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Dolphin's brains develop dementia
DOLPHIN's brains do develop Alzheimer's Disease, according to new research from Oxford University.It is the first study to find unambiguous signs of the disease in a wild animal.A review led by Professor Simon Lovestone, an old age psychiatrist
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Chef wins top award
A PASTRY chef who serves up meals for starving scientists across Oxfordshire has been named ‘chef manager of the year’ for the UK.Sean Campbell of Oxford picked up the title at the national 2017 Heritage Chef of the Year Awards last week.The 36-year-old
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Burglar interrupted in Oxford
A BURGLAR was disturbed in the middle of stealing from an Oxford home on Friday night.Residents of the Sunderland Avenue property interrupted the intruder, who had forced the front door open and left via the back door having taken nothing.Anyone with
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Silicon Valley veteran to speak in Oxford
AUTHOR Tim O'Reilly will visit Oxford's Said Business School tomorrow to launch his new book about the future of work.The Silicon Valley veteran will speak about WTF? What's the Future and Why It's Up To Us, which discusses how businesses
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Abingdon charity part of global breast cancer study
AN OXFORDSHIRE charity has been part of a global study to decode the family risk of breast cancer.Abingdon-based Against Breast Cancer was part of research that saw DNA samples taken from hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and these results have
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CRICKET: Former Oxfordshire spinner Jack Taylor banned from bowling for a year
Former Oxfordshire bowler Jack Taylor has been suspended from bowling for a year after his action was found to be illegal. The Gloucestershire off-spinner from Great & Little Tew, who has served two previous bans from bowling in 2013 and 2016
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Heap of broken dockless bikes spotted in Oxford as more deployed in the city
A HEAP of broken Ofo bikes has been spotted near the city, but the firm insisted its Oxford operation was proving successful. A new three-gear model of the dockless Ofo bike has been introduced, with 75 set to be deployed to add to the 200 already
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Fun day helps raise cash for town's new play area
SCORES of people came together for a community fun day in Witney held to raise funds for a new play area in the town. Madley Park Residents Association turned its annual AGM into a fun day to appeal to residents of all ages - offering free pizza, temporary
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A PLAN to build a conservatory on the back of a house in Oxford will be heard by councillors next Tuesday. The proposal to build the extension to the home in Morrell Avenue, Headington will need to be heard by Oxford City Council’s west area planning
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Student wins Oxford business school award
A PAKISTANI student has won the award for the best MBA student at Oxford University's Saïd Business School. Kanza Azeemi was given the award ahead of another 326 students from 58 counties. She arrived in Oxford last year for a one year's master
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City council's recycling team takes home award
OXFORD City Council's recycling team was judged the country's best at a leading body's annual do. It was awarded Best Team of the Year by the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC). It noted the council has increased the amount
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Oxfordshire 'spatial plan' to shave £3m off cost of Local Plans
A COUNTYWIDE planning framework could save the district councils £3m worth of taxpayers' money on their local plans.The long-awaited Joint Spatial Plan will enable long-term strategic decisions, in terms of major transport and housing projects, across
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Review: People, Places and Things @Oxford Playhouse - 'brilliant writing that forces us to examine our own world'
People, Places and Things can be hard to avoid.They make up pretty much every tangible aspect of the human experience. So when, on a journey through alcohol and drug rehabilitation, the patient is reminded to be wary of such things, it may seem as arbitrary
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IN PICTURES: Gallery from Oxford United's draw with Rotherham United
REVIEW the best of the action from Oxford United's 3-3 draw with Rotherham United at the Kassam Stadium with a selection of David Fleming's photographs.
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Women's sexual abuse support group needs new trustees
NEW women trustees are wanted to support a group which supports women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing sexual abuse. For more information on volunteering for the Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) email recruitment
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Oxford housing development plan set for go-ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan which neighbours and councillors say will overload traffic onto a quiet side street in Oxford could get the go-ahead. As part of the application a five-bedroom house in Dean Court Road in Cumnor would be bulldozed and then eight two-bedroom
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Farm vehicles and valuables stolen from Chipping Norton and Heythrop
VEHICLES have been stolen from farms in the Chipping Norton and Heythrop area, Thames Valley Police have warned.Thieves took a Kawasaki Mule and a Quad Bike last week.They also stole a trailer and a collection of farm tools.A spokesman for the force urged
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Care home plan could go ahead on wildlife site in Bicester
A PLAN to build a care home on a wildlife site in Bicester could get the go-ahead. The care home would bring up to 50 jobs to the area and would look after people who have dementia, on land off Skimmingdish Lane. The home would have 64 bedrooms and would
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Model of world's largest flower on show at Botanic Garden
A MODEL of the world’s largest flower will be shown in Oxford from today. The Rafflesia can grow up to 1.5 metres wide and the same height as an average 13-year-old child. The plant has never been grown outside Southeast Asia but staff at Oxford University
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IN PICTURES: Blenheim Palace 10k for Children's Hospital
HUNDREDS of runners raised thousands of pounds for Oxford Children’s Hospital at Blenheim Palace’s longest-established run. The Woodstock and Kidlington Rotary Club 10k event returned to the palace for its 22nd year. More than 450 people took
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Cheers! Oxford Beer Festival celebrates rise of the local brewer
DRINKERS will raise their glasses to a growing renaissance in locally brewed booze as the Oxford Beer and Cider Festival gets under way. Many of Oxfordshire’s 20-plus breweries will be represented at the festival which runs from Thursday to Saturday
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Oxford United fans' chat
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Charity ambassador hopes to paint town orange
A YOUNG woman who was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour is hoping to paint the town of Witney orange to raise awareness of pituitary gland conditions.Jessica Buck, 24, from Carterton, is single handedly transforming some of the town’s main streets
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New women trustees needed to help victims of sexual abuse
NEW women trustees are wanted to support a group which supports women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing sexual abuse. The Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) offers a listening service, support groups and counselling
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Saw-fully helpful: teenagers hack at trees to help with conservation
IT looks like a scene from Lord of the Flies.Rather than go to school on Thursday, these teenagers spent the day hacking the limbs off trees then building a skeletal wall from their remains.Actually, the work was an essential part of the conservation
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Voluntary organisation group stages open session
AN ORGANISATION which provides help to the county’s community and voluntary sector groups will hold an open afternoon on November 1. Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action will hold its annual general meeting between 5pm and 6pm at the Old Court House
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Oxford University student who avoided jail term defers studies
THE Oxford University medical student who stabbed her boyfriend and avoided an immediate jail term has deferred her studies. A university spokesman confirmed that Lavinia Woodward, who is 24, will not return to Christ Church College for 18 months. Woodward
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New Headington Quarry sports pavilion set to open
WORK has been completed on a new £1.2million sports pavilion. The building in Margaret Road, Headington Quarry will be officially opened at a ceremony by Oxford city councillors on Friday evening.It features changing rooms, toilets and store rooms along
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Special scent will raise money to tackle breast cancer
A WANTAGE businesswoman has called on people to spray an special scent and raise money for breast cancer awareness charities at the same time.Jane Comyn, co-founder of soap and bath product company Branche d'Olive, lost her younger sister Jo Drinkwater
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New £5m government boost to improve Oxford's Botley Road
A PLAN to improve a busy route into Oxford for cyclists and people using public transport has got a £5m boost from the government. The money has been secured by Oxfordshire County Council from the Department for Transport. About £6.8m will be spent on
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PICTURES: Alan the rhino is the latest adorable addition at Cotswold Wildlife Park
ALAN the rhino is the latest adorable addition to be born at Cotswold Wildlife Park.The magnificent mammal is the fourth rare white rhino to be born at the West Oxfordshire park in its history.Alan joined the rest of the rhinos at the park near Burford
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A £15k new playground and £12k art trail have brightened this village up
ON a dark, wintry day, an entire village was brightened by a housing developer's donation.Children, parents and parish councillors in Uffington celebrated on Wednesday as they unveiled not only a £12,000 new artistic trail around their historic village
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Vicar of Dibley writer launches pop-up shop for Christmas
A CHRISTMAS card pop-up shop launch was given some star power with the help of the Vicar of Dibley scriptwriter Paul Mayhew-Archer.The Abingdon resident opened the town's Cards for Good Causes Christmas shop, at St Nicolas Church, Market Place, on
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Family left 'in limbo' after delays to their new dream home
A FAMILY of seven have been 'left in limbo' after delays to their new home. Ross Vanbergen, 29, and fiancee Sarah Dixon, 35, said that buying one of the houses in Didcot's flagship Great Western Park development has turned into a 'nightmare
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Robot monkeys used as teaching tool
A NEW 3D printed humanoid robot developed in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University was exhibited at the British Academy. The London centre was hosting a teaching excellence showcase by the University Alliance.Two new humanoid robots with monkey
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Pure muddy motoring class
When is a Land Rover not really a Land Rover? When it has the name Discovery on the bonnet. The British brand – marking its 70th anniversary next year – built its reputation with simple, straightforward, strong vehicles that could literally rove
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Language exhibit launches in Oxford
AN EXHIBITION about British culture and the use of language launches tomorrow.Called 'Slanguages', the display has been developed by a team from Oxford University and will feature the work, archives and ephemera related to three Birmingham-based
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New plan for homelessness hostel unveiled
A COMPANY tasked with building a homeless shelter for Oxford City Council will apply for planning permission today. A2 Dominion will build and operate a new hostel in Rymers Lane in Cowley from 2019 if it is granted permission. It is understood
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Witney drama group to dazzle with three nights of performances
A DRAMATIC society will take to the stage with two one-act plays for a three-day run. Witney Amateur Dramatic Society will perform It's Not Your Day Is It, by Eric Scott, and The Return of Lady Bracknell, by Graham Jones at Witney Methodist Church
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Cyclist's shock after stolen bike sold on by shop
A CYCLIST who had his bike stolen only to find out it had been resold by a Cowley Road shop, has warned others to be on their guard.Ashley Thorpe could not believe his luck when, five months after his racing bike was taken from St Clement's, he stumbled
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These are the burglars jailed after councillor chased them through Jericho on her bike
THESE are the burglars jailed after an Oxford councillor chased them down on her bike. Nathan Bourton, of no fixed abode, was unanimously convicted of burglary on Friday and jailed for three and a half years. His accomplice, Luke Newell, had
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From zombies to farmyard animals: games guru releases his latest mathematical marvel
IN 2013, Matt Tidbury released his first board game. Now, numerous iterations and commendations later, the games guru is rolling out his latest creation – Alana's Animals. This week the Didcot dad-of-three took the educational, animal-tastic
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'I will have to burn my rubbish' - West Oxfordshire bin collections in chaos
A FRUSTRATED West Oxfordshire resident said she may have to burn her rubbish after bin collection changes led to 'chaos'. West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) changed its contractor at the start of the month, and residents have since complained
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Burglar was 'frothing at the mouth' when caught in the act
A HOMEOWNER returned to his flat to discover a drug addict hiding behind his door 'frothing at the mouth' and carrying items he had taken from inside.Charles Awere, of Bardwell Road, Oxford, had already admitted the single count of burglary.Oxford
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Volunteers needed for Oxford's Christmas Light Festival
VOLUNTEERS are needed to run a major event in Oxford next month. The Christmas Light Festival will be held from November 17 until November 19 and is set to attract 100,000 people to the city centre over that weekend. Anyone who wants to know more about
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Oxford United captain Curtis Nelson left frustrated at conceding just before half-time
CURTIS Nelson reckoned conceding a second goal just before half-time was the key to Oxford United taking only a point at home to Rotherham United. The U’s skipper bagged his first goal of the season in the 40th minute, putting the hosts 3-1 ahead
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Billy Idol & Lenny Kravitz could be on the bill at Cornbury Festival
Cornbury Festival promoter Hugh Phillimore has been chasing famous French singer Carla Bruni to make sure she is on the bill next year. This year's festival at the Great Tew site near Chipping Norton was supposed to be the last after 14 years.
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FOOTBALL: Jefferson Louis's early goal leads Banbury to another victory
JEFFERSON Louis gave Banbury United the perfect start as they won 2-0 at Dorchester.After a run of five defeats, this was a second win in a row for Mike Ford’s men, who move up to eighth in the Premier Division table.They took the lead in the fourth minute.From
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Oxford United manager Pep Clotet sees positives in Rotherham United draw
AN upbeat Pep Clotet felt Oxford United’s point against Rotherham United was still a useful one despite allowing a two-goal lead to slip at the Kassam Stadium. The hosts appeared to be on course for a win which would have taken them above the Millers
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FOOTBALL: Reece Fleet has penalty saved as Oxford City fall in to the bottom two
OXFORD City failed to carry their momentum from the Emirates FA Cup into the league, as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in tricky conditions at Hemel Hempstead Town, writes RYAN BRATLEY.Reece Fleet saw a penalty saved as Mark Jones’s side slipped to second
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Latest benefits reform callous and obscene
MOST of us are aware of the extreme suffering endured as a result of the Government’s latest, callous benefits fiasco. One thinks chiefly of ensuing evictions, inability to pay utility bills, resorting to food banks and so on, together with all
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Loneliness and a lack of care leaves me in despair
I HAVE been asked to write by a friend of mine. For most of my adult life I have been involved in care - either as a foster mum, a carer for my late mum and first husband, caring in a nursing home, as home help/carer and keeping an eye out for
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Jack Payne looks on the bright side after Oxford United let lead slip in Rotherham United draw
OXFORD United’s disappointment at drawing 3-3 with Rotherham United is a sign of how far the side have come, according to Jack Payne. The on-loan attacking midfielder starred again for Pep Clotet’s side, scoring an instant equaliser after Joe Newell
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Scales of Justice: latest round-up of convictions
OXFORD MAGISTRATES Holly Diane Pennington, 30, of no fixed abode, admitted stealing a pedal cycle to the value of £130 in Oxford on August 2 2017. Fined £30. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30. Adam John Seeney, 29, of Brasenose Drive
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WEEKEND RESULTS: October 21-22
SKY BET LEAGUE ONE Oxford Utd 3, Rotherham Utd 3. VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH Hemel Hempstead Tn 2, Oxford City 0. EVO-STIK SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div: Dorchester Tn 0, Banbury Utd 2. West Div: Didcot Tn 1, Bishops Cleeve
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Thai businessman Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth watches Oxford United's draw with Rotherham United
SPECULATION over Oxford United’s future ownership has increased after a Thai businessman was again spotted in the directors’ box at the Kassam Stadium. Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth, who had a stake in Sky Bet Championship side Reading until May, has
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Vegan restaurant coming to Cowley Road - serving Mac'n'cheese and deep fried chicken
A COMFORT food restaurant serving deep fried 'chicken' burger, macaroni cheese, burritos and pizza is coming to Oxford. But the restaurant opening in Cowley road in November comes with a twist - everything on the menu is vegan. Happy Friday
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FOOTBALL: Didcot's victory is marred by injury to Sam Barder
FELIPE Barcelos struck as Didcot Town beat visitors Bishops Cleeve 1-0 to make it three West Division victories in a row.But the Railwaymen’s win was marred by a serious knee injury to Sam Barder, who was stretchered off after ten minutes and left the
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FOOTBALL: Kidlington hit back to defeat ten-man North Leigh
KIDLINGTON came from behind to beat ten-man North Leigh 2-1 in a well-contested West Division derby at Yarnton Road – their first home league win of the season.The visitors adapted better to the windy conditions and took the lead after only five minutes
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FOOTBALL: Jefferson Louis's early goal leads Banbury to another victory
JEFFERSON Louis gave Banbury United the perfect start as they won 2-0 at Dorchester.After a run of five defeats, this was a second win in a row for Mike Ford’s men, who move up to eighth in the Premier Division table.They took the lead in the fourth minute.From
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40 years and still going strong - foster parents' four decades taking in children
AS DEMAND for foster carers in Oxfordshire continues to rise, one selfless couple are celebrating 40 years looking after some of the county's most vulnerable children. Pensioners Rosalie and Rod James from Abingdon say they have lost count of the