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Friends plan tribute seat
Friends of a schoolboy tragically killed in the Oxford Eastern Bypass crash are raising money for a memorial bench to remember the good times they shared together. Grant Gregory, Zara Moore and Lucy Gregory who, with friends, are collecting for a memorial
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Why ring road is accident prone
The number of tragic accidents that have occurred recently on Oxford roads should cause concern to the planners of the Oxford Transport Strategy (OTS). Have they unwittingly added to the chaos with road closures, pedestrianised areas and the construction
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Cycling: Axford roars to victory in tribute race
Oxford University rider Danny Axford took the honours in the Ben Owen Tribute Race on the Brightwell hilly course through Cholsey. He recorded a time of 22mins 40secs to pip Oxford City's Howard Waller by two seconds. Third place went to Didcot Phoenix
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Cricket: Panter returns to boost Shipton
CHRIS Panter is back in nPower Village Cup action for Shipton-under-Wychwood on Sunday (2pm) after missing the Oxfordshire final with a neck injury. And his consistent bowling could prove crucial if the home side are to defeat Avon and Somerset champions
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Cricket: Kaufman hoping to play 'bad' Oxford
CCS Home Counties Premier League: Banbury captain Richard Kaufman says tomorrow's Division 1 opponents Oxford are a Jekyll and Hyde side. And because of this he believes his team must be on their guard for the derby clash at White Post Road. Kaufman said
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Town Hall staff quizzed over unauthorised computer use
An investigation has been launched at Oxford Town Hall after a porter was found using a private computer for councillors. The Independent Working Class Association (IWCA) is refusing to use its office fearing they could be spied on by political rivals
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Licence delays may shut pubs
Pubs and clubs across north Oxfordshire could be forced to stop serving next month - because just 10 per cent have applied for new-style licences. The president of Bicester Chamber of Commerce, David Simpson, is promoting a workshop to help landlords
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U's threaten action after yob fined
Oxford United says it will almost certainly ban a fan who yelled abuse and spat three times at an opposition player after a home game against Swansea City last year. David Payne blamed drink for his outburst David Payne, pleaded guilty at Oxford Magistrates
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Cricket: McMahon puts Dark Blues in the driving seat
A devastating four-wicket spell from off-spinner Paul McMahon put Oxford University in control against Cambridge University on the third day of the Varsity Match at Fenners. Having been 54-3 overnight, Cambridge were looking comfortable at 122-3, before
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Football: Brooks: my debt to Neil
Jamie Brooks could not hide his disappointment at the departure of Oxford United physio Neil Sullivan - admitting that he may never have been back playing football had it not been for his help. Sullivan quit United to join former U's boss Mark Wright
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Don't pillory the rector
Why does the Oxford Mail not lay off the Rev Christopher Walker (Oxford Mail, June 25). He made an unfortunate mistake, somewhat magnified by the nature of his profession. Obviously suffering enormously throughout, he has subsequently demonstrated almost
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Park in the Westgate
Conservative county councillors seem confused over whose cars are essential and whose are not. Council staff have limited parking in Oxford and obviously only those needing their cars on council business during the day are allotted spaces. But the Tory
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Thieves take home's flood barrier
Thieves have stolen a flood barrier from outside a block of sheltered housing that was seriously flooded only a few months ago. Martin Mumford at Knight House, from where the barriers were stolen The barrier at Knights House, in Risinghurst, Oxford, was
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Wednesday, June 29: More boom and bust
After a lot of work and a long wait, four more Oxfordshire schools have specialist status. Millions of pounds will now be invested in facilities and learning programmes to raise achievement at these schools. The Cooper School in Bicester, which succeeded
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Football: U's chief Talbot leads by example
New boss Brian Talbot led from the front when the Oxford United players returned for their first day of pre-season training yesterday. The former Ipswich and Arsenal midfielder joined in with the players as they got the stiffness out with some gruelling
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Cricket: Oxon hand out three debuts
An availability crisis means only five of the Oxfordshire team who played in their last Western Division game will take to the field against Shropshire on Sunday. Six of the side that lost to Devon at Challow, including century hero Adam Cook, are not
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Cricket: Powerful North are class above
North Oxford continued their relentless march towards a fifth consecutive OLTA Wilson Inter-Club League Men's Division 1 3-Pair title with an 8 - demolition of Oxford City. It maintains their 100 per cent record, and makes them red-hot favourites to claim
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CRICKET CCS HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury v Oxford, North Mymms v Henley. Div 2 West: Aston Rowant v North Maidenhead, Bicester & North Oxford v Farnham Royal, Thame v NPL Teddington. THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury XX
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Friday, July 1: Idiots in our midst
No doubt those responsible for removing the flood barrier at Risinghurst, Oxford, thought it was a big joke. Or perhaps some DiY enthusiast saw it as a cheap and easy way of getting some wood. Whoever it was, it was a thoughtless act. The barrier is designed
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Asbo man is guilty of GBH
The first person to be named and shamed as an antisocial offender in an Oxford poster campaign has been convicted of attacking and beating a man with garden shears. Ian Joseph Ian Joseph, 38, of Chatham Road, Oxford, was issued with an Antisocial Behaviour
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Cash docked as bus use slumps
Oxfordshire County Council will lose out to the tune of £500,000 because of a drop in bus use. Buses at Carfax, Oxford The number of people using buses fell three per cent between October and March. The county council had committed itself to increasing
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Greens warn of climate change threat
Green councillors in Oxford are claiming that extreme weather and serious flooding will get worse as the impact of climate change becomes more intense. The Botley road railway bridge suffers frequent flooding problems They spoke out after a storm on Wednesday
