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• Pilot tells of crash escape

  A PILOT who crashed in woodland near Oxford has described the dramatic moment when a routine flight turned into a disaster which left him fighting for his life. read more

• Wind damages Brize hangar

  STRONG winds have damaged the roof to one of the hangars at RAF Brize Norton. read more

• Parents' plea to burglar

  A HEARTLESS burglar has left a 13-year-old autistic girl distraught after stealing her PlayStation, digital camera, and 'piggy bank' money. read more

• Floods: Emergency planners meet

  EMERGENCY planners are meeting at Homebase in Fairacres, Abingdon at 1pm to discuss flooding precautions. read more

• High-tech boost to tourism

  TOURISM bosses have launched a high-tech way of promoting some of Oxfordshire's most historic visitor attractions. read more

• Floods: 2,000 free sandbags issued in West Oxfordshire

  SANDBAGS are being prepared for distribution in West Oxfordshire as river levels continue to rise. read more

• Flooding: Roads latest

  The A417 has been closed both ways between Lechlade on Thames and Buscot because of flooding. read more

• Floods: A waiting game

  ENVIRONMENT Agency officials were today closely monitoring the level of the River Thames through Oxford which remains on Flood Warning. read more

• Trains may be swapped

  FIRST Great Western's unwanted Adelante trains, which are being phased out on Oxford-London route, could form part of a swap deal that would see the rail firm acquiring an extra InterCity 125 High Speed Train. read more

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