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  • Witney has the fifth lowest dole count in the UK

    DAVID Cameron's Witney constituency has one of the lowest rates in the country of people claiming unemployment benefit, MPs were told. But according to local business leaders, the high employment rate means companies are struggling to recruit staff.

  • NHS believes more will quit smoking

    HEALTH workers are preparing for an increase in quitters after the smoking ban comes into force next month. There are less than 30 days to go before it becomes illegal to light up in enclosed public places, and smokers are forced to go outside for a

  • Sports scheme will benefit all

    SPORTS facilities in West Oxfordshire could be in line to receive a major boost. Planning officers are recommending approval of a scheme to provide two artificial pitches with 12 floodlights at Burford's comprehensive school, off the A40. It also