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Stories for 09 April 2003

Oxfordshire News

Expanded store 'no threat'

The expansion of a Kidlington supermarket would not damage the village's commercial centre and increase traffic congestion, a public inquiry heard.   more...

Sponsors needed

Children's nurses are searching for sponsors to help them organise a fundraising ball for a new hospital.   more...

Work to improve safety on A420

Work to improve safety on the A420 Oxford to Swindon road near Hartwell's garage, between Besselsleigh and Cumnor, has begun and will last for more than six weeks.   more...

Action over empty homes

Empty homes which have fallen into a state of disrepair could be a thing of the past in Cherwell.   more...

Victim dies after robbery

An elderly woman has died seven weeks after being attacked by a robber who pushed her to the ground and stole her handbag.   more...

One man and his dog

A deaf pensioner is planning to walk 232 miles with his hearing dog to raise money for charity.   more...

Mini helps drive BMW sales up

The Oxford-built Mini has helped parent firm BMW record its best British sales figures.   more...

Culture bid to include boat plan

Campaigners hoping to build a community boathouse in Oxford have welcomed news the scheme will be included in the city's Capital of Culture bid.   more...

Shooting tragedy relatives quizzed

Detectives have visited Norwich to quiz relatives of a man who shot his wife in the head before turning the gun on himself in Oxford.   more...

Win proves too big

Former soldier Chris Winston pocketed a £300 cash prize after winning a pool table that would not fit into his house.   more...

Energy saving tips on offer

A primary school in Oxfordshire which has saved more than £1,600 on its energy bill held a village Energy Day to spread the good news.   more...

Body found in river

Detectives are waiting for a body to be identified which may be that of missing north Oxford woman Greta Verdin.   more...

Sport site opens

A new streetsports site at Northway Recreation Ground, in Oxford, has been opened.   more...

Pupils support charity

Pupils at Ducklington Primary School are aiming to help the environment and at the same time raise money for charity.   more...

Scouts cash in

Scout groups in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, will use a £300 community kitty cheque to help patch up their leaky roof.   more...

Change of power

A new man is in charge of the gas-fired Didcot B power station.   more...

Feast needs float entries

Harwell Feast committee is seeking entries for decorated floats to take part in the annual parade through the village.   more...

Man faces rape charge

A man has been charged with raping a boy aged under 16, and four counts of indecently assaulting boys under 16.   more...

Man admits brick offence

A man has admitted throwing bricks through windows at Oxford's St Aldates Police Station and Oxford Magistrates' Court.   more...

Two injured

A seriously injured woman was taken to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon on Tuesday, April 8, after two cars collided on Radcot Bridge across the River Thames on the A4095 Faringdon to Clanfield road shortly before 9pm.   more...

Appeal to pay for headstone

Friends of a woman whose daughter was found dead at her Bicester home have launched a fundraising appeal to help pay for a headstone for the girl's grave.   more...

Glass makes path unsafe

Children and animals are being put at risk by people who discard glass bottles on a footpath, a playgroup chairman claims.   more...

Prison deputy on bail

The deputy governor of Bullingdon Prison near Bicester has been remanded on bail for allegedly possessing cocaine.   more...

'We want broadband'

Businesses and residents are calling on BT to speed up the introduction of broadband to villages in the Vale.   more...

Lane on agenda

Residents of Grove are being invited to a special parish council meeting to discuss whether a narrow lane should be reopened to through traffic.   more...

Builders get pool access

Builders working on new classrooms will be allowed to reach the school through the site of an open-air public swimming pool.   more...

Pupils contribute

Children at Edith Moorhouse Primary School, in Carterton, organised a sale to raise money for the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign.   more...

Jazz musicians on song

Musicians of all ages in west Oxfordshire are taking part in a jazz workshop on Thursday, April 10.   more...

Pioneering pilot takes up global challenge

An Oxfordshire pilot preparing for her latest global challenge may have to switch routes in the Middle East if the war in Iraq continues into next year.   more...

Transporters `add to rush-hour tailbacks'

Car transporters parked at a showroom and garage in Abingdon are being blamed for exacerbating traffic congestion during the morning rush hour.   more...

Firm sets manufacturing example

An Oxfordshire engineering company has been chosen as an example of how Britain can improve its manufacturing expertise.   more...

Peace lobby

Abingdon Peace Group is organising a coach to take supporters to another anti-war demonstration in London on Saturday, April 12.   more...

And then there were three . . .

Plans to name a third Oxford hospital after Lord Nuffield have been criticised for causing more confusion for patients.   more...

Criticism prompts theatre to act

The Oxford Apollo is reviewing its disabled access after two opera fans complained about its facilities.   more...

Dinner to mark start of fundraising effort

FOX FM and Four Pillars Hotels will launch their fourth annual charity fundraising campaign at a gala dinner on Friday, April 11.   more...

Conservatives come out against superstore bid

Conservative councillors who run West Oxfordshire District Council have admitted they are opposed to a superstore being built on the Marriotts Close site in Witney.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Katrina storms to GB crown

Oxfordshire skier Katrina Head is celebrating after she became national overall champion at the British Junior Championships in Pitzal, Austria.   more...

Oldfield back for reserves

David Oldfield , who could yet play a major part in Oxford United's final push for promotion, returns from injury to play for the reserves against Norwich City Reserves at Court Place Farm today (Wed).   more...

Brize's treble dream wrecked by Minster

Witney & District FA: Minster Lovell shattered Brize Norton's treble dreams with a dramatic penalty shoot-out success in the Senior Cup semi-final at Marriotts Stadium, Witney.   more...

Jenkins' double salvo boosts City

Wembley 0, Oxford City 2: Two fine strikes from on-loan teenage striker Rory Jenkins earned Oxford City another three points as they completed their third consecutive clean sheet in Tuesday's Ryman League North Division 1 clash.   more...

Wilkins fights on to clear name

Former British discus record holder Perriss Wilkins, who was banned for life in February after failing a second drugs test, has vowed to take the sport's governing body, UK Athletics, to court in a bid to clear his name.   more...

Super Headington earn top-five place

Headington Roadrunners women's team produced their best-ever performance at the South of England six-stage road relays in Milton Keynes, finishing fifth overall.   more...

Machine out to halt Adams and Dryml

Oxford Silver Machine go for their third Sky Sports Elite League victory on the trot when they travel to Wimborne Road on Wednesday night to face pre-season favourites Poole Pirates, writes JOHN GAISFORD.   more...

Marvellous Marvin lifts cup for Bakels

RT Harris Oxford City FA: Marvin Solomon was Bakels Crusaders' hero with a brilliant four-timer in their 5-2 victory over Morris Motors Res in the Doug Hobbs Cup final.   more...

Ruairi runs to record

Ruairi Van Raalte, of Oxford RFC, set a new try-scoring record in the Oxfordshire Mini-Rugby Festival at Chipping Norton on Sunday.   more...

Hamp is on song

North Leigh took a big step towards retaining the Hellenic League Premier Division title with a 2-0 win at Didcot Town. Adam Hamp notched a double.   more...

Quins determined to close the gap

It's official! Henley have the best two teams in Oxfordshire. The 28-19 victory by Henley's second string over Oxford Harlequins in the county cup final on Sunday, illustrates the vast gap between the men from Dry Leas and the rest.   more...

Oxon RFU to sort out dates

The Oxfordshire RFU have promised to sort out the fixture muddle which meant that the County Cup final clashed with the Oxfordshire Junior Festival at Chipping Norton.   more...

  
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