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Second brother arrested over Tesco robberies
A SECOND brother wanted in connection with a string of robberies at Tesco stores in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire has been arrested. Daniel Bracken, 28, from the Coventry area, was wanted on suspicion of a number robberies at stores
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 100 BMW 2672 Electrocomponents 239.5 Isoft Group 46 Oxford Bio 30.75 Oxford Instruments 205 Oxonica 130 Reed Elsevier 576.5 RM 179.25 RPS 232.5 Torex Retail 46.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 100 BMW 2672 Electrocomponents 239.5 Isoft Group 46 Oxford Bio 30.75 Oxford Instruments 205 Oxonica 130 Reed Elsevier 576.5 RM 179.25 RPS 232.5 Torex Retail 46.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Boy bailed on damage charge
A 17-year-old youth has been charged with criminal damage at a takeaway in Atkyns Road, Wood Farm, Oxford, on Sunday. He has been bailed to appear at Oxford Youth Court on September 25.
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Warning issued after break-ins
POLICE in Banbury are warning residents to be on their guard after two burglaries and an attempted burglary in the Easington and Bodicote areas. Two homes in Park End and Molyneux Drive in Bodicote were broken into, both between September 12 and 16.
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Man, 18, stabbed outside pub
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man is recovering after being stabbed outside a Littlemore pub last night. Two men have been arrested following the incident, which happened outside the Blue Mile pub in Cowley Road, Littlemore. The victim was taken to hospital with
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Teen stabbed outside pub
An 18-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed outside a Littlemore pub last night. Two men have been arrested following the incident, which happened outside the Blue Mile pub in Cowley Road, Littlemore. The victim was taken to hospital with
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No fines on day one of car seat law
Police and road safety officers joined forces outside a primary school in Oxford yesterday to remind parents about the new laws concerning children's car seats - but no one was fined. All children aged under 12 or under 135cm (4ft 5in) must now use
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14,000 homes to receive wheelie bins
THE first districts in Oxford to receive wheelie bins have been announced. Residents living in roughly 14,000 homes in Carfax, Holywell, Jericho, Botley Road, Hinksey Park, Summertown, Wolvercote and parts of Marston, Headington and Quarry will lead
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Motor website offers wide choice
A new website www.BestPriceCar.com offers access to more than 5,000 cars with all makes and models and nationwide delivery available. The site, which offers a range of new and used cars, is also offering zero per cent finance and low monthly payments
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FOOTBALL: Oxon trio on travels
Banbury United, Oxford City and Didcot Town will all have to hit the road when they take part in the FA Cup second qualifying round on September 30. The Puritans travel to Tonbridge Angels, City are at either Bishop Sutton or Bishop's Cleeve, while
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FOOTBALL: Lee delight at McSporran capture
Kidlington boss Paul Lee has spoken of his joy at signing former Wycombe striker Jermaine McSporran. McSporran, 29, who joined the Hellenic League side on Friday, made a immediate impact, scoring the winner as they beat Chipping Norton Town 3-2 in the
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DARTS: Three Tuns cut down rivals
DARTS: Three Tuns cut down rivals THREE Tuns A were in top form as they crushed Bicester side Hundred Acres 7-2 in the Oxfordshire Super League. County chairman, Jim Jukes, got the Tuns off to a good start with a 3-1 victory, followed by Phil Addison
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DARTS: Super Legion sink leaders
Littlemore Royal British Legion pulled off a shock as they beat Greene King ODDA LeagueSection 2 leaders Cricketers 5-4. Nick Baldwin gave them the lead with victory against Cyril Trinder, only for Richard Carter to bring them level. Tony Allday then
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DARTS: Carroll set for county debut
NEWLY-promoted Oxfordshire play their first game of the season at home to Derbyshire in Division 2 of the Kaliber Inter Counties Dart League this weekend. After a brilliant run that has seen them promoted from Division 4 to Division 3, and Division
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 100 BMW 2675 Electrocomponents 239.75 Isoft Group 45.5 Oxford Bio 29.75 Oxford Instruments 207.5 Oxonica 130 Reed Elsevier 576.25 RM 179.5 RPS 233.25 Torex Retail 48.25 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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SWIMMING: Witney storm in
Witney's juniors stormed to victory in their final round gala of this year's Milton Keynes Junior League at Temple Cowley, Oxford on Saturday. It marked a successful weekend for the county with City of Oxford finishing third. Witney's boys struck
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 100 BMW 2675 Electrocomponents 239.75 Isoft Group 45.5 Oxford Bio 29.75 Oxford Instruments 207.5 Oxonica 130 Reed Elsevier 576.25 RM 179.5 RPS 233.25 Torex Retail 48.25 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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FOOTBALL: Matt special seals U's victory
Last-gasp hero Matt Day (pictured) said he hadn't scored a goal from as far out for a long time as he celebrated his dramatic winner at Crawley last night. The former Portsmouth player showed history can repeat itself as he advanced from the left back
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Billing glitch could lead to overcharging
HUNDREDS of Oxfordshire residential customers of distribution giant Powergen may be paying too much for their electricity.o The problem affects anyone whose electricity bill was based on an estimate for the period that included the company's 18.4 per
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Stephen takes a step up with award
Computer wizard Stephen O'Neil has proved he is the business after being voted Oxfordshire's Most Enterprising Student 2006. Mr O'Neil, 21, from Bicester, picked up the Shell Step award after spending the summer working with hi-tech firm WebmartUK.
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Stephen takes a step up in his career
Computer wizard Stephen O'Neil has proved he is the business after being voted Oxfordshire's Most Enterprising Student 2006. Mr O'Neil, 21, from Bicester, picked up the Shell Step award after spending the summer working with hi-tech firm WebmartUK.
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Billing glitch could lead to overcharging
HUNDREDS of Oxfordshire residential customers of distribution giant Powergen may be paying too much for their electricity.o The problem affects anyone whose electricity bill was based on an estimate for the period that included the company's 18.4 per
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East Oxford asked to identify police priorities
EAST Oxford people will be asked what issues they want police to tackle during a meeting tomorrow(September 20). The public meeting takes place at 6.30pm at the St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street. Residents will be asked what they want addressed
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On Yer Bike: September 19
Friday is European Car-Free Day. Europeans take the day seriously. Roads close and cities come alive as streets designed to maximise throughput of cars become social spaces where people can enjoy street theatre, live music, dancing, public art and children's
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Guns that risk life and limb
When will people realise that all guns are dangerous? The incident in which 14-year-old Rhys Taylor was shot in the eye may have been an unfortunate accident. But the fact is that he is now in hospital, and doctors are facing a battle to save his
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Lords hoodwinked
I am grateful to Rosemary Honey, a long-term resident in Sunningwell, for confirming that "there was only one reason why 'certain persons' told 'porkies' about the usage of the Glebe and that was to stop the church from building on it" (Oxford Mail, August
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Shark was best of a century
I refer to the letters about the Headington Shark (Oxford Mail, September 2 and 11). It's a sad truth that people often don't appreciate the wonders in their own town. The Shark in the Roof, sculpted by John Buckley, is a beautiful, striking and,
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Mums happy at clinic reprieve
Plans to move a world-renowned breastfeeding clinic in Oxford have been put on hold. Last month, the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust announced the closure of the popular clinic at the John Radcliffe Hospital. It opened there in 1991. The closure
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Hassan helped to raise £1,250
A teenager who drowned before he could fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor raised £1,250 for a cancer charity just four days before he died. Cherwell School pupil Hassan Hussain, 15, drowned in the River Cherwell at University Parks on June 28 while
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RUGBY UNION: Bannister crocked
SEAN Bannister suffered a suspected broken metatarsal as Banbury defeated Ampthill 41-18 at Bodicote Park in Midlands 3 East South. The flanker, who bagged two tries in the victory, limped off two minutes from the end. Banbury led 41-6 with ten minutes
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14,000 homes get wheelie bins as city 'goes green'
The first areas of Oxford to participate in the city's 'recycling revolution' have been announced. Residents living in roughly 14,000 homes in Carfax, Holywell, Jericho, Botley Road, Hinksey Park, Summertown, Wolvercote and parts of Marston, Headington
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Big clean up
Ground force volunteers of all ages gave up their Sunday to help transform an overgrown patch of land on an Oxford estate into a picturesque children's park. More than 250 mums, dads and children from Wood Farm turned out to transform a scruffy corner
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Walking festival launched
ANYONE keen to explore the Oxfordshire countryside by foot is encouraged to join the first Cherwell walking festival, which takes place between Friday, September 22, and Monday, September 25. The festival will include 22 guided walks catering for a
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Arrests of U's fans increase
The number of Oxford United fans arrested during the last football season almost doubled from the season before, new police figures have revealed. There were 12 football thugs arrested during the season, from August 2005 to May 2006 compared to seven
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RUGBY UNION: Henderson gives Gosford the boot
WALLINGFORD continued their impressive start with a 45-21 home victory over Gosford All Blacks in the BB&O Premier. Gosford gained some respectability thanks to two late tries, but they have work to do if they are to challenge for promotion. Wallingford
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Flyover fence a danger
An Oxford flyover is a potential "death trap"and the county council has left it in disrepair for a year, claims a resident. Since last September, a 15ft stretch of footpath on the Marston flyover has had a temporary barrier in place where the permanent
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Hundreds back call on homes
Hundreds of people have appealed against the way Cherwell District Council reached its decision to build 1,585 houses on the edge of Bicester. More than 400 people have signed a petition that claims the council should have considered 444 letters of
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Vision for town will go ahead
A masterplan to govern Didcot's growth over the next two decades will be created - despite the original plan being shelved earlier this month. South Oxfordshire District Council ditched its Didcot 2030 masterplan because the number of new homes planned
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RUGBY UNION: Strutt double clinches derby
TWO tries from Carl Strutt helped Witney defeat west Oxfordshire rivals Chipping Norton 21-3 at Hailey Road in Southern Counties Nortth. Despite the victory margin, this was a hard-earned two points that maintained Witney's 100 per cent record. After
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Pupils’ outfit is top class
Pupils in Eynsham have given their new school uniform top marks. The standard issue outfits, worn by Bartholomew School students, have been created by Price & Buckland. Pupils ditched the traditional shirt, tie and multi-coloured uniform and are now
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Famous names on the books
Woodstock is gearing up for its second literary festival after last year's event attracted 2,000 visitors. This year's Woodstock Celebrates Books' takes place from October 12 to 15, and organisers are hoping the event will once again provide a major
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Healthy food brings better behaviour
A headteacher believes the introduction of healthier dinners in school has led to huge improvement in children's behaviour and levels of concentration. Tom Walker, headteacher of Cowley St James Primary School in Oxford says he is astounded by the change
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BB gun victim may lose eye
Doctors are battling to save a boy's sight after he was hit in the eye with a pellet fired from a ball bearing gun. Rhys Taylor, 14, was shot on Friday night in Tarragon Drive, Greater Leys, Oxford, and the pellet is lodged behind his eye. Surgeons
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RUGBY UNION: Archer seals Henley victory
HENLEY Hawks showed character and determination to defeat Blackheath 21-16 in a spoiling game at the Rectory Field in National 2. After looking comfortably on top at half-time and leading 13-3, Henley were pegged back to 16-16 before No 8 Dave Archer's
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RUGBY UNION: Roberts treble sinks Chinnor
CHINNOR continued their losing streak against Cinderford, conceding four tries in a 32-7 away defeat in National 3 South. In the first minute Cinderford opened the scoring when Bristol Academy player Tristan Roberts broke through the middle to put Lee
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RUGBY UNION: Quins stung by fightback
Oxford Harlequins 35, Reading 35 OXFORD Harlequins were left frustrated at their second successive South West 1 draw in a match they had begun in spectacular style. Having shown great spirit to come from 19-0 down at Mounts Bay last week, this time
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Doctors fight to save boy's sight
DOCTORS are battling to save a boy's sight after he was hit in the eye with a pellet fired from a ball bearing gun. Rhys Taylor, 14, was shot on Friday night in Tarragon Drive, Greater Leys, Oxford, and the pellet is lodged behind his eye. Surgeons
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Blackout hits 1,200 homes
HOMES and businesses were still without electricity last night after underground cables were accidentally cut in Witney. More than 1,250 homes and business lost power after workmen digging up the road damaged cables in Bridge Street at 10.45am. A
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Man remanded on murder charge
A MAN who denies murdering a delivery driver appeared before Oxford Crown Court yesterday. Allan Kimber, 40, of Stert Street, Abingdon, has previously denied murdering Gary Morgan, 37. Mr Morgan, of Danesbrook Farm, Beckley, was found dead in his
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Attacker snatches woman's bag
A WOMAN'S bag was snatched as she walked along an Oxford street late at night. The 21-year-old victim was walking along Marsh Road, near the Marsh Harrier pub, Cowley, when the bag was snatched. Thames Valley Police spokesman Kate Smith said: "The
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Woman flees hooded gang
A WOMAN has described how she "ran for her life" as her friend was attacked by youths in a dark Oxford alleyway. The 33-year-old, who asked not to be named, was walking along an alleyway near Tree Lane, Iffley, with a man aged 22 who was attacked by
