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Stories for 20 February 2006

Oxfordshire News

Op cash appeal to help girl, 6

Supporters are stepping up an appeal to raise funds to help little Gulshat Kadyrova walk properly -- after discovering a second operation will cost an extra £20,000.   more...

Park zones plan split

Plans for controlled parking zones in a second area of North Oxford have stirred up emotions among residents.   more...

Uncertain future for rail fleet

Speculation is mounting about the future of rail operator First Great Western's fleet of Adelante trains, used on most express services between Oxford and London.   more...

Lab terror website run by American

A campaigner who runs a website promoting violent attacks on academics as part of the protest against Oxford University's animal laboratory has been tracked to America.   more...

Developers urged to start thinking green

Developers are going to have to start thinking green if they want to build homes in Oxford in future.   more...

Volunteers needed for ranger scheme

Nature lovers are being offered the chance to take a more active interest in Oxford's country parks and nature reserves.   more...

Man kicked by masked raider

Masked robbers lay in wait for staff to open a petrol station store before tying them up and making off with thousands of pounds.   more...

Choir finalists on song for U's

THERE was a distinct improvement in the quality of singing at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium on Saturday - and it was all thanks to Ivor's Choir.   more...

'Ribbons stay a tribute to Liam'

The parents of Oxford Eastern Bypass crash victim Liam Hastings have patented the gold ribbons made and sold in his memory as a long-lasting tribute to their son.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: YUMMY YEMI!

OXFORD United supporters are rejoicing after finding they do have a speed merchant who can get them out of trouble.   more...

Football: JETS GUN DOWN CITY'S RECORD

Oxford City 1, Oxhey Jets 4: Oxford City's unbeaten home record in the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division was shattered in spectacular fashion by Oxheys Jets on Saturday.   more...

Weekend results: The weekend roundup

COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO   more...

Football: BOLD ARDLEY GIVE LEADERS A FRIGHT

GLS Football Hellenic League - Ardley United 3, Didcot Town 5: ARDLEY gave Premier Divison leaders Didcot an almighty fright on Saturday by fighting back from 4-0 down to set up a tense finish.   more...

Football: Bicester battle way to the top

GLS Football Hellenic League - Chinnor 0, Bicester Tn 2: BICESTER went top of Division 1 East when a goal in each half gave them a hard-fought win over resilient Chinnor.   more...

Football: Banbury's play-off bid rocked by goal blitz

Banbury Utd 2, Mangotsfield Utd 4: BANBURY United's hopes of reaching the Southern League Premier Division play-offs were dealt a blow by Mangotsfield at Spencer Stadium on Saturday.   more...

Football: Toiling Thame fall to Beaconsfield new boy

Beaconsfield SYCOB 1, Thame United 0: THAME United's tortuous season in Southern League Division 1 West continued when Beaconsfield's new signing, Matt Seedel, scored the winner on his debut.   more...