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Groups meet to decide future
Five votes is all that stood between Labour taking outright control of Oxford City Council - in what would have been the party's only gain in England and Wales. The Liberal Democrats held Barton and Sandhills by just four votes. Labour group leader
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Defector is Tory hero
Labour defector Martin Weir became a Tory hero in Cherwell when he ousted former colleague and long-standing councillor Surinder Dhesi from her seat on the district council. Mr Weir switched from Labour to Conservatives in March and stood in Banbury's
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Boris waits as second choices counted
Boris Johnson was tonight hoping to pull off a dramatic election victory to become the new Mayor of London. The final outcome is still not yet known and the result is expected to rely on second choice ballots, but Ken Livingstone's campaign manager
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College criminal caught on camera
Play video A BURGLAR fleeing an Oxford college and a tool thief have been caught on camera. Police are appealing to anyone who recognises the criminals to help officers track them down. Police released footage of a man spotted by a porter walking
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Drug-dealing mother spared jail
A DRUG-DEALING mother-of-three has been spared jail so she can look after her children. Police found a stash of heroin, crack cocaine and super-strength cannabis sorted into street deals when they raided Debbie Edmead's flat in Moorbank, Blackbird
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Police warn after sex attacks
REVELLERS are being warned to make sure they get home safe after two 'taxi' sex attacks in Oxford. Police are handing out hundreds of advice leaflets to drinkers in Oxford city centre tonight and tomorrow. Officers are continuing to investigate
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Hammer attacker convicted
AN OXFORD United fan who was repeatedly struck on the head with a hammer has told of his relief at seeing his attacker convicted. Terry Stevens, who grew up in Barton and Rose Hill, was attacked at a cash machine in Swindon, after moving there six
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YOUTH CRICKET: Minster edge it in thriller
Minster Lovell edged a thrilling derby clash with Charlbury by just one run in Group A of the Oxfordshire Under 13 League. Batting first, Minster Lovell scored 88-6, with Connor Tinsley top-scoring with 30 not out. In reply, Charlbury were restricted
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YOUTH CRICKET: Magical Metcalfe off to flier
Jack Metcalfe was 52 not out as Cumnor began their Oxfordshire section campaign with a 92-run victory over Witney Swifts in Group A of the Nationwide Under 15 Club Championship. Batting first, Cumnor rattled up 149-2 in their 20 overs, Metcalfe sharing
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GIRLS CRICKET: Burton shines in low-scoring affair
Oxon Under 13s recorded a six-run victory in a low-scoring encounter with Sussex at Clifton Hampden. Batting first, Oxon found the going tough in damp conditions, although Caitie Burton and Abigail Flory reached double figures in Oxon's 66-7. But
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GIRLS CRICKET: Last ball defeat for Under 15s
Oxfordshire Under 15s lost a final-ball thriller at Norfolk. Winning the toss and batting first, Oxon faced only three overs before rain interrupted play. On the resumption, conditions became difficult, as Oxon posted 105-6 from their 35 overs, Rose
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YOUTH CRICKET: Megson's super knock in vain
Josh Megson scored a magnificent 89 not out as Oxfordshire Under 13s suffered a narrow defeat at Cambridge- shire. After heavy rain delayed the start, Oxon were put in on a damp wicket. Cambridgeshire's bowlers exploited the conditions well as they
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YOUTH CRICKET: Young guns make Bicester toil
Oxfordshire Under 17s made a strong Bicester & North Oxford side fight all the way before slipping to a two-run defeat in a friendly. Bicester won the toss and batted first, and were debted to Duncan Bradshaw, who scored a half century in Bicester's
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FOOTBALL: Boss Merritt fires up City
Oxford City boss Justin Merritt has urged his players to finish the job when they host Uxbridge in the Division 1 South & West play-off final at Court Place Farm on Saturday. City reached the final after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out against Didcot Town after
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Drug dealer spared jail
A drug-dealing mum-of-three has been spared jail so she can look after her children. Police found a stash of heroin, crack cocaine and super-strength cannabis sorted into street deals when they raided Debbie Edmead's flat in Moorbank, Blackbird Leys
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Vincent may move off to Paradise
A new home may have been found for a disabled man who refused to leave his flat to make way for Oxford's £330m Westgate redevelopment.o Yesterday, multiple sclerosis sufferer Vincent McKeown said Oxford City Council had come up with what could be a
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'Get home safely' warning
Hundreds of revellers are being warned to make sure they get home safe after two taxi sex attacks. Police are handing out advice leaflets to drinkers in Oxford city centre tonight and tomorrow. Officers are continuing to investigate two alleged attacks
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Hammer attacker guilty
An Oxford United fan who was repeatedly struck on the head with a hammer has told of his relief at seeing his attacker convicted. Terry Stevens, who grew up in Barton and Rose Hill, was attacked at a cash machine in Swindon, after moving there six years
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Builder fined for fly-tipping
A BUILDER has been fined more than £4,000 after admitting illegally dumping waste. Tim Lawler, owner of Abingdon Driveways, pleaded guilty at Didcot Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, April 29, to flytipping. Lawler, 43, of Gainsborough Green, was
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Garsington Opera must move
One of Britain's leading opera companies has been told it must bring down the curtain on performances at its Oxfordshire home after 21 eventful years. The Garsington Opera is now looking for a new venue for the 2011 season after the Ingrams family decided
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Boy admits desecrating church
A 13-year-old has admitted defecating in a pulpit and spreading the excrement over the stained glass windows at a church in Bicester. The youth, from Bicester, was interviewed by police and admitted carrying out the attack at St Edburg's Church
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Boy admits desecrating church
A 13-year-old has admitted defecating in a pulpit and spreading the excrement over the stained glass windows at a church in Bicester. The youth, from Bicester, was interviewed by police and admitted carrying out the attack at St Edburg's Church, in
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Warning over doostep conman
Trading standards officers are warning homeowners about a bogus kitchenware salesman who claims to be working for the "council". The doorstep trader has been peddling knives and saucepans, which he claims are made by the brand Kaiserbach. However,
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Builder fined for fly-tipping
A builder has been fined more than £4,000 after admitting illegally dumping waste. Tim Lawler, owner of Abingdon Driveways, pleaded guilty at Didcot Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, April 29, to flytipping. Lawler, 43, of Gainsborough Green, was seen
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 68.5 BMW 2887 Electrocomponents 188.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 130.5 Oxford Biomedica 26 Oxford Catalyst 168.5 Oxford Instruments 211 Reed Elsevier 650.25 RM 210.5 RPS Group 325 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Candid criminals caught on CCTV
A burglar fleeing a university college and a tool thief have been caught on camera. Police are now appealing to Oxford Mail readers who recognise any of the criminals to help officers track them down. Last night, police released footage of a man spotted
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Rail service 'will improve'
A Government minister has predicted there will be "significant improvements" in Oxfordshire's rail services within months. Rail Minister Tom Harris said emergency plans to improve operator First Great Western's services were being closely monitored.
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Young performers to get funds with no strings attached
Pegasus Theatre is one of four venues to play host to a special day on Monday 19th May, at which young people are given the opportunity to get cash towards making their very own theatre work. No Strings Attached is a new grant scheme, managed by Farnham
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Election: Bleak day for Labour
LABOUR defector Martin Weir became a Tory hero in Cherwell when he ousted former colleague and long-standing councillor Surinder Dhesi from her seat on the district council. Mr Weir switched from Labour to Conservatives in March and stood in Banbury's
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Pair charged with attacking airman
TWO teenage boys have been charged with attacking an RAF serviceman. Peter Forrest, 24, of Brize Norton air base, was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken leg and bruising after an attack in Carterton in February. Today, police charged two boys
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Crash death victims named
TWO young men from Witney who died after their car hit a tree near Chipping Norton have now been identified. The accident happened at about 7.45pm last night when a blue Rover 214 was travelling along the B4450 Churchill Road. A spokesman for Oxford
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Crash victims identified
Two young men from Witney who died after their car hit a tree near Chipping Norton have been identified. The accident happened at about 7.45pm last night when a blue Rover 214 was travelling along the B4450 Churchill Road. A spokesman for Oxford Coroner's
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BASKETBALL: Henry Box heroes net Oxon double
Henry Box (Witney) are celebrating a double success in the Oxfordshire basketball finals. They staged a terrific fightback to lift the Oxon Under 14 Cup with a thrilling 35-34 victory over Cherwell (Oxford), and also captured the Oxon Under 15 Cup with
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BADMINTON: Bartholomew find it tough going
Bartholomew (Eynsham) faced some red-hot opposition in the England inter-schools under 16 girls' badminton national finals at Derby. Winners of the south east region tournament, Bartholomew finished fifth of the eight teams. They made a very nervous
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SNOOKER: Wonder Walker waltzes in for handicap hat-trick
Karl Walker saw off his Fieldside teammate Mick Bennett in the final of the Arthur Goodwin Handicap Cup to secure his third successive victory in the competition. The defending champion was in no mood to relinquish his grip on the cup and a break of
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SWIMMING: Ace Bancroft on song in Sheffield
City of Oxford's Rosie Bancroft shone as she took part in four events at the DSE British International Disability Championships in Sheffield. Bancroft recorded personal best times in the 400m freestyle and 100m butterfly to earn places in the finals
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TRIATHLON: More glory for Lidbury
Oxford's Emma-Kate Lidbury continued her winning ways with a victory at the Duston Triathlon near Northampton. Lidbury completed the 400m swim, 20km bike, 5km run sprint distance triathlon in a time of 58.01 for a convincing win in the women's race
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GREYHOUNDS: Rival tracks lend support
The headache for racing manager Gary Baiden has been eased with an excellent response from other tracks willing to provide inter-track races. The loss of the Wednesday's BAGs meeting left Baiden with a large racing strength that means many owners would
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Teenagers charged over attack
Two teenagers have been charged with causing grevious bodily harm following an attack in February on an RAF serviceman. Peter Forrest, 24, of Brize Norton air base, was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken leg and bruising after the incident in
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GREYHOUNDS: On-song Terry lands a monster four-timer
Terry Kibble was the main in form at Sunday's BAGS meeting with an 800-1 four-timer. Among the quartet was Brindle Lad, a winner in his previous race an A6 in 27.22secs. His penalty was a three-grade elevation, but it made little difference as he
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TABLE TENNIS: Maximum man Karl signs off in style
Forum A wrapped up their successful season with back-to-back victories, posting a 6-4 win against clubmates Forum B and a 8-2 success against St James A. In their clash with their B team, Andrew Flint was starred with two wins, and gave Karl Bushell
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BOXING: Miles battles to thrilling victory
Featherweight Nicky Miles claimed the boxer of the night award as the Oxford Boxing Academy staged their latest dinner show at the Kassam Stadium. His determined and unanimous victory - one of a quartet for the organising club - over Finchley's Ozzie
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ANGLING: Roses in dream trip to France
Father and son Terry and Jack Rose, from Marsh Gibbon, near Bicester, recently ret- urned from a five-day trip to French venue St Leanards Carp Lakes in Normandy, where they enjoyed some superb fishing. Both banked common carp weighing 30.8.0 and 31.8.0
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ELECTION: Clean sweep for Tories
The Conservatives have secured the final three seats in Cherwell. Maurice Billington held on to Kidlington South, Trevor Stevens won in Yarnton, Gosford and Water Eaton and David Hughes stood uncontested in Launton. Today's count marked a clean sweep
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ANGLING: Sweetcorn does trick for winner Wilsdon
Kinloch AC's opening fixture in their P Woodley Summer League kicked off last Sunday at Ridgeway, where the 22 matchmen fished the blue and white pegs in glorious sunshine. The venue fished pretty well, although there were four blanks. The clear
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Photo shows floods are nothing new
A horse and cart trundles through the floods, but can anyone tell us anything about the picture? It was brought to Newspaper House by Brian Troth, of South Hinksey, who found it in his family archives. He is not sure about the date, but judging from
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A bridge too far
After getting up at 4am to report on Oxford's quaint May Morning celebrations I am struggling to keep my eyes open. I risked life and limb to clamber up the parapets to film drunken students leaping into the Cherwell. At least four hotheads did jump,
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Make it a date with St Aldate
A church plans to affirm its place in modern society by holding a free family fun day, and everyone - whet- her religious or not - is welcome to attend. St Aldate's Church, in St Aldate's, Oxford, hopes the event this Bank Holiday Monday will show people
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Instructor sets sail after 30 years
In his 30 years on the water at Farmoor Reservoir, Nigel Vick has helped more than 250,000 youngsters get to grips with sailing. He has also received a Royal Yachting Association Community Award from The Princess Royal for his lifetime commitment to
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Answer the call
A centre which supports rape victims is appealing for more volunteers so it can extend its hours. The Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre has just received a funding boost and wants to use the cash to expand its services. It helps female victims
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Teenage church vandal collared
A 13-year-old has admitted to defecating in a pulpit and spreading the excrement over the stained glass windows at a church in Bicester. The youth, from Bicester, has been interviewed by police and has admitted to carrying out the "disgusting" attack
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High time bus traffic is cut
A reduction in the number of London coaches travelling along Oxford's High Street should be central to improvements to the historic road, transport planners will be told.o Traders claim the 2,500 buses and coaches a day thundering up the High Street
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ELECTION: Tory lead overwhelming
Tories have held on to seats in Bloxham and Bodicote and Caversfield, as expected. Lynda Thirzie Smart, the partner of Oxfordshire County Council leader Keith Mitchell, romped home in Bloxham and Bodicote, defeating Lib Dem candidate Peter Davis by
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Update: Tories retain more seats
TORIES have held on to seats in Bloxham and Bodicote and Caversfield, as expected. Lynda Thirzie Smart, the partner of Oxfordshire County Council leader Keith Mitchell, romped home in Bloxham and Bodicote, defeating Lib Dem candidate Peter Davis by
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Big surcharge to pay a bill
My mother always used her local post office until it closed, then she had to go to Templars Square at Cowley, Oxford. She queued there for 10-30 minutes each week, according to how busy they were. As she got older (she is now in her 80s), this got
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NOC deserves highest praise
I have recently been discharged from Ward F at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre at Headington, Oxford, following an operation for a total knee replacement. May I publicly thank all those involved in the procedure for the excellent care that I received
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Tax system is fundamentally unfair
It is good news that people with low incomes may get back some of what they lost with the abolition of the 10p tax rate. It is important to note that this was just icing on the already unfair tax system. Many of the very rich pay no tax through use
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Town toilets need tackling
I had occasion, while visiting the doctor recently, to park my car and visit the nearby gents' toilet. I was surprised by the amount of toilet paper and general debris on the floor. Half the taps worked and half the hand driers were out of action.
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ELECTION: Clean sweep for Tories
Blue is the colour at Cherwell District Council today as the Conservatives swept the board in results declared so far. All 13 seats in 12 wards have gone to the Tories. Just five seats in the remaining five wards remain uncounted, and the results
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Update: Tories sweep board in Cherwell
BLUE is the colour at Cherwell District Council today as the Conservatives swept the board in results declared so far. All 13 seats in 12 wards have gone to the Tories, making it a clean sweep. Just five seats in the remaining five wards remain uncounted
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Drama, drama, drama...
So, May is here all of a sudden and with it comes a month of drama at the Playhouse. All different in their own ways, we kick off next week with a Northern Stage production A Doll’s House . This particular take on the original Ibsen text is re-set in
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Kitchen salesman scam warning
Trading standards managers are warning people across Oxfordshire about a bogus kitchenware salesman who claims to be working for the "council". The doorstep trader has been peddling knives and saucepans, which he claims are made by the brand Kaiserbach
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ELECTION: Blow for Labour in Cherwell
Labour has lost two seats to the Tories on Cherwell District Council. Surinder Dhesi lost her Banbury Neithrop seat to Martin Weir by 152 votes, while Patrick Cartledge lost his Banbury Ruscote seat to Patricia Tompson by 57 votes. In Bicester East
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Update: Labour loses Cherwell seats
LABOUR has lost two seats to the Tories in Cherwell. Surinder Dhesi lost her Banbury Neithrop seat to Martin Weir by 152 votes, while Patrick Cartledge lost his Banbury Ruscote seat to Patricia Tompson by 57 votes. In Bicester East, Conservative Lawrie
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Election: First Cherwell results
RESULTS in four Cherwell District Council wards have been declared so far today - and all were won by the Conservatives. Adderbury, Banbury Calthorpe, Banbury Easington, Banbury Hardwick were all held by the Tories. Unlike West Oxfordshire District
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Election: First Cherwell results
Results in four Cherwell District Council wards have been declared so far this morning - and all were won by the Conservatives. Adderbury, Banbury Calthorpe, Banbury Easington, Banbury Hardwick were all held by the Tories. Unlike West Oxfordshire District
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Tories pin hopes on Boris
CONSERVATIVES were today hoping to put the cherry on the cake of their overnight electoral victories by seizing the London mayoralty from Labour for the first time. The scale of Tory success in local elections around England heightened speculation that
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Tories eye capital success
Conservatives were today hoping to put the cherry on the cake of their overnight electoral victories by seizing the London mayoralty from Labour for the first time. The scale of Tory success in local elections around England heightened speculation that
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F1 race firm backs green idea
Motor-racing company Williams F1 has taken a share in a company developing a fuel-saving device for cars. The Oxfordshire motorsport team has acquired a minority shareholding in Automotive Hybrid Power, which makes flywheels to recover energy lost when
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Two dead after car crash
Two young Witney men have died after their car hit a tree near Chipping Norton last night. Thames Valley Police said the accident happened at about 7.45pm, when a blue Rover 214 was travelling along the B4450 Churchill Road, from the Churchill village
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What next in art?
Sir - Modern Art Oxford, can't surely believe that putting a live bird in a cage is art? It's animal abuse to any decent caring person. Seriously though, has the world gone bonkers? Because using an animal, alive or dead, is obscene. What next? So-called
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U's reward loyal fans
OXFORD United are rewarding the loyalty of their season ticket holders by giving them 5 per cent off the season ticket price next year. It's believed to be the first time that United have reduced season-ticket prices. Existing season-ticket holders
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Convenient service
Sir - In response to the letter, Soviet-style queues are unacceptable (March 28), I would like to clarify for your readers the range of ways to pay for a TV licence. It is no longer possible to buy a TV licence at the Post Office; however, you can
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Exciting possibilities
Sir - There has been some discussion about the "expensive" extension of concessionary bus passes to cover the whole of England. Whereas this offers exciting possibilities in theory, the majority of bus travel will, I'm sure, remain local, and Oxford
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Sharper look for roadster
A sharper, supercar-slaying new Caterham Seven Superlight R500 is out, an ideal vehicle for those who take their driving seriously. A 2.0-litre Ford Duratec petrol engine, boosted to 263bhp, drives the R500's rear wheels, and can whip the little roadster
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Shifting costs
Sir - I was astonished to read your report about the Environmental Agency's plans to sell, or rent out, lock-keeper's homes in Oxfordshire. Surely lock-keepers work seven days a week in the summer, to operate the locks, and are on 24 hours a day stand-by
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Older vehicles 'could be home-saver'
AS the credit crunch bites, and loans become harder to obtain, choosing an older vehicle could be a home-saver for the UK's cash strapped mortgage holders. In fact, opting for a new car could be a straight choice between home ownership or repossession
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Increased dangers
Sir - I am relieved to see that the Abingdon Lock house is not among those destined to be sold (Report, April 25). However the proposed sale of other lock houses is a significant change for the River Thames, and the fear is that more will follow.
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Nothing could be nicer
Sir - I was sorry to see the obituary for Denys Dyer (April 18). One of the endearing things about him was his happiness. As a very part-time tutor in German at Exeter College, many years ago, I would hear him singing as I climbed the stairs to his
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Fans plan fun day out
THE Smart community will be returning to Mercedes-Benz World on Saturday, June 21, when customers and fans of the iconic automotive brand celebrate its tenth anniversary. At the now annual smart Festival, visitors will be able to enjoy a range of
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Cry freedom
Sir - May 1 is a very sad day for my people. 45 years ago today, Indonesia occupied our beloved homeland West Papua. Many tears will be shed by my people today. Indonesia put me in prison for 25 years just for peacefully raising our independence flag
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History matters
Sir - In continuing to promote the former Cold War air base at Upper Heyford as a suitable site for 5,000 houses, Keith Mitchell writing as leader of Oxfordshire County Council (Letters, April 25) laments that the site, "is to be mothballed as a monument
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Limo is super-smart
THERE will soon be a very unique sight on Britain's roads - a stretched Smart car. It's the latest in a series of bespoke stretch vehicles from coachbuild converter Carbonyte, which is based close to Bournemouth Airport in Dorset. The firm has already
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Bizarre timetable
Sir - Having spent well over two hours returning home to Oxford from Heathrow's Terminal Four yesterday morning (with everything running "on time", and light traffic), I am left wondering how long it will be before the Oxford Bus Company gains a competitor
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Sport saloon wins diesel accolade
JAGUAR'S latest model, the XF, continued its winning streak as What Diesel magazine named it the 2008 'Car of the Year'. The luxury sport saloon claimed the top prize after clinching the award for top performing diesel in the 'Best Executive Car'
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Walking to school
Sir - We have recently had two weeks of school holidays in Oxford. Roads calm and quiet and much safer for pedestrians and cyclists. This week, the roads around schools are filled with cars taking fit and healthy children to school, and clogging up
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Any assurances?
Sir - We are interested to read that councillor Keith Mitchell apparently puts the recent change of policy about post-16 education for young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the county entirely down the good work of the council (Letters
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Peugeot goes large with 308 SW
PEUGEOT says the new 308 SW will build on the strengths of its predecessor, the 307 SW, and develop them further. The car's panoramic glass roof is 27 per cent larger and the car has been fitted with a new six-speed manual gearbox. It will be available
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Cock-eyed logic
Sir - Yet another grump! Winifred Muir (Letters, April 18) complains about having to pay her bus fare when she becomes 60, because she starts work at 7.30am, so cannot use her bus pass at this early hour. She says, "In order to work then, I will need
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Drive to boost tourism
TOURISM managers are looking to get Oxford's millions of annual visitors out into the countryside to boost the countywide economy. Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have joined forces to commission a private company to draw up
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Where are the roads?
Sir - What seems to be missing from the plans for the Weston Otmoor new town are any road proposals. Whilst the public transport proposals can be applauded, however attractive these prove to be we can be sure that the new residents will not all work
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Theatre boss saddles up for epic cycle ride
THE chairman of an Oxford theatre is gearing up to cycle more than 1,000 miles - to celebrate the venue's anniversary. And he hopes to raise £100,000 in the process. Graham Upton, chairman of the Oxford Playhouse in Beaumont Street, will be cycling
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Why do planners focus so much on buses?
Sir - It is right that Oxford's park-and-ride provision is to be extended and made cheaper and easier to use. However, reliance upon buses to serve them is wrong. First, buses bring dreadful pollution right into the heart of the city, and its pedestrian
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On the buses
The idea that we should be able to reduce the number of buses in Oxford's famous High is a good one. Unquestionably, there are many people who catch the London buses within the city. For the employees and students of the two universities, it is vital
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Not good planning
Sir - The reported characteristics of the proposed new eco-town at Weston Otmoor represent, in my view, a totally non-eco-friendly concept. This is because the development is too small and in the wrong place. From the experience of living in and working
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A new Dawn!
Dawn French has got a sore throat so we can only talk in whispers. But despite the hissed answers she's still on great form and loving every minute of the tour. For those of you who haven't heard, this is the last time French and Saunders will be
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New shop boost for hospice
A NEW charity shop in East Oxford has become the latest in a flurry of fundraising activity from Helen and Douglas House hospice. The Cowley Road store, which is the 12th to be opened by the charity, is now the closest one to the hospice
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A vibrant new era
The timing of the announcement on the Westgate Centre was extraordinary. We are accustomed to having to wait until after elections for big announcements from the Government. To get one of this magnitude the day before an election is unusual. If
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Alert issued after garages raided
POLICE are warning people to protect their garages as the weather improves. The alert comes after break-ins at garages in Sutton Courtenay and Appleford Drive, Abingdon. Crime reduction adviser Roger Foster said: "As spring is now here and we summer
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Campus year ahead of schedule
THE new £30.5m college campus in Witney could be completed one year before it was due to be finished. If all goes to plan, demolition of the old buildings and complete redevelopment will be achieved by the summer of 2010 instead of 2011. Lead construction
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Disco given style tweaks
The new 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 goes on sale in the UK in August, priced from £29,950. The exterior revisions for 2009 include new front and rear body-colour bumpers, body-coloured wheel arches and revised exterior detailing. The exterior design
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Confusion reigns
How about this for an offer: join the biggest party in town, hang out with great people in a cool venue, dance to cutting-edge music and raise money for charity? To good to be true? It certainly sounds like it. But, predictably, it's all very real.
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PCSOs to answer 'low-level' 999 calls
Oxfordshire's Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are to be allowed to be dispatched to deal with low-level emergencies, previously dealt with by regular policemen. The Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, has pledged to
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Making a big noise
We've always known this is one of the best musical cities in the UK, if not the planet, (cough!). Now it seems we're not alone. Tonight the city plays host to the launch of a stunning national live extravaganza - the NME new Noise Tour. And if you're
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Cameron to lead flood debate
TORY Party leader David Cameron will break with Parliamentary tradition next week to lead a debate on flooding in his Witney constituency. In a highly unusual move for a party leader, Mr Cameron has secured one of a handful of slots normally allotted
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Life catches Herring in its nets
Richard Herring woke up one morning last year and said "Oh f***, I'm 40", and inadvertently realised he had uncovered a whole wealth of new material, just waiting to entertain people. Which is exactly what the comedian has been doing. From successful
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'Listening is a GP's most important job'
In a few days' time Dr Ann McPherson will be hosting an afternoon tea party for some of the patients who have been in her care over many years. It will be held in a college quad, not very far from her busy Oxford practice in Beaumont Street, where she
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Flood cameras plan for river
WEB cameras could be put up at weirs along the River Thames in a bid to improve safety, the Environment Agency has said. Members of the Oxford Flood Alliance quizzed the agency's Thames waterways manager, Eileen McKeever, about proposals to
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Roadtest: Lounging around
For a company with a pretty impressive motorsport record, Citroën has filtered very little of its fast and furious side into its road cars. The French company's road car emphasis is, on the whole, solidly focused on space, comfort and an increasing
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Bonn Square 'ready in the summer'
WORK is progressing well on the £1.5m revamp of Oxford's Bonn Square - after a tricky start to the project when a protester occupied a tree. At the end of January, Gabriel Chamberlain carried out a 12-day protest to save a sycamore tree in
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Near-perfect service
Sir - I am very disturbed about the future of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. This is a fine hospital and it gives a near-perfect service. I have personal knowledge and can testify to professionalism of all surgeons, doctors and staff. I have been
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Summer fun
May 1983 saw Volkswagen introduce a Golf GTI Pirelli special edition to the Mark I's range, and the production run of 10,500 models sold out within six months. Now. the GTI Pirelli is back, based this time on the latest Mark V Golf GTI and using a 2.0
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Brighter Micra
The Micra and Note models in Nissan's line-up now add a Visia+ special edition, which each carry a £500 premium over their respective Visia versions. The Micra Visia+, costing from £7,995 for the three-door manual 1.2-litre petrol version, comes with
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Killer nurse appeal appals survivors
A nurse jailed for murdering two patients and bringing 15 more to the brink of death with lethal injections of drugs has applied to appeal against his conviction. Benjamin Geen, 27, who is serving a minimum 30-year jail term, told the Court of Appeal
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The work has to start now
The merry-go-round that is Oxford City Council has changed hands again - with Labour taking the reins once more. The results fly in the face of the national picture, where the party suffered heavy losses at town halls across the country. For the Liberal
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May morning debate will run and run
One of the city's most celebrated days passed yesterday without any broken limbs. Each year we report on thousands of people who gather at Magdalen Bridge for the May Day celebrations to listen to the choir. And, every 12 months, there are a handful
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Glum and glummer
Paul Sargent - who swapped allegiance from Lib Dems to the Tory party - looks down in the mouth after losing his seat to Lib Dem Stephen Brown
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Election: Full picture in Oxford
Labour has taken control of Oxford City Council after a hugely successful election night. Although the party suffered losses at town halls up and down the country, there was no sign of a bloody nose in Oxford where the party strengthened its position
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Happy Barry
Tory leader of West Oxfordshire District Council, Barry Norton, celebrates a good Tory night.
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Jeff's safely home
Milton Under Wychwood Conservative candidate, and winner by default, Jeff Haine had little to worry about
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Big hugs
Conservative winner Jane Doughty celebrates her win in the Witney South ward with her husband Geoff.
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Rubbing it in
Labour councillor Saj Malik - who swapped allegiance from the Lib Dems last year - holds up a sign mocking his former party.
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Just the job Bob
Bob Timbs celebrates his win in Lye Valley in Oxford.
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Happy scenes for Greens
Elise Benjamin and a colleague are ecstatic at hearing she has won in Iffley Fields
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Election: Full picture in West Oxon
Conservatives gave their leader David Cameron the kind of poll boost he was looking for with the local council results in his own back yard. The party strengthened its already formidable grip on West Oxfordshire District Council by winning 11 out of
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Election: Lib Dems admit defeat
The Liberal Democrats have thrown in the towel at Oxford City Council after a disastrous election night. Their administration effectively became redundant after Labour gained four seats bringing their tally to 23 of the city's 48 seats. That is short
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Assessing the damage
Liberal Democrat leader John Goddard considers the situation as the count continues in Oxford Town Hall
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He's a winner
Labour's Saj Malik celebrates winning in Cowley Marsh
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It's a family affair
Louise Chapman is congratulated on her win in Witney West by her daughters
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Blue heaven
The five Conservative winners of the Witney town wards, L to R, Colin Adams (Witney Central), Louise Chapman (Witney West), Martin Chapman (Witney North), Jane Doughty (Witney South), and Roger Curry (Witney East).
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Crafty winner
Stuart Craft of the IWCA celebrates his win in Northfield Brook. His animosity towards labour was displayed when the refused to shake the hand of opponent Richard Stevens
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Red joy
Labour supporters celebrate another gain in Oxford.
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Election: Tories suffer in Oxford
The Conservatives suffered embarrassing losses in the city elections - with both their councillors losing their seats in spectacular fashion. Both Tia MacGregor and Paul Sargent defected from the Liberal Democrats to sit as Independents and then Tories
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Election: Lib Dems suffer high-profile casualty
Caroline Van Zyl has become the Liberal Democrat's first high-profile casualty of election night, losing her Marston seat to Labour's Beverley Hazzell. Mrs Van Zyl polled 544 votes to Ms Hazzell's 732. In Cowley Marsh, Tony Brett failed to make a
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Big cheer
John Tanner, celebrates a Labour win in Littlemore.
