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Three arrested after teen dies in crash
Three people were arrested after a 17-year-old man died in a two-car crash on the main road through Drayton near Abingdon. A white Ford Escort and a red Ford Sierra crashed at about 11pm on Sunday in Abingdon Road, near the junction with Crabtree Lane
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Vicar's shame at porn habit
An Oxfordshire clergyman has spoken about his "addiction to pornography" after escaping a jail sentence yesterday for downloading more than 100 child porn images. Former Abingdon curate Richard Thomas, 56, admitted he had been addicted to adult pornography
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brown is the new blue
It's amazing how much someone mistaking your little girl for a little boy - or vice versa I guess - can really get your goat. Went into Oxford today and dressed little'un in one of the hundreds of new outfits which have been bought for her since she was
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No More Landmines Day
This Thursday, November 2nd, is No More Landmines Day. The No More Landmines campaign is the international citizenship campaign of the National Union of Teachers. Specially designed free resources are available. Phone 020 7471 5580, or e-mail: info@landmines.org.uk
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City house prices lag behind
HOUSE price rises in Oxford continue to lag behind the national average, according to Internet property website, Hometrack. There was no change in the average value of a property in October in the city with the figure remaining at £217,200. But across
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Child porn clergyman escapes jail
A CLERGYMAN who claimed he accidentally downloaded more than 100 child porn pictures after developing an addiction to adult pornography escaped jail today. The Rev Richard Thomas, 56, downloaded 119 images of children as part of a "pornographic library
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Facing face facts
After being out of the country for a few days, it's a relief to come back and find the ridiculous debate over certain members of the community covering their faces has calmed down. For goodness' sake, let's show these people some respect. It's part of
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Power cut hits 1,300 homes
THE electricity supply was cut off to 1,360 homes in Banbury today. Central Electricity spokesman Jane Branscombe said East Street, West Street and Broad Street were among the roads affected. She said: "There was a fault on a piece of equipment at
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Underground tales coming up for air
Did Lawrence of Arabia canoe through Oxford on an underground stream? Historian Derek Honey, of Witney, has his doubts, but certainly other readers succeeded. TE Lawrence claimed that while at Jesus College in 1908, he paddled a canoe along the underground
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Fete frolics at school's 21st
Parents, teachers and pupils combined to put on a memorable 21st anniversary fete at Headington Secondary School in Oxford in 1957. The parent-teacher association, which organised the event, was delighted with the £62 profit. The fete was officially
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Owners insist pub won't close
Regulars at an Abingdon pub who feared it might close have formed a group to help secure its future. Greene King, the owners of the Fitzharris Arms in Thornhill Walk, Wootton Road, has welcomed the views of the Fitzharris Regeneration Group and says
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Councils must cater for families
Oxford City Council has welcomed moves by the Government, which could force them to build more three-bedroom properties to tackle a shortage of family homes. Ministers have become so concerned at the lack of larger flats and houses on the market they
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Cancer victim wins fight for drug
A cancer sufferer who feared he would die before Christmas because he was refused a potentially life-saving drug has been given a reprieve at the 11th hour. Malcolm Cole, of Fulbrook, near Burford, thought he had been given a death sentence by the South
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Party pledges to cap council tax
Council tax increases in Oxford are to be capped, according to the man in charge of the city's purse strings. Nationally, the Liberal Democrats have pledged to scrap council tax if the party should win a General Election, and replace it with a local
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Dangerous game played by Labour
I understand that Oxford East MP Andrew Smith has sent out thousands of greetings cards for the end of the holy month of Ramadan to his Muslim constituents, emblazoned with the now faded red rose of Labour, plus the legend 'Eid Mabarak' (Blessed Eid).
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Cause of barn fire suspicious
Arsonists are suspected of starting a fire which destroyed 500 tonnes of hay and a tractor in an barn. Firefighters were called at about 2am today to the fire in the Dutch barn, in Binsey Lane, Oxford. At the height of the blaze, there were six fire
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Man dies in road crash
A man has died after a road accident last night. He was pronounced dead at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital following the two car smash at about 2am, in Abingdon Road, Drayton. Two other people were also taken to hospital.
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Why no Christmas lights?
Every year Oxford City Council puts up crescent moon and star illuminations in Cowley Road to mark the end of Ramadan. But not a single flicker marks Christmas in East Oxford. Yet if one takes in the area enclosed by St Clement's, Gipsy Lane, Magdalen
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Troupe wages war on litter
Litter took on a life of its own as performers covered in rubbish roamed the streets of Witney. The Rubbish Head troupe of entertainers were providing some light-hearted fun for a serious matter - Anti-Litter Day, last Thursday. And the event, organised
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Police step up night patrols
Extra police will be patrolling Oxford city centre from next month to stamp out booze related disorder in the run-up to Christmas. Officers from the city's CID, robbery, burglary and vehicle crime teams will all be part of the latest phase of the ongoing
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Sleigh me, it's here already
It's October, so that can only mean one thing - Christmas! That is, according to the Clarendon Centre in Oxford, which has already put up its festive decorations. We haven't even reached Bonfire Night, and a few people are still walking around in
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'Channel' feat helps charity
A teenage boy has battled spinal problems to swim the distance of the English Channel in two days at a city swimming pool - raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Spinal charity Aspires challenged swimmers all over the country to complete 22 miles
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Carnage on A34 continues
One person died and three were seriously injured in road accidents in the county yesterday. Motorists faced tailbacks on the A34 yesterdayafter two young men were thrown from their car in a two-vehicle crash. Three men, all believed to be in their
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Pet cow stolen from teenager
A distraught 15-year-old is being comforted by relatives after her beloved pet cow was stolen - just 18 months after her other heifer was beheaded. Sinead Donnelly is still recovering from finding Duchess's severed head and the rest of the carcass missing
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Arsonists attack lorry fleet
Arsonists caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage by setting six lorries packed with eggs alight at an egg packing company near Witney. Residents living near Deans Foods, at Cotswold Farm on the Lakeside industrial estate, Standlake,
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Solberg takes runner-up spot down under
BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg finished second in the Rally Australia, just over half a minute behind Finnish Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen. But the World Rally Championship title was won by Sebastien Loeb, despite not taking part
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Gallery open
AN ART gallery opened its doors on Saturday with a champagne reception to celebrate. Creative Art Gallery in Oxford Road, Woodstock, will show and sell original modern art and sculpture, as well as limited edition prints.
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Westgate plan to be discussed
THE proposed £300m Westgate Centre development in Oxford will be discussed by city planners tonight. The city council's strategic development committee will meet at 6pm today and will face no objections from the Environment Agency after it said it was
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Sid helps village fight speeding
SID is going to be out and about in Ewelme in a bid to make speeding motorists slow down. Sid - the county council's Speed Indication Device - will be placed at various spots in the village. Drivers exceeding the limit see their speed lit up on the
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Driver caught after 140mph chase
POLICE officers gave chase at a speed of 140mph after a car driven by an Oxfordshire man overtook them on a motorway on the inside lane, a court heard. At the wheel of the Nissan was Steven Swain, 41, of Evenlode, Banbury, who then accelerated away
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Eleanor is glad to be home
OXFORD'S Miss England winner was relieved to be back home last night after rowing with her dance teacher in the Miss Europe competition. For the past fortnight, Eleanor, 20, from Sandford-on-Thames, has been competing in the Miss Europe pageant in Kiev
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Pet cow stolen from teenager
A DISTRAUGHT 15-year-old is being comforted by relatives after her beloved pet cow was stolen - just 18 months after her other heifer was beheaded. Sinead Donnelly is still recovering from finding Duchess's severed head and the rest of the carcass missing
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Stray parrot leading life of luxury
THE flyaway parrot that landed on the shoulder of Kidlington man Spencer Terry is still waiting to be claimed by her owner. But the Green Amazon bird had a weekend of luxury at Mr Terry's Queens Avenue home - enjoying roast potatoes during Sunday lunch
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Police step up night patrols
EXTRA police will be patrolling Oxford city centre from next month to stamp out booze related disorder in the run-up to Christmas. Officers from the city's CID, robbery, burglary and vehicle crime teams will all be part of the latest phase of the ongoing
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Two die in weekend car crashes
TWO people died and five were seriously injured in road accidents in the county. Motorists faced tailbacks on the A34 yesterday after two young men were thrown from their car in a two-vehicle crash. Three men, all believed to be in their mid-twenties
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Dog trapped
A DOG had to be cut free from a cat flap by firefighters after getting its head stuck. The dog's owners took their pet into Banbury fire station on Thursday. The cat flap was removed by firefighters and the dog was sent home unharmed.
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Mark is new sports editor
MARK Edwards today becomes the Oxford Mail's new sports editor. Mark, 27, who lives near Abingdon, has been on the staff of the Oxford Mail for almost eight years. He succeeds Michael Knox, who has been appointed Newsquest Oxfordshire's weeklies sports
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FOOTBALL: Smith pleased with Wycombe test
OXFORD United boss Jim Smith believes their FA Cup first-round tie at Wycombe will be a good yardstick for how good his team are after the near-neighbours were paired together in the first round. The U's are now the only unbeaten side in the top seven
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FOOTBALL: Banbury throw it away
Banbury Utd 2, Rugby Tn 3 BANBURY'S roller-coaster of a Premier Division campaign continued on Saturday when they threw away a two-goal lead to lose at home. Following a goalless first half, the game exploded into action, four minutes after the
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RESULTS: October 28/29
FA CUP 4th qual round: Dagenham & Redbridge 0, Oxford United 1. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 2, Rugby Tn 3. Div 1 South & West:: Abingdon Utd 3, Taunton Tn 1; Beaconsfield SYCOB 2, Oxford City 0; Didcot Tn 3,
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RUGBY: Roff sits it out
OXFORD University have rested Australian international Joe Roff for their attractive match against Bristol at Clifton tonight (7.30). Since coming back from the pre-season tour to Japan, Roff is one of the few Dark Blues to have played in every game
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FOOTBALL: Craker off as City slump
Beaconsfield 2, Oxford City 0 LEWIS Craker was sent off as Oxford City plunged to defeat against Division 1 South & West strugglers Beaconsfield, who won the game with two late goals. Craker received his marching orders in the second half after his
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FOOTBALL: Didcot let it slip
Didcot Town 3, Uxbridge 3 DIDCOT wasted a great chance to move into the top seven by surrendering a 3-1 lead to Uxbridge in Saturday's high-scoring Division 1 South & West clash at the Loop Meadow Stadium. Even though Didcot were without midfielder
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FOOTBALL: Abingdon stun leaders
Abingdon Utd 3, Taunton Tn 1 ABINGDON United continued to prove the doubters wrong as they inflicted the first league defeat this season on Division 1 South & West leaders Taunton at Northcourt Road on Saturday. o Boosted by the signing of former
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FOOTBALL: North Leigh go top
North Leigh 3, Chipping Norton Town 2 NORTH Leigh went top of the Premier Divison table after a late goal from substitute Mark Dennis gave them victory over Chipping Norton in an incident-packed game at Eynsham Park on Saturday. Chippy were down
