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Who was Oxford United's man of the match against Exeter City?

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2,000 lost power in Faringdon area

ALMOST 2,000 homes in Faringdon and its surrounding villages had their power cut off yesterday due to fallen power cables. Energy provider SSE said about 1,700 homes were affected from 5pm to 9.30pm, with the other 200 not restored until about

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Churchill's death: Nation paid tribute in our saddest hour

FIFTY years ago today Sir Winston Churchill died at his home in London. The great wartime leader, who as both a statesman and a soldier had witnessed so much violence, died peacefully aged 90 with his wife Clementine and their children at his bedside

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Oxford Utd 2 (Hylton 18, Roberts 90+2), Exeter City 2 (Davies 37, Nicholls 87)

JAMES Roberts struck a stoppage-time equaliser as Oxford United stopped the rot with a draw at home to Exeter City. The Grecians looked to have inflicted a fourth straight home defeat on the U's when Alex Nicholls put them ahead three minutes from

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Oxford United sign full back Joe Skarz

OXFORD United have made their first addition of the January transfer window by signing Joe Skarz. The left back has agreed a deal until the end of the season after being released from the remainder of his contract at Rotherham United by mutual

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Oxford Utd v Exeter City - updates

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Marsh Lane, Marston closed after car and ambulance collision

MARSH Lane in Marston has re-opened after a collision between a car and an ambulance which left three people with minor injuries. Paramedics were called at 11.30am to a collision between a silver Vauxhall and a South Central Ambulance Service (

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Bottle attack after couple asked for bus fare

TWO have been arrested after a man hit another over the head with a bottle in Barns Road, Oxford after the victim was asked for money for the bus, police said. Thames Valley Police said a woman with a man at a bus stop opposite Templars Square

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Shopkeeper injured in Cowley Road robbery

A COWLEY Road shopkeeper was injured in a robbery yesterday, police said today. A man entered the shop – which police said has no name – and got into an “altercation” in which the shopkeeper received a cut above his eye at about 3.30pm, Thames

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I'd rather keep my eyes on life's road than look inwards

I’ve really had it with those magazine which ask me whether I’m, ‘on the road to self-discovery’ yet. No. I am not on the road to self-discovery. Most of the time, I’m not even sure I’m on any road at all, apart from – perhaps - the road to

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'I believe that climate change is happening'

It's a special moment when the US senate take it upon themselves to vote on whether climate change is real. And by 'real' they mean whether it is actually, ya know, a 'thing'. We're not talking about whether climates change from coast to coast or continent

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Would-be Valentines to get help finding lurve

Jaine Blackman gets some top tips on attraction as an Oxford bar prepares to call in an expert on Flirtology to give singleton customers a lesson in chat-up lines With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, singles looking for lurve can get a helping

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Triumphant Oxford return for student turned author Samantha Shannon

Jaine Blackman meets best-selling author Samantha Shannon who is heading back to Oxford where she wrote and set her first novel about a dystopian future There's no doubt that Samantha Shannon has a wonderful imagination but when she began studying

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Caring about the sharing of cars and sofas

How about lending your car to a complete stranger, or allowing someone you’ve never met before crash on your sofa while you sleep a few feet away? If you’re an only child you probably just passed out at the thought but those of us who grew up with

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Why worms are a friend of the gardener

My new best friend in the garden is a cheerful little robin who has continued throughout this gloomy month to make me feel loved. He’s even started to sit on the window sill checking my whereabouts if I haven’t been out and about during the day

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A head for heights on the roof of Europe

Tim Hughes enjoys some skiing, along with a luxurious visit to Val Thorens in the French Alps High. The first thing to know about Val Thorens is it is high. Very high. If the Alps are the roof of Europe, this exposed cluster of hotels, hire

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I'm full of awe for height of achievement

As an eternal optimist and positive thinker, I never fail to be impressed by feats of human endeavour. Following the progress of the two Americans who free climbed the surface of El- Capitan, the world’s toughest rock face, has had me fascinated

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Be healthier and slim for the long term

At this time of year lots of people are going on a new diet and trying a new fitness regime. There are so many to choose from, how do you know which one works and which are short term fixes? Personally, I don’t like the term diet as it signifies

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Ellie Bedford has a fresh look at the family's diet

Jaine Blackman talks to archaeologist turned nutritionist and author Ellie Bedford who wants to spread the message of the benefits of fresh food Six years ago, feeling run down and tired all the time and with her family picking up all kinds of

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Get yourself ready for the revolution

Let's face it: the topic of economics is something that’s as mysterious as the moon to most of us. So, may I introduce you to the lovely Jacques Peretti who can take you by the hand and lead the way? Then, come the revolution, you’ll at least

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Poppy Royal proves laptops give hope for a better future

After tracking down her birth family in Sri Lanka, Poppy Royal aims to help women fight poverty. Jaine Blackman reports Working on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka for low wages and little chance of advancement is a world away from recent graduate

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Johnny Mullins backing Oxford United's quality

Johnny Mullins says Oxford United’s squad have the quality to get themselves out of trouble even without help from new signings. The squad for today’s meeting with Exeter City at the Kassam Stadium looks likely to be unchanged following another

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'I'm glad my evil ex has been jailed for injuring me'

A WOMAN left with life-changing injuries after her violent boyfriend pulled her car’s handbrake on the A40 said she is glad the “evil” man has been jailed. But domestic-violence victim Lisa Dancer said she had been let down by Thames Valley Police

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Delight at decision to replace whole water pipe in Normandy Crescent

RESIDENTS have welcomed Thames Water’s decision to replace the water pipe running through a flood-blighted street as “a step in the right direction.” The water company sent a letter to residents yesterday which set out plans to replace the entire

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Haggis and a wee dram on menu for Burns Night

FAMILIES and friends across Oxford are coming together to celebrate Sunday’s Burns Night in style. Various groups are hosting a Burns Supper to celebrate the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The suppers are normally held on or

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A34 northbound re-opened after lorry crash

THE A34 northbound  between Marcham and Milton re-opened this evening after the road was closed when a lorry crashed into a ditch last night. Thames Valley Police spokeswoman Francine Rodrigues said the crash happend at about 11.10pm last night

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Plea for noisy salute today to Oxford United fan Keith Pasfield

THE KASSAM Stadium will echo to a minute’s applause this afternoon to mark the death of a lifelong U’s fan. Keith Pasfield, who was brought up in East Oxford, died aged 55 at his home in Barking, Essex. He was a popular figure among many United

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DARTS: 'Jabba' Caven is on show in Didcot

World No 19 Jamie ‘Jabba’ Caven will give an exhibition at GWRSA Club, Station Road, Didcot, tonight. For tickets, call John Fowler (07958 033638) or Martyn Gardiner (07474 880680).  Latest Sport news Do you want alerts delivered straight

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RUGBY UNION: London Welsh coach Justin Burnell backing his side to repay vote of confidence

Head coach Justin Burnell believes the vote of confidence he has given his London Welsh side by naming the same starting line-up to face Lyon at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium tomorrow (2.30) will reap rewards. Burnell keeps faith with the side who showed

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Jayden trial: Jake Blakeley tells jury his killer brother was evil

A TEENAGER accused of helping his brother bury the body of Jayden Parkinson wept in the dock as he was told to look at photos of the two graves. Jake Blakeley took to the stand yesterday for the first time in his trial for preventing the lawful

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GOLF: Eddie Pepperell and Joe Pepperell have day to savour

The Pepperell family had a day to remember yesterday. Golfing brothers Eddie and Joe each had reason to celebrate – the former moving into contention at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, and the latter landing a new job at Oxford Golf Club.

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MOTORSPORT: Talented teenager Zubair Hoque joins Chippy team

Teenager Zubair Hoque will make his BRDC Formula 4 Championship debut with the Chipping Norton-based Sean Walkinshaw Racing. The 18-year-old, from Hale in Cheshire, graduated from karting to cars in last November’s BRDC F4 Winter Series where he

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BILLIARDS: Ashton hold nerve to see off Oxford Bowls Club's challenge

Ashton held their nerve to beat Oxford Bowls 3-0 in the Gentworks Oxford & District League, with every frame going to the wire. Pete Fenn (+30) beat Gassam Al Murani (+80) 200-186, Callum Vinal (+10) saw off Terry Gripe (+90). Terry Chambers

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TABLE TENNIS: Holton B fight back to record tight win

Holton B made it two wins out of two in the Oxford & District League’s Aubrey Hughes Handicap Shield. A 364-357 winning margin over their C team sees them top the Group 1 table after the second round of matches. Although given a 22-point

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It was the sunniest December for 135 years

DECEMBER is a month more known for ear muffs than sunglasses but last month was the sunniest in Oxford since records began in 1881. Nearly 97 hours of sunshine were recorded for the month by observers from Oxford University’s Radcliffe Meteorological

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RUGBY UNION: London Welsh assistant coach Matt Ferguson says winless run is not playing on the minds of squad

London Welsh may have lost all 20 games this term, but the thought of going all season without a single win is not playing on the squad’s minds, according to assistant coach Matthew Ferguson, writes SIMON WILLIAMS. Welsh have yet to register a

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Lewis Hamilton souvenirs on display for Formula 1 fans

A MUSEUM is unveiling a collection of Lewis Hamilton items today – including the race suit and boots he wore when crowned 2014 Formula One World Champion. For four weeks the Banbury Museum in Castle Quay in Spiceball Park Road will be displaying

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Disabled swimmers are told Leys Pool now ready and waiting for them

DISABLED swimmers have been reassured by city council managers the right equipment is available at a new £9.2m swimming pool following criticism. Yona Barrett lives on the Cutteslowe estate in North Oxford, with husband Brian who is her carer.

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SWIMMING: Super Emily Nisbet is golden girl as City of Oxford shine

City of Oxford won a clutch of golds at the second weekend of the Oxfordshire & North Bucks County Championships in Aylesbury. Emily Nisbet, 15, started their medal run by winning the women’s 400m individual medley in 4mins 57.04secs. She

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ANGLING: Madden top of the charts

Ian Madden (Browning) won North Angling Society’s committee v members match fished in cold conditions on the Oxford Canal at Aristotle Lane. Madden netted 5lb 0oz of mainly perch on chopped worm. Runner-up Terry Whittington also fished the

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MARTIAL ARTS: Terrific Thompson adds English title to collection

Oxfordshire's world kickboxing champion India Mae Thompson has been celebrating more success. The 12-year-old, a pupil at Burford school, was crowned WUMA - World United Martial Arts Federation (WUMA) English Open Champion in the -155cm under 12

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CRICKET: Home Counties Premier League chairman Martin Phillips demands high standards

Chairman Martin Phillips has reminded clubs in the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League that they should strive to maintain high standards – both on and off the pitch. In his report to the annual meeting at High Wycombe CC on Thursday,

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ICE HOCKEY: Oxford City Stars bid for double delight

Oxford City Stars have two opportunities to move off the foot of the National English League South Division 1 table this weekend. Stars travel to Invicta Dynamos tonight (5.15), before hosting London Raiders at Oxford Ice Rink tomorrow (6.15).

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SNOOKER: Daniel Brooks is the star for super Eynsham

Daniel Brooks recorded two breaks of more than 30 while helping Eynsham A to a 4-2 home victory over Rileys C in Division 1 of the Gentworks Oxford & District League. Brooks hit 36 and 39 as he beat Julian Price, while clubmate Lawrence Parsons

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BOXING: Oxfordshire boxer Chloe Gorringe eyeing Portsmouth test

Berinsfield Chloe Gorringe will take on Chloe Litwin, from Turners Boxing Academy (Surrey), in the pre-quarter finals of the female youth national championships in Portsmouth on February 7. Gorringe, 16, who reached the national finals in 2013,

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Hospital and health service staff planning 12-hour walk-out

MORE than 400 ambulance and 2,000 hospital staff in Oxfordshire could strike as part of a national day of action later this month. Unison said pickets will be outside Oxford’s John Radcliffe, Churchill, Warneford and Littlemore hospitals, Nuffield

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Now students say: We don't want controversial Castle Mill buildings shortened

STUDENTS have called a bid to reduce the height of the controversial Castle Mill student flats a “scandalous waste” of money. Next month Congregation – Oxford University’s “parliament” – will vote on the proposal, put forward by television historian

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Two conmen sent to prison

TWO conmen who targeted elderly people in Oxford, taking up to £15,000, have been jailed. Jimmy Chuter, 26, of Montrose Avenue, Datchet, Berks and his father Albert Webb, 51, of The Paddocks, Virginia Water, Surrey would travel to the city looking

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Work to extend primary school is in final phase

BUILDING works to expand a Wantage primary school have entered their final phase. The project at Charlton Primary School is creating two new classrooms, an extension to the playground and a new staff room. A new administration block and a new

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Oxford City Council promises to keep its park and ride sites open

CITY leaders have said plans to scrap park-and-ride facilities in Oxford were put forward without consulting them first. Oxfordshire County Council on Monday unveiled its £1.2bn transport strategy for the city, covering the next 20 years. It