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MOTORSPORT: Smith finishes fifth in Spain
Oxfordshire's Bradley Smith equalled his best finish in MotoGP by coming fifth at a rain-affected Aragon Grand Prix in Spain won by Jorge Lorenzo. The 23-year-old, from Forest Hill, near Oxford, began the race which was initially dry, from 11th
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Take a look at our pictures of the week
Ed Nix visited the Jewellery and Silver exhibition at the Oxfordshire Museum and came back with this cracking shot. It could have been a difficult job, as photographing display cases can be a photographer’s nightmare. By shooting the subject through
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Still uncertainty over plans for shopping site
UNCERTAINTY still surrounds a £50m proposal to revitalise Abingdon town centre. In 2011, Vale of White Horse District Council agreed the £53m deal with Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) for The Charter area. The March 2011 plan
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Bake Off craze gets more people into the kitchen
Once again the season is upon us – the Great British Bake Off season, that is. Icing bags, baking tins and egg timers are being brought out from the back of the cupboard ready for more show-stopper challenges. The BBC series, starring bakers
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Luton Tn 2 (Wilkinson 2, Howells 66), Oxford Utd 0 + VIDEO
OXFORD United's five-game unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt as they crashed to defeat at Luton Town. They fell behind in only the second minute, when Luke Wilkinson headed in a free-kick from Jake Howells. United might have fallen further
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Updates - Luton Tn v Oxford Utd
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Wallingford dancers invited to step up and show their moves
MEMBERS of a Didcot dance group are now showing off their routines in Wallingford. Performing Angels and Stars Stage School, launched in Didcot, has started classes at the Masonic Hall in Wallingford. Sara Dixon founded the group
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Student flats plans for East Oxford horrify neighbours
A PLAN to allow summer visitors to use an East Oxford student accommodation block “does not bear thinking about”, residents have said. They have urged Oxford City Council to refuse plans to allow a wider range of guests at Mansion Mews, in Glanville
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Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision in Marston
THE motorcyclist involved in the collision on the slip road for the A40 at Marston yesterday remains in a critical condition in hospital, police have said. The 74-year-old man suffered a serious injury to his head and leg and was taken to the
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Cost of dawn hay fire could go over £100,000
A BICESTER farmer said damage caused to his property by a huge straw fire could cost more than £100,000. More than 2,200 tonnes of hay and straw caught fire at Hawkwell Farm, in Bucknell Road, on Tuesday morning. Tim Malins said water troughs
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Patient pays PM’s wife return visit
NOT many children get to set foot in 10 Downing Street, but Scarlett Clarkson had a special appointment with the Prime Minister’s wife. Ten-year-old Scarlett, who has had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia since she was six, went to meet Samantha Cameron
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Business award finalists down to last three
AFTER thousands cast their votes, the three finalists for the Oxfordshire Business Mother of the Year Award have been chosen. The trio was announced on Thursday from more than 2,500 votes. The awards, sponsored by the Oxford Mail, is one of
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I'll take my chances this time, vows Oxford United striker Hylton
Danny Hylton is confident he can get back on the Oxford United goal trail if chances come his way this afternoon after a wasteful display last weekend. The 25-year-old has notched seven times this season, but could not take several good opportunities
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Martson crash biker badly hurt
A motorcyclist was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with serious head injuries yesterday after a collision with a car. The BMW motorbike and Vauxhall Zafira collided on Marsh Lane, the B4150, at Marston shortly before midday.
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Update: Protesters march through Oxford in support of military action against IS + video
ABOUT 50 people have marched through Oxford in support of military action against IS. The demonstrators said they support Parliament's decision to bomb targets in Iraq and are calling for more action to be taken. They have marched from
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Police fears for girl in Oxford
Police who responded to fears for the welfare of a vulnerable girl under 16 say the matter was resolved. Officers were called to Oxpens Road on Thursday night and searched Osney Mead industrial estate, including a footpath next to the Kings Centre
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Man admits stabbing outside Cowley Road grocery store
A Cowley Road man has admitted stabbing a 25-year-old man outside the Simpli Fresh grocery store. Mohammed Nazir, 39, appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday to admit causing grievous bodily harm and possession of cannabis following the Cowley
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RUGBY UNION: Exiles' head coach Burnell feels aggrieved after another heavy loss
London Welsh head coach Justin Burnell said his side were hard done by after crashing to a fourth heavy defeat of the season at the Kassam Stadium last night. Welsh fell away dramatically in the final quarter to lose 46-10 to Gloucester and stay
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More than 6,200 patients lose free hospital transport
MORE than 6,200 people – including some cancer patients – will lose free transport to hospital, NHS leaders have agreed. Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group will axe funding for non-emergency transport for those in least need to save £795,833
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Trio jailed for ‘Western film’ fight in Cowley pub
THREE men who fought in front of families during a pub brawl have been jailed. The drugs dispute saw glasses and chairs thrown across the Nelson pub, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday. The prosecution said the fight between two groups of men
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ICE HOCKEY: Stars stalwart Elliott to make record-breaking appearance
Head coach Darren Elliott will break the Oxford City Stars club record tonight as he notches up his 266th appearance in the match at London Raiders. ‘Mr Oxford’ first took to the ice for the Stars at the tender age of 16 in 1996. Since then
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Man arrested over wartime bombs says they are so safe he lets his children play with them
THE man arrested after First and Second World War munitions were discovered at his house yesterday defended himself and said they were completely safe. Speaking to the Oxford Mail Dan Mackay, who lives in Bicester with his wife Sarah, said he even
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Friends and family hold birthday festival in Didcot for tragic Jayden Parkinson
ON a day when they should have been celebrating Jayden Parkinson’s 18th birthday, friends and family of the Didcot teenager gathered for a festival in her memory. The memorial and fundraiser at the Wheatsheaf pub, in Wantage Road, yesterday saw
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MOTORSPORT: Messenger makes fine recovery
Dave Messenger battled to a fine fifth-placed finish in the 12th round of the Alfa Romeo Championship at Rockingham Raceway. The Eynsham driver was forced to start from the back of the grid after suffering from mechanical difficulties, but came
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ICE HOCKEY: Council leaders support Stars
Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth and Oxford City Council supremo Bob Price showed their support this week, donning their very own Oxford City Stars shirts to mark 30 years since ice hockey came to the city at Oxpens Road.
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CRICKET: Oxfordshire captain Ryan on MCC tour to Botswana
Oxfordshire captain Luke Ryan has been selected for the MCC’s two-week tour to Botswana. Under the management of former Surrey all-rounder Graham Monkhouse, the party departed for capital Gaborone this week and will play six limited overs matches
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CRICKET: Ex-England man Nixon keeps Witney Mills happy
Ex-England wicket-keeper Paul Nixon was the main guest at the Witney Mills CC presentation night at the Hollybush Inn. The former Leicestershire and Kent player, who handed out awards after entertaining his audience with a question and answer session
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CRICKET: Fitzjohn leads from the front as Cumnor clinch crown
Cumnor are the Oxfordshire Under 17 champions after a 102-run victory over Banbury at Horspath. Captain James Fitzjohn produced a man-of-the-match performance as his side secured the Honey-B Trophy, which is presented in honour of Oxfordshire cricket
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MOTORSPORT: Bradley happy with practice
Oxford Bradley Smith was ninth fastest during the opening practice session for tomorrow's Aragon Moto GP in Spain. The Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team rider was satisfied with his performance, which saw him just 0.073secs off fifth. “I am pleased
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Tesco in hoarding battle again
TESCO has removed hoarding that was blocking a footpath in Oxford for the second time after complaints from residents. It pushed back the hoarding around the former Friar pub – set to become a store – in Marston this week. The hoarding had
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ANGLING: Lane captures carp title
Mick Lane claimed the FTB Carp League title, despite finishing only third in the final match on an out-of-sorts Rissington venue. Lane fished down the margin, catching small carp for 52lb 10oz. The winner was Ivan Graham, who fished the pole
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ANGLING: Beware! Jason catches zander from Cherwell
Jason Bean caught what is believed to be the first-ever zander from the River Cherwell in Kidlington AS’s Willoughby Memorial Trophy competition at Thrupp. The species is not common in this area, having migrated from the Fens, in Cambridgeshire
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MOTORSPORT:Final doubt for rising star Elliot
Promising young karting talent Elliot Harvey’s dream of competing in the X30 world final at Le Mans this year has been hit by a lack of cash. The 13-year-old, from Didcot, goes into the final round at the PFI circuit in Grantham on October 5 level
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MOTORSPORT: Silverstone specialist Plato set for big test
Jason Plato will bid to continue his great Silverstone form when the British Touring Car Championships enters the penultimate round this weekend. The Oxford driver is 55 points behind championship leader Colin Turkington with just six races of
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Fundraising mornings are a piece of cake
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed coffee and cake yesterday to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity’s biggest fundraising event asks people across the UK to hold a coffee morning to raise money for people living with cancer. Rachel
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SWIMMING: Abingdon's medal glee
A team of 22 Abingdon Vale members collected a huge haul of 28 gold medals from the first competitive meet of the season in Milton Keynes. The club also claimed 17 silvers and 12 bronzes. There was a strong showing from the nine-year-olds,
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MOTORSPORT: Polden happy with Assen finish
Georgina Polden was satisfied with a 20th place finish – seventh in her class – on her first taste of action at Assen, in Holland. The Kidlington rider, competing in the Motul Motorstar Championship, described it as a “dream come true” to ride
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GAELIC FOOTBALL: Day of destiny for Eire Og
Tomorrow afternoon sees Éire Óg Oxford play one of the biggest matches in their 55-year history as they face Watford-based Glen Rovers in the final of the Hertfordshire GAA Championship at Horspath (3.30pm), writes Matthew Bruce. It’s first time
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Oxford Council’s twin success at awards
Oxford City council employees have won two awards at the Association of Public Sector Excellence Service Awards. The Motor Transport Team won the top prize in the Transport and Fleet Category and the Youth Ambition Programme claimed top place in
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Man bailed over sword attack
A 24-year-old Blackbird Leys man appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday charged over a sword attack on the estate. Erdjan Malik, of Green Hill, is charged with wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the
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Teen charged over nightclub assault that led to the 'no make-up selfie' picture that raised thousands for charity
A teenager has been charged with groping and punching a woman who went on to raise more than £16,000 for sex crime victims. Jeanne Marie Ryan posted a “no make-up selfie” of her injuries online after the incident at Plush nightclub in Park End
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Fire service misses its own 'stretching' response target
OXFORDSHIRE’S chief fire officer has said he’ll continue to set “very stretching” targets for the service. Oxfordshire’s chief fire officer Dave Etheridge, pictured, was speaking after it was revealed in Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s annual
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BOXING: Berinsfield host Development Championships
Berinsfield ABC are staging the first round of the England Boxing Development Championships tomorrow. Two members of the host club will be in action in the event, which was formerly called the Senior Novices Championships. Joe Fisher competes
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Man avoids jail for headbutting former Hanneys and Hendred councillor
A MAN who headbutted a former county councillor he thought was kicking his dog has avoided prison. Graham Wright attacked Iain Brown in a field in Sparsholt and left him with a swollen lip and needing dental work, Oxford Crown Court heard yesterday
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Thriller author gives £10,000 to Oxfordshire bookshops to help children's projects
AN American author has donated more than £10,000 to six Oxfordshire independent bookshops. Multi-million book seller James Patterson, who wrote the Alex Cross series including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, gave the grants to inspire children
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Author’s gift will give children better future
AS reports highlight the difficulty of problem children in the classroom, making sure the environment outside school is conducive to learning has never been so important. Key to this is encouraging the next generation to love reading, so that literacy
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Justice must not be put in jeopardy over catering deal
IF anyone has sat in court, they know it is often beset by delays. From probation reports to prison transport, the criminal justice system seems to creak along more often than not. It is worrying to discover that trials could now be in jeopardy
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Ghoulish goings-on at Oxford Castle
VISITORS to Oxford Castle over the next month will be watching out for things that go bump in the night. Oxford Castle Unlocked has organised a whole host of terrifying events to mark the approach of Halloween. There will be overnight tours
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Teenagers deny fake gun robbery at bookmakers
Two Oxford teenagers have denied robbing a Risinghurst bookmakers using an imitation gun. Abdullah Mohammed, 18, and Shumon Hassan, 19, yesterday denied robbery and possession of an imitation firearm at Oxford Crown Court. Mohammed, of Harcourt
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‘Royalty’ meet as college remembers D-Day role
HE is seen as sporting royalty in his own right, but yesterday Sir Roger Bannister was greeted by the Princess Royal at Harris Manchester College, Oxford. Sir Roger is an honorary fellow of the college and 60 years ago became the first man in the
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A royal send-off at town regiment’s last goodbye
THEY have been proudly parading through Bicester for more than 70 years. But yesterday the town’s 23 Pioneer Regiment, which served most recently in Afghanistan, said the final goodbye at St David’s Barracks to mark its disbandment. The Duke
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Officer calls for flats to be built
PLANS to knock down a four-bedroom detached house for a three-storey flats building should be approved despite objections, a council planning officer has said. Vale of White Horse District Council’s Stuart Walker has recommended planning committee
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Seek and find jobs and workers at fair, says MP
WANTAGE MP Ed Vaizey has called on employers and jobseekers to join a job fair at Milton Park. The minister of state for culture and the digital economy has worked with MEPC’s Milton Park and Didcot’s Jobcentre Plus team to arrange the fair at
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Former teacher charged with historic abuse offences set for court
A former teacher charged with historic sex offences is due to appear again in court on November 14. David Tuohy, of Whitehouse Road, South Oxford, was charged in August with 14 indecent assaults. The charges related to four boys under 16. The
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Catering service loss ‘could put court cases in jeopardy’
COURT cases could be corrupted by a loss of catering, legal experts have warned. Food and drink was available at Oxford Crown Court for jurors until the end of last month, when a catering firm’s contract was not renewed by the Government. Yesterday
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Bail denied for pair on park stab charge
Two men accused of stabbing a man in a park in Banbury have been denied bail. Umar Bashir, 22, made a bid for bail at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday but it was refused by Recorder Rupert Lowe. And co-accused Atique Akhtar, 20, applied for
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Users laud care at immigration removal centre
HEALTH care at a Kidlington immigration centre has been praised by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission said The Practice at Campsfield House immigration removal centre met all seven standards at an inspection in August. The centre, at Campsfield
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SCHOOL SPORT: O'Dowda is Oxon best in pentathlon
Jade O’Dowda was Oxfordshire’s leading performer in the English Schools Combined Events Championships at Princess Royal Arena, Boston. The Gosford Hill School pupil finished fifth in the junior girls’ pentathlon with a total of 3,014 points.
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Museum gets hooks into butcher’s £500k collection
VISITORS to Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum have been having a butcher’s at a collection of 17th-century English embroidery donated by a market trader. The collection, one of the finest of historic English embroideries, has arrived at the Beaumont Street
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Oxford school gets a £3.3m facility
AN OXFORD school’s new £3.3m science and maths building has been opened. The Pamela Morris building has been built to commemorate St Clare’s 60th anniversary and is named after one of the school’s founders. It includes three laboratories, three
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Mystery why Faringdon conservationist killed himself at rail crossing
A CORONER says there is no clear reason why a Faringdon conservationist killed himself at a beauty spot. Katy Skerrett said Dr Philip Evans had “minor health worries” but no other clear reason for taking his life on March 16. Dr Evans, 53,
