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UPDATE: A420 at Littleworth near Faringdon is blocked due to fallen power cables
The A420 at Littleworth near Faringdon is currently closed in both directions between the Barcote Lane junction and the London Street junction due to fallen power cables. Police were called to the scene at 6pm after reports of a large green cable
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Entire pipe in Normandy Crescent to be replaced after devastating leak
AN entire stretch of water pipe running through Normandy Crescent is to be replaced by Thames Water. The pipe burst on September 23 and caused significant flooding in the estate for the second time in seven years. Floodwaters hit 15 houses
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Oxford-tested Ebola vaccine flown out to Liberia in West Africa
A vaccine to help fight Ebola trialled in the city has been flown out to Liberia in West Africa. Prof Adrian Hill of the Jenner Institute at the Churchill Hospital recruited 60 people for the trial which took place in September. Ruth Atkins
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Chimney fire in Stanford in the Vale
A CHIMNEY caught fire in Van Diemans Lane in Stanford in the Vale. Fire engines from Faringdon and Wantage were called to the blaze at 1.50pm. A hydraulic platform was sent from Rewley Road so firefighters could spray water on the roof.
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Network Rail changes its plan for new bridge after protests
NETWORK Rail has changed plans for a proposed railway bridge after concerns were raised by residents and councillors. The rail infrastructure firm had applied to close a level crossing linking Aristotle Lane and the Trap Ground Allotments and install
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Patrick Hoban in line for Oxford United start as Will Hoskins sits out training
PATRICK Hoban is in the frame for his first Oxford United start tomorrow after Will Hoskins suffered a mild reaction to playing last weekend. Hoban made his U’s debut against Southend United, coming on at half-time in the 3-2 loss at the Kassam
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Jayden trial: Jake Blakeley, brother of Jayden's killer, takes the stand in his trial for preventing a lawful burial
JAKE Blakeley, brother of murderer Ben Blakeley, has taken to the stand for the first time in his trial. He is accused of preventing a lawful burial between December 2 and December 10, 2013. Today he told the jury at Oxford Crown Court he used
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Bill Heine: Criminal check system is a bureaucratic quagmire
SHOULD adults who work with underage children be vetted by the police? Obviously yes. The whole system of criminal records and background checks was reformed after the Soham murders in 2003 when Ian Huntley got a job as a caretaker at a primary school
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Time's ticking, but lack of new faces not down to Oxford United's position says Mark Ashton
Oxford United’s failure to secure a signing during the January transfer window has nothing to do with their position in the table, according to chief executive Mark Ashton. Despite their best efforts, the club have been unable to get a deal over
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Oxford United boss guarding against becoming distracted by transfer window
THE search to strengthen the playing squad may have dominated the agenda at Oxford United this week, but Michael Appleton says he has had to be careful to avoid it becoming a distraction. As head coach, the 39-year-old’s primary responsibility
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Buses delayed around Oxford due to heavy traffic
BUSES in the city are suffering delays of up to 20 minutes, a firm has said this morning. Oxford Bus Company said the problem was being caused by heavy traffic “in and around the city”. Traffic this morning is heavier than usual on the Woodstock
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Delight at judge scuppering developers' plans for Oxford Stadium
A MAJOR blow was dealt to plans to build on the site of the Oxford Stadium yesterday after a landmark ruling. Owners of the Sandy Lane stadium Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) took Oxford City Council to a judicial review after it designated
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Sam Long reflects on bittersweet first Oxford United goal
IF Sam Long wasn’t aware of how quickly fortunes can change in football before last weekend, he certainly does now. A day after his 20th birthday, the Bicester boy was handed a start against Southend United. With the side under pressure for
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What's happening in Oxfordshire this weekend and week?
Saturday Families are invited to Tyger, Tyger Saturday at Blackwell's Bookshop in Broad Street, where a free event will be held for young children inspired by William Blake's Tyger poem. Activites will start at 2pm with Tyger potato printing for
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Update: Cyclist escapes serious injury after collision on the A41 in Bicester
A CYCLIST in Bicester escaped serious injury this morning after being involved in a crash with a Ford Mondeo. Thames Valley Police confirmed that the crash occurred around 8.20am this morning at the junction of the A41 with London Road (B4100).
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Harry Potter pair who have become model pupils
SAY hello to the new Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy. These Burford School pupils are the models for the famous Hogwarts students in the first illustrated edition of Harry Potter, set for release this year. Duncan Cooper, 15, was the inspiration
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Mini produces third highest number of UK cars
THE Mini plant in Cowley produced the third highest number of cars in the United Kingdom last year. British factories saw 1.5 million vehicles roll off the production line and the Cowley Road plant built 178,993 of that total. Only Nissan’s
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Tom Newey and David Hunt set to exit Oxford United this month
Tom Newey and David Hunt are expected to come to an agreement which will see the out-of-favour defenders leave Oxford United before the end of the month. Despite the team’s struggles on the pitch, U’s boss Michael Appleton has not been tempted
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Mullins: Monday meeting cleared the air at Oxford United
OXFORD United’s sobering defeat to Southend United last weekend prompted an extensive squad meeting on Monday, according to Johnny Mullins. The 3-2 loss to a side with ten men at the Kassam Stadium was the lowest point of the season to date.
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Man who pulled handbrake on girlfriend's moving car is jailed
A man who caused a crash on the A40 when he pulled the handbrake of his girlfriend’s car has been jailed for five years. At Oxford Crown Court yesterday, Terry Stoute, 35, of Cresswell Close, Reading, was convicted of inflicting GBH and causing
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Broken-down van on Eastern bypass
A BROKEN-down van is causing delays on the Eastern Bypass. The vehicle is blocking lane two at Horspath Driftway, on the southbound carriageway. More to follow. Our top stories Do you want alerts delivered straight to your
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BADMINTON: Doubles triumphs for Mitchell brother and sister
SIBLINGS Christian and Natalia Mitchell, from Woodstock, both won double gold on a successful weekend for Oxfordshire youngsters. Christian Mitchell and his partner Toby Leung (Devon) landed the boys double title at the Lilleshall under 13 gold
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Signs to go up at Worcester Street junction that places cyclists at risk
EXTRA signs for cyclists will be installed at a junction after the Oxford Mail highlighted concerns about safety. Oxfordshire County Council said it had “looked closely” at the junction of Worcester Street, George Street and Hythe Bridge Street
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FIXTURES January 24-29
SATURDAY FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE TWO Oxford Utd v Exeter City. VANARAMA CONFERENCE NORTH Oxford City v Barrow. EVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd v Hungerford Tn. Div 1 South & West: Cinderford Tn
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Professor is right Fitt for Brookes vice-chancellor role
OXFORD Brookes university has chosen Professor Alistair Fitt as its new vice chancellor. He already works at the university as the pro vice chancellor for research and knowledge exchange and will take on the new role on February 1. The appointment
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RUGBY UNION: Dark Blues star Jones out to freshen up Henley
Gus Jones, who scored Oxford University’s final try in their record-breaking 43-6 victory over Cambridge in the Varsity Match last month, makes his seasonal debut for Henley Hawks in their National 2 South trip to Cambridge’s city club tomorrow.
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Tisdale encourages fluid approach against Oxford United
OXFORD United will need to keep their wits about them tomorrow against a flexible Exeter City side who can alternate between different systems during the game. The Grecians have tended to line up in a 4-4-2 with a diamond in midfield this season
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POINT-TO-POINT: Perfectly Willing's able for cup mission
Perfectly Willing will be looking to put his rivals to the sword in the Lord Ashton of Hyde’s Cup at the Heythrop Hunt meeting at Cocklebarrow, near Aldsworth, on Sunday (12 noon). Tim Sage’s nine-year-old put up a terrific effort when beaten by
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Update: Signalling and lineside equipment problems expected to delay trains until at least 3.30pm
CHILTERN Railways is currently accepting First Great Western Tickets for journeys on its services from London Marylebone to Banbury. This is due First Great Western services being heavily delayed between London Paddington and Banbury due to signalling
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Friday, January 24
6:26pm The A420 at Littleworth near Faringdon is blocked both ways due to fallen power cables %if(after3) %if(after7)
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Phil Brown avoids ban after being sent to stands against Oxford United
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown will not face extra punishment for being sent off against Oxford United. The former Hull City boss was sent to the stands at the Kassam Stadium last weekend after fourth official Gavin Muge felt he had made a
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Iris Murdoch's husband John Bayley dies
PROFESSOR John Bayley, widower of acclaimed novelist Dame Iris Murdoch, has died aged 89. The former Booker Prize chairman, a Professor of English at Oxford University, wrote the memoir Iris, which charted his wife’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease
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RUGBY UNION: London Welsh's fringe men out to stake a first team claim
London Welsh fringe players who put on a battling display against Bordeaux Begles are determined to make the most of another opportunity to force their way into the team on a regular basis, writes Simon Williams. Many of the more well-established
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Jury hears girl ‘didn’t want to admit’ being raped
A TEENAGER who said she was raped by a member of a group accused of sexually exploiting girls said she initially lied to police because she “didn’t want to deal with it”. Seven Banbury men are on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of grooming
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Mum must remove colourful decorations from tot’s grave
A MOTHER who lost her unborn daughter has been told to remove colourful decorations from the grave. Jade Beadle, 24, and Sandeep Bidla, 29, lost their daughter Tanya at 39 weeks in August. They buried her at Kidlington Cemetery in Bicester
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FOOTBALL: Didcot Town want new striker Jimmy Deabill to spark revival
Didcot Town joint boss Ian Concannon hopes Jimmy Deabill’s arrival can help get them get back on track at Cinderford Town in Evo-Stik Southern League tomorrow. The former Oxford City striker, 27, who has joined from Abingdon United, could make
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City boss Justin Merritt is on a mission to bring down Barrow boys
OXFORD City boss Justin Merritt aims to apply the lessons learned from Vanarama Conference North leaders AFC Fylde to topple second-placed Barrow at Marsh Lane tomorrow, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. City were defeated 2-1 at the table-toppers last weekend
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FOOTBALL: Banbury United boss Paul Davis feeling frustrated by red cards
Banbury United manager Paul Davis admitted his side’s recent disciplinary record has caused him plenty of problems, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. The Puritans have finished their last two games with ten men following red cards for Jack Westbrook against
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TENNIS: Alexis Canter makes it to top 100
Alexis Canter reached 96 in the ITF world junior rankings after a super display in the Grade 2 event in New Delhi. The Long Wittenham youngster reached the semi-final of the singles event before losing 6-4, 6-4 to Cing-Yang Meng, from Taipei.
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Councils fire to cause two week planning delays
RESIDENTS in South Oxfordshire and the Vale are being warned they face a fortnight’s delay for decisions on planning applications. The councils have been working to get their computer systems running following the devastating blaze at the council
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£15.6m robot research centre will kick-start fledgling sector
OXFORDSHIRE could lead the way in the research into robots when a new £15.6m centre is built. Greg Clark, Minster for Universities, Science and Cities, was at the Culham Science Centre yesterday to mark the start of the building work on the Remote
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Temple Cowley Pools campaigners dive into bid to unseat Labour MP
CAMPAIGNERS in East Oxford have pledged “no Temple Cowley Pools, no votes for Labour”. Members of Save Temple Cowley Pools hope to overthrow Labour MP for Oxford East Andrew Smith in May’s General Election. They have produced 100 badges that
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Dangerous wiring found after blaze kills Kidlington man
A KIDLINGTON man died in a fire caused by poor-quality wiring done 25 years ago, a coroner ruled. Christopher Butler, 55, died after his home in Wilsdon Way caught fire on Friday, September 5. Assistant Oxfordshire Coroner Peter Clark heard
