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Artistic invention will be found everywhere
ART lovers are invited to explore exotic locations and intimate spaces at Oxfordshire Artweeks. The 31st annual festival kicks off today with hundreds of free displays across the county in studios, along city streets, in village venues and sculpture
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Pedal power will keep festival stage lights shining
WHERE else but Oxfordshire could you find a green music extravaganza with a stage powered by bicycles? After a year out, the county’s unique environmentally-friendly Wood Festival has returned. Later this month an array of performers will take
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Proud parents show off their winning tots
LITTLE Saisha-Indiana Davies will be going on her first holiday after winning the Oxford Mail Baby of the Year competition. The youngster from South Oxford captured the hearts of readers and proud mum Gemma Davies said she was “overwhelmed” her
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Armed police respond to gun false alarm
ARMED police attended a home in Bicester following reports a man was carrying a firearm. Thames Valley Police spokeswoman Lucy Billen said it was a false alarm. Officers were alerted to a possible incident involving a man with a gun in Chapel Street
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RUGBY UNION: Henley Hawks promoted as champions
HENLEY Hawks claimed the National 2 South title today with a 55-27 victory at home to Worthing. Hawks will play in National 1 next season after overcoming Worthing, who led the table at the beginning of the day. See Tuesday's Oxford Mail for
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RUGBY UNION: Welsh end on a high with victory over Warriors
London Welsh 33, Worcester Warriors 22 LONDON Welsh ended their Aviva Premiership season on a high note today with a bonus-point victory at Oxford's Kassam Stadium. Relegated Welsh were only playing for pride, but showed that in abundance with
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Vienne: history, culture and all that jazz...
Tim Hughes soaks up the sounds of Jazz à Vienne: one of the world's great music festivals in a spectacular setting THE setting could not be more impressive. A Roman amphitheatre dating back more than 2,000 years, scooped into the side of a valley
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RUGBY UNION: London Welsh v Worcester Warriors
4:14pm Full time: Welsh 33, Worcester 22 4:10pm I say should be, but Worcester bag a third try through Jake Abbott for 33-22 4:05pm
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Talks over future control of Oxfordshire County Council
TALKS were taking place between rival councillors today after the Conservatives lost control of Oxfordshire County Council. Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders are discussing the future of the administration following Thursday’s elections
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Toddler rescued from hotel roof
A MAN scrambled up a drain pipe after spotting a toddler on the roof of an Oxford hotel. The two-year-old had climbed a ladder and walked across a flat roof to the ridge of a high pitched roof at the Tree Hotel, Church Way, Iffley yesterday, the fire
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Loyalty pays off for Mail reader Maureen
OUR latest loyalty card competition winner has revealed she is a life-long reader of the Oxford Mail. Maureen Cox, 76, from Kidlington, won £250 in our loyalty card prize rollover draw this week. And she has said she will be able to take her daughter
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Five care homes fail to come up to scratch
A LACK of care, staff shortages and illegible patient forms are among the problems found at county care providers during five failed inspections. Of 17 reports published in the last month by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), five failed
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SNOOKER: Walker storms back to collect Bradbury Cup
Karl Walker came from behind to beat Lewis Calcutt 4-1 in the final of the Gentworks Oxford League’s Walt Bradbury Cup. Calcutt won the first frame 62-9, but Walker stormed back to take the next four. There was drama in the fourth frame when
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ANGLING: Tinka Tinka are now on prowl
What a difference a month makes! At last we’re getting better weather even if it feels colder on some days. The longer days are naturally warming the water up, the trout are having a munch up at Farmoor, the carp are moving and one of my favourite
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Girls given insight into IT
PUPILS at Oxfordshire’s only all-girls state schools got a taste of a possible future career on International Girls in ICT Day. Didcot Girls School pupils met women working in ICT, before using technology including iPads to create their own advertising
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Steps taken to keep flood water at bay
WEST Oxford residents have welcomed a flood prevention measure which will help their streets stay above water. The area is one of the parts of Oxford prone to flooding and this is the latest scheme to help give the residents a bit more peace of
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CRICKET: Ryan shines for Banbury
Oxfordshire captain Luke Ryan shone with bat and ball as Banbury beat Lutterworth by 11 runs in the first round of the Kingfisher Cup. Ryan hammered 46 off 36 balls, with seven fours to help the visitors reach 260-8 off their 45 overs. Nathan
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ANGLING: Dallimore tour de force
Oxford carper Paul Dallimore caught this magnificent 50lb 1oz specimen from 30-acre lake near Limoges in France. The fish was nabbed at 160-yard range, tight to the far margin in less than four foot of water under an overhanging bush. Dallimore
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Tell us what you think
OXFORD Mail readers are being given the opportunity to shape the paper’s future with a series of focus groups later this month. It will be a chance to discuss all aspects of our coverage, what you like, what you dislike and what you would like
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Repatriation for three fallen soldiers on Thursday
THE repatriation of three soldiers killed when a bomb hit their Mastiff armoured vehicle in Afghanistan on Tuesday will take place on Thursday. The bodies of Corporal William Savage and Fusilier Samuel Flint, of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
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CRICKET: Hawkes back in the swing for Oxon
Nathan Hawkes comes into Oxfordshire’s squad for Sunday’s MCCA Trophy clash with Bedfordshire at Bicester & North Oxford (11). The Banbury all-rounder is added to the 11 that beat Devon by one wicket in their thrilling Group 1 opener two weeks
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CRICKET: Trio bid to spark pursuit of title
Shrivenham have lured back three former players as they look to mount a serious Division 1 title challenge. Adam Tucker, Conor Taylor and Alex Kill all return to the first team after playing for Challow & Childrey last year. Westbury captain
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Ear biter cleared of GBH charge
A MAN who bit off part of someone’s ear during a brawl has been cleared of causing grievous bodily harm. Craig Monaghan denied committing the offence during a fight with Lee Atkinson outside shops in Peachcroft Road, Abingdon, on Sunday, June 10
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Head backs her staff after Ofsted mauling
A HEADTEACHER has defended her staff after her school was judged to require improvement by Ofsted. St Ebbe’s Primary in Whitehouse Road, Oxford, was deemed good when inspected in 2008. But the 310-pupil school was given the new judgement ‘requires
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BILLIARDS: Moss paves way for Riley's final success
Riley A won the Gentworks Oxford & District League’s Stephen Reiss Cup with a 4-1 victory over Cowley Conservative A in the final. The win was set up by Moss, who trounced Dick Hashman 200-101. Terry Cook, receiving 30 points, pipped Gary
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Man bailed after glass thrown at woman in nightclub
A man has been arrested for throwing a glass at a woman inside Oxford nightclub Roppongi Bar in George Street. The victim suffered a large gash to her face. The incident happened at 2.35am last Saturday. A 26-year-old man was arrested and released
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SQUASH: Abingdon chosen for roadshow
Abingdon will host the finale of a major initiative to showcase their sport to ‘women and girls only’ as a special squash and racketball roadshow – one of just six to be held in the UK. The final roadshow comes to Abingdon on Sunday, June 23 and
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Thame residents approve Neighbourhood Plan
THAME residents were among the first in the UK to approve a plan aimed at giving communities more say over development. The Thame Neighbourhood Plan was approved by 3,655 votes to 2,779. It sets out where the community would like future development
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UKIP vote shifted balance of power
THE rise of the UK Independence Party has been credited with changing the balance of power in Oxfordshire County Council. Despite not winning a single seat in Thursday’s elections, the anti-European Union party ran close to both Labour and Tory
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Drug conspiracy accused to take stand
THE prosecution has finished setting out its case in the trial of two men arrested after £500,000 of drugs were found in a Cowley flat. Mark Johnson, of Weymann Terrace, Cowley, and Michael Krah, of Stowford Road, Barton, Oxford, both deny conspiracy
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Freeland's flying start
Reigning champions Freeland got off to a flying start in their defence of their Oxfordshire Girls Under 15 title with a 23-run win over Charlbury. Riannon Brown hit 24 as the hosts reached 88-3. In reply, Charlbury were restricted to 65-4 despite
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Veterinary nurse who caught burglar 'frozen in fear'
A SERIAL burglar was caught breaking into a veterinary surgery in the middle of the night by one of the practice’s nurses. Joanna Napper was left “shaking and panicking” when she discovered heroin addict Peter Stringer climbing through a window
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CRICKET: Rose is century star
Bradley Rose hit a sparkling century as Lord Williams, Thame, beat Gosford Hill by 154 runs in their Under 17 Schools Cup clash. Rose finished unbeaten on 102 not out as his side reached 253-2. Gosford were shot out for 99 in reply, Matt Weeks
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United to face Blues in friendlies
Oxford United have confirmed they will be getting the blues in pre-season after confirming home games against Birmingham City and Coventry City. Lee Clark’s Championship side will visit the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, July 20, while United face
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Family home wrecked in thatch roof fire
A FAMILY have been left counting the cost of a fire which virtually destroyed their Grade II listed thatched cottage. Seventy fire fighters tackled the blaze at the house, on the A420 Oxford to Swindon road next door to the Greyhound pub, which
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FOOTBALL: Double aim for Fergus
Fergus Walkinshaw heads to Thruxton this weekend for the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup with more than one ambition in mind. The Chipping Norton driver will not only be aiming to climb the standings, but also raise awareness and funds for Hampshire
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MOTORSPORT: Walkinshaw's hopes are sent spinning
Chipping Norton’s Sean Walkinshaw experienced a disappointing opening round in the European Formula 3 Open series in France. Walkinshaw had spins while finishing ninth in both races in the Copa class during the rain and fog-affected meeting at
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MOTORSPORT: Plato's out to stretch lead
Oxford's Jason Plato bids to extend his lead at the top of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship standings in the third round at Thruxton tomorrow. Plato, who won two of the opening three races at Brands Hatch, saw his points advantage
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POINT-TO-POINT: Gidam seeking double success
Gidam Gidam, a runaway winner at Mollington last month, could bid for a repeat success at the Warwickshire Hunt meeting at the Banbury course on Monday. The 11-year-old, owned and trained by Heather Kemp at Adstone, near Towcester, romped home
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CRICKET: Burr's effort in vain for Oxford women
Oxford went down by six wickets to Lutterworth in their ECB Division 1 East clash. Hannah Burr provided the fireworks for Oxford with a hard-hitting 54, which included eight fours and two sixes. Under 15 Emily Day chipped in with 22, but Oxford
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CRICKET: Watts claims 5-5 in Downs victory
Gus Watts took 5-5 and Will Routledge hit an unbeaten half-century as Oxford Downs beat Bampton by 138 runs in the Oxfordshire Boys Under 15 competition. Routledge’s knock, which included five sixes, helped Downs to 166-5, before Watts and Angus
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MOTORSPORT: Powell powers away at the top
Alice Powell increased her lead at the top of the MSVR F3 Cup drivers’ standings with victory in round two at Silverstone. It made it three wins from four races for the 20-year-old Chipping Norton ace. The Mark Bailey Racing driver, who had
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MOTORSPORT: Hetherington signs deal with Fortec
Oxford driver Benji Hetherington has signed up with Fortec Motorsports for the rest of the Avon Tyres British GT Championship season. It comes after the 21-year-old and Ollie Hancock finished third for the team on their debut at Oulton Park last
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RUGBY UNION: Ross ready for emotional finale
Gordon Ross believes it will be an emotional occasion as relegated London Welsh round off their season this afternoon. The Exiles have known for several weeks they will be playing back in the Championship next season, regardless of what happens
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RUGBY UNION: Scott's aiming for one last high
London Welsh will be hoping to end their Aviva Premiership season on a high note when they host Worcester Warriors at the Kassam Stadium today (2.30). That was the message from wing Nick Scott as the relegated Exiles seek a fourth league win in
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BILLIARDS: Riley's final success
Riley A won the Gentworks Oxford & District League’s Stephen Reiss Cup with a 4-1 victory over Cowley Conservative A in the final. The win was set up by Lewis Moss, who trounced Dick Hashman 200-101. Terry Cook, receiving 30 points, pipped
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Smith's pride
ANDREW Smith, the Labour MP for Oxford East, said he was “proud” of the gains which his party made in Thursday’s elections. Speaking after his party increased its seats from nine to 15 he said: “It is a vote of no-confidence in the Conservative-led
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Sweeping changes to electoral boundaries
THIS week’s election represented a major change to the way councillors are elected to Oxfordshire County Council. Following a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission the number of seats on the county council had been cut from 74 to 63
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Now parties have plenty to consider
COALITION crunch talks are set to take place after election losses for the Tories left Oxfordshire county council hung. Thursday’s elections have left the Conservatives with 31 seats out of 63, one short of a working majority. Labour won 15
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Independents make a big impression
INDEPENDENTS stormed to victory in four parts of Oxfordshire, adding to the Tories’ election woes. Lynda Atkins was re-elected in Wallingford, with fellow candidates taking three seats nominally belonging to the Conservatives. In Benson and
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RUGBY UNION: We must stay in Oxford says Exiles coach
Lyn Jones says it would be an “absolute tragedy” if London Welsh don’t stay in Oxford next season. The Exiles’ head coach has been impressed by the support for his club at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium and how they have been received in the city.
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Castle Mill 'help'
NEW Lib Dem county councillor John Howson has said the controversial Castle Mill development played a big part in his success. A campaign is seeking to lower the buildings which, it is claimed, block off views of the “dreaming spires” from Port
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Busy time for Prime Minister
Prime Minister and Witney MP David Cameron made two visits to the county while the votes were being counted. In the morning he attended the launch of the new Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery at Oxford University. And
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Low turnout
TURNOUT in Thursday’s elections dropped to a low of 31.87 per cent across the county, the lowest in more than a decade. In some divisions, turnout dipped as low as 22 per cent. In 2009, when the elections were held on the same day as a poll for
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Tories lose their grip on county council
LABOUR snatched a council seat from underneath David Cameron’s nose after a surge in UKIP votes across Oxfordshire put a dent in Tory fortunes. The Conservatives lost overall control of Oxfordshire County Council, but remained the party with the
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COMMENT: PM must ditch the platitudes and take note
YOU could have easily predicted the Prime Minister’s guarded and bullish attitude yesterday in the wake of the Conservatives losing overall control of Oxfordshire County Council. He mouthed the platitudes we would expect about listening to the
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Turn the Town and Gown run orange
THE challenge is on to turn Oxford orange at this year’s Town and Gown run. The race, supported by the Oxford Mail, is in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. For the first time this year organisers have launched a contest for the best outfit
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Backlash over 'ugly' housing in West Oxford
FRESH plans for student housing in West Oxford have raised concerns one of Oxford’s green spaces is being “urbanised”. Proposals have been submitted for a three-storey building with nine flats on a site in Roger Dudman Way. They are close to
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Pupils try cooking at restaurant
FOUR pupils were taken to Florio Bar and Kitchen in Banbury Road, Oxford, on Tuesday to try their hand at cooking. The 12-year-olds from Oxford High School learned how to poach eggs and saw the science of cooking in action. Imogen Albert, second
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Ravers warned of police crackdown
Police have warned revellers they will crackdown on Bank Holiday raves. Thames Valley Police say the warmer lighter evenings are favourable for such gatherings. Last May five people were arrested after an illegal rave on the Ridgeway. Police