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PM thanks Molly, 87
A woman who flew Spitfires and 37 other kinds of aircraft during the Second World War has been honoured at Downing Street. Molly Rose, one of the female pilots known as the Spitfire Women, and other members of the Air Transport Auxiliary were awarded
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Fish team in first plaice
Fishmongers from Oxford's Covered Market are celebrating after they netted several top awards in a national competition. Eight staff from Haymans Fisheries took part in the British Fish Craft Championship in London — and reeled in the prizes
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The Insider
Having helped vanquish the Liberal Democrats from office at Town Hall, the city council's waste chief John Tanner has got his sights focused on ridding Oxford of another form of pest — rats. The board member for a cleaner, greener Oxford is introducing
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Landlords fined £20,000
A couple have been fined more than £20,000 for renting out a house in poor condition to students in Oxford. Mohammed Anwar Nasir Mirza and his wife Shahida Sultana Mirza were fined a total of £20,315 for four breaches of the Houses in Multiple
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Detainees paid £1 an hour
Detainees at a controversial detention centre are being paid only £1 per hour working as cleaners and kitchen staff, it has been revealed. The Home Office confirmed that is the hourly rate for detainees at Campsfield House in Kidlington, which
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Doctor forgives knife attacker
A doctor stabbed by his own patient says he has forgiven him and wants to continue helping him. Dr Robert Chaplin was stabbed in the kidney and his colleague Graeme Gunn also injured when they were attacked by Essam Karrar, a schizophrenic,
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Work starts on Big Bang
Oxford scientists are today analysing some of the first information being sent from the world's largest science experiment in Geneva. About 20 scientists at the University of Oxford's particle physics department in Keble Road, North Oxford, are
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True heroism from medics
Dr Robert Chaplin has shown a similar spirit of selflessness that he should be commended for. He and a colleague were stabbed by mental health patient Essam Karrar in Blackbird Leys earlier this year and Dr Chaplin's injuries were life-threatening.
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Experiment goes with a bang
Oxford scientists are today analysing some of the first information being sent from the world's largest science experiment in Geneva. About 20 scientists at the University of Oxford's particle physics department in Keble Road, North Oxford, are getting
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Police pledge to tackle yobs
A senior police officer has promised to tackle rising antisocial behaviour problems in Cowley. Figures just released show antisocial behaviour rose by 14 per cent from April to June this year, compared with the same period the previous year — although
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New drive to keep out lorries
Details of the possible ways of keeping heavy lorries out of Chipping Norton town centre, and cutting pollution, have been published. The county council's cabinet has approved a preliminary review of options which transport planning officers are to
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Doctor forgives knife attacker
A doctor stabbed by his own patient says he has forgiven him and wants to continue helping him. Dr Robert Chaplin was stabbed in the kidney and his colleague Graeme Gunn also injured when they were attacked by Essam Karrar, a schizophrenic,
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Young dance troupe appeals for funds
Some of the UK’s most talented young hip hop dancers are appealing for money to help them compete in future dance tournaments. Youngsters at KC’s School of Dance train at Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Oxford, and have already raised more than £500
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PM thanks war veteran Molly
A woman who flew Spitfires and 37 other kinds of aircraft during the Second World War has been honoured at Downing Street. Molly Rose, one of the female pilots known as the Spitfire Women, and other members of the Air Transport Auxiliary were awarded
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Landlord fined £20k for breach
A couple have been fined more than £20,000 for renting out a house in poor condition to students in Oxford. Mohammed Anwar Nasir Mirza and his wife Shahida Sultana Mirza were fined a total of £20,315 for four breaches of the Houses in Multiple Occupation
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School cooks taste some training
A unique training kitchen designed to improve the skills of the county's dinner ladies has opened at an Oxford primary school. The facility at Rose Hill Primary School, which is the only one in the country to be run by a local authority, was unveiled
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Students to claim college cash
Hundreds of Oxfordshire teenagers who were left strapped for cash after delays in the payments of their student grants are able to claim interim money from their colleges. Up to 150,000 students nationwide were affected by the late payment of their
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Lesson in song for Idol event
Kidlington dance teacher Mary-Ella Tuppenney is following in the footsteps of Will Young and Gareth Gates by entering a national talent competition. The 22-year-old, who runs her own dance academy, is through to the regional final of Idol 2008, which
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Working detainees earn £1 an hour
Detainees at a controversial detention centre are being paid only £1 per hour working as cleaners and kitchen staff, it has been revealed. The Home Office confirmed to the Oxford Mail that is the hourly rate for detainees at Campsfield House in Kidlington
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Top Cops reshuffle job roles
Four out of five of Oxfordshire's police commanders will be replaced following a reshuffle of Thames Valley Police. Officers in Oxford, the Vale of White Horse, south Oxfordshire and west Oxfordshire will answer to new bosses after the force announced
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Mums-to-be get alcohol alert
Youngsters damaged by their mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant were among guests at a conference in Oxford. The conference, Moving Ahead, was held at the King's Centre Osney Mead, and coincided with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day on
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Police pledge action against yobs
Cowley's top police officer has promised to tackle rising antisocial behaviour problems. Figures just released show antisocial behaviour rose by 14 per cent from April to June this year, compared with the same period the previous year — although
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New drive to cut lorry traffic
Details of the possible ways of keeping heavy lorries out of Chipping Norton town centre, and cutting pollution, have been published. The county council's cabinet has approved a preliminary review of options which transport planning officers are to
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Leys-sure time
Nine months of preparation will culminate in an extravaganza of fun activities at this year’s Oxford Leys Fair. The popular community festival is expected to attract more than 4,000 people to the centre of Blackbird Leys on Saturday.
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Flying squad
A group of young footballers from an Oxford estate have returned triumphant after a week in Europe. The squad from Rose Hill Youth Centre travelled to Germany where they were put through their paces by the British Army at barracks in the city of Paderborn
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Hospice opens to community
Pioneering East Oxford children's hospice Helen and Douglas House is set to throw open its doors to the public this weekend. It is the third time the hospice, off Magdalen Road, has held an open day, and hundreds of people are expected to attend
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Le challenge
Two school friends are running from Oxford to Paris to raise funds for charity. Former Burford School pupils Alastair Roberts and Joseph Cooper will run 30 miles a day for a week to complete the challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The
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BOWLS: Headington on fire to lift cup
Headington A produced a terrific performance to lift the Oxford & District League Cup – and deny Banbury Central A a second successive double under the floodlights at Hanborough. After the disappointment of finishing runners-up to Central in the league
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BOWLS: City shine bright to brush aside Country
The City Clubs regained the Oxfordshire Bowling Association's Bradshaw Cup with a 134-95 victory over the Country Clubs in their annual clash. Following last year's thrilling tie – which saw the Country Clubs retain the cup as the holders – the City
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BOWLS: Comley claims Rover crown
Paul Comley retained the Rover Cowley men's singles title with a 21-15 win over Paul Ilott. The ladies' title went to Gwen Johnson, who beat Shirley Crocker 21-19. She now goes forward to represent Rover in the Oxfordshire Champion of Champions competitions
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BAR BILLIARDS: Old Un's stay the distance for glory
The Old Un's showed there's no substitute for experience as they beat the Young Un's 4-3 in their Oxford & District League challenge match at the Democrats Club. Masons' Chris Webb beat Pauline Withey 6,330-4,030 to give the Young Un's
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Windrush taken off flood watch
A flood warning was removed from the River Windrush today. A flood watch, the lowest level of alert issued by the Environment Agency, which warns people to expect flooding around low-lying land and roads, is still in place on the catchment
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GREYHOUNDS: Thursday's Oxford runners
7.45: Skeough Zoie 2, Avongate Rory 3, Call It Mossy, ROWANSHEE CHIEF, Ballysally Magic, Rocking Kelly. 8.00: Glowing Prospect 3, Get It 2, Crossness, Dark Astro, BROADACRES SID, Buildbase Demon. 8.15: TOOTSIE, Kildalkey Flash, Blackthorn Poppy, Princess
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Fired-up Hamilton steps into lions’ den
Lewis Hamilton will tomorrow stride into the famous old motor-racing amphitheatre that is the Autodromo di Monza aware he could not have chosen a better setting to correct a perceived injustice. Three days ago at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa, Hamilton
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Incinerator protesters launch group
An action group has been formed by protesters to try and stop a waste incinerator from being built on their doorstep. Roger Rance, organiser of the Sutton Courtenay Action Group, is rallying opposition to a burner in the village and has also gathered
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RUGBY UNION: Ashton coaches Blues
FORMER England head coach Brian Ashton is working with Oxford University in a consultancy role as they prepare for the Varsity Match. o Ashton, who was controversially sacked after leading England to second place in the World Cup and the Six Nations
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RUGBY UNION: Oliver heads recruits
Anton Oliver, the ex-New Zealand All Blacks hooker, heads the line-up of new recruits to Oxford University's ranks this season. Oliver will be joined in the front row by Bristol and England Under 21 tight-head prop Wayne Thompson, whose registration
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RUGBY UNION: Gloucester top bill
Five Premiership sides will provide tough opposition for Oxford University's Twickenham preparations. The Dark Blues will host Worcester Warriors, Saracens, Bristol and Northampton at Iffley Road. And the pick of their fixtures is against Gloucester
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 45.5 BMW 2347 Electrocomponents 174.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 135 Oxford Biomedica 9.5 Oxford Catalyst 171 Oxford Instruments 229.5 REED 601.75 RM 176 RPS Group 264.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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GOLF: End of an era for Warrender
GREENKEEPER Ian Warrender has retired after 41 years service at North Oxford. The 65-year-old knows every hollow and borrow on the club’s 82-acre parkland course, which celebrated its centenary in 2007. Warrender's farewell party saw more than 100
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Dog walkers out to clear decks
Dog walkers scoured Grove Recreation Ground for dog mess in a bid to stop the problem. Last Saturday, members of Grove Dog Walkers, Grove Rugby Club, Grove Challengers Football Club and Grove Parish Council found five piles of dog mess — one
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GOLF: Tite defends Witney crown
OLI Tite edged out Andrew King to successfully defend Witney Lakes' club championship, sponsored by CNS. Tite, 17, shot rounds of 70 and 73 for a 143 total, with King carding 71 and 73. Donovan Henderson- Sowerby finished third on 147 after shooting
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GOLF: Latest results
SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE Section 1 Burford v Tadmarton Heath postponed due to waterlogging. Section 2 Ellesborough 3 (4pts), North Oxford 0 (0) (Ellesborough first): T Lawson & C Pearce bt P Jones & M Tippet 7 & 6, J Mortimer & R Crisp
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GOLF: City reach final
OXFORD City have reached the final of the BB&O's Hillman Trophy after winning a play-off at highly-fancied East Berks. The match finished 3-3, but City's Tony Cartlidge managed to win at the first extra hole. City will play Harewood
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Winifred Lawes
Winifred Lawes, who has died at 87, was a woman who "dedicated her life to supporting the success and happiness of others". Mrs Lawes died at her home in Oxford Road, Littlemore, after a long battle with breast cancer. She moved to the
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Dorothy Stone
Dorothy Stone, who has died aged 92, was an active member of the North Oxford community and was involved with a number of clubs and associations. Mrs Stone was born in Oxford during World War One, the only daughter of Edith and George Fawdrey, although
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Dorothy Waters
Dorothy Waters, who has died aged 76, touched the lives of many people with her varied interests. She was a pianist, organist, entertainer, charity worker, and bowls player, who was skilled enough to play for the county. Mrs Waters, who lived at Cassington
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Cool Cardiff
I had booked a surprise weekend trip for my husband's birthday but didn't want to have to drive for more than three hours, tops. Which I why I settled on Cardiff, especially as it seems to be the place to go and be seen at. So I went on the Internet
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Canterbury Tale
A mediaeval cathedral is not a bad feature to have looming in the front garden of your hotel. Knocking on a very large and very old door to be allowed admittance to the hotel precincts after a night’s enjoyment in Canterbury, there it stands. All lit
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Graham gears up for charity challenge
The boss of a Kidlington IT company is gearing up to take part in a major African challenge. Graham Mclean, managing director of Kidlington-based CI-Net, is hoping to raise £10,000 for charity when he embarks on the Enduro Africa off road rally through
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Allergy breakthrough is the cat's whiskers
A biotech firm has made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cat allergies. Circassia, based at the Oxford Science Park, has received positive results from a trial of its ToleroMune treatment which showed adverse skin reactions were reduced by
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Village wins itself a blooming record
East Hagbourne won record marks in the regional Britain in Bloom competition — and will represent the Thames and Chilterns region in the national finals next year. A bumper series of awards for Oxfordshire also included a silver award to Abingdon
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Search for missing girl
Police are appealing for help in tracing a teenage girl who has gone missing in Oxfordshire. Bethany Cunningham, 15, was staying in Enstone, from where she went missing on Saturday. Paul Garbett, missing persons co-ordinator for Oxfordshire
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Dublin should not be banned
Angela Dublin has had her suspension from carrying out her work as a midwife lifted by the nursing and midwifery council (Oxford Mail, September 9), albeit with further conditions. This ban and others like it should never have been considered in the
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Hypocritical twaddle
Speaking in Ukraine, US vice-president Dick Cheney was recently reported to have said: "We believe in the right of men and women to live without the threat of tyranny, economic blackmail or military invasion or intimidation". Fine principles with
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War of words
What a shame Bert Edmunds spoiled his reply to Douglas Rothery, (Oxford Mail, September 4), his fine start deteriorating and giving totally the wrong impression. I can assure Mr Edmunds, Iraq played no part in the Twin Towers attack, a lie peddled that
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Cornish sports car jets into action
New British sportscar manufacturer Jetstream breaks into the lightweight sportscar market with their SC250 model that couples striking styling with substantial performance credentials. The mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive, road-legal, two-seater
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Chevrolet cruises in
Chevrolet has released the first pictures of its new compact family car, the Cruze, which is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. On sale next spring, the four-door model is a global car, which will go on sale across all continents
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Roadtest: C8's a space ace
I had intended to calculate the carbon footprint of a week’s travel to Ireland. At first it looked fairly straightforward, 1,800 kilometres at 218 grams per kilometre in straight road travel divided by the seven seats fitted in the Citroën C8.
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Fifth drugs raid in town
Police carried out their fifth raid in Chipping Norton in just over a week this morning as part of a major crackdown on drugs. Officers raided a house in Cornish Road at 7.55am and arrested a 45-year-old man who is currently in custody. Yesterday
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Police mount drugs raid
Police carried out their fifth raid in Chipping Norton in just over a week today as part of a major crackdown on drugs. Officers raided a house in Cornish Road at 7.55am and arrested a 45-year-old man who is in custody. Yesterday, a 21-year-old man
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Molly, 87, meets PM
Molly Rose, 87, was among the former female pilots invited to Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Men and women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary were awarded a special badge of recognition for their contribution to the war effort
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Molly meets the PM
West Oxfordshire pensioner Molly Rose was among the former female pilots invited to Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday. Men and women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary were awarded a special badge of recognition for
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Victim robs Good Samaritan
A Good Samaritan was robbed by a woman she tried to help. Police today appealed for information on a robbery in Becket Street, Oxford, at 9.30pm on Saturday. The victim went to help a woman who appeared upset and distressed. Instead the woman grabbed
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Bodleian's book store thrown out
OXFORD University's plans for a £29m book depository for the Bodleian Library have been dismissed by a planning inspector. Last year, city councillors turned down the project for the Osney Mead industrial estate, prompting the university to
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Book depository plan rejected
Oxford University's plans for a £29m book depository for the Bodleian Library have been dismissed by a planning inspector. Last year, city councillors turned down the project for the Osney Mead industrial estate, prompting the university to
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Unborn party animal
Here I am now at week 23!! Baby is kicking well and everything seems to be going well even though I am not getting any sleep. My child is going to be a party animal like its mother! Loves to wake up about 11 o’clock which is my bed time the little
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Radiohead lose out
Oxford band Radiohead came away empty-handed from last night's Nationwide Mercury Prize. The band's seventh studio album, In Rainbows, was pipped to the award by Elbow's The Seldom Seen Kid. Radiohead have never won the Mercury Prize despite being
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Radiohead miss out
Oxford band Radiohead came away empty handed from last night's Mercury Music awards. The band's seventh studio album, In Rainbows, was pipped to the award by Elbow's The Seldom Seen Kid. Radiohead have never won the Mercury Prize despite
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McLaren set out on road to court
The saga over the outcome of the Belgian Grand Prix is set to continue after McLaren followed through on their initial protests over Lewis Hamilton’s drive-through penalty. The team confirmed they had lodged notice to appeal the 25-second penalty,
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Four rivers on Flood Watch
Four Oxfordshire rivers remain on Flood Watch this morning, according to the Environment Agency. The rivers Thame, Ray, Windrush and Cherwell are on Flood Watch, which means flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Met Office forecasters have
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Pupils have faith in school
Pupils have returned to Oxford's only Muslim faith school despite continuing uncertainty over its future. Trustees at the Iqra School, at the Lawn Upton building in Littlemore, have decided to allow more than 140 pupils at the all-girls secondary
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Minute's silence for dead worker
Union members bowed their heads in silence yesterday in memory of a contractor killed on a Witney building site. But despite calling on his fellow workers to join the minute's silence, the group of around 20 stood alone in memory of Altin Balla, who
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Westgate plan delays continue
City council leader Bob Price last night hoped developers of the Westgate shopping centre would announce a new timetable for the £330m revamp by the end of the year. In July, the Westgate Partnership stunned traders when managers announced that the
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Murray stands down as skipper
Adam Murray was hailed for his courage after asking to step down as Oxford United's captain. The 26-year-old midfielder, who took over as skipper from Barry Quinn in the summer, felt the role was inhibiting his game. His request was accepted by United
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Turley back in action
Billy Turley got his first taste of match action since his shoulder operation when United played a friendly against Brentford. "He played 60 minutes and came through OK, but we'll have to see what he's like in the morning, to see whether he has any
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Solve it
Woodstock's town mayor is calling for a ban on Game Fairs at Blenheim Palace unless steps are taken to avoid the traffic chaos which swamped this year's event. Strong words indeed. Peter Jay called the long traffic queues a "catastrophe" and amounted
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Westwait? Just get on with it
The much-vaunted planned revamp of the Westgate Centre may not have been roundly welcomed by everyone in Oxford. Green campaigners certainly have concerns about potential for changes to the cityscape and the environment. But from a business perspective
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£330m Westgate plan delays continue
City council leader Bob Price last night hoped developers of the Westgate shopping centre would announce a new timetable for the £330m revamp by the end of the year. In July, the Westgate Partnership stunned traders when managers announced that the timetable
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Union members hold minute's silence for dead colleague
Union members bowed their heads in silence yesterday in memory of a contractor killed on a Witney building site. But despite calling on his fellow workers to join the minute's silence, the group of around 20 stood alone in memory of Altin Balla, who
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Big Bang Mk2 scientists prepare to make history
A team of Oxford academics involved in the world's largest science experiment today has told the Oxford Mail: "We promise not to destroy the world". Dr Alan Barr, of the University of Oxford's particle physics department, is one of 30 scientists
