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Update: Drink-drive figures shock
Police said today that the results of this summer's drink-drive campaign showed drivers were still failing to get the message about the dangers of drink-driving. A total of 3,646 motorists were breath tested between Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, July
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County faces strike disruption
Oxfordshire is facing widespread disruption on Wednesday and Thursday as thousands of council workers strike over pay. Unison and Unite members are walking out over the Government's below-inflation offer of a 2.45 per cent pay rise. At least six
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Prince visits police rehab centre
The Prince of Wales paid tribute to Britain's policemen and women in the face of increasing violence on the streets during a visit today to the Police Rehabilitation Centre in Goring. Prince Charles met trustees, staff and patients and was shown around
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Five deny GBH charge
Five teenagers appeared at Oxford Crown Court today to deny violent disorder and grievous bodily harm with intent. Shane Hare, 18, of Mereland Road, Didcot, and Damon Bishop, 18, of Churchill Close, Didcot, were charged alongside three others - one
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Tournament boosts hospital
Footballers from across Oxfordshire hope to have netted hundreds of pounds to help sick youngsters at Oxford Children's Hospital. Scores of amateur sportsmen and women battled it out on the football field during a fundraising tournament yesterday.
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Strike to close schools
Six schools in Oxfordshire have confirmed they will close or partially close on Wednesday and Thursday because of industrial action. Thousands of Unison and Unite members are expected to take part in the two-day strike in a dispute over pay. Teaching
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A34 roadworks begin
Roadworks on the southbound carriageway of the A34 between Marcham and Hinksey began today. The work will require the closure of the southbound carriageway during the night - from 10pm until 6am - until Friday, July 18. Diversion routes will
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Benefit cheat tagged
A benefit cheat who claimed more than £4,000 in council handouts has become the first person in Oxfordshire to be electronically tagged for the offence. Melanie Richardson, 35, of White Leys Close, formally Venners Water, Didcot, pleaded guilty to
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Fuel protest 'to block M40'
At least 50 vehicles are expected to take part in a planned go-slow blockade along the M40 in Oxfordshire - the county's first protest against the spiralling cost of petrol. Next weekend Oxfordshire cabbies Brooke Purvis and Mark Griffiths are organising
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Pop twin pedals downstream
The twin brother of a popstar and a host of celebrities are gearing up to travel through Oxfordshire on a pedalo for charity. Rupert Young, brother of singer Will, will start navigating 133 miles of the River Thames on Friday, July 18. During the
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Police hold family fun day
Thames Valley Police are holding a family fun day and throwing open their doors to families to come along and find out more about policing. This year's open day will be held on Saturday 9 August, between 10am and 4pm, in the grounds of Thames Valley
