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Billie's here on Wednesday
Doctor Who star Billie Piper will be appearing at Borders bookshop, in Magdalen Street, Oxford, on Wednesday - not Tuesday as printed in the events listings in Monday's Oxford Mail. The former pop music starlet will be at the shop to sign her autobiography
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More A40 jams warning
Drivers are being warned they face further delays at Oxford's gridlocked Green Road roundabout. Work started in April to build a lane running through the roundabout in Headington - converting it into a Hamburger design - and is due to finish in the
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 89.25 BMW 2997 Electrocomponents 284.25 Isoft Group 47.25 Oxford Biomedica 26.75 Oxford Instruments 200 Oxonica 162.5 Reed Elsevier 593.75 RM 171 RPS 229.5 Torex Retail 36.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Good Samaritan attacked
A good Samaritan who stopped to help an injured man in the centre of Oxford had his mobile phone stolen and was then assaulted, police said today. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident during the early hours of last Tuesday on St
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Good Samaritan assaulted in street
A GOOD Samaritan who stopped to help an injured man in the centre of Oxford had his mobile phone stolen and was then assaulted, police said today. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident during the early hours of last Tuesday in St
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Sex offender figures shock
There are more than 300 registered sex offenders living in Oxfordshire, it was revealed this morning. For the first time officials have released how many convicted sex offenders there are in the major police areas. There are 306 in Oxfordshire - a
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300 sex offenders live in county
THERE are more than 300 registered sex offenders living in Oxfordshire, it was revealed today. For the first time officials have released how many convicted sex offenders there are in the major police areas. There are 306 in Oxfordshire - a ratio
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SPORT: Weekend results Oct 21-22
FA TROPHY 1st qual round: Abingdon Utd 4, Bracknell Tn 2; Taunton Tn 0, Banbury Utd 0; Thatcham Tn 0, Didcot Tn 3; Winchester 1, Oxford City 0. PUMA YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE Under 18: Oxford Utd 5, Yeovil Tn 1. Under 16: Rushden & D 1, Oxford Utd 4.
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FOOTBALL: Honest Cook applauded
Witney United striker Jamie Cook was praised for his sportsmanship in a low-key 1-1 draw against Shrivenham, enlivened by a dramatic period in the second half. In the first minute, Cook's shot went through a small hole in the side-netting. The referee
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FOOTBALL: Allen is the star
Two stunning strikes from former Oxford United winger Chris Allen (pictured scoring his first goal) set up North Leigh's 5-0 destruction of early Sport Italia Premier Division pacesetters Ardley on Saturday. The result helped North Leigh vault over
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FOOTBALL: Clanfield battle back for point
Clanfield twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Purton in Saturday's Sport Italia Hellenic League Division 1 West basement battle. Missing five regulars Clanfield, found themselves a goal down at the interval. After a half-time roasting, Clanfield
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FOOTBALL: Battling Banbury live on
Banbury United will have to do it all again tomorrow night after they were held to a goalless draw at Taunton Town on Saturday. Despite the scoreline, this was a highly-entertaining encounter in which either side could have won the day. Kicking against
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FOOTBALL: Shot-shy City out with whimper
Oxford City bowed out of this year's competition at the second hurdle after a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Winchester City in Hampshire on Saturday. In a game made difficult by a strong wind, it was the visitors who started the stronger, with their
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FOOTBALL: Powell's brace sees Town to glory
Former Oxford United defender Paul Powell was the hero for Didcot Town as his brace helped them to a 3-0 victory at Thatcham in their first ever appearance in the competition. Didcot struggled before the break, with their only effort of note a weak
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FOOTBALL: United lifted by Ryan's Express
Ryan Brooks fired a double as Abingdon United staged a superb second-half display to reach the second qualifying round with a 4-2 win against Bracknell Town. But they did it the hard way, after twice throwing away the lead. It was Bracknell who started
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MOTORSPORT: Alonso retains world title
Fernando Alonso has spoken of his delight after he retained the Formula 1 drivers' championship crown after yesterday's Brazilian Grand Prix. He finished second behind Felipe Massa to seal back-to-back world titles, 13 points clear of Michael Schumacher
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RUGBY: Ireland star returns
Irish international flanker Jonny O'Connor will make his comeback from injury when London Wasps take on Oxford University at Iffley Road tonight (7.30). O'Connor, who last played in April, is the star name in a strong line-up that also includes England's
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 92.75 BMW 2983 Electrocomponents 283 Isoft Group 47 Oxford Biomedica 26.75 Oxford Instruments 200 Oxonica 159.5 Reed Elsevier 595.25 RM 170.75 RPS 230 Torex Retail 37 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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RUGBY: Teammates honour Tucker
Former teammates of Ian Tucker will be in Oxford today to mark the tenth anniversary of his untimely death. Tucker, an Australian centre, was playing for Oxford University at Saracens on October 26, 1996 when he collapsed on the field after receiving
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 92.75 BMW 2983 Electrocomponents 283 Isoft Group 47 Oxford Biomedica 26.75 Oxford Instruments 200 Oxonica 159.5 Reed Elsevier 595.25 RM 170.75 RPS 230 Torex Retail 37 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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FOOTBALL: U's win praise from Quinn
Cambridge United boss Jimmy Quinn says Oxford United could go through their league campaign without losing a match. Jim Smith's men outplayed Cambridge so comprehensively in their 3-0 win at the Abbey Stadium on Friday night that ex-Swindon Town star
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
The pain of running the 26-miles was clear to see on the faces of some runners
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Jacques Thebault added a bit of colour with his fancy dress
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Len Creo at 83-years-old was the oldest entrant. Last year he won the World Masters Walking Championship in Spain
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Sarah Gee came in third
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Samantha Amend took second place
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Marie Synott-Wells finished first in the women's race
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Philip Hails in second place (adjusted)
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Michael Aldridge in third place
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Trevor takes a well earned breather
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Trevor Hunter crosses the line in second place in the men's race, only to discover that Colin Paton in first place has been disqualified, making him the winner
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Tackling the historic streets of Abingdon
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Heading out into the country
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
The runners, lead by disqualified 'winner' Colin Paton, (886), head off after the gun
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Abingdon Marathon 2006
Runners perform a few last-minute stretches before the off.
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School known for its shows
Stage productions were a regular and popular feature of life at Wheatley Secondary School. Rita Colwell, of Shakespeare Road, Eynsham, reminded us of one when she sent in a picture of pupils taking part in a school play (Memory Lane, July 24). Now
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Whole work life at Minty
Jim Cooper spent his whole working life with Minty, the famous Oxford furniture manufacturer. He joined at 14 and retired a year before his death in 1965, aged 63. He was a highly-skilled furniture maker - and was known as the saw doctor' for his
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Picked for Drury Lane
These young dancers delighted audiences 35 years ago. They were members of the Jackie Bebbington School of Dancing, based at Rose Hill, Oxford. The girls were pictured rehearsing in 1971 for an important date in London. They had been chosen to take
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NHS efficiency 'can save £35m'
Cash-strapped health trusts in Oxfordshire were today told they could save £35m a year by spending their money more wisely. A Government report, Better Care, Better Value, identified the savings which the county's hospitals and primary care trust could
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Arson trauma prompted help
A band which raised thousands of pounds for a mental health charity were spurred on by their own experience of depression. The Larkz raised £1,400 for Oxfordshire Mind with their sell-out gig at the Langdale Hall, in Witney. They organised the event
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Man admits bank cash charge
An Oxford man was given a conditional discharge after dishonestly withdrawing £9,000 which had been transferred to him from an elderly couple's bank accounts. Michael McFadden, 27, of Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, admitted two charges of dishonestly
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Banned protesters support lab march
Animal rights protesters pushed the legal limits as far as they could in support of colleagues taking part in a large demonstration in Oxford on Saturday. Several hundred supporters of Speak, the organisation fighting the completion of Oxford University's
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It’s all go at town run
The Abingdon Marathon ended in controversy yesterday when organisers disqualified the winner because he failed to officially enter the race. Colin Paton, 33, from the British Army's Athletic Association, was first home in two hours, 34 minutes and 41
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£1.6m grant win is the real goal
Rundown and dilapidated changing rooms used by around 200 young footballers every week could be replaced if a £1.6m bid gets the go-ahead. For the past 40 years, Oxford Blackbirds football club have been forced to use changing rooms at Blackbird Leys
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MP's Eid message 'curries favour'
Andrew Smith, the Labour MP for Oxford East, has come under fire for sending out thousands of greetings cards marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Mr Smith got local councillors and helpers to dispatch 2,000 cards to members of the Muslim community
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We must all drive death toll down
Mike and Jan Embling have suffered every parent's worst nightmare - the death of their beloved son in a motorbike crash. There may be a few fatal accidents that can not be avoided, but many could be, and Oxfordshire's road deaths toll of 47 - more than
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Camera focuses on hospice care
A hospice which provides care for terminally ill children and young adults is to be the subject of an eight-part documentary. Life at Helen House, featuring the staff, patients, and their families at Helen and Douglas House in Magdalen Road, East Oxford
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Kill speed to cut road deaths
Grieving father Mike Embling last night begged Oxfordshire drivers to kill their speed and drive safely to stay alive. Mr Embling's son Grant, 20, died in a crash on September 26, as he rode his motorbike on the A4130 near Didcot. He was one of the
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Band bandits
Football fans are buying Oxford Loyal wristbands for up to 20 times the original price - even though they are available for £1 from the club again. The yellow bands have proved so popular that a buyer on the internet auction site eBay has paid more
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Care of elderly well below par
I read the letter from Joyce Ruiz with interest, Poor deal for care workers (Oxford Mail, October 11). My mother-in-law is 93 and still lives in her own house. However, since having two hip replacements, she has needed carers to help her shower and
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Postal future looks bleak
Royal Mail is not making enough effort to find a new home for a sub-post office, a councillor has claimed. Residents of Summertown, in Oxford, have had to travel to Wolvercote or Jericho since Martin's newsagents, in Banbury Road, closed its branch
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Mechanic fixing sights on finish
A car service manager who has run the equivalent of the length of Britain in training for the New York Marathon hopes to raise more than £2,500 for charity. Jon Hale, 32, from Oxford, will be pounding the streets of New York on November 5, to raise
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Flood village on alert again
Beseiged villagers in Nuneham Courtenay are bracing themselves for the possibility of a third flood in 13 days. Yesterday homeowners continued to barricade their houses with sandbags and clear debris from culverts as weather forecasters predicted more
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PCSOs are the answer
Peter Bartlett (Oxford Mail, October 16) clearly has an insight into policing that enables him to comment with some authority. That is good and adds to the debate. However, I am sure he would be the first to admit that policing would have changed significantly
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American Graffitti: October 23, 2006
As Oxford welcomes a new batch of first-year university students, I thought I would put together my own version of an Oxford survival guide for my American compatriots. I'd like to think I have at least a few pearls of wisdom to offer those brave souls
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Protesters march against lab
ANIMAL rights protesters pushed the legal limits as far as they could in support of colleagues carrying out a large demonstration in Oxford. Several hundred supporters of Speak, the organisation fighting the completion of Oxford University's new biomedical
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Marathon ends in entry controversy
THE Abingdon Marathon ended in controversy yesterday when organisers disqualified the winner because he failed to officially enter the race. Colin Paton, 33, from the British Army's Athletic Association, was first home in two hours, 34 minutes and 41
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Crash victim's family urges drivers to slow down
GRIEVING father Mike Embling last night begged Oxfordshire drivers to kill their speed and drive safely to stay alive. Mr Embling's son Grant, 20, died in a crash on September 26, as he rode his motorcycle on the A4130 near Didcot. He was one of the
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Postal future looks bleak
ROYAL Mail is not making enough effort to find a new home for a sub-post office, a councillor has claimed. Residents of Summertown, in Oxford, have had to travel to Wolvercote or Jericho since Martin's newsagents, in Banbury Road, closed its branch
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NHS efficiency 'can save £35m'
HEALTH trusts in Oxfordshire were today told they could save £35m a year by spending their money more wisely. A Government report, Better Care, Better Value, identified the savings which the county's hospitals and primary care trust could make in a
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Flood village on alert again
VILLAGERS in Nuneham Courtenay are bracing themselves for the possibility of a third flood in 13 days. Yesterday homeowners continued to barricade their houses with sandbags and clear debris from culverts as weather forecasters predicted more heavy
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Gimme, now
Readers may well have heard of the Baghdad Blogger, who risks his life to report online from the hellhole we've managed to create in Iraq, and whose aim in life is to portray the true picture of what is really happening in that country free of political
