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Stories for 10 January 2005

Oxfordshire Business

Blackwell sale family row set to be resolved

Decision day is imminent for the Blackwell family, who are poised to decide whether to sell some or all of their 65 bookshops.   more...

Oxfordshire Education

Pre-schools in crisis as attendance falls

Two Oxford pre-schools are facing cuts or closure after changes to school admission procedures left them with dwindling roll numbers.   more...

Oxfordshire News

Councillors trying hard

SIR -- I would like to thank Peter Bonney for his kind words about the success that we had in getting money to refurbish the play area next to Bullingdon Community Centre at Headington, Oxford (Oxford Mail, December 30).   more...

Others are deserving

SIR -- It is reported that Thames Valley Police are seeking a £1,000 a year cost of living allowance, and good luck to them.   more...

Wife murder charge man before court

A man charged with murdering his estranged wife appeared before magistrates in Oxford on Saturday.   more...

'No misconduct at hotel'

A hotelier who left debts of nearly £400,000 will not be investigated by the Insolvency Service after the receivers failed to identify any misconduct.   more...

Pre-schools in crisis as attendance falls

Two Oxford pre-schools are facing cuts or closure after changes to school admission procedures left them with dwindling roll numbers.   more...

Latest crash sparks speed camera plea

Another car crash on a notorious stretch of road in west Oxfordshire has led to calls for a speed camera to be installed.   more...

Mitchell: 999 call fight lost

County council leader Keith Mitchell is set to concede defeat in the fight to scrap regional fire control rooms.   more...

We've rung up £150,000

Telephonists at an Oxford call centre fundraising for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami are on course to raise £150,000 by the end of the month.   more...

Storms leave thousands without power

Thousands of Oxfordshire residents were left without power after high winds brought down trees on overhead power lines.   more...

January 10: Despicable behaviour

Even thieves sometimes have consciences, it seems.   more...

Town gives £25,000 for victims

Residents in Thame have donated £25,000 to victims of the tsunami through the town's two Oxfam stores.   more...

Girl, 14, wins TV prize for Beslan story

Teenager Caitlin Cooper has won a prestigious national writing competition organised by Sky News.   more...

Smoke ban will threaten pubs

SIR -- According to Matt Bullock's article in the latest edition of the Oxford Drinker, the newsletter of the Oxford branch of Camra, 7,500 jobs have been lost in New York since the introduction of the smoking ban in bars and restaurants.   more...

Angel delight

A stone angel taken from the grave of a toddler killed in a road accident has been returned after an emotional plea by his family in the Oxford Mail.   more...

Regulars stay loyal despite smoke ban

Pub landlords and restaurant owners who started 2005 with new non-smoking policies say they have no regrets about the move.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Football: Horacio hails U's progress

The current Oxford United team is developing more of a personality every game, says head coach Horacio Rodriguez.   more...

Football: High-fliers stunned as Abingdon smash seven

Abingdon Tn 7, Witham 0: Abingdon Town produced a scintillating display to thrash second-placed Witham in Saturday's Ryman League Division 2 clash.   more...

Football: Missed chances costly for Banbury

Banbury United 2, Chesham United 2: Banbury United paid the price for poor finishing as they were held to a draw by high-flying Chesham United in Saturday's Southern League Premier Division clash.   more...

Football: Brackley keep up pressure

Swindon S'marine 1, Brackley Town 2: Brackley Town gained their third away victory of the campaign with a professional performance at Swindon Supermarine in Division 1 West of the Southern League on Saturday.   more...

Results: The weekend's sporting results

COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO   more...

Football: Concannon blasts a hat-trick for Didcot

GLS Hellenic League - Wootton Bassett Tn 0, Didcot Tn 5: Ian Concannon hit a second-half hat-trick as Didcot destroyed bottom club Wootton Bassett in the Premier Division on Saturday.   more...

Football: Gray grabs winner at the death

Easington Sports 2, Headington Amateurs 3: Karl Gray grabbed a dramatic injury-time winner on his full debut to give Headington Amateurs victory at Easington Sports in Division 1 West.   more...

Football: Harper on target in City draw

Oxford City 1, Rothwell Town 1: Oxford City's improved form continued against visitors Rothwell Town, but they were held to a draw in an entertaining Southern League Division 1 West game on Saturday.   more...

Football: Miller's fine strike gives Thame share of spoils

Thame United 1, Marlow 1: Matt Miller's second-half equaliser gave Thame a deserved share of the spoils in Division 1 West of the Southern League on Saturday.   more...

  
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