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  • Stars support Douglas House

    TELEVISION stars will attend a ceremony to mark the beginning construction of a multi-million-pound care centre for young adults in east Oxford. Graham Norton, dubbed the king of camp comedy, will join hospice founder Sister Frances Dominica in cutting

  • County in mourning for 'a wonderful lady'

    PEOPLE across Oxfordshire have been paying their respects to the Queen Mother, who had strong links with the county. Worshippers at Easter Morning services remembered her in their prayers, and gave thanks for her long and rich life. At Christ Church Cathedral

  • Football: Ace Ian in second double hat-trick

    DIDCOT Town striker Ian Concannon took his season's tally to 48 with a double hat-trick in Saturday's 6-0 win over Pegasus Juniors. It was the second time this season he had scored six goals in a Cherry Red Records Hellenic League match. Modestly, he

  • Rowing: Dark Blues beat the odds in epic

    OXFORD University beat the bookies to win the 148th Boat Race in one of the tightest verdicts of all time - taking the line just two thirds of a length ahead of favourites Cambridge on Saturday. The statistics fail to reveal just how close the whole race

  • Football: Banbury crack it at last

    BANBURY recorded their first away victory in the Dr Martens Eastern Division on Saturday to ease their fears of relegation. Jimmy Simpson was inspirational on his return to the team, scoring the crucial goal agaianst Burnham, while Ben Milner gave them

  • Football: Boss Ian on the attack

    OXFORD United boss Ian Atkins accused some of his players of a lack of individual discipline as his team began Easter badly with a 2-1 home defeat by Hartlepool. The U's, who have made a habit this season of starting poorly and having to play catch-up

  • Councillor admits home closures 'mean misery'

    AN OXFORDSHIRE county councillor has admitted that social service's cost-cutting plans will bring "untold misery" to children and families. Cllr Janet Godden, leader of the Liberal Democrats and executive member for children and young people, said cuts