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Stories for 29 September 2004

Oxfordshire News

Why we have to build on this land

A N Brooks asks why Oxford City Council is so insistent that the Trap Grounds in north Oxford is developed (Oxford Mail, September 23). The answer is simple.   more...

It will cost them votes

I was horrified to see that the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives on Oxfordshire County Council want to make Oxford car owners pay £40 for every resident's parking permit and to make everyone pay 60p for every visitor's permit, if they live in a controlled parking zone.   more...

Campaigners to fight on to save meadow

Campaigners against plans to build on an Oxford meadow have said that their campaign is getting good support.   more...

Ideas sprout for 'story tree'

Characters from the books of two of Oxford's most famous authors could be sculpted into a wind-damaged tree.   more...

Officer gets award for years of service

One of the longest serving police officers in Oxford is to receive a long service award tomorrow (September 30).   more...

We need more cash, say disaster experts

Emergency planners in Oxfordshire say they need more money to cope with the aftermath of a terrorist bomb like the one in the TV docudrama Dirty War.   more...

Problem addicts to get more treatment

A massive boost in treatment cash to tackle Oxfordshire's most "problematic" drug users has been welcomed by health professionals and police.   more...

Girl, 11, puts up go-slow warning

A schoolgirl fed up with struggling to cross a road to catch her bus has taken matters into her own hands by making road signs urging drivers to slow down.   more...

Neighbour not guilty of shouting from window

A man accused of shouting at a neighbour he was banned from contacting was acquitted of breaching a restraining order at Oxford Crown Court yesterday.   more...

Interest high over town centre site

Twenty-two schemes have been put forward to redevelop Witney's prime town centre site at Marriotts Close.   more...

Former priest faces child porn charges

A former Roman Catholic priest, who suddenly quit St John's Church in Banbury in March, has been charged with making indecent photographs of children.   more...

Vandals target stores in town

Vandals have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in a spate of late-night window smashing.   more...

Rising to the challenge

A lawyer and mother-of-two is taking time out of her hectic schedule to climb Africa's highest mountain -- despite describing herself as "not outdoorsy".   more...

Rowers out for contest

The Thames will be alive with activity on Saturday, October 2, as Wallingford Rowing Club hosts its Sculling Head event.   more...

Are our councillors so embarrassed?

Recently I was invited by the city council's Housing Services department to join its annual housing tour where councillors and tenant representatives are given the opportunity to see 'improvements' carried out on the various estates.   more...

Killed by her lover

A man faces years in prison after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend during a series of violent rows which left her with almost 100 different injuries.   more...

Lack of councillors ends meeting

An Oxford City council area committee meeting had to be abandoned at the last minute because not enough members turned up.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: United seeking knockout blow

Oxford United manager Graham Rix will play his strongest possible team in tonight's LDV Vans Trophy southern section first-round tie against Exeter City at The Kassam Stadium.   more...

Football: Goffe hat-trick settles it at last

Gorleston 3, Thame Utd 5: Fireman Tom Goffe doused Gorleston's FA Cup ambitions with a hat-trick last night as Thame eventually clinched this first qualifying round tie.   more...

Football: Old Boys fight back to grab fine victory

Oxfordshire Senior League: Kidlington Old Boys continued their impressive start to the new season when they came from behind to beat Rover Cowley 2-1 in the Premier Division.   more...

Football: Steve's super strike sends holders Lambourn packing

A terrific strike from Harwell International's Steve Cudden dumped holders Lambourn Sports out of the North Berks Charity Shield at the first hurdle as Harwell won 2-1.   more...

Athletics: Craft blast in vain as Headington miss out

Headington Roadrunners women finished outside the medals in the South of England four-stage road relays, held at Aldershot on Sunday.   more...

Football: Darryl is on Kew for champs

Witney & District FA: Reigning champions Carterton FC made it three wins out of three in the Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Freeland, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.   more...

Football: City suffer first defeat on road

Rothwell Tn 3, Oxford City 2: Oxford City suffered their first away defeat when a deflected goal gave Rothwell victory in a scrappy Southern League Division 1 West game last night.   more...