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Speedway: Adams thrilled by Sydney GP
Australian ace Leigh Adams is ecstatic about the prospect of a Grand Prix taking place at Sydney's Olympic Stadium next year. The Cheetahs star said: "The news is awesome, it's going to a huge affair. It's really amazing the way the GP series is coming
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Rugby: Rubie sparkles in Blues' first win
Oxford Univ 29, London Irish 18 OXFORD University secured their first domestic win of the season with a convincing performance at Iffley Road last night, writes MICHAEL KNOX. After three narrow defeats, this was a welcome boost for the Dark Blues, but
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Football: Revenge is sweet for Wolvercote
Morrells Oxford Sunday League WOLVERCOTE got back to winning ways with a 4-2 win over Mansfield Road in the Premier Division, writes GEOFF BOWER. As well as the three points, it also avenged a defeat earlier in the season by the visitors. Carl Smith,
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Speedway: Cheetahs to be hit hard by new rules
At last, it's all done and dusted- and what a fantastic night it was for JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs as they celebrated landing the Sky Sports Elite League title. It was a pity about the performance in the finale against Coventry, but with the title safely
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Cash pledge for arts centre
District councillors have pledged more than £6m for an arts and entertainment centre in Didcot. The centre, which will have seating for 300, is being designed for a range of activities including music, drama and dance. There will be rehearsal rooms, a
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Drugs change welcomed
Thames Valley Police's drugs co-ordinator has welcomed Government proposals to lower the penalties for possessing cannabis. However, Det Insp Ian Robinson warned officers would continue to target dealers. Earlier this week, the Home Secretary, David Blunkett
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Lunch club needs new cooks
After 17 years' service, a thriving over-60s lunch club in Oxford may be forced to close. The retirement of the two volunteers who have been providing meals twice a month for members at the Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, means there is a danger
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Driver shortage hits rail services
Thames Trains services in the Oxford region have been hit by a half-term driver crisis. Dozens of services have had to be cancelled due to a shortage of volunteers willing to work on rest days. As a result, 29 journeys were axed on Monday and 31 on Tuesday
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'Don't keep cash at home' warning
THE police are urging people not to keep large amounts of money at home, following an outbreak of distraction burglaries in parts of south Oxfordshire. The latest victim was a pensioner in St Michael's Way, Steventon, near Abingdon. Several hundred pounds
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Douglas relishes place in spotlight
Stuart Douglas believes he could be the man who will solve Oxford United's goalscoring crisis. The 23-year-old striker has been brought in by U's boss Mark Wright on a month's loan, and made his debut in the 1-1 draw against Carlisle at The Kassam Stadium
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Drugs change welcomed
Thames Valley Police's drugs co-ordinator has welcomed Government proposals to lower the penalties for possessing cannabis. However, Det Insp Ian Robinson warned officers would continue to target dealers. Earlier this week, the Home Secretary, David Blunkett
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'Don't keep cash at home' warning
THE police are urging people not to keep large amounts of money at home, following an outbreak of distraction burglaries in parts of south Oxfordshire. The latest victim was a pensioner in St Michael's Way, Steventon, near Abingdon. Several hundred pounds
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Paddington survivors fight on for justice
Survivors of the Paddington rail crash could mount a High Court challenge to the decision not to bring criminal charges over the tragedy in which 31 people died. The Crown Prosecution Service said the case clearly revealed "a history of corporate failings
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Rural advice service seeks support
Witney's Citizens Advice Bureau is keen to continue a countryside scheme bringing help and advice to the elderly and disabled. The Rural Advice Project, now in its fourth year, has a 96 per cent success rate in obtaining disability and income benefits
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Speedway: Cheetahs' break-up threat
New plans concerning Grand Prix riders shortly to be announced by the British Speedway Promoters Association threaten to tear apart Oxford Cheetahs' championship winning team. With so many meetings having to be postponed because of the GP series, the
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Golf; City keep title hopes bubbling
Oxford City kept their Section 1 title hopes alive in the Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League with an exciting 2-1 victory over leaders Ellesborough at Southfield. With the top two matches ending early with a win for each side, the result hinged
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Football: Rovers get rude awakening
Autotype UTV League round-up SANDMAN caught Division 1 leaders Saxton Rovers napping with two strikes in the first ten minutes as they thrashed them 7-2, writes MICK DAY. Simon Brown and Mark Humphreys both lashed in free kicks from the edge of the area
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Cash pledge for arts centre
District councillors have pledged more than £6m for an arts and entertainment centre in Didcot. The centre, which will have seating for 300, is being designed for a range of activities including music, drama and dance. There will be rehearsal rooms, a
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Football: Rovers get rude awakening
Autotype UTV League round-up SANDMAN caught Division 1 leaders Saxton Rovers napping with two strikes in the first ten minutes as they thrashed them 7-2, writes MICK DAY. Simon Brown and Mark Humphreys both lashed in free kicks from the edge of the area
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Football: Revenge is sweet for Wolvercote
Morrells Oxford Sunday League WOLVERCOTE got back to winning ways with a 4-2 win over Mansfield Road in the Premier Division, writes GEOFF BOWER. As well as the three points, it also avenged a defeat earlier in the season by the visitors. Carl Smith,
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Speedway: Cheetahs to be hit hard by new rules
At last, it's all done and dusted- and what a fantastic night it was for JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs as they celebrated landing the Sky Sports Elite League title. It was a pity about the performance in the finale against Coventry, but with the title safely
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Big business lacks the real Christmas spirit
High Street companies have been criticised for failing to support an Oxford community's festive street decorations. Headington Business Association is trying to raise £5,000 to deck London Road with Christmas lights. It has collected only £1,500. Jill
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Hatswell card stands
Oxford United have lost their appeal over Wayne Hatswell's red card at Lincoln, and the defender will now serve a three-match suspension starting on Saturday. And the bad news for United boss Mark Wright is that it looks as though he must now do without
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Drug dealers admit charges
Three drug dealers were due to be sentenced today for their part in a £260,000 drugs operation. Ringleader Brian Biggs and co-defendants Paul Kelly and Stephen Clough admitted their roles in the venture, which saw 60kg of cannabis resin recovered. But
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Lunch club needs new cooks
After 17 years' service, a thriving over-60s lunch club in Oxford may be forced to close. The retirement of the two volunteers who have been providing meals twice a month for members at the Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, means there is a danger
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Big business lacks the real Christmas spirit
High Street companies have been criticised for failing to support an Oxford community's festive street decorations. Headington Business Association is trying to raise £5,000 to deck London Road with Christmas lights. It has collected only £1,500. Jill
