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Man assaulted at Witney bus stop
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Witney yesterday evening. The 18-year-old man was stood waiting for a bus to Carterton at the bus stop in Oxford Hill at 6pm when the incident happened. He was approached
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Long delays as cyclist killed on A34
A CYCLIST has been killed on the A34 in Oxford tonight, leading to long delays. The cyclist was in collision with a vehicle shortly before 7pm, South Central Ambulance Service said. They were declared dead at the scene. The southbound carriageway is
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Grandfather lands role in Lewis
A GRANDFATHER landed a starring role in Oxford detective drama Lewis thanks to the Oxford Mail. Paul Hunt was one of two winners to be immortalised in the Inspector Morse spin-off after winning an Oxford Mail competition to appear as an extra
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Police launch Christmas drink-drive campaign
Party-goers are being warned to think before they drive in the morning after a big night out during the festive season. That’s the key message during this year’s month-long police drink and drug-driving campaign, which starts tomorrow.
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RACING: Maslak beats freeze for Hiatt
Hook Norton trainer Peter Hiatt beat the freeze by sending out Maslak to score at Southwell on Tuesday. The six-year-old added to his two previous course and distance wins on the Fibresand with victory in the mile and a half handicap. William Carson
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Police raid cannabis farms
Detectives investigating the commercial production of cannabis struck at six addresses in Oxfordshire and Berkshire today. A 41-year old Reading man was arrested elsewhere in the town on suspicion of conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to defraud
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Santa Run raises £10,000 for East Oxford hospice
SANTAS of all shapes and sizes sped across frozen ground at Helen and Douglas House’s first Santa run for schools. More than 330 runners braved freezing temperatures on Friday to turn the sports field of St Edward’s School in North Oxford into a sea
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Lorry fire causes A34 hold-ups
A lorry fire this evening caused delays on the A34 in Oxfordshire. The fire happened on the northbound carriageway between the Milton Interchange and the Marcham Interchange.
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Comedian joins charity show line-up
A COMEDIAN is returning to his home county to help raise funds for vulnerable young people. Rob Deering, who grew up in Thame, is part of the line-up for Fun Raiser 2010, at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. The event is in aid of the Oxfordshire Association
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No appointment necessary
No appointment is needed at two open house events in a new Banbury Road development. The second-floor apartment in Churchill House, which includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and allocated parking, is on the market for a guide price of £325,000. Agents
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Burglar targets 93-year-old in Bampton
Police are appealing for witnesses after man tried to trick his way into the home of a 93-year-old woman in Bampton. At 7pm, on Thursday, a man called at the woman's home in Bowling Green Close, and said there had been an emergency next door and that
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Local shares (PM)
AEA Technology 5.3 BMW 4835 Electrocomponents 263.4 Nationwide Accident Repair 95 Oxford Biomedica 9.5 Oxford Catalysts 61.5 Oxford Instruments 601.5 Reed Elsevier 512.75 RM 156 RPS Group 226 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Concern over cuts
WANTAGE police station is set to move out of town and funding for the town’s youth centre and Grove Library faces the axe, it has been announced. The police station, which adjoins the empty Wantage Magistrates’ Court in Church Street, would
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Asda to open Oxford department store
Supermarket giant Asda is to open a new store in the city next year, but it won’t sell food. The Asda Living store at Templars Retail Park, Cowley, will create up to 80 full and part-time jobs and sell electrical goods and the George clothing range.
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Developer will foot West Oxford flood prevention bill
WEST Oxford residents have persuaded a developer to pay for flood prevention work instead of public art. Kingerlee Construction will remove a dip in Lamarsh Road instead of spending the £29,000 on the unspecified artwork. It had to spend
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Lighting-up time for Christmas displays
OXFORDSHIRE lit up the night sky at the weekend, as towns and villages turned on their Christmas lights. Faringdon turned on the festive cheer when Father Christmas switched on the town’s Christmas lights on Saturday. The event was organised
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HOCKEY: Crowley claims four
Mark Crowley hit a four-timer for Oxford Hawks Senators as they won 5-3 away to Winchester Vets in the Premier Division of the Wessex Masters League. Victory over third-placed Winchester lifted Senators to fourth in the table. BURE Park School won the
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Prime minister drops in on agent
Prime Minister David Cameron was among the visitors to estate agents scottfraser’s new office in Witney last week. The company, which took over the former Leigh & Sons building on Church Green, held an open day to mark the official launch of
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Local share prices (PM)
AEA Technology 5.3 BMW 4915 Electrocomponents 262.5 Nationwide Accident Repair 95 Oxford Biomedica 9.45 Oxford Catalysts 61.5 Oxford Instruments 603.5 Reed Elsevier 519.25 RM 158.25 RPS Group 229 Courtesy of Redmayne Bentley, Abingdon
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Kidlington Concert Brass triumphs at Leicestershire Contest
On Sunday 28 November, Kidlington Concert Brass were awarded both first prize and the best Trombone section awards at the Leicestershire Brass Band Association Contest. This is the first win for the band under their new Musical Director Duncan Wilson,
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Man faces threat-to-kill charges
A 45-year-old man was arrested at his home in Faringdon on Sunday on suspicion of making threats to kill. Justin Adams, 45, of Faringdon, was charged with two counts of threats to kill yesterday and was remanded to appear at Oxford Magistrates
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RUGBY UNION: Gosford get a bye
Oxfordshire Shield Gosford All Blacks reached the semi-finals after gaining a bye from Faringdon. Faringdon were unable to raise a side for the quarter-final match, which was called off before the big freeze set in and postponed the other ties. Holders
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City base for major housebuilder
Up to 100 jobs will be created after a major housebuilder unveiled plans to open a new regional headquarters in Oxford. The Galliford Try Group, which trades as Linden Homes, has already set up a temporary base in Abingdon and is now looking for suitable
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Pimp can expect a 'substantial' prison term
A MAN who reported two pimps to police after being sent an underage girl has welcomed their conviction for sex trafficking. One of the men – Anastassios Papas, who uses the alias Mark White – is on the run. Police last night vowed to track
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COMMENT: Praise for speaking out
SOME people may find this questionable, but praise must be given to the 53-year-old ‘punter’ who blew the whistle on the disgusting prostitution operation of Anastassios Papas and a Bicester man. This man, who admits he uses prostitutes, said he rang
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HOCKEY: Hannah and Amy see off students
Goals from Hannah Williamson and Amy Reed earned Oxford Hawks 2nd a 2-0 win over Oxford University. The result lifts Hawks 2nd into second place in Premier 1 of the Trysports 3 Counties League, though still some way behind runaway leaders Wallingford
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More snow showers expected for Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire woke up to a light covering of snow this morning and more is predicted throughout the day. Temperatures across the county will struggle to get above freezing before falling to a low of minus 8C in rural areas tonight. No major problems
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor beaten by late try
National 3 South West Chinnor suffered late heartbreak in an 18-16 defeat at Exmouth. The visitors led 16-13 with six minutes to go before wing Matt Ryan scored the try and sent Chinnor home with just a losing bonus point. Exmouth took the lead with
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Crash blocks A4095
A two-vehicle crash today blocked the A4095 at Brize Norton. The collision happened between Station Road, Brize Norton, and the B4449 High Street, Bampton, and led to a fuel spillage. Queues were reported in the area. The road
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Pool plan makes a splash in Blackbird Leys
A MULTI-MILLION pound swimming pool plan for Blackbird Leys has been welcomed by users of the estate's leisure centre. But a campaign group battling to save a Cowley pool that would close as a result of the new plan branded it a “white elephant
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DARTS: Hedman sets her sights on Frimley
Oxfordshire star Deta Hedman has been drawn against Belgium’s Patricia De Peuter in the BDO Lakeside World Professional Championship at Frimley Green. Hedman, the No 2 seed behind reigning champion and eight-times winner Trina Gulliver, will open her
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New F1 grandstand seats selling fast
Tickets for the 2011 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix are selling fast, with fans snapping up seats in many of the new grandstands. In 2011, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and their Formula 1 rivals will be based in Silverstone’s new pit
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Man admits possessing gun in Oxford
A 21-year-old man yesterday admitted to possession of a firearm and possession of class-A drugs with intent to supply at Oxford Crown Court. Lloyd Beddoe, of Sutton Road, Northway, Oxford, was arrested on June 6 in Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, after
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WEATHER UPDATE: More snow showers expected
Oxfordshire woke up to a light covering of snow this morning and more of the white stuff is predicted throughout the day. Temperatures across the county will struggle to get above freezing before falling to a low of minus 8C in rural areas tonight.
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DARTS: Chequers hold off Three Horseshoes to edge thriller
Chequers Inn A held off a strong challenge from Three Horseshoes before edging to a thrilling 5-4 win in Section 2. Victory appeared to be a formality as Chequers took a 3-0 lead with wins from Trevor Ballard, Richard Reveley and Mick Kennett. However
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DARTS: Oxon looking to bounce back
Olly Varney and Mark Thomson return as Oxfordshire look to get back to winning ways at home to Middlesex in Division 1 of Rileys British inter Counties Championship this weekend. Last time out, Oxon went down to a 19-17 defeat against Derbyshire. And
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RUGBY UNION: Wallingford's vital win
South West 1 East Wallingford boosted their survival hopes with a 28-3 victory at bottom club Oakmeadians. The visitors scored five tries to record only their third win of the season and climb to within a point of safety. Wallingford
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Spanish practices
LAST year you published a picture of me standing outside Bicester Post Office with a parcel that I had to wait some time for. I am in Spain for a short while helping out a friend. The Correos (Spanish post office) left a card saying there was a package
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Different world
NUALA Young appears to be living in a world of her own. The strategic development control committee on Wednesday overwhelmingly agreed a renewal of planning permission for the Westgate Shopping Centre, after a balanced and considered debate. The
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Ask The Vet: My boxer needs pain relief
Q. My boxer has arthritis of the hips. What is the best long term drug or herbal treatment with the least side-effects? I feel he needs pain relief only on occasions. Is there something we can give him, like paracetamol? B Corfield, Wantage
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Thanks, Bernard
HAVING followed Oxford Speedway for more than 50 years, it came as a great shock to hear of the death of former promoter Bernard Crapper. Knowing Bernard for many years, I remember the wonderful conversations I had with him, friendly, jovial, with a
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Support shops
I WOULD like to make a point concerning your On The Spot letter (Last Wednesday’s ViewPoints). How very sad that John Wilson does not want his ears to be insulted with trashy music in shops in the run-up to Christmas. Even more sad that no shop will
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Westgate decision was the right one
TRAVESTY is a strong word. Councillor Nuala Young does no service to herself or the noble local institution which she has the privilege to represent (Friday’s Oxford Mail ViewPoints). Her motive in writing to you in these terms seems an overt desire
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ON YER BIKE: Ban seat belts to help beat the bulge
The advantages of cycling are so obvious it’s not worth banging on about them – cycling is quicker across town, it doesn’t pollute or cause congestion, it’s better for you, and of course it’s a whole lot cheaper than running a car or getting the bus.
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HOCKEY: Sizzling Hawks beat the cold
Despite the freezing temperatures, Oxford Hawks were on fire in their top-of-the-table Premier 2 clash with High Wycombe. They went on the attack from the first whistle, and were rewarded with a deserved 3-2 win. The match was played at Cokethorpe School
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RUGBY UNION: Freeze hits Blues
The cold snap looks to have put paid to Oxford University’s hopes of facing Northampton Saints in a final pre-Varsity Match fixture. The Dark Blues were due to host Northampton at Iffley Road last night, but the match was called off with the
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Teenager run over by his own car
A TEENAGER was in a serious condition in hospital last night after he was struck by a car towed out of a ditch in North Oxfordshire. Police said he was a passenger in a red Vauxhall Corsa which had gone into a gully on Main Road, between Fencott and
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Frankenstein exhibition promises to be a monster hit
THE handwritten draft of the novel that launched a thousand horror films is going on show in Oxford. The original scribblings that became Frankenstein are among items appearing in a new exhibition about the life of its author Mary Shelley, inset, and
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FOOTBALL: City tie in doubt
Oxford City’s Southern League Red Insure Cup second-round tie against Slough Town at Court Place Farm tonight is in jeopardy. A pitch inspection will take place at midday, but with the cold snap biting even harder, City officials were yesterday pessimistic
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Wannabe Cinderellas get to try Prince Charming's slipper
WANNABE Cinderellas braved the chill last night to try on the fairytale’s famous glass slipper in the hope it would lead them to Prince Charming. Staff from Oxford’s Playhouse theatre squeezed their feet into the sparkly shoe, but it looked like
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RUGBY UNION: Crocked Carter to miss Varsity
Oxford University’s Nomura Varsity Match preparations have been dealt a major blow with back-row forward John Carter ruling himself out due to a shoulder injury. The former Sale Sharks and Northampton man, who is also Oxford’s team manager, has stepped
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Oxford United bid to beat freeze
Oxford United are taking extra measures in a bid to ensure Saturday’s home game against Barnet beats the freeze. Chairman Kelvin Thomas has assured fans that the club are doing everything they can to get the npower League Two match on, and is confident
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FOOTBALL Vale tie in pitch switch
Vale of White Horse Schools’ ESFA Under 15 Trophy fourth-round tie against Jersey today (1pm) has been switched from Milton United to Swindon’s Greendown School, which has a 3G pitch, in a bid to get the game on.
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Police criticised over stop-and-search
Police in Oxfordshire could face action for disproportionate use of stop and search powers, it has emerged. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to Thames Valley Police and Leicestershire Constabulary warning them about possible action
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Man rescued from frozen lake
A 43-year-old man was rescued from a frozen lake yesterday after falling through the ice. The incident, at Radley Lakes, happened at 4.30pm yesterday. Fire crews from Oxford and Abingdon used specialist equipment to rescue the man.
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Wright blow
Oxford United defender Jake Wright will miss the busy Christmas and New Year period after X-rays and a scan showed he has sustained one of football’s most common injuries – a fractured metatarsal. The U’s centre back damaged his foot before half-time
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Big freeze set to engulf UK
The big freeze is expected to engulf the whole of Britain with forecasters predicting snowfall and subzero temperatures in almost every corner of the country. Freezing Arctic conditions that have paralysed much of Scotland and the North
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Hospital radio aims to net a wider audience
A RADIO station that used to be only for hospital patients will be available to all after going on the Internet. Five decades after Radio Horton was launched, the shows that have cheered up patients at the Horton Hospital, Banbury, can now be heard online
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Artistic Lady Mayoress sketches in a year of civic ceremony
OXFORD’S Lady Mayoress Muriel Goddard is creating a novel keepsake of her husband’s time in office – sketchbooks filled with portraits she draws at official engagements. Mrs Goddard, of Blandford Avenue, Oxford, has captured dinner parties, concerts,
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Game Fair pledges action to avoid 2008 gridlock
ORGANISERS of next summer’s CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace have unveiled a plan to avoid the traffic chaos that many roads the last time it was last held. They said the £100,000 scheme would not prevent a repeat of the problems in July
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COMMENT: Playing the game
ORGANISERS of the Game Fair certainly seem to be trying to avoid a repetition of the traffic chaos that brought much of the county to a standstill last time it was held at Blenheim Palace. That Friday was a nightmare and cannot be repeated
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Tall Trees Care Centre Sponsor Burford School
Tall Trees Care Centre, a purpose built home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, which provides tailored nursing, residential and specialist dementia care for 60 residents, has given £500 in sponsorship to Burford School. The money has been used to subsidise the
