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No longer the force of law
In reply to David Brown, Wishy washy on errant cyclists (Oxford Mail, June 17), I feel that he does not appreciate that police officers, who were world famous as the symbol of law and order, are not the same as those trading under that name today.
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Residents: Give boatyard back
Protesters and residents have been urged to claim back a boatyard after a 10ft fence topped with razor wire was erected locking out neighbours and boaters. More than 50 residents met at St Barnabas' Church in Jericho on Thursday 22/06to campaign against
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Marie saved from clamp
A charity worker has thanked the Oxford Mail for helping her to get her clamped car released free of charge. Marie Smith, the manager of the Age Concern shop in Templars Square shopping centre, Oxford, had gone in on her day off with some donations
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Pool closed to save water
Oxford City Council has decided not to open a popular open-air paddling pool in North Oxford in an attempt to save a million litres of water. It is the second consecutive year the pool at Cutteslowe Park has been shut for the summer following last year's
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Crack dealer must pay back cash
A crack cocaine dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £9,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Rohan Sutton, 27, left, of Three Fields Road, Wood Farm, Oxford, was jailed for six years after he was caught by police with about £3,500 worth of
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Eltonians gather for gig
Saturday night's all right for Elton that's the message from concert organisers ahead of the long-awaited gig. Everything is in place for the thousands of ticketholders to have the night of their lives, with the stage all set and Sir Elton's piano
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'Bring it on'
Radio Oxford presenter Alison Booker, who underwent a double mastectomy three years ago, has revealed she is suffering from inoperable cancer. The mother-of-two, from Wantage, has been told she could have as little as three years to live after a scan
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No let-up warns Alonso
Fernando Alonso has warned title rival Michael Schumacher he will not let up in his quest for a second world championship despite boasting an imposing advantage heading into Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. The Enstone-based Renault F1 team driver leads
