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Alonso moves closer to retaining title
Fernando Alonso took a vital step towards retaining the Formula 1 world championship today with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. The Enstone-based Renault F1 team driver moved ten points ahead of title rival Michal Schumacher who failed
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Charity races to fundraising target
A CHARITY helping children at risk around the world managed to raise almost £400,000 for a new Oxford base in just seven months. Viva Network celebrated its 10th anniversary by moving into its new offices in Marston Street, East Oxford, following the
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Film aims to beat doorstep conmen
A NEW DVD has been launched to warn elderly and vulnerable people of the dangers of bogus callers. The movie, Trickster in a Box, is a story and music DVD which follows the story of Second World War veteran George. George is taken in by a bogus caller
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Bobbies back bikes to fight crime
A DEDICATED cycle team has been formed to support neighbourhood policing in the Abingdon area. Police said the main function of the team is to help reduce crime, disorder and fear of crime. They will use intelligence and community information to target
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Buses re-routed to avoid sewer works
RESIDENTS in Kidlington are being warned that major work is taking place in a number of streets to upgrade the sewerage system. Work by Thames Water contractors starts tomorrow in Mill Street and The Moors, and will be completed by the end of April
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Young director in line for top award
OXFORDSHIRE film director Vicky Jewson has made the shortlist for a top award celebrating trailblazing women. Miss Jewson, 21, who is directing a modern-day re-interpretation of Lady Godiva, is in the final six in her category for the Women of the Future
