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Big Issue seller thanks charity for saving his dog
A BIG Issue seller whose dog saved him from alcoholism has thanked the charity which sponsored her medication. Steve Trigg was drinking seven litres of sherry a day, but when his faithful pet Charlie had puppies, he decided to beat the booze so
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Government housing cash 'must be used in Didcot'
MILLIONS of pounds of Government funding resulting from a new 2,030-home development in Didcot must be spent in the town, according to a leading councillor. If the Croudace Homes development north east of the town is approved, South Oxfordshire
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Scales of Justice
People convicted of offences at Banbury Magistrates' Court recently: David O’Neil, 24, of East Street, Oxford, admitted driving at 44mph in the 20mph zone in Morrell Avenue on September 17. Fined £150 with a £15 victims’ surcharge and £65 costs
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‘Castrate paedophile’ says victims’ relative
THE relative of two sexual assault victims says he wants to “castrate” the man who abused his loved ones. Robert Ind, of Normandy Crescent, Oxford, was jailed for three-and-a-half years at Oxford Crown Court this week. The family of the two
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Oxfordshire runners take on the London Marathon 2013
THE tragic events in Boston on Monday have cast even more of a spotlight on the London Marathon. But instead of giving in to the perpetrators, there is even more of a determination among runners to take to the start line and show the world that
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Blackwells set to make 55 redundant as it closes library services division
BLACKWELL'S, the historic Oxford book seller, is closing its library services division in a move likely to see 55 people made redundant. The company, which has been battling to get back into profit, announced the move today as part of its restructuring
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Jobless figure falls
The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in the county has fallen for the first time since last November. Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show 7,090 claimed the benefit in March, a fall of 135 on the previous month
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Chill Out fund to keep giving
MORE than £190,000 has helped almost 70 community projects flourish in Oxfordshire thanks to the county’s Chill Out Fund grant. The county council gave a total of £190,656.13 in grants to 69 organisations in the 2012/13 financial year, and senior
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City residents have racked up £8m in debt crisis
A PERSONAL debt crisis is sweeping Oxford it is claimed, with one charity reporting its clients are £8m in the red. The city’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau has warned it expects the “epidemic” to deepen with fresh welfare cuts. A mix of mortgage
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Momentous day for Boundary Brook Nature Park
AFTER more than 20 years an East Oxford community project will be sowing what could be its final seeds of success. Volunteers at Boundary Brook Nature Park will gather to plant about 150 trees on the last piece of the former allotment site not
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Town in icy grip on August Bank Holiday
At about the time that we were starting to wonder if April could get any colder, I came across a reference to even more unseasonal weather in a book I was reading about Southern Region trains on British Railways. This was a snow storm said to have
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Are the authorities right to open Magdalen Bridge for May Morning celebrations?
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Pub group having a Peach of a time
There’s always something quite exhilarating about that warm conversational buzz that hits you the moment you enter a Peach pub. It signifies life, enjoyment and a sense of welcome that some pubs fail to offer. As you can imagine when a popular
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Bullfinch trial: Day 45
Good morning, our coverage of the Bullfinch trial continues It's day 45 in the #Oxford grooming trial. Prosecution due to finish its closing speech today at the Old Bailey. — @Ben_Wilkinson_ 17 April 2013 Child
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FOOTBALL: Tower felled by Stratford
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL A GOAL from Sarah Snowdon was in vain as Tower Hill lost 4-1 at home to Stony Stratford in the Southern Women’s Region Division 1. Gemma Simmons, Keely Moxon, Sarah Coles’s own goal and Jordan Bateman had put Stony 4-0 up.
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City hit back for a point
OXFORD City continued their hectic end-of-season programme with a point from a 1-1 draw against Gainsborough Trinity at Marsh Lane in Blue Square North. A penalty from Jamie Cook earned them a share of the spoils after the visitors had taken an
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City put dent in Halifax hopes
OXFORD City took another point off Blue Square North play-off contenders by holding FC Halifax to a 2-2 draw at Marsh Lane last night. Mike Ford’s men, playing their fifth league fixture in just 11 days, also took points off Bradford Park Avenue
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FOOTBALL: Banbury let lead slip twice
Banbury United led twice in last night’s Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division game against Cambridge City but had to settle for a share of the spoils after a 2-2 draw. Ben Polk put them ahead from 25 yards after 27 minutes, but Danny Blanchett
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Car parts fire
ABINGDON: Firefighters battled a fire at Allparts Automotive in Suffolk Way at 2.13am yesterday. The fire was described as small and is not being treated as suspicious.
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Inquest opened into teen's train death
BICESTER: An inquest into the death of a teenager hit by a train in Bicester has opened and adjourned. Marcus Rawlings, 19, was killed on April 8 near the bridge carrying the line over the A4095 Howes Lane at the north-west edge of the town.
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Port Meadow plan discussed
OXFORD: Councillors will discuss the controversial Castle Mill student development at a meeting tonight. Oxford City Council’s west area planning committee will receive an update from officers about the ongoing saga. Campaigners have challenged
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More children getting first choice of school
NINETY per cent of parents in Oxfordshire applying for primary school places for their children this year got their first choice of school. Emails and letters were sent to parents who applied before the January deadline. First choice preferences
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Judge to rule if Blackbird Leys residents can turn park into a ‘town green’
A SMALL plot of land has caused a further delay to plans for a new multi- million pound pool in Oxford. A High Court judge yesterday gave permission for a judicial review into whether the £8.5m pool can be built on Blackbird Leys Park. Oxford
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FOOTBALL: Roberts secures draw
SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL VALE of White Horse Under 14s were denied victory by a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw against nine-man Mid Oxon in the Vale Cup at Milton United. Despite being two players short, Mid Oxon battled superbly, with goalkeeper
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FOOTBALL: McDonagh at the double for North Leigh
North Leigh halted a run of three successive defeats with a 2-1 win at Shortwood United in Division 1 South & West of the Evo-Stik Southern League, thanks to two Conor McDonagh goals. The Millers dominated the first half, but could not break
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FOOTBALL: Mawle's four-timer edges out Eynsham
GILES SPORTS WITNEY YOUTH LEAGUE JAMIE Mawle smashed a four-timer as Ducklington pipped Eynsham Youth 4-3 at home in the Under 15 C League. Matt Floyd, Jake Allison and Jamie Godfrey found the net for the visitors. Ben Thomas hammered a
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FOOTBALL: St Clair stars for Littlemore
IMAN St Clair hit six goals as Littlemore Youth beat Kidlington Colts 10-1 in the Under 14 C League. Daryl Samworth hit a hat-trick, with Kevin Chavenduka also on target in a one-sided win. Aron Long replied for hosts Kidlington. Kidlington Youth
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FOOTBALL: Oxford Mail Boys League tables
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Defendants deliberately targeted vulnerable
A CHILD sex gang targeted, groomed, and exploited young girls over nearly eight years in a “pattern repeated time and time again”, the Old Bailey heard yesterday. The trial of nine men accused of running an underage sex ring in Oxford also heard
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MAC THE KNIFE: Sometimes it can be too much of a show, ladies
There they were, right there, staring at me and anyone else who walked in the door. There was no getting away from them either, one’s eyes being inextricably drawn to them, their volume and sheer substance defying belief. Their owner acted
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Respect the life savers
I HAVE to object quite strongly about your article regarding an ambulance driver parked in a disabled bay at McDonald’s. Mr Granville does really need to get a life. Not so long ago, the ambulance-man would have got respect, now he gets reported
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Oh what a circus
ROLL up, roll up, here we go again with the next circus act our bungling city council will no doubt get the Oxpens revival totally wrong (April 12). I feel sure that the people of Oxford will be invited to attend the public consultation events
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Robbery of Stagecoach
I AM disgusted that Stagecoach is again rising the cost of fares while at the same time presiding over, on occasions, an appallingly unreliable bus service. I regularly use the 242 Witney-Woodstock service to get to and from work but the service
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LIFE LESSONS: Be yourself and as kind as you can to everyone
Today we talk to James McGee, owner of Wantage Funeral Service and youngest elected politician in the UK in 2007 WHAT I’M CALLED: James George McGee. Most from school would remember me as Jim or McGee, but anything goes. MY AGE: 26, although I
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FOOTBALL: Alder stars in Vixens revival
OXFORD MAIL GIRLS LEAGUE JAZZMIN Alder hammered a four-timer as Tower Hill Vixens fought back to win 5-2 at Kennington in the Under 16 League. Kennington took the lead when Payton Laver fired past Vixens keeper Georgie O’Malley, who was back
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FOOTBALL: George in decider
The George take on AFC Blackbirds in the Oxford City FA's County Junior League Cup final at Oxford City on Saturday (3pm).
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FOOTBALL: Five-star Stonesfield storm into final
Stonefield turned on the style to thrash Mansfield Road 5-0 at home in the Oxfordshire Senior League's Presidents Cup semi-final. Paul Penny’s 25-yard free-kick set Stonesfield on the way, and Matt Baker jinked his way through to double their advantage
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Sunken cruiser rescued months after the floods
A BOAT that sank at Oxford’s Osney Lock in the November floods has finally been raised. Environment Agency contractors pulled the boat out of the water yesterday after a difficult three-hour operation. A crane mounted on a barge was used and
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Report not sturdy
I AM very annoyed to read the report (Macky’s Morsels by K MacAlister, April 4) regarding Sturdy’s Castle. My husband and I were very happy with our first visit for many months on Easter Sunday and are both full of praise for the roast meal and
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Iron Lady proves divisive even on day of her funeral
I CANNOT stay silent on the subject of Margaret Thatcher any longer while those who disagreed with her policies shout loudly. I appreciate that her government didn’t get everything right (show me a government that has) but surely decisions and
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FOOTBALL: Royals battle to cup double
ANACLET Odhiambo’s late strike saw Kidlington Royals seal a cup double with a 1-0 win over Oxford Sports & Social Club in the Critchleys Upper Thames Valley League's Hedley Toms/ Michael Brown Memorial Trophy final, writes TIM SIRET. Having
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The Disabled Space: Perseverance is the key to success
Ah well, it is all over bar the shouting. The new benefits system that will have an impact on many disabled people’s lives is now in place. Are our fears of widespread deprivation and isolation unfounded? I think not but only time will tell
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World of words heads to Chipping Norton
BOOK lovers will able to enjoy a host of talks and workshops about writing at Chipping Norton Literary Festival, which starts tomorrow. Writers taking part include the creator of hit TV period drama Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes, Girl with a Pearl
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Rape trial told of defendant's good character
A man on trial for rape has been described as being of “exceptional” character. Maximillian Hessel, of Peat Moors, Headington, Oxford, denies committing the crime in June last year. The 22-year-old had been drinking heavily and smoking cannabis
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COMMENT: Olde worlde woe
IT MAY have an olde worlde charm, but the Swinford toll bridge is an anachronism in the 21st century. Siemens may be trying to come up with a high-tech way of solving the queues caused by the old-fashioned toll collection, but the real issue is
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Open verdict recorded on Oxford student
AN Oxford University law student used her mobile phone to look up suicide websites the day before she died on the A40, an inquest heard. Oxford Coroner’s Court heard yesterday Vandana Singh, 21, died instantly when she was hit by a car on the Oxford-bound
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Oxford United youngster out to keep the jersey
MAX Crocombe has set his sights on staying in the Oxford United side for the final two games of the season after claiming a first clean sheet last weekend. The goalkeeper was a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up at Dagenham & Redbridge
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Dog stadium: fight is on
Campaigners in vow to challenge plans for 220 homes at dog stadium PLANS to flatten Oxford’s greyhound stadium to make way for a 220-home estate last night saw campaigners declare: The real fight starts now. The application to knock down
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COMMENT: Campaigners must keep up the pressure
THE jaded may feel that it is inevitable housing will eventually sit on what is now Oxford’s former greyhound stadium. Galliard Homes has submitted plans for a 220-home estate on the Blackbird Leys site and, as the weeds begin to sprout, there
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GOLF: Pepperell savours spotlight after success in Spanish Open
EDDIE Pepperell relished being in the limelight as he battled for a maiden European Tour title at the Spanish Open. The 22-year-old was playing in only his tenth event since graduating to the elite circuit, but the rookie felt at home near the
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FOOTBALL: All square in summit clash
THE Division 1 title race remains open after a meeting of the top two ended in a 1-1 draw, writes PHIL ANNETS. Visitors Saxton Rovers remain six points clear thanks to a goal from Frankie Haines, but Ross Tyler’s effort kept Didcot Casuals, who
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FOOTBALL: Murphy double puts Berinsfield into final
NORTH Berks Charity Shield holders Berinsfield strolled into another final with a 3-0 win over fellow top-flight side Kintbury Rangers. Chris Murphy scored twice and Mark Ingram converted a free-kick in the comfortable home victory. James Tranter
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Live Blog: Baroness Thatcher's funeral
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County approves extra cash to fix potholes
Transport bosses yesterday approved an extra £3.55m for Oxfordshire’s roads. It comes as county council workers have filled in 677 potholes in the past month. But they got 262 reports of crumbling roads in just the last week. More about
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FOOTBALL: Chadlington edge home
GEORGE Slatter scored a second-half winner as Chadlington boosted their Witney & District FA Division 1 title hopes with a 1-0 home victory against leaders Stanton Harcourt, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. The result saw the third-placed side cut Harcourt
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Village primary's bright new future
A VILLAGE school which faced closure two years ago is looking at a brighter future. At one point, Culham Primary School, had no headteacher, a £50,000 budget deficit and only 24 pupils on the roll. The Oxford Mail reported in January this year
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Homes to replace a ‘blot on landscape’
RESIDENTS can have their say on proposals to build 40 affordable homes on a disused allotment site, described as a “blot on the landscape”. Oxford City Council wants to build the homes on East Minchery Farm in Littlemore and has organised two public
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Council in talks over surplus MoD land in Bicester
A COUNCIL is in talks with the Government to buy land that has just been approved for 1,900 new homes. Cherwell District Council wants surplus MoD land known as Graven Hill, in Bicester, to develop for housing, including creating the country’s