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Stories for 07 November 2003

Oxfordshire News

Surgery finally goes ahead

Pensioner Muriel Gopalan, who spent four days in hospital without food last week while her operation was repeatedly cancelled, has finally been given her surgery.   more...

Charity shop raid shocks staff

Staff at an Oxford charity shop said they were sickened by the actions of thieves who broke in and stole a day's takings.   more...

War on waste

Householders in Cherwell recycled more than 1,000 tonnes of paper, cans and plastic in just 10 weeks.   more...

House goes but the name lives on

THE last building standing on the Regal redevelopment site in the centre of Abingdon has been demolished, leaving the way clear for archaeologists to make their final visit.   more...

Path sett for renewal

Part of an ancient path running through a village is being repaired -- thanks to rubbish.   more...

Bangers are a smash

Celebrity TV chef Lesley Waters and a team of enthusiasts from the British Sausage Appreciation Society stopped off at Gee's Restaurant, Oxford, during a whistle-stop tour to taste a selection of sausages made by Oxfordshire butchers.   more...

Lifeline for the charities

A radical plan to retain the officers' mess after the armed forces complete their withdrawal from Didcot's Vauxhall Barracks could offer a lifeline for groups and charities desperate for accommodation.   more...

Bus bid to calm town

Banbury's drinkers and clubbers are to get a late-night bus service. The special service will run between 11.30pm and 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, in a bid to reduce trouble in the town centre after 'last orders' have been called. An initiative, involving Stagecoach, Cherwell District Council, and the police, will see buses running every 15 minutes from the town centre to outlying housing estates.   more...

Report throws homes plan into question

A question mark hangs over where 1,000 new homes in Bicester will be built after planning consultants advised against any housing or commercial development on the RAF Bicester airfield.   more...

Parents' No to super school

Public consultation has revealed more residents want separate secondary schools in Wantage and Grove than one, shared "super" school.   more...

Youth centre wrecked in rampage

Smashed windows, destroyed pool and table tennis tables, and paint and food daubed over walls greeted youth group workers after a vandals broke into North Leigh Youth Centre, used by the village's youth project.   more...

Yobwatch set for comeback

A CRACKDOWN on Hallowe'en yobs who caused wanton vandalism in Wallingford last year has been hailed a success.   more...

Parking plans up for review

More than 1,000 residents in north Oxford are being consulted on plans for a new residents' parking zone to reduce use by commuters.   more...

Call to fight foundation hospital

Campaigners are due to organise a protest march against an Oxford hospital's bid to get foundation status.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Atkins: I want to stay

Boss Ian Atkins wants to stay at Oxford United - despite the speculation linking him with the vacant manager's post at Roots Hall.   more...

Skipper's wedding hits Banbury bid

Banbury captain Matt McNally is getting married on Saturday, so the Bulls pack has been decimated for the crucial Midland Division 2 match at home to fellow strugglers Syston.   more...

Fixtures: Football

Matches due to be played on Saturday, November 8   more...

Fixtures: Football

Games due to be played on Sunday, November 9   more...

Foley issues call to arms

Cherry Red Records Hellenic League: Didcot Town manager Pete Foley believes the next two games could shape his team's season as they host Premier Division leaders Slimbridge tomorrow and fellow title contenders Southall on Tuesday, writes KIEREN BUSHNELL.   more...

Fixtures: Hockey

Games due to be played on Saturday, November 8   more...

Fixtures: Rugby

Games due to be played on Saturday, November 8   more...

Quins delay naming team

Oxford Harlequins are waiting on injuries before naming their team for the South West 1 League trip to bottom club Bridgwater & Albion in the first game between the clubs.   more...

Challenge for Hawks

Henley Hawks travel to Worcester in National League 1 for one of their most challenging games of the season.   more...