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Stories for 21 October 2005

Oxfordshire News

Bus number confusion

Why does Stagecoach not run a regular bus service from Barton to Kidlington, stopping in Speedwell Street, Oxford?   more...

A man with strength

As a constituent, I have had dealings with David Cameron on several occasions.   more...

New rules to stop Cornmarket repeat

Potential council project failures like the Cornmarket repaving fiasco are to be avoided with the creation of a special 'risk map' that charts looming risks.   more...

New rules to stop Cornmarket repeat

Potential council project failures like the Cornmarket repaving fiasco are to be avoided with the creation of a special 'risk map' that charts looming risks.   more...

Centre plans go on show

Detailed designs showing what the redeveloped Westgate Centre shopping complex in Oxford could look like are to go on show to the public next week.   more...

Two honoured for fire rescue

Two men hailed as heroes when a fierce blaze engulfed a row of historic cottages in an Oxfordshire village are to receive bravery awards.   more...

Robin buzzing on gas says friend

A friend of Robin Goodenough watched him get high on lighter fuel hours before an alleged police attack, a court heard.   more...

Education boss: Let's aim higher

Oxfordshire GCSE pass rate has gone up for the first time in four years, but a senior county councillor is warning that many pupils are not fulfilling their potential.   more...

Carers to get hours checked

A computer system is being introduced in elderly and vulnerable people's homes across Oxfordshire to prevent care workers getting paid for work they have not done.   more...

Friday, October 21: Still work to be done

How disappointing that our schools are still struggling with their GCSE results.   more...

Pensioners are not tv zombies

What a sorry story I thought after reading about Malcolm Everton being told to stop gardening for the residents in sheltered housing at Bradlands, Old Marston (Oxford Mail, October 13).   more...

Get on with the link road

I write about the traffic surveys in Witney (Oxford Mail, October 15).   more...

Egg attack final straw

Swarms of flies, piles of rubbish and children pelting houses with eggs are by-products of a Bicester youth shelter, according to residents.   more...

Hunts to toe the line

Defiant former huntsmen have vowed to continue killing foxes within the boundary of the law as the annual hunt season gets under way.   more...

£90k work will keep pupils safe

Work on highway improvements costing more than £90,000 have started in Abingdon as part of the drive to encourage more pupils and their parents to walk or cycle to school.   more...

Friendly Co-op loses its soul

Tenants' champion Liz Pladdys articulated the anger and dismay folk at Rose Hill, Oxford, feel over the imminent closure of the 'Orlit' Co-op at the Oval (Oxford Mail, October 10).   more...

Cameron wins MPs' backing

David Cameron today stands on the brink of becoming the new leader of the Conservative Party after topping a ballot of Tory MPs.   more...

Murder police 'keep open mind'

Detectives were last night tight-lipped over why a married man in his 30s was shot dead yards from his home.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Speedway: Machine enjoy derby victory

OXFORD Silver Machine beat deadly rivals Swindon Robins 51-42 to lift the Harley Davidson Trophy as winners of their Skybet Elite League clash at Oxford Stadium last night.   more...

Football: U'S TOLD TO STAY COOL

OXFORD United's strikers are being urged to show more composure in front of goal.   more...

Fixtures: All the weekend's action

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Football: Foley sets sights on first victory

ARDLEY United's new boss Peter Foley has a simple message for his players ahead of tomorrow's GLS Football Hellenic League Challenge Cup preliminary round game at Binfield - get me a win!   more...

Rugby: Hawks bid to silence barking

HENLEY Hawks make four changes to their backs for tomorrow's National 2 clash with Barking at Dry Leas.   more...

Rugby: Chinnor set for tough test

CHINNOR face the first serious test of their promotion hopes tomorrow when they host Clifton in South West 1 (3pm).   more...

Football: Williams rejects Banbury switch

BOSS Kevin Brock's hopes of bringing in experienced defender Andy Williams from derby rivals Brackley Town have been dashed after he rejected a move to Banbury United.   more...

Champions make flying start

HEADINGTON Redefield A continued where they left off last season as they swept to two straight victories in the defence of their Oxford & District League Mixed Division 1 crown.   more...

Football: Brandish misses out

OXFORD City will be without the suspended Matt Brandish for their trip to Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division rivals Haringey Borough.   more...