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• Thom will edit Today

  RADIOHEAD frontman Thom Yorke has been lined up to be a guest editor of one of Britain's most influential radio shows, the Today programme. read more

• Haarer aims to build on lead

  A larger-than-usual turn-out is expected for the third round of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League, which takes place at Radley College on Sunday (December 28). read more

• Doctors praised for 'greatest gift'

  A mother has praised doctors and nurses for giving her the greatest Christmas gift -- saving her son after he nearly died in a road accident. read more

• Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King (12A)

  It is impossible to go over the top over The Lord Of The Rings. Peter Jackson's monumental Tolkien trilogy has already gone there, and part 3 is even longer than the two anti-fascist fantasies that have gone before in setting a new landmark for audacious screen adaptations of difficult' novels. read more

• Nesta Wright

  One of Jericho's best-known residents, Nesta Wright, has died just a week short of her 102nd birthday. read more

• Builders consider housing appeal

  Developers are looking at their options after their plans to build up to 150 homes in a village near Bicester were turned down. read more

• Patten falls out with party on top-up fees

  The Chancellor of Oxford University and former Conservative chairman, Chris Patten, has attacked his party's policy of scrapping tuition fees and cutting the number of students. read more

• CCTV call explored

  A call for CCTV cameras to be installed in parts of Grove and Faringdon is to be explored by the executive of the Vale of White Horse District Council. read more

• Chinnor exposed

  Chinnor 22, Oxford Harlequins 28: Oxford Harlequins leapt up to fourth in the South West 1 table after their backs exposed Chinnor's defensive deficiencies in an entertaining derby at Kingsey Road on Saturday. read more

• Dymond sparkles in Banbury fightback

  Midlands Div 2 East: A remarkable surge in the last half-hour saw Banbury storm back from ten points behind to clinch an exciting 41-29 victory at home to Ampthill. read more

• Home win

  Bucks, Berks and Oxon: Chipping Norton went down 23-18 at home to Bletchley, who snatched victory with a controversial late try. read more

• Valerie Say

  Community groups have said they do not know how they will manage after one of Oxfordshire's most dedicated and energetic volunteers died in a car crash. read more

• Levi Sweetman

  A gardener who entered and judged at numerous village horticultural shows in north Oxfordshire has died aged 83. read more

• Senior staff scupper proposed pay deal

  Staff and councillors at an Oxfordshire council are split over a new pay package that could lead to some personnel facing a £5,000 pay cut. read more

• Parking fees plan must be dropped

  SIR -- It was with a growing sense of incredulity that I read that some Oxfordshire county councillors seem intent on resurrecting plans to charge for residents' parking permits in Oxford. read more

• Debt mountain

  It takes just a couple of hours on one shopping trip in Oxford to get into more than £4,500 of debt. read more

• Hundreds join the hunts

  Rain failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of hunt supporters who turned out to watch the county's traditional Boxing Day meets. read more

• Sinnott pumped up for return

  Former Thame United boss Andy Sinnott says there will be no hard feelings when he takes his Oxford City side to Windmill Stadium for the Ryman League Divsion 1 North derby clash on Boxing Day. read more

• Matthew's big match

  An eight-year-old Oxford United fan, who is due to have open heart surgery next year, will receive VIP treatment at the team's Boxing Day match against Leyton Orient. read more

• Digital gifts prove popular

  Digital cameras and widescreen TVs were winners among shoppers seeking last-minute Christmas presents in Oxford. read more

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