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Stories for 21 December 2005

Oxfordshire Business

Sueing over Unwins

The former directors, shareholders and auditors of collapsed off licence chain Unwins are to be sued by its owners.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Doctors resign at Helen House

NHS watchdogs have visited Oxford's Helen and Douglas House following the resignation of most of its doctors.   more...

Blair delivers

Well done, Tony Blair. The new European Budget is a very welcome Christmas present.   more...

French subsidies

I am confused. On the one hand, the NHS trusts appear to be so short of money that operations are being delayed, and the police are looking to make cutbacks.   more...

Bird flu virus breakthrough

Scientists at an Oxford biotech firm claim new clinical trials prove their vaccine will be the most effective available against a bird flu pandemic.   more...

Banned yob stamped on attack victim's face

A yob has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order banning him from being drunk in public or causing trouble anywhere in the county for the next 10 years.   more...

Prison inmates impress princess

The Princess Royal visited the county for the third time this year to meet prisoners now working as advisers at Oxford's Citizens' Advice Bureau, and praised their work.   more...

Speeds humps dumped

Road humps are to be ripped up across Oxfordshire to make journeys less bumpy for passengers on low-level buses.   more...

School's panto 'promoted bets'

An oxford couple have accused their son's primary school of promoting gambling in its Christmas play.   more...

Rape case police issue e-fit

Detectives investigating a rape in Oxford two months ago have released an e-fit of a man they want to eliminate from their inquiries.   more...

Body not found for four weeks

THE body of a man lay undiscovered in his flat for four weeks, an inquest heard yesterday.   more...

Wednesday, December 21: A judge's words of wisdom

Judge Mary Jane Mowat had some wise words for all parents at Oxford Crown Court yesterday.   more...

Sticking together

An organisation that offers support to families has the ideal Christmas present -- it is celebrating after being saved from closure.   more...

Superloo causes a stink

Councillors in Wallingford are angry that four public toilets are set to be replaced by just one 'superloo'.   more...

What a waste to collect £1

We have just had a five-day public inquiry into British Rail Building Ltd's demolition plans for the old railway bridge in Horspath.   more...

Father jailed for stabbing

A father who stabbed his teenage daughter's 41-year-old boyfriend as he cowered in a wardrobe has been sent to prison.   more...

Pupils relive death crash

Children tearfully relived in court yesterday (December 20) the horrific collision between their school bus and a tractor which killed one of their classmates.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Battling United bow out

OXFORD United were unable to give their long-suffering fans any festive cheer as they bowed out at Cheltenham in the LDV Vans Trophy Southern Section quarter-final last night.   more...

Talbot issues rallying call after LDV Vans exit

OXFORD United manager Brian Talbot has urged his players and the fans to be positive as they enter a critical stage of the season.   more...

Green shows no charity to Old Boys

DANNY Green inspired Launton Sports to a 4-2 victory at Worcester and Bletchingdon Old Boys to book their place in the Oxfordshire Charity Cup third round.   more...

BICESTER coach Stuart Hamilton is challenging his players to ensure Twickenham is not just part of t

The BB&O Premier Division side are now just three games from playing at the home of rugby after Saturday's 18-3 victory over Barton Hill in the Powergen Junior Vase.   more...

Cavaliers get tips from top

OXFORD Cavaliers hope to have gained an advantge over their rivals after receiving tips from Australian giants Newcas- tle Knights.   more...

Blossom belter boosts Banbury

WAYNE Blossom's brilliant scissor kick saw Banbury lay their Halesowen hoodoo in the Southern League's Errea Cup third round at the Spencer Stadium last night.   more...