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Murray faces anxious wait
Oxford United skipper Adam Murray is waiting anxiously on the results of a scan on his injured foot – and hoping he doesn’t need surgery. If he does, it could mean him missing a chunk of pre-season and even force him to be sidelined for the start of
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Axed Oxford Community Hospital will be replaced
BEDS lost after the closure of a popular community hospital in Oxford could be replaced within the year, Oxfordshire PCT has said. The 26-bed Oxford Community Hospital at the Churchill Hospital in Headington — affectionately referred to as Oxcomm by
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Constable picked for Kassam final
James Constable has been selected for the England C squad that will face Belgium in the International Challenge Trophy Final at the Kassam Stadium on May 19. The Oxford United striker, who finished second top scorer in the Blue Square Premier, was named
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Terrier must be put down
A judge ordered a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier called Oscar to be put down yesterday after it savaged a postman at an address in Coach Lane. At Oxford Crown Court, the dog’s owner Malcolm Morris, a grandfather-of-one, lost his appeal against an order
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Appeal fails
A landlord has lost his appeal against fines for failing to properly license and maintain one of his properties. Mohammed Ali Rana was fined £13,500 by Oxford magistrates’ in December for failing to license a house in multiple occupation, which was also
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GREYHOUNDS: Stadium is safe in Ridley's hands
Oxford Stadium general manager Maureen Ridley is steering Oxford on the right track. She reports a fantastic March return, something like 72 per cent above budget, outshining the other GRA tracks by some measure. Having served her apprenticeship
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GREYHOUNDS: Farloe Ellie tipped to land four-timer
Sportsmail goes for a fourth successive winning Saturday nap when the Paddy Curtin-trained Farloe Ellie carries the burden in a competitive-looking S1 over the 595m distance at Oxford Stadium tonight. She faces a tough challenge from the
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GREYHOUNDS: Trainer Peterson fined and rapped
Oxford trainer Michael Peterson has been fined £600 and severely reprimanded following the misuse of the drug Procaine with the greyhound Arco Grace. Peterson did not attend the hearing and the stewards having considered his explanation together with
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TABLE TENNIS: Bushell is a class above
Karl Bushell continues to rewrite the record books after picking up his 13th Oxford & District Oxford Mail Cup with victory over Tony Stead. Bushell was made to work by his opponent, but came through in four games to collect the title. After winning
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Oxford Castle issues art challenge
ARTISTS are being challenged to take inspiration from one of Oxford’s most iconic sights tomorrow. Photographers, painters, sketchers, sculptors and other artists are invited to come to Oxford Castle, in New Road, and come up with a piece of
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SNOOKER: Riley go top of tree - for now!
Riley B completed their Premier Division season with victory – but their stay at the top of the table avid White. A 4-2 win over basement boys Witney C moved Riley a point clear, but Fieldside have two games in hand and look odds-on to reclaim the title
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Abingdon youth club celebrates first birthday
A YOUTH club in Abingdon run by Thames Valley Police is celebrating its first year of keeping teenagers off the streets. On Wednesday, up to 20 young people, aged between 14 and 17, celebrated the Peachcroft Youth Club’s first birthday. Run by police
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BILLIARDS: Chivers in cup glory
Bob Chivers defended The Oxford Times Cup as the curtain came down on the Oxford & District League season. Chivers, of Fieldside, retained his title without any difficulty when he defeated Terry Chambers, of Ashton, 500-293. He led
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A bridge too far
Once again the police saw fit to close off Magdalen Bridge on May Morning. And once again, a few students jumped in the river just as soon as it was re-opened. How much money did this pointless, ugly and inconvenient operation cost us all? Isn’t it about
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Pay your own fat cat pensions
If Gordon Brown wishes to ease the burden on the taxpayer and increase affordable housing, he could do worse than tell county councils that no more money is to be spent subsidising the pensions of fat cat council staff. That would lower council rates
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Don't speed up bus journeys
Oxfordshire County Council is spending millions putting in a bus lane and supposedly making London Road, Headington, a safer place. But where is the logic? There are more than 600 buses going through Headington every day. They should be finding ways
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Cuban defence
Just what has poor Cuba done to reap the wrath of Paul Miller, (Oxford Mail letters). Why does he repeat the myths in his hatchet job, so commonly used by enemies of Cuba, unless of course he was describing Guantanamo Bay, and the US run prison camp.
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Fire crews rescue trapped pigeon in city centre
LANGUAGE students raised the alarm yesterday morning when they saw a pigeon trapped in netting next to their Oxford classroom. Staff at Bellerbys College in Broad Street called the RSPCA after the students from Brazil and Colombia alerted them to the
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Alf clocks up 70 years at Burford's Cotswold Wildlife Park
FOR most people retirement is the chance to take a well earned rest after a lifetime of hard work. But Alf Simpson never stopped working, and this week he celebrated 70 years in the same job — without ever taking a day off sick. Mr Simpson, of Black
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SWIMMING: Elizabeth scoops big haul
City of Oxford juniors put in a good showing at CMK’s Last-Chance Regional Qualifiers Meet held at Stantonbury. Elizabeth Oliver, 11, was outstanding, winning medals in all ten of her races, nine of them in regional consideration times. Oliver claimed
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ANGLING: Look out for otters
Angling are being asked to keep an eye open for any otter activity during the current close season, writes Andy Webber. The Angling Trust and the Specialist Anglers Alliance are trying to collate a nationwide map of cases in which otters are
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SWIMMING: Masters turn on the style
City of Oxford produced a series of fine results at the Regional Midland Masters Championships, held in Leamington Spa. Chris Aust was the leading light, winning six gold medals and a silver – despite breaking a hand two weeks earlier. In all, City
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SWIMMING: Witney in friendly success
Witney were never headed as they took a comprehensive victory in the friendly gala at Aylesbury. With a program comprising all time-banded relay races, Witney showed their versatility throughout the age groups, especially in the open ladies and boys
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ANGLING: Predator Clarke is clear winner
THE latest in the Anne Malone Memorial Series was fished by 20 anglers at Fernhill last Sunday and Dave Clarke (Predator) emerged the clear winner with a net of carp on punched meat up in the water weighing 82.4.0. Using the method feeder to the island
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Solar panels help power Leys sheltered housing
PENSIONERS in sheltered accommodation are proving to be a step ahead when it comes to thinking green. Solar panels have been fitted to Northbrook House, in Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, to make the block more environmentally friendly. It is
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ANGLING: Linear - home of personal bests
Linear Fisheries’ big carp waters at Stanton Harcourt must be responsible for more personal bests than any other venue, writes Andy Webber. Once again last week, an angler made a long journey to Oxfordshire worthwhile when he banked a new best carp.
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Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum reopens after £1.5m revamp
ONE of Oxford’s most popular and unusual museums reopened today following a major project to remodel the entrance. The Pitt Rivers Museum in Parks Road closed last July for the £1.5m revamp, which won £1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and
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Police pay out over damage to car in pound
A MAN whose car was stripped for parts while it was wrongly held at a police pound for four years has demanded an investigation. Thames Valley Police this week agreed to pay an out-of-court settlement – believed to be in the region of £13,000 – after
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SCHOOL SPORT: Enstone shine on national stage
Enstone Primary School finished fourth in the national mini hockey tournament at Surbiton in Surrey – the highest-placed state school in the country. After winning their league, against teams from Bucks, Berks and Northants, the Enstone youngsters beat
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SCHOOL SPORT: Oxford's cup glory
Oxford Community School pipped hosts Burford by four runs in a thrilling Oxfordshire Under 17 Cup final held over from last season. The visitors got off to an explosive start, scoring 76 in their first ten overs with Shahbaz Alam hitting 37 until he
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SCHOOL SPORT: Rugby kids' world record bid
Rugby-mad youngsters in Oxfordshire are gearing up for a world record attempt. Every primary school in the county has been invited to the Chairman’s Cup competition at Horspath sports ground, Oxford on Wednesday, May 20 (2-4pm) in a bid to secure a place
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SCHOOL SPORT: Watson lifts British title
Didcot weightlifter Ben Watson continued his impressive progress with victory at the British Junior Open Championships at Alfreton, Derbyshire. Competing in the 94kg class at the Atlas Gym, the 18-year-old, from the St Birinus Club, set a British record
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Travel problems hit holiday getaway
Britons are heading into the Bank Holiday weekend facing a familiar scenario of congested roads, busy airports and disrupted rail travel. The RAC said up to 11 million Britons will take to the roads over the holiday period, with all major routes getting
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Runners rush to take part in Oxford's Town and Gown
THE organisers of the 28th annual Oxford Town and Gown run have stressed its importance to charity. The popular event, which raises thousands of pounds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, is known for its mixture of serious runners and dedicated
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BOXING: Flynn off to flier for England
Berinsfield’s National schoolboy champion Jordan Flynn made a dream start to his international career when he boxed for England at the Three Nations tournament in Cardiff. He was in explosive form and needed just 48 seconds to see off Welsh rival Joseph
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Benefit cheats prosecuted
Three benefits cheats who fraudulently claimed more than £20,000 have been prosecuted by West Oxfordshire District Council. Joanna Gilner, 29, of Northfield Row, Witney, admitted two charges of fraudulently claiming £3,162.21. Gilner failed to notify
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BOXING: Lewis back in the swing
Bantamweight Lawrence Lewis cast aside the disappointment of bowing out of this year’s ABA title trail by getting back to winning ways with a clear victory over Crown & Manor rival Matthew Chanda at the Kassam Stadium. From the bell the pair went toe-to-toe
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YOUTH CRICKET: Tolson effort in vain for Oxon
A fine captain’s innings of 68 from Andrew Tolson was not enough as Oxfordshire Under 13s slipped to a 34-run defeat against Cambridgeshire in their opening match of the new season at Radley College. Tolson was run out as Oxon chased down a formidable
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Oxford's outdoor swimming pool opens for the summer
STAFF at Hinksey Pool — Oxford’s only outdoor heated pool — are hoping hot weather will bring in lots of swimmers this summer. To kick off the season, the city council is holding a free admission open day from 9am to 7pm today. The pool, off Abingdon
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MOTORSPORT: Plato off the pace
Oxfordshire driver Jason Plato could not follow up his heroic first-race victory when he came tenth, sixth and fourth in the three second-round races of the British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton. It leaves Plato fifth in the standings on 36 points
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MOTORSPORT: Lay leads the way
Teenager Patrick Lay, from Bampton, near Witney, has made a fine start to his Junior Easykart UK Championship campaign. After the first two rounds of the championship, Lay is joint leader in the standings. He began the season with victory at Daventry
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YOUTH CRICKET: Ackland stars for Cumnor
Henry Ackland took 3-2 as Cumnor kicked off their Oxfordshire Under 13 League campaign with a 60-run victory over Warborough & Shillingford. Cumnor’s total of 117 all out proved far too much as Warborough struggled to only 57 all out in reply, Ackland
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YOUTH CRICKET: County girls off to flier
Oxfordshire Under 13 girls kicked off their season with a 114-run victory over Wiltshire at Oxford Downs. Oxon were put in and a first-wicket stand of 57 between Juliet Gardner and Abigail Flory put them in good shape. Gardner was out for 34, while
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Star-studded concert marks Music at Oxford's 25th birthday
AN ORGANISATION which has brought hundreds of internationally-renowned classical musicians to Oxford is celebrating its 25th anniversary. And to mark Music at Oxford’s birthday, a star-studded concert will be held at the Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street
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Scores of jobs to go at distribution centre
Scores of jobs are are to be axed with the closure of the Didcot distribution centre for an international building supplier. A total of 76 staff will lose their jobs at the Bathstore Centre, in Basil Hill Road, as part of what parent company Wolseley
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£1,000 worth of cycles stolen from Witney school
Police and pupils at Tower Hill Primary School in Witney are appealing for the return of four scooters and bicycles. They were stolen sometime during last weekend. PC Phil Marstin said: “The shed was broken into and three yellow bikes and a red two-seater
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Rider badly injured in A40 crash
A motorcyclist is in hospital after suffering serious injuries in an accident on the A40 west of Oxford last night. The man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital following the collision, about a mile west of Wolvercote roundabout, at 6.20pm.
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A40 crash: Motorcyclist seriously injured
A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital after suffering serious injuries in an accident on the A40 outside Oxford last night. The man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital following the collision, about a mile west of Wolvercote roundabout, at 6.20pm
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Two taken to hospital after smash
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash this morning near Thame. The two-car collision happened on the A4129 Kingsey Road, about 9.30am. A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said: “One person has been taken to the John Radcliffe
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Mamma Mia comes to Jericho!
Ever start the evening at Summertown Wine Cafe and get an incredible case of the munchies? You head across the street to that tasty little eatery on South Parade for a bit of Italian Pie, only to find it is completely packed with people and your
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Sandwiched by fumes
Bicester could find itself wedged between two incinerators burning at 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 just
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Man arrested following East Oxford stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in a domestic incident at a house in Hurst Street, Oxford. His alleged victim, a 21-year-old woman, suffered stab wounds to her chest at 1.20pm on
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Reform agreed on MPs' claims
Tory MPs in Oxfordshire were criticised last night for failing to support plans to shine a spotlight on their outside earnings. None of the county’s Conservative MPs voted for new rules to force the disclosure of how much members’ financial interests
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Dozen jump from Magdalen Bridge
More than a dozen people jumped off Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, this morning - once the road was reopened following May Morning celebrations. Police manned a cordon across the bridge from about 4.30am while thousands of revellers gathered to listen
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UPDATE: Jumpers wait for bridge to reopen
Around a dozen May Day revellers defied warnings and plunged from Magdalen Bridge into the water this morning. Police hailed their operation a success after closing the bridge at dawn stopped anyone from jumping. But once the barriers
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Luck be a Lady Tonight
Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes right? You arrive at the station running your normal five minutes late and find the fast train is also. You put on a pair of jeans you haven’t worn sense the end of last summer and find
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Gallic charm shines through
It's a relief that entente cordiale has broken out between Wallingford and its twin (once removed) of Luxeuil-les-Bains in eastern France. It’s always such a pity when families fight or become distant and this was the case when Wallingford decided to
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Expenses scrutiny is still needed
So we limp slowly towards MPs being forced into exposing exactly what they are taking our money for in their expenses and how much they are pulling in from outside interests. Yesterday’s attempts in the Commons to come to some sort of final conclusion
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Pretty Special
KATHERINE MACALISTER talks to the beautiful Irene Forte, student and daughter of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, about her forthcoming debut as the face of Oxford Fashion Week. Hiding under a baggy jumper and Ugg boots, a woolly scarf wound around
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That Friday Feeling
RICHARD BELL just can’t understand why the crowds aren’t flocking to Housewerk @ Baby Simple on Friday nights. Friday night is a big night in clubbing, falling as it does at the end of the working week. As such it tends to get overtaken by nights
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Rock On Wood
ONCE upon a time, in a distant field, a group of like-minded music-lovers hit upon the idea of heading out into the countryside, sleeping under the stars, listening to each other’s tunes, and unwinding in the arms of mother nature. And thus
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Fat of The Land
WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE, SOUTHERN BYPASS, SOUTH HINKSEY 01865 730793. A hearty all-day breakfast hits the spot for PAUL STAMMERS. CHEQUES! Remember them? According to APACS, the UK Payments Association, only 2.8 per cent of retail spending
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Big Shots
KATHERINE MACALISTER talks to top photographer Cambridge Jones ahead of his exhibition for this year’s Artweeks. Cambridge Jones has got it all. He’s just returned from photographing P Diddy in Miami, REM in Hollywood, Take That on tour and Joan
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It's Just Cl-awful
X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (12A). Action/Sci-Fi/Romance. Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds, will.i.am, Kevin Durand, Daniel Henney, Dominic Monaghan. Hugh Jackman sharpens his retractable, adamantium claws
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It's Magic
IS ANYBODY THERE? (12A). Drama/Comedy. Bill Milner, Sir Michael Caine, Anne-Marie Duff, David Morrissey, Elizabeth Spriggs, Leslie Phillips, Sylvia Syms, Thelma Barlow, Peter Vaughan. Two beautifully judged performances from British
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McFly Guys
Not only is Harry from McFly the drummer with the UK’s biggest male pop band, but he’s dead nice to boot, and very unlike a rock star. Katherine MacAlister reports. If Harry from McFly has trouble hearing, it’s because he’s been deafened by too
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UPDATE: Magdalen Bridge now open
Magdalen Bridge has been reopened following this morning's May Day celebrations. Thousands gathered to hear the choir sing from the top of the tower at Magdalen College. Three people jumped from the bridge into the water after the bridge
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FA launch U's probe
THE Football Association are to launch an investigation into the pitch invasion which marred Oxford United’s final game of the season against Northwich on Sunday. The FA confirmed last night that they would be looking at the matter after
