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Stories for 14 April 2003

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Golden age for children on show

An exhibition displaying original illustrations from the golden age of children's literature is being launched at the Museum of Oxford.   more...

Vasakhi Sikh Festival

More than 200 Sikhs from the Oxford area put on a colourful display on Sunday, April 13, as they marked one of the holiest days in their religious calendar with a special parade.   more...

Memorial for darts player

A Charlbury pub is remembering a keen darts player with a memorial competition.   more...

Sleeper fire holds up trains

Train services through Oxford were disrupted for more than an hour on Sunday, April 13, when a fire broke out in a pile of old wooden sleepers.   more...

Set fair for wedding plans

It was the sort of day young couples dreamed would be the same for them when it comes to trying the knot.   more...

Bunny bears gifts

A visit from an Easter bunny bearing gifts of eggs was the highlight of a party at Hagbourne Babies and Toddlers on April 11.   more...

District snapshot challenge

A competition for the best pictures of south Oxfordshire is catching the public imagination, according to its organiser.   more...

Pharmacists lobby MP Smith over competition proposal

Oxford East MP Andrew Smith was handed a petition against the deregulation of pharmacies when he visited Cowley Road.   more...

Revised plans approved

Plans to build four homes in Grove have been revised following opposition from residents.   more...

Crews save woman from 'arson attack'

An arsonist is believed to have started a house fire from which a woman had to be rescued.   more...

Website relaunch

Oxford Citizens' Advice Bureau is to relaunch its website.   more...

Boys report to police

Two boys arrested in connection with the assault and attempted robbery of a 91-year-old woman must report to police again on Tuesday, April 15.   more...

Police investigate phonebox assault

Police are investigating an assault on a young woman in Didcot as she made a cry-for-help call from a phonebox moments before she was attacked.   more...

Pensioner rescued

An elderly woman was led to safety by firefighters called to a fire in the kitchen of a house in Toll Gate Road, Culham, near Abingdon, on Saturday, April 12.   more...

Scooter lifts MS sufferer

Peter 'Buster' Godwin could hardly believe it when he walked into a charity shop -- and was presented with an electrically-operated mobility scooter.   more...

Scouts extract gift from gravel firm

Scouts in Sutton Courtenay have received a donation of £300 from a firm operating gravel extraction in the area.   more...

Give Sailing a Go day

More than 130 people aged from seven to 70 took up Dorchester Sailing Club's invitation to try the sport on Saturday, April 12.   more...

MP calls for answers on school merger

Banbury MP Tony Baldry has demanded early answers to questions on controversial plans to reorganise the town's secondary schools.   more...

Warden scheme to deter louts

A village is looking to crack down on rowdy behaviour by employing a street warden.   more...

Boost for play area

Village youngsters have a playground to be proud of thanks to a grant from one of the country's big banks.   more...

Woman sentenced for assault

A woman who admitted wounding a man has been given an eight month suspended prison sentence.   more...

Bakery doors close

Banbury's last small bakery has closed.   more...

Hospital's cash boost from radio

Banbury's hospital radio station has given £1,200 to two departments at the Horton Hospital.   more...

Exhibition attracts railway fans

Model railway fans flocked to an exhibition with a difference on Saturday, April 12.   more...

School marks pupils' achievements

The achievements of about 90 pupils at King Alfred's Community and Sports College were celebrated at the school's annual awards ceremony.   more...

Entrance prompts safety fears

THE entrance to Wantage Cemetery could be altered to make it safer.   more...

Flourising flowers

High standard of entries in the flower classes made for a colourful Grove spring show. The village horticultural society's 36th annual spring show saw 150 entries in 51 classes for vegetables, flowers, flower arrangements, photos and eggs.   more...

Steam a-track-tion

Chinnor's award-winning steam railway preservation group is putting on a variety of special weekend events this year.   more...

Proposal for larger store backed

A larger Co-op store at a new site in Charlbury is seen as crucial to enhancing the vitality of the town.   more...

Children help celebrate Palm Sunday

A donkey made by children from paper and chicken wire was the centrepiece of a Palm Sunday parade near Witney.   more...

Centre roof goes on

The roof has been put in place on a new leisure centre in Carterton.   more...

Vandals damage wall

Vandals have caused about £1,000 damage to a village hall.   more...

St George's Day Parade

Hundreds of boys and girls lined up for one of the most important events in the calendar for Scouts and Guides.   more...

'Temping' comes to an end

Maureen Le Jeune just stepped in to help teachers at Crowmarsh pre-school during an emergency -- and stayed for 20 years.   more...

Balloon trip not just hot air

The matron of a nursing home took a 15-mile balloon ride to raise money for a sun lounge for residents.   more...

Protests prompt Nuffield rethink

Private healthcare managers have back-tracked on plans to adopt Lord Nuffield's name for their hospitals, after the Oxford Mail highlighted the confusion it would cause.   more...

Traffic light repair delays cause jams

The Highways Agency is being blamed for delays and accidents caused by faulty traffic lights at Oxford's busy Hinksey Hill roundabout.   more...

Tourist coach ban backed

City councillors have backed moves to stop tourist coaches from parking outside one of Oxford's historic research centres.   more...

Police force is first to set own targets

Thames Valley Police is the only force in the country to have been allowed to set its own crime reduction targets.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Manny's back with a bang!

Supersub Manny Omoyinmi revealed his frustration at having to wait so long for his chance after his dramatic late winner against Kidderminster on Saturday.   more...

City break Rocks

Oxford City 2, East Thurrock Utd 0: OXFORD City kept their fourth clean sheet in a row as they inflicted the first Ryman Division 1 North defeat for 12 games on East Thurrock at Court Place Farm on Saturday.   more...

Oxon Under 20s reach semi-finals

Oxfordshire reached the last four of the Tetleys Under 20 County Championship for the first time when they beat The Army 28-20 in yesterday's semi-final at Aldershot.   more...

Football results

Results from April 12-13 in the RT Harris Oxford City FA, Witney & District FA, North Berks League, PL Kits Banbury District and Lord Jersey FA, Morrells of Oxford Sunday League and Autotype UTV League   more...

North Leigh keep the champagne on ice

Cherry Red Records Hellenic League round-up from April 12 . . .   more...

Town's brave bid is ended

Cheshunt Tn 4, Abingdon Tn 1: Abingdon Town's fading hopes of promotion from Ryman League Division 2 were dashed on Saturday at the already promoted Hertfordshire side.   more...

Chippy knocked off top

Clanfield 0, Chipping Norton Tn 0: Hellenic League Division 1 West leaders Chipping Norton were knocked off the top of the table as they were held at relegation-threatened Clanfield.   more...

Didcot cruise into cup final

Winterbourne 0, Didcot Tn 0 (agg 1-6): Didcot eased their way into the final of the Supplementary Cup, where they will face Southall Town at Abingdon United on Monday, May 5.   more...

Machine denied at the death

Eastbourne 47, Oxford Silver Machine 43: A depleted Oxford Silver Machine outfit were in with a shout of grabbing vital Elite League points right up to the last heat at Eastbourne on Saturday.   more...

Sky show clash

Oxford move east tonight (Monday) for the final meeting of their hectic away schedule when they visit Peterborough Panthers for an Elite League match, which is being shown live on Sky.   more...

Youth football results

Results from April 12-13 in the Elsevier Youth League, Oxfordshire U16 Invitation League, Oxford Mail Boys League, Giles Sports Witney Boys League and schools   more...

Football results

Results from April 12-13 in the Nationwide League, Ryman League, Dr Martens League, Youth Alliance Merit, Cherry Red Records Hellenic League, Seagrave Haulage Combined Counties League, Oxfordshire Senior League   more...

Thame draw blank

Thame Utd 0, Harlow Tn 0: This game neatly encapsulated the fortunes of Thame United's season as they created a host of chances, but failed to take them.   more...

Banbury battle back in style

Ashford Tn 1, Banbury Utd 2: Banbury came from behind to see off Ashford in the Dr Martens Eastern Division on Saturday.   more...

Rugby results

Results from April 12-13 in matches involving Oxfordshire teams   more...

Anwar out for 99 on debut

Omar Anwar suffered the agony of failing by just one run to score a century on his first-class debut for Oxford University UCCE against Middlesex in The Parks yesterday.   more...

  
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