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Oxford Utd v Exeter City - updates
Evening everyone and welcome to the first midweek league game of the season. It's a belter too, with Oxford United and Exeter City both in the top four and looking to continue their strong starts tonight. The teams are in so I'll get on with
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NEWS FEATURE: The businesses proving that small is beautiful
COMPETING with the big boys is one of the major pressures facing small businesses. But eight small county firms have now been recognised for their success and believe they can still thrive in the company of bigger rivals. They have been shortlisted
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Thame Road in Warborough closed both ways due to serious accident
THAME Road in Warborough is closed both ways after a serious accident around Sinodun View. More to follow.
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Stables homes plans ‘to damage park character’
HEADINGTON residents fear the character of Bury Knowle Park could “change substantially” after plans were submitted to convert 19th century stables into two houses. The former stables are part of Bury Knowle House, which was built in 1800, and
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Once more from the top for choir director
KIDLINGTON Amateur Operatic Society musical director Paul Ingram is gearing up for his latest challenge – the show he conducted for the group’s launch 35 years ago. The retired teacher has held the baton at the society through 27 shows since 1978
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Social club hall could become three houses
RESIDENTS have mixed views on plans to knock down a social club hall in Osney Island to build homes. A meeting of residents is to be held within the next week with Susanna Pressel, Labour city councillor for Jericho and Osney, to discuss the plans
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Discover reading joys at community library
COMMUNITY library volunteers are urging more Rose Hill residents to use the free service. The Rose Hill Read/Swap Library has been running for two and a half years every Monday at Rose Hill Community Centre, but the organisers say it is not as
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Church to host fruit and veg market with a country vibe
JERICHO residents will soon be able to enjoy a countryside vibe in the city. The area’s church will play host to a monthly market from next month where fresh fruit and vegetables will be available to the local community. It will be held for
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Relief as work begins on £5,300 reserve footpath
WALKERS are to be spared muddy shoes after work started on a footpath through Spindleberry Nature Reserve. The 45-metre tarmac path will run from Frys Hill Park to the path that leads to Pegasus Road. Blackbird Leys Parish Council has given
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Carnival to return in 2014 but public help is needed
THE people of East Oxford have been urged to get behind the Cowley Road Carnival as preparations get under way for next year’s event. Organisers have confirmed that the carnival will take proceed down Cowley Road again. Organiser Danielle Battigelli
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Delight as work begins on £500,000 sports pavilion
WORK on a new £500,000 sports pavilion that will change the lives of teams in South Oxford has begun. The new building at Grandpont Park will provide a permanent home for Hinksey Park Football Club and a facility for local schools and clubs.
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£8,500 work starts on ‘horrendous potholes’
A WOOD Farm street is being brought back up to scratch after work started to repair “horrendous” potholes. Residents say deep potholes have plagued Leiden Road for years despite a number of attempts to fix them. But Oxford City Council last
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Repatriation of Lance Corporal James Brynin
3:52pm Another image of L Cpl Brynin 3:51pm Along with the family and friends of L Cpl James Brynin, dignitaries and members of the Royal British Legion stand under the
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Thursday, October 24: Win one of 15 family pass to Billy Smart's Circus
Europe’s top circus, Billy Smart’s, is visiting Oxpens, Oxford, during its 2013 tour after a comeback of several years of non-touring. The performance will include an Australian flying trapeze act which has been the toast of the circus world, Desiree
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Families mark 50 years of holidaying together
WHEN the Smith, Rickett and McCawley families came to Wallingford on holiday for the first time, little did they know they would still be visiting the town together 50 years later. For more than half a century, the three families have been coming
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PM says thanks for forces’ days
PRIME Minister David Cameron has praised a series of county play events held for forces families over the summer. More than 6,000 people enjoyed the free events, which included go-karting and climbing, at five barracks. The events were organised
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UNIVERSITY LIFE: Working towards a cure for blinding headaches by Zameel Cader, Consultant Neurologist, Oxford Headache Centre
A Headache. You probably just put up with it and carry on with work and life. But what if it’s a headache that you can’t put to one side? A headache that means you have to stop what you are doing and lie down or take time off work. Perhaps you
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Flood of praise for village residents
A GROUP of Kennington residents have been recognised for giving up their land to allow a £1m flood defence scheme to go ahead. John Mastroddi is among those given an award by the Oxford Flood Partnership after surrendering the end of his garden
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No to waste imports
A PLAN to import waste into Wroxton Fields Quarry, near Banbury, was rejected by councillors yesterday. Applicant Peter Bennie Ltd proposed to use biosolids – treated sewage sludge – to be used as part of the site restoration. The planning
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Teen held after man knocked out in assault
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm after a man was assaulted in Carterton on Sunday. The victim was left unconscious in Alvescot Road, near the Golden Eagle pub, and was taken to hospital for stitches to cuts to his
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Addict took £340k from company to buy cocaine
A COCAINE addict who stole more than £340,000 from her employer to spend on drugs and holidays has been jailed for a year. Michelle Mullane fell into a life of drugs and crime while in an abusive relationship, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor pay for slow start
CHINNOR were unable to recover from a poor opening half-hour as they lost 21-11 in National 2 South at Ampthill. The visitors trailed 13-0 after 32 minutes, and although they ‘won’ the rest of the game, the damage had been done. A try from
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YOUTH HOCKEY: Oxford remain unbeaten
OXFORD Under 14 girls maintained their unbeaten record in the group stages of the England Cup after recording wins over Maidenhead and High Wycombe. Home side Maidenhead took the lead in heavy rain, but Oxford settled down and two goals from Anna
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WOMEN'S HOCKEY: High fives for Oxford Hawks
OXFORD Hawks were celebrating on Saturday after a clean sweep saw all five teams winning and scoring 24 goals between them. An outstanding performance by the first team saw them defeat Gloucester City 4-2 in Conference West. Kirsty Chapman
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DARTS: Kidlington Green slay champs in seven-a-sides
Greene King ODDA Summer champions Izi’s Bar crashed out in the second round of the men’s seven-a-side, going down 4-3 at Kidlington Green B. Wins from Michael Kearns, Ian Moss and Aaran Stevens were not enough as Joe Palmer, Anthony Barrett, Mark
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QUIZ LEAGUE: Bells fail to ring at tabletop time
After a brief respite following the cessation of hostilities which was the Oxfordshire Summer Quiz Leagues, the cudgels were taken up once more last Thursday with the opening of the winter equivalent. This first week witnessed the staging of the
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Hostelry best in county a year after re-opening
ABINGDON’S Nag’s Head has been named as Oxfordshire’s best pub by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The pub only re-opened in November after being boarded up for more than a year. Owner and executive chef Dushan Salwathura, who also runs the
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Pub will stay in business as a mystery buyer snaps it up
THE sale of one of West Oxford’s few remaining pubs is set to be completed. An unknown buyer is to purchase The Holly Bush on Osney Island which is advertised as “sold” by estate agent Fleurets. Earlier this year Greene King, which owns the
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Ramblers walk in closed woodland
THESE ramblers were allowed a rare glimpse of some of Oxfordshire’s most historic woodland. On Sunday about 100 people explored acres of Wychwood Forest near Charlbury that are normally closed to the public. The second annual Wychwood Walk
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Thief steals bag in car
A handbag was stolen from a car parked in Grove Street, Banbury. A thief broke into the black Nissan Qashqai at about 2pm on Sunday and took the beige designer Bally bag and its contents. Call police on 101 with information.
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COMMENT: Time catches up with fraudsters in the end
WHEN drug addicts get desperate, it is not surprising they resort to stealing. What is surprising in the case of Michelle Mullane, at Bicester company British Bakels, was that she managed to get away with more than £340,000 before being discovered
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Cuts show hits town
OXFORDSHIRE County Council held its latest “cuts roadshow” meeting in Wantage last night. Council leader Ian Hudspeth and chief executive Joanna Simons visited the Civic Hall, where they asked for feedback on how best to make £61m of public service
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Horse dung diet results in a series of monster pumpkins
IF you’re not impressed by this pumpkin, perhaps you will be by the fact that it’s a quintuplet. Jayne and Reg Madden of Weirs Lane, South Oxford, grew the five at their Abingdon Road allotment on a diet of manure from their two horses which are
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RUGBY UNION: O'Neill the star for Henley
A BRACE of tries from full back Liam O’Neill helped Henley Hawks to a hard-earned 18-10 National 1 victory over Richmond at Dry Leas. Matches between these two clubs have always been highly competitive and this game was no exception. Hawks
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RUGBY UNION: Sevier's boot kills off Witney bid
Grove took the honours in Saturday’s Oxfordshire South West 1 East derby against Witney, running out 34-22 victors. Grove began like an express train with a penalty by full back Roger Sevier followed by a try from wing Harry Carr, which Sevier
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MEN'S HOCKEY: Yellow peril for beaten Hawks
OXFORD Hawks crashed 4-0 at home to Old Georgians in a bizarre South League Premier 1 fixture. The home side had plenty of the ball but missed chances, while Georgians made the most of theirs. Two short-corner goals gave the visitors the advantage
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Brookes’ flagship building delayed once again
THE flagship building of Oxford Brookes University’s £132m redevelopment has been delayed again. The John Henry Brookes Building on the university’s Headington campus was originally due to open in September. The university then said it would
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Newsagent trial starts
PROSECUTORS are today due to open the trial of newsagent Paul Townsend. The former Abingdon Chamber of Commerce president faces 20 counts of sex crimes against teenage girls. The 28-year-old, of Hadland Road, has denied all the crimes.
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Burglary in High Street
CASH, jewellery and a laptop were stolen by a thief who forced open a window to get inside a city centre property. The burglary happened in High Street, Oxford, on Friday between 4pm and 11.30pm. Police asked witnesses to call 101 with information
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Grand design for uni library hits major funding problem
WORK to build a £40m library and complete the £200m development of Oxford University’s Radcliffe Observatory Quarter is still on hold, a year after plans first stalled. Last May the university revealed it had been unable to secure funding for the
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Break-in attempt fails
A GARAGE door and window of a home were forced open in an attempted burglary on Friday in John Jones Close, Abingdon, between 7.20pm and 7.45pm. It is thought the house owner may have disturbed the would-be thieves as they did not manage to get
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Woman critically ill after road accident
A WOMAN is in a critical condition after a crash on the A4421 near Fringford. Her black Ford Ka was travelling between Bicester and Buckingham at 9.15pm on Sunday when it left the road and overturned. The woman was taken to the John Radcliffe
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COMMENT: Could a hefty rise in council tax be a way of saving centres?
PRIME Minister David Cameron has already been given a clear indication that residents in Oxfordshire will not allow their children’s centres to close without a fight. Parents from across the county have spoken up to spell out how the centres now
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Guilty of ‘gun’ charge
A 19-YEAR-OLD has pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation pistol. Tapiwa Machiha, of Territorial Way in Headington admitted the crime after police found the weapon at a property in Long Close, Headington, on June 25. Machiha pleaded guilty
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Three injured in fight
THREE people were injured in a fight in Oxford city centre in the early hours of Saturday. A 21-year-old man needed hospital treatment to his hand and two others were treated by paramedics at the scene of the affray in Hythe Bridge Street at about
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Thieves steal £14,000 worth of ambulance equipment
EQUIPMENT worth almost £14,000 has been stolen from ambulances in Oxfordshire, new figures show. The equipment has been stolen from South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) vehicles since 2009. Items taken range from a £15
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Cameron’s crunch talks to help save children’s centres
THE Prime Minister plans to have crunch talks with the leader of Oxfordshire County Council after backing calls to save children’s centres. It comes after David Cameron, who is also MP for Witney, was confronted in Chipping Norton over the weekend
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Fire blamed for delays
TRAIN passengers travelling between Oxford and Didcot were delayed yesterday because of a signalling problem caused by a small electrical fire. Network Rail spokesman Chris Denham said equipment by the line near Didcot was seen smoking at about
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Topping the on-time tables is Chiltern Rail
RAIL operator Chiltern Railways has been named top for train punctuality for the 11th period running, according to Network Rail. Figures showed 87.9 per cent of Chiltern’s trains were on time, or within a minute of its scheduled time, compared
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FOOTBALL: Elkins eyes up a second Didcot reign
Gary Elkins has his eye on a permanent return to the Didcot Town hot-seat after taking the job on an interim basis since the departure of manager Andy Wallbridge, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. Elkins took charge of Saturday’s 5-2 defeat to Wimborne Town
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Water main bursts
RESIDENTS were without water early yesterday morning after a main burst. About 200 properties in Carterton were estimated to be without water until around 11.30am. Engineers had to locate the burst 18-inch pipe in a field outside the town, where
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Fire victim released
One of the detainees from Campsfield House near Kidlington who was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital at the weekend after a fire has been released. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the immigration detention centre near Kidlington
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Cyclist in hospital after crash with car
A cyclist was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after she was involved in a crash with a car yesterday morning. Police were called to the junction of Cowley Road and Divinity Road in Oxford at about 7am, where they found the woman in her 50s
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Former Mini employee stole four cars in a day from plant
A FORMER Mini worker was able to access the plant and steal brand new cars because he still had his security pass to the site. Michael Jones, of Spring Lane, Littlemore, used the card to get into the Cowley plant on May 23 this year despite not
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On the spot spitting fine a sign of the times
SOMEWHERE in the country – I did not quite catch where – there are now £80 on the spot fines for spitting in public. Oxford – if this was not the place in question – will doubtless be one of the first to follow suit. During my initial teenage
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We need to protect our natural world
EACH time we cover more land in concrete, Mother Nature cries. As our towns become the size of cities and our numbers increase, Mother Nature becomes more afraid, she becomes sick and coughs, black tar gets stuck in her throat. Our green and pleasant
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ON YER BIKE: Too many out there who like to abuse cyclists
A malicious act against a cyclist in Oxford was brought to my attention last week. A student at Harris Manchester College had returned to his bicycle which he had left overnight in the Mansfield Road public racks to find some unsavoury oaf had dug
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RESULTS: Uhlsport Hellenic League
Premier Div: Binfield 0, Ardley Utd 3; Highmoor Ibis 1, Kidlington 2.
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FOOTBALL: Kidlington given home draw
Kidlington have been handed a home tie against South West Peninsula League Premier Division side Tavistock in the FA Carlsberg Vase second round. Kidlington eased through on Saturday with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Lymington Town on Saturday,
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RACING: Longsdon serves up Long Lunch
Long Lunch (7-4) made a winning debut over timber for Chipping Norton trainer Charlie Longsdon and jockey Noel Fehily in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton yesterday.
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Cookery class a firm favourite at free workshop
COOKS Sara Hume and Cher Chiu proudly showed off their cauliflower cheese dish at a free cookery class. They were at yesterday’s session run by Food 4 All at Rose Hill and Littlemore Children’s Centre, which is supported by the Rose Hill Lottery
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City bench money could have been better spent
I am writing concerning the matter of roadside furniture. How can it be in these times of austerity that Oxford City Council can afford to install a bench at the foot of Headley Way? Were residents consulted? Who authorised its location? Benches
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Here are my reasons for deciding to go on strike
DEAR Mr Gove, I am a secondary school teacher and I did not go to work last Thursday. I am writing to you to explain my decision, as I believe there will be an immense amount of criticism and disrespect levelled at teachers because of the strike
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Time to contact George Osborne’s number two
I am writing concerning county council cuts – with regard to the letter (October 17) from Layla Moran, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate, Oxford West and Abingdon. It may be more helpful if Layla contacted Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the
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Objections could scupper united scheme for the centre of Botley
I am writing concerning the proposed Botley West Way development. There have been letters opposing this complex project which involves a number of disparate property holders but it is an integrated plan with the possibilities of providing improved
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Oxford United waiting on Smalley and Mullins
Oxford United have fitness concerns over Johnny Mullins and Deane Smalley for tonight’s home game against Exeter City in Sky Bet League Two. Mullins was substituted after falling awkwardly on his right ankle during Saturday’s goalless draw at Accrington
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School’s colourful creations
ABOUT 90 pupils have had their artworks displayed in an exhibition. Springfield Special School in Witney showed off its students’ creativity at a show in Witney Methodist Church on Saturday. Edward Shryane, eight, from Witney, contributed his
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Repatriation for fallen soldier to take place today
HUNDREDS of Oxfordshire residents are expected to line the streets of the county to pay their respects to a fallen soldier. Lance Corporal James Brynin, an Intelligence Corps soldier attached to 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), will be
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£20m solar scheme would be ‘just like a prison camp’
CAMPAIGNERS say a 120-acre solar farm just south of Oxford would look like a prison camp. Last night about 100 residents from Besselsleigh and surrounding villages turned out in force at an exhibition at Cumnor Village Hall. They vowed there
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Whing urges Oxford United to storm clear
Andy Whing is looking for Oxford United to break clear of the leading pack in Sky Bet League Two by starting a winning run against fellow high-fliers Exeter City tonight. Victory at Accrington Stanley on Saturday would have taken the U’s back into
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Rape accused on run
A 17-YEAR-OLD rape suspect was last night still wanted by police after skipping a court hearing. Ismail Dilsoz, from Headington, is accused of raping a 14-year-old boy. He was due to appear at Oxford Crown Court on Friday but did not turn up
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A34 motorcyclist hurt
A MOTORCYCLIST was injured in a crash on the A34 yesterday. The crash took place on the southbound carriageway near Weston-on-the-Green at around 9.20am and one lane was blocked for a number of hours. It involved a silver Ford Galaxy and a
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Man, 32, admits GBH stick assault charge
A 32-YEAR-OLD man will be sentenced next month after admitting inflicting assault causing grievous bodily harm. Andrew Greenhough had denied GBH with intent but admitted the alternative charge at Oxford Crown Court yesterday. Prosecutors told
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Waste transfer site given the go ahead
THE construction of a new waste transfer station in Stanton Harcourt was approved by councillors yesterday. The FCC station, which will remain open until March 31, 2029, will handle up to 40,000 tonnes of municipal waste and commercial and industrial
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500 residents fight to halt £100m West Way project
MORE than 500 residents have backed an appeal to stop the sale of West Way shopping centre to developers in an attempt to block the £100m rebuild. Doric wants to demolish Botley’s council-owned West Way centre and privately-owned Elms Parade of
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GOLF: Mason knocks out Frilford in dramatic tie
SUDDEN death was needed to decide the Knock-out Cup semi-final as Tadmarton Heath clinched a tense 2-1 victory against Frilford Heath. Tim Smith and Lee White gave Frilford a 4 & 2 win in the first match of the tie, played at Drayton Park.
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GOLF: Club results
SHAW GIBBS OXFORDSHIRE FOURSOMES LEAGUE KO CUP SEMI-FINAL Frilford Heath 1, Tadmarton Heath 2 (Frilford scores first): T Smith & L White bt L Robinson & I Manning 4 & 2, T Morgan & M Chiddington lost to A Mason & L Washborne
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Apple Day marks bumper fruit harvest
VILLAGERS attended an apple day to celebrate the successful harvest season. Local apple varieties were on show and visitors were able to press their own juice, try chocolate-covered apples and even play apple cricket. The annual event in Chadlington
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Violent sex attacker who slipped through care net
CHILD protection officers failed to tell counterparts in Gloucestershire about a teen who went on to commit a violent sex attack in the neighbouring county. Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) did not tell the children’s services department at Gloucestershire
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Oxford Utd 0, Exeter City 0
Oxford United 0 Exeter City 0 DAVE Kitson was sent off as Oxford United shared a goalless draw for the second time in four days. The striker picked up a second booking in the first minute of stoppage time for a trip to sour a night where