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FOOTBALL: City's destiny now out of own hands after defeat
Oxford City’s hopes of reaching the British Gas Business Premier Division play-offs suffered a major knock as they went down 2-1 at Brackley Town last night. They needed a victory to leapfrog Hemel Hempstead into the play-off spots, but the situation
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United edge out Banbury braves
Oxford United held off the challenge of plucky Banbury United as they lifted the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at the Kassam Stadium last night. United, who fielded a mixture of senior professionals and youngsters, dominated the opening exchanges
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It's all down to the wire!
Oxford United's season WILL go down to the wire. Those fans who had their prayer mats out last night were put through the emotional wringer as the scores came in up and down the country – but crucially, one of the three results they were depending on
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Supermarket plan blocked
Councillors have tonight voted against plans to build another Tesco store in Oxford. The supermarket giant submitted plans to build an Express store on the site of the boarded-up Friar pub in Marston Road, Marston. But at the North East
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Police will enforce planned 20mph limits
THAMES Valley Police said it would fine drivers who break the proposed new 20mph speed limits on Oxford’s roads. Previously, Chief Constable Sara Thornton said the force would follow national police guidelines not to enforce 20mph zones because
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Recession 'will bring more sickness'
OBESITY, cancer and heart disease could all grow in Oxfordshire because of the recession, the county’s public health director has warned. Dr Jonathan McWilliam said rising stress brought on by unemployment could see people living in poorer areas drink
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Child porn paramedic escapes jail
AN AIR ambulance paramedic who tried to kill himself with stolen drugs after being caught with child porn, has walked free from court. Raymond Taylor, who took the drugs from the Thames Valley Air Ambulance base at RAF Benson, near Wallingford
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Troops show pulling power to honour fallen hero
SOLDIERS are planning to pull a 13-tonne truck from Abingdon to Didcot in memory of a colleague who died trying to defuse a bomb in Afghanistan. Warrant Officer Class Two Gary O’Donnell, 40, died while trying to defuse the Taliban device alone, and without
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Latitude promises "cultural heaven"
THE festival branded Britain's best, returns to England’s East Coast this year, with a line-up which should have lesser events quaking in their wellies. Taking place on July 16-19, near the Suffolk seaside town of Southwold, Latitude is billing itself
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One arrest over alleged cannabis find
A man has been charged with production of cannabis following the execution of a drug warrant in Hurdeswell, Long Hanborough. Police found what are thought to be 445 cannabis plants at a property in the road yesterday. Tuan Le Anh, aged
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Hawking 'should make full recovery'
Physicist Stephen Hawking should make a "full recovery" after being taken to hospital by ambulance, his employers said. The 67-year-old, who is based at Cambridge University, was admitted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on Monday after being
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JEWELLERY RAID: Woman could hold clues
Police believe a woman who was inside a jewellery shop while it was raided by a gang earlier today may hold vital information. Four hooded robbers stole watches from a glass cabinet at Michael Jones jewellers in High Street, Banbury, shortly before
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FOOTBALL: Dorchester closing on title
Autotype UTV League Dorchester moved a step nearer to pinching the Division 1 title with a resounding 5-0 win at Standlake Garage thanks to goals from Barry Hayden, Colin Royall, Brian Rawlings, Lee Allmond and Ian Marshall. Dorchester had gone top
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FOOTBALL: Kennington's Ridgeway triumph
Kennington United gained the first part of a likely double when they beat Wallingford Wanderers 2-0 to win the Autotype UTV League's Ridgeway Cup final at Abingdon United, writes Tim Siret. A goal in each half beat off stubborn resistance from Division
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FOOTBALL: Hinksey spot on
Marston's Oxford Sunday League AFC Hinksey lifted the Jack Sadler Cup after defeating Riverside 5-4 on penalties, writes GEOFF BOWER. The game finished 2-2 after extra-time, before Mark Janes was the unlucky man to miss for Riverside
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FOOTBALL: Marston's League on the brink of folding
Oxfordshire's oldest Sunday football league is facing it’s “make or break year” due to dwindling clubs and players. The Marston’s Oxford Sunday Football League has seen the number of clubs fall from more than 50 - competing in six divisions in 2003 -
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Staff celebrate as Bicester firm is rescued
DOZENS of staff at a troubled firm have been given a reprieve after a buyer stepped in at the 11th hour. Two weeks ago, 81 staff at Chiltern Invadex, in Bicester, which makes equipment for disabled people, were told they were being made redundant because
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Witney traders fear six months of misery as major route closes
TRADERS in Witney are bracing themselves for six months of misery, with a major route into the town centre closed for the second time in less than 12 months. The Welch Way entrance to the High Street will be closed until the end of October, while the
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Update: Armed raiders attack jewellers
Police are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery that happened today in Banbury. At about 11.57am, four offenders entered Michael Jones jewellers, in High Street, and used an unknown implement to smash the glass display cabinets.
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Book me a seat on the gravy train
LIKE many others, I lost over half of my pension with Equitable Life as a result of the Government’s regulatory failure. I relied on the interest from my meagre savings to supplement my pension, but that interest is now virtually zero following
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City centre pedestrianisation is a clear winner
I WAS fascinated by your editorial of April 16 in which you castigated the county council for the assumption that we will plough on regardless with Transform Oxford in Queen Street, and then suggested it might be a “vote-winner”. Well, well! Why are
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Man attacked with baseball bat in Didcot
A man was attacked with a baseball bat during a violent attack in Didcot. Police are appealing for witnesses after two men and three women forced their way past a communal entrance door at Darenth Court, in Hamble Drive, at 10.30am on Sunday, then barged
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Well done on the Thames towpath repairs
As the good weather draws near, many people want to be out and about enjoying themselves. So it is only right to inform Oxfordshire residents and tourists that I’ve received some good feedback regarding the splendid repair work done on the River Thames
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Depressing shortage of record shops
BEING a supporter of small businesses, I came into Oxford at the weekend to buy a new CD. I was shocked to learn there is not a single independent record store left in the city. A few years ago there were at least four. And we only have one dedicated
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Body pulled from river in Wallingford
A badly decomposed body has been found in the River Thames at Wallingford. Police divers retrieved the body at about 1.20pm yesterday. The dead man was believed to be aged in his 50s. Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. Thames
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Dealer fined for selling cars in Banbury street
A used car salesman has been fined £1,200 for selling cars in a Banbury street. Andreas Hambis, 43, of Rye Close, pleaded guilty to six offences under consumer protection laws, following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council's trading standards
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Raiders strike at Banbury jeweller
A GANG raided a jeweller's shop in Banbury today. Police are appealing for witnesses after robbers burst into Michael Jones jewellers, in High Street, at about noon. They smashed glass display cabinets and stole watches before fleeing in a green Volkswagen
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Man fined for selling cars on street
A used car salesman has been fined £1,200 for selling cars on the street. Andreas Hambis, 43, of Rye Close, Banbury, pleaded guilty to six offences under consumer protection laws, following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council's trading standards
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Radley village hall can hold parties again
A VILLAGE hall has won back the right to hold parties after spending £13,000 on sound proofing and double glazing. The Vale of White Horse District Council revoked Radley Village Hall’s entertainment and alcohol licences 18 months ago following complaints
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Man jailed for hurling bottle at lorry on A34
A MAN who hurled a bottle at a lorry on the A34 near Oxford has been jailed after a judge said he could have killed someone. Timothy Wall hid behind a crash barrier before hurling the bottle and cracking the windscreen of the 44-tonne HGV. The 26-year-old
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Grant aims to help Oxfordshire bin plastic bags
PLASTIC bags could be a thing of the past for shoppers in Oxfordshire towns thanks to a string of campaigns. Oxfordshire County Council has pledged £25,000 of funding to six groups which aim to cut the number of plastic bags handed out in shops
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Woman's body found in Carterton
A woman’s body has been found in a car park near an health centre. The woman, who is thought to be in her 50s, was found near Carterton Health Centre, in Alvescot Road, at about 1.40pm yesterday. Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious
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Man accused of rape In Oxford
A MAN has been charged with raping a woman in Oxford. Arsen Lala, 28, of Kersington Crescent, Cowley, was charged by police last night and remanded in custody to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court. The charge relates to an incident on February 21
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Man's body found in Thames
The body of a man, thought to be in his fifties, was found yesterday in the River Thames near to Wallingford Bridge. Police officers from the Specialist Search and Rescue Team found the body in the river at 1.26pm. The death is not being treated as
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Burglars attack man in raid
Police are appealing for information after two men barged into a property in Darenth Court, Hamble Road, Didcot. At about 10.30am on Sunday five people, two men and three women, arrived at the property and the men forced their way in through the communal
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Woman's body found in car
The body of a woman, thought to be in her fifties, was found in a car in a car park near Carterton Health Centre, in Alvescot Road, at about 1.40pm yesterday. The death is not being treated as suspicious. The woman has not yet been formally
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FOOTBALL: Chequers crush Nomads to take title
FC Chequers were crowned Witney & District FA Division 2 champions after cruising to a 4-0 victory over FC Nomads. Dan Harwood and Jack Bennett bagged a brace apiece to confirm the title. Chipping Norton Town boosted their promotion hopes with a 6-1
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FOOTBALL: Pearce brace lifts Casuals
Didcot Casuals boosted their North Berks League Division 2 title hopes with a 6-1 victory against Marcham, writes Andy Wells. Three goals in the opening 18 minutes from Liam Corr-igan, Lewis Monaghan and Neil Tonner left Marcham reeling.
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Hartigan proves the hero with late double
Dec Hartigan scored twice in the final 11 minutes as Oxford & Cherwell Valley College fought back from a goal behind to beat Mandeville College 2-1 in the English Colleges League. The victory extends their unbeaten run to five games. OCVC started well
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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Brize in title joy
Brize Norton landed the Thames Valley League Division 3 title after a 1-0 victory over local rivals Ducklington. Ducklington had the better of the first half, but Brize Norton’s defence stood firm to go into the break level at 0-0. The second half saw
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GIRLS FOOTBALL: Revenge is sweet for super Oxford
THE Oxford Mail League’s Under 12 representative side avenged their 5-3 defeat by Bristol the last time they met, with a 2-1 win at the weekend. Vicky Standen gave them the perfect start with a close-range effort on two minutes and, incredibly, they
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Brandon stars for Ducklington
Brandon Mead-Talbot bagged a four-timer to help Ducklington to an 8-0 win at Brackley Town Saints in the Giles Sports Witney Youth Under 12 A League. Thomas Costley chipped in with a hat-trick, with Connor Snowdon completing the scoring. as Ducklington
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Vikings and Saints celebrating
Witney Vikings lifted the OFA Under 16 Youth Cup after coming from 3-0 down to beat Oxford Irish 6-3 in a thrilling final. And Marston Saints were also celebrating after beating Oxford City 4-0 in the Under 14 final. Irish were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes
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Burglars steal anti-crime charity's training karts
A CHARITY set up to turn teenagers away from crime by training them as mechanics has had seven of its vehicles stolen. Trax, which is based at Red Barn Farm, in North Oxford, offers qualifications in motor mechanics, as well as other skills
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Leys hit-and-run victim recovering
A CYCLIST injured in a hit-and-run incident in Oxford is recovering from a life-saving operation for swelling on the brain. Monica Reddick, 43, also known as Claire, suffered serious head injuries in a collision with a motorcycle in Knights Road, Oxford
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FOOTBALL: Irish are smiling!
Nine-man Oxford Irish lifted the County Junior League Cup with a 4-0 win against Wheatley United at Rover Cowley. The scorers for Irish, who are in their first season in the league, were Darren Cuddy, Declan Hartigan and Piers McGlynn and Conor O’Brien
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Cowley Road charity shop goes 'retro'
AN INNOVATIVE charity Internet cafe and bookshop is to close and reopen as a ‘retro’ shop. Age Concern@183, in Cowley Road, East Oxford was believed to be the first charity Internet cafe in the country when it opened in October 2007, with computers
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FOOTBALL: Bletchingdon throw it away
Second-place Bletchingdon missed the chance to take over at the top of the Oxfordshire Senior League's Premier Division after being held to a 2-2 draw by Chadlington. Lee Keyes fired Chadlington ahead with a penalty, only for Todd Parker-Hunt to level
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FOOTBALL: Sweet revenge for Garsington
Garsington lifted the Oxfordshire Charity Cup with a 3-0 win against Hailey at Enstone FC. It was sweet revenge for Oxfordshire Senior League side Garsington who went down to a 3-2 defeat against the same Witney FA team in last season’s final. Garsington
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FOOTBALL: Charlton's shock win
Charlton pulled off a shock 4-2 win against Division 1 leaders Garsington Res in the Oxfordshire Senior League, with goals from Dave Woodbridge, Steve Gardiner, Danny Heaton and Tom Newton-Chance. Bardwell thrashed North Oxford 5-0, with Adam Dawe (3
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Third belly-dancing festival shakes up Oxford school
THERE was plenty of hip shaking on display as 110 belly dancers converged on an Oxford school. The annual Oxford Belly Dance Bonanza took place at Oxford School in Glanville Road, East Oxford, on Saturday. Organiser Nikki Livermore, 47, said the event
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Police pursue stolen digger across fields
A stolen excavator was tracked by the police helicopter after the driver turned off a main road and ploughed through fields and bushes to try to escape. Officers were told the digger had been seen on the A417 at West Hendred, near Wantage,
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Man charged with rape in Oxford
A 28-year-old man was arrested last night and has been charged with three counts of rape. Arsen Lala, of Kersington Crescent, Oxford, will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court this morning. The charge relates to an incident on April 21 when a 22
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Copter tracks stolen digger
A stolen digger was chased by police after the driver turned off a main road and ploughed through fields and bushes trying to escape. Police are appealing for witnesses after officers were called to reports of a stolen digger on the A417 near West
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Training boost for job seekers
Job seekers and businesses have been given a boost after a university landed a cash windfall. Oxford Brookes University has won £473,680 grant which will be used to offer training for up to 2,000 unemployed people in the county to help improve their
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Walking back to happiness......
‘The Memory of water’ is coming together well. To quote from our playmeister and leader young Kate ‘Tuesday's rehearsal was a run of Act One. This was quite a slow affair, but all the acting was on top form. Characters are now totally believable and the
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Stephen Hawking 'very ill'
Physicist Stephen Hawking is "very ill" in hospital, his employers have said. Professor Hawking, 67, who is based at Cambridge University, was said to be undergoing tests after being picked up by ambulance on Monday. A university spokesman said
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Superleague to debut upgraded engine
The final preparations for the 2009 Superleague Formula season gather pace later this month when an upgraded version of the championship’s V12 engine is given its first shakedown test at Magny Cours in France. Specially designed and manufactured exclusively
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Hawking ill in hospital
Oxford-born physicist Stephen Hawking remains “very ill” in hospital this morning. Professor Hawking, 67, who suffers from motor neurone disease, spent the night at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after being taken there by ambulance when he fell
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Time to get out the prayer mats!
Oxford United boss Chris Wilder will be watching his reserves and young players in tonight’s Oxfordshire Senior Cup final – but like many fans, his mind is on what’s happening at Barrow, Histon and Stevenage. The U’s are hoping that either Barrow or
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Transplant patients doing well after kidney swap
A MOTHER from Oxford is recovering in hospital after donating a kidney to save her son. Diana Berry, 52, a barmaid at Summertown’s Grove House Club, had the organ removed during a six-hour operation on Friday. However, she could not
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Time to cut out closure
EACH year the May Morning closure of Magdalen Bridge appears increasingly heavy-handed. The bridge closure cut offs East Oxford from the rest of the city and has the ability to hype up an event that, by and large, passes without incident. Yes, a handful
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Recession 'at root of crime rise'
BURGLARIES and shoplifting have increased in Oxfordshire over the past year and the recession could be to blame, a solicitor warned last night. Figures released by Thames Valley Police showed a slight overall increase in total crime across
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Recession 'will drive growth in crime rate'
BURGLARIES and shoplifting have increased in Oxfordshire over the past year and the recession could be to blame, a solicitor warned last night. Figures released by Thames Valley Police showed a slight overall increase in total crime across
