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Stories for 13 September 2005

Oxfordshire News

Sickening abuse

While aghast at the figure quoted for city council staff sick leave, I can't help recalling a recent incident.   more...

Stating the obvious

Standing in the queue in St Aldates waiting for the Park and Ride to Redbridge, I spotted a sign proudly announcing that the Open Top Tourist Bus had a 'live guide aboard!'   more...

Abingdon bypass 'a low priority'

A bypass for Abingdon and development of a full interchange on the A34 at Lodge Hill are slipping further into the distance.   more...

'Howard should have been here'

The family of Eastern Bypass victim Howard Hillsdon attended a ceremony at Oxford Brookes University to collect his posthumous degree.   more...

Safety worries top park survey

More street wardens and better children's play areas are needed to improve a park plagued by drug users and motorbikes, a survey of residents has revealed.   more...

CAB: City debt has doubled

The number of Oxford residents seeking help because they feel overburdened by crippling debt has more than doubled in the past five years.   more...

Cheers to our Ashes victory

England fans at the Kite Inn, in Mill Street, Oxford, celebrate the victory Cricket fans across Oxfordshire have been celebrating England's stunning victory against Australia to win back the Ashes after 18 years.   more...

Mum mad at mast

A mother-of-two is furious she was not informed that a mobile phone mast consultation was to be cut short.   more...

Support never in right place

Your headline 'Unfit for Children' (Oxford Mail, September 5) highlighted the scandal of the county's mobile classrooms.   more...

It's a dog's life for Ant and Dec

I recently read in the Oxford Mail that Ant and Dec are looking to re-home their greyhound, called Angel of the North, retired due to injury.   more...

Not in a Manor we should be treated

I would like to comment on the letters about the Manor Hospital.   more...

Sisters reunited after hurricance ordeal

Hurricance Katrina survivor Catherine Nichols has flown back to the UK for an emotional reunion with her Oxfordshire sisters.   more...

No need for petrol panic

Motorists in Oxfordshire have been told not to panic as fears of petrol shortages grow.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Quinn back to bolster U's

Barry Quinn returns from suspension and Chris Willmott looks set to come back into the defence as Oxford United travel to Bristol Rovers tonight bidding for only their second win since Brian Talbot took over as manager.   more...

Football: Brock set to face 'Fordy' in FA Cup

There will be a clash between ex-Oxford United favourites Kevin Brock and Mike Ford after Banbury United were drawn away to Brackley Town in the FA Cup second qualifying round on Saturday, September 24.   more...

Rugby: Quins have to sweat it out

South West 1 - Oxford Harlequins 15, Cheltenham 14: Oxford Harlequins were made to sweat as they scraped a tense South West 1 victory over Cheltenham at Horspath Road on Saturday.   more...

Rugby: Grove pip local rivals as late penalty goes wide

Southern Counties North: GROVE pipped Oxfordshire rivals Witney 10-7 at Cane Lane on Saturday to make it two wins out of two.   more...

Rugby: Henley sunk by early tries

National League Division 2: HENLEY Hawks slumped to their second successive defeat when they were beaten 34-10 at Wharfedale on Saturday.   more...

Rugby: Chinnor storm back in style

CHINNOR opened their South West 1 season with a narrow 23-21 win at Basingstoke on Saturday.   more...