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Stories for 14 November 2002

Oxfordshire Business

Oxford Instruments' profits fall

A top director at Oxford Instruments has revealed the company could scale down its interest in a joint operation to concentrate on its core operations.   more...

Arrows race team hopes for saviour at 11th hour

West Oxfordshire-based Formula 1 racing team Arrows has applied to be put into administration while it finalises a rescue deal.   more...

Phase 1 complete at drama school

A top drama school has opened new state-of-the-art studios designed by Oxford architects.   more...

Management buy-out

Commercial property firm and surveyors Lambert Smith Hampton, which has an office in Oxford, is believed to be involved in detailed negotiations to stage a management buy-out.   more...

Refurbished cafe curbs the calories

A cafe in the heart of a sweet shop has undergone a major transformation.   more...

Amey falters

Sutton Courtenay-based Amey has been dealt another blow after losing ground on a £375m contract to provide office and administration services for Redcar and Cleveland Council.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Estate gets new officer

Blackbird Leys' new police inspector says she is looking forward to strengthening links with the Oxford community.   more...

Shark adds bite to advert

A mortgage company is paying radio presenter Bill Heine so it can use Oxford's famous shark landmark in a newspaper advertising campaign.   more...

Doctor wins award

A doctor and his team have won an award for their pioneering work to cut treatment times for patients with a condition that can ruin their lives.   more...

Conference debates abuse

Dominic Carman, son of barrister George Carman QC, was due in Oxford today (November 14) to talk at a domestic violence conference about his relationship with his late father.   more...

Heroes go into auction

Thousands of pounds are set to be raised for charity as an array of exclusive items go under the hammer at auction.   more...

Ex-MP follows the cycle trail

Former Oxford East MP and Mayor of London candidate Steve Norris visited the county to open a £500,000 cycle route.   more...

Villagers study the future

A village bypass and a new sports pavilion will feature in an exhibition on ideas for Harwell's future.   more...

Expansion plans go under spotlight

Didcot Town Council is holding a special planning meeting to consider controversial outline planning applications for the large-scale expansion of the town.   more...

Keeper is hair to a family tradition

Oxford United goalkeeper Andy Woodman called at a Didcot hairdresser's for a trim and to help boost a Guide Dogs for the Blind appeal.   more...

Loan helps pre-school

A Didcot pre-school threatened with closure 18 months ago is looking forward to a new home.   more...

Builder without seat belt died after crash

A car which went wildly out of control, smashing into a wall and lamp-post, had overtaken another driver at high speed moments before.   more...

Row over control of car parks

A power struggle is looming after Banbury Town Council accused Cherwell District Council of double standards.   more...

Court acquits partner of killing

A Banbury man has been acquitted of the manslaughter of his gay partner.   more...

Sex pest considered suicide

A man who committed sex offences had considered committing suicide by driving off Beachy Headf, a court heard.   more...

Supermarket saga ends after 20 years

Developers have cleared the final planning hurdle for the Limborough Road retail park in Wantage, more than 20 years after proposals were first drawn up.   more...

Church revives medieval drama

Medieval drama will be re-enacted in December as the Christmas story is retold in Wantage Parish Church.   more...

Victory on house plan

Kingston Lisle Parish Council has won its battle to stop a house being built in the grounds of Pound Cottage.   more...

Christmas challenge welcome

Christine Bishop and her chef son Paul Silver are gearing up for their biggest and most enjoyable challenge.   more...

Free taster session for computer skills

A free three-hour laptop computer taster session will be held in the Burwell Hall, Witney, on Tuesday, November 26, starting at 9am. For more information about the class and to book a place, call 01993 841776.   more...

Volunteer shortage threatens carnival

The future of Wallingford Carnival is under threat because of a lack of volunteers.   more...

Traders resent charity shops

Abingdon's eighth charity shop has prompted complaints that independent retailers are losing out.   more...

Cinema demolition will lead to redevelopment

Work is finally due to start next week on demolishing Abingdon's old Regal cinema.   more...

Church leaders deliver war warning

Church leaders in Abingdon have expressed concern at the West's threat of military action against Iraq.   more...

Call to halt traffic for tribute

Traffic in the centre of Abingdon could be stopped on Armistice Day next year after complaints from two pensioners.   more...

Hall turned into rubble

The Master of The Mercers' Company in London, Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon, delivered the first blow as work got under way to demolish part of Abingdon School.   more...

Striking crews save man's life

Firefighters broke their strike to save a man's life in Oxfordshire today (November 14) after a blaze broke out in his kitchen.   more...

Drop in city centre crime takes police by surprise

Crime has fallen in the centre of Oxford since April -- despite expectations new recording methods would force up crime figures.   more...

Council tenants may have to pay for repairs

Council tenants could soon have to pay for minor repairs to their homes.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Blues pay heavily for missed tackles

Oxford University 30, Major Stanley's XV 43   more...

Viveash out of cup tie

OXFORD United officials have confirmed that Adi Viveash is ineligible for the FA Cup tie at Dover on Saturday.   more...

Elite clubs still searching for answers

THE Elite League is still in limbo following another meeting at the British Speedway Promoters Association headquarters in Rugby this week, writes JOHN GAISFORD.   more...

Flints spark to fire up Forum title bid

FORUM B gave their Oxford & District League Division 1 title hopes a massive boost with a double success, writes BRIAN HAMILTON.   more...

Studley stay up as Burford are doomed

ction 1 of the Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes Golf League - and sent Burford down - with a 2 - victory in their relegation decider.   more...

  
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