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Businesses to get helping hand from district council
BUSINESSES will receive a helping hand after a district council launched its innovation scheme.Vale of White Horse District Council’s action plan is for a small team known as Vale4Buisness to support small and medium enterprises in four key areas of growth
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GOLF: In-form Eddie Pepperell is back in the world's top 150
EDDIE Pepperell’s strong run of form has put him back in the world’s top 150 after an 18-month absence. The 26-year-old, from Abingdon, is in the best run of his career, with seven top-ten finishes in eight events on the European Tour. Pepperell
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Pictures capture the weekend's 'Beaver Moon'
SKYGAZERS were treated to a feast for the eyes across the weekend as the Beaver Moon shined bright over the county. The fascinating 'supermoon' appeared about 14 per cent larger in diameter and 30 per cent brighter than usual. Capturing the
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Misconduct hearing for psychiatrist to continue this weekend
A HEARING of a psychiatrist accused of a catalogue of failings following the death of Connor Sparrowhawk continued yesterday.Dr Valerie Murphy is accused of misconduct and was the psychiatrist responsible for the 18-year-old, who drowned in a bath following
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Eight shops targeted by burglars in one night
A TOTAL of eight shops were struck by burglars in one night in Wantage. Thames Valley Police yesterday put out an appeal for witnesses after it said the shops were targeted by burglars overnight from October 3 to October 4. The forces said
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Councillor urges colleagues support further work to reduce poor air quality
DISTRICT councils must be encouraged to reduce fuel emissions, according to a county councillor.John Sanders will urge Oxfordshire County Council – which has already agreed measures with Oxford City Council to stop petrol and diesel cars using Oxford
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University professor accused of making 'unwanted sexual advances' to scholar
A UNIVERSITY professor accused of making sexual advances to one of his scholars may be forced to give evidence after a judge said the case needs to be heard. Dr Matthew Levy is suing Oxford University for sexual discrimination, claiming that his
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Communism and cocktails mark a hundred years since the Russian Revolution
COMMUNISM and cocktails combine tomorrow to mark the centenary of the start of the Russian Revolution.The Oxford Artisan Distillery will host the free event, which features an introduction to the Cheney Lane business's vodka and a history lesson.While
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Burglar disturbed by dog flees with jewellery and bank cards
JEWELLERY, bank cards and keys were stolen from a Jericho home on Sunday. The thief entered the back garden and gained entry to the Juxon Street, Oxford property's rear door at 5.35am They were disturbed by a dog who started to bark but fled with
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VIDEO: Firefighters unique remembrance tribute
A UNIQUE video tribute to our fallen soldiers has been created by the firefighters at Eynsham Fire Station. A team of six firefighters star in the very fitting tribute ahead remembrance weekend and create an impressive giant poppy using equipment
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Two important health meetings this week
RESIDENTS will be updated on health initiatives at two meetings this week.Tomorrow they will be able to scrutinise Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s (OUH) performance over the last few months at a board meeting, which is being held at
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Youngsters pulled up their sleeves to spruce up Marston brook
BEFORE they were called back to their books and classrooms, a team of students rollled their sleeves up for a big clean at Marston brook.Back in July 1974 the students at Harlow School, in Marston, got involved with a big clearing operation.The 28 youngsters
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Businesses and residents invited to influence the future of Didcot Garden Town
BUSINESSES and community group leaders are being invited to give their thoughts and ideas on the future of Didcot Garden Town.A cluster of different working groups will be formed by the Didcot Garden Town Board.Each group will cover different sectors
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Oxford United fans' chat
1:03pm Time's up for now, many thanks for your contributions. Advance warning - no chat next week (final holiday
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Trumpets play to celebrate Doris Kitchen's 105th birthday
IT is one thing to receive a card from the Queen on your 105th birthday, but is another to have the Salvation Army band play for you. Doris Kitchen was delighted to be surprised by band members as they celebrated her special day with her family
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Living La Dolce Vita with sax maestro Tomasso Starace
I love the sound of the saxophone,” says Italian jazz master Tommaso Starace.“The sound that it produces is very close to the voice of a human being. It can display so many colours in its tone, and therefore create many emotions,” he goes on.“I’m obviously
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Living La Dolce Vita with sax maestro Tomasso Starace
I love the sound of the saxophone,” says Italian jazz master Tommaso Starace.“The sound that it produces is very close to the voice of a human being. It can display so many colours in its tone, and therefore create many emotions,” he goes on.“I’m obviously
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Teenager found with stun gun and class A drugs in central Oxford jailed
A TEENAGER who was found with class A drugs, a knife and a stun gun in Oxford city centre was jailed for five years. Police saw Ryan Austin, 19, of Penn Road in Milton Keynes, interacting with known drug users in George Street Mews, Oxford, on
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Profile: Jericho Coffee Traders founder James Armitage
Jericho Coffee Traders founder James Armitage tells Pete Hughes the improbable story of his life. "IF your passions are rowing, classical music and coffee, it makes coming to Oxford almost inevitable." As a statement of fact it's possibly true
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Moving service ends Cowley church's 140 years at heart of its community
A CHURCH’S final service after serving Cowley for nearly 140 years was a celebration of community and faith. The Revd Dick Wolff, of Temple Cowley United Reformed Church, said that the church was ‘in God’s hands now’ as he handed over the keys at the
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Indian girls taught how to fight back by an Abingdon mum-of-two
VULNERABLE young girls in India will get tips on how to defend themselves thanks to the martial arts skills of an Abingdon instructor.Mum-of-two Mary Stevens will travel to Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh to pass on some of the knowledge she has
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School biology block revamp revealed
A SECONDARY school biology block is to be revamped and converted into food technology classrooms and a new social space.King Alfred’s Academy in Wantage has unveiled the plans for its Centre Site on Portway.Having recently built a new dedicated science
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ON THIS DAY IN... 'Drunk in charge of a horse and cart' and other Oxford tales
On this day in.... 2007 NHS managers in Oxfordshire have accused patients of wasting enough medicines to fund 240 heart operations, 300 hip replacements and 2,600 cataract operations. TEN out of 10 shops in Oxford sold cigarettes to an
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Hundreds of protesters in Radcliffe Square over University's diversity
HUNDREDS attended a rally calling for Oxford University to improve its access policy on Friday. Decolonise Oxford Now was attended by about 250 people in Radcliffe Square and was triggered after information requested by MP David Lammy showed a lack of
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Betjeman Millennium Park, Wantage, appoints first ever teen trustee
A SIXTH former has become the first ever teenage trustee at her town's nature park.Amelia Taylor was announced this week as the new trustee at the Betjeman Millennium Park in Wantage.The teenager, who goes to King Alfred's Academy Sixth Form in
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Housing estate gets its first post box five years after first residents moved in
A POSTBOX was finally installed in a new housing estate – five years after the first residents moved in. The new box, located outside St Edburg's Primary School in the Kingsmere estate, Bicester, was unveiled on Friday. Banbury MP Victoria
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VIDEO: Highlights as Oxford City earn shock FA Cup win but Oxford United are knocked out
WATCH the main moments from Oxford City's stunning 1-0 win over Colchester United in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup. Matt Paterson scored the only goal of the tie as the Vanarama National League South side stunned their Sky Bet League Two
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Independent shop awards for Wantage and Grove launched
AN annual competition to find the favourite shops in Wantage and Grove has launched.Shoppers have been asked to vote for their favourite restaurant and pub and for the exceptional customer service categories in the Local Business Awards.The awards, run
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Oxford grad creates app to make cashless donations to homeless
IN the age of instant, cashless payments one Oxford student has come up with a way to help the homeless without having to hunt for loose change. Alex McCallion, who read economics management at Oxford University, is developing an app that will
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Interest rate increase unlikely to have big impact on Oxfordshire market
POTENTIAL mortgage holders in Oxfordshire will not be put off by an increase of the Bank of England’s interest rate, according to experts. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise rates from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent on Thursday
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'Back to the Future' model among classics auctioned for £1m
MORE than a million pounds changed hands at the latest historic motor auction to be held at Bicester Heritage, making it the most successful yet. A DeLorean, the model made famous by the Back to The Future movies, was among the classics on show
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Oxford Castle gets a boost from Westgate Centre
BUSINESSES at Oxford Castle will benefit from the opening of the new Westgate Centre, according to a city councillor.The £440m shopping centre, featuring a flagship John Lewis department store, 100 new shops and 25 restaurants, opened on October 24 and
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'Lonely' paedophile who had thousands of child abuse images is spared jail
A PAEDOPHILE caught with ‘a phenomenal’ amount of indecent images and videos of children as young as five has been spared jail. Police were first alerted to suspicious activity coming from an internet connection at an address in Busby Close, Witney
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The leaders of the future: Meet six Oxford students who are ready to change the world
REMEMBER their names – the next time you hear them they could be negotiating at the G8 summit or addressing the United Nations.For the third year in a row the Pershing Square Scholarship for 'outstanding future leaders' has brought six students
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Lib Dem MP accuses Government over Votes at 16 debate
OXFORD West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran accused the Conservative Party of ‘filibustering’ a debate on whether 16 and 17-year-olds get the vote.The private members’ bill brought by Labour MP Jim McMahon was debated in Parliament on Friday and proposed
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'Living wage' increases mean you could be getting a pay rise
SOME workers across Oxfordshire are set to receive a pay rise because of new rates for voluntary living wages. The so-called 'real living wage' will increase by 30p to £8.75, with more than 3,600 employers across the country signed up to the rates
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Family praised for quick thinking over kitchen fire
A FAMILY from Carterton have been praised for their quick thinking in preventing a kitchen fire destroying the rest of their home. At around 2:30pm on Saturday, two fire engines from Bampton and one from Burford responded to reports of a fire at
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Burglars ransack 78-year-old's home and steal her jewellery
A PENSIONER'S home was ransacked and her jewellery stolen during a burglary. The 78-year-old woman returned to her property in York Road, West Hagbourne, on October 26 when she discovered it had been broken into. Police today released an appeal
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Oxford City relishing Emirates FA Cup second round draw
OXFORD City will watch tonight’s Emirates FA Cup draw with bated breath – but boss Mark Jones admits he is not fussed on who they get. Saturday’s stunning victory over Colchester United booked their spot in the second round for the first time in
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Neighbour saves 91-year-old from bungalow fire
A 91-YEAR-OLD man was dragged from his burning bungalow by a neighbour. The elderly man, of Crown Lane, Benson, whose full name has not been released, suffered burns to his face and legs. Fire crews from Wallingford and Didcot were called to
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FOOTBALL: Banbury United pegged back in Tiverton defeat
BANBURY United’s five-match unbeaten run came to end as Tiverton Town hit back to inflict a 2-1 defeat in the Evo-Stik South League Premier Division.The fixture, which completed a trilogy of matches in the space of a week against the Devon side after
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FOOTBALL: Banbury United pegged back in Tiverton defeat
BANBURY United’s five-match unbeaten run came to end as Tiverton Town hit back to inflict a 2-1 defeat in the Evo-Stik South League Premier Division.The fixture, which completed a trilogy of matches in the space of a week against the Devon side after
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Disco Soup serves up delicious treat for shoppers
SHOPPERS were given a delicious treat yesterday and some tips on recycling at an event in Oxford.Disco Soup, with its mix of live music and soup made from surplus food, was back at 12 noon in Bonn Square.Dancing to the ‘beet’ outside Westgate Shopping
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Hearing resumes for psychiatrist accused of catalogue of failings following teenager's death
THE hearing of a psychiatrist accused of a catalogue of failings following the death of a teenager resumed yesterday.Dr Valerie Murphy is accused of misconduct and was the psychiatrist responsible for the care of 18-year-old Connor Sparrowhawk who drowned
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FOOTBALL: All the action from the Evo-Stik South League West and East divisions
NORTH Leigh twice came from behind to earn a thrilling 4-3 victory at home to Bideford in the Evo-Stik South League.The Millers trailed 1-0 and 2-1 in the West Division encounter, before a brilliant second-half showing sealed the three points.Bideford
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Matt Paterson: Scoring City's winning FA Cup goal put gloss on superb all-round display
OXFORD City’s goalscoring hero Matt Paterson did not want all the praise lavished on him after Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup heroics – instead directing the credit to his teammates. The striker headed in Dave Pearce’s cross on 46 minutes to earn the
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WESTGATE: The best places to eat
Hungry shoppers will have plenty of choice for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink when they head to Oxford's new Westgate centre for some retail therapy – with many of the food outlets opening into the evening and worthy of being destinations in their
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Oxford castle launches jam jar appeal for charity
OXFORD castle is launching an appeal for jam jars to create a wishing wall at this year’s Christmas Lights Festival.On November 17, the castle wants to have hundreds of jam jars lined up along the castle walls, each with a candle inside.For £1, members
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Gang of teenage girls attack 16-year-old at Westgate shopping centre
A GANG of teenage girls attacked a 16-year-old in the new Westgate shopping centre, leaving her with head injuries. The victim was walking through the centre when she was approached by 10 girls near the Tommy Hilfiger shop. They surrounded
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Wantage care home residents make their own remembrance poppies
CARE home residents have been been exploring creative ways to mark Armistice Day.Residents and staff at Wantage Nursing Home on Garston Lane were rolling up their sleeves this week to craft beautiful homemade poppies.Showcasing their talents, the residents
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Speeding crackdown in 'problem area' of Oxford
SPEEDING motorists could soon find a warning letter from police coming through their letterbox followed by a fine if they fail to change their ways. Officers will be carrying out speed checks throughout Cowley in a bid to stamp out drivers breaking
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VIDEO: Watch Oxford City celebrate their historic FA Cup victory over Colchester
OXFORD City's supporters, players and coaching staff enjoyed every minute of their Emirates FA Cup celebrations. The Vanarama National League South side stunned Colchester United in the first round on Saturday, thanks to Matt Paterson's second-half
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Dignity in Care Awards 2017: The winners honoured for their dedication and passion
STORIES of compassion and care were at the heart of an awards ceremony honouring those who have made a real difference to people in need.From family members having to look after several of their loved ones at once to a hairdresser going above and beyond
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MOTORSPORT: Williams driver Felipe Massa to retire from Formula 1
FELIPE Massa will leave the Grove-based Williams team at the end of the season.The Brazilian is to retire from Formula 1 after 15 years in the sport.Massa announced 12 months ago he would be quitting, but was persuaded to return to Williams, who he joined
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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Latest round-up of court convictions in Oxford and Banbury
BANBURY MAGISTRATES’ ADAM WILLIAMS, 35, of Cherwell Avenue, Kidlington, admitted possessing an offensive weapon in public – a pool cue – at Cherwell Avenue on June 24. He was fined £350 and must pay a victim surcharge of £35 and court costs of £85.CHRISTOPHER
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Oxford City boss Mark Jones hails side after FA Cup giant-killing
MARK Jones revelled in the euphoria of Oxford City’s Emirates FA Cup heroics as his side beat Football League opposition for the first time. Matt Paterson’s second-half header earned a 1-0 win at Colchester United on Saturday and their place in
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Robots, driverless cars and virtual reality: How you can shape Oxford in 2050
ROBOTS in our homes, driverless cars and virtual reality could be the norm in 30 years, but the public now has the power to shape the vision for Oxford in 2050. The city has followed a handful of others in developing a vision for 2050 and today
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Oxford awash with poppies as shoppers show their support for veterans
OXFORD was awash with poppies as the Royal British Legion’s appeal stepped up a gear.A fleet of fundraisers descended on Bonn Square, in the city centre, to raise cash for the county’s Poppy Appeal ahead of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday this weekend.Young
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WEEKEND RESULTS: November 4-5
EMIRATES FA CUP 1st round: Colchester Utd 0, Oxford City 1. EVO-STIK SOUTH LEAGUE Premier Div: Banbury Utd 1, Tiverton Tn 2. West Div: Didcot Tn 0, Taunton Tn 4; Kidlington 0, AFC Totton 0; North Leigh 4, Bideford 3. East Div