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Kidlington Colts 15 - 0 Cholsey

Kidlington Colts produced a good performance to gain a comprehensive home win in their opening game of the season. A fairly even first half saw Kidlington go in just two goals ahead. After the break the home side played some excellent football

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U11B Result: Kidlington Youth 0 Garsington Youth 1

Garsington Youth took all 3 points in a close and exciting game at Evans Lane. The Only goal coming midway through the first half when Joe Loveridge shot from just inside the penalty area. There was some outstanding football played by both teams

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Kingsmere homes get the go-ahead

NINETY FIVE new homes will be built in Bicester next year following a delay because of the recession, it has been confirmed. Bovis Homes will start work on the Kingsmere site, near Bicester Village shopping centre, next year. It was stalled as the recession

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Bus drivers pass their 20mph test

POLICE and parish councillors have carried out their first speed monitoring event on Oxford’s largest estate to ensure that drivers obey new 20mph speed limits. Two PCSOs carried out the monitoring in Blackbird Leys a week after councillors

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Councillors to debate care shake-up

PLANS to let residents decide where council cash is spent on their social care will be discussed at a full meeting of Oxfordshire County Council, at County Hall, Oxford, at 10am tomorrow. The proposals, part of Government care reforms, will be introduced

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Cleaver attack case adjourned

A 37-year-old man accused of attacking a man with a meat cleaver in a restaurant has been remanded in custody. John Teoh, from London, had been due to enter a plea to the charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm at Oxford

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Boy, 17, attacked at St Giles Fair

A teenage boy suffered injuries to his arm and chest after a man set a dog on him at St Giles Fair, Oxford. The 17-year-old boy was surrounded by a group of men who assaulted him at 10pm last Tuesday. He escaped, but was confronted by another man, who

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Fan sidesteps the match-day scrum

WHEN rugby-mad Nick Warburton left his beloved Wales for Oxford, he knew catching home games would be a challenge. With Newport Gwent Dragons a 200-mile round trip away Mr Warburton found himself missing kick-offs because of M4 traffic and late-running

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Police target Oxfordshire drivers

Police officers are carrying out a series of enforcement checks targeting drivers and passengers who fail to wear seatbelts. Officers were at Seacourt park-and-ride in Oxford for two-and-a-half hours today carrying out checks to coincide with a week-long

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We must stay focused - Alonso

Fernando Alonso has called for a flawless finish to the season from Ferrari in his bid to land a third Formula One world title. Alonso thrust himself firmly back into championship contention with an emotional Italian Grand Prix triumph yesterday

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Kate launches property career

Kate Weightman has been appointed as a surveyor at Banbury property agency Fisher German. Ms Weightman graduated in 2009, after winning an open scholarship to study a BSc (Hons) course in Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University

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Local shares (PM)

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Exam success at Wellers

Ten trainees at Oxford-based Wellers Accountants are celebrating after passing their exams with flying colours. Tom Walker, Richard Soper, Tom Yallop, Jasmine Brook and Holly Discombe all passed their final Association of Accounting Technicians

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Fraudster told to pay back £5

A MAN who stole a fuel payment card from his former employers to buy thousands of pounds of petrol has been ordered to pay back just £5. Wayne Mitchell, 31, took the card from the Helphire Group and fraudulently used it at petrol stations in Oxfordshire

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Family shares dream for farm

A FAMILY is to create a farm designed around the needs of disabled children after being inspired by the plight of their daughter. Nick and Nicola Laister believe Fairytale Farm will be the first family farm attraction tailored to children with sensory

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Troops face drugs checks

Returning troops are today facing stringent security checks at RAF Brize Norton following reports the base is being used to traffick heroin from Afghanistan. Military police have launched an investigation amid claims British and Canadian personnel are

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Boy assaulted by gang at fair

Police today appealed for witnesses after an assault that took place during St Giles’ Fair. A 17-year-old boy was walking through the fair when he was surrounded by a group of men who began to assault him near to the Helter Skelter. The boy managed

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Bag stolen in Chipping Norton burglary

Police are appealing for information after a house was broken into at West Street, Chipping Norton, overnight between Friday and Saturday. Thieves used house keys that had been left in an unlocked car to gain access to the property, and a handbag was

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Isis gains the Charter

Isis Financial Planners has been awarded the title Chartered Financial Planners by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Chartered status is only awarded to firms which meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability. All

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Grandfather aims to finish 20th marathon

A SEPTUAGENARIAN who completed 19 marathons as a younger man has taken up running again to round the total up to 20. Grandfather-of-four Clive Reynolds, 71, started cross-country running in 1958 when he joined the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards to serve

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RAF base increases checks after heroin trafficking claims

RETURNING troops are today facing stringent security checks at RAF Brize Norton following reports the base is being used to traffick heroin from Afghanistan. Military police have launched an investigation amid claims British and Canadian personnel are

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Scales of justice

OXFORD Ben Lordan, 20, of Iffley Road, Oxford, admitted theft of a pedal cycle, valued at £75, in Oxford on July 19, and commission of a further offence while subject to a conditional discharge. Given a 12-month conditional discharge and

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RESULTS: September 11-12

FOOTBALL NPOWER LEAGUE TWO Hereford Utd 0, Oxford Utd 2. FA CUP 1st qual round: Binfield 0, Margate 3; Bitton 2, Old Woodstock Tn 3; Hamble ASSC 1, Wootton Bassett Tn 1; Highworth Tn 1, Salisbury City 1; Thatcham Tn 0, Thame Utd 1; Bitton 2, Old

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School assistant sacrifices locks for pupil

A TEACHING assistant had her locks shaved off to show solidarity with one of her pupils who is losing patches of hair through chemotherapy. Liz Barford, 35, encouraged onlookers to pay to cut a chunk off her shoulder length brown hair before

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Cotswold tea shop that’s big in Japan

A TEA shop has proved so popular with Japanese tourists, that staff have been asked to take their brewing-up skills to Osaka. Huffkins Tea Shop, which has branches in Burford and Witney, will set up a ‘pop up shop’ at Osaka’s top department

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Relatives were heading to exhibition on charabanc

ROGER Harris spotted three of his relatives in the picture of a party about to leave for London in a charabanc (Memory Lane, August 16). His father, Bert, and grandparents, Henry and Alice, were among those heading to Wembley for the 1924 British Empire

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A posh title for a teaboy

BRIAN Hatton has fond memories of his time as a member of staff at Oxford United‘s Manor Ground. He was officially described as ‘caterer’ in our picture of players and officials with the Southern League Premier Division championship shield in May 1961

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All school team’s names bar one

THESE youngsters were determined to put football on the map at their school. They were pupils at Enstone Primary School and formed the school team in the 1949-50 season. The picture comes from one of the players, Graham Huckin, of Cowley, who has managed

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City stores are recalled

HAZEL Bleay’s lifelong ambition has been to write a book – and now she has done it. The result is a fascinating collection of memories and pictures of Oxford shops through the ages. Mrs Bleay left East Oxford School at 14 and became an apprentice hairdresser

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Under 9's Green league result - Greater Leys 1 v kidlington 6

Greater Leys goal scored by Liam Harper and Kidlington goals by Jack Higgins, Owen O'Malley (2), Kyan Rayner, Jaygo Edwards and Roy Ruci

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Higher wages and reliable work kept people loyal

CEREMONIES to present long-service awards were a regular occurrence at the Cowley car factories. High wages and relatively secure jobs meant many workers stayed for years. This presentation took place in 1979 when the latest group reached 25 years of

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Thousands raised for churches in Ride and Stride

HUNDREDS of walkers and cyclists enjoyed a jaunt around the churches of Oxfordshire all in the name of preserving some of the most historic places of worship. Participants in the annual Ride and Stride, on Saturday made their way between the county’

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Fireworks lorry drove wrong way up M40

A TRUCK driver carrying a cargo of fireworks and cider drove the wrong way down the M40. Archibald McCafferty was at the wheel of his 18-tonne Volvo lorry on October 16 when he smashed through the central reservation and drove into oncoming

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Quarry Rovers snatch result against Cholsey

This was a great match in perfect conditions. Cholsey played stylishly from the start and it was against the run of play when Ivan Trofimov struck a lovely opener for Quarry. Cholsey maintained their pressure and scored twice including a great free-kick

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Local share prices (AM)

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Youth football club cross at theft of goals

A BOYS’ football club has been thrown into turmoil after thieves stole the crossbars from its new goalposts. Littlemore Youth FC has been forced to cancel pre-season friendlies and now faces a £400 bill following the theft of the posts, which the club

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FOOTBALL: Goal-shy City sent crashing

Oxford City 0 Mangotsfield Utd 1 (Page 24) Oxford City’s miserable start to the season continued with defeat by Mangotsfield United at Court Place Farm on Saturday in the FA Cup 1st qualifying round. Still without a win after

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FOOTBALL: Agony for Banbury with late Chippenham strike

Banbury Utd 1 (Taylor 36) Chippenham Tn 2 (Harvey 58, Griffin 88) Banbury United crashed out at the first hurdle to Chippenham Town for the third successive year with a late goal sealing their fate this time. Billy Jeffrey’s side

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FOOTBALL: Abingdon clash called off after Walker breaks a leg

Abingdon Tn 0 Ardley Utd 3 (Richmond 9, Bone 19, Travers 30) (Match abandoned 31 mins) Abingdon Town’s Premier Division match against Ardley United was abandoned after 31 minutes after home goalkeeper Gareth Walker suffered a broken leg. Walker seemed

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FOOTBALL: McCuaig makes dream debut

Tytherington Rocks 1 (Serrano 84) Headington Amateurs 2 (Cuff 56, McCuaig 61) Substitute Jamie McCuaig scored a superb individual goal on his debut as Headington Amateurs marched on at the top of Division 1 West with victory at Tytherington Rocks

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'Don't patronise the overweight' says Leys man

A 20-STONE MAN has accused health bosses who advise diet and exercise as an alternative to weight loss surgery of ‘patronising’ overweight people. Last week, the Oxford Mail revealed the number of patients who had been approved for gastric

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Police were right to pursue twig thieves

WHEN I read the story about the police helicopter being scrambled to follow a family for stealing twigs from an Oxfordshire woodland (Oxford Mail, September 1), I was indeed shocked. However, having given it more consideration, and with the extra information

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EQUESTRIAN: Fox-Pitt triumphs at Blenheim

William Fox-Pitt warmed up for his assault on eventing’s world crown later this month by winning the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. The 41-year-old Olympian continued a rich of vein of form in securing Blenheim’s top prize and £8,000

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CRICKET: Skipper - Our bowling was key

Shipton-under-Wychwood captain Paul Hemming felt their total of 227-5 had been well above par against Sessay, writes Ed Mezzetti. But the all-rounder admitted his side had not bowled well enough to capitalise on their useful work with the bat. “If you

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CRICKET: Heartache for Shipton

Sessay rewrote the record books to end Shipton-under-Wychwood’s dream of a third title at Lord’s yesterday. No side had previously chased the 228 that Shipton had set to win, but their North Yorkshire opponents cantered to a seven-wicket victory with

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FOOTBALL: Woodstock heroes triumph in a thriller

Bitton2 Old Woodstock Tn3 (Brooks 35, Booker 84, Denton 86) Old Woodstock Town scored twice in the last six minutes to snatch a thrilling victory at Toolstation Western League Premier Division side Bitton. Tony Booker and Rhys Denton netted in the

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Record on scientist's death is missing

AMBULANCE chiefs have admitted they do not have a vital medical record relating to the death of Dr David Kelly. South Central Ambulance NHS Trust has no copy of the Patient Report Form completed by paramedic Vanessa Hunt, who attended the scene of the

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MAN ABOUT TOWN: Feline very insecure

At last, Thames Valley Police has had the guts to stand up and be counted (Big cats ARE on the prowl in county, in Friday’s Oxford Mail). And I, for one, am grateful. For I know only too well what it’s like to be toyed with, licked senseless

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Hinksey Park score a score

Hinksey Park opened their new campaign with a sign of intent as they swept aside Didcot Casuals B, registering 20 goals without reply. As far as we can tell from existing records, this is the team's record win, and it is certainly their best start

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FOOTBALL: Craddock is on real high

Tom Craddock admitted Oxford United might have won by a bigger margin at Edgar Street on Saturday. James Constable and Craddock got the goals in a comfortable 2-0 win, but other good opportunities were missed as the U’s totally dominated the match.

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FOOTBALL: Fans get a boost

Oxford United are bringing back their popular Lucky Seven discounted ticket scheme. Fans who buy a Lucky Seven can come along to any seven home games out of ten at a reduced rate, and get an eighth game free. It starts with this Saturday’s match against

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Wilder’s joy at Craddock goal

Chris Wilder could not hide his delight at Tom Craddock’s brilliant goal at Hereford on Saturday. The Oxford United manager was over the moon that his deadline-day signing got off the mark so early as the U’s made it back-to-back victories. Wilder hailed

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Work set to start on pavilion

FOOTBALLERS are celebrating the news that work can start on their new pavilion thanks to a cash boost. The £17,195 grant, from the Football Foundation, means that building work can start on the Charlbury Football Club’s much-needed facility at Nine Acres

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Campaign for lights in park goes to PM

MORE than 1,000 signatures calling for lights to be installed at an Oxford park are to go to the Prime Minister. Campaigners have been fighting to get lights installed at the Croft Road Park, in Marston, for more than three years so children can play

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Bratt aims to go out on a high

WILL Bratt is chasing the race win that has eluded him all season as he gears up for the finale of the FIA Formula 2 Championship next weekend at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Running at the front throughout his maiden season of F2 competition