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Investigation launched into prison death
Police were called to Bullingdon prison in Bicester at 10am yesterday, following the death of man, a 50-year-old inmate. A police said the death is being treated as unexplained. A spokesman said enquiries are "ongoing in conjunction with the prison authorities
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RESULTS: March 29/30
FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Oxford Utd 0, Northwich Victoria 1. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Team Bath 3, Banbury Utd 1. Div 1 South & West: Abingdon Utd 1, Bracknell Tn 1; Didcot Tn 1, Winchester City 1; Oxford City 1, Fleet
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Pooh fans give it some stick
The day after Oxford rowed to boat race victory, 2,000 people flocked to Little Wittenham to see others claim their own glory on the river. It may not have been the Hundred Acre Wood, but the crowds flocked to the village for this year's World Pooh
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ROWING: Brodie toasts sweet revenge
Cox Nick Brodie - formerly of Abingdon School - hailed his crew as Oxford gained revenge for last year's defeat on the Thames by comprehensively beating Cambridge by six lengths on a choppy Thames. Brodie's crew got off to a flier, but against the odds
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Quinn bemoans U's gear change
Skipper Barry Quinn said he was disappointed that Oxford United didn't go up another gear, as he thought they would be able to, after falling behind. And he thought the dismissal of his centre back partner, Luke Foster, in the second half was "very
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'No response' to 999 call
A COMMUNITY fears criminals will believe they can get away with more and more after police failed to turn up to a violent street attack. A police investigation has been launched following the incident where a couple were assaulted in an unprovoked
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Four held after alleged sex attack
FOUR men are being questioned by police following reports of a serious sexual assault on a 26-year-old man in Oxford today. Police cordoned off an alleyway in Frideswide Square, opposite the Said Business School, at about 5.30am. An investigation
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FOOTBALL: City's title bid sunk by Fleet!
Oxford City 1 (Pond 35) Fleet Tn 2 (Wright 4, Field 87)Oxford City's title hopes were dealt a huge blow as Fleet snatched a late winner in Saturday's Division 1 South & West clash at Court Place Farm. City looked to have done enough to earn a point
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FOOTBALL: Peirson seals a point
Didcot Tn 1 (Peirson 84) Winchester City 1 (McEnery 45)Richard Peirson's free-kick six minutes from time gave Didcot a point as their stuttering form continued in Division 1 South & West. The result means that Didcot have now taken only two points
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FOOTBALL: Farrow to rescue for Abingdon
Abingdon Utd 1 (Holden 60) Bracknell Tn 1 (Baker 9 pen)Lee Farrow's second-half penalty save earned Abingdon United a point in Division 1 South & West. The visitors went ahead when a corner was drilled into the area and the ball hit Holden's arm.
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FOOTBALL: Banbury bogey strikes again
Team Bath 3 (Arnold 5, Canham 33 pen, El-Abd 49) Banbury Utd 1 (Gordon 21)Banbury crashed to their bogey team in the Premier Division. In nine meetings between the two clubs, Banbury have yielded just three draws. Joe Arnold put Team Bath in front
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FOOTBALL: North Leigh sink rivals to maintain title challenge
Witney Utd 1 (Wickens 31) North Leigh 2 (Burnell 28, Mortimer-Jones 35) North Leigh stayed three points clear at the top of the Premier Division after a slender victory over their west Oxfordshire rivals before a bumper crowd of 272 on Saturday.
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FOOTBALL: Headington crush Rocks
Headington 5 (Drewitt 60, Philip 72, 77, Lovegrove 87, Wichall 90) Tytherington 2 (Thompson 28, Simpson 76) Headington's sensational second-half display saw them to a comfortable victory in Division 1 West. They trailed 1-0 at half-time when Steve
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Uniforming opinion of new academy
Hundreds of prospective pupils and their parents pitched up at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday to find out what Oxford's first academy has in store for them. The new uniform - complete with shirt, tie, blazer and trousers - as well as a logo were unveiled
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No response to 999 call
A community fears criminals will believe they can get away with more and more after police failed to turn up to a violent street attack. A police investigation has been launched following the incident where a couple were assaulted in an unprovoked attack
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Axing buses 'an improvement'
This week, Florence Park loses its longstanding bus service (number 10/U10) to Oxford and the John Radcliffe Hospital. This service is being withdrawn without consultation and precious little publicity. According to the Stagecoach website, this is
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Yet another increase
And so it goes on - the excuses by Thames Water, and the promises made by Environment Minister Ian Pearson to take the case of over-charging for water to Ofwat. In spite of MP Andrew Smith's hard work and concern for his constituents (Oxford Mail, May
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Appalling treatment of hunt monitors
I have just watched a short programme on BBC1 in which a camera crew recorded hunt monitors following the Heythrop Hunt. The intimidating manner of the hunters and their underlings towards the hunt monitors was incredible. One of the hunt monitors
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Wonderful care at NOC
I have just returned home after spending seven days in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre having a new knee replacement. I would like to say a very big thank-you to all the staff in Ward F for their kindness, help and undivided attention while I was under
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Expenses claims suspect
While we are on the subject of MPs' expenses in the national media, it is time for a major investigation into the expenses claims of our county and city councillors and the highly suspect planning applications that are passed, regardless of public objections
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Switch them off again
There was a great improvement in traffic flow at the Rose Hill roundabout in Oxford when the traffic lights failed. Alas, they are on again! Derek Sherwood, Barton Lane, Headington, Oxford
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Pegasus plans grand gala
A grand fundraising gala is to be held at Pegasus Theatre to boost a campaign to revamp the venue. Something Old, Something New, will take place at the theatre in Magdalen Road, East Oxford on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, and will feature at least
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Police arrests after alleged sex attack
Four men are being questioned by police following reports of a serious sexual assault on a 26-year-old man in Oxford today. Police cordoned off an alleyway in Frideswide Square, opposite the Said Business School, at around 5.30am. An investigation was
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Community centre saved
THE future of a North Oxford community centre is safe after residents managed to raise £500,000 to buy St Margaret's Institute, in Polstead Road. As part a four-year fundraising campaign, more than 800 individual donors supported the appeal, along
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Community centre saved
The future of a North Oxford community centre is safe after residents managed to raise £500,000 to buy St Margaret's Institute, in Polstead Road. As part a four-year fund-raising campaign, more than 800 individual donors supported the appeal, along
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Update: Man dies after car hits tree
A WITNEY man has died after his car hit a tree near Minster Lovell. The accident happened shortly before 9pm yesterday as the car, a silver Vauxhall Astra, was travelling from Minster Lovell on the B4047 Burford Road towards Brize Norton. Firefighters
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Man dies in car crash
A Witney man has died after his car hit a tree on a sliproad to the A40 near Minster Lovell. The accident happened shortly before 9pm yesterday as the car, a silver Vauxhall Astra, was travelling from Minster Lovell on the B4047 Burford Road towards
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UPDATE: Man dies in road smash
A Witney man has died after his car hit a tree on a sliproad to the A40 near Minster Lovell. The accident happened shortly before 9pm yesterday as the car, a silver Vauxhall Astra, was travelling from Minster Lovell on the B4047 Burford Road towards
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Diamond day for toy shop couple
A COUPLE whose name is linked to one of Oxfordshire's top toy and sports shops are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. Gordon and Betty Giles began the Carterton business from small beginnings in 1960 and have seen it grow into a major retailer
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Bridge delays condemned
WALKERS could end up hurting themselves if a promised bridge over a Cowley brook is not built soon, a pensioner has warned. As part of a legal agreement when planning permission was granted for 38 new homes in Leafield Road, developers handed over
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Book tells story of hanging survivor
THE true story of a girl who survived the hangman's noose in Oxford is about to go on sale in bookstores. Newes from the Dead, by Oxfordshire author Mary Hooper, is published on Thursday, and tells the story of Anne Green, a young servant girl who
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Book tells true story of hanging survivor
The astonishing true story of a girl who survived the hangman's noose in Oxford is about to go on sale in bookstores. Newes from the Dead, by Oxfordshire author Mary Hooper, is published on Thursday, and tells the story of Anne Green, a young servant
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Wedding bells still ringing
MARRIAGE rates have fallen to their lowest since records began - but love is still very much in the air in Oxfordshire. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that while the number of unmarried adults rose in 2006, the number who
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Army award
A NURSERY leader received an Army commendation for her work in improving the Dalton Barracks Pre-School, Abingdon. Yvonne Miller was presented with the Commander-in-Chief's Certificate for Meritorious Service by former Abingdon station commander
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Party plans
A CHILDREN'S party with books and stories to celebrate reading will be held at South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, on Saturday, May 17. The free event is open to children aged three to 11 and will offer the opportunity to dress up, play, read
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Teenagers help shape estate's future
TENAGERS in Oxford have been invited to learn computer skills which will help them to shape the future design of their estate. The Leys Remix Project aims to get 25 people, aged 14 to 18, involved in a year-long training course dedicated to improving
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Concert will boost charity
A CHARITY concert will raise funds for disabled people in South Asia. The Friends of Sunera Foundation, a charity that supports disabled people in Sri Lanka, will host the Gala Charity Concert at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on Saturday, May 3
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Open to all
LIGHTHOUSE 2008, a children's holiday activity club organised by Christchurch, in Upper High Street, Thame, but open to anyone, will be at Thame Showground between July 28 and August 1.
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Hundreds urged to sign up for OX5
ORGANISERS of this year's OX5 Run, in aid of the Oxford children's hospital, are hoping hundreds of runners will sign up next week for the race. So far, about 450 people have applied to join the five-mile run at Blenheim Palace, on Sunday, April 6,
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Appeal date
PLANS to build a house and garage at 4 High Street, Wheatley, will go before a Government planning inspector next month. The hearing into the appeal will be held at South Oxfordshire District Council's offices in Crowmarsh Gifford on Wednesday, April
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Cultural awards win children's vote
PROVIDERS of youth activities in multicultural parts of the county have collected awards voted for by the children they serve. The Equality and Diversity awards, which honour schools, youth clubs and community groups, saw eight winners walk away with
