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FOOTBALL: City crush Garsington
Oxford City thrashed Garsington 8-0 in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup quarter-final at Court Place Farm on Wednesday night. Craig Faulconbridge hit a hat-trick as City scored four goals in each half. James Faulkner (2), Lee Rendell, Andy Ballard, with a
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MOTORSPORT: Williams rocked by loss of RBS backing
The Oxfordshire-based Williams Formula 1 team are to lose the backing of the Royal Bank of Scotland at the end of their current agreement as a result of the economic downturn. Williams and RBS made the announcement on Wednesday night in a joint statement
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BAR BILLIARDS: Gordon's title tonic
Nelson's Ian Gordon won the under 22 singles title at Didcot Conservative Club after getting the better of Wallingford’s Joe Storch, writes PETE EWINS. Gordon, who was in a group of four, beat Northants’ Steven Coleman 2,800-1,300, but then lost to teammate
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BOWLS: Sykes reels off treble triumph
Banbury Cross’s Mark Sykes completed a hat-trick of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire area titles by adding the pairs and triples to his singles crown. Having already been crowned the singles champ-ion a week earlier, he teamed up with Keith
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AUNT SALLY: Veterans crowned champs in style
Veterans were crowned John Smith’s New Club Wheatley Winter League champions following a 6-0 win over Saints. Jim Kent led the way with 13 dolls, including a six. Elmfield secured the Yarnton RBL League title with a 6-0 win over Chauffers. RESULTS
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Prince greets fellows of Islam centre
The Prince of Wales was in Oxford last night to attend a reception hosted by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Prince Charles is patron of the centre, part of Oxford University, which was established in 1985 to encourage the study of Islam. He
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Richard Thompson @ New Theatre, Oxford
With the Thousand Years of Popular Music project, folk-rock legend Richard Thompson is adding yet more credibility to the argument that he is the most complete popular musician working today. When he, along with other notable musicians, was
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Waste plants deal agreed
A MAJOR deal to build three food waste recycling centres in Oxfordshire was signed this week, allowing kitchen waste collections to begin from this summer. The food waste plants are to be created at Ashgrove Farm, Ardley and Worton Park, Cassington
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Food waste deal now signed
A multi-million pound deal to build three food waste recycling centres in Oxfordshire has been signed, allowing kitchen waste collections to begin in the summer. The food waste plants are to be created at Ashgrove Farm, Ardley, and Worton Park, Cassington
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Police dogs used in drugs crackdown
Police were out on patrol in Thame and Wheatley with drugs dogs in an operation to help crack down on the supply and use of illegal drugs. The operation was carried out on Saturday in a number of licensed premises and public spaces. PC Russell
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A look at Oxford's new cancer centre
Members of the public are being given the chance to have a look around Oxford’s new £109m cancer centre shortly before it opens to patients. Earlier this month, building contractors gave health managers the keys to the new centre at the Churchill
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Wheatley arts festival in 32nd year
One of Britain’s longest running arts and crafts festivals will return to Oxfordshire for its 32nd year. The annual Art in Action event will once again be held in the grounds of Waterperry House, near Wheatley, this summer. The four-day
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Blackbird Leys gets credit crunch advice
Families hit by the credit crunch have been offered a helping hand in balancing the books. Officers from Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards department have been running a display offering advice about personal finances on the city’s estates
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Boy traumatised after Witney street attack
A boy who was punched in the ear so hard it bled, said the attack had made him fearful of leaving his house. The 17-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of being attacked again, said the unprovoked incident had “knocked his confidence
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Oxford's playgrounds get a revamp
More than half of Oxford’s play areas will be refurbished after the city council rubberstamped £2.5m of investment for the work. The scheme, which was a key manifesto pledge of the council’s Labour administration, will see 51 of the authority’s run-down
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Slumdog sound engineer picks up Oscar
A sound expert from Oxfordshire is on Cloud Nine after winning an Oscar – just weeks after picking up a Bafta. Ian Tapp, 44, of Mawles Lane, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, near Chipping Norton, won the award for mixing the sound on Slumdog Millionaire
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Leys' false kidnap teen walks free
A TEENAGER who concocted a false story about being kidnapped by a gang of six men walked free from court yesterday. The 16-year-old told police she was abducted by a gang including Imtiaz Ali — an innocent man arrested and held in custody for almost
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Oxford keeps city Fairtrade status for fourth year
CAMPAIGNERS turned out in force to celebrate Oxford keeping its Fairtrade city status, but the achievement has received a mixed reception on the city’s streets. More than 80 campaigners including the executive director of the Fairtrade Foundation
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John Glozier
JOHN Glozier, who worked in Oxford University’s Department of Human Anatomy workshop for 40 years, has died aged 90. Born in 1918 in Wembley, he was christened Sydney Francis Glozier, but was always known as John. He grew up in Wooburn
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor pair in England calls
Chinnor have two players in the England Under 20 squad to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations at Dubarry Park tomorrow night (6.15). Hooker Arthur Ellis comes in on the bench for his debut, where he will be joined by prop Bob Baker, who started
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RUGBY UNION: Watkins' selection joy
Julian Watkins said he was ecstatic after securing a place in England’s Under 16 squad for the Four Nations Tournament. The 16-year-old from Oxford, who attends Cokethorpe School, near Witney, received his selection letter after a week’s training at
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Lady Hilda Bullock
LADY Bullock, the widow of Alan Bullock, the celebrated historian and founding Master of St Catherine’s College, Oxford, has died aged 93. Hilda Bullock — known as Nibby — served as a magistrate in Oxford between 1964 to 1985 and was a well-loved figure
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RUGBY UNION: Quins look best bet
Oxford Harlequins look the obvious favourites to lift the Oxfordshire Cup for a fourth successive year. The holders are the highest ranked team in the competition, and have already been handed a bye in the first round with Henley Wanderers unable to
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RUGBY UNION: Blues on the brink
Oxford University are a win away from the quarter-finals of the National Under 20 Championship after drawing 15-15 with Warwickshire. Having beaten Notts, Lincs & Derbys 17-11 in their first Midland Region B match, a victory over North Midlands on March
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Elisabeth Hibbert Beckett
ELISABETH Hibbert Beckett, who has died at age 84, was throughout her life an exponent of ideas and concepts frequently well ahead of their time. In her last years, as one of several constitutional cases that she spearheaded, she refused to
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Teen gangs terrorise shops and customers on Didcot Broadway
GANGS of up to 30 teenagers are terrorising shopkeepers and customers in the centre of Didcot after dark — prompting calls for more police presence. Traders in Broadway said they were fed up with the problems – but police officers said they
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Marston Road gets new bus shelters at last
After two years of having to contend with broken windows, leaking roofs and ripped out seats, bus users in Oxford have finally won their battle for new shelters. Since 2007, residents using the seven stops along Marston Road have been asking
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Police launch Muslim group
Muslim police officers have set up a group to help improve people’s understanding of Islam and to advance the needs of Muslim officers. The Thames Valley Muslim Police Association is aimed at helping the force’s 60 Muslim staff and officers
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Queen songs rock Didcot school
The sounds of the West End came to Didcot as dozens of teenagers stepped into the spotlight to stage a hit rock and roll musical. Pupils from St Birinus and Didcot Girls’ School teamed up to perform Ben Elton’s We Will Rock You, based around the music
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Sun will rise on Oxford's May Day fun
A rising sun, a dancing ox and Chinese dragons will help celebrate May Morning in East Oxford this year. The bridge has controversially been closed in the early hours of May Morning for the past three years to stop people jumping into the River
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RUGBY UNION: League champs
Two penalties from Joe Todd earned Oxford Harlequins a 6-3 victory at Witney and the OBB Under 17 Division C title. Quins now advance to a national play-off. Banbury Under 11s secured two comfortable wins at Oxford Harlequins. Tries from captain Jack
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GOLF: Academies lead the way
New junior academies at Studley Wood, Hadden Hill and Witney Lakes are part of a pioneering programme set up by the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Golf Partnership. The BB&O region is the first in England to introduce junior academies with structured coaching
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GOLF: Flying by
The Thames Valley Air Ambulance landed at Magnolia Park on Saturday to receive a cheque for £13,000. Outgoing captains Steve Farr and Carol Gray (pictured) did the honours after nominating the air ambulance as their chosen charity for the year.
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GOLF: Captains ride in
Two new captains have “ridden in” at Studley Wood. Men’s captain Barry Yates and ladies’ skipper Sue Blake had told owners Ken Heathcote and Ian Darby they wanted to arrive for their big day in a chopper. And they were granted their wish with the chance
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GOLF: Results round-up
OXFORD CITY Medal No 12 - Div 1: 1 M Morbey 73-9=64, 2 K Mobley 78-12=66, 3 I Bound 70-3=67. Div 2: 1 D Ruffels 79-15=64, 2 C Jones 89-24=65, 3 C Rodda 82-15=67. Blight Hopkins Cup: 1 J King. Centenary Cup: A Wootton. Steve Carter Cup: 1 J Stevens
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AUSTRIA: Head to the mountains
Ever since I first watched Maria serenading the hills of Austria in The Sound of Music, I have held on to a childlike reverence for the land that seemed so pure and green. But the dreams of walking over those same hills were only revived well
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ICE HOCKEY: Stars reach play-offs
Oxford City Stars reached the English National League Division 1 South end-of-season play-offs, despite an 11-4 defeat ag-ainst champions-elect Inv-icta Dynamos. But they will have to step-up their game if they are to reach the final in Coventry. Missing
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Today's local share prices (PM)
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New role for Bicester's Garth House
CIVIC funerals and baby-naming services can now be held in the council chamber at Garth House. The move comes after a successful trial in January when a service took place at the civic mansion in Launton Road for about 40 mourners. Town
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Ivan: Respects paid in Commons
PARLIAMENT paid its respect to today following the death of Witney MP David Cameron’s disabled son Ivan. The House of Commons was suspended briefly and Prime Minister's Questions cancelled as a mark of respect after the Conservative Party leader’s six-year-old
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Doctor Atomic: London Coliseum
It’s not every day you get to hear a former Trotskyite squatter saying, “I once shared this room with Philip Glass and Doris Lessing”. Then again, it’s not every day a former Trotskyite squatter finds herself in charge of a major contemporary opera at
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Boys and the Bard
Liverpool. An underground room. A man looks at me conspiratorially “This is one kilo of fairy dust….” This is Edward Hall (yes, yes, son of…) founder and director of the all-male, all-Shakespeare Propeller theatre company. The bag of glitter he is
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Teenage girl assaulted in Headington
A teenage girl was grabbed and assaulted in a street in Oxford. Police are appealing for information after the attack in Sandfield Road, Headington, at about midday on yesterday. The 17-year-old girl was not seriously injured and police
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Toads are really fascinating
Little beauties Toads have been much maligned throughout history. Wart-fearing people shun them and husband-hunting princesses overlook them — all because they’re a little bit ‘ugly’. But our relationship with toads is changing because — warts aside
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Cameron's son: Respects paid in Commons
Parliament paid its respects today following the death of Witney MP David Cameron’s disabled son Ivan. The House of Commons was suspended briefly and Prime Minister's Questions cancelled as a mark of respect after the Conservative Party leader
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Volunteering for Wychwood Forest
Wychwood Forest is benefiting from a new project designed to introduce young volunteers to conservation work. Jane Bowley is project officer for the Wychwood V Project, which began in April 2008, and with her encouragement young people have already
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AUNT SALLY: Veterans are champs
Veterans were crowned John Smith’s New Club Wheatley Winter League champions following a 6-0 win over Saints. Jim Kent led the way with 13 dolls, including a six. Elmfield secured the Yarnton RBL League title with a 6-0 win over Chauffers. RESULTS
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BAR BILLIARDS: Gordon's title tonic
NELSON’S Ian Gordon won the under 22 singles title at Didcot Conserevative Club after getting the better of Wallingford’s Joe Storch, writes PETE EWINS. Gordon, who was in a group of four beat Northants’ Steven Coleman 2,800-1,300, but then lost to teammate
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ATHLETICS: Holmes sings praises of ace England
Double Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes has praised Oxford City star Hannah England after her selection for the Great Britain team for the European Indoor Championships in Turin next weekend. England will compete in the 1500m in Italy
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ATHLETICS: Kuester is in the medals
Bicester and Oxford City veteran Dave Kuester was again in fine form at the Combined British Masters Pentathlon at the Lee Valley Centre in Enfield. Competing in the 60-65 year-old category, Kuester won gold in the 60m hurdles in a personal best of 12.71secs
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ATHLETICS: Hatti crowned English champ
Former Radley ace Hatti Dean took the women’s title in the English Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill. The Great Britain steeplechase international, now running for Hallamshire Harriers, took the crown with a time of 29mins 34secs
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Kelvin tells all!
An exclusive interview with Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas has thrown up some fascinating insights into the club. The Oxford Mail put questions to United's chairman from supporters - with some revealing answers. Read the full interview in Thursday's
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ATHLETICS: Vaughan secures honours
Veteran Bryan Vaughan took home the vet 55 title at the Bourton 10K on Sunday. The Woodstock Harrier took first place in a time of 34mins 38secs. Oxford City’s Roy Treadwell followed up his triumph in the Chiltern Cross Country League by claiming first
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Have your say on district development
WEST Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to have their say about major development choices the district faces over the next 15 years. A plan has yet to be produced but a consultation document sets out West Oxfordshire District Council’s proposals
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Police launch Muslim group
Muslim police officers have set up a group to help improve people’s understanding of Islam and to advance the needs of Muslim officers. The Thames Valley Muslim Police Association is aimed at helping the force’s 60 Muslim staff and officers
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Men give women hockey players some stick
A women's hockey club is licking its wounds after being beaten by a men’s XI in a charity match. Kidlington Ladies Hockey Club are currently topping Trysports Three Counties League Division 5, having won their first six games of the 2008/09
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Brawl inquiry man bailed
A man arrested after a brawl in a busy Oxford street has been released by police. Detectives are still appealing for witnesses after three men were injured following a street fight involving 15 men in Cowley Road at 11.40pm on Monday. All the men
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Man bailed after brawl
A MAN arrested after a mass brawl in a busy Oxford street has been released by police. Detectives are still appealing for witnesses after three men were injured following a street fight involving 15 men in Cowley Road at 11.40pm on Monday. All the men
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Ivan: More tributes paid
Dr Evan Harris, the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, said: "The sad death of this little boy is shocking news and I offer my deep condolences to David and Samantha. "Like many bereaved parents they will be very distressed at losing a
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Cameron's son: Harris condolences
Evan Harris, the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, said: "The sad death of this little boy is shocking news and I offer my deep condolences to David and Samantha. "Like many bereaved parents they will be very distressed at losing a child
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Today's local share prices (AM)
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Cameron's son: PMQs cancelled out of respect
Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons has been cancelled today following the death of David Cameron's son Ivan. All political parties this morning agreed to suspend the weekly half-hour sparring session at the dispatch box in favour of brief
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Ivan: PMQs cancelled
Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons has been cancelled today following the death of David Cameron's son Ivan. All political parties this morning agreed to suspend the weekly half-hour sparring session at the dispatch box in favour of
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Ivan: MPs pay tribute
Two of Oxfordshire’s MPs have spoken of their shock at the death of David Cameron’s son, Ivan. Henley MP Dr John Howell said: "I'm not sure there's anything that can be said in the face of such a family tragedy. "It's clearly a private affair
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Cameron's son: MPs speak of shock
Two of Oxfordshire's Conservative MPs have spoken of their shock at the death of David Cameron's son Ivan. Henley MP John Howell said: "I'm not sure there's anything that can be said in the face of such a family tragedy. "It's clearly
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Cameron's son: Friend praises Ivan's 'spark'
One of David Cameron's closest political friends described Ivan as "a lovely kid" with a "spark". Ed Vaizey, Tory MP for Wantage, said this morning: "I am still slightly stunned by the news. "Ivan was a much loved, intensely loved child
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Ivan: 'Much loved child' says MP
One of David Cameron's closest political friends described Ivan as "a lovely kid" with a "spark". Ed Vaizey, Tory MP for Wantage, said: "I am still slightly stunned by the news. Ivan was a much loved, intensely loved child. "There is
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Cameron's son: PM sends condolences
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent the Camerons his condolences following the death of their son Ivan. It was amongst the first messages of sympathy being sent to the Conservative leader. Mr Brown said: "Sarah and I were very saddened
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Growing strawberries is a pleasure of life
The home-grown, sun-ripened strawberry is one of the great pleasures of life and they can be planted between November and May in a sunny position in well-drained soil that holds some moisture. Those on heavier soil can mound up a bed to improve
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David Cameron's son dies
The son of Witney MP and Conservative Party leader David Cameron has died. Ivan, six, was taken ill overnight and died in the early hours of today, a Conservative Party spokesman has confirmed. The youngster suffered from cerebral palsy
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David Cameron's son dies
The son of Witney MP and Conservative Party leader David Cameron has died. Ivan, six, was taken ill overnight and died in the early hours of today, a Conservative Party spokesman has confirmed. The youngster suffered from cerebral palsy
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Residents' parking scheme could affect 37 streets
A controversial residents’ parking scheme could be introduced across Banbury, affecting 3,000 properties. People living in 37 streets around the town could be consulted over whether they want the scheme. If Cherwell District Council’
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Pro-nuclear Green could be deselected
The Green Party has refused to rule out deselecting its parliamentary hopeful for Oxford West and Abingdon after the candidate backed new nuclear power stations as a way of cutting carbon emissions. Chris Goodall was one of four leading
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Man held after three hurt in brawl
Three people were injured in a gang fight in the middle of a busy Oxford street. About 15 men, all of East Timorese origin, brawled in Cowley Road, between the junctions of Howard Street and Cumberland Road, at about 11.40pm on Monday.
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Mini jobs: 50 attend meeting
BMW union officials failed to attend a meeting called following the mass lay-offs at Mini’s Cowley Mini plant. Representatives from the Oxford & District Trades Union Council, which called the meeting last night, said Chris Bond, chairman of the Unite
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Routine check saves man's sight
A routine visit to a Witney opticians proved to be a sight saving experience for Toby Marnier. The 64-year-old had noticed sight in his left eye had been gradually getting worse for four years, so he visited a Witney optician for an eye examination
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Giant gun targets global warming
An engineer built a “horrendously dangerous” electro-magnetic cannon as part of an experiment to discover whether trillions of mirrors could be sent into space to protect the Earth from global warming. Tod Todeschini assembled the four-metre long
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It's not fair!
Oxford United boss Chris Wilder believes the Weymouth crisis means there’s no longer a level playing field in the league. He says the Blue Square Premier has been devalued by the Terras threatening to fulfill their remaining fixtures by fielding their
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Probe into eight care home deaths
AN inquiry has been launched after half of the residents of an Oxfordshire care home died in a two-week period. The Commission for Social Care Inspection is investigating after eight elderly people died of “chest-related illnesses” at the Crown
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Brain tumour man so glad he went to Specsavers
A ROUTINE visit to a Witney opticians proved to be a sight saving experience for Toby Marnier. The 64-year-old had noticed sight in his left eye had been gradually getting worse for four years, so he visited a Witney optician for an eye examination
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Bonn Square a bad idea
THERE are many differing views about the ‘improvement’ to Bonn Square. Rather than waste time joining the ‘for it or against it’ argument, I have been looking at the overall design – and admit to being disappointed, though not surprised. If I were designing
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The end for Greens?
THE Tories frequently have major rows over Europe and Labour was famously divided over the ditching of Clause Four. Now it seems the Green Party is all over the place on the topic of nuclear energy. Nuclear power to the Greens used to be
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BMW CULL: Job losses not the fault of union
YOUR leader opinion about the job losses at BMW (A dark day for the city, Oxford Mail, February 17), was almost spot on. I was informed of a shop stewards’ meeting scheduled for 4.30am on Monday, February 16. At that meeting the Plant
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Giant gun has global warming in its sights
An engineer built a “horrendously dangerous” electro-magnetic cannon as part of an experiment to discover whether trillions of mirrors could be sent into space to protect the Earth from global warming. Tod Todeschini assembled the four-metre long gun
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Care home probe after illness kills eight
An investigartion has been launched into a care home after half the residents died in just over two weeks. Watchdog the Commission for Social Care Inspection is investigating after eight OAPs at Crown Nursing Home, in High Street, Harwell, died from
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Miners' strike memories - 25 years on
MARCH 12 marks the 25th anniversary of the start of the year-long long miners strike. A quarter of a century on, the devastating economic and social problems resulting from the pit closure programme are still to be seen in areas throughout Britain where
