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Stories for 1 November 2005

Oxfordshire Business

Prince Andrew boosts business

The Duke of York visited Oxfordshire yesterday (October 31) to boost export companies in the county.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Tricky start for charity sailor

A diet of porridge and curry is fuelling yachtsman Adrian Flanagan in the opening days of his solo round-the-world journey.   more...

Complicated chore

As a retired watchmaker, I can see no point in changing the clocks twice a year. With so many appliances in the home fitted with digital timers, this makes it a complicated chore that is unnecessary.   more...

MPs are 'feathering nest'

Having read recently both nationally and locally articles about MPs and councillors' claims for 'expenses', I think this should be reclassified to read: "How to feather one's nest at the taxpayers' expense".   more...

Popular playground gets £40k facelift

New £40,000 play equipment at an adventure playground in South Oxford has proved a swinging success with young people.   more...

Catapult stunt fatal injuries 'horrific'

A student was killed in a bizarre stunt after he was hurled 100ft by a catapult, an inquest heard.   more...

Community win ends bingo saga

A shop owner hopes to restore a former bingo hall to its former glory by reopening it as a cinema.   more...

Kassam sells Ozone cinema

OXFORD United owner Firoz Kassam has sold his multiplex cinema on land adjoining the football club's stadium to major national operator Vue.   more...

Islamic academic aiming to shake up ideas

Controversial professor Tariq Ramadan, who was ejected from the United States following the September 11 attacks, is looking forward to building interfaith bridges in Oxford.   more...

Crowbar killer's appeal fails

A Woodstock man found guilty of the crowbar murder of his ex-lover, despite pointing the finger at someone else, has failed to get his conviction overturned in London's Criminal Appeal Court.   more...

Foster care in focus

Young people who have gone through the care system in Oxford- shire have made a film about their exper- iences to help other foster children come to terms with their situation.   more...

MP sets off on mission to Afghanistan

Oxfordshire MP Tony Baldry is to visit British troops in Afghanistan for Remembrance Day -- and is going kitted out with equipment from Bicester's Ministry of Defence depot.   more...

Sister recalled in Goodenough trial

THE sister of a motorist allegedly killed by police during an arrest is to be recalled to give evidence today (November 1).   more...

Festival brawl won't end event

An arts festival for young people in Oxfordshire which was scrapped after a mass brawl between rival rap music fans is likely to be rearranged.   more...

Villagers 'should resist homes'

VILLAGERS are being urged to fight plans for 99 new homes.   more...

Young Tory plays political game

IMRAN Lokhon -- the youngest district councillor in the country -- is already proving to be a canny politician by refusing to name his favourite in the leadership race.   more...

Playing mind games with disabled

Sadly, families of disabled children in Oxfordshire are still struggling to get a worthwhile, if any, care plan from Oxfordshire's Children's Social Services.   more...

Family finally gets apology over wife's death

A man whose wife died at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital following abdominal pain and internal bleeding has been given a substantial payment after threatening legal action.Pauline Sidhu pictured on a family holiday with two of the couple's children, Kristina and Johny   more...

Immigrants to take UK tests

Immigrants in Oxfordshire who want to become UK citizens will be forced to take a `Britishness test' at an exam centre in the city from today.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: I'M STAYING PUT, SAYS U'S BOSS

Brian Talbot has reassured Oxford United fans that he is happy at the Kassam Stadium - and believes that the U's can achieve something this season.   more...

Speedway: Cheetahs set to roar again!

The Oxford Cheetahs will be back in action next year and in the Elite League.   more...

Rugby: Campbell stars as Witney hold on

Southern Counties North - Witney 16, Buckingham 12: Two second-half penalties from Tom Harper gave Witney a hard-earned victory in Southern Counties North at Hailey Road.   more...

Rugby: CLINICAL QUINS IN BLUES CRUISE

Oxford University 20, NEC Harlequins A 43: Anthony Knox's clever individual try saw the Dark Blues end last night's encounter on a high note.   more...

Rugby: Brown's effort seals historic Chinnor win

South West 1: Chinnor made history with a 15-8 victory at Penryn.   more...

Hockey: HARRISON STARS TO FIRE UP CITY

South League: Simon Harrison and Andy Bell bagged braces as City of Oxford recorded their first win of the season with a 4-3 home victory over Wokingham in the Middlesex, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Regional division.   more...

Rugby: Burton gives Orrell the boot

National Division 2: Full back Mitch Burton kicked Henley Hawks to a 20-12 victory at Orrell.   more...