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GOLF: Frilford's Eddie Pepperell misses the cut in US PGA Championship
Eddie Pepperell easily missed the halfway cut in the US PGA Championship at Whistling Straits after shooting a nine-over-par over par total of 153 for his two rounds. The 24-year-old, from Abingdon, added a second round of 75 yesterday to his inconsistent
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The appliance of science turns CD into a hovercraft
CHILDREN of all ages enjoyed learning about the wonders of science at a fun workshop in Didcot, including how to turn a CD into a balloon-powered hovercraft. The Cornerstone Arts Centre and Science Oxford hosted a creative and hands-on science
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Venue row ends in a drama over charges
A DISGRUNTLED actor has given money he was supposed to pay for hiring Witney’s Corn Exchange to members of his cast. Witney Town Council billed the Witney Theatre Company £723 after it hired the recently reopened listed building for a four-night
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Man who headbutted and repeatedly punched his ex-girlfriend jailed for seven years
A father-of-three who attacked his ex-girlfriend in a sustained early morning attack has been jailed. Dewayne Mason denied attacking mum-of-two Jemma Cadle at her home on February 15. But a jury of seven women and five men unanimously found
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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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Four charged after Meow Meow drug raids in Oxford
FOUR men have been charged and another three released on bail following yesterday’s dawn raids across Oxford targeting the supply of Meow Meow. More than 100 Thames Valley Police carried out raids across Oxford - as well as Banbury, Chipping Norton
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Serving up motorway food alternatives
STRESSFUL car journeys are an inevitable part of summer holidays. And one Oxfordshire author has set out to save families from dire meals at motorway service stations. Hugh Cantlie, who lives in Fifield near Chipping Norton, said he was so
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All together now, girls try synchronised swimming
TWO of Britain’s best synchronised swimmers came to Oxford to train the “next generation” of Olympic hopefuls. Team GB stars Hannah Green and 2012 Olympian Katie Clark taught a group of young girls to perform complex routines at the city’s newest
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John Lundstram relishing chance to settle at Oxford United after life on loan
AFTER a nomadic start to his playing career, John Lundstram is excited at the prospect of having an opportunity to establish himself at Oxford United. The midfielder has become a loan ranger since making his senior debut in February 2013, appearing
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We need a new generation of skilled construction workers
AS THE latest cohort of Oxford students collect their exam results, we see many individuals deciding the next steps on their academic pathway with a future career in mind. Whatever those decisions are, one thing for sure is that the construction
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The grey squirrel doesn’t deserve its reputation
FEW wild animals suffer a more tarnished reputation than the grey squirrel. Greys, pictured above, are blamed for numerous atrocities – from environmental destruction to the near-extinction of the red squirrel. As a consequence, they have been
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Can leader explain the benefits of devolution?
PLEASE could Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth explain how would devolution for the county be more transparent for the public? This is certainly what we need and I’d be interested to hear his views. SARAH LASENBY Tawney Street
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30mph limit makes road users’ lives more difficult
CAN someone from the highways department explain why there is a 30mph limit on the Eastern Bypass from The Slade turn to the flyover? There are no works on this stretch. There is just a line of cones and there has not been any activity for
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‘It’s time to flatten 1970s speed bumps’
FOUR decades after they were installed, speed restrictions in Blackbird Leys are still giving drivers the hump. The speed bumps in Watlington Road, opposite the Bullnose Morris pub, are celebrating their 40th birthday this year, and are thought
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A viable alternative to idea of rerouting buses
THE controversy that surrounds the rerouting of buses to permit phase 2 of the Orchard Centre development in Didcot will no doubt continue for some time. I was telephone-canvassed on my views and made it quite clear that I, along with what appears
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Bypass best solution to A40 traffic congestion
THE best traffic solution to traffic congestion on the A40 would be a bypass taking all the traffic destined for London away from Oxford. Perhaps there could be a link-up from the A40 to the roundabout just before the Pear Tree interchange in North
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Heine on Friday: Perhaps it’s time that we all got routine HIV tests
Are you HIV positive? I ask because most of us don’t know and the answer could affect the way we behave. Yes, we think there’s no problem, but we don’t have any evidence. Well, now I do. I’ve had pneumonia for the past four months and it’s
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Cabbages & Kings: Duped over my love for ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’ Vera
“I’VE got a scoop for you,” said out-of-breath, off-duty garage mechanic Mervyn as he ran along the narrow path that links the riverbank and Osney Mead, dragging his old spaniel, Ned, behind him. “A scoop, eh? Ice cream or poo?” I asked, aiming
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War hero says finding charity has been totally life-changing
A BLIND war veteran has raised more than £2,000 with a close friend for Blind Veterans UK. Peter Phipps, who has been supported by the charity since 2013, has travelled to nine Freemasons’ lodges across Oxfordshire, with guide dog Misty, to give
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It's a hoot for U's as Oxford United handed away tie at Sheffield Wednesday
OXFORD United’s reward for their Capital One Cup shock in midweek is a first clash away to Sheffield Wednesday for nearly two decades. Michael Appleton’s men missed out on a meeting one of the 12 Premier League sides which entered the second round
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FOOTBALL: Declan Benjamin set for Oxford City return
ASSISTANT manager Danny Nicholls said Oxford City won’t be daunted by the occasion when they travel to Maidstone United in Vanarama National League South tomorrow afternoon. The Kent side enjoyed a record crowd of 2,636 for their home season opener
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Comment: Female plumbers set a fine example
LAURA Swanston and Kate Milton are the perfect example of what people can achieve when they put their minds to it. Their inspiring tale of enterprising spirit and solid hard work should bolster any A-Level student who maybe did not reach their
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Comment: Students and their teachers deserve praise for exam results
PUPILS and teachers across Oxfordshire deserve our congratulations for yet another set of impressive A-Level results. Some of Oxford’s biggest state schools achieved their best-ever results and the pass rate in the county beat the national figure
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Film star has licence to thrill after landing 007 role for an audiobook
AN OXFORD-born film star will soon become the second black actor to portray James Bond in an audiobook series. David Oyelowo has been named as the narrator of the new 007 book Trigger Mortis. The book, based on Ian Fleming’s world-famous secret
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Female plumbers have more plans in the pipeline
BLOCKED toilets and busted flushes are not the only things that Laura Swanston and Kate Milton are fixing. The pair, who quit well-paid desk jobs to start their own plumbing firm, are taking on the outdated stereotype that it is only men who wield
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Elderly lady was trapped under car
An elderly lady was rescued on Wednesday afternoon after being trapped under what Thames Valley Police believe was the front wheel of her own car in Mewburn Road. Fire service incident commander Dave Bray said the woman was seriously injured and
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Oxford United deals hinge on question of character - Michael Appleton
OXFORD United’s newest signing has a Premier League upbringing, England youth caps and a Football League promotion, but Michael Appleton was only convinced after getting the right answers to some searching questions. Despite being on United’s radar
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CRICKET: Luke Ryan backs Oxfordshire to hold their nerve
LUKE Ryan is confident Oxfordshire’s cricketers will not feel the pressure against Wiltshire as they look to clinch a place in the Unicorns Counties Championship final. Oxon’s fate is in their own hands after they opened up a 13-point lead in the
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New Oxford United signing pushes Michael Collins towards the exit
MICHAEL Collins looks to be heading out of Oxford United after John Lundstram’s arrival. The 29-year-old was not included in the 18-man squads for the opening two games of the season and the new signing has pushed him further down the pecking order
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Warning of school places shortage
FEARS have been raised about a school places crisis after plans emerged to group schools together and form new academy trusts. Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed it is set to propose “a more assertive policy” for the next five years towards
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County’s brightest impress as more achieve top exam grades
PUPILS across Oxfordshire scored an A-Level success yesterday as they improved more than their peers nationally. The number of students who got at least two A-Levels at grades A* to E jumped from 95.1 per cent last year to 96 per cent this year
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Tactical flexibility pleases Luton boss ahead of Oxford United clash
LUTON Town will keep Oxford United guessing about how they intend to line up tomorrow after experimenting with a variety of formations. The Hatters used a 4-4-2 system as they claimed a 1-1 draw at Accrington Stanley in Sky Bet League Two last
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Friday, August 15
6:05pm BREAKING: Oxford Primark to close for more than a year due to Westgate development
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GOLF: Eddie Pepperell shoots six over in US PGA Championship
Eddie Pepperell hit the heights and plumbed the depths in his first round of 78 in the first round of the US PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Starting at the tenth hole, the Frilford Heath golfer had a stunning eagle three at the par-fve
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FOOTBALL: Didcot Town boss expecting tough test
DIDCOT Town joint boss Ian Concannon believes his side’s promotion credentials will be put to the test when they welcome fellow contenders Taunton Town to the Draycott Engineering Loop Meadow tomorrow afternoon. Both the Railwaymen and their guests
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Eye-catching results for Banbury student
THERE was no mistaking the top achiever at Banbury Academy this year, who arrived in full fancy dress. Christopher Macey, 18, from Bodicote, scooped three A* grades in chemistry, maths and further maths. He plans to study maths and statistics at
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Double delight for twins on results day
IT WAS double delight for two sets of twins yesterday as they received their A-Level results. Tom and Nick Daggitt, 18, from Kidlington, celebrated after achieving 5 A*s between them at Magdalen College School, Oxford. Tom is planning to reapply
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Top marks for best friends
BEST friends Latysha Harrison, left, and Stephanie Titus celebrated top A-Level results. Between them the St Gregory the Great students received three A*s, one A and three Bs. Stephanie, who is from Littlemore, is off to the University of Southampton
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Another warning for heavy rain in Oxfordshire for this morning
OXFORDSHIRE could be at risk of surface flooding today after another severe weather warning was issued. The Met Office said the county could see thunder and lightning strikes over the course of the day. The yellow warning will be in place until
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Classic car show’s convoy is more than a Mini adventure
MORE than 200 cars will descend on Marston this weekend as the Cowley Classic Car show returns for another year. The show, which celebrates cars from throughout the 20th century, will also feature a convoy from the Cowley Plant to Court Place Farm
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Donations flood in for ex-Oxford United striker's knee surgery
MORE than £8,000 has been raised in two days to pay for an operation needed by former Oxford United striker Scott Rendell. The 28-year-old faced the U’s in pre-season for Woking last month, but will miss the rest of the campaign after damaging
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CRICKET: Banbury skipper Luke Ryan cautious of struggling Oxford’s threat
CAPTAIN Luke Ryan says title-chasing Banbury will not underestimate rock-bottom Oxford when the sides meet in Division 1 of the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League tomorrow. The north Oxfordshire club closed the gap to leaders Henley to
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Ex-Swindon midfielder salutes Oxford United's cup exploits
IT wasn’t just Oxford United’s travelling fans who were blown away by the side’s 4-0 thrashing of Brentford in the Capital One Cup. Even Alan McCormack, who made almost 100 appearances for Swindon Town, admitted the scoreline did not flatter the
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Multi-lingual teen is heading to college
A WITNEY teenager will be bidding to be fluent in four languages after she achieved top A-Level results. Imogen Burgoyne, 18, has had a love of languages since she lived in Germany with her family as a youngster. She gained three A* grades
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CRICKET: Andy Harris upbeat as Great & Little Tew look to bounce back
ANDY Harris is backing Great & Little Tew to end their four-match winless run in Division 2 of the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League at home to Cove tomorrow. Leaders Tew have lost to Amersham and Aston Rowant, as well as being held
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Fran McMahon pulls through after panic attack
STUDENT Fran McMahon suffered a panic attack in the middle of one of her A-Level exams but still pulled through to receive promising grades yesterday. The 19-year-old City of Oxford College student from Bicester received a B in English literature
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A dream come true for Headington student
A HORSPATH girl has earned a place at the elite college that trained Prince George’s nanny. Headington School’s Freya Horsley, 18, got the three Cs she needed for a place at Norland College in Bath to study nannying. She said: “The royal baby has
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Broken neck fails to thwart dream of university
A CHERWELL student who broke his neck and spent a third of the school year out of sixth form achieved four As to get into Manchester University. Anand Knox, from Summertown, suffered the severe injury while in the sea on holiday with his family
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There’s plenty to savour after record-breaking set of results across Oxford
THERE were plenty of individual success stories at Oxford secondary schools as they celebrated a record-breaking A-Level year. Pupils jumped for joy yesterday as Cheney School, The Cherwell School and Oxford Spires Academy all enjoyed their most
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Ticket deadline for Oxford United fans heading to Luton Town
OXFORD United supporters have until 3pm today to buy tickets for tomorrow’s trip to Luton Town. The fixture at Kenilworth Road has been made all-ticket, so U’s fans will not be able to buy on the day. United have been allocated just over 1,000
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Haul of stolen watches back with owner
A PENSIONER has been reunited with more than 100 pocket watches that were stolen from his Banbury home. The 115-piece collection was stolen from horologist Henry Peverill, 72, back in March 2014, but thanks to a UV postcode mark on one watch, police
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Oxford drugs raids just beginning of war on organised crime warns top officer
SEVEN arrests made following a series of dawn raids yesterday were just the start of a war on organised crime and drugs in the county by the police. More than 100 officers raided seven properties in Oxford as part of Operation Raise to cut the
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Student jailed for punching woman at club
AN OXFORD University student who broke a woman’s nose when he attacked her in a nightclub was jailed yesterday. Abdulrahman Abdelsalam denied groping the woman in the Plush Lounge in Park End Street before repeatedly punching her in the face.
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TENNIS: Oxfordshire veterans cruise past Buckinghamshire with fine victory
OXFORDSHIRE’s over 55 men secured their Seniors Inter-County Championship Division 1 status with a 5-0 win over Buckinghamshire. Jeremy Wood, Tony Munsey, Seamus Donald and Mark Taylor lost just one set. The Oxon 65’s ladies suffered a 6-2
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Grieving boyfriend’s top results
A STUDENT who almost gave up on his A-Levels after his boyfriend suddenly died was thrilled to receive the highest grades in his college yesterday. City of Oxford College student Ross Biddle was amazed to hear he achieved three A*s in his A-Levels
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Maryam Masood bounces back after tragedy
VICTORIES come in many forms, and few more bittersweet than for Banbury Academy’s Maryam Masood. The 18-year-old was devastated after her father, Muhammad Masood, died suddenly on February 27 this year. In the aftermath, Miss Masood saw her
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Talented runner snubs Cambridge spot for Princeton
A MIDDLE distance runner turned down a place at Cambridge University so he could take up a place at Princeton in the United States. James Currah, 18, achieved three A* grades in maths, further maths and physics at Henry Box School in Witney.
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A-Level results: Happy students look to new life at universities
PUPILS in towns across Oxfordshire celebrated yesterday after picking up impressive A-Level results. Anxious students turned up at school halls in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Wantage, Witney, Bicester and Banbury to pick up the envelopes revealing
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FIXTURES for August 15-19
SATURDAY FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE TWO Luton Tn v Oxford Utd. VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH Maidstone Utd v Oxford City. EVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div 1 South & West: Bridgwater Tn v Banbury Utd, Burnham v Wantage Tn,
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CRICKET: Tim Paine steers in-form Banbury into Bernard Tollett final
TIM Paine and Ed Phillips helped Banbury reach the final of the Bernard Tollett Cup with a six-wicket win over Great & Little Tew. The visitors set 133-5, before Paine (79) and Phillips (43) helped Banbury to 134-4 with four balls to spare.
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PIGEON RACING: Latest results
Oxford Central (Kingsdown, 6 sent 75): 1 ,6, 12 L Wheeler 1307, 1240, 1076; 2, 4, 5 M/M R Ward 1305, 1269, 1257; 3, 10, 11 K Shipperley 1298, 1141, 1135; 7, 8, 9 D Fellows 1229, 1189, 1145; 13 M/M S Capon 447; 14 R Clarke 392. Shotover & District
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Chilli festival aims to spice your Saturday
SPICY food enthusiasts will be getting hot under the collar when a chilli festival gives Abingdon a warm glow for the second year running. Dawn Massam founded the Oxfordshire Chilli Festival last year to spice up the county’s events calendar with