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On this day: Oxfordshire Archive

Oxfordshire Archive

• Mac blow

  Oxford United have been dealt a hammer blow with the news that defender Paul McCarthy will miss the start of the season. read more

• Bowls club results

  Latest results from the county's bowls clubs read more

• Club on look-out for new members

  A Bicester club is looking to recruit new members -- especially women. read more

• Soggy end to Middleton Cup hopes

  Oxfordshire's hopes of reaching the Middleton Cup semi-finals for only the second time were dashed in the rain at Cheltenham on Saturday. read more

• Walton record in vain

  Frilford Heath's Ashley Walton and John Stapleton (Gerrards Cross) equalled the course record at Burford during the BB&O Champion Club scratch team finals. read more

• City pair secure deals

  Oxford City boss Paul Lee has received a boost after defender Martin Brown and young midfielder Andy Ballard signed two-year contracts with the Ryman Division 1 North club. read more

• Plan for new homes prompts flood fears

  Villagers and county councillors fear homes and roads could be at risk of flooding if plans for major housing development in Grove are approved. read more

• Signs point to slip-up

  Estate agents in Thame have been left red-faced over a spelling error. read more

• Green space plan ruled out

  A working party has hit on the head any idea of Witney's Marriotts Close site becoming just a green open space in the middle of town. read more

• Council to pool ideas on park debate

  The future of Wallingford's Riverside Park will not be decided until the public have had the chance to air their views. read more

• Historic motors go on display

  A feast of vintage cars will be on show at the former home of Lord Nuffield. read more

• Firm sheds at least 80 jobs in telecoms slump

  Between 80 and 90 jobs are to go at an Oxfordshire hi-tech company which has been hit by the downturn in the telecoms industry. read more

• 'Cheeky chappie' publican served in the RAF

  Alfie Knight, known as a cheeky Cockney publican who won over the hearts of pub-goers in Abingdon, has died at the age of 89. read more

• Killer exposed

  More than 40 Oxford households are anxiously awaiting tests on their homes after deadly asbestos was discovered at two flats on their estate. read more

• Elected 'mayor' to be dunked in river

  An event dating back more than 200 years will be held in Woodstock on Saturday. read more

• 'Cheeky chappie' publican served in the RAF

  Alfie Knight -- known as a cheeky Cockney publican who won over the hearts of pub-goers in Abingdon -- has died at the age of 89. read more

• Rider in hospital after pile-up

  Oxford 45, Mildenhall 44 (agg 78-101): A spectacular crash in heat nine proved one of many spills on a damp Sandy Lane circuit as Oxford Silver Machine Academy beat Mildenhall by a point. read more

• Pool chiefs step up parental supervision

  Individual parents with more than one young child could be turned away from swimming pools under new guidelines. read more

• Group's aim is to promote recycling

  Householders in Woodstock are being urged to join a new group which encourages people to recycle more of their rubbish. read more

• Parking ban aims to keep road clear

  Commuters who park their cars along the road outside Charlbury railway station are being told to change their ways - or risk a fine. read more

On this day: Oxfordshire Archive