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FOOTBALL: Banbury knocked out
Banbury United crashed out of the Birmingham Senior Cup at the second round stage last night after losing 2-0 at Blue Square North side Tamworth. Goals from Jake Sheridan on 23 minutes and Lee Hildreth half an hour later sent Tamworth through.
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FOOTBALL: Banbury knocked out
Banbury United crashed out of the Birmingham Senior Cup at the second round stage last night after losing 2-0 at Blue Square North side Tamworth. Goals from Jake Sheridan on 23 minutes and Lee Hildreth half an hour later sent Tamworth through.
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'Miracle healer will cure sick'
A 'miracle healer' is coming to Oxford, professing to heal the sick and cure the afflicted. The Rev Melvin Banks will hold his 'Miracle Healing Service' in the chapel of the Word Fountain Christian Ministries, in Hollow Way, Cowley. Mr Banks said
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Extra workers to improve mail service
Extra postmen are being drafted into a Royal Mail office which was forced to close because of a lack of staff. Customers were left fuming outside the East Oxford delivery office in Ledgers Close, Littlemore, last month when staff shortages meant the
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Funeral held for soldier
Mourners watched in silence today as a Union flag-draped coffin of an Oxfordshire Army bomb disposal expert was carried into church by members of his regiment. Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O’Donnell, a member of the 11 Explosive Ordnance Regiment,
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PCSO turnover 'too high'
Thames Valley Police have been warned by Government inspectors that too many police community support officers are leaving their jobs. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary has criticised the force for an unusually high PCSO turnover, with almost
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Oxfordshire unveils its own Lara Croft
Have you ever been digging around in the garden and come across some old pottery or coins and wanted to know more about them? You can now turn to Oxfordshire's very own Lara Croft, Anni Byard, who is the county's new roaming archaeologist. Oxfordshire's
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Ardington smash 20
Berks & Bucks Minor Cup Ardington ran riot against AFC Aldermaston in the first round of the Under 15 Cup, winning 20-0. Sam Davis smashed seven goals and Ben Whitehead netted six as Ardington proved a class above their rivals. Centre back Freddie
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Teenagers robbed at knifepoint
A teenage boy robbed two 13-year-olds at knife-point in an subway. The boys were walking under Marston Ferry Road, in Summertown, outside the Cherwell School, at 5.30pm yesterday. The teenager threatened them with a penknife, without showing the
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Solicitor plans to fund children's home
Oxford solicitor Nina Ali is planning to sell her only asset — her flat in London — to fund a children's home in Pakistan and is determined not to let the slump in the housing market dash her hopes. The first major event to help fund the project is
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Fast talking celebrates language learning
Pupils at Gosford Hill School, in Kidlington, applied the principles of speed dating to language learning to mark the eighth European Day of Languages. Scores of students gathered in the school gym to teach one another more than a dozen different
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Youths 'were armed to teeth'
A neighbour today told a court he saw a teenager being chased along a road in Grove by a gang of youths and being hit with a metal pole. Shane Hare, of Mereland Road; Benjamin Sinclair, of Kibble Close; and Damon Bishop, of Churchill Close; all 18
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Report says PCSO turnover is too high
Thames Valley Police have been warned by Government inspectors that too many police community support officers are leaving their jobs. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary has criticised the force for an unusually high PCSO turnover, with almost
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Motorist tested, but not arrested
A motorist tested for excess alcohol after crashing a car into the bedroom of a 100-year-old woman has not been arrested. Police spokesman Victoria Brandon said the man in his 20s failed an alcohol breath test at the John Radcliffe Hospital after
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Woman fails to answer bail
A woman arrested after a man's body was found in a hotel room has failed to answer police bail. Khamis Mahfoud, 42, believed to be from London, was found dead at the Thames Four Pillars Hotel, in Sandford-on-Thames, in July. A 39-year-old woman
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Patten wants fees raised
Students should be willing to pay higher tuition fees for university education, the chancellor of Oxford University suggested. Lord Patten said the capped £3,000 a year fee was “intolerably” low. He told a conference: “It is surely a mad world in
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Writer signs a boxed set
Bare-knuckle fighter Paddy Monaghan returned to Abingdon to sign copies of his latest book. The fighter moved to Saxton Road when he was five and brought up his family in the same street. Mr Monaghan signed copies of his autobiography, Street Fighting
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Bomb disposal expert laid to rest
Mourners watched in silence today as a Union flag-draped coffin of an Oxfordshire Army bomb disposal expert was carried into church by members of his regiment. Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O’Donnell, a member of the 11 Explosive Ordnance Regiment, part
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Park-and-rides go free
Thousands of commuters into Oxford will enjoy free parking for the first time from tomorrow. The transfer of three of Oxford's park-and-rides from city council to county council control means motorists will no longer have to pay to use the Redbridge
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Van-raid jury considers verdict
The jury in the trial of four men accused of a series of security van raids, including one in Oxford, has finished deliberating for the day after retiring to consider its verdict. The men are standing trial at Kingston Crown Court, in Surrey, accused
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Minister visits hospital
Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital was given an early chance to show why it should be transformed into an academic super trust next year. With the city's biggest hospital trust bidding with Oxford University to become an Academic Health Science Centre
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Abingdon TV jobs under threat
Jobs in Abingdon are under threat after ITV News announced plans to cut more than 400 employees across its regional services. A letter sent to journalists and support staff across England and Wales today said current staffing levels of 1,075 would
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More posties sent to delivery office
Extra postmen are being draftaed into a Royal Mail office which was forced to close because of a lack of staff. Customers were left fuming outside the East Oxford delivery office in Ledgers Close, Littlemore, last month when staff shortages meant
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Youths were 'armed to teeth'
A neighbour told a court he saw a teenager being chased along a road in Grove by a gang of youths and being hit with a metal pole. Shane Hare, of Mereland Road; Benjamin Sinclair, of Kibble Close; and Damon Bishop, of Churchill Close; all 18 and from
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Drivers and shoppers face traffic chaos
Drivers in Witney are likely to suffer traffic misery from Monday, as gas mains work begins in what is already one of the town's worst bottlenecks. Temporary traffic lights will be put at West End. Further work will close Narrow Hill, but worse is to
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Health minister meets patients
Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital was given an early chance to show why it should be transformed into an academic super trust next year. With the city's biggest hospital trust bidding with Oxford University to become an Academic Health Science Centre
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Airbase inquiry begins
Council planners were yesterday accused of trying to 'trip up' developers wanting to build housing on the former US airforce base at Upper Heyford, as a public inquiry into the future of the site started. A Government planning inspector will have to
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US Airbase inquiry begins
Council planners were yesterday accused of trying to 'trip up' developers wanting to build housing on the former US airforce base at Upper Heyford, as a public inquiry into the future of the site started. A Government planning inspector will have to
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ITV News to slash jobs in county
Jobs in Abingdon are under threat after ITV News announced plans to cut more than 400 employees across its regional services. A letter sent to journalists and support staff across England and Wales today said current staffing levels of 1,075 would be
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: In-form duo fire trebles
Hat-tricks from Jack Holford and Jonny Stoner gave Bampton Town an 8-0 victory over Charlton & District in the Giles Sports Witney & District Under 11 A League. Haydn Parker and Jake Prichard were also on target. Ralph Watts's early goal was not enough
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Six of the best for super Jamie
Jamie Mariani smashed a brilliant six-timer to help Witney Vikings Youth to an 8-2 victory over Hook Norton in the Giles Sports Witney Youth Under 13 A League. Yassim Elouahavi and Chris Olive were also on target for Vikings, with Tom Dyble and Jon
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FOOTBALL: Parry treble sinks old pals
Saxton Rovers new boy Ben Parry smashed a hat-trick as he helped them to a 3-1 win against former side Warborough & Shillingford in the first round of the North Berks League Charity Shield, writes ANDY WELLS. Parry fired home from 12 yards and doubled
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Youths were 'armed to the teeth'
A neighbour told a court he saw a teenager being chased along a road in Grove by a gang of youths and being hit with a metal pole. Shane Hare, of Mereland Road; Benjamin Sinclair, of Kibble Close; and Damon Bishop, of Churchill Close; all 18 and from
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FOOTBALL: Graham on song
Phil Graham notched a treble including the winner as Nuffield Arms won a 3-2 at Fairview in the RT Harris Oxford City FA. Michael Medland and Dan Hartley scored for Fairview. A treble from Karim Sekkat helped North Oxford Res to thrash Rose Hill 7
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FOOTBALL: Grimley grabs treble grabs treble
Scott Grimley hit a hat-trick for Drayton Village as they thrashed Barford 6-1 in the Banbury District District & Lord Jersey Premier Division. Julian Pearce (2), Alex Olejnik and Oliver Andrews got their others. Deddington won 4-3 against Middleton
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FOOTBALL: McMahon strike makes a point
Kevin McMahon hit an injury-time equaliser as Garsington battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 against ten-man Chadlington in the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division. After a goalless first half, Chadlington were reduced to ten men when Matt
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Robbery jury begin deliberations
The jury in the trial of four men accused of a series of security van raids, including one in Oxford, has finished deliberating for the day after retiring to consider its verdict. The men are standing trial at Kingston Crown Court, in Surrey, accused
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Fans split over Patto future
Oxford United fans seem divided as to whether Darren Patterson is the right man to lead the U's following Saturday's embarrassing defeat by Lewes. Some feel he should go because results simply haven't been good enough, with claims that one or two players
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GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Off with a bang!
Oxford Mail Girls League Newly-formed Radley made the best-possible start with a 19-0 win over Summertown Stars in the Under 14 League. Amy McDonald and Isi Mead both hit five-timers, with Nicole Miles and Vanessa Morgan each scoring four. Charlotte
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Free ticket to park-and-ride
Thousands of commuters into Oxford will get a free ticket to ride from tomorrow. The transfer of three of Oxford's park-and-rides from city council to county council control means motorists will no longer have to pay to use the Redbridge, Seacourt and
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Banks in treble boost
South West Counties Youth Championship Paul Banks hit a hat-trick as Oxfordshire Under 16s got their campaign under way with a 3-2 victory over Somerset. Banks (Witney Vikings) opened the scoring after just two minutes and doubled his
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FOOTBALL: Highfield's first-half blitz
Highfield grabbed their first Premier Division victory of the season in the Marston's Oxford Sunday League, defeating Mansfield Road 4-2. Despite falling behind to an early Tom Brown strike, Highfield enjoyed a four-goal blitz before half-time. Ben
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Capon clinches it
Oxfordshire Youth Cup Oxford Blackbirds fought back from 2-1 behind to beat Florence Park 3-2 in the Under 15 competition. Jamie Williams fired Blackbirds ahead, only for Carl Webster and a Michael English penalty to put Florence Park 2-1 ahead.
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SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL: Vale open in style
Vale of White Horse Under 13s got their campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Wellingborough. Despite being frustrated on several occasions by some solid defending, Iain Pinder made the breakthrough in the 25th minute, firing low into
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FOOTBALL: On-song Organ is the hero
Autotype UTV League champions Saxton Rovers rattled in another ten goals, this time at newly-promoted Goodlake Arms – with only three players on the scoresheet. James Organ was in tune with a four-timer, Mickey Beal hit a hat-trick, with Steve Pitson
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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Tamsin at the double
Tamsin Reynolds notched a double as Brize Norton cruised to a 5-0 home victory against Winnersh Rangers Ladies in Thames Valley League Division 3. Despite dominating, Brize struggled to find the back of the net until Reynolds put them 1-0 up just before
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FOOTBALL: Magical Mays!
Craig Mays was Robin Hood's merry man – rattling in seven goals in their 10-2 victory over Research Machines in Division 2 of the Autotype UTV League. Ryan Bowers, Jamie Claridge and Ben Davies also netted, with Neil Hillier and Dave Smith replying.
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Undercover work
Following my letter about car washing workers in the car park at Sainsbury's, Heyford Hill, Oxford, I have extra, secret information to reveal. This comes straight from the horse's mouth — a high-ranking team leader, who works at the store. Although
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FOOTBALL: Masterton's the star
Shaun Masterson hit five of Bicesterlona's goals in a 10-0 drubbing of The Leys Wanderers in Division 3A of the Autotype UTV League. Matty Gardner and Callum Wynne hit doubles, with the tally completed by Chris Philpott. Woodstock Wanderers are already
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Tory stench
As the Tories attempt in Birmingham this week to claim they are a modernising party, it is worth reflecting on their credentials for making such a claim. David Cameron has made it absolutely clear that he will, if elected, repeal the Hunting Act, returning
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Rampant fraud
Well done for exposing the benefit cheats (Oxford Mail, September 29). Your list shows how rampant these swindles are. I hope you will repeat the exercise. I am sure there are plenty more who have not yet been caught. CARL BUTTERWORTH Iffley Road
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Why don't they repay my cash?
On September 9, I received an email at about 10pm to say that the Blenheim Horse Trials had been cancelled and that money would be refunded to my account within the next 10 days. Ten days passed and there was still no money. I contacted Blenheim and
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Solicitor raises cash for children's home
Oxford solicitor Nina Ali is planning to sell her only asset — her flat in London — to fund a children's home in Pakistan and is determined not to let the slump in the housing market dash her hopes. The first major event to help fund the project is
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Radar firm lands railway deal
A west Oxfordshire firm is bucking the gloomy economic climate by taking on new staff, mainly on the back of a contract to help keep Britain's railways in good condition. Zetica, based at Hanborough Business Park, could help Network Rail save millions
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Weekend fun
A taster of weekend activities for young people on an Oxford estate could become a permanent fixture after a successful start. The Weekender, a series of sessions spread over Fridays and Saturdays at Blackbird Leys Youth Club, has been such a hit with
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Expert digs in to archaeological finds
Have you ever been digging around in the garden and come across some old pottery or coins and wanted to know more about them? You can now turn to Oxfordshire's very own Lara Croft, Anni Byard, who is the county's new roaming archaeologist.
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Youth robs boys in subway
A teenage boy robbed two 13-year-olds at knife-point in an subway. The boys were walking under Marston Ferry Road, in Summertown, outside the Cherwell School, at 5.30pm yesterday. The teenager threatened them with a penknife, without showing the blade
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Flat fire classed as arson
A fire in a flat in Oxford this morning is being treated as arson. Police and firefighters were called to the property on the corner of London Road and Gladstone Road in Headington at 7.30am. Dc Debbie North, of Oxford CID, said: "We are treating
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Three-car collision near Woodstock
One driver was taken to hospital following a three-car collision near Woodstock this morning. The accident happened on the A44 Woodstock Road near the Yarnton Lane junction in Yarnton, at about 7.10am. Debris was left on the carriageway, causing delays
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Crews tackle Headington blaze
Fire crews tackled a blaze at a flat in London Road, Headington, Oxford, this morning. Firefighters from Rewley Road and The Slade stations were called at 7.10am to the fire, which broke out in the ground floor of the flat. A spokesman for Oxfordshire
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Jaden is Pride of Britain
A BICESTER schoolboy who saved his mother's life when she fell in to a diabetic coma has won a Pride of Britain award. Jaden Ashton, six, a pupil of St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Bicester, fed his mother, Brina Ashton, sugar cubes when
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Lifesaver wins Pride of Britain award
A Bicester schoolboy who saved his mother's life when she fell in to a diabetic coma has won a Pride of Britain award. Jaden Ashton, six, a pupil of St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Bicester, fed his mother, Brina Ashton, sugarcubes when
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Traffic delays after fire
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a flat in London Road, Headington, Oxford, this morning. Firefighters from Rewley Road and The Slade stations were called at 7.10am to the fire, which broke out in the ground floor of the flat. A spokesman for Oxfordshire
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Driver injured in crash
A driver was taken to hospital following a three-car collision near Woodstock this morning. The accident happened on the A44 Woodstock Road near the Yarnton Lane junction in Yarnton, at about 7.10am. Debris was left on the carriageway
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Car crashes into 100-year-old's bedroom
A 100-year-old woman cheated death after a car crashed into her bedroom while she slept in the early hours of the morning. Amy Austin — who celebrated her 100th birthday in May this year — was surrounded by chunks of masonry — as well as a
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Mobile phone salesmen jailed for fraud
Two mobile phone salesmen who admitted being part of a fraud worth up to £38,000 were jailed yesterday. John Quainoo and Alexander Fyvie admitted handling stolen goods while employed as sales consultants at Phones 4u in Cornmarket Street, Oxford
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Pair jailed for phone shop fraud
Two mobile phone salesmen who admitted being part of a fraud worth up to £38,000 were jailed yesterday. John Quainoo and Alexander Fyvie admitted handling stolen goods while employed as sales consultants at Phones 4u in Cornmarket Street, Oxford.
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Miracle escape for 100-year-old
A 100-year-old woman cheated death after a car crashed into her bedroom while she slept in the early hours of the morning. Amy Austin — who celebrated her 100th birthday in May this year — was surrounded by chunks of masonry — as well as a ripped-off
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'Kid glove' treatment for villains
John Quainoo and Alexander Fyvie aren't the cleverest of criminals. They got themselves embroiled in a credit card scam — in the place where they worked, and under the noses of their bosses. It is hardly surprising that they came under suspicion and
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Pledge sparks recycling fears
Town Hall leaders fear Tory plans to reinstate weekly refuse collections across the country could damage recycling rates. At the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, shadow communities secretary Eric Pickles pledged local authorities — such
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Critics pan 'crude' comedy
The first episode of a new TV comedy series by young Abingdon writer Tim Dawson is set to be broadcast on BBC3 tonight — but it has received negative reviews among television critics. Coming Of Age is set and filmed in Abingdon and centres on six teenagers
