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Stories for 25 March 2000

Oxfordshire News

Winnie saves for United

Firoz Kassam is staying on as Oxford United chairman - and it is all thanks to 91-year-old fan Winnie Crawford Jon Murray.  more...

On location with the Bad Girls

The sky obligingly has turned a bleak institution grey, as the cameras roll for ITV's Bad Girls. The series is filming at Oxford Prison, yet the fairytale turrets are ignored. Instead, metal grills and flaking paint steal the scenes - along with stars Mandana Jones and Simone Lahbib, writes Amanda Castleman.  more...

For the love of Katrina

Katrina Thornton has been given a new kidney and a new lease of life - despite fears while operating that her dad's donated organ was too big for her body, writes Victoria Owen.  more...

Michael kicks out the bullies

Brave Michael Williams - who had his foot amputated at the age of two - took up the martial art of kickboxing after bullies tried to steal his false limb, writes Rebecca Smith.  more...

Pinta prices push farmers to despair

Dairy farmers forecast the end of milk production in Oxfordshire because of a deepening crisis in agriculture, write Emma Henry and Tim Hughes.  more...

Ray 'ad' no trouble thanks to the Mail

Loyal Oxford Mail reader Ray Millin knew just what to do when he was left the task of clearing the house of an old friend who died, writes Suzanne Huband.  more...

New loo inventor flushes with pride

Ramblers can breath a sigh of relief. They need never be caught short again, thanks to an invention by an Oxford-born scientist, writes Richard Abbott.  more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Tough opener for Cheetahs

By John Gaisford JT Oxford Cheetahs swing into action tonight and things couldn't be tougher as they face pre-season favourites Coventry in their Elite League speedway opener at Brandon (7.30).  more...

Newton's no crock, says Den

By Jon Murray OXFORD United boss Denis Smith is convinced his new signing Eddie Newton won't be "a crock".  more...