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HORSE RACING Channon keen on Youmzain
West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon believes dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Youmzain is a worthy favourite for Saturday's Dubai Sheema Classic. Channon's six-year-old has finished third and fifth in the $5m Group 1 contest at Nad Al
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Burglars steal children's toys during raid
Burglars stole a computer console and games after breaking into a house in north Oxfordshire. Police are appealing for witnesses after the break-in in Dovecote Close, Milcombe, near Banbury sometime between 12pm and 12.30pm on Monday. They stole a Nintendo
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Jewellery raid accused teens remanded
Two teenage boys charged with a raid on an Oxford jewellers have been remanded in custody. The boys, aged 16 and 17-years-old and who are too young to name, both appeared at Oxford Youth Court charged with theft. They are accused of smashing open a
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Win marks 101st with extra slice of cake
WIN Perriss confessed she was unsure about the secret of long life as she celebrated her 101st birthday. Mrs Perriss’ birthday was on Monday, but celebrations were delayed until today so her only son, John, 68, could get back to the UK from a holiday
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OAP tackled knife raider, court told
A PENSIONER grappled with a knife-wielding neighbour before pinning him to the floor, a jury heard today. Former boxer Frank Corti told Oxford Crown Court that he grabbed Gregory McCalium’s wrists and pinned his arms against the wall after finding him
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'I can't remember saying I killed him' Banbury B&B inquest told
A MAN involved in a fight at a bed and breakfast said “I’ve killed him” after learning the person he had been restraining minutes before had stopped breathing, an inquest heard. Kevin Lavelle, 29, from Netherton, Liverpool, was pronounced dead
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Oxford's cash ‘most exposed’ to risk
A REPORT claiming Oxford City Council’s £4.5m tied up in failed Icelandic banks eclipses its £3m reserves does not give an accurate picture of the local authority’s finances, claims a leading councillor. Ed Turner, deputy leader of the council, spoke
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Fresh drive to cut Oxford's pollution
OXFORD city centre will be declared a Low Emission Zone on Wednesday in an effort to combat pollution. The move will mean only buses meeting strict European standards will be able to operate in central Oxford. But the tough restrictions will not apply
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What's on in jazz, March 26-April 2
The Spin Jazz Club in the Wheatsheaf, off Oxford’s High Street, features saxophonist Julian Nicholas with the house trio tonight and then at the other end of the week, on Thursday April 2, the Mark Lockheart Group is in the spotlight. Lockheart, no stranger
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Sir Peter Lely, Christ Church Gallery
The portrait painter Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), German born of a Dutch family and trained at Haarlem, spent most of his career in England, one of three foreign portraitists who dominated English painting in the 17th century. Settling in London around
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Signal for change on the Cotswold Line
New signals controlled from Didcot could form part of the project to reinstate double track on much of the Cotswold Line rail route between Oxford and Worcester. The news was revealed by Transport Minister Lord Adonis when he visited Oxfordshire
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Rob Brydon: New Theatre, Oxford
A few years ago, it was Little Britain taking over the comedic world. Now it seems to be Gavin & Stacey; and it was always going to be interesting to see how Rob Brydon – a cast member in this incredibly popular TV show – was going to cope in his first
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Twelfth Floor: Wycombe Swan and Oxford Playhouse
Twelfth Floor was Tanja Liedtke’s first and only choreographic work – she was killed by a truck, aged only 29, two years ago. It reveals a major talent whose abilities should have been allowed to develop even further. The piece is set in an institution
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Parents' painting pleases Kidlington kids
COLOURFUL sea creatures are brightening up a primary school in Kidlington. Parents have painted a giant mural on the wall of the nursery at St Thomas More Primary School. Nursery teacher Juliet Lamb said the scene was painted over a three-month period
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Parents' painting pleases Kidlington kids
COLOURFUL sea creatures are brightening up a primary school in Kidlington. Parents have painted a giant mural on the wall of the nursery at St Thomas More Primary School. Nursery teacher Juliet Lamb said the scene was painted over a
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Staff on ward like Teresa are true heroes
I would like to thank the staff on Level Six’s 6A ward at the JR, particularly John, who made every effort to make my husband’s stay as comfortable as possible. Also the staff at the John Wairing ward at the Churchill hospital, especially a lady named
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Immigration plan for Bicester shows system is shambles
New Labour’s plan to have an immigrant removal centre at Bicester is an admittance on their part that immigration controls in the UK are a shambles. We the public will be forced to elect a government which will bring back the pre-1980 immigration format
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Risinghurst student scoops award for advert
AN ASPIRING Steven Spielberg has won a prestigious national film award for commercials. Student film producer Dillan Gandhi, from Risinghurst, Oxford, was part of a team of talented young filmmakers which beat competition from more than 100 film schools
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Thanks for help over bus scheme
A big thanks to the Oxford Mail for the support you gave the pensioners at the town hall, and to Gill Sanders, Littlemore Parish Council and all the people who gave speeches about the Bendy Bus plan for The Plain. Littlemore people are pleased Ian Hudspeth
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A weekly update from the corridors of power
The historic annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge can be a tedious affair. So The Insider will be giving Sunday’s race on the River Thames in London something of a wide berth. Instead, I will heading away from the crowds and into the East End
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Resorted to silly abuse
It is always a sign of weakness in an opponent’s argument when he resorts to silly abuse. Thus Keith Mitchell (Letters, March 18) calls John Tanner’s lucid letter advocating republicanism “a relentless thirst for self-promotion”. The truth is that
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Charlbury station master was top tap dancer
JOHN Padbury, a renowned tap dancer and former station master of Charlbury station, has died aged 77. Born in Wheatley, Mr Padbury became interested in dance at an early age, first attending the Vera Legge School of Dance in Oxford. Later he attended
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Who will provide change for £20?
A few days ago, while waiting for a bus, I realised that I only had a £20 note. As I knew that the post office would not change it, I went to a bank. I was told that I would have to have an account with them before they would give me change
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Man knocked unconscious in Abingdon attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and knocked unconscious in Abingdon. Between 7.40pm and 7.53pm yesterday a man had been drinking in the town centre and was walking home after leaving The Plough pub in Stert Street
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Burglars snatch Nintendo Wii
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Dovecote Close, Milcombe. It is believed that burglars entered the property via the rear French doors between noon and 12.30pm on Monday. The burglary was discovered when the back gate was left
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Courtney Pine:The Oxford Playhouse
As a young tyro with a big sound and an explosive technique Courtney Pine would take centre stage and stay there. Now as a matured musician with an OBE he has taken on the role of wise father to another generation of young black musicians. His new Jazz
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Pedestrianisation 'key' to revitalising Wallingford, say campaigners
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have backed proposals to pedestrianise Wallingford town centre, claiming the plans hold the key to its “revitalisation”. Action group Sustainable Wallingford said the town must support the banning of cars in Market Place so
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John Moran: The North Wall, Summertown
John Moran came to the North Wall trailing some excellent reviews, and I went in high hopes, but ended up shocked by the utter banality of what was presented to us. Moran, a 40-something protégé of Philip Glass, has apparently wowed New York with gigantic
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Man found unconscious in Abingdon car park
A man was found unconscious in a supermarket car park in Abingdon. Police are appealing for witnesses after the victim was punched in the chest, causing him to fall into railings at Waitrose car park in Abbey Close on Tuesday. Det Sgt Dave Horsburgh
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These are the politics of envy
Passing through Cornmarket, I decided to listen to the speeches of the communists and republicans, who had gathered to commemorate Cromwell’s victory over the Royalists. Although I found the speeches amusing, I find it hard to subscribe to this politics
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Republics have shortcomings
I read Mr Tanner’s letter on the subject of a republican constitution with some interest. I do not know what kind of system he has in mind, and wonder if he has any experience of living in a republic. For four years, I lived in the Irish Republic as
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Amadeus, the North Wall, Summertown, Oxford
Opportunities to see Peter Shaffer’s well-crafted 1979 play Amadeus are comparatively rare and should be seized when offered. While some might baulk at what is, in essence, a dramatised libel on the Viennese court composer Antonio Salieri – and
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Runner tackles biggest challenge
A runner is to tackle his biggest challenge yet when he attempts to clock up 300 miles in 16 days in memory of a girlfriend killed by a drink driver. Kaveh Fatemian, from Kennington, hopes to run from Paris to London in just over a fortnight and complete
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He should make sure streets are clean
So John Tanner would like to see the monarchy abolished (Oxford Mail letters, March 17). He has the cheek to refer to our Queen as a lovely old lady who is deeply committed to her country but, in the same breath, questions whether an unelected aristocrat
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Woman, 18, slashed with knife at Bicester party
A TEENAGER was slashed in a knife attack at a birthday party, police have revealed today. Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old woman was knifed while at King’s End Association Club, Ashdene Road, Bicester, at about 8.45pm
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Gordon Brown wasn't elected, either
So John Tanner does not believe in hereditary positions but democracy. Was Gordon Brown elected PM by popular vote? No, he inherited the position from Blair with no vote from his MPs, Parliament or the electorate. Also, when John Tanner
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Preview of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, the Oxford Playhouse
After last month’s Into the Little Hill at the Oxford Playhouse comes another Pied Piper story – only this one has a more traditional look about it. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a joint production by the East Oxford Community Choir, Dugout Adult Community
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Caeli Porta, new CD from the Choir of Queen's College, Oxford
A taste of the Iberian peninsula is on the menu with the latest CD recording from the Choir of The Queen’s College. Recorded in The Queen’s College Chapel during 2007 and 2008, Caeli Porta is the choir’s fourth CD, and features sacred music by Portuguese
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Preview of The Crucible, Oxford Theatre Guild, Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Theatre Guild returns to the Playhouse from Tuesday with The Crucible, a classic of the stage by one of the greatest 20th-century dramatists, Arthur Miller. It is set in 17th-century Massachusetts, in the Puritan settlement of Salem. Miller wrote
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RUGBY UNION: Baker praised for Wasps bow
Bob Baker won the praise of head coach Shaun Edwards after making his Wasps debut in their Guinness Premiership victory over Bristol. The 19-year-old prop, who has come through the ranks at Chinnor, was a late call-up at tight-head for Sunday’s match
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Lipstick on a Pagan - Dancing at Lughnasa: The Old Vic, London
Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa is back in London for the first time since its 1990 premiere run. And since there is, somewhere, a newspaper cutting of the playwright presenting my Irish mother with a high-school drama prize, I thought I’d take
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Girl slashed in party knife attack
A teenage girl was slashed in a knife attack at a birthday party, police revealed today. Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old was knifed while at King’s End Association Club, Ashdene Road, Bicester, at about 8.45pm on Saturday. She
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GOLF: Ace Pepperell reigns in Spain
Eddie Pepperell helped England defeat Spain in their biennial match at La Reserva in Sotogrande. The 18-year-old Drayton Park member won both his foursomes matches in England’s 13½-10½ victory. Pepperell teamed up with Luke Goddard to beat Antonio Hortal
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RUGBY UNION: Bulls still brittle
Banbury Bulls player coach Grant Holmes says they still have not fully recovered from last season’s woeful form despite reaching the Oxfordshire Cup final. Bulls finished second bottom of Midlands 2 East in 2007-08 after winning just three matches.
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GOLF: Woolley's guard of honour
Chipping Norton’s new ladies’ captain Gill Woolley is welcomed into office by fellow members with an archway of clubs. Woolley, whose husband Patrick was a former men’s captain at Chippy, was given the reception at her drive-in. A leading player in
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RUGBY UNION: Quins are on the up
Oxford Harlequins coach John Brodley believes there is cause for optimism as they enter their final four games of the season. Quins may be propping up South West 1, but they could still finish clear of the bottom three. And then there is a fourth consecutive
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GOLF: Results round-up
OXFORD CITY March Stableford: 1 J McArdle 43pts (cb), 2 N Ray 43, 3 J Humes 41. OXFORD LADIES March Stableford – Silver Div: 1 C Fox 33 pts, 2 A Clarke 30, 3 M Findlay 29 (cb). Bronze Div: 1 C Barnard 34, 2 J Ryan 33, 3 G Chapman 32. KIRTLINGTON
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ATHLETICS: Bouncing Bibby is a national champion
Radley's under 15 sports-hall athlete Joe Bibby retained his UK speed bounce title in the national championships at the NEC in Birmingham. In his final competition before hanging up his sportshall trainers, Bibby produced 94 bounces in 30 seconds to
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BOWLS: Results round-up
OXFORD & DISTRICT IBA Monday Morning League Pirates 11, Nomads 19; Tigers 17, CWG 13; Maestro’s 18, Angels 11; Hardnuts 29, Insmore 16; Brookside 16, Beechboys 9; Pebbles 10, The Joes 29. Monday Evening Men’s League Play Boys 14, Abingdon 22; Late
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Government throws out Oxford's masterplan for city
A BLUEPRINT mapping Oxford’s future for the next 17 years has been rejected by the Government for being too sketchy. Oxford City Council was told its Core Strategy document, which identifying sites suitable for housing and other kinds of development,
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RUGBY UNION: Bicester make it four in a row
Bicester Under 14s won their fourth consecutive Oxfordshire Cup with a 20-15 victory over Banbury in the final at Stratfield Brake. The team, who have now won county titles at under 11, 12, 13 and 14 level, were made to work all the way. Bicester centre
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BAR BILLIARDS: Nelson hit back to sink Harrow
Nelson A beat Premier Section leaders Horse & Harrow 3-2 in the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League, writes PETE EWINS. Steven Sheard won the first game with a 12,440-10,20 victory over John Scoones, including breaks of 7,110 and 7,310. The
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AUNT SALLY: Rampton in title joy
Pete Rampton was crowned Kidlington Indoor League singles champion with a 2-1 win over Pete Allen on finals night. Allen had the consolation of winning the pairs title with Robin Busby and the triples crown with Henry Johnson and Eddie Gordon. In the
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Tourists still flocking to Oxford says open top bus firm
THE man behind Oxford’s city bus tours is confident the city’s tourism industry will get through the recession. David Strainge, who runs Osney Mead based Guide Friday City Sightseeing Oxford with manager Jane Marshall, was speaking at the open-topped
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Oxford on the trail of Alice in Wonderland
FAMILIES will be able to follow Alice in Wonderland for the second time on a trail celebrating one of Oxford’s most famous authors. In 2007, the Story Museum charity organised Alice’s Day, a day-long festival of events celebrating the Alice in Wonderland
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Camping in London
Street entertainer Andy had been amusing a large crowd at Covent Garden market with his juggling and unicycle antics for half an hour or so. Now that awful moment when the hat goes around and 90 per cent of the onlookers disappear in a cringe-making
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Police trap 42 speeders
Forty two drivers were caught speeding during an operation by police this morning, in Langford Lane, Kidlington, from 8am to 10am. During the check, 22 speeding drivers were stopped and given roadside education by road safety officers. Twenty other
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CRICKET: Oxenford facing uncertain times
Oxenford Cricket Club face a season of upheaval, after they were told by their landlords that they will have to vacate their home ground. Oxenford, who play in the OCA League, have been at the New College ground in St Cross Road, Oxford, for nearly 60
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CRICKET: Banbury snap up Kiwi ace Bullick
Banbury CC have signed New Zealander Anthony Bullick as their overseas player for the 2009 campaign. The 23-year-old Kiwi all-rounder replaces South African Benji Hector, who decided at the end of last season that he would not be returning
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Man held over filling station assault
A 23-year-old man has been arrested accused of breaking a man’s jaw during a petrol station argument. Police are still appealing for witnesses after a 49-year-old man was punched in the face at Sainsbury’s petrol station, in Limborough Road
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Shotgun death man named
A man found dead with a shotgun wound to his head has been named. Charles Wellesley, 53, of Buckland, was discovered in woodland around a mile from his home in Gainfield, on Wednesday last week. Mr Wellesley is known in the area as a local landowner
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Shotgun death man named
A man found dead with a shotgun wound to his head has been named. Charles Wellesley, 53, of Buckland, was discovered in woodland around a mile from his home in Gainfield, last Wednesday. Mr Wellesley was known in the area as a local landowner and distant
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Man arrested in connection with GBH attack
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a man’s jaw was broken during an argument at a petrol station. Police are appealing for witnesses after the 49-year-old was punched in the face at Sainsbury
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Hyundai unveils plug-in concept
Hyundai has revealed the first pictures of an innovative plug-in hybrid concept car. Due to be revealed at the Seoul Motor Show which opens on April 2, the “BLUE-WILL”, has exceptionally advanced technology crammed inside a striking bodyshell. Recycled
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Dulcibella, 106, laps up trip
An 106-year-old woman with a lifelong "love of speed" is set to become the oldest person to complete a lap at a famous British motorsport circuit. Dulcibella King-Hall will tackle the legendary Brands Hatch circuit in Kent in one of its new fleet of
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Massa favours current points system
Felipe Massa has applauded the scrapping of the controversial 'winner-take-all' system that was due to be imposed this year. At a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council last Tuesday, it was decided from this season the winner of the world title would
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Burglars grab laptop
Burglars stole a laptop from a house after walking in through an unlocked door. Police are appealing for witnesses after the burglary in Queen Emma’s Dyke, in Witney, overnight on Saturday. The stolen laptop was recovered by police in a nearby shop
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Five bailed as gunshot sex party inquiry continues
Four teenagers and a man arrested after a boy’s 16th birthday party ended with gunshots and sex attack in a portable loo have been bailed a second time by police pending further inquiries. Police launched an investigation after trouble at a party in
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Walk-in burglar stole laptop
Burglars stole a laptop from a house after walking in through an unlocked door. Police are appealing for witnesses after the burglary in Queen Emma’s Dyke, Witney, overnight on Saturday. The stolen laptop was recovered by police in a nearby shop doorway
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Five bailed over party
Four teenagers and a man arrested after a boy’s 16th birthday party ended with gunshots and an alleged sex attack in a portable lavatory have been bailed a second time by police pending further inquiries. Police launched an investigation after trouble
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Chemical warfare work increased death risk, Oxford research finds
Porton Down veterans exposed to chemical warfare agents died slightly earlier than others who did not take part in the tests, an Oxford University study revealed today. Two papers published in the British Medical Journal reported results from an independent
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Constable is 'priceless'
Chris Wilder described striker James Constable as "priceless" after his leading scorer took the shine off the Diamonds last night. Constable scored twice – to take his season's tally to 21 – and made the third goal as Oxford United won 3-1
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Make this low life pay
ROGUE trader Adam Bickford is one of society’s low lifes. The 22-year-old builder charged a vulnerable pensioner almost £5,000 more than the going rate for a simple roofing job. In court, the con artist admitted a charge of fraud by false representation
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Credit to them all
SPARE a thought for the brave men and women from 202 Field Hospital, based in Abingdon, who are off to Afghanistan, There, they will be working in the war-torn south of the country in a field hospital at Camp Bastion dealing with whatever comes
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Landmark ruling expected today on cancer drug
OXFORDSHIRE cancer campaigners are today expecting a landmark announcement that a life-extending cancer treatment should be made freely available on the NHS. The drug licensing body, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
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Urban Cruiser cuts emissions
Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser signals a new industry milestone in achieving the world’s lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car. The figure of 130g/km for the 1.4 D-4D AWD model is one aspect of the all-round environmental excellence that Toyota
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GREYHOUNDS: Drinks are on Zorro
The drinks were on Zorro after the Paul Sallis-trained Drink Up Zorro held on in a desperate finish to land the £8,000 William Hill Pall Mall at Oxford Stadium last night. The white and blue dog, subject of some heavy money just before the
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FOOTBALL: Banbury reach Oxon final
Banbury United reached the Oxfordshire Senior Cup final after a 3-2 extra-time victory over Oxford City at the Spencer Stadium. James Faulkner skimmed the top of the bar for City with the best early chance. Nicky Gordon put Banbury ahead