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Stories for 7 October 2005

Oxfordshire News

30mph limit -- for what reason?

For three weeks, drivers have been deceived and put at risk from the Headington roundabout in Oxford along the A40 Northern Bypass.   more...

Grim future

I read your report of the housing crisis, More social affordable housing needed (Oxford Mail, September 30).   more...

Trial hears of attempts to separate couple

A young woman who was dating against her famly's wishes was advised to stop flaunting the romance prior to the killing of her lover, a court was told yesterday.   more...

Islamic centre costs double

The cost of the new Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies being built off Marston Road, is expected to reach £75m, more than double the original estimate.   more...

Smiles per hour

Signs with smiley faces that get happier as you near the end of roadworks could be used in Oxfordshire as the county council seeks new ways to de-stress motorists.   more...

City's housing plan unveiled

Oxford City Council wants to build an 8,000-home community covering 600 acres of Green Belt land on the edge of the city.   more...

Driver found guilty

A motorist involved in a crash that killed his five-year-old daughter and brother-in-law has been found guilty of dangerous driving.   more...

`Alleyway yobs kicked in fence'

A gang of yobs kicked in an Oxford man's fence for the second time this year after he asked them to move on.   more...

Friday, October 7: Invisible roadworks

Motorists in Oxfordshire have had a rough summer. Everywhere they go these days, there seem to be roadworks.   more...

One bedroom for six of us

A couple with four young children have hit out at the state of housing in Bicester after their family, which has been waiting for a council house for more than two years, was offered temporary accommodation in a one-bedroom flat.   more...

Advice brings honour

An 81-year-old woman who has worked for the Citizens Advice Bureau for more than 30 years has been recognised for her efforts by the problem- solving charity.   more...

Families facing housing misery

You are to be congratulated for taking the initiative on producing your own social housing survey (Oxford Mail, September 30).   more...

`I saw gloved hand hit Robin'

The sister of Robin Goodenough has told a court how she saw a 'gloved hand' punch her brother before he died.   more...

Councillor reveals cancer fight

Almost a year after surgeons told her she had cancer, Oxford city councillor Susanna Pressel has decided to lift the lid on her secret battle with the disease, to urge more women to be breast aware.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Hackett's back in

CHRIS Hackett looks set to return from his calf injury for Oxford United's first Friday night game of the season.   more...

Speedway: Academy are champs

THE Oxford Silver Machine Academy clinched the Conference League title last night, with 51-45 and 54-39 wins over Weymouth and Newport respectively.   more...

SPORT: The week's fixture calendar

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Rugby: Ward wins back starting spot

IN FORM winger Chad Ward returns for Chinnor's South West 1 clash at Chippenham tomorrow.   more...

Badminton: Gibbins defends men's crown

CHRIS Gibbins successfully defended his Oxfordshire county singles title with a 15-8, 15-9 defeat of Phillippe Craul.   more...

Football: Brock fired up for Hednesford

BANBURY United player-boss Kevin Brock says his team are capable of pulling off an FA Cup shock when they host Conference side Hednesford Town in tomorrow's third qualifying round at Spencer Stadium (2).   more...

Football: City aim to keep it tight

OXFORD City will be looking to cut out the errors which have cost them four points in their last two Premier Division games when they travel to Biggleswade United.   more...

Equestranism: Henriette lording it

OXFORDSHIRE rider Henriette Andersen celebrated a victory at the National Dressage Championships at Stoneleigh Park.   more...