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Actress gets in character
An actress taking centre stage in the Oxford Theatre Guild's latest production has shaved her head to help her get in character. The Oxford Theatre Guild, an amateur theatre company which performs regularly at the Oxford Playhouse and the Old
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Motorcyclist injured in crash
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a collision on the A4260 north of Kidlington tonight. Police closed the northbound stretch of the Oxford-Banbury Road at Sturdy's Castle pub after a Harley Davidson motorbike and Ford Ka collided
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FOOTBALL: Boss Gee has to roll with it!
North Leigh will be without Ben Reardon and Mark Dennis when they travel to Gosport Borough in British Gas Business Southern League Division 1 South & West on Tuesday night. Defender Reardon is going to the Oasis gig in Bournemouth, while
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Too long a wait for traffic plan
Plans for significant pedestrianisation of Oxford city centre are certainly long overdue. For too long, traffic — and buses in particular — have dominated the city's street scene. Now it is time to claim them back for pedestrians. Imagine a city
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136mph stunt biker jailed
A "lunatic" motorcyclist who posted an internet video of himself performing wheelies at speeds of up to 136mph was jailed for three months today. Sandor Ferenci was spotted doing a six-second stunt on the A422 near Banbury — balancing on his
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DARTS: Oxon bash Berks
Oxfordshire Youth won 12-5 at Berkshire despite fielding an under-strength side. The under 18 boys, under 21 ladies and under 21 men all won to keep up their unbeaten start. A 6-3 triumph for the under 18s saw Jack Lucas (20.45 ave), Ashley Coggings
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Documents reveal county UFO sightings
UFOs were spotted eight times in Oxfordshire over a six year period, the latest Government 'X-file' documents reveal. According to documents released today, strange crafts, shafts of light and other unexplained objects were sighted on numerous occasions
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MP backs abortion bill reforms
An Oxfordshire MP is at the forefront of a controversial Bill which would make abortions more accessible. Amendments to the Human Fertilisation and Embyology Bill, which have been tabled by Oxford West and Abingdon MP Dr Evan Harris, are being debated
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Steam mill powers down for the winter
Visitors to a historic mill took a step back in time to find out how it worked, on the last day it opens to the public for the year. Sunday was the last 'steam day' at Grade II-listed Combe Steam Mill, near Woodstock, originally built to provide power
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RUGBY UNION: Better rucking was the key
Wallingford coach Chris Norrington was pleased with his side's second-half recovery against Salisbury He said: "We had a disrupted back row, which may have caused some of the disorganisation in the first half. "But in the second half we started to
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RUGBY UNION: Turner seals cup win
Wallingford 15, Salisbury 12 Sheer persistence won the day as Wallingford reached the second round of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup. It took the hosts 76 minutes to finally grind down a determined Salisbury side, who deservedly led 12-3 at the
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CRICKET: Rowant in double celebration
There was a double celebration for Aston Rowant at The Oxford Times Cherwell League's presentation night at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Thame. Rowant not only collected the Division 1 championship trophy from the Oxford Times editor Derek Holmes, but also
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RUGBY UNION: Oxon four dumped out
All four Oxfordshire sides were dumped out of the EDF Energy Senior Vase at the second-round stage, but only three actually took the field. Witney, Chipping Norton and Grove were all beaten, while Bicester gave Cirencester a walkover. Widden Old Boys
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RUGBY UNION: Olley on song
Oxford bagged their fifth successive BB&O Premier Division victory by winning 23-7 at Swindon College. Two penalties from Tom Olley gave Oxford the lead, but Swindon replied with a converted try. Oxford had two tries disallowed before Phil Longuet-Higgins
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Man, 19, admits attack and rape charges
A 19-year-old admitted attacking and raping a woman after a night out in Oxford when he appeared in court today. John Westland, of Fairfield Place, Abingdon, admitted charges of rape and causing grievous bodily harm. He was remanded in custody until
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Traffic ban to 'transform' city
Transport bosses have paved the way for the pedestrianisation of Queen Street in Oxford by launching a radical scheme to transform the city centre. County Hall bosses today launched the Transform Oxford initiative, with the pedestrianisation of Queen
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RUGBY UNION: Heading up north
Chinnor will host Macclesfield in round two of the EDF Energy National Trophy on November 22 after being transferred into the northern section. An inbalance in the draw meant Chinnor were chosen to move up to host the National 3 North side. Henley
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor break home duck
Chinnor defeated Lydney 19-17 in the first round of the EDF Energy National Trophy to record their opening home win of the season. The hosts fielded a number of second-team players, but all their points came via the established duo of James Cathcart
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 38 BMW 1596 Electrocomponents 141.75 Nationwide Accident Repair 111.5 Oxford Biomedica 5.85 Oxford Catalyst 171.75 Oxford Instruments 2.2 Reed Elsevier 469.75 RM 167.5 RPS Group 199.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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HOCKEY: Farrell fires in four for leaders
Rover Oxford 2nd have moved two points clear at the top of Trysports 3 Counties League Premier 2 after demolishing Banbury 2nd 9-0. Rover linked their moves together well and dominated the game from the back, with solid defending from Elizabeth Kerwood
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HOCKEY: Rover are routed
Rover Oxford's spirited performance was not enough as they crashed 8-0 away to a well-drilled University of Birmingham in Slazenger England League Conference West. Rover battled hard, but with a 4-0 deficit at half-time, it was an uphill struggle
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HOCKEY: Thame tumble
Thame's Jenny Alexander (right) breaks up a Buckingham 2nd attack during her team's 3-1 defeat in Trysports 3 Counties League Division 6, when Alex Allen got their goal. Thame are a newly-formed club with a men's and ladies' section. Their club house
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HOCKEY: Hannah stars at the double
Hannah Williamson scored twice as Oxford Hawks moved up to second in Women's South Clubs' League Division 1 with a 3-1 victory at Havant, who are always difficult opponents. oHawks began to dominate and emerged the stronger team when Cat Hulley
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HOCKEY: No fun at seaside for lowly Hawks
Oxford Hawks endured a depressing visit to the south coast as they lost 3-1 at Brighton in the South League – a defeat which sees them on one point after three Premier Division 1 games and propping up the table. Hawks too often gave the
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Have-a-go student honoured
A student who chased a burglar before rugby tackling him to the ground has been hailed a hero after receiving an award. Joseph Raimondo was cycling to dinner at Lincoln College, Oxford, when he heard passer-by Dr Giulia Zanderighi shouting for help
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Animal support
I am alarmed to read about the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary's finances. Like Michael Clarke (Oxford Mail, October 13), I have supported it for many years. I will at once send chairman Margaret Gray a further donation. MICHAEL HUGH-JONES Headley
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Proper manner
It has been reported in the media that the United Nations are criticising Britain for its treatment of young offenders. I believe that the people making these claims are unaware of this country's particular problem with youths, such as yobbish behaviour
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Lazy shoppers
You report that 2,700 shopping trolleys have been abandoned in Oxford in three months (Oxford Mail, October 15). What a lazy lot of shoppers. EDNA PARTRIDGE Banbury Road Oxford
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Full support
Insiders are expected to be well informed. I am disappointed that your Insider seems to have stopped reading my website (krmcbe.co.uk). He grumbles that my campaign for the Local Government Association chairmanship ended abruptly. He clearly has
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Village vandalism
I fail to understand why such excellent establishments as Mabel Prichard School and St Nicholas House for handicapped children, with adequate recreational areas, at Littlemore, Oxford, suddenly became 'surplus to requirement' and were destroyed to make
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Preachers have got it all wrong
I wryly observed the spirited attack by Witney Conservatives on Oxford's rubbish collections (Oxford Mail, October 11). Perhaps they should get their own house in order first before they preach to Oxford City Council. West Oxfordshire Council has
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Itching to get back on my bike in style
Autumn's here and what better way to spend my time but walking down the towpath with a pram. This is a gorgeous part of Oxford and a great route to town, especially at this time of year and with the recent couple of weeks of good weather. But I
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Plan to transform city centre
A radical plan to transform Oxford city centre by making it more pedestrian-friendly was unveiled by county council leaders today. The multi-million pound scheme, entitled Transform Oxford, is only a blueprint for public consultation at this stage,
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Good to see them squirm
Does the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Oxford East, Ed Argar (Oxford Mail, October 14), really believe the Oxford public will put up with a change from Tweedledum to Tweedledee at the next election, given the current economic crisis? People
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Traffic-free plan to transform city
A radical plan to transform Oxford city centre by making it more pedestrian-friendly was unveiled by county council leaders today. The multi-million-pound scheme, entitled Transform Oxford, is only a blueprint for public consultation at this stage, but
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Wait for it
May I congratulate Colin Bailey, head of City Works, Oxford City Council, who, in a letter to me advising of the changes in refuse collection dates, tells me my refuse will next be collected on April 11? PAUL WILSON Kennnedy Close Cowley Oxford
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Double take
R Lee (Oxford Mail, October 2) asks why I drive to Sainsbury's at Heyford Hill in Oxford when it's only a short walk over the footbridge from my home. The main reason was I filled my car there with petrol. It seemed the most obvious thing to do — a
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Update: 130mph biker jailed
A biker who was caught riding at speeds of more than 130mph after he posted a video of his antics on the Internet has been jailed for 12 weeks. Sandor Ferenci, 28, of Fulwell Close, Banbury, was jailed today for three offences of dangerous
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Public urged to shop dumpers
Armchair detectives are being sought by a council that needs help in snaring flytippers. Photographs are being uploaded on to an image gallery on West Oxfordshire District Council's website to obtain evidence. Flytipping incidents have
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FOOTBALL: Brooks brace boosts City
Former Oxford United star Jamie Brooks scored twice as Oxford City secured an impressive victory over Aylesburyin the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy at Court Place Farm on Saturday. Brooks struck either side of half-time to keep up their good
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29 weeks already!?
After having a month off work i have noticed that my health and emotions have all changed. It does get boring at times being at home while others are working but i have joined a local aqua natal class every Monday now which is really good!! you get
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Man bailed on attack charge
A man has appeared at Oxford Crown Court charged with grievous bodily harm with intent relating to an incident in which a man was allegedly stabbed with a sharp instrument on Friday night. A 20-year-old man underwent emergency surgery at the John Radcliffe
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man bailed after GBH charge
A man has appeared at Oxford Crown Court charged with grievous bodily harm with intent relating to an incident in which a man was allegedly stabbed with a sharp instrument on Friday night. A 20-year-old man underwent emergency surgery at the John Radcliffe
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Rower heads for the heights
An Oxford rower is changing tack by running one of the toughest marathon courses in the country. Imogen Simpson-Mowday, a research assistant at the Pitt Rivers Museum, is taking part in the Snowdonia Marathon to raise money for patients with life-limiting
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Teenagers deny robbing student
Two teenagers appeared at Oxford Crown Court today to deny robbing and attacking an Oxford University student. Thomas Mack, of Nicholas Avenue, Marston, and Craig Knowles, of Oxford Road, Old Marston, both 18, denied charges of wounding with intent and
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Pair deny attacking student
Two 18-year-old men have appeared at Oxford Crown Court today to deny robbing and attacking an Oxford University student. Thomas Mack, of Nicholas Avenue, Marston, and Craig KNowles, of Oxford Road, Old Marston, denied wounding with intent and robbery
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Reading between the lines.......
As the memories of the Bournemouth trip fade and old Chuffer is not-so-chuffed as he hasn’t heard from Marilyn yet (see last blog) the reality strikes that the play, The Accrington Pals, is on in a month and lines must be learnt. So I thought I would
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Keeper lets in 50-yard strike
Banbury Utd 0, Burnham 1 Banbury keeper Andy Wheeler went from hero to zero as his side slid to a narrow home defeat at the hands of Burnham, who play in Divison 1 South & West of the British Gas Business Southern League. Wheeler starred in the 28th
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Massa hoping Hamilton pays penalty
Felipe Massa is hoping his ’12th man’ will roar him to Formula One world title glory on his home turf in Brazil as the championship race goes down to the wire. Borrowing a football analogy, Massa feels he is a penalty away from losing his very own
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Skiffle sounds lifted spirits in hospital wards
A skiffle group livened up the wards at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. The wards of the Headington hospital and the adjacent Wingfield Hospital echoed to the sounds of the Ecclesiastical Stompers, a group of Oxford University students, in
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Club marks anniversary
Kidlington Evergreen Club, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, owes its existence to a district nurse. Nurse Hyde was concerned about the lack of opportunities for elderly people in the village to socialise. So she set up a club, which
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130mph biker sent to jail
A biker who was caught riding at speeds of more than 130mph after he posted a video of his antics on the Internet has been jailed for 12 weeks. Sandor Ferenci, 28, of Fulwell Close, Banbury, was jailed today for three offences of dangerous driving and
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Ban slapped on sunbathers
The Central Girls School in Oxford had a strict disciplinary code, which even stretched to sun- bathing. The girls pictured in 1959 would spend their lunchtimes soaking up the sun, but the practice was soon stopped — on the orders of the headmistress
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Pram had key role at club
Visitors to an Oxford youth club were often surprised to see a pram in the corner of the room. It was not the property of a young mum, but an essential part of the club's transport. One evening a week, a billiards table, table tennis gear, games and
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 37.5 BMW 1618 Electrocomponents 139.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 115 Oxford Biomedica 5.8 Oxford Catalyst 171.5 Oxford Instruments 205 Reed Elsevier 502.25 RM 166.5 RPS Group 201.75 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Top award for Oxford pharmacist
OXFORD: Pupinder Singh Ghatora, owner of Woodlands Pharmacy on Botley Road, has won the title Young Pharmacist of the Year 2008. Mr Ghatora, 30, won the title ahead of more than 5,000 candidates with judges praising his level of customer service and
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Gallery appoints new director
OXFORD: Michael Stanley has been appointed as the new director of the Modern Art Oxford gallery. Mr Stanley has been director of Milton Keynes Gallery for about five years and was previously Gallery Curator at Ikon, Birmingham. He said: "I recognise
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Fewer sex offenders in county
The number of sex offenders living in Oxfordshire has dropped. Figures released this morning show there are 305 registered sex offenders living in the county. They are all on a sex offenders' register that is monitored by Thames Valley Multi-Agency
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305 sex offenders in county
The number of sex offenders living in Oxfordshire has dropped. Figures released this morning show there are 305 registered sex offenders living in the county. They are all on a sex offenders' register that is monitored by Thames Valley Multi-Agency
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Can you make the perfect fit in supporting care?
The Nettlebed Hospice is urging local people to step forward and find their Perfect Fit — a volunteering opportunity to suit them. Since its launch 18 months ago, the Perfect Fit campaign has been reminding people of the many different roles they can
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Crash causes delays
A two-vehicle accident occurred in Witney this morning, delaying traffic in the area. The accident happened on Deer Park Road, between the A4095 Curbridge Road junction and the B4047 Burford Road junction. A spokesman for South Central
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Bratt takes podium in Jerez
Formula 3 driver Will Bratt made his long-awaited return to the podium with a competitive drive leading to a season's best second place during the 15th round of the 2008 FIAT Spanish F3 Championship at Jerez. Making a better start than he did to Saturday
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United enjoying home comforts
Oxford United are starting to make their home a fortress again. Saturday's 2-1 victory over Burton Albion was their third good win in a row over promotion-chasing sides at the Kassam Stadium, and the ground is beginning to get a reputation
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It's up to us to fight the flab
Tackling obesity is hardly rocket science. Surely it is common sense that a balanced diet and regular exercise equals a healthy body? However, the revelation that Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust spends a staggering £143m a year tackling problems associated
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Huge cost of obesity
Health problems triggered by poor diets and couch potato lifestyles cost taxpayers in Oxfordshire an estimated £143m last year. The figure covers Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust's bill for treating illnesses like diabetes and types of cancer
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Paedophiles 'pose little threat'
Convicted paedophiles, rapists and other sex offenders living in Oxfordshire and being monitored by the authorities pose little threat of committing further offences, police have said. According to figures released yesterday by the police,