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Stories for 04 March 1998

Oxfordshire Business

Economy is 'facing new recession'

THE economy faces a tough time ahead during the second half of 1998 when the manufacturing sector will fall to the brink of recession, according to the latest report from Oxford Economic Forecasting, writes Chris Koenig more...

Oxfordshire News

999 man cleared of six rapes

RAPE case paramedic Gordon Thompson left court a free man today after being cleared of all nine charges against him. more...

Psychic star Uri steps in for Tobi

PSYCHIC Uri Geller has met dying mum Tobi Mills in an attempt to cure her of cancer. more...

Museum could become 'World of Alice in Wonderland'

THE Museum of Oxford's basement could become the 'World of Alice in Wonderland' to attract more visitors. more...

Oh Lord - I'm a landlady!

EUAN Aitken thought it was a huge joke when he found he was a finalist in a national competition - the Landlady of the Year contest. more...

Steve meets part-time fireman who saved his leg

BREWERY worker Steve McCormack had just one thing to say to the part-time fireman who saved him when his foot was crushed in a grinding machine: thanks a lot! more...

Arm lost to tiger 'is still hurting'

CIRCUS worker Nigel Wesson, who had part of his arm bitten off by a tiger at Chipperfield's training centre in Chipping Norton, said he feels as if the missing limb is still there. more...