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Chauffeur stunt raises issue of PCC’s driver

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A COUNCILLOR dressed as a chauffeur to criticise the use of a support officer as a driver by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Anthony Stansfeld.

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Councillor focuses on ‘voter anger’

7:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A LABOUR councillor who swept aside a sea of blue during the county council elections has pledged to “crack on with the things that are angering people”.

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A dummy run for firefighters

6:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

AN abandoned building that is set to be demolished to make way for a new hotel was handed over to the fire service for one night.

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Chefs hope to be crowd pleasers

2:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

TWO award-winning chefs have launched an online campaign to raise £10,000 to boost their flourishing business.

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Charitable group could take charge of Witney Corn Exchange

12:30pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

WITNEY'S Coen Exchange, closed by the town council in November 2011 due to structural problems, could be handed over to a charitable group after its planned reopening in 2015.

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Traditional teas served in Minster Lovell to raise cash for animal charity

12:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

TRADITIONAL teas were on the menu to raise cash for charity at an event in West Oxfordshire.

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Children reveal hidden talents in showcase

7:00pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

THE hidden talents of children from Witney were celebrated at a dance and arts show.

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‘Cameron protesters are hitting our trade’ say shops

6:00pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

SHOPKEEPERS claim repeated demonstrations outside David Cameron’s constituency office in Witney are hitting their trade.

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Brize squadron to get first county Freedom

11:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

DURING the week they are builders, postmen and driving instructors.

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Life-saving lessons are a 'legacy to a legend'

7:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

THE widow of a footballer who collapsed and died from a heart attack has launched a resuscitation scheme to prevent any more tragedies.

• Dad, 38, dies on soccer field
• Footballer was killed by rare heart condition

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School’s playing field set for development

5:00pm Monday 13th May 2013

A FORMER school field owned by Blenheim Palace could house 64 new properties.

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Children will get to grips with fun at festival

5:00pm Monday 13th May 2013

PRIMARY school children across Oxfordshire are counting down to the launch of a new festival.

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Magical day for treasure hunters in park estate

11:00am Monday 13th May 2013

A MAGIC tiara was discovered near the oldest tree in Cornbury Park Estate by treasure hunters on a mission.

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Family and friends pay tribute to ‘charming man’

9:30am Monday 13th May 2013

TRIBUTES have been paid to a devoted charity campaigner and grandfather.

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Solace for the families of repatriated soldiers

11:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

THERE is often nowhere for families of fallen heroes to hide as repatriation ceremonies induce tears of grief.

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Family’s hoping for a double centenary

7:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

MOST families are lucky to celebrate one relative reaching their 100th birthday.

Ribbonwalk will be a family affair for Sam

12:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

STATISTICALLY, one in three people will be affected by cancer during their lives.

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