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Tributes pour in for 'Man of the people' who spearheaded hospital campaign
BANBURY was in mourning this week after strident campaigner and 'People's Champion' George Parish passed away in his early 70s.The former Banbury Town Mayor and councillor was named an 'inspiration' by colleagues after his death on
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Road cleared after lorry and car crash on A420
Drivers on the A420 experienced long delays in the Buckland area this evening after a crash involving a car and a lorry. The incident took place in Buckland Road about an hour ago. The road was closed at 5.45pm for about 30 minutes and re-opened
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Dazzling Diamonds - with Mary Cruse: 'Understanding pain is the way to help treat it better'
PAIN is a fascinating thing. Whilst it’s probably not our first thought when we shut our finger in the door or burn our hand on the stove, the processes involved in our reaction to painful stimuli are astonishingly complex.This pain response protects
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Legal Matters with Ruth Hawkins: Making sure the vulnerable are secure in court
Special measure for vulnerable witnesses and litigantsOver the past few years in the family courts, especially, but also in the wider court system in criminal cases and civil cases, there has been a growing acceptance, that appearing in court can be a
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RAPE TRIAL: Woman 'feared she was drugged' after waking in stranger's halls of residence room
A 'DRUNK' woman who feared she was fed drugs before waking up in a stranger's room was discovered roaming the streets crying, a court has been told. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, alleges defendant Changqing Shao raped her in
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Woman taken to hospital as candle sparks bedroom fire
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after an unattended candle caused a bedroom fire in Carterton. The fire broke out at the house in Acacia Avenue yesterday afternoon. The woman called Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue at 4.30pm after her smoke alarm went
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CCTV released after shop windows smashed in city centre
FOUR men are being sought by police after a spate of criminal damage incidents affecting businesses and a car in central Oxford. At about 3.10am on Sunday the windows of several properties were smashed and a car damaged on Cornmarket Street and
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Legal Matters with Ruth Hawkins: Making sure the vulnerable are secure in court
Ruth Hawkins, of Turpin & Miller LLP Special measure for vulnerable witnesses and litigants Over the past few years in the family courts, especially, but also in the wider court system in criminal cases and civil cases, there has been a growing
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Thieves fail to steal battery from car in East Oxford
THIEVES attempted to steal the battery from a car but were unable to make off with the device.Police said the bungling burglars broke into the vehicle in Percy Street, East Oxford on Saturday night.They smashed a window to get inside but did not manage
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Crime writer pledges support to 'exceptional' maternity unit
KNOWING you face a high-risk pregnancy will always be nerve-racking for any expectant mother.But when you have already faced the gut-wrenching loss of a first child, faultless care the second time round becomes all the more integral.For Oxfordshire author
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Teenager's 'mind-blowing' song wins award in memory of former Cherwell School student
A TEENAGER'S 'mind-blowing' song has won her a prize awarded in memory of a former Cherwell School pupil. Theo Laird claimed the Dan Hemingway Memorial awarded for her song Marmalade which she wrote, recorded, produced and sung, about a girl
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Science study to look at county’s main strengths
DRIVERLESS vehicles, data from space, digital health, and quantum computing will be looked at in a study of Oxfordshire’s research strengths.Oxford University said the so-called ‘science and innovation audit’ announced by the Government last week would
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AN acclaimed author visited the Pendon Museum last weekend to sign copies of his book.Simon Bradley, author of 'The Railways Nation Network and People' visit attracted more than 100 visitors to the museum.Alongside Mr Bradley's book signing wa
Bestselling author visits Didcot museum for book signing
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Bucks fizz on offer at re-opening opticians
BUCKS fizz and raffle tickets will be on offer to visitors to the Bicester branch of Boots Opticians today as it re-opens its doors following a refit.The store in Crown Walk will be re-opened by the deputy mayor of Bicester at 4.30pm ahead of the Christmas
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FOOTBALL: North Leigh to face South Park in Buildbase FA Trophy first round
NORTH Leigh have been handed a trip to South Park in the first round of the Buildbase FA Trophy. The Surrey-based Ryman League Division 1 South side stunned Oxford City 2-1 on Saturday to set up the tie. It is the first time either team have
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Supermarket stall in aid of children's cancer charity
SHOPPERS in the Bicester area are invited to peruse craft stall in aid of a children's cancer charity this Friday.From 9.30am to 2pm at the Sainsbury's in Bure Place a stall will be set up in aid of CLIC Sargent, which offers specialist support
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Shirtless man who threatened to kill driver sectioned under Mental Health Act
A MAN who threatened to kill a motorist while brandishing an air rifle has been sectioned.Daniel McCowie, 28, will remain at Littlemore Mental Health Centre indefinitely after he was sentenced on Thursday at Oxford Crown Court.The court heard that on
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Oxfordshire to join pension fund that will save £500m
A JOINT pension fund for staff in some 250 Oxfordshire public bodies is to be set up with nine other areas. Overall it is estimated that by sharing costs, the fund could save more than £500m by 2036. Annual savings would exceed annual costs
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Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group - Cinderella
Cinderella isn't a Pantomime - Oh yes it is! This production of Cinderella by Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group was advertised as not being a Pantomime, but I couldn't tell the difference. Wicked stepmother, two not so ugly sisters, a Prince, Posh
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Oxford students trades life on land for a barge after being faced with soaring cost of living
FACED with a looming housing crisis and soaring rent charges one Oxford student came up with a novel solution to the problem…living on a boat. Josh Warren, who is a third year student at Oxford University studying astrophysics decided this year
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Celebrations as funds for new youth centre approved
MEMBERS of a Woodstock youth club are celebrating after councillors agreed to award them a £50,000 grant so they can build a new purpose-built home.The youth centre will now press ahead with its plans to construct a clubhouse on its existing site in Recreation
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Councillor calls on Oxford MPs to vote against Brexit in Parliament
OXFORD'S MPs should oppose moves to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union (EU), a Green councillor has claimed.Dick Woolf, city councillor for St Mary's, said Brexit would have 'a negative impact on Oxford’s economy, its environment
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City council appealing for women to run sport sessions
THE city council is appealing for motivated and committed women to help lead sporting sessions for other women in the city.As part of its Active Women project, Oxford City Council wants to find more leaders to run different physical activity sessions.Free
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A food bank is getting festive as preparations get underway for its Christmas Day lunch
A FOOD bank that has served thousands of people in the county is already preparing themselves for their Christmas lunch. For seven years the innovative Oxford Food Bank has served more than 60 charities in Oxfordshire and is now appealing for volunteers
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Popular community cafe set to reopen
COFFEE lovers and visitors to West Oxford community centre will be delighted that the centre's Tumbling Bay Cafe has reopened.By the end of the week freshly ground Columbian coffee, a selection of tea, cakes and other goodies will be on offer at the
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Oxford publisher boosts children's maths with Singapore-style teaching
MATHS teaching inspired by lessons in Singapore and brought to England by Oxford University Press (OUP) can help youngsters to master the subject more quickly, new research has shown.The Inspire Maths textbook is based on My Pals are Here! – a mathematics
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Shoppers urged to return faulty goods this Christmas
CITIZENS Advice Oxford is calling on residents to return faulty electrical goods back to retailers this Christmas following new research. Research from the national charity released on Monday has revealed that two thirds – 66 per cent, of people
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Town hall goes green for annual fair on Saturday
OXFORD town hall will be turning green this weekend for a fair.Oxfordshire Green Party will be hosting the event from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday.Colin Tudge, science writer and broadcaster, will be opening the event where residents will be able to
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'Grave concerns' about Oxford families set to be hit by benefit cuts
A SENIOR Oxford councillor has raised 'grave concerns' about the impact of upcoming benefit cuts.Susan Brown said the lowering of the benefit cap due in December would hit families struggling with high rents. Nearly 1,000 children and their families
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Schoolgirls learn more about chemistry on trip to London
GIRLS from Headington School discovered more about the opportunities that studying chemistry can offer when they visited London.The school took 31 sixth form girls to the institute of education at University College London last week.They listened to a
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Recipients of university's community funds announced
THE recipients of Oxford University's community funds have been announced.A grant has been given to a project called Turtle Opera Oxford, which is a drama and music project for 10-14 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Funding has been provided
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Christmas coming to Botley this weekend
SEACOURT hall in Botley will be transformed into a Christmas Bazaar this weekend.Organised by the Liberal Democrats, the event will run on Saturday from 9.30am to 2pm.Residents will be able to enjoy stalls offering home made cakes and produce, children
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Oxford Brookes hospitality department named third best in the world
THE hospitality management department at Oxford Brookes University has been ranked in the top three hospitality schools in the world.The university was honoured at the Worldwide Hospital School Awards held in Paris on November 14.Out of 42 universities
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Reading promoted with day of storytelling at Oxford Rugby Club
RUGBY players swapped their boots for books as they took the chance to get involved in a reading event.The Oxford Children's Book Group marked national non-fiction November with a storytelling and reading day at Oxford Rugby Club in North Hinksey
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New home could be built between existing houses in Rose Hill
A NEW home could be built in Rose Hill under plans submitted to Oxford City Council.The one-bedroom house would be built in Nowell Road on a plot of land between two semi-detached houses.It would have garden space at the rear and a car parking space at
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Chipping Norton Town Football Club supports Fairtrade with new bibs and footballs
A FOOTBALL club in Chipping Norton has invested in Fairtrade footballs to help exploited workers in Pakistan. Chipping Norton Town Football Club has been kitted out with Bala Fairtrade footballs and training bibs, thanks to local telecoms provider The
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Lucky escape after unattended tea light causes toilet blaze
There was a lucky escape for residents at a home in Blackbird Leys after a blaze caused by an unattended tea light this weekend. Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire at Warburg Crescent in Blackbird
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Staff praised by inspectors as North Banbury children's centre rated good
THE work of staff at North Banbury Children's Centre Nursery in helping children with lower starting points to catch up has been praised by inspectors.It comes as the school was handed a good rating by Ofsted following an inspection earlier this month.The
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Witney service is helping elderly and disabled shoppers this Christmas
ELDERLY and disabled Witney residents looking to ease their Christmas shopping worries are being urged to use a free service designed to make their trip easier.Witney Shopmobility offers the use of a motorised scooter or wheelchair for those who would
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Elderly cyclist in hospital with life threatening injuries after van crash
A woman cyclist is in hospital with life threatening injuries after a crash with a van last week. At around 11.45am on Friday the 79-year old was cycling along Common Road, North Leigh, near Witney, when she struck the stationary grey Ford Transit
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Charity auction to boost fundraising appeal
AN AUCTION in Chipping Norton will raise funds for a cancer charity. The North Cotswold Charity Auction will be held at the Crown and Cushion Hotel at 7.30pm on Sunday, December 4.All proceeds raised from the auction will be used to support the Cyclotron
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More than 2,000 attend Banbury Christmas light switch-on
Banbury’s Christmas lights switch-on – which focused on ‘everyday celebrities’ for the first time, has been hailed a success. More than 2,000 people watched the switch-on on Sunday outside the town hall which focused on local champions and heroes
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Thanks for helping the elderly with essential bus
IN THESE days of austerity and massive cuts to public services, it is quite a pleasant surprise to be able to inform you of the dedication of a number of people to break this trend. A huge heartfelt thanks goes out to Tony Tinkham, community transport
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Joe was a terrific boss, and his death a sad loss
I WAS saddened to read of the death of Joe Smith OBE (Oxford Mail, November 17). I worked as the secretary for his team at the Churchill Hospital during the late 60s early 70s when I left to have my first child. As a boss, he had that air about
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Helping homeless in most constructive possible way
IT IS apparent as you walk around town that there are more people sleeping rough. According to the recent findings of an inquiry by MPs the number of rough sleepers in England rose by 30 per cent between 2014 and 2015 – and the government’s welfare
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Oxford United hold leaders to a draw, but Michael Appleton feels side could have won all three points
OXFORD United’s strong second-half display left head coach Michael Appleton frustrated his side had not taken all three points from a foggy Scunthorpe United. The visitors trailed to Duane Holmes’s header at half-time, but quickly drew level through
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Carterton church service will raise funds for Children's Society
A CHURCH in Carterton will raise money for the Children's Society with its annual Christingle service. St John the Evangelist Church, in Burford Road, will host the service on Sunday (4) at 4pm. The Rev Ian Howard and Lyndsay Baker will perform a
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REVEALED: The 'International superstar' to headline final Cornbury Festival
Cornbury’s final farewell festival is set to go out with a bang as organisers confirm an international superstar as its headline act. The Cornbury Music Festival has signed up Bryan Adams as headliner on Saturday July 8 2017. The three-day
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Attempted murder arrest after man suffers potentially 'life-changing' injuries during attack
A MAN suffered potentially 'life-changing' injuries during an attack that police are treating as attempted murder. The brutal assault was inflicted in Banbury's George Street at about 5am yesterday morning. Spokesman Jack Abell said this afternoon
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Advice for shoppers on returning faulty goods
CITIZENS Advice Oxford staff are reminding shoppers to go back to retailers if they are sold faulty electrical goods this Christmas.Research from the Citizens Advice charity has revealed that two thirds of people had a problem with a faulty electrical
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New book celebrates Randolph's 150-year history
THE history of Oxford's most famous hotel The Randolph - renovated following last year's devastating fire - has been celebrated in a new book.Freelance photographer KT Bruce and her husband Martin Bruce have produced the 38-page history booklet
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Science and faith talk at Harwell Oxford
A TALK on the relationship between science and faith will take place tonight at the Harwell Oxford campus.Harwell and Chilton Churches are exploring the relationship between science and faith, through their Crossing the Gap project, funded by Scientists
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Violence on the rise inside Bullingdon Prison, report warns
VIOLENCE and indiscipline among inmates at Bullingdon Prison is growing after staff cutbacks over the last three years, a new report out today has warned.Staff shortages are damaging morale, eroding relationships with prisoners and could be linked to
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Festive books giveaway
FOR the fourth year running, Blackwell's Bookshop in Oxford is staging a 24 Days of Kindness event, starting on Thursday.Every day, until December 24, a bookseller at the store in Broad Street will be giving away two books, one to a customer and one
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Vale and South housing services praised
HOUSING and homelessness services provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils have been recognised by as one of the country’s top performers.The local authorities were given a score of 80 per cent by the National Practitioner
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WEEKEND RESULTS: November 26 & 27
SKY BET LEAGUE ONE Scunthorpe Utd 1, Oxford Utd 1. BUILDBASE FA TROPHY 3rd qual round: North Leigh 1, Kingstonian 0; Oxford City 1, South Park 2. EVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd v Basingstoke pp Div 1 South
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VIDEO: Terrifying moment family flees devastating arson attack
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy was one of three people to escape through the windows of a burning Kidlington house in the early hours of yesterday. Police believe someone deliberately set fire to the front door of the terraced house in Basset Way at about
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FOOTBALL: Below-par Oxford City sent crashing to shock loss in FA Trophy
OXFORD City crashed out at the first hurdle in the Buildbase FA Trophy with a shock 2-1 defeat at home to South Park in the third qualifying round, writes MATTHEW BRUCE.Despite playing for more than an hour against a side without a recognised goalkeeper
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Bus staff overwhelmed by response to charity appeal
BUS workers give five special chairs to the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in 1981 – Roger Pilcher, Lord Shepherd, Sister Margaret Rymill and George Barnett are in the foreground B US workers in Oxford had done their bit for charity, and now it was time
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'Bored' Joe Skarz delighted to be back on duty at Oxford United after concussion
JOE Skarz was thrilled to be back in action for Oxford United at the end of a “boring” few days spent proving his fitness after suffering concussion. The left back returned to the starting line-up in the 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe United, a week after
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FOOTBALL: Louis Joyce's double helps Didcot Town make it five wins in a row
A DOUBLE from Louis Joyce plus a late Ben Whitehead goal extended Didcot Town’s winning run to five matches in the Evo-Stik Southern League as they triumphed 3-1 at Swindon Supermarine.The visitors, looking for revenge after the 5-1 loss to Supermarine
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MOTORSPORT: Felipe Massa came ninth in the final race of his career
THERE was little joy for Oxfordshire teams in the final Formula 1 race of the season in Abu Dhabi.While Nico Rosberg clinched his first world title after finishing second to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, there was a low-key finish for Williams, Renault
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PICTURES: Adorable puppy switches on festive light show at rescue
AN Oxfordshire branch of a pet charity is looking to ignite the county's Christmas spirit as they unveiled the world’s first donations-powered Christmas tree. And it fell to a plucky 18-week old Jack Russell terrier puppy named Max to switch on
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CRICKET: Luke Ryan ready for a fresh challenge after stepping down as Oxfordshire captain
LUKE Ryan says a busy schedule of work and studying is behind his decision to step down as Oxfordshire captain, writes JACK JOHNSON.The 28-year-old announced on social media last week he would no longer skipper the minor county side.He is also ending
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FOOTBALL: Aaron Woodley’s superb goal lands another cup scalp for North Leigh
NORTH Leigh continued their historic season with a shock 1-0 victory at home to Kingstonian in the third qualifying round of the Buildbase FA Trophy on Saturday.A brilliant goal by Aaron Woodley secured their third victory over a Ryman Premier Division
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Scales of justice: latest round-up of convictions
OXFORD Wayne Tutty, 53, of Simon House, Oxford, pleaded guilty to stealing items of clothing worth £82 from Fat Face in Cornmarket Street on October 26. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs
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CRICKET: OCA chief Brian Standish is Cherwell League’s new chairman
THE proposed alliance between two of Oxfordshire’s major cricket competitions took a step forward, with the election of Brian Standish as chairman of the Cherwell League.Standish, who succeeds Clive Ricks, is already chairman of the Oxfordshire Cricket
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On target Phil Edwards delighted at change in form - individually and for Oxford United as a whole
PHIL Edwards celebrated a big turnaround in his and Oxford United’s form by grabbing the goal which saw them come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw in the fog at Scunthorpe United. The full back opened his account for the club by heading in Chris
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Second major roadwork project to hit Headington as hospital pipeline gets underway
TODAY marks the launch of another major roadwork project right through the heard of central Headington. A 2.2km pipeline will be constructed over the next 19 weeks uprooting roads all the way from the John Radcliffe to the Churchill Hospitals.