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MOTORSPORT: Bradley Smith comes 12th in Malaysian MotoGP
OXFORDSHIRE’S Bradley Smith had to settle for 12th place after making a storming start to the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider, who qualified 16th on the grid, rocketed through the field to sixth place in the wet
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FOOTBALL: George McEachran basks in England Under 17 World Cup glory
KIRTLINGTON’S George McEachran is still on Cloud Nine after England Under 17s’ World Cup victory in India. The teenager, who has followed older brother Josh through the ranks at Premier League giants Chelsea, helped his country record a stunning
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MOTORSPORT: Lance Stroll comes sixth for Williams in Mexican Grand Prix
LANCE Stroll secured his second top-ten finish for the Grove-based Williams Formula 1 team when he came sixth in the Mexican Grand Prix. The young Canadian was five places ahead of his teammate Felipe Massa. It was an encouraging day for the
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Four car crash closes lanes on A34
FOUR vehicles collided on the A34 yesterday morning.Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service were called to the crash which took place at 11:44am between Weston on the Green and M40 Junction 9.The vehicles had each crashed into the back of each
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New College talk to mark 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses
MONDAY marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther kick-starting the reformation by nailing a sheet of paper with his 95 Theses on the University of Wittenberg’s chapel door.To mark the occasion Oxford University will be hosting a talk on the religious
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Residents given glimpse of transport vision for county until 2050
A VIDEO showing a vision for Oxfordshire’s transport systems in 2050 will be shared with residents tomorrow.During an Oxfordshire Growth Board meeting, people will also be given an update on the progress of discussions with Government officials on developing
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Fright night tour of Oxford Castle
CELEBRATE All Hallow's Eve in style on Tuesday by exploring the ghoulish goings on at Oxford Castle.A special late-night tour of the ancient castle site, located off New Road, will conclude at the stroke of midnight with a glass of bubbly to toast
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Oxford University vice chancellor's £38,000 expenses bill
OXFORD University has spent tens of thousands of pounds on expenses for its vice-chancellor since her appointment last year.Just over £38,000 was spent on travel, accommodation and hospitality costs for Professor Louise Richardson in the last academic
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Grave of weapons expert Dr David Kelly who blew whistle on Government's Iraq dossier, is moved after 'desecration'
THE family of weapons inspector David Kelly were forced to dig up and move his body after conspiracy theorists ‘desecrated’ his grave, a national newspaper reported. Dr Kelly was buried at St Mary’s Parish Church in Longworth, near Abingdon, where
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VIDEO: Action from Oxford United's defeat at Fleetwood Town
WATCH the key moments from Oxford United's 2-0 loss at Highbury in Sky Bet League One. Video via Oxford United's official Youtube channel MATCH REPORT - Fleetwood Tn 2, Oxford Utd 0
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Blood contamination inquiry 'will not be run by Department of Health'
AN INQUIRY into the blood contamination scandal that led to the deaths of 2,400 people 'will not be run by the Department of Health', the Prime Minister has said.Oxfordshire Campaigners who have been searching for answers as to how patients were
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More than 3,000 drinkers raise a glass to Oxford Beer and Cider Festival - with even a bride and groom dropping in for a tipple
DRINKERS crowded into Oxford Town Hall for 'good beer and great conversations' during three days of revelries at the Oxford Beer and Cider Festival. The annual celebration of all things hoppy saw 3,000 people sample beers from near and far including
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Police station set to become housing estate
ANOTHER Oxfordshire police station is set to be converted into a residential development.Property developer Winslade Investments has submitted a planning application to turn the former Wallingford station into nine houses.It follows the conversion of
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Clocking on to turn back time
BLENHEIM Palace’s official timekeeper has embarked on the arduous challenge of changing 30 historic clocks, as British Summer Time comes to an end. Julian Newman is today making his way through the Woodstock palace turning back the clocks – including
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Former Oxford United goalkeeper Max Crocombe apologises after being sent off for urinating during a game
Former Oxford United goalkeeper Max Crocombe has apologised after he was sent off for urinating during Salford City's 2-1 win at Bradford Park Avenue. The 24-year-old was dismissed three minutes from time in the Vanarama National League North match
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Oxford University worker suspended due to alleged links with Islamic terrorism
AN OXFORD University employee has been suspended from work after material emerged online showing he had links to Islamic terrorism, the Oxford Mail can reveal. The action has been taken after the university was told the non-academic worker, who