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  • We got what we deserved, says Wilder

    OXFORD United boss Chris Wilder says he is looking for a reaction from his team at Torquay today after describing their performance against Southend on Saturday as “abject”. And he looks set to make a number of changes, with new signing

  • New tennis pavilion

    Wychwood Tennis Club, in Lyneham, has applied to build a new pavilion and four floodlit tennis courts. West Oxfordshire District Council will decide on the plans.

  • Postman angered by collection snub

    Postman Chris Davis was baffled when city council binmen failed to collect his rubbish because his wheelie bin was not ‘presentable’. A council bin chief was even set to pay him a personal visit to advise him where to leave it. Mr Davis, 33, who lives

  • Fares rise hits rail passengers

    Rises in rail and Tube fares have taken effect with some mainline season tickets going up almost 13%. Passenger groups have reacted with fury to the rises but the Government and London mayor Boris Johnson say the increases are necessary to support

  • Free vouchers to boost healthy life

    Families in England are being offered £250m worth of free vouchers in a bid to encourage them to lead more healthy lifestyles, it has been announced. The money-off tokens, which will give discounts on healthy foods and activities, are being rolled