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Homeless mum told: stay out
Rose Maughan and her son Owen, six. We have chosen to disguise Owen's face A homeless mother of two who wants a council house is preparing to fight an injunction banning her from entering all Oxford City Council premises. The authority has already been
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MG enthusiasts return to roots
Peter Down in his 1935 PA MG MOTORING nostalgia was on display in Abingdon on Sunday, September 11, at the annual Abingdon Works Car Show at Rye Farm meadows. The show was started 12 years ago as part of the annual Gala put on by Abingdon Lions, but because
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Show set to be joust terrific
More than 20,000 people are expected through the gates of Thame Show tomorrow (Sept 15) to enjoy the biggest one day agricultural show in England. And knights in shining armour will be the main attraction for many as the Knights of Arkley put on a jousting
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Radley book return to National League
A STRONG Radley senior team secured their place back in the UK National League at the qualifying competition at Tilsley Park. Having been relegated this season for failing to contest a fixture, the team rallied excellently to return to the national stage
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Mum welcomes road measures
The mother of a 13-year- old boy who was killed in a school bus crash has welcomed the start of work to improve safety on the notorious road where he died. Helen Ryan-Vig, of Barry Avenue, Bicester, is pleased safety signs have started to go up at the
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Refuse truck hits house
The refuse lorry which crashed into the house at Teal Close A refuse lorry reversed too far down a driveway and smashed into a house in Grove yesterday morning. The rubbish truck, operated by district council contractors Cleanaway, hit the house in Teal
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New signs are 'horrendous'
A council has been accused of ruining one of Witney's prettiest parks by redeveloping a cycle lane and footpath -- and putting up 'horrendous' signs. Residents said work by Oxfordshire County Council was pointless and were amazed to discover that about
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Council faces budget cuts
Councillors have been warned cuts may be needed to plug a £1m "black hole" in next year's budget because savings have not been made. In February, finance chiefs at Oxford City Council said £1.6m worth of savings would be made in time for the 2006-07 municipal
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Under-fire flats plan withdrawn
PLANS for a gated high-rise block of flats in west Oxford have been withdrawn at the last minute in the face of heavy criticism from councillors and residents. The Oxford Trust wanted to demolish Trajan House in Mill Street, the former Gillman and Soame
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Pumps dry up as drivers hunt for fuel
Fears over the supply of fuel are leading to panic buying at some petrol stations Taxi firms and community transport schemes could suffer as a result of growing concern about the fuel crisis. Panic-buying has meant pumps at some county service stations
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Man's death shrouded in mystery
Mystery surrounds the death of a middle-aged man whose body has been found in a block of sheltered housing flats in central Oxford. Police and forensic scientists last night (Tuesday, September 13) scoured Luther Court, off Speedwell Street, and a flat
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Staggering cost of going to school
I have received the latest invoice from Oxfordshire County Council for the school bus service from Cumnor village to Matthew Arnold School. The school is less than two miles away, a little too far for my daughter to walk safely in the dark winter months
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Charges too high
In reply to David Robertson, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport, following my letter on the park-and-ride charges (Oxford Mail, September 2), I note that although two of the sites are free, the remainder are not, and it is still
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Police home in on car thieves
Police have launched a new clampdown on car thieves and joyriders to stop them causing deaths on Oxford's roads. Officers have responded to recent reports of youths stealing cars and speeding around Oxford's roads late at night and in the early hours
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Hospital adds extra theatre
The son of a 96-year-old woman who waited eight days for surgery at an Oxford hospital has welcomed news that NHS managers have decided to open a second theatre to reduce delays. Prof George Smith thanked the Oxford Mail for highlighting his widowed mother
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A cheap and nasty stunt
Members of the Oxford Green Party should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves for turning Monday's degree ceremony at Oxford Brookes University into a political advert for their wild and crazy ideas. If there was any chance that their presence could have
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Man gets Asbo for terrorising staff
A man who harassed and attacked Witney residents and terrorised supermarket staff is the third person to receive an antisocial behaviour order in west Oxfordshire. Stephen Sykes, 23, has followed in the footsteps of his cousin Anthony Gibbs -- who received
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Williams hammers double ton
John Williams returned to his first club, Wootton & Boars Hill, and struck a spectacular double-century on Saturday. The Oxford CC batsman, hammered 225 not out as Wootton rattled up a massive 304-3 in 35 overs during their friendly against Holton
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City veterans land top cup
Oxford City's veterans won the Southern Counties Veterans Cup at Battersea Park in the face of fierce competition from championship rivals Blackheath & Bromley and Herne Hill Harriers - two major London-based teams. There were a host of season's best
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Wednesday, September 14: Everyone's a winner
Professor George Smith heaps praise on the Oxford Mail for highlighting the plight of his 96-year-old mother whose hip operation was cancelled five times at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. As a result of the publicity, the hospital has accelerated
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Defendant 'divided heroin in bedroom'
A man who has denied conspiracy to supply heroin has admitted he was a drug dealer in Didcot. Steven McDowell, 23, and Nathan Greenwood, 31, both of Westfield, Harwell, both deny two charges of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. McDowell yesterday told
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Pools stay open
Continuing warm weather has helped persuade managers to keep Chipping Norton and Woodstock outdoor swimming pools open later. Chipping Norton Lido, which was saved following a campaign by residents last year and is now run by a community group, will stay
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Didcot hit six in 25 minutes
Didcot Town produced a stunning fightback in last night's replay to beat Herne Bay 6-2 at Winch's Field, booking their place in the FA Cup second qualifying round and a visit to Braintree Town of the Ryman Premier League. Didcot found themselves trailing
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It's Atyeo at the double
John Atyeo, from home club Witney Roadrunners, retained his Oxfordshire County ten-mile title on Sunday, revelling in the overcast, drizzly conditions. The women's title was also a repeat of 2004, with Alchester's Jenny Pyper taking the honours. In the
