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POINT-TO-POINT: Victoria Pendleton takes no risks with Vesperal Dream
VICTORIA Pendleton’s return to the saddle was put on ice today.The former Olympic champion, who lives in Moreton, near Thame, was set to partner new horse Vesperal Dream at the Barbury Castle point-to-point in Wiltshire.But a heavy overnight frost saw
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Fans unite at first Comic Con for Wantage
COMIC book fans packed into Wantage yesterday for the town’s first ever Comic Con event. Hundreds of people were able to rub shoulders with several sci-fi actors such as Ewok Michael Henbury Ballan and longest-serving Dr Who assistant Corporal
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Car stolen while being left to de-ice for two minutes
A MARSTON couple had their car stolen today, after leaving it unattended for two minutes to de-ice. Jim Devine walked back into his house after turning the ignition on to de-ice his Ford Galaxy only to emerge a couple of minutes later to find it
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Sunday morning runner put himself in 'serious danger' trying to save cow stuck in the river
A SUNDAY morning runner put himself in 'serious danger' after attempting to rescue a cow stuck in mud beside teh River Thames. The cow had become stuck beside deep water, near the Swinford Toll Bridge, in Eynsham, shortly before 8.30am and a passing
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Oxford Botanic Garden's Christmas Fair hits the right note
VISITORS wrapped-up, sipped warming drinks and listened to live music as Oxford University Botanic Garden opened its gates for its first Christmas Fair. The fun started yesterday and continues today, and features stalls selling everything from