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Stories for 06 March 2003

Oxfordshire Business

Legal action could close niche firm

A small group of entrepreneurs said they could be forced out of business after a multi-national firm launched legal action against them.   more...

Oxfordshire Local Info

Anne Owen

Teacher Anne Owen was a familiar figure to generations of children at Oxford's Dragon School.   more...

Christopher Hill

Christopher hill, the historian and former Master of Balliol College, Oxford, has died, aged 91.   more...

Chris Brasher

Chris Brasher, who helped Sir Roger Bannister break the four-minute mile in Oxford, has been remembered this week following his death after a long illness. He was 74.   more...

Ted Jacobs

Ted Jacobs, a well-known Oxford publican, has died at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. He was 68.   more...

Oxfordshire News

County braced for huge council tax increases

Residents in Oxfordshire are facing massive increases in their council tax bills from April.   more...

Cranes swoop into county for rare visit

A flock of birds rarely seen in Britain has set up temporary nests in a field near Woodstock.   more...

Councillor joins Kassam row

A councillor at the centre of a row between Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam and the city council over a proposed £8m tennis and leisure centre at Oxford Business Park has defended his position.   more...

Drugs trial adjourned

The trial of two alleged drug dealers was adjourned at Oxford Crown Court on March 4.   more...

Meeting to discuss skate park's future

The future of an Oxford skate park which closed after tests found noise levels were illegally high will be discussed at a meeting on March 5.   more...

Winning duo aim for top

Eight-year-old Holly Kavanah and her two-year-old Dobermann Keri will challenge for one of the top prizes at the Crufts dog show on March 7.   more...

Hospital chiefs act on report

Managers at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford have introduced measures to iron out weaknesses highlighted in a report.   more...

Age no bar at showcase dance show

Dazzling performances of traditional and contemporary dance by dancers aged four to 70 raised a total of £2,650 for charity.   more...

Running for the country

Oxford student Xan Thavenot is in training to run his first marathon to raise money for the Countryside Alliance.   more...

Accused deny violent disorder

Five men accused of violent disorder after a brawl in which a police officer suffered a three-inch gash, have claimed they were acting in self defence.   more...

Legal action could close niche firm

A small group of entrepreneurs said they could be forced out of business after a multi-national firm launched legal action against them.   more...

Well-used skip will remain

A skip on Banbury's Bretch Hill estate will be allowed to stay.   more...

Football players' money stolen

Thieves stole £225 from the wallets of four football players during a match in Chipping Norton.   more...

Ambulance stations to be sold in modernisation bid

Ambulance stations across Oxfordshire will be sold as part of plans to modernise the county's paramedic services.   more...

Residents to have say on future of education

A series of public meetings are set to make residents in Wantage and Grove more aware of options for the future of secondary education in the area.   more...

Warning over theft device use

Police are warning people to take extra care when using cash machines after a device designed to capture credit cards was found fitted to a machine in Wantage.   more...

Advice is sought on car thefts

The Vale of White Horse District Council is taking advice from the police after two cars were stolen from Wantage Leisure Centre's car park.   more...

Gardener hanged himself after row

A gardener hanged himself on Christmas Eve after a drunken row with his girlfriend, an inquest heard.   more...

Sergeant clocks up the miles

Sgt Brian Toombs is getting a broad view of his area as the most travelled policeman in north and west Oxfordshire.   more...

Children used as `bait' in sponsorship con

Two men and several children have been conning their way into homes in west Oxfordshire.   more...

Election time

The countdown has started to the West Oxfordshire District Council elections.   more...

Shopping around for supermarket

Major supermarket chains are being approached by Wallingford councillors to drum up interest in taking over the site of the town's Waitrose supermarket.   more...

Official website earns plaudits

South Oxfordshire District Council's website is one the best in the county -- and among the top 15 improved sites nationwide.   more...

Shopkeepers stage revival

Fresh life is being breathed into Abingdon's retail sector as shops, a cafe and a restaurant are set to re-open.   more...

Freshen up your French

Vale residents interested in brushing up their French are invited to take part in a language week in France.   more...

Fighting for fun

Strategists have been polishing their military tactics at a games event in Abingdon.   more...

Diocese orders church to go after sale of building

An Oxford church is being told to leave its home after 15 years because the building has been sold to the Salvation Army.   more...

Public buildings to get mobile masts

Hospitals, university colleges and a police station are among the buildings being earmarked for mobile phone masts in Oxford.   more...

  
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