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Steele spectre as U's decide Jim's future
Lee Steele, the former U's striker who returned to haunt Oxford United and get the new era off to a bad start, could ironically be poised to do exactly the same again. Speculation is rife that manager Jim Smith may be set to step aside following a series
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Genocide survivor wins award
A WOMAN whose entire family was murdered during the Rwandan genocide was tonight named Ultimate Survivor in a prestigious London ceremony. Liliane Umubyeyi, 29, of Shepherds Hill, Greater Leys, Oxford, received the award in Cosmopolitan's Ultimate
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Genocide survivor wins top award
A woman whose entire family was murdered during the Rwandan genocide was tonight named Ultimate Survivor in a prestigious London ceremony. Liliane Umubyeyi, 29, of Shepherds Hill, Greater Leys, Oxford, received the award in Cosmopolitan's Ultimate Women
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Riders protest at court costs order
Members of the British Horse Society rode into town today to protest against BMW's closure of a bridleway. At Witney Magistrates' Court last month, the company won permission to close the Roman Way bridleway, which run through its Mini plant at Cowley
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Police offered 'stolen' laptop as bait
Undercover police officers posed as drug addicts to sell 'stolen' goods to three Oxford men, a jury was told. Oxford Crown Court heard that the three officers, who disguised their identities, offered the men cheap laptops, DVDs and alcohol, admitting
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Formula One star visits children's hospital
Patients at the Oxford Children's Hospital were thrilled to meet a Formula One star of the future. Brazilian racing driver Lucas di Grassi is part of the Renault Driver Development programme, based in Enstone, and affiliated to the ING Renault F1 Team
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Bank chips in to help homeless
Homeless people in Oxford are set to benefit from a scheme aimed at getting people back into the workplace. The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre, in St Mary's Road, Oxford, has received a £16,884 grant from Barclays' Banking on a Brighter Future scheme.
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Council admits plans blunder
IT should have been big enough to house a plush coffee shop for commuters to pick up a cappuccino and a croissant on the way to work... but Redbridge park-and-ride users will now have to settle for a vending machine at best. Despite spending £400,000
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Mother backs road safety appeal
A mother who campaigned for safety improvements on an Oxford road where her daughter was run over has backed calls to cut speed limits at schools to 20mph. Sybil Dibdin visited children at North Hinksey Primary School in West Oxford as Brake, the national
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Residents back new Oxford food store
GERMAN discount food superstore Aldi has the support of scores of people who want to see a new supermarket built in Botley Road, Oxford. About 200 people have signed a petition calling on Oxford City Council to give the retailer permission to set up
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Hundreds protest at bus cuts
VILLAGERS fear they will be stranded if plans to cut bus services go ahead. Passengers in Chilton and Harwell have attacked timetable changes published by Oxfordshire County Council - due to take effect next month. The Oxford extension of the 32
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GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Ryan denied late winner
Oxford Mail Girls' League Ruby-Anne Ryan earned Benson a 1-1 draw with Tower Hill Vixens A and came close to clinching victory in the Under 13 A League. After a goalless first half, Ryan equalised and then hit a post with the last attack of the match
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LADIES FOOTBALL: Newport nets treble
Headington Athletic moved up to fifth in the Thames Valley League Division 1 table with a comfortable 6-1 win against local rivals Oxford United Reserves. Sarah Newport helped herself to a hat-trick, while ex-United player Nat Creed grabbed a brace.
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Hundreds protest at bus axe
Villagers fear they will be stranded if plans to cut bus services go ahead. Passengers in Chilton and Harwell, near Didcot, have attacked timetable changes published by Oxfordshire County Council - due to take effect next month. The Oxford extension
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Alice celebrates 102nd birthday
A great-great grandmother has celebrated her 102nd birthday - with family and friends and a piece of her favourite pink sponge cake. Alice Rose Webb, of Stoner Close, Didcot was born and raised in nearby Aston Tirrold and said she never expected to
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 115 BMW 3032 Electrocomponents 249 Nationwide Accident Repair 148.5 Oxford Biomedica 29.5 Oxford Catalyst 158.5 Oxford Instruments 222.5 Reed Elsevier 606.25 RM 202.5 RPS Group 374.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Fatal crash witness sought
Officers investigating a fatal car crash are appealing for a driver who was at the scene to come forward. Doreen Swift, of Wheelwright Court in Buckland near Faringdon, died in a collision with a Renault Master Van on the B4508 about a mile from Stanford
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Residents back discount food store
German discount food superstore Aldi has the support of scores of people who want to see a cheap supermarket built in Botley Road. About 200 people have signed a petition calling on Oxford City Council to give the retailer permission to set up shop
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Special delivery at hospital
Staff at an Oxford hospital needed more than a letterbox when they took delivery of a parcel on Monday. And this was certainly no simple courier job. Workers had to knock a hole in the wall at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre to install a £1.5m Magnetic
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Charity makes present appeal
A charity is seeking a warehouse to store 15,000 boxes of Christmas presents it plans to send to children in Eastern Europe. Each year volunteers from Operation Christmas Child send out thousands of boxes of presents - donated and packed by Oxfordshire
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FOOTBALL: Four sent off as red mist descends
Four players received their marching orders as Two Rivers thumped Minster Lovell Res 5-1 in Division 3. Bartek Lachwicz, Tom Radburn, Phil Mills, Rob Brown and Leigh Butler were all on target for Rivers, with Andrew Forteath replying. The match turned
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FOOTBALL: Lleshi hits late winner
Jason Lleshi netted the winner for North Oxford's Res as they won 2-1 at home to Union Street in the RT Harris Oxford City FA Adam Dunham headed Union in front, but the home side levelled just before the break when Lleshi grabbed the first of his brace
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No short cut
As a former resident of East Oxford, now living in Manchester, who likes to keep in touch with Oxford, I was interested to see the comparisons drawn between Wilmslow Road in Rusholme and Cowley Road (Oxford Mail, October 30). Many councils have a great
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FOOTBALL: Davies brace shocks Mills
Kevin Davies netted a brace for Division 3 side FC Chequers as they produced the result of the second round of the John Fathers Oxfordshire Junior Shield with a 4-2 victory over Division 1 outfit FC Mills, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. Chequers led 2-0 at
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First class advice
I am not a rail traveller, but I can sympathise with rail commuters who have no choice, then find themselves having to stand for their journey (Oxford Mail, October 31). If they are travelling on second class fares and find there is room in the first
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Floods - all we get are excuses
Carl Butterworth writes (Oxford Mail, October 29): "How pleasing it must be for those who suffered in the recent floods to see that flood protection plans are being put together, in some areas at least". I ask - what flood protection plan? Like other
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FOOTBALL: Wonder Webb is on mark
John Webb hit the equaliser as Yarnton battled back to draw 2-2 at Worcester & Bletchingdon in Division 2 of the Oxfordshire Senior League. Andrew Wilson cancelled out Ryan Randall's opener for Worcester. Richard Maloney restored Worcester's lead,
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FOOTBALL: Lee-thal Kilpin sinks Chinnor
OFA Sam Waters Cup Lee Kilpin smashed a five-timer for UTV League side OUP Wanderers as they cruised into the third round with an 8-1 demolition of Chinnor Athletic. It takes his tally to ten in his last three games. Ellis Bicknell was also on
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Flood fair showcases up-to-date help
A not-for-profit community network is coming to Witney for a special Flood Fair in the wake of the July deluge, which hit more than 1,600 homes and 80 businesses in the district. The National Flood Forum is linking up with the Environment Agency and
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FOOTBALL: Peates double fires Exiles
Autotype UTV League Wallingford Exiles closed the gap at the top of Division 2 with a 4-3 home win against Goodlake Arms, thanks to a double from Matty Peates, writes TIM SIRET. James Williams and Dave Cheeseman were their other marksmen, while Tom
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Council admits plans blunder
It should have been big enough to house a plush coffee shop for commuters to pick up a cappuccino and a croissant on the way to work... but Redbridge park-and-ride users will now have to settle for a vending machine at best. Despite splashing out £400,000
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FOOTBALL: Deadly Desmond bags double
A double from Wayne Desmond helped Rover Cowley stretch their unbeaten Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division run to eight games with a 4-1 win at Horspath. Matty Hambridge fired them ahead with a free-kick from the edge of the area. After the
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FOOTBALL: Casuals too strong for Villa
Berks & Bucks Sunday Intermediate Cup Didcot Casuals marched into the third round with a 6-2 victory away at Park Villa. Andy Taylor bagged a brace, with Lewis Monaghan, brothers James and Ashley Wilcox and Chris Green, wrapping up their tally.
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Crash teens remain in hospital
Two teenagers who crashed a suspected stolen motorbike remain in hospital. The 15-year-olds were treated for serious leg injuries after a collision with a Ford Mondeo in The Oval, Rose Hill, at about 2pm on Saturday. Both are being treated at the
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FOOTBALL: Boudika up to fifth
Marstons Oxford Sunday League Hugo Scott and Josh Hughes were on target for AFC Boudika as they beat Cold Arbour Res 2-0 in Division 1 to move up to fifth place.
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Reports from the frontline
Last month, a group of Territorial Army soldiers from Oxfordshire flew out to Afghanistan. The men and women, based at the Slade Park Barracks, in Headington, Oxford, joined 140 troops from Battalion 7 Rifles now based in troubled Helmand province.
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FOOTBALL: Berinsfield march on
Reading League Berinsfield Res stayed three points clear at the top of Division 4 with a 6-3 win over Winnershe Rangers. Ashley Brind (2), Pete Clarke (2), Lee Allmond and Carl Hibbins were on target.
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County set to honour war dead
Communities around the county are preparing to pay their respects to the war dead on Remembrance Sunday at ceremonies across Oxfordshire. For the first time, serving personnel, ex-servicemen and women, members of youth groups and civil dignitaries will
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FOOTBALL: Reading keeps Bodicote bubbling
Banbury District & Lord Jersey FA Bodicote Sports kept up the pressure on the Premier Division leaders with a 6-0 win over Bishops Itching- ton. Chris Jones, Lee Davis and Greg Shawyer put them in control, before top-scorer Alan Reading added a second-half
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FOOTBALL: Willis stars for Harwell
Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup A hat-trick from John Willis helped Harwell Village to reach the third round with a 4-0 win against Milton United Res. Darren Fuller was their other marksman in what was a comfortable victory. Goals from George Casserly
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Lead stolen in broad daylight
Thieves stripped lead from a house where two people died earlier this year in broad daylight. Two thieves - described as teenagers - were spotted on the roof of the unoccupied house on the Old Abingdon Road near Redbridge Park and Ride in Oxford at
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Service remembers crash victims
PEOPLE who have lost family members and friends in collisions on the roads in the Thames Valley will be coming together to commemorate their lives at a multi-faith service organised by the emergency services. The service will be held on Sunday, November
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FOOTBALL: Drayton go top
North Berks League Unbeaten Drayton grabbed a last-minute equaliser as they moved to the top of Division 1 with a 3-3 draw against Coleshill United, writes ANDY WELLS. Ross Butler, Rob Powell and an own goal made up Drayton's tally, with Luke Regan
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FOOTBALL: Magic McCudden is Eynsham hero
Giles Sports Witney Youth League Tom McCudden smashed a four-timer as Eynsham Youth fought from a goal down to beat Deddington Colts 5-1 in the Under 15 B League. Charley Blundell put Deddington in front, but McCudden's haul, plus a strike from Will
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FOOTBALL: City made to sweat
Oxford City Under 15s beat Redditch 3-2 in the ESFA National Trophy contest, but were forced to endure a nervous few minutes. Oxford dominated the first half and took a deserved lead when TJ Constant latched onto a through ball and coolly slotted home
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FOOTBALL: Depleted Vale are beaten
Depleted Vale of White Horse Under 15s bowed out of the English Schools FA Trophy with a 3-2 extra-time defeat away to Luton. Vale, missing both captain Sam Parish and vice-captain Matthew Clark through injury, soon went 2-0 behind. Following some
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FOOTBALL: Aldershot too good
FA Youth Cup Oxford City bowed out at the third qualifying round stage, going down 4-0 at home to Aldershot. City had chances, but conceded twice in each half, with goalkeeper Alex Williams making some excellent stops.
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New plea issued after death crash
POLICE investigating a fatal car crash are appealing for a driver who was at the scene to come forward. The crash happened at about 9.45am on the B4508 between Hatford and Gainfield, just past the Stanford in the Vale turning and opposite the Grey
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Thieves target home renovations
BOILERS, radiators, hobs, extractor fans and white goods have been stolen in a recent series of burglaries in Oxford. PC Craig Burchall, from Oxford police station, said: "These burglaries are happening overnight at properties that are undergoing renovation
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Cars set alight in North Oxford
A POLICE investigation has been launched after two cars were set alight in North Oxford. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service contacted officers at 11.15pm on Sunday having been called to the fires by residents. One vehicle was parked on a driveway
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Tributes paid to death-crash teenager
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 17-year-old schoolgirl who died in a road accident near Middleton Cheney. She has been named by Northamptonshire Police as Roseanna Stewart of Thorpe Mandeville. Known as Rosie, she was a keen horse rider and was a member
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M40 firm misses out on damages
MANAGERS at a motorway service station on the M40 have lost their final chance to claim £15.5m damages. Moto Hospitality, which owns part of Cherwell Valley Services, sought compensation from the Department for Transport claiming road layout changes
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Bonfire Night passes peacefully
FIREFIGHTERS enjoyed a peaceful Bonfire Night as hundreds safely watched the fireworks displays across the county. Oxfordshire's fire crews answered just two emergency calls sparked by the firework celebrations yesterday. The first call-out in Bodicote
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Bonfire Night goes with a bang
Firefighters enjoyed a peaceful Bonfire Night as hundreds safely watched the fireworks displays across the county. Oxfordshire's fire crews answered just two emergency calls sparked by the firework celebrations yesterday. The first call-out in Bodicote
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More spots
.... and still the spots come, accompanied by a runny nose and hacking cough. Spoke to the health visitor this morning and she advised to give baby Piriton if she starts to itch. Haven't seen her do that yet, but then again, the spots haven't crusted
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Motorway service managers lose damages claim
Managers at a motorway service station on the M40 have lost their final chance to claim £15.5m damages. Moto Hospitality, which owns part of Cherwell Valley Services, sought compensation from the Department for Transport claiming road layout changes
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Hamilton plans title tilt
LEWIS Hamilton has revealed his determination to go one better than his rookie season and clinch the 2008 world title. Hamilton was pipped to the drivers' championship by Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen after a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix, and the 22-year-old
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 116 BMW 3020 Electrocomponents 247.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 148 Oxford Biomedica 29.75 Oxford Catalyst 158.5 Oxford Instruments 222.5 Reed Elsevier 608.25 RM 201.5 RPS Group 374.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Export sales racing ahead
It is a case of shocks away for a Witney-based shock absorber manufacturer whose export success has sparked a move to major new premises. Nitron Racing Systems will move to new premises in the town that are four times the size of its current unit thanks
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Injury inspires cool new idea
A student who broke her back two years ago has set up a website selling funky-coloured comfortable crutches. Amelia Braddell, 21, of Hackers Lane, Churchill, near Chipping Norton, fell down a ravine into a river after being thrown from a quad bike in
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Sports centre will close doors
PEERS sports centre will close its doors to the public on January 1 despite an eleventh hour plea for a stay of execution. Users urged Oxford City Council to keep the centre and its swimming pool open until September 2008, when the buildings will be
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Rwanda survivor up for honour
MORE than 13 years have passed since Liliane Umubyeyi's entire family were massacred in the Rwandan genocide. But it is still difficult for her to speak about the events she witnessed. Miss Umubyeyi, who now lives in Shepherds Hill, Greater Leys,
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Shops fail cigarette test
TEN out of ten shops sold cigarettes to an underage girl - ignoring new tobacco laws. Trading standards branded the results "shocking" - coming just a month after the legal age to buy tobacco rose from 16 to 18 years old. Last week, we sent out 16
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Rhodes going back to Ipswich
Oxford United have received a blow on the eve of their FA Cup clash with Northwich Victoria this Saturday. Ipswich Town have turned down United's request to extend striker Jordan Rhodes's loan for a second month. It means the outstanding 17-year-old
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Tax collectors get tough
DEBT collectors at Oxford City Council have made such major strides in recouping tax arrears the local authority is now ranked among the best in the country. The city council used to be synonymous with poor council tax collection, with millions owed
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Restaurant winners open doors
THE winners of BBC television show The Restaurant were expected to open the doors of their new business today. Chef Raymond Blanc picked Jane and Jeremy Hooper to win the competition and run his new eatery. The couple have had a ten-day intensive
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Plan raises a thorny issue
PLANS are being put forward to make Florence Park one of Oxford's flagship parks. The news comes just weeks after the city's parks department proposed digging up all its flowerbeds. Oxford City Council wants to make Florence Park the city's third
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Santas set to swamp city
HUNDREDS of Father Christmases are set to flood the streets of Oxford to raise money for Helen and Douglas House and Help an Oxfordshire Child. Oxford's first Santa Fun Run will take place on Sunday, December 2. Jo Mitchell, head of fundraising
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Two bailed over armed raid
TWO men arrested on suspicion of an armed raid on an Oxford newsagents have been bailed. The men were arrested after a robbery at Balfour News, Cherwell Drive, in Marston, in September when two men burst into the shop brandishing a gun and a knife.
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PCSO funding to be reviewed
FUNDING of Police Community Support Officers is to be reviewed. South Oxfordshire District Council said it was time to review the funding of the district's eight PCSOs due to the large investment made in recent years. The officers cost the council
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Racing driver sees patients
PATIENTS at the Oxford Children's Hospital met a Formula One star of the future, Brazilian racing driver Lucas di Grassi. He is part of the Renault Driver Development programme, run by the Renault F1 team based in Enstone. Di Grassi was runner-up
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Festival raises thousands
BEATING drums and poetry were just some of the sounds which filled the ancient walls of the historic Oxford Castle, as Oxjam drew to a close. The Small World Party marked the end of the month-long charity music festival which raised thousands of pounds
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Hopefuls line up for Gang Show
SCOUTS and Guides from across Oxfordshire put on their dancing shoes to audition for a coveted place in the 2008 Oxford Gang Show. The show, which is staged at the New Theatre, in George Street, will run from March 10-15, but preparations start well
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New post for head of Peers
LORNA Caldicott, the headteacher who improved the fortunes of Peers Technology College, has been head-hunted to lead a new academy - after missing out on an identical post in Oxford. In July, Mike Reading, a grammar school head from Lincolnshire,
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Rwandan genocide survivor up for award
MORE than 13 years have passed since Liliane Umubyeyi's entire family were massacred in the Rwandan genocide. But it is still difficult for her to speak about the events she witnessed. Miss Umubyeyi, who now lives in Shepherds Hill, Greater Leys, Oxford
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Charity makes space plea
A CHARITY is seeking a warehouse to store 15,000 boxes of Christmas presents it plans to send to children in Eastern Europe. Each year volunteers from Operation Christmas Child send out thousands of boxes of presents - donated and packed by Oxfordshire
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Shops fail the fag test
Ten out of 10 shops sold cigarettes to an underage girl - ignoring new tobacco laws - in an Oxford Mail investigation. Trading Standards branded the results "shocking" - coming just a month after the legal age to buy tobacco rose from 16 to 18 years
