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Girl Guides can save lives following defibrillator training
A group of Girl Guides in Kennington has been trained to use the village's four life-saving defibrillators. Earlier this year Kennington Girl Guide leader Jo Lees got in touch with Dick Tracey, Community Responder Manager at South Central Ambulance
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Inspirational student who blogged experience with blood cancer given posthumous award
AN INSPIRATIONAL student from Bicester who wrote a blog about her experiences dealing with a rare blood disorder was given a posthumous award. Alice Byron died in July at age 21 after suffering from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and later leukaemia
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Wildlife park closes parts of the centre 'as precaution' after bird flu outbreak in Europe
A WILDLIFE park has sealed off some areas of the site after a recent outbreak of bird flu in Europe. Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford announced this afternoon that because of the outbreak staff would be taking some birds off show and closing a
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Royal Mail recommends last dates for residents to send cards, presents and Santa letters before the big day
CHRISTMAS cards, presents and letters to Santa will have to be in the post in the next two weeks for them to be delivered in time for Christmas.Royal Mail has advised residents the recommended postal dates before the big day are.For second class it is
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Bus companies welcome return of services to Queen St
MORE buses in Oxford will return to Queen Street this weekend after it was reopened.The street had been closed by Oxfordshire County Council since June 6 to allow construction work at the Westgate Shopping Centre.But it reopened last week, with bus companies
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Could police helmets be making a return?
TRADITIONAL police constable helmets might be reintroduced to Thames Valley Police.Police and Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld said they could be brought back into use to make police officers more visible.Mr Stansfeld told the Times: “It’s a daytime
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RUGBY UNION: Former Oxford-based club London Welsh go into liquidation
FORMER Oxford-based rugby club London Welsh have gone into liquidation. The Exiles, who spent three seasons playing at the Kassam Stadium between 2012-15, say their business model is "totally unsustainable". The announcement follows reports
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Gardens get some TLC after Bicester residents fill out survey
BICESTER residents and community groups who took part in a recent energy efficiency survey can now have their green spaces rejuvenated for free.A recent pilot study, the Data Driven Local Energy Mapping for Urban Retrofit (LEMUR) project, looked at people
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Just days left to apply for share of £40,000 in grants
COMMUNITY groups in Bicester have just a few more days to apply for a share of £40,000 in grant funds for next year.Cherwell District Council's 'SPARK' fund will support organisations promoting culture and healthy lifestyles in the area over
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Fifty-year old electric blanket one of more than 100 to fail council inspections
A fifty-year old electric blanket was one of 177 electric blankets still in use which failed county council safety tests recently. People are now being urged to follow electric blanket safety advice this winter after 1 in 5 blankets tested were
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Three Oxford research centres to benefit from share of £118m funding
Three Oxford research centres are among 14 nationwide to share in a pot of £118m in new funding. Wellcome announced today that the Wellcome Centres for human genetics, integrative neuroimaging and ethics, innovation, globalisation and medicine
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Didcot woman appealing decision to scrap benefits that pay for essential treatment
A WOMAN from Didcot has spoken out of her distress after she had her disability benefits scrapped that help her to pay for her motability car and essential treatment.For more than 20 years, Sue Such has suffered from a musculoskeletal disorder after several
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Brass band and surprise 'blizzard' bring Christmas cheer to Blackbird Leys
CRIES of delight rang out in the centre of Blackbird Leys on Tuesday night as youngsters were showered in fake snow under the glow of Christmas lights.Hundreds of people gathered outside the Church of the Holy Family to watch 1,000 lights switched on
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VIDEO: Highlights from Oxford United's penalty shoot-out win at Southend United
WATCH the main moments from Oxford United's victory on penalties in the Checkatrade Trophy second round at Southend United. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel MATCH REPORT - Southend United 1 (Wordsworth 86),
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Witney-based teenage rock band nominated for eight music awards
A WITNEY-BASED teenage rock band was given a shock after finding out they had been nominated for a number of awards.Twisted State of Mind first formed in 2011 and has since been signed to a label, toured all over the UK and even travelled to the east
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'A marriage is built on love' Charlbury couple celebrate 70 years together
A CHARLBURY couple celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary say they in love just as much now now as they were 70 years ago. Dennis and Daphne Cross, of Nine Acres Lane, first met at Reading Railway Station in 1944, where they fell for each other
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Young people celebrate leadership success
YOUNG people are often portrayed in a bad light but a group of Oxfordshire teenagers are doing their best to prove that wrong.A group of 16 and 17 years olds are celebrating after 'graduating' from a county leadership programme.The team of eight
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CCTV of four people police want to speak to after shop windows smashed
POLICE have released images of four people suspected of damaging the windows of several businesses and a car in Oxford. The windows were damaged on Cornmarket Street and St Michael's Street in the early hours of Sunday, November 13, but police
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UPDATE: Tributes paid to elderly 'gentleman' whose body was pulled from the river
PEOPLE in Abingdon have left tributes after the body of a pensioner was pulled from the River Ock yesterday morning. The man, who is believed to be local and in his mid-70s, was spotted in the river by a member of the public at 6.20am. He was
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Ambulance trust to run new 'Thames Valley 111' service
THE AMBULANCE service operating across the Thames Valley has been chosen to deliver a new 'Thames Valley 111' service.South Central Ambulance Service is the current provider of NHS 111, the non-emergency number for people wishing to speak to a
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Outrage after vandals hack down memorial tree in senseless attack
PARISH councillors have spoken of their disgust after vandals hacked down a memorial tree erected in memory of a fellow councillor who died two years ago. Old Marston Parish Council’s Mortimer Hall recreation ground has been the site of repeated
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New Bishop to be treated to puppet show
THE biggest church in Blackbird Leys will play host to a very special guest at a Christmas puppet show this weekend.New Bishop of Oxford Dr Steven Croft is set to visit the Church of the Holy Family in Cuddesdon Way for a performance in his honour put
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Residents invited to discuss issues on Leys
PEOPLE living in Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys are invited to air their views on issues around the estate at four meetings over the course of next year.The Leys Community Partnership, which is made up of residents and representatives of Oxford City
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Free computer courses to launch over winter
A SERIES of free computer courses will be launched at the Blackbird Lets Information Technology Zone (BLITZ) throughout December and into the new year.Sessions in IT for beginners and improvers will begin on December 14 and 16 respectively, each running
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New direct trains from Oxford to London could reduce rush-hour overcrowding
CHILTERN Railways is on schedule to open its new direct service between Oxford city centre and London Marylebone in under a week's time. Trains have been testing the track between Oxford Parkway and Oxford rail stations and the new rail link opening
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Celebrating Christmas the Dickensian Way with a dash of Santas
THOUSANDS of people gathered in Wantage and Wallingford to watch the launch of their towns' Christmas celebrations.Wantage town mayor Steve Trinder said the Dickensian Evening on Friday attracted thousands of people to the Market Place and was one
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Royal approval for laser firm
A LASER micro-manufacturing firm from Abingdon has won Royal approval in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for the second time.Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire Tim Stevenson OBE, presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade to OpTek
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New car park planned for Wallingford
NEGOTIATIONS are under way to provide a much-needed new car park for Wallingford, South Oxfordshire District Council's leader has revealed.John Cotton said talks were under way regarding the new facility, which could add between 100 and 200 spaces
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Air Cadets praised at RAF Benson awards ceremony
AIR Cadets and volunteer staff from across Thames Valley Wing Air Training Corps gathered at RAF Benson for a night of celebrating their annual achievement awards.The Thrive awards were established three years ago to recognise the achievements and successes
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Grand finale shows off skills of Bicester Dance Academy performers
TINY tappers and delicate dancers will take to the stage on Sunday for a spectacular grand finale show.Performers from the Bicester Dance Academy aged four to 18 will all come together for the last showcase of the year.It promises to bring together all
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Annual concert brings sounds of Christmas to Bucknell
THE sounds of Christmas will ring through Bucknell, near Bicester, on Sunday at an annual concert.Carols by Candlelight will draw in families to St Peter's Church for a performance by The Pheonix Singers.The group is made up of people from Oxfordshire
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FOOTBALL: Double for Charlie Lee as unbeaten Berinsfield maintain North Berks League Division 1 title tilt
CHARLIE Lee struck twice to maintain Berinsfield’s winning run with a 3-1 home triumph over Stanford in the Vale, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.The North Berks League Division 1 leaders preserved their unbeaten record thanks to Lee’s brace and a David Murphy
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FOOTBALL: North Leigh lose 3-0 lead as Hereford grab draw in eventful game for ex-Didcot Town men
NORTH Leigh let slip a 3-0 half-time lead as they drew 3-3 at home to table-topping Hereford last night. The Millers produced a superb first-half display against the Evo-Stik Southern League Division 1 South & West leaders. James Murphy
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Oxford United's Emirates FA Cup replay not selected for live television coverage
OXFORD United have reduced the ticket prices for their Emirates FA Cup second round replay against Macclesfield Town. With the tie not being selected for live television coverage, it will be played at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday, December 13.
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FOOTBALL: Eynsham SSC end three-month wait for win in Witney & District FA Premier Division
STRUGGLING Eynsham SSC picked up their first Witney & District FA Premier Division win in almost three months as they triumphed 2-1 at home to Minster Lovell, writes HARRY ROSE.The home side enjoyed their first taste of victory since September thanks
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Southend United 1 (Wordsworth 86), Oxford United 1 (Maguire 81) (Oxford win 4-3 on pens)
TEENAGER Tyler Roberts scored the deciding penalty as Oxford United progressed to the third round of the Checkatrade Trophy. The U’s had lost both their shoot-outs in the competition’s group phase, but only Marvin Johnson failed to score at Roots
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UPDATE: Lanes cleared on A34 following multi-vehicle crash
ALL lanes of the A34 have now been cleared following a crash between four vehicles near East Isley this morning. Traffic is now flowing on the A34 northbound near East Ilsley following the crash. Police said the crash involved four cars
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Oxford ski trip student's death could have been caused by mixing medication and alcohol, say French police
AN OXFORD student who died during a university ski trip in France could have been killed by mixture of medication and alcohol, French police have said. Matt Smith, an undergraduate history student at St John's College, Oxford, was found by friends
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Parkinson’s study
PARKINSON’S UK is calling on healthy men in the Oxfordshire area to take part in a research study. The study, which is funded by the charity, is looking for up to 300 male volunteers, aged between 50 and 75, who are healthy with no family history of the
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FOOTBALL: Ismael Liverpool shines as Cropredy go fourth
ISMAEL Liverpool played a starring role as Cropredy beat Garsington 4-1 to go fourth in the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division table. The winger scored Cropredy’s first with a neat backheel and was then brought down for the penalty which
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Abingdon air show date announced
ABINGDON Air and Country Show will take place at Abingdon Airfield on Sunday, May 14 next year, organisers have announced.Thousands of people attend the air show, with next year being the 18th annual event at the airfield near Dalton Barracks.One of the
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Residents surveyedon new homes plan
RESIDENTS in Berinsfield near Wallingford will be asked for their views on how thousands of new homes could be built in the village.South Oxfordshire District Council members have backed a new survey to take place next year to decide whether local people
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MPs question whether shared spaces like Frideswide Square present danger to blind people
MPs discussed whether shared spaces - like Frideswide Square in Oxford - are dangerous for blind people. The women and equalities committee heard evidence this morning to continue its wide-ranging inquiry into shared spaces. Shared spaces
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FOOTBALL: Liam Jones grabs hat-trick as Bodicote Sports reach Under 12 KO Cup last four
A SUPERB hat-trick from Liam Jones and a strike from James Hermon sent Bodicote Sports through to the Oxford Mail Youth League's Under 12 KO Cup semi-finals, writes PAUL LYON. Kaan Ozoksel pulled a goal back for Highfield, but Bodicote were deserved
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Temporary lights and congestion cause delays to morning drivers
TEMPORARY traffic lights in Bicester are causing delays to motorists this morning. The lights on the Oxford Road roundabout are slowing the journeys of drivers by about 10 minutes. They will remain in place between 9am and 6pm while resurfacing
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FOOTBALL: Cumnor Minors beat Tower Hill on penalties in Under 15 KO Cup
GOALKEEPER Daniel Heffernan proved the hero as Cumnor Minors beat Tower Hill on penalties in the Oxford Mail Youth League's Under 15 KO Cup. Daniel Olczyk fired B League side Tower Hill into a half-time lead, but Freddie Nunn’s header ensured extra-time
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FOOTBALL: Andy McCabe's double settles it for Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire Junior Shield
ANDY McCabe hit a late winner as Chipping Norton Town scraped past local rivals Middle Barton 2-1 in the third round of the John Fathers Oxfordshire Junior Shield. John Umney appeared to have sent the tie into extra time after cancelling out Aaron
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African tales book
READERS are being invited to join authors for the launch of a book which tells tales from the Korup Forest in Cameroon in central Africa.Tom Moorhouse and Piers Torday will launch A Wisp of Wisdom at Blackwell’s in Broad Street on Wednesday at 6.45pm.
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FOOTBALL: Another Kayleigh Tubb treble leads super Oxford City Under 12s on a six-goal spree
KAYLEIGH Tubb completed her second successive hat-trick as Oxford City won 6-0 at Wantage in the Oxford Mail Girls' Under 12 Red League.With Ruby Shirley dominant at the back, City added further goals from Georgia Healey (2) and Saisha Shama.Eliana
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Oxford councillors blast ‘farcical’ NHS saving plan
A MAJOR health shake-up being ‘foisted’ on the public will risk patient safety, Oxford councillors have warned. During an impassioned debate at Town Hall, they said the changes could ‘seriously impact on the health and welfare of the local population
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Inquiry into historic child sex abuse at athletics club
POLICE have launched an investigation into historical sex crimes in the 1970s following a recent allegation of abuse. Thames Valley Police's Child Abuse Investigation Unit said the force was in the early stages of making enquiries after a complaint
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Tyler Roberts holds his nerve as Oxford United make it third time lucky with shoot-out win over Southend
OXFORD United finally found their form from 12 yards as they avenged two spot-kick defeats to beat Southend United in the Checkatrade Trophy at Roots Hall last night. The U’s had lost on penalties in the group stage against Swindon Town and Chelsea
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Christmas ruined for a family after thief steals car as it de-ices
CHRISTMAS has been ruined for one family after a thief leapt into their two-week old car and drove off with the children’s Christmas presents still inside. Claire Putt had stepped away from her black Vauxhall Antara SE for a ‘few seconds’ to collect
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FLOOD RELIEF: £100m estimated cost of channel could be reduced
THE £100m estimated cost of a flood channel through Oxford could be further reduced. Officials from the Environment Agency (EA) yesterday said the final figure would not be confirmed until April but suggested the scheme could be delivered using
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YOUR SAY: Mother of son involved in a school bus crash campaigns to change seatbelt laws
A MUM whose 11-year-old son was involved in a school bus crash has called for the government to change the law on seatbelts in school transport. Diane Elsmore received a worrying text from her son Ben on November 11 to say he would be late after
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Drug dealer dubbed estate's 'number one problem' off the streets after Glastonbury plot
A PROLIFIC criminal who went from being a teenage menace in Blackbird Leys to 'peddling death' across the city has been jailed for more than five years. Byron Haines was one of the city police's main targets after running a drug network in Oxford