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CRICKET: Oxon washed out again
Oxfordshire's Minor Counties Championship clash with Devon was washed out without a ball being bowled for a second day at Banbury on Monday. They will now attempt a one-innings match on Tuesday with the team batting first able to bat for up to 60 per
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CRICKET: Strauss revels in ton of glory
Andrew Strauss toasted his match-winning century as a moment he would cherish as England rewrote history with a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second npower Test at Old Trafford. The former Oxfordshire batsman's 106, his 12th Test hundred
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Watch the Worlds live
Meant to include this link in my earlier blog - ITU Live Triathlon Coverage - anyone interested in following the race should be able to do so through this.
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Lord Mayor leads way in downpour
It might have rained on her parade - but not even the wet weather could dampen spirits during Susanna Pressel's Lord Mayor's procession in Oxford. Belly dancers, unicyclists, stiltwalkers in Victorian costumes and people dressed as orang-utans were
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Extra buses to serve park-and-ride
The Oxford Bus Company is stepping up bus services between Water Eaton park-and-ride and the city centre to meet increased demand. From June 2, buses will run every quarter of an hour throughout the day. And meanwhile the No. 500 buses will only stop
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Flood watches in force
The Environment Agency has issued seven flood watches for rivers in Oxfordshire. The catchment areas of the rivers Evenlode, Ock, Windrush, Thame, Cherwell, Ray and Thames were all put on flood watch following heavy rain over the weekend. Flood
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Police question four after ambulance crash
Police are to question four men who were travelling in a car that collided with an ambulance on the A40 earlier today. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the black Renault Clio collided with an ambulance in Cassington
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Costly spectacles
Peter Hazell says that he had to pay £500 for dentures while a Russian can come here and obtain them free (Oxford Mail, May 12). I have been treated the same way but with opticians. My wife phoned her optician to enquire about prices for me, explaining
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Dizzy heights
Never let it be said that county council leader Keith Mitchell is one to keep up with the times (Oxford Mail, May 21). He sings the praises of our country's out-of-date voting system - or, rather, in good reactionary style, claims nothing else would
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Tinkering won't solve flooding
Following your recent coverage of the Environment Agency's planned start of its short-term measures and the release of the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Oxford Flood Partnership (Oxford Mail, May 16), I have a number of comments. The four
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All male society agrees to admit woman
Women will be allowed to to join the ranks of one of Oxford's oldest societies for the first time in 800 years after a historic vote. The Oxford Freemen unanimously voted to allow woman to become outright members for the first time. Howard Crapper
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Barton cafe causing a stir
Residents can get a flavour of Oxford's latest community cafe after its new name and menu were unveiled. With the eatery in Barton less than a week away from throwing open its doors, residents are working hard to put the finishing touches to the £138,000
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Get ready for United's fun day
Oxford United's football season might be over, but there will still be plenty going on at the Kassam Stadium this summer. The U's will be throwing open their doors for their annual fun day on Saturday, July 5, which will be run in conjunction with the
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Alllotment festival plans take shape
A festival in a Cowley allotments site, which attracts up to 3,000 people has got the go-ahead for its 17th year. The Elder Stubbs Festival, which will take place on Saturday, August 16 in the Rymers Lane allotments site, has been awarded £2,500 from
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On yer bike
I often take my bike on the train to visit one of my best friends in Didcot. I love the journey, partly because you don't have the hassle of having to pre-book the bike, but also because of the great views such as Radley Lakes. Because you see fewer
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'HGV flip hotspot must be altered'
Changes are yet to be made to a busy motorway junction where lorries regularly overturn. The Highways Agency is awaiting the results of a survey being carried out at Baynards Green roundabout on the A43, just off the M40, to decide what action needs
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DARTS: Original Swan off to a flier
Original Swan, the reigning ODDA Winter League Premier Division champions, got their summer campaign off to a good start when they triumphed 7-2 away to Section 1 side College Oak. Wins from Tony Leone, Peter Rouse, Jon Jukes and Simon Smith gave them
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Buses are on the up
The Oxford Bus Company is stepping up bus services to and from Water Eaton park-and-ride and the city centre to meet increased demand. From June 2, buses will run every quarter of an hour throughout the day. And meanwhile the No. 500 buses will only
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DARTS: England ace wins Oxon open
England international Paul Hogan came from 3-0 and 4-1 down to pip Hertfordshire's Rob Wigg 5-4 to win the Oxfordshire Open Championship at the Lord Nuffield Club, Oxford. o A former Lakeside World Championship quarter-finalist, Hogan trailed 3-0 as
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Final leap for skate project
Months of argument come to a head this week, with a decision due to be made over whether to build a controversial skate park in Oxford. On Wednesday, Oxford city councillors are set to decide once-and-for-all whether the Oxford Wheels Project are allowed
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Vancouver here we come!
For a very long time it seemed like the race season might never come around - it felt like I was just training and training and training...But all of a sudden I'm seriously in the thick of race season with the Big One - the Worlds in Vancouver - looming
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DIVISION 6: Adams leads the way for Banbury 3rd
Ian Adams finished with impressive figures of 5-29 as Banbury 3rd dismissed Brackley for 159. He then hit 39 in the home side's reply, in which Sam Ryan (72no) saw his side safely over the winning line for the loss of five wickets. Banbury 3rd 25,
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DIVISION 4: Grant hits ton as Twenty cruise in
Barry Grant bludgeoned 118 not out as Banbury Twenty 2nd overpowered Challow & Childrey 2nd by the massive 170 runs. Twenty declared on 250-2 and then dismissed Challow for just 80. TV sports presenter Mike Wedderburn took 6-11. Banbury XX 2nd 25
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DIVISION 3: Exiles motor to easy victory
Opener Ali Shah crashed 81, before a 110-run sixth wicket partnership in 15 overs between Tallat Mehmood (45) and Jehan Mohammed (58no) took Morris Motors Exiles to 282-6 declared after 48 overs. In reply Kingston Bagpuize were dismissed for 160, with
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DIVISION 2: Liddy century proves in vain
Jeremy Liddy hit 107 and took 3-41, but finished on the losing side as Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts suffered a shock three-wicket defeat at home to Dinton. His ton came in Nondies' 232 all out, which also featured 4-54 from the visitors' spinner
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DIVISION 6: Allen rips out Long Marston
Colin Allen took 8-28 as Long Marston 2nd were rolled over for just 82 by Wallingford. Earlier the home side had been bowled out for 177 after being put into bat, Warren Ainsworth top scoring with 51, while Martin Keable took 5-48. Wallingford 25
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DIVISION 1: Thomas's marathon spell sees off Great Tew
Michael Thomas took 6-62 in a marathon 22-over spell as Banbury Twenty overcame Great & Little Tew by 50 runs. Twenty had made 197-7 from their 52 overs after being put into bat, Robert Hastings top-scoring with 61. None of the Tew batsmen could get
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Heavy rain leads to seven flood watch warnings
The Environment Agency has issued seven flood watches for rivers in Oxfordshire. The catchment areas of the rivers Evenlode, Ock, Windrush, Thame, Cherwell, Ray and Thames were all given flood watch following heavy rain over the weekend. Flood watch
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Exam Calamity
So pupils sitting a GCSE music exam found some of the answers printed on the back of the paper. Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) have blamed a "printing error". This seems harsh on printers. The words "proof" and "reader" spring to mind.
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High cost rules out trams
Your correspondent David Youd asks why Oxford City Council isn't progressive enough to introduce trams (Oxford Mail, May 20). He deserves a reply, which comes in two parts. The city council lost its autonomous county borough status in 1974 with the
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Update: Power returned to most homes
Power has been restored to nearly all of the 1,600 homes in Ascott-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood following a blackout earlier today. A spokesman for Southern Electric said about 50 homes were still without power, but that it was expected
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Brussels' buffoons
Tony Anchors's letter, We're all going downhill fast (Oxford Mail, May 17), is one of the best I've read from this excellent correspondent. The sentiments expressed, I'm sure, are supported by 90 per cent of true Brits. Traitorous politicians, the
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Update: Car and ambulance crash on A40
Police will later today start to question four men who were travelling in a car that collided with an ambulance on the A40 earlier today. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the black Renault Clio collided with an
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A vote for pollution
We note that Labour city councillor Susanna Pressel is pretending to care about traffic and air pollution levels in Botley Road, Oxford (Oxford Mail, May 19). Well, actions speak louder. If Labour councillors really cared, they would not have supported
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Gridlock fear for eco-town
So the deputy leader of the city council's new labour administration believes that the planned rail link for the proposed Weston Otmoor eco-town will offer "real potential to alleviate congestion problems on the A34" (Oxford Mail, May 20). I'm afraid
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Sign ban willhit charities
I refer to your article about organisers of the Bampton Shirt Race being ordered by West Oxfordshire District Council to remove roadside signs (Oxford Mail, May 21). We, members of North Berks Motor Cycle Club, are victims of the Vale of White Horse
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Van blaze at park and ride
Firefighters were called to Redbridge park-and-ride off Abingdon Road, Oxford, last night after a light goods vehicle caught fire. Emergency crews arrived at about 11.21pm and extinguished the blaze. A spokesman said the fire was not being treated
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Update: Power cut hits 1,600 homes
Power has been restored to nearly all of the 1,600 homes in Ascott-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood following a blackout earlier today. A spokesman for Southern Electric said about 50 homes were still without power, but that it was expected
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Driver arrested after ambulance collison
The driver of a car in collision with an ambulance on the A40 at Cassington in the early hours of this morning has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Eight people in total were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after the smash at 1am
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Driver arrested after ambulance crash
The driver of a car in collision with an ambulance on the A40 at Cassington in the early hours of this morning has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Eight people in total were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after the smash at 1am
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Power cut affects hundreds of homes
A power cut has affected approximately 1,600 homes in Ascott under Wychwood and Shipton under Wychwood. A Southern Electric spokesman said engineers were due to arrive at 1.30pm.
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Oxford misses out on £4m cycle fund
Oxford has missed out on £4m of Government funding which would have improved the safety for the city's cyclists. Oxfordshire County Council had been planning to remove accident blackspots and upgrade the most dangerous sections of the cycling network
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Asylum centre 'not a done deal'
The director of the UK Border Agency has told villagers in Arncott, north Oxfordshire, he would like to see a Bullingdon Prison-style detention centre built near their homes by 2010. Brian Pollett told 40 villagers the new centre could be built within
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Twinning groups priced out of Town Hall
Parties of visitors from cities twinned with Oxford are no longer being entertained at the Town Hall, because organisers cannot afford the catering charges. In May 2006, Fosters Event Catering was awarded the contract to provide catering for events
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Get shirty
Bedlam ensued in west Oxfordshire as Roman soldiers, firefighters and pirates were among scores of competitors to participate in the Bampton shirt race on Saturday. More than 1,000 people willed on the wacky racers as they took on the traditional course
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£4m snub to city cyclists
Cyclists in Oxford are reeling after missing out on £4m of Government funding which would have made the city's ageing network safer. Oxfordshire County Council had been planning to remove accident blackspots and upgrade the most dangerous sections of
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Safety must come first
If there is one thing synonymous with Oxford, it's cycling. Each day, thousands of students and office workers alike pedal their way through the streets. But today the Oxford Mail brings them news they didn't want to hear - there will be no programme
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Asylum centre 'not a done deal'
The director of the UK Border Agency has told villagers in Arncott, north Oxfordshire, he would love to have a Bullingdon Prison-style detention centre built near their homes by 2010. Brian Pollett told 40 villagers the new centre could be built within
