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Suzuka grid penalty for Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's nightmare Japanese Grand Prix weekend hit another trough when it was confirmed he would receive a five-place grid penalty in tomorrow's race. The McLaren driver suffered an oil pressure problem which forced his team to change his gearbox

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Lecturer died from fall injuries

AN OXFORD university lecturer found dead in mysterious circumstances died from head injuries, a post mortem examination has revealed. The body of Gudrun Loftus, 52, was found in St John’s College, St Giles, with serious injuries on Tuesday morning.

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Estate looks set to get club for kids

YOUNGSTERS’ hopes of a new youth club on their city estate have been handed an £8,800 boost. The Rose Hill Junior Youth Club project was given the cash by Oxford City Council this week and now hopes to open its doors in November. Organisers

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Who was Oxford United's man of the match against Aldershot?

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Oxford United go down to Aldershot

Oxford United slipped to their third home defeat of the season as Aldershot won a feisty League Two encounter 1-0 on Saturday. Marvin Morgan struck the Shots' winner in the 58th minute after they had been reduced to ten men, with left back Jamie Vincent

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RUGBY UNION: The numbers game

Roger Sevier kicked Grove to an excellent victory. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report. Competition: Southern Counties North Score: Grove 39, Swindon 24 Grove player ratings: 15. Chris Clare 7 (joined the line well

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Oxford Utd 0, Aldershot 1 (09/10)

Marvin Morgan pounced on a mistake by Anthony Tonkin to bring Aldershot victory in a fiesty encounter at the Kassam Stadium. The left back, returning to the team after illness, gave the ball straight to the Shots striker 22 yards out.

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Hall so close for Oxford United

Asa Hall was desperately unlucky not to break his goalscoring duck for Oxford United in their npower League Two game against Aldershot today. The U's midfielder headed against the bar from Ben Purkiss's right-wing cross n 33 minutes, and

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Swimming medics show surgical spirit

A GROUP of plastic surgeons have braved the English Channel – taking on exhaustion, container ships and jellyfish to raise £3,000 for vital research at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital. Seven reconstructive surgeons and trainees from the Headington hospital

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Man stabbed in East Oxford toilets

A 31-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in the public toilets in Cowley Road this morning. Forensic officers gathered evidence into the attack behind a large police cordon set up outside the toilets next to Manzil

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Chief to quit ahead of merger

A COUNCIL chief executive plans to quit ahead of plans to merge her role with the boss of another local authority. Cherwell District Council’s Mary Harply told councillors she is waiting for confirmation of a chief executive role at Hounslow Council

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Patience was key to stunning shot

AN amateur photographer captured the beauty of Oxfordshire’s wildlife in a series of stunning snaps. Terry Godfrey, 64, spent hours sitting in a hide near his home in Cassington to get the shots of kingfishers and owls. The retired Oxford University

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County broadband bid gains speed

COUNTY hall bosses have pledged to try and boost broadband access in Oxfordshire, as a Euro MP warned the lack of coverage posed ‘serious risks’ to businesses. Oxfordshire County Council deputy leader David Robertson said the authority had met BT bosses

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Farmer's wife is a calendar girl

FARMER’s wife Olga Taylor is set to milk the attention after shedding her clothes to pose for a charity calendar. The 31-year-old usually spends her days feeding cattle and tending chickens but will appear in next year’s Lady Farmers Calendar

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Author visits school to launch competition

PUPILS were captivated when children’s author Michael Morpurgo visited their school to read them one of his stories. He spoke to about 50 children aged six to 13 at The Unicorn School in Marcham Road, Abingon, which is for dyslexic pupils. The former

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Speedway stars hold memorial reunion

STARS of Oxford’s speedway track are to raise a glass to one of its legends this month. They will attend a reunion of the Oxford Cheetahs at The Plough pub in Wheatley to remember the Cowley track and Simon Wigg, who died of a brain tumour

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Pair sentenced for Hi-Lo attack

TWO men who sparked a brawl in an Oxford bar before robbing two people have been jailed. Cameron Forbes and Aaron Kitney’s drink-and-drug-fuelled attack on customers at the Hi-Lo Jamaican Eating House stopped “only when they ran out of objects to throw

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County forms disaster fund

IN JULY 2007 communities across Oxfordshire were submerged by flood water in one of the biggest disasters to strike the county. Along with the deluge of rain came a deluge of cash as residents pledged to help those in their community who had homes and

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ICE HOCKEY: Stars miss Schurmer

Oxford City Stars will be without injured defenceman Andrew Schurmer for today’s match away to Ise of Wight raiders, the first of a weekend double header in South Division 1 of the English National League. The promising James Francis Barrie has been

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SWIMMING: Ryan & Lizzie are tops

Ryan Conway and Lizzie Oliver captured the top boy and top girl titles at the City of Oxford Championships at Temple Cowley. Conway, 16, cruised to victory in five races, while Oliver, 13, racked up an impressive 14 wins. The championships saw nearly

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Skull fractured in attack with scooter

A MAN suffered a fractured skull after he was hit on the head with a child’s scooter in a jealous attack. John Buckley was set upon by former heroin addicts Ricky Leatherland and Lee Drury after the pair had left a drug rehabilitation centre to go drinking

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RAF flies flag for royal visit

RAF Benson personnel paraded yesterday to salute a new standard for their squadron, days after some had returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Members of 28 Squadron were watched by family, friends and comrades as they paraded with the standard

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ANGLING: Roach bonanza on the Thames

The first round of the Angling Times Oxford Winter League was fished by 55 anglers on the Clifton Hampden, Dorchester and Benson lengths of the Thames and it turned out to be a roach feast, writes Andy Webber. After three days of rain, there

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ANGLING: Results & fixtures

Other Results. Oakfield: (Saturday, Swallow, 17 fished) 1 S Johnson (Acorn Angling) 54.0.0, 2 D Stratful (GOT Oakfield) 45.15.8, 3 S Page (Drennan GOT Baits) 40.5.8. Oakfield: (Wednesday, Brook, 15 fished) 1= A Foulkes (Panshill), P Alland (GOT Oakfield

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SNOOKER & BILLIARDS RESULTS

SNOOKER. GENTWORKS OXFORD & DISTRICT LEAGUE. Premier & Div 1: New Club B 4, Witney A 2; Riley D 4, Riley A 2; Fieldside A 4, New Club A 2; Thame A 5, Eynsham A 1; Riley B 5, Riley C 1; Witney A 1, Riley B 5; Riley C 1, Thame A 5; New Club A 3, Abingdon

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ANGLING: Three-year wait for Choco is over

Derbyshire carper Ed Betteridge has spent the last three years travelling from his home to Oxfordshire stillwater Stoneacres, near Standlake, hoping to catch the huge mirror carp known as ‘Choco’. After spending around £6,000 on tickets and diesel, doing

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SOUTH OF FRANCE: French disconnection

IF you do the South of France, you’ve got to do it in style. Our secret weapon, or so we thought, was SNCF’s (French trains’) Autotrain. The idea is, in principle, fantastic. You drive to Paris, give them your car, spend the evening

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GREYHOUNDS: Tributes paid to stalwart Kibble

Oxford Stadium is mourning the death of legendary trainer Henry Kibble, who died last week aged 88. The father of Oxford handler Terry, Henry was a true great while at Cowley landing the trainers’ championship a record ten times, a feat he

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GREYHOUNDS: Ballymac set to impress

Pall Mall victor Ballymac Ace gets the nod for the good thing in heat two of the Blanchford Oxfordshire Gold Cup at Oxford Stadium tonight. Holder Jolly Poacher will put up a bold bid to defend his crown and claim the £1,000 first prize. Last year Poacher

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MOTORSPORT: Harvey in brink of securing title

Oxfordshire's Tim Harvey is favourite to land the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch this weekend. Harvey, driving for Redline Racing, has led the title since the first race and holds a 19-point lead. Even if nearest rival Michael Caine picks

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COMMENT: Given a choice

THE disaster relief charity being set up by Oxfordshire County Council is a case of charity beginning at home. During the 2007 floods, those who wanted to donate to victims in Oxfordshire had to send money to a national charity. But because other areas

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CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Hammers bid to seal sixth crown

Horspath Hammers will clinch their sixth Premiership crown if they beat mid-table Sheffield in their final match of the season at the Village tomorrow (2pm). Following their remarkable comeback 90-87 win against Birmingham a fortnight ago,

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MOTORSPORT: Plato's glory bid

Jason Plato goes for glory this weekend in the final round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. The Oxford driver leads the standings by 17 points, but rivals Matt Neal, Gordon Shedden and Tom Onslow-Cole can all finish

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CRICKET: Captain Cook handed honour

Richard Cook landed the top award at the Oxfordshire Cricket Board annual presentation dinner at Oxford’s Hawkwell House Hotel. Cook, who skippered the under 17 side, was named player-of-the-season after an excellent campaign, which saw him score more

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CRICKET: Academy set up at St Edward's

A first-class county cricket academy is to be set up at Oxford’s St Edward’s School. Gloucestershire have close links with Oxfordshire at youth level, and already have a number of Oxon juniors in their academy. And now, Gloucestershire will establish

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Son killed on road was 'shining star'

THE heartbroken parents of a businessman killed by a car while walking home from a party say he was a “shining star”. Paul Ostridge and Freya Vardy said Lee Ostridge was a “wonderful young man” who was just starting his life. Mr Ostridge

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Couple charged with neglecting rabbit

A couple appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with neglecting their pet rabbit Snowey. Gemma Huntley, 30, and Jason Huntley, 40, of Thame Road, Warborough, both pleaded not guilty to failing to prevent causing unnecessary suffering

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Do you recognise charity box thief?

THIS thief thought no-one was looking when he reached over the till to grab two charity boxes from an Oxford newsagent’s. But he was caught on CCTV snatching the green tin from R&H News in St Clements Street, St Clements, on Thursday, September 30, at

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Cabbie leaves boy to hobble home after collision

A TAXI driver ditched a screaming schoolboy on the side of the road with a broken ankle after a collision with his cab. Joe Collins, 15, said the taxi driver – now being hunted by police – had initially given him a lift after the crash in Headington

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ATHLETICS: Hannah is happy with Delhi display

Oxford City’s Hannah England said she was happy with her performance as she finished fourth in the women’s 1500 metres, in 4.06.83. Olympic champion, Nancy Lan’gat won in 4.05.26, a new Commonwealth record, from Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand who was

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COMMENT: Be a man - own up

THE taxi driver who left Joe Collins at the side of the road screaming in pain has been condemned by the 15-year-old’s own words: Be a man. Joe suffered a broken ankle in a collision with a black cab in Grays Road on Monday. The driver picked him up

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Rain leads to Suzuka F1 qualifying postponement

Persistent rain has forced the postponement of the qualifying session for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Heavy downpours ruined this morning's final practice and with conditions showing no signs of abating - and the light fading -

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Oxford United boss Wilder waits on Creighton

Oxford United boss Chris Wilder will wait on the fitness of Mark Creighton before naming his side to take on Aldershot at the Kassam Stadium today. The big centre half fractured a toe in the 1-1 draw at Cheltenham 11 days ago, ruling him

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Lottery luck boosts marathon run for charity

AN OXFORD runner competing in the New York Marathon for charity has already been a winner after picking up a big sponsorship package. Becky Wilson beat 20,000 other runners to win a sponsorship lottery for her flights and new running kit ahead of the

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Police run Special day in Abingdon

A recruitment event for people interested in joining the Thames Valley Police Special Constabulary is being held in Abingdon today. Between noon and 2pm, Sgt Tony Maddison and colleagues from the Special Constabulary will be offering advice

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County scraps its council newsletter

A COUNCIL magazine which costs taxpayers £180,000 a year is to be axed. Oxon News is published by the Conservative-controlled Oxfordshire County Council three times a year and distributed to all 286,000 households across the county. It has been described