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GREYHOUNDS: Kibble leads race for crown
Angie Kibble still tops the trainers championship at the halfway stage. She leads Michael Peterson by seven and Paddy Curtin by 13 with Ian Wills, chasing a hat-trick sadly out of touch at the moment stuck on 99 winners. Tony Magnasco and Maurice Massey
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GREYHOUNDS: Rabbits see staff pulling hare out!
It does appear that the rabbits are in cohoots with the resident hare at Oxford Stadium. There is a burrow which has developed just ten yards behind the 450m traps. And despite the track staff filling in the hole every day, they still manage to come
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GREYHOUNDS: Whoosh serves up a real treat
A cracking night's racing was served up for the Sky TV cameras and it was no surprise that He Went Whoosh duly delivered in the final showdown to land the £5,000 William Hill Cesarewitch before a healthy crowd at Oxford Stadium on Tuesday. All was nicely
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Drivers escape injury in A34 crash
Delays were reported on the A34 between Chilton and Milton following a two-car crash shortly after 5pm today. No-one was injured in the accident but the road was partially blocked while the vehicles were cleared.
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Didcot man denies shotgun threats
A MAN accused of terrorising a woman with a shotgun has denied using the weapon. John and Wendy Cowley both deny possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear and violence during a siege at their home in Wessex Road, Didcot, on December 5.
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Banbury teenager's road death accidental
A BANBURY sixth-former died from a head injury after the car he was driving careered off the road, ended upside down in a ditch and hit a tree, an inquest heard. Warwickshire Coroner Sean McGovern recorded an accidental death verdict on 17-year-old
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Two charged over Chipping Norton break-ins
Two people have been charged in connection with two burglaries in Chipping Norton on Wednesday. Joseph Hammond, 20, of Dunstan Avenue, Chipping Norton, and a 17-year-old youth from the town, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with
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Village mourns officer killed in Afghanistan
VILLAGERS in Kirtlington tonight paid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the highest-ranking British Army officer to be killed in action in more than 25 years. Lt Col Thorneloe MBE, 39, the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion
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Man arrested over phone calls to girls
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a police investigation into phone calls made from an Oxford school to teenage girls. The man was arrested on suspicion of harassment, sexual grooming and fraud. He was released on bail pending further inquiries
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Oxford United new boy Alfie set to excite
Chris Wilder believes his latest capture, Alfie Potter, is one of those arguably rare players – a winger with bottle. The 20-year-old has joined the U’s on a season-long loan from Championship new boys Peterborough United, and increases what was already
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Man gets two years over Bowlplex stabbing
A MAN has been jailed for two years for his involvement in an attack in Oxford which left the victim with a severed artery. Ian Milligan, formerly of Littlemore, admitted unlawful wounding in relation to the stabbing at the Bowlplex, in Greater
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Cardinal Newman closer to beatification
THE beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the most famous British convert to Catholicism, moved a step closer yesterday. Cardinal Newman, above, was the leader of the influential Oxford Movement – a city group of High Church Anglicans – but became
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YOUTH CRICKET: Simpsons can't prevent defeat in thrilling finish
Oxfordshire Under 16s lost a low-scoring affair against Buckinghamshire by one wicket after a thrilling finish at Great & Little Tew. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Oxon suffered an early setback when Nigel Hume was soon dismissed. But Vishane
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Disabled artists get taste of university life
TALENTED artists with learning disabilities have been given a taste of university education in a new project. The Flash Frame project was set up by charity Oxford Film and Video Makers and given funding by the Arts Council to find the county’s most gifted
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YOUTH CRICKET: Late burst blows under 10s away
Oxfordshire Under 10s suffered an 89-run defeat at the hands of Berkshire. Set a challenging total of 231-6 for victory, Oxon never looked like getting close, losing wickets regularly. Berkshire opener Tom Scriven top-scored with 75, despite the
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Abingdon churches aim to help people in times of hardship
ABINGDON has launched a town centre chaplaincy to help people going through times of hardship. The scheme, set up by 13 churches, is for people going through problems such as bereavement, relationship breakdowns and redundancy. The chaplains will visit
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YOUTH CRICKET: Kill seals Oxon fightback
Oxfordshire Under 17s produced a superb fightback to beat Gloucestershire by five wickets in a thrilling two-day friendly at Poulton. Set a total of 268 for victory in just 45 overs, Oxon’s batsmen produced a terrific display to get home with two overs
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YOUTH CRICKET: Aston & Cote youngsters in Devon heaven
Aston & Cote Primary School, from near Bampton, were crowned Oxfordshire champions in the Asda Kwik Cricket competition. They came out on top 233-221 against Watlington in an exciting final which took place at Roman Way. The youngsters also had the
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YOUTH CRICKET: North Cotswolds prove a class apart
North Cotswolds produced a classy display to claim the Ron Maudsley Memorial Trophy in devastating style at Bicester & North Oxford CC. Abingdon Vale, who faced them in the final, struggled in the face of their relentless bowling attack and sharp fielding
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'WAY helped us cope with bereavement'
Although we may think this is an unnatural way for a relationship to end, there are 150,000 people in the UK who are widowed under the age of 50. And there is one organisation offering support, friendship and advice to them all. The
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Tennis court park idea could prove a winner
UP TO eight grass tennis courts should be transformed into a green space for local families and pensioners, according to a leading city councillor. Liberal Democrat Jean Fooks, who represents Oxford’s Summertown, wants eight out of 20 courts at Alexandra
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YOUTH CRICKET: All-rounder Niall sparkles on tour
Niall Devaney hit an unbeaten century and took a six-wicket haul as Magdalen College School, Oxford, won four of their five matches on their their under 11 tour of North Yorkshire. The Oxford CC and Oxfordshire wicket-keeper smashed 105 not out in a
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YOUTH CRICKET: Magdalen joy after landing final double
Magdalen College School, Oxford, are celebrating a cup double. They beat Abingdon by 84 runs in the Oxfordshire final of the Lord’s Taverner’s Under 14 Trophy, and also recorded an 18-run win over Burford in the Oxfordshire Under 13 Cup final. Michael
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Youngsters go in to bat for Africa
CHILDREN at a primary school had their bats at the ready for a charity 12-hour rounders marathon. Youngsters from Wheatley Primary School were joined by parents, community leaders, parish councillors and police officers at Wednesday’s event. The event
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Ofsted gives Eynsham school 'outstanding' status
OUTSTANDING — that is the verdict on Bartholomew School in Eynsham from school inspectors Ofsted. The school, which teaches nearly 1,000 pupils, is only the fourth Oxfordshire secondary school to achieve Ofsted’s highest rating. In a letter to students
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Papal blessing as headteacher joins Ofsted
THE headteacher of one of Oxford’s Roman Catholic primary schools was presented with a papal blessing as he said farewell to staff, pupils and parents. Chris Crouch has been headteacher of St Aloysius Primary School, in Woodstock Road, for 21 years,
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Cricket stars at conference
Cricket greats Sourav Ganguly, Sunil Gavaskar and Angus Fraser will be among the legends celebrating 100 years of leather on willow at Oxford University. As part of the International Cricket Council’s 100 year celebrations, a two-day centenary history
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SCHOOL SPORT: St Edmund's are Abingdon champs
Youngsters from St Edmund’s, Abingdon, celebrate after winning the Abingdon Town Primary Schools Athletics competition at Tilsley Park, Abingdon. They excelled in a range of events, which included running, jumping and throwing, to take the honours from
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CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Horspath battlers keep up title push
Horspath Hammers maintained their push for the South West Division 1 title with a battling 93-86 win over Exeter. Dave Carmichael led the way for Horspath, who had to use the injured Mike Morgans for Steve Harris, who was in Poland for fellow Hammer
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SCHOOL SPORT: Oxon's teams in double delight
Oxfordshire's athletes starred with two team triumphs at the Midland round of the English Schools’ Combined Events Championship at Hors-path Road, Oxford. The boys team of Peter Barnshaw, Edward O’Hara and Marcus Woodington ruled supreme in the intermediate
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Job cuts could lead to strikes
A UNION boss said last night he could call on members to strike after Oxfordshire County Council unveiled plans to axe 500 jobs over the next five years. Mark Fysh, secretary of the Oxfordshire branch of Unison, spoke out after it emerged
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Police stage a theft from car
JUST one person dialled 999 after a “thief” was seen breaking into a car during an undercover police operation in Witney. During the staged heist, named “Operation Jugular” and organised by the Safer Communities Partnership, plain-clothed policeman PC
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The Insider
Among the many talents in the armoury of Keith Mitchell, the leader of Oxfordshire County Council, must be the ability to read people’s minds. Frankly, we were scared when we read his latest musings on long, boring meetings because we couldn’t agree
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Sanctuary: 28 Days Left
HUNDREDS of animals may have to be put down within weeks unless there is an 11th hour rescue bid to save an animal sanctuary. Earlier this year trustees at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, in Stadhampton, said they needed vital funding to keep
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Double Dose of Delights
IT MIGHT not be quite the Cowley Road Carnival, but this year East Oxford can boast two fun-filled outdoor celebrations which will bring thousands of revellers flocking to the area. In March, the cancellation of the county’s biggest outdoor event came
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ANGLING: City life just fine for Jason
The new coarse fishing river season is now a week old, so how has it been for you? I’m only just back from a holiday in Cyprus, but I will be on the banks of the Kennet this coming Monday in search of some barbel. Talking to Tony Wright at Predator
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ANGLING: Wilsdon tops at Butler's Hill
The Carp Class 2009 Summer League match was fished by 15 at Butler’s Hill in very hot and humid conditions, most of the carp were on top of the water, but it still fished well with a total of 189lb being weighed in. Starting off with the pellet at five
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ANGLING: It must be Mickey The Bream!
The second round of the Oxford Summer League was fished on the Thames at Medley and Folly, and with just a tinge of extra colour and a hint of flow, it fished much better for the 53 anglers than the previous weekend. Having earned himself the nickname
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The Insider
Thank heavens that in these politically correct times we have people like unreconstructed, bearded socialist John Tanner to give it to ‘em straight. Never one to trouble himself about conformity, the old school Labour city and county councillor
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Meal Mistake
TWO young boys who suffer from a wheat allergy became ill after being wrongly given pasta by a stand-in chef at their school. Six-year-old Brandon Atkins and Angus Devine, 11, became hyperactive and suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea for
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Gardeners urged to show green talents
GARDENERS have just a few days left to enter this year’s Oxford in Bloom competition. The contest is open to all residents, schools and businesses within the city boundary and the closing date for entries is Friday. So far, there have
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Potter joins Oxford United
Oxford United have completed the signing of winger Alfie Potter on a season-long loan from Peterborough United. Potter, 20, was on loan at Kettering last season where he made 29 league starts including both games against The U's. United boss Chris Wilder
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Cholsey playground grant rejection upsets village
PARENTS in Cholsey have criticised their district council after pleas for a grant to help replace ageing play equipment were rejected. Six mothers have been campaigning to get the Station Road Recreation Ground refurbished for two years.
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Stornoway go down a storm at Glastonbury
TOPPING the bill at a huge music festival must be on every new band’s wish-list. But one Oxford band has gone a step better, landing not one, but eight performances at the biggest festival of them all – Glastonbury. Stornoway, based
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Update: Prince Charles "mortified" at Thorneloe death
The Prince of Wales said today he was "completely mortified" when he heard about the death of his friend Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the most senior British officer to die in Afghanistan.
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GLASTONBURY SPECIAL: Stornoway rock the festival - eight times!
TOPPING the bill at a huge music festival must be on every new band’s wish-list. But one Oxford band has gone a step better, landing not one, but eight performances at the biggest festival of them all – Glastonbury. Stornoway, based
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Oxford United fans happy with fixtures
OXFORD United fans are happy with their start to next season's Blue Square Premier campaign - after being handed a home game to York in their opening match. That curtain-raiser is at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday August 8. Chris
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Salad Days
COUNTRY CAFE, RECTORY FARM, OXFORD Katherine MacAlister is in heaven as she drops by at an award-winning pick-your-own. IT WAS Dolly Parton who said: “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain
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Confrontational reading
My Sister's Keeper is this month's Oxford -Waterstones Book of The Month. BE WARNED – Jodi Picoult novels are not for the faint-hearted. Maybe I’m a lily-livered bloke, but I found the plot of Picoult’s latest blockbuster particularly harrowing
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Dawn's A Yawn
ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (U). Family/Comedy. Featuring the voices of John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg. Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier. DINOSAURS ruled
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Trigger Happy
PUBLIC ENEMIES (15. Drama/Action/Romance. Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Stephen Graham, Billy Crudup, Jason Clarke, David Wenham, Stephen Dorff, Adam Mucci. Director: Michael Mann. PERFECTIONIST director Michael Mann
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City Becomes A Wonderland
ONE golden afternoon on July 4, 1862 Charles Dodgson, an Oxford don, took Alice Liddell and her sisters on a boating picnic up the River Thames from Folly Bridge in Oxford. To amuse the children he told them a story about a little girl who finds herself
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Oxford United kick off at home to York
OXFORD United will kick off next season at home to York City. That curtain-raiser is at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday August 8. Chris Wilder's team then head east, for away games against Kettering the following Tuesday, and Histon on
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Shiver Me Timbers
Katherine MacAlister looks forward to adventures on the high seas of ... Summertown. DANIEL Clarkson is the lanky one, messing about in the CBBC cupboard everyday with his mate Geoff. By night the pair are larking about on stage in their
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Crucial Timing
LAST week was the week that Michael Jackson died, and my weekend was full of Michael Jackson tunes, big smiles and lots of dancing, and I presume the same was true of everyone reading this article. What better way to mourn the passing of one of pop
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Pitch Up and Tune Out
LIKE a big noisy, cider-soaked starting pistol, Glastonbury Festival has signalled the real start of the festival season. Yes, we've dipped our toes in the water, with bijou parties like Wood and Wychwood, but last weekend's monstrous Somerset
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Commuters endure rail delays
Passengers face long delays after services between Banbury and Haddenham and Thame Parkway were this morning suspended. All Chiltern Railways trains have been cancelled along the route following a problem near the railway at Bicester North station.
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Tributes to Oxfordshire soldier killed in Afghanistan
The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb commanding officer" who was "destined for greatness". Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion Welsh
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Traffic snarl up after car flips over
Motorists are caught in tailbacks on the A34 this morning after a car went up an embankment and flipped over. Police were called after a Vauxhall Astra crashed in the northbound carriageway near the Milton Interchange at around 6.35am.
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Ban on shorts gets bus drivers heated up
IN the middle of a heatwave, bus companies in Oxford are split over the best route for their drivers when it comes to summer uniforms. While Stagecoach managers are happy for staff to wear shorts in the cab, Oxford Bus Company insisted its
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Burnell leaves Oxford United
OXFORD United last night parted company with midfielder Joe Burnell, who left the club by mutual consent. The 28-year-old former Bristol City, Wycombe and Northampton midfielder made 21 starts for the club, scoring once, after being signed by Darren
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Pupil has swine flu
A PUPIL at Oxford High School has been diagnosed with swine flu, it was confirmed last night. Headmistress Felicity Lusk said: “I can confirm we have one case of swine flu. The girl is at home and receiving treatment. “We’re awaiting
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GIRL DIES: Larkmead pupil suffered severe injuries in bike crash
AN 11-year-old schoolgirl last night died after suffering serious head injuries in a crash in Abingdon. Ty-Ree Partridge was cycling home from Larkmead School’s science club when she and a van collided in Copenhagen Drive on Wednesday night
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Quite right to keep up appearances
IT’S typical, isn’t it? We moan when the heavens open and yet we still complain when the temperature rises. Welcome to Britain. But a row has broken out between Oxford Bus Company and some of its drivers over what they should wear during the heatwave
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Music legend to open school centre
Headington School’s new music school is being officially opened tomorrow by top record producer Brian Eno. Mr Eno will cut a ribbon to open the new building, which includes a recording studio, electronic music studio, concert and outdoor amphitheatre
