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Stories for 5 October 2007
Abingdon Herald News
Retiring scientist hailed for his contribution
AN eminent Harwell scientist - head of the scientific site - was hailed for his contribution to science and nuclear decommissioning. more...
Pedestrian injured in collision
A PEDESTRIAN was taken to hospital tonight after an accident involving a car in the centre of Abingdon. more...
Troops come marching home
THERE was a simple and understated welcome home for more than 400 soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment today as they marched through Abingdon, accompanied by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas. more...
Parent fined after six-year-old missed school
A PARENT who failed to make sure a six-year-old child went to school has been handed a £1,000 fine at Didcot Magistrates Court. more...
Banbury Cake News
A snake's tale
VISITORS to an Oxfordshire museum will be able to enter the world of snakes and discover how they live. more...
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Bicester Advertiser News
Beat the thieves
M40 crash causes delays
LONG delays built up this afternoon after a crash on the M40 in north Oxfordshire. more...
Four bailed in caravan inquiry
FOUR people arrested at a Bicester caravan site as part of a multi-million pound theft and money laundering investigation have been bailed. more...
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Oxford Mail News
Troops come marching home
There was a simple and understated welcome home for more than 400 soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment today as they marched through Abingdon, accompanied by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas. more...
Barn arson costs farmer £200,000
Farmer Peter Crudge thought the sounds outside were just fireworks going off. more...
£11,000 taken in passport fraud
A man who withdrew £11,000 from a bank using another man's passport was today jailed for 14 months. more...
Fresh appeal in door saga
A disabled pensioner is hoping a plea to a planning inspector will end a six-year battle over her plastic front door. more...
One hurt in accident
One person was taken to hospital tonight after an accident involving a car and a pedestrian in the centre of Abingdon. more...
Parent fined over child's attendance
A parent who failed to make sure a six-year-old child went to school has been handed a £1,000 fine at Didcot Magistrates Court. more...
Honey pictures lost as laptop stolen
A newly-married couple who lost their honeymoon pictures when their laptop was stolen are appealing for thieves to give it back. more...
OAP targeted by conman
A doorstep burglar stole cash a pensioner after pretending he was a Water Board official. more...
New-look centre 'is more creative'
Rose Hill and Littlemore Children's Centre in Oxford has been reopened following a facelift. more...
Films focus on disabilities
People with severe learning disabilities have been making films about their lives this week as part of the Oxfordshire 2007 celebrations. more...
Money worries tackled for 30 years
A vital advice service has celebrated 30 years of improving lives on an Oxford estate. more...
Stone the crows! They're clever
Crows famous for performing tricks with tools have been filmed in the wild with TV cameras attached to their tail feathers. more...
Vicars protest against Trident nukes
Two vicars in their 70s are back in Oxford after protesting against the Government's decision to continue the deployment of Trident nuclear submarines at a Scottish naval base. more...
Caravan site four are bailed
Four people arrested at a Bicester caravan site as part of a multi-million pound theft and money laundering investigation have been bailed. more...
'Rogue Trader' firm gets death threats
A director of an Oxford firm featured on the BBC consumer programme Rogue Traders yesterday claimed it had received death threats since the show was aired. more...
Caravan site raid four bailed
Four people arrested at a caravan site as part of a multi-million-pound theft and money laundering investigation have been bailed. Police made the arrests in Weston-on-the- Green, near Bicester, on Wednesday morning as part of a series of raids across four counties. more...
Man robbed at gunpoint
A man was robbed at gunpoint by a pair of teenage thugs in the city. more...
Teen bailed on robbery charges
A teenager has been charged with robbing four people of £25 at knifepoint. more...
Truant's mum fined record £1,000
A Didcot woman has been given a record £1,000 fine - the maximum penalty - for not sending her child to primary school in Abingdon. more...
1,215 back call for skatepark
More than 1,200 people have signed a petition in support of a skatepark in an Oxford park. more...
Pots of cash
Kind-hearted coffee lovers across Oxfordshire sipped their favourite brews during a charity fundraiser. more...
'Councillor should be removed'
Frances Kennett, the woman who claimed fortnightly rubbish collections led to rats infesting her Jericho house, has demanded the woman in charge of the service be "removed from her duties". more...
Robbery bid teens face sentence delay
Two teenagers in court for attempted robbery have had their sentencing adjourned for further reports. more...
Crumbling centres need £1.7m in repairs
Crumbling community centres in Oxford need £1.7m spent on them to keep them up and running. more...
Royal Mail worker given community service
A Royal Mail worker drove on the wrong side of the road after ignoring a police officer who told him to stop the car. more...
County on election alert
Put us out of our misery Gordon' - that was the message from MPs and electoral staff in Oxfordshire last night as the county braced itself for a potential November poll. more...
Bag snatch hero gets award
A former Oxford University law student has been given a High Sheriff's award for courageously tackling a robber. more...
Cyclists still flout pedestrian zones ban
Cyclists have been warned they will continue to be fined if they persist in riding through Oxford's city centre pedestrian zones. more...
Oxford Mail Sport
SQUASH: Esporta out to go one better
Esporta Oxford bid to go one better when the Premier League gets under way on Tuesday. more...
SQUASH: I "Khan" do it – Handley
Wallingford squash professional Scott Handley will be in the spotlight when he takes on the legendary former world champion Jansher Khan in London next week. more...
SNOOKER: Riley go top after whitewash
Riley A showed their C team no mercy - crusing to a 6-0 win to go top of the Gentworks Oxford & District League Premier Division. more...
BILLIARDS: Fieldside make it three in a row
Fieldside moved to the top of Division 1 after recording their third consecutive win in Division 1 of the Oxford and District League. more...
ANGLING: 'Stoney' 61st in all-time greats
A poll in last week's Anglers Mail included my predecessor Peter Stone at No 61 in their top 100 fishing all-time greats, a fitting accolade, writes ANDY WEBBER. more...
ANGLING: Hermon owes it to Clifton chub
The ODAA Open on the Thames at Clifton and Dorchester last Sunday attracted a big field of 52, but with the bream failing to show, weights were lower than expected, writes ANDY WEBBER. more...
GREYHOUNDS: Owners group starts search
The Oxford Owners Association, the organisation which gives owners of low-grade hounds the rare chance of a trophy, are appealing for more committee members. more...
BOXING: Berinsfield eye bright future
Berinsfield ABC are approaching the new season with optimism and plans to extend and improve their premises. more...
TRIATHLON: Oxford trio in top-five finishes
Three Oxford Tri athletes were in action at the Warwickshire Triathlon - all achieving top-five finishes. more...
TABLE TENNIS: Cheong is unbeaten
Didcot's Joe Cheong stole the show at the Oxfordshire junior trials at Moreton. more...
JUDO: Scarlett claims national silver
Senshu judo coach Laura Scarlett, a third dan black belt, won silver in the British Masters at Thetford, Norfolk - and with it a call-up to the Great Britain squad. more...
SAILING: Youngsters in gold rush
Two of Oxford's most exciting young prospects claimed RYA South Zone Championship titles at the Weymouth and Portland National Academy. more...
SWIMMING: Young Ben is in fine form
Ben Chapman had a meeting to remember for City of Oxford at Aqua Vale in Aylesbury. more...
The Oxford Times News
Trolleys fight off infection
Girl robbed of T-shirt
A GIRL was robbed of her T-shirt and watch in East Oxford. more...
Boy, 15, charged with knife robbery
A 15-year-old youth from Oxford has been charged with four counts of armed robbery. more...
A snake's tale
VISITORS to an Oxfordshire museum will be able to enter the world of snakes and discover how they live. more...
'Water board' conman stole £150
A CONMAN stole £150 from a woman's handbag after tricking his way into her Oxford home. more...
Tourist staff enjoy high praise
'Crimes ruined my homecoming'
Wife inspires return to Inca city
Food for thought
GOVERNMENT inspectors have said Jamie Oliver's school dinners revolution is turning more pupils off school meals.o more...
Pedestrian injured in collision
A PEDESTRIAN was taken to hospital tonight after an accident involving a car in the centre of Abingdon. more...
Troops come marching home
THERE was a simple and understated welcome home for more than 400 soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment today as they marched through Abingdon, accompanied by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas. more...
Beat the thieves
Hamster lucky to be alive
A LOST pet hamster is lucky to have escaped with its life after being brought home in the jaws of a cat. more...
Russian craftsmen display skills
Parent fined after six-year-old missed school
A PARENT who failed to make sure a six-year-old child went to school has been handed a £1,000 fine at Didcot Magistrates Court. more...
Sarah’s tune takes top spot
Freshers given sex warning
M40 crash causes delays
LONG delays built up this afternoon after a crash on the M40 in north Oxfordshire. more...
Master minds win £75,000
Retired vicars join anti-Trident protest
Four bailed in caravan inquiry
FOUR people arrested at a Bicester caravan site as part of a multi-million pound theft and money laundering investigation have been bailed. more...
Rats lead to resignation call
Man robbed in city street attack
A MAN was robbed at gunpoint by a pair of teenagers in Oxford. more...
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Gourmet underground
The Oxford Times Sport
Hamilton set to learn fate
LEWIS Hamilton could learn today whether his bid to win the world championship will suffer a serious blow following claims he caused the crash that forced Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel out of the Japanese Grand Prix. more...
Hamilton free to focus on title
LEWIS Hamilton's bid to become the first rookie driver to win the Formula One world championship was firmly back on track today after he was cleared of any wrongdoing in the accident involving Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel at the Japanese Grand Prix. more...
Witney Gazette News
Doc’s Cuban charity trip
Grace, 100, puts on party
A CHARLBURY woman celebrated her 100th birthday with a party for the whole town. more...
Hamster lucky to be alive
A LOST pet hamster is lucky to have escaped with its life after being brought home in the jaws of a cat. more...
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