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Homesick Twigg returns to Scotland
OXFORD United boss Darren Patterson says Gary Twigg's departure will release some useful money in the January transfer window. Former Airdrie striker Twigg returned to Scotland at the weekend for family reasons. It was a move that had been widely
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Corcoran wants U's to build on draw
RECALLED centre back Mickey Corcoran believes the U's can build on their back-to-back shut-outs, even though there was some disappointment that they couldn't make it a perfect Christmas by beating Kidderminster. "It's always good to keep a clean sheet
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RESULTS: Dec 29/30
BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 0, Kidderminster Harriers 0. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West: Newport IOW 1, Oxford City 1. SPORT ITALIA HELLENIC LEAGUE Premier Div: Abingdon Tn v Hungerford Tn pp; Ardley Utd 2, Milton Utd
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No public money
As we are known worldwide as a nation of animal lovers, I was surprised to hear that the RSPCA does not receive any Government funding. While governments are all too ready to give hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions, of public money in aid to
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In good voice
The Bayworth Triangle Committee held its 21st Christmas party for senior citizens on December 8 at Bayworth Chapel hall. Thirty-one attended and after tea, each claimed a raffle prize. Later, they sang Christmas carols and all were in good voice.
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Famous women
Mrs E Cooper (Oxford Mail, December 8) suggests that Ethelfled "has been neglected by historians because she was a woman". Historians have not neglected Cleopatra, the Virgin Mary, Boadicea, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great, Elizabeth Fry
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Two easy way to cut our tax
Oxford City Council finances are in a dreadful state, thanks to mismanagement by the Liberal Democrat administration. This may mean either cuts in services or an above inflation rise in council tax - or both. I hate to be spreading doom and gloom
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Publicans must learn to change
We sympathise with pub landlords when they say their trade has been affected by the smoking ban. No-one wants to see businesses go under. However, all told it is a good thing we now have a ban on smoking. Thankfully, the world has moved on in so
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Honours snub a 'betrayal'
A leading Oxford scientist who was overlooked for an honour in the New Year's list has been betrayed by the Government, it was claimed today. Colin Blakemore became the first person to leave his post as chairman of the Medical Research Council without
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Village store wins award
DOZENS of volunteer shop workers are celebrating after their village store was unveiled as the best in the county. Ascott-under-Wychwood Community Village Shop has been named Oxfordshire Village Shop of the Year. And it has sparked a double celebration
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Green police take to streets
LITTER louts and fly-tippers in north Oxfordshire could get fixed-penalty fines or face court action if they are caught by a council's new 'green' police. In a bid to boost its cleaner greener campaign Cherwell District Council has put two new blitz
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Leakfrog spots leaking pipes
A DEVICE called Leakfrog should help Thames Water leapfrog over its biggest problem - water leakages. The company hopes the technology will save millions of litres of water lost every day through leaky pipes. If a leak is suspected, a Leakfrog is
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Bhutto's son takes leading role
THE son of assassinated Pakistan politician Benazir Bhutto, who is studying at Christ Church, Oxford, has been appointed co-leader of the Pakistan People's Party. Bilawal, a first year student, was due back in Oxford later this week but has flown to
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Messy Jam show a huge success
A street dancing group is hoping to kick-start interest in contemporary performing arts after staging a successful Christmas show. Hundreds of people crammed into Cheney School hall in Oxford to watch cutting-edge dance performances by members of the
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Bogus callers warning
Householders are being urged to protect themselves from bogus callers - by remaining extra vigilant. Although the number of distraction burglaries in the Bicester police sector is down this year, compared to the same period last year, police in the
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Woman's bid to ride on Grand National day
An Oxford woman could be poised to live the dream and race in front of thousands of people at Aintree on Grand National day. Alex Young, 45, from Slaymaker Close in Risinghurst, has been selected to attend the first round of assessments for the 2008
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Award for village store
Dozens of volunteer shop workers are celebrating after their village store was unveiled as the best in the county. Ascott-under-Wychwood Community Village Shop has been named Oxfordshire Village Shop of the Year. And it has sparked a double celebration
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Green police take to streets
Litter louts and fly-tippers in north Oxfordshire could get fixed-penalty fines or face court action if they are caught by a council's new 'green' police. In a bid to boost its cleaner greener campaign Cherwell District Council has put two new blitz
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Climax to year of Leys celebrations
Blackbird Leys is fitter, happier and cleaner after a magnificent 50 community events were organised this year to celebrate the estate's golden jubilee in style. Everyone from boxers to street wardens and librarians to pensioners got involved in the
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FOOTBALL: Simms hat-trick boosts North Leigh
Striker Mark Simms struck a hat-trick as North Leigh maintained their Sport Italia Hellenic League title challenge with a hard-earned 3-1 Premier Division victory against Bicester on Saturday. Simms, signed from Abingdon Town last month, latched on
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Blaze damages law firm's offices
THE offices of an Oxford law firm were damaged after a pile of rubbish caught alight. Firefighters were called to the scene outside Reeds Solicitors in Cambridge Terrace, off Speedwell Street, shortly before 10.30pm last night. Two crews from Rewley
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Fire alarm leads to evacuation
SUNDAY shoppers in the Oxford branch of Debenhams, the department store in George Street, were evacuated after a fire alarm was activated. Police and firefighters shepherded Christmas shoppers on to the street after the alarm went off at about 2.30pm
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FOOTBALL: City miss chance to go top
Oxford City wasted a golden chance to go top of the British Gas Windows Southern League Division 1 South & West when they could only draw 1-1 away to bottom club Newport on Saturday. While the Isle of Wight players celebrated at the end after securing
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Landladies' party was clearly in good spirits
These ladies were in good spirits as they posed for the camera. Oxford Mail photographer Bill Radford clearly thought showing a little leg would embellish his picture. In fact, the ladies were leaving Oxford for a serious purpose. They were all
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Bikes were used to run grocery errands
This was the scene in High Street, Oxford, nearly a century ago when horses and carts and errand boys were a feature of everyday life. The picture belongs to Jean Dudley, of Church Road, Great Milton. She writes: "It may have been taken in the 1920s
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Upstaged by Vera's babes
If you look closely, you can probably spot two celebrities in this picture. Both are singers and appeared in Aladdin, the pantomime at the New Theatre, Oxford, in 1976. They were the show's stars - Lulu and Freddie Garrity, of Freddie and the Dreamers
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Sunday shoppers evacuated in city centre false alarm
Sunday shoppers in the Oxford branch of Debenhams, the department store in George Street, were evacuated after a fire alarm was activated. Police and firefighters shepherded Christmas shoppers on to the street after the alarm went off at around 2.30pm
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Henley 7/7 hero snubbed in New Year's Honours
An Oxfordshire man who gave first aid to victims of the London tube bombings in July, 2005 has been denied an award in the New Year's Honours. Tim Coulson, 53, from Henley-on-Thames, was reportedly snubbed having been nominated by his wife, Judy.
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Thames Water unveils solution to leaky problems
A device called Leakfrog should help Thames Water leapfrog over its biggest problem - water leakages. The company hopes the technology will save millions of litres of water lost every day through leaky pipes. If a leak is suspected, a Leakfrog is
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Bhutto's student son becomes co-leader of PPP
THE son of assassinated Pakistan politician Benazir Bhutto, who is studying at Oxford University, has been appointed co-leader of the Pakistan People's Party. Bilawal, a first year student at Christ Church College, was due back in Oxford later this
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A house in Alvescot? I'll Take That!
AN Oxfordshire village is buzzing with excitement amid rumours Take That star Gary Barlow has bought a house nearby. The singer is believed to have bought a property in the tiny West Oxfordshire village of Alvescot, near Carterton. The multi-millionaire
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Multi-million pound fund for 'green' initiatives
A £30m cash pot has been made available to make Oxfordshire and the South East a more eco-friendly place to live. Councils, not-for-profit organisations and public and private bidders have been encouraged to apply for a share of the funding, which has
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Blaze damages law firm office
The offices of an Oxford law firm were damaged after a pile of rubbish caught alight. Firefighters were called to the scene outside Reeds Solicitors in Cambridge Terrace, off Speedwell Street, shortly before 10.30pm last night. Two crews from Rewley
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Pens appeal proves successful
A REQUEST for a few books, pens and pencils to help out an almost derelict school in Kosovo has led to a deluge of donations. The plea for help came from Flt Lt Julia Bruce who used to be stationed at RAF Benson. She wanted to help a local school
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Pens appeal has been a huge success
A request for a few books, pens and pencils to help out an almost derelict school in Kosovo has led to a deluge of donations. The plea for help came from Flt Lt Julia Bruce who used to be stationed at RAF Benson. She wanted to help a local school
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Charity thanks tsunami donors
The Abingdon-based Tearfund Christian relief and development agency has thanked the public for its donations to the charity's work three years on from the Boxing Day tsunami. The regional manager for Tearfund's Central South and Chiltern region, Wim
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Extraordinary tales from concert halls
A RETIRED businessman who runs a farmers' 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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Colleges urged to back city campaign
OXFORD colleges are being urged to put money into a scheme to transform the city centre. Oxford city centre management company, OX1, wants colleges to make a bigger contribution to its campaign to turn Oxford into a Business Improvement District (Bid
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Mobiles are latest health aid
PATIENTS with long-term health problems could soon be using their mobile phones to keep well, thanks to a firm in Oxfordshire. Although text messaging has always been seen as a teenage pastime, T+ Medical, based at Milton Park, Abingdon, is using the
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Barn inquiry
A PLANNING inspector is to hold an informal hearing into plans to convert Glebe Barn, in Cuxham Road, Watlington, from an office to a four-bedroom house, at South Oxfordshire District Council's HQ on February 5.
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Hair stylist wins award
MARK Creed, art director of Philosophy Hairdressing, with salons in Abingdon and Witney, has received an award. The Hairdressing Fellow with Honours Award was presented to Mr Creed in London by the Fellowship of British Hairdressing for his exceptional
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Dancers win £10,000 Lottery grant
IRISH dancers are jigging for joy after winning a £10,000 grant. Members of the Doyle Academy of Irish Dancing, who meet every Wednesday evening at the Rose Hill Community Centre in Oxford, have learned the group has been successful in its application
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Dementia tags moves backed
TRACKING dementia patients would help them lead healthy and independent lives, according to the manager of a specialist nursing home in Oxford. Patricia O'Leary,of Vale House, in West Way, Botley, has welcomed the Alzheimer's Society's view that people
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Friends plan charity cycle marathon
A FATHER is planning to cycle from Land's End to Oxfordshire to raise money for a charity which has helped his disabled son. John Sammons, from Ambrosden, is planning the 300-mile cycle ride in thanks for help given after the birth of his son Kye.
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Airbase petition takes 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
