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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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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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Mean Streets
The Oxford Mail has been inundated with calls from residents with pavement horror stories following our revelations yesterday (Friday) about the state of the county's carriageways. A survey for the Department of Transport has shown that a third of the
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Data collection all above board
I am replying to your article, Stats man quit over NHS 'lies' (Oxford Mail, May 3). We have never deliberately manipulated or falsified our waiting lists to make our performance look better than it is. Some years ago, we identified a number of weaknesses
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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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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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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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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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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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Football: Stunning Saxton are champions
Autotype UTV Sunday League: Saxton Rovers beat Alfredian Rebels 4-2 to secure the Division 1 title and complete a fabulous treble of trophies this season. They had already captured the Hedley Toms/Michael Brown Memorial Trophy and the Devenney Cup. Paul
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Football: Beavons look forward to a family affair
It's no secret that when Stuart Beavon steps onto the White Hart Lane pitch on Saturday he will become Beavon No 3 to do so - and he says it will be his biggest match ever. The 21-year-old striker, who scored the only goal in the Vase semi-final's second
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Golf: Frilford finally break their duck at Burford
It was a case of third time lucky for Section 1 basement boys Frilford Heath as they picked up their first win of the Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League campaign. Indeed, they were a whisker away from whitewashing previously unbeaten Burford,
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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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Superstore expansion appeal lost
Plans to double the size of Kidlington's Sainsbury's superstore have suffered the latest setback at London's Court of Appeal. Three of the country's top judges ruled that Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was entitled to refuse planning permission for
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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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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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Travellers occupy city parkland
Travellers on South Parks Travellers descended on South Parks in Oxford last night (Friday), cutting through chains to drive more than 10 caravans on to parkland. Residents in the area noticed caravans arriving from 6pm and immediately called police.
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Jockey tackles town and gown
Richard Dunwoody There will be some famous faces on the starting line at tomorrow's (Sunday) Town and Gown fun run thanks to personal trainer Barry Grinham. Each year Mr Grinham, 51, a fitness guru to sports stars and celebrities, enters a team of his
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Police to blitz bicycle thieves
Pc Jim Abram with some of the hundreds of stolen bikes that have been recovered in Oxford A new police team has declared war on thieves who steal more than 2,000 cycles from Oxford streets each year. Pc Jim Abram, civilian cycles officer Warren Sharman
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Football: Goiran's webchat
Jean Marc Goiran, the man who set up the deal to bring Ramon Diaz and the Argentine coaching staff to Oxford United, has been talking with U's fans on the Internet. Goiran has been chatting to some U's fans about the club on the thisisunited forum. However
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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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Top of the pops is 'wonder mum'
Alistair Morris with Callum and Bethan An Oxfordshire father who lost his wife to cancer five years ago is in the running to be named as Britain's best mum -- thanks to his daughter. When father-of-two Alistair Morris was doing the weekly shop with his
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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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Cricket: Ton-up Parmar is Thame hero
Opener Manoj Parmar hit a majestic unbeaten 122 to steer Thame Town to a five-wicket win over Hungerford in the Cockspur Cup second round. Chasing Hungerford's 191-8 off 44 overs, Parmar dominated the home side's bowling as Thame clinched victory at 195
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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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Conservatives control council
Blue is the colour of Oxfordshire County Council after the Tories won a landslide victory to seize control of the authority in yesterday's elections, writes Local Government Reporter Giles Sheldrick. The party won 43 of a possible 74 seats and now have
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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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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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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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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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Speedway: Hancock hit by injury
Oxford Silver Machine suffered a savage blow before last night's crushing defeat by Peterborough at the East of England Showground - with the news that No 1 and skipper Greg Hancock was out injured. The American ace was injured riding in Sweden on Tuesday
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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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Athletics: Veteran Male's in a class of his own
Oxford City's Steve Male took the honours as the Kidlington-hosted 2005 Mota-vation road race series got under way in dry, but chilly conditions at Charlton-on-Otmoor. A record entry of 306 runners turned out for the event, which also formed part of the
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Football: Arbour secure second cup success
Morrells of Oxford Sunday League: Cold Arbour again reigned supreme over Highfield as they came from behind to record a 2-1 victory in the President's Cup final at Roman Way - and claim a notable double. The previous week Cold Arbour had defeated Highfield
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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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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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In print at age of eight
In print by eight She is only eight but Brianna Elsley is a published author. Her colourful book tells the story of a mischievous witch called Sooblah and the tricks she plays on people. Brianna Elsley Brianna came up with idea for Sooblah last summer
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City rejects hoodies ban
People wearing hooded tops -- which are sometimes associated with troublemakers -- will not be banned from Oxford's shopping centres, say managers. Bluewater Shopping Centre, in Kent, and the Trafford Centre, in Manchester, have outlawed the pullovers
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Speeding lorries force halt to traffic calming
Speeding lorries have forced builders to stop work on a controversial traffic calming scheme in Bampton. The project consists of concrete blocks projecting into the street. These will form chicanes at each of the four roads leading into the west Oxfordshire
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How wishes came true with style
University students brought a splash of glamour to Oxford Town Hall when they stepped out on the catwalk for charity. Lea Jakobiak, pictured, was one of those in the limelight at the show organised by Oxford University student Portia Walker. More than
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Homeless to get their own 'college'
A homeless "college" is being created in Oxford in a bid to keep people off the streets. The pilot project is being established to provide more learning opportunities for homeless people in the city in a bid to transform their lives. The local authorities
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Football: Talbot happy with backroom staff
Oxford United manager Brian Talbot has made his backroom team his first priority this week, and been very impressed by what he's found. The U's new boss says that he will keep the same personel behind the scenes, and is pleased with the work they are
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Phone mast threat to our health
Following your article (Oxford Mail, May 9), I would like to give more information about the concerns of residents of North Abingdon about the planned mobile phone mast at Lodge Hill roundabout. The Vale of White Horse District Council received 32 letters
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So which party did win?
The elections are over and the way the media has been reporting the result it would be hard to tell who won. The Liberal Democrats got a few more extra seats in the Commons and appeared to be satisfied. The Tories claimed a victory as the percentage of
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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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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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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
