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Probation centre protesters to confront minister
CAMPAIGNERS against a proposed probation office in Oxford plan to confront Jack Straw face-to-face tomorrow evening. Up to 60 people will protest as the Secretary for State for Justice visits Magdalen College for a talk to members of the Oxford
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Pitch invasion: U's fan defends actions
AN OXFORD United fan who admitted being part of Sunday’s pitch invasion has defended his part in a scuffle involving his daughter in the Oxford Mail stand. Darren, who refused to give his surname, tonight reacted to comments in today’s Oxford
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Oxford bus boss calls for limits on free OAP travel
A CALL by the boss of the Oxford Bus Company to curb unlimited free bus travel for pensioners met a mixed reaction from senior citizens. Keith Ludeman, the chief executive of Go-Ahead Group, which runs the Oxford Bus Company, has warned that giving over
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Town fears double incinerator trouble
BICESTER could find itself wedged between two incinerators burning a total of 600,000 tonnes of waste a year, it has emerged. There are already proposals to build an incinerator at either Ardley or Sutton Courtenay in Oxfordshire, but another could be
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Lord Philip Moore: Former secretary to Queen Elizabeth
A LONG-SERVING Didcot volunteer, who helped at the town’s Ladygrove Day Centre for 22 years before going there herself as a pensioner, has died. Norah Glasson, who volunteered at the Britwell Road centre between 1971 and 1993, was 89 when she died on
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Norah Glasson: Long service as centre volunteer
A LONG-SERVING Didcot volunteer, who helped at the town’s Ladygrove Day Centre for 22 years before going there herself as a pensioner, has died. Norah Glasson, who volunteered at the Britwell Road centre between 1971 and 1993, was 89 when she died on
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GREYHOUNDS: Thursday's Oxford runners
7.35: Hellroad Slaney 3, Run For Cover, BLUETOON HANNAH, Smooth Henry 2, Kumala, Ardmayle Polly. 7.50: Clonbony Mile, Greenfield Baby, LISNAKILL FERN, Primo Domino, Clonmeen Pet 2, Gotoon Baracko 3. 8.05: Honest Charlie, No Charge, STONE PARK WOODS,
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RUGBY UNION: Shining lights in gloomy season
It has not been a vintage year for Oxfordshire rugby – and that is reflected in my Oxford Mail team of the season. Four players come from a relegated club (Chinnor), while another six are from underperforming teams – Oxford Harlequins and Henley. While
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RUGBY UNION: Oxford secure re-match
Plans are well under way to mark Oxford RFC’s centenary in the 2009-10 season. The club, who were founded in 1909 are putting on a series of events, starting with a mini and junior fun day on September 20. Oxford’s first match was against St Edward’
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RUGBY UNION: England trio at Bicester
Three England players will return to Bicester on Sunday to celebrate a double anniversary at their former rugby club. World Cup winning scrum half Andy Gomarsall, back-row forward James Forrester and former England under 21 back Jon Goodridge will help
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RUGBY UNION: Quins end Henley hoodoo
Oxford Harlequins Under 12s were crowned Oxfordshire champions after defeating hosts Henley for the first time. Ruairi Van Raalte scored the try as Quins saw off Henley 5-0 in a tense final. Quins opened up with 30-0 victory over Chipping Norton thanks
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United off to Scotland for pre-season
Oxford United will be heading to Scotland in pre-season, to help with team bonding. Plans are in place for them to have a short Scottish tour, with a friendly at Morton and a behind-closed-doors game at Hibs. They will then return for
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U's confident of landing Chapman
Chris Wilder is confident Oxford United will land midfielder Adam Chapman. “I think there’s a more than decent chance,” said the U’s boss. “We’re in discussions with Sheffield United, but we’re also having to take into consideration that he’s been their
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TOUCH RUGBY: Places still available
There are a few places remaining for teams to join the In 2 Touch Oxford Summer League, starting on May 11. The Oxford Mail-sponsored touch rugby league offers all teams who enter a set of shirts and a ball. For more details about the league or taster
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Enjoy a taste of the best from Chile’s Montes
I am in fine fettle this week; the sun is out, I have been drinking some lovely wines and I am just about to head off on a week’s holiday. And, to top it all, I have been having fun working on the next The Oxford Times Wine Club dinner at The Corner
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GOLF: O'Connor bags bronze
Tadmarton Heath's Katherine O'Connor picked up the bronze medal in the British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) championship at Notts Golf Club, Hollinwell. The plus one-handicapper, representing the University of Wales Newport, carded
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GOLF: Results round-up
OXFORD CITY Battle of Britain Trophy: 1 P Higgins 45pts, 2 N Haynes 41, 3 J Payne 40 (cb). OXFORD LADIES Stableford – Silver Div: 1 M Edwards 36pts, 2 R Caunt 35, 3 P Warren 34. Bronze Div: 1 P Smith 37, 2 T Roberts 36, 3 J Ryan 34. St George’s Day
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Local share prices (PM)
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Taylor seals victory
BAFL Division 1 Chris Taylor’s touchdown proved decisive as Oxford Saints got their season off to a winning start with a 6-0 victory over South Wales Warriors at Llanharan RFC. Taylor and Phil Gouldie took Saints to the Warriors three-yard line in
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Couple in hospital after East Oxford stabbing
A couple are in hospital after a stabbing attack in East Oxford. Police were called to a house in Hurst Street at about 1.20pm today after reports of a stabbing. A 21-year-old woman is currently in a critical but stable at the John Radcliffe Hospital
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BOWLS: All change for Oxon
It's all change for Oxfordshire as they prepare for their EBA Middleton Cup campaign. Calvin Carpenter has taken over as team manager after Bob Gilkes stepped down last summer following nine years in the job. And Greg Moon is the new captain, replacing
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Cameron officially opens extension at Witney nursery
CONSERVATIVE leader and Witney MP David Cameron officially opened a new extension at a West Witney nursery school. Mr Cameron met staff, children, parents and grandparents at Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Nursery School, in Edington Square, on Friday
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Parking row erupts at Wantage Leisure Centre
VISITORS struggling to find parking spaces in Wantage have resorted to using places reserved for leisure centre users. People visiting the town are only allowed to park in Market Place for 30 minutes or free of charge for two hours in the nearby Limborough
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Crime continues to fall in Rose Hill
CRIME continues to fall on Oxford’s Rose Hill estate, 15 months after a controversial dispersal order was lifted. The legislation, which allows police to move on and break up groups of two or more teenagers, was used in the area between July 2006 and
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Headington primary unveils revamped canteen
CHILDREN and school staff are celebrating after the opening of a revamped canteen and kitchen area. The £160,000 project at St Andrew’s Primary School in London Road, Headington, marked the end of a 10-year modernisation programme at the school. Governor
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Angels take flight to mark Oxford church's centenary
ARTISTS, schoolchildren and other residents have created more than 150 angels to celebrate the centenary of a North Oxford church. St Michael and All Angels Church, in Summertown commissioned four professional artists to create the angels, which are
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Pile of rubbish costs Oxford woman £315 in court
OXFORD will be made cleaner — even if it means taking more legal action, the city’s environment chief warned last night. City councillor John Tanner, board member for a cleaner, greener Oxford, vowed to pursue untidy landlords through the courts. He
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In England's paradise islands
THERE is a tangible excitement within an airport terminal. Stressed parents checking their pockets to ensure that the boarding cards are where they should be, and wondering just how children ever entertained themselves before iPods; and backpackers
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Footie and TV off the menu at revamped East Oxford pub
AN East Oxford pub has thrown out the televisions and turned its back on live sport in favour of good food and local music, as a way of bringing in the punters. The James Street Tavern closed down for an eight day revamp in March and is now
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Performers and volunteers needed to make Barton's bash go with a bang!
ORGANISERS of Barton’s fourth annual community celebration have appealed for volunteers. This year’s Barton Bash will be held at Barton Neighbourhood Centre in Underhill Circus on Saturday, June 13. The celebration was launched four
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Marston man who built illegal building says 'it's ruined my life'
A RETIRED architect who has spent the past four years battling to save a bungalow constructed illegally in his back garden says the episode has wrecked his life. Nigel Cowell has been to court, applied for planning permission numerous occasions
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Motion goes back to his roots at Radley
After Poet Laureate Andrew Motion haunted my dreams the other night, I discovered that he is coming to Oxfordshire. On the day of his retirement from the post most poets believe is a poisoned chalice, Mr Motion is visiting his alma mater Radley College
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ATHLETICS: Magical Miller is young star
Samuel Miller was one of the youngest runners in Sunday’s marathon. Miller, who was 18 on April 15, applied for a place in the race last year and received his reply in October with a ballot place. This meant he did not need to raise sponsorship, but
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ATHLETICS: Yamauchi eyeing Berlin success
MARA Yamauchi admits personal ambition will prevent her from teaming up with Paula Radcliffe at the World Championships in Berlin in August. The Oxford-born London Marathon heroine is plotting a podium finish in Berlin after storming to second with a
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ATHLETICS: City finish as runners-up
Oxford City were second in their first Southern Women’s League Premier Division meeting at Horspath. Rebecca Hussey posted a senior women’s sprint double, clocking 12.9 secs in the 100m and 26.9 in the 200m. Jade Walker won the A string 1500m in 5.12.0
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AUNT SALLY: Oxford aces seal shield
Oxford captured the Inter League Shield with a 2-1 win over Yarnton in the final. Kidlington triumphed in the Banbury Invitation Shield for first-round losers, beating Bampton 2-0 in the decider. RESULTS INTER LEAGUE COMPETITION Shield quarter-finals
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BAR BILLIARDS: Dolphin edge to victory
Dolphin A reached the final in the Group A Team Cup after a hard-fought win over Premier champions Horse & Harrow, writes PETE EWINS. After twice falling behind, Dolphin hit back for a 3-2 win, thanks to victories from Chris Storch (5,750), Simon Ellam
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Pickpocket steals bank card
Police are appealing for witnesses after a theft outside the NatWest bank in Bridge Street, Banbury. Two men approached a 73-year-old man at 6.15pm on Tuesday, as he was walking away from a cashpoint. While asking him for spare change, they managed
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Men admit cannabis charges
Two men have pleaded guilty at Banbury Magistrates’ Court to supplying Class-B controlled substances. The arrests were made following the interception of a parcel which was found to contain approximately 15 kilograms of herbal cannabis. Lewis
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How architect Jackson left his mark on Oxford
There is scarcely a more iconic image of Oxford than the Bridge of Sighs linking two parts of Hertford College above New College Lane. Millions of photographs of it must feature in albums across the world. At the weekend I was admiring a study
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The Indian Room/The Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Cowley
It is a fact of life today – unpalatable though it is to some – that many pubs of the traditional English style must either adapt or close. The Exeter Hall in Cowley (but only just) is one that has adapted. Since last December, what had for most
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Time to glory in asparagus again
It’s that time of the year again! We have arrived at the moment when asparagus is beginning to poke its spears through the earth and declare the beginning of summer and a period of plenty. Officially the asparagus season begins on St George’s Day and
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Police appeal for witnesses to Hailey fatal crash
POLICE today renewed their appeal for information of a crash near Witney which killed a motorcyclist. The accident, involving between an Audi A4 car and a motorbike, happened on Monday, April 20, on the B4022, at the Crawley turning, north of Hailey
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May Day frolics in city and county
Could May morning singing from the top of Magdalen College Tower date right back to 1509, or 500 years ago tomorrow? Possibly. Benefactor of the college King Henry VII died on April 21 that year and May 1 could have been chosen as the day to commemorate
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Stan Tracey/Bobby Wellins: Holywell Music Room
In the 1970s both Stan Tracey and Bobby Wellins fell into their own personal black holes and there’s a degree of luck that they both climbed back on to the jazz scene and were thus together on the stage in Oxford on a Sunday in 2009. At ages when most
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Asparagus with vinaigrette recipe
If you must add something to your fresh asparagus, then let it be a sharp vinaigrette dressing, but only after enjoying those first few freshly-picked spears with little more than melted butter or shavings of Parmesan cheese. Another way of enjoying
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Teenager dies after fall at Australian gorge
An Oxfordshire teenager was killed after falling 70ft into a gorge in the Australian Outback. Alfie Willson, 19, fell from a waterfall at Lennard Gorge, in the Kimberley Ranges of Western Australian, on Sunday. The former pupil of the
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Chadlington Artists
Rebecca Abrey’s work has a directness and simplicity that belies her artistry. Using mixed media she scrapes away layers to reveal the hidden colours beneath. Her landscapes and seascapes evoke peace in a busy world. In Through the Window she draws the
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Newbury Spring Festival packed with events
Look up the name of Mark Eynon on the web, and you will find full details of a carpet fitter in Swansea. Of Mark Eynon, director of the Newbury Spring Festival, there is no immediate sign. With a lot of commuting up and down the M4, it might just be possible
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King Lear: Triptych Theatre Company, OFS Studio
Shakespeare’s brutal yet hauntingly poetic tale of betrayal, insanity and darkness is being retold by the Oxford Triptych Theatre Company. The play, perhaps one of the bleakest tragedies of all time, tells of how the ageing and increasingly mad Lear is
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Police renew plea on death crash near Witney
Police this afternoon renwed an appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision near Witney. At about 2pm on Monday, April 20, there was a collision between an Audi A4 and a motorcycle, on the B4022, near to the Crawley junction. The air ambulance attended
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As You Like It: Royal Shakespeare Company, Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Director Michael Boyd opts for the simplest of staging for his compelling new production of As You Like It for the RSC, thereby focusing attention firmly on the words, which are, of course, this play’s chief joy. Tom Piper’s set is confined to
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Teenager dies in Australian fall
A teenager who died after falling 70 feet into a gorge during a trip in the Australian Outback, is believed to be former Oratory School boy, Alfie Willson. According to news reports, a 19-year-old is believed to have fallen off a waterfall
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Fiddler on the Roof: Oxfordshire Youth Music, Oxford Playhouse
Why does a girl have to read?” asks milkman Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. “Will it get her a better husband?” In the end Tevye and his wife Golde decide to hire a matchmaker to find suitable husbands for their five daughters. But whether the chosen men
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Othello, Creation Theatre Company, New Road Baptist Church, Oxford
Even by the impressively high standards set over the years by Creation Theatre Company, its new production of Othello stands out for its excellence. Under the experienced direction of Charlotte Conquest, responsible in the past for such Creation successes
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New English Contemporary Ballet, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
This company is only a couple of years old and, having missed their visit last year, an unknown quantity for me. But from the first moments of the opening piece, Richard Wherlock’s S(c)ent, it was clear that we were watching a class act. The ten dancers
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Preview of Music at Oxford's 25th anniversary gala
Alfred Brendel, Andreas Schiff, Simon Rattle, Andrew David, Paul Lewis . . . the list goes on and on, a galaxy of international stars that reads like a Who’s Who in Classical Music. What these artists have in common is that they have all performed in
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North Cotswold Cholir: Chipping Norton
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle – somewhat misnamed, as it is neither small nor particularly solemn – is one of my all-time favourite choral pieces, an uplifting, exhilarating work that bears all the hallmarks of the composer’s operatic credentials.
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Deadly Murder, The Mill at Sonning
The New York apartment belonging to the successful jewellery designer Camille is a large and lavish affair, tricked out in the sort of retro/chic (set designer Terry Parsons) suitable to one of her station in life. No less fitted to her lifestyle, we
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Chicago, New Theatre, oxford
In the musical Chicago, the real power comes out of a gold-framed, black box sitting centre stage. The box contains the band, which pumps out numbers like All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle, and Hot Honey Rag. John Kander’s music is indeed the beating heart
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Eynsham Choral Society: Elijah, Eynsham Parish Curch
The length of a Wagner opera at four hours, Mendelssohn’s Elijah was nonetheless a great success at its Birmingham premiere in 1846. Since then its heavyweight storytelling has become much loved by choral societies up and down the land. All of which may
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Oxford Spezzati: Welsey Memorial Church
Nicholas Mumby (pictured), founder-conductor of the Oxford Spezzati, has not merely some fine young singers among his group of 24, but also fields an extremely professional-sounding chamber orchestra. All were in fine form at Saturday’s concert at the
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Suspended three-race ban for McLaren
McLaren have been handed a suspended three-race ban as the 'lie-gate' saga reached its conclusion on Wednesday. The team's pro-active approach in the run up to the extraordinary hearing of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris played its part in softening
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Kidlington hammer attack: Two suspects bailed
Two men arrested in connection with a hammer attack at a Kidlington pub have been bailed to return to a police station today. The two men, aged 28 and 34, were questioned yesterday after being arrested in connection with the attack at the Red
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Men bailed on hammer attack
Two men arrested in connection with a hammer attack at a Kidlington pub have been bailed to return to a police station today. The two men, a 28-year-old and a 34-year-old, were in custody yesterday after being arrested in connection with the attack
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Biomedica signs £32m deal
Oxford BioMedica, which last year axed 13 staff, has seen its financial problems solved with a new £34m deal. The new collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-aventis will give BioMedica enough cash to last until 2012. Sanofi-aventis
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Scientists hail autism breakthrough
Oxford-based research into autism has hit a major breakthrough, equivalent to one which revoluntionised the understanding of cancer 30 years ago. Scientists at Oxford University were one of three major studies to have identified the genetic mechanisms
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Caravans deliberately set on fire
Arsonists set fire to two caravans in Didcot this morning. The incident happened in Campion Hall Drive, shortly after 5am. Two crews from Didcot put out the blaze, which left the caravans burnt out. A spokesman for Oxfordshire
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Odubade, Willmott and Quinn among casualties in United clearout
Chris Wilder gave the clearest indication yet that he is looking to build his own team at Oxford United with a retained list that was shorter than many expected. He has told eight players they will not be offered a new deal – including 2006-7 Player-of-the-Year
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No excuse for axing city Mela
WHEN Oxford City Council next bleats about social cohesion or community togetherness, take it with a large pinch of salt. Today’s news that the popular Oxford Mela will not be taking place this summer has something of the inevitable about it. After
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Oxford scientists work on pig flu vaccine
SCIENTISTS at two Oxford centres are working on vaccines for swine flu as seven people in Wiltshire were waiting to discover if they had contracted the disease. Dr Sarah Gilbert at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute is working on a vaccine
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Oxford city's budget crunch wipes out Mela
OXFORD City Council has cancelled this year’s popular multicultural Mela because of its ongoing financial woes. The Town Hall, which is in the process of trying to fill a multi-million pound black hole in its finances, has pulled the plug on the event
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A34 FATAL UPDATE: Joe is now out of coma
A TEENAGER has woken up from a coma three weeks after a car crash which killed his friend, his family said last night. Joe Robinson, from Thame, remains in intensive care in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, in a serious condition after
