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CRICKET: Rowant back on top
Veteran left-arm seamer Paul Humphreys took 4-32 to drive Aston Rowant to victory over Banbury Twenty and a return to top spot in Division 1. Put in to bat, Twenty could manage only 177-8, of which Tim Pearce contributed 41 and Mark Haupt 35. Rowant
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CRICKET: Vale pay for dropped catches
Abingdon Vale paid a heavy price for dropped catches as they lost by 115 runs at Dinton in Division 2. Opener Mike Sutliffe was put down off the second ball of the match and went on to make 170, putting on 184 with skipper Ashley Smith (64), who also
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CRICKET: Sandford sitting pretty
Simon Smith (4-45) and David Lowery (4-54) helped bowl out Cropredy for 166 and stretch Sandford St Martin's lead in Division 3. Cropredy's Michael Naylor (35) and Geoff Barrett (54no) added 62 for the second wicket, but Jim Howe (63) and Phil Paterson
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CRICKET: Downs lose last-ball thriller
All four results were possible in the closing stages between Stokenchurch and Oxford Downs 2nd before the Bucks side prevailed by one wicket in Division 4. Put in, Downs declared after 50 overs on 249-4 thanks to Paddy Daniel (55), Tim Crouch (71) and
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CRICKET: Myatt shines as wickets tumble
Just 106 runs were scored for the loss of 17 wickets as Great & Little Tew 2nd beat Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts 2nd in Division 5. Piers Myatt took 6-26 from 13 overs as Nondies succumbed for 51. For the visitors, Ed Oakley (4-23) and Lee Price
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CRICKET: Wallingford march on
Leaders Wallingford made light work of beating Wolverton 2nd by 134 runs in Division 6. James Barrett (65), Rob Sessions (60) and Mark Bowman (48) all starred as the home side declared on 222-7 after 46.3 overs. The visitors were soon all out for
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Just the ticket!
Oxford United have announced that they will be charging normal league prices for their glamorous pre-season friendlies against a Manchester United XI and Portsmouth. Prices are reduced for their other two home friendlies, against Wycombe Wanderers and
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SAILING: Lasko tipped for the top
Double Olympic champion Ben Ainslie is backing Thame's Claire Lasko to carry on the legacy of British sailing's golden generation. Ainslie, who is again expected to lead the gold medal charge at the Beijing Olympics this summer, shared the waves with
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Friends mourn Dili
An Oxford United football fan killed on an unlit road while walking home from a night out has been described by friends as a 'real joker' who will be missed. Hairdresser Jonathan Diliberto, 22, died after a collision with a black Renault Clio on the
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Youths guilty of GBH on RAF man
Two 17-year-old youths who left an RAF serviceman badly injured after attacking him as he stepped off a bus were today found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm. Peter Forrest, 24, was knocked unconscious and left with a badly broken ankle after
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A40 update: road re-opens
Police have just re-opened the A40 after a woman suffered serious injuries in a crash today. The road was shut westbound between Marsh Lane in Headington and the Cutteslowe roundabout after the collision at 3.25pm. The woman had to be cut out of her
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Man accused of raping teenage girl
A man who denies raping a 15-year-old girl had sex with her mother hours before the alleged attack, a court heard today. Jamie Hall told police he believed his accuser was angry with him for having sex with her mother or because he stopped having sex
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A40 closed after crash
A woman had to be cut out of a car by firefighters this afternoon after the vehicle crashed into a tree. The incident happened at around 3.25pm and has caused large tailbacks as the A40 has been closed westbound between Marsh Lane in Headington and the
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No chairs
I've noticed there aren't many chairs in shops nowadays. I am not able to walk far and would welcome a few down aisles in Somerfield, Headington, for instance, where I shop. I know there are many others, like me, who would like this service. EDITH
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Waiting a lifetime
It's probably no consolation to those of us who oppose the proposed Westgate development in Oxford on environmental, social and even commercial grounds. But judged by the progress on the relatively tiny Bonn Square project, it seems that only a few
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Harsh way to treat us
I agree with Jenny Wheeler, Fight for cancer drug (Oxford Mail, June 12). Recently new drugs for cancer of breast, bowel and prostate have been introduced. They work by depriving the tumour of nutrients - oxygen and blood supply. Few patients are
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On yer bike
If you've read this column before, you'll know I'm expecting a baby, and now comes the point when I write my last column for a while before taking time off for the birth and some maternity leave. Men won't understand this unless they've got a huge beer
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Quaint
How quaint that the Governor of the Bank of England should have to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer - or was it the Prime Minister? - explaining why inflation was disturbingly above the two per cent target. One might have hoped that such individuals
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Political purdah
Allow me to thank leading Lib Dem councillor Ruth Wilkinson for her kind words on my leaving Rose Hill in Oxford (Oxford Mail, June 19). However, I'm hugely embarrassed by the accompanying headline, Two great stalwarts, and any comparisons with Sue
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Blatant obeisance
I join Gordon Clack (Oxford Mail, June 26) in urging Lloyds TSB Bank customers and shareholders to object to its blatant obeisance to Washington, but would like to add Barclays Bank and Hilton Hotels to his list. All three companies accept United States
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'Don't build on our Green Belt'
Campaigners opposing plans to build an eco-town near Bicester took their protest to Parliament today. Thousands of protesters held up banners and placards fighting plans for eco-towns around the country, including Weston Otmoor near Weston-on-the-Green
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Developers try to soften blow
I have just received a very professionally-produced, glossy newsletter, Weston Otmoor, A Sustainable Future, which is billed as "the official newsletter of the Weston Otmoor eco-town consultation". I assume this has been produced by the independent
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Tree felling angers dog walker
A dozen mature trees have been felled in an Oxford park and will be used as seating for an outdoor theatre production. The city council says the chestnut, ash and other specimens in Headington Hill Park have been chopped down for safety reasons. The
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Wakestock will be back
Oxfordshire's newest major music festival, Wakestock, is set to return for a second year at Blenheim Palace. An average of 8,000 people attended each of the three days of music and boarding. The line-up included internationally-acclaimed artists such
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Driver 'did not see cyclist'
An HGV driver accused of causing the death of a cyclist today denied knowing he had been involved a collision or that he threw the victim's possessions into a field. Andrew Stubbs, 40, told Leeds Crown Court he stopped in a layby in Ossett, Wakefield
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Appeal for more volunteers
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to keep dozens of local organisations properly staffed, say community champions. Didcot First, an organisation aimed at promoting Didcot positively, said at least 20 local groups, including Scouts, Citizens Advice Bureau
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Popular minister says goodbye
There were hugs, tears and fond farewells as an Oxford church leader said her goodbyes. The Rev Fleur Houston, the "much loved" minister at the Holy Family Church in Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys, for the past seven years addressed her congregation
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Tax breaks could boost fire-fighting
Businesses employing retained firefighters could get tax breaks as the county council tries to tackle a shortage of part-time firefighters in Oxfordshire. The council has revealed it will lobby the Government to try to get tax concessions as part of
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Inquest to be opened into river death
An inquest into the death of a toddler who was pulled from the River Thames is due to be opened tomorrow. Ten-month-old Monica Parsons was rescued from the river near Goring Lock on Thursday. Paramedics initially thought she had died, then a faint heartbeat
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Matthew Arnold School
Arnolds Way Oxford OX2 9JE Tel: 01865 862232
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Greene's Tutorial College
45 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP Tel: 01865 248308
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Radley College
Abingdon Oxon OX14 2HR Tel: 01235 543000
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Burford School
Cheltenham Road Burford Oxon OX18 4PL Tel: 01993 823303
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Harris Manchester College
Mansfield Road Oxford OX1 3TD Tel: 01865 271006
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The Unicorn School
Whitefield 18 Park Cresent Abingdon Oxon OX14 1DD Tel: 01235 530222
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The Henry Box School
Church Green Witney Oxon OX28 4AX Tel: 01993 703955
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School marks 150th milestone
A primary school that has served its community for 150 years was joined by the Bishop of Oxford to mark the milestone. Horspath Primary School staff and pupils, past and present, parents and members of the local community came together to celebrate
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Police investigate attack on students
A MOB of youths attacked a group of students in an Oxford park leaving two injured. Three female and two male students, from Oxford Brookes University, were walking through Bury Knowle Park, in Headington, at 11.20pm last Wednesday when they were approached
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Lyne continues rebuilding work
FOOTBALL: Witney United boss Andy Lyne continued his busy pre-season by re-signing eight more of last year's squad. Having already secured the services of Jamie Mills, Lyne added the signatures of Gary Wickens, Harry Burnley, Christian Perkins, Vinny
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St Hugh's School
Carswell Manor Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 8PT Tel:01367 870700
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Revenge for Original Swan
DARTS: Original Swan lost their top spot in the ODDA Premier League last week when they went down 7-2 at Railway Social Club A. But in this week's return fixture, Original Swan turned the tables. Jon Jukes (180) gave the home side a good start when
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Queen Anne's School
6 Henley Road Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 6DX Tel: 0118 918 7300
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Emmanuel Christian School
Sandford Road Littlemore Oxford OX4 4PU Tel: 01865 395236
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Students attacked in park
A mob of youths attacked a group of students in an Oxford park leaving two injured. Three female and two male students, from Oxford Brookes University, were walking through Bury Knowle Park, in Headington, at 11.20pm last Wednesday when they were approached
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Metal site future in balance
Townspeople should find out within a month if a distinctive art deco office building will be saved from future demolition. Banbury town councillors led a bid to get the office building and gate post at the former Alcan site in Southam Road, right, listed
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Ferndale Preparatory School
5-7 Bromsgrove Faringdon Oxon SN7 7JF Tel: 01367 240618
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Hunt on to find Mr Leys
Men on an Oxford estate had better watch out - their looks, sense of humour and romantic side are about to be scrutinised in detail. Eight women from Blackbird Leys have volunteered to find Mr Leys - the ideal man to represent their neighbourhood.
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Wychwood School
74 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6JP Tel: 01865 557976
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Children raise funds for care centre
Youngsters who are indebted to a charity which helped them rebuild their lives found their way to show their gratitude at a fun run in Oxford. Scores of families flocked to the Run for the Children event, held at Oxsrad, in Marsh Lane, Marston, on Sunday
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Ashfold School
Dorton Bucks HP18 9NG Tel: 01844 238237
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts plc
Laurels Farmhouse The Green Fringford Nr Bicester Oxon OX27 8DY Tel: 01869 278600
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£100k business leader wanted
A £100,000-a-year post has been created to "inspire and lead the development of Oxfordshire's economic vision". Whoever is appointed as chief executive of Oxfordshire Economic Partnership will be in charge of just six staff, but chairman Frank Nigriello
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Oxford University
1 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JA Tel: 01865 280892/893/894
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Cheney School
Cheney Lane Headington Oxford OX3 7QH Tel: 01865 765726
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Flood protection work starts
Work has begun to protect Witney town centre against flooding. Shops in Bridge Street suffered floods twice in the last year after the River Windrush burst its banks. Oxfordshire County Council and the Environment Agency last week began clearing a
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An unexpected treat
At the weekend we were invited to lunch with friends at their home in the charming Buckinghamshire village of Great Missenden. I lobbied beforehand for a visit to the Roald Dahl Museum, which is situated on the high street, but as we were in the hands
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The Manor Preparatory School
Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxon OX13 6LN Tel: 01235 858462
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Work on £20m care village begins
Work has begun on a two-year project to build a £20m care village for retired and elderly people near Wantage. Up to 230 people could be accommodated at the complex being built in Letcombe Regis. When the project is finished, there will be 73 village
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St Edward's School
WoodstockRoad Oxford OX2 7NN Tel: 01865 319200
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Oxford Tutorial College
12 King Edward Street Oxford OX1 4HT Tel: 01865 793333
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Dragon School
Bardwell Road Oxford OX2 6SS Tel: 01865 315400
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Cokethorpe School
Witney Oxon OX29 7PU Tel: 01993 703921
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Rye St Antony School
Pullen's Lane Oxford OX3 0BY Tel: 01865 762802
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Summer Fields School
Mayfield Road Oxford OX2 7EN Tel: 01865 459204
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Kingham Hill School
Kingham Chipping Norton Oxon OX7 6TH Tel: 01608 658999
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Cotswold Wildlife Park
Burford Oxford OX18 4JP Tel: 01993 823006
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Animal magic
If passers-by looked hard enough on Saturday they may have spotted a Mole, a Toad or even a Badger in Oxford's city centre. Dozens of hopefuls turned up at the Old Fire Station, in George Street, for open auditions to get a spot in a production of The
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Leckford Place School
Leckford Road Oxford OX2 6HX Tel: 01865 302620
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Henley College
Deanfield Avenue Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 1UH Tel: 01491 579988
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Town acts over art deco office
TOWNSPEOPLE should find out within a month if a distinctive art deco office building and gate post will be saved from demolition. Banbury town councillors led a bid to get the office building and gate post at the former Alcan site in Southam Road listed
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Magdalen College School
Oxford OX4 1DZ Tel: 01865 242191
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Christchurch Cathedral School
3 Brewer Street Oxford OX1 1QW Tel: 01865 260650
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Headington School
Oxford OX3 7TD Tel: 01865 759113
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UPDATE: Man killed in road accident
A pedestrian killed as he walked home from a party with friends has been named. Jonathan Diliberto, 22, died at the scene after a collision with a black Renault Clio on the A338 between East Hanney and Frilford in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Chandlings School
Bagley Wood Kennington Oxford OX1 5ND Tel: 01865 730771
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Oxford High School
Belbroughton Road Oxford OX2 6XA Tel: 01865 318500
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Abingdon & Witney College
Wooton Road Abingdon OX14 1GG Tel: 01235 555585
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Much remains to be done . . .
Last year I was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the yearbook, soon after my appointment as Oxfordshire County Council's Director for Children, Young People and Families. In that article I drew attention to the fact that we must now look
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Raising standards
Top-performing grammar schools could merge with failing secondary modern schools nearby as part of the Government's £400m drive to raise standards. Children's Secretary Ed Balls has said that areas with academically selective education systems contain
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Oxfordshire school's events
JANUARY Students and school pupils from Oxfordshire have joined a campaign to help children in Africa obtain high-quality text books. The Read Book Project Oxford is a student-led group which collects the books from schools to send them to schools
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Man dies in road accident
A 22-year-old man has died after colliding with a car while walking along a road during the early hours of yesterday morning. The man, who has yet to be named, was walking with seven other people on the A338 from East Hanney towards Frilford. At around
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Why parents should embrace opportunity
Many independent schools are beginning to offer more mean- tested bursaries aimed at able children from families who would not be able to afford school fees. At Abingdon that can be up to 100 per cent of fees. But they are not seen as a panacea for
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Putting academics in the picture
The expression a picture is worth a thousand words' has particular resonance for Dr Alison Kahn, the driving force behind the Oxford Academy of Documentary Film. Dr Kahn (pictured) set up OADF in 2006 to offer hands-on training in digital filmmaking
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Battling the bullies
Most of us take for granted confidence, self-esteem, self-worth and the freedom to be ourselves. But for the victims of bullying, these things are a luxury - something they perhaps knew once upon a time, but can barely remember now. Yet the devastating
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New way to escape the straitjacket of A-Levels
Aa new Baccalaureate qualification offered by examination board AQA is being pioneered by d'Overbroeck's sixth form. It is designed to supplement A-Level studies, both promoting educational breadth and honing out-of-classroom skills. For students ambitious
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Motor show attracts 5,000
THOUSANDS of car enthusiasts made Sunday's Oxfordshire Motor Show one of the biggest in its 16-year history. The annual motor show held at Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, had more than enough entertainment for the families who made the trip. There were 13
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How tough is ‘tough love’?
When Carol Saldinack learned her two sons were involved in a violent, unprovoked attack which left a father blind in one eye, she rang the police and reported them. Her sons, aged 24 and 27, were jailed for two years for grievous bodily harm. And despite
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Watch out for Grand Prix diversions
Motorists are being warned that due to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend, the A43 will be closed to through traffic. The restrictions apply on the road from junction 10 of the M40, at Ardley, to the M1 near Northampton, from
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Accident causes delays
Drivers suffered delays this morning following an accident on the A34 outside Oxford. The accident happened after 7am on the southbound carriageway of the Western Bypass near the Botley interchange, blocking one lane. A spokesman for South Central
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Unlocking hidden history
Not so many years ago a request to visit the school archives would perhaps be met with a blank look, or at best vague directions to some boxes of old photographs and letters probably stored in a damp basement. Today, an ever increasing number of schools
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Market petition signed by 3,500
A 3,500-signature petition, which aims to save shops in Oxford's Covered Market from going bust, is being presented to councillors tonight. Hundreds of shoppers have signed the petition in support of traders, who are facing massive rent increases.
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Man leaves hospital after collision
A teenage driver arrested on suspicion of drink-driving has been released from hospital. The 17-year-old boy was arrested after the transit van he was driving collided with a lorry on the A40 near Witney at around 6.30am on Saturday. He suffered back
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St Helen and St Katherine
Faringdon Road Abingdon OX1 1BE Tel: 01235 520173
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Kiddies Korner
Quarry Village Hall 67 Quarry Road Headington Oxford Ox3 8NX Tel: 01865 766762
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Missing teenager found
A girl who went missing in Oxford on Saturday has been found safe and well. Tessa Stephens, 13, from Banbury, was found by police safe and well last night.
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Eco-town protestors head to Number 10
Campaigners against plans to build a number of eco-towns will march on parliament today as one leading conservation group urged the Government to "go back to the drawing board". The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) said many of the 15 shortlisted
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A34 smash causes rush hour delays
Drivers suffered delays this morning following an accident on the A34 outside Oxford. The accident happened after 7am on the southbound carriageway of the Western Bypass near the Botley interchange, blocking one lane. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance
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RESULTS June 28
THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE. Division 1. Banbury XX 177-8 (T Pearce 41, M Haupt 35, P Humphreys 4-32), Aston Rowant 179-2 (T Morgan 66no, A Jewell 39). Great & Little Tew 195-9 (J Taylor 30, S Faulkner 30), Banbury 2nd 176-7 (W Hazell 79, L
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RESULTS June 30
CRICKET. NPOWER VILLAGE CUP. Last 32: Cumnor 254-8 (40 ovs, J Douglas 68, D Gaunt 50, C Thompson 42, Ayaz Khan 39, D Loader 3-63), Cranborne 112 (Umair Ghazali 3-23). HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE. Division 1. Radlett 332-6 (65 ovs, G Berg 159,
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CRICKET: It's a cruise for Cumnor
There was more big hitting, but far less drama as Cumnor cruised into the last 16 of the npower Village Cup with a 142-run victory over Cranborne. Tailenders Ayaz Khan and Carl Thompson smashed Cumnor past Horspath in a dramatic Oxfordshire final, and
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Shoppers back rent petition
A 3,500-signature petition, which aims to save shops in Oxford's Covered Market from going bust, is being presented to city councillors today. Hundreds of shoppers have signed the petition in support of traders, who are facing big rent increases.
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No long term gain from sell off
There is no denying it. We are a nation bloated by unhealthy food and an apparent allergy to exercise. The problem is getting worse. Children are getting tubbier as diets deteriorate and parents run scared at the thought of their little ones getting
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Council accused of 'plundering' school fields
Education bosses stand accused of "plundering" Oxfordshire's playing fields by selling off school land worth £56m in just 10 years. Oxfordshire County Council has sold off dozens of acres of green fields since 1998 - including whole school sites, playing
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Protesters target eco-town open day
Questions surrounding the proposed eco-town at Weston Otmoor went unanswered at the first of a series of open days to win over residents yesterday. Developers Parkridge held a display at Weston-on-the-Green Village Hall for local residents to study
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Hamilton 'must stay focused'
Former F1 world champion Damon Hill has urged Lewis Hamilton to remain focused if he is to win next weekend's British Grand Prix, and potentially go on to become world champion. Mistakes, penalties and a row with the media have engulfed the 23-year-old
