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Oxford United & Co boosted by early payouts
The Football Conference have given Blue Square Premier, North and South clubs a helping hand with earlier-than-due money to ease them through the current fixture-barren spell. All last weekend's fixtures were postponed and teams such as Altrincham and
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MOTORSPORT: Briatore set for FIA battle
Formula 1's governing body is to appeal against the French court decision that overturned former Renault chief Flavio Briatore's lifetime motorsport ban. The ban against the boss of the Enstone-based team was overturned after a ruling that the sanction
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DARTS: Oxon aim to close the gap
Oxfordshire will be looking to close the gap on the top three when they take on Middlesex in Rileys British Inter-Counties Championship Division 1 at South Harrow this weekend. Their opponents, who are in mid-table, lost only narrowly to leaders Cornwall
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Snow: 'More on the way'
Forecasters have predicted more snow for Oxfordshire. The Met Office said there was risk of light snow falling across the county late tomorrow afternoon, with the possibility of it getting heavier overnight. A spokesman said: “Oxford
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Suspended jail sentence for man caught with cannabis
A 28-year-old man caught with cannabis worth up to £190 has been given a suspended jail term. Waheed Akram, of Bartlemas Close, East Oxford, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today after previously admitting possessing the drug with intent
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City planning policy under attack
What amounted to a motion of no confidence in the city council’s planning department was passed today by scores of residents who turned up to discuss housing plans. About 60 people gathered at the Town Hall to discuss the council’s controversial Core
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Bicester football club theft trial told of bid to hide crime
A TREASURER accused of stealing thousands of pounds from an Oxfordshire youth football club and the Ministry of Defence tried to hide her crimes by failing to record cheques in an MoD cash book, jurors heard today. Natalie Ross, of Reedmace Road, Bicester
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£11,000 of angling gear stolen from Leys
Angling equipment worth about £11,000 was stolen during a burglary. Burglars broke into a house in Balfour Road, in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, between 6pm on December 20 and 8pm on December 22. The stolen gear included 10 fishing rods, Preston
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Horspath recovering addict's family asks for inquiry into death
THE father of an Oxford heroin addict who died while on the road to recovery is pressing for an inquiry into his treatment. William Edwards was taking methadone tablets for an opiate addiction and was due to start a course of therapy for Hepatitis
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SNOW: Cold leads to driver delays
MOTORISTS experienced severe delays on roads across Oxfordshire yesterday morning as thousands returned to work and school. During rush hour, one lane of the M40 northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 8a and nine, Oxford and Bicester, after
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SNOW: Katherine is a real snow hero
WHEN Oxfordshire County Council worker Katherine Norman saw the deluge of snow outside her home, she could have been forgiven for taking the day off. The freak weather meant she could not make it to the offices in Oxford where she trains people studying
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SNOW: Neighbours dig in to clear roads
Nearly 30 neighbours armed themselves with garden forks, shovels, spades and wheelbarrows to clear treacherous roads which had left them housebound for three days. Adults and children living in Delamare Way and Barn Close in Cumnor Hill spent
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SNOW: More on the way
Forecasters have predicted more snow for Oxfordshire. The Met Office said light snow is expected to start falling across the county late tomorrow afternoon, with the possibility of it getting heavier overnight. A spokesman said: “Oxford itself will
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Get out and enjoy snow cycling
I recently came across the sport of ice climbing: utter lunacy. Mountain climbing is bad enough. But climbing up sheer faces of ice-covered cliff? Poor old God must wondered why He ever bothered. Then I went out on my bike in the snow. People looked
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FIA to launch Briatore appeal
Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, are to appeal against last week's decision of the Tribunal de Grande Instance, who ordered the overturning of a lifetime ban from motorsport imposed on former Renault F1 team principal Flavio Briatore. Briatore
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Unwanted gifts
Sadly the January tidal wave of unwanted animals, which had been given as Christmas presents, has hit the re-homing shelters around Oxford. I find it quite unbelievable that people still do not understand that a dog is for life and not just for Christmas
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Unwanted gifts
I was amazed to read Keith Mitchell’s comments in last Tuesday’s Oxford Mail berating the local community for not doing enough for themselves in clearing the snow at the present time. Am I mistaken, or is this not a comment from the leader of the same
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Most of us oppose war in Afghanistan
THE recent vilification of a correspondent’s letter referring to British soldiers dying in Afghanistan, and the timing of the letter, just before Christmas, prompts my response. People will just have to realise that not everyone gets behind
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Hamilton ready for battle
Lewis Hamilton believes he is in his best shape for years as he prepares for what he feels may be "the most exciting Formula One season yet". It is a season that sees the 25-year-old partnered by last year's world champion Jenson Button, and with seven-time
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False alarm
I THOUGHT that Mick Heavey’s latest rant about bank security (Oxford Mail, December 14) was nonsense. If his acquaintance abroad can invade the privacy of anyone’s bank details armed with just a name and address, shouldn’t we all be worried about our
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Lack of confidence
Your article (Oxford Mail, January 4) regarding Oxfordshire’s record on poverty and deprivation came as no surprise to the Liberal Democrat opposition at County Hall. Indeed, we led a debate on the theme of Breaking the Cycle of Deprivation taking
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Benefit cheats admit offences
BENEFIT cheats who conned thousands of pounds out of the system appeared before Oxford magistrates. Philip Royle, 54, formerly of Aldrich Road, in Cutteslowe, and now living in Evesham, admitted benefit fraud of £11,687, receiving housing and council
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Man performed sex act outside Oxford girls' school
A MAN who performed a sex act outside an Oxford girls’ school has been given a community order. Geoffrey Burden, 53, was spotted by pupils as young as 10 from Headington Girls’ School at a bus stop, in London Road. Burden, who has learning difficulties
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Museum trail sparks youngsters' creativity
CHILDREN constructed their own ‘cabinets of curiosity’ inspired by the Museum of the History of Science, in Broad Street, Oxford, on Saturday. Education officer Michelle Holloway said: “The turnout was not bad given there was heavy snow.” The activity
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Bid for MS drug goes to Europe
A CAMPAIGN to get the Government to fund a ‘wonder drug’ for Oxfordshire multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is now being taken to the highest power in Europe. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)has been used for the treatment of MS for more than 25 years. The drug
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Call to protect householders from windfarms
A VILLAGER has launched a petition in a bid to get the Government to protect householders from the impact of windfarms. Ian Corkin, from Fewcott, near Bicester, is calling on the Prime Minister to introduce a law banning large wind turbines from being
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Mini sales back on track
Global sales of the Cowley-built Mini fell by almost seven per cent last year, latest figures have revealed. Statistics released by German parent company BMW show 216,538 cars were bought by customers around the world compared to 232,425 in
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Couple prove doubters wrong
JIM and Brenda Boyes have proved the doubters wrong. When they got married after only three months they were told it would never last, but on Saturday the couple from Wessex Way, Bicester, will celebrate their 50th anniversary. It was love at first
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Carla is first Pollard girl in 54 years
THE birth of a baby is a happy occasion for all families. But for the Pollards it was extra special as Carla was the first girl to be born into the family for 54 years. A girl has not been born to the male-dominated clan since Carla’s great-aunt Barbara
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Wartime allotments back into service
VILLAGERS will start the new year growing their own vegetables after bringing a wartime allotment site back to life. Land off Cuddesdon Road, in Horspath, was used for allotments during the Second World War under the Government’s Dig For Victory
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Sicilian recipe for a ripe old age, by Kidlington's 100-year-old John Barresi
A GREAT-grandfather and former prisoner of war believes reaching 100 is down to a good Sicilian stew, red wine, and olive oil. John Barresi, of Calves Close, Kidlington, celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at Kidlington Football Club
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Oxford United pitch inspection now Tuesday lunchtime
Oxford United will have a pitch inspection at 1pm on Tuesday to see whether their FA Trophy second-round tie against Woking on Tuesday night can go ahead. This follows several hours of clearing the snow from the pitch, and making the surrounds safer,
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New city swimming pool could cost £8 million
THE cost of building a new swimming pool on an Oxford estate could be as much as £8m. Oxford City Council has stated its case for the first time for a new city swimming pool, which would be built next to Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, saying it is “crucial
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Web pals rally round Tamsin as she takes on Dakar rally
A FORMER Oxford youth worker has been battling extreme heat to make it into the final stages of one of the world’s toughest motorbike rallies. Her home county may be freezing, but Wheatley’s Tamsin Jones has been braving 45C heat in South America and
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St Trinian's: Abingdon School inspired star's class act
FROM Abingdon School to St Trinian’s – there is no doubt about it, acting has been quite an education for Toby Jones. The actor, from Charlbury, is now firmly established as the long-suffering bursar of St Trinian’s and returned to the role for a second
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Body pulled from river
The body of a 47-year-old man has been pulled out of the River Thames in Oxford. Police were called to Iffley Lock at about 12.15pm on Saturday after a body was spotted in the icy water by a passer-by. The area was cordoned off but police do not believe
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Get fired up for the race with some keep fit dancing
DANCE instructor Geor-ge Martini wants people taking part in this year’s OX5 Run to make sure they stay fit as the icy conditions continue. Mr Martini has once again been hired to host the warm-up for the five-mile run, which raises money for the Oxford
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Oxford United or Woking away in next round of Trophy
Oxford United will be away to Chelmsford City or Crawley Town in the FA Trophy third round if they can see off Woking in the second round. The third-round ties are provisionally scheduled for Saturday January 30, though some unplayed second-round
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Man arrested for attempted burglary
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary following an attempted burglary at a property in Church Road, Cholsey. At about 1am on Saturday the occupant was in bed when he heard noises near to the front door. Police said the would-be thieves
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Thieves steal £11,000 fishing gear in Oxford
Police today appealed for witnesses after an outbuilding was broken into in Oxford, and £11,000 of fishing equipment was stolen. Some time between 6pm on December 20 and 8pm on December 22, thieves have forced their way into the outbuilding
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Schumacher to test GP2 car
Michael Schumacher will take part in a three-day GP2 Series test session in Jerez, Spain, this week in preparation for his much-awaited return to Formula One with Brackley's Mercedes GP Petronas team. Schumacher will drive the GP2 development
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Oxford United plea to volunteers with shovels
Oxford United have this morning put out a plea for volunteers to come and clear the snow at the Kassam Stadium to try to get tomorrow night's FA Trophy game on against Woking. They say that, with the improving temperatures and the lack of the
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SNOW: Traffic moving slowly around Oxfordshire
Severe delays are being experienced by motorists across Oxfordshire as the return-to-work and school continues this morning. On the M40 one lane of the northbound carriageway remains closed between junctions 8a and 9, Oxford and Bicester, after
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SNOW: Latest forecast
THE Met Office says this week will signal the start of a slow thaw across Oxfordshire — even though more snow is on the cards. While the county still comes to terms with the effects of heavy snowfall last week with some schools and colleges
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SNOW: Travel update
Two lorries are trapped in the snow near Enstone and causing traffic delays for hundreds of motorists. The Oxford-bound carriageway of the A44, between Southcombe and Enstone, is blocked after the lorries got stuck at around 9am. Attempts are being
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The changing face of Wallingford
THE Ladies Circle’s cake tombola did brisk business in the Market Place in 1986 for the BBC Children in Need appeal. Sally Gibson, Viv Bright and Ann Perry are pictured at the stall. Mayor Alec Goode is seen in the next picture paying the town’s ‘rent
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New Year parties were enjoyed by all
A NEW Year party was an occasion not to be missed by hundreds of children. For many, it was one event to look forward to after the festive celebrations. January often seemed the most dismal month of the year, with dark nights and bitter
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Woodstock branch line route first to be cut
THE Blenheim & Woodstock branch line was the first of Oxfordshire’s major railways to succumb to closure, seeing its last trains in 1954, seven years before Dr Beeching began to sharpen his axe. I bought these two photographs of the route at a recent
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Headington puppet show spread Bible message
THESE children showed their craft skills at a holiday Bible school in 1967. They spent part of their time at Lime Walk Methodist Church in Headington, Oxford, making puppets. At the end of the school, they entertained parents and friends
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Tram strike march ended in violence
A MARCH through Oxford by striking horse-drawn tram crews and their supporters led to violent scenes on the city streets. As we recalled last week, the 56 drivers and conductors employed by the Oxford Tramway Company walked out in March 1913 in a pay
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Snow: Safe winter driving tips
WITH snow and ice affecting many parts of the country, the Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued advice for safe winter driving. Skidding on ice is the main concern for those driving in freezing conditions. Peter Rodger, IAM chief
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SNOW: Travel update
Overnight snow has meant Oxford Bus Company is not running services in and out of Barton this morning. The roads on the estate are described as “extremely difficult”, meaning the company’s number 8 services are instead turning around at the
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SNOW: School closures
The following schools and colleges remain closed today because of the weather. Parents are advised to call individual schools directly. • Church Cowley St James Church of England (nursery). • Great Tew Primary School, Chipping Norton
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SNOW: Staff at Oxfordshire's hospitals praised for selfless work
STAFF at Oxfordshire’s hospitals have been praised for going “above and beyond” for the county’s patients. Workers at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre armed themselves with shovels and sleeping bags as they battled to carry on working despite
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SNOW: Keith's our hero
TO locals in Horspath, Keith Brooks is a true snow hero. Since snow cut off the village from the rest of the county, the 60-year-old has been making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible – even rescuing a neighbour with a broken leg.
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Oxfordshire road deaths at 25-year low
ROAD deaths in Oxfordshire have plummeted to their lowest level since records began, it emerged last night. Police warned motorists to slow down and belt up or face the prospect of more loved ones being needlessly killed on the county’s roads – especially
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CRICKET: League wants umpires to send players off
UMPIRES will have to send off players who commit serious disciplinary off-ences if a Home Counties Premier League rule change gets the go-ahead. The proposal comes in response to last season’s brawl between Aston Rowant’s Tim Miles and Basingstoke’s
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SNOW: Royal Mail apology over post delays
ROYAL Mail has apologised to customers in Oxfordshire after deliveries were hit by the weather. Postal workers said a backlog of mail was building up because postmen have been unable to reach some areas due to icy conditions. Steve Gill, from the Communication
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The snow brightened up lives for many people
ARE you fed up with the snow yet? Because, actually, it seems, most people aren’t! January is usually such a bleak month. The Christmas decorations have come down and the post-festive blues set in. Except, just in the nick of time, the snow coated our
