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Stories for 10 June 2005

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Left in limbo

To all those who witnessed the Lord Mayor's Parade in Oxford, think yourselves lucky.   more...

Make the most of democracy

So at last the French say no to the EU, the Dutch, always a sensible country, say no, the Germans even want the Mark back.   more...

Drain channel plans continue

A 25m-wide overflow channel -- rivalling the size of the River Thames -- is one of two schemes being considered to prevent flooding in Oxford.   more...

No word on Bocelli refunds

The organisers of the doomed Andrea Bocelli concert in Oxford have said hundreds of people who bought tickets will have to wait more than a week to find out if they will get refunds.   more...

Heroes all

Three squadrons from RAF Brize Norton have been awarded battle honours for the roles they played in the Iraq War.   more...

Kids' screen debut

A film about teenagers from Oxford's troubled Wood Farm is being screened in public at a city centre art gallery.   more...

'Rise in child cancer around Harwell'

An increased number of some types of childhood cancers exist around the former Harwell nuclear research site in Didcot, according to a report published today but the site has not been blamed.   more...

Friends reunited

Old friends were reunited at Blenheim Palace yesterday when more than 70 former schoolboy evacuees gathered to remember their time there during the war.   more...

June 10: Grieving together

The crash on Oxford's Eastern Bypass which left four people dead and five critically injured, caused deep shock to scores of relatives and friends.   more...

Our pavements are a disgrace

I read with interest the letter from Richard Dix, Oxfordshire County Council's interim head of transport, on the condition of pavements in the county (Oxford Mail, June 6).   more...

'NHS cuts put lives at risk'

Patients and NHS staff are set to suffer the consequences of a looming cash crisis in Oxfordshire's health service, according to a union representative.   more...

Schools plan a pilgrimage

Part of the Oxford bypass where three teenagers and a motorist lost their lives will be sealed off to allow school friends and relatives to visit the crash scene together.   more...

Oxfordshire Sport

Speedway: Hancock seals it for machine

Oxford Silver Machine made it four successive home wins, but it was heart-stoppingly close, with victory only sealed with a last-heat decider against Ipswich in last night's Elite League thriller at the Stadium.   more...

Tennis: Henman gears up for Swede

Oxfordshire Tim Henman admitted he faces a tough battle today against Thomas Johansson after coming from behind to beat third-round opponent Chris Guccione at Queen's yesterday.   more...

Fixtures: The week's sporting calender

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Cricket: Nambiar back to boost Oxford

Oxford will welcome back Middlesex-contracted all-rounder Johnny Nambiar for tomorrow's CCS Home Counties Premier League fixture with high-flying Slough at Roman Way.   more...

Tennis: League will clamp down on pairings

Cholsey's third pair of Geoffrey Deeley and Patrick Clayman fought back from a set behind to give their side a narrow 5-4 victory over Banbury in Division 1 of the Men's 3-Pair League.   more...

Football: Kidlington joyat promotion

Kidlington are celebrating after having their promotion to the GLS Football Hellenic League Premier Division confirmed at the league's annual meeting at Carterton.   more...

Cricket: Krol to soldier on for Thame

Adam Krol will be back at the crease for Thame Town tomorrow just a week after being hospitalised by a vicious bouncer.   more...

Cricket: Hewitt keeps reisn for cup

Jamie Hewitt will be hoping for better fortune when he gets a second chance to captain Oxfordshire in cup action on Sunday.   more...

Tennis: Duo get off mark in style

Thame recorded their first win of the season in Ladies' Division 1 of the 2-Pair League.   more...

Oxfordshire Whats On

Revew: Mr and Mrs Smith (15)

OK, it's got as many plot holes as bullet holes. But summer's here, and nobody really wants to see Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attempting some turgid arthouse materal, so what's the problem?   more...

  
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