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Stories for 4 January 2003

Oxfordshire News

Trains to enter next generation

New high-speed trains could be operating through Oxfordshire within the next five years.   more...

Heavy rain fails to halt progress on Manor site

Work to transform Oxford United's former home, the Manor Ground, into a state-of-the-art private hospital is progressing well.   more...

Cameras set to enforce traffic strategy

Cameras to prosecute drivers flouting a daytime traffic ban will be switched on in March.   more...

Hopes fade for star role in Potter film

Oxford actor Harry Robinson said he still hoped to play a part in the next Harry Potter film, despite press reports ruling him out.   more...

Far right group increases profile

The National Front will be up and running in Bicester by January 11.   more...

Chance to aid animal charity

Animal lovers are being urged to support Britain's largest veterinary charity by volunteering to work in its shops.   more...

Traders warned of forged notes

Shopkeepers are being warned to be on their guard after a series of forged banknotes were passed in Wallingford.   more...

Charged with bulldozing pub

THE farmer accused of bulldozing his own pub on New Year's Day has been charged.   more...

Bright idea aids colour blind

A woman whose two children are colour blind has designed special pencils to help them and other children.   more...

Canal volunteers aim to revive link

Volunteers are drumming up support to reconnect a historic waterway to Wantage.   more...

Christmas gift thief bailed

A man who broke into two houses on Christmas night and stole presents and other items worth about £1,400 has appeared at Witney court.   more...

Traders fight back over supermarket demolition

Traders in Wallingford are fighting back against plans to demolish the town's Waitrose building and three neighbouring businesses.   more...

Extension plan sparks housing row

A row has broken out between an Oxfordshire parish council and a district council over low-cost village homes.   more...

Supermarket left flooded

Abingdon's biggest supermarket Tesco stands to lose thousands of pounds after being forced to close when its car park flooded, pictured.   more...

United go for glory

Thousands of Oxford United fans were heading to London for the club's biggest game for years, against Premiership leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup on January 4.   more...

Drains unable to cope

A river of raw sewage swamped gardens in Oxford after drains were unable to cope with flood water.   more...

Date set for eyesore's demolition

Demolition work on three derelict houses on Oxford's Rose Hill estate is due to start on January 7.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

United fear Gunners blitz

Ian Atkins is praying his Oxford United side survive the opening blitz likely to be thrown at them by Arsenal.   more...

Under 10 reps slip to defeats

The Oxford Mail Boys League under 10 representative team narrowly lost all three games at the inter-league competition, held at Chesterton.   more...

Is blue the colour for U's?

Ian Atkins is in a dilemma about which kit to wear at Highbury today - but believes blue is the colour.   more...

Saturday fixtures

Football matches scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2003   more...

United fear Gunners blitz

Ian Atkins is praying his Oxford United side survive the opening blitz likely to be thrown at them by Arsenal.   more...

Under 10 reps slip to defeats

The Oxford Mail Boys League under 10 representative team narrowly lost all three games at the inter-league competition, held at Chesterton.   more...

Is blue the colour for U's?

Ian Atkins is in a dilemma about which kit to wear at Highbury today - but believes blue is the colour.   more...

Boss Brock asks for more!

Banbury United boss Kevin Brock has praised the efforts of all his players and asked them for more of the same in the second half of the season.   more...

McIntosh back up front

Kelvin McIntosh is set to lead the line for Oxford City at Yeading in Ryman League Division 1 North on Saturday.   more...

Smith shakes off injury

Rob Smith has recovered from injury for Thame United's Ryman Division 1 North game at Berkhamsted on Saturday after shaking off an ankle problem.   more...

Holiday washout

Both Oxford City and Thame United's Ryman Division 1 North fixtures were postponed yesterday because of waterlogged pitches.   more...

Big catch for Paul

Paul Knight and his dad went piking on the Thames at Wolvercote bathing place on Boxing Day and within 20 minutes had a nice pike of 26lb 2oz on the bank.   more...

Sunday fixtures

Football matches scheduled for Sunday, January 5, 2003   more...

Telex Robot looks a mighty machine

Telex Robot, who is very adept over six bends, can show he is equally effective over a shorter trip when he lines up in the A5 over 450m at Oxford Stadium on Saturday night.   more...

Match fishing reports

The fourth round of Kidlington's Green Road SC Winter League was switched to the Oxford Canal as the Cherwell was pushing through.   more...

Big carp and chub steal the limelight

With most rivers in Oxfordshire over their banks, the end of another year gives us a chance to look back on fishing in the area over the last 12 months.   more...

Redefield lead way on three fronts

Redefield A are clear leaders in both men's and mixed competitions in the Oxford and District Badminton League.   more...

Angling fixtures

Matches planned from Sunday, January 5, to Sunday, January 12   more...

Morgan in the money

Trainer Jim Morgan showed just how hurdle racing can boost the prize money when his hurdle debutant Knockmeal Kane destroyed the opposition at Oxford on Thursday.   more...

Saturday fixtures

Rugby matches scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2003   more...

Bramley signs up for Hawks

Henley Hawks have signed former England Under 21 and Cambridge University skipper Richard Bramley.   more...

Oxfordshire Whats On

Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG)

Oh well, summer's over and it's time to get things ready for the start of a new school year. Now what to pack? Pens . . . paper . . . ruler . . . rubber . . . magic wand . . . and, of course, a snowy white owl.   more...

Review: Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers

Is it possible to improve on perfection? Last year Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring was for millions of people the ultimate cinema experience.   more...

Review: Bowling For Columbine

Being stuck in the no man's land slot between Christmas and New Year is not fair on Michael Moore and his memorable movie.   more...

Review: Sweet Home Alabama (12A)

In a little over 12 months, Reese Witherspoon has usurped Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock as America's sweetheart: the kind of fun-loving girl that women want to be, and men want to be with.   more...

Review: City of God (18)

The New Year gets off to a cracking start with Fernando Meirelles's breathtaking crime thriller, City of God (18, 129 mins) which takes a breakneck journey through three decades of violence and gang warfare in Rio de Janeiro's drug-riddled streets.   more...

Review: Star Trek - Nemesis (12a)

Too slow, old man, says the villain about Jean-Luc Picard in the latest Star Trek movie. And he's right.   more...

  
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