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Stories for 08 November 2001

Oxfordshire Business

Airport engineers axe up to 50 jobs

Up to 50 jobs are to be axed at Oxford Airport in the wake of the economic downturn and terrorist attacks in the United States.   more...

IT help unearthed by Lottery cash

The world of archaeology will be brought bang up-to-date, thanks to an Oxford University spin-off company.   more...

Oxfordshire Education

School project attacked

Expansion plans by an Abingdon independent girls' school have sparked a bitter row with neighbours.   more...

School limits public access

A school has been forced to stop public access to its facilities, because of fears about pupil safety.   more...

Youngsters bring hope

Young artists are working together to deliver a message of hope.   more...

Oxfordshire Leisure

Chance to see Red Kites

A new series of walks has been organised to help people get the best views of Red Kites in the Chilterns.   more...

Parrot perks up appeal

A large toy parrot is helping staff at the HSBC bank in Carterton raise money for Children in Need.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Floods hampered river search for student

A student fell into a swollen Oxford river and drowned after drinking free Champagne and cocktails at a party.   more...

School project attacked

Expansion plans by an Abingdon independent girls' school have sparked a bitter row with neighbours.   more...

People look on as man attacks woman

Passers-by stood and watched as a Didcot woman was attacked by an 18-stone, 6ft 6in tall mental patient.   more...

Unholy row over church newsletter

A church newsletter has been dragged into a political row just a week before a by-election is held in Abingdon.   more...

Ofsted approval saves playgroup

Staff at a pre-school faced with closure, are celebrating after winning a stamp of approval from Government inspectors.   more...

Travel award in memory

Students will be given the opportunity to travel on remote expeditions with help from a £25,000 award in memory of Wallace Watson.   more...

Work off A34 to improve system

Construction work on a £100,000 scheme to improve traffic flow off the A34 at the Milton interchange is due to start on Monday November 12.   more...

'There is nobody here who can hurt you...'

Grave digger recalls 20 years at Headington Cemetery   more...

Airport engineers axe up to 50 jobs

Up to 50 jobs are to be axed at Oxford Airport in the wake of the economic downturn and terrorist attacks in the United States.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Wright set to sign Sylla

Oxford United boss Mark Wright was today hoping to complete the signing of French striker Norman Sylla.   more...

Hannah on top in hilly tester

Hannah England, of Oxford City AC, triumphed in the girls' under 15 race of the second Reebok Cross Country Challenge in Birmingham .   more...

Allwood double lifts Under 18s

Oxfordshire Under 18s started their Southern Group campaign with a 26-12 win over Bucks at High Wycombe.   more...

Myers shines in US

Headington's Norman Myers starred in the New York Marathon on Sunday.   more...

Football: Bell sounds intent with late winner

OFA Sam Waters Cup - round-up   more...

Rhodes to glory -that's young Jo!

Fifteen-year-old Jo Rhodes produced an astonishing display as she beat off the challenge of Headington's Iona Robertson to win the opening round of the women's individual race in the Oxford Mail Cross Country League's curtain-raiser at Ascott-under-Wychwood.   more...

Superb Dark Blues boost hat-trick bid

Oxford University's superb showing against Australia on Sunday has boosted their hopes of completing a hat-trick of Varsity Match triumphs.   more...

Football: Roche roars for Boar

Autotype UTV League round-up   more...

Chippy hit back as Cant leaves

Chipping Norton have hit back at suggestions by departing coach John Cant that he lacked backing from the club.   more...

Football: Barton are on the up

Morrells Oxford Sunday League round-up   more...

Cricket: Downs get a bye

The two Oxfordshire finalists in last year's Wadsworth 6X National Village Knockout championship have been given a bye into round two in next season's competition.   more...

Atkinson tots up his half-century

Headington Roadrunners' long-standing member Will Atkinson crossed the line at Ascott-under-Wychwood to be presented with a pint of beer.   more...

Knight hails mighty Mate

Best Mate was labelled `simply the best' by West Lockinge trainer Henrietta Knight after turning the Grade 2 williamhill.co.uk Haldon Gold Cup into a one-horse romp at Exeter yesterday   more...

Devereux plays for Stanley's

Former Wales centre John Devereux is the latest big name recruit for Major Stanley's XV for their game against Oxford University at Iffley Road next Wednesday.   more...