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More than 100 people turn out for latest cuts roadshow in Wantage
MORE than 100 people turned up to tonight's cuts roadshow at the Civic Hall in Wantage. The public meeting, to discuss Oxfordshire County Council's budget cuts began at 7.30pm. Less than half of the audience voted for a 22 per cent rise in
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Woodstock Road near Charlbury closed after reports of a single-vehicle collision
POLICE have blocked Woodstock Road near Charlbury after reports a car came off the road. Witnesses at the scene have reported seeing a vehicle at the side of the road. It is thought the police will reopen the road within the next hour.
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RUGBY: Dark Blues face Ealing
OXFORD University have picked a side containing ten old Blues for tonight’s fixture away to Ealing Trailfinders (7.30). In the continued absence of John Carter, who suffered concussion on the pre-season French tour, flanker James Harris will
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Consultation on cuts
The Oxfordshire Rural Community Council is hosting its own consultation over planned £61m cuts by Oxfordshire County Council. It will be held at Marlborough Enterprise Centre, Shipton Road, Woodstock, on Thursday, November 21, from 7pm. County
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NEWS ANALYSIS: Applauding the next generation of our scientists
A GENERATION of students aspiring to follow in the footsteps of inspirational figures like Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Marie Curie have been celebrated at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre. A total of 71 teenagers from 31 schools across the county
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Shared offices grilling
Council bosses will be grilled on plans to share offices with another authority this week. Vale of White Horse District Council will meet at 7pm on Wednesday at the Abingdon Guildhall. The meeting will let councillors ask leader Matthew Barber
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Rail passengers face delays after small fire causes signalling problems
TRAIN passengers are facing delays this afternoon between Oxford and Didcot due to a signalling problem. Network Rail said the problems were caused by a small fire at the side of one of the lines north of Didcot. Spokesman Chris Denham said
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Renationalise railways, says former councillor
A former Oxford councillor who ran for Parliament in the city is launching a bill to bring Britain’s rail network back into public ownership. Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion who used to be a councillor for St Clements and stood
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Drugs dealer sent to prison
A DRUG dealer has been jailed for three years and nine months after being found with heroin. Sammy Gitaua, right, of Beauchamp Place in Cowley, Oxford, was convicted of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply last week. The jury reached
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Scales of Justice
OXFORD MAGISTRATES CAROLINE STACEY, 45, of Greenwood Meadow, Chinnor, admitted failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis without reasonable excuse at Abingdon Police Station, Colwell Drive, Abingdon, on September 17. Community order
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MAN ABOUT TOWN : Family’s trauma can unlock real hidden treasure
Thank goodness for small favours. For instance, this week Dad forgot who mum was. Returning home from the hospital he’d asked: “Is she my wife?” “Yes,” I said. “She’s your wife and my mum.” “Oh, you know her too,” he said, sounding surprised
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CD reflects on boy’s own tale of life being 10
MOST 10-year-olds don’t get more creative than their bedroom clutter. But Christian Oberschneider has made his own CD of reflections on being 10. Ambitions Of A Boy features songs sung by Christian and a two-part poem he wrote. The CD is
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190 new homes ‘will have no impact on village traffic’
OXFORDSHIRE’S highways authority has said the construction of 190 homes on the Wolvercote paper mill site will not impact traffic through the village. Oxford University wants to sell off the site after getting planning permission for the homes
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Join visit to twin town
The district twinning association is planning to visit Wantage’s twin town of Seesen in Germany from July 3 to 12 next year. Anyone interested in joining the trip should contact secretary Derek Verdin on 01235 764750 or verdind@btinternet.com
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Sole Mates out to give feet a treat
People in Rose Hill, Oxford, can use a free footcare service, thanks to Lottery money. The Rose Hill Lottery Project has set aside £1,000 to pay for monthly visits to the estate by Sole Mates, an Age UK service for people aged over 50. It is
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Anti-begging message
Oxford City Council has introduced anti-begging campaign Your Kindness Could Kill to students at Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University. The campaign urges people to give money directly to the Oxford Homeless Medical Fund instead of to
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College to host Radio 4 news show
St Peter’s College, Oxford, will be hosting an edition of BBC Radio 4 programme Any Questions? next month. The debate programme, hosted by broadcasterJonathan Dimbleby, will be at the New Inn Hall Street college on Friday, November 1. Tickets
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'Driver was so kind to help'
A 97-year-old partially blind woman who was trapped by closing bus doors has thanked the driver who rescued her. Mary Walton was trying to get off the number 4 bus at Oxford station when she said the doors shut on her suddenly almost two weeks
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Mailbag October 21
Charity that gave so much FOLLOWING your article about the closure of the Oxford Hospital Services Development Trust, to which many Oxfordshire factory workers contributed weekly (Memory Lane, October 7), I enclose a list of some of the equipment
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The changing face of Eynsham
Picture 1 It may have been a damp day, but that didn’t stop members of the Aunt Sally team at the Star Inn completing a 12-hour sponsored marathon in 1986. It had become an annual custom at the pub during the August Bank Holiday to raise money
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Villagers create a framework for fun
VILLAGERS raised money to buy a climbing frame – then gave up their Sunday morning to put it together. Christina Dore, left, Nicholas Byrnes and Anita Long were among the first children to try it out at Forest Hill in 1979. Betty and Colin
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a look back at the history of the Water Eaton grain silo as wartime facility nears its end
IT HAS been a landmark for more than 70 years, but not for much longer. The Water Eaton grain silo, which dominates the skyline from the A34 and the Oxford-Kidlington road, was built at the start of the Second World War. It followed the design
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District nurses were a boon to communities
WE OFTEN complain about our beloved National Health Service, but spare a thought for families before it came into being 65 years ago. At best, many working people had the help of a village ‘handywoman’, who combined nursing and midwifery with cleaning
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The changing face of Garford
Picture 1 Perhaps David Garnham was trying to prove he was a budding sculptor. The eight-year-old is seen working with his file on what looks like a modern carving. He is watched by Francesca Hazard, seven, during lessons at the village school
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£500,000 station facelift under way
WORK is under way on a £500,000, six-month project to extend the station building at Haddenham & Thame Parkway to cope with growing passenger rail traffic. Passengers using the station on Chiltern Railways’ route between London, Bicester and
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Tributes pour in for fallen soldier ahead of repatriation
A soldier who was killed by gunfire while on duty in Afghanistan will be repatriated to Oxfordshire tomorrow. The cortege with the body of Lance Corporal James Brynin, 22, of the Intelligence Corps, 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), will
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A proud moment for nursing cadet
SHEILA Amos, 16, a nursing cadet in the Banbury division of the St John Ambulance Brigade, proudly shows off her Grand Prior Badge to her fellow cadets. She should have received the award from Princess Margaret at a Cheltenham presentation in 1963
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Magical flights aboard the VC10
PHOTOGRAPHER Susan Chapman has fond memories of the VC10 aircraft, which has made its final flight from RAF Brize Norton after 47 years’ service. She says: “I won’t miss the noise of my pin-up plane, but I will sorely miss its iconic shape flying
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Families pack service
ST MICHAEL’S Church, Abingdon, was packed in 1979 with husbands, wives, parents and friends who watched 38 people being confirmed by a former Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Rev Cyril Bulley. The candidates came not only from St Michael’s but from Marcham
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Vaulting to top with club
CATHERINE Smith, seven, was making a name for herself in the world of gymnastics. She was one of the most successful members of Wantage Gymnasts Club in 1980, becoming under-eight champion and being named third most improved gymnast. The club at that
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Cracker takes crown in banger factory contest
CATHY O’Callaghan started work at Bowyers’ sausage and pie factory at Witney in February 1982 – and within three months had been crowned Miss Bowyers of Witney. Her quick rise to fame came when 11 girls paraded before the judges at a dance at Exeter
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Altogether now
YOUNG musicians needed plenty of puff when they took part in concerts with the Oxford Wind Band. Elizabeth Wells, 15, is pictured playing her French horn during a rehearsal at Peers School, Littlemore in 1987.
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Racers roll out the barrel to win
THE annual barrel race through the streets of Kidlington was one of the highlights of the village calendar. The teams are pictured waiting to set off from the Kings Arms, Gosford in 1963, with starter Trevor Williams, wearing a sombrero, false
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Do you know who it was for?
SOMEONE was receiving this radio at a ceremony at Nuffield Press at Cowley. The man second from the left is Bill Jones, who worked for the company and played football for Headington United before the club became Oxford United, and the man second
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Treat public almost missed
THE Peter Sykes’ Big Band delighted audiences in the 1960s, but it was never their intention to play in public. It was formed as a rehearsal band, for members to play jazz for their own enjoyment and amusement. Leader Peter Sykes, who wrote
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Woman in critical condition after her car overturns
A WOMAN is in a critical condition after a crash on the A4421 near Fringford yesterday. Her black Ford Ka was travelling between Bicester and Buckingham when it left the road and overturned. The woman was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
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PM appalled at leaflet
Prime Minister David Cameron has called a campaign to stop a mosque opening in his constituency in Chipping Norton “appalling”. The Witney MP spoke out after leaflets delivered to homes from the “Nationalist Alliance” claimed the PM had “set up
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Sacked first responder Godfrey gets a reprieve
A VOLUNTEER ambulance worker, sacked for speeding on his way to a call-out, has been given a second chance to take on the role again. Godfrey Smith has been told he can become a community first responder (CFR) again if he completes a driver training
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Sign up for litter pick
Registration has opened for a community-led litter pick next spring. Oxford Civic Society’s OxClean Spring Clean last year saw 70 groups collect 7,000kg of litter. Next year’s event takes place on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8. To
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COMMENT: Reinstatement was only fair response
SOUTH Central Ambulance Service has finally seen sense and reinstated volunteer ambulance worker Godfrey Smith, who was sacked for doing 33mph in a 20mph on his way to a medical emergency. In an age of the “Big Society” we need all the people like
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Bookshop marks anniversary by stamping out a colourful design
RED feet, yellow feet and blue feet were out in force as Barefoot Books celebrated its second anniversary in Oxford. The US-based children’s book publisher opened its Oxford Studio in Banbury Road, Summertown, in 2011, and the team has never looked
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Man freed from car
A 36-year-old man was rescued from his car by firefighters on Saturday. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the A361 Williamscot Hill, north of Banbury, at about 10.20am. They found the man trapped in his car, which was on its side
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FOOTBALL: Ford stays positive despite deadlock
Oxford City’s three-match winning run came to an end with their 0-0 draw at home to Worcester City on Saturday, but manager Mike Ford is remaining positive, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. City remain in the relegation zone in Skrill North, but with just
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Rape accused sought
A 17-year-old accused of rape is still wanted by police after skipping a court hearing. Ismail Dilsoz, from Headington, is accused of raping a 14-year-old boy. He failed to appear at Oxford Crown Court on Friday. Anyone who sees Dilsoz should
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Public hearing is held on care home plan
A public hearing will be held next month on controversial plans for a 60-bed care home behind Mably Way Health Centre, Wantage. Centre GPs said the move will prevent the building expanding to meet the needs of a growing population. And Vale
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Online protests aim to save children’s centres
A SERIES of online campaigns have been launched to save Oxfordshire’s children’s centres after it emerged they could close. So far, more than 1,000 people have joined three Facebook campaigns to save all 44 of the county’s children’s centres.
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Oxford United supporters' webchat
Good morning everyone and welcome to another discussion on all-things Oxford United. There are no shortage of talking points as usual, from the goalless draw on Saturday to tomorrow night's home game against Exeter City. We're here for the
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Results: October 19
UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE Premier Div: Thame Utd 0, Ascot Utd 3; Holyport 3, Shrivenham 2. Div 1 West: Hook Norton 1, New College Swindon 3; Letcombe 0, Tytherington Rocks 2; Purton 2, North Leigh Utd 0. Div 1 East: Finchampstead 4, Didcot
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Rose rues United's failure to take chances
DANNY Rose was left frustrated by a rare off-day in front of goal for Oxford United as they drew a blank at Accrington Stanley. Sky Bet League Two’s top scorers had netted almost three goals per game on their travels this season before the trip
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Beattie pleased with Accrington's battling point
JAMES Beattie was content with a point as Oxford United were held to a goalless draw by his Accrington Stanley side. The hosts were in control of the first half but after failing to convert it into a breakthrough they had to withstand heavy pressure
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MOTORCYCLING: Smith takes sixth spot to tighten grip on top ten
Bradley Smith recorded the equal best performance of his debut season with a notable sixth place in a dramatic Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island yesterday. At one stage, the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider, from Oxfordshire, occupied fourth
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RUGBY UNION: We have to dig deeper, says Burnell
London Welsh face a massive test of character as they turn their attention back to the Greene King IPA Championship, says head coach Justin Burnell. The Exiles slipped to a second successive defeat in the B&I Cup at Pontypridd on Saturday,
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FOOTBALL: Claydon leads Wantage goal spree
FA CARLSBERG VASE Richie Claydon scored a hat-trick as Wantage Town started their road to Wembley adventure with a resounding 7-0 first-round victory at home to fellow Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side Abingdon Town on Saturday.
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FOOTBALL: Millers sent packing
Marlow 4 (Bennett 31, 88, Gladwin 75, 87) North Leigh 1 (Else 22) In contrast to their excellent league form, North Leigh’s woes in all cup competitions this season continued with a defeat on their first visit to Marlow in a FA Carlsberg
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FOOTBALL: Banbury's agony
Stourbridge 3 (Rowe 10, Agbor 59, Brown 90) Banbury United 2 (Talabi 48, Lawless 77) There was heartbreak for Banbury United as they were denied another go at Stourbridge by a last-minute goal against the run of play in a competitive
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Fight at kebab shop
TWO men were taken to hospital after a fight outside a Cowley Road kebab shop. Police were called to the Kebab Kid takeaway at about 3.55am yesterday after a large crowd gathered outside and a fight broke out. Two men, one in his 30s and another
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District’s future plan for homes delayed
THE next stage in a blueprint of where future development such as housing estates will go in the Vale of White Horse has been delayed until next year. Vale of White Horse District Council wanted to produce the next draft of its local plan by the
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Giant of American football to bring his talents to City
THE man behind much of the success of one of America’s biggest football teams has become the general manager of Oxford City. Craig Tornberg spent 17 years at Major League Soccer (MLS) club New England Revolution, many as general manager, and led
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Church bells brought back a fond memory
THE picture of the bells for Cassington Church brought back a memory (October 9). It was a Sunday morning in 1968. I was in the ‘new’ Thames Valley Police control room on the top floor of the Kidlington Headquarters, when I received a 999 call
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Time to rebuild local branch of Liberal party
LIBERAL minded people concerned about inequalities in health, education and the inheritance of wealth in our country, who also are sceptical about the advantages of our membership of the EU, may like to know that there is a political party that is
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We must be even more vigilant to ensure our community is safe
A DEFENCE barrister for a defendant in the Bullfinch trial stated in mitigation his client was brought up in the wrong area. “The reality is he was caught up with the culture. If he had been fortunate enough not to be brought up in the Cowley Road
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FOOTBALL: City's battlers held in Worcester stalemate
Oxford City 0 Worcester City 0 Oxford City’s Skrill North basement battle against Worcester City ended in a goalless stalemate at Marsh Lane on Saturday, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. Neither side were able to find a way through in what was
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FOOTBALL: Hero Howkins strikes for Ardley
Steve Howkins’s late penalty spared Ardley United’s blushes in a 2-1 win at Hellenic League Division 1 West side Easington Sports in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup first round. Extra time was looming when Troy Bryan was adjudged to have been tripped
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FOOTBALL: Thame's run ended
Thame United’s four-match winning streak in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division came to an abrupt halt with a 3-0 defeat by Ascot United at the ASM Stadium on Saturday. A Leon Yarnie penalty on the half-hour mark gave the visitors the
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RUGBY UNION: Welsh succumb at Ponty party
It was not the home coming that Justin Burnell side had hoped for as his London Welsh outfit suffered their second successive defeat in the British & Irish Cup with a 29-22 loss at a wet and muddy Pontpridd on Saturday. The Exiles head coach
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FOOTBALL: Didcot blown away
Wimborne Tn 5 (Blake 21, Davidson 36, Kemble 54, Maybury 61, Brian 64) Didcot Tn 2 (Haysham 11, 24) A burst of three second-half goals in ten minutes at Wimborne Town condemned Didcot Town to another heavy defeat in Calor League Division
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CRICKET: Horspath celebrate memorable season
CHERWELL LEAGUE PRESENTATION NIGHT Horspath captain Adam Krol reflected on an ‘excellent year’ after lifting the Division 1 trophy at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford, on Saturday. Krol let out a roar of delight after being handed the cup by guest
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Restaurant raided
IMMIGRATION officials arrested three people after raiding a restaurant in Witney. Officials from the UK Border Agency raided Shaan in Corn Street on Friday at 8pm. Three Bangladeshi males were arrested and officials said two were illegal immigrants
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A Fab way to raise cancer cash
OXFORD’S burlesque queen Fabia Cerra was joined by 13 other women who strutted their stuff for charity. The Greater Leys resident organised a burlesque dancing workshop at Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre on Friday to raise £160 for Against Breast
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I think crime figures are much higher
YOU state that “nearly 69 per cent of all offences are still failing to result in any charges” (September 26). Wrong. This figure refers merely to recorded crimes. Firstly, by no means all reported ones are recorded and secondly, the public does not
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We apologise that our bus service left early
WE are sorry that your correspondent Mr Fogden (October 11) is unhappy with Oxford Bus Company. We regret the service left early. The driver, who had just joined the company, has been spoken to and the importance of punctuality has been impressed
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West Way plans will be detrimental to residents
AS the district councillor for Dean Court Ward, I would like to register my opposition to the proposals being promoted by Doric for the redevelopment of the West Way facilities. There is so much wrong with these plans that it is difficult to know where
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I would just like a bin to keep things tidy
I moved to this country five weeks ago from Switzerland. I asked for a nice wheelie bin – two, in fact, one green, one blue. Many phone calls later, I have had six different excuses given as to why I can’t have any. I have the biggest courtyard
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Results: October 19-20
OXFORD MAIL GIRLS LEAGUE Under 10: Kidlington 1, Summertown Stars 7; Wantage 0, Grove Chall 2. Under 11: Carterton Tn v Rotherfield Utd pp; Oxford City 1, Tower Hill Vixens 5; Stonesfield Strikers 5, Kidlington 0; Summertown Stars 3, Quarry
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Results: October 19-20
OXFORD MAIL YOUTH LEAGUE Under 10 A League: Didcot Casuals 1, Didcot Tn Yth Red 1; Kennington Ath 0, Oxford City Whites 1; Marston Saints 3, Bure Park Jun 2; Summertown Stars Wands 6, Abingdon Tn 0. B League: Cumnor Minors 0, Kidlington Yth 2;
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Results: October 20
CRITCHLEYS UTV LEAGUE Premier Div: Blacks Head Bletchingdon 4, Barton Utd 3; Cowley Marsh 4, Eagles AFC Jericho 2; Zubry Oxford 2, Oxford SSC 7. Div 1: Sporting Headington Academicals 3, Northway 7. Div 2: Forest Hill 2, The Village Inn
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Results: October 19-20
GOLF SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE Section 2: Drayton Park 3, Buckingham 0; Ellesborough 3, Witney Lakes 0. Section 4: Waterstock 11/2, Badgemore Park 11/2. Knockout Cup semi-final: Frilford Heath 1, Tadmarton Heath 2.
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Results: October 19-20
BRITISH & IRISH CUP Pool 2: Pontypridd 29, London Welsh 22. SSE ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP National 1: Henley 18, Richmond 10. National 2 South: Ampthill 21, Chinnor 11. South West 1 East: Grove 34, Witney 22; Oxford Harlequins
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Results: October 19-20
OXFORDSHIRE UNDER 16 YOUTH CUP 1st round: Marston Saints 3, Eynsham Assoc 0; Rotherfield Utd 3, Florence Park Boys 4; Thame Yth 0, Kidlington Yth 17; Ducklington 1, Yarnton Blues 2; Hinksey Park 2, Wheatley Yth 1; Horspath Yth 3, Chalgrove Cavaliers
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Raynes frustrated by Bettinelli's brilliance
MICHAEL Raynes rued an outstanding goalkeeping display from Marcus Bettinelli as Oxford United played out a goalless draw at Accrington Stanley. The defender came the closest to breaking the deadlock in a spell of heavy pressure during the second
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Wilder pleased with Oxford United reaction, but disappointed not to take three points
CHRIS Wilder was pleased some “harsh words” at half-time provoked Oxford United into a much-needed improvement at Accrington Stanley. The U’s would have gone top of Sky Bet League Two with a victory, but instead shared a goalless draw with the
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Cyclist is injured in city centre accident
A 19-year-old cyclist suffered a serious head injury after he was involved in an accident with a black cab. The collision happened at 2.18am, near Debenhams, in George Street, Oxford. Police said he collided with a taxi coming in the opposite
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Kitchen fire tackled
Firefighters were called to Duke Street, Oxford, on Saturday afternoon to put out a fire in a kitchen. They doused a small fire in a cooker that had been sparked by faulty electrical wiring.
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Hunt for attackers
A man was attacked by four men on the dancefloor of Thirst nightclub at 2am on Saturday, police said. The 21-year-old Oxford man suffered facial injuries. He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital. Witnesses should contact police on 101 or
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Plan prompts search for creatures of the night
A STUDY has been carried out for evidence of “nightlife” at Oxford’s only lap-dancing club. Experts have been on the hunt for bats – to make sure it is safe to demolish the Oxpens building, which houses The Lodge. As part of plans to redevelop
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Amputee is first European to get hi-tech bionic foot
A MAN who lost a leg after a crash has become the first amputee in Europe to be fitted with a new bionic foot. Cowley cyclist Jozef Metelka had his left leg amputated below the knee after his motorcycle was involved in an accident with a car in
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Two in hospital after immigration centre blaze
TWO people were still recovering in hospital last night after a fire at a Kidlington immigration centre. More than 100 residents have been moved to other centres following Friday’s 9pm blaze. Ten fire engines were called to the scene in Langford
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Man in crash on M40
A man was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital after his car was involved in a crash on the M40. Fire crews were called to the southbound carriageway between junctions 8A and nine at 10.20am on Saturday. It is thought the car crashed into
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'I'm sorry for my rape lie'
A WOMAN jailed for making a false rape claim says the lie cost her “everyone’s respect”. Kirsty Debanks said she was in a “bad place” when she made the allegation against her boyfriend and regretted it instantly. The 21-year-old – who alleged
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COMMENT: False tales of rape deter the true victims from speaking
RAPE and sexual abuse remain two of society’s greatest shames. False allegations like those reported in today’s Oxford Mail do nothing to help society tackle such sick crimes. Fortunately, we have come a long way from an infamous BBC documentary
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Homes in Carterton without water after pipe bursts
SOME Carterton residents are waking up this morning without water after a pipe burst in the town. Thames Water does not know how many homes are affected by the issue but spokesman Craig Rance said it was affecting a number of people across Carterton
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UPDATE: Cyclist taken to hospital after Cowley Road collision
A FEMALE cyclist has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after she was involved in a collision with a car this morning. Thames Valley Police was called to the junction of Cowley Road and Divinity Road at around 7am where they found the cyclist
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Just a wee bit more work and it’s done
THE latest stage of a £450,000 project to give Oxford world-class public toilets will soon be completed. Oxford City Council has spent £100,000 over the past seven months improving the public toilets in Gloucester Green. It is part of the scheme
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Drop in and have a say on new £7.3m primary school
RESIDENTS will have their say on the new primary school planned for the 885-home development in Barton West. Outline permission for Oxford’s biggest planned housing development in a generation was granted by Oxford City Council on September 24.
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Christmas tree orders
Residents and businesses in Charlbury are being invited to display Christmas trees outside their homes and shops. Leaflets inviting people to participate and order trees and brackets have been delivered to 300 addresses. The leaflet can also be
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Right of way query on recreation ground
Witney's Open Space and Footpaths Working Group wants to find whether people think that a public right of way has always existed across the recreation ground off New Road. The group has drawn up a questionnaire about the use of the recreation ground
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Psst! A theatre group wants to hear your secret tales of city life
FROM its winding passageways and bustling streets, Oxford is full of secrets. Now performance company Standby Theatre wants to hear them, whether they are big, small, funny, life-changing or mundane. They will turn Oxford’s secrets into an
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Gambling Rules Discussion
GAMBLING, council tax and a proposed loan to a housing association will be discussed by councillors next week. South Oxfordshire District Council will meet on Thursday at 6pm at its offices in Crowmarsh Gifford. The council will discuss the
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Pie aid for homeless
LORD Mayor Dee Sinclair will roll up her sleeves and join homeless people in making mince pies at a Christmas event in the city of Oxford. Crisis Oxford will run the event on November 5 at its café at the Old Fire Station in George Street.
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Green team will blitz flytipping and litter
PART of Banbury is to be blitzed as Cherwell District Council’s green team move in for a week to clear litter, fly-tipping, graffiti and dog mess. The big clean-up starts in Grimsbury on Monday, October 28. Residents will have compost and recycling
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Celebrations as girls school flags up the joy of languages
FLAGS adorned the faces of students as Headington School celebrated its annual languages day. The event celebrated languages spoken and taught at the girls’ school in Headington Road, and raised £327 for Link Ethiopia, including £160 made in 15