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Oxford news

• Mitchell: 'We must treat our war heroes better'

  Military personnel leaving the forces are put on a par with criminals coming out of prison, the leader of Oxfordshire County Council has claimed. read more

• Oxford to host major cycle race event

  A MAJOR cycle event is coming to Oxford next month and will shut off main streets for the day. read more

• Exhibition explores abandoned worlds

  EERIE images of abandoned buildings and industrial estates left to decay are in the frame at a new Oxford exhibition. read more

• College proposes new sports pavilion

  A SPORTS pavilion looks set to be built for Oxford's youngest college. read more

• Opportunity is golden for celebrating Pegasus milestone

  One of Oxford’s best-loved youth organisations celebrates its 50th birthday this year. read more

• ‘Heart-attack’ motorist dies

  AN 80-year-old driver collapsed behind the wheel of his car from a suspected heart attack as he drove in The Moors opposite Helwys Place in Kidlington. read more

• Rapist caught following Mail’s Bad Eggs campaign

  A CONVICTED rapist wanted by the police on recall to prison was arrested after featuring in the Oxford Mail’s Bad Eggs Easter campaign. read more

• No inquest yet

  The inquest into the death of a 68-year-old man who died after a collision in Langford Lane, Kidlington, has not yet been opened. read more

• Concern over centre closure

  The Communication Trust, which campaigns for children with speech and communication needs, has expressed concern about the closure of The ACE Centre in Headington. read more

• Mystery game aimed at enticing students

  TEENAGERS turned detectives as they uncovered a ‘dead body’ at a special event at Oxford University. read more

• Mixed reaction to police set-up

  PEOPLE in Oxfordshire are keeping their powder dry when it comes to standing as an elected police crime commissioner. read more

• Residents sound off about music venue's extra hours bid

  PLANS to extend opening hours at Oxford’s leading music venue have sparked a backlash among residents. read more

• Robbers confront man in his own home

  A 23-YEAR-OLD man was confronted in his East Oxford home by a gang of knife-wielding robbers last Tuesday. read more

• Wolvercote boat fire not arson, say police

  Police last night said they were not investigating a blaze which left a canal boat badly damaged. read more

• Strange yellow lines were 'innovative'

  HEADINGTON’S confusing double yellow lines were called “innovative” by the designers who gave them the go-ahead. read more

• Mini workers vote to reject pay offer

  WORKERS at the Cowley Mini plant have voted almost unanimously to reject a pay offer that included a move to cut tea breaks by 11 minutes. read more

• Inquest opens on young vet

  The inquest into the death of 25-year-old vet Rachael Jackson, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, has been formally opened and adjourned. read more

• £500,000 road safety scheme causes drivers to head in wrong direction

  MOTORISTS have been driving the wrong way up a one-way street after a new £500,000 road safety scheme was built. read more

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