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CRACKING UP
Cyclists and pedestrians have reacted with anger at news that a third of the county's pavements and roads are now crumbling and dangerous. Angela Humphrey, who fell from her wheelchair when it hit a crack, with her husband Peter The findings, published
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IT worked! Divine intervention from new club chaplain Hedley Feast paid off last night as the Silver
The Machine, still smarting over their slaughter at Peterborough on Wednesday night, seemed in a more determined mood, backed by the blessing of the Rev Feast before the meeting got under way. Peter Karlsson proved an able deputy for the injured Greg
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The Jacket (15)
US Marine Sergeant Jack Starks (Brody) receives a gunshot to the head during active service in the Persian Gulf War and subsequently suffers debilitating bouts of shock-related amnesia. Keira Knightly as Jackie Unable to remain in the forces and without
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Development raises grave concerns
Didcot Cemetery is closing its gates to non-residents because it is running out of space. Until now, the cemetery in Glebe Road has allowed relatives of people living in the town to be buried in its grounds but, in light of planned housing developments
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REPORT BACKS MMR JAB
The controversial MMR vaccine does not increase the risk of Crohn's disease among children, according to Oxford research. Although the jab, given to toddlers to inoculate against measles, mumps and rubella, has been linked to chronic inflammation of the
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FRESH DOUBTS OVER CONCERT
The promoters of the postponed Andrea Bocelli concert failed to show up for a meeting with Oxford City Council to discuss plans for rescheduling the event, which they are now not certain will actually be going ahead on July 10. Last week, Mike Dandridge
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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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SOLUTION TO MAY DAY JUMPS
I write about the annual outcry over fit young people jumping off Magdalen Bridge in Oxford and into the waters below on May Morning (Oxford Mail, May 2). Surely the powers-that-be would be better off channelling their time, effort and finances into making
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'Bosses lied to remain afloat'
Bosses of a stricken software company lied to advisers and investors to stave off a looming cash crisis and possible receivership, a court has been told. Executives of Henley-based AIT, worried they would not even be able to pay workers' wages, allegedly
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LET'S HOPE THEY LISTEN
While I congratulate the Conservatives for winning control of Oxfordshire County Council, I do so with bated breath. Many of us remember the massive cuts they have imposed on us in the past, dramatically affecting education and social services. To do
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ON YOUR MARKS
The 4,000 runners in May 15's Oxford Mail-sponsored Town and Gown fun run will take a route past some of the most famous landmarks in the historic city centre of Oxford. The start is in Fyfield Road, taking competitors along Parks Road and the picturesque
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Oisi Master, St Clement's, Oxford
First question: what does oisi mean? Well, bash it into Google and you get ... the Opthalmic Imaging Systems homepage. But a further Internet trawl reveals that it means 'tasty', which is disappointingly un-exotic. Second question: what's the difference
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OFFICERS DEBATE USE OF STUN GUNS
The Taser is designed to deliver a 50,000 volt-shock Thames Valley Police officers prefer using CS spray to the Taser gun in violent incidents, it emerged today (Friday). Police are to debate whether all frontline officers should carry the stun guns after
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PRISON IS OFTEN NOT THE ANSWER
It is a shame that your article on the judge's decision not to jail a drug dealer, Judge ignites drugs fears (Oxford Mail, April 25), did not lead to a national debate on this important issue, but at least it served to ruffle a few feathers locally. I
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No complaint over assault
The victim of what an eyewitness described as a "vicious assault" in Abingdon has not come forward to report the incident to the police. A woman was driving along Oxford Road near Norman Avenue at about 7pm on Monday when she saw a man get out of a car
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OXFORDSHIRE coach John Brodley has called up some big guns for tomorrow's County Shield clash with C
And his bolstered side is set to include lock Andrew Smith, whose try helped the Army defeat the Navy at Twickenham last Saturday. Brodley's men travel to Penrith for their second big away day after last week's loss at Durham, and know it is win or bust
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OXFORD have signed Bangladesh Under 19 batsman Mohammod Halim, and he makes his debut at Basingstoke
Halim played in last year's Under 19 World Cup in Bangladesh, making 68 against Scotland, 34 against Australia and 38 against Pakistan. He is at college in London, but works three days a week at the Aziz Restaurant, Cowley Road where Oxford batsman Ian
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DIDCOT Town's players take centre-stage tomorrow as they walk out at White Hart Lane for the 31st FA
It marks the end of a momentous season for the Railwaymen, who, having never previously progressed beyond round four of the competition, have surprised everyone with their relentless march to the final. Along the way, Didcot have dispatched highly-fancied
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Rufus rocks
Rufus Wainwright is making one big noise at the moment. Whether it's contemporary musicians praising him from the rafters or raving critics shouting his name, everyone wants a piece of the action. Rufus Wainwright Which is why Gwen Stefani leant him her
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MAY 13: OUR FAILURE TO INVEST
The report into the state of our roads and pavements makes depressing reading. In the 21st century, we should be able to drive, cycle and walk in safety, but in many parts of the country, including Oxfordshire, we can't. You don't have to go far these
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Real ale: Banks's looks north
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries -- better known to many as Banks's -- looks set to buy up one of the country's best-known breweries to add to its growing portfolio of breweries and brands. Jennings of Cockermouth in Cumbria was originally established
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All Bar One, High Street, Oxford
The only certainties in life are death and taxes, the saying goes. At least we don't pay window tax now, which one might think would be a good thing for the All Bar One chain, whose wine bars are invariably fronted by swathes of plate glass. But in fact
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PLANE CRASH STILL A PUZZLE
The cause of an aircraft crash near Oxford which killed one of the world's richest men remains a mystery. An official report says there is "no definite conclusion" as to why the Socata TBM 700 aircraft went into a roll and crashed on its approach to Kidlington
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ROADSIDE BLIGHT
The sight of birthday greetings and personal messages on sheets and banners attached to roadside signs and railings has been condemned as a potential traffic hazard. Police and county council officers have joined forces to criticise the over-used practice
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BID TO FORCE CLARKSON HONOUR OFF ROAD
Staff and students at Oxford Brookes University have launched a campaign to stop television presenter Jeremy Clarkson being given an honorary degree. University members upset at plans to honour the Top Gear presenter have organised a petition calling
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TRAVELLERS ARE WELCOMED HERE
Residents are backing a planning appeal by travellers to build a camp on the edge of their village. The camp An Arncott parish councillor said about 90 per cent of people in the village had signed a petition to support English Romany Gypsies building
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PARKING CAUSES HEADACHE AT NOC
Managers at an Oxford hospital are calling for better bus routes to prevent disabled patients arriving late for appointments. Patients find it hard to travel to the NOC The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Windmill Road, Headington, claims residents' parking
