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Driver in crash had been banned
A motorist involved in Oxford's Eastern Bypass crash in which four people were killed was a banned drink driver and gave a false name to avoid prosecution, a court has heard. Vincent Oweka, 26, of Nowell Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified
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Council praises Jeremy degree
Outspoken television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been invited on a dinner date with county council bosses to celebrate his love of car travel and political incorrectness, sparking anger from environmental campaigners. Oxfordshire County Council leader
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U's hope to get special buses
Oxford United Football Club is seeking a resolution to the public transport crisis at the Kassam Stadium by talking to bus operators in the hope of reviving the so-called Football Specials. At the end of last season, Oxford Bus Company stopped running
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Rugby: Blues looking good on tour
OXFORD University were last night bidding to end their South African tour on a high note with a second victory in Cape Town. The Dark Blues followed up a convincing 62-5 win over Villagers RFC with a narrow 21-19 loss to Stellenbosch University. Last
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Football: City lose unbeaten record
OXFORD City lost their unbeaten Spartan South Midlands Premier Division record after a 1-0 defeat at Aylesbury Vale scoring a winner six minutes from time. Adam Durrant was unlucky to see his shot come back off the upright in the first half, and Lewis
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Mark car free day
Parking charges at the three city council-run park-and-ride sites in Oxford will be waived on Car Free Day tomorrow (Thursday). The annual event aims to promote travelling by foot, bus, bike or even skateboard, and raises awareness about pollution. The
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Too many children taken to A and E
About 2,000 children are treated at Oxford's casualty unit every year - but only one quarter need hospital care. Heather Titcombe, directorate manager of the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust children's and clinical genetics directorate, said the number
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Bypass walkers dice with death
People taking a shortcut from Barton to Headington in Oxford are dicing with death by crossing a busy stretch of the A40. Residents are concerned that it is only a matter of time before someone is killed walking over the Northern Bypass between Barton
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Banger racing man killed at 40
A community is in mourning following the death of a much-loved local character in a car-racing crash. Banger-racer Dave Beauchamp, known as 'Beech' to his many friends and fans, was crushed to death at a meeting in Hertfordshire at the weekend. The sport-mad
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Football: Thame defence given run-around
THAME United were comprehensively beaten 4-0 in their Errea Cup first round tie at Aylesbury last night (Tuesday). Berkhamsted, who play at the same level, were far too quick up front for a Thame defence that was too often caught too flat. Berkhamsted
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Football: Sabin will be Craig's minder
OXFORD United's experienced French striker Eric Sabin is advising young star Craig Davies on how to handle himself off the pitch. Wales international Davies has earned a bit of a reputation for being big-headed and cocky. And U's boss Brian Talbot admitted
