stop idiots jumping off Magdalen Bridge on May Morning would be to move the boats from the Botanic Garden and moor them in two rows under each side of the bridge. ALAN GOVIER Gladstone Road, Headington, Oxford
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Has the phantom struck again?
I drove through Kirtlington for the first time for a while, and saw that the plethora of not-long-installed, malignant 'traffic-calming' humps has now been removed -- all bar the one that was probably the least malignant. This observation prompts six
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Let's be proud of our country
I support Peter Unsworth's letter (Oxford Mail, April 26) expressing disappointment at Marcus Mabberley's St George's Day article. It marked a surprising change in attitude in the Oxford Mail from two years ago when the newspaper supported St George's
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History on show
A display depicting the history as well as the current activities of Wantage Baptist Church has gone on show at the Vale and Downland Museum. The exhibition gives details of how the church began in 1649 and about current plans to redevelop the existing
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Count us in, say surgeons
Paediatric surgeons at Oxford's Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre are making a bid to work at the city's new children's hospital. Patients will now be consulted about the plans to move them to the nearby John Radcliffe Hospital site, which is overseen by the
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Arguments are still as strong
Dermot Roaf, leader of the Liberal Democrats at County Hall, tells us that there is a case for charging for residents' parking in Oxford and that residents would be consulted after the election (Oxford Mail, May 3). The city council has argued that it
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Soldiers' run helps schools
Three schools in Abingdon and the Army Benevolent Fund shared in a handout of nearly £2,000 thanks to soldiers from 3 Close Support Regiment, at the town's Dalton Barracks, who took part in last year's New York Marathon. The group raised money by washing
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Cricket: Wycombe maul Murphy
Former Zimbabwe Test captain Brian Murphy returned unenviable figures of 6-0-72-1 - including a wicket maiden - as champions Henley crashed to an eight-wicket defeat against High Wycombe in Division 1 at The Breakspear. Mark Bredell made 81 in Henley's
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Nuclear waste up for discussion
People in and around Wallingford have a chance to make their voices heard over nuclear waste. A meeting on May 11 in the Regal Centre, Wallingford, organised by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management between 7.30pm and 9pm will look at the ways
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Confusion on right of way
A council has removed signs telling pedestrians they cannot use a new Witney town centre path a month after they were erected -- because of confusion over access rights. The signs were put up by Oxfordshire County Council at either end of the pathway,
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Sex assault in alleyway
A woman was sexually assaulted in Wantage in the early hours of May 8. The 32-year-old woman was approached by the man who assaulted her in an alleyway running from Mill Street to Witan Way and Barwell between 1.15am and 1.45am. Dc Chris Leech, of Abingdon
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Cricket: Bicester beaten on return
Bicester & North Oxford slipped to a four-wicket defeat at Tring Park on their return to Division 2 West. A slow start against some excellent line and length bowling of Simon Stanway, who took 3-33 off 21 overs, saw Bicester held to 192-9. Darryl
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Cricket: Bant shines on Rowant debut
Australian all-rounder Tim Bant marked his Aston Rowant debut with a five-wicket haul as they were held to a draw at Farnham Royal in Division 2 West. Off-spinner Bant picked up 5-56 as Farnham Royal were bowled out for 225 after being put into bat. It
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Cricket: Laudat century gets Oxford away to flier
CCS Home Counties League: Stewart Laudat hit a superb century to give new Oxford captain Pat Jobson a winning start in Division 1 with a 67-run victory over Falkland at Roman Way on Saturday. Oxford were in some trouble after Neil Gunter, who has returned
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Swimming: Corbett leads the way in Coventry
City of Oxford's Matthew Corbett warmed up for the Midland District Age group Championships by notching four race wins in Coventry. Corbett, 14, knocked chunks off his already impressive national qualifying times (NQTs) in the 400m and 200m individual
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Biker crash
A motorcyclist was left in a critical condition following a crash near Bicester. Police are appealing for information about the accident on the A43 near Ardley at 10am on May 8. The 45-year-old man was travelling on a blue Suzuki motorcycle towards junction
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Results: The weekend's roundup
COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Oxford Utd 0, Chester City 1. GLS HELLENIC LEAGUE Challenge Cup final: Didcot Town 5, Carterton 1. COMBINED COUNTIES LEAGUE Premier Div: Chessington 2, AFC Wallingford 3. RT HARRIS OXFORD CITY FA Peter Dawson Cup final: Bullnose Morris
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New station
Radio fans in Banbury will soon have another station to tune into after Ofcom issued a new commercial radio licence in the area. Radio station The Bear was awarded the licence on May 9. A spokesman said: "The Bear will provide a locally focused, adult
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Football: Didcot fans urged to get tickets in advance
Didcot Town chairman John Bailey has urged fans to gets their tickets in advance for this Saturday's FA Vase final against AFC Sudbury at White Hart Lane. The club have announced, however, that fans wishing to attend the game can get them on the day at
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Football: Davies strikes for Reserves
Oxford Utd Res 1, Millwall Res 1: Craig Davies was on target again as Oxford United Reserves ended their Pontin's Holidays Combinations season with a draw against Millwall at Court Place Farm last night. United took the chance to look at no less than
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Cricket: Young seamers set up victory
Superb bowling by young seamers Sam Lachlan and Luke Merry set up Thame's eight-wicket victory over Beaconsfield in their opening Division 2 West game at Church Meadow. The youngsters bowled unchanged in the pre-lunch session and kept such a stranglehold
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Football: Deadly Didcot romp to cup final glory
Carterton 1, Didcot Town 5: Didcot Town had the perfect preparation for next week's FA Vase final with an emphatic victory in the GLS Hellenic League Cup final at Milton on Saturday. The Railwaymen proved too strong for a weakened Carterton side, and
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Pianist plays the classics
Award-winning international concert pianist Mami Shikimori, a teacher at the Oxford School of Music, will give a recital at The Music Practice, in Bridge Street, Abingdon, on May 15 at 4pm. She will play music by Brahms, Beethoven and Debussy. Tickets
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Centenary celebrations
A great-great-grandmother from Didcot has celebrated her 100th birthday. Mary Stringer, a resident at The Meadows care home, was surrounded on May 8 by members of her family, including grandchildren and great-grandchildren from Australia, who had flown
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Parking fee rises get go-ahead
Shoppers and motorists in Oxford are bracing themselves for a 15 per cent increase in city centre car parking charges from July. The city council has agreed to press ahead with the first price increases at its five car parks since 2001. The increases,
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Football: You can't come in!
The refusal of chairman Firoz Kassam to allow Ramon Diaz and the rest of the Argentine coaching team into his stadium led to extraordinary scenes during Oxford United's 1-0 home defeat by Chester on Saturday. Diaz & Co said that they wanted to say
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Football: Season to forget for U's
A season to forget ended as it began for Oxford United with defeat to a late goal, which perfectly summed up the campaign. Just as at Boston on the opening day, United missed good chances and then paid the price right at the death. Two minutes of stoppage
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Take your place in annual run
Entry forms are now available for the annual Kidlington Fun Run, which will be held on Sunday, June 19. It is the fourth year of the event, which will take place at the Stratfield Brake Recreation Ground in Kidlington. The run is in aid of the Cystic
