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Stories for 27 August 2002

Abingdon News

Firefighters take on white water duties

Two Oxfordshire firefighters will swap emergency duties for trekking and white water rafting in Nepal.   more...

Landfill scheme helps villages

Two Oxfordshire villages have benefited from funding created by Government landfill tax credits.   more...

Big day proves plain sailing

Bridegroom Stephen Gibson pushed the boat out and it was plain sailing all the way to the altar in Abingdon.   more...

Police name river victim

A man who was found dead in the River Thames in Abingdon last week has been named as Donald Clark.   more...

Banbury News

MP hits out at Government 'red tape'

An Oxfordshire MP has warned that Cherwell District Council will face mountains of new red tape as part of the Government's plans for tackling failing councils.   more...

Didcot News

Launch date for scientists

Oxfordshire scientific teams met at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Didcot, on Tuesday, August 27, to watch live pictures of the launch of the first of three new weather satellites.   more...

Inquiry into Ridgeway's future nears completion

A report on proposals for future use of the Ridgeway will be published next month.   more...

Fun day will aid young carers

A barbecue, bouncy castle and a clown will be among the attractions at a family fun day in aid of young carers.   more...

Asda staff raise bed cash

Staff at Didcot's Asda distribution depot raised £1,400 to buy an electrically operated bed for the town's hospital.   more...

Tax officials will make return visits to town

Visits to Didcot by the Inland Revenue to help people with their tax problems are so popular that tax officials have agreed to return.   more...

Arts for everyone

Didcot's artists were out in force at the weekend for the town's annual art exhibition.   more...

Oxford News

Police plan to increase weekend patrols in city

An increase in the number of police officers in Oxford will mean Friday and Saturday night patrols in the city centre will no longer be made up of officers on overtime.   more...

Iron Age remains at Manor Ground site

An Iron Age community has been found at Oxford United's former football ground.   more...

Firefighters take on white water duties

Two Oxfordshire firefighters will swap emergency duties for trekking and white water rafting in Nepal.   more...

Surgeon to lead national trial of artificial heart

A surgeon at an Oxford hospital may soon be leading trials into a pioneering artificial heart that could reduce the waiting times for patients needing transplants.   more...

Retailer offers groups a helping hand

Cowley community groups and schools are being offered fundraising help from local retailer Wilkinson.   more...

Police renew attacks appeal

Police today renewed their appeal for any witnesses to two sex attacks in Oxford to come forward.   more...

'Suspicious' fire at club

Police are treating a fire at a former Oxford country club over the weekend as arson, and are calling for anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward.   more...

Lock site to get make-over

The historic Iffley Lock will have a make-over this autumn.   more...

Marathon chop pays off

A hairdressing salon held a haircutting marathon on Monday 26 in Oxford's Westgate Centre to raise money for a children's charity.   more...

New protest at asylum centre

The latest demonstration against the Government's use of Kidlington's Campsfield House detention centre and similar sites across the country to hold asylum seekers is planned for Saturday.   more...

Roadworks start

Work was due to start today on putting traffic-calming measures in Ferry Hinksey Road, west Oxford, to improve road safety outside the local primary school.   more...

Oxfordshire Business

Development could force shop to close

A cycle shop could be forced to close because of plans for a housing development.   more...

World summit to tap county experts' knowledge

Water experts from Oxfordshire are visiting South Africa to make a major contribution to the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development.   more...

Talk on economic impact of BMW

Delegates at an Oxfordshire seminar will be given an assessment of the impact of BMW on the local eco- nomy.   more...

Agency has contract in the Tube

An Oxfordshire marketing agency has landed the contract to promote London Underground.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Launch date for scientists

Oxfordshire scientific teams met at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Didcot, on Tuesday, August 27, to watch live pictures of the launch of the first of three new weather satellites.   more...

Retailer offers groups a helping hand

Cowley community groups and schools are being offered fundraising help from local retailer Wilkinson.   more...

Inquiry into Ridgeway's future nears completion

A report on proposals for future use of the Ridgeway will be published next month.   more...

New hotel planned at A34 junction

A third hotel is planned across the south Oxfordshire border at the Chieveley junction of the A34 and M4.   more...

Cyclists show generous heart

Cyclists can ride through country villages and in Wychwood Forest on Sunday to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.   more...

Blaze destroys barns full of straw

A massive fire destroyed several barns full of straw on a farm near Chipping Norton on Monday (August 26).   more...

Landfill scheme helps villages

Two Oxfordshire villages have benefited from funding created by Government landfill tax credits.   more...

Big day proves plain sailing

Bridegroom Stephen Gibson pushed the boat out and it was plain sailing all the way to the altar in Abingdon.   more...

Police renew attacks appeal

Police today renewed their appeal for any witnesses to two sex attacks in Oxford to come forward.   more...

Fun day will aid young carers

A barbecue, bouncy castle and a clown will be among the attractions at a family fun day in aid of young carers.   more...

Asda staff raise bed cash

Staff at Didcot's Asda distribution depot raised £1,400 to buy an electrically operated bed for the town's hospital.   more...

Tax officials will make return visits to town

Visits to Didcot by the Inland Revenue to help people with their tax problems are so popular that tax officials have agreed to return.   more...

'Suspicious' fire at club

Police are treating a fire at a former Oxford country club over the weekend as arson, and are calling for anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward.   more...

MP hits out at Government 'red tape'

An Oxfordshire MP has warned that Cherwell District Council will face mountains of new red tape as part of the Government's plans for tackling failing councils.   more...

Country show offers up weekend of fun

Thousands of people poured through the gates of this year's Uffington White Horse Show for a bank holiday weekend of family fun.   more...

Arts for everyone

Didcot's artists were out in force at the weekend for the town's annual art exhibition.   more...

£1m for cancer charity

Wallingford's cancer charity shop volunteers celebrated raising £1m for cancer research.   more...

Police name river victim

A man who was found dead in the River Thames in Abingdon last week has been named as Donald Clark.   more...

Garden smells great

Volunteers have improved life for two deaf-blind Wallingford residents.   more...

Patients to name new GP surgery

Patients are being offered the chance to name their new GP surgery. The Church Street Practice in Wantage is promising a prize for the best suggestion for its new premises in Mably Way.   more...

Councillor caught in train crash

An Oxfordshire district councillor was one of nearly 400 people on board a rail enthusiasts' tour train that hit the buffers at Walton on the Naze station in Essex.   more...

Marathon chop pays off

A hairdressing salon held a haircutting marathon on Monday 26 in Oxford's Westgate Centre to raise money for a children's charity.   more...

Estate hosts fun day out

The National Trust will be holding an open day and summer show at Coleshill, near Faringdon, on Sunday, September 8.   more...

Cash machine opens

A new 'hole-in-wall' cash machine has been installed at the Icknield Way Post Office, at Harwell International Business Centre Post Office.   more...

New protest at asylum centre

The latest demonstration against the Government's use of Kidlington's Campsfield House detention centre and similar sites across the country to hold asylum seekers is planned for Saturday.   more...

Roadworks start

Work was due to start today on putting traffic-calming measures in Ferry Hinksey Road, west Oxford, to improve road safety outside the local primary school.   more...

Officer helped shape face of modern force

Police officers are mourning the loss of a former chief superintendent, whose career helped shape the face of policing throughout Oxfordshire.   more...

Keen support for education

Tributes have been paid to the wife of a former vice chancellor of Oxford University.   more...

Blagdon: My next step is to find mother

David Blagdon's first mission following his release from jail after 24 years is to find the mother who gave him away when he was born.   more...

Police plan to increase weekend patrols in city

An increase in the number of police officers in Oxford will mean Friday and Saturday night patrols in the city centre will no longer be made up of officers on overtime.   more...

Lottery windfall will boost Internet skills

Residents of Blackbird Leys in Oxford will receive a £105,000 National Lottery grant to help them learn about the Internet.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Hunt to give United a boost

James Hunt looks set to give Oxford United a boost by taking his place in the team to face AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court tonight.   more...

Cricket: Ton-up Curley stars in Westbury triumph

Steve Curley was the toast of Westbury as he helped his side to a comfortable 54-run victory over Brill in the OCA's Airey Cup final.   more...

Football: Thame held to holiday draw

Thame United had to settle for a draw in yesterday's entertaining Ryman League Division 1 North with close rivals Berkhamsted Town, despite taking the lead.   more...

Motorsport: Oxon racers take on cream of crop

Young kart racers from Oxfordshire will take on rising British stars as they contest the 2002 Midland Karting Championships this weekend at Little Rissington, near Burford.   more...

Motorsport: Montoya sets sights on Belgian challenge

Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya who has re-signed with the BMW-Williams team at Grove, is looking forward to one of his favourite races of the year.   more...

Motorsport: Hammond's wait is over!

Saloon car ace Alec Hammond, of Abingdon, had his best result in seven years of racing with a triple success at the inaugural race meeting held by the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club at Snetterton.   more...

Football: Perna is spot on for City

Oxford City fought back from a goal down for the second time in 48 hours to earn a share of the Ryman Division 1 North points.   more...

Football: Banbury break their duck

Banbury United secured their first points of their Dr Martens League Eastern Division campaign with a hard-fought win over Burnham at The Stadium yesterday.   more...

Wallingford News

£1m for cancer charity

Wallingford's cancer charity shop volunteers celebrated raising £1m for cancer research.   more...

Garden smells great

Volunteers have improved life for two deaf-blind Wallingford residents.   more...

Wantage News

Villagers await planning outcome

Residents are anxiously waiting for a decision on plans to develop the heart of their village.   more...

Country show offers up weekend of fun

Thousands of people poured through the gates of this year's Uffington White Horse Show for a bank holiday weekend of family fun.   more...

Patients to name new GP surgery

Patients are being offered the chance to name their new GP surgery. The Church Street Practice in Wantage is promising a prize for the best suggestion for its new premises in Mably Way.   more...

Estate hosts fun day out

The National Trust will be holding an open day and summer show at Coleshill, near Faringdon, on Sunday, September 8.   more...

Witney News

Blaze destroys barns full of straw

A massive fire destroyed several barns full of straw on a farm near Chipping Norton on Monday (August 26).   more...

Landfill scheme helps villages

Two Oxfordshire villages have benefited from funding created by Government landfill tax credits.   more...

  
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