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On this day: Oxfordshire Archive

Oxfordshire Archive

• Rural homes 'too costly'

  The problem of deprived people in rural areas trying to find affordable homes is not being taken seriously enough, according to an Oxfordshire councillor. read more

• Brothers on marathon run

  Two brothers from Oxford are training to take part in the London Marathon -- on opposite sides of the world. read more

• Silver Machine wait on McGowan

  The Oxford Silver Machine are hoping to have Australian youngster Travis McGowan back in their line-up when they face the difficult trip to Belle Vue Aces in their opening Elite League fixture of the season on Monday at 7.30pm. read more

• Football results

  Results from the weekend March 29-30 in the Witney and District FA, North Berks League, PL Kits Banbury League & Lord Jersey FA, Morrells of Oxford Sunday League and Autotype UTV League read more

• Family fed up with vandals

  Passers-by throwing stones into a garden pond and vandalising fencing and shrubbery have pushed Margaret Hawkins to the end of her tether. read more

• Football results

  Results from the weekend of March 29-30. Ryman League, Football League Youth Alliance, Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Seagrave Haulage Combined Counties League, RT Harris Oxford City FA read more

• 'A pint of hay for Flori'

  Pub landlord Tommy O'Sullivan invited a horse to his pub to join customers watching the rugby Six Nations Gram Slam on March 30. read more

• Rugby results

  Results from the weekend, March 29-30 read more

• Hockey results

  Results from the weekend, March 29-30 read more

• Mother calls for hunts to be more considerate

  A mother who takes her children pony riding on the Ridgeway is calling for hunts to be more considerate of other people using the countryside. read more

• Chance to get on a bike and learn

  Children and adults in Thame will be encouraged to get on their bikes at a community education centre. read more

• Man faces fraud charges

  A Lewknor man is one of six business people accused of conspiring to defraud the Prudential Assurance Company. read more

• Wind turbines stir up row

  A group opposing a proposal for a wind farm near Watchfield claim a survey shows residents are against the scheme. read more

• Grant helps village shop

  A new community shop in Leafield has received a helping hand from the Co-op. read more

• Asylum seekers 'are not affecting housing list'

  The leader of an Oxfordshire council has denied claims that asylum seekers living in the district are pushing other people down the housing waiting list. read more

• Shoppers hear peace calls

  Peace protesters were out in force in Abingdon on March 28 distributing leaflets and talking to shoppers about the conflict in Iraq. read more

• Police launch gun amnesty

  Handgun owners are being urged to give up their weapons to police following an increase in the number of incidents attended by armed officers. read more

• 200 jobs go as buy-out fails to save car components firm

  More than 200 jobs in Bicester and Didcot have been lost following the partial collapse of a car components firm. read more

• Legion medal

  A total of 22 volunteers -- with 552 years of collecting for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal between them -- received awards at a ceremony in Woodstock Town Hall. read more

• Police eye top spot

  Police officers in north and west Oxfordshire are aiming to stay top of the league for solving crimes. read more

On this day: Oxfordshire Archive