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Wizard Potter eyes up a full season
Wembley wizard Alfie Potter says he’s delighted to have the chance to resurrect his Football League career after agreeing a new two-year contract with Oxford United. The 21-year-old winger came off the bench and netted the clinching third goal in Oxford
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FOOTBALL:Lyne quits Witney to become Didcot No2
ANDY Lyne has quit as manager of Witney United – and taken up a new role as assistant to Stuart Peace at Didcot Town, writes Kieren Bushnell. Lyne, who steered Witney to the last 32 of the FA Vase and a sixth-place finish in the FTL Futbol Hellenic League
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York's Purkiss switches to Oxford
Oxford United continued their team strengthening with right back Ben Purkiss joining on a two-year deal from York City, and Wembley hero Alfie Potter agreeing to a similar-length contract. They join midfielder Asa Hall, who signed from Luton
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SEXTUPLETS: One dies; others critical
One of the sextuplets born at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford has died. Vicky Lamb, from Abingdon, gave birth to four daughters and two sons 14 weeks early at the hospital a week ago. But the family's spokesman, publicist Max Clifford
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BREAKING NEWS: One of sextuplets dies
ONE of the six babies born to an Abingdon couple at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital has died, it has just been announced. Vicky and Andy Lamb had four girls and two boys at the hospital a week ago. It is understood it is one of the boys who has
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500 pay respects to U’s academy teen
HUNDREDS of mourners packed a north London church today for the funeral of Oxford United academy player Godwin Lawson. More than 500 people joined the service at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Stamford Hill, including Mr Lawson’s family from
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Sextuplet parents’ names revealed
THE couple who have just become proud parents of sextuplets at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital have been named as Vicky and Andy Lamb, from Abingdon. It is understood the couple, who have a five-year-old daughter, Gracie, conceived after taking the
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DORSET COAST: An in-tents experience
EVER had one of those holidays which is so idyllic, so perfect, that you start making plans to relocate and live the dream everyday? I have. My young family and I have just spent a week in Poole and Bournemouth, in a tent, in the spring, and
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Wallace and Gromit call in for pyjama party
CHEESE-loving inventor Wallace and his canine sidekick Gromit made friends with five-year-old Sonia-Mae Peacock, centre, when they visited Oxford Children’s Hospital yesterday. The famous animated characters called in during a tour of nine cities to
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Refugees 'living like ghosts' in Oxford
THE director of an asylum charity in Oxford says there are hundreds of refugees despite the Government putting the figure at about 15. Asylum Welcome directorMatt Holman said the city was full of “living ghosts” who were not officially allowed to stay
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Oxford college awards posthumous degree to former student
FORMER Oxford University student Anjool Malde is to be awarded a posthumous masters degree by his former college tomorrow. Mr Malde, 24, who was a BBC Radio Oxford volunteer and worked as a stockbroker and nightclub entrepreneur, died after
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Fast finishers are honoured in OX5 Run
RUNNERS who raised money to help sick children by taking part in this year’s OX5 Run have picked up their race trophies at Oxford Children’s Hospital. More than 850 people took part in the five-mile run around the grounds of Blenheim Palace
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Oxford United fans' rocky road to the big match
SIX die-hard Oxford United fans feared their dream of seeing their team walk out at Wembley had gone up in smoke when their car broke down on the way to the play-off final. Sean Hermon was still 13 miles from the ground when his Seat Alhambra lost power
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Christians gather for event in Oxford park
THOUSANDS of Christians will gather in Oxford’s South Park on Sunday for a big celebration. Love Oxford is now in its fifth year and about 4,000 people are expected to attend. The day will start with a mass worship at 11am, introduced
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Appeal for volunteers to take part in archaeology dig
HISTORY buffs are being invited to help uncover East Oxford’s past as part of a major archaeological study. A three-year project investigating areas of the city east of Magdalen Bridge, has been given the go-ahead after Oxford University’s
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The world on your doorstep
Oxford is lucky enough to have six fascinating museums, covering a wide range of subjects, all within easy walking distance of the city centre. If you have a specific interest, whether it is the development of wind instruments, the history of St
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Grand days out
Why not take a break with the family and visit one of the top attractions within easy reach of Oxford? We have selected some great places to visit, ranging from wildlife parks to grand stately homes. THE COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK The
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Inside the Ashmolean
Have you visited the new Ashmolean Museum in Oxford yet? Summer will be a great time to visit. The museum’s education team has lots of events for adults and children planned — July is ‘Prehistory Month’ for instance — and with sunshine streaming into
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Warning over capital gains tax hitting landlords
EXPERTS have warned that proposed tax increases could force landlords into a “fire sale” of properties that will lead to rising rents and fewer homes to let. The new coalition Government plans to hike capital gains tax from its current level of 18 per
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School turns science into child's play
HANGING chimes, speaking tubes and mirrors have been put to good use in the interests of science. The play equipment forms part of a new interactive outdoor science base at Chilton Primary School. The £25,000 centre, at the village school is aimed at
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Top police officer goes back to school
THAMES Valley Police’s top police officer went back to the classroom to find out what local teenagers think about issues affecting their lives. Chief Constable Sara Thornton was at Witney’s Langdale Hall on Wednesday, where 70 students from local secondary
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Hundreds oppose Tesco plans
MORE than 570 people have voiced their opposition to Tesco’s plans to create a new store in Oxford. Earlier this month, the supermarket giant submitted a planning application to demolish the former Friar pub in Marston and build a new two-storey shop
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Young stars dance their way into West End gala
THREE talented youngsters from Oxfordshire are set to take to the stage in London’s West End after being chosen to perform in the Billy Youth Theatre West End Gala. The children, who are all studying at Stagecoach Oxford, were one of 14 groups
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Kids make song and dance about Euro link
CHILDREN from France, Spain and Poland joined youngsters from a small Oxfordshire village for a special project. Brize Norton Primary School has been working with schools in each of the four countries for the past year as part of a Comenius
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Green spaces
Green spaces are the lungs of any city, and can change a place from choked and congested to vibrant and peaceful. New York may have Central Park, but Oxford has a great number of different green spaces where visitors can relax, soak up the sun,
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Oxford landmarks
Visitors to Oxford are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do. It sometimes seems that on every corner there is a new experience to enjoy or famous landmark to see. This can put tourists and other visitors in a spin of indecision
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GREYHOUNDS: Gates set for booster
THE run of the mill BAGS meetings at Oxford will get a big boost with the introduction of open racing in July. The idea comes from the website Greyhound Scene which is mainly made up of owners and trainers, and should boost the attendances. The races
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GREYHOUNDS: Orion to outshine rivals
THE Terry Kibble-trained Orion Ben is expected to get back to winning ways in the A1 over 450 metres at Oxford Stadium on Saturday night. Shelbourne Lucy and Faypoint Kris come at the death and look tricky. Saturday night's runners 7.35: Scatty Oscar
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MOTORSPORT: Bratt relishing return
BANBURY racer Will Bratt is relishing a return visit to Monza in Italy this weekend, for the fifth and sixth rounds of the FIA Formula 2 championship. After a maiden podium finish in Marrakech, the 22-year-old, who is fourth in the title race, is confident
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CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Horspath win it in thriller
HORSPATH Hammers enj-oyed a thrilling 89-88 win at neighbours Swindon in the South & South Wales League. There was little between the sides, Horspath’s six-point lead with four heats remaining the biggest advantage either side had. Swindon hit back
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GREYHOUNDS: Picinelli eyeing Derby success
LEADING Oxford owner Max Picinelli is in sight of the biggest win of his career after his Lyreen Mover eased into the semi-finals of the Will-iam Hill Derby at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The Hungarian greyhound, which is trained by Gabor Tenczel and based
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Local shares (PM)
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See Oxford up close
Official walking tours of Oxford are packed with information and anecdotes about the city, the colleges, university life, historic buildings, famous people and odd traditions, and the expert guides will be delighted to answer any questions along
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ANGLING: Big tench haul from Oxfordshire pit
AN Oxfordshire gravel pit has produced a 19-tench catch for Bradford angler Gordon Ramsden, who spent three nights on the water and caught all his fish in daylight, writes ANDY WEBBER. His haul included a couple of seven-pounders, an eight and a nine
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ANGLING: Andy eyes up £25,000 bonus
ANDY Benwell, who is sponsored by Predator Tackle in Kidlington, has qualified for this year’s televised Fish O Mania final, which is being held on Saturday, July 17, at Cudmore Fishery, Stoke-on-Trent. He will be up against another 15 qualifiers and
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SWIMMING: Ricky's a star with ten medals
RICKY Martin, of Didcot Barramundi was on top form with ten medals in City of Oxford’s level three gala at Temple Cowley. Martin won the best boys award for his haul of eight golds and two silvers in an event that attracted 200 swimmers from around the
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CRICKET: Sabin shines despite wash-out
LLOYD Sabin was in imperious form for Oxfordshire Under 16s, but rain ruined his side’s latest match against Magdalen College School. Captain Sabin lost the toss and his side were inserted on a wicket that seemed to offer something for the bowlers.
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Gladstone takeover
Leisure software company Gladstone, which employs 80 staff at its headquarters in Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, saw its shares leave the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange this week following its acquisition by Canadian company
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CRICKET: Westbury off to a flier
REIGNING champions Westbury began their Oxfordshire Under 11 League campaign in emphatic style with a 94-run win over Warborough. An unbeaten 30 from Tom Bracey, plus 26 from Harry Lewis and 25 from Sam Hanson, led Westbury to 117-5. Warborough were
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CRICKET: Bowlers star for Icknield
Schools' cricket THE bowlers of Icknield (Watlington) took the honours in their Under 12 Pairs League victory over Lord Williams (Thame). They took ten wickets and pegging Lord Bills back to 201 – only one more run than they started with. Toby Roberts-Moore
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CRICKET: Classy Oxford smash record
OXFORD A rewrote the record books, recording 194-5 in their Under 13 Ron Maudsley Trophy match against Oxford Downs – the highest team total in the competition’s history. The blitz was led by Max Heath and Freddy Campbell , who both hit 32, backed up
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CRICKET: Super Finch leads the way
LUKE Finch played a starring role as Oxford beat Sutton Courtenay by eight wickets in League F of the Oxfordshire Under 15 Club Championship. Finch took 4-9 as Sutton were bowled out for 67, before hitting 49 to steer Oxford to 68-2. Connor Tinsley
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CRICKET: Smith is a sensation
Girls' cricket LINDSAY Smith starred with bat and ball as Oxfordshire Under 15 girls cruised to a 113-run victory over Isle of Wight in the ECB Under 15 Girls County Championship. Smith scored 93 not out as Oxfordshire rattled up 186-7 in their 35 overs
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Oxford on a budget
There is a well-worn cliché that the best things in life are free, but is it really possible to have a good time without spending any money? The good news is that in Oxford, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’, writes Gill Oliver. Whether you are young
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Overnight guest raped his host
A HARWELL man has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of raping a woman who sold him a pedigree dog. Stephen Tuggey, a 42-year-old window fitter, answered an advertisement to give a home to the dog, which the owner was forced
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SCHOOL SPORT: Combe's festival triumph
COMBE Primary School took top honours in the Chairman’s Cup Tag Rugby Competition at Horspath Road Sports Ground, Oxford. They beat St Joseph’s (Carterton) by eight tries to five in the final of the festival, which featured around 500 youngsters from
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SCHOOL SPORT: Oxon girls in award
Oxfordshire’s girls, who made history by winning two team trophies at the ESSA English Schools’ Cross Country Championships at Manchester in March, had their achievement marked by a reception at Oxfordshire County Council. Back row (from left): Beth Swords
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Profits hike helps Osprey fly
A specialist publishing firm has almost doubled its profits thanks to the success of a range of niche books. Osprey Publishing based in Botley recorded a 98 per cent rise in its pre-tax profit from £165,000 in 2008 to £326,000 last year on
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Beyond the dreaming spires
Oxford is a fantastic place to live and work, and we hope you will find our leisure guide useful as you begin to discover the city. The ancient university has no central campus, but is a collection of independent colleges housed in stunning architectural
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Work to discover Jewish refugees' past in Oxford
OXFORD University researchers are inviting people to help them discover the lives of refugees who sought sanctuary in the city during the Second World War. The researchers are currently focusing on emigré Paul Jacobsthal, an eminent archaeologist forced
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U's sign duo
Oxford United today snapped-up York City right back Ben Purkiss on a two-year deal and completed the permanent signing of winger Alfie Potter for an undisclosed fee. It means that boss Chris Wilder has now signed three players in two days
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Food charity banks on Didcot Girls' support
PUPILS at Didcot Girls’ School are spearheading a drive to get more donations for Didcot’s emergency foodbank. The charity, which was launched last year, has helped 290 adults and 190 children in the past 12 months by providing them with emergency supplies
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Smoke alarms prevented serious incident, says fire chief
Smoke alarms alerted a family in Didcot to a fire in their kitchen involving cooking equipment. Two residents at the house in Queensway evacuated the home after the blaze broke out at 5.20pm yesterday. Firefighters from Didcot put out the flames and
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Boss predicts deep Government cuts
The boss of an Oxford building firm fears Government cuts in public spending will be far more severe than is being predicted. Mark Beard, managing director of Beard, based at Cumnor Hill, said: “The Government has got to cut its capital expenditure
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'Miracle' sextuplets fight for life
The parents of sextuplets are said to be hoping for a "small miracle" as their babies were fighting for their lives in hospital. The six - four girls and two boys - were born last Friday to Andy and Vicky Lamb, both 31. Delivered 14
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Teenager charged over robbery
A 19-year-old man has been charged with robbery and shoplifting after an incident in Steeple Aston. Austin Blacker, of North Street, Middle Barton, was arrested on Wednesday evening after he allegedly entered into the Steeple Aston Post Office in South
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Swag Bianca in votes appeal for heroes calendar
GLAMOROUS swag (service wife and girlfriend) Bianca Rackham is doing her bit to raise troops’ morale — by posing as a 1940s pin-up. Her partner, engineer Sean Simpson, is stationed at RAF Benson and currently on tour in Afghanistan with 28 Squadron
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Man charged with Steeple Aston robbery
A 19-year-old man has been charged with robbery and shoplifting after an incident in Steeple Aston. Austin Blacker, of North Street, Middle Barton, was arrested on Wednesday evening after he allegedly entered into the Steeple Aston Post Office in
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Tories don't need change in voting system
I was the Conservative candidate for the Wolvercote ward in the Oxford City Council elections and I sympathise with the disappointment of Mr Hughes-Jones that no Conservative councillors were elected to the council, despite winning almost 13,500 votes
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Bus link on road at long last
I AM pleased that councillor Ed Turner came forward and stated the work he put in to push for a regular bus service between Rose Hill and Cowley centre (Oxford Mail, April 27). I admit I was incensed when I read a recent Labour Party leaflet which said
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Oxford United boss Chris Wilder wastes no time reshaping squad
OXFORD United boss Chris Wilder has wasted no time in shaping his squad for next season’s League Two campaign. The U’s made their first capture following promotion to the Football League yesterday by signing midfielder Asa Hall on a two-year
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Show respect for animals
I AGREE with R Benterman (Oxford Mail, May 13) that if we do not respect animal life we will not do so to humans either. After all, we have descended from animals. Our new leaders, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, are two young men who have come from similar
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Fuelling the tax debate
IN REPLY to local and national news of late, there seems to be a problem with taxes. The new Government says it must raise taxes to fill the holes. One idea is to put more taxes on the poor motorists. This in itself is not a solution many accept.
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Dinosaurs back on prowl
OH DEAR! One of the Thatcher dinosaurs responsible for the voters being hesitant to elect a Conservative government has wasted no time in advocating privatisation of part of the BBC. I refer to Lord Norman Fowler. He and his lot seem to believe that
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Motormouth should shut up
I WRITE regarding Kevin Dyer’s piece on caravan roadblockers (Oxford Mail, May 14). Motormouth sure is a good description of Mr Dyer and I suspect his mouth is big enough to accommodate one of the American-style motorhome toys of the rich set that he
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Time for some single-minded sightseeing
TWO tall, immaculately dressed women wandered along St Clement’s towards South Park. They checked their watches more times than seemed necessary. As I approached, they made their move, apologising for troubling me, (something I quickly dismissed
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Empty flats situation is a scandal
IT IS a scandal that flats earmarked for key workers in East Oxford have lain dormant and redundant for three years. Craig Simmons, the former Green leader on Oxford City Council, is quite right in condemning the fact that this situation was allowed
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Flats for key workers unused for three years
VITAL key worker flats above East Oxford Health Centre remain empty three years after the building opened, despite demand for affordable homes in the city. Developers were told to provide 19 one-bed flats for essential services staff such as
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School head off to work Down Under
The headmistress of one of Oxford’s top independent schools is to leave after seven years to go on an Australian adventure. Anne Coutts, headmistress of Headington School since September 2003, will leave in December after being headhunted to become
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Rugby tribute to Marine killed in Afghanistan
RUGBY players from the Royal Marines will take on an Oxfordshire club side in memory of a fallen soldier. Keen sportsman and Marine Dale Gostick was killed in action in Afghanistan’s Helmand province in May 2008. The 22-year-old, from
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Dog attack shocks couple
THE Big Issue has banned a homeless man from selling the magazine when his dog is with him after the animal attacked a pet Jack Russell in Oxford’s Cowley Road. Ed Chipperfield’s eight-year-old dog Sailor was bitten on the neck and pulled to
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Woman gives birth to sextuplets at John Radcliffe
An Oxfordshire mother has given birth to six babies – beating odds of one in 4.5 million. Her babies are in intensive care after being born prematurely at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Vicky Lamb gave birth to four girls and two
