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Stories for 28 February 2006

Oxfordshire News

Laura goes to class at last

An 11-year-old girl who was stuck at home for five weeks during a stand-off between two Oxfordshire secondary schools over the release of her records, finally went back to class yesterday.   more...

Under pressure

The increased building activity on and around the Churchill Hospital site at Headington, Oxford, has seen a surge in the use of the League of Friends' cafe by workmen and contractors.   more...

Rape email hoax circulated

A HOAX email is circulating in Oxford warning women to be vigilant with their drinks, falsely claiming that a lethal cocktail of animal drugs was used in a date rape.   more...

Police silent over pervert

Police last night refused to say if a notorious paedophile had left Oxfordshire.  more...

Dying girl flown to see ocean

A terminally ill toddler will get to see the ocean for the first time and fulfil her wish of meeting Disney character Winnie the Pooh.   more...

Major fire destroys business

An arson inquiry is under way to discover the cause of a blaze that ruined one man's business and almost destroyed three helicopters yesterday.   more...

Boat protests win a reprieve

Protesters who were due to be evicted from an Oxford boatyard today have been given a last-minute stay of execution.   more...

Nurse got overexcited, jury told

A hospital nurse on trial for murdering two patients had a tendency to get over- excited or be overdramatic about events in the accident and emergency ward, a court heard.   more...

Tuesday, February 28: Two cheers for tax-hike councillors

Our councillors are going through a period of self-congratulation.   more...

Dad of three had sex with 13-year-old

A 26-year-old father of three was convicted at Oxford Crown Court yesterday (February 27) of having sex with a 13-year-old girl.   more...

Our concerns over housing

As the ward councillors for the old Eagle Works in Walton Well Road, Oxford, and for the new Berkeley Homes scheme on the former Lucy site, we are watching the development with concern.   more...

Council tax: a rise too far

The Oxford Mail today eveals exactly how much council tax every homeowner will pay when bills for 2006/07 drop on the doormat in April.   more...

Global sailor rounds the horn

Yachtsman Adrian Flanagan gained a coveted place in sailing history as he completed his journey around Cape Horn.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Rugby: CUP CHEER FOR WITNEY WONDERS

Oxfordshire Cup - Witney 17, Henley Wanderers 3: Witney upset the odds with a power-packed Oxfordshire Cup semi-final display that their higher league opponents simply couldn't handle.   more...

Football: TALBOT SEEKS POWERHOUSE

Brian Talbot believes he needs to sign someone who can improve Oxford United's running power.   more...

Hockey: ROVER HIT BACK TO CHOKE CITY

South League: Rover Oxford returned to winning ways with a fortunate 3-2 comeback victory over City of Oxford in their Regional League derby.   more...

Darts: QUARRY TURN UP HEAT AT THE TOP

Ladies Section 1 leaders Quarry Gate C continued their fine form at the top by seeing off Shelley Arms A 7-2.   more...

Hockey: Havant given more of a game

English League: Oxford Hawks were beaten 4-2 at home by leaders Havant in English League National South Division, but then Havant's side does contain six current or ex-internationals.   more...