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Inmate at Bullingdon Prison starts fire in his cell
AN INMATE at Bullingdon Prison started a fire in his own cell last night. Fire crews were alerted to the blaze at about 7.15pm, but prison staff at the Arncott facility had extinguished it when they arrived. Duty fire officer Gary Cooper said
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Electric car provides fuel for thought
NOT every three-year-old child gets behind the wheel of an £85,000 car. But youngster Anna Farnsworth was sat firmly in the driving seat of the Tesla Model 3 P85+, an electric car. The opportunity came about due to Low Carbon Oxford week, which
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Glittering night at the Oxfordshire Business Awards
MORE THAN 500 business leaders met for a night of celebration at the Oxfordshire Business Awards. On Friday the whole spectrum of trade and commerce, from refuse firms to crocodile sanctuaries, met to celebrate “another wonderful year” for the
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Man attacked outside La Cucina restaurant in Oxford
A MAN was assaulted outside La Cucina restaurant in St Clements Street, Oxford. Police said the 28-year-old man was assaulted by a group of six to eight men at about 11.45pm on June 15. The victim was punched in the head a number of times,
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Ticket prices lowered for Oxford United's cup trip to Brentford
THE date for Oxford United's Capital One Cup tie at Brentford has been confirmed, with the clubs agreeing to lowering ticket prices. The first round clash at Griffin Park will be held on Tuesday, August 11, with a 7.45pm kick-off. Brentford
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Plan could transform a swathe of Wantage
A NEW shopping precinct would be created around Wantage’s civic hall under a new residents’ town plan. Under the plan, Wantage Sorting Office would be converted into three-storey buildings around a courtyard with ground floor shops and flats above
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Sisters rate Wallingford Rugfest ‘epic’ day out
THE weather failed to dampen spirits at this year’s Wallingford Rugfest over the weekend. Festivalgoers shrugged off the elements to revel in a selection of bands and activities at Wallingford Rugby Club. Headlined by late 80s rock band The
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UPDATE: Power cut in Chipping Norton could be fixed by 8.30pm
A POWER cut in West Oxfordshire is not expected to be fully fixed until 8.30pm. More than 830 homes were left without electricity due to a power cut in Chipping Norton. Scottish Southern Electric said an engineer to solve the problem is currently
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Chipping Norton schoolgirl was found hanged in woods, inquest hears
A 15-year-old schoolgirl who died in Chadlington in West Oxfordshire on June 11 was found hanged, a coroner's court heard. An inquest into the death of Chipping Norton School pupil Jennifer Fry from Stonelee Close, Chadlington, was opened at Oxfordshire
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Tuesday’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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Sam Long agrees new Oxford United contract
SAM Long has agreed a new contract which will keep him at Oxford United until 2017. The U’s had a year’s option on the defender from Bicester, but offered him a two-year deal at the end of last season. He said: "I’m very happy to finally get
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Old and young urged to join Scouts’ party
A SCOUT group is celebrating its centenary by urging more young people to join and inviting back some of the old guard. The 15th Oxford Scout Group, officially registered in 1915, has kept going through two world wars and one change of venue.
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Second World War bomber takes pride of place
A HISTORIC bomber made a special appearance at Bicester Heritage’s Flywheel Festival. Over the weekend vintage cars, military vehicles and aircraft were on display at the RAF Bicester site. One of the highlights was a Bristol Blenheim bomber
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Inflexible council rules will succeed in driving me out
ON SATURDAY, June 13, my daughter attended a party at the ice rink in Oxpens Road in Oxford. I arrived to pick her up and found you had to pay to use the temporary Oxford City Council car park next to the ice rink for a five-minute pick up.
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Silly holiday restrictions need to be abolished
I NOTE in the Oxford Mail on June 19 comment is made regarding the level of school absenteeism Of course we as parents/grandparents should be concerned if children are continually absent from school. But do the figures include those children whose
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Greenfield sites can offer sustainable employment
THE Oxford Green Belt Study process is public policy development without democracy. Closed meetings are occurring over the summer, with a final report due at the end of August. Oxfordshire’s county and district councils are “involved”, but not
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Communication is key for hospital appointments
I READ with interest your article (June 17) about missed hospital appointments. I agree it is annoying and have never deliberately missed any appointments (I once never actually received the letter – this a no show, and a cancellation one time
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Putting the facts right on rail noise and vibration
YOUR story “New rail route is on track after go-ahead” (June 17) was highly misleading in two respects. First, as one of the organisers of the petition calling for planning conditions to be upheld before Oxford City Council approved Network Railway
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US firm has discovered how to store solar power
I WOULD challenge Michael Tyce’s assertion in The Issue (June 17) that solar power cannot be stored. An American company has discovered how to store solar power and is at this moment installing them on a trial basis in the UK. The company also
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Woman sexually assaulted in Vincent's Club, Oxford
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Vincent's Club, King Edward Street, Oxford, on June 13. Police said it happened at about 11.25pm and involved a 21-year-old woman who was approached by a man in the sports club. Officers said the man
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Display of people’s valuables will paint picture of Oxford’s last 40 years
PEOPLE have dusted off their valuables to help create a new exhibition at a city museum. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Museum of Oxford is encouraging residents to share objects that have an interesting story or local historical significance
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University Life: How uni grants help fund a variety of good causes
Michael Sibly Chairman of Oxford University’s Community Engagement Group Are you involved in a project that benefits the local community? Or have you been thinking of setting one up? You might be interested to learn that Oxford University
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Quiz League: Royal Sun fight back for draw
Undoubtedly, the match of the day last Thursday was that played in Begbroke featuring the home side and early pacesetters in Section One, the Royal Sun, pitted against their near neighbours and probable chief rivals for the championship pennant, the
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Tandem festival blends brilliant music with eco-workshops
COMMUNITY groups gathered for the finale of this year’s Tandem festival on Sunday afternoon. The festival at Hill End’s 63-acre site near Farmoor, started on Friday and saw a host of acts play music, as well as workshops on environmental and social
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On Yer Bike: Why I felt a real drip after getting caught in the rain
Last week, while sitting awkwardly in a warm puddle during a meeting in Oxford, I realised I had to do something about it. After 15 years’ prevarication, the time really had come to get some serious waterproof riding gear. I’d misjudged the
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Eager Oxford United to miss out on Alfie Mawson
Oxford United are hoping to finalise one more signing before pre-season training begins this time next week – but it will not be Alfie Mawson. The 21-year-old centre back caught the eye on loan last season in a Wycombe Wanderers side who were Sky Bet
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Plaque honouring Great War soldier returned to his family
THE family of a soldier who died in the First World War have been re-united with his death plaque thanks to an Oxford Mail appeal. Brenda and Anthony Warne issued a plea to track down the family of Lance Corporal Aubrey Woodbridge and return the
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Ceremony marks gratitude for the Armed Forces
THE flag at Oxford Castle was raised yesterday, in the run-up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday. The event, which marks the role of the Armed Forces and their strong contribution to life in the county, was attended by senior representatives of the
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Racegoer charged with public indecency
A 44-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with outraging public decency at Royal Ascot. The man, from Didcot, was arrested by police amid allegations he was going around the stands filming up women’s skirts with a camera. Officers said the man was
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Vision for West Way Shopping Centre is presented
Campaign group West Way Community Concern presented its vision for the shopping centre’s future to developers Mace last night. In December last year Vale of White Horse District Council rejected a £100 million scheme to regenerate West Way Shopping
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FOOTBALL: Spanish trio return and others set to follow after Oxford City trials
SPANISH stars Jose Lapoujade, Ander Del Alamo and Alejandro-Adrian Santiago will remain at Oxford City for another year after agreeing new deals with the club. The trio arrived at City last summer as part of a five-strong Spanish contingent, which
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Village is left shocked after a woman was raped at Deddington Festival
A COMMUNITY was left shocked after a woman was raped in a churchyard after its arts and culture festival. Hundreds of revellers packed into the Market Square for a rock concert marking the final night of the 13th eight-day Deddington Festival on
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Fears right to buy will lead to worsening Oxford housing crisis
HUNDREDS of families could be denied a home in Oxford because of plans to sell off the most valuable council properties, the Oxford Mail can reveal. The money raised from selling council homes to the tenants under the Right to Buy scheme will fund
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CRICKET: Run machine Tom Rowley blasts second successive ton
Tiddington's Tom Rowley hit his second successive century in the Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup to set up a crushing 99-run victory at home to Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts. The Australian, who smashed an unbeaten 169 against Thame Town
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District councils are moving into temporary home
A NEW home for South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council will open to the public on Monday. Staff have begun moving into 135 Eastern Avenue in Milton Park near Didcot. The building will be their home for the
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Widow left heartbroken after husband dies on honeymoon
A WIDOW said she has been left devastated after her newly-wed husband passed away on their honeymoon. Wendy Honour, 66, from Bicester, married her “soulmate” Freddie Reeves, 68, at the Littlebury Hotel in Kings End, Bicester, in front of 100 family
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CRICKET: Dominant Oxfordshire turn screw on toiling Dorset
Oxfordshire strengthened their grip over Dorset on day two of their Unicorns Counties Championship Western Division clash at Aston Rowant. Oxon reached the close at 184-4 in their second innings, a commanding lead of 305 after bowling out Dorset
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RUGBY UNION: Gosford All Blacks short-listed for club of year
Goxford All Blacks have been short-listed for club of the year at the National Rugby Awards. All Blacks secured their highest league finish last season with third place in the BB&O Premier Division. The nomination says the club provides
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London Welsh swoop to sign Brendon Snyman and Thretton Palamo
London Welsh have snapped up second row Brendon Snyman and centre Thretton Palamo. They become the Oxford-based club’s 14th and 15th new signings this summer. South African Snyman, 30, joins from French Pro D2 side Montauban and can also provide
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TENNIS: Lucy Brown gets wildcard for Wimbledon qualifying
Lucy Brown has been handed a final chance to make the main draw at Wimbledon after receiving a last-minute wildcard into qualifying. The 22-year-old, from Elsfield, near Oxford, was informed yesterday that the Lawn Tennis Association had granted
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Gang attacks man in Bicester
A man suffered injuries after being chased and assaulted by a gang of men outside Kwikfit. Police said the 44-year-old was taken to hospital with a puncture wound to his back and injuries to his face after being chased between Windrush Close and
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Last chance to have a say on Jericho post office
A public consultation on the proposed relocation of a Jericho post office closes today. The Post Office wants to move its Walton Street branch from its current premises at 36 Walton Street to Londis at 81 Walton Street. It said it would changeg
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Video and pictures: Northern Lights produce stunning display across Oxfordshire
AMATEUR astronomer Mary Spicer, from Tackley near Bicester, captured the Northern Lights above Oxfordshire in the early hours today. The photographer took this image of the green, blue and red natural lights – known as the Aurora Borealis - from
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Tuesday, June 23
3:29pm Man attacked outside La Cucina restaurant in Oxford 2:56pm More than 60 homes in Chipping Norton without electricity after power cut
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Giving people with disabilities some pedal power
PEOPLE with learning disabilities tried out a new mode of transport at a free taster session in Oxford. The bike, pictured, is specially designed for wheelchair users to make it easier to ride. Oxfordshire Sports Partnership hosted the event
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Community delighted as new £4m Rose Hill centre nears completion
DELIGHTED residents turned out in force to celebrate construction work at the new £4m Rose Hill community centre. People from across the area came together for the topping out ceremony at the Ashhurst Way building. Friday’s event marked the
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Delays on First Great Western trains between Oxford and Worcester due to over running engineering work
THERE are delays of up to 25 minutes on First Great Western trains between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill due to over running engineering works. The line has now opened but there are still delays as trains return to normal. Delays
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GOLF: Studley Wood Captains' Day delivers big charity boost
A BUMPER field of 180 golfers turned out for the Studley Wood Captains’ Day, helping to raise £11,000 for charity. It was the main event of the year in office for men’s captain Dave Drew, who is raising money for Oxford Children’s Hospital, and
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Update: Dad of dead schoolgirl Liberty Baker accused by police of harassing her killer's family
THE grieving father of schoolgirl Liberty Baker this morning told of his devastation after police tried to prosecute him for "harassing" the family of her killer. Paul Baker was due to appear before magistrates yesterday - only for the police
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GOLF: Rusk reigns to claim Jack Acres crown at Frilford Heath
JON Rusk overcame a weather delay to become the Jack Acres champion at Frilford Heath. Storms prevented the 36-hole competition from being completed on Saturday, so the field returned to finish on Sunday. Rusk carded a round of 73 on the Red
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FOOTBALL: Bicester Town handed place in Hellenic League
BICESTER Town will kick-off their first season of competitive football in four years in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 East. Bicester, who withdrew from senior football in 2011 due to a dispute with landlords Bicester Sports Association
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Councillors give go-ahead to quarry access road
PLANS for an access road to enable the restoration of Woodeaton Quarry were approved by councillors yesterday. Members voted in favour of the construction of a haul road and the widening of a field entrance, so that vehicles could access the quarry
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Indecent exposure suspect bailed
A man has been arrested in connection with an indecent exposure. The 56-year-old was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of indecent exposure following the incident in Spiceball Park, Banbury. He was released on bail until July 21. Thames
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Rock on! Band says thanks to Oxford Mail after music gear is found
A ROCK band who had their instruments and equipment stolen spoke of their joy after seeing it returned. Three-piece band Steamroller said they were “overwhelmed” by the response of the community and thanked the Oxford Mail for their help in raising
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Joss Stone to play Cornbury Festival
Soul legend Joss Stone will play this year’s Cornbury Festival. The organisers of the festival at Great Tew tweeted that the multi-platinum selling artist from Devon will play on July 12. Playing its campsite stage on July 10 will be The Balkan
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Burglar is jailed for 27 months following a string of offences
A FATHER-of-five who broke into a family home, stole their car and then drove it to burgle a Co-op has been sentenced for a series of similar offences. Hizekiah Roberts, 38, of no fixed address, admitted three burglaries, two thefts and one charge
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Motorsport icon John Surtees receives degree
RACING legend John Surtees added another award to his list of achievements yesterday as he was handed an honorary degree by Oxford Brookes. The 81-year-old is the only man to have won world championships in both Formula One and Grand Prix motorcycle
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Oxford’s home run ended by North Wales Crusaders
OXFORD RL were unable to make it five home wins on the bounce as they went down 36-12 to North Wales Crusaders in Kingstone Press League 1. Despite a valiant second half effort, the match was all but beyond Oxford after they conceded four tries
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Travel back in time at Oxford Castle for medieval fun
ARCHERS, tanners, stonemasons and falconers are invited to Oxford Castle for an interactive Medieval Day on Saturday. Running as part of Magdalen College School’s Arts Festival, the event is set to “explore the city’s cultural roots.” Eight-year-old
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Man behind bars for race abuse in cell
A MAN with eight previous convictions for 19 offences was handed a 24-week prison sentence for racially abusing a police officer. Krystian Kulikowski, 29, of Linden Road, Didcot, lashed out at the sergeant at Abingdon Police Station because he
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Cross-party group will review planned action over begging
CONTROVERSIAL restrictions proposed on busking and begging in Oxford are to be re- examined by a cross-party panel of councillors after a civil rights group said they were unlawful. Oxford City Council delayed a vote on whether to approve a new
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We loved rolling back the years to the swinging sixties
THE SWINGING sixties were a time of peace, love and colourful costumes. And staff at a residential home in Iffley, Oxford, rolled back the years for National Care Homes Awareness Day. On Friday the Iffley Residential and Nursing Home for 68
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‘More women to get top jobs’ Oxford Uni promises
AT LEAST 30 per cent of senior positions and professorships at Oxford University will be held by women within five years, it has been pledged. As part of the United Nations HeForShe campaign, the university has joined nine others and 20 world institutions
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DARTS: Goodlake Arms shock Peachcroft Social Club
GOODLAKE Arms pulled off a surprise 5-4 victory over Premier side Peachcroft Social Club in the Greene King ODDA Summer League. Les Radford, Mark Fowler, Scott Bennett and Mark Breakspear gave Section 1 outfit Goodlake a 4-0 lead. Peachcroft
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Blenheim’s third flower show is rated blooming wonderful
THOUSANDS of gardeners flocked to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show over the weekend in what is believed to have been its busiest year yet. The three-day event – now in its third year – featured quality plants, trees and shrubs and a variety of gadgets
