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Stories for 29 November 2005

Oxfordshire News

Talks start on free travel passes

Talks to pave the way for free bus travel across Oxford for the over-60s have started.   more...

Remove lights

Was there a special offer on traffic lights lately that I missed?   more...

Simple solution

The argument drags on over whether or not an expensive safety barrier can be provided on Oxford's Eastern Bypass. Meanwhile, lives continue to be put at risk. What about a cheap, temporary solution, to protect us while the bureaucrats make their minds up?   more...

Allotment arsonist 'returns to scene'

A thief who broke into 40 sheds at a west Oxford allotment -- burning one of them down -- has been spotted at the site trying to sell the goods he stole.   more...

Remanded over stabbing

A teenager has been remanded in custody following an alleged stabbing in Oxford in the early hours of November 26.   more...

Library faces closure

Readers have reacted with dismay to the news that Bury Knowle Library in Headington could be closed to make way for businesses.   more...

Thief grabs mailbag at 'safe' site

Residents in North Oxford said they were disgusted that a mailbag containing up to 300 items was stolen after it was left behind a shop.   more...

Man, 30, killed in three-car collision

A 30-year-old man died at the scene of a three-car collision near Faringdon yesterday (Monday).   more...

Teacher 'caused carpet burn by dragging pupil'

A teacher pulled a boy with cerebral palsy 20 metres along a carpet, burning him, because he would not stand up, a court heard yesterday.   more...

Brewery wins accolade for research aid

An Oxfordshire brewery has had a £168,000 grant for cancer research named after it in recognition of its fundraising efforts.   more...

Prison hotel opens later

The launch of Malmaison Oxford, the new hotel in the former Oxford Prison has been put back.   more...

Chief praises officers' work

Police who caught the men behind the drive-by shooting of a Didcot teenager were among the latest to receive commendations from the Thames Valley's police chief.   more...

November 29: Parking policy in disarray

What a muddle parking has become in Oxford. It is bad enough having two councils in charge. What makes it worse is that the two councils involved, Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council, cannot agree on policy.   more...

Benefit claims calls unanswered

Thousands of calls from jobless Oxfordshire people seeking their first benefit payments went unanswered because of computer failures, a leaked report has revealed.   more...

Pilot hurt as snow forces crash-landing

A signal from a mobile phone was used to trace a woman pilot who crashed her plane during heavy snowfall in the Cotswolds.   more...

Awards for police

Police officers from Bicester have received awards from Chief Constable Peter Neyroud.   more...

Fatal crash: man charged

A man has been arrested following a crash involving an Aston Martin sports car on the Berkshire Downs, near Wantage, in which a female passenger died.   more...

Church choir launches CD

A concert to launch a CD made by a Thame church choir will help raise funds for a heart monitor for the town's health centre.   more...

Plea to redesign proposed complex

Campaigners are calling for a redesign of Marriotts Close, the Witney town centre development due to start going up in early 2007.   more...

Green festive dreams

Residents in south Oxfordshire are being urged to have a green Christmas.   more...

Get rid of outdated rule

I read with total disbelief the story of Dr Alison Brading, from Thrupp, who has been prosecuted by Cherwell District Council (Oxford Mail, Novermber 24).   more...

Commendations for police

Police officers working in Abingdon have been praised by their Chief Constable, Peter Neyroud.   more...

Parking mad

Shoppers have been warned to expect long delays on Oxford's roads this Christmas because of the city's "bastardised" transport policy.   more...

School rapist gets 10 years

A boarding school housemaster who was alleged to have sexually assaulted a boy at a school near Abingdon 11 years ago was yesterday jailed for 10 years for raping boys in his care.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: SCOTT PLAYING WAITING GAME

Scott Fitzgerald will keep his mobile phone within touching distance this week - hoping he gets the all-clear from Brentford to play in Oxford United's FA Cup second-round tie at Cheltenham on Saturday.   more...

Football: Shreeves eyes Thame debut

Southern League: Thame United could give a debut to striker Vinny Shreeves when they host Burnham in Southern League Division 1 West tonight.   more...

Rugby: Dark Blues flop in final warm-up

Oxford University 5, Leinster A 36: There was little to shout about as Oxford University's final Varsity Match warm-up ended in a comprehensive home defeat.   more...

Rugby: BICESTER BOOK SPOT IN LAST 32

Powergen National Vase: Bicester sealed their place in round five with a 39-10 victory over East Retford on Saturday.   more...

Hockey: TUTHILL KEEPS ROVER SECOND

South League: Rover Oxford finished the first half of their 2005-6 Division 1 campaign with a 3-1 win at home against Eastcote.   more...

Rugby: HERO LAVERY ON THE BENCH AGAIN

Ross Lavery, Oxford University's Varsity Match hero last year, must again be content with a place on the bench for the 124th renewal at Twickenham next Tuesday.   more...