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COMMENT: There’s no excuse

10:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

WHATEVER issues there were in Andrew Seston’s life, it is deeply regrettable that he was over the alcohol limit while driving and on duty as a Police Community Support Officer.

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COMMENT: The go-ahead for rail link is great news for many

9:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

THE elimination of the final impediment to the new Oxford to London rail link via Bicester really set the seal on what has been a week of momentous announcements.

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COMMENT: Fishy goings on

11:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE discovery of a skull thought to belong to the largest pike in British history next to the River Cherwell might make May Morning jumpers think twice in future.

COMMENT: False rape claim undermines bravery of women

9:30am Friday 17th May 2013

THE fake rape allegation of Kirsty Debanks made in her twisted scheme for “revenge” against her ex-lover is all the more disgraceful given the conclusion this week of the Operation Bullfinch trial.

Lost and found

12:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

MANY people have a skeleton or two in their cupboards.

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THE INSIDER: Missing last orders for party political profiles

10:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

ARASH Fatemian has at least one reason to be pleased with his appointment as cabinet member for finance at County Hall. But that reason won’t be because the job is an easy one.

COMMENT: It's been a long time coming, so here's to 2017

9:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

PINCH yourselves. It’s actually happening. After years of big promises and dashed hopes, John Lewis is to open in Oxford within four years.

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COMMENT: Heads must roll if this scandal is ever repeated

9:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

WE MAKE no apology for bringing you such extensive coverage of the Bullfinch trial’s conclusion today.

COMMENT: A worthy award

11:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Congratulations are in order too for 4624 Squadron, based at RAF Brize Norton, which is set to be awarded the Freedom of the County.

COMMENT: United fans make their voices heard

9:30am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Common sense has at last prevailed and the Kassam Stadium has been declared a community asset, which means that should its owner ever choose to sell, Oxford City Council must first be told.

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