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Firefighters called to suspected electrical 'firework' fault
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a suspected electrical fault described as a "firework" by onlookers. A crew from The Slade, Headington, were alerted at about 10.20pm, after a spark, believed to be from underground electrics, fired on the corner
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Teenager’s DIY mission to help orphans
MOST 16-year-olds spend their summers with friends in the park or out shopping. But Carterton girl Charlotte Hasler spent August working in an orphanage and school in Ghana, Africa. And the Henry Box School pupil did not rely on volunteering
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Festive rubbish award for council
A CHRISTMAS recycling campaign run by Cherwell District Council won an award for the Best Information Technology and Communication Initiative at the annual Association of Public Service Excellence awards. Last year’s recycling campaign – A Rubbish
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£37.5m health cash set to be signed off
SENIOR health officials are being asked to sign off a submission for £37.5m of funding from NHS England this week. Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group have put together the bid for the Better Care Fund. The
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Showing a nose for a good story
WITH a nose and outfit like these, young Jo Butler can be playing only one part – Pinocchio. He is pictured at the dress rehearsal of Where’s Pinocchio?, a musical staged by North Oxford Junior Dramatic Society at Wolvercote village hall in 1976
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Life in the very slow lane
AMID all the recent anniversaries, one has been overlooked – the day the last tram ran in Oxford. The final horse-drawn vehicle appeared in Cowley Road on August 8, 1914, bringing to an end more than 30 years of service. The first trams had
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Memory Lane Monday: Take a stroll through history with John Chipperfield
IT MAY have been wartime, but there was still time for fun and relaxation. Members of the Home Guard took a break from their duties to enjoy an outing on a Salter’s steamer from Folly Bridge, Oxford, on the River Thames during the Second World
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Future looking bright for children's hospice
WE all need a place we can call home. But if your child is seriously ill, specialist equipment and treatment can mean long stays in clinical facilities that can often lack the warmth of a family base. Hospice Helen & Douglas House, in Magdalen
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Hailing rail days of old
WHEN the Oxford Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway opened in 1853, Chipping Norton found itself a few tantalising miles from the steel road to Victorian prosperity, writes William Crossley. Two of the town’s leading businessmen, mill owner William
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MAILBAG: Pop star Billy met with art winners
I READ your interesting articles on Helen Shapiro in Memory Lane recently and thought your readers might be interested in another pop star of the 1960s. My sister, Ann Sellars, won a painting competition run by Wards, the furniture and carpet store
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The changing face of Witney
The annual Witney Feast has been drawing the crowds for years, as these pictures from our archives show. Two-year-old Sherrie Nunn, above, gets close to a Womble of Wimbledon Common, watched by her mother, Gladys, in 1974. Amanda Weeks, two
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Man dead in Kidlington house fire named ahead of inquest
A MAN who died in a Kidlington house fire has been named as Christopher Butler. The 55-year-old died after a blaze at in his Wilsdon Way home on Friday, September 5. An inquest into his death is due to be opened at Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court
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Toddler almost died after drinking mother's methadone
A HEROIN addict’s toddler almost died after drinking the methadone it found in her handbag, an independent report has found. A serious case review report published today recommended health, social and police workers take more steps to help the
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Oxford United fans' discussion
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Brian Howard signs for Oxford United
BRIAN Howard has signed a short-term contract with Oxford United after a successful trial. The 31-year-old midfielder has agreed an initial deal until January, with the club having an option to extend it until the end of the season. Howard,
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Bollard affair is farcical
Sir – Most residents of Kidlington are aware that the High Street was pedestrianised in April 2012, and it was anticipated that enforcement would be difficult due to the police funding being cut. Kidlington Parish Council put pressure on Cherwell District
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Tram link for A40
Sir – The proposed Guided Bus System (Report, September 4) would be a disaster for Oxford, the city is choked with buses already and they want to add more. If the powers that be like the idea of a wheeled vehicle being guided by a trackway there
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Electric is the future
Sir – To reintroduce buses to the Cornmarket will return a primary retail street to the unpleasant and dangerous quagmire it was before. I can remember one of the last deaths reported in The Oxford Times. An old man was run over and crushed by
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Moving pavements
Sir – To return traffic to Cornmarket would be a major retrograde step, in my view. Since pedestrianisation it is a pleasure to see residents and visitors thronging the street and enjoying the buskers. I am old enough to remember when the A40 came
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Cross-city service
Sir – After all these years I do not want to see buses trolling up Cornmarket again. Oxford shopping centre is fragmented enough as it is with buses in The High, St Aldates and Queen Street. Might I suggest that in order to possibly reduce
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Creative alternative
Sir – The demand from bus companies and others to restore some through bus routes along Cornmarket (Letters, August 28) is understandable, but it poses a painful dilemma for transport planners who can claim substantial environmental and aesthetic benefits
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Unanswered queries
Sir – In a democracy, you expect to be able to engage in a dialogue with your local council. But a packed public meeting in Wolvercote was told that the council’s principal planner, Rachel Williams, had not even responded to an invitation to attend
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Preserve Green Belt
Sir – One expects assaults on the Green Belt from ‘developers’ and empire-building politicians, but it’s astonishing to see Oxford Civic Society’s chairman joining in (Councils told to agree plan for expansion of city region, August 14). There
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Record low turnout
Sir – For a democracy to function and for the result to be considered legitimate, the electorate must be able to take part. With Police and Crime Commissioners elected on turnouts of 15 per cent, people have rightly questioned what legitimacy they
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Spectacular dig
Sir – As a footnote to Chris Koenig’s informative article on Pevsner’s ‘lost’ church treasures it is worth recalling that between 1973 and 1974, before the conversion of All Saints Church to the library of Lincoln College, Brian Durham carried out
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Line in the sand
Sir – It was good to see Chris Koenig reminding us that Iraq was based on the existing Ottoman provinces of Mosul, Baghdad, and Basra (History Man, August 28). Too often Britain (along with France) is blamed for creating artificial states in the
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Swift service
Sir – I applied by post recently for an Indian visa via an agent. The agent received my application midday on September 1. It was checked and sent to the Indian Embassy on the following day. It arrived back with me at 8.30am on September 4. What service
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Honourable fight
Sir – I was glad to read (on my return from holiday) (Stone memorial will honour Spanish Civil War volunteers, August 14) that Oxford will commemorate those that fought tyranny by volunteering to join the International Brigade in the Spanish Civil
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Help to buy pub
Sir – The article on pages 114/115 of last week’s Oxfordshire Limited Edition magazine is inaccurate in stating that Raymond Blanc provided a loan to the community to facilitate the purchase of The Bull. While M. Blanc is indeed a shareholder it
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Overpriced stalls
Sir – Each year in early September I find myself scratching my head and wondering why the local authorities allow the centre of our beautiful city to be taken over by a so-called “traditional fair”. Who does this benefit? Certainly not shoppers
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City handed FA Cup away trip
Oxford City travel to either Shortwood United or Cirencester Town in the FA Cup second qualifying round on Saturday, September 27. Abingdon United host Dorchester Town, while Ardley United, shock winners at Slough Town face a trip to Chippenham
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Listen to scientists
Sir – Mr Tyce’s letter (Letters, August 28) attempts to relate everyday weather to climate, they are not the same thing. Weather is by definition changeable, climate provides a broader more stable picture. He is committing the error of trying to
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Curb carbon emissions
Sir – It is human to err and politicians are not exempt from making mistakes. The 2008 Climate Change Act introduced by Ed Miliband made a few errors unfortunately. One of these mistakes was to target carbon emissions by encouraging the sale of
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New post service
Sir – On Sunday, September 7, East Oxford Delivery Office began a pilot of Sunday opening. The initiative is designed to make it easier for online shoppers not at home during the day to get their parcels. The East Oxford delivery office was open
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Attractive courses
Sir – Paul Huband writes (Letters, September 4) that A-Levels must have been devalued because a pupil with 2 A* and an A at A-Level is destined for Oxford Brookes. He reminds us that Brookes was once a polytechnic. Is is not possible that, in fact
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Inaccurate breast cancer tests probe ongoing
INVESTIGATIONS into why 30 women had to be recalled over fears about inaccurate breast cancer tests are ongoing, the Oxford University Hospitals Trust said. Interim medical director Tony Berendt said at the trust board meeting this week: “Patients
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Cherry farms miss out on record crops
FARMERS around the country are boasting record cherry sales this year, but the fortunes of those in Oxfordshire have blossomed less well. Advertising agency Red Brick Road said that growers in the UK had shifted some 3,000 tonnes of the fruit to
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Workshop offers lessons in traditional arts and crafts
A CRAFTSWOMAN is taking people back to basics by teaching them how to make origami boxes. Hannah Yeadon, 45, will hold two paper craft workshops at the Last Bookshop in Jericho. They will also include lessons in how to make notebooks, cards
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Vinegar producer's taste triumph
A vinegar producer has been given an award for using traditional flavours and characteristics. Womersley Fruit & Herb Vinegars won the Nigel Barden Heritage Award at the Great Taste Awards for its golden raspberry and apache chilli vinegar.
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The Scales of Justice – 20 people up in court
Chabane Debbal, 42, of Carlton Road, Oxford, admitted drink-driving in Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, on December 21. Had 63 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35 micrograms. Also admitted failing to provide a specimen
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Serial thief turns life around
A SERIAL thief has avoided jail after a judge praised him for turning his life around. James Lennon, of Oxford Road, Old Marston, Oxford, admitted three counts of theft and one count of handing stolen goods. Jonathan Stone, prosecuting, said
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Cost concerns over landmark 'liberties' case
A LANDMARK court case is set to cost Oxfordshire’s social care service thousands of pounds because of changes to how councils protect people in care. Following a Supreme Court judgement, Oxfordshire County Council has seen a steep rise in the number
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A copper's duty from the old county constabulary
I read with interest Mr Haines’ article about his collection of items relating to the former Oxfordshire constabulary. From 1957 to 1959 I was a Cadet in the Oxford City Police. We combined with the County Cadets for a training day once a month
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First Great Western are appalling neighbours
I wonder if anyone else has had the opportunity to experience First Great Western as a neighbour as we have? The company has a bright streetlight near Oxford station which shines into the entire back of our house. After six years of requesting
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Patching up our roads a taxing issue for council
I quote from the Oxford Mail, Oxfordshire county councillor David Nimmo Smith, cabinet member for transport, who estimates that it will cost £160 to bring every mile of road in Oxfordshire up to scratch. But what I would like to know is what has
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We must protect Port Meadow from Northern Gateway sprawl
I would like to draw your attention to a statement made by the Inspector in the Introduction and Overall Conclusions of his Report on the Examination into the Oxford Core Strategy, which included the Northern Gateway Development Plan (December, 2010
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No evolution in the way we use religion
In the Oxford Mail (September 8), Dr Taj Hargey writes about religious fanaticism, but what he is writing about is nothing new. People in power, or trying to gain power, have been recorded as using religion as grounds for slaughtering people, for
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Oxford United hoping to complete a signing today
OXFORD United could have a new face in the squad against Accrington Stanley tomorrow night as they close in on a signing. A deal has not yet been agreed with a midfielder, but there is a chance it will be tied up at some point today. Head coach
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UPDATE: Police shot Taser at man during Banbury Station stand-off
POLICE shot a Taser at the man who closed Banbury Station today, it has been confirmed tonight. The man is in a serious condition in hospital after he fell from the signal gantry he had scaled at the station this morning. Police said the man
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Author criticises fees after helping student
AUTHOR Philip Pullman has criticised university fees after helping to pay for a student to study at Oxford University. Graduate Emily-Rose Eastop raised £26,000 from 485 sponsors in six weeks after a crowdfunding appeal to pay for her tuition and
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A reminder we’re part of something bigger
THE word “Christian’’ seems to be used mainly as a noun, describing a person, place or thing. That is to say that a Christian is a person who believes a certain set of things and/or a person who goes to Church. To understand “Christian” fully
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Be a pilgrim and catch that glimpse of eternity
EVERY year about 150,000 people arrive in the large square outside the Cathedral of St James in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. They have all walked at least 100km to reach this place and gaze in awe at the elaborately carved façade
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Sometimes the 'oldies' are simply the best
AT first, I confess, I laughed. When a contact at Oxford’s New Theatre asked if I wanted to interview a member of 70s doo-wop band Showaddywaddy, I thought she was taking the mickey. For one thing, I was amazed they were not only still together
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Appleton urges Oxford United's senior players to lead the way + WATCH match highlights
MICHAEL Appleton was critical of Oxford United’s senior players as their winless start to the league season stretched to seven games with a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Exeter City. The visitors fell behind inside four minutes to a Graham Cummins
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GOLF: Pepperell bags £70k with fourth spot
ABINGDON’S Eddie Pepperell pocketed just over £70,000 after finishing fourth in the KLM Dutch Open in Zandvoort yesterday. The Frilford Heath member shot a 66 on each of the final two days to take him a nice cheque – his biggest pay-day since finishing
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EQUESTRIAN: Whittington's Blenheim joy
Francis Whittington claimed his biggest career win after holding off world No 1 William Fox-Pitt to land the Blenheim International Horse Trials CCI three-star title yesterday. Sussex-based Whittington jumped a superb showjumping clear round with
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Report’s council verdict
There are “no concerns” about changes to Oxfordshire County Council’s governance structure, a report says. County solicitor Peter Clark has reviewed the changes which were introduced in April 2013 and saw a reduction in the number of scrutiny committees
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'I fear we'll never get justice' says father of dead toddler Sarah Dahane
THE dad of a toddler whose mother is wanted on suspicion of murder after the child was found dead fears justice will never be done. Sarah Dahane’s body was found at her Bicester home last year – a day after her mum Angela Whitworth left the country
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COMMENT: Killer must not remain at large
TO lose a child is something no parent should have to bear. But worse still is not having justice when that child has been taken away from you too early. Nabil Dahane faces every parent’s nightmare as he is still to see his daughter’s killer caught
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RUGBY: Burnell frustrated by London Welsh's missed tackles
London Welsh head coach Justin Burnell was left smarting after the Exiles shipped 50 points for a second time in six days, but remains adamant that they can compete in the top flight. Welsh have now conceded 14 tries in their opening two fixtures
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COMMENT: A fitting tribute
BRAVE men climbed into the cockpits of aircraft to defend our skies 74 years ago. The Battle of Britain marked a turning point in the Second World War and helped to ultimately secure our freedom. It was fitting, then, that RAF Brize Norton
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RESULTS: September 13-14
OXFORD MAIL YOUTH LEAGUE Under 11 Dev League: Chalgrove Cavaliers 2, Crowmarsh Yth 3; Abingdon Yth Greens 2, Botley Boys 2; Ardley Utd 4, Summertown Wands 3; Barton Utd 1, Hinksey Park International 6; Cholsey Bluebirds 2, Abingdon Tn 2; Didcot
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Man rescued from house fire in Wood Farm
A man was rescued from a house fire in Bonar Road, Wood Farm on Friday . Fire crews from Slade Park and Rewley Road saved the man from his ground-floor flat at about 2pm after an Oxford City Council worker heard the smoke alarm going off. The
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Three Oxford stores among those affected as Phones 4u to go into administration
Oxford workers at Phones 4u are waiting to discover what will happen as the telecommunications company is to go into administration. It comes as network operator EE joined Vodafone in cutting ties with the retailer. The company has three stores
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Smoke alarms were faulty
Firefighters said residents in a Banbury house had a lucky escape after a fire started and their smoke alarms were not working. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a house in Levenot Close at 12.30pm on Saturday after a fire started
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Walkers pay tribute to loved ones on Memory Walk
AS A tribute to the beloved husband she lost to dementia, Caroline Jones took part in the Oxford Memory Walk. The 68-year-old was one of about 400 walkers who filled the University Parks yesterday for the event, organised by the Alzheimer’s Society
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ATHLETICS: Hannah seventh in New York
OXFORD City’s Hannah England came seventh in the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York on Saturday. England finished in 4mins 23.1secs, matching the time she ran when finishing third in the 2011 race. Fellow Brit Laura Weightman was 11th, with Jenny
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Gushing with pride
THE power of steam was on display on Saturday at a gala event at Didcot Railway Centre. Among the trains on display for visitors to enjoy were the centre’s replica Fire Fly Broad Gauge Tender Locomotive, a London and South Western Railway T9 class
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Drivers escape £500,000 in bus gate fines
NEARLY £500,000 of fines imposed on motorists caught driving through bus gate restrictions in Oxford have been cancelled by county council bosses. Camera enforcement has been in place in High Street since 2007 and the street is closed to ordinary
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FOOTBALL: Davis double clinches derby tie for Abingdon
Two goals from Kieran Davis and an Anaclet Odhiambo penalty saw Abingdon United see off their Hellenic League derby rivals Milton 3-0 in the FA Cup at Northcourt Road. The visitors, who had a great run through to this stage, had their first only
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FOOTBALL: Wantage fritter away lead
Wantage Town let slip a two-goal lead and had to settle for a 3-3 draw in their entertaining FA Cup first qualifying round tie tie at Flackwell Heath on Saturday. The home team were gifted a goal after 14 minutes when Stuart Cattell headed back
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FOOTBALL: Merritt happy with clean sheet
Oxford City general manager Justin Merritt admitted he was glad to get back to business as usual after a topsy-turvy week which had left his nerves frayed, writes Matthew Bruce. City’s 2-0 win over Gainsborough Trinity followed an incredible 8-
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FOOTBALL: Rodriguez seals City's first home win
Goals from Adi Yussuf and Javier Rodriguez gave Oxford City their first home win in the Vanarama Conference North as they beat Gainsborough Trinity 2-0 at Marsh Lane on Saturday, writes Matthew Bruce. City’s last two matches had both been nine-goal
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The many remember how much is owed to The Few
THE Battle of Britain’s 74th anniversary was commemorated across Oxfordshire yesterday with parades and church services. It began a week of remembrance of the heroic defence of the nation during the Second World War, when RAF pilots beat back the
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FOOTBALL: Ten-man Thame bow out of FA Cup
Thame United, who had Ellis Hercules sent off for handling the ball on the line after eight minutes bowed out 2-1at home to Burnham. Nathan Poulton put Burnham ahead with the resultant penalty. Kofi Lockhart-Adams doubled Burnham’s lead, before
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FOOTBALL: Wickham strike takes Banbury through -after eight years
Banbury United went through to the FA Cup second qualifying round for the first time since 2006 with a late goal from sub Arron Wickham, who had earlier missed a penalty in the 1-0 success at Bishops Cleeve. Loanees Aidan Hawtin and Josh Shama
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FOOTBALL: Fagan steals point from Millers
A goal ten minutes from time by Tyrone Fagan sent North Leigh slipping to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat against Southern League Division 1 South & West pacesetters Stratford Town on Saturday. The visitors – a big physical side – closed down
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RESULTS: September 13
BERKS & BUCKS SUNDAY JUNIOR TROPHY 1st round: Great Western Park 0, West Berkshire Wand 0; Milton Midgets 4, Paggies 1. CRITCHLEYS UTV LEAGUE Premier League: AFC Jericho 0, Zubry Oxford 0; AFC Valley 1, Iffley Harriers 5; Barton Utd
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RESULTS: September 13-14
AVIVA PREMIERSHIP Bath 53, London Welsh 26. SSE ENGLISH CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP National 2 South: Henley 28, Chinnor 24. National 3 South West: Brixham 30, Oxford Harlequins 15. South West 1 East: Grove 3, Towcestrians 25; Newbury Blues
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RESULTS: September 13-14
OXFORD MAIL GIRLS LEAGUE Under 10 League: Barton Utd 5, Kidlington 1; Launton 1, Quarry Rov 4; Oxford City 2, Thame 0; Summertown Stars 1, Stonesfield Strikers 1. Under 11 League: Charlbury 0, Grove Chall 7; Harwell & Hendred v Tower Hill
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RESULTS: September 13-14
OXFORDSHIRE YOUTH INVITATION LEAGUE Under 16A Div: North Leigh 1, Grendon Rgrs 1; Thatcham Tn White 1, Didcot Tn 3; Wallingford Tn AFC 4, Charlton & District 3; Banbury Irish 3, Horspath 3. B Div: Carterton Tn 3, Hinksey Park 0; Littlemore
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Monday, September 15
11:09am UPDATE: Train delays as man climbs signal gantry at Banbury station %if(after3) %if(after7)
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RESULTS: September 13
UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE Premier Div: Binfield 4, Shrivenham 2; Kidlington 1, Ascot United 2; Reading Tn 3, Oxford City Nomads 4. Div 1 West: Fairford Tn 0, North Leigh Utd 3; Longlevens AFC 3, Carterton 1; Tuffley Rov 2, Clanfield 1. Div
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UPDATE: Heavy traffic across Oxfordshire causing queues
There is heavy traffic this morning on the A34 northbound between Abingdon North and the Hinksey Hill Interchange. There are also reports of queues southbound between the Hinksey Hill Interchange and Junction 9 on the M40. Stagecoach are warning
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Resurfacing work closes stretch of A329 near Great Milton
DUE to resurfacing work, the A329 is closed until Wednesday . The road, between Junction 7 on the M40 and Thame Road, Great Milton, is closed for repairs. It will re-open on Wednesday with a three-day 30mph speed limit.
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School hopes new building is music to councillors’ ears
A SCHOOL in North Oxford has revealed its revised plans to build a three-storey music block, after residents objected to its scale. The Dragon School, in Bardwell Road, has lodged a planning application with Oxford City Council, wanting to demolish
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Callum's delight at breaking Oxford United duck + WATCH his goal
SCORING for Oxford United was the realisation of a boyhood dream for Callum O’Dowda, writes DAVID PRITCHARD. The Kidlington 19-year-old took full advantage of his first start of the season, tucking away Joe Riley’s 15th-minute cross at St James
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Antiques day adds value to family charity funds
ABINGDON’S historic Guildhall hosted an Antiques Roadshow style event in aid of charity. Experts from Bonhams auction house set up at the Roysse Room and offered to value items for a small fee to be donated to family support charity Home-Start
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FOOTBALL: Brilliant Ardley stun Slough to make history
Ardley United provided a major upset when they dumped Slough Town out of the FA Cup at Holloways Park on Saturday to progress to the second qualifying round for the first time. Goals from Luke Ingram and Gavin Kidd gave the Uhlsport Hellenic League
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RESULTS: September 13
OCA LEAGUE Division 1 Cowley Internationals 305-9 (E Hussain 104, B Barett 60, U Khan 31no, M Sadiqi 30, A Rump 3-37), Charlbury 205 (H Prematilaka 42, A Rump 41, M Adil 4-35). (Cowley champions) Minster Lovell 208 (E Graham 86, L Flaux
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Bath 53, London Welsh 26
LONDON Welsh were on the end of another heavy defeat on Saturday, but did at least get off the mark for the season by scoring four tries when well-beaten by Bath. There were also enough encouraging signs to suggest that it is too early to be dismissing
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Benefit cheat hopes to teach, court told
AN ASPIRING teacher who continued to claim benefits from Oxford City Council despite living in London has been convicted of benefit fraud. Anetta Hall, 31, was sentenced to a 12-month supervision order and ordered to attend a benefit offenders
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Former John Radcliffe doctor faces tribunal hearing
A DOCTOR who worked at the John Radcliffe Hospital has been accused of dishonesty and bias over claims she made about shaken baby syndrome. Dr Waney Squier is due to appear before the General Medical Council today in relation to evidence she gave
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Woman assaulted at chicken takeaway
A 22-year-old woman was assaulted in a chicken takeaway in Cowley Road. The incident happened at about 1.45am on Saturday when a girl went into the shop, shouted at the victim then assaulted her. The woman suffered a fractured hand, bruising
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All the home's a stage for fundraising actors
PERFORMERS of the Stonesfield Players took on various characters for a marathon 12 hours to raise more than £330 for a West Oxfordshire charity. The actors staged an improvised performance of scenes from plays including ’Allo! ’Allo!, Acorn Antiques
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Striding and riding to aid county's historic churches
CYCLISTS took to Oxfordshire’s countryside over the weekend to tour of some of its finest churches while also raising money to help maintain historic churches across Oxfordshire. The annual Ride and Stride, organised by the Oxfordshire Historic
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City's hidden sights open their doors to visitors
FROM colleges and museums to stadiums and theatres, Oxford opened its doors to the public at the weekend as part of the city’s annual celebration of its heritage. Oxford Open Doors allowed people to poke their noses behind walls and through doors
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Recycling details available online
RESIDENTS can now find out their bin collection dates online. West Oxfordshire District Council has released its waste and recyling calendars for the next 12 months. Weekly email alerts are available, including details on which bins to put
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College gets set to use old Masons’ lodge
A NORTH Oxford school hopes to have a set of new buildings in Banbury Road for its sixth form pupils ready for September 2016. Independent school d’Overbroeck’s College is hoping to turn the former Masonic centre at 333 Banbury Road into a teaching
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‘Poor management’s driving special constables to resign’
A FORMER volunteer police officer has claimed “poor management” has led to more than 100 special constables leaving in the past two years. Documents seen by the Oxford Mail show Thames Valley Police had 711 Special Constables in 2012 but now has
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Discounted activities on offer in district
MOUNTAIN bike rides, guided walks and horse rides will be available at discounted prices for West Oxfordshire attractions this week. West Oxfordshire Week, organised by the district council, encourages people to take part in new activities and
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A clean winner of monthly accolade
A DOCTORATE student proved to be clean ahead of fellow nominees after his soap business for disadvantaged people gained an award. Sebastian Huempfer, 26, who is studying economic history at Green Templeton College, began Clean Sl8 (pronounced Clean
