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Grassroots football kicks off life at its new headquarters
GRASSROOTS football is coming home to a new South Oxfordshire HQ after moving from its old “rabbit warren” base. The Berks and Bucks Football Association opened its new headquarters in Abingdon this month. More than double the size of the previous
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Riders get set for fundraising challenge
CHURCHGOERS from Abingdon are attempting a 100-mile charity bike ride tomorrow through the Oxfordshire countryside. Riders Ken Wood, Martin Tillin, Peter Richardson, Andrew Haynes and Steve Robertson will be completing the ride to raise money for
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Technology studio appoints principal
THE planned multi-million pound Bicester Technology Studio has appointed a principal ahead of its opening next year. Richard Brown, currently director of The Langley Academy in Slough, will be taking on the role at the £4m technology college.
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Mum’s 1950s fridge deserves place in the Science Museum
A FRIDGE built at a Cowley factory more than 60 years ago will take centre stage at London’s Science Museum next month. Bedrich Pollak was part of a team at the Pressed Steel Company that built the award-winning Prestcold Packaway refrigerator,
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Solar panels set alight at farm near Watlington
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a solar farm in Easington near Watlington this afternoon. Two fire engines were called at 3.38pm to a blaze in a unit at the solar farm at Easington Manor. Oxfordshire Fire Service area manager Gabby Heycock
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Cyclist in life-threatening condition after a collision in Headington
A CYCLIST remains in a life-threatening condition after a collision in Headington. Thames Valley Police said the woman was cycling at the crossroads of Warneford Lane, Roosevelt Drive, Gypsy Lane and Old Road at 6.45am yesterday. Officers
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Hospital’s bike-riding scheme hopes to get its staff to cycle
A ‘BORIS Bike’ scheme to get doctors, nurses and scientists pedalling to the Warneford Hospital has been hailed a “great opportunity.” As reported in yesterday’s Oxford Mail, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has received 22 new loan bikes and
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Garden show set to bloom at Blenheim
BLENHEIM Palace will be holding its annual flower show for the third year running this weekend showcasing the best in gardening from across the UK. The Blenheim Palace Flower Show, starting today, will feature more than 250 of the country’s leading
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Rugby players scrum down to help children in South Africa
A SCHOOL rugby team going on tour to South Africa hopes it can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people. Magdalen College School pupils are doing a pre-season training camp in Cape Town, South Africa, but want to leave their mark
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Thousands will flock to Rugfest
RUGBY, beer and very loud music – to some it is a uniquely attractive combination. In fact, thousands of people are expected to descend on Wallingford this weekend for the town’s annual Rugfest music bonanza. All day today and tomorrow, there
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Video: See the city's iconic skyline from the air in new Oxford University footage
OXFORD University has released a new video of the city's iconic skyline from the air, and it has been watched more than 20,000 times in two hours. Ever wondered what Oxford looks like from the air?In this never
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Appeal for picture and video footage of Magdalen College School fire
AN APPEAL for pictures and video footage of the fire at Magdalen College School has been launched by police. More than 60 firefighters were called to the independent school in Cowley Place on Tuesday night, to stop flames spreading from offices
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Friday’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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Cholsey man charged after suspected cannabis found in Wallingford
A 27-year-old man has been charged after the discovery of a large amount of suspected cannabis in Wallingford. Alexi Carbonari, of Crescent Way in Cholsey, was arrested and charged on Wednesday with being in possession of a class B drug with intent
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CCTV of a man police want to trace in connection with two assaults in Oxford
POLICE have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with two assaults in Oxford. The assault took place at about 2.30am on March 15, in Queen Street. A man walked past a 25-year-old woman at a kebab van and pulled
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Delays around Woodstock as Blenheim Palace Flower Show gets under way
THERE are delays around Woodstock as the Blenheim Palace flower show gets under way. The three-day event began at the palace today and there are reports of traffic congestion as a result. Stagecoach has said it is suffering major delays
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Oxford Parkway train timetable released
The timetable for trains which will operate from the new Oxford Parkway station near Kidlington from October has been released. On October 26, the first train will depart from the station and arrive at London Marylebone just 56 minutes later.
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Cathedral service to honour war sacrifice
SOLDIERS who died in the Great War whose names are featured on a South Oxford war memorial are to be remembered at a special ceremony. Oxford historian Liz Woolley has been researching the backgrounds of the 66 soldiers on the Grandpont war memorial
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Update: M40 reopen again between 7 and 8 after serious collision involving motorcyclist
A serious crash blocked the M40 between Milton Common and Wheatley in both directions. At about 10.50am there was a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the southbound carriageway between Junction 7 (Thame) and Junction 8 (Oxford).
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Do you have the answer to my bus route queries?
ANYONE remember the no 20 and the number 7 and their various variants? I wonder if many readers will remember, like I do, that the no 20 service, now the S3, between Oxford Rail Station and Chipping Norton used to have several variations. There
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Commuters set for months of misery crawling through city
I READ with trepidation the update on the plans for improvement work at the Wolvercote and Cutteslowe roundabouts, published in the Oxford Mail on Wednesday, June 10. Along with thousands of local commuters, I have been dreading yet another period
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Our Prime Minister is the opposite of Robin Hood
WOULD I be right in surmising that David Cameron is the exact opposite of Robin Hood? Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor, while Cameron has robbed the poor and vulnerable to benefit the rich. JANE REEVE Cowley Road Oxford
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We should have made more of Magna Carta
WAS anyone in Oxford aware that on Monday, June 15, 800 years ago, the Magna Carta was signed? Other places and cities (for instance, Salisbury – where one of the four remaining documents is housed in its cathedral) celebrated this historic milestone
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Thank you for grabbing this snapshot of nature
ONCE again I write in praise of a wonderful picture of a grass snake being scared off by a mother pheasant. This “once in a lifetime” is a good example of mother nature and the wonderful world we live in. Ten out of 10 to George Reszeter for being
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I was more than happy with my hospital care
I WOULD like you to publish how grateful and happy I was with the John Radcliffe Hospital’s A&E. I was well looked after, everyone made me feel at home and at ease. The doctor who looked after me and the nurse were lovely. They would all pop
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Dining grannies were anything but a delight
AN open letter: To the three “delightful” grannies in The Kings Arms (Harvester), Kidlington, at 7pm. Before I begin I’d like to personally thank you for complaining about me, and my son behind our backs. Until now, I have looked up to older
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Heine on Friday: Keeping Mum in style of the would-be President
How much influence do our mothers have over us? According to Hillary Clinton her mother was her mentor. In a major speech this week for the US Presidential primary campaign this multi-millionaire candidate said she wanted to represent the poorest
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Cabbages & Kings: Giving visitors a lousy impression of our lovely city
THE sun was shining on Oxford. The sort of day those chaps who produce brochures on “the city of dreaming spires” dream about. But there was nothing sunny about the diminutive yet loud American who, after a testing time walking from the rail station
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Healthy interest in dumping junk food
SOME children may fill their lunchboxes with crisps, chocolate and other junk food that sets them on the road to tooth decay and obesity. But youngsters at the Blackbird Leys Community Centre served up leftover food from the Oxford Food Bank and
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ATHLETICS: Nathan Douglas pulls out of Championships with an injury
Triple jumper Nathan Douglas remains hopeful of qualifying for this year’s IAAF World Championships, despite suffering another injury setback. The Oxford City AC athlete was due to compete for Great Britain & Northern Ireland at this weekend
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Girls bring down curtain on Vera Legge dance school after 95 years
A DANCE school is preparing for its final curtain call after 95 years of classes because its teacher can no longer afford to live in Oxford. Thousands of dancers have twirled through classes at the Vera Legge School of Dance but the troupe will
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Hugo Boss sentencing postponed
The sentencing for retailers Hugo Boss following the death of four-year-old Austen Harrison at its Bicester Village store has been postponed until Thursday, September 3. At Banbury Magistrates’ Court on June 3, the company admitted breaching health
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Delays on the A34 after crash at Milton and reports of a collision at Hinksey Hill
TRAFFIC is reported to be queuing on the A34 at Milton due to a crash. The congestion is between the Milton and Marcham interchanges on the southbound carriageway. One lane is blocked. It is not known if anyone has been hurt. Further
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Everyone’s in Tandem for music and eco festival
A 50-PIECE orchestra and Hungarian, Greek and Balkan bands will descend on a hilltop hideaway in Oxfordshire this weekend. The event is the second annual Tandem Festival of music and environment which launches tonight and continues until Sunday
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Schools are urged to act over an increase in absentee pupils
PUPILS in Oxfordshire missed more than 40,000 days at school in just one term last year. According to figures released by the Department for Education, more than 3,700 out of the 73,100 children in the county missed at least 11 days of school in
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CRICKET: Oxfordshire 50+ beaten by Shropshire 50+
Oxfordshire 50+ slipped to a seven-wicket defeat against Shropshire in a high-scoring ECB 50+ County Championship Group 4 clash at Banbury’s Ermont Way ground. Oxon made 251-5 after choosing to bat, with Nick Moorman unbeaten on 70. Paul Hemmings
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CRICKET: Oxfordshire 60+ surprise Australia 60+
Oxfordshire 60+ defeated Australia 60+ by one wicket off the last ball in an incredible finish at Aston Rowant. It was the first defeat of the Australians’ tour, with their aim having been to emulate Don Bradman’s 1948 ‘Invincibles’. Chasing
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Inquiry begins after Bicester residents complain of huge water bills
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after water bills in some areas of Bicester almost trebled. At least 91 households in Langford Village and areas of Launton have reported shock increases in their bills from Thames Water this month. One customer
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‘Shoddy’ Witney road resurfacing to be redone
PART of a road in the centre of Witney will be ripped up and replaced next month after transport bosses said the job done by a contractor was not good enough. Oxfordshire County Council said Skanska would begin the two-day work on Corn Street on
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Fingers crossed at Oxford University museum
Staff at the Museum of Natural History will find out on July 1 whether they have won a £100,000 national prize. Art Fund Prize judges will visit the Oxford University museum in Parks Road today. On Monday the museum’s famous Dodo returned home
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RUGBY LEAGUE Oxford coach Rumford demands response after worst display
Tim Rumford has challenged Oxford RL to come up with a response against North Wales Crusaders on Sunday (3) following the lowest point of their season last weekend. The head coach was hugely disappointed with his side’s display in the 64-0 thrashing
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Chinnor pounce to bring in ex-Premiership players Adams and Dehaty
Chinnor have continued to strengthen their side by snapping up former Aviva Premiership centres Jack Adams and Adam Dehaty. Adams, 28, joins from National League 1 side Cinderford, while Dehaty, 30, returns to England after two years with Kowloon
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CRICKET: Oxford player-coach Bates in switch to big guns Somerset
Oxford player-coach Michael Bates has signed a short-term deal with Somerset. Rated one of the best wicket-keepers in the country, the 24-year-old joined Oxford at the start of the season after being released by Hampshire. However, it was always
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ROWING: Wallingford triumph at GB Masters
WALLINGFORD ruled the roost at the British Masters Championships to lift the Harry Harvey Cup as the most successful club, writes JOHN WIGGINS. With eight gold medals, three silver and a bronze they were clear winners. Their women’s crews shone
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Friday, June 19
5:21pm A cyclist is still in a life-threatening condition after being involved in a collision in Headington 4:23pm TRAFFIC is building across the city this afternoon
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Ditching cars in favour of bikes is an exact science
NEARLY 150 cyclists working at Culham Science Centre ditched their cars in favour of a two-wheeled commute n support of national Bike Week. The cyclists, working at 17 businesses from the centre, collectively racked up more than 2,000 miles to
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CRICKET: Mendis's Championship debut for Oxfordshire hit by registration problems
Registration problems have prevented Shamilal Mendis making his Unicorns Counties Championship debut for Oxfordshire this weekend. The 31-year-old Oxford CC spinner was originally selected to play for the county’s three-day Western Division fixture
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A vote for Yellow Submarine could see it surface in Witney
A LEARNING disability charity from Oxford is appealing for last-minute votes to help it win a £35,000 grant through a national competition. Yellow Submarine has been chosen as one of 15 regional finalists for the Natwest Skills and Opportunities
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TENNIS: Lucy Brown keeps Wimbledon hopes alive with gritty win
Lucy Brown kept her Wimbledon hopes alive after battling to a three-set victory over Francesca Stephenson in the wildcard play-offs at Aorangi Park. The 22-year-old from Oxford earned a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 win over fourth seed Stephenson. She is
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TENNIS: Kids turn out for St Hugh's tournament
A competition hosted by St Hugh’s as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend attracted 40 players. The school in Carswell, near Faringdon, was one of dozens of clubs across the county to open their courts to the public as part of the initiative.
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Mini support ‘major boost for Cowley Road Carnival’
COWLEY Road’s popular carnival will be sponsored by Mini for the 10th year running. The firm has announced it will support the July 5 event, organised by Cowley Road Works, with an unspecified amount. Managing director of Mini Plant Oxford
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Attraction is to be turned in to a house of horrors
ONE of Oxford’s tourist attractions has been turned into a house of horrors for a weekend of fun. The Story Museum in Pembroke Street has been taken over by teenagers from Witney and Didcot and will be transformed into a Victorian asylum tonight
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Man found at home died of overdose
A 42-year-old Oxford man found dead at home by police died of an opiate overdose, a post mortem examination has shown. Oliver Robinson was found on his living room floor in Mattock Close, Headington, on June 7. Neighbours called the police
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Increase in resident parking fees sparks calls for a review
AN INCREASE of £10 in annual resident parking scheme fees in Oxford has prompted calls for a city-wide review. The inflation-busting rise has been defended by Oxfordshire County Council, which said it was partly to prevent a deficit in the scheme
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Bee event hive of activity
HINKSEY Park in Oxford became a hive of activity this week as locals were taught how to make “bee hotels”. Sustainability and wildlife experts buzzed around the park on Tuesday to offer people some building advice and tips on how to make their
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MP Nicola Blackwood to head Commons committee
OXFORD MP Nicola Blackwood has been elected chairwoman of a House of Commons committee. Miss Blackwood, who represents Oxford West and Abingdon, will head the Science and Technology Select Committee, taking over from MP Andrew Miller. The Science
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Cause of blaze at school still being probed
THE cause of a serious fire at an East Oxford school remained unconfirmed last night as firefighters handed the scene back over to school staff. More than 60 firefighters were called to Magdalen College School in Cowley Place on Tuesday night to
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Rock band’s £10k kit stolen from outside guitarist’s flat
A ROCK band has been left devastated after £10,000 worth of gig equipment was stolen from their van on Monday night. Thieves broke into three-piece Steamroller’s white Seat van while it was parked outside one of the band member’s houses in Cutteslowe
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FIXTURES for June 20-25
SATURDAY CRICKET SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Burnham v Henley, High Wycombe v Banbury, Oxford v Harefield. Div 2 West: Amersham v Aston Rowant, Finchampstead v Shipton-under-Wychwood, Great & Little Tew v
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Council assigns more than £65k among groups
MORE than £65,000 of funding for community groups was approved by West Oxfordshire District Council this week. Senior councillors voted through the proposals, which will provide £37,500 to Long Hanborough Methodist Church, £13,845 to Cassington
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Comet lander’s revival delights scientist
AN ABINGDON scientist who helped build the Philae comet lander has spoken about his delight at getting a “second bite of the cherry”. Martin Whalley, of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, said he had a grin on his face as he heard the
