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Stories for 01 September 2004

Oxfordshire Business

Agency drafted to beat staff shortfall

NHS managers have struck a deal with a private recruitment firm to combat a shortage of specialised health workers at Oxfordshire's major hospitals.   more...

`Small' business is given a big boost

A nanotechnology company working with microchips less than one millimetre square but containing a wealth of electronic information has won a £678,000 grant.   more...

Greengrocer blames M&S for slump

North Oxford greengrocer ABC Produce says it is the latest victim of Marks & Spencer's arrival in Banbury Road.   more...

Sainsbury plans revamp for town shopping mall

Sainsbury is to revamp a shopping mall it owns as part of the redevelopment of Bicester town centre.   more...

Oxfordshire Cars

Cerato takes on the big boys

Kia's new Cerato is the Korean firm's competitive entry into the popular Focus/Astra/Golf sized segment.   more...

Paris debut for chic new Citroen

Citroen has released first details of the new look C5, which features fresh new styling as well as technical, comfort and safety enhancements. The new look C5 is set to be revealed to the public this month at the Paris Motor Show.   more...

Have your say on car of the future

Oxford Mail readers are being urged to help design the car of the future.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Trials of trying to recycle paper

How do I recycle shredded paper?   more...

Pool plans on course

Plans for a multi-million-pound swimming pool for Oxford's Barton estate are on the brink of fruition.   more...

Film director appeals for actors

Oxford film maker Mark McDermott wants his debut picture to make it to the big screen -- but he needs local people to give him a helping hand.   more...

Agency drafted to beat staff shortfall

NHS managers have struck a deal with a private recruitment firm to combat a shortage of specialised health workers at Oxfordshire's major hospitals.   more...

Action plans to rescue 'Titanic'

The financial management of Oxfordshire County Council has been compared to a sinking ship by the authority's leader, Keith Mitchell.   more...

City's deputy police chief retires

Oxford's deputy police commander Supt Keith Ringsell went on the beat one last time yesterday, following 30 years with the force.   more...

Driver stands trial on deaths

An RAF serviceman, accused of causing the death of two colleagues by dangerous driving, sped along a country road at between 80 and 100mph before he lost control of his car, Oxford Crown Court heard.   more...

Elderly win battle for live-in warden

Elderly residents have won their battle to keep a live-in warden at sheltered housing.   more...

£500k plan bears fruit for pupils

Pupils at Oxfordshire schools and nurseries will soon be given free fruit every day in a £500,000 scheme to tackle obesity and poor health.   more...

September 1: Greetings with a twist

We may be unhappy with the performance of our police at times, but we cannot criticise them for lack of ideas.   more...

Tenant pleads for rent rebate

A 65-year-old disabled woman is still awaiting more than £500 owed to her by a Banbury housing association.   more...

Family voices fears over new housing plan

A family is worried their home could be at risk of flooding if a housing development is given the go-ahead.   more...

Sainsbury plans revamp for town shopping mall

Sainsbury is to revamp a shopping mall it owns as part of the redevelopment of Bicester town centre.   more...

We pay heavy price for council errors

I find it astonishing that those investigating Oxfordshire County Council's financial systems believe that there was "clear leadership" from council leader Keith Mitchell, Probe reveals council flaws (Oxford Mail, August 21). In the real world, success in leadership is normally measured by results.   more...

You're 18. Don't get caught again

Young criminals could be sent an 18th birthday card from police in Oxfordshire to warn them further offending could land them in jail.   more...

We help pregnant nurse find a home

A pregnant Filipina nurse who was due to send her children home today while she coped with her new child alone, has been helped at the 11th hour, thanks to the Oxford Mail.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Speedway: Wagstaff calls on fans to save Oxford speedway

Oxford speedway promoter Nigel Wagstaff has called on fans to voice their discontent at the likely loss of their Friday race night.   more...

Aunt Sally: Brothers on song as Arms take title

The Bradford brothers were in brilliant form as they helped Turners Arms wrap up the Section 5 title with a 3-0 victory over Chandos Arms.   more...

Athletics: Stamina star Hanno is king of Ridgeway

Headington Roadrunner Hanno Nickau displayed remarkable endurance as he smashed his own course record by ten minutes to win the tough 87-mile TRA Ridgeway Challenge over the weekend.   more...

Athletics: Sisters storm to six medals

Sisters Beth and Ruth Hampson put in some top-class performances at the prestigious Bath Open meeting on Bank Holiday Monday.   more...

Football: Terrific Thomas fires a five-timer

Oxfordshire Senior League: Lee Thomas bagged a five-timer as Launton Sports Res started the new season in style with a thumping 9-0 win over Long Crendon Res in Division 2B.   more...

Athletics: Kuester settles for silver

Bicester and Oxford City veteran David Kuester won silver in the Vet 60 javelin at the VAC Track & Field Championships at Battersea's Millennium Stadium.   more...

Cricket: Smith's ton is to no avail

Chris Smith's century for the Oxfordshire Development XI proved in vain as they lost their last Tom Orford Trophy match to Berkshire by two wickets on first innings at the Queen's College Ground, Oxford.   more...