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Medicine at Oxford University ranked best in the world
MEDICINE at Oxford University has been named the world's best for the sixth consecutive year.Medical and health teaching and research at the University has been ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.The announcement comes
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TV star's tour heads to Didcot's Cornerstone this week
TV STAR Omid Djalili is back on his nationwide tour and will be making a stop this week at the Cornerstone.His show, 'Schmuck for a night' will come to the arts centre on Wednesday and Thursday.The performance starts at 8pm.For more information
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Business school to host contemporary art exhibition
A BUSINESS school will transform into an art gallery for a non-profit art project.Thoughts Become Art is a project that explores the emergence of a new category of contemporary art, t-Art.Artists were selected for the exhibition for their creative exploration
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Bolton Wanderers 0, Oxford United 2 (Thomas 81, Maguire 90)
WES Thomas and Chris Maguire struck late to give Oxford United their first away win of the Sky Bet League One season. In a game where both sides struggled for quality in front of goal, Thomas came up with a great finish on the volley from Alex
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Abingdon vet to star in national TV advert tonight
AN ABINGDON vet will be making his TV debut today in an advert that will run during a popular evening soap.Daniel Preece, owner of Vets4Pets Abingdon, was chosen to star in an advert for the company.He said: "The advert concentrates on senior pet
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TWO Oxford buildings shortlisted for prestigious architecture award
TWO OXFORD building have been shortlisted for architecture's highest accolade.The 2016 RIBA Stirling Prize will be presented to one of six finalists on Thursday.Both the Blavatnik School of Government and the Weston Library have been nominated for
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MOTOR RACING: Felipe Massa’s hoping rain gods take a break for Malaysian GP
FELIPE Massa is hoping the Malaysian weather is on his side in tomorrow’s Grand Prix at Kuala Lumpar.The Brazilian, who drives for Grove-based Williams, sits tenth in the standings ahead of the 16th round of the season.But he struggled in yesterday’s
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The boy done well: Youth coach hit the saddle to raise funds for football tournament trip
FOOTBALL managers often let their players do the hard work when it comes to exercise and fitness. But Martyn Walder of Oxford's Barton United club decided to cycle almost 200 miles himself to send his young players on a soccer trip. Youth team
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Police release descriptions of two men who abducted and raped an Oxford schoolgirl
POLICE have released the descriptions of two men who abducted and raped an Oxford schoolgirl. The first man is described as having shaven dark, blond hair and balding, but no facial hair. He is in his mid twenties, of medium build, with blue
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Yellow warning for rain issued by Met Office for Oxford
TODAY'S stormy weather is expected to continue into the night with heavy showers and thunder. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain as showers are expected to be constant throughout today. A spokesman for the Met Office said:
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Friends of Wantage car crash victim chant his name at Oxford United match
FRIENDS of a young man killed in a car crash yesterday honoured his lifelong support of Oxford United and his loving spirit by chanting his name at this afternoon's away match against Bolton. Lewis Mangan, 20, from Wantage, was killed when his
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Artists 'angry and disappointed' after wood carvings rejected by John Radcliffe Hospital
WOOD carvers have been left disappointed after a hospital refused to display their masterpiece – because it failed to meet stringent infection controls.The John Radcliffe Hospital declined an offer to put up intricate panels that were etched into lime
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Wellwishers' donations allow arson-hit pre-school to re-open gates
A PRE-SCHOOL left devastated after a suspected arson attack, has been able to start the school term on a positive after an influx of donations from locals.But with holes still in the roof and mould spreading in the damaged areas, Jack and Jill Pre-school
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Art auction for Oxfam tomorrow night
THE team behind this year's Oxjam Oxford music festival will hold a charity art auction tomorrow night in East Oxford.Oxford takeover manager Aiden Canaday has set up a multi-venue art exhibition across several OX4 establishments "to highlight
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Conservative candidate for Witney calls for full maternity services at Horton hospital
THE CONSERVATIVE candidate hoping to win David Cameron's former Witney constituency has championed Banbury's Horton General Hospital. Robert Courts has said full maternity services must be reinstated at the hospital as soon as it is safe to do
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'Cynical' hackers at 'laddish' IT firm are sentenced for spying on rival
HACKERS who snooped on a rival company in a plot to pinch its confidential data have been sentenced for their “cynical disregard” for the law. Bosses at Kidlington-based I.T security company Quadsys and two staff members admitted spying on their
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New Bishop’s L Plates show he is learning to be a Christian
HUNDREDS of worshippers gathered at Christ Church Cathedral to welcome the new Bishop of Oxford, who confessed he was still learning how to be a Christian. The Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft formally became the 43rd Bishop of Oxford at a ceremony at Lambeth
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MICHAEL APPLETON COLUMN: The players are determined to show their fighting spirit
TODAY will be a really good test for us as we head for Bolton Wanderers, a club with so much history and tradition as well as a magnificent stadium. I know I am looking forward to the challenge and will be asking the players to show me they are
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Sobell House Marathon man to fundraise in memory of parents who died within weeks of each other
WHEN Paul Sheffield noticed his mum looking a little pallid around the Christmas dinner table, he took her to the doctors and thought little more of it.Less than two months later, on February 1, his family was dealt a devastating blow: Pat Sheffield,
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Oxford United hoping Kane Hemmings can end unlucky goalscoring record at Bolton Wanderers
MICHAEL Appleton is confident Kane Hemmings’s unlucky goalscoring record for Oxford United will turn.The striker is the only player to score for the U’s away from the Kassam Stadium in Sky Bet League One this season.They have all come in 2-1 defeats,
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Bestseller inspires new character for Vikings drama
A NEW character in the popular TV series Vikings has been inspired by an Oxford University historian’s research.Michael Hirst, creator of Vikings, read The Silk Roads by Dr Peter Frankopan, Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research at the university.He
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Play focuses on asylum seekers' plight
A PLAY focusing on the experiences of two young asylum seekers has been staged at Pegasus Theatre in East Oxford.Night Light was commissioned by Mandala Theatre, a new Oxford-based company and tells the story of two teenage asylum seekers who, fearing
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Welsh choir on song with new members
A NEWSPAPER advert urging new members to come forward has worked wonders for the Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir.The choir has been going strong in the city since its foundation in 1928 but earlier this year the organisers decided it was a good time to
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SWIMMING: Lilia Gilbert steals show with ten-medal haul for Didcot Barramundi
LILIA Gilbert may have been Didcot Barramundi’s youngest competitor, but she stole the show at the four-club BBAT ASA Level 3 gala at Aylesbury.The eight-year-old, competing in her first gala, won ten gold medals and was nominated as the top girl of the
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Tea and tapping at Oxford Town Hall
THE sounds of the 1950s echoed around Oxford Town Hall as dozens of dancers took to the floor.The historic venue hosted a tea dance on Wednesday afternoon, transporting those in attendance back in time.June Anderson, of Witney, was one of the ladies in
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Popular fundraiser Witney in Pink returns today
WITNEY will turn pink today (Saturday) as it celebrates its popular annual event to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. Witney in the Pink, which sees the town decorated with vibrant window displays and hundreds of balloons, will be opened
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Warehouses near Bicester approved
THE former mayor of Bicester said last night he wanted to attract hi-tech businesses to the town after plans for new warehouses were approved.Members of Cherwell District Council ‘s planning committee approved plans for two warehouses covering 198,000
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SNOOKER & BILLIARDS: Jon Bishop's break of 45 guides Thame to victory
JON Bishop produced a break of 45 to help Thame A to a 3-3 draw at home to Abingdon Conservative A in the Premier Division of the Gentworks Oxford & District Snooker League. Bishop’s run came in his 2-0 win over Ben Rowland, but Jon Hawkins
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BOXING: South Moreton's Gavin Lissenden defends Queensbury League title
COACH John Houston said he could not be more pleased with his three fighters despite a mixed night for South Moreton BC at Epsom Downs Racecourse.Gavin Lissenden, Terry Russell and George Pickett all competed in the Queensbury League’s ‘All Guns Blazing
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Service will pay tribute to former Prime Minister
A SERVICE marking the centenary of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson's birth will be held today at Christ Church Cathedral.The service will start at 3pm at the cathedral off St Aldate's and members of the public are invited to attend and arrive
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Tim Farron drops in to Witney in show of support for Lib Dem candidate in by-election
LIBERAL Democrat leader Tim Farron visited Witney to officially open his party’s campaign headquarters for the forthcoming Parliamentary by-election.Having visited the base, in Corn Street, yesterday, Mr Farron took a trip to Witney Community Hospital
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Oxford United are unfazed by away record ahead of Bolton Wanderers trip, says skipper John Lundstram
OXFORD United’s away form is not yet a worry for the players as they head to Bolton Wanderers today, according to John Lundstram.Following the midweek defeat at Southend United, Michael Appleton’s side have collected one point from their five away trips