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Stories for 21 April 2003

Oxfordshire News

Ombudsman called in over F1 wind tunnel

A man who claims to have suffered months of sleepless nights because of noise coming from a racing car company's site has taken his complaint to the ombudsman.   more...

Villagers warn of dangerous lane

People may die if a narrow lane in Grove is re-opened to through traffic, residents have warned.   more...

Gymnastic coaches quit over ban on bar classes

Two long-serving gymnastic coaches at Wantage Leisure Centre have resigned after they were stopped from using asymetric bars in their classes.   more...

Open-air venue to open in June

Building work will begin next month on Creation Theatre Company's 370-seat outdoor theatre, in preparation for the 25,000 visitors expected over the summer.   more...

Council welcomes jail term for neighbour

A three-month suspended prison sentence handed out to a Blackbird Leys man who repeatedly intimidated his neighbour has been welcomed by Oxford City Council.   more...

Action plan for A40 wins approval

Oxfordshire County Council has approved a package of measures to improve transport links between Oxford and the west of the county, following consultation with local people.   more...

Heart patient wins £50k jackpot

Just weeks after suffering a serious heart attack, David Mills feels he's been given a second chance at life, after scooping £50,000 in a Spot the Ball competition.   more...

Nurse crisis may halt respite care

A nursing recruitment crisis is threatening to stall the opening of a respite centre for young people.   more...

City streets need trees, says group

An environmental group wants trees to be placed in two of Oxford's most historic streets to give the city centre a new image.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Speedway: Oxford pipped in last-heat thriller

Coventry Bees 49,   more...

Football: Redknap saves day for Banbury

Banbury Utd 2, Kings Lynn 2   more...

Football: Thame's rally foiled in the last minute

Arlesey Tn 3, Thame Utd 3   more...

Results: All the Easter weekend results

NATIONWIDE LEAGUE   more...

Football: Chippy keep up pressure at the top

Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Division 1   more...

Football: Champs North sign off with a victory

Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Premier Division   more...

Football: Town held in dire stalemate

Abingdon Tn 0,   more...

Football: Wallingford keep title hopes alive

Chessington & Hook 0, AFC Wallingford 1   more...

Football: Angry City left in lurch

Oxford City were angry after their Ryman League Division 1 North fixture at Tilbury was called off at 1.50pm due to the state of the Essex side's pitch.   more...