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RUGBY UNION: The numbers game

Witney were well worth their place at Iffley Road. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report. Competition: Oxfordshire Cup – semi-final Score: Witney 7, Wallingford 0 Witney player ratings: 15. Ed Mitcham 6 (mixed bag)

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A34 viaduct works sparks delays

DRIVERS suffered major delays today as the £44m project to replace the Wolvercote Viaduct reached a vital stage. As the southbound bridge deck was slid into place over the A34, drivers were diverted on the ring road and there were major hold-ups

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Viaduct work sparks major delays

DRIVERS suffered major delays today as the £44m project to replace the Wolvercote Viaduct reached a vital stage. As the southbound bridge deck was slid into place over the A34, drivers were diverted on the ring road and there were major hold-ups

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100 years marked as family gets bigger

AS great great grandmother Gladys Manger celebrated her 100th birthday, the newsest member of her family was born far away. Mrs Manger, of St Mary’s Road, Cowley, celebrated her milestone yesterday with the news that her new great grandson Alexander

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Thief avoids jail

A 39-year-old man with 72 convictions for 138 offences escaped a prison sentence after admitting two attempted burglaries. Jason Griffiths, of no fixed address, tried to break into two houses in Wellington Place, Oxford on New Year’s Eve.

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Oxford to Stratford rail link backed

PLANS to reinstate a direct Rail connection between Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon have been backed by Network Rail. The company’s recently published Great Western Route Utilisation Strategy lists the scheme as an ‘unfunded aspiration’.

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Scales of justice

BANBURY Claire Devlin, 21, of Edinburgh Way, Banbury, admitted drink driving in Middleton Road, Banbury, on February 21. Had 113 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35. Given a 12-month community order with

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Snow could be on way

Snow could once again hit the county on Tuesday night. Met Office forecaster George Goodfellow said: “The main event of the week is going to be heavy and persistent rain, but there is the possibility of sleet and snow Tuesday night going into

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Hospital order over assaults

A paranoid schizophrenic who carried out a string of unprovoked street attacks in East Oxford has been detained in a psychiatric hospital. Alam Mohammed committed seven violent offences, including two assaults on police officers trying to arrest

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Hospital order over assaults

A PARANOID schizophrenic who carried out a string of unprovoked street attacks in East Oxford has been detained in a psychiatric hospital. Alam Mohammed committed seven violent offences, including two assaults on police officers trying to arrest

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Results 27th & 28th March

27th & 28th March Under 9 Red League Crowmarsh B v Horspath 0-4 Radley Youth v Littlemore Youth P-P Abingdon Youth v Chalgrove Cavaliers 4-5 Under 9 Blue League Hinksey Park v Crowmarsh

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All set for fun in the saddle

ORGANISERS are gearing up to host Oxfordshire’s first Freewheeling Cycle Festival. The free event will set off from Abingdon Market Place and feature three guided cycle rides of four, 10 and 27 miles. There will also be entertainment including live

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An act of Grace

IT was an emotional journey for A34 crash survivor Joe Robinson to complete yesterday. Not only would he have had the thoughts of his dead friend Grace Hadman in his mind, but also the spectre of his own survival against the odds from last April’s fatal

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Cancellation was not an over-reaction

IT WAS a great shame that health and safety rules wiped out the ever-popular Pooh sticks championships yesterday. Given that it draws its inspiration from AA Milne’s The House At Pooh Corner, it’s hardly an event one would think would be ruled out because

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New £350k pavilion set for kick-off

WORK is set to start this summer on a new football pavilion for Oxford’s Barton estate after the city council set aside £350,000 to build it. In 2008, community leaders complained to the council that the current pavilion was in a poor state of repair

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Grief helpline seeks support

A 24-HOUR helpline for grieving parents run by an Oxford couple is under threat unless it receives urgent funds to keep it afloat. Mark Roberts and his wife Sarah, 34, from Cutteslowe, run the Grieving Parents Support Group, set up following the death

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FOOTBALL: It’s a cruise for Didcot

Didcot Tn 3 (Williams 16, Huggins 52, Draycott 85) Merthyr Tydfil 0 Didcot eased their Premier Division relegation worries with a comprehensive victory at the Loop Meadow on Saturday. Town were guilty of missing countless chances, particularly in

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FOOTBALL: Abingdon thwart high-flying hosts

Bridgwater Tn 1 (Orchard 28) Abingdon Utd 1 (Mills 63) Abingdon United came from behind to hold high-flying Division 1 South & West side Bridgwater to a draw in muddy conditions. Early on, Abingdon had a penalty shout turned down after Jon Mills

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FOOTBALL: Dave Spot on City comeback

Swindon Sup’marine 2 (Hopper 39, Stanley pen 42) Oxford City 4 (Savage pen 65, pen 75, Douglas 76, Sandy 90) Former Oxford United midfielder Dave Savage was spot on as Oxford City completed a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Swindon

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FOOTBALL: Taylor’s penalty secures a point

Bedford Tn 1 (Daniel 58) Banbury Utd 1 (Taylor pen 78) Banbury extended their unbeaten run to six games thanks to Jason Taylor’s late penalty against Premier Diviison strugglers Bedford. After an uneventful goalless first half, Bedford took the

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FOOTBALL: Allen comes to the rescue

North Leigh 1 (Allen 87) AFC Hayes 1 (Maharjan 11) Substitute Chris Allen struck an equaliser three minutes from time as North Leigh shared the points with a Hayes side, who belied their lowly position in Division 1 South & West on Saturday. In

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FOOTBALL: Troy ends unbeaten run with stunning four-timer

Binfield 1 (Walsh 76) Ardley Utd 4 (Bryan 18, 60, 72, 90) A Virtuoso performance by Ardley United striker Troy Bryan brought Binfield’s ten-match unbeaten Premier Divison run to a shuddering halt at Stubbs Lane on Saturday in the FTL Futbol Hellenic

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28/03/10 - League Cup Semi Final. Kidlington 3 Marston Saints 2

A thoroughly entertaining game took place at Didcot Town's stadium between two teams who already have a date in the final of the OFA cup. Kidlington got off to a bad start when a back pass to their keeper didn't reach its target and Kenneth Ndawula

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FOOTBALL: Launton celebrate first victory

Launton Spts 2 (McGowan 14, King 70) Tytherington Rocks 1 (Taylor 26) There were wild celebrations at Launton as they recorded their first win of the season after 23 Division 1 West games over eight months. Their early endeavours

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Health and safety fears scupper Pooh sticks race

WINNIE the Pooh fans were left high and dry when the World Pooh Sticks Championships were cancelled because the Thames was flowing too fast. The event, which is in its 27th year and is held on the river in Little Wittenham, was scrapped today

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Guests of honour

FANS cheered hundreds of troops who were guests of honour at Kassam Stadium on Saturday. About 300 servicemen and women were given tickets to the game against Gateshead. The club’s Support the Forces Day was well-attended by troops from bases including

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Fights land attacker with bar bans

A 21-year-old man who punched two other men in the face has been given a suspended 12-month jail term and banned from two Witney bars. Daniel Luckett, of Marlborough Place, Eynsham, had earlier admitted battery of David Bowles and was convicted of GBH

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Thief avoids jail

A 39-year-old man with 72 convictions for 138 offences escaped a prison sentence after admitting two attempted burglaries. Jason Griffiths, of no fixed address, tried to break into two houses in Wellington Place, Oxford on New Year’s Eve. The former

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Snow could be on way

Snow could once again hit the county on Tuesday night. Met Office forecaster George Goodfellow said: “The main event of the week is going to be heavy and persistent rain, but there is the possibility of sleet and snow Tuesday night going into

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280-mile cycle ride was such a Graceful act

“WHEN times got hard, all I could think of was Grace.” Car crash survivor Joe Robinson was yesterday gven a rousing reception by friends and family as he finished an emotional cycle ride from Paris to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital as a tribute

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Cholsey Bluebirds 2 Cumnor Minors 3

The Cumnor goalscorers were Harrison Thorpe (2) and Robert Bowman (1). The Cholsey goalscorers were Jonathan Mileham (1) and Harry Bellchambers (1).

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Plan hatched to help Africa

SIXTH formers at an Oxford school are hoping the humble chicken will help lift children in South Africa out of poverty. The Chicken Project is an attempt to harness the skills of pupils at the Gcato School, in the Eastern Cape, in a way that

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'Willow' classroom built for children

A RENOWNED artist has been helping a primary school create its first willow classroom. Standlake Primary School, near Witney, has spent £800 planting hundreds of interwoven willow saplings to create an outdoor classroom for more than 30 children with

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Bampton Pre-School rated outstanding

A PRE-SCHOOL has been rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. Bampton Pre-School Playgroup, in Bowling Green Close, received the glowing report following an inspection earlier this month. Ofsted inspector Fiona Robinson said: “The pre-school offers

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Bases loaded as youth project wins expansion grant

A POPULAR youth project is set to expand thanks to a £15,000 grant. Base 33, based in Welch Way, Witney, has been given the money to launch its services in nearby Carterton. The money will pay for two outreach workers to visit the town once a week to

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Kids are hot stuff at salsa dancing

CHILDREN at Pegasus Primary School, in Blackbird Leys, proved they had the ‘S Factor’ at a special dance contest. At Oxford's first inter-school salsa contest, 72 children from three schools took to the floor to show off their dance skills. The children

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Community heroes praised

COMMUNITY heroes including nurses, volunteers and police officers have received awards from the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire. Fourteen people who have contributed to the community in an exceptional way were honoured at County Hall in Oxford. This year

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Hanney Clinch The League Title

Hanney Youth won their 15th straight game and are the D League champions. They beat a once again brave but under strength Abingdon side 7-0. A hatrick from Philip Webster, 2 from Chris Willison and goals from Liam Anderson and Jonny Clinker

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New backing for Oxford to Stratford-Upon-Avon rail link

PLANS to reinstate a direct Rail connection between Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon have been backed by Network Rail. The company’s recently published Great Western Route Utilisation Strategy lists the scheme as an ‘unfunded aspiration’.

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Scales of justice

BANBURY Claire Devlin, 21, of Edinburgh Way, Banbury, admitted drink driving in Middleton Road, Banbury, on February 21. Had 113 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35. Given a 12-month community order with 100 hours’

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History of library statues is uncovered

THE mystery surrounding two derelict statues left ‘abandoned’ outside Cowley Library for decades has been solved. Dr Malcolm Graham and Pauline Connacher have revealed the figure depicts former Oxford MP Sir Thomas Rowney Junior and the animal comes

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No protesters for Dark Materials author Pullman

OXFORD author Philip Pullman’s appearance at the Oxford Literary Festival failed to attract any religious demonstrators today. As part of the festival, Mr Pullman, 63, best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, spoke about his new book, The Good

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Under 10 Blue Result : Kidlington Youth Rangers 3 Didcot Youth B 1

In what was a very lively start to the game, Didcot opened the scoring when Adam Woods reacted quickly to a near post corner to touch the ball past the Kidlington Keeper after only 2 minutes. The remainder of the first half was even with both teams

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Grief helpline under threat

A 24-hour helpline for grieving parents run by an Oxford couple is under threat unless it receives urgent funds to keep it afloat. Mark Roberts and his wife Sarah, 34, from Cutteslowe, run the Grieving Parents Support Group, set up following

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NHS reviews service after delays highlighted

NHS Oxfordshire has been told to get its house in order after it was revealed too many patients were waiting more than four hours to be treated. Over the past six months, about 90 people a month have waited too long to be seen in A&E departments

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PCT under special measure because of Radcliffe A&E and surgery delays

NHS Oxfordshire has been told to get its house in order after it was revealed too many patients were waiting more than four hours to be treated. Over the past six months, about 90 people a month have waited too long to be seen in A&E departments

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U11B Chalgrove 5 Whitchurch 4

Despite being down to 9 players for the majority of the game Whitchurch pushed Chalgrove all the way and were very unlucky not to come away with at least a draw. Goals from Harry Miners, Corey Dolton and Owen Rees saw Chalgrove race into an early 3

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Grief helpline under threat

A 24-HOUR helpline for grieving parents run by an Oxford couple is under threat unless it receives urgent funds to keep it afloat. Mark Roberts and his wife Sarah, 34, from Cutteslowe, run the Grieving Parents Support Group, set up following the death

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Kidlington Youth 1 v 4 Watlington

Goals. KYFC Charlie Leach. Watlington Tom Clark 2, Aaron Bladyu 1, Henry Hickman 1. A great game from both teams. Watlington keeping their 100% record. The 2 penilties in the second half made the difference as well a Watlington's Stunning 4th from Tom

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ABINGDON YOUTH 1 TOWER HILL 7 IN THE U14'S A LEAGUE

Tower Hill and Abingdon Youth meet for the first time this season and produced an entertaining and competitive game.In the first half Tower should have been 2 or 3 up but had to settle for 0-1 score with Yassin Elouahabi on target. Abingdon Youth

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Abingdon Youth finish season unbeaten.

Abingdon went into this game with title secured so they wanted to end the season unbeaten. Goring started the better and Abingdon's front two of Max Shepherd and James Pearce-Shaw were well marshalled by the Goring defence. Abingdon

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U15B Summertown Utd 4-1 Henley A

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U10 Red, Summertown Stars 1 - Didcot Town Youth 16

It was all Didcot in this match with goals from Ashley Stevens (3), Jack O'Donovan (1), Harry Corlette (1), Finn Hayter (1), Charlie Evans (2), Jamie Beardsley (6), Joe Winterbame (1) and Chris Winstone (1). Felix Byam Shaw scored the only goal for Summertown

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Man arrested on rape charge

Police have arrested a man following an alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in a park in Witney. The incident happened in The Leys recreation ground between 12.30am and 12.50am on Saturday. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion

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Cholsey Bluebirds 0 Summertown United 10

Summertown United finished the season with a ten-goal flourish at Cholsey Bluebirds. Finn Johnson-Ward added another four goals to his season's tally, Octavi Casals Farre and Palden Ball both grabbed braces, Omar Ashour scored his debut goal in the OMBL

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Drivers warned A34 remains closed

The southbound carriageway of the A34 remains closed between the Peartree Interchange and the Botley Interchange as work on the Wolvercote Viaduct continues. It is not likely to reopen before 1pm, the Highways Agency said. The viaduct

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Permission granted for extension to Wallingford Museum

A MEDIEVAL style timber extension to Wallingford Museum has been granted planning permission. The boost means the £350,000 project remains on course to be completed this summer. Dozens of visiting craftsmen are expected to camp on the town’s Hithercroft

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Button wins in Melbourne

Reigning world champion Jenson Button produced a brilliant performance to claim his first win of the season at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne today. The McLaren driver had started fourth on the grid but with pole sitter Sebastian Vettel

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Journey's end for charity cyclist

A teenager aiming to raise £1m on a charity bike ride as a thank-you for his hospital treatment after a car crash is due to arrive in the city today. Last April, Joe Robinson, 19, was given a three per cent chance of recovery after a car crash on the

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Aid worker's mission to the jungle

A woman who journeyed through the African jungle to help some of the world’s poorest communities has spoken of treating patients more used to witch doctors than GPs. Harriet Cochrane, 30, who lives in Shipton-under-Wychwood, returned from the