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• Government opens its X-files

  DEFENCE chiefs remain "open-minded" about life on other planets after disclosing they logged more than a dozen UFO sightings above Oxfordshire in eight years. read more

• Rail link 'may be back by Friday'

  A RAIL service closed following the flooding could be fully reopened on Friday. read more

• Roads: Think again?

  THE enforced closure of Bridge Street, Witney, because of flooding has renewed a call for an alternative way of dealing with the town's traffic problems. read more

• District tourist attractions: 'Business as usual'

  WEST Oxfordshire shops, hotels, and tourist attractions have sent out the message that it is 'business as usual' following last week's flooding. read more

• Stranded cars towed away

  DRIVERS affected by flooding were facing extra problems when they came back to find their cars either towed or ticketed. read more

• Economy: 'Disastrous effect' of floods

  THE flood damage will cost the Oxfordshire economy millions of pounds, and it will take many months to recover, says an expert. read more

• Together against violence

  A FOOTBALL tournament in West Oxfordshire has helped raise the profile of victims of domestic abuse - and money to tackle the problem. read more

• Happy 100, Lily!

  A WOMAN who used to help mend the boots of Oxford United footballers celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday. read more

• Name your favourite walk

  THE county council would like to hear people's favourite walks in the countryside. read more

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