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RUGBY UNION: Grove stage late fightback to claim dramatic Oxfordshire Cup glory
Grove produced a stunning comeback to win the biggest prize in the club’s history and beat Oxford Harlequins 24-22 in the Oxfordshire Cup final. Roger Sevier’s 78th-minute conversion following Harry Carr’s try, completed a memorable win at Iffley
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Three people checked over after Banbury Road crash near the North Oxford Golf Club
THREE people needed to be checked over by paramedics after a multi-vehicle crash. The collision happened just after 5.10pm today in Banbury Road at Jordan Hill, near the North Oxford Golf Club. A South Central Ambulance Service spokesman said
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Brothers of drug ring leader jailed for dealing heroin and crack cocaine
THE brothers of a man who led a multi-million pound drugs conspiracy have also been jailed for dealing cocaine, crack and heroin. Richard and Patrick Gray appeared in Oxford Crown Court today after they admitted plotting to supply the Class A drugs
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Headington students go to the polls
YOUNGSTERS got their first taste of democracy at Cheney School when voters went to the polls in a mock election. The Headington secondary school was one of two to take part in a scheme which aims to get more young people to sign up to vote and
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First-time voters get their teeth into election issues
BUSINESS students were left less than convinced by politicians at a hustings event in Banbury and Bicester College. The event, organised by Banbury Chamber of Commerce, gave its members and college students a chance to quiz politicians before the
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Update: Woman taken to hospital with leg injuries after High Street taxi crash
A WOMAN was been taken to hospital today after being involved in a collision with a taxi on Oxford High Street. Police and ambulance services were called to the scene opposite The Queen's College at about 5.10pm. Eyewitnesses described the
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Thug who broke publican’s nose is jailed
A PUB customer who broke a landlord’s nose when he hit him in the face has been jailed. Laurence Smith, 21, lashed out at licensee Paul Stanley after he tried to evict him from the George and Dragon, in Shutford, west of Banbury. Oxford Crown
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Police honour one of their own as he ponders retirement at 92
A PENSIONER who decided to volunteer for the police in his 80s has been given a special award to mark a decade of service. Frank Steiner, 92, spent 10 years volunteering for his local police in Deddington, near Banbury, working across the county
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Act gives more control for the people in need of care
John Jackson, Oxfordshire adult social services director on The Care Act Adults and their loved ones want to have more control over what care and support is available to them. That is the clear message we at Oxfordshire County Council have
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‘Eyesore’ solar panels to stay put after undergoing revamp
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to remove solar panels on newly-built council houses in Bury Knowle Park has been reversed by Oxford City Council. The council announced last month (March) that it would remove “unsightly” solar panels on a new development
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Note found among paedophile headteacher David Tuohy's possessions, inquest hears
A PAEDOPHILE headteacher whose body was discovered in the River Thames was found with a note, an inquest heard. David Tuohy, 83, of Whitehouse Road, Oxford was found in the river at Osney Lock, a few days before he was due to be sentenced at Norwich
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Reformed rockers Ride return to roots for warm-up show
INDIE-rock group Ride have announced an intimate warm-up gig in their hometown. The Oxford band, who confirmed they had reunited, late last year, will play one of just three warm-up shows worldwide at the city's O2 Academy, in Cowley Road, this
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MICHAEL DUBERRY COLUMN: Great to watch Oxford United show their character in vital clash
It was great to be back at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday as it was my first visit in a while. I felt kind of guilty that I hadn’t been back in so long, but I was there to cheer and support my old team in their push for points. My usual punctuality
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UPDATE: Ukip launch investigation over claims about Facebook message 'from Oxford West & Abingdon candidate'
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into racist and homophobic comments allegedly made online by an Oxford UK Independence Party (UKIP) parliamentary candidate. Pressure group Hope Not Hate claimed Alan Harris, the UKIP prospective parliamentary
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Home Secretary reveals more than 100 possible slavery victims identified following Oxford raids
HOME Secretary Theresa May revealed there were more than 100 potential victims identified for Operation Rague. The minister spoke at Abingdon Police Station this afternoon after talking to officers that led the 18-month investigation into slavery
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Disabled Space: I was stripped of my dignity on a BA flight to Rome
As regular readers will know, I can be quite a harsh critic of organisations with poor attitudes to disability. My policy is three strikes and you are out. I have reached this point with British Airways. Their motto “we fly to serve” is pretty
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What about pledge to get rid of deficit?
David Cameron competent? He said he would eliminate the annual deficit by 2015. It is going up by £90bn this year. Glad he is not incompetent! JOHN RICHARDS Hodges Court Oxford
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It's important to get right design for railway bridge
Some people are unfortunately trying to score party political points by claiming that Bob Price and other city councillors care nothing for the welfare of the children at Phil and Jim School because we delayed a decision on the new footbridge that
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UKIP would allow public to initiate referendums
Bob Soden (March 2) says he will vote UKIP but is unsure the part would be effective in government. About 100 years ago, the Labour Party was formed and began to form a government about 20 years later. UKIP will be 22 years old later this year
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Parliamentary seats are decided by a minority
There has recently been a lot of official propaganda, with big black and yellow posters at the bus stops in St Aldate’s, Oxford, urging people to register to vote. These posters have a big X on them. But why do we in England still have this first-past-the-post
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Reduced subsidy means we’re on target to save £425k a year
I was surprised to see that the Oxford Mail had received no reply from Oxford City Council regarding our successful plan to reduce the cost of leisure to the public purse (March 30). I have received no request for comment. Since 2008 the city
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Why put so much water on pitch before a game?
I was one of the lucky ones to at last see a win against Carlisle at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. I cannot understand why just before kick-off they water the pitch after we had rain the previous night. Then we see many groundsmen going around
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Site’s ‘Dark Skies’ honour will keep stars in our eyes
A POPULAR site for star-gazers will be protected from any future light pollution after gaining Dark Sky Discovery status. The Rollright Stones, near Chipping Norton, is one of only 100 sites in the country that have achieved the recognition for
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Morrisons delay store for at least two more years
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons has warned it will not be ready to start building a new store in Wallingford until 2017 or 2018 at the earliest. South Oxfordshire District Council agreed in July 2013 that the 30,000 sq ft store could open on the Hithercroft
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Did you spot all our April Fool's stories?
APRIL 1 and in tradition we put three stories out hoping to fox our readers with tales that were too good to be true. The one that has received the most views online this morning is the idea for a log-flume ride on the long-awaited Oxford flood
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Developers fence off favourite woodland
EYNSHAM residents are furious after a developer erected a fence around a piece of woodland they use for recreation. Pye Homes put up a part-metal part-wooden fence last week around land next to the Fruitlands estate, which the housing firm has
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Cycle panel will develop projects worth £50,000
A NEW cycling panel has been set up to decide what to do with an unallocated £50,000 of council cash. Oxford City Council’s newly formed group will ask experts and campaign groups, such as local pressure group Cyclox and the national cycling charity
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Health website launched for youngsters
A NEW website service providing information about mental health, community nursing and social care has been made with children and young people in mind. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, which operates community hospitals and mental health services
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Doctors hope cash will boost innovative pacemaker work
CARDIOLOGISTS are hoping a near £100,000 grant will help a third of people who find pacemakers don’t work. Consultant cardiologist Dr Tim Betts and research fellow Dr James Gamble, who work at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital, have received the
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Nicola Blackwood: I can't attend every single hustings for Oxford West & Abingdon
A PROSPECTIVE Parliamentary candidate for the Oxford West and Abingdon seat has defended her choice not to attend every General Election hustings event. Conservative Nicola Blackwood said she had instead chosen to spend more time doorstepping and
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Deadline passes for street name suggestions for Barton Park
THE deadline for suggesting street names on the new Barton Park development has passed. Barton and Northway residents had the chance to put forward possible names for the 35 streets that will be a part of the new estate. Suggestions for the
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More delays for Osney hydro scheme
A COMMUNITY-OWNED hydroelectric scheme in Oxford has been hit with more delays. The Osney Lock Hydro project team had previously said it would go live in February after it was successfully commissioned at the end of January. Since its commissioning
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Pizza delivery worker injured after collision on scooter with car in Abingdon
An 18-year-old needed hospital treatment last night after his Domino's pizza delivery scooter was in a collision with a car. Emergency services were called following the accident in Spring Road, Abingdon, shortly after 7pm. Police officers
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7pm update: Bicester Village fire spread across the top floor and roof of Carluccio's + Video
THE fire at Bicester Village spread across the top floor and roof of Carluccio’s, according to the fire service. The shopping outlet was shut after a blaze broke out at about 8.40am at the Italian restaurant causing smoke to billow across the complex
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ICE HOCKEY: Coach Darren Elliott salutes Oxford City Stars' survival
Darren Elliott has hailed Oxford City Stars ice hockey team’s achievement in avoiding relegation from English National League South Division 1. Oxford’s head coach, who also plays, believes securing their status in the top flight is better than
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Deal to transform Oxford's West End and Oxpens is signed
A MULTI-MILLION pound deal has been signed to transform the city’s West End with hundreds of homes, a hotel and office space. Plans to develop the area were first announced more than a decade ago and the vision was unveiled back in 2013. The
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House prices forecast to soar in Witney
HOUSE prices in Witney are set to soar as the affordability crisis in Oxford spreads west, a university professor has claimed. Prof Danny Dorling said a “house price wave” has spread from London to Oxford and is now heading to West Oxfordshire.
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FOOTBALL: John McMahon fires Golden Ball to title glory
Golden Ball won the Critchleys UTV League Division 3 title with a game to spare in emphatic style, thrashing Jet 9-1, writes STUART PARSONS. John McMahon scored a hat-trick to take his tally to 42 goals this season, Dan Bradley and Mark Williamson
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FOOTBALL: Dan Trinder puts Mansfield Road on the right path
Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division leaders Mansfield Road returned to form with a narrow 3-2 victory at Horspath. Dan Trinder’s penalty put the visitors ahead before the break and they struck through Luis McGillicuddy and Matt Smith in
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SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL: Oxfordshire Under 16s are champions
Oxfordshire Schools' Under 16s were crowned champions in the South West Counties competition following a 1-1 draw with Somerset at Milton United. Oxon, who have also reached the ESFA Inter County Trophy final, took the lead midway through the first
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FIXTURES: April 11-17
Saturday ROWING UNIVERSITY BOAT RACES Newton Women’s Boat Race (4.50). BNY Mellon Boat Race (5.50). FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE TWO AFC Wimbledon v Oxford Utd. VANARAMA CONFERENCE NORTH Oxford City v Harrogate Tn.
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Strong winds bring down 23 trees across county
ROADS and pavements across Oxfordshire were blocked by fallen trees yesterday following high winds, with a motorcyclist hurt in one accident. Gusts of up to 50mph overnight left a total of 23 trees blocking or partly blocking roads across the county
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RUGBY UNION: Coach Craig Burrows urges Grove to topple holders Oxford Harlequins
Craig Burrows says Grove will only settle for beating defending champions Oxford Harlequins in their first Oxfordshire Cup final tonight (8). Grove and Harlequins will battle it out under the Iffley Road lights, and winning would see the South
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RACING: Phare Isle adds to Ben Case's tally
Ben Case, who trains at Edgcote, near Banbury, continued his most successful season to date when Phare Isle ran out an easy winner at Huntingdon yesterday. Kielan Woods sent the ten-year-old into the lead at the second-last flight in a handicap
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RACING: Henrietta Knight eyeing up more success with Calgary Bay
Henrietta Knight could aim Calgary Bay at Cheltenham’s hunter chase meeting after the veteran gave her a first winner since making a low-key return to racing earlier this year. Knight, who sent out Best Mate from her West Lockinge stables, near
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FOOTBALL: George run riot after the break
Four second-half goals gave the George a comfortable 4-0 away win over Summertown Stars in the Oxford City FA Premier Division. Neither side was able to break the deadlock in a scrappy first half, but the visitors had to wait only a few second-half
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Hinksey Pool to open early this year
MANAGERS at Oxford’s open air swimming pool are splashing out and opening it a month earlier than normal on Friday. Fusion, which runs the pool for Oxford City Council, said it was responding to public demand and will also open the pool for a month
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Funeral parlour open again following devastating Crowmarsh fire
A FUNERAL parlour is opening again today after a devastating arson attack in January shut it down. The Howard Chadwick funeral parlour in Crowmarsh Gifford was one of several buildings in the village near Wallingford that went up in flames following
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Pair who left man with metal plates to repair broken jaw sentenced
TWO men who attacked a 19-year-old and left him needing metal plates to repair his broken jaw have been sentenced for grievous bodily harm. Thames Valley Police said Tomas McLaughlin, 23, from Bretch Hill, Banbury, and Daniel Lewis, 18, from Millers
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Three B&Q stores at risk of closure
THREE branches of B&Q in Oxfordshire could be at risk after the DIY firm announced the mass closure of stores around the country. It was confirmed yesterday that 60 branches will shut over the next two years as part of a restructure. This follows
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Teenagers guilty of stabbing man in row after they tipped over his wheelie bin
TWO teenagers have been found guilty of an attack in which a man was repeatedly stabbed after they upturned his wheelie bin. Corey Reid, 18, of Verney Road, Banbury, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named, were unanimously convicted of wounding
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Oxfordshire County councillors get their 19 per cent allowance hike today + interactive graphic on how each one voted
A 19 per cent hike in allowances for members of Oxfordshire County Council will take effect from today. Councillors agreed they should get the increase in basic allowances in December 2014, a day after warning of a further £20m cuts in council
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Oxford City Council bringing in Universal Credit on April 20
THE new benefits system will be rolled out in Oxford this month. Oxford City Council said Universal Credit would be introduced for single adults without children from April 20. It is expected around 150 people a month will apply for the new
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Hedges hat-trick helps Harwell & Hendred to brink of title
A SUPERB hat-trick from Josh Hedges saw Harwell & Hendred move closer to the Oxford Mail Youth League Under 11 A title, writes PAUL LYON. Callum Stock and Guy Woolley also notched in the 5-0 home win over Didcot Town Red. Kennington Athletic
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Radio Cherwell at the hospital wins string of awards
VOLUNTEERS who serve Oxford’s hospital radio station have picked up a string of awards for their shows. Radio Cherwell, the radio station for the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, in Headington, won the
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Lawn mowers banned in Bicester's eco-town in favour of goats
LAWN mowers will be banned in Bicester’s new eco-town in a bid to create sustainable living. Residents of the new 6,000-home development will instead be given goats to keep their grass trimmed. Chairman of the Eco-town trust William Kidd said
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FOOTBALL: Carl Williams double keeps West Witney title pursuit on track
West Witney reduced Carterton Town A’s lead at the top of the Witney & District FA Premier Division to six points with a 3-2 win at Charlbury, writes ANTHONY BARLOW. Charlbury scored through Craig McCallum and Mark Goode, but a brace from Carl
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Log-flume idea for Oxford's flood relief channel
A LEISURE firm is proposing a money-spinning use for Oxford’s planned flood relief channel by offering to build a log flume there. A spokesman for new company Flumes Of Oxfordshire Limited, which has come up with the the plans, said: “We want to
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Breaking News for Oxford and Oxfordshire, Wednesday, April 1
6:28pm Update: Police say one person has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after the collision in the High Street, Oxford 6:05pm Banbury Road
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CCTV: Appeal to find women after shoplifting
POLICE have released CCTV images after two women stole from a McColl’s store in Bicester. Officers said the women went into the Villiers Road store, chose toiletries and groceries, hid them in their clothes and bags, and left the store without
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Developer back with house plan for Windrush Valley site 'at risk of gas explosion'
A DEVELOPER has submitted a second plan for houses near Witney despite the first one being thrown out due to fears about the danger of a gas explosion. Gladman Homes had plans for 270 homes in the Windrush Valley next to the Flogas Apley Works
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FOOTBALL: Daisey Grover scores a five-timer as Wantage cruise past Harwell
DAISEY Grover hit five goals as Wantage Town Under 13s beat Harwell & Hendred 6-0 in the Oxford Mail Girls League. Wantage began the game brightly and spent the majority of the first quarter of an hour in the Harwell half, but they were unable
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FOOTBALL: Carterton Under 12s extend hot streak
CARTERTON made it ten wins in a row in the Oxford Mail Girls League Under 12 Blue League, after a 3-1 win over second-placed Wantage Town. Katie Gough, Sophie Masters and Ruby Colleton scored as Carterton moved five points clear at the top.
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Save Temple Cowley Pools group vows to continue fight against housing at site
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to oppose plans for housing on the site of Oxford’s former Temple Cowley Pools. Catalyst Housing bought the facility from Oxford City Council for £3.5m in December, after the authority rejected a bid by Save Temple Cowley
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Video: City council to sell off Westgate car park rubble as souvenir to help fund £330m scheme
COLLECTORS and car park enthusiasts will have an opportunity to buy a piece of a muchloved Oxford landmark. Selected bricks and rubble from the Westgate Shopping Centre’s multi-storey car park, currently being demolished, will be available to Oxford