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On Yer Bike with Alastair Weeks, aged 11 - 'Motorists do not always use their brains with bikes'
FOR ME, cycling is part of everyday life. I cycle to school most days and other times to places such as village fairs and parties.Sometimes I just go on long bike rides with family and have a good time! The reason I cycle a lot is because it is lots of
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LABOUR MP Chris Bryant will give a talk on the theme of Truth at an Oxford college next month.He will be at Regent’s Park College on November 10 from 5pm. It is free to attend. The MP for Rhondda since 2001, he also served as undersecretary of state for
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THE head of the Royal Air Force will today visit RAF Brize Norton to celebrate humanitarian efforts in the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier will visit the base to meet with airmen and women involved in Operation
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Neighbourhood plan in part of Oxford is progressing
WORK is progressing on a project to produce a vision for an Oxford community.Residents have been thanked for filling in surveys offering their initial thoughts on what should be included in the Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan.A steering group led by councillors
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Supermarket appeals cash machine rejection
SAINSBURY'S has asked for a plan which stopped it from installing a cash machine outside an Oxford store to be looked at again.Last year it asked for permission to put the machine outside its new store on St Aldate's. Oxford City Council refused
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Car which could top 1,000mph gets first public run
AN OXFORDSHIRE-based project which is seeking to build a car that will reach speeds of 1,000mph undertook its first public runs yesterday. The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car, which has been based at Didcot's Great Western Park since summer 2015, drove
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Oxford East MP urges Universal Credit rule change
OXFORD East MP Anneliese Dodds has urged the Government to change a 'farcical' rule so Universal Credit claimants can get more help from charities. Currently only a claimant's MP can act on their behalf to solve any problems with the Job Centre
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Malaysian couple head home after settling £100k John Radcliffe Hospital baby bill
A MALAYSIAN couple who faced a £100,000 bill from the John Radcliffe hospital when their baby was born prematurely can now head home.Irina Ishak and Ahmad Hakam were on holiday in Oxford when Dr Ishak went into labour, 10 weeks premature.Their baby, Amin
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'Young driver' cut from car after crash at busy junction
A YOUNG driver had to be cut from her car after being involved in a smash in Bicester's Market Square. Firefighters had to cut through the back of the car to rescue the female driver through the boot. It happened about 10am and a crew from
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INQUEST: Cyclist Claudia Comberti killed after foot 'slipped from bike pedal'
A SLIP of the foot caused the 'tragic' death of a keen cyclist as she rode into Oxford, an inquest heard today. Much-loved student Claudia Comberti, 31, was killed after falling into the path of a bus in Botley Road on May 9th. The 31-year-old
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Review: Celebrating Hoagy: The Chris Ingham Quartet @ Jazz at St St Giles, Oxford - 'A night of jazz stardust'
Tim Hughes enjoys a night of nostalgic tunes, virtuoso musicianship and cracking banter for the launch of this year's Jazz at St Giles seasonCelebrating Hoagy: The Chris Ingham QuartetJazz at St St GilesSeptember 30Oh, to be a jazz lover in Oxford
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Review: Celebrating Hoagy: The Chris Ingham Quartet @ Jazz at St St Giles, Oxford - 'A night of jazz stardust'
Tim Hughes enjoys a night of nostalgic tunes, virtuoso musicianship and cracking banter for the launch of this year's Jazz at St Giles seasonCelebrating Hoagy: The Chris Ingham QuartetJazz at St St GilesSeptember 30Oh, to be a jazz lover in Oxford
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Road closed after jackknifed lorry blocks carriageway
TRAFFIC is building in north Oxfordshire and around the M40 after a jackknifed lorry has blocked the A43. The road through Baynards Green has bee closed by police to recover the lorry which has also spilled diesel. Thames Valley Police are
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Oxford University Chancellor Lord Patten to speak at Oxford Union
OXFORD University’s Lord Chancellor Chris Patten is to address students at the Oxford Union.The former Governor of Hong Kong will speak at the world-famous debating chamber in St Michael’s Street on Thursday, November 2 at 5pm.Lord Patten, who served
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Residents invited to learn more about Oxford Preservation Trust during talk
RESIDENTS are invited to learn more about the natural treasures of the Oxford Preservation Trust at a talk tomorrow.From 8pm Stephen Dawson will start his talk on ‘Oxford Preservation Trust - opening doors all year round’ at the event at Cumnor United
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Oxford RL to leave county and form new Bristol team after merger
OXFORD RL are to merge with University of Gloucestershire All Golds and create a new club in Bristol for the 2019 season. The announcement, made by the Rugby Football League (RFL) this afternoon, marks the end of a five-year period of the sport
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Busy as a bee: Honey professional helps build 120 hives for an African village
HOW skilfully she builds her cell!How neat she spreads the wax!One of Oxfordshire's sweetest workers has been busy as a bee this month helping to build 120 beehives in an African village.Judith Simpson, quality systems coordinator at Rowse Honey in
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Hospital could be taken over by the people of Wantage
THE people of Wantage are investigating the possibility of buying their hospital to save it from closure.The League of Friends of Wantage Hospital fear the £1.2m takeover might be the only way to keep the facility open.League members are planning visits
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Oxford visitor centre finalist in regional awards
OXFORD'S visitor information centre is in the running for a top title at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence. For the second year running Experience Oxfordshire has been announced as a finalist for Information Provider of the Year. The
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Hundreds of thousands of pounds could stay in West Oxfordshire in business rates shake-up
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds could be pumped back into West Oxfordshire's economy next year if it succeeds in a bid to keep a much bigger chunk of business rates.The district wants to become one of the first parts of England to hold on to 100 per
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Obituary: War hero who survived a Russian prison before coaching Carterton football teams
TED Luska, who has died aged 96, survived a Russian prison during the Second World War and moved to Carterton where he worked tirelessly bringing football and better facilities to hundreds of youngsters.Mr Luska restarted Carterton FC's boys team
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Amputee defies the odds to qualify as a lifeguard
AN AMPUTEE from Oxfordshire has defied the odds by qualifying as a lifeguard.Michael Williams, 26, from Faringdon is the duty manager of the Park Sport Centre in Wheatley. When he was just 20-months old he had his leg partially amputated following a birth
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'Mayor's bank account' could be inspected over payment concerns
A BANK account used by the mayor of Carterton could be inspected by an independent auditor after concerns were raised about how it was being used. Two weeks ago the Witney Gazette revealed that Carterton Town Council’s clerk, Ron Spurs, had submitted
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Oxford Bus Company teams up with Oxford Pride to spread diversity message
OXFORD Bus Company and Oxford Pride have teamed up to broadcast videos celebrating the city's diversity. Oxford Pride's theme this year is True Colours, to celebrate diversity of the Oxfordshire community. It hopes to raise awareness and inclusivity
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Fundraisers will firewalk for Oxford charities at rugby club
DARING fundraisers are being asked to sign up for the Oxford Charity Firewalk 2017 to raise funds for charities.Sobell House Hospice in Headington is joining forces with bereavement charity SeeSaw and Maggie’s Oxford Centre for the event on Saturday,
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Applications for school places now can be made online
APPLICATIONS for children who will start primary school in Oxfordshire next September can be made online. The applications on behalf of children born between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2014 are urged to state three preferences when applying and
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Wild Oxfordshire AGM is all about cross-pollination
COUNTY-wide conservation group Wild Oxfordshire will hold its 2017 AGM next month.Entitled Pollinators and the Landscape, this year’s meeting will be held at the group’s Little Wittenham HQ on Thursday, November 23.This year’s guest speakers will be Claire
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Obituary: Tireless community fundraiser and British Empire Medal recipient
A TIRELESS fundraiser who was chiefly responsible for the resurrection of a North Oxford community centre has died aged 83.Bryan Wardley, of Polstead Road, dedicated much of his time post-retirement to St Margaret’s Institute – a community centre which
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Eco-pods could prove to be the homes of the future
AN Oxfordshire firm aims to raise £400,000 to step-up production of its futuristic eco-pods. Green Unit’s crowdfunding campaign through Crowdcube, which is live until November 6, has already attracted pledges worth more than £70,000. The firm
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Megan Henwood makes a splash with new album Rivers
THE River Thames winds a meandering course through Megan Henwood's life, shaping her thoughts, emotions and her music.A constant companion since childhood, the river has never been far from view for the singer-songwriter. She grew up beside, on and
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Gordon Brown to visit Oxford twice in November
FORMER Prime Minister will visit Oxford twice next month, it has been announced. He will talk about his memoir, My Life, Our Times, on November 8 at Oxford Town Hall. The book will be published on November 7. In it he describes his upbringing in Scotland
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Company fed up with town centre parking problems moves a step closer to leaving
A COMPANY which threatened to leave the town centre if police did not tackle parking problems has submitted a planning application to covert its offices into flats.Chapman Worth accountants in Wantage has applied for permission to turn its Newbury Street
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Timekeeper has the painstaking task of putting Blenheim Palace clocks back
BLENHEIM Palace’s official timekeeper Julian Newman is completing the challenge of changing 30 historic clocks as British Summer Time comes to an end.The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday and among the priceless antique timepieces he will change
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Curry king of Cowley Road gets his just desserts after four decades
RAYMOND Blanc says his brinjal bora are one of the reasons he is in love with Oxford.Now, Loylu Miah has won global recognition for his exquisite curry at the 2017 International Indian Chef of Year awards.Mr Miah, manager of Cowley Road's beloved
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Oxford hotel plan will slow traffic on road for nearly two years
A PROJECT to build a new £30m hotel and demolish an eyesore building will slow down a city route until 2019.The plan to build a new 140-bedroom hotel in Paradise Street in central Oxford was approved earlier this year. More than 100 people said they were
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Www.volunteering
A new website has launched to connect volunteers to opportunities for them to make a difference across Oxfordshire.Groups can also use the site, created by Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action (OCVA), to publicise opportunities with their organisation
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Will you be Oliver?
AN amateur dramatic group are searching for an adorable orphan for their upcoming production of Oliver!Jigsaw Stage Productions in Wantage) are looking for children aged seven to 13 to take part in their April 2018 show.Auditions for boys for principal
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Disabled club night needs votes to win thousands of pounds funding
A DISABLED nightclub is asking people to vote for it to win thousands of pounds of funding.Organisers of the StringRay night at Oxford's Plush Lounge have applied to Aviva's Community Fund for £4,800 to keep the club pumping for the next 12 months.The
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Royal British Legion branch to host craft sale
A BRANCH of the Royal British Legion in Oxford will raise cash at a craft sale.Littlemore RBL will host a tabletop sale on Saturday, November 4.It is the last such event of the branch before Christmas, and organisers said they are hoping to introduce
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Oxford restaurant to host Indian street food masterclass
AN award-winning university restaurant will host a culinary masterclass aiming to teach budding chefs how to cook authentic Indian street food.Chef Kashmira has grown up cooking and eating authentic Indian cuisine and will share her passion, enthusiasm
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Church to show off talents of congregation at music concert
AN Oxford church will demonstrate the talent of residents living on its doorstep.St Mary the Virgin and St Nicholas Church in Littlemore will hold a concert on Sunday, called A Harvest of Littlemore Talent.Starting at 3pm, the event will bring together
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Education Oxfordshire: The benefits of a private education of primary level are far reaching
Independent education is often considered at secondary level, but not by the parents of younger children. Christ Church Cathedral School headmaster Richard Murray explains the benefits.ONE of the activities which the boys at Christ Church Cathedral School
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Oxford school partners with food bank to meet demand for donations
A SCHOOL concerned about students going hungry has collaborated with a food bank. The Oxford Academy has become a drop-off point for Community Emergency Foodbank (CEF) Oxford, stressing a desire to support families struggling to put food on the
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Like Deliveroo, but for everything - new Oxford-only app signs up shops and pubs
A NEW app allowing customers to order directly from Oxford shops and restaurants on their phones or computers has launched in the city. Oxford Orders hopes to sign up more than 400 businesses including shops, theatres, cafes, bakeries, florists
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ICE HOCKEY: Oxford City Stars thank fans for their support
OXFORD City Stars’ board have thanked the fans for sticking by them. Following a turbulent summer which nearly saw the club fold amid a league re-structure, Stars are continuing to thriveboth on and off the ice. Director Greig Box Turnbull,
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Jealous lover back in jail after hitting partner just weeks after being released
A JEALOUS lover who struck his long-term partner just weeks after his release from a three-year jail term is again behind bars.Aaron Gardner, of Oxford Road, Littlemore, Oxford, was set to stand trial at Oxford Crown Court on Monday for the assault at
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BOWLS: Oxford City & County pair claim Champions of Champions prize
OXFORD City and County bowlers Jan Gore and Philip Warner linked up with Watford’s Joy and Brian Hamilton to win Warner Leisure Hotels Champion of Champions title in the finals held at Hayling Island.Competing against winners from the hotel chain’s three
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ATHLETICS: Determined Nathan Douglas aims to build on positive 2017
NATHAN Douglas is hoping to build on an injury-free season as he continues his early preparations for a potentially busy 2018. The Oxford City AC triple jumper returned to training at his Birmingham base earlier this month. Douglas received
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TRAMPOLINING: Rose Kent and Nikki Bayer claim national title
ROSE Kent and Nikki Bayer, from Didcot’s Flying Solo Trampoline Club, soared to victory at the English Championships in Sheffield. Kent, 17, and Bayer, 20, competed in both the individual and synchronised trampoline disciplines in the Senior Silver
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Parky at the Pictures (In Cinemas 26/10/2017)
Five years after he doubled up with The Beat Goes On and Whatcha Wearin'? (both 2012), Byung Sung-hyun changes direction with his third feature, as he ventures into the burgeoning field of Korean noir with The Merciless. Echoes of Hong Kong's 1980s crime
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BOXING: Bicester's Adi Burden impresses in victory over Georgi Valevski at Indigo O2 Arena
ADI Burden landed a spectacular technical knockout victory over Georgi Valevski in front of a star-studded crowd in London.The Bicester BC light heavyweight, who was watched by David Haye and Chris Eubank jnr, impressed at the Indigo O2 Arena.He said:
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Parky at the Pictures (DVD 26/10/2017)
Setting a good example to the younger generation is the theme of Robert Siodmak's film noir, Cry of the City (1948), which is now available on disc from the BFI. Adapted by Richard Murphy and Ben Hecht from Henry Edward Helseth's novel, The Chair for
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Wanted: New home for hundreds of animals who will soon be made homeless
TIME is running out for Didcot Animal Sanctuary as its heartbroken founders have been given their final marching orders without a new home to go to.Hundreds of pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, cats and dogs will be homeless as of 31st March next year after
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ROWING: Wallingford crew successfully defend US title
WALLINGFORD RC again conquered the United States when they retained their Over 50s coxed fours title at the 53rd Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, writes John Wiggins.The holders fielded the same crew as 2016 – Mike Edge, Pete King, Steve Pearson
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Signalling fault delays trains on line between Oxford and Bicester
RAIL passengers are being warned of delays after a signalling fault on the line between Oxford and Bicester this morning. Chiltern Railways trains are running late as fewer services are travelling between Bicester Village Station and Oxford Parkway
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BOXING: Keenan Dallimore lands place in National Development Championships final
KEENAN Dallimore booked his place in the 69-75kg final of the National Development Championships with a split decision win over Chris Cunningham. The Blackbird Leys ABC fighter was quick out of the blocks and enjoyed a strong first round, before
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TRIATHLE: Eda and Okan Onay shine at World Championships
WANTAGE siblings Okan and Eda Onay impressed for Britain at the World Championships in Spain.Eda, who like her brother attends King Alfred’s Academy, started the event in Viveiro, by winning gold in the mixed triathle (shoot, swim, run) relay, with Liam
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GOLF: Eddie Pepperell ready for big finish to his best year on European Tour
EDDIE Pepperell believes he has found a new level in recent weeks which puts him in contention to end the year in style. The Abingdon golfer is in the form of his life on the European Tour, with five top-ten results in six events. It has put
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BAR BILLIARDS: Dave Rose and Alan Lowe edge through in Oxford League pairs
MASONS’ duo Dave Rose and Alan Lowe are through to the second round of the Oxford & District League’s pairs competition after a thrilling 2-2 aggregate victory over Gladiators A’s Bob Pincombe and Keith Gardner, writes PETE EWINS. Masons twice
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Gourd, clean fun: Oxford Pumpkin Festival 2017 is go
RED, amber, green... Oxford Pumpkin Festival 2017 is go! The fourth annual festival organised by Good Food Oxford features arty activities, farmyard fun and, as usual, plenty of pumpkins to eat. The aim is to promote local produce and tackle
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Les Robinson's testimonial year kicks off at Magnolia Park today
LES Robinson’s testimonial year kicks off today with more than 50 Oxford United fans taking part in a golf day. Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher is the guest speaker at Magnolia Park and will host an auction. Robinson, who made 458
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Oxfordshire to host £65m new battery research institution
Harwell Campus has been selected to home a £65m new Government energy research institute.The Faraday Institution has been charged with leading the UK’s research into energy storage and battery technology. Harwell Campus, a UK science and innovation hub
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Scales of justice: Latest round-up of convictions
OXFORD MAGISTRATESLewis Jake Bryant, 22, of Hastings Road, Banbury, admitted using a handheld phone or device while driving a motor vehicle on a road in North Bar Street, Banbury, on March 7 2017. Fined £100. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and
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ROWING: Wallingford crew successfully defend US title
WALLINGFORD RC again conquered the United States when they retained their Over 50s coxed fours title at the 53rd Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, writes John Wiggins.The holders fielded the same crew as 2016 – Mike Edge, Pete King, Steve Pearson
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Poppy Appeal 2017: Time once again to help our war heroes
PEOPLE across Oxfordshire are today being urged to give generously and as the Royal British Legion launches its annual Poppy Appeal. Community fundraiser for the RBL in Oxfordshire Mark Garwood said the 2016/2017 appeal raised a record-breaking
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OPT AWARDS - Vote for your favourite Oxford building project of last 40 years
THE finest buildings and restoration projects in Oxford are vying to be the crowned the best of the past 40 years. For the past five weeks, The Oxford Times has featured the best of Oxford architecture and preservation since 1977, including both
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Independent traders back Westgate to boost the whole city
OXFORD oldest independent store welcomed the opening of the Westgate Centre and predicted it would be good for business. Shopping malls were packed again yesterday as stores at the centre enjoyed a busy second day’s trading. Boswell’s in Broad
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Van driver who rammed into back of couple's car is jailed
A MAN who rammed into the back of a couple's car after downing a cocktail of booze and medication has been jailed. Wayne Fraser, of Saxton Road, Abingdon, was due to stand trial at Oxford Crown Court yesterday for the single count of dangerous
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Campaigners demand a say over controversial route for new Oxford-Cambridge Expressway
HOW a the route of a new £3bn road – which could plough through a 10-mile stretch of the Oxford green belt – might be chosen has been criticised as undemocratic. Residents, councillors and 21 Oxfordshire parish councils have said they want be given the
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New evidence shows Government tried to 'sweep blood contamination scandal under the carpet', victim claims
NEW evidence reveals the Government tried to avoid accepting responsibility for the blood contamination scandal that caused the deaths of more than 2,400 people, campaigners have claimed.Previously unseen cabinet papers from 1987 show senior ministers
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Inquest of Oxford student to be held today
THE inquest of a much-loved cyclist who died on a busy Oxford route will be held today. Claudia Comberti was 31 when she died after an accident on Botley Road on May 9. An environmental social scientist, Ms Comberti was completing a DPhil at Trinity College
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Carroll would spin in grave over Westgate
OXFORD calls itself the city of dreaming spires. To judge by the pictures of the new Westgate shopping centre, that may have to change to ‘city of faceless oblong blocks’. You say that the centre used an Alice in Wonderland-inspired advertisement
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I wouldn’t trust Corbyn with Brexit discussions
I HAVE just read the latest bulletin from John Tanner printed in the letters column in Wednesday’s Oxford Mail regarding his concerns about the lack of progress in Brexit negotiations. It is well publicised that Brexit negotiations are being held
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Tory MP should brush up on research skills
COULD it be the case that Chris Heaton-Harris, MP (No.10 disowns Tory whip accused of ‘McCarthyite’ behaviour, October 25) didn’t manage to learn basic research skills when he was a student at Wolverhampton Polytechnic (now the University of Wolverhampton
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'Cut A34 speed limit to 50mph' urges safety report in bid to reduce crashes
THE speed limit on the A34 between Oxford and the M40 could be slashed to 50mph as part of measures to make the road safer. A draft review into safety on the road was ordered by the Government last year following a number of deaths from accidents