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Crime-fighters handed awards
A shopkeeper who grappled with a robber carrying a knife and chased him into the street has won a police bravery award. Annette Lazaruk, 66, of the Chocolate Box newsagents, in Thame, was presented with her commendation by Oxfordshire's police commander
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They're gunner to the ball
Charity the Parasol Project, which organises activities to integrate disabled and non-disabled children, has appealed for donations of gowns and dinner suits for a Christmas ball. Dan Norey, from the charity, which is based at the Northway Centre, Oxford
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Police fine 83 cyclists with no lights
A cyclist was caught almost every two minutes riding along Oxford High Street without lights in a police operation. Police dished out 83 fines to cyclists in High Street from 6.30pm to 9pm on Monday. Cyclists can have their £30 fine rescinded if they
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Gang preys on elderly drivers
Elderly women have been conned out of almost £10,000 in a car park distraction scam. Police have warned shoppers to beware of a gang targeting pensioners loading bags into their cars outside supermarkets. The gang ask for directions and then steal
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FOOTBALL: Nuffield on song
Nuffield Arms kept up their 100 per cent record with a 4-2 win at home to North Oxford Res in the RT Harris Oxford City FA. Andrew Shellard scored twice, with Arron Campbell and Louis McCrohan making it four, while Michael Steers scored both for North
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FOOTBALL: Athletic are involved in airlift drama
Abba Athletic's Brad Levett was airlifted to hospital after he suffered a neck injury during their 4-4 draw against KEA Res in the Banbury District & Lord Jersey FA. Levett suffered the injury 30 minutes into the Division 2 game when he fell awk- wardly
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Snow falls in Oxford
Oxford saw its first snow of the winter today, but forecasters said it would not last. However, many places were expected to fall below freezing tonight as the cold snap continued. Light snow showers fell in Oxford and other parts of
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Weather update: Cold snap continues
Oxford saw its first snow of the winter today, but forecasters said it would not last. Many places were expected to fall below freezing tonight as the cold snap continued. Light snow showers fell in Oxford and other parts of the county
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FOOTBALL: Keeper Clarke saves the day
Goalkeeper Andy Clarke saved a penalty and Garry Duckett hit a hat-trick for Marston Saints as they twice fought back to beat Kennington in a seven-goal thriller in Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division. Jay Morris fired Kennington ahead and although
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M40 drivers face delays
Motorists faced delays on the M40 in north Oxfordshire tonight caused by a broken-down vehicle. The vehicle is blocking one lane on the southbound carriageway, causing queueing traffic between junction nine at Wendlebury and junction 8A at Wheatley.
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Burglars leave Land Rover at scene
Policetoday appealed for information after a property was burgled in Swyncombe sometime between 10pm and 11pm on Sunday. The property is being renovated and the thieves cut a padlock to an exterior fence, leaving behind the padlock and the croppers
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FOOTBALL: Deabill is Royals' king
Jimmy Deabill slammed a five-timer as Kidlington Royals overran Standlake Garage 9-2 in Division 1 of the Autotype UTV League, writes DOUG WILLIAMSON. Chris Philpot (2), Carl Bowen and Andy Wheeler completed Royals' tally, with Mevlut Gundem
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Man held on GBH charge
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following an assault outside an Abingdon pub. The arrest was in connection with an assault outside the Spread Eagle pub, in Northcourt Road, Abingdon, on Sunday.
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FOOTBALL: Railway back on track
Division 3A's Railway Wheatley secured their first cup win in seven years as they overcame Abba Athletic, from Division 2, 3-1 in the first round of the Ridgeway Cup. Strikes from Shaun Liptrot, Tom Williams and a first goal for Nick Rodgers proved
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FOOTBALL: Scare for Northway
Northway were given a major fright before winning 4-3 at home to Yellow Eagles in Division 1 of the Marstons Oxford Sunday League, writes GEOFF BOWER. Two goals up within 15 minutes through Gareth Williams and James Gray, Northway thought they had the
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Return to Hadden Hill
Every time I return to Hadden Hill, usually every couple of years, I am impressed by the improvements that have taken place as the club continues its development. When you consider that the course opened as a nine-hole facility just 18 years
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A course with fine views
Weston Turville Golf Course was established in 1973. The 18-hole course is just over 6,000 yards and is par 69. The course presents a demanding test for the lower handicap but is not so daunting that the higher handicap cannot score well and
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Oxfordshire’s little gem
One of Oxfordshire’s golfing gems is visible to anyone driving along the A40 between Cheltenham and Oxford. A glance over the trees as you pass the gateway to the Cotswolds gives glimpses of the tidy, well-manicured fairways and greens of Burford Golf
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A golfing adventure . . .
Golf at Gleneagles is a blend of natural experience and golfing adventure on three championship courses set in the splendour of the Perthshire hills. The courses were the inspiration of two of the world's most famous golfers, James Braid, five times
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You can’t beat Bowood
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, near Calne in Wiltshire, is the perfect golf destination, with a beautiful manicured championship course, rolling landscaped parkland and unbeatable service. The Dave Thomas designed course weaves effortlessly through
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Centenary celebrations
A round at Oxfordshire’s finest golf club is always something to savour. Frilford Heath Golf Club is one of a select number of courses to provide 54 holes of championship golf, with an excellent mix of traditional and modern design. The three courses
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Today's local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 33.75 BMW 1399 Electrocomponents 131.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 111.5 Oxford Biomedica 5.9 Oxford Catalyst 159 Oxford Instruments 179 Reed Elsevier 501.5 RM 156.25 RPS Group 138.5 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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A hotel fit for a king
Located on the seafront in Deal, close to Sandwich and a short journey from Canterbury, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, the Royal Hotel is well worth a visit. Steeped in history, this early 18th century town hotel offers the perfect setting
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Soldier died in crash
A soldier killed in a car crash on the A34 was over the drink-drive limit and was not wearing a seatbelt, an inquest has heard. Private David Liddon, 20, who served with 3 Logistic Support Regiment based at Dalton Barracks, near Abingdon, died
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FOOTBALL: Slatter is the hero
Women's Football A goal from Karen Slatter five minutes from time gave Ducklington a 1-0 win over Olney in Thames Valley League Division 3. After a goalless first half, Ducklington grabbed the winner after a late break in the 85th minute saw Nicola
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Age pays at the Co-op
An Oxford-based supermarket chain has been recognised in the battle to end age discrimination in the workforce. The Midcounties Co-operative based in Botley Road, has been recognised as an 'Age Positive Employer Champion' by Age Positive, a Government
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FOOTBALL: Classy Oxon cruise in
Oxfordshire Under 16s cruised to a 4-1 victory over Wiltshire in the South West Counties Youth Championship at Banbury United. They went in front on 12 minutes after Jordan Ayris was fouled in the box, and slotted home the resulting penalty. Oxon
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FOOTBALL: Hot-shot Ben is star of show
Schools Football Ben Whitehead's hat-trick set Vale of White Horse on the way to a 4-2 win over Aldershot & Farnborough in the English Schools' FA Under 15 Trophy second round at Milton United. Vale recovered from the early shock of falling a goal
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FOOTBALL: Wanderers are on cloud nine!
Witney & District FA Witney Wanderers were in red-hot form as they slammed Eynsham A 9-1 in Division 1, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. Rogerio Pereira led the way with a hat-trick, with Bernie Crumlish adding a brace. Luke Finch, John Bishop, Mark Saxel
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FOOTBALL: Sutton grab penalty win after fightback
North Berks League Sutton Courtenay gained a dramatic 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over Grove Rangers in an amazing War Memorial Cup first-round tie, which finished 5-5 after extra time, writes ANDY WELLS. Visitors Grove found themselves 4-0 down
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Teed off
I refer to your article about the Scouts receiving awards at Thames Valley Police headquarters, Kidlington (Oxford Mail, October 16). Congratulations to those concerned. But surely the police could hold their ceremonies there too, rather than a golf
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Litter bugged
So a man is fined £665 for throwing a beer can to the floor in Bicester and another was fined £887 for leaving the remains of a Big Mac meal on a bench in Banbury (Oxford Mail, October 18). I have come to the conclusion that there are only two ways
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Don’t stunt city’s growth
In reply to Mr and Mrs Villiers's letter (Oxford Mail, October 16, Halt City's Expansion), I would like to speak up for the silent majority who would very much like to see the city grow. Oxford is supposed to be a 'world city', in a geographically strategic
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Fairway to heaven . . .
Throughout the world are many wonderful highways made famous by their proximity to major golf destinations. Among these is the legendary 17-mile drive on California’s Monterey Peninsula. There you will encounter the famous Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass
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Rugged and challenging
Lahinch Golf Club is located on the edge of the small seaside resort of Lahinch in County Clare, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. The culture of the sport so imbues the town of Lahinch that it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between
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Book with the best
The choice of new golfing destinations continues to expand around the world with new golf courses opening up regularly. Chaka Travel has been privileged to sample many of the world's most exotic golf holiday destinations including Mauritius, South Africa
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A superb test of golf
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club nestles in the rolling north Oxfordshire countryside, three miles to the west of Banbury on the B4035. The course was opened in 1922 and is currently listed in the top 175 courses in the 2008 Peugeot Golf Guide.
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State-of-the-art luxury
For Bicester Country Club, 2008 has been a year of change and progress due to the development of deluxe accommodation which adds to the club’s already extensive facilities. The accommodation, due to open in November, aims to provide an oasis
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More than a golf club
One of Oxfordshire’s most popular courses, Carswell Golf Club, situated just off the A420 between Oxford and Swindon, covers 156 acres of beautiful undulating wooded countryside, with greens and fairways to keep both members and pay-and-play visitors
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Unipart team score kart success
The Unipart Automotive Karting Team reached a podium position by taking third place in the Automotive Industry Charity (BEN) Karting Championship Finals. Raising more than £8,500 for BEN, the Karting Team was also awarded with the Top Fundraiser trophy
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Driver over limit, inquest told
A soldier killed in a car crash on the A34 was over the drink-drive limit and was not wearing a seatbelt, an inquest has heard. Private David Liddon, 20, who served with 3 Logistic Support Regiment based at Dalton Barracks, near Abingdon, died when
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House prices falling
House prices in Oxfordshire are falling at an annual rate of 3.8 per cent, according to figures released by the Land Registry today. The average price of houses sold in the county in September was £241,444, compared to £250,363 in September 2007.
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Crews tackle city flat blaze
Firefighters were called to flames in a flat in Oxford city centre today. The blaze happened in a kitchen in South Bridge Row, off St Aldate's, at 10.05am. No one was injured during the fire.
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Fire at flat
Firefighters were called to a blaze in a flat in Oxford city centre today. The fire happened in a kitchen in South Bridge Row, off St Aldate's, at 10.05am. No-one was injured during the fire.
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Car park conmen trick shoppers
Police today warned shoppers to be on their guard after a series of thefts from supermarket car parks. Between Saturday, March 29, and Friday, October 10, there have been 15 incidents across the Thames Valley. Police said there had been incidents
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Car park thefts linked
Police have warned shoppers to be on their guard after releasing details of a gang that is targeting people in car parks across Oxfordshire. Police are linking at least six thefts from shoppers in Witney, Abingdon, Wantage and Wallingford between Saturday
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Today's local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 33.75 BMW 1361 Electrocomponents 135.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 111.5 Oxford Biomedica 5.8 Oxford Catalyst 159 Oxford Instruments 179 Reed Elsevier 507.75 RM 148.5 RPS Group 140 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Woman injured in bus crash
A driver suffered minor injuries following a collision between a bus and car in North Oxford. The crash happened at the junction of Osberton Road and Woodstock Road shortly after 9am today. A woman was taken to hospital with minor head injuries.
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Driver hurt in crash
A driver suffered minor injuries following a collision between a bus and car in north Oxford. The crash happened on the junction of Osberton Road and Woodstock Road shortly after 9am today. The female car driver was taken to hospital with minor head
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Woman faces arson charge
A 38-year-old woman yesterday admitted arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. However, Elizabeth Charlton, of Mallard Drive, Witney, denied arson with intent to endanger life. Oxford Crown Court heard Charlton set fire to a flat belonging
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Biker joins princes on Africa trip
When motorcyclist Les Cleeve signed up to take part in a 2,500km charity ride across South Africa, he had no idea who his riding mates would be. But when Mr Cleeve, a father of four from Titchener Close, Bicester, reached the starting line in Durban
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Pub plans Halloween spectacular
A Wantage pub is preparing to let down its drawbridge when it transforms itself into a haunted castle for Halloween. For the second year running, a huge facade, complete with Gothic arches, leaded windows and a drawbridge, will cover the front of
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Teacher jailed over sex abuse
A teacher who fantasised about molesting children has been jailed for attacking a girl. Kevin Lomas — who ran the Kip McGrath Education Centre in Didcot before his arrest — has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Oxford Crown Court heard
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Hundreds attend Nigerian ceremony
A security guard from Cowley has become Oxford's first resident Nigerian chief. Christian Ebede, from Barns Road, became a chief of the Ibo tribe in front of about 600 people at a 'coming out' ceremony on Saturday. The 54-year-old received
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Singer reaches contest finals
Teenage singer Zoë Mace has reached the finals of a competition to find the nation's best singer. Zoë, 13, from Freeland, was the only one of 18 competitors in the regional finals of Idol 2008 in Fareham, Hampshire, to sing a classical track. But
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Police fine 83 cyclists
Police fined 83 cyclists who failed to have lights on their cycles during a crackdown in Oxford's city centre last night. The £30 fines were issued in High Street between 6.30pm and 9pm. Cyclists were issued with the penalty tickets, but were told
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U's anger over ref
Angry Oxford United players and officials have questioned football's "double standards" that allowed Hayes & Yeading's Will Hendry to escape with only a yellow card for his shocking tackle on James Clarke. Right back Clarke was stretchered off and taken
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Police snare cyclists in lights crackdown
Police fined 83 cyclists who failed to have lights on their bikes during a crackdown in Oxford city centre last night. The £30 fines were issued in High Street between 6.30pm and 9pm. Cyclists were issued the penalty tickets, but were told the fine
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Stamp it out
Today we report on another alarming trend — bogus council workers calling at homes. Will these work-shy fraudsters stop at nothing to con the elderly? In the past week, fraudsters have tried to con their way into several homes posing as council workers
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Biker joins princes on Africa trip
When motorcyclist Les Cleeve signed up to take part in a 2,500km charity ride across South Africa, he had no idea who his riding mates would be. But when Mr Cleeve, a father of four from Titchener Close, Bicester, reached the starting line
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Guard becomes Nigerian chief
A security guard from Cowley has become Oxford's first resident Nigerian chief. Christian Ebede, from Barns Road, became a chief of the Ibo tribe in front of about 600 people at a 'coming out' ceremony on Saturday. The 54-year-old received
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We must find better detection
We should all breathe a sigh of relief today that paedophile Kevin Lomas finds himself behind bars. The twisted teacher admitted four charges of sexual activity with a child and one of indecent exposure and was yesterday jailed for 30 months. The