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Man fell into cellar window after leaving pub
A MAN who was “heavily intoxicated” died after falling into a cellar window, an inquest heard yesterday. Roger Callow, 67, was found lying face-down in a gap outside a property in New Street, Deddington, near Banbury, in the early hours of May
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Wallingford farmers' market taking root
WALLINGFORD Local Producers' Market was feeling fresh on Saturday as stallholders marked its seventh anniversary. Among people manning stalls was Chloe Russell, a volunteer for Tolhurst Organic Partnership. She said: “I think more people appreciate
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Complaints up over dog mess, grass and litter
COMPLAINTS and comments about Banbury’s parks rose by nearly 150 per cent over the summer, new figures show. Between May and August there were 171 calls to Banbury Town Council about the town’s 12 parks, compared to 69 over a similar period last
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Simon’s punt on building a boat in just three days
SIMON Clements knows there is no margin for error when you are building your own boat. The Long Wittenham resident constructed his own 16ft plywood punt in just three days at the weekend. He started on Friday and, after putting together the
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£3,000 grant will help fund new action team
A SCHEME to improve relations between young people and their communities in South Oxfordshire has benefited from a £3,000 grant. Sovereign Housing Association Oxfordshire gave the money to Damascus, which supports young people in Drayton, Appleford
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First aider is aiming to raise £10,000 to help train others
A YOUNG first aider has told for the first time how she battled to save a man’s life using a defibrillator. Hannah Paish still remembers the day she tried to shock Paul Thompson back to life when he collapsed while playing football near her home.
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Late-night Wallingford takeaway agreed despite feared disturbances
BOUNCERS will have to be stationed outside a Wallingford fried chicken takeaway when it stays open until 1.30am. Councillors have allowed USA Chicken Takeaway, St Martin’s Street to extend its hours from 11pm at present on Friday and Saturday nights
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Update: One lane closed on A34 after crash
A TRAFFIC accident on the A34 Western Bypass caused delays. One lane was closed southbound near the Peartree Interchange, with congestion to the Islip Turn. The lane has now reopened. For traffic updates, see our live feed. Do
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Mum-of-two from Oxfordshire leads fight against Ebola
A mum-of-two from Oxfordshire today became the first person in the world to be injected with an Ebola gene as part of the battle against the deadly virus. Ruth Atkins was the first of 60 people who will be given a trial vaccine for the virus in
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WATCH: Highlights of Oxford United's first league win of the season
OXFORD United claimed their first Sky Bet League Two victory of the season with a 3-1 success at home to Accrington Stanley on Tuesday night. Watch the goals from Danny Hylton, Michael Collins and Tyrone Barnett here: Highlights from
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Car thief jailed after assault on arresting officer
A CAR thief who assaulted a police officer has been jailed for eight months. Daniel Westlake, 20, admitted hot-wiring a Peugeot and taking it in Chilswell Road in Grandpont on Sunday last week and using it to steal £14 of fuel from the BP petrol
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Villagers remember lives of men during First World War
NORTH Oxfordshire villagers have really got the history bug after tracing what happened to their relatives during the Frist World War. Their findings have been used to create a week-long display in St James Church, Somerton commemorating locals
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English standards up among ethnic children
There are more than 7,000 children in Oxfordshire who don’t have English as their first language, according to 2011 census data. It is widely believed English is one of the hardest languages to learn, according to Dr Victoria Murphy, Professor
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Crash outside of garage causes delays
A TWO-CAR crash has closed the B4047 Burford Road in Witney. An orange Renault Megane and silver Ford Mondeo collided some time before 3.40pm in front of the Texaco Garage at the Dry Lane turning. One woman had to be freed from her car by the
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Delays for drivers at junction nine of the M40
A broken-down car is causing delays on the M40 southbound near Bicester. The vehicle is on the exit slip road at junction 9 for the A34 and A41 by Wendlebury. One lane is blocked. Our top stories Do you want alerts delivered straight
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King Alfred headteacher’s dreams start to take shape
THE new headteacher of King Alfred’s Academy, Wantage, has said the school should have moved from three sites to two “five years ago”. Jo Halliday said she “dreams of the day” when it will run on two sites to make “enormous” savings. The school
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Troubled NFL stars deserve no sympathy
MICHAEL DUBERRY COLUMN Joe Montana, Walter Peyton and Dan Marino are just some of the players back in the mid-1980s that got me interested in American Football, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The NFL has produced many superstars throughout
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Escaped prisoner arrested in Oxford
An escaped prisoner was arrested in Oxford this morning along with a man and a woman. Michael Rothery, 43, had gone missing from HMP Spring Hill open prison in Buckinghamshire on Monday. Thames Valley Police said he was arrested this morning
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Both scenarios would put many lives at risk
After several years of neglect, we now read that money is being diverted away from ‘urgent’ road repairs and spent on less urgent maintenance instead (September 10). Perhaps the cash-strapped NHS could adopt the same principle? Cancel all emergency
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Perhaps insurance will stop my Wight plans
I am replying to Mr Day’s reply to my original letter rather belatedly, as I have been on holiday on The Isle of Wight, where to my amazement cyclists stop at red lights at pedestrian crossings and even smile and wish you ‘good day’. This may be
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Scheme will not bring new life into Woodstock
The Woodstock Action Group (WAG) has resolved to fight plans by the Pye Homes-Vanbrugh Trust (AKA Blenheim Estate) to double the size of Woodstock by proposing to develop 1,500 houses partially on farmland to the south east of the town, in particular
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Scots must forget past and look to the future
Whatever occurs in tomorrow’s referendum Alex Salmond will have achieved and overseen the divisive and destructive outcome of the Scottish nation. Families, cities, towns, villages and communities will be split and suffer because of this ill thought
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Wednesday's letters: What are your fellow readers writing in about today?
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I think the CPS also has questions to answer
I am writing with regards to the recent comment on Operation Bullfinch and the suggestion that perhaps some police supervisory ranks should resign. Might I just add something to the mix? In the past senior police officers would seek legal advice
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A lot to think about if Scotland were to vote yes in referendum
So Ian Cummings recommends that all patriotic Scots vote yes (‘Independence debate should not just be about the financial aspects’, September 8). He states we don’t govern an empire covering a quarter of the globe. This is the 21st century – I
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Bereaved Long Wittenham mum tells of mission to help others
A MOTHER whose 12-year-old son was killed in a traffic accident is launching a bereavement support group to help others who have lost a child. Dinah Perkins, 63, from Long Wittenham, and husband Barry Perkins, 69, lost son Nicholas during the Ride
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Leafield tree that the PM tried to save gets the chop
AN 87-year-old tree, which Prime Minister David Cameron tried to save, was cut down in Leafield village on Monday. The mighty horse chestnut on The Green was felled by tree surgeons. Councillors from Leafield Parish Council decided two weeks
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WATCH: Bath v London Welsh rugby highlights
WATCH the highlights as London Welsh earned their first point of the season in a 53-26 defeat at Bath on Saturday. The Exiles secured a four-try bonus-point, with Pete Browne, Seb Stegmann, Seb Jewell and Lachlan McCaffrey all going over.
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New ‘Victim’s Law’ to help witnesses in sex trial cases is welcomed by Oxford and Abindon MP
AN OXFORD MP has welcomed changes to the court system that would have helped victims of the Oxford grooming gang give evidence. Nicola Blackwood, Oxford West and Abingdon MP, campaigned for better treatment of vulnerable victims after seeing young
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Accident in north Oxford causes delays
Two cars have been involved in a crash in North Oxford this morning. The A40 Elsfield Way in Cutteslowe was blocked westbound following the accident. Traffic is queueing between Jackson Road and the Cutteslowe Roundabout, causing delays.
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Police drugs team cracking the gangs who train in city
NEARLY a quarter of a million pounds worth of heroin and cocaine has been taken off street dealers in Oxford so far this year. The city police team has also jailed 27 hard drug dealers for a total of 60 years since January. Operation Bilbo
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‘Jargon just a pain in the knowledge spine’
WOLVERCOTE residents have accused Oxford City Council of using jargon to make commenting on its Northern Gateway proposals “as hard as possible”. People have been asked for their views on plans for a business park, 500 homes and a hotel on a triangular
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Cave drawings inspire artists
SOME heartfelt artworks will be on show at Wantage Art Group’s next exhibition. The artists will open their annual exhibition at The Vale and Downland Museum, Church Street, on Tuesday. Among the works on display, organiser Patsy Jones will
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Accident in north Oxford causes delays
Two cars have been involved in a crash in North Oxford this morning. The A40 Elsfield Way in Cutteslowe was blocked westbound following the accident. Traffic is queueing between Jackson Road and the Cutteslowe Roundabout, causing delays.
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THE ISSUE: Should people stop feeding Red Kites?
YES says Cathy Rose, activities and learning officer at the Chilterns Conservation Board Red Kites are now a familiar and much-loved sight over the Chilterns, with many residents gaining great pleasure from seeing them. However, recently
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Shopping till I dropped to find a wedding suit...
I hear a rumour it’s London Fashion Week. Not that I would ever frequent the front row alongside Victoria Beckham and the Hollywood elite but I do like to look good on occasion. Speaking of occasions, I have a great friend who is getting married
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Riot Club film ‘not like real Oxford student life’
A FILM inspired by the notorious Bullingdon Club reflects real life at Oxford University no more than Morse reflects city crime rates, it has been claimed. The Riot Club, starring Max Irons, tells the story of an exclusive university drinking society
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Appleton admits it's sheer relief for Oxford United
MICHAEL Appleton admitted a weight had been lifted off Oxford United’s shoulders as they avoided an unwanted club record by beating Accrington Stanley 3-1 to claim their first league victory of the season. Failure to win would have been the first
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VOTE: What does Oxfordshire think about Scottish independence?
Scotland will vote on splitting from the United Kingdom on Thursday but we want to know what you think. Vote here
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CRICKET: Dee bowls ‘em over to record hat-trick glory
IT WAS a weekend to remember for 11-year-old Dee Jarvis after he took a remarkable hat-trick against three former professional cricketers, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. The Milton-under-Wychwood youngster was picked out of the crowd at Wormsley by former
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Police drugs team cracking the gangs who train in city
NEARLY a quarter of a million pounds worth of heroin and cocaine has been taken off street dealers in Oxford so far this year. The city police team has also jailed 27 hard drug dealers for a total of 60 years since January. Operation Bilbo
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Three cheers for the Leys Credit Union
As we continue to tighten our belts, we are constantly bombarded with noisy adverts for questionable payday lenders. When you’re struggling, it can be a minefield to sort out personal finances. So it is refreshing that the localised, face-to-face
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Staggering haul of drugs taken off the streets of our fair city
THE staggering haul of Class A drugs taken off our streets only serves as a sobering reminder of what can lie beneath the picture postcard view of Oxford. But it is good to hear that Operation Bilbo, now in its third year, has seen 27 criminals
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Fairground proves a feast of fun for everyone
YOUNGSTERS held on tight and screamed on this exciting ride at the Witney Feast funfair. The 15-year-olds were among those enjoying the fun at the annual celebration. The two-day event, which started at The Leys recreation ground on Monday,
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5:56pm Mum-of-two Ruth Atkins leads fight against Ebola. %if(after3) %if(after7)
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MP’s replacement sought
The executive committee of North Oxfordshire Conservatives will meet next month to decide how a candidate for the Banbury constituency will be selected. Banbury MP Sir Tony Baldry announced earlier this month that he would be stepping down at the
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Girl who losts her limbs to meningitis now has house ramps, new toilet and shower at home
SIX-year-old Charlotte Nott has a new-found independence after a £40,000 refurbishment to her home means she can get about without help from her mum. The Horspath CofE Primary School pupil had the lower parts of her arms and legs amputated in 2010
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Man, 24, is arrested after alleged assault
A 24-year-old man has been arrested over an assault on a man in his 30s in Blackbird Leys yesterday. Thames Valley Police were called to Prunus Close at 2.10pm. The victim was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital, but police would not reveal what had
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Campaign to save theatre wardrobe is gathering pace
AN ONLINE campaign has raised more than £1,000 to try to save the financially troubled Oxfordshire Drama Wardrobe (ODW). Costume collector and expert Alex Graham, 88, has been hiring out her collection of 7,500 costumes since she inherited it in
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FOOTBALL: Wantage's extra-time heartbreak
FA CUP WANTAGE Town suffered late agony as they lost 2-1 at Flackwell Heath in last night’s first qualifying round replay. The clash looked all set for penalties before Flackwell’s Dan Rapley netted a dramatic winner in the 120th minute.
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Man is charged on raids
A man with no fixed address has been charged with five burglaries in Oxford, Kennington and Weston-on-the-Green. Florinel Miron, 28, was charged with four of the offences in Oxford and Kennington was bailed to appear at Oxford Crown Court on Friday
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Cannabis grower is spared a prison term
A 45-year-old Barton man caught growing cannabis has been spared jail. Stephen Cooney, of Henry Taunt Close, admitted producing the controlled Class B drug in Oxford in July. He was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court yesterday and handed a 10-
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Witney’s Langdale Hall up for sale
A WITNEY town centre hall has been put up for sale after being valued at more than £750,000. Langdale Hall, in Langdale Gate, is being marketed by commercial property and land development consultancy firm Meeson Williams Phillips. The company
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RACING Longsdon to host stable open day
Charlie Longsdon throws open the doors of his Chipping Norton stables to the public on Saturday morning. Longsdon enjoyed his best season yet with 78 winners last term, and with 80 horses for the new campaign he will be aiming to better that figure
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FOOTBALL: Nifty Nomads turn on style
OXFORD MAIL YOUTH LEAGUE A DEVASTATING first-half showing from Oxford City Nomads earned them a 5-2 home win over East Oxford United in the Under 11 Development League, writes PAUL LYON. A Seb Gill brace, Leo Hughes penalty and goals from Josh
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Electric fault starts fire
An electrical fault caused fire crews to be called on Monday night. A fire crew from The Slade, Headington, was called the corner of Bulwarks Lane and New Road at about 10.20pm. It is believed flooding caused a fault with an electric cable, causing
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New bus link will ease scientists’ journeys
A NEW bus service will transport thousands of students and staff between Oxford University’s science corridor and the John Radcliffe Hospital in just half the time current journeys take. The 600 will take people from the Medical Sciences departments
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AUNT SALLY: Yarnton sink Six Bells for title triumph
Yarnton British Legion were crowned Greene King Oxford & District League Section 1 winners with a 2-1 victory at newly-crowned Premier Section champions Six Bells C Kidlington, writes ANDY BEAL. They picked up the point needed to clinch the
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Eco-town donation
BICESTER eco-town developers A2Dominion have donated £5,000 to charity groups in the town. Grassroots Bicester and Bicester Green will benefit from the cash. The money will enable the charities to deliver special projects with an emphasis on
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African project will benefit from Oxfam
A CHARITY art event will be held in Oxford next Thursday to support an Oxfam project in Niger. The collaboration between The Oxford Circle, a group of Oxford women who work to support Oxfam, and artist Rachel Ducker, will take place at The Varsity
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Third cancer fight inspired new job
OVERCOMING cancer is a life-changing event for most people, but Alison Stone has battled the disease three times. Mrs Stone, from Radley, has battled a rare type of liver cancer that only affects about 12 people in the UK each year. Now she
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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: It's Walker to the rescue
Leanne Walker struck with a stunning effort to earn Tower Hill a point from their 1-1 home draw with Southampton in Southern Women's League. The Tower Hill skipper popped a 25 yard effort into the top corner eight minutes from the end. Saints
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FOOTBALL: George call to Arms
George staged a stunning comeback to see off Masons Arms 7-2 in Oxford City FA. Masons romped into a 2-0 lead with goals from Mason Horwood and Lewis Evans both assisted by Michael Hall. However, George levelled on the stroke of half time and
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FOOTBALL: Murphy leads way in thriller as Berinsfield move second
Berinsfield edged a five-goal thriller 3-2 against Dorchester in the North Berks League. David Murphy, Max Palmer and Mason Curtis netted for the home side, who move up to second in Division 1, with Rob Hudson and Steve Haines replying. Ardington
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Accused tells court he was not talking about drugs in recording
A man accused of being part of a £1.3m drugs conspiracy told jurors he cannot remember what he was talking about when he was recorded speaking about “coke” to a drug dealer. Shorne Ross denies being part of an Oxford-based conspiracy to supply
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Inquiry over use of Taser in station drama
POLICE were unable to confirm whether a knife-wielding man who scaled a signal gantry at Banbury Station on Monday was hit by a Taser fired at him by officers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will launch an investigation into
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FOOTBALL: Kieran's big impact
OXFORD MAIL YOUTH LEAGUE NEW signing Kieran Dunmore scored a double hat-trick as Abingdon Youth beat Crowmarsh Revolution 9-0 in the Under 13 D League. Benjamin Eagling, Harry Benfield and Will Woodley were also on target for the home side.
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Hundreds of new sayings recorded for posterity in Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
PHRASES once made popular by newspapers now go viral after appearing online, according to the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. The latest edition, the eighth, is out today, with more than 700 new quotations and 200 new authors.
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FOOTBALL: Marsh at the double
CRITCHLEYS UTV LEAGUE IFFLEY Harriers continued their perfect start to the season with a comfortable 5-1 victory at AFC Valley, writes MATTHEW HARDY. Craig Marsh bagged a brace, alongside goals from Dan Pear, Jake Vinson and Joe Derby, while
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Section of man’s ear bitten off in Witney bar fight
A man bit off part of another man’s ear during a fight in Norton’s Cafe Bar in Langdale Court at about 11.30pm on Saturday. The attacker, a white man in his early 20s, with a rosy complexion and blond hair, was about 6ft tall and described as “
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FOOTBALL: Damini’s treble proves in vain for Quarry
OXFORD MAIL GIRLS LEAGUE DAMINI Bhaghat hit a treble for Quarry Rovers, but her side were beaten 6-3 by Abingdon Youth in the Under 12 Red League. Sadie Timbs grabbed four for the hosts with Lily May and Layla Dovey on target. Georgia Smith
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FOOTBALL: Fast starts sets Mansfield on the road to success
Mansfield Road made it two wins from their opening two Premier Division games with a 4-1 victory at Bletchingdon in Oxfordshire Senior League. The visitors were 3-0 up after just 15 minutes with two goals from Roger Gill and another from Luis McGillycuddy
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FOOTBALL: Hanborough send champions crashing
Hanborough ensured reigning Premier Division champions West Witney’s poor start to the season continued as they handed them a 6-3 thrashing in Witney & District FA. Aston Leach and Neil Rose each bagged a brace, with Arran Hobley and Joey Burgess
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Health trust trying to learn lessons from mum’s death
A SON has said his mother may still be alive today if mental health staff had been better at communicating. Jacqueline Gulliford, below, was treated at Headington’s Warneford Hospital for depression but went missing in January, a week after she
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County Show has something for everyone, not just farmers
YOU certainly cannot blame the organisers of the Oxfordshire County and Thame Show for milking the town’s excitement. The show takes place tomorrow with thousands of people expected at the Kingsey Road showground. Andrew Duffy, chairman of
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Kidlington dancer Charlotte’s in a winning lyrical spin
AGED just 12, Charlotte Boyce’s dance talents are clear for all to see. The Gosford Hill School pupil, from Kidlington, was one of the first to make it through to the British Theatre Dance Association finals in ballet and tap, and competed in the
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Poor miss out on pregnancy care
POORER women are less likely to receive care during pregnancy than richer women, researchers from Oxford University have said. A study of more than 5,300 women in England found that the most deprived women were 60 per cent less likely to have received
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Council lobby for increased pothole cash
THE county’s potholes will be brought to the Government’s attention as the council vowed to lobby for more cash. At a meeting yesterday, the council’s cabinet agreed a new management plan for Oxfordshire’s highways. This will mean channelling
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FOOTBALL: Challener clinches it
GILES SPORTS WITNEY YOUTH LEAGUE MAX Challener’s superb individual effort midway through the opening half gave Bure Park a 1-0 victory over Highfield Juniors in the Under 12 C Blue league. The lively Challener jinked his way past two defenders
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FOOTBALL: Milton's joy
BERKS & BUCKS JUNIOR TROPHY MILTON United overcame Newbury Sunday League side Paggies 4-1 in the first round, thanks to a Brian Kerry double and goals from Thom Airs and Scott Radbourne.
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Credit union expanding to help those outside Blackbird Leys
A CREDIT union is set to open up to people who live outside an Oxford estate for the first time. Members of the Blackbird Leys Credit Union agreed at its annual general meeting last week that people from outside the area should be able to save
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Uni team discovers gene fault link to higher cancer risk
CITY scientists have discovered why a gene fault could put one in six people at a higher risk of cancer. The Oxford University team found the gene is ‘switched off’ in about 17 per cent of people. This could put people at a higher risk of a
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‘Homes plan could save our club’
THE CHAIRMAN of a football club fearing closure believes the “sky is the limit” if it wins a new ground as part of plans to build 1,500 homes in Woodstock. Old Woodstock Town FC boss Ted Saxton said proposals to develop land owned by Blenheim Palace
