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Motorcyclist seriously hurt
A motorcyclist is being treated for serious chest injuries after a crash involving a car in Oxford. Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Hyundai Getz was in collision with a Honda XR25 motorbike on Hollow Way, Cowley, at the junction with
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Police must wait to interview suspect
Detectives will not be able to speak to the man suspected of killing Wheatley mother Debbie Smith for up to a week. They formally arrested the man - who had been found with a serious neck injury at the same time as the fatally-wounded Mrs Smith - on
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Hello Dolly overcomes hitch
Hundreds of theatre-goers were left disappointed after Oxford's New Theatre was forced to cancel the first two performances of the musical Hello Dolly! Staff at the theatre, in George Street, said the show's production company cancelled Monday and Tuesday's
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Station strike may affect commuters
Commuters travelling to London could face disruption to train services after staff at Britain's biggest railway stations began balloting for strike action today. Around 400 platform guards and station managers at 17 stations, including Paddington, are
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Skatepark given go-ahead
Skateboarders were celebrating last night after councillors approved plans for a £300,000 skatepark in Cowley. Oxford City Council strategic development control committee gave the thumbs up for the scheme despite objections from residents. Neighbours
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Vandals let loose herd of cows
A herd of cows went roaming through an Oxford estate after vandals broke into their field to ride mini-motorbikes. Residents of Lewell Avenue, Raymund Road and Arlington Drive, in Marston, found 20 cows walking around the neighbourhood. The herd escaped
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Police must wait to interview killing suspect
Detectives will not be able to speak to the man suspected of killing Wheatley mother Debbie Smith for up to a week. They formally arrested the man - who had been found with a serious neck injury at the same time as the fatally-wounded Mrs Smith - on
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Cliff death fall still a mystery
The reason a climber fell 120ft from a cliff to his death remains a mystery. Ivan Lissin, a popular climber from Marston, Oxford, died after the fall into the sea at Anvil Point, Swanage, Dorset, in January, but yesterday, a coroner was told no-one
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Reynolds moves to Arsenal
Former Oxford United physio Neal Reynolds has left Norwich City to join Arsenal. Reynolds left the U's in 2001 to take up a similar post at Carrow Road. But after seven years at Norwich, the offer of the assistant physio at Arsenal - to work under
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BAR BILLIARDS: Martin is the hero
Tony Martin won the crucial last leg as Wallingford A beat Oxford B 3-2 - 6-4 on aggregate - to reach the quarter-finals of the Inter-Area Cup. Mark Turner (12,480) and Phil Collins (19,310) put Wallingford 2-0 ahead, but Alan Lowe (4,130) and Alan
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Everyone suffers in fuel crisis
Iis there no end in sight to rising fuel costs? Almost every day, forecourts increase their prices, with diesel now more than £1.25 a litre at many filling stations across Oxfordshire. A day after scores of lorries and HGVs brought the A40 in London
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ATHLETICS: Harris sets new Charndon best
Gary Harris set a new course record as he won the Charndon 5K. The Headington Roadrunner clocked an impressive 15mins 34secs, beating the old record by six seconds. OTHER RESULTS CHARNDON 5K Abingdon: L Newell 16.11, S Copley 17.16, P Egerton 17.42
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ATHLETICS: Yamauchi aims to hit heights
Oxford marathon runner Mara Yamauchi (pictured) will train at altitude in Switzerland as she continues her preparation for the Beijing Olympics. The 34-year-old set a personal best on her way to winning the Osaka Marathon in January, and finished second
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The Insider
We knew there would be something good to come out of Boris Johnson's elevation to the office of Mayor of London. Soon-to-quit Henley MP Boris, right, who attended Balliol College, Oxford, was once a prominent member of the Bullingdon Club - the university's
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POINT-TO-POINT: Deacon delight at treble tonic
Duchamp provided the highlight of a first treble for trainer Geoffrey Deacon at the Berks & Bucks Draghounds meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor. Chloe Boxall gave the 11-year-old a confident ride in the ladies' open, and after taking the measure
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POINT-TO-POINT: Hill in tribute to Mr Splodge
Aston Rowant owner-trainer Alan Hill paid tribute to Mr Splodge after his old favourite was put down in his farewell race at the Berks & Bucks Draghounds meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor. The 14-year-old veteran broke an elbow when unseating
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Biker injured in crash
A motorcyclist is being treated for serious chest injuries after a crash involving a car in Oxford. Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Hyundai Getz was in collision with a Honda XR25 motorbike on Hollow Way, Cowley, at the junction with
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BOWLS: Oxon pipped in opening clash
Oxfordshire slipped to a 115-110 defeat in their Home Counties League opener against Surrey at Croydon. A closely-fought contest saw Oxon trail by five shots after ten ends, before rallying to take an 82-80 lead after 15. However, Surrey had the edge
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BOWLS: County geared up for key tester
Team manager Bob Gilkes believes the result of Oxfordshire's opening EBA Middleton Cup clash against Berkshire at Suttons on Saturday will be crucial to the outcome of Group 3A. Oxon can look forward to home games against Hampshire on Saturday, June
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BOWLS: OBA's mixed fortunes
Oxfordshire Bowling Association experienced mixed fortunes in two home friendlies. They were pipped 129-127 by Bedfordshire at Shiplake, but then bounced back to beat Civil Service 130-100 at Kidlington. OBA past president David Bullock was awarded
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BOWLS: Bicester strike at the double
Bicester made it two successive wins with a 78-72 victory over Kidlington in Division 2 of the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre. Having narrowly avoided relegation last term, Bicester have shown they mean business
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BOWLS: Latest results
KENNET LEAGUE Didcot A 81 (12pts), Hagbourne A 68 (2) (Didcot skips first): W Lucas 14, I Snowdon 27; R Gilbert 17, P Ryman 13; G Evans 32, J Stradling 14; C Edney 18, D Hall 14. Didcot 93 (6), Prospect Park 68 (0) (Didcot skips first): C Edney 21,
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Cameras for police body armour
Parents could be shown footage of their children causing trouble, thanks to cameras which will be attached to police body armour. Thames Valley Police officers in the Vale of White Horse - which covers Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage - will have 10
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Almshouse scheme on track
Work has started on the first phase of a £1m project to revamp Abingdon's 15th century almshouses. Despite an unsuccessful £50,000 bid for lottery funding, work started at the beginning of the month on re-roofing three of the 32 homes. The work, which
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Lead stolen from house
Thieves stole lead flashing from the roof of a house. Thieves climbed onto the roof of the house in Coxwell Road, in Faringdon, between 4.30pm yesterday and 7.15am today. Police believe as the thieves fled they have left some of the lead on the footpath
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Clubs urged to join Sports Week
The chairman of a rowing group is calling for sports clubs across the city to band together and create Oxford's first ever sports week. Peter Travis, of the Oxford Falcons, wants sports organisations of all types and sizes to club together to show people
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Town set for 13th festival
Organisers are hoping 13 will not prove a bad omen for them as they prepare to stage the 13th Wantage Festival - with 60 events spread over a month. One special concert will be in memory of the late Jim Moley who was chairman of the festival. It will
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Charity seeks sponsors for fishing challenge
A BANBURY charity is looking for sponsors for its annual fishing competition. The town's Citizens Advice Bureau is hoping to raise much-needed funds with the help of local people and businesses. Held at Grimsbury Reservoir on Saturday, June 28, between
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Students to teach elders
Wallingford School pupils are to teach their elders modern day skills such as sending text messages and using computers as part of a joint effort by the school, Age Concern and Oxfordshire County Council's social services department. The so-called Mind
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Motorists face disruption
MOTORISTS are being warned they face 18 months of disruption as work starts on Banbury's new sports centre. Work on a temporary access road to Spiceball Park Sports Centre is due to start next week. Cones and contra flows will be put in place in Cherwell
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Teen is up for charity award
A teenager who raised more than £16,000 for the Oxford Children's Hospital has made it through to the final round for a national award. The Oxford Mail reported last month that Andrew Baker had been nominated for Britain's Most Inspiring Fundraiser
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Cows wander round housing estate
A HERD of cows went roaming through an Oxford estate after vandals broke into their field to ride mini-motorbikes. Residents of Lewell Avenue, Raymund Road and Arlington Drive, in Marston, were startled when they looked out of their windows and saw
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Police find 1kg cannabis and £100k
A 40-YEAR-OLD man found with a stash of cannabis and an estimated £100,000 in cash has been remanded in custody. Alistair Hayhurst, of no fixed abode, was arrested at a barge at Abingdon Lock, Rye Farm in Abingdon, last Thursday and charged with possession
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GOLF: North Oxford go top
North Oxford went top of Section 2 in the Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League after winning 2-1 at Brailes. Their decisive success came in match two where Mike Tippett and Paul Jones recovered from being two down with four to play to claim victory
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Football club suffers three break-ins
A FOOTBALL club has been broken into three times in as many weeks. Police are appealing for information after the Wantage Town Football Club was burgled on Sunday evening at around 9.30pm. Thieves broke into the drinks store at the back of the club
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GOLF: Results round-up
SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE Section 2 Brailes 1 (1pt), North Oxford 2 (3) (Brailes first): N Suckling & J Spenle lost to Sh Smith & St Smith 1 hole, M Abbotts & P Gibbs lost to M Tippett & P Jones 1 hole, S Pendleton & J Rose bt P Barrow
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Fountain revamp runs dry
Flowing water will not now be returned to a Victorian fountain in East Oxford. But members of Oxford City Council's east area parliament, who last week withdrew their support for restoring water to the 19th century fountain at The Plain, are now planning
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Festival showcased classical talent
Some of Britain's brightest up- and-coming classical music talent visited Oxford for a new festival showcasing the stars of tomorrow. The event, Springboard, was held at the Jacqueline Du Pre Music Building, at St Hilda's College, in Cowley Place,
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Saints rally to down Exiles
Oxford Saints came from behind to record a thrilling 16-6 win away to Kent Exiles in BAFL Division 1 South. Kent topped the table going into Sunday's clash and led 6-0 at half-time against Oxford. But once Adam Newman kicked a 42-yard field goal,
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Tesco plans go to appeal
Tesco's controversial plans to expand its Abingdon store are to be decided at a public inquiry. The supermarket chain wants to knock down its garden centre in Marcham Road to make way for an extension to the main store. An extra 180 car parking spaces
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NY's a very sexy city
Samuel Johnson said that if a man is tired of London then he's tired of life. Rubbish. If a man is tired of London, he can always go to New York (ladies you're not excluded, this means you too). Actually, it especially means you. In the space of a
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Student flats 'will ruin area'
Angry homeowners have accused a planning inspector of ruining their neighbourhood by giving the go-ahead to build flats for almost 50 students. Despite being turned down twice by Oxford City Council, developer Cherwell Housing was given permission to
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Man held after cannabis find
A 40-year-old man found with a stash of cannabis and an estimated £100,000 in cash has been remanded in custody. Alistair Hayhurst, of no fixed abode, was arrested at a barge at Abingdon Lock, Rye Farm in Abingdon, last Thursday and charged with possession
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Football club raided
A football club has been broken into three times in as many weeks. Police are appealing for information after the Wantage Town Football Club was burgled on Sunday evening at around 9.30pm. Thieves broke into the drinks store at the back of the club
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Disgraceful job
In response to the letter from city councillors Beverley Hazell and Mary Clarkson, Scout hut work brings benefits (Oxford Mail, May 23), I am in this picture and, yes, I am related to Michael Haines's agent. The reason that I'm there is to see for myself
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An ancient adventure
Grandfather Mike Wilcox is set to become an honorary Phoenician - by recreating one of the greatest ever voyages of discovery. The property maintenance worker from Bicester Road, Launton, is one of seven people from across the world who have been picked
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing a woman who was found at her home with with her throat slashed. Debbie Smith, 47, died from her injuries on Bank Holiday Monday after the incident in Bell Lane, Wheatley. This morning a 49-year-old
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University launches £1.25bn campaign
A MAJOR campaign to boost the future of Oxford University kicked off this morning with the announcement of £575m in donations. University staff said the campaign aimed to raise £1.25bn to help attract the world's brightest students regardless of their
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Local share prices
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Murder update: Man arrested
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing a woman who was found at her home with her throat cut. Debbie Smith, 47, died from her injuries on Bank Holiday Monday after the incident in Bell Lane, Wheatley. This morning, a 49-year-old man, believed
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Murder update: Man arrested
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing a woman who was found at her home with her throat cut. Debbie Smith, 47, died from her injuries on Bank Holiday Monday after the incident in Bell Lane, Wheatley. This morning, a 49-year-old man, believed
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A closed mouth gathers no feet....
Well the ODN Quiz. What can I say? Although our two teams performed admirably coming in joint third and fifth the quiz featured a TV round which asked questions on a range of programmes I never watch i.e. soaps, reality stuff and Who wants to be a Nancy
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Wish you were here
Just got back from a week at the seaside which culminated with the eagerly-awaited Nanny and Grandad's wedding in Essex. There's so much to write and don't want it to be a novel so thought I'd just record some of the highlights: Littl'un's first proper
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Murder update: man still in hospital
A 49-year-old man found with serious neck injuries remains in a serious condition in hospital. The man, who is believed to be Russell Yeates, was discovered in Bell Lane, Wheatley, on Monday afternoon. He was described as being in a serious, but not
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Women firefighters lead the way
OXFORDSHIRE has the highest proportion of retained firefighters in the country, new figures have revealed. The number of women working for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service as retained firefighters is more than double the national average of 3.6 per
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Concerns voiced over ambulances
OXFORDSHIRE Primary Care Trust has expressed a "high level of concern" about the state of ambulance provision in the county and commissioned a review of the service. And South Central Ambulance Service has come under fire from members of a health watchdog
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Staying Out For The Summer
The award-winning family-run Truck Festival, set up to showcase Oxfordshire talent, is one of the county's best-loved summer gatherings, attracting thousands of fans and artists. The two-day annual event, which last year celebrated its tenth anniversary
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Local share prices
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Oxford pub goes back to its roots
A CITY centre pub is hoping to freshen up its image after returning to the name of the original inn that stood on its land. The Red Lion, which was most recently known as the Goose, in Gloucester Street, has re-opened after a major refurbishment.
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'Metal thieves are getting away with it'
POLICE have been accused of letting metal thieves act without reproach after they struck four times on three consecutive nights in Chipping Norton. The thieves first got to work last week when they stripped lead worth around £1,000 from the roof of
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Shooter damages cars
RANDOM drive-by shootings, where ball bearings are believed to have been fired at parked cars, have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. In one night a total of 19 cars were hit in Witney, Carterton and Eynsham. But it was not an isolated incident
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UNITED: Murray signs new deal
Darren Patterson has made 'a huge first signing of the summer' after Adam Murray agreed a new two-year contract with Oxford United. The U's boss was desperate to keep the midfielder after a string of outstanding displays since signing from Macclesfield
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Update: Murdered mother was 'loving, caring person'
A mother murdered in her Wheatley home was described by her best friend as a "loving, caring person". Debbie Smith, 47, had her throat cut at her home in Bell Lane on Monday afternoon. Passers-by saw her involved in a heated argument and raised the
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Family and colleagues pay tribute to Marine
AN Oxfordshire soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan has been described as a "shining example of a marine". Dale Gostick, 22, from Mill Lane, Great Haseley, died when the armoured vehicle he was in hit a roadside bomb in the southern Helmand
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Pharmacy rules 'threaten surgeries'
PATIENTS are being called to a public meeting tonight over new Government rules threatening rural surgeries. Doctors at the Wychwoods Surgery in west Oxfordshire are heading a local campaign to keep their ability to dispense prescriptions. They have
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Bypass injuries down a third
A father last night welcomed a drop in the number of motorists injured on Oxford's Eastern Bypass - three years after the crash that killed his son. The number of motorists injured has dropped in the 12 months since mobile speed cameras were first used
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Meeting will consider Cogges Museum plans
The first bids offering a way forward for Cogges Farm Museum will come under scrutiny at a meeting tomorrow. The project board set up by Oxfordshire County Council will hear proposals and business plans for the future of the loss-making museum at Witney
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Bypass crash father welcomes accident fall
A FATHER has welcomed a drop in the number of motorists injured on Oxford's Eastern Bypass - three years after a crash that killed his son. The number of motorists injured has dropped in the 12 months since mobile speed cameras were first used to enforce
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'Concern' over ambulances
Oxfordshire NHS Primary Care Trust has expressed a "high level of concern" about the state of ambulance provision in the county and commissioned a review of the service. And the South Central Ambulance Service has come under fire from members of a health
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Pony trots in grannys house for tea
Most elderly folks enjoy having their grandchildren around for tea - but one granddaughter always brings a friendly naay-bour for some horseplay. Anita Collett cares for her bedridden grandmother Violet Collett, 83, at their home in Main Street, Grove
