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Who was Oxford United's man of the match against York City?
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Firefighters tackle 30 straw bale fires in Botley
CREWS have been tackling 30 straw bale fires in a field in Botley yesterday evening. The smoke from the field fires caused a "major hazard" to drivers on the nearby Eynsham Road between Botley and Farmoor. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Oxford writer's debut novel has a very personal story that was ten years in the making
JUST over a decade ago, Oxford writer Sylvia Vetta met Chinese artist Qu Leilei in this exact spot at Oxford's Ashmolean Museum and it changed her life.In 2005, he was the star of the museum's first ever one-man show, Everyone's Life is an Epic, which
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Classic car restoration mechanics on national award shortlist
Engineers at a Bicester-based Classic car restoration programme have been shortlisted for a national award. The classic vehicle restoration apprenticeship at Banbury and Bicester College is the first of its type in the country aiming to close the
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Oxford United v York City - updates
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Feature: Experts uncover treasure trove of cultural artefacts at Westgate excavation
A PILGRIM’S badge chronicling the murder of Thomas Becket is just one of Oxford’s unearthed treasures on display at a new exhibition this weekend. It is the final chance for residents to view objects dating back thousands of years that have been
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Oxford United supporter urges fans to create sea of yellow at York City game tonight
AN OXFORD United supporter has urged fellow fans to create a sea of yellow at tonight's clash against York City. The U's will take on the City at the Kassam Stadium at 7.45pm. The fan has asked if the United faithful can bring their yellow
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Pupils at Didcot school go global for international day
HUNDREDS of school children in Didcot had a whistle-stop tour around the world for International Day.Pupils from 10 primary schools linked up for the 15th Didcot Girls' School International Day.Each school ran a country-themed stall with a host of activities
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Figures reveal that fraud fighters in Oxford prevented £3.6m from being wrongly claimed
MORE than £3.6m of losses to the public purse are estimated to have been stopped by Oxford-based fraud investigators in their first year of operation.Oxford City Council's investigations team has already saved the taxpayer £3.3m in 2015/16 and this figure
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Cartoon crazy collector opens exhibition
A CARTOON-crazy collector who admits to "never really growing out" of his unusual passion will exhibit his dearest doodles. Stephen Head, 65, will display 104 of his favourite cartoons at Wallingford Museum.The Cholsey resident, who has collected
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Jubilee Way in Didcot reopens after crash
The B4016 Jubilee Way in Didcot has reopened following an earlier crash involving two cars. Reports show the collision happened close to the junction with Sandringham Road. South Central Ambulance Service spokesman David Gallagher said: "We
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Train delays affecting Didcot Parkway and Oxford
Trains at Didcot Parkway station and Oxford station are affected by delays in and out of London Paddington. National Rail is reporting delays on the Great Western service following speed restrictions near Southall. This is expected to affect
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Young dancers take to the stage and discover what ‘home’ means to them
YOUNG dancers from Didcot wowed the crowd at a night to celebrate young people and what "home" means to them.Girls from the Step in Time Dance School showed off their moves at Didcot's Cornerstone arts centre.The event was organised by SOHA
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Campaigners hail plans to reduce lorry traffic during works on high speed rail link
THOUSANDS of heavy goods vehicles may not have to disturb the peaceful tranquility of North Oxfordshire villages after a new report on the HS2 project was released.Residents in Wardington, near Banbury, have campaigned for months against plans for lorries
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Council set example with installation of 66 solar panels on offices
OXFORD'S dreaming spires could soon be a sea of gleaming wires powering the city below if this example is anything to go by.Oxford City Council has set a shining example in sustainability by installing 66 solar panels on the roof of its city centre offices
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Army of Wombles take to the streets to tackle 'grot spots' for annual litter pick
OXFORD’s annual litter pick was officially launched this week ahead of the spring clean-up in neighbourhoods across the city. More than 1,000 human Wombles are set to take to the streets to blitz “grot spots” around the city this weekend. OxCLeam
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Tuesday’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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Much-loved and talented teenager "did not intend to take his own life"
A "MUCH-loved" and "talented" teenager who hanged himself in his bedroom did not intend to take his own life, Oxford Coroner's Court has ruled today. Senior coroner for Oxfordshire Darren Salter said he believed the death of Wantage 15-year-old
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Animal charity looks to find new homes for growing menagerie
RATS, hamsters, gerbils and other rodents are in desperate need of homes in Oxfordshire as one animal charity battles to care for more abandoned pets than ever before. Blue Cross is currently overrun with about 100 small pets, including 51 rats and about
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Hoban joins Grimsby on loan until end of season
OXFORD United have sent striker Patrick Hoban out on loan to Vanarama National League side Grimsby Town until the end of the season. The Irishman, who has only scored six goals in 53 appearances since making his U's debut just over 12 months ago
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U's striker Roberts joins Bees on loan
OXFORD United striker James Roberts has joined fellow Sky Bet League Two side Barnet on a one-month youth loan. The 19-year-old, who has just returned from a loan spell at Vanarama National League side Oxford City, could feature against United's
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Parade of classic Cowley cars marks reopening of Lord Nuffield's house
A PARADE of Cowley-built cars were driven through the Oxfordshire yesterday(feb29) to mark the reopening of industry founder William Morris's home to the public.Organised by enthusiast Tanya Field, 14 classic cars made their way to Nuffield Place, the
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Wantage convent keeps alive a 140-year-old link with Indian schools
NEARLY 140 years ago, a group of Oxfordshire nuns travelled to a remote and deprived region of India to set up three Christian schools.Today, The Community of St Mary the Virgin in Wantage has dwindled from a community of 300 to just 14 sisters, but they
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Fall Out Boy and Biffy Clyro join Reading Festival line-up
WEEKS of fevered speculation have ended with the announcement of the final headliners of this summer’s Reading Festival. Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro and alt-rockers Fall Out Boy take head up the action, sharing co-headline status at the gathering
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Thriving rail updates sign of better way to free up roads
ON FEBRUARY 24, Chiltern Railways celebrated its 100,000th passenger at Oxford Parkway station, barely four months after opening. Chitern’s rebuilt Bicester Village station also thrives. In July the rebuilt line will be even more popular, offering trains
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Children fail with literacy due to time, technique
REGARDING the letter (February 26) from John Walker “Teaching children to be literate the way forward”. John is absolutely right that not one of the ‘experts’ has the remotest idea about what can be done and city council leader Bob Price admits
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‘Fatberg’ dilemma: To flush or to emulsify
THE “fatberg” problem is clearly real. However, there is a complementary problem for residents. How can domestic users of cooking oils and fats dispose of them when they are not longer worth using, except by flushing them away? They can be emulsified
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Blinkered housing targets ruin the environment
THE ‘pressure’ that Price refers to is entirely self-imposed and unnecessary. The strategic housing market assessment is based entirely on unrealistic projections of growth which are based purely on unspecified, arbitrary and unsupported, targets
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Spend nuclear weapons cash on better things
WHAT a disaster it is that our Conservative government is hell bent on wasting billions of pounds on renewing Britain’s weapons of mass destruction. Nuclear weapons are very costly, desperately dangerous and thoroughly immoral. The £31bn-plus price
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Headington plans still in need of improvement
BETTER but far from perfect – that must be the verdict on the revised plans for access to Headington. It’s no surprise so many people came to Saturday’s consultation event. The supply of comments forms ran out and reinforcements were needed.
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ATHLETICS: Clarke selected for World Indoor Championships
OXFORDSHIRE hurdler Lawrence Clarke has been selected for the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland later this month. The 25-year-old from Christmas Common, near Watlington, is part of a 23-strong Great Britain team for the event in Amercia
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Key positions need to be filled at Royal Air Forces Association
Key positions need to be filled at the Oxford and District branch of the Royal Air Forces Association or it could struggle to keep going. The Annual General Meeting of the RAFA branch is taking place today at the Littlemore Royal British Legion
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South Oxfordshire tops list in national quality of life survey
HOME to historical country houses, enticing gardens and thriving markets, South Oxfordshire’s new status as Britain’s happiest rural community is “unsurprising”. That was the reaction from John Cotton, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council
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University Life: Gut instincts - Bacterial study needs to examine your flora
Dr Nicola FawcettResearch Fellow with the Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of OxfordYou might have seen the adverts promising ‘good bacteria’. But are all bacteria simply good or bad? Can good bacteria turn bad? And how does the medication
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On Yer Bike: Wheel progress in getting the city back on the bike
From my hideaway in Charlbury, deepest West Oxfordshire, I continue to be impressed by Cyclox and its endeavours to get the city cycling. The group started almost 15 years ago as a band of rag-tag of provocateurs specialising in stunts to raise the profile
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Quiz League: Tight scores after tough questioning
A TOUGH quiz resulted in a particularly low-scoring night last Thursday but it also ensured some tight contests with six of the fixtures being decided by just six or less points.With Premiership frontrunner, the Plough (Wolvercote), having an evening
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BOAT RACE: Dark Blues unveil 2016 crews
OXFORD University's crews for the men's and women's Cancer Research UK Boat Races have been announced this morning. The Dark Blues, who won both races on the River Thames last year, are the lighter crew for 2016. The men, 9.6kg lighter than
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Sercombe: Strugglers will 'crumble' if Oxford United score first tonight
OXFORD United can exploit struggling York City’s fragile confidence if they get the first goal tonight, according to Liam Sercombe. The Minstermen arrive in the relegation zone and with the worst away record in Sky Bet League Two. York, whose solitary
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Victory for Freedom of Information campaign as Government rules out changes
Attempts by Government departments, councils, police forces and universities to hide behind a veil of secrecy are set to be rejected today in a victory for freedom of information campaigners. The Oxford Mail, along with other newspapers and pressure
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Comment: We must tackle the root of the issues that are on our canals
OXFORD's historic links with the boating community go back to the 18th century, when it was a thriving trade route for cargo from the Midlands.Today, thanks to the railways, the waterways are more important to tourism than they are to industry.But this
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Comment: Congratulations on a very public proposal
A HUGE congratulations to newly-engaged Sarah Drew and Adam Brooks from Abingdon.Despite the fact that women are, of course, allowed to propose to their partners whenever they like, Leap Day is well-known for being the only time they are traditionally
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Kenny keen to stay with Oxford United until summer after loan extension from Everton
JONJOE Kenny is aiming to stay at Oxford United for the rest of the season after Everton agreed to extending the teenager’s loan for March. The right back, who turns 19 this month, has made eight appearances since joining United in January after George
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FOOTBALL: Victory over Burnham could help us stave off relegation says Wantage Town boss Stuart Cattell
Victory for Wantage Town at home to fellow strugglers Burnham this evening could be enough to secure their Evo-Stik Southern League Division 1 South & West status, according to manager Stuart Cattell. The Alfredians are one place and five points
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GOLF: Frilford Heath stage evening with Eddie Pepperell
Frilford Heath are staging an Evening with Eddie Pepperell on Monday, March 14. This has become an annual event for Pepperell, the world No 131, who is attached to the club. The Abingdon-based European Tour professional will answer questions
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HOCKEY: Lucy Millington shines as Oxford Hawks fight back for draw
Lucy Millington starred as Oxford Hawks Ladies came from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Swansea in the Investec National Conference West. Millington stepped into midfield in the absence of the unwell Ella Cusack and proved influential. Hawks
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Fire crews work through the night to damp down barn fire near Thame
Fire crews have been working through the night following a barn fire at Shabbington near Thame. Twitter users posted pictures of large clouds of black smoke billowing from the building in Ickford Road, which remains closed to traffic. The blaze
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New service with Oxford's health trust aims to help victims of child sex abuse
A NEW specialist service to help children deal with sexual abuse has been launched.Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has teamed up with the children's charity Safe! to set up the Horizon service.The service will work with children aged from just a few
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Art lovers flock to enjoy a feast of global talent at Oxford fair
SCULPTURES, paintings and photography from 26 countries delighted residents as they enjoyed the third Oxford International Art Fair.More than 150 exhibitors proudly displayed pieces for art enthusiasts to peruse at the three day event.Organiser, Joelle
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Pupils to discover secondary school place fate today
OXON: Thousands of children will find out whether they been offered a place at their secondary school of choice today [1/3]. About 6,000 youngsters applied for up to three schools each, listed by preference. Last year 98 per cent of those who
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HOCKEY: Magdalen College School lads eye up national quarter-final place
Magdalen College School entertain Dean Close today as they attempt to reach the quarter-finals of the English National Schools Championships. MCS, who have already dispatched Bablake, Abingdon and Bromsgrove schools, will be hoping to reach the
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RUGBY UNION: Lamb misses late penalty as Bulls seal final spot
WITNEY missed a late penalty as Henley Bulls held on to book their place in the Oxfordshire Cup final with a 22-20 victory at Hailey Road. Fly half Henry Lamb was unable to land a 76th minute three-pointer as the visitors overturned a 13-12 deficit
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Pioneering Karate Federation is on the move to improve more lives
DISABLED people in Blackbird Leys could soon be karate-chopping their way to confidence with the arrival of a pioneering charity. The Disability Karate Federation, set up in 2013 by Oxford resident Ray Sweeney, is moving its headquarters into Blackbird
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HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks men let slip two-goal lead against bottom club Staines
Oxford Hawks could not hold onto an early 2-0 lead as they drew 3-3 away to bottom club Staines in Premier Division 1 of the Men’s South League. Hawks went 2-0 up within ten minutes through Sam Chilvers and Chris Hardy, but let Staines to make it
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Former Oxford City director Thomas Guerriero pleads guilty to $6.6m fraud
Former Oxford City director Thomas Guerriero has pleaded guilty to running a $6.6 million telemarketing and investment fraud conspiracy. Guerriero, 39, of Hillsboro Beach, South Florida, resigned from his role as director of Oxford City FC in December
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DARTS: Jon Jukes and Stuart White back as Oxfordshire face relegation crunch clash
Oxfordshire welcome back Jon Jukes and Stuart White for their crunch Division 1 relegation clash at home to bottom club Derbyshire in the BDO Inter-County Championship this weekend. It is a game Oxon must win if they are to avoid the drop.
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RUGBY UNION: Hawks fall further behind
HENLEY Hawks slipped ten points adrift of safety after falling to a 40-14 defeat at fellow strugglers Blaydon. Just one place separated the sides in National League 1 ahead of the match, but the Newcastle-based club picked up a bonus-point win
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DARTS: Dominant Challow Royal British Legion storm on at the to top of Oxford League
Challow Royal British Legion consolidated the position at the top of the Men’s Premier Section in the Greene King ODDA Winter League with a convincing 7-2 victory over Section 1 rivals Goodlake Arms. In a high-class match that produced seven maximums
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RUGBY UNION: Gosford in Shield final
GOSFORD All Blacks beat defending champions Blue Boar 27-17 to reach the final of the Oxfordshire Shield. The BB&O Premier leaders will face Wheatley at Iffley Road on April 10. All Blacks raced into a 14-0 lead with Sutton and Luke Newton
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Adam says yes after reading girlfriend's Leap Day proposal on the Oxford Mail website
A BRAVE girlfriend took a leap of faith yesterday as she asked her partner of 12 years for his hand in marriage in a very public way. Sarah Drew, 36, said she “felt sick” all morning as she sat at work waiting to hear if boyfriend Adam Brooks had
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Rumford rues penalty pile-up as Oxford exit Challenge Cup
HEAD coach Tim Rumford cut a disappointed figure as Oxford RL exited the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup at the hands of Lock Lane at Maidenhead. The Blues went down 37-22 in the third round encounter and now move focus to their Kingstone Press League
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New widescreen at research centre prove revolution in cancer diagnosis
THIS giant screen is the latest weapon in the battle against cancer that allows junior doctors and medical trainees to get up close and personal with tumours.Cancer Research UK's Oxford Centre has funded a 55-inch widescreen screen that allows doctors
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New parking spaces at footbridge unveiled at Kingham railway station
IMPROVEMENTS to passenger facilities at Kingham railway station were celebrated at a special ceremony. Oxfordshire County Council's deputy leader Rodney Rose, who was born a stone's throw from the station, cut a ribbon to officially open a 115-
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Controversial plans for 120 homes in Long Hanborough have been rejected
PLANS to build 120 homes in Long Hanborough which were heavily opposed by residents have been refused after councillors agreed they would not fit the character of the village. Members of West Oxfordshire District Council said yesterday that the "
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Now if your chance to make sure carnival volunteers win epic national award
EPIC volunteers who helped bring carnival fever to the heart of East Oxford last year have been praised for their work.The Cowley Road Works team, which organises the annual Cowley Road Carnival, was one of nine voluntary groups across the country shortlisted
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Yellow Army make colourful call for fans heading to Oxford United tonight
OXFORD United fans are being encouraged to turn the Kassam Stadium into a sea of yellow tonight. Supporters’ group the Yellow Army are hoping the U’s faithful turn up wearing yellow for the important home clash with York City. A big flag has
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Council planning new PSPO to tackle illegal boaters in Oxford
CONTROVERSIAL powers used to tackle anti-social behaviour in central Oxford are to be used in a fresh crackdown on illegal boaters along the city’s canal and rivers. Oxford City Council wants a new public spaces protection order (PSPO) to cover
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Shock for leap year birthday boy as story goes viral
HE waited four years and then all '18-year-old' John Wheeler's birthdays came at once.Leap year baby Mr Wheeler – true age 72 – was gobsmacked when almost 50,000 strangers celebrated his big day after a story in the Oxford Mail went viral on the internet.The
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Police confirm dead baby was newborn and renew desperate appeal to find mother
THE BABY which was tragically discovered dead along a cycle path in Oxford was newborn, police have confirmed. Supt Christian Bunt, local area commander for Oxford, pleaded for the mother to seek medical attention after revealing the baby still
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Sports centre is given final date for opening of new 3G facilities
THE starting pistol is set to sound on new sports facilities at Abingdon's Tilsley Park in the spring.A 3G artificial rugby and football pitch and a floodlit throwing area at the Dunmore Road leisure centre will be finished by the start of April.The new
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Church hall set to gain independent chairty status
A VILLAGE hall is on the verge of becoming an independent charity after two years of work.Volunteers who look after South Hinksey Village Hall have bid to make themselves a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and are now almost there.This new kind
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National charity predicts sharp fall in cash to vital children’s services in Oxfordshire by 2020
FUNDING for children’s centres, teen pregnancy help, short breaks for disabled children and other support for young people in Oxfordshire is predicted to drop to £9.5m by 2020. National charity Action for Children predicts the decrease, representing