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Missing girl found
POLICE in Henley have found missing ten-year-old girl Leah Tabraham. Leah had not been seen since 8pm on Saturday. She was found at an address in Henley just after 4pm today following a tip-off from a member of the public.
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Murder suspect defends his alibi
A man accused of murdering his ex-wife's new husband has denied his alibi was "rubbish" and "lies". Allan Kimber, 41, of Stert Street, Abingdon, denies murdering Gary Morgan at Danesbrook Farm, Stanton St John, on October 17 last year. Mr Morgan,
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Patient's file found in street
The confidential medical file of a mental health patient has been found dropped in the street. Anthony Barrett was taking his two Rottweilers for their morning walk when he discovered the file in a gutter in Sandford Road, near Littlemore mental hospital
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Court told of 'drugs farm'
Three men stand accused of cultivating thousands of pounds worth of cannabis at an Oxfordshire farm. Christopher Bridges, 29, of City Road, Reading, Dino Sofroniou, 21, of Routh Lane, Reading, and Jason Warrick, 30, of Woods Road, Reading, all deny
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Utd v Altrincham
Stephen Aspinall sends Billy Turley the wrong way to convert Altrincham's controversial penalty to level the score at 1-1 late in the second half.
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Missing girl found
Missing 10-year-old girl Leah Tabraham has been found safe and well. She was discovered at an address in Henley shortly after 4.05pm today after a member of the public called in response to a media appeal. A Police Community Support Officer doing
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Utd v Altrincham
Jim Smith wonders what is going on as the referee awards Altrincham's controversial penalty late in the second half.
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Utd v Altrincham
Referee Andy Hendley watches as Matt Day scores for Oxford.
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Utd v Altrincham
Chris Hargreaves on the attack, first half.
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Utd v Altrincham
Yemi Odubade struggles to cross into the box, with Altrincham's Karl Munroe.
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Utd v Altrincham
Team mates celebrate with Matt Day after he scores Oxford's goal in the second half.
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FOOTBALL: Dagenham FA Cup tie is made all-ticket
OXFORD United have expressed their disappointment after their glamorous FA Cup tie at Dagenham & Rerdbridge on October 28 was declared an all-ticket game. "I can understand why Dagenham have done it for security reasons, but I don't think it was really
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Utd v Altrincham
Team mates celebrate with Matt Day after he scores Oxfords goal in the second half.
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Utd v Altrincham
Yemi Odubade was fouled by Stephen Rose (number 20)who was shown a yellow card.
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Man convicted of money laundering
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has walked free from court after he was found guilty of money laundering. Thomas Little, of Osler Road in Headington, Oxford, was given a 12-month suspended sentence and 250 hours' community service when he appeared at Canterbury Crown
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ISoft put up for sale
Troubled health software firm iSoft has put itself up for sale after managers admitted delays in its National Health Service contract will have a major impact on its business. The company, which last month switched its head office from Manchester to
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96 BMW 2915 Electrocomponents 279 Isoft Group 52.25 Oxford Biomedica 27.25 Oxford Instruments 200.25 Oxonica 163 Reed Elsevier 590.25 RM 195.5 RPS 233.5 Torex Retail 36.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 96 BMW 2915 Electrocomponents 279 Isoft Group 52.25 Oxford Biomedica 27.25 Oxford Instruments 200.25 Oxonica 163 Reed Elsevier 590.25 RM 195.5 RPS 233.5 Torex Retail 36.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Troubled Isoft put up for sale
Troubled health software firm iSoft has put itself up for sale after managers admitted delays in its National Health Service contract will have a major impact on its business. The company, which last month switched its head office from Manchester to
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Love of my life (almost)
There comes a point in every relationship when the decision has to be made — do you make a commitment, or end things? Sometimes, the situation is complicated by the fact that you know they're not good for you — however many good times you've had together
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The gathering storm
The recovery programme was always going to be painful. How could it be otherwise with the local NHS faced with cost cuts of £63m, with the prescribed treatment the loss of 600 jobs and 130 hospital beds to stave off debts? Since the summer, when the
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Eastenders star dies from cancer
Former EastEnders star Ross Davidson has died from a brain tumour. Davidson, 57, was part of the original cast, playing nurse Andy O'Brien opposite Shirley Cheriton, who played his girlfriend Debbie Wilkins. The Scottish actor, from Airdrie, was
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Universities back crackdown
Oxford's two universities have joined police in condemning drunken students who may have deliberately vandalised property to get fined in a bizarre initiation stunt. The condemnation comes after Oxford police commander Supt Jim Trotman said he believed
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Set back for lake campaign
Campaigners trying to save Thrupp lake at Radley near Abingdon from being used as dump for spent fuel ash have suffered a major set back. Ruth Kelly, the Secretary of State for the Communities and Local Government, has said she will not "call-in" a
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Chief quits city council
Caroline Bull, the chief executive of Oxford City Council, is to quit her £107,000 job in January to pursue "long-held ambitions". Ms Bull, who joined the authority in 2004, released a statement in which she urged staff to continue the "blame-free"
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City council chief executive quits
CAROLINE Bull, the chief executive of Oxford City Council, is to quit her £107,000 job in January to pursue "long-held ambitions". Ms Bull, who joined the authority in 2004, released a statement in which she urged staff to continue the "blame-free"
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Minister gives go-ahead to Radley lakes plan
CAMPAIGNERS trying to save Thrupp Lake, at Radley, from being used as a dump for spent fuel ash have suffered a major setback. Ruth Kelly, the Secretary of State for the Communities and Local Government, has said she will not "call-in" a planning application
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Water shortage closes school
CHIPPING Norton School was closed today because it has no water. Sonia Cook, receptionist, said: "I just arrived at work and was told there is no water. "Children have been sent home. We have been allowing them to contact their parents from the school
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Lack of water closes school
Chipping Norton School is closed today because it has no water. Sonia Cook, receptionist, said: "I just arrived at work and was told there is no water. "Children have been sent home. We have been allowing them to contact their parents from the school
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One killed, 60 injured in train crash
Two underground trains collided in rush hour in Rome, killing at least one person and injuring 60 others. Radio and television journalists reported a second death, but authorities could not immediately confirm that. Ambulances, firefighters and rescue
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 96 BMW 2934 Electrocomponents 278.25 Isoft Group 55 Oxford Biomedica 28 Oxford Instruments 200.5 Oxonica 161.5 Reed Elsevier 589.75 RM 173.5 RPS 228.75 Torex Retail 36.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 96 BMW 2934 Electrocomponents 278.25 Isoft Group 55 Oxford Biomedica 28 Oxford Instruments 200.5 Oxonica 161.5 Reed Elsevier 589.75 RM 173.5 RPS 228.75 Torex Retail 36.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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MP battles for pension payout
Conservative Party leader David Cameron is stepping up his efforts to secure compensation for former staff of the Early's blanket factory in Witney who were left without pensions. Problems with the company's pension fund meant they were told they would
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Seeds of hope
A new gardening business promises to sow seeds of hope for disadvantaged people in Oxford. Aardvark Gardeners Co-operative aims to bring jobs to people who have suffered disabilities such as mental illness by offering a service to homes, businesses
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Sole traders spark office firm expansion
Demand from sole traders looking to bring their businesses out of the back bedroom has sparked a major expansion by a company providing office accommodation. The Clarendon Enterprise Centre will open its third and largest Oxford development to date
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Jobs created as software firm expands
A software seller is recruiting 30 new staff after moving its head office to Oxfordshire. K3 Retail Business Solutions, which provides electronic till systems based on Microsoft Dynamics to shops and businesses, was previously based in Calne, Wiltshire
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Jobs created as software firm expands
A software seller is recruiting 30 new staff after moving its head office to Oxfordshire. K3 Retail Business Solutions, which provides electronic till systems based on Microsoft Dynamics to shops and businesses, was previously based in Calne, Wiltshire
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Sole traders spark office firm expansion
Demand from sole traders looking to bring their businesses out of the back bedroom has sparked a major expansion by a company providing office accommodation. The Clarendon Enterprise Centre will open its third and largest Oxford development to date
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HOCKEY: Rover storm home in derby
Rover Oxford convincingly won the big battle of Oxfordshire's two leading ladies clubs with a 4-0 victory over Oxford Hawks at Banbury Road on Saturday to stay top of Women's South Clubs' League Division 1. Rover started off strongly, scoring within
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DARTS: Charlie seals it
Charlie Buckingham was the hero for Masons Arms North Leigh as his side scraped to a 5-4 victory against Three Tuns B to preserve their unbeaten start to the Oxfordshire Super League. Spencer Buckingham won his set 3-2, only for Bob Godwin to go down
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DARTS: Young setting sights on final
Kit Young (pictured) aims to move one step nearer defending his men's singles crown when he competes in the Greene King ODDA Summer League play-offs at Cowley Community Centre on Tuesday, October 31. This year's field includes four previous winners,
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FOOTBALL: Ruddell's the best!
Wantage's Thomas Ruddell, 10, won a title and finished twice in three other events at the Oxford junior open meet in Cowley. Ruddell won the 50m backstroke and was runner-up in the 100m individual medley, the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle. He
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FOOTBALL: City in triple boost
Oxford City are set to welcome back three keys players when they host Paulton Rovers in tonight's Southern League Division 1 South & West clash at Court Place Farm. Defender Lewis Craker returns after missing Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Brook House due
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HOCKEY: Hawks slump to foot of league
Oxford Hawks' faltering start to their Men's Slazenger England League South Division campaign continued with another disappointing setback as they suffered a 3-2 home defeat by Bristol side Firebrands on Sunday. Hawks started confidently and went one
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HOCKEY: City fail to take early chances
City of Oxford were on top early on in their Trysports 3 Counties Ladies League Premier 1 clash at Maidenhead 2nd, but failed to capitalise on chances and went down 1-0. Rebecca Ridgeway was on target as Oxford Hawks 2nd drew 1-1 at Amersham & Chalfont
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HOCKEY: Pigott hat-trick lifts Witney
Witney maintained their 100 per cent start in South League Area Division 1 as James Pigott scored a hat-trick in their exciting 3-2 victory over local rivals City of Oxford. In a high-class game, Witney started sluggishly and it was City who took the
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Seeds of hope
A new gardening business promises to sow seeds of hope for disadvantaged people in Oxford. Aardvark Gardeners Co-operative aims to bring jobs to people who have suffered disabilities such as mental illness by offering a service to homes, businesses
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Rostrum for Roberts
KENNY Roberts Jr, riding for his father's Banbury-based Moto-GP team, finished on the podium for a second time this season, taking third place in a thrilling Portuguese GP. Roberts equalled his best result of the year so far - but was disappointed after
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RUGBY UNION: Forest blunt Bulls
BANBURY Bulls slipped to a narrow 20-14 loss at Midlands 3 East South high-fliers Leicester Forest. Centre James Taylor scored their only try, while full back Pete Papenfus kicked three penalties. OTHER SCORERS Canterbury Shield Div 2: Havant 2nd 48
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On Yer Bike: October 17, 2006
Is it just me, or has the number of un-cyclists quadrupled since the universities started back? A rash of expensive cars driven by young men with pink polo shirts (collars turned up) is vying for road and pavement space with hoorays whose hairdos cost
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Bus travel scheme in a muddle
The free bus travel scheme for pensioners was a great idea but as with many things in Britain, it was badly planned. Since it was launched in April, there has been widespread criticism of its inconsistencies. For example, pensioners in Oxford can
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RUGBY UNION: Wallingford's derby triumph
WALLINGFORD underlined their BB&O Premier Division title credentials by defeating local rivals Bicester 32-18 at the Hithercroft. But Bicester might have snatched victory if they hadn't gifted Wallingford 15 second-half points. The visitors started
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Recycling - we aim for the top
In reply to your correspondent H Devonport (Oxford Mail, October 7), I have met many residents to discuss our new waste and recycling service and find that the vast majority are very much in favour. With 30,000 more residents across the city getting
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Big cat dossier
I am appealing for witnesses of big cat sightings in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. Since the early 1990s, we have had sightings in most parts of the county of large black or brown cats (leopard/puma) as well as smaller, non-native cats (lynx/jungle
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RUGBY UNION: Leaders march on
LEADERS Witney saw off second-placed Beaconsfield 18-7 in Southern Counties North without displaying a real cutting edge. The visitors bagged a converted try after ten minutes, which saw home flanker Carl Campbell leave the field injured. From a forward
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RUGBY UNION: Quins pay for lapses
OXFORD Harlequins let slip a promising lead as they slipped to a disappointing 34-21 loss at home to Maidenhead in South West 1. Full back Pete Davis's penalty put Quins ahead in the second minute. They kept up the pressure and were rewarded when
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Firm denies building new animal lab
The company which animal rights group Speak claimed to be the contractor building Oxford University's new animal research lab has categorically denied any involvement. Mace Plus Ltd refuted claims published on the Speak website that it had been contracted
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor hammered again
A NIGHTMARE second half saw Chinnor suffer a 55-10 hammering at Havant in National 3 South. The visitors trailed 13-3 at the break, but conceded six more tries to take the points against tally to 140 in two matches. Chinnor started with intent and
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Thames Water to be sold
Oxfordshire's water supplier Thames Water looks set to be sold to an Australian banking group in an £8bn deal. Thames' German owner, RWE, announced this morning it had set up the deal with Macquarie. Its management deal has agreed the plan but it
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RUGBY UNION: Redruth end Henley run
ANOTHER excellent kicking display from Mitch Burton could not save Henley from a frustrating 23-19 home defeat to Redruth in National 2. Burton finished with a 100 per cent record for the fourth game in a row, but Hawks could manage only one try to
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'I sold my gun to a stranger'
A man accused of shooting his ex-wife's new husband says a stranger he sold a pistol to could be responsible for the murder. Allan Kimber, 41, yesterday told the jury at Oxford Crown Court that a man he knew only as 'Tosh' could be the killer who murdered
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Addict ordered to snatch cash
A heroin addict was ordered to rob an Oxfam shop employee of the takings in order to clear a drugs debt. Dealers drove Minesh Chavda to Oxford from Middlesex on July 17 and ordered him to attack Jackie Coote, who was taking £1,671 in cash to the bank
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School delves into past times
Old boys and girls are being asked to help fill the gaps in the history of a school on an Oxford estate. Headteacher David Lewin said little is known about the past of Wood Farm Primary School, which is celebrating its 50th birthday. He is hoping
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Would-be star Drew a blank
Oxfordshire's hope in the X Factor TV talent show did not last long, being the first act to be eliminated from the live heats. Drew Jaymson and other members of the six-piece group The Unconventionals were booted out on Saturday night. And in the
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OAP bus passes bring cash plea
Oxford's two main bus operators and the city council are in dispute over the cost of free bus travel for pensioners. The Oxford Mail has learned that Stagecoach and Oxford Bus Company have demanded more money to cover the cost of the concession, which
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It's beetlemania
Schoolchildren surprised scientists when they stumbled across a rare species of ladybird. And their find was all down to the use of a device pioneered by enterprising inventors at Oxford Brookes University. A group of 12- and 13-year-old pupils from
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Stairs stand in for dunes
What's the best training for a 125-mile walk across the Sahara Desert? Dozens of half hour sessions walking up and down the stairs in Debenhams, reckons mum-of-two Nicola Matthews. She says that repeatedly ascending and descending the 50-plus stairs
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Aiming to open eyes on cancer
The co-founder of an Oxford-based eye cancer charity visited the city yesterday to promote efforts to help children suffering from the eye cancer retinoblastoma. Prof Brenda Gallie, of the University of Toronto, in Canada, an expert on the rare childhood
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Teacher fights GCSE marking
Teacher David Henwood claims that GCSE pupils have had their design and technology exams incorrectly down- graded. Mr Henwood, 48, has been a design and technology teacher at King Alfred's Community and Sports College in Wantage for five years. Before
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West End boys
Two nine-year-old actors from Oxfordshire have perfected Irish accents for a role in a challenging West End play. Joshua Sarphie, from Bampton Primary School, and Adam Hargreaves, from Chandlings Manor School, Kennington, are sharing the role of the
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'Tory areas targeted for hospital closure'
David Cameron has accused Labour of targeting community hospitals in Tory areas for closure. The Tory leader and Witney MP, yesterday told the Oxford Mail the Government was more interested in politics than patients. His comments came after a nationwide
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MP battles for pension payout
Conservative Party leader David Cameron is stepping up his efforts to secure compensation for former staff of the Early's blanket factory in Witney who were left without pensions. Problems with the company's pension fund meant they were told they would
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Botham bowls along
Cricket legend Ian Botham hoped to create some fund-raising rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge as he continued his charity walk with celebrities and cancer patients in both cities yesterday. It is the first time Mr Botham, nicknamed Beefy, has included
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Vicar accused of abusing boy
A vicar and governor at a primary school in Oxford is facing 20 child sex charges. Father Michael Wright, 69, vicar of St Barnabas Church in Jericho since 1980, has been suspended by the Oxford Diocese following a police investigation into the alleged
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RUGBY UNION: Blues skipper 'breaks hand'
Oxford University 34, London Welsh 26 A SUSPECTED broken hand for captain Kevin Brennan took some gloss off an entertaining home performance that featured two tries from Joe Roff. Brennan had to leave the field just after the half-hour mark and was
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Australian bankers set to buy Thames Water
OXFORDSHIRE'S water supplier Thames Water looks set to be sold to an Australian banking group in an £8bn deal. Thames' German ower, RWE, announced this morning it had set up the deal with Macquarie. Its management deal has agreed the plan but it is
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Cameron:' Tory areas targeted for hospital closure'
DAVID Cameron has accused Labour of targeting community hospitals in Tory areas for closure. The Tory leader and Witney MP, yesterday said the Government was more interested in politics than patients. His comments came after a nationwide analysis
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Four more charged on country house raids
FOUR more men have been charged with plotting to commit burglary in connection with a spate of break-ins at stately homes. Danny O'Loughlin, 30, Albert Johnson, 31, Richard Johnson, 31, and Michael Nicholls, 27, all from Cheltenham, will appear before
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Change urged on air travel
A HARD-HITTING document drawn up by environmental experts at Oxford University seeks to make clear the case for urgent Government action on air travel and climate change. Sally Cairns and Carey Newson of the university's Environmental Change Institute
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Universities back crackdown
OXFORD'S two universities have joined police in condemning drunken students who may have deliberately vandalised property to get fined in a bizarre initiation stunt. The condemnation comes after Oxford police commander Supt Jim Trotman said he believed
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Vicar accused of abusing boy
A VICAR and governor at a primary school in Oxford is facing 20 child sex charges. Father Michael Wright, 69, vicar of St Barnabas Church in Jericho since 1980, has been suspended by the Oxford Diocese following a police investigation into the alleged
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Addict ordered to snatch cash
A HEROIN addict was ordered to rob an Oxfam shop employee of the takings in order to clear a drugs debt. Dealers drove Minesh Chavda to Oxford from Middlesex on July 17 and ordered him to attack Jackie Coote, who was taking £1,671 in cash to the bank
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Murder trial defendant gives evidence
A MAN accused of shooting his ex-wife's new husband says a stranger he sold a pistol to could be responsible for the murder. Allan Kimber, 41, yesterday told the jury at Oxford Crown Court that a man he knew only as 'Tosh' could be the killer who murdered
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Kempster wins hillrally finale
Chipping Norton's Ray and Yvonne Kempster emerged victorious from the Hillrally 2006 supported by BRITPART, the final round of this year's Matador Tyres National Hillrally Championship, after 19 timed stages in the forests around Bala, Bryn and Penllyn
