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Delight in Witney as Cameron becomes PM
DAVID CAMERON became Prime Minister tonight after a day of deal-making with the Liberal Democrats. The Witney MP was asked by the Queen to become Premier shortly after 8pm – the result of striking an agreement with Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg
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Hague named as Foreign Secretary
William Hague, who was named as Foreign Secretary tonight, came back from leading the Conservatives to crushing defeat in the 2001 election to become one of the most effective members of David Cameron's team. Not many politicians find themselves cast
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Osborne facing tough task at Treasury
At the age of 38, George Osborne today became the youngest Chancellor of the Exchequer to take charge at the Treasury for more than a century. But while few doubt his talent, questions have been raised over whether he has the experience and
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Business chiefs hail Cameron's coalition
Business leaders tonight welcomed the announcement of a coalition government led by David Cameron. The recovery from recession needs to be the priority for the new administration, they said. David Frost, director general of the British Chambers
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Boris texts congratulations
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, a friend of the new Prime Minister from their days at Oxford University, texted his congratulations to David Cameron as he arrived at Downing Street and wished him well in Number 10. Mr Johnson said: "David
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PLAY-OFF FINAL: History repeats itself for Wembley-bound family
HISTORY will repeat itself for Oxford United supporter Craig Tarrant and his son when they take their seats at Wembley on Sunday. Mr Tarrant, 35, the manager of builders’ merchant Buildbase’s branch in Watlington Road, Cowley, Oxford, went
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Cameron: 'Best days lie ahead'
David Cameron entered No 10 tonight as the first Conservative Prime Minister in 13 years. The Tory leader said he intended to form a "proper and full" coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. Arriving in Downing Street with his
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The new first lady
Samantha Cameron is no stranger to the front pages but as Britain's new "first lady", she will discover a whole new level of fame. Elegant and effortless, at five months pregnant Mrs Cameron has received a good deal of attention from both broadsheets
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Cameron's rise to the top
Few modern politicians enjoyed such a seemingly effortless rise to the top as David Cameron. From gilded youth to rising star of the Tory benches to Prime Minister, the Witney MP's progress has at times seemed pre-ordained. It was only at the very
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Cameron: 'Differences set aside'
New Prime Minister David Cameron said tonight that the country faced deep and pressing problems but that he and Nick Clegg would put aside party differences to deliver strong government. Mr Cameron said: "Nick Clegg and I are both political
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CAMERON: It's a coalition
DAVID CAMERON is speaking outside Downing Street and has confirmed it will be a formal coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. "Together we can have better times ahead," he said.
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Cameron becomes PM
David Cameron arrived at Buckingham Palace tonight to accept an invitation from the Queen to form a new government. It followed the dramatic announcement by Gordon Brown that he was standing down, bringing down the curtain on 13 years of Labour
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UPDATE: Cameron now PM
WITNEY MP David Cameron is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Conservative leader has met the Queen and she has asked him to form the next Government. Mr Cameron's visit came hard on the heels of Gordon Brown's visit to Buckingham
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Men wanted over East Oxford robberies
Two men were robbed within yards of each other in East Oxford by a gang of eight men early yesterday. An 18-year-old man was robbed of his mobile phone in Magdalen Road at about 1.30am. Another man, who was walking between Catherine
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Brown: 'I loved the job'
David Cameron arrived at Buckingham Palace tonight to accept an invitation from the Queen to form a new government. It followed the dramatic announcement by Gordon Brown that he was standing down, bringing down the curtain on 13 years of Labour
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UPDATE: Cameron at Palace
DAVID CAMERON has just gone in to Buckingham Palace to be invited to become Prime Minister. The Witney MP was accompanied by his wife Samantha, who was dressed in a navy blue dress.
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Police step up patrols after death in city centre
POLICE in Oxford plan to step up patrols this weekend following the death of Blayne Ridgway. Mr Ridgway, 22, suffered a stab wound at 3am on Saturday outside the Que Pasa bar at the junction of New Road and Castle Street. The father-of-one
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UPDATE: Cameron on way to Palace
DAVID CAMERON is believed to be in a car on his way to Buckingham Palace to see the Queen. A silver Jaguar left Portcullis House in central London where the Tory leader and colleagues have been meeting. It is expected to arrive at Buckingham
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Proportional representation 'would bring big Lib Dem gain'
OXFORDSHIRE would have two Liberal Democrat MPs if one type of proportional representation had been used in last week’s General Election, a political expert says. Oxford University’s Professor of Politics Iain McLean, who specialises in electoral systems
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North Hinksey neighbours watch out to tackle vandalism
A COMMUNITY has set up a neighbourhood watch scheme to try to combat ongoing problems with vandalism and trespassers. Neighbours in North Hinksey say they have become so annoyed by teenagers persistently breaking into their back gardens they have joined
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Witney sports clubs face move to fund leisure boost
A SPORTS ground which has been home to Witney teams for more than 35 years may be sold to fund improvements to the town’s leisure facilities. The West Witney Sports Ground, home to the town’s sports and social club, could be replaced by a new facility
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BREAKING NEWS: Brown resigns, Cameron set to be PM
GORDON BROWN has just resigned as Prime Minister. Mr Brown has gone to Buckingham Palace and is meeting the Queen, where he will resign and recommend to Her Majesty she invited Witney MP David Cameron is invited to form a Government.
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Gordon Brown resigns as PM
Gordon Brown tonight announced he was tendering his resignation as Prime Minister. Mr Brown said he had notified the Queen's private secretary he was advising that she should appoint David Cameron as the new premier. Mr Brown, his voice cracking
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Vandals urinate in UKIP candidate's hallway
A candidate at the General Election was left shocked after vandals urinated on her hall carpet. Julia Gasper, who stood as a UKIP candidate in Oxford East, said she believed she had been targeted because of her political beliefs. She
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Musicians' tribute to legendary Oxfordshire producer
BY anyone’s standards, it was a “hell” of a good party. But this show, held in a cave 300 feet underground, also raised £2,000 in memory of a legendary Oxfordshire music producer. The Hell-Fire party saw local bands and music-lovers
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West Oxfordshire bus links to be withdrawn
WORTHS Coaches, of Enstone, is to withdraw its No 69 Chipping Norton-Charlbury-Witney bus service on Saturday, May 29. The firm says that it is unable to compete with RH Buses’ X9 service, which is subsidised by Oxfordshire County Council
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Vandals urinate in UKIP candidate's hallway
A CANDIDATE at the General Election was left shocked after vandals urinated on her hall carpet. Julia Gasper, who stood as a UKIP candidate in Oxford East, said she believed she had been targeted because of her political beliefs. She discovered the
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Judges praise quality of business award entrants
ORGANISERS of the Oxfordshire Business Awards have praised the “exceptional” companies and individuals who have been shortlisted in this year’s competition. A total of 36 firms and business leaders have made the cut in 12 different categories, meaning
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Poundon quiz raises cash for African aid
AN ENGINEERING student is hoping to bring fresh water to Africa with a pioneering project. Roger Morton, from Poundon, near Bicester, is raising £2,000 so he can go to Uganda to work on a water and sanitation scheme. The 19-year-old, who is studying
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CRICKET: Hunt bags ton for Shipton
Jason Hunt smashed a superb century as Shipton-under-Wychwood thrashed Sandford St Martin by 208 runs in round one of the npower Village Cup. Hunt, who used to be known as Jason Constable, hit 119 off 62 balls in Shipton’s mammoth 40-over total of 315
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AUNT SALLY: Results round-up
GREENE KING OXFORD & DISTRICT LEAGUE Section 1: Three Pigeons 1, Garsington Sports A 2; Rowing Machine 1, Chequers A 2; Red Lion A 2, Six Bells C 1; New Club A 2, Gladiators A 1; Cricketers B 3, The George 0. Section 2: Yarnton BL 3, The Dogwood 0;
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CRICKET: Harris to score at Lord's
NEIL Harris is to score at Lord’s when England take on Bangladesh in the first Test later this month. The Oxford University and MCCU scorer will do the honours for Bangladesh at the home of cricket from May 27 to 31. “It is a real honour
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AUNT SALLY: Adams leads the way
Greene King Oxford & District League Phil Adams bagged a 16-doll haul as Premier Division champions Cricketers beat George, writes ANDY BEAL. Den Sellar (5-5-5) chipped in with 15 dolls as Cricketers claimed a 3-0 victory. Chasing 27 in the first
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West Oxfordshire bus links to be withdrawn
WORTHS Coaches, of Enstone, is to withdraw its No 69 Chipping Norton-Charlbury-Witney bus service on Saturday, May 29. The firm says that it is unable to compete with RH Buses’ X9 service, which is subsidised by Oxfordshire County Council. The firm
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Oxfordshire Hussars war memorial story helps uncover rare citation
A STORY in the Oxford Mail has helped to uncover a rare piece of military history. Keith Stanmore contacted us after we reported that the names of two Oxfordshire soldiers who died in France during the First World War would be added to a war
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Musicians' tribute to legendary Oxfordshire producer
BY anyone’s standards, it was a “hell” of a good party. But this show, held in a cave 300 feet underground, also raised £2,000 in memory of a legendary Oxfordshire music producer. The Hell-Fire party saw local bands and music-lovers coming together
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Headington cannabis farm discovery shocks neighbours
People in Headington have expressed their shock after police discovered a £100,000 cannabis factory yards from their homes. Officers forced their way into a semi-detached house in Headley Way on Monday and found four rooms packed with 264 two-feet
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Troops take charity challenge in their stride
BICESTER soldiers are planning to run 300 kilometres in just 30 hours to raise cash for a charity that supports their comrades. Five members of 23 Pioneer Regiment will take turns to run for an hour on a running machine and hope to cover 60
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Cannabis farm discovery shocks neighbours
NEIGHBOURS in Headington have expressed their shock after police discovered a £100,000 cannabis factory yards from their homes. Officers forced their way into a semi-detached house in Headley Way on Monday and found four rooms packed with 264
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Littlemore hopes to get sports zone funding
YOUNG people in an area of Oxford could soon have a new £65,000 sports facility to help keep them off the streets. Littlemore Parish Council hopes to create an area designed for football, netball and basketball in Oxford Road Recreation Ground as part
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Scheme launched to build better families
A pioneering scheme to keep vulnerable children on the right track by building stronger families has been launched in Banbury. Families from deprived areas of the town have been selected to take part in the 12-week initiative, which is the first of
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College asks parents to pay to keep nursery open
PARENTS have been asked to dig into their pockets to provide a stay of execution for an Oxford nursery. Last month, it emerged Oxford and Cherwell Valley College wanted to shut down the Little Scholars Day Nursery on its Oxpens Road campus. Managers
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Lib-Lab coalition hopes fade
Labour hopes of a coalition deal with the Liberal Democrats appeared to be fading, as a Cabinet minister went public with his misgivings about the idea. Health Secretary Andy Burnham - tipped by some as a potential successor to Gordon Brown as Labour
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College asks parents to pay to keep nursery open
Parents have been asked to dig into their pockets to provide a stay of execution for an Oxford nursery. Last month, it emerged Oxford and Cherwell Valley College wanted to shut down the Little Scholars Day Nursery on its Oxpens Road campus. Managers
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Group plans £1m hydro-electric plant
A £1M hydroelectric generator could be built on the River Thames to provide electricity for 200 homes. Community group Abingdon Carbon Cutters has unveiled its plan to build the power plant at Abbey Meadow between the Mill Stream and the Thames
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City results do not reflect our choices
OUR first-past-the-post electoral system has delivered yet another grossly distorted Parliament, which reflects neither the electorate’s wishes, nor the votes actually cast. For example, in the two Oxford-based constituencies the total votes cast were
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Penalty own-goal
I OFTEN find your Scales of Justice page illuminating as, being in full-time work, I have no opportunity to find out for myself what is happening in courts across the county. Probably other readers will share my surprise at some of the sentences. In
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Trucking woes
Your Motor Mouth columnist Kevin Dyer (Oxford Mail, April 23) obviously experienced the same problem on the A34 as lorry drivers have all over the country (being unfamiliar with the road layout approaching the M40, and having to make a late decision to
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Better pavilion
I am writing with regard to the issue of the Barton Pavilion as mentioned in your Insider column (Oxford Mail, May 8). I agree with Pippa Gwilliam regarding the awful state of the building. As soon as Labour won the election in 2008, I was given the
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Unscientific vote
I watched the General Election results in Oxford with great interest. On Thursday the people of Oxford West and Abingdon voted against the Liberal Democrat science spokesman Dr Evan Harris, which has left many people across not only the United Kingdom
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Scheme launched to build better families
A PIONEERING scheme to keep vulnerable children on the right track by building stronger families has been launched in Banbury. Families from deprived areas of the town have been selected to take part in the 12-week initiative, which is the first of its
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Appeal as 90-year-old tortoise disappears from garden
A NINETY-YEAR-OLD tortoise which was won at Oxford’s St Giles Fair six decades ago has gone missing. Mobo was already a mature tortoise when 11-year-old Paul Townsend picked him up as a prize at the September fair some time in the early 1950s
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THE PROMOTER: Feeling overcome with festival envy
My life in the music business doesn’t involve going to many conferences, but the annual International Live Music Conference is a must. It’s the one opportunity to catch up with old international friends, get news and gossip from other festival promoters
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Town says farewell to 'rock'
A woman described as a “rock” for her role in supporting local initiatives over two decades has left Woodstock Town Council. Val Read, of Plane Tree Way, Woodstock, had worked as a clerical assistant at the town council since 1987. The grandmother
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Venturefest speakers revealed
The final line-up of speakers at next month’s Venturefest science and technology fair has been unveiled. They include former Oxford Instruments chief executive Dr Andrew Mackintosh, now chief executive of the Royal Society Enterprise Fund; Jon Moulton
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Woodstock says farewell to town's 'rock'
A WOMAN described as a “rock” for her role in supporting local initiatives over two decades has left Woodstock Town Council. Val Read, of Plane Tree Way, Woodstock, had worked as a clerical assistant at the town council since 1987. The grandmother of
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Venturefest speakers list revealed
THE final line-up of speakers at next month’s Venturefest science and technology fair has been unveiled. They include former Oxford Instruments chief executive Dr Andrew Mackintosh, now chief executive of the Royal Society Enterprise Fund; Jon Moulton
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Lib Dems in more talks with Tories
Talks between Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have resumed over the possibility of forming a power-sharing government. The new discussions came after almost three hours of negotiations in the morning between Lib Dems and Labour, followed
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FOOTBALL: United legends turn out for Terry
Oxford United manager Chris Wilder, his assistant Mickey Lewis and defensive coach Andy Melville took time out from their Wembley preparations to take on a Kidlington Legends XI at Yarnton Road on Sunday in the Terry Wiffen memorial match.
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FOOTBALL: Corner in hunt
Corner House stayed in contention for the Premier Division crown with a 5-1 victory against Nuffield Arms. But they did it the hard way, coming from behind before sealing victory. Aaron Barrett cancelled out Nuffield’s early lead, before Byron Jose,
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FOOTBALL: Super Saxton in double joy
Saxton Rovers completed the League and Cup double for the second successive year with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wallingford in the North Berks Cup final. Star of the show was Benny Sutton, who hit a super half-volley to score the only goal of
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FOOTBALL: Adderbury wrap-up title with thriller
Adderbury Park lifted the Premier Division title following a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory against main rivals Rover Cowley. Before the game the stakes could not have been higher with only a win enough to seal the championship for Adderbury. Had the
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FOOTBALL: Barton run riot with 20-0 demolition
Barton United chalked up a rugby score as they thrashed Bay Tree 20-0 in Division 1 of the Autotype UTV League. Had this been a boxing match, it would have been stopped in the first round! Liam O’Callaghan top-scored with five goals, Aaron Armstrong
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FOOTBALL: Kings crowned
Kings Arms Wheatley retained the Autotype UTV League's Devenney Cup, but they needed a penalty shoot-out before beating Dorchester United in the final at Abingdon United. The teams were level 1-1 after extra-time, but Wheatley keeper Jeff Simmonds saved
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UPDATE: Club will not comment further on Chapman case
Oxford United has declined to comment on the case of its midfielder Adam Chapman, who has admitted causing the death of a 77-year-old man by dangerous driving. The club said it would not comment on the case "due to ongoing legal proceedings
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United player admits causing death by dangerous driving
Oxford United player Adam Chapman has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Chapman, of Hillview Crescent, Clarborough, admitted the offence at Nottingham Crown Court. The charge relates to a collision on the A620 in
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Motorist forced off country road
Police are appealing for witnesses to a 'fail-to-stop' collision near Upper Heyford. At about 4pm on Saturday, May 1, police received a report of a non-stop road traffic collision on the country road between Lower Heyford and Upper Heyford.
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U's player admits causing death by dangerous driving
Oxford United player Adam Chapman has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Chapman, of Hillview Crescent, Clarborough, near Retford, in Nottinghamshire, admitted the offence at Nottingham Crown Court. The charge relates
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Girl, 17, beaten by gang in Banbury
A 17-year-old girl was pushed to the ground and kicked in the head and body by four men in Banbury. The 17-year-old was walking along Salt Way from the direction of Broughton Road towards the Bloxham Road at about 4.30pm yesterday when the incident
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Girl attacked by gang in Banbury
Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was assaulted in Banbury yesterday evening. The 17-year-old was walking along Salt Way from the direction of Broughton Road towards the Bloxham Road at about 4.30pm when the incident happened. As
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Thieves steal £2,500 worth of diesel
Police are appealing for witnesses after 5,000 litres of diesel was stolen from a Thames Water site in Banbury. It is believed the theft may have taken place over the May Bank Holiday weekend. However, it was not reported to police until Wednesday
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Police link Oxford street robberies
Police are appealing for witnesses after two robberies in Oxford in the early hours yesterday. The first incident happened when an 18-year-old man had just got off a bus and was walking along Magdalen Road, in East Oxford, at about 1.30am. As
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Police appeal after two men robbed
Two men were robbed in Oxford during the early hours of yesterday morning. The first incident happened when an 18-year-old man had just got off of a bus and was walking along Magdalen Road in East Oxford at about 1.30am. As he walked
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Hydroelectric plan for River Thames
A £1m hydroelectric power generator could be built on the River Thames to provide electricity for 200 homes. Community group Abingdon Carbon Cutters has unveiled its plan to build the power plant at Abbey Meadow between the Mill Stream and
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Local share prices (AM)
AEA Technology 21.5 BMW 3157 Electrocomponents 209.8 Gladstone 33.25 Nationwide Accident Repair 94.5 Oxford Biomedica 9.7 Oxford Catalysts 62 Oxford Instruments 261 Reed Elsevier 490.6 RM 171.25 RPS Group 210.2 Courtesy
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Licensees fined for illegally screening soccer matches
Two Bicester licensees have been fined more than £13,000 for illegally screening football matches at their pub. Vincent Mark and Gary Smith, who run The Plough Inn, North Street, admitted dishonest television reception. The Federation Against
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Oxford United duo have unfinished business
Centre half Mark Creighton insists he and Oxford United teammate James Constable have “unfinished business” at Wembley. The duo were in the Kiddermin-ster Harriers team that lost 3-2 to Stevenage in the 2007 FA Trophy final – the first major match to
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Results 9th May
8th & 9th May Under 9 Blue League Benson v Didcot Town Youth A Oxford Blackbirds v Marston Saints 3-1 Under 10 Red League Didcot Town Youth A v Harwell & Hendred 2-3 Summertown Galaxy
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Sentence on builder leaves a nasty taste
IF THE despicable Mark Shepherd had swindled £800,000 out of a business or broken into two pensioners’ homes and stolen the equivalent sum, it’s a fair bet he would be facing more than three years in jail. So why has this 42-year-old been
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True loyalty to the U's
UNITED have some loyal fans, and Mark Andrews is up there with the best of them. The 40-year-old will make a round-the-world dash to see Oxford play York on Sunday from his home in Auckland, New Zealand. It’s not just the gruelling trek he’s making,
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More couples given IVF hope
The number of infertile couples in the county receiving IVF has more than tripled since a policy change allowed younger women to have treatment. Health chiefs said the sharp rise was down to a backlog of young couples waiting for treatment
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More couples given IVF hope
THE number of infertile couples in the county receiving IVF has more than tripled since a policy change allowed younger women to have treatment. Health chiefs said the sharp rise was down to a backlog of young couples waiting for treatment
