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RESULTS: February 16/17
BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 1, Droylsden 0. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 1, Mangotsfield 1. Div 1 South & West: Abingdon Utd 0, Hillingdon Borough 0; Farnborough 2, Oxford C 0; Hayes 0, Didcot Tn 6. FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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Oasis beats Radiohead to top spot
OXFORD rock band Radiohead have seen their 1997 masterpiece OK Computer voted the third best British album. Britpop veterans Oasis have demonstrated their place in music lovers' hearts by securing first and second places in the new chart. The Gallagher
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Stadium stages emergency exercise
A MOCK evacuation was staged at Oxford United's match with Droylsden yesterday. Steward went through their paces during the staged evacuation of the Kassam Stadium, although the crowd was not asked to move. Keith Carter, the stadium's safety officer
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Russian quins leave Oxford hospital
A SET of Russian quintuplets born prematurely at the John Radcliffe Hospital have been discharged. The five little girls were born by Caesarean section at 26 weeks on November 10 last year. Some of the quins, who were born at weights between 1lb
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Body found off Cowley Road
A BODY has been discovered in a public toilet in Cowley Road, Oxford. Police said the body was believed to be of a man in his 40s. He was discovered at about 6pm yesterday. A Thames Valley Police spokesman said the death was not believed to be suspicious
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Skip crash driver arrested
AN 18-year-old man was arrested after a car struck a skip early today. The incident happened at 3am in Bridge Street, Witney, and involved a silver Ford Fiesta. No one was injured. The 18-year-old driver, from the Witney area, was arrested on
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Elderly woman dies in blaze
AN ELDERLY woman was killed in a fire which almost destroyed a bungalow in an Oxfordshire village. Firefighters found her body today as they were picking their way through the wreckage of the bungalow in Sutton Wick Lane, Drayton, near Abingdon, following
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Murray's mixed feelings on United win
Adam Murray admitted it was a strange atmosphere in the dressing room after Oxford United's game against Droylsden on Saturday, because a lot of their players were unhappy - despite having won. The U's midfielder was relieved to get the win, but knows
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Pace in awe of United facilities
It was only when he had experienced the Kassam Stadium's fantastic pitch and facilities first-hand that Droylsden manager Dave Pace fully appreciated what an achievement it had been for his little team to have beaten Oxford United earlier in the season
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FOOTBALL: Odhiambo's treble leads Didcot spree
Hayes 0 Didcot Tn 6 (Odhiambo 33, 77, 84, Bicknell 55, Bicknell 55, Hope 65) Anaclet Odhiambo scored a stunning hat-trick as Didcot made it four Division 1 South & West wins in a row with a crushing scoreline on Saturday. There was very little to
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FOOTBALL: Early misses send City slipping to another loss
Farnborough 2 (Gunn og 65, Oliver 81)) Oxford City 0 Oxford City's Division 1 South & West promotion bid continues to stutter as they lost they second game of the week against fellow contenders. As in their 1-0 defeat by Didcot seven days earlier
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Woman killed in house fire
An elderly woman was killed in a house fire in an Oxfordshire village. Firefighters found her body today as they were picking their way through the wreckage of the bungalow in Sutton Wick Lane, Drayton, near Abingdon, following the fire last night.
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FOOTBALL: Under-fire Abingdon hang on for a point
Abingdon Utd 0 Hillingdon Boro 0 Abingdon United ended their run of defeats in Division 1 South & West by securing a welcome point in an entertaining goalless draw. The early stages belonged to Hillingdon as James Duncan's 20-yard shot hit the bar
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FOOTBALL: It's Nicky to the rescue for Banbury
Banbury Utd 1 (Gordon 88) Mangotsfield 1 (Griffin 31) A late goal by Nicky Gordon rescued Banbury a point from their low-key Premier Division clash at home to Mangotsfield. It was the sixth time that the teams have met, and still the home side have
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FOOTBALL: Langford stars as Wantage end Witney's unbeaten run
Wantage Tn 3 (Langford 26, 75, Austin 36) Witney Utd 2 (Lewis 20, Younie 64) Two goals from Wantage midfielder Ellis Langford sent Witney crashing to their first Premier Division defeat since October on Saturday. The result dented Witney's promotion
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FOOTBALL: Headington made to pay for errors
Headington Ams 1 (Lovegrove 65 pen) Malmesbury Vics 3 (McCarthy 40, 64, Lang 53) Headington's good run came crashing down as they were beaten by mid-table side Malmesbury. A mix-up between James Gray and Daniel Simmonds allowed James McCarthy
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Skip crash driver arrested
An 18-year-old man was arrested after a car struck a skip early today. The incident happened at 3am in Bridge Street, Witney, and involved a silver Ford Fiesta. No-one was injured. The 18-year-old driver, from the Witney area, was arrested on suspicion
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No masking pupils' artistic talent
Pupils got their hands dirty in a bid to learn about other cultures. Oxford artist David Odwarr, who originates from Northern Uganda, visited St Edmund's Catholic Primary School in Abingdon. He showed pupils how to make African masks from clay while
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Tough talks over city budget
City council leaders in Oxford are expected to decide tomorrow night on a budget which could include millions of pounds worth of cuts. The ruling Liberal Democrat administration is proposing a two per cent rise in council tax, while the Labour group
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Russian quins leave JR
Staff have said a fond farewell to a family of quintuplets given a clean bill of health by doctors at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. Proud Russian parents Dmitry and Varvara Artamkin waved goodbye to nurses and doctors as they took their five baby
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One in six county pupils 'gifted'
One in six pupils in Oxfordshire is classed as gifted or talented, new figures reveal. A total of 6,399 pupils in the county's secondary schools are judged to have abilities developed to a "level significantly ahead of their year group" or the potential
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Radio station gets 28-day trial run
Oxford's only community radio station is to return to the airwaves for a month-long stint. OX4 FM has been granted a Restricted Service Licence (RSL) to broadcast 24 hours a day from March 1-28. It will be the third time the station has been given
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Offer of help to tackle debt
People in the Wallingford and Didcot areas sinking under mountains of debt are being thrown a lifeline by the local Citizens' Advice Bureau. For the first time, the bureau has an independent financial adviser to help people cope with their problems.
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Bikers pay tribute to 'martyr' Fred
The only sound was the hum of motorbikes as 150 bikers gathered for a minute's silence to remember a fellow motorcyclist. Yesterday, bikers from the Thames Valley branch of the Motorcycle Action Group made their annual journey to the Martyrs' Cross
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TV show expected to draw crowds
People living in two Oxfordshire villages are bracing themselves for a trickle of sightseers to become a flood in the wake of the BBC TV series Lark Rise to Candleford. The hamlet of Juniper Hill and the neighbouring village of Cottisford have always
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Children raise £6,000 for Darfur
Students from seven Oxfordshire schools have raised £6,000 to send directly to the victims of genocide in Darfur. The money will be sent specifically to women and children rape victims in Darfur, via the Oxford University Aegis Society. Pupils from
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Family gets ready to run
Ann Ashdown took part in last year's Race for Life just weeks after finishing gruelling cancer treatment. The 52-year-old Chipping Norton School assistant headteacher and her two daughters Louise, 20, and Hannah, 18, joined 8,500 women taking part in
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UPDATE: Search for bungalow blaze pensioner
Firefighters are still searching for an elderly woman whose home was gutted by fire. Fire crews have been unable to access the bungalow in Sutton Wick Lane, Drayton, because of safety reasons and a large number of contents inside the property. The semi-detached
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Stadium stages emergency exercise
A mock evacuation was staged at Oxford United's match with Droylsden yesterday. Steward went through their paces during the staged evacuation of the Kassam Stadium, although the crowd was not asked to move. Keith Carter, the stadium's safety officer
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Radiohead beaten to top spot by Oasis
Oxford rock band Radiohead have seen their 1997 masterpiece OK Computer voted the third best British album. Britpop veterans Oasis have demonstrated their place in music lovers' hearts by securing first and second places in the new chart. The Gallagher
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Body found in Cowley Road toilets
A dead body has been discovered in a public toilet in Cowley Road. Police said it is believed to be a man in his 40s. He was discovered at about 6pm yesterday. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said the death was not believed to be suspicious.
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Pensioner missing following blaze
Firefighters are dealing with the aftermath of a serious fire which ripped through a bungalow in Drayton last night. One person remains unaccounted for and another man was hospitalised with burns after the fire engulfed the semi-detached property in
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Russian quins leave JR
A set of Russian quintuplets born prematurely at the John Radcliffe Hospital have been discharged. The five little girls were born by Caesarean section at 26 weeks on November 10 last year. Some of the quins, who were born at weights between 1lb 13oz
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Students enter dragon's den
ENTREPRENEURIAL students from Oxford University are to battle it out in a bid to win thousands of pounds of funding. The six teams will be in line for prize funding of up to £10,000 should they triumph in the Dragon's Den-style contest, Idea Idol.
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Students enter dragon's den
Entrepreneurial students from Oxford University are to battle it out in a bid to win thousands of pounds of funding. The six teams will be in line for prize funding of up to £10,000 should they triumph in the Dragon's Den-style contest, Idea Idol.
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Domestic abuse help pledged
A NEW charity has been launched to help victims of domestic abuse. The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) assists anyone who suffers from domestic abuse - which can range from emotional bullying to physical assaults. The charity also pledged
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School has taste of Japan
THE country may be the other side of the world, but that did not stop youngsters at a Kidlington primary school learning about all things Japanese. Teachers at Edward Feild Primary School organised a cultural week for the school's 250 pupils after
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Domestic abuse help is pledged
A new charity has been launched to help victims of domestic abuse. The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) assists anyone who suffers from domestic abuse - which can range from emotional bullying to physical assaults. The charity also pledged
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RSPCA advice is lapped up
FAMILY pets lapped up the attention at an RSPCA action day on an Oxford estate. Animal lovers in Blackbird Leys were given advice on all aspects of pet care by representatives of the RSPCA, Oxford City Council and the police. Financial help was
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Meet the police
POLICE have issued a series of dates where people can meet the local neighbourhood policing team in Didcot. PC Chris Ball said: "I will be available to talk to residents at the police surgeries and will be there to answer and deal with any queries
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Running up lots of cash
SCHOOLBOYS put on their running shoes and raised more than £2,000 for charity. The pupils from Abingdon School's cross country club presented Oxford hospice charity Helen and Douglas House with the cheque, which was raised by boys, staff and parents
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Energy tips for schools
PUPILS who want to go green can call on a team of Didcot-based Energy Busters in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint. The experts from the Northmoor Trust at Little Wittenham are ready to visit schools to run workshops and assemblies for youngsters
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Stepping out
THE Stepping Stones Nursery, in Edington Square, Witney, has applied for planning permission to West Oxfordshire District Council for a single-storey extension to its building.
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Sailing site
PLANNING permission is being sought for a temporary building to provide accommodation for the Oxford and District Schools Sailing Association. Plans have been drawn up for the building at Farmoor Reservoir. A final decision will be made by the Vale
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Aid appeal needs help
SS Mary and John Church, in Cowley Road, is appealing for someone to come forward to arrange door-to-door collections for Christian Aid week. Last year the church raised £1,643.28 for the charity - more than a third of the total raised in the whole
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Bend it like . . . Claire
A STUDENT at Oxford United's football academy is a step closer to making it in the top flight of the women's game. Claire Marsh, 16, who plays in goal, has made it through to the final round of trials for a place on the Arsenal Ladies squad. Claire
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Book gifts offer hope
HUNDREDS of refugees in Chad are set to benefit from the generosity of an Oxford language college. The King's School, in Temple Road, Temple Cowley, has donated more than 100 old text books to charity Cord, which helps Sudanese refugees who fled
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Police call for villagers' views
PEOPLE in Benson and Berinsfield are being invited to meet their police community support officers tomorrow and speak to them about any concerns that they might have within the community. PCSO Becky Long and PCSO Sarah Talbot from Benson and Berinsfield
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Bank's boss moved to give
A TOP executive of one of the country's biggest banks has presented pioneering East Oxford hospice Helen and Douglas House with £10,000. Hospice founder Sister Frances Dominica was named Woman of the Year in a Barclays-sponsored awards in October 2007
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Anti-crime advice on offer
RESIDENTS in the Wallingford area will be able to get crime reduction advice. Thames Valley Police holds a crime reduction exhibition at the town hall on Tuesday, February 19, running at the same time as the town's farmers market. The exhibition runs
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Quiz call
THE Gosford Hill School Association is holding a quiz night in the school hall on Friday, February 29, at 7pm. The cost is £24 for a team of six. To find out more, call the school on 01865 374971.
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Health diary
A PSYCHOLOGIST has helped design a set of health diaries to help patients tackle their medical conditions. Dr Christopher Bass, of the John Radcliffe Hospital, specialises in identifying when symptoms are caused by specific illnesses or when they
