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Tales of death and choppers
A retired businessman who runs a farmer's market has found another string to his bow - musical anecdotes. Brian Levison, one of the founders of the East Oxford Farmers' Market, is a keen amateur musician, singing with the East Oxford Community Choir
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Some days we are the flies, some days we are the windscreen...
So here I am writing this, suffering from Saturday night fever reflecting on 2007 as regards the Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group. How sad is that? The year started off with the annual dinner being held at the White Hart in Fyfield, regular readers will
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Calls for scientist to be knighted
A LEADING Oxford scientist who has been targeted by animal rights campaigners has found himself at the centre of controversy, this time for failing to be included in the New Year's Honours List. Colin Blakemore, former chief executive of the Medical
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Incinerator plan 'inefficient'
OXFORDSHIRE County Council's decision to back the construction of a new incinerator to burn waste flies in the face of common sense, according to Green campaigners. County Hall has come out in favour of creating a giant burner where up to 200,000 tonnes
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Car threats sparked terror alert
A CAR sparked a terror alert in Bicester after shoppers noticed threatening notes plastered across its windscreen. Police cordoned off part of the town's Market Square for more than two hours after receiving a call from a worried shopkeeper. The
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999 crews called to car fires
FIREFIGHTERS across Oxfordshire were kept busy today with a series of cars on fire across the county. The first call was to a vehicle blaze on the A420, near Great Coxwell, just before 1am. Then at 6.45am, a crew from The Slade fire station attended
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Airbase petition is taking off
More than 200 residents have signed a petition in support of plans to regenerate the former US airbase near Bicester. Heyford Park Residents Association wrote to everyone living at the base and asked for signatures in support of plans developed by the
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Oxford Utd 0, Kidderminster 0 (29/12)
United ended the year with a hard-fought goalless draw against Kidderminster Harriers at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. The game summed up the team's strengths as weaknesses with some great performances in defence, but once again they looked lightweight
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Oxford academic awarded OBE
Oxford academic Kathy Sylva has been awarded an Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours for services to education. Professor Sylva, who lives in Osney Island, is an American citizen and the award was not listed in the official records
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I do!
Merry Christmas everybody and a Happy New Year! My Christmas has been going very well. I've eaten more than my own body weight in turkey, stuffing, mince pies and the like. And I've drunk so much booze I think you could probably use my blood to set fire
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Incinerator plans 'environmentally inefficient'
Oxfordshire County Council's decision to back the construction of a new incinerator to burn waste flies in the face of common sense, according to Green campaigners. As revealed in the Oxford Mail earlier this month, County Hall has come out in favour
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Calls for scientist to be knighted
A leading Oxford scientist who has been targeted by animal rights campaigners has found himself at the centre of controversy, this time for failing to be included in the New Year's Honours List. Colin Blakemore, former chief executive of the Medical
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Pass the eclairs...
Well Christmas was certainly different this year. Littl'un might not really get the whole Santa thing yet, but she definitely had a great time with all her new toys, eating party food and playing with all her cousins until she quite literally passed out
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Car threats sparked terror alert
A car sparked a terror alert in Bicester after shoppers noticed threatening notes plastered across its windscreen. Police cordoned off part of the town's Market Square for more than two hours yesterday after receiving a call from a worried shopkeeper
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2007 house prices soar
House prices in Oxford showed some of the biggest rises in the country this year, according to experts. Latest figures released by Nationwide, Britain's biggest building society, showed house prices in Oxford rose 13 per cent in the year. And with
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Binge drinking figures low
Youngsters in Oxfordshire are among the least likely in the country to be admitted to hospital for drinking too much, according to official figures. Statistics released by the Department of Health showed that 4,368 under-14s have needed drink-related
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Couple's holiday cruise saved
AN ELDERLY couple's holiday has been saved despite the collapse of holiday firm Travelscope. Ray and Margaret Young said they were delighted to learn their three-month round-the-world cruise was back on. The pensioners, from Milton-under-Wychwood
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Car fires across county
Firefighters across Oxfordshire were kept busy this morning with a series of cars on fire across the county. The first callout was to a vehicle blaze on the A420 near Great Coxwell just before 1am. Then as 6.45am, a crew from The Slade fire station
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Muslim pupils in party mood
WHILE hundreds of thousands of people across Oxfordshire celebrated Christmas in traditional style, many others have been spending the festive season rather differently. Thousands of Muslims across the county have been marking the holiday in their own
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Fathers have fun day
FATHERS from Didcot spent quality time with their children at a fathers' family day. The Christmas Fun Day, held at Stephen Freeman Primary School and Children's Centre in Freeman Road, aimed to bring together fathers and their children to promote
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Sex assaults denied
A MAN who specialises in dealing with hair and scalp problems has denied sexually touching a number of women. Praminder Singh Mankoo, 46, of Brook Lodge, The Nap, Oakley, near Thame, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court. He is alleged to have carried
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Family marks special gathering
THE Christmas break was extra special for the Hutchinson family after a father-of-six was granted annual leave from the front line in Afghanistan. Territorial Army Corporal David Hutchinson was among the lucky one per cent of soldiers at Camp Bastion
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Dead animals dumped in garden
THE bodies of a rabbit, nine baby rabbits and two puppies were found in a plastic carrier bag thrown into an Oxfordshire garden. The decomposing remains were left in a plastic supermarket bag in a garden in Berinsfield, just days after another rabbit
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FOOTBALL: Foster forced to sit it out
Darren Patterson will be forced to change a winning side as Oxford United look to record back-to-back victories against Kidderminster at the Kassam Stadium today. Defender Luke Foster collected his fifth booking of the season at Aldershot a week ago
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Tap-dancing busker dies at 97
AN iconic Oxford tap-dancing busker who was still entertaining shoppers well into his 90s has died. Alistair MacDonald, who was also known as Captain Tap or Colonel Mustard, spent a quarter of a century tap-dancing in the city, although he had scaled
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New protest planned at centre
CAMPAIGNERS today plan to protest outside a controversial Oxfordshire detention centre after the latest detainee riot. Protesters will call for Campsfield House Immigration Detention Centre in Kidlington to be closed following a recent violent disturbance
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Girls make it on to big screen
YOUNG actresses from Oxfordshire were given the chance to see themselves on the big screen at an exclusive showing of the new film St Trinian's. Unfortunately, the young stars from across Oxfordshire did not get the chance to attend the premiere with
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Little star Jay gets best news
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Jay Seward received a very special Christmas present this year - the all-clear from cancer. For the first time in three years, Jay and his family, from Oxford, have celebrated Christmas with no visits to hospital. His dad, Alan, 37
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Hunt for the special one
MARCHAM Parish Council is looking for someone special to receive its top award. For the past four years it has given a Parishioner of the Year award to a person who has devoted time and energy to the community. Nominations, with a short statement
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Pricey plate on offer
NOEL Frost is hoping to sell his Bentley for £30,000, but if you fancy its special number plate, it will set you back another £80,000. Mr Frost, of Goldsmiths Lane, Wallingford, said: "I have had lots of offers for the 1 OX number plate, but none has
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Hundreds pay respects to Bhutto
MEMBERS of Oxford's Muslim community gathered yesterday to pay their respects to former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Hundreds of people attended special prayer sessions at mosques in Manzil Way, Cowley Road and Iffley Road and Summertown
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Free car care course offered
A FREE adult course in car maintenance will be held at the Trax Motor Project, in Oxford, on Monday. The course, run by qualified mechanics, will take place at the motor project's base in Osney Mead. For more information contact 01865 727528 or email
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Ru rich enough 2 buy this car?
Noel Frost is hoping to sell his prized Bentley car for £30,000, but if you fancy its special number plate, it will set you back another £80,000. Mr Frost, of Goldsmiths Lane, Wallingford, has polished up the top-of-the-range motor for sale, with the
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FOOTBALL: MBE for U's coach Alan
Oxford United goalkeeping coach Alan Hodgkinson, 71, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List. The former Sheffield United and England keeper became the country's first specialised goalkeeping coach. He worked with both England and Scotland
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Alison honoured just in time
An Oxfordshire woman who raised more than £1m for a worldwide children's charity died just days after finding out she would receive an OBE. Alison Richards, who knew she was getting the award made in the New Year Honours list, published today, was diagnosed
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County collects plenty of gongs
Two men who played pivotal roles during the summer floods in Oxfordshire have been recognised in the New Year's honours list. John Kelly, Oxfordshire County Council's emergency planning officer, has been made a Member of the British Empire, while chief
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Pair honoured for flood roles
TWO men who played pivotal roles during the summer floods in Oxfordshire have been recognised in the New Year's honours list. John Kelly, Oxfordshire County Council's emergency planning officer, has been made a Member of the British Empire, while chief
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Posthumous award for fundraiser
AN Oxfordshire woman who raised more than £1m for a worldwide children's charity died just days after finding out she would receive an OBE. Alison Richards, who knew she was getting the award made in the New Year Honours list, published today, was diagnosed
