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Warning issued to dieters
A husband whose wife was left brain damaged after starting a detox diet has warned others to be careful trying to lose weight. Mother-of-two Dawn Page was left fighting for her life after she collapsed a few days after starting to drink up to six extra
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Fresh weather warning issued
Forecasters have predicted heavy rain in Oxfordshire - with the potential for severe flash-flooding. The Met Office said there was a 60 per cent chance of severe or extreme weather hitting the county, which could lead to incidents of flooding after
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Teenager assaulted by gang
A teenager was left with cuts and bruises after being assaulted by a group of youths in Limborough Road, Wantage. The 17-year-old boy was near the Focus store when he was approached by the group, who assaulted him, at about 7pm on Friday. He managed
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Halls given cash backing
Village halls and community centres across Oxfordshire are to benefit from a £55,000 cash boost. Oxfordshire County Council's decision-making cabinet has agreed to refurbish and develop 14 community venues across the county. Rural facilities in
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A village which transformed itself
BERINSFIELD, which this month celebrates its 50th birthday, has been transformed from a place no one wanted to know into a thriving village with massive community spirit. That is the view of Ken Hall, who has lived in the village for 43 years and been
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Lyndsay models the new United kit
HUNDREDS of families at Oxford United's annual fun day at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford, on Saturday were given their first glimpse of the new team shirt modelled by Miss Oxford, Lyndsay Fayle. As well as seeing the new kit, the supporters had the chance
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Bridge jumping an 'idiotic practice'
POLICE and local authorities have united in a bid to stop the summer madness of people jumping off Wallingford Bridge into the River Thames. The police, Wallingford Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council warned young people ready to throw
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County put on weather alert
Forecasters have issued a warning that Oxfordshire could be hit by flash floods tomorrow. The Met Office said there was a 60 per cent chance of severe or extreme weather in the county. Up to 60mm of rain is expected to fall in places overnight
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Top act to launch arts centre
The curtain will go up at Didcot's long-awaited Cornerstone Arts Centre at the end of next month. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will headline the opening night on Friday, August 29. The eight-strong group have performed at sell-out concerts
