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We just never got started
Defender Kevin Sandwith described yesterday’s defeat against Northwich Victoria which finally ended their slim hopes of reaching the play-offs as a ‘massive disappointment’. “Even though the results did not go for us, it’s still a massive shame not to
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We were below par, says Constable
United’s leading goalscorer James Constable felt a couple of team members maybe took it for granted that they would beat relegated Northwich. Constable, who hit his 23rd goal of the season to make it 1-1 before Vics won the match in the 90th
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Marathon athletes show true spirit
SWEAT, tears and sun stroke were among the trials faced by Oxfordshire runners during yesterday’s Flora London Marathon. Scores of runners from the county endured the gruelling 26.2-mile race around the capital on a warmer than expected day
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Council has to tackle decline
I WAS interested to read Jen Rivett’s story Traders urged: Open on Sundays (Oxford Mail, April 14). However, the idea of Sunday trading, together with an improvement in signs directing people to Abingdon, and an injection of capital provided partly by
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Woolies staff win fight for extra pay-out
REDUNDANT Woolworths staff are beginning to get compensation payments after the defunct company failed to give them enough notice. Workers at the former Bicester store banded together with their manager Craig Moore and posted claims for pay-outs because
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Crowds turn out for St George
HUNDREDS of Wallingford residents enjoyed fun in the sunshine at a belated St George’s Day bash. The patron saint’s day took place on Thursday, but town councillors wanted to stage their own celebration on Saturday to make it easier for people to take
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Oxford Mail wedding fair - Everything brides need
A FEAST of information about all things bridal was on offer at the Oxford Mail Wedding Fayre and Bridal Fashion Show yesterday. Brides-to-be, bridesmaids, grooms and families all passed through the door of the Spread Eagle Hotel, in Cornmarket, Thame
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Sisters share a special bond after kidney transplant
KATRINA Thornton is recovering after receiving a kidney from her sister – the second time a family member has donated an organ to her. Ms Thornton, a 29-year-old mother-of-two, was born with a blood disorder called nephritis, which stopped
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FOOTBALL: City miss out on the play-offs
Clevedon Tn 0 Oxford City 1 (Bell 82) A goal from Mark Bell proved in vain for Oxford City’s play-off dreams, as Justin Merritt’s men missed out on a coveted fifth place in the Premier Division. Both sides were desperate for the points for opposite
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FOOTBALL: Banbury relegated
Corby Tn 5 (Mettam 44, 70, Towers 60, Francis 77, 88) Banbury Utd 0 Banbury United suffered relegation from the Premier Division after a crushing defeat by a Corby side playing in front of their biggest crowd for years to see them land the title.
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FOOTBALL: Classy Didcot shine to thump champions
Truro City 2 (Ash 45, Watkins 80) Didcot Tn 4 (Parrott 19, King 20, Bartley 23, Osbourne-Ricketts 43) A stunning display from Didcot saw them end the regular season with a convincing victory in Division 1 South & West. The home side thought they
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FOOTBALL: North Leigh cruise in
Andover 0 North Leigh 3 (Allen 32, Hope pen 45, Sadler 74) North Leigh ended their Division 1 South & West campaign with this victory. They went ahead when Liam Hope’s through ball set Chris Allen clear down the left, and he rounded the advancing
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FOOTBALL: Abingdon finish season in style
Abingdon Utd 2 (Holden 9, Haysham 51) AFC Totton 1 (Osman 4) Abingdon hit back from a goal down to finish their Division 1 South & West season on a high. Mark Osman fired Totton in front early on, but Abingdon levelled when Luke Holden volleyed home
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Six held in raid on Chinese restaurant
IMMIGRATION officers raided an Oxford restaurant as part of a crackdown on illegal workers yesterday. Six people were arrested at the Dancing Dragon in Banbury Road, Summertown, at about midday. The restaurant was issued with an on-the-spot penalty
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FOOTBALL: Stopps quits as Abingdon are relegated
Abingdon Tn 1 (Morgan pen 90 Ardley Utd 2 (Beckett 81, Costello 84) Abingdon Town manager Keith Stopps stepped down after three and a half years in charge, as his team was relegated from the Premier Division with a home defeat against Ardley on Saturday
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Group Four? More like Group snore as security man takes nap in van
CURLED up in his van, this security guard looks not to have a care in the world. Apparently asleep and certainly relaxed, he obviously thinks he’s safe and secure in the G4S – formerly known as Group Four – van parked outside the Bridge Street branch
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FOOTBALL: Clanfield sunk by champions
Clanfield 2 (Webb 59, 79) Hardwicke 4 (Carter 19, 82, James 40, Hine 45) Clanfield ended their Division 1 West season with defeat against Hardwicke. The visitors led 3-0 at half-time with goals from Paul Carter, Richard James and Rob Hine. Clanfield
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Oxford Utd 1, Northwich Vic 2
Oxford United's play-off dream is over. But what a go they gave it. The final day proved a big let-down as they were unable to recover from a shock Northwich goal at the Kassam Stadium just before half-time and lost 2-1. It wouldn't have mattered anyway
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Dream over for U's
Oxford United's promotion dream is over. The U's lost 2-1 at home to Northwich, killing their slim hopes of promotion. Torquay's victory over Burton Albion meant the score at the Kassam Stadium would have proved irrelevant in the fight
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Pitch invasion at U's game
Fans from the U's end of the ground have invaded the pitch at the Kassam Stadium. Up to four fans ran onto the pitch following James Constable's 84th minute equaliser. The score remains 1-1, while Torquay are still beating Burton Albion
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Spiceball leisure centre work 'on schedule'
THE new £16m Spiceball leisure centre in Banbury has reached a critical stage in construction and is on target to open early next year. The three-storey centre will offer more facilities and a state-of-the-art training pool. It will be a third bigger
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Appleton teacher up for award
A PRIMARY school teacher is hoping for success in the finals of the national Teaching Awards. Helen Barker, who teaches seven- and eight-year-olds at Appleton Primary School, in Church Road, has been picked as one of three southern England finalists
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More than 10,000 supporters watching the U's
Today's attendance at the Kassam Stadium has been confirmed by the club as 10,298.
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Half time at Kassam Stadium
Northwich have grabbed a goal just before half-time. Torquay and Burton Albion and Kidderminster and Kettering are still drawing. If results stay this way the U's season will be over. Peter Foster, 53, father-of U’s player Luke
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Half time approaches at the Kassam Stadium
Oxford United have failed to break the deadlock in their game against Northwich. Torquay are holding Burton Albion at 1-1 and there have been no goals in the Kidderminster v Kettering game. The U's and Burton need to win, and Kidderminster need to draw
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Anxious start for U's
It's been a nervous start for Oxford United fans watching their team against Northwich. The U's had a great boost early on when Burton took the lead at Torquay, but the home side struck back within five minutes. Kidderminster are still drawing 0-0 with
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Oxford v Northwich - LIVE UPDATES
3.15 United's players come out onto the pitch to a huge ovation. And the stadium's only a tenth full. It could be a noisy afternoon! 3.35 The Kassam Stadium is filling up fast. The car park looks full and there's a buzz of anticipation around
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U's captain: We will do our best
U’s captain Adam Murray has vowed his team will do all they can to win promotion. Speaking in today’s Oxford United programme notes, he said: “We have got ourselves into a great position and we will be doing all we can to keep our side of
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Oxford Community Hospital plans on agenda
RESIDENTS have been urged to attend a meeting where health officials and union members will discuss the future of Oxford Community Hospital. The Oxford Community Hospital, at the Churchill Hospital site in Headington, closed in May after a series of
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Face paint and hair dye for U's fans
Oxford United fans have marked the final game of the season with a range of colourful costumes. Children as young as five have dyed their hair blue and painted their faces yellow and blue in honour of the U’s. Adult fans have donned
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Button triumphs in Bahrain
Jenson Button scored victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix to strengthen his grip on the world drivers' title. His win and the fifth place scored by his team-mate Rubens Barrichello in the Mercedes-powered Brawn also further extended the Brackley-based
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Fans debate: Can we do it?
Oxford United fans at the Kassam Stadium have been nervously debating their team’s chances of reaching the play-offs today. The U’s need to beat Northwich and hope for other results to go their way in order to keep their promotion hopes alive
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300 cyclists buy lights after crackdown
A CRACKDOWN on cyclists in Oxford by police during the winter forced almost 300 people to go out and buy bike lights. All 273 people who were fined for cycling without lights had their £30 fines rescinded after buying a set of lights and handing the
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Fans hopes and fears ahead of Northwich game
A sea of yellow has greeted thousands of fans arriving at Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium this afternoon. U’s devotees remain split about the likelihood of the team clinching a place in the play-offs with victory over Northwich today. Other results will
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MARATHON LATEST: Oxfordshire runners start to finish
Oxfordshire runners have begun crossing the finish line of the Flora London Marathon. Stephen Evins, from Wolsey Court, Woodstock, said he felt brilliant after completing his first marathon. The 28-year-old finished the 26-mile race in 3hr 32mins.
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MARATHON LATEST: Father's pride for Oxford runner
The father of Mara Yamauchi has predicted her day of winning the Flora London Marathon will come. Norman Myers said his daughter, who finished second behind Irina Mikitenko, had done extremely well during this morning's race. Mrs Yamauchi
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Don't drop it, smokers warned
SMOKERS in north Oxfordshire could find their habit costing even more as Cherwell District Council prepares to get tough on people throwing away cigarette butts. Since the smoking ban came into effect an increasing number of ‘dog ends’ are being thrown
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MARATHON LATEST: Oxford runner finishes second
OXFORD-born runner Mara Yamauchi has finished second in the women's section of the Flora London Marathon. The former Headington Roadrunner, who now lives in Japan, clocked a personal best time of 2hrs 23mins 11secs.
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MARATHON LATEST: Scooby Doo running for kids
Ian Brennan is tackling the endurance race dressed as Scooby Doo. Mr Brennan, 43, of Churchward Close, Grove, aims to raise £1,250 to buy new play equipment for Millbrook Primary School. Talking before the race, he said: “I think we will have a really
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MARATHON LATEST: Bicester nurse running
Nurse Samantha Varney is competing in today's marathon for Get Kids Going, which helps disabled people up to the age of 26 take part in sport. The 22-year-old, of Somerton, near Bicester, is aiming to raise £1,500. She said: “I am really
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Oxford rowing club for disabled wants new members
A ROWING club for disabled people is on the hunt for new members. The Oxford Adaptive Rowing Club is running a series of taster sessions for people who want to try their hand at the sport. Three sessions are being held on Friday, May 1, Saturday,
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Marathon gets underway
The Flora London Marathon has just begun. More than 35,000 runners have registered to compete in this year’s event. Oxfordshire people running in the 26 mile endurance race include: Sean Brown, 37, of Boswell Road, Oxford - bib
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A40 reopens after viaduct demolished
The A40 Oxford to Witney road was reopened this morning after roadworks took longer than expected. The road had been closed overnight between the Wolvercote roundabout and Cassington as workers demolished the old A34 Wolvercote viadcut.
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Devastated Clist says we let the fans down
Midfielder Simon Clist said Oxford United’s players felt devastated bec-ause they let themselves down in yesterday’s final match of the season. And it was a horrible way for the season to end, after such a great run the team had put together. “We’re
