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New physio finding his feet!
OXFORD United will have a new physio running out onto the pitch at the Kassam Stadium tomorrow if any of their players needs treatment. Yanek Pearce, 25, has taken over from Neil Sullivan, who is leaving for a new role with the Derby County Academy.
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Riverside pub reopens after blaze
Staff reopened one of Oxford's most popular pubs today — more than a year after it was almost destroyed by a devastating blaze. Eighty firefighters were called to the 17th-century Perch pub in Binsey after a faulty chimney flue set the thatched roof
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Perch reopens after blaze
Staff reopened one of Oxford's most popular pubs today — more than a year after it was almost destroyed by a devastating blaze. Eighty firefighters were called to the 17th century Perch pub in Binsey after a faulty chimney flue set the thatched roof
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No charges after scalding death
Three care workers will not face criminal charges following the death of a disabled teenager who died after she was scalded in bath water. Yelena Hasselberg-Langley, 18, died in hospital from severe burns four days after she was lowered into a
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Litter lands teen in court
A teenager who dropped a McDonald's burger wrapper on the ground found herself in court. Banbury Magistrates Court heard today that Leigh Halligan, 18, was on her way home from work in March and had just finished eating a burger. Afterwards, she
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MRSA cases 'fall by 67%'
The number of cases of the potentially-fatal MRSA superbug found in Oxfordshire hospitals has fallen by two-thirds, new figures have shown. In the three months leading up to June this year, the bug struck 11 times at the John Radcliffe and Churchill
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Pharmacy moves after century
A pharmacy which has served a city community for 100 years is moving. The Alliance Pharmacy, at 8 Windmill Road, Headington has been run by various businesses in the past century, but the shop is now going up for sale as the business moves to
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Ammunition dump uncovered
Bomb disposal experts were dispatched to an Oxfordshire industrial estate after thousands of rounds of Second World War ammunition were discovered. More than 6,000 anti-aircraft rounds were dug out of a trench in Milton Park Industrial Estate
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U'S forced to sweat on Guy
Oxford United manager Darren Patterson has been forced to wait another 24 hours before finding out the extent of Jamie Guy's ankle injury. Although the striker went for a scan yesterday on the injury picked up in training, the full results will not
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FOOTBALL: League make appeal
The FTL Futbol Hellenic League are looking for a results and bulletin officer. The successful applicant will receive payment for the position, which comprises approximately eight hours work per week. Anybody interested should contact league general
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FOOTBALL: Launton sack manager Dick
Launton Sports have sacked manager Robert Dick after a poor run of results. They are bottom of FTL Futbol Hellenic League Division 1 East. On Saturday, they face Wokingham & Emmbrook. Bicester Town are without defender Ben
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FOOTBALL: Chambers sidelined for derby clash
Milton United will be without Bradley Chambers for Saturday's second-qualifying round derby clash at home to Clanfield. The centre back has a serious injury which could prove to be long term. Mark Odom and Kieran Davis return. Clanfield welcome
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FOOTBALL: Merritt hails Brooks arrival
Oxford City player-boss Justin Merritt is looking for new signing Jamie Brooks to add the spark that has so far been missing from his team this season. The 25-year-old former Oxford United striker has signed from British Gas Business Southern
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Trainer hands boss Patto a boost
Oxford United midfielder Phil Trainer has given boss Darren Patterson a boost after making a successful return from a foot injury in a friendly against Kidlington last night. Trainer has missed the season after breaking a metatarsal during pre-season
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Stick your shirt on U's
Oxford United fans are being encouraged to show their colours for Saturday's home game against leaders Crawley Town and get the chance to feature in the club's 2009 official calendar. Fans are being asked to delve into their wardrobes to dig out their
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Horror journey for England duo
Oxford United duo Luke Foster and Matt Day had to endure a nightmare journey from London for England C's friendly game with Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday. The England party finally arrived in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo 24 hours late. The problems
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Sports complex fit for 2012
A multi-million-pound sports village could be built in Bicester by the start of the London Olympic Games in 2012. Cherwell District Council has given the thumbs up to a plan which would see brand new facilities for a range of sports.
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Cases of MRSA shrink by 67%
The number of cases of the potentially-fatal MRSA superbug found in Oxfordshire hospitals has fallen by two-thirds, new figures have shown. In the three months leading up to June this year, the bug struck 11 times at the John Radcliffe and Churchill
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6,000 rounds of ammo unearthed
Bomb disposal experts were dispatched to an Oxfordshire industrial estate after thousands of rounds of Second World War ammunition were discovered. More than 6,000 anti-aircraft rounds were dug out of a trench in Milton Park Industrial Estate, Didcot
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Guy gets all-clear
Oxford United, hit terribly by injuries and suspensions this season, have received a welcome boost with the news that striker Jamie Guy's ankle sprain is not as bad as first feared. Guy injured the ankle in training on Monday and initial fears were
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No surprise to Cook as Crawley creep to top
It may shock some people to see Crawley Town top of the table, but not Jamie Cook, the former Oxford United midfielder. He turned down the chance to return to Oxford in the summer because he was offered a better deal by the Sussex club, and also because
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Litter lands teen in court
A teenager who dropped a McDonald's burger wrapper on the ground found herself in court. Banbury Magistrate's Court heard today that Leigh Halligan, 18, was on her way home from work in March and had just finished eating a burger. Afterwards, she
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor want first win
Chinnor coach Jason Bowers feels it is too early to describe tomorrow's National 3 South trip to Barking as a must-win game. Bowers stressed confidence was still high among his players despite defeats by London Scottish and Henley Hawks. But with
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 41.5 BMW 2166 Electrocomponents 168 Nationwide Accident Repair 130.5 Oxford Biomedica 8 Oxford Catalyst 171 Oxford Instruments 236.25 Reed Elsevier 556.5 RM 169.25 RPS Group 269.25 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Homes scheme cut back
Oxford University is to cut back on its plan to extend Wolvercote to create new homes for its staff, it has emerged. The university had initially planned to create 200 homes for university employees in a £40m scheme on the edge of the city.
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TENNIS: Cholsey pip Banbury to title
Wilson OLTA League Cholsey, who were pipped to the 2007 title by Banbury, gained revenge by wrapping up first place in Men's Division 1 of the 3-Pair League with a resounding 7.5-1.5 victory at third-placed Thame. Paul Butcher and Hafeez
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University slashes homes plan
Oxford University is to cut back on its plan to extend Wolvercote to create new homes for its staff. The university had planned to create 200 homes for employees in a £40m scheme on the edge of the city. It hoped building could coincide with the £30m
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Food on your doorstep
Oxford residents are putting on a feast for the eyes and stomach with a riverside food festival highlighting the benefits of local produce. Tomorrow's festival in East Street, Osney, will include barbecued pumpkin, home-made popcorn, local fruit and
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Twins give birth 10 days apart
A family is celebrating after identical twin sisters both gave birth within days of each other. Charlene and Samantha Breakspear, 19, had their first babies only 10 days apart at Wantage Community Hospital. Connor was born to Charlene and her partner
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Church marks golden date
A congregation in Kidlington is preparing a weekend of nostalgic celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of its parish church. St John the Baptist Hall Church, in The Broadway, was built in the 1950s because St Mary's Church was too far away and
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Pharmacy moves after 100 years
A pharmacy which has served a city community for 100 years is moving. The Alliance Pharmacy, at 8 Windmill Road, Headington has been run by various businesses in the past century, but the shop is now going up for sale as the business moves to a new
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No charges over care death
Three care workers will not face criminal charges following the death of a disabled teenager who died after she was scalded in bath water. Yelena Hasselberg-Langley, 18, died in hospital from severe burns four days after she was lowered into a bath
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Church marks 50th anniversary
A congregation in Kidlington is preparing a weekend of nostalgic celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of its parish church. St John the Baptist Hall Church, in The Broadway, was built in the 1950s because St Mary's Church was too far away and too
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Diamond beams up new chairman
HARWELL: The Diamond Light Source, one of Europe's largest science facilities, has appointed Lord Broers as its new chairman. Lord Broers, who takes over from Sir David Cooksey, has had a distinguished career in electrical engineering, including almost
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Getting hitched on a shoestring
"A lady came into the shop last Saturday and bought her dream wedding dress for just £100 — she was thrilled." Charity shop manager Alison Edgley, 48, has recently found herself coming to the rescue of a growing number of Oxfordshire brides —
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Thieves strip roof again
Thieves stripped lead from the roof of a listed building — just days after the owner had repaired the holes left behind from a previous theft. Patrick Neale, of Jaffe & Neale Bookshop and Cafe, in Chipping Norton, fears thieves are watching buildings
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Scenes from the sky — as big as a double bed
Imagine an exhibition where not only the whole world is featured in astonishing photographs taken from a helicopter, but each picture is the size of a double bed, and it's free. Well, that is exactly what Earth From The Air is all about — a spectacular
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Mini marvel
There's some very good news for young readers and their parents — Traction Man is back by popular demand. In 2005, Oxford author Mini Grey won the Dundee-based City of Discovery award for Traction Man Is Here. The picture book struck a chord with youngsters
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Incinerator dangers 'rubbished'
The firm behind plans to build a huge waste incinerator has hit back at claims the waste burners are "potentially lethal". Dr Dick Van Steenis, a former GP and House of Lords adviser, presented data at a public meeting in Ardley on Wednesday
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Here's to another 70
What do Elizabeth Taylor, Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons, Dirk Bogarde, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Rowan Atkinson, Ronnie Barker, Richard Burton and Mel Smith have in common? Yes, you've guessed it. Oxford, or to be exact the Oxford Playhouse. And
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Cameron hears business view
Tory leader David Cameron popped into a Witney business to hear the owner's complaints about tax and transport. The visit was in response to a letter from Brendon Cross, managing director of STL Communications, who had asked for help in sorting out
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Going underground
It's been a long hard summer for Charlotte Cooper. But that's how she likes it. The Subways' bass player has spent what seems like forever on the road, gigging and festival going around the world. Yet, what would you expect from a band who admit they
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Thieves strip lead again
Thieves stripped lead from the roof of a listed building — just days after the owner had repaired the holes left behind from a previous theft. Patrick Neale, of Jaffe & Neale Bookshop and Cafe, in Chipping Norton, fears thieves are watching buildings
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Weather fails to dampen vineyard optimism
A second wet summer has failed to dampen the spirits in Oxfordshire's vineyards. Wine makers remain optimistic, despite experts predicting months of wet weather will result in another year of low yields. But vineyards have said they still hope autumn
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Pioneer of care
CONTENTED DEMENTIA Oliver James (Vermilion £17.99) As the title suggests, this is about improving the quality of life of people with dementia. It is a thorough account of an approach called Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer’s (Specal), which is
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Gardening rivals for queen
ELIZABETH IN THE GARDEN Trea Martyn (Faber, £18.99) Two amazingly exotic English gardens during the reign of the first Queen Elizabeth are the theme of this well-researched book, writes Anthony Looch. Subtitled Story Of Love, Rivalry And Spectacular
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Daughter of a martyr
A DAUGHTER'S LOVE John Guy (Fourth Estate, £25) The martyrdom of Thomas More, Henry VIII's former Lord Chancellor and prisoner of faith, is well documented. But little is known about his daughter Margaret, who sustained him during the dark days in
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Novel set in Oxford's Indie scene
According to Oxford novelist Michael Paul Amos, planning is the key to successfully writing a book. "My sitting room is often strewn with cards that basically contain the plot and structure of my latest book. I write notes on each one and colour code
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MRSA cases fall
The number of cases of the potentially-fatal superbug MRSA has fallen at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, figures released today have shown. There were 33 reported cases between April and June, 2006. However, that figure fell by two thirds
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History round-up
Operation Kronstadt Harry Ferguson (Hutchinson, £18.99) If espionage was dangerous during the Nazi era then it had its severest rival after the Russian Revolution. This was the great game between MI6 and the Bolsheviks and Ferguson's exciting
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MRSA cases fall by 66%
The number of cases of the potentially fatal superbug MRSA has fallen at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust over the last two years, figures released today have shown. There were 33 reported cases between April-June 2006. However, that figure
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Hedging their bets
Bang went Lehman Brothers and bang, too — possibly — went the sponsorship money for the Oxford v Cambridge Varsity Rugby Match, officially called the Lehman Brothers Varsity Match, and scheduled to be played at Twickenham on December 11.
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BADMINTON: Hurley eyes up Deaflympics
Xander Hurley, from Abingdon, is setting his sights on competing for Britain's badminton team at the 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei. The 31-year-old has competed in the 2006 European Deaf Championships and the following year's World Championships. Now
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Surge in sales of seven-seaters
Forget green, forget eco-friendly, the word driving the big motoring sales push right now is . . . family. September not only sees the children return to school — it’s also plate-change time for families looking for the space and practicality to cope
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Roadtest: Four-door flyer
Four doors, four seats and a £40,000-plus price tag. No prizes for guessing that this chic, sleek machine is for the chosen few. Anyone concerned about carting around cycle racks, roof boxes or transporting half of the under-11 team to next Tuesday's
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Large estates could make comeback
WITH the pressure to cut prices growing on sellers of bigger-engine 4x4s and models with high CO2 emissions, is there an opportunity for the humble estate to enjoy a renaissance? As a load-lugger or a family-mover, the average estate car offers greater
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Bomb experts search business park
Bomb disposal experts are searching part of Milton Park business park, near Didcot, after ammunition was found. Building contractors discovered thousands of anti-aircraft rounds dating back to the Second World War while excavating at the site on Tuesday
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Burglars break into cookie shop
Police have appealed for information after burglars broke through a shutter and snatched a bag from Ben's Cookies store, in the Covered Market, Oxford, on Wednesday afternoon. Two men, who police described as white, scruffy and in their late 20s or
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Bomb squad called to park
Bomb disposal experts are searching part of Milton Park, near Didcot, after ammunition was found. Building contractors discovered thousands of anti-aircraft rounds dating back to the Second World War while excavating the Didcot site on Tuesday afternoon
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Men snatch bag from store
Police have appealed for information after burglars forced their way inside Ben's Cookies in the Covered Market, Oxford, yesterday afternoon. Two men, who police described as white, scruffy and in their late 20s or early 30s, grabbed a bag from behind
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FIXTURES September 19
SATURDAY. FOOTBALL. BLUE SQUARE PREMIER. Oxford Utd v Crawley. BRITISH GAS BUSINESS SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Premier Div: Banbury Utd v Farnborough Tn, Oxford C v Rugby. Div 1 South & West: Abingdon Utd v Hayes
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One-Stop team on hand with all the information
One of the services which Kidlington can boast of is its information centre, based in the heart of the village at Exeter Hall. Here you will find bus and train timetables, information about council services, tourism leaflets galore, and a host of advice
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Putting schoolroom science to the fore
Schools partnership presses ahead with projects to secure Oxfordshire's scientific future The next looming phase of "Securing our Future" — a county-wide initiative to encourage the teaching of science in schools — is due to be launched in Oxford.
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Husband on murder charge
A man was today charged with the murder of his wife. Mohammed Rashid, 35, of Mold Crescent, Banbury, is accused of killing Sughra Rani, 30, on Tuesday. Rashid is due to appear at Banbury Magistrates' Court today. Police are still appealing for anyone
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RACING: Sakhee's secret retired to stud
Sakhee's Secret, who gave East Ilsley trainer Hughie Morrison a Group 1 success in last year's Darley July Cup, has been retired to stud. The four-year-old has struggled to recapture the form that saw him storm home from Dutch Art in the six-furlong
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ROWING: Andrea eyes up Athens trip
Andrea Dennis, of Wallingford RC, will be in action this weekend on the Olympic course in Athens, writes Mike Rosewell. After winning a bronze medal at the World University Championships in Belgrade a fortnight ago, Dennis and her lightweight double
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Husband accused of killing wife
A man arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday has been charged. Mohammed Rashid, 35, of Mold Crescent, Banbury, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Sughra Rani, 30, and will appear at Banbury Magistrates’ Court today. Anyone
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Telling the true tale of Tom, Dick and Harry
ACHRIS KOENIG falls under the historic spell of a former court house and lock-up in Burford The Tolsey, in Burford High Street, was formerly used as a court house and lock-up. It is exactly the kind of museum I like best. Even the staircase
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A reason for enjoying every moment of the rain
The annual British Food Fortnight begins tomorrow but I start this week not with this country but with observations of an Australian friend who lives in Castlemaine, a small town in central Victoria about 75 miles from Melbourne. Stay with me, there is
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The star performers
VAL BOURNE enjoys a colourful addition to this month — the fuchsia Fuchsias are star performers in September and the vivid ones come in regal reds, episcopal purples and lipstick pinks while the paler varieties look as though they are sculpted
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Farmland becomes the new gold
Investors are turning to the countryside as safe havens for their money in the wake of the property price collapse and stock market turmoil, writes REG LITTLE Farmland prices in Oxfordshire have been hitting record highs as investors have sought
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Still show of gold
DAVID BELLAN reviews West Side Story at Milton Keynes Theatre In his preview of this terrific show in last week’s Oxford Times, my colleague Giles Woodforde reflects that an expert will tell you not to clean up a piece of antique jewellery,
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Savagery and power
THERESA THOMPSON reviews a retrospective at Tate Britain of one this country's greatest — and most controversial painters — Francis Bacon Visceral is the word that keeps popping up when talking of Francis Bacon. Screaming, snarling mouths,
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Dances from the contemporary to the traditional
An exciting programme of works by local choreographers is on view at The Mill next week. DAVID BELLAN talked to artistic directors Nickely Burke and Keira Martin Biserk is Oxford’s own contemporary dance company, and under its artistic director, Nickely
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Royal approval for Chox disco
Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middletoncorr got her skates on last night for a charity roller disco in London — all in aid of Chox The 26-year-old boogied with pals at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco help raise tens of thousands of pounds for
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Rake's fall
Pimlico Opera’s Falstaff is heading for Chipping Norton. NICOLA LISLE talks to the company’s founder, Wasfi Kani A fat, lecherous knight gets his comeuppance when he is humiliated by two vengeful women — it is, of course, the story of the rakish Falstaff
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CHOX roller disco gets Royal seal of approval
Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middletoncorr got her skates on last night for a charity roller disco in London — all in aid of CHOX. The 26-year-old boogied with pals at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco help raise tens of thousands of pounds
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Fault sparks Playhouse alarm
Firefighters were called to the Oxford Playhouse after a faulty light fitting set off an alarm. An electrician was called out to repair the light, which sits in the foyer of the Beaumont Street venue, following the alarm at 8.30am yesterday. No one
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Porn teacher ruling stands
A judge's decision not to jail a deputy headteacher, despite the fact he admitted downloading 7,466 child-porn images, cannot be challenged it has emerged. Former Wantage County Primary School teacher Phillip Carmichael, 58, was given an absolute
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Faulty fitting sets off Playhouse alarm
Firefighters were called to the Oxford Playhouse after a faulty light fitting set off an alarm. An electrician was called out to repair the light, which sits in the foyer of the Beaumont Street venue, following the alarm at 8.30am yesterday morning
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Text-a-crime scheme planned
Victims of crime will soon be able to report theft and criminal damage by text or email. Thames Valley Police plans to introduce ‘e-reporting’ by February to give people living in Oxfordshire more choice to report minor crimes and non-urgent
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Man crushed in car
A 28-year-old man was crushed to death on a Banbury building site, an inquest heard. Michael Whateley, of Eastfield Road, Northampton, was sitting in the passenger seat of a car with his brother Robert when the boom of a JCB telescopic handler
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Arson-attack car wrecked
Firefighters were called to a car fire in Barns Road in Cowley, Oxford, early today. The fire — shortly before 5.30am — is believed to have been started deliberately. No one was injured in the blaze, which destroyed the vehicle.
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'Arsonists' destroy car in blaze
Firefighters were called to a car fire in Barns Road in Cowley, Oxford, early this morning. The fire — which was started shortly before 5.30am — is believed to have been started deliberately, Oxfordshire fire and rescue said. No-one was injured in
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Bradley faces 'L' of a challenge
Three days ago, Oxford's teenage motorcycle racing sensation Bradley Smith was roaring around the world famous Indianapolis track at 140mph. But today, he faces a much scarier ordeal — taking his motorcycle proficiency test. Despite
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Bradley faces an 'L' of a ride
Three days ago, Oxford's teenage motorbike racing sensation Bradley Smith was roaring around the world famous Indianapolis track at 140mph. But today, he faces a much scarier ordeal — taking his motorcycle proficiency test. Despite riding
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I V BEEN VCTM OV V SMLL CRIME :(
Victims of crime will soon be able to report theft and criminal damage by text or email. Thames Valley Police plans to introduce ‘e-reporting’ by February to give people living in Oxfordshire more choice to report minor crimes and non-urgent
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Police go back to school
Schoolchildren in south Oxfordshire will today have the chance to shape the future of policing in the county in a series of consultation events. Hazel Bell, chairman of Thames Valley Police Authority’s Oxfordshire police committee, together
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Miss England joins Team RAC
Team RAC drivers Colin Turkington and Stephen Jelley took time out of their preparations ahead of the season finale of the 2008 HIQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch this Sunday to meet Miss England and announce Team RAC’s link
