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Stories for 16 March 2005

Oxfordshire News

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Yes, what a disgrace

What does Carl Butterworth mean (Oxford Mail, March 7)?   more...

Mini hits double top

The Oxford-built Mini's reputation continues to go from strength to strength - even as a used car.   more...

Parents of expelled pupil threaten to sue

Education officials have promised to defend an Oxford comprehensive school which could face legal action following the expulsion of a teenage pupil.   more...

Centre offers Internet training

A new information technology centre will officially open on March 19 on Oxford's Northway estate.   more...

Iranian protest

Five Iranians arrived in Oxford on March 15 on a protest march against an alleged threat of war by America on their home country.   more...

Immigration laws put restaurant trade at risk

Indian restaurants in Oxford could be forced to close due to staff shortages caused by new immigration laws.   more...

Sports centre ready to re-open

A new-look sports centre is being opened in north Oxford following a £3.4m refurbishment project.   more...

Mini proves to be one of most desirable in used car market

The Oxford-built Mini's reputation continues to go from strength to strength -- even as a used car.   more...

Villagers rally to save shop

Villagers are hoping they can keep their shop from closing down next weekend with long-term plans to form a cooperative.   more...

School benefits from online shopping site

A parent has created an online shopping directory which gives a percentage from every purchase to his child's primary school in Carterton.   more...

Council supports school over libel action challenge

Education officials have promised to defend an Oxford comprehensive school which could face legal action following the expulsion of a teenage pupil.   more...

Mar 16: One crisis to another

For staff at the doomed Allders' department store in Oxford, the news could not have been more depressing.   more...

Villagers rally to save shop

Villagers are hoping they can keep their shop from closing down next weekend with long-term plans to form a cooperative.   more...

Foster carers gain awards

Months of studying have paid off for two foster carers who have gained vocational awards which prove how good they are at their jobs.   more...

Pool closure 'could lead to river deaths'

Campaigners fighting to keep Abingdon's outdoor pool open have claimed that river drownings could increase if it is closed.   more...

Fines for those who drop gum

Here we go again! More ideas on how to get rid of the chewing gum -- all of them useless.   more...

Anti-flyposting fight gets financial boost

The battle against illegal flyposting in Abingdon has been given a financial boost as the town council steps up its campaign to keep the town looking clean and tidy.   more...

New blow for Allders staff

Staff have been left reeling by news that Primark has axed its deal to buy the Allders store in Oxford.   more...

City's homeless level on par with London

Oxford's chronic homelessness problem is among the worst in the country -- with more than 1,000 families living in temporary accommodation.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Raponi stars after touchline flare-up

Thame Utd 2, Oxford Utd Res 5: Juan Pablo Raponi grabbed his first goals in English football as Oxford United brushed aside Thame's challenge in an ill-tempered Oxfordshire Senior Cup semi-final at Court Place Farm last night.   more...

Football: Another chance for Davies

Craig Davies is set to miss Oxford United's two Easter games after being called up again for Wales Under 21s.   more...

Athletics: Harris knocks five minutes off '15 record

Headington Roadrunner Gary Harris smashed his club's 15-mile road race record by a massive five minutes as he romped to victory in the Banbury 15 on Sunday.   more...

Football: Mitchell the hero

Oxfordshire Senior League: Kidlington Old Boys' keeper Keith Mitchell was the hero as his two penalty saves helped his side to a thrilling 5-4 spot-kick shoot-out win over Marston Saints in the semi-finals of the President's Cup.   more...

Cricket: Cook gives Cumnor recipe for success

Youngsters attending Cumnor's junior coaching sessions this summer can be sure they will be receiving the best possible advice.   more...

Football: Keeper's error proves costly

West Witney edged out North Leigh A 2-1 with virtually the last kick of their Senior Cup quarter-final.   more...

Football: Referee warned after pulling player's shirt

A football referee has been cautioned and warned as to his future conduct by the Oxfordshire FA after stepping in to break up an altercation in a youth match.   more...

Athletics: Masterful show as City's Vets star in Ireland

Oxford City's Vet 50 team starred again on the national stage, this time in the British Masters Cross Country Championships in Belfast.   more...

Athletics: Grizzly is tamed by Jegou

White Horse Harrier Paul Jegou continued his run of form in multi-terrain races with an excellent third place in one of the toughest races in the calendar.   more...