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Travel: Finding the hidden charms of Brittany with Siblu
IT is always the unexpected that makes a holiday. We had just arrived at our camp – Siblu's Domaine de Kerlann in Brittany – and so set off expecting to find a supermarket to grab a few essentials. Stupidly, still being in the English mindset
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Tom Newey agrees Oxford United release
TOM Newey has agreed a settlement to leave Oxford United early by mutual consent. The 32-year-old full back had a contract until the end of this season, but has not played for Michael Appleton's side since October. Newey was loaned out to Northampton
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Jayden Trial: Jake Blakeley accused of 'playing stupid' over Jayden Parkinson burial
A TEENAGER accused of knowingly digging holes to bury murdered Jayden Parkinson has been "playing stupid to win over the jury", the prosecution said. Jake Blakeley, 18, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court for preventing the lawful burial of Miss
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James Roberts on target again as Oxford United beat West Brom
JAMES Roberts scored for the second time in three days as Oxford United won 2-1 a development match at West Bromwich Albion. The 18-year-old, who bagged a stoppage-time equaliser to earn the first team a 2-2 draw with Exeter City on Saturday, played
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CCTV image released after men 'stole spirits' from Kidlington Sainsbury's
TWO men ran off with a stash of alcohol without paying at a Kidlington supermarket. The men entered the Oxford Road Sainsbury's at 3.20pm on Monday, January 12 before taking a “large number of bottles of spirits”, according to police. Officers
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More time for people to have their say on Bicester eco-town's future
RESIDENTS have been given more time to have their say on a document that will dictate the future of Bicester's new 6,000-home eco-town. Cherwell District Council’s consultation on its draft Supplementary Planning Document was due to close on Friday
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One lane of London Road closed after manhole collapses
ONE lane of the London Road, Headington, has been closed after a manhole collapsed. Traffic is reported to be slow on the westbound carriageway between Merewood Avenue at Thornhill Park and Ride and North Way/Bayswater Road at the Headington roundabout
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Oxford United have transfer bid accepted for striker Tyrone Barnett
OXFORD United have had a transfer fee accepted by Peterborough for Tyrone Barnett. The bid was made at the start of the transfer window for the striker, who scored six goals in 12 starts while on loan at the U’s earlier this season. The success
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Oxford United fans' chat
1:04pm Stay tuned this week, hopefully there will be plenty of news coming out of #oufc in the next few days. — @OxfordMailOUFC 26 January 2015 %if(after3)
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'I only sold cocaine so I could become a personal trainer'
A BARRISTER told a judge his drug dealer client was selling cocaine to fund his ambition to become a personal trainer. Navdeep Gill, of Fleet Way, Didcot, was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday by a judge in Oxford Crown Court.
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VIDEO: Highlights from Oxford United's draw with Exeter City
WATCH the goals from Oxford United's 2-2 draw with Exeter City, where James Roberts scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Kassam Stadium. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel
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Scales of Justice - 19 people in front of court
OXFORD MAGISTRATES Emanuel Liszko, 29, of Bodley Road, Oxford, admitted driving without a licence, driving without insurance, driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after being required to do so by a police officer in Iffley
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'Broken down car' on Worcester Street blamed for Oxford city traffic congestion
TRAFFIC is at a standstill in Oxford, stemming from what is reported to be car stuck in the middle of the city. A car is reportedly parked in the middle of Worcester Street, with traffic having to make its way round the vehicle. Police confirmed
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It was pure instinct, says Oxford United saviour James Roberts
JAMES Roberts said it was a huge relief to get off the mark in front of Oxford United’s home fans and admitted his superb equaliser was down to pure instinct. The 18-year-old rescued his side in stoppage time, firing in off the post from 20 yards
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City council tenants less than happy, says new survey
CITY council tenants’ satisfaction with their homes has plummeted over the past year. Questionnaires sent out to tenants in the 7,724 council-owned houses revealed satisfaction fell across eight key areas such as value for money and maintenance
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Kidlington man killed in Cambridgeshire crash in the early hours of Saturday
A 32-year-old man from Kidlington has died after a collision between two cars on the A505 at Thriplow in Cambridgeshire in the early hours of Saturday. Cambridgeshire Police said both drivers, Dmitrijs Paulovs of Clevedon Court, Kidlington, and
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Relief for owners as missing cat is found 200 miles away from home
AN INTREPID missing cat has been found in Bicester, 200 miles from its home. Pet cat Jessica, from Middlesbrough, had been missing for a week, with owner Lorna Wood worried the feline would never be seen again. So it came as a huge surprise
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Monday, January 26
2:34pm More time for people to have their say on Bicester eco-town's future %if(after3) %if(after7)
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Rowland Phillips: It was just too little, too late for London Welsh
Rowland Phillips was disappointed and frustrated that London Welsh were unable to get their first win of the season, against Lyon, and admitted the fightback had been “too little, too late”, writes SIMON WILLIAMS. The defence coach rued three errors
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FOOTBALL: McDonagh hat-trick boosts Thame United in easy victory
CONOR McDonagh scored his first goals for Thame United with a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Wootton Bassett Town in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division at the ASM Stadium. Having been recalled to the side, he got off the mark in the
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City crash to a heavy defeat after keeper Salva's early red card
Goalkeeper Salva de la Cruz was sent off after just six minutes as Oxford City were beaten 3-0 at home by high-flying Barrow in Vanarama Conference North on Saturday, writes Matthew Bruce. The City keeper was given his marching orders after felling
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Overjoyed Josh Ashby had no warning of Oxford United debut
Josh Ashby was grateful he was given little warning about making his senior debut for Oxford United in the 2-2 draw with Exeter City. The highly-rated youth team graduate only found out he was in the starting line-up on Saturday lunchtime.
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Michael Appleton praises his young Oxford United guns
Michael Appleton took pride in the character his young Oxford United side showed to bounce back from conceding a late goal and claim a 2-2 draw against Exeter City. Alex Nicholls appeared to condemn United to a fourth home defeat on the spin when
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New Leys leisure complex proves to be a big hit
MORE than 12,000 people turned out for the official opening of the £9m Leys Pools and Leisure Centre at the weekend when fees were waived. Swimming at the Pegasus Road facility was free and there were free taster sessions put on for work-out classes
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GOLF: Eddie Pepperell proud of equalling best finish
OXFORDSHIRE’S Eddie Pepperell reflected on equalling his best European Tour finish after claiming fourth place in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in Doha. The 24-year-old Abingdon ace ended on 16 under par to finish three shots off South Africa
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Delays on the A34 northbound after two collisions
THE A34 northbound is partially blocked after two separate collisions between the B430 at Weston-On-The-Green and junction 9 of the M40 at Bicester. There are reports three cars and a van are involved. For automatic updates see our Live Traffic
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FOOTBALL: McKeon's double brings Carterton gritty victory
Sean McKeon scored in the first minute of each half to give Carterton a 2-1 victory at home to New College Swindon in Hellenic League Division 1 West. The visitors replied through an Ollie Oswin own goal. Letcombe drew 1-1 at home to Clanfield
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FOOTBALL: Salva's dismissal so unfair says Oxford City coach
Referee Andy Hendley was not a popular figure at Oxford City following his controversial decision to send off City goalkeeper Salva de la Cruz just six minutes into their 3-0 defeat at home to Barrow in Vanarama Conference North, writes Matthew Bruce
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CRICKET: Banbury land Tim Paine signing
Former Australian Test wicket-keeper/batsman Tim Paine has signed for Banbury. The 30-year-old Tasmanian, who played four Tests in 2010, has also made 26 one-day international appearances. He has a top Test score of 92 against India in Mohali
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Universal free meals set to cost Oxfordshire schools £450,000
SCHOOLS in Oxfordshire are set to lose out on nearly £450,000 in extra funding. Headteachers have warned they are missing out on the Government’s pupil premium as fewer children have been registered as eligible for the cash. For the school
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New units aim to take strain off struggling A&E workers
MORE hospital assessment units look set to be set up to take pressure off struggling A&E departments. County health managers are bidding to set up an “emergency-multi-disciplinary unit” (EMU) at Oxford’s John Radcliffe and Banbury’s Horton
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WEEKEND RESULTS: January 24-25
FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE TWO Oxford Utd 2, Exeter City 2. VANARAMA CONFERENCE NORTH Oxford City 0, Barrow 3. EVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 1, Hungerford Tn 2. Div 1 South & West: Cinderford Tn
