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Big crowds come to see the ‘magic’ of Art in Action
THERE was “magic” surrounding Waterperry Gardens as the annual Art in Action event saw thousands of visitors turn out to try their hand at various crafts. Every July, up to 400 artists, crafters, performers and musicians gather together to demonstrate
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Schoolchildren’s work goes on display at National Gallery
ARTWORK created by children at a special school in North Oxford has been put on display at the National Gallery in London. Pupils at Northern House School in Summertown took part in the Take One Picture project by creating a piece inspired by a
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David Cameron visits Cogges Manor Farm to promote tourism in Oxfordshire
David Cameron was reminded of the country's constitutional history as he celebrated the sealing of Magna Carta. The MP for Witney appeared at Cogges Manor Farm today at an event in celebration of the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the famous
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Anti-abuse charity volunteers rewarded for their hard work
DEDICATED volunteers at an Oxford anti-abuse charity have had their hard work recognised by a regional award. The Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) offers free, confidential advice and support to women and girls who have survived
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Campaigners fear for stranded patients
PATIENTS could be stranded in Banbury when a bowel screening and endoscopy unit closes for emergency refurbishment. That is the message from campaigners who fearing the closure of Horton General Hospital’s endoscopy unit for four months will leave
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‘Our solar farm will make us a sustainable ‘green’ town’
RESIDENTS are hoping a solar farm will help turn their area into a sustainable community. The farm in Charlbury is designed to generate “green” electricity and it is hoped any profits can be used to make buildings in the town more energy efficient
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Eynsham Co-op robber had knife in his sock and escaped with money down trousers
A man in his early 20s robbed the Co-op store in Eynsham by using what is believed to have been a knife concealed in a sock, police said. The man entered the store just before 7pm last Wednesday and threatened a member of staff with the weapon
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Power tools stolen from house near Bicester
SAWS, drills and other power tools have been stolen from a house near Bicester. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Launton on Tuesday night. Offenders broke into the house through the patio doors and stole an
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Update: Commuters still hit by major delays and buses cancelled due to congestion caused by roadworks
TRAFFIC remains heavy around Oxfordshire tonight, particularly on the A34 at Abingdon and Bicester. Drivers have endured congestion on major routes around Oxford since the afternoon and the delays have also affected the M40. Queues approaching
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Oxfordshire prankster duo hijack live Sky News broadcast with magic act
AN Oxfordshire double-act dared each other into the pinnacle of their pranking pilgrimage: audacious magical mischief on live television. Sam Strange and Richard Young are best known as magical duo Young and Strange, but in their spare time they
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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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Keeping the elderly active with dancing
RESIDENTS who joined a pilot dancing club in Wood Farm have said they cannot wait for it to start up again. Pensioners gathered once a week to dance to the sounds of the 60s and 70s as part of a project to get the elderly out of the house and more
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Weather warning extended as rain and strong winds continue to lash Oxfordshire
THE WET weather is set to continue across the county as the Met Office extends its severe weather warning for Oxfordshire. Gale force winds and rain are expected for the rest of today and through to Saturday lunchtime. Winds of up to 45 mph
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Rhodes may have been colonialist but not racist
THE HUGE influence that Cecil Rhodes had in South Africa was not racism; perhaps at best, it could be described as naive colonialism. In the Victorian era of empire building and expansionism, it was perhaps inevitable that such individuals (especially
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We should remember our veterans every day
I FIRMLY believe we should remember all those who have fought for this country and our freedom, not just once a year on Remembrance Day but every day of every week and every day of every year. Many of them died fighting and will never see the results
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Pair set to take on charity bike ride with a difference
ANYONE going for a country walk in the Cotswolds this weekend might be a little shocked to see a hare and a tortoise race past them through the hills on bikes. The characters are in fact 25-year-old Oxford University history student Véronique Thouroude
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My warning to county after mistakes of our flood scheme
IS THE Environment Agency capable of learning from its mistakes? You have only to look at the flagship Jubilee River (nothing to celebrate here) flood alleviation scheme, pictured right, in order to assess whether any new flood defence projects
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Why is the roundabouts work taking 16 months?
AFTER reading Toby Benn’s letter in Wednesday’s Oxford Mail I was surprised that the M1 motorway of some 73 miles was completed in only 19 months, if what he says is correct. If this is the case how do the powers that be justify 16 months to work
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Don’t blame the drivers if buses are arriving late
I’M WRITING to you about Cutteslowe and Wolvercote roundabouts. What is wrong with the council? The poor bus drivers have enough problems at the moment, it’s stupid doing both at the same time. What will happen with the ambulances, fire engines
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Together we can stop them dismantling NHS
TO COMMENT on the Oxford Mail’s front page story (July 15), the so-called Government’s policy regarding the health service in England is apparently chaotic. The cited Warneford nurse is spot on when he says “forced into a downward spiral”. This
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We must stand together in the face of adversity
WHAT with anarchy in Calais, a massacre in Tunisia and butchery in France, it shows we live in a very fragile and frightening world. We must all stand together in the face of adversity. JANE REEVE Cowley Road, Oxford
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Decision on flood fund flies in face of democracy
AT WHAT level do individual councillors have the right to make a decision to override a local public meeting’s unanimous decision that was taken regarding the Normandy Crescent flood fund allocated by Thames Water? Can the result of the councillor
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Use your local pub or it could be sold off, drinkers warned
A LANDLORD and real ale campaigners are urging drinkers to use their remaining local pubs in Didcot or lose them. Paul French, who runs the Broadways in Broadway and The Sprat in Hagbourne Road, spoke out as it emerged that plans to demolish The
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Police arrest 15 people on suspicion of immigration offences after being found in a trailer near Banbury
FIFTEEN people have been arrested for immigration offences after being found in a trailer in Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police stopped a large goods vehicle on the M40 near Banbury and found 15 people inside. Those arrested are being held in
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A417 near Wantage closed between Ardington and Lains Barn due to major gas leak
The A417 near Wantage is closed between Ardington and Lains Barn due to a major gas leak. The road is expected to be closed for up to three hours. Motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
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Heine on Friday: Fangs for the memory of fete’s gripping dog show
The village fete, like any other weather dependent event, is a triumph of hope over experience. We all know it’s likely to be waterlogged and if the sun does shine the cake stall will collapse or the band won’t turn up or the PA system will crash.
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Cabbages & Kings: Receiving abuse for observing life out on the streets
IT TAKES more than an avalanche to crush one-time insurance man Tony, but on Tuesday he was flatter than a vegan’s pancake. “I only remarked to a chap I know from our village that you see more women smoking in the street than men, when this middle-aged
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Holiday love still going strong for diamond couple
IT WAS a holiday romance that blossomed into a 60-year love story for Arthur and Christine Davis. The Cowley couple first locked eyes in a pub during a trip with friends to the Isle of Wight in 1952. The pair spent three years writing letters
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Brewery lorry sheds fuel load after bollard smash
A BREWERY lorry shed its load of diesel in Witney yesterday after it reversed into a bollard. The incident, in Corn Street at 3.50am, closed the road between Holloway Road and Langdale Gate. It is understood the collision ruptured the Banks
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Skye Hall’s ‘incredible’ legacy lives on as world record is smashed
THE mother of Skye Hall has told how her son’s memory has kept the family going as they prepare to welcome a new baby and celebrate smashing a world record. Five-year-old Skye, of Abingdon, died in August last year as a result of radio-chemo neurotoxicity
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Weather warning for Oxfordshire
Rain and gale force winds are set to batter Oxfordshire today, prompting the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning. From noon until 9am tomorrow, more than 20mm is expected across southern England, with the possibility of up to 60mm, as
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Oxford United to use Chimp Management sports psychologist in bid to fulfil potential
OXFORD United will make a sports psychologist available to players and coaching staff as part of their plans to build a successful campaign. Chris Gooder is part of the team working for Professor Steve Peters, whose clients in the sporting world
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Dangerous driving suspect is rebailed
A man arrested after a woman in her 70s was killed in a five-vehicle crash on the A34 has been rebailed by police. The woman, from Huntingdon, was killed on July 12 near Weston-on-the-Green. The 45-year-old man from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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Drivers who transport pupils to undergo vetting on abuse
AUTHORITIES in Oxfordshire have been praised for their reforms to tackle child sexual exploitation in the wake of the Bullfinch child abuse scandal. A report ordered by the Government found “good progress” had been made, but recommends that tough
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IPCC suspended Operation Bullfinch investigation in April
AN INVESTIGATION by the police watchdog into Thames Valley Police’s handling of Operation Bullfinch has been suspended, it emerged last night. The force referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) on February 26, in the
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Tonight's premiere of Rose Hill TV will be moved indoors because of the weather
TONIGHT’S premiere of Rose Hill TV will be moved indoors following concerns over bad weather. The film featuring children who live on the estate will start earlier than planned and doors will open at 7pm. Titled Paddington the film will be
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Top marks for primary school after a dramatic turnaround
A PRIMARY school headteacher has praised staff, pupils and parents after it was rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. In 2006, Windmill Primary School in Headington was ranked as inadequate by inspectors and was given a notice to improve. Headteacher
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CRICKET: Luke Ryan has sights on glory in T20 bid
Luke Ryan believes his Banbury side are well suited to the shorter format as they prepare to host this Sunday’s Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League T20 finals day, writes JACK JOHNSON. Banbury face Reading in the semi-finals at Ermont
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Oxford United boss hopeful Andy Whing will become youth coach
ANDY Whing could be formally appointed as a coach with Oxford United's youth team within days. The midfielder was not offered a new playing contract at the end of last season, but the club were keen to retain his services and a reshuffle in the
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Iconic hall reopens after works
CHRIST Church’s iconic dining hall has reopened to visitors and is set to host a major conference in the autumn. The Great Hall, used as a model for the Hogwarts’ dining room in Harry Potter, has been closed for the past nine months for repairs
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Finding a new use for recycled rubbish at exhibition
ONE man’s trash is another man’s treasure – a saying one art exhibition aims to prove. Recycled material from across the world has been turned into useful objects for a show at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock. Created by company Know Trash
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CRICKET: Will Eason's looking to star Harrison Ward for a repeat of Oxfordshire heroics
Horspath captain Will Eason is hoping Harrison Ward carries on tomorrow where he left off after becoming the youngest player to score a century for Oxfordshire. Ward hit an unbeaten 109 in Oxon’s 133-run victory over Herefordshire at Brockhampton
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CRICKET: Oxfordshire Overs 60s triumph in Wales
Oxfordshire made the long trip to Abergavenny well worthwhile with a 55-run victory over Wales in the Seevent Over 60 County Championship. Having been put in to bat, Oxon made 211-9 in the West Group game, with useful contributions from Adrian
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CRICKET: Time for Shipton-under-Wychwood batsmen to front up, says Simon Hole
Simon Hole has called on Shipton-under-Wychwood’s batsmen to stand up and be counted following a slump that has seen them slip from second place to the fringe of the relegation zone in Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League Division 2. Shipton
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Friday, July 24
5:46pm David Cameron visits Cogges Manor Farm to promote tourism in Oxfordshire
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Ex-lockkeeper is planning a wild swim
A FORMER lockkeeper will return to the Thames after nearly 15 years – but this time he will be swimming between locks rather than operating them. Ben Partridge is among 85 people set to take part in the new 4km Lock to Lock River Thames wild swim
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Man dragged from van and assaulted
A man was pulled from his van by two men on Tuesday and assaulted with a knife, police said. Thames Valley Police were called to Withycombe Drive at 11.45pm following reports a 23-year-old had been dragged from a van he was sitting in before being
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ROWING: Oxfordshire stars ready for French exam
Six rowers with Oxfordshire connections will make up the Great Britain women’s eight at the World Championships at Aiguebelette in France. Former Headington School pupil Olivia Carnegie Brown, plus Leander club Henley members Katie Greves, from
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ATHLETICS: Lawrence Clarke eyeing glory tilt
Oxfordshire's Lawrence Clarke goes into the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park tonight in buoyant mood after recording two wins in the past week. The 25-year-old, from Christmas Common, near Watlington, booked
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ICE HOCKEY: Talented duo sign for Oxford City Stars
Oxford City Stars’ head coach Simon Anderson has hailed the capture of Andrew Magee and Andrew Bates for their South Division 1 campaign. Canadian Magee, 23, an offensive player-maker, impressed at Solent Devils last year, with 28 goals and 23
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FOOTBALL: Marlon Jackson set to quit Oxford City for Tranmere challenge
Oxford City winger Marlon Jackson is set to join National League newcomers Tranmere Rovers, despite signing a new one-year deal at Marsh Lane last month, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. However, City, are not expected to receive a fee due to a clause in
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Bumper cherry crop predicted
YOUNGSTERS blossomed with enthusiasm as they got their hands on some of this year’s bumper cherry crop near Abingdon. It is expected to be a bumper year for the fruit, with a record-breaking 4,500 tonnes of cherries expected to be picked nationally
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Bicester zebra crossing plans given the green light by county council
A NEW zebra crossing was approved for London Road in Bicester yesterday as part of the new train station development. The crossing, proposed for outside Regal Court, had received a number of objections and is to be built as part of work for the
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All in a day's work: Postman hailed a hero after saving man's life
HAS your local postie gone the extra mile? Grandfather Tony Rendell certainly has after pulling a man from a burning house and saving his life. Mr Rendell, who was a Royal Mail postman in East Oxford for 25 years before moving to Thame about
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No charge for indecent exposure suspect
A man arrested following an indecent exposure in Spiceball Park, Banbury, has been released without charge. Police said a 17-year-old boy was walking through the park when he saw a man exposing himself at about 2.15pm, Wednesday, June 17. A
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Oxford coach hoping to nullify Barrow boys
Oxford RL coach Tim Rumford will be hoping history doesn’t repeat itself when they entertain Barrow Raiders at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham this weekend (5). Last time out, Oxford, whose Iffley Road pitch is undergoing maintenance,
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FOOTBALL: John Mills turns down Didcot to join Hereford
Didcot Town’s top-scorer John Mills has agreed to join Hereford FC after rejecting a deal to stay at the Evo-Stik Southern League club. Mills, 25, who scored 57 goals for the Division 1 South & West outfit last season, has signed a deal with
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Thief may face jail over supermarket rampage
A MAN who admitted stealing a supermarket uniform before smashing bottles and assaulting two people was warned he could face jail. Stuart Nicholson, 38, entered Tesco Extra in Cowley Road, Oxford, at 7pm on Tuesday, filling a basket with goods,
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Blenheim Palace is featured in James Bond trailer
BLENHEIM Palace once again has the eyes of the world upon it after being featured in the latest James Bond trailer. The Woodstock stately home appears in the teaser for Spectre, which will be released later this year. Bond is briefly seen racing
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Downton Abbey stars host party to say farewell to Bampton
STARS of Downton Abbey treated the residents of Bampton to a party as they wrapped up their final week of filming. The cast said thank-you to locals in the award-winning ITV1 drama’s long-running film location. Villagers were served drinks
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Princess Anne tells re-formed RAF squadron it should be proud during a visit to Brize
A SQUADRON operating a new fleet of aircraft at RAF Brize Norton was praised and celebrated by HRH Princess Royal yesterday. Princess Anne stopped by the base at around 11am to mark the official re-formation of the Number LXX (70) Squadron after
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FIXTURES: July 25- August 1
SATURDAY CRICKET SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE Div 1: Banbury v Harefield, Horspath v Henley, Reading v Oxford. Div 2 West: Aston Rowant v Finchampstead, Cove v Shipton-under-Wychwood, Great & Little Tew v Amersham
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Oxford United use new home kit to mark Milk Cup anniversary
OXFORD United’s new home kit has been designed to mark the 30th anniversary of their Milk Cup triumph. The two-tone yellow shirt with a retro V-neck and ox head crest is an updated version of the one worn by Maurice Evans’s men as they beat QPR
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More than 100 sign petition for cycle lane
PUPILS have presented a petition to transport bosses urging them to extend a cycle lane they use to get to their North Oxford school. The children, who attend St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, want the Woodstock Road cycle lane, which begins
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Grant helps Oxford DIY workshop to expand its service and staff
A DIY bicycle workshop is set to expand its services from today after securing a £10,000 grant. Broken Spoke Bike Co-op in Oxford is extending its opening hours and training four new mechanics to help cyclists get back on the road. The Pembroke
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Stars set to dazzle in ‘new’ festival line-up
THE former head of motorsport’s governing body, Max Mosley, is to lead an impressive line-up of speakers at the rebranded Blenheim Palace literary festival in September. The broadcaster and DJ Paul Gambaccini and Dr Maki Mandela, Nelson Mandela
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TENNIS: Oxfordshire teams facing hard times in Summer Cup
Oxfordshire men’s and women’s teams are struggling in the Aegon Summer County Cup The men’s team, promoted to Division 4 this year, lost their first two matches at Felixstowe, going down 6-3 to North of Scotland and 7-2 to Lincolnshire. Led from