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A proud City
THESE are the players and officials who kept Oxford City Football Club in the public eye in the late 1950s. The picture was taken at the White House ground, the club’s former ground off Abingdon Road, in front of the tall stand which stood in the
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The changing face of Faringdon
These girls were champions when it came to knowing the Highway Code. They were named the top team in the Thames Valley in a competition which attracted entries from more than 40 schools in 1974. The girls are, left to right, Gillian East, 14, Caroline
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Recalling nurse’s bad hair day
NURSE Dawn Griffis sent shock waves through her hospital when she arrived for work with orange hair. The sister on duty at the Horton General Hospital at Banbury couldn’t believe her eyes. Mrs Griffis, then Nurse Alsford, recalls: “I foolishly
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Allowing the market to beat food inflation
UNTIL recently farmers’ markets were seen by some as an expensive alternative to the weekly shop, but now some are looking at farmers’ markets as a cheaper option. Wolvercote and North Oxford Market recently conducted a price comparison survey
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Card sent from the front
LITTLE is known about Frederick Walker’s involvement in the First World War. His family have discovered that he served in France with the Durham Light Infantry, but have been unable to find any more details about his war record. Even this picture
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Hullabaloo with Lulu
THE appearance of Lulu at the Commonwealth Games reminded Ann Spokes Symonds of the night she appeared on stage with the singer. The Scots-born star brought the 2014 Games in Glasgow to a rousing climax with fellow singer Kylie Minogue, with one
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Residents get caught by the buzz
A STEADY hand was needed in this game to avoid touching a wire and setting off a bell which eliminated the contestant. It was one of many stalls and attractions at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Rose Hill Community Association in Oxford in
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Teenager arrested after man left with broken jaw in football courts attack
A TEENAGER from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a 32-year-old was attacked and left with a broken jaw. Thames Valley Police said the 19-year-old had been released without charge until November 9. It followed an incident
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Pavements, towpaths were built for walkers
Your On Yer Bike columnist (September 23) asks us to remember that the bike came before the car. She ought to remind herself that walking came before bicycles; and, before praising a book entitled Roads were not built for cars, that pavements and
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Does this mean cars are technically uninsured?
Thanks to Tony Richardson for ‘putting me right’ on the difficulty for the man in street to buy duplicate vehicle number plates. But if he’d bothered to read the last paragraph of my letter, he might realise it’s down to who you know, rather than what
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As many people as possible must raise concerns over these forecasts
Cherwell District Council recently published modifications to its draft Local Plan. The modifications have been made in response to a direction from a Government Planning Inspector. This requires Cherwell to use exceptionally high forecasts of
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Monday's letters: What are your fellow readers writing in about today?
Want to give your opinion? Email letters@oxfordmail.co.uk
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We also had the same problem over uniforms
I’m a student in Oxford and not long ago we had the same problem as at Cheney over uniforms, except there were more than about 35 students in isolation or even sent home a day. The girls were not allowed to class if they didn’t have “the correct trousers
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Planning procedures need to be overhauled
The Friends of Abingdon Civic Society is extremely concerned about the way in which large developers are using the planning process. It is apparent that they are taking advantage of the ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’ and using their
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There is no safe place for pedestrians anymore
Life with the bridge works at Challow has created a new and dangerous sport, dog walking. Drivers using the closed road, Cow Lane, are trying to get as close to pedestrians as they can. I have been brushed by speeding wing mirrors twice whilst
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I received some excellent care at the JR Hospital
Eight weeks ago I had a serious fall in my bedroom doing quite a bit of damage to myself. I managed to press my help alarm, where I was taken to the A & E at the John Radcliffe Hospital. I received first class treatment from all who had any
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Bitter row ferments over ‘noisy’ pub
A VILLAGE pub “belongs on the Cowley Road” a councillor has said following concerns about antisocial behaviour and a new beer garden. Neighbours likened The Chequers in Churchill, West Oxfordshire, to Oxford University’s infamous Bullingdon Club
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UPDATE: School shut and 900 homes without water after pipe bursts
MORE than 900 homes in the Harwell area are without water this afternoon because of a burst pipe. The six-inch water main in Tudor Walk, by the Rowstock roundabout, burst some time before 9am leaving 940 homes without a supply. Harwell Community
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Man fighting for life after falling from Sandford Road bridge on to A4074 and colliding with vehicle
The scene, from reader @LoCO2Oxford A MAN is fighting for his life after falling from a bridge over the A4074 and then colliding with a vehicle. The man fell from the Sandford Road bridge - between the Heyford Hill roundabout
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Attacker who punched man over owed cash is spared jail
A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been spared jail for punching a man in the face and giving him a black eye over a debt of just “a few pounds”. Andrew Tupper hit Andrew Brookes in the face after arguing over the money outside Tupper’s Cowley home in January
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Oxford United fans' discussion
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Scales of Justice - 20 people in court
OXFORD MAGISTRATES John Hudson, 41, of Grebe Close, Abingdon, admitted possessing cannabis, a Class B drug, in Abingdon on May 17 while subject to a 12-month conditional discharge given at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on November 12 for possession
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Oxford United head coach urges players to take responsibility
MICHAEL Appleton admitted Oxford United were second best where it really mattered as they lost 2-0 at Luton Town. The Hatters raced ahead in 80 seconds when Luke Wilkinson headed in a free-kick from Jake Howells, who made the game safe midway through
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WATCH: Highlights of Oxford United's defeat at Luton Town
OXFORD United slipped back into the bottom two in Sky Bet League Two as they lost 2-0 at Luton Town. See highlights from the game below: Video via Oxford United's Youtube channel
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Have faith in the fact we all have doubts
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, recently admitted that he sometimes had doubts about God. The story was picked up by the news, which found the idea of a doubting archbishop anywhere from remarkable to scandalous. When you think about it
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Ditch the phone, shush your voice, enjoy the show
The request by South Oxfordshire art-pop diva Kate Bush for fans at her shows to keep their phones in their pockets was widely welcomed by gig-goers. The enigmatic star was respected all round for her stance on people filming or photographing her
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Being reminded of death gives us chance to live our lives to the full
Standing in Christ Church Cathedral the other day a visitor asked me a question. ‘Why is there so often a skull carved into the memorials of influential people? Why would they want a skull next to an attractive image of themselves?’ It was a good question
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Lack of funding sinks plea for rivers to be dredged
THE cost of dredging and widening all of the rivers and streams in Oxford would be colossal, an operations manager for the Environment Agency (EA) has said. Peter Collins said the EA doesn’t receive enough money from the Government to do the work
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Bid to keep floods at bay need an effort by everyone
We’d all like an endless pot of cash to help protect the county against flooding, but we have to be realistic. At a time when budgets are being squeezed, the hope of a £123m flood relief channel is what everyone is waiting for. But it will
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Two-car collision outside Eynsham Hall
A CRASH outside Eynsham Hall shut off the A4095 this morning. The two-car accident happened at about 6.40am and the road was blocked on both sides before the scene was cleared by 7.20am. Police spokeswoman Rhianne Pope said no-one was injured
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FOOTBALL: FA Cup woe as all four Oxfordshire sides bow out
Oxford City crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell at their first hurdle to Southern League Division 1 South & West side Shortwood United in the second qualifying round. City led at the break thanks to Adi Yussuf’s 32nd-minute strike
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FOOTBALL: Wantage fall to heavy defeat
GOALKEEPER Lee Farrow was sent off in controversial fashion as Wantage Town slumped to their heaviest defeat of the season, a 5-0 loss at Mangotsfield United in Southern League Division 1 South & West. Zac Evans had already volleyed Mangotsfield
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£500,000 is injected into mental health service
A MAJOR cut in funding for a county mental health service has been averted after NHS bosses agreed to put in cash. The Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) has agreed to pay £500,000 to help those with personality disorders. The
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A&E target is missed
County hospitals missed an A&E waiting target in the seven days leading up to Sunday, September 21, new figures show. At least 95 per cent of patients should be discharged, admitted or transferred within four hours of arrival at Oxford’s John
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Bottle attack arrest
A 19-year-old woman was arrested after police said a woman in her 30s appeared to have been attacked with a bottle. The attack happened in the early hours of yesterday morning at the Blue Boar pub, Lower Bath Street, Abingdon. Police said the
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Crash biker is still ‘critical’ in hospital
A motorcyclist who was involved in a collision on the slip road for the A40 at Marston on Friday 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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Estate’s prettiest pooches enjoy a howling good time
ALL canine creatures great and small went on show at the second annual Barton Dog Show yesterday. Pet owners from Barton and beyond entered their handsome hounds for titles from best utility dog to prettiest bitch. More than 30 dog devotees
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Owners turn out for Guide dogs’ charity
IT was a dog’s life at Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, on Saturday as more than 400 pooches and their owners turned up for the second Millets dog show. Man’s best friend competed for a range of prizes, including most handsome dog, prettiest bitch
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FOOTBALL: Ingram's late winner for North Leigh
SUBSTITUTE Conor Ingram struck a late winner for North Leigh against Yate Town in Division 1 South & West at Eynsham Park. The Millers had just seen Stuart Hole’s opener cancelled out when former Oxford United forward Lewis Haldane glanced
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Oxford United striker Barnett annoyed by missed chances
A RUEFUL Tyrone Barnett held his hands up for a missed header which turned out to be the key moment in Oxford United’s defeat. Trailing to Luke Wilkinson’s early goal for Luton Town, the visitors got back in the game and had their best spell in
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RUGBY: Welsh injury list is no excuse, says Burnell
JUSTIN Burnell admits London Welsh’s injury problems are increasing, but he refuses to use that as an excuse for their poor form. Exiles’ head coach revealed centre Tim Molenaar will miss the rest of the season due to the anterior cruciate knee
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RACING: Long Wave's tuned in for Longsdon
Long Wave continued Chipping Norton trainer Charlie Longsdon’s sparkling run of form with victory at Market Rasen on Saturday. The seven-year-old battled home by three-quarters of a length under Charlie Deutsch from Spoil Me in a handicap chase
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Memorial match held
A memorial rugby match for former Oxford coach Will Lay, 43, of Fyfield, who died from a wasp sting last year, raised £540 for the Anaphylaxis Campaign. The second annual memorial match for under-13s at Oxford Rugby Club, North Hinksey, was held
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Witney councillors fear being second Abingdon
FEARS have been raised that Witney could “end up like Abingdon” if large scale housing goes ahead. Leading councillors believe the town could lose its character if more than 3,500 homes are built in the next 15 years, citing Abingdon as an example
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Joined-up approach is the real solution
The row over Witney ending up “like Abingdon” sounds slightly trivial, but there’s a serious issue behind it. With thousands of new homes needed in the county over the next few years, it’s understandable that people in our towns are concerned about
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MOTORSPORT: Smith matches best finish with fifth in Spain
Bradley Smith produced a superb display to come fifth in the Aragon MotoGP in the Spanish rain yesterday. The Oxfordshire rider equalled his best finish with a determined display in a race dominated by the weather. Starting from 11th on the
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Bus service shake-up
The Oxford Bus Company’s 23 service, which ran from the John Radcliffe Hospital to Redbridge park-and-ride, is to be replaced by the X13 from today. The X13 runs from the John Radcliffe, through the city and on to Redbridge and then Abingdon and
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Vikings invade to stage King Alfred battle
SCREAMS of delight and horror echoed across a quiet market town yesterday as more than 200 Mediaeval warriors clashed in battle. Living history group, The Vikings, set up camp at Manor Road recreation ground, Wantage, for the town’s second annual
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Monday, September 29
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Police outside McDonald's in Cornmarket Street after reports of an assault
POLICE have set up a scene watch outside McDonald's in Cornmarket Street, Oxford, this morning following reports of an assault. A 30-year-old man collapsed and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital following the call at about 2.30am. Thames
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Milton Park cancer research firm’s £64m funding boost for research
THE boss of a scientific research company has said a £64m cancer funding boost will secure its future in the county for years to come. James Noble, chief executive of Adaptimmune, spoke after the level of funding was announced from US life science
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Mullins frustrated by early strike
JOHNNY Mullins was disappointed Oxford United failed to heed the warnings about Luton Town’s fast start as they fell behind in just over a minute, writes DAVID PRITCHARD. The visitors were well aware the Hatters, backed by the vast majority of
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FOOTBALL: Mills double sends Didcot second
GOAL machine John Mills did it again with another double to fire Didcot Town to second place in Southern League Division 1 South & West with victory at Taunton Town. Mills took his tally to 17 goals as the Railwaymen came from behind to claim
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TV magic star is proud to do his bit in memory of Skye
ONE of Skye Hall’s idols, television star and magician Stephen Mulhern, has been named as the patron of the charity set up in his honour, Blue Skye Thinking. Five-year-old Skye, from Abingdon, died on August 29 after battling a brain tumour for
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Suspect is re-bailed
A man arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, following a double stabbing in Rose Hill, has been re-bailed. The 19-year-old was arrested on August 26 after two men were stabbed at The Oval at about 7.30pm the previous day. An 18-year-old
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Yorke goes it alone
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has released his latest solo album on BitTorrent in an attempt to “bypass the music industry”. The former Abingdon School pupil tweeted his 587,000 followers: “Don’t know how it will go – but here it is.” Fans
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Fabia flaunts her style to win ‘Miss Pin-up’ title
SHE has starred on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent and BBC’s So You Think You Can Dance but now burlesque performer Fabia Cerra has gone one step further. The 40-year-old from Centaury Place, Greater Leys, Oxford, was crowned Miss Pin-up UK at a ceremony
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Bus firm in warning over road closure
Stagecoach has warned of delays to its S5 bus service due to the closure of a section of London Road. The road near the level crossing will be closed from today until Friday, between 3pm and 11pm each day, to allow building materials to be delivered
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FOOTBALL: Magical McCuaig is Headington's hero
JAMIE McCuaig grabbed an extra-time winner as Headington Amateurs sprang a surprise with a 3-2 victory at Premier Division club Bracknell Town in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Bluefin Sports Cup first round. McCuaig struck a minute into the second
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Kurds in plea for action over IS
MORE than 50 Kurds took to the streets of Oxford yesterday to condemn the actions of terrorist group IS and show their support for British military intervention in Iraq. The protesters, carrying Kurdish, British and American flags, made their way
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Palace set to unveil artwork of a dissident
BLENHEIM Palace is to become home to the unusual contemporary artwork of Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei. From Wednesday, the Woodstock palace will host the first exhibition of the Blenheim Art Foundation, founded by one of the Duke of Marlborough’
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Suave bikers cut a dash to make a point
ANYONE driving along Oxford’s ring-road yesterday morning could be forgiven for doing a double-take as they passed a parade of smartly-dressed bikers. More than 100 moustachioed motorcyclists, dressed in sharp suits and smoking pipes, went for
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City council may face bill over benefits overspend
OXFORD City Council could get stung in the pocket by the Government for paying out too much money in benefits. The local authority has given claimants too much housing benefit on too many occasions, which means it may have to hand back thousands
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Weekend Results: September 27 & 28
SKY BET LEAGUE TWO Luton Tn 2, Oxford Utd 0. FA CUP 2nd qualifying round: Abingdon Utd 0, Dorchester Tn 2; Chippenham Tn 1, Ardley Utd 0; Shortwood Utd 2, Oxford City 1; Weston-super-Mare 3, Banbury Utd 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1
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Soldier’s relative in plea to honour individual war dead
WITNEY needs a permanent tribute to mark the centenary of the First World War, according to a man researching his family connections with the conflict. Tony Robey, 49, from nearby Minster Lovell, wants to see the town permanently mark the anniversary
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Help make city estates bloom again
IDEAS are being sought to transform unused land on Oxford’s estates as part of a council project. Oxford City Council is seeking applications for its Garden Revival Scheme, run by its tenant involvement team. It aims to create shared spaces
