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Patto close to signing striker
Darren Patterson is believed to be close to capturing a striker. Last Friday, the Oxford United boss was in talks with players in the south, while Mickey Lewis was doing the same in the north. The manager said: "We've been working our socks off since
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Nursery protesters stage march
MOTHERS and fathers wheeled buggies through the centre of Witney in protest at the closure of a much-loved nursery for their children. The youngsters also went to the West Oxfordshire District Council offices carrying home-made banners. They also
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Nursery supporters stage protest march
Mums and dads wheeled buggies through the centre of Witney in protest at the closure of a much-loved nursery for their children. The youngsters tagged along today to West Oxfordshire District Council offices carrying home-made banners. They also sang
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Meadow campaign 'cautiously optimistic'
THE final stages of an inquiry into whether a piece of land in Oxford will be granted town green status began today amid cautious optimism from campaigners. Warneford Meadow in Headington is owned by the NHS and had been earmarked for development,
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Campaigners 'cautiously optimistic'
The final stages of an inquiry into whether a piece of land in Oxford will be granted town green status began today amid cautious optimism from campaigners. Warneford Meadow in Headington is owned by the NHS and had been earmarked for development, but
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Quarry decision deferred
COUNTY councillors today deferred a decision over controversial plans for a giant quarry at Stonehenge Farm, near Northmoor. Hanson Aggregates wants to extract 1.55m tonnes of sand and gravel from the site. County Hall's planning committee put back
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Bus company announces changes
The Oxford Bus Company has announced a number of changes to its services next month. Timetables for the 35A and 35B services between Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot, and the 500 park-and-ride service between Water Eaton and Oxford city centre, are changing
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Decision over quarry deferred
County councillors deferred a decision over controversial plans for a giant quarry at Stonehenge Farm today. Hanson Aggregates wants to extract 1.55m tonnes of sand and gravel from the site. County Hall's planning committee put back the decision after
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New timings for rail link
A NEW Chiltern Railways taxibus timetable connecting with trains at Bicester North station came into force today. Following feedback from passengers, the taxibus will now run Monday to Friday, from Bure Park, Greenwood and Langford Village to the station
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Crackdown 'entraps pubs' says landlord
A LANDLORD whose pub sold alcohol to a 13-year-old girl has called on police to leave publicans alone and target supermarkets, which he claims are supplying teenagers with drink. The Waterwitch, in Cockcroft Road, Didcot, is the latest in a series
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Fury at immigration detention centre plan
The Government officials is considering building a new immigration detention centre near Bicester, it has been announced. The move comes just three years after a similar proposal was scrapped, following a protest campaign by local residents and a public
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Man admits stabbing
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a stabbing incident in Bicester. Simon Goodman, of Middleton Road in Bucknell, near Bicester, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Goodman had pleaded guilty to the charge in connection
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Young entrepreneurs final
Scores of teenage entrepreneurs from across the county are preparing to do battle after winning through to the finals of a prestigious business competition. The youngsters - all aged between 16 and 17 - have been competing in the Young Enterprise scheme
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RESULTS May 20
CRICKET. HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE. Division 1. Falkland 150-9 (64 ovs), Banbury 154-4 (32 ovs, C Haupt 72). Falkland 5pts, Banbury 25. High Wycombe 124 (52.4 ovs, T Lambert 5-29), Henley 95-8 (25 ovs). HIgh Wycombe 12, Henley 8. Reading 123
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HOCKEY: Slick City put icing on cake
City of Oxford Ladies secured promotion to the South League after winning a nail-biting play-off 6-5 against Hampstead & Westminster 2nd. This caps a fantastic season for City, with all four ladies' teams winning promotion. The play-off did not start
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RUGBY: Oxfordshire going down
Oxfordshire were relegated from the County Championship Shield after a comprehensive 42-3 defeat to Hertfordshire at Old Alban- ians. They will play in the Plate next season having lost all three games this year, scoring just 19 points. Oxon were
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DARTS: Swan eyeing up double
Original Swan will be aiming to complete the Greene King ODDA Winter League's premier league and seven-a-side cup double on finals night, June 6. Premier champions Swan played off in the seven-a-side quarter-finals at the Lord Nuffield Social Club.
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DARTS: Tuns run off with silver
Three Tuns A gained some consolation for losing their Oxfordshire Super League crown by winning the nine-a-side and five-a-side team knockout competitions. They saw off league champions Chinnor FC 6-3 in the semi-final of the nine-a-side, while Shears
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CRICKET: Murrey's magic
Seamer Ollie Murrey took 7-15 as Banbury 2nd humiliated local rivals Banbury Twenty by bowling them out for 49 in Division 1. Murrey was backed up at the other end by Ross Freeman, who finished with figures of 3-26 in bowler-friendly conditions. The
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CRICKET: Cook serves up Vale victory
Mike Cook took 5-36 and Ben Humpage 4-15 as Long Marston were rolled over for just 72 at Abingdon Vale in Division 2. Marston had won the toss and elected to field, and with only Chris Roderick (39) getting going, the visitors looked well placed when
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CRICKET: Bagpuize slump again
Kingston Bagpuize's woes continued as they slumped to a nine-wicket defeat at home to Sandford St Martin in Division 3. Martin Shepherd showed again that he is too good for Division 3 by hitting 77, but received precious little support as Bagpuize were
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CRICKET: Watts' ton in vain
Matty Watts smashed a six off the final ball of the innings to take his score to 101 not out and boost Oxford Downs 2nd's total to 255-6 against Chearsley in Division 4. Earlier, Paddy Daniel had compiled 53 for Downs, who were then unable to force
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CRICKET: Foster fizzes for Rowant
Tim Foster took 7-9 in an outstanding ten-over spell as Aston Rowant 2nd bowled out Brackley for just 43 in Division 5. Matt Corns then took 4-24 as the home side put up a fight, but Rowant completed the inevitable victory when they reached 46-5. Brackley
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Man admits stabbing
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a stabbing incident in Bicester. Simon Goodman, of Middleton Road in Bucknell, near Bicester, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Goodman had pleaded guilty to the charge in connection
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CRICKET: Willows walloped
Stanton St John Willows could rustle up only ten players for the long journey to Long Marston in Division 6, and those who made the trip must have wondered why they bothered. Willows crumbled to 59 all out against Martin Keable (3-15) and Matthew Wareham
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Murder accused remanded
A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing to death a police station cleaner has been remanded in custody. Martin Joyce appeared before Oxford magistrates yesterday accused of murdering Enayit Khalili, 26, in Rose Hill 14 months ago. Mr Khalili died from
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'Think bike' campaign to be revived
Doreen Barker's moving letter (Oxford Mail, May 16) marks the eighth anniversary of the death of her daughter at the approach to Botley Road railway bridge. Rachel Barker was killed by an HGV turning left at Roger Dudman Way. She was an experienced
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New timings for rail link
A new Chiltern Railways taxibus timetable connecting with trains at Bicester North station came into force today. Following feedback from passengers, the taxibus will now run Monday to Friday, from Bure Park, Greenwood and Langford Village to the station
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Drinks action 'entraps' pubs, says landlord
A landlord whose pub sold alcohol to a 13-year-old girl has called on police to leave publicans alone and target supermarkets, which he claims are supplying teenagers with drink. The Waterwitch, in Cockcroft Road, Didcot, is the latest in a series
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Special duties
Air gunner Stanley David and flight engineer Frank Turner belonged to an RAF squadron that was so secret that officially it did not exist. But now, thanks to an auxiliary squadron at RAF Brize Norton, their vital role during the Second World War is
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Race posters run into row
A traditional village fun event is the latest to attract the ire of council flyposting officers - and organisers are a tad miffed. Bampton's annual shirt race takes place on Saturday, but the people behind it have been ordered to remove boards placed
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Eco-town 'offers opportunity'
The proposed eco-town near Weston-on-the-Green has been welcomed as "a massive opportunity" for Oxford by the city council's new Labour administration. After taking control of the council, the Labour group wasted little time in signalling its backing
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Death-crash rider named
A WOMAN motorcyclist killed on the A4130 between Wallingford and Henley yesterday has been named as Elizabeth Anne Buckett. The 39-year-old from Henley-on-Thames was travelling towards Henley with two other motorcycles when she was involved in a collision
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Cyclist suffered minor injuries
A CYCLIST involved in a collision with a bus this morning suffered minor injuries. The accident happened in Park End Street, near Oxford railway station, at 8.20am and an ambulance crew treated the male cyclist at the scene before taking him to the
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Families want place to play
Parents in Oxford say an area where their children play has become neglected and are calling for urgent improvements. Mothers living in Priory Road, Littlemore, say the green space is so overgrown that children are unable to use it. But Oxford City
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Car chased 999 dash ambulance
POLICE today appealed for witnesses to an incident where a car followed an ambulance answering an emergency call in Oxfordshire. The ambulance was called from its base in Reading town centre to Henley and travelled via Caversham. As it got to the
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Cyclist suffered minor injuries
A cyclist involved in a collision with a bus this morning suffered minor injuries it has been revealed. The accident happened in Park End Street near Oxford railway station at 8.20am and an ambulance crew treated the male cyclist at the scene before
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Rare chance to see star
There are only two places in the country where music fans can see singer songwriter legend Paul Simon on stage this summer and one of them is in west Oxfordshire, at the Cornbury Festival. It is something of a scoop for festival organiser Hugh Phillimore
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Festival gets everyone together
People from all communities and backgrounds are being invited to celebrate the city's rich tapestry of life at the third annual Oxford Mela. Organisers of the multi-ethnic, multi-cultural festival hope three will be the magic number as they look to
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Collision victim named
A woman motorcyclist killed on the A4130 between Wallingford and Henley yesterday has been named as Elizabeth Anne Buckett. The 39-year-old from Henley-on-Thames was travelling towards Henley with two other motorbikes when she was involved in a collision
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Bus company rings changes
OXFORD Bus Company has announced a number of changes to its services in Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot. Timetables for the 35A and 35B services between Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot, and the 500 park-and-ride service between Water Eaton and Oxford city
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Bring in the trams
How I agree with Bob Vincent's letter, Tram support (Oxford Mail, May 14). It is a joy to walk through the centre of Friburg, a south German city, which is comparable to Oxford. It has converted its one remaining bus route so all four streets are
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Global conspiracy
In this world of abundance, most of us in Britain at least are vastly better off than the mightiest potentate ever was. Politicians claim to be responsible, arguing ever-increasing state welfare provision is down to them. Some of this seems deceptively
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Political cynicism
Dr Peter Gardner (Oxford Mail, May 14) is partially correct in saying that the closure of our post offices is by virtue of EU directive 97/67 of 1997. He gives the impression, however, that the closure timetable is dictated by the EU. In fact, it
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We should fight prison payouts
I refer to your story, Addict inmate got £3,800 payout (Oxford Mail, April 19). The Government's insistence to reluctantly pay up, because these inmates could possibly have got even more had each case been contested, is a defeatist attitude. Thanks
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 70 BMW 2971 Electrocomponents 177.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 141 Oxford Biomedica 23.25 Oxford Catalyst 169.5 Oxford Instruments 227.25 Reed Elsevier 656.75 RM 207.75 RPS Group 337.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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CRICKET: Oxon fall to late blows
Oxfordshire's long trip north ended in disappointment after a four-wicket defeat in Cumberland on Sunday. It leaves Ian Hawtin's men having to beat Bedfordshire at Challow in a fortnight, while hoping that other results go their way in order to qualify
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Bus company rings changes
Oxford Bus Company has announced a number of changes to its services in Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot. Timetables for the 35A and 35B services between Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot, and the 500 park-and-ride service between Water Eaton and Oxford city,
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Man held on murder charge
A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing to death a police station cleaner was remanded in custody today. Martin Joyce appeared before Oxford magistrates today accused of murdering Enayit Khalili, 26, in Rose Hill 14 months ago. Mr Khalili died from
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Hundreds enjoy eco-friendly festival
An eco-friendly festival - powered by chip fat, bicycle and solar power - was enjoyed by about a 1,000 people at the weekend. Wood Festival, at Braziers Park, Ipsden, near Wallingford, attracted revellers and bands from all over the county and from
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Teens show life through a lens
Photos taken by teenagers to change perceptions about their estate have gone on display in Oxford. A selection of pictures taken by young people living in Rose Hill have been mounted at the café at Modern Art Oxford, in Pembroke Street, in the city
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Tim's off to judge Chelsea flowers
The head gardener at one of Oxfordshire's top tourist attractions will be rubbing shoulders with Alan Titchmarsh and other celebrities at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Tim Miles headed off to the gala event today as one of the judges picking the
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Chef wins cyber battle
CELEBRITY chef Raymond Blanc is toasting victory after winning a ten-week legal battle against Internet pirates from the Caribbean. M Blanc, who owns Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons in Great Milton, fought Bahamian cybersquatters who had registered an
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ATHLETICS: Town and Gown results
Stephen Kimber - one of Oxford's top distance runners - managed a career best third place in the 27th Town and Gown race this weekend. About 3,500 runners raced through the streets of Oxford to raise an estimated £100,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
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Chef wins cyber battle
Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc is toasting victory after winning a ten week legal battle against internet pirates from the Caribbean. Mr Blanc, who runs Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons in Great Milton, made mincemeat of Bahamian cybersquatters who had registered
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Disappointment
Town and Gown yesterday and I proved beyond a doubt that I am not an intelligent athlete by any stretch of the imagination. I said on Thursday that I would be happy to get under 43 but to be honest I was hoping to get much closer to 40 after a year of
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Sneak thieves strike twice
Distraction burglars struck twice during an hour spell in Oxford on Saturday. Three men claiming they were had to deal with a water problem talked their way inside an 83-year-old woman's home off Kiln Road, in Risinghurst, and stole £200. Police believe
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Burglars target elderly
Police are appealing for witnesses following two distraction burglaries in Oxford on Saturday between 4pm and 5pm. The first burglary took place in the Risinghurst area where the three offenders, claiming they were attending about a water problem,
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Immigration centre plans announced
Government officials are looking at building a new detention centre for illegal immigrants in Oxfordshire, it was announced this morning. The secure removal centre, which could open in Bicester by 2012, would hold up to 800 male inmates earmarked for
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Detention centre plan unveiled
GOVERNMENT officials are looking at building a new detention centre for illegal immigrants in Oxfordshire, it was announced today. The secure removal centre, which could open in Bicester by 2012, would hold up to 800 male inmates earmarked for deportation
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Goodman joins Honda Racing TV
BRACKLEY's Honda Racing F1 Team has signed ITV-F1's Louise Goodman as guest presenter for Honda Racing TV on HondaRacingF1.com, the team's award-winning website. Honda Racing TV is Formula One's first online TV channel which takes viewers into the
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 68.5 BMW 2958 Electrocomponents 178.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 141 Oxford Biomedica 24.25 Oxford Catalyst 169.5 Oxford Instruments 227 Reed Elsevier 658.75 RM 205.75 RPS Group 339 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Rider hurt in bus crash
PARAMEDICS were called this morning following a collision between a bus and a cyclist near Oxford rail station. The accident happened in Park End Street at 8.20am and an ambulance crew was at the scene, treating the male cyclist. A spokesman for South
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Murder accused named
THE man accused of murdering Enayit Khalili has been identified this morning as Martin Joyce. Police had refused to name the man they charged last night, but court records list him as Martin Joyce, 21, of Larch Hill, Bradford in Yorkshire. He is due
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Subaru hold on to third place
BANBURY'S Subaru World Rally Team left Sardinia consoled by holding on to third position in the title hunt. After a tough Rally Sardinia, Chris Atkinson and Stéphane Prevot collected a crucial three championship points for their sixth position finish
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Rees climbs in Audi series
PAUL Rees, from Oxford, moved up from ninth to eighth in the 2008 Formula Palmer Audi Championship after three races at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps track in Belgium. Rees, 22, netted ninth, fourth and eighth in the nine-lap races at the world famous
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Cyclist and bus crash near Oxford station
Paramedics were called this morning following a collision between a bus and a cyclist near Oxford railway station. The accident happened in Park End Street at 8.20am and an ambulance crew is still at the scene, treating the male cyclist. A spokesman
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Rubbish fire
ARSONISTS set fire to rubbish next to a store in Witney. Firefighters were called to Baker Brothers cash and carry in Station Lane at 1.45am yesterday. Rubbish was set alight in the car park causing minor damage to the outside of the building and
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Woman dies in collision
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman motorcyclist was killed. Emergency teams were called to the A4130 between Wallingford and Henley at about 2.30pm yesterday. A woman riding a blue Suzuki motorbike, travelling towards Henley with two
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Strike looms over closure
ROYAL Mail staff could go on strike in a bid to prevent the Oxford Mail Centre from closing, union bosses warned last night. The Communication Workers' Union said about 430 postal workers received final confirmation that the city's main sorting office
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Firms unite to halt jams
SCORES of businesses are aiming to join forces to try to solve the chronic congestion problem in Botley Road, Oxford. Businesses in Botley could soon start staggering start times for employees or forming a car sharing pool in an attempt to cut traffic
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RESULTS May 17
THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE. Division 1. Oxford Downs 200-7 (C Rouch 52, J Perkin 51, T Needham 3-60), Aston Rowant 201-6 (A Jewell 78, W Merrick 63, M Milligan 3-51, R West 3-53). Banbury XX 49 (O Murray 7-15, R Freeman 3-26), Banbury 2nd
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Firms unite to halt the jams
Scores of businesses are aiming to join forces to try to solve the chronic congestion problem in Botley Road, Oxford. Businesses in Botley could soon start staggering start times for employees or forming a car sharing pool in an attempt to cut traffic
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Ditch this tedious daily chore
One of the craziest things in our lives is that most of us start work at the same time and go home at the same time. The result is inevitable - clogged roads in the morning and evening rush hours, and no-one getting very far very fast. How much better
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Photographer wins society awards
A SELF-TAUGHT photographer has snapped up another seven awards 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
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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 today. 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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People lend a hand with learning
PEOPLE from all walks of life in Oxford have been invited to offer a helping hand to their community through education. Oxford Learning Communities is looking to recruit about 20 more volunteer 'learning champions' to help staff its offices on the
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Show shines light on holograms
AN exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the hologram is going on show at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock. The hologram was invented by Hungarian scientist Dennis Gabor in Rugby in 1947, as a result of research into electron microscopy
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Police beat it to London
RECORD numbers of police officers are leaving Oxfordshire for better pay in London. In the past year, 78 officers left Thames Valley Police to join the Metropolitan Police - the largest exodus for six years. And the Oxfordshire branch of the Police
