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AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2601 Electrocomponents 232.5 Isoft Group 85.25 Oxford Bio 25 Oxford Instruments 208.5 Reed Elsevier 537.5 RM 151 RPS 205 Torex Retail 68 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local closing share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2601 Electrocomponents 232.5 Isoft Group 85.25 Oxford Bio 25 Oxford Instruments 208.5 Reed Elsevier 537.5 RM 151 RPS 205 Torex Retail 68 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Post staff to vote on new strike action
OXFORD postal workers could be heading for more strike action after pay talks with management broke down. Staff are to be balloted for industrial action on July 10, which local leaders of the Communication Workers Union claim could result in a series
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It's a mishmash
I have to point out to Vim Rodrigo that the claim that he was a community policeman in Rose Hill was not due to me (Oxford Mail, June 19). That was a misprint. In my letter, I pointed out that I was the person who carried out that role, but I am sure
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Baffling sudden closure
News that the ADP dental practice in Cowley Road is to close this week will come as a huge shock to the 8,000 NHS patients on its books. We are used to seeing the odd shop suddenly put up the shutters with little or no warning. But a dental surgery?
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We're working to curb leaks
It is immensely frustrating that despite our strenuous efforts to reduce leakage, we have missed our 2005/6 target (Oxford Mail, June 22) We are working flat out to reduce water losses as fast as we can without causing gridlock in London, where leakage
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Experts issue new MMR plea
Thirty leading experts, including two from Oxford, have issued an urgent plea to draw a line under the alleged link between the MMR vaccine and autism. In an open letter to the media, politicians and health professionals yesterday, they said parents
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Shot woman 'now stable'
The family of a record label owner left in a coma after being shot accidentally by her son are at her bedside. Jill Sinclair, of Checkendon, was said last night by ZTT Records to be in an "unchanged but stable" condition in hospital. Mother-of-four
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'Punch was to save colleagues'
A policeman only punched a motorist, who died shortly afterwards, to prevent him from driving into colleagues, a court heard yesterday. Pc Robin Shane, 31, hit Robin Goodenough in the face, before the 26-year-old was dragged out of his car and suffered
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Laser op boys get all clear
Twin boys separated almost two years ago by laser surgery in the womb have finally been given a clean bill of health. Scans at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford showed that the babies being carried by Maria Gibson were suffering from a rare condition
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CRICKET: Kidlington 2nd docked 27 points
Kidlington may appeal to The Oxford Times Cherwell League after their 2nd XI were docked 127 points for fielding an incorrectly registered player. Mark Owen played five games in Division 6 for Kidlington 2nd, who have been deducted all the points they
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CRICKET: Tomlin quits League
Peter Tomlin has dropped a bombshell by resigning as secretary of The Oxford Times Cherwell League. And some executive committee members are believed to be ready to resign in support of Tomlin, who has been criticised in some quarters for the league's
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Button stays positive
Jenson Button is refusing to let his head drop despite the Brackley-based Honda team sliding further off the pace of Formula One's top guns. The 26-year-old was denied a point in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix by David Coulthard's late passing move, which
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Cyclists targeted in bizarre attacks
A man broke his collar bone and suffered severe internal bleeding after he was knocked off his cycle by a passing motorist. Bonar Law, a 68-year-old retired teacher from Watlington, is the latest victim in a spate of deliberate attacks on cyclists.
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Enron banker loses extradition battle
An Oxfordshire man has lost his final battle to avoid being extradited to the United States to answer fraud charges. David Bermingham from Goring is among three former Nat West investment bankers to face the charges related to the collapse of energy
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Enron banker loses extradition battle
An Oxfordshire man has lost his final battle to avoid being extradited to the United States to answer fraud charges. David Bermingham from Goring is among three former Nat West investment bankers to face the charges related to the collapse of energy
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Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2586 Electrocomponents 228.25 Isoft Group 94.5 Oxford Bio 25 Oxford Instruments 208.5 Reed Elsevier 532.5 RM 148.75 RPS 204.5 Torex Retail 66.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 105.5 BMW 2586 Electrocomponents 228.25 Isoft Group 94.5 Oxford Bio 25 Oxford Instruments 208.5 Reed Elsevier 532.5 RM 148.75 RPS 204.5 Torex Retail 66.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Postal workers to ballot over strike action
Oxford postal workers could be heading for more strike action after pay talks with management broke down. Staff are to be balloted for industrial action on July 10 which local leaders of the Communication Workers Union claim could result in a series
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Postal workers to ballot over strike action
Oxford postal workers could be heading for more strike action after pay talks with management broke down. Staff are to be balloted for industrial action on July 10 which local leaders of the Communication Workers Union claim could result in a series
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TENNIS: Henman battles to five-set victory
Oxfordshire's Tim Henman is hoping to thrive in the unaccustomed role of massive Wimbledon underdog when he takes on world No 1 Roger Federer today. Henman booked his place in the second round against arguably the finest grass-court player in history
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ATHLETICS: England set for Britain
Oxford City's middle-distance ace Hannah England is a step closer to competing for Great Britain at the World Junior Championships in Beijing. The talented 19-year-old grabbed the under 20 women's qualification time at Saturday's BMC Nike Grand Prix
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ATHLETICS: Dominic on song in France
Oxford City's Dominic Swords finished second for Great Britain in the Veterans' International match at Le Touquet, France on Sunday. In searing heat, Swords crossed the line in second place in 2mins 2.36secs for the 800m. Meanwhile, Radley's Lyn Ahmet
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ATHLETICS: Radley hurdle way to second
A superb all-round team performance saw Radley finish second to hosts Chelmsford in their Southern League Division 1 meeting. In the sprint hurdles, Radley had a clean sweep ofvictories. Stacey Middleton and Islay Thorne won the A and B string under
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Farewell to RAF heroine
Family, friends and colleagues in their hundreds paid their final respects yesterday to Flight Lieutenant Sarah Mulvihill, the first British servicewoman to be killed on duty in Iraq. Flt Lt Mulvihill, who was based at RAF Benson near Wallingford, died
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ATHLETICS: Radley ease in
Radley turned on the style as they won the third meeting of the UK Young Athletes League Southern 2 (North), hosted by rivals Abingdon Amblers at Tilsley Park. They amassed a total points haul of 580, and now top the table with one round remaining.
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Dentist outfit bites the dust
Patients of an East Oxford dental surgery have been told the practice is to close at the end of this week. Staff at the ADP surgery at 221 Cowley Road were told on Monday that the branch was to merge with the company's Kidlington practice. The Oxford
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ATHLETICS: Depleted City face relegation
Oxford City will have their work cut out to avoid relegation from Southern 1 West in the UK Young Athletes League, after they finished fourth in their third-round meeting at Basingstoke. Losing points to teams in the same region of the league was a
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Terror in the cycle lane
A pensioner broke his collarbone and suffered severe internal bleeding after becoming the latest victim of a spate of sick attacks on cyclists. Bonar Law, a 68-year-old retired teacher from Watlington, was pushed off his bike by a passing motorist.
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ATHLETICS: Lock leads home runners at Thame
Witney Roadrunner Tony Lock was in excellent form at the Thame 10K, as he swept to victory in the Vet 40 category on Sunday. Lock was the first Oxfordshire runner across the line, finishing third overall in 34mins 55secs to land the Vet 40 title.
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County swaps exam targets
The latest drive to improve Oxfordshire schools is to be targeted at 'coasting' schools which appear to be performing well, rather than those at the bottom of league tables. Using data produced by the independent education organisation Fischer Family
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RUGBY UNION: Banbury in touch
BANBURY kick off their pre-season programme with a touch rugby festival on Saturday, starting at 10.45am. The event is also designed to attract new players and supporters are welcome. Coach Simon Purnell said: "Each of the sides will have a quota
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RUGBY UNION: It's hosts v holders
THE draw for the 51st Abingdon Sevens sees the hosts grouped with defending champions Chinnor. Abingdon have been drawn in Group C alongside Chinnor, Bicester, Apple Growers and Pony Smackers for the event on August 20. Banbury and Witney should vie
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CRICKET: Oxon go so close after Smith's ton
A century by Chris Smith nearly gave Oxfordshire an unlikely victory over Herefordshire on the final day of their Western Division match at Luctonians yesterday. For the first two days, Oxon were outplayed by the home side, but Smith's century, and
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SPEEDWAY: Oxford sign up new sponsors
Oxford Speedway have signed a new sponsorship deal with the Swindon-based company, M4 Van Centre. "I have been monitoring Aaron's progress since he first took over at Oxford and I'm impressed with his enthusiasm and passion for the club" said owner
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On parade one last time
Oxford city centre came to an abrupt Halt!' as officers and men from The First Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets (1RGJ), performed their last Freedom of Entry to the City. Marching at their customary 'double' time, 144 paces to the minute, the Band
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Cavaliers no match for Warriors
OXFORD Cavaliers had to forfeit a game for the second time this season after being unable to field a side against Gloucester Warriors. The teams were due to clash in the TotalRL.Com Conference South West and Midlands Division at Marston Ferry Road on
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SPEEDWAY: Cheetahs lifted by trio's return
Oxford Cheetahs welcome back Davey Watt, Lubos Tomicek and Eric Andersson when they take on the powerful Peterborough Panthers in the Skybet Elite League encounter at the Stadium tonight (7.30pm). Both Watt and Tomicek have declared themselves fit to
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Reaching out to inmates
Traumatised and imprisoned in a foreign country, most of the detainees in Campsfield House Immigration and Removal Centre feel they have not got a friend in the world. But a handful of Oxfordshire residents hope to make immigrants feel a "little less
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The hot topic
Dinners at Church Cowley St James Primary School in Oxford are cooked at another school, delivered in little "coffins" and left in a cupboard to cool and congeal for an hour or two before being dished up. If there isn't enough to go round: no problem
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AUNT SALLY: Results round-up
Premier / Section 1 & 1 A: Gladiators A 2, Cricketers 1; Three Pigeons 3, Cowley Workers 0; White House 1, Plough A 2; Garsington Sports 2, Squire Bassett 1; Seacourt Bridge 0, The George 3. Section 2: Kidlington Sports B 3, Turners Arms 0; Red Lion
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Lisa's ideas bring hope
A woman who almost died in a horrific cycle accident has scooped a top job as a Government adviser on child poverty. Lisa Harker, of Botley, lost her unborn child and was almost killed after being hit by an 18-tonne lorry near the Botley Road railway
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AUNT SALLY: Goulding fires upset
SECTION 1 side Plough A produced the upset of the week by defeating Premier leaders White House 2-1 on their own patch in the Greene King Oxford & District League. Pip Goulding led the way with 13 dolls (4-5-4) in the leg scores of 27-25, 25-28, 27-
