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What rubbish!
OK. I'm going to bite on the latest news about rubbish collection and why it's so important that we 'pay as we throw'. I appreciate the need to recycle and I understand that the stick is usually more effective than the carrot. But it's clearly not reasonable
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HORSE RACING: McCoy roars to 2,500 milestone
TONY McCoy achieved yet another landmark in a glorious career when becoming the first jump jockey to ride 2,500 winners. The champion jockey, who lives at Kingston Lisle, near Wantage, added another chapter to his remarkable story with victory by a
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96.5 BMW 2809 Electrocomponents 279.75 Isoft Group 57.5 Oxford Bio 28.75 Oxford Instruments 202.5 Oxonica 144 Reed Elsevier 599 RM 176 RPS 226.75 Torex Retail 40.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96.5 BMW 2809 Electrocomponents 279.75 Isoft Group 57.5 Oxford Bio 28.75 Oxford Instruments 202.5 Oxonica 144 Reed Elsevier 599 RM 176 RPS 226.75 Torex Retail 40.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Cameron: "We are going green"
Tory leader David Cameron, in his closing speech to the Conservative conference in Bournemouth, warned of green taxes to come and launched a stinging attack on Tony Blair's Government. Mr Cameron told representatives: "I want to deal directly with this
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Cameron's speech highlights
These were the highlights of David Cameron's first annual conference speech as Conservative leader. ON THE CONFERENCE WEEK:- "It's been a great week. This week we've shown we are back in the centre ground of British politics. "A stable economy, fighting
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Student robbed in Summertown
A DUTCH student was knocked to the ground and robbed of £65 in Banbury Road, Summertown. The 17-year-old was walking past the Dew Drop public house at 10pm on Friday, when he was approached by a man who blocked his path before threatening him and grabbing
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Win a VIP day out at Silverstone
THE chance to spend a day with one of the UK's most promising racing drivers is up for grabs in the Banbury Cake's latest fabulous motorsport competition. First prize in the competition is two VIP passes for the British Touring Car Championship meeting
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Body found in woods
Police were this morning searching an Oxford wood where a man was found dead last night. The man's body was found at 4.25pm yesterday in a wood in Jackdaw Lane, east Oxford. The scene has been cordoned off since then while police look for evidence
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Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. Tim Field, who died aged 53 from cancer in January, devoted his life to battling against workplace bullies after suffering a
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Bully talk to remember Tim
The life and work of a pioneering Oxfordshire anti-bullying campaigner will live on thanks to the efforts of special groups. Tim Field, who died aged 53 from cancer in January, devoted his life to battling against workplace bullies after suffering a
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Today's local share prices
AEA Technology 96.25 BMW 2800 Electrocomponents 280.5 Isoft Group 57.75 Oxford Bio 29 Oxford Instruments 203 Oxonica 145 Reed Elsevier 601.25 RM 178.25 RPS 228 Torex Retail 40.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 96.25 BMW 2800 Electrocomponents 280.5 Isoft Group 57.75 Oxford Bio 29 Oxford Instruments 203 Oxonica 145 Reed Elsevier 601.25 RM 178.25 RPS 228 Torex Retail 40.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Police continue city death inquiry
POLICE were today searching woodland as they continued to investigate an unexplained death in Oxford. Officers were called to the woodland off Jackdaw Lane at 4.23pm yesterday where a man, believed to be in his forties, was found dead. The scene is
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Death on the line disrupts trains
A man was struck and killed by a train near Wolvercote in North Oxford yesterday. Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and the British Transport Police were called after the body was found on the line beneath Wolvercote Bridge, Godstow
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'Rural areas mustn't become museum'
David Cameron yesterday voiced fears that the Oxfordshire countryside could become a "museum" as farmers were forced out of business by supermarket giants. The Tory leader said he was worried farmers in his Witney constituency were under pressure from
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Boris back in hot water
Boris Johnson landed himself in fresh controversy yesterday after he appeared to denounce TV chef Jamie Oliver for trying to promote a healthy diet for schoolchildren. The South Oxfordshire MP, was reported to have told a fringe meeting at the Conservative
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'Crackdown on flytippers' call
Residents say Belvedere Road, off Cowley Road, in East Oxford, has turned into a "real eyesore" as problems with flytippers reach crisis point. One side of the pavement is totally blocked by the rubbish, which was left there a few days ago and has
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Shakes on a plane
Oxford Miss World contestant Eleanor Glynn vowed never to fly again after her flight back from the finals in Poland was caught in stormy weather. Miss Glynn, 20, from Sandford-on-Thames, flew back to the UK on Sunday night after competing for the Miss
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Disabled must stop moaning
Unlike Dereen Ayris (Oxford Mail, September 27), I welcome the Radar Key Scheme which gives the disabled access to thousands of toilets. She moans about a meagre £3.50 one-off payment for years of access to these facilities countrywide. She says she
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Cameron's awkward middle way
As leader of the Conservatives and would-be PM, David Cameron will be as sensitive as any politician to the views of big business. But as MP for his very rural Witney constituency, he is also more attuned than many to the pressures on the farming community
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15,000 ask for help with debt
More than 15,000 people in Oxford are battling debt problems totalling at least £7m, according to a new report. Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau's latest annual report has revealed that out of 15,000 clients who contacted advisers in the year 2005/6, 44
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Hotline idea ails
Oxford City Council could scrap a pioneering scheme to try to cut staff sickness, because it has not had dramatic enough results. The perennial problem of absenteeism among Town Hall staff was meant to be addressed by a pilot scheme involving Diagnostic
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FOOTBALL: Ace Duffy saves United
Oxford Utd 2, Southport 2: Rob Duffy saved Conference leaders Oxford United from a shock home defeat by lowly Southport with an 89th-minute penalty last night. Substitute Yemi Odubade was tripped by Stephen Rowland on the right edge of the box, although
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Banbury are dumped out by Tonbridge
Banbury United 1, Tonbridge Angels 2 BANBURY'S hopes of a money-spinning run were shattered when they crashed out in their second qualifying round replay at Spencer Stadium. With striker Howard Forinton already consigned to the bench with a hamstring
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FOOTBALL: Didcot destroyed as Swifts swoop in style
FA Cup - Didcot Tn 1, Heybridge Swifts 3: Didcot Town were blown away by Heybridge Swifts in their second qualifying round replay at the npower Loop Meadow Stadium. With a number of Didcot players suffering from flu, Heybridge dominated the first half
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'Get off the pavements'
A disabled woman says selfish pavement parkers are causing misery for pedestrians who are forced to either squeeze past cars or walk in the road, putting their lives at risk. Cheryl Symons, from Kidlington, is exasperated with motorists who block access
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FOOTBALL: Banbury are dumped out by Tonbridge
FA Cup - Banbury United 1, Tonbridge Angels 2: Banbury's hopes of a money-spinning run were shattered when they crashed out in their second qualifying round replay at Spencer Stadium. Andy Baird was denied by a great save from Tonbridge keeper Aaron
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FOOTBALL: City hit back to take points
Oxford City came from behind to see off Burnham 3-1 in Southern League Division 1 South & West. There was little goalmouth action in the first half, but the game came to life after the break. On 57 minutes, Burnham went ahead through Stewart Swift
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Lightning leaves huge branch hanging
An off-duty fireman saved his neighbour's house from severe damage - after a lightning strike left a 50ft branch dangling above the roof. The potentially devastating tree strike happened in Bridge Street, Witney, at 10am last Friday as heavy storms
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£15m pledge to said expansion
Oxfordshire billionaire Wafic Said has pledged £15m towards a new £30m extension of the Said Business School in Oxford. The extension would house an executive education centre behind the existing business school opposite the railway station at Frideswide
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Toddler taken by car thieves
A car thief inadvertently kidnapped a sleeping toddler while stealing a family's Range Rover yesterday. The crook sparked a frantic citywide search by dozens of police after swiping the family's £25,000 vehicle while the two-and-a-half-year-old girl's
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'Revenge and retribution'
A man murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told yesterday. Forty-year-old Allan Kimber, of Stert Street, Abingdon, denies shooting Gary Morgan on October 17 last year. Mr Morgan died yards from the
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Offices angels' effort boosts charity
Witney businesses came together to help a team of trainee managers complete an Anneka Rice style challenge to give a charity's offices a make-over in just 24 hours. Sixteen members of Unilever staff took on the challenge to turn an unwelcoming bare
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FOOTBALL: Abingdon pay for tardy start
Abingdon United paid the price for a poor first-half display as they went down 3-1 at Thatcham in Southern LeagueDivision 1 South & West. The home team dominated the first half as Abingdon failed to get a shot on target. Shaun Cook headed Thatcham
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Getting cows on the moo-ve
Under the cover of darkness, the Sheriff of Oxford, council staff, and volunteers on quad bikes could be seen rounding up cattle on Port Meadow yesterday. The dawn raid may have looked an odd sight but it was actually a medieval custom where animals
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ATHLETICS: United run out narrow winners
The torrential downpours could not dampen the spirits as Radley AC held their annual charity fun day with Oxford United on Sunday. Spectators turned out in force to support the event, which was in memory of Steve Molyneux, who died of melanoma, and
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ATHLETICS: City vets land title hat-trick
OXFORD City wrapped up a hat-trick of titles at the BMAF National Ten-mile Road Race Championships at Lytham St Annes on Sunday. City sent three veterans to the event - and all of them came back with the gold medals from their respective age groups.
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FOOTBALL: Bloomfield is hero for Garsington
Oxfordshire Senior League: Carl Bloomfield smashed a four-timer as visitors Garsington fought back twice to hammer Launton Sports 9-3 in the Premier Division. Sam Donaldson gave Sports an early lead, only for Lee Blossom to put through his own net.
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FOOTBALL: Harrington's four-timer seals Faringdon revival
North Berks League: Robbie Harrington hammered a four-timer as ten-man Faringdon Town battled back to beat Blewbury in a 5-2 extra-time thriller in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. After Gareth Fenton forced a fine save from Faringdon
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RUGBY UNION: Gustafson hails confident Quins
OXFORD Harlequins captain Owen Gustafson feels the team are already playing with far more confidence than last season. And having gone four games unbeaten, it is not hard to see why Quins have re-found their optimism. Gustafson, 22, was made captain
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FOOTBALL: Jenkins gem is decisive as Rangers break duck
Witney & District FA: A rare strike from Pete Jenkins saw Spartan Rangers get off the mark with a 2-0 victory at previously unbeaten Millpark in the Premier Division. Gavin Kominek opened their account before Jenkins sealed victory. Ricky King bagged
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RUGBY UNION: Dark Blues sunk by late Newbury burst
A DYNAMIC final quarter gave Newbury a comfortable 39-16 victory over Oxford University at Monks Lane last night. The students led 16-8 early in the second half, but that was as good as it got for the visitors. Newbury, who like Oxford were far from
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FOOTBALL: Jelroy is constant menance!
RT Harris Oxford City FA: Jelroy Constant hit a brace as Golden Ball took over at the top of the Premier Division with a 5-0 win against their second string. Colin Donaghue, Liam Boggs and Dean Chapman also on target. North Oxford beat their reserves
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SPEEDWAY: Horton's ready to boost Cheetahs
One of speedway's biggest backers is set to invest some much-needed cash into Oxford Cheetahs. Colin Horton, who has turned Peterborough Panthers into Elite League championship contenders is ready to team up with promoter Aaron Lanney to boost Cheetahs
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Water shortage shuts school
WOODEATON Manor School was shut yesterday after the village's water supply was cut off. About 600 buildings were affected in Woodeaton and Noke, from about 4pm on Sunday. The school was not affected until about 3pm on Monday. Joanna Goodfellow,
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Sheriff joins annual meadow round-up
UNDER the cover of darkness, the Sheriff of Oxford, council staff, and volunteers on quad bikes could be seen rounding up cattle on Port Meadow yesterday. The dawn raid may have looked an odd sight but it was actually a medieval custom where animals
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£15m pledge for Said expansion
OXFORDSHIRE billionaire Wafic Said has pledged £15m towards a new £30m extension of the Said Business School in Oxford. The extension would house an executive education centre next door to the existing business school at Frideswide Square. Mr Said
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Third man bailed in shooting inquiry
DETECTIVES have released a third man on police bail after questioning him over the shooting in Barton. The 24-year-old was arrested on Monday on suspicion of attempted murder before being released later that night. Forty-year-old Niall Sterry was
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Rail death disrupts services
A 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a train near Wolvercote in North Oxford yesterday afternoon. Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and the British Transport Police were called after the body was found on the line beneath
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Former husband 'consumed with jealousy'
A MAN murdered his ex-wife's new husband in an act of "revenge and retribution", a jury was told. Forty-year-old Allan Kimber, of Stert Street, Abingdon, denies shooting Gary Morgan on October 17 last year. Mr Morgan died yards from the home he shared
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Atkinson stays with Subaru
AUSTRALIAN rally driver Chris Atkinson has been confirmed as Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team's second driver for the 2007 World Rally Championship season. Atkinson and co-driver Glenn Macneall will contest every round of the series together with the
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Mixed feelings on traffic shake-up
DRIVERS in Abingdon whave been struggling to get to grips with the town's new two-way system in Stratton Way. Some criticised it as useless but others said it needed time as, on its first full working day on Monday long queues of traffic built up in
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Meeting planned on A415 changes
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss Oxfordshire County Council's plans for the A415 Witney-Abingdon road, is being held in Standlake village hall on Tuesday, October 10. The council's cabinet member for transport, David Robertson, will be speaking at the meeting
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Car stolen with sleeping two-year-old in back
A THIEF inadvertently kidnapped a sleeping two-year-old while stealing a family's Range Rover yesterday. The thief sparked a citywide search by dozens of police after taking the family's £25,000 vehicle while the two-and-a-half-year-old girl's mother
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Trio sought after flat robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed as he returned home to his flat in Henley. The 55-year-old victim was attacked by three men as he approached the entrance of Thameside Apartments in Thameside, Henley. Two bags the man was carrying
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Woman robbed at knifepoint
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old woman was robbed at knifepoint in Beckett Street, Oxford. The student was walking with her five-year-old son at about 10pm on Tuesday, September 26, when a mixed race man, in his late 20s with three-inch
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Paris calling at Modern Art
AN ARTIST who has exhibited work at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Pompidou Centre in Paris has teamed up with Modern Art Oxford. Daniel Buren will be displaying work at the Pembroke Street museum throughout the autumn as part of the Paris
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Plea after cars damaged
POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage to cars. The damage was caused to cars parked in King's Road in Banbury in the early hours of Sunday. Wing mirrors were damaged on four vehicles and one car had its nearside passenger
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Police recover building equipment
POLICE officers in Banbury have recovered a large number of power tools and general building equipment that they believe was stolen from garage and shed break-ins in the Banbury area. PC Adam Taylor, from the Neighbourhood team for Ruscote, Hardwick
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Let it be
Until recently I was renting a flat from a well-known estate agent. I chose to go through an agent as I wanted to avoid the hassle and torment of dealing directly with a landlord. I’ve never managed to rid myself of the memory of one repugnant landlord
