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Rushden & Diamonds 1 (Wolleaston 59), Oxford Utd 3 (Constable 25, 70 pen, Clist 90)
Oxford United fans were chanting "There's Only One Beano" and "Sign Him On" after James Constable's brace kept their play-off flame burning brightly at Nene Park tonight. Constable scored a wonderfully instinctive goal to put United ahead
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United ahead at the break
James Constable's 20th goal of the season gave Oxford United a 1-0 half-time lead in tonight's Blue Square Premier clash at Rushden & Diamonds.
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Attacker breaks man's jaw
A 49-year-old man was left with a broken jaw following an assault at a busy petrol station in Wantage. The man was walking towards the Sainsbury’s petrol station in Limborough Road at around 8.13pm on Monday when he said he was nearly hit by a green
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TA medics say an emotional goodbye as they go to war
ARMY medics bade a tearful farewell to their families yesterday as they swapped their day jobs for a three-month tour of duty on the front line in Afghanistan. The 12 Territorial Army medics from 202 Field Hospital, based at Edward Brooks Barracks in
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FOOTBALL: Craig's treble sparks Arbour
Craig Bloomfield hit a hat-trick in Cold Arbour’s 7-3 win over Chalgrove in the Marston's Oxford Sunday League's Presidents Cup semi-finals, writes GEOFF BOWER. Bloomfield set Cold Arbour on the way when he latched on to a Mark Flanagan through ball
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FOOTBALL: Jaunty Janes is Riverside hero
Mark Janes’s brace saw Riverside lift the Oxfordshire FA Sam Waters Sunday Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over Oxford Yellows in a hard-fought final at Oxford City. Riverside’s triumph also fulfilled a long-held dream for club and Oxford
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FOOTBALL: Super Simmonds boosts Kings Arms
Adam Simmonds cracked a long-range double as Kings Arms Wheatley boosted their Autotype UTV League title challenge with a 4-1 home win over struggling Childrey OHB, writes TIM SIRET. Darren Smith and defender Shaun Pearce were also on target for Wheatley
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Botley rogue trader's 'just a coward'
A WIDOWER who fell victim to a fraudster exposed on the BBC’s Rogue Traders programme last night labelled him a coward. Pensioner Leslie Evans was overcharged by almost £5,000 for repairs to the roof of his Abingdon home by Oxford builder Adam
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Voters go to polls in city council by-election
People living in the Headington Hill and Northway ward go to the polls on Thursday to elect a city councillor, following the death of Maureen Christian. The candidates are Roy Darke, Labour; Ruth Beer, Liberal Democrat; Marc Borja, Conservative
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Tragic Ivan 'can do things in heaven'
DAVID Cameron spoke today of how his other children were dealing with the recent sudden death of their brother. The six-year-old, who suffered from a rare epilepsy condition accompanied by severe cerebral palsy, died in hospital last month after being
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Oxford pub vies with top chef over Sunday roasts
A TUCKED-AWAY Oxford eaterie is giving Michelin triple-starred chef Heston Blumenthal a run for his money after finishing neck-and-neck in a competition to find the nation’s best Sunday lunch. Mr Blumenthal may have been making waves by reintroducing
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Sat Nav for dementia suffers 'will save lives'
A DOCTOR who gave dementia patients satellite tracking systems claims the idea could save lives. Dr Rupert McShane has spent the last two years working on trials which saw 20 dementia patients carry matchbox-sized Global Positioning System devices with
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Have your say on Didcot expansion
THE clock is ticking for people to have their say on Didcot town centre’s £150m expansion. South Oxfordshire District Council is inviting feedback on its plans for the next stage of the Orchard Centre’s redevelopment before 4.30pm on April 17. It has
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Cheney School: Olympic star ex-pupil presents prizes
AN OLYMPIC medalist returned to her former school in Oxford to present prizes to pupils. Bryony Shaw revisited Cheney School, in Headington, on Monday following her success in Olympic windsurfing in China last summer. The 25-year-old, who learnt her
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Wesley to lead Oxford Green Belt walk
“USE it before you lose it” is the message from campaigners calling on Oxford residents to enjoy a walk around the city’s Green Belt. The Oxfordshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England is holding a walk and rally as part of their Hands off
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SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL: St Andrew's glory
St Andrew’s lifted the Oxford City Schools’ FA open seven-a-side cup with a 2-1 win after extra time over Headington rivals St Josephs at Oxford Community School. Sam Weitzel was St Andrew’s hero, grabbing the winner with a dipping shot 30 seconds from
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Pair's city parade collects pledges
A PAIR of friends paraded through Oxford city to encourage people to give their spare change to charity. Siobhan Maycraft, 21, and Becky Stone, 20, who studies at Oxford Brookes, started their tour of three cities in Oxford on Saturday. The friends
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FOOTBALL: Underdogs in cup joy
North Berks League Underdogs Stanford in the Vale and Botley United both overcame higher-league opposition to reach the final of the War Memorial Cup, writes Andy Wells. Stanford survived a late scare to beat Benson Lions 3-2 and reach the final
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SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL: Vale light up Milton
Vale of White Horse Schools Under 15s recorded a battling 2-0 win over Mid Oxon in the Maurice Chalk Oxfordshire Cup semi-final at Milton United in a game which was held up for 45 minutes due to a floodlight failure. Ollie Taylor gave Vale the lead with
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Race for Life tribute to 'Grampy'
SHEILA Salmon and her family will ‘pound the beat’ of this summer’s Cornbury Race for Life in honour of their beloved husband, father and grampy, Bob. A former Thames Valley Police area beat officer for Chipping Norton, Mr Salmon died from cancer on
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SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL: Sunningwell so close
Sunningwell Primary School’s first-ever appearance in a football final ended in disappointment when they went down 3-0 to Whitchurch (Reading) in the Vale of White Horse Smallest Schools seven-a-side final at Our Lady’s School, Abingdon. Back row (from
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Council cuts scupper East Oxford May Day celebrations
PLANS to stage May Day celebrations east of Magdalen Bridge have been scrapped due to city council budget cuts. A Maypole, a dancing Ox, musicians and traditional entertainment had all been planned around The Plain on May 1 in a bid to include
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Fashion students give out makeovers
CUSTOMERS who called in at a boutique in Oxford city centre got a free makeover from fashion students. Fashion boutique Booty, in St Aldate’s, invited 24 fashion, hair and beauty students from Oxford and Cherwell Valley College to visit the store and
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School run turns into a work of art
PRIMARY schoolchildren in Oxford have been getting creative. Leckford Place School, in Leckford Road, invited three local primary schools — St Ebbe’s, North Hinksey and St Barnabas — to take part in an Artweek competition. Pupils were asked to create
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Photos to raise cash for Oxford hospice
A BOOK of photographs of children is being produced in aid of pioneering Oxford hospice Helen & Douglas House. The scheme is being organised by photographer Pete Griffith, who has personal reasons for supporting the hospice as two of his children were
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Go backstage at Oxford's New Theatre
THEATRE lovers in Oxford are being given the chance to see up-close where acting legends such as Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Judi Dench trod the boards decades ago. The New Theatre, in George Street, will be opening its doors and inviting people backstage
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In pole position for greener racing
MOTORSPORT-MAD Oxford Brookes University students are hoping to be first past the post in their very own fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly hybrid racing car. The team of students have created the vehicle to take part in the Formula Student
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Council steps in to help Witney college revamp
WEST Oxfordshire District Council will find out in the next few days if it can help bail out Abingdon and Witney College’s stalled £30m campus redevelopment. The revamp of the college’s Witney campus was put on hold by the Learning and Skills Council
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FOOTBALL: McCallum bags super treble
Craig McCallum hit a hat-trick as Charlbury Town romped to a 4-0 win over Hanborough to go top of the Premier Division. Dave Steele grabbed the fourth as Charlbury moved a point clear. Tim Wyatt’s brace helped Combe to a 4-2 victory over Witney Wanderers
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FOOTBALL: Fairview see off Oxford
Fairview eased to a 3-1 win at home to Inter Oxford in the RT Harris Oxford City FA's Doug Hobbs Cup. Sean Gibson fired Fairview ahead, only for Alex Reid to level. Strikes from Mathew Franks and a Craig Beal penalty then wrapped it up for Fairview.
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FOOTBALL: Wanless strike seals cup win
Dave Wanless scored the only goal as Brize Norton edged into the semi-finals of the Winey & District FA's Senior Cup with a 1-0 win over Minster Lovell. Spartan Rangers also reached the last four with a 2-1 win over West Witney. Ben Border and John
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FOOTBALL: Bishops take revenge on Cropredy
Bishops Itchington gained revenge for an earlier defeat at home to Cropredy in the Premier Division of the Banbury District & Lord Jersey FA with a 5-1 win in the reverse fixture. The visitors were quickly into their stride, taking a 3-0 lead thanks
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Judges sift record entries
THIS year’s Oxfordshire Business Awards promise to be bigger and better than ever, despite the recession. A sudden rush of last-minute entries meant the deadline was extended to March 2. With more than 160 received, chairman Paul Lowe, of Darbys Solicitors
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Carry on thriving
For a small business, Onelan certainly packs a big punch. It may only employ 20 staff, but its annual turnover now stands at an impressive £2.5m on the back of sales which have doubled every year for the last four years. Success, as in with so many businesses
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FOOTBALL: Garsington set up Hailey showdown
Garsington will meet Hailey in the Oxfordshire Charity Cup final for the second season in a row after a 3-0 penalty shoot-out win against Slade Farm United. In last season’s final, the Witney & District FA side pulled off a shock 4-2 success, so Garsington
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FOOTBALL: Horspath eye title assault
Elliott O’Brien smashed a hat-trick as Horspath boosted their Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division title hopes with a 4-1 win at home to leaders Bletchingdon. They are now just a point off the top and have four games in hand over Bletchingdon,
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FOOTBALL: Hughes scores nine goals in Tower victory
Giles Sports Witney Youth League JACOB Hughes ran riot with an amazing nine-timer as Tower Hill cruised to a 19-0 victory over Grendon Rangers in the Under 13 A League. Hughes’s haul was added to with a hat-trick from Adam Moore and doubles for Luke
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Five-year target for Abingdon revamp
THE complete overhaul of Abingdon town centre could happen in the next five years, the district council chief has revealed. David Buckle, joint chief executive of the Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils, said he wanted
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IT firm bucks the trend
Bosses at an Oxfordshire IT firm say they are bucking the trend with a recruitment drive and a major increase in turnover. Prolinx based at Great Milton has reported major success in sales of technology that allows customers to maximise computing power
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Fighting stigma
I WAS horrified to see your insensitive and damaging sub-headline (Oxford Mail, March 17) – Schizophrenic drug addict’s trail of terror. You would not highlight any other illness in this way. The way in which this crime was reported is nothing short
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Council urged to reject Littlemore homes plan
NEIGHBOURS are urging councillors to reject a planning application they claim would “desecrate” a conservation area. People living in Littlemore claimed building six homes on a neglected garden in the centre of the village would destroy wildlife habitats
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Well done
It’s fantastic that we are having new bus shelters along Marston Road after a very long wait. I am very grateful to Mick Haines for his constant hard work and dedication towards this outcome. A real achievement. Jo Bartlett, William Street, Oxford
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Driven mad
SEVERAL times on the way into Oxford I have driven past the speed indication device at Besselsleigh at less than the 50mph limit and yet the illuminated sign has flashed up a nagging message telling me to slow down. Which daft person decided to set the
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Consistent on museum plans
JOHN Letts’ representation both of what has happened regarding the future of Cogges Manor Farm in Witney, and of the relationship between the County Council and the Community Enterprise Group is incorrect (Oxford Mail letters, February 27).
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O'Neill's, George Street, Oxford
Quick – I’m in the pub and I need the recipe for Irish stew in a hurry! But, this being O’Neill’s, it’s printed on the wall. Phew! Quite a lot is printed here – the doors and walls are emblazoned with the sort of curvy Celtic script that’s
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Man choked to death after fight in Banbury, inquest told
The fiancée of a man who choked to death on his own vomit after being hit on the head in a fight at a Banbury bed and breakfast wept as she gave evidence at an inquest this morning. Kevin Lavelle, a crane driver from Netherton, Liverpool, was
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The novelists
THE impressive list of novelists this year is headed by Ian McEwan who collects The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence. The other celebrated speakers include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Aravind Adiga, Jeffrey Archer, Kate Atkinson, Louis de
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Writing all over the world
WORLD writers with fascinating international experiences to share have long been a important strand of the festival. This year Nigerian award-winning writers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun) and Ben Okri (The Famished
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Festival dining
DINING in the magnificent hall at Christ Church is a rare treat. This year there are several chances to experience the rarefied atmosphere while listening to inspirational speakers. The opening Festival dinner on Monday, March 30, is in honour of
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It’s kid’s stuff!
Children and teenagers will be able to join sessions with current writers, sessions on the graphic novel, the comic, lyric and scriptwriting workshops, play improvisation, magic, storytelling, parties and workshops having fun with reading! Festival favourites
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Poetry for today
NOVELIST Anne Pilling will unveil Home Field, her first full-length collection of poetry. Four different events, entitled Two Poets, as the title suggests, brings together pairings of poets including David Constantine and Michael Schmidt, Jane Draycott
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The Chancellor’s Lecture
AS part of the Festival, the Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord Patten of Barnes CH, each year invites a figure of international eminence in the field of literature or public affairs, to lecture in the magnificent setting of Sir Christopher
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Festival writing courses
ONE of the many exciting innovations at The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival is its creative-writing courses, which offer aspiring authors the chance to rub shoulders with some of the country’s finest authors and critics, all in the stimulating
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Overcoming brain injury
Every half an hour in the UK, a child will acquire a brain injury. At least one child every week will be admitted into the Oxford Children’s Hospital with a serious head injury. This could be the result of an accident, illness such as meningitis; poisoning
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Group raises awareness of low-profile cancers
UCARE (Urological Cancer Research and Education) was the idea of a group of urology and oncology doctors, nurses, patients and supporters at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, who felt that research into urological cancer was under-funded. The seriousness
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The big debates
To encourage these exchanges, this year the Festival programmers have created a substantial series of panel events to get the intellectual juices flowing. The topics range from the future of aging to whether the UK will ever follow the US’s example and
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My pick of the festival
Another year — another Oxford Literary Festival – and so many fascinating speakers and books to choose from. Let’s start with my hero, the celebrity chef Raymond Blanc. Acknowledged as one of the finest chefs in the world, this remarkable man has remained
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FIA agree to cut licence fees
The FIA have agreed to reduce fees for drivers' superlicences from the start of the 2010 Formula One season. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), which represents the majority of F1 drivers, have previously expressed their displeasure
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Firefighters close road as blaze is tackled
Twenty firefighters tackled a blaze this morning on the old Radcliffe Infirmary site where Oxford University’s new £500m campus is being built. Fire crews were called to Walton Street, opposite Oxford University Press, shortly after 8am to
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Family held reins over many years
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New Theatre celebrates 75th birthday
There can be few artistes who have not graced the stage of the New Theatre in Oxford. Plays, musicals, pantomimes, concerts – you name it, they have been performed there. The theatre in George Street is 75 years old this year and wants Memory Lane readers
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60 years of revolution in photography
Vernon Brooke, president of the Oxford Photographic Society, has seen many changes in technology in his 60 years as a member. He tells me: “When I joined, all photography was in black and white. Colour didn’t become common until much later. “Even later
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pairing wine with cheese
Running wine tastings is generally great fun but sometimes it is a bit tricky. My heart sinks at those emails that arrive in my inbox with ‘cheese and wine tasting’ in the subject. I cannot get excited about trying to come up with a list of wines to
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Photo society dates back to 1889
Members of Oxford Photographic Society have been taking pictures for 120 years –– and possibly even longer. Few records exist of the society’s early days. The first mention of an event is a slide show and lecture at the famous Holywell Music Room, in
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Forces Week starts in Carterton
A week of events designed to celebrate the efforts of servicemen and women starts in Carterton today. Forces Week, which runs between March 24 and March 31, is organised by the Yellow Ribbon Foundation, set up by Carterton residents Emma Cheedy and Victoria
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Company admits asbestos failure
Two workers were unwittingly exposed to asbestos while carrying out refurbishment work. Bestoff Services Ltd of Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, pleaded guilty at Didcot Magistrates’ Court to breaching section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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Man in court charged with robbing 101-year-old
A 45-year-old man will appear in court charged with the robbery of a 101-year-old man. Stephen Gillespie, of no fixed abode, has been charged after Polish war veteran Kazimierz Michalski was robbed by a man posing as a builder at his north
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BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters at Radcliffe Infirmary blaze
Fifteen firefighters have been tackling a blaze at the old Radcliffe Infirmary site, off Walton Street, Oxford, this morning. Fire crews were called shortly after 8am to tackle the blaze after a building on the site, which is under construction
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Wilder: It's time for cool heads
Chris Wilder has urged his Oxford United players to keep their cool for the final eight games of the Blue Square Premier season as they try to maintain their brilliant run at Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday night. With little margin for error, the U's
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Broken down lorry causing severe delays on A40
Morning rush hour traffic is moving very slowly on the A40 eastbound carriageway near the Eynsham Road in Cassington, because of a broken down lorry. The lorry is partially blocking the carriageway. Police officers are directing traffic
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Girls as young as 11 to text school nurse for morning after pill
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Oxfordshire will be able to ask for the morning-after pill by text message this summer as part of plans to cut teenage pregnancies. From July, girls as young as 11 at four secondary schools in Oxford and two in Banbury will
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Pregnancy rise must be halted
MANY parents reading our story today will be horrified at the prospect of their teenage daughters taking the morning after pill. The thought of teenagers becoming sexually active is a worry for most parents. So the news that the county council, Oxfordshire
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Oxford's Covered Market to test out Sunday opening
A PILOT scheme to open Oxford’s Covered Market on Sundays is due to start next month. Mary Clarkson, the city councillor with responsibility for the historic market, said Sunday trading could become permanent if a three-month pilot scheme proved a success
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Fans gear up for Drive it Day
Fans of classic and vintage vehicles are gearing up for ‘Drive it Day’ – the one day a year where owners of old cars, bikes and trucks are encouraged to take to the road and celebrate the freedom of motoring. And to mark the occasion, Vauxhall