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Who was Oxford United's man of the match against Notts County?
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Oxford Utd v Notts County - updates
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UPDATE: Have you seen this emu? Police hunt missing bird in Wheatley area
AN EMU is believed to be on the loose in the Wheatley area, Thames Valley Police said. The South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse branch tweeted that the animal had been reported missing. Officers put out an appeal to try to trace the bird
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Apple Macbooks taken from Abingdon home
Computers, tablets and cash were stolen from a property in Thames View, Abingdon. Thieves broke into the building through a ground floor window between 8.50am and 5.30pm last Friday. Two Apple MacBooks, from 2010 and 2013 respectively, an Apple
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Canisters found in Cowley were chemical training aids
Seventeen canisters removed from a Cowley house last month have been revealed as pre-Second World War “chemical training aids”, according to the Ministry of Defence. On July 28, Royal Logistic Corps personnel were called to an empty house on Brasenose
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Emergency services called to glider crash at Bicester Airfield
A GLIDER crashed at Bicester Airfield this afternoon, according to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The fire service were called to reports of an glider aircraft crash at 12.30pm today after what was thought to be a "heavy landing". It
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Lucky escape for driver following crash with tractor on A40 near Eynsham
A drivers had a lucky escape following a collision with a tractor towing hay bales near Eynsham. The crash happened on the A40 at about 10pm. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service said that the tractor and trailer blocked the road both ways and
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Two men seriously injured in fight at AKA bar in Banbury
TWO men were found seriously injured at a bar in Banbury in the early hours of Sunday morning, police said. Thames Valley Police believe the men, aged 24 and 27, were injured in a fight at AKA bar in Parsons Street. The men were found at the
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Danny Rose determined Oxford United will flourish
DANNY Rose believes Oxford United will only have made a good start to the season if they beat Notts County tonight. The U’s have had some highs in the opening week of the campaign, coming from 2-0 down to draw with Luton Town on Saturday and hammering
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Man hit by falling roof tiles in Brasenose Driftway, Oxford
A MAN was hit by falling roof tiles as he entered his home in Brasenose Driftway, Oxford, last night. Emergency services were called at about midnight after tiles came loose and hit the man’s shoulder. Fire engines from Oxford and Kidlington
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Buyer beware: fast food just got faster
THE odd burger here and there won’t do anybody any harm, but it’s certainly not good to be tucking in every day. Burger King introducing a home delivery service will certainly prove a talking point on the day that new figures show we are becoming
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City set to make changes to keep squad members sharp
DANNY Nicholls expects to make further changes to Oxford City’s side for tonight’s visit of Basingstoke Town in Vanarama National League South, writes MATTHEW BRUCE. City’s assistant manager, who has taken charge while general manager Justin Merritt
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Longer work hours at Frideswide Square
WORKERS will spend an extra hour-and-a-half each day on Frideswide Square and work will also be carried out on Saturdays. Teams working on the redevelopment of the square, which is set to continue until December, will now be on site from 7.30am
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Blues are stung by power of Hornets
OXFORD RL were outpowered in their last game at their temporary home ground of Pennine Way in Hemel Hempstead as they were beaten 54-16 by Rochdale in Kingstone Press League 1. Iffley Road is being resurfaced, but will be ready for the Blues’ next
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Taylor satisfied despite cup loss
OXFORD United Women’s manager Les Taylor declared himself pleased with his side’s defending despite their 3-0 defeat at higher-league Birmingham City in the FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup on Sunday. The U’s defence was breached for the first time
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World’s fastest shed races into the record books
A FATHER who built a shed on top of his old car “just for fun” has had it officially declared the fastest shed in the world. Kevin Nicks, from Great Rollright, near Chipping Norton, raced his creation at Elvington Airfield, near York, on Sunday
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Plea for patience as Westgate revamp leads to Primark exit
CITY businesses have been told there is “no gain without pain” as traders were warned they face a challenging two years. Oxford University retail expert Dr Jonathan Reynolds said roadworks, a lack of parking and the redevelopment of the Westgate
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Keep business booming and bring shoppers to our great city
AS Primark shuts its doors, albeit temporarily, now is a good time to take stock of the shopping experience in Oxford. The Westgate work is very much short-term pain for long-term gain. Whether you shop at Primark or not, there is no denying
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Surprise, surprise... welcome to your 50th anniversary party
A COUPLE who have stuck together in sickness and in health for five decades celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a surprise party. Pauline and John Argyle, from Blackbird Leys, had been married for 36 years when he was diagnosed with
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UPDATE: Road reopens in East Hanney after two-car crash
A CRASH involving two cars closed Hanney Road in East Hanney both ways. One of the drivers was injured according to police, who were called to the scene at 7.28am. The road was closed both ways and the vehicles were in the middle of the road
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New over-60s club attracts the IT crowd
OLDER people across the city are becoming more computer savvy thanks to a new social club. Residents gathered at Florence Park Community Centre on Friday for the new over-60s club. City councillor for Cowley David Henwood said the club was
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Strike ballot to be held as part of dispute over changes to porters' work patterns at the John Radcliffe
A STRIKE ballot will be held for porters at the John Radcliffe Hospital over possible changes to work patterns leaving staff in “financial hardship”. The GMB union - representing staff employed by Carillion at the Oxford hospital – will hold the
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Decision on retail park put back after more objections flood in
A DECISION on whether Botley will lose its petrol station has been delayed and more objections to the Seacourt Retail Park scheme have poured in. Original plans for the £15m development – now in its second stage – were approved in 2013 and the
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GOLF: Red-hot putter helps Burton shoot 59 for Tadmarton Heath record
A CHANGED putter helped James Burton break 60 in a flawless round to set a new course record at Tadmarton Heath. The 37-year-old carded ten birdies and no dropped shots in a superb round of 59 to retain the Banbury Town Cup. Burton, who held
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GOLF: Oxford Ladies reclaim President's Trophy
OXFORD Ladies are celebrating winning the Oxfordshire Ladies County Golf Association President’s Trophy for the second time in four years. The pairings of Maggie Findlay and Dee Chappelle, Judy McCairns and Jane Tavinor, plus Maggie Edwards and
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CRICKET: Proud Luke Ryan basks in glory as Oxfordshire seal title triumph
CAPTAIN Luke Ryan saluted his Oxfordshire side after they were crowned champions of the Western Division. A dominant display against Wiltshire at Devizes saw Oxon seal victory in the Unicorns Counties Championship by an innings and 183 runs.
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Tuesday, August 18
2:11pm Canisters found in Cowley were chemical training aids.
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Delays on First Great Western trains due to signalling problems
THERE are delays on First Great Western trains between Slough and London Paddington due to signalling problems. Trains are running at a reduced speed on the London bound mainline. First Great Western has said services may be delayed by up
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Michael Appleton urges Oxford United to show class
MICHAEL Appleton wants Oxford United to live up to their status as a scalp for teams in Sky Bet League Two by winning games at the Kassam Stadium. The U’s host Notts County tonight looking for a first league victory of the season, following draws
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‘Don’t fall for the £10 con that cost me £2000’, victim warns
A PENSIONER who lost £2,000 after her debit card was stolen has warned others of the danger of distraction thefts. Rosemary Arundel, 85, had her card stolen in the short stay car park of Lloyds Bank in Witney last Tuesday. The thief then went on
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Bones are not human, say police
A QUIET residential street in Abingdon became part of a police investigation yesterday as bones were found under a patio. A terraced house in Shelley Close was cordoned off by police at about 11am after reports of remains discovered underneath
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Bus firms back transport plan despite residents’ objections
BUS companies have backed proposals for a £12.5m package of transport improvements in Headington despite objections from residents. Views are split on Oxfordshire County Council’s Access to Headington project, which will see new cycle lanes, pedestrian
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Immigrant ‘lured into crime,’ court is told
A TEENAGE immigrant who was lured to the UK with the promise of work was exploited into a life of crime, a court heard. Mariel Nita had moved from his home country of Romania to find work, Oxford Magistrates’ Court heard. But Sarah Mackay,
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GOLF: Frilford Heath host first Golf Week
FRILFORD Heath’s three courses were kept busy as Oxford Ladies reclaim Trophy they hosted eight events in England Golf’s first Golf Week. The Oxfordshire club also staged a conference aimed at getting more women and girls to take part in the sport
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Couple may sell their home to escape attacks by car vandals
A COUPLE who have experienced a string of vandalism attacks on their car said they no longer felt safe in their home. Louis James, 57, and Antoinette Piercy, 61, who live in Horspath, near Oxford, want to move house after their blue Ford Fiesta