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FOOTBALL: Round-up from Banbury United, North Leigh and Thame United's midweek games
JEFFERSON Louis’s header was not enough for Banbury United to claim a third straight victory as they were held 1-1 at home by Chesham United.The veteran striker bagged his 11th goal of a productive Evo-Stik South League Premier Division campaign in the
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FOOTBALL: Round-up from Banbury United, North Leigh and Thame United's midweek games
JEFFERSON Louis’s header was not enough for Banbury United to claim a third straight victory as they were held 1-1 at home by Chesham United.The veteran striker bagged his 11th goal of a productive Evo-Stik South League Premier Division campaign in the
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Regional work permits a possibility in post-Brexit Britain
REGIONAL work permits could be implemented in the UK following Brexit, according to analysis by Oxford University's Migration Observatory.However, the researchers conclude that doing so democratically may require a whole new system of regional government.Madeleine
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Council leaders welcome £6.9m boost for driverless car companies in Oxfordshire
NEWS that ground-breaking transport technology being pioneered in Oxfordshire has won a share of a £51m government prize has been welcomed by two council leaders. Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE), based at Culham Science Centre
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Free tyre checks at Oxford Sainsbury's
MOTORISTS can have their tyres checked for free tomorrow at Oxford's Heyford Hill Sainsbury's between 10am and 2pm.The Oxfordshire County Council are offering the free tyre health check with the help of local firefighters to ensure tyres are properly
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New Summertown to be decided by councillors
OXFORD City councillors will be asked for their permission to build a new development in Summertown. Developers want to build three three-bedroom homes on land off Banbury Road. Planning officers have recommended the plan is approved but Liberal Democrat
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Oxford Cambridge Expressway process blasted as 'behind closed doors'
A SLEW of Oxfordshire politicians have lambasted plans for a new Oxford-Cambridge Expressway over a lack of transparency. Councillors have said the announcement by Highways England last week, that it will not hold any public consultation on three
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Nearly new sale
A NEARLY new sale will raise funds for a pre-school and childcare clubs next month. It will take place in the Church Hall at St Peter and St Paul’s Church on West Way on November 11 between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. It will raise money for North Hinksey Pre-School
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MP's request for Brexit information turned down by Oxford universities
OXFORD’S universities have rejected a request from an MP for details about academics teaching about Brexit. Government whip Chris Heaton-Harris wrote to every vice-chancellor in the country asking for academics' names and their syllabuses. Oxford
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Labour MP Rachel Reeves to speak about new book
LABOUR MP Rachel Reeves will speak in Oxford tomorrow about her new book.The Leeds West representative will be discussing Alice in Westminster: The Political Life of Alice Bacon which explores the life of one of the twentieth-century's most remarkable
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Vaccine to prevent Alzheimer's disease one step closer
A VACCINE against Alzheimer’s disease is one step closer thanks to research from Oxford University.Scientists work have shown how combining the tetanus vaccine with a viral particle that normally affects cucumbers can be used to treat psoriasis and allergies
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Outstanding wildlife volunteers presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards
A BUTTERFLY lover who has been monitoring Oxfordshire's population for more than 40 years was among a clutch of wildlife volunteers honoured for their service.Margaret Cochrane and other 'outstanding' devotees were presented with Lifetime
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Cadet cops celebrate end of training with welcome to 'policing family'
CADET cops were welcomed into the policing family following a 10-week training programme.Chief police officers serving in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts marked the graduation of several young cadets at a ceremony on Thursday.A total
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Oxford Children's Hospital nurse Gabrielle joins African Mercy Ship
PAEDIATRIC nurse Gabrielle Dent is joining a Mercy ship in Cameroon in central Africa. Mrs Dent, from Abingdon, works at Tom’s ward at Oxford Children’s Hospital. The mother-of-two has volunteered to work on the Africa Mercy, which is a hospital
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Oxford medical student is finalist in Great Vegan Bake Off
A FOURTH-YEAR medical student at Oxford University who bakes to de-stress from her doctor duties has become a finalist in a vegan baking competition. Sasha Gill, 21, is among 13 finalists in animal rights group PETA's fifth annual contest to find
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Founder of The FASD Trust stresses dangers of drinking during pregnancy
CRADLING her tiny frame the first time, Julia Brown and husband Simon were suddenly proud parents of a beautiful baby girl. The couple knew their adoptive daughter Niamh had developmental delays, but were hopeful she would grow out of it in a loving
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Both lanes now open on A34 following crash and fuel spill
BOTH lanes have now reopened on the A34 following a multi-vehicle crash earlier today. Fuel had spilled onto the road leading to one lane being closed northbound heading towards the M40. Three vehicles were involved in the accident, which happened
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The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson to speak in Oxford
THE GRUFFULO author Julia Donaldson will visit Oxford to talk about storytelling. The event will be held at The Story Museum from 6pm on Saturday and the best-selling children's author's appearance is part of the 1001 Stories series. Tickets are
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Banbury dog wins national award for services to local care home
A Banbury resident has become the first winner of the Community Champion Awards from a national charity.Betty, a hearing dog, won the award due to her concerted effort to being comfort and joy to residents of a local care home. She accompanies her deaf
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Developer puts up six foot fence after planning permission refused
A DEVELOPER stopped from building new homes because they would obstruct views has erected a six foot fence in what campaigners have branded an 'act of belligerent malice'. Grainger PLC applied for planning permission to build 175 new homes on the
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Scrumping for memories: young iCreative filmmakers discover Oxford's hidden past
WHEN Gill Williams was growing up in Oxford, her mum tidied up her clothes with this iron while she went scrumping for apples with the neighbours' boys.Say 'apple' to these teenagers and most of them would think of an iPhone.In fact, when
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COLUMN: On Yer Bike - 'Near misses with cars are all too common on narrow streets'
By Graham Smith. RIDING over Folly Bridge, heading to the city centre, I had the frightening experience of being ‘clipped’ by a car driver. He’d started overtaking at the narrowest part of the bridge. Traffic was quite slow. Perhaps he didn
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Final gesture of goodwill as residents' association winds down
MORE than £1,000 has been donated to local causes as the Bure Park Residents' Association bows out.Schoolchildren and families across the community will benefit from the residents' group's final wish to put its remaining funds to good use.As
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Man needed plastic surgery after being glassed in pub
A MAN required plastic surgery after he was glassed in a pub. Police have released a CCTV of a man who they have say may have vital information in connection with the GBH in Bicester. Officers said a 33-year-old man was assaulted using a glass
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BONFIRE NIGHT - tips to help owners calm anxious pets
KEEP animals indoors, close the windows, shut the curtains and play masking music. These are some of the RSPCA’s top tips for pet owners as firework season gets underway in the build up to Bonfire Night. Hundreds of calls are made about fireworks
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Film director Amma Asante to speak at Oxford Brookes University
BAFTA award-winning writer and director Amma Asante will seek to inspire a new generation of filmmakers at an event at Oxford Brookes University on Thursday. She will talk about her unusual entry into the industry as a child actress, attending
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Cyclist who may have seen man being robbed is urged to come forward
POLICE want to speak to a cyclist who witnessed a robbery in Oxford. Officers have released an appeal to find the 'specific witness', after the victim tried to flag them down following the attack on Friday, October 13. The victim, a man in
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ATHLETICS: Nathan Douglas and Gemma Bridge selected for Commonwealth Games
OXFORD City duo Nathan Douglas and Gemma Bridge have been selected to represent England at next year's Commonwealth Games. The pair are part of a 75-strong team, who will head to the Gold Coast, Australia, for the championships, which take place
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Competitors plough their own furrow at annual contest
STORM Brian lashed competitors and spectators but no one was put off as hundreds watched ploughing matches south of Wantage.Newbury and District Agricultural Society's annual ploughing match celebrated how land has been tilled for thousands of years
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Heavenly Desserts staff promise sweet treats at new Headington shop
SUGAR levels are rising in Headington as a new shop specialising in luxurious desserts gears up for its grand opening. Heavenly Desserts in London Road will specialise in sweet treats such as cookie dough with Nutella, Ferrero Rocher waffle or a French
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Secret lives of Blenheim Palace's hidden residents revealed
A GROUNDBREAKING thermal imaging survey has revealed the secret world of a colony of bats residing inside the deserted rooms of Blenheim Palace's Grand Bridge. Staff at the Woodstock world heritage site commissioned the survey ahead of a multi-million-pound
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Can you help? Appeal after knife-wielding robber steals cash from newsagent
A KNIFE-wielding man robbed a newsagents after walking up to the till and demanding cash. CCTV footage has been released by Thames Valley Police following the armed robbery in Banbury. Officers say they wanted to speak to the man in the images
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Broadband survey for rural Oxfordshire businesses
INTERNET connectivity issues in rural Oxfordshire are being investigated by the county council.A consultation has been launched for businesses to have their say on broadband coverage in the region.People who own businesses in rural parts of Oxfordshire
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'Staffing turbulence' at improving Oxford school sees 31 staff members leave
MORALE is rising at a previously struggling Oxford school after a restructure and overhaul of staffing. John Henry Newman Academy in Littlemore has battled back after being rated 'requires improvement' in June - Ofsted's second-lowest standard.
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Rare steam train arrives in Didcot for half term holiday
DIDCOT Railway Centre is welcoming a special visitor for the half term holiday.The Peppercorn A1 class Pacific 60163 Tornado, the last surviving steam locomotive of its type, will be at the centre during the whole of this week.The engine can be seen statically
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National security up for debate at the Oxford Union
STUDENTS at the Oxford Union will tonight listen to a debate on the nation’s security.The motion at the world-famous debating chamber in St Michael’s Street is ‘This House Believes We Have Sacrificed Our Liberty for a False Promise of Security’.Speaking
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PICTURES: Behind the scenes at the Oxfordshire brewery that's the best in Britain
SALES and consumption of Wychwood Brewery's legendary Hobgoblin are expected to rocket this week as Halloween approaches. Reporter Michael Race took tour of the historic ale-producing site as it celebrated being announced the best in the business
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Cancer support service comes to Didcot
A CANCER support service is coming to Didcot tomorrow.The Macmillan Cancer Support mobile service will be visiting the Orchard Centre from 10am with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.The team encourages anyone
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Museum goes eco friendly this half term
A MUSEUM is going eco to encourage families to upcycle and recycle.Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage will be opening its doors from 10am to 3pm today, providing a host of upcycling crafts and activities for families.Some of the activities will be held
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Youngsters to embark on woodland adventure with Earth Trust
YOUNGSTERS are embarking on their own woodland adventures with the Earth Trust this half term.The outdoor education centre is hosting a variety of activities including an expedition for five to eight-year-olds tomorrow.They will have to use their detective
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Charity Xmas fair
THIS year’s Watlington Hospital Charitable Trust Christmas fair will be ‘bigger and better than ever’ organisers have announced.The 2017 event will be held for the first time at the Oxfordshire Golf Club on Milton Common on Thursday, November 16.From
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Volunteering work open afternoon
A GROUP which co-ordinates and supports volunteering and community work across Oxfordshire will hold its second annual open day next week.Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action has invited residents to find out more about opportunities at its office
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WESTGATE - All the updates from the successful opening day
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MOTORSPORT: Carlos Sainz salutes Renault team after strong start
CARLOS Sainz thanked everyone in the Renault team after making a successful Formula 1 debut for the Enstone-based team.The Spaniard, who has replaced Jolyon Palmer, finished seventh at the United States Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton.It moved
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Oxford’s new Pound could be a licence to print money
FOR a long time now admirers of the world-famous City of Oxford have been concerned about policies which the city council perpetrates in its attempts to make it a world-class city. For example, although one of the city’s main problems is that it
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Thanks to all involved in breast cancer charity day
I WOULD like to thank the many people who were involved in making Against Breast Cancer Witney in the Pink so special once again this year. The shop windows all looked fantastic. Many thanks to everyone who made such a great effort with their displays
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Lower housing targets would ease road strain
LORD Adonis’s warning of transport gridlock in The Times should certainly be heeded by Oxfordshire authorities. There is very little in the way of fully funded transport schemes even to address current Oxfordshire problems. Even without planned
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Curtis Nelson: Oxford United's start is platform for successful season
CURTIS Nelson believes Oxford United’s start has given them the foundations on which to build a promotion challenge this season. A third of the campaign has now been played, with Pep Clotet’s men only kept out of the Sky Bet League One play-off
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RUGBY UNION: Witney survive Grove storm to land tough derby victory
WITNEY overcame Storm Brian and a stubborn Grove side to edge a close encounter 27-22 at Cane Lane.Diagonal winds disrupted much of the play in the South West 1 East contest, but the home side, in their first game under returning head coach Craig Burrows
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Nationalisation by back door north of the border
THE Scottish Government is to fund a power company, non-profit making. Could this be nationalisation by the back door? With this ethos this company could out-compete with all other power companies in the UK to the benefit of the consumer.
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Surprised council doesn’t have policy on rat control
I RECENTLY had a rabbit running in my back garden, very nice you would say. But since that I have a more unwelcome visitor in the shape of a huge brown rat. We hear that we are never too far from a rat. After buying a trap we caught two
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FOOTBALL: Marcham go through after ten-man brawl
A MASS brawl marred Marcham’s progress in the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup as they beat fellow North Berks League Division 3 side Lambourn Res 2-0 on Saturday.After a goalless first half, the game erupted on the hour when an altercation between Marcham’s
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£90m announced for 'immersive' South Oxfordshire helicopter simulators
A MAJOR £90m deal has cemented the future of high-tech military training in South Oxfordshire for years to come. Unbeknown to most Benson residents, pilots in the village near Wallingford are under siege most days from ‘virtual’ enemy fire, as they prepare
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HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks are in seventh heaven
OXFORD Hawks were in sparkling form as they routed Milton Keynes 7-0 in South League Premier Division 1. The hosts expected the usual dogfight from their near neighbours, but it proved to be a one-sided contest against Milton Keynes, who are rooted
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GOLF: Frilford Heath's title defence is on course
DEFENDING champions Frilford Heath moved top of Section 1 in the Core Golf UK Oxfordshire Foursomes League. The hosts were too strong for Ellesborough, with only one match making it past the 15th hole. Ashley Walton and Lee White held firm
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HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks Ladies unhappy as disallowed strike denies them victory
OXFORD Hawks were controversially denied a late winner and had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to Olton & West Warwicks in the Investec Women’s Western Conference.Hawks, playing at Banbury Road North for the first time in two months, went behind to a
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Oxford United's Shandon Baptiste in line for 'dream' international debut tonight
SHANDON Baptiste is hoping a good year gets even better tonight as the Oxford United teenager eyes an international debut. The midfielder has been called up for the first time by Grenada, who face Panama in a friendly at St George’s. Baptiste
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Broken bollard means drivers can still take rat run to avoid bus gate
IT’S a tale of two sets of rising bollards that should be moving up Oxfordshire County Council’s agenda, according to a city councillor. While the rising bollard in Turl Street was fixed earlier this year the set of bollards in Oriel Square are
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World's largest flower comes to Oxford...sort of
THE world’s largest flower went on display at University of Oxford Botanical Garden yesterday...sort of.The life-size model of the Rafflesia will be on display until October 30, as eight days is the average model of the huge plant.The giant has never
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DARTS: Jon Jukes moves into last eight of ODDA singles
FORMER champion Jon Jukes is through to the last eight of the Greene King ODDA Summer League men’s singles competition. He will compete with seven other quarter-finalists in the play-offs at Cowley Workers Club on Tuesday, October 31. The winners
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Streets already drowning in estate agent boards for next year's students
THE GROWING ‘eyesore’ of To Let signs covering many of Oxford’s streets has been condemned by a frustrated East Oxford resident whose house has become surrounded by them. It may only be October, but a sea of placards have already begun to mark
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iPLOD - The way you report crimes to police could be about to change forever
PEOPLE could soon be able to report crimes online in an 'industry-first' system being produced by police. An overhaul in how Thames Valley Police receives information from the public could be copied by forces across the country as it teams up with
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OPENING DAY - Westgate will welcome thousands of shoppers today
THE wait is over for thousands of shoppers, who will flock to the Westgate Centre today to see what the £440m shopping complex has to offer. FOLLOW OUR LIVE OPENING DAY BLOG HERE Contractors have been working all hours to get the new centre
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RUGBY UNION: Action from National League 2 South, Southern Counties North and BB&O
CHINNOR scored five tries as they maintained their strong start to the National League 2 South season with a 31-21 victory away to lowly Broadstreet. After resisting strong home pressure, Kieran Goss and Orisi Nawaqaliva scored first half-tries
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WESTGATE: Which shops and restaurants are open?
FOLLOW OUR LIVE OPENING DAY BLOG HERE Just under half of the units in Oxford’s new £440m Westgate Centre opened yesterday. There are 64 shops listed on the complex’s website that opened at 10am on Tuesday. There are 125 units inside the