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CEO and cycle team will battle French Alps in memory of 17-year-old girl
A CEO who helps businesses crack European markets is hoping to break the back of the French Pyrenees on a marathon charity cycle. Paul McIntosh, chief executive of The Mustard Concept in Wantage, is taking on the challenge in memory of his mum,
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Scunthorpe United 1 (Holmes 35), Oxford United 1 (Edwards 47)
PHIL Edwards’s first goal for Oxford United earned them a creditable share of the spoils with a draw at Sky Bet League One leaders Scunthorpe United. It looked like normal service would continue for the in-form Iron, when Duane Holmes headed them
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IN PICTURES: See our gallery from Witney's Christmas switch-on
Witney sparkled last night as crowds gathered to see their town bathed in glowing lights for the festive season. Some 2,000 onlookers gathered in the centre of town to watch Finley Halcrow, 11, turn on the lights in his capacity as the town council's
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'We must make the river in Oxford more democratic' says canoe club chairman
THE outgoing chairman of Oxford's oldest public rowing club has said there is still 'a lot to do to make the river in Oxford a truly democratic space'.Peter Travis said the river Thames is Oxford's biggest sports facility but 'town
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UPDATES - Scunthorpe United v Oxford United
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Audiologist takes home European title
THE quick-thinking of an audiologist who saved his patient’s hearing has secured him an international award.Duncan Collet-Fenson, from Thame, has been crowned European Audiologist of the Year after a nomination from grateful patient.The director of Thame-based
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Cyclist without helmet suffers serious head injury after falling off bike in city centre
A CYCLIST is battling a serious head injury in hospital after falling off his bike without a helmet on. Paramedics were called to Magdalen Bridge in Oxford just after midday today and took him to the John Radcliffe. South Central Ambulance
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Mental health treatment in Oxford given a boost with £3.7m cash grant
HOSPITALS in Oxford have won £3.7m in funding to develop better treatments for patients with a range of mental health problems.Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the five-year funding for its Cognitive Health Clinical Research
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Magical Christmas trees to light up church for charity
AN ARRAY of twinkling festive trees will brighten up a Cowley church for charity this winter.St James Church will be glistening with decorations when the Cowley Festival of Christmas Trees begins next month.Guests will have the chance to admire the tree
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PICTURES: 'Funeral march' for NHS as Corbyn rallies the crowd
CROWDS packed an East Oxford church hall to watch Jeremy Corbyn deliver an impassioned speech about healthcare ahead of a hundreds-strong 'funeral procession' for the NHS in Oxfordshire. The Labour leader pledged to 'defend our NHS' and said he
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Abingdon School pupils dream up alternative to Heathrow's third runway
THE controversial decision to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport has left many people wishing another option could be found.A team of pupils from Abingdon School are hoping they can provide just that with a proposal to link London's five airports.The
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Westgate taxi ban could leave passengers stranded, fares upped and congestion increased
A BAN on taxis using an access road into the new Westgate centre could leave passengers stranded, increase congestion and lead to a rise in fares, drivers have warned. In July council officers had decided to reconsider banning taxis from the access road
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Santas set to race across the city for terminally ill youngsters
SPRINTING Santas are set to dash across the Oxford's streets to bundle together vital cash needed by the county's sick youngsters.Thousands of fundraisers are expected to throw on their Father Christmas suits before flooding the city for the annual
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Parky at the Pictures (In Cinemas 26/11/2016)
Playing at various venues across London until 8 December, the 7th edition of Utopia, the UK Portuguese Film Festival presents seven features selected to provide an eclectic take on Portuguese culture and its recent history. Among the items on offer
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Man accused of raping woman while she slept claims 'I would never do that to my friend'
A MAN accused of raping a woman as she slept told jurors he would ‘never do that to a friend’. Callum Richards, aged 29, denies raping the woman at a mutual friend’s home on August 17, 2014. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons,
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MICHAEL APPLETON COLUMN: Confidence is sky high and we’re set for table-toppers
AS you know, a week is a long time in football and things can change very quickly. Last time I wrote this column we were preparing to face Coventry at home. Seven days later, and we are two wins and six points better off as we prepare to face
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Warning to drivers as car flips and becomes impaled on bollard
A DRIVER and passenger had a lucky escape after a car rolled over completely and was impaled on a bollard in Bicester. The incident took place at about 8.45am on Friday, November 25 in Churchill Road, with firefighters saying the low sun can make
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UPDATE: Car swerves off M40 and crashes into trees
AMBULANCE and fire crews were called to the M40 after a car veered off the road and crashed into trees. Emergency services pulled onto the hard shoulder to deal with the crash just before 9am, and traffic built due to drivers slowing to see what
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Could delays in electric trains provide benefits in other parts of the county?
DELAYS to the electrification of the railway line between Oxford and Didcot could provide an opportunity to improve rail links along Oxfordshire’s economic and science growth corridor, according to a rail campaign group.Initially due for completion next
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City's newest restaurant ready to open
NUTRITIONAL fast food chain Leon is expected to open from Wednesday in Cornmarket Street in Oxford. Set over two floors with over 130 seats, it will have a play area and library for children, stocked with books from Oxfam. Diners can try dishes
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OX5 RUN: Help us break the magic £1m barrier for Oxford Children's Hospital
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE THE CHILDREN'S Hospital has called on the people of Oxfordshire to lace up their running shoes to reach the 'magic million pound mark' for the county's most poorly youngsters. The 15th annual
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Oxford tourism centre wins award
STAFF at Oxford Visitor Information Centre have picked up a bronze at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards.The Oxford Visitor Information Centre in Broad Street, part of tourism organisation Experience Oxfordshire, has been awarded a Bronze in the Visitor
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Prestigious hotel that rose from the ashes reflects on 150 years in Oxford
STAFF members turned back time in top hats and hooped skirts as a Victorian hotel celebrated its 150th birthday. Oxford's prestigious Macdonald Randolph Hotel embraced the milestone with a glitzy party under glittering chandeliers where 180 guests
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Michael Appleton welcomes Oxford United selection headache
MICHAEL Appleton will have a welcome selection headache on the left flank if Joe Skarz is passed fit for Oxford United.The left back is rated as 50/50 to be available for the visit to Scunthorpe United a week after sustaining concussion.In his place,
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Campaigners 'categorically' deny part in banners row
The Keep the Horton General campaign has ‘categorically’ denied harassing staff at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or wielding ‘Baby Killers’ banners. Earlier in November trust clinical services director Paul Brennan said he had
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Frustration and humiliation as guide dog owner is turned away from restaurant
A BLIND father of two was left humiliated and angry after being refused entry to an Oxford restaurant because he was with his guide dog. Paul Goodwin, from Carterton, went into Angrid Thai in George Street for lunch with a friend last Thursday
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Students fill festive shoeboxes for women’s refuges
STAFF and students at an Oxford college have been gathering Christmas shoeboxes for women and their families who are victims of domestic abuse.Hertford College English tutor Dr Catherine Redford has been coordinating filling more than 50 boxes, which
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Talk on green economy
THE director of the Oxford Martin School is to give a talk about the challenges of achieving a 'green' economy.Achim Steiner will draw on his expertise as former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme to explore the varied
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Photo contest launched by quarry protesters
A GROUP opposed to plans for a quarry at Clifton Hampden near Abingdon has launched a photography competition. Entitled #sorrybutNOquarry, the contest is open to everyone and will give the public the opportunity to express how they feel about the prospect
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Patients reassured at Bury Knowle Health Centre
MANAGERS at a Headington health centre are reassuring patients their doctors' surgery is expanding and here to stay.Bury Knowle Health Centre in London Road and Marston Medical Centre in Cherwell Drive merged in July.The Marston Medical Centre premises
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Military museumhosts church service
AN afternoon of music and readings is being staged by the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum as part of its Great War centenary commemorations.The service, entitled 1916 A Remembrance, will take place at St Mary Magdelene Church in Woodstock on Sunday, at
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Community comes together out of the ashes of family tragedy
OUT OF the ashes of a family tragedy that rocked Blackbird Leys last year the community is coming together for a fundraiser to remember. Hundreds of people are set to attend today’s event in memory of Mary McBlain, a mother-of-two and daughter
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SNOOKER & BILLIARDS: Karl Walker and Jon Hawkins lead Abingdon Con Club to victory
DOUBLE victories for Karl Walker and Jon Hawkins helped Abingdon Conservative Club to a 5-1 win over Q Zone B in the Premier Division of the Buildbase Oxford & District Snooker League. Walker produced a break of 32 in his 2-0 success over Shaun
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SWIMMING: Cherwell Academy girls land two bronzes in English Schools Championships
CHERWELL Academy’s junior girls secured two notable third-place finishes in the English School Swimming Association Team Championships at London’s Olympic pool.The Oxford-based school’s junior team of Evie McLean, Illizane Pinfold, Gretel Goodgame and
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MARTIAL ARTS: Vale take third in national championships
WANTAGE’S Vale Taekwon-Do School finished third out of 60 clubs who entered the UK Championships in Guildford with 24 medals.Instructor Carl Davis won gold in adult male fourth degree patterns, but lost in the first round of under 71kg sparring, his first
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BOXING: Berinsfield youngsters show they are ready for next step
FOUR of Berinsfield ABC’s rising young stars will move up to full contact bouts after impressing at the club’s open show.Leon Pownceby, Muhammad Ahmad, Charles Maughan and Kiel Merritt took part in non-decision skills contests.After showing their class
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ANGLING: Dougie Forshew wins Kidlington's Henry Clarke Cup
DOUGIE Forshew won a close contest to lift Kidlington AS’s Henry Clarke Cup. The top three in the club’s 12th points match all used bread fished with the pole. Forshew won with 4lb 15oz 0drms. Dave Britnall was runner-up on 3.8.0 and Henry
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TABLE TENNIS: Forum A go top of the Oxford League
FORUM A took over the top spot in Oxford & District League Division 1 by beating their B team 9-1. Elson Costa and Karl Bushell both recorded maximums, while Andrew Flint beat Greg Boone for the B side’s only success Chris Lansley and Neil
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MOTORSPORT: Positive day for Williams ahead of F1 season-finale in Abu Dhabi
GROVE-BASED Williams had both drivers in the top ten in the second practice session ahead of Formula 1’s season-finale at Abu Dhabi tomorrow.Valtteri Bottas was seventh and Felipe Massa tenth at the Yas Marina Circuit.However, they were more than a second
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Alex MacDonald urges Oxford United to keep the hammer down against leaders Scunthorpe
ALEX MacDonald says Oxford United do not see the visit to Sky Bet League One leaders Scunthorpe United as a “free hit” this afternoon.Successive victories against Coventry City and Gillingham have relieved the pressure which had been building in a four-game