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Man exposes himself to woman while driving along M40
A man exposed himself to a woman while driving down the M40. At about 8.20am yesterday a 24-year-old woman was driving southbound when a man driving a white van started mouthing words at her. He then exposed himself and the victim could see
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Watch: Couple show us their flood-devastated home in Normandy Crescent
MARK Pearson, 47, and his girlfriend Jacqui Litchfield, 47, had to be rescued from his home on a life raft after the flood in Normandy Crescent hit. Here Mrs Litchfield shows us around their damaged property. The bottom floor of the house was left
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Vikings get set for big battle with the Saxons
HORDES of Vikings and Saxons will clash in the quiet market town of Wantage this weekend. Living history group The Vikings will set up camp at Manor Road recreation ground for Wantage’s second annual Alfred’s Day. Introduced by town mayor Fiona
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War exacted a terrible toll on college students
IN the summer of 1914, Exeter College celebrated its 600th anniversary with a feast, a service of thanksgiving and a ball. But within a few weeks the festivities were overshadowed by the outbreak of the First World War. Now, 100 years on, the college
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UPDATE: M40 fully reopened after car fire but traffic still slow
The M40 has fully reopened southbound between junction 10 and junction nine after an earlier car fire. Two lanes were closed just before 5pm after the car caught on fire on the hard shoulder but were reopened at 5.20pm. Traffic is easing but
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Cat found drowned in fishing lake
A BLACK and white cat has been found drowned in a basket in an Abingdon fishing lake. The animal, thought to be around six months old, was found in a closed basket, wrapped in towels, in Lambrick Way by a passer-by. A cat basket was spotted
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DUBERRY COLUMN: To celebrate against a former club or not?
On Sunday afternoon with 13 minutes left in the Barclays Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, an English footballing hero was introduced. Former Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard was brought on as a substitute, but instead
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‘Housing will bring in too much traffic’
THE former mayor of Wallingford, Bernard Stone, has warned that new homes planned for the area will bring too much traffic into the town. He was speaking after proposals to build 177 homes in Benson, north of the town, were revealed. House
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Speed-calming ideas wanted
RESIDENTS will be asked what traffic calming measures they would like on Ickleton Road in Wantage. Householders in the area like John Hudson, 79, have complained about speeding cars, a worn-out road surface and overhanging trees. Wantage Town
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Transforming authors into part of the story
AS A photographer for the rich and famous, Cambridge Jones has taken iconic portraits of musicians, actors, politicians and royalty. As part of the Photography Oxford Festival he will be sharing his glamorous experiences on Friday at a talk with
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Tools and a bike stolen from Banbury business
TOOLS were stolen from a Banbury property after it was burgled this week. Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after burglars targeted the North Newington business premises. The unnamed business, in Banbury Road, was broken into
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Take the Ultimate Challenge and Go Sober This October
Have you got what it takes to Go Sober and do something amazing for people with cancer? That’s 31 days with no lager, no wine... not even a shandy - all to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support’s vital work. Whether you’re motivated by the challenge
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Councillor Val Smith resigns due to ill health
BLACKBIRD Leys city and county councillor Val Smith has resigned. In a statement she said her cancer was to blame, adding: “This now interferes with my ability to do the best for the local community – which is what I have always promised to do.
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Downton creator will give insight on how aristocrats live
DOWNTON Abbey creator Julian Fellowes will ensure that Blenheim Palace enjoys top billing at its own literary festival, which opens in Woodstock tomorrow. Lord Fellowes will be at the 2014 Blenheim Palace Literary Festival to introduce the premiere
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Free activities greet ‘Older Persons Day’
FREE activities will be held in Bicester, Banbury and Kidlington to honour International Day for Older Persons, on October 1. Activities will take place throughout the week from Monday, September 29. In Banbury, the The Mill Arts Centre and
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Should fluoride be put in water to prevent tooth decay?
YES says Iffley dentist Manuel Perez-Padron I AM honoured to give my professional opinion to win the debate in favour for water fluoridation. Fluoridation would reinforce the current successful strategies already in place in this country
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Computer hub ‘used less’ says former course leader
A COMPUTER hub which was opened up to attract more people now has fewer users than before, the group that used to be its only occupant, claims. The hub, in the Blackbird Leys Community Centre, was the home of the Leys Information Technology Zone
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Station’s 50 years of firefighting
IT HAS helped save lives for 50 years. And now, Abingdon Fire Station is opening up to the public to mark the milestone. On Saturday, between 11am and 3pm, residents can visit the station, in Ock Street, to take in its history and pay tribute
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Heavy delays across bus services in Oxford
OXFORD Bus Company has said it is experiencing “heavy delays” on all its services this morning. It has apologised for the inconvenience. There has been a number of accidents this morning including on the A40 and A34 as well as heavy rain and
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Clarke's buzzing after successful Oxford United return
RYAN Clarke believes he is available for first-team selection after making a successful playing return for Oxford United yesterday. The goalkeeper, who had surgery on a foot injury during the summer, came through 90 minutes as the U’s development
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How was water main burst allowed to happen again?
THAMES Water came under fire yesterday after a water main burst for the second time in seven years, leaving scores of Cowley residents flooded out of their homes. Oxford’s politicians hit out at the company after the 24-inch pipe burst in Normandy
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Make sure this is the last time they're flooded
THOSE living in Normandy Crescent face an agonising wait to find out when they will be allowed back home. With more than 20 homes severely damaged, it could be months before the residents are able to go back, and many of them may have only just
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Now you see them - now you still see them
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld and Chief Constable Sara Thornton find themselves in the middle of a controversy over the potential culling of hundreds of frontline officers. The PCC is quoted in The Daily Telegraph saying 400 officers
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Engineers at Normandy Crescent today as residents face wait to return to their homes
Thames Water engineers will be at Normandy Crescent in Cowley today trying to establish why the pipe burst. The main burst yesterday for the second time in seven years flooding 15 houses and eight flats and cutting off a further 27 homes.
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Major delays on the A40 after collision involving a cyclist and a motorcyclist
A CYCLIST and motorcyclist were involved in a collision on the A40 near Eynsham this morning. Police were called at 8.24am to the incident by the Cassington junction. One of the riders suffered an ankle injury and was being treated at the scene
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GOLF: Pepperell determined to continue hot streak
EDDIE Pepperell declared he is in the form of his life after an outstanding run of results on the European Tour. The Abingdon golfer has climbed almost 100 places in the world rankings to a career-high of 171 after claiming four top-five finishes
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24-hour air ambulance
The county’s air ambulance will begin night flights next year. Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance will be able to respond to emergencies across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. The current service launched in 1999 and has so
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A34 blocked at Hinksey Hill after an accident
ONE lane of the A34 is reported to be blocked due to an accident involving a lorry and a car near the Hinksey Hill Interchange. Lane two is said to be blocked and traffic is building up down to Bagley Wood. Our top stories
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Bulls rescued from blaze in farm barn
Fifty bulls were saved from a barn fire, above, where about 2,200 tonnes of hay and straw were ablaze yesterday. Fire engines were called to Hawkwell Farm in Bucknell Road at about 4.30am. They found about 1,000 tons of hay and 1,200 tons of
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Helping charity is the icing on the cake
Six-year-old Joe Lewis has made a superhero cake for a special cause. The Yarnton resident is raising money and awareness for national charity Make-A-Wish UK to thank them for redecorating his bedroom with superheroes last year. The youngster
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FOOTBALL: Botley ace Saxton has final say
BOTLEY Boys edged out a battling Chalgrove Cavaliers side 3-2 at home in the Under 15 C League. Josh Billingham put the visitors in front, but goals from Daniel Buck and Arjun Nair fired Botley ahead. Tom Leighfield equalised for Cavaliers,
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FOOTBALL: Von Pander and Hamerow in four-midable display
OXFORD MAIL GIRLS LEAGUE LULU Von Pander and Anna Hamerow each struck four times for Under 11 League pacesetters Summertown Stars Red in their 8-1 win at Tower Hill Vixens. Emily Mumford hit a well deserved consolation for the home side in
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Bomb squad returns
Further tests were carried out at a house in Buckingham Crescent yesterday after munitions were discovered there last week. Police cars, a van and the Royal Logistics Corp bomb disposal team were called to the property at around 12.30pm but did
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Drug dealing denied
BICESTER: A man has denied plotting to deal crack cocaine in the town. James Marnell, of Brentfield Road, near Brent Park, London, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court and denies possession of the class-A drug with intent to supply. The 22-year-old
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Minister criticises county’s cuts ‘in the wrong places’
CUTS to domestic violence and substance abuse services in Oxfordshire have been criticised by a Home Office minister, despite his Government slashing funding. The county council is proposing to make the saving following funding cuts of £96m – 39
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FOOTBALL: Cuff doubles up to end Iffley run
Iffley Harriers’ 100 per cent start to the Critchleys UTV League Premier Division season ended when they went down 4-3 at home to Barton United. Barton are now the only side with a perfect record in the top flight as goals from Luke Cuff (2) Richard
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FOOTBALL: Chelsom lights it up for Flares with four-timer
JAY Chelsom hit all four goals in a sparkling display as Summertown Flares won 4-3 at Wantage Town in the Under 11 E League, writes PAUL LYON. Two Chelsom strikes put the visitors in a strong position, but Wantage fought back and levelled thanks
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Man admits hurting boy
A 23-year-old man has admitted assaulting a three-year-old boy as he forced him to take medicine. Steven Andrews, of Barretts Park, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October last year
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Randolph Hotel gets a third rosette
The Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Beaumont Street, Oxford, has been honoured with a third AA Rosette for its outstanding cuisine at an awards ceremony on Monday. After receiving its second AA Rosette in 2006, and recently celebrating being in the
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Wednesday, September 24
11:37am Councillor Val Smith has resigned due to ill health %if(after3) %if(after7)
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Woman sexually assaulted in George Street, Oxford
A 22-year-old woman was inappropriately touched as she walked in George Street, Oxford, on Monday morning, police have said. She was outside the Odeon cinema between 8.50am and 9am when a man approached her and sexually assaulted her. Thames
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Children can co-write author’s new tale
Children are being invited to help an Oxford children’s author write her new novel. Cas Lester is hosting The Story Adventure online writing forum with publisher Hot Key Books, where children can offer ideas for her third book Harvey Drew and the
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Botley residents demand return of bus service
RESIDENTS in Botley are calling for bus company bosses to reinstate a service scrapped earlier this year. Oxford Bus Company scrapped the 4C service serving people living in Dean Court in January. But people living in the area are now urging
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Jury goes out to consider verdict in sex assault trial
JURORS have been sent out to consider their verdicts in the case of a council team leader accused of sexual assault. Peter Brown is on trial at Oxford Crown Court after denying the sex attack on the woman in her home in September 2011. The
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Korean War sacrifice honoured more than sixty years on
THE first Bicester soldier to die in the Korean War was honoured for his sacrifice yesterday as a relative was presented with a medal. Private Herbert Clifton, of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, died serving his country during the Korean War
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FOOTBALL: Elkins strike secures Cholsey's tight win
Cholsey United, from Critchleys UTV League Division 2, edged out Sutton Courtenay Rovers, of Division 3, in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Sunday Junior Cup. Sam Elkins’ strike earned the higher division outfit a 1-0 success. Arran
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FOOTBALL: Lightfoot and Barruso catch Rovers at the top
Groundhoppers flocked to this week’s league programme, with 192 seeing Abingdon Town comfortably beat Saxton Rovers 3-0 on Friday evening in North Berks League Division 1. Ash Barruso put the hosts ahead before the break, with Rob Lightfoot’s second-half
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FOOTBALL: Blackbird swoop in for big victory
Blackbird Rovers’ flying start to the season continued with a resounding 9-0 home win over Wheatley Youth in the Oxford City FA. Arron Barratt was the hero with a four-timer, while Callum Bloomfield scored two and there were also goals for Sean
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FOOTBALL: Luckhart's hat-trick puts Press in seventh heaven
Neil Luckhart hit a treble as Oxford University Press stormed to a 7-3 win at Launton Sports in the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division. Sam Wharton and Sean Morcombe each bagged a brace, with Joe Deery, Mark Wickens and Mark Scanes replying
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FOOTBALL: Colleton's double earns Royals a point
Witney Royals overcame a 4-1 deficit at half-time to claim a point in a 4-4 draw at Hanborough in the Witney & District FA Premier Division. An Aston Leach brace and goals from Neil Rose and Jonny Ayris gave the hosts the advantage, but Royals
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Mirror tragedy to have jury inquest
An inquest into the death of a four-year-old boy who died when a mirror fell on him in a shop will be held before a jury. Austen Harrison, from Crawley in West Sussex, was killed in June 2013 after the fitting fell on him inside the Hugo Boss store
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Cash machine arsonist gets two years
A NHS whistleblower set fire to a Masonic hall and three cash machines in 20 minutes causing at least £18,000 worth of damage. Colin Aries, 50, of no fixed address, was yesterday jailed for two years after pleading guilty to torching machines belonging
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Meetings called to settle Cheney trousers dispute
CHENEY School will hold a series of meetings with parents over the next few days to talk about its school uniform policy. It comes after the Headington academy confirmed 20 pupils were taken out of the classroom yesterday for wearing “inappropriate
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Confusion reigns over likely impact of police funding axe
POLICE plans to deal with budget cuts were mired in confusion yesterday after Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld back-tracked on claims 400 officers could be lost. The Police and Crime Commissioner claimed his comments to The Telegraph on Monday
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Plan for 555 new houses submitted
PLANS have been put forward for 555 new homes in Wallingford. St Edward Homes and the Prudential Assurance Company Ltd have submitted the outline planning application to South Oxfordshire District Council. The council’s core strategy had proposed
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Fun learning the three ‘arrrghs’
IT’S an international phenomenon that for one day a year celebrates all that is swashbuckling pirate fun. And Oxford’s Story Museum was ambushed as it took part in the annual Talk Like A Pirate Day. The buccaneers enjoyed rousing sea shanties
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FOOTBALL: Trio double up for Bampton
GILES SPORTS WITNEY YOUTH LEAGUE TAHIR Alam, Declan O’Brien and Ross Henderson each bagged braces as Bampton Town Youth beat Carterton Town 6-1 in the Under 11 Green League. Harvey Shaw replied. A second-half Michael Langoon goal gave Carterton
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FOOTBALL: Whistle blown on City record
THAMES VALLEY COUNTY LEAGUE OXFORD City under 16s girls lost their proud three-and-a-half-year unbeaten record with a defeat at Laurel Park. Playing in the Under 18 League, they went down 2-1. They fell behind after 27 minutes when the
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FOOTBALL: Proctor ties up win
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TOWER Hill Ladies eased to a 2-0 victory against Fleet Town Ladies in Southern Region Women’s League Division 1 at West Witney Sports ground. The hosts started the stronger, though it wasn’t until the 35th minute that they
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Swim, run and bike it to get triathlon ticket
PLACES go on sale today for Blenheim Palace’s annual triathlon, the UK’s second largest challenge of its kind and a major charity fundraiser. The Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon is expected to attract 7,000 people over
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Students call for by-election rerun following low turnout
As many people have called for a newly-elected Oxford city councillor to resign as those who voted for him. Alex Hollingsworth was elected to Oxford City Council earlier this month, winning the Carfax by-election for Labour. But the timing
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Why Kate should really be the ‘Duchess of Oxford’
KATE Middleton could lay claim to the title of Duchess of Oxford, says an Australian historian who has discovered her family’s links to the city. In the latest battle between Oxford and Cambridge, Michael Reed contacted the Oxford Mail after the
