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Lord Lieutenant all revved up to help charity

7:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

THE Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire has promised to support and promote a high-tech charity after seeing its work in action.

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Cotswold Line trains altered due to engineering work

4:50pm Saturday 25th May 2013

ENGINEERING work on the Cotswold Line tomorrow means a modified timetable will be in operation, with buses replacing trains west of Charlbury all day.

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New mayors take the chair

12:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

THE position of mayor, be it Lord or town, is a prestigious one. Although only a ceremonial role, they promote their town or city, and give support to the county’s many charities and volunteer groups. Today Freddie Whittaker speaks to the new faces taking on the role for the first time, and those who are hanging up their robes after a successful 12 months...

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Cameron lights protest appeal

11:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

A PROTESTER found guilty of a public order offence as the Prime Minister switched on Witney’s Christmas lights will appeal against her conviction.

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Palace full of pride at tourist gong

11:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

BLENHEIM Palace has received further recognition as a tourist destination.

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Man wanted over theft of wallet in pub

9:40am Saturday 25th May 2013

POLICE in Witney want to speak to this man after a wallet was stolen from a table in a pub.

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Man jailed for attacking teenager in street

9:30am Saturday 25th May 2013

A SINGLE punch which rendered his victim “unconscious before he hit the ground” has left a man with a three-year prison sentence.

• Man found guilty of attack on Witney teenager Jamie Busby

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Super slimmers have bags to offer cancer charity

6:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

SLIMMERS have been so successful at losing weight that they have filled 108 bags full of clothes that no longer fit.

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Police took DNA swab from a two-year-old

6:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

POLICE officers in Oxfordshire have been criticised for taking DNA samples from children as young as two.

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Larger than life landlord calls time

12:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

HE fought the smoking ban and reputedly fell out with Michael Winner, but now legendary landlord Gerry Stonhill has retired.

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