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Stories for 1 February 2006

Oxfordshire News

Hatred Bill defeat

The Government suffered a shock double defeat last night over its plans to combat religious hatred.   more...

Parental control

Chrissie Lake, who writes about mass breeding (Oxford Mail, January 25) may well have a point, but surely it is how children are bred that counts?   more...

Dawn patrol

I was pleased to read (Oxford Mail, January 18) what a good job the street wardens are doing in my area.   more...

Fake sickness

I am delighted that the Government has decided to crack down on time taken off work by people claiming sickness benefit.   more...

Health centre opens its doors

It was all change for patients visiting a new multi-million pound health centre yesterday (Tues), but more of the same for long-serving nurse Frankie Brown.   more...

Last chance

Singing stars had one last shot today (Wed) at making the shortlist for a reality television show transforming people living on an Oxford estate into a classical choir.   more...

Castle opening will cost £10,000

Oxfordshire County Council is to spend £10,000 on the official opening of the Oxford Castle development later this year.   more...

Police cut back schools liaison

A headteacher has called "regrettable" a cut in the service provided by police school liaison officers.   more...

Alcohol free?

Police could be given greater powers to confiscate alcohol from street-drinkers across Oxford as the city moves a step closer to becoming an outdoor-drinking alcohol-free zone.   more...

Catch robbers and get £10,000

A £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of armed raiders who held up an Oxfordshire supermarket.   more...

Lodge plans cause concern

Ninety holiday homes spanning about 40 acres could be built in the grounds of a stately home.   more...

MP raises bishop row

Controversial Church of England plans to buy a £2.5m house for the next Bishop of Oxford have been attacked in the Commons.   more...

Lake dump plans alter

Plans to dump spent fuel ash from Didcot Power Station at gravel pits in Radley have been changed because of concerns about wildlife -- but campaigners against the plans are not impressed.   more...

Fine words, but no promises

At last he has said something. But whether the words of Oxford United chairman Firoz Kassam will have any effect on the club's dismal run of performances remains to be seen.   more...

Worshippers use bubbles

Worshippers from different churches in Banbury came together to highlight Christian unity.   more...

Widows association expands

The National Association of Widows is looking for people to form a branch in Bicester.   more...

Terrific Tim

Following on down the yellow brick road of success in the Wizard of Oz, children from Stagecoach Oxford and Abingdon stage school are making a song and dance of Scrooge - and a little lad from Wantage is one the stars.   more...

Crossing fight proves success

Adults with learning difficulties are celebrating the success of a campaign for a new crossing on a busy road near Abingdon.   more...

Blame bosses for NHS mess

I can sympathise with the sentiments expressed by Tom Reeves (Oxford Mail, January 17), but the NHS doesn't need more money to prevent the cancellation of operations.   more...

Group to stage rally alongside protesters

Students at Oxford University are planning a demonstration to combat protests against the new £18m animal research laboratory.   more...

Murder suspect in court

An unemployed glazier was today (Wed) refused bail after he appeared in court accused of killing an Oxford academic in her flat.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: A MONTH TO REMEMBER!

That was the month that was!   more...

Football: THAME KNOCK OUT HOLDERS

Oxford United 0, Thame United 1: Holders Oxford United were dumped out of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup by struggling Thame United at Court Place Farm last night.   more...

Football: Fuller's gem puts Banbury through

Banbury Utd 1, Rushall Olympic 0: Ady Fuller's superb free-kick after 70 minutes sent Banbury through in their Errea Cup fourth-round tie last night.   more...

Athletics: Ridley is a Welsh wonder!

Witney Roadrunner Elysia Ridley exceeded her own expectationS on her Wales debut at Saturday's Celtic Championship in Dublin.   more...

Football: Freeland close in on league crown

Witney & District FA: Freeland moved nearer the Premier Division title with a 3-1 victory against Charlbury, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.   more...

Football: Ingram strike sinks leaders

Oxfordshire Senior League: Mark Ingram scuppered Oxford University Press' bid to extend their lead at the top of the Premier Division as Berinsfield fought back to beat them 4-3.   more...

Football: Green is hero for Launton

Oxfordshire Charity Cup: Danny Green hit the winner for Launton Sports as they reached the semi-finals with a 3-2 extra-time victory against Chadlington.   more...