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Man charged with Enayit murder
A 21-year-old man will face court tomorrow accused of murdering a police station cleaner. Detectives announced tonight they had charged the man with murdering Enayit Khalili 14 months ago. However they have refused to release the man's name or any other
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UPDATE: Man charged with murdering Enayit
A 21-year-old man will face court tomorrow accused of murdering a police station cleaner. Detectives announced tonight they had charged the man with murdering Enayit Khalili 14 months ago. However they have refused to release the man's name or any other
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Woman killed in accident
Police have appealed for witnesses after a woman motorcyclist was killed earlier this afternoon. Emergency teams were called to the A4130 between Wallingford and Henley at around 2.30pm. A woman riding a blue Suzuki motorbike, travelling towards Henley
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Yellow brick road
Oxford United have announced exciting new plans to ensure that girls football in the county is taken to a new level. Having launched their Centre of Excellence and Football Academy programmes for girls 12 months ago, the U's have revealed that both will
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Book store scoops top prize
Staff at an Abingdon book shop are promising customers more authors will visit the store after scooping a prestigious industry award. Mostly Books, in Stert Street, which has been open for just under two years, won the British Book Industry Awards -
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CRICKET: Oxford in easy victory
Oxford eased to their second successive win with a comfortable seven-wicket success over Reading in Division 1 of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. The defending champions were too strong in all areas for their opponents in a one-sided match
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CRICKET: Hard-hitting Haupt in hurry for Banbury
Craig Haupt smashed 72 in just 73 balls as Banbury got off the mark with a six-wicket win over Falkland in Home Counties Premier League Division 1 on Saturday. Chasing a modest 150-9, Haupt decided attack was the best form of defence, and hit three
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CRICKET: Taylor's knock is in vain
Dave Taylor made a brilliant 70, but it couldn't save Kidlington from their second defeat of the season at home to Finchampstead in Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West on Saturday. But it was the toss that was to prove crucial to the outcome
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CRICKET: Thame suffer more woe
Thame fell to a six-wicket defeat at home to Gerrards Cross in Home Counties Premier League Division 2 West - but the toss and weather interruptions played a huge part in their downfall. Asked to bat first on a lively wicket, Thame recovered from the
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CRICKET: Boardman hits super century
A tremendous 154 not out off just 90 balls from Tom Boardman helped Westbury to a massive 138-run win in a rain-reduced clash with Marcham in Division 1. Simon Boardman chipped in with 54, as Westbury made a huge 297-6. Marcham were then bowled out
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CRICKET: Richards is the hero
Simon Richards hit a brilliant 131 as he steered Hook Norton to a six-wicket win against Eynsham in Division 2. Eynsham's Andy Howard scored 98 not out as they reached 248. In reply, Richards' heroics and an undefeated 97 from Tim Lunel saw Hooky
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Youngest entrant
This dad decided to make things even harder by pushing his kids round the 10k course.
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Love for life
This team set about raising money for cancer research.
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Wonder-ful trio
Christopher (65), Michael (63) and Phillip (64) Grant raised some vital funds as they went round the course.
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Tension grows
The full width of the start line
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Getting ready
Runners limber up on the start line for the senior race.
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Cyclone appeal posters spark row
A major bank has defended asking a campaign group to remove posters stuck to the wall of one of its branches during a fundraising appeal for victims of the Burmese cyclone. Members of the Oxford Burma Solidarity Group stuck three posters to the wall
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And they're off
The Junior race gets under way
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Talent of the future?
Young runners get in the mood before the race
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Silver medal
Alaster Stewart, 35, from Wimbledon, took second place.
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Good support
People of all ages turned out to lend their support to the runner
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Pretty in Pink
Some fundraising runners bring a real sense of glamour to the streets of Oxford.
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Leading pack
The serious runners soon got away from the chasing pack as they motored into Parks Road.
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Got your number
Two young men dress as Olympic athlete Dave Bedford whose style was made popular again in in 118-118 adverts.
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Massaging muscles
Adam Reynolds gets well-deserved rub down from Rob King after completing the race.
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Happy winner
Orlando Edwards crosses the line strongly to take first place
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Watchin' and eatin'
Not all the spectators were inspired to do something healthy.
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Murder inquiry police given more time
MAGISTRATES have granted detectives an extension to further question a man and woman arrested in connection with the murder of Enayit Khalili. The 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a woman in her early sixties has been arrested
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All smiles
Wheelchair entrant Christopher Grant is clearly having a great time as he makes his way down Parks Road.
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Future prospects
A junior runner shows good form as he powers through the parks.
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Traveller jailed for knifepoint robbery
A TRAVELLER from Oxford who stole a car at knifepoint has been jailed for almost two years. Anthony Joyce, 21, forced motorist Stuart Johnson out of his Honda Civic after crashing into him on the A4010 near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. Joyce
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School launches £30,000 memorial appeal
STONESFIELD Primary School has launched a £30,000 fundraising appeal for a building in memory of former county councillor and school governor Brian Hodgson, who lived in the village. School numbers have risen from 97 in 2000 to the current 161 pupils
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Exterminate
A Dalek shows some pretty nimble footwork as the finishing tape approaches.
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Rock a hula
A hula girl looks pleased to be nearing the end.
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Bright sparks
Some of the more colourful competitors put in a sprint finish.
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Flood team aims for award
A TEAM of council workers who helped evacuate scores of west Oxfordshire residents from their homes during flooding last year have been nominated for a national award. West Oxfordshire District Council's flood response team has been shortlisted along
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Local talent
Steve Kimber, of Florence Park, powers to the line to achieve third place - his first top three finish at the 15th attempt.
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Train firm seeks town's hidden gems
A TRAIN company is seeking help from Banbury residents to uncover the town's hidden gems for a new online guide. CrossCountry Trains is putting together a guide to things to see and do in all the destinations along its routes, including Banbury.
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Benn at Levellers' Day
FORMER Labour MP Tony Benn was the lead speaker at the weekend's Levellers' event in the town. On Saturday, Mr Benn, 83, spoke to about 300 people at the 34th Annual Levellers' Day at Burford Church. The event commemorated three soldiers who were
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Art steps back in time
A PAINTER opened her studio to show people in Bicester a series of her work as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Victoria Stanway's collection of paintings called Landscapes of the Mind depicted scenes and themes from her past and present. It was on
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New sushi restaurant opens
THE top exectuive of Japanese restaurant chain Yo Sushi! has said he is "cautiously optimistic" about the future of its new branch in Oxford. Chief executive Robin Rowland said he welcomed competition from Jamie Oliver's new restaurant, Jamie's Italian
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Hundreds mark bear's centenary
HUNDREDS of toy collectors from across the world descended on Witney at the weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of Russian teddy bear Alfonzo. Witney businessman Ian Pout, who bought the first red Russian teddy bear at auction in 1989 at Christies
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Traders vote on bid to boost city
MORE than 900 businesses in Oxford will shortly be receiving the final blueprint of a controversial plan to boost trading conditions in the city centre. The scheme to create a Business Improvement District (BID) will see traders forced to pay a further
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Girl, 14, still missing
A 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Oxford city centre on Tuesday is still missing. Police are appealing for the whereabouts of Emma Thomas, ofMarcham, who was last seen by a friend coming out of McDonald's in Cornmarket Street, Oxford. Anyone
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Sea sickness scuppers race
Daredevil rowers from Oxford were forced to abandon an endurance race across the Irish Sea in a Celtic longboat - because half the crew got violently seasick. Oxford Rowing Club members Imogen Crawford-Mowday and Sian Findlay, 24, a graduate of Magdalen
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Fire crews rescue deer
A PREGNANT Fallow deer was rescued today after it got trapped in a fence at Aston Rowant Nature Reserve. The deer, which suffered cuts and bruising following its attempt to free itself from the wire fence, was released by firefighters from Thame and
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Hundreds mark bear's centenary
Hundreds of toy collectors from across the world descended on Witney at the weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of Russian teddy bear Alfonzo. Witney businessman Ian Pout, who bought the first red Russian teddy bear at auction in 1989 at Christies
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Flood team aims for award
A team of council workers who helped evacuate scores of west Oxfordshire residents from their homes during flooding last year have been nominated for a national award. West Oxfordshire District Council's flood response team has been shortlisted along
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Criminal offence
You report that pollution is being caused by engines left running in Oxford (Oxford Mail, April 29). Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, vehicle owners are required to prevent emissions into the atmosphere. Abatement notices can be served
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No real power
It may have been noticed that the Prime Minister, at a recent Prime Minister's Question Time in the House of Commons, was wearing the revered Ukip purple coloured tie! Maybe, just maybe, our present Prime Minister is for turning (unlike Maggie Thatcher
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Not your job
City councillor John Goddard's letter, City input on traffic vital (Oxford Mail, May 6) is a bit rich. The electorate have given him the thumbs down as leader of the city council so here he is wanting to run the transport system! That is the county
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In foreign hands?
As we now know the fate of local post offices, surprise, surprise, I will hazard a guess that the Post Office will be privatised, once all loss-making sections are hived off - that is, local post offices. The rest with potential of good profit will,
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Rubbish in our bins isn’t ours
You published my letter about the non-emptying of the recycling bins provided for the residents of flats in Craufurd Road at Cowley, Oxford (Oxford Mail, April 14). The problem was resolved temporarily, but has now resurfaced. Our recycling bins (
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Benn at Levellers' Day
Former Labour MP Tony Benn was the lead speaker at the weekend's Levellers' event in the town. On Saturday, Mr Benn, 83, spoke to about 300 people at the 34th Annual Levellers' Day at Burford Church. The event commemorated three soldiers who were
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Girl, 14, still missing
A 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Oxford city centre on Tuesday is still missing. Police are appealing for the whereabouts of Emma Thomas, from Marcham, who was last seen by a friend coming out of McDonald's in Cornmarket Street, Oxford. Anyone
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Fans flock to Spielberg film festival
Hundreds of film fans descended on Oxford over the weekend for the opening of the Steven Spielberg Film Festival. Some fans came from as far afield as Bath and London to attend the event at the Phoenix Picturehouse in Jericho. Saturday night's screening
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Train firm seeks town's hidden gems
A train company is seeking help from Banbury residents to undercover the town's hidden gems for a new online guide. CrossCountry Trains is putting together a guide to things to see and do in all the destinations along its routes, including Banbury.
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New sushi restaurant opens
The top boss of Japanese restaurant chain YO! Sushi has said he is "cautiously optimistic" about the future of its new branch in Oxford. Chief executive Robin Rowland said he welcomed competition from Jamie Oliver's new restaurant, Jamie's Italian,
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Town and Gown is a big success
ABOUT 3,500 runners raced through the streets of Oxford to raise an estimated £100,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Race goers taking part in the 10k Town and Gown Fun Run were bathed in sunshine - unlike those who got drenched in a torrential
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Pupils urged to walk
Hundreds of pupils across the county will take part in national Walk to School Week, which starts tomorrow. A total of 202 of the 282 schools in the county have signed up to join in with schools across the country in the scheme. Travel plans drawn
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Town and Gown a big success
Around 3,500 runners raced through the streets of Oxford to raise an estimated £100,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Race goers taking part in the 10k Town and Gown Fun Run were bathed in sunshine - unlike those who got drenched in a torrential
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A birthday treat
What better way to celebrate my birthday than hanging around the second-hand bookshops of Oxford? After meeting my brother at Oxford station, we started our mission with bacon and eggs at Mick's Cafe in Botley Road, before doing battle with the booksellers
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Photographer wins society awards
A SELF-TAUGHT photographer has snapped up another seven gongs for his talent. Shane Miller, of Park Road, Didcot, won the top prize in all seven categories of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers competition. And he fought off stiff competition
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Fans bid farewell to star
Thousands of motorbike riders and fans from across the world today said farewell to tragic racing star Robert Dunlop at his funeral service in Co Antrim. The 47-year-old champion biker, who died on Thursday after a 160mph crash during practice for the
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New mums' cafe marks birthday
A SERVICE supporting new mothers in Oxford with issues including breastfeeding, sleepless nights and medical problems has celebrated its first birthday. The Blackbird Leys Baby Café celebrated its anniversary at its base in Cuddesdon Corner, Cuddesdon
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Club reaches out to Africa
Witney Rotary Club is reaching out to poor teenagers in Africa. It has set up a link with another Rotary Club in Johannesburg, South Africa, to support an educational project. With the help of The Rotary Foundation, which raises money to improve health
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School aims to net £30,000
Stonesfield Primary School has launched a £30,000 fundraising appeal for a building in memory of former county councillor and school governor Brian Hodgson, who lived in the village. School numbers have risen from 97 in 2000 to the current 161 pupils
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Traders to vote on bid to boost city
More than 900 businesses in Oxford will shortly be receiving the final blueprint of a controversial plan to boost trading conditions in the city centre. The scheme to create a Business Improvement District (BID) will see traders forced to pay a further
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Net artwork bristles with talent
A painter opened her studio to show people in Bicester a series of her work as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Victoria Stanway's collection of paintings called Landscapes of the Mind depicted scenes and themes from her past and present. It was on display
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Sea sickness scuppers charity race
Daredevil rowers from Oxford were forced to abandon an endurance race across the Irish Sea in a Celtic longboat - because half the crew got violently seasick. Oxford Rowing Club members Imogen Crawford-Mowday and Sian Findlay, 24, a graduate of Magdalen
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Fire crews in deer rescue
A pregnant Fallow deer was rescued today after it got trapped in a fence at Aston Rowant Nature Reserve. The deer, which suffered cuts and bruising following its attempt to free itself from the wire fence, was released by firefighters from Thame and
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UPDATE: Arrests in Rose Hill murder probe
Magistrates have granted detectives an extension to further question a man and woman arrested in connection with the murder of Enayit Khalili. The 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a woman in her early sixties has been arrested
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Classroom for tots takes shape
WORK is under way to build a new £398,000 classroom to house some of the youngest pupils at an Oxford primary school. The new classroom, at St Christopher's Primary School in Temple Road, Cowley, will be ready for the new school year in September and
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Youth theatre cash grants on offer
YOUNG people looking to put on their first theatrical productions are being offered the chance to get cash to make their dreams become a reality. The Pegasus Theatre, in Magdalen Road, Oxford, is one of four venues in the South East taking part in
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Young singers launch CD compilation
YOUNG female singers and musicians from around the county have launched a three-CD compilation of their music. The women are all part of the Young Women's Band Project (YWBP) run by the Ark-T Centre in Cowley. The Spark 3 CD, launched at the Carling
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Promises to help church
TEA for two in the House of Lords, wine tastings, boat rides on the Thames and help with a planning application are among many things on offer at an auction of promises and gifts to raise money for the St Mary's, Wallingford, renewal campaign, designed
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Cash offered to improve homes
CASH grants are available to help disabled and elderly people in north Oxfordshire become energy efficient. More than £1m is available from Cherwell District Council for work on private homes, and landlords could qualify for grants to install first-time
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Anniversary for farmers
BICESTER'S Young Farmers Club is celebrating its 60th birthday next month. The club will be celebrating with an anniversary ball, with all funds going towards Marie Curie Cancer Care. The event will take place on Saturday, June 21, at Tudor Farm
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Roads closed for Town and Gown run
A NUMBER of roads will be closed today to provide space for the Town and Gown Fun Run in the city centre. Norham Road, Crick Road, Bradmore Road, Fyfield Road, Norham Gardens, Parks Road, South Parks Road, St Cross Road, Longwall Street, Jowett Walk
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50th party
PLANS to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St John's Church, Kidlington, are gathering pace. The church is celebrating 50 years in its present building in The Broadway on the weekend of June 21 and 22. On the Saturday, there will be displays, games
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Booked in
TELEVISION presenter Jonathan Dimbleby will be discussing his new book, Russia: A Journey to the Heart of a Land and Its People, on Tuesday, at Borders Bookshop in Magdalen Street, Oxford, from 7pm.
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Flies could slow ageing
A GENE discovered by scientists in fruit flies may help experts unlock the secrets of ageing. The insects have their own equivalent of a key human ageing gene called WRN, researchers have discovered, and experts hope that studying it will help them
