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SC Wiener Neustadt 0, Oxford United 0
OXFORD United could not find a way through a competitive SC Wiener Neustadt defence as their pre-season friendly ended goalless in Austria. Alex MacDonald’s early strike which struck the woodwork was the closest either side came to breaking the
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Cyclist critically ill after collision with lorry on M40 near Wheatley
A CYCLIST is critically ill in hospital after colliding with a white Mercedes HGV on the M40. The 23-year-old man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington after the incident, which happened between junctions 8 Wheatley and 7 Milton
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Oxford NHS trust under investigation for suspected financial problems
ONE of Oxfordshire's biggest health providers is being investigated for "financial problems" resulting in a deficit of nearly £15m. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, which runs mental health services, community hospitals and community nurses
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UPDATE: A34 to shut southbound as workmen try to fix hole near Weston-on-the-Green
A HOLE half-a-metre deep has caused one lane of the A34 to close and will cause further disruption later today. One lane of the road’s southbound carriageway between the M40 and the B430 at Weston-on-the-Green as closed after the hole was discovered
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Two men killed in microlight crash at Enstone airfield died from multiple injuries
TWO men who were killed when the microlight aircraft they were flying crashed died from multiple injuries, an inquest heard today. Keith Poulton and Dr Connor Morris, known as Edward, died when the light aircraft they were flying crash landed at
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Man from Oxfordshire treated for suspected broken pelvis and back after falling down Westbury White Horse
A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Oxfordshire is being treated for a suspected broken pelvis and back injuries after falling 60 feet down the Westbury White Horse and being airlifted to hospital. The incident happened just after 3.30pm on Sunday when the
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Fans queue in Oxford to buy first Harper Lee novel in 50 years
MORE than 50 years after To Kill A Mockingbird people in Oxford queued just that little bit longer to get hold of Harper Lee’s second novel Go Set A Watchman this morning. Grace Wierenga, from California, and her husband Brett, from Michigan, were
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Mother of drug death teen Martha Fernback in Downing Street to lobby over legalising drugs
The mother of Martha Fernback, who died from a lethal drug overdose at an Oxford park, is at 10 Downing Street today to campaign for drugs legalisation. Martha, 15, a Cherwell School pupil, died on July 20, 2013, after taking MDMA powder, more
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Fly-tipping warning follows proposal to reduce number of recycling sites
A PROPOSAL to close recycling centres across the county in an attempt to save £350,000 have been branded a “disaster”. There are fears the move by Oxfordshire County Council to cut the seven centres it currently runs could lead to an increase in
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U's players band together to help baby's memorial charity hit £100k hospital fundraising target
OXFORD United’s players are showing their support for a charity aiming to raise £100,000 for Oxford Children’s Hospital. The squad all wore Thinking of Oscar wristbands on the opening day of their training camp in Austria yesterday. They hope
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Refurbished council flat for rent at £1,000 a week
BOSSES at Oxford Town Hall have given a two-bedroom flat at the building, pictured, a complete overhaul and are letting it for £1,000 a week. Oxford City Council previously let the property in the 19th century building, in St Aldate's, for £1,208
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Jake Wright relishing Oxford United's Austrian mission
Oxford United skipper Jake Wright is relishing the prospect of taking on European opposition tonight as they face SC Wiener Neustadt (5.30 BST). The game against a side who were playing in the Austrian Bundesliga last season is the highlight of the
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Quick-thinking fire crews limit damage at blaze-hit Great Milton home
MORE than 30 firefighters tackled a blaze in a Great Milton home. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the detached house just after 5pm on Sunday, where a fire which started at the rear of the property spread to the roof. At its
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It's so far, so good for Oxford United
AUSTRIA TOUR DIARY Oxford United are two nights into their pre-season training camp and, whisper it quietly, it is so far, so good. Getting a large group through an airport can be problematic – just ask Deane Smalley, who very nearly did not
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Oxford RL are thrashed 96-4
Oxford RL crashed to a humiliating defeat in Kingstone Press League 1 with a 96-4 thrashing by Swinton Lions. The match was switched to Hemel Hempstead due to maintenance work at Oxford’s Iffley Road pitch And Oxford found themselves on the end
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MOTORSPORT: Jordan Albert out the frame
Jordan Albert had to settle for a brace of top-five finishes for the Chipping Norton-based SWR team in the latest round of the BRDC Formula 4 Championship at Snetterton 300 Circuit in Norfolk. Albert, driving for the team owned by Sean Walkinshaw
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DARTS: Maximum man Ade Larner stars with a remarkable six 180s
Ade Larner hit a stunning six 180s in seven legs to set a Greene King Oxford & District Association Summer League record as Windrush Social Club won 7-2 at home to Goodlake Arms. Larner recorded four maximums in the four legs of his opening
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Campaigners seek long-term solutions to A40 congestion
TRANSPORT campaigners have backed new proposals to reduce congestion on the A40 but warned they are only “short-term” measures. Oxfordshire County Council yesterday unveiled its £38m plans for a park and ride at Eynsham and a priority bus lane
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GOLF: Oxford Ladies go marching on with Classic win
Oxford Ladies marched on in the Mail On Sunday Classic with a 3-2 home win over Kingsthorpe in round six. The quintet of Maggie Edwards, Maggie Findlay, Jan Glover, Judy McCairns and Jane Tavinor came out on top in a closely-fought encounter.
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Girl's wartime river rescuers still a mystery 75 years on
A WOMAN who nearly drowned as a child in Oxford has told of her surprise when she discovered a newspaper report about herself more than 75 years later. Grandmother-of-two Shirley Druce, nee Jarvey, says she has been wary of water all her life after
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Update: The A420 at Tubney Wood has cleared after the earlier crash involving a motorcyclist
THE A420 at Tubney Wood has now cleared after a crash involving a motorcyclist. Thames Valley Police spokesman James Williams said officers were called to the scene at 6.49am to reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist and car. The
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Tuesday, July 14
6:46pm Cyclist critically ill after collision with lorry on M40 near Wheatley
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Students want Rhodes statue removed from college
STUDENTS at Oxford University are calling for a century-old statue to be removed from a college building over claims it is offensive. The group Rhodes Must Fall Oxford says the statue of Cecil Rhodes, the former mining magnate and politician in
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FOOTBALL: Didcot Town happy to keep door open for John Mills
JOINT manager Ian Concannon has not ruled out the possibility of prolific striker John Mills staying at Didcot Town this season. Mills, who scored an incredible 57 goals for the Railwaymen last year, featured as a surprise second-half substitute
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Elderly woman killed in five-vehicle crash on the A34
A WOMAN in her 70s died after a five-vehicle pile-up on the A34 on Sunday. Four cars and a lorry were involved in the accident, which happened northbound between the Islip turn-off near Kidlington and Junction 9 with the M40 shortly after 3pm.
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FOOTBALL: Mike Ford to put faith in Banbury United's youngsters
MIKE Ford says he is willing to give younger players a chance at Banbury United, after getting pre-season off to a winning start against Stratford Town. Louis Joyce scored twice in a 2-1 victory on Saturday and was one of nine players to sign for
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RAF sergeant secretly filmed up women’s dresses during day at Royal Ascot races
A VOYEURISTIC air force flight sergeant used a high-quality camera to film up unsuspecting women’s dresses at Royal Ascot, a court heard. Didcot father-to-be Andrew Hack used his camera to film behind him as women sat around having picnics on the
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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Laura Low’s late winner seals last gasp victory for battling Oxford United
LAURA Low hit a stoppage time winner as Oxford United Women came from behind to win 2-1 at London Bees in FA Women’s Super League 2. The U’s found themselves behind at half-time to an Andria Georgiou penalty. But they levelled just a minute
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FOOTBALL: Kidlington sign ex-Oxford United keeper Sam Warrell
FORMER Oxford United goalkeeper Sam Warrell is among several new faces at Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington. Warrell, who was released by Oxford in 2008, was at Swindon Supermarine last season. Meanwhile, Jamie Mundy, George
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Barton residents offered chance of jobs and training on new Park development
JOB vacancies and training schemes in the new Barton Park housing development will be available at a job fair in Barton this week. A full range of employers, including housebuilder Hill, the developers of Oxford’s biggest housing development in