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Man treated for smoke inhalation after house fire
A MAN is being treated for smoke inhalation after he fled his burning home in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services rushed to the property at Marylands Green, in Chiselhampton at about 5.09am. Firefighters discovered the living
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26-year-old charged with nine offences
A 26-year-old man has been charged with nine offences that happened in Harwell, Didcot and Wantage. Michael Hogan, of no fixed abode, was charged on Wednesday, November 23 with: Burglary dwelling and theft on 20 November in Harwell Theft
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'The country owes him a debt' - new Witney MP pays tribute to Cameron in maiden speech
DAVID Cameron's successor as Witney MP has paid tribute to the former prime minister, saying he made the Conservative party 'believe in itself again'. Robert Courts used his maiden speech in the House of Commons to say both the party and the country
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FOOTBALL: Cropredy back to form with victory over leaders Mansfield Road in Oxfordshire Senior League
AFTER a run of three defeats, Cropredy got back to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division leaders Mansfield Road. Joe Fox scored in each half, while Cropedy’s other goals came from Ismael Liverpool and Aaron
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UPDATED: Blocked lane now cleared and traffic easing on A34 and A420
TRAFFIC was at a standstill for two hours tonight after a three car crash on the A34 Northbound caused long tailbacks. But now the blocked lane on the entry slip at the Botley Interchange has been cleared traffic is beginning to move. At around
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'Distressed' woman found roaming Cowley Road hours after rape, court hears
A PASSER-BY has recalled the moment he spotted a ‘distressed’ woman trawling through East Oxford hours after she was allegedly raped. Peter McIntyre took the stand at Oxford Crown Court, telling jurors he was walking his dog along Crown Street
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Motorcyclist suffers arm and pelvic injuries after crash with Mini
A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital with arm and pelvic injuries after a crash with a Mini in Woodstock last night. Emergency services were called to Banbury Road at 19.24 and treated the cyclist before taking him to the John Radcliffe Hospital.
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Test to seek superbugs wins top prize
A FIRM based near Banbury has scooped a Longitude Prize Discovery award for developing a test for superbugs.GFC Diagnostics’ MicroScreen detects antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA, in 30 minutes compared to existing tests which take three days.The
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Common People organiser Rob da Bank promises a more streamlined festival for 2017
THE ORGANISER of Oxford's Common People festival has unveiled plans to make next year's event even better, with each day taking on a different theme.Launching an Earlybird ticket promotion for the event, DJ Rob da Bank said this year's festival
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NEW £220m vision mapped out for Oxford Brookes University
A NEW vision for Oxford Brookes' city campuses has been mapped out and could be in place within five years. Last year the University announced plans to withdraw teaching from its Wheatley campus and invest £220m in refurbishing its Harcourt Hill
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Witney crash which left driver seriously hurt prompts police appeal
A crash in Witney which left a male driver with serious injuries has prompted a police appeal for witnesses. At about 9.05am yesterday a silver Ford Ka was involved in a collision opposite the entrance to Witney Lakes Resort in Downs Road.
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Oxfam shop celebrates 30 years of service with help from longest-serving volunteers
A CHARITY shop is celebrating 30 years of serving a community with companionship and a stash of second-hand goodies. Oxfam is marking its pearl anniversary at its Stert Street branch in Abingdon, which has so far raised more than £3million to help banish
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A couple and dog walker may hold the key to information about cyclist murder
POLICE have published a list of specific witnesses as they continue to investigate the murder of Eamonn Anderson. The 56-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after being kicked off his bike in High Street, Oxford, last month
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Meerkat adoptions could be the perfect gift for someone this Christmas
Stuck for a gift this Christmas? The Cotswold Wildlife Park has come up with a unique solution that will leave any animal lovers with a smile on their face Christmas Day. Adopt a #Meerkat for Christmas? https://t.co/yTcqeWgEAm pic.twitter.com
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Volunteers triumph over vandal's destruction of national cycle route sign
VOLUNTEERS have had the last laugh after they rallied together to rectify the damage caused by vandals to a milepost in Didcot.Residents were dismayed to find the colourful milepost sign in Ladygrove torn out and left abandoned earlier this month.But
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UPDATE: Man missing since Sunday found 'safe and well'
Simon Bradley has been found safe and well after an appeal was launched to find him earlier this week. Police had been concerned for the welfare of the 34-year-old who had been last seen on Sunday night in St Margaret's Grove, Great Kingshill High
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Didcot Girls' School students join list of stars to have graced art centre's stage
COMEDIANS, entertainers and performers have all graced the Cornerstone Arts Centre stage in the last eight years.And now a group of GCSE and A-Level dancers have joined the long list of talented entertainers to delight Didcot audiences.The performers
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Call for volunteers to help tackle domestic abuse
A CHARITY which empowered a victim of domestic abuse to "feel brave enough to leave" a 15-year marriage is calling for volunteers.Almost 100 people are being helped by Victim Support, based in Bicester, and staff are bracing themselves for that
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Acclaimed actor visits Oxford students
ACCLAIMED actor Toby Jones was in Oxford this week as he paid a visit to Oxford Brookes University students to talk about his life and career.Undergraduates studying drama and English literature listened to the Dad's Army and Captain America actor
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Katie Herring - Cultivates 'Here’s how you can cook your family a local Christmas dinner'
OXFORD is a city that consumes nearly 130,000 tonnes of food a year. A mere one per cent of that comes from local sources. By shopping locally, 70p from every pound goes back into the local economy as opposed to 10-12p when shopping at chain
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Decision on business park expansion will be made tonight
TONIGHT a decision will be made on whether Grove Business Park can double in size.Vale of White Horse District Council’s planning committee has been recommended to approve the application in Downsview Road, Wantage.Back in October the committee postponed
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Small businesses given chance to find out more about apprenticeships
EMPLOYERS in Thame are to be given advice on employing apprentices as part of Small Business Saturday.Oxfordshire Apprentices is running a range of workshops and one-to-one sessions in the town this Saturday to offer information and support on topics
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Chinese teaching to be rolled out across Oxfordshire
STATE school pupils in Oxfordshire are to be given the chance to learn Chinese with the launch of a new language centre.Two independent schools – Radley College near Abingdon and Oxford High School – will host the Oxford Swire Chinese Language Centre.But
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Oxford college brands letting agent 'irresponsible' as students queue for 48 hours to find houses
AN OXFORD college has criticised a letting agent for releasing its student housing too early, which forced students to queue outside in the rain for two days. Somerville College's principal Dr Alice Prochaska said it was 'irresponsible' of North
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Festive final council meeting in Blackbird Leys
PEOPLE living in the Blackbird Leys area are invited to have a Christmas drink with representatives, police and agencies at the parish council's last meeting of 2016.The meeting runs from 7pm on Tuesday, December 13 in the Jack Argent Room at Blackbird
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Historic city centre pub to reopen in time for Christmas
A 19th century pub in the centre of Oxford is to be given a new lease of life when it relaunches tomorrow. The Castle Tavern on the corner of Castle Street and Paradise Street has been taken over by Hook Norton Brewery after being closed since
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Carols will be sung around Christmas tree
CAROLS will be sung around the Christmas tree at the war memorial in Kennington on Sunday at 6pm.After lights on the tree are lit up, the parish council will serve mince pies and mulled wine at nearby St Swithun's Church.St Swithun's and Kennington
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Under-threat bus route gets a new lifeline
AN UNDER-THREAT bus route routinely used by hundreds of people to get to Banbury town centre has had its lifeline extended.The B1 service in the Easington area was set to be axed in the summer after Oxfordshire County Council cut its subsidies as part
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Oxford ‘smart home’ proposals receive flood of early support
PLANS for the first ‘smart homes’ in Oxford to help tackle the housing shortage have received an early flood of support.Almost 50 people have backed the proposals for low-cost apartments in Cowley, which would be built on a disused sports ground in William
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Traffic queues at Pear Tree after A34 crash involving lorry and van
TRAFFIC is reportedly queuing on the A34 at the Pear Tree Interchange after a crash involving a lorry. Reports said the other vehicle involved was a van, but this has not been officially confirmed. The crash happened on the southbound carriageway
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Hundreds of hospital staff moving to Cowley premises
ABOUT 300 staff are being moved out of 'dilapidated' sections of Oxford's hospitals and into new a purpose-built premises in Cowley.Finance and HR staff at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have begun moving over to the new
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Computer classes to launch in Littlemore for the over-50s
SILVER surfers who want to find out more about using their computers will be able to attend classes in Littlemore.The new sessions at The Oxford Academy in Sandy Lane West will start in the new year and will cover basic functions such as using the internet
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National junior cycling championships on way to Wallingford
CYCLING fans in Wallingford can look forward to the Festival of Cycling next year after it was announced two national championship races will be held.The British Cycling National Junior Championships for men and women will be decided on Oxfordshire roads
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Dancers invited to get jiving at The Oxford Academy
DANCERS with a passion for jive can learn new moves and find a partner at The Oxford Academy.The school hosts jive and modern jive sessions from 8pm to 10.40pm every Thursday for anyone aged 16 and above.Most weeks there are equal numbers of men and women
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Bellway makes plans for 200 new homes in Faringdon
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway could build up to 200 new homes in Faringdon after buying land in the town. The company's South West division has acquired land west of Coxwell Lane.Outline planning permission for up to 200 new homes at the site was granted by
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HEALTHWATCH COLUMN: Period of calm is needed over 'secret' health plans
THE latest secret plan outlining how the NHS intends to change healthcare in Oxfordshire is now out in the open. But the likelihood is that it will serve only to heighten the protests against what is seen by many as cuts in services.The unelected NHS
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Interim England manager Gareth Southgate drops into Oxfordshire
WITH the prospect of becoming permanent England manager on the horizon Gareth Southgate could be forgiven for staying completely focussed on football.But the former Three Lions international took some time out of his busy schedule to hand out awards to
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Indoor games staged for villagers
RESIDENTS aged 60 and over in South Oxfordshire have the chance to compete in their own indoor games. Vintage Village Games are being staged in Great Milton Pavilion in Lower End on Tuesday, December 6 and will feature teams playing indoor croquet, skittles
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Dreams of Littlemore to be recorded in new musical project
THE musician in residence at St Mary and St Nicholas Church in Littlemore has launched a project to record dreams.Malcolm Atkins has previously recorded people's musical memories of the area.He now wants to record the dreams people had when they were
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North Oxfordshire schools tackle the big issues in debating competitio
SCHOOLS from across North Oxfordshire went head to head in the second annual Cherwell Democracy Challenge.Banbury MP Victoria Prentis welcomed the competitors to Cherwell District Council's offices in Bodicote House, Banbury, on Friday to debate topical
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City confident ahead of trip to Gillingham in FA Youth Cup
OXFORD City can make history this evening (7) as they eye a place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. Victory at Gillingham’s Priestfield would equal the club’s best run in the competition, set in 1962 when they bowed out to Arsenal. City
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GOLF: Eddie Pepperell’s confident ahead of fresh start
EDDIE Pepperell is optimistic 2017 can become his best year so far after climbing a steep learning curve just to stay on the European Tour, writes DAVID PRITCHARD.The Frilford Heath member starts the new campaign tomorrow at the Alfred Dunhill Championship
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FOOTBALL: Charlie Lee double puts Berinsfield nine points clear at the top of North Berks League Division 1
CHARLIE Lee struck twice to put Berinsfield nine points clear in North Berks League Division 1 with an emphatic 5-1 win at Long Wittenham Athletic, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.Max Palmer, David Murphy and Brian Rawlings were also on target for the pacesetters
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FOOTBALL: Chipping Norton Town bounce back from mauling to beat Witney Royals
CHIPPING Norton Town bounced back from last week’s heavy defeat to Hanborough with a 4-2 win over Witney Royals in the Witney & District FA Premier Division, writes HARRY ROSE.Dan Nimmo, Josh Hunt, Dan Bott and Rhys Warner-Carter all struck as Chippy
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Authors at signing
AUTHORS including Mark Haddon and Clare Balding will sign books at Waterstones in Oxford for a fundraising Christmas evening.Donations will raise money for Cowley-based charity Oxfam at the event on Thursday, December 8, from 5.30pm to 9pm.
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Book calls for focus on climate change
A NEW book has been written by staff an Oxford charity to encourage the public to think more about climate change issues.Adam Corner and Jamie Clarke, of Climate Outreach in Cowley Road, have written Talking Climate: From Research to Practice in Public
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Church appeal to help refugees in Serbia
STORIES of refugees who fled violence and were then beaten, blackmailed and robbed by people smugglers have been shared with church goers.Serbian aid worker Marija Vransevic spoke of her experiences during a visit to Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford.The
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IN FOCUS: Behind the scenes for North Leigh's record-breaking cup success
As North Leigh enjoy record-breaking runs in both the Emirates FA Cup and Buildbase FA Trophy this season, MATTHEW BRUCE goes behind the scenes to find out what makes the club tick IN JUST a few short decades, North Leigh have risen from a local
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Vale Local Plan due to be adopted
A NEW Local Plan for Vale of White Horse District Council is due to be agreed by council leaders at a meeting on Wednesday, December 14.The plan sets out where the main housing sites around the district should be, as well as identifying the jobs, roads
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Alarms for churches
CHURCHES across Oxfordshire are being reminded to fit roof alarms to deter thieves from stealing lead from the roofs.The Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust has set aside £30,000 to start a £300,000 initiative to help churches get extra protection against
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Help us identify mystery air shelter say heritage bosses
PEOPLE are being asked to help solve the mystery of a secret military building found in the undergrowth at a former air base near Bicester. Historical research using old RAF records, maps and photographs has shown no trace of the building, which
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FOOTBALL: Kasey Striker Griffin leads the way as Tower Hill hit the heights against Hook Norton in 14-goal bonanza
TOWER Hill beat Hook Norton 9-5 in a remarkably high-scoring Oxford Mail Girls League Under 14 clash.Kasey Griffin hit a four-timer for Tower, whose other goals came from Georgia Smith (3) and Milly Wilkinson (2).Gabrielle Heath (2), Emily Dix, Carly
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City's newest restaurant opens its doors for business
OXFORD'S newest restaurant, Leon, has opened this morning in Cornmarket. More than 30 staff are being employed by the chain at the store in the former HMV shop. The 136-seat restaurant is open on two floors with a children’s play area.
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FOOTBALL: Brilliant Liam Burt nets seven as Summertown Supergiants triumph
LIAM Burt struck seven goals as Summertown Supergiants beat Botley 9-2 in the Under 12 Spring C League, writes PAUL LYON. Dylan Ball and Nael Wargui also scored in the Oxford Mail Youth League clash, with Bobby Clarke and Keynan Adediran netting for Botley.Kingston
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FOOTBALL: Super Kye Johnson hits six as Crowmarsh Youth Tigers roar to victory
KYE Johnson’s six-timer saw Crowmarsh Youth Tigers beat Wheatley Boys 9-3 in the Under 16 C League. Alex Woodham, Tom Binnaconne and Ryan Carrigan were also on target in the Oxford Mail Youth League, with Grant Singleton, Conor Madden and Iver
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Leon opens in city
NUTRITIONAL fast food chain Leon is to open a new restaurant in Oxford city centre today.More than 30 staff are being employed by the chain in Cornmarket Street.The 136-seat restaurant will open on two floors with a children’s play area.Staff are expected
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Road safety message hits home with young people
THOUSANDS of young people in Oxfordshire were hit with a harrowing road safety message this week as the Save Drive Stay Alive campaign returned.Several students broke down in tears over the three-day series of events at the King’s Centre, attended by
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WANTED: Home for 200 pets as animal sanctuary forced to move
WANTED: a new home for 200 pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, cats and dogs and two turkeys. Didcot Animal Sanctuary, which has enjoyed a rent-free existence on Hill Farm in Appleford for three years, has been given its marching orders. Now the
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Major A34 upgrades and at least 22 miles of new road in expressway plans
THE A34 could be upgraded to an 'expressway' and connected to at least 22 miles of new road as part of plans to connect Oxford and Cambridge. Highways England says the scheme would substantially cut congestion, with through-traffic such as lorries
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OXFORDSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS: Shortlist announced for 2016 honours
THREE-TIME Olympic gold medallist Andy Triggs Hodge is the stand-out name shortlisted for the 2016 Oxfordshire Sports Awards. The rower, who announced his retirement from the sport shortly after triumphing in Rio, will bid to win the sportsman