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RSPCA issues appeal after two cygnets killed
The RSPCA has issued an urgent appeal for information after two cygnets were killed in Thame. The bodies of the cygnets were discovered on Friday on a popular dog walking route in Priestend, which runs alongside the River Thame. One body was floating
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Abingdon man named as victim of mid-air crash
THE RAF instructor killed alongside a 15-year-old cadet in a mid-air collision was tonight named as Abingdon man Mike Blee. Flight Lieutenant Blee and Nicholas Rice, a schoolboy from Calcot in Reading, died when their Grob Tutor trainer aircraft and
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Police link series of muggings in Oxford
POLICE are investigating a string of muggings in Oxford which are believed to be linked. The three incidents took place in the early hours of yesterday and Sunday, and involved men wielding hammers and screwdrivers. The first happened at about 4am on
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Nightclub ordered to close after glassing
A CITY nightclub has been ordered to close after a woman was glassed in the face — a year after it agreed to replace all glass with plastic. Oxford City Council’s licensing committee today revoked the licence at Mood Music Cocktail Bar, George Street
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Downpour brings emergency calls
Firefighters were called to reports of surface water in Headington and Wheatley after torrential downpours today. A spokesman for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the calls were about surface water and came after heavy rain and thunder about
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Boy robbed at knifepoint in Blackbird Leys
A teenage boy was robbed at knife-point by a gang on Blackbird Leys. Police are appealing for witnesses after the 17-year-old was approached by a gang of four at around 12.30am on Friday near to the Spar shop in Dunnock Way. A youth threatened him with
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Vodka stolen in Eynsham burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses after the Wine Rack in Mill Street, Eynsham, was burgled. At about midnight on June 11, burglars smashed the glass in the door panel and stole some cigarettes and three vodka bottles. PC Matthew Gorman
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Man exposed himself in Berinsfield
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself in Berinsfield. The incident happened near the bus stop on the A4074 close to the Berinsfield roundabout at 1.40pm on Saturday. PC Paul Webber said: “I believe that this man could
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Three charged with robbery
Three people have been charged in relation to a robbery on a 15-year-old boy outside Lloyds TSB in Faringdon. Luke Larkin, 20, of Lansdown Road, Faringdon, James Debanks, 19, of Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, and a 15-year-old boy from Faringdon have
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Knife robbers attack teenager
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint in Blackbird Leys. At about 12.30am on Friday, a 17-year-old boy was approached by a group of teenagers near to the Spar in Dunnock Way. One of them threatened him with
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Time to think of our real needs
Now that reality has set in and the wishful thinking politicians and the media understand that there will be no Labour Party leadership struggle before we vote again, can we start to consider sensibly what are our real needs during the run-up to next
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Remember the Thatcher years
IT makes one wonder sometimes. People moan about one thing and another. Some of the Labour Party ministers are disappointed with Gordon Brown. My personal opinion is he is okay. Thank goodness he decided to carry on. While he has been in charge, things
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On Yer Bike
Every time the price of city centre car parking goes up, the tiniest dip in car park use sparks a furore amongst Oxford’s “business leaders”. This perennial panic really gets my goat because it assumes that the car driver’s concerns are all that matters
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Children cook up a treat at Jamie's
CHILDREN at an Oxford school went behind the scenes of one of the city’s eateries for a kitchen tour and cooking session. Instead of advertising the specials of the day, the chalkboard outside Jamie’s Italian, in George Street, yesterday issued
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CRICKET: Bicester beaten again
Bicester & North Oxford's desperate start to the Division 1 season continued when they crashed to a seven-wicket home defeat to title-chasing Dinton. Once again only captain Darryl Woods (55) of the Bicester batsmen showed any resolve as
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CRICKET: Nondies made to work hard
Off-spinner Mark Strong took 5-35 as Division 2 leaders Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts made hard work of beating Long Marston. All was going to plan for the hosts as Marston were bowled out for 146, of which Mike Lyons contributed 56
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Pensioner finds rare early copy of the Mail
A PENSIONER was delighted to dust down the first paid-for edition of the Oxford Mail ever to go on sale. Long-time Headington resident Dorothy Dodd unearthed the paper while rummaging through a drawer of keepsakes last week. The 86-year-old said the
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CRICKET: Lefort to the fore
Pierre Lefort took 7-22 to bowl Witney Mills to an 186-run victory at Oxford 3rd and help side climb away from the foot of the Division 3 table. Lefort and Jim Skelson (3-28) combined to dismiss Oxford for just 53 in 18 overs, which came nowhere near
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CRICKET: Dickens sets up Shipton success
Simon Dickens took four wickets for four runs in 21 balls as Aston Rowant 2nd collapsed from 160-5 to 173 all out at Shipton-under-Wychwood 2nd in Division 4. Dickens (5-36) intervened after Thad Cooper (50) and Matt Needham (41) had put Rowant in a
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CRICKET: Banbury lose but stay top
Banbury 3rd stay top of Division 5 despite suffering a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Bicester & North Oxford 2nd. Andrew Wingfield Digby took 4-25 as Banbury were bundled out for 133. Then Rob Humphreys (30) and Michael Simpson (30no
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CRICKET: Thame pay for collapse
Thame Town 2nd collapsed from 32 without loss to 38-6 and never really recovered as they suffered a 92-run reverse at home to Horspath 2nd in Division 6. Stephen Green (52) and David Heritage (40) had provided the backbone to Horspath's 201-5. Tom Smith
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Card cloning: Be sure your money's safe
CASH machine users have been warned to stay on their guard after ATMs in Headington, Oxford, were targeted by thieves using hi-tech card skimming devices. Last Sunday, the ATM at Coventry Building Society in London Road was targeted while hundreds
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Former alcoholic speaks up in praise of social services
A MUM has praised social services for stepping in to look after her children while she fought drug and alcohol addictions. After the Baby P scandal mother-of-five Amanda Carson, 30, wanted to speak out in support. Ms Carson said without
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Betty aims for a final Oxford in Bloom flourish
OXFORD in Bloom fan Betty Fletcher is looking forward to taking part in the competition one last time. Mrs Fletcher, 68, takes great pride in tending the shared garden outside her council home, in Stockleys Road, on the Northway estate.
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Pupils hold Oscars ceremony
A TOUCH of Hollywood glamour came to an Oxford school as pupils enjoyed their very own version of the Oscars. Eight classes at Windmill Primary School, Headington, spent months working on short, three-minute animated films. The school rolled out the
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Miss England contestant gets set to rough it for charity
HAYLEY Miller is used to showbiz glamour, high heels and make-up. But now the Miss England contestant is preparing to rough it during a five-day charity hiking trip. The 17-year-old, who works as an assistant at Oxford’s New Theatre, is waiting to hear
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Families step out in aid of charity
HUNDREDS of people strolled through an Oxford park in the sunshine to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. The annual sponsored Big Step Forward walk is Down’s Syndrome Oxford’s biggest fundraising event. This year’s event took place at
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Paralympic athlete opens revamped leisure centre
A COMMUNITY was bowled over by Bicester’s newly-refurbished sports centre as it was officially opened by paralympic athlete Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. The centre’s £4.3m makeover — which includes a new six-lane 10-pin bowling alley — was unveiled by 11
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Cash stolen in village raid
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a home in Hazel Lane, Filkins. Burglars smashed a kitchen window at the rear of the house on Friday to gain entry to the property at some time during the day. A camcorder, £150 and
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Hammer raiders rob man in North Oxford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a series of robberies in North Oxford. At about 2am today, a car pulled up to a 28-year-old man who was walking along Woodstock Road. Two men got out carrying hammers and one of them threatened
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Woodstock relives days of Flower Power
HIPPIES, beaded necklaces and tie-dyed T-shirts helped transport thousands of people back to the 1960s at Woodstock Carnival. About 3,000 people flocked to the hippy-themed event in Woodstock on Saturday to celebrate the town’s namesake — the 1969 Woodstock
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John joins the Manches team
OXFORD: Law firm Manches has appointed John Castell as a partner in its commercial property team. Mr Castell will work alongside partners Richard Smith and Robert Lynch, advising corporate real estate occupiers, developers and funders and will be one
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Police plea over injured man
Police today appealed for help after a man was found in Oxford suffering serious head injuries. The man, who has not been identified, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after being found in St Aldates at about 10pm last night
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Trade fair to showcase what Banbury offers
A TRADE fair aimed at showcasing what Banbury firms have to offer takes place on Thursday, from 10am to 4pm. Organised by Banbury & District Chamber of Commerce, the event is a chance for its members to promote themselves. The event, at Banbury Town
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Pupils create new mural for Wheatley school
ARTISTS of the future have been getting their brushes at the ready for a new mural at an Oxfordshire school. Pupils at Wheatley Primary School, in Station Road, have been involved at every stage of the process, coming up with the theme, sketching
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CRICKET: Super Horley in cruise control
OCA League Divisions 1-4 HORLEY consolidated their lead at the top of Division 1 as they thumped Freeland by nine wickets on Saturday. Alex Short (3-14) and Olly Wright (3-16) combined as Freeland were shot out for just 68, before Harry Smith scored
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CAB looks for Banbury volunteers
BANBURY’S Citizens’ Advice Bureau is taking part in a countywide scheme to set up a money management training project. It is looking to recruit two volunteers in Banbury to host group training sessions to give people a financial lesson Sessions will
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CRICKET: Souch guides Hooky into semi-finals
OCA League Paul Souch hit 61 to help Hook Norton 2nd into the last four of the Osberton Radiators Cup with a 59-run win over East & West Hendred 2nd. Hooky rattled up 233-8, Tom Bartlett chipping in with 44. Adam Bennett then claimed 3-36 as Hendred
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Pair plan trek to Wales
TWO friends are gearing up to trek 180 miles from Banbury to Brecon, in Wales. Robert Lipstreu, 33, and Richard Neat, 18, who both work at Blockbusters, in Banbury, will leave next month and expect the journey to take two weeks. To get fit for the event
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Beer festival raised £1,000
KATHARINE House Hospice is £1,000 better off thanks to beer lovers. Brackley Round Table raised the cash for the Adderbury-based hospice at its annual beer festival last summer. Members are now urging people to put the date for this year’s event in
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Driver's surprise at naked photo shoot
RACING driver Darren Turner agreed to a photoshoot with a women’s magazine — only to find out afterwards he would be posing naked. Every year, Cosmopolitan magazine invite celebrities to support the Everyman campaign by stripping off.
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CRICKET: Veteran Lane rolls back the years
OCA League Divisions 5-11 Rob Lane took 5-14 as Swinbrook thumped Cassington by eight wickets in Division 5. Lane’s haul saw Cassington shot out for just 68, before Swinbrook cruised in. Chadlington consolidated at the top as they beat West Witney
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Banbury School wins artsmark award
BANBURY School is celebrating after winning an Artsmark silver award for excellence in arts education. The award is given in recognition of a school’s commitment to art within its curriculum. Set up nine years ago, Artmark has so far handed out almost
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Bicester 'riding economic storm'
A SURVEY of businesses across Bicester and Kidlington has concluded the areas are “riding the economic storm”. Earlier this year, employment agency Jobs in the Office teamed up with Bicester Chamber of Commerce to launch the survey to find out how firms
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DARTS: Shelley storm back in style
DEFENDING ODDA Premier League ladies champions Shelley Arms were given a jolt by visiting Vikings Social Club this week. Vikings took a shock lead when Gill Cooper beat Pat Newman. Shelley hit back and wins from Cindy Chalmers, newly-crowned singles
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Council launches legal challenge to Grenoble Road homes
PLANS to build 4,000 homes on green belt land south of Oxford will face two legal battles. South Oxfordshire District Council today said it would take the Government to the High Court over the proposal to develop land south of Grenoble Road
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Legal challenges on Grenoble Road
Plans to build 4,000 homes on Green Belt land south of Oxford will face two legal battles. South Oxfordshire District Council has today said it will take the Government to the High Court over the plans for land south of Grenoble Road, while CPRE Oxfordshire
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Brawn optimistic over 2010
Ross Brawn is "completely confident" his team will be competing in Formula One next season. Brawn has confirmed the Brackley team have already spent the past few weeks working on next year's F1 car, suggesting they will be around from 2010.
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Man charged with Oxford murder
A 42-year-old man accused of murder was remanded in custody at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today. Robert Lee Chin, also known as Headley Thompson, spoke only to confirm his name during the ten minute hearing. Angela Porter, defending,
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Man appears in court accused of Oxford murder
A 42-YEAR-OLD man accused of murder was remanded in custody at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today. Robert Lee Chin, also known as Headley Thompson, spoke only to confirm his name during the 10-minute hearing. Angela Porter, defending, said
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Oxford came to halt for King's funeral
OXFORD came to a standstill on the day King George V was buried. People wore black ties, black armlets and morning dress, flags flew at half-mast and shop windows were draped in black crepe as the city mourned. The Oxford Mail reported: “At 1.30pm,
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The changing face of Oxford
PUPILS at New Marston First School in Oxford spent a year learning about medieval history in 1983 – then turned the clock back to dress in period costume and enjoy a medieval banquet. The 60 knights and damsels tucked into fresh fruit and drank
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Angling team netted Oxford Mail Trophy
THESE anglers had good reason to feel pleased with themselves. They were members of the North Oxford Angling Society and were pictured celebrating after winning the Oxford Mail Cup, one of the county’s leading awards, in 1948. Anglers of long standing
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Wolvercote School gave pupils good start in life
IT’S how classrooms used to look – desks and chairs in neat rows, a blackboard and chalk, well-groomed children and staff, and everyone hard at work. This was the scene in a class of eight-year-olds at Wolvercote Primary School, Oxford, in
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Morris apprentices at dinner identified
THE picture of the Morris Motors’ apprentices at their annual dinner (Memory Lane, January 12) provoked plenty of interest. We now have the names of 10 of the young men who attended the event in the staff canteen at the Cowley factory just after the
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60,000 take up scrappage scheme
More than 60,000 orders for cars under the Government's scrappage scheme have been placed since the £2,000 subsidy was announced, according to new figures. The Government said the news showed that the move to scrap vehicles which were at least 10
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UPDATE: Dead airmen expected to be named today
An air cadet and RAF reservist who died when their training aircraft collided in mid-air with a glider are expected to be named today. The two-seater RAF Grob Tutor plane had taken off from RAF Benson on an air experience flight with the pilot
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VX Racing extend lead
Colin Turkington and Fabrizio Giovanardi shared the wins in the three HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship races at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire. Turkington won the opening two races and, heading into the mid-season break, has taken over
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Man found with head injuries in street
A large section of St Aldates in Oxford was cordoned off this morning after a man, thought to be a motorcyclist, was found last night suffering serious head injuries. The man, who has not been identified, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
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Listeners welcome back Wesley
NEWS presenter Wesley Smith officially swapped the TV screen for Oxfordshire’s airwaves on Saturday. The former ITV Thames Valley Tonight anchorman was forced to leave the show in February after becoming a casualty of the station’s cutbacks
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Oxford United striker James Constable scores a double
Oxford United striker James Constable scooped the Blue Square Player of the Year at the Conference's awards dinner in Stratford on Avon on Saturday. The 24-year old hitman, nicknamed ‘Beano’ who scored 23 goals for the U’s last season, also won the Blue
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June 13 RESULTS
THE OXFORD TIMES CHERWELL LEAGUE. Division 1. Bletchley Town 110 (G Simpson 35, V Valambhia 6-20), Buckingham Town 112-2 (L Tomlinson 53no, B Hatwell 34no). Shipton 286-5 dec (48 ovs, A Hemming 102, S Bates 45, T Senior 41), Banbury XX 237-8 (A Pearson
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Lyrical talents are a real inspiration
A FORMER young offender who has turned her life around with music is using her lyrics to encourage others to do the same. Fifteen-year-old Lottie Carter, from Witney, first turned to MC-ing — a form of rap — after losing her brother John-Paul to a drugs
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Alonso set to go Dutch
Fernando Alonso will journey to the Dutch city of Rotterdam in August to demonstrate an Enstone-built Renault Formula One car during the annual Bavaria City Racing event. Alonso, whose team mate Nelson Piquet attended last year, will drive across the
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Car parking puts strain on patients
THE issue of parking at Oxford’s hospitals never seems to be far from the news agenda. This time patients at the recently opened Cancer Centre at the Churchill, in Headington, have raised serious issues about pressure on spaces. The story is of people
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Cancer centre patients hit by lack of parking
PATIENTS are abandoning cars on grass verges as they struggle to find spaces at the new Oxford Cancer Centre, it has been claimed. According to patients and visitors to the centre, at the Churchill Hospital in Headington, people are leaving
