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Man charged with theft of television and iPhone in Abingdon
A MAN has been charged following the theft of a TV and an iPhone in Abingdon. Jake Benjamin Smith, 25, was charged with two counts of theft from a dwelling and was also charged with three counts of theft from a person in Abingdon. Thames Valley
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Bingo! It’s eyes down as a young rugby squad tries out its new kit
YOUNG rugby players are the latest beneficiaries of fundraisers who have had their eyes down for decades. Since it first began 37 years ago, Kidlington charity Bingo Club has raised more than £145,000 for local good causes. The most recent
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College plans revive conservation area concerns
FORTY YEARS after a battle to protect a North Oxford street, the next generation is picking up the fight against development. In 1974, a Save Rawlinson Road group successfully fought off plans for a block of luxury flats, leading to the creation
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Ownership muddle holds up solution over boat squatters
THE ongoing saga of boaters squatting at riverbank moorings in Jericho looks set to drag on as it was revealed more than one person owns the land. The squatters moved to the Castle Mill Stream, opposite the Oxford Canal near Mount Place, last year
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Roofe and Hylton bag braces as Oxford United hit five at Didcot Town
KEMAR Roofe and Danny Hylton scored two goals apiece to give Oxford United a confident start to their pre-season campaign with a comfortable win at Didcot Town. Roofe's double gave the visitors a 2-0 lead, before Hylton matched his efforts after
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‘I need £20k to save my brother’s sight’
A WANTAGE woman is trying to raise £20,000 to save her brother’s sight. Theresa Hillsdon is originally from the Philippines, where her brother Eduardo Clarite Jr, lives. He works as a policeman, supporting his wife Rowena and their 10-month-old
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School’s 40th takes the cake
A FONDANT St Francis of Assisi topped off an evening of celebrations at an Oxford school on its 40th anniversary. Students, staff and Deputy Lord Mayor Colin Cook gathered on Wednesday to cut the impressive birthday carrot cake, made by parent
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Ground-breaking research is vital in helping to mend broken hearts
£45m institute would lead the world on new ways to tackle coronary diseases. Reg Little reports Mending broken hearts requires time and dedication. It also requires huge sums of money. Last week in London representatives from Oxford University
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Updates - Didcot Tn v Oxford Utd
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Two garden sheds catch fire in Thame
TWO large garden sheds in Thame caught fire yesterday and spread to nearby properties. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to King’s Close at 2.30pm and the fire was described as “rapidly escalating.” According to firefighters, the
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Thieves take one car and try to steal another in Witney street
A car was stolen and another the target of an attempted theft in Witney. Thames Valley Police said a grey P-registration VW Golf was stolen outside a property at Queen Emmas Dyke between July 3 and July 4 but was found the following day at the
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Man charged after £400 stolen during burglary in Wheatley
AN OXFORD man has been charged with numerous offences after a window was smashed at a business in Wheatley and more than £400 was stolen. Peter Gaughan, from Falcon Close, was charged with burglary, handling stolen goods, assault, criminal damage
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Guild of Guides marks 35th anniversary
AN ESTIMATED two million people have been shown around Oxford by members of a tour guiding organisation that is celebrating it 35th anniversary this summer. The Oxford Guild of Guides started in 1980 and was thought to be the only such group working
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Four Abingdon School pupils expelled for breaking drugs policy
Four Abingdon School pupils have been expelled after breaking its drugs policy. The pupils, who did not take or have any drugs at the school, were permanently excluded during the summer term following a school investigation. According to the
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Ronnie the Tractor is a big hit
IT MIGHT not work anymore, but an old tractor at Harcourt Arboretum is fast-becoming the most-loved attraction there. Ronnie the Tractor is the latest activity for children visiting the University of Oxford arboretum on the outskirts of Nuneham
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New head admits he has a tough act to follow when he takes on school role
A LEADING public school has announced the successor to its retiring head. And the new man at the top says he is looking forward to building on an ‘exceptional legacy’. Adrian Burn, chairman of governors at the public school in Park Road, has
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Cake machine fire at Bicester baking factory
A CAKE machine caught fire in Bicester yesterday at a bakery factory. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to British Bakels Ltd in Granville Way at 6.45pm after a “rapidly developing fire” involving a very large industrial cake machine
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Driver suffers serious injuries after car overturns in Bampton
A MOTORIST whose car overturned in Bampton yesterday was taken to the John Radcliffe hospital in Headington with serious injuries. South Central Ambulance Service said it was called to Bridge Street at about 6.20pm after a car had crashed into
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Housing plan could produce 400 more parking spaces for station
PROMISES to set aside land for a 400-space car park have boosted plans for an £8m upgrade at Long Hanborough railway station. It was revealed last week that First Great Western and Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) plan to upgrade
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Glass goes in at the Blavatnik
THE Blavatnik School of Government – the latest striking building nearing completion in Oxford – is continuing to take shape. In the past few weeks, builders completed the careful task of lifting the widest pane of glass into place on the first
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Ryan Taylor sets sights on making instant impact with Oxford United
RYAN Taylor is in the mood to hit the ground running and impress Oxford United supporters as the pre-season schedule kicks off at Didcot Town this afternoon. The striker is one of three summer signings, along with goalkeeper Sam Slocombe and midfielder
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One lane of Eastern Bypass is blocked by crashed vehicles
One lane of the Eastern Bypass was blocked after a car and van crashed at the Littlemore roundabout yesterday morning. Thames Valley Police spokesman James Williams said: “We were called to the roundabout on the A4142 at 8.32am. “There was
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MOTORSPORT: Bradley Smith storm to second spot in practice for German MotoGP
Oxfordshire's Bradley Smith was in brilliant form as he finish second in practice for tomorrow’s German MotoGP at the Sachsenring. The Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team rider from Jordan Hill, was 13th in the first session, but set a blistering time of
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Investigation into suspected illegal immigrants
An investigation into five suspected illegal immigrants spotted jumping off the back of a lorry has been passed to border control officers. The alarm was raised after security staff at Unipart opened a truck from an unnamed European country and
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Nurse who had affair with patient is struck off
A MENTAL health nurse who had a secret three-year relationship with a patient was struck off from the profession yesterday. Anna Windich started the affair with a recovering bipolar drug addict when he was discharged from the Littlemore Mental
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Victims tell of frustration as unsolved crime figures rise
A PROPERTY was broken into once every 10 hours and a bike stolen every five hours in Oxford last year but most victims saw their case go unsolved. There were more than 800 recorded burglaries in the city between April 2014 and March 2015, according
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Bells ring out to get Cornbury festival buzzing
THE bells rang for the start of Cornbury Festival in glorious sunshine yesterday. North Oxford-based theatre company Electric Cabaret performed their street theatre and mime artistry for festivalgoers arriving throughout the day at Great Tew Park
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CRICKET: Dynamic Darby's century cannot prevent defeat for Oxfordshire Academy
Despite a spectacular innings from Hugo Darby, Oxfordshire Academy slipped to a narrow 21-run defeat on first innings at home to Free Foresters in their two-day match played at Goring-on-Thames. It was a much-changed Oxon side from the one that
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School governor says boys need role models other than footballers
A SCHOOL governor has said white working class boys need more role models other than footballers to inspire them to achieve top school results. Oxfordshire County Council education scrutiny committee member and Rose Hill Primary School governor
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TENNIS: Oxfordshire's Canter keen to make Wimbledon return
Alexis Canter is already looking forward to returning to Wimbledon next year after relishing his debut at the Junior Championships. The 17-year-old, from Long Wittenham, played three matches at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, losing in the first
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Free school celebrates building revamp
A PRIMARY school has officially opened its refurbished building almost two years after pupils first arrived. Tynedale Primary School in William Morris Close, Temple Cowley, has been based in the former Lord Nuffield Club on the site since since
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Burglars steal engagement ring
A diamond engagement ring was stolen from a home in Idbury. Police said burglars got into a property in Main Road between 10.30am and 1.20pm last Saturday through an unlocked back window. Eight watches, quantity of cash and a diamond engagement
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Bicester man held on suspicion of drugs offences
A man has been arrested after police discovered a haul of pills, white powder and other material at a property in Church Street, Bicester. Thames Valley Police said a 60-year-old man was arrested on Friday, July 3 on suspicion of drugs offences
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Pink tide of runners all set to hit the road and beat cancer
WOMEN will come together in a sea of pink through the city to unite in a “force against cancer” tomorrow. Thousands are set to take part in Oxford’s Race for Life to raise vital funds supporting Cancer Research UK’s work. Organisers are hoping
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CRICKET: Dominant Rowant capture Oxon Under 15 crown
Aston Rowant won the Oxfordshire final of the ECB Under 15 National Club Championship with a 30-run victory over Shipton-under-Wychwood in a high-scoring match. Consistent batting from Ben Coldicott (30), Alex Chapman (26) and Rory Wilson (25),
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CRICKET: Horspath's Oxon Cup hat-trick hopes dashed by Great & Little Tew
Horspath's hopes of lifting the Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup for the third successive year were dashed when they crashed to a 76-run defeat at Great & Little Tew in the outstanding quarter-final. The dual champions were never in the hunt
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New waste recycling centre could save money and the environment
A NEW recycling centre for Oxford’s waste could be built in the city. Oxford City Council has set aside £1.4m for the facility, which it said would save money for council taxpayers in the long term. The plant would not only take the city’s
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Soldier goes courtside at Wimbledon
A YOUNG soldier has had one of the most enviable seats in the country after volunteering at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Drummer William Fletcher, 24, from Adderbury, has been a Military Service Steward for the past two weeks. Along
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Bodleian Library goes digital
The Bodleian Library has launched a new website for readers to browse its collections. Visitors to digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk can view more than 100,000 items, including books, illustrated manuscripts, centuries-old maps, art and other materials
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CANOEING: Tim Morris is picked for marathon
Tim Morris will compete in the Canoe Marathon World Cup in Brandenburg, Germany. In April, Morris, 17, a member of Oxford’s Falcon rowing and canoeing club, represented GB at the Waterlands Marathon in Amsterdam. Morris’s teammate, Sam Glover
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Ducklington are champions
Ducklington were crowned under 14 champions after finishing top of their group at the ESF Festival of Football Finale in Warwick. They held off the challenge of Banbury, who finished second just two points behind, despite being unbeaten throughout
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Man charged with fuel theft
A man has been charged with stealing fuel from a vehicle in Abingdon. Thames Valley Police said David Power, of Redbridge Hollow, Old Abingdon Road, was charged with theft from a motor vehicle in Abingdon on Sunday. Power, 20, was charged the
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Man who dropped cash given a curfew
A man who dropped money on the ground and watched women pick it up has been handed a curfew after a doctor said he was unfit for work. Stuart McGhie, of Bargus Close, Steventon, admitted breaching an Anti Social Behaviour Order. He was handed
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CRICKET: Taylor shines with 82 as holders Cumnor get off to flier
Holders Cumnor got their Oxfordshire Under 17 Competition campaign off to a flying start, rattling up 207-3 in their 20 overs against Chipping Norton. Jake Taylor hit 82, Oliver Gray 36 not out and Alex Hodder-Williams 25. Suliman Hussain took
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MARTIAL ARTS: Super Franks makes it first time lucky with Canada success
Oxfordshire's Katie Franks became the ladies’ grand champion in her first full international as a member of the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (TAGB) team. The student, from the Wantage and Didcot club, achieved the distinction at the
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MARTIAL ARTS: Super Franks makes it first time lucky
Students at John Mason School in Abingdon are celebrating a successful sporting year. In March, the under 12 girls team won the Vale Cross country championships and went on to compete in the county competition at Tilsley Park, Abingdon which they
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ANGLING: Norris lifts top shield
Richard Norris won Sutton Courtenay AC’s George Lyford Memorial Shield at Culham Reach with a 14lbs 8oz catch. Gary Stafford was second (7.6.0) and Bob Gosbee third (5.13.0). OTHER RESULTS Tackley Estates AC (Rye Hill Fishery, 11 fished
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You will need a spare £4m for Oxford's most expensive street
A STREET in North Oxford has been named the most expensive in the county for a second year running according to latest figures. Houses in Crick Road are the highest valued in Oxfordshire with an average price of nearly £4m. Figures released
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Cowley bus stop clue to sex assaults
A MAN suspected of sexually assaulting two women on a Number 5 bus got off at Between Towns Road in Cowley. Police said on Tuesday that a man made inappropriate comments and inappropriately touched a 22-year-old woman and a 46-year-old woman on
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County council praised for action to tackle homophobic bullying
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has been named one of the best local authorities in Britain for tackling homophobic bullying in its schools. The council finished 10th out of 47 local authorities across the country in a survey that measures a school’
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Smartphone game leads to a top award for cancer scientist
A SCIENTIST has won a national award for helping to cure cancer with a mobile phone game. Dr Anne Kiltie, who works at the Oxford Institute for Radiation Oncology, helped develop Cancer Research UK’s innovative app Reverse The Odds. In the
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Prime Minister responds to Rose Hill pupils’ lobbying letters
PUPILS from Rose Hill, who wrote to the Prime Minister over poor conditions in their school, have received a response praising their efforts. Last month, 24 children from Rose Hill Primary School travelled to Downing Street to hand-deliver letters
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Primary school rated 'inadequate' is turning the corner, declares Ofsted
A BLACKBIRD Leys primary school given Ofsted’s lowest rating has been told it is making improvements and will not be put into special measures. Orchard Meadow Primary School was given the inadequate rating following an inspection in March by the
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University-run nursery is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
A NURSERY run by Oxford Brookes University has once again been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery was inspected in June 18 and was given the ‘outstanding’ rating in all categories. In a report released
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Solar firm trio conned customers
THREE men have been convicted of running a solar panel business that misled its customers after a trial at Oxford Crown Court. The men committed the offences while trading as Solar for You, which installed solar panels on people’s roofs between
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Lights, camera, action... now we can create our own films
A GROUP of digital artists with learning disabilities have been awarded thousands of pounds to create a number of individual films. The £49,900 grant money will fund a new “Creative Bridges” project that The Shadowlight Artists can now embark on