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  Singer wins place at school for stars

  1 hour ago in News

  A TEENAGER from Cassington has secured a coveted place at the Brit School in London.

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  Biblical challenge raises £600 for church

  2 hours ago in News

  A PARISH priest’s Bible-reading marathon raised £600 towards new heating for his Eynsham church.

• Traders invited to find out about Green Deal

  3 hours ago in Business

  WEST Oxfordshire businesses are being invited to find out how to become an approved installer for the Green Deal energy-efficiency scheme.

• Schools need new governors

  3 hours ago in News

  MORE than a third of the 111 vacancies for community and foundation school governors in the county are at West Oxfordshire schools.

• Air pollution policy conflicts with homes

  4 hours ago in Letters

  Sir – BBC TV’s topical science programme Bang Goes the Theory recently looked at the huge problem Britain is facing with air pollution.

• Pledge given over homes buffer zone

  4 hours ago in Letters

  Sir – When planning permission for the Shilton Park estate was granted, the residents of Brize Norton were given assurances that no further development to the east of Carterton would be permitted.

• Farm open day was fabulous

  4 hours ago in Letters

  Sir – I wanted to thank all the friendly helpers and especially the farmers, Paul and Michele Tomlin, at Southdown Farm, near Witney, for a fantastic open day on Sunday, June 9.

• Let’s act over flooding

  4 hours ago in Letters

  Sir – The recent serious flooding in much of central Europe suggests it is quite likely that we will have another flood this summer.

• School buses plan is cause for concern

  4 hours ago in Leader

  OXFORDSHIRE County Council’s proposal to revise the rules on free school bus travel for pupils is a worrying development for this district.

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  Shake-up on school buses causes alarm

  4 hours ago in News

  WEST Oxfordshire schools could lose teachers or be forced to close if the county council decides to start charging for bus travel, it has been claimed.

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  Alf's collection preserves Burford's past in pictures

  7 hours ago in Features

  Pictures of the Burford area dating back to the earliest days of photography form part of Alf Jewell’s amazing archive.

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  GYMNASTICS: Carterton's Dela on top

  8 hours ago in Sport

  KATE Dela topped the over 30s rankings in a veterans’ competition at Basingstoke.

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  GOLF: Witney Lakes up and running

  8 hours ago in Sport

  WITNEY Lakes won their first Shaw Gibbs Oxfordshire Foursomes League match of the season with a 2-1 success at home to Drayton Park in Section 2.

• RACING: Longsdon tips Quay for future

  8 hours ago in Sport

  CHARLIE Longsdon believes Killala Quay is one to follow after the gelding struck on his first start for his Chipping Norton yard with a smooth success at Aintree, writes Russell Smith.

• ATHLETICS: Glastonbury so close to bronze

  9 hours ago in Sport

  RHYS Glastonbury, from Long Hanborough, was edged out for a medal in the England Under 23 Championships at Bedford.

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  ATHLETICS: Stepney's super double

  9 hours ago in Sport

  OWEN Stepney completed a middle distance double in the Oxfordshire Schools Track & Field Championships at Tilsley Park, Abingdon.

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  Take a peek behind scenes at theatre's open day

  9 hours ago in Entertainment

  THE Theatre in Chipping Norton is throwing open its doors for a day of special events on Saturday.

• CRICKET: Hook's first-ball six seals victory

  9 hours ago in Sport

  Tim Hook hit his first ball into the sightscreen for six to clinch a three-wicket victory for Oxford Downs 2nd in the Cherwell |League Division 3 game at Sandford St Martin.

• BOWLS: Alder's four star as West defeat derby rivals Mills

  9 hours ago in Sport

  West Witney ran out 5-1 winners at Witney Mills in their Division 1 derby in the Oxford & District League, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries.

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  BOWLS: Clanfields fulfil family dream

  9 hours ago in Sport

  Brothers Robbie and David Clanfield have fulfilled a dream for their late father, Cyril, by teaming up with nephew Remy Clanfield to represent Oxfordshire in the Middleton Cup this season, writes Russell Smith.

• WEEKEND RESULTS & FIXTURES: June 15-16 & June 22-23

  9 hours ago in Sport

  CRICKET

• TRIATHLON: Joel on top in family contest

  9 hours ago in Sport

  Witney's Joel Enoch outperformed his father, Geoff, at the European Triathlon Championships in Alanya, Turkey.

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  CRICKET: Tew's seamers destroy Dinton

  9 hours ago in Sport

  Great & Little Tew’s brilliant first season in Division 2 West continued with a convincing seven-wicket home defeat of Dinton on Saturday.

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  Downs crash to heavy defeat

  10 hours ago in Sport

  Oxford Downs’ troubled start to the Cherwell League Division 1 season continued on Saturday when they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Thame Town.

• Charlbury Community Centre campaigner dies

  10 hours ago in News

  A FORMER chairman of the Charlbury Community Centre Appeal has died, aged 73.

• sylvia JEROME

  16 hours ago in In Memoriam

  JEROME Sylvia Still loved still missed by Philip, Chris, Graham, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxx

• marjorie martin

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  MARTIN Marjorie Lily (nee Jeffs) Passed away peacefully, at the John Radcliffe Hospital, on 12th June 2013, aged 86 years. Marjorie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday 1st July 2013, at St. Johns Chapel, Oxford Crematorium, at 215pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Leonard Cheshire Disability (for The Elms Day Centre) c/o Greens Funeral Services, 8 Bridge Street, Witney, OXON, OX28 6YH.

• JOYCE HUMPRHREYS

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  HUMPHREYS JOYCE WINIFRED Formerly Whadcock passed away on June 15th aged 83 years. A loving wife of the late Arthur and Bill . A much loved Mother to Stephen, Andrew and David, Mother in Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The funeral service will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Tuesday 25th June, 2013 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please but donations welcome for Age UK c/o Greens Funeral Services, 8 Bridge Street, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6YH.

• Maxwell Sparks

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  SPARKS Maxwell Nicholas Peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford on 13th June, aged 92 years. A much loved husband of Pauline and father of the late Nicola. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon on Wednesday 3rd July at 1.30 pm. No flowers please, donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Research may be sent c/o E Taylor & Son, 21 Corbett Road, Carterton, Oxon, OX18 3LG. Tel: 01993 842421.

• Geoffrey Barrett

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  BARRETT Geoffrey Of Stonesfield, suddenly on 3rd June aged 67 years. Funeral service at St. James the Great Church, Stonesfield on Monday 24th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers, donations for Help for Heroes and Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance c/o A.L. Sole & Son, Bidston Close, Over Norton. OX7 5PP.

• VIVIAN BARBER

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  BARBER Vivian Died peacefully with his family around him on 7th June 2013 after a long illness bravely fought. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle, Viv will be sadly missed by his family, friends, ex-colleagues and his cat Nosey. A celebration of his life will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Hailey, Oxfordshire on Thursday 20th June at 2pm followed by burial at 2.30pm. Flowers welcome but donations if desired to Geoffrey Harris Ward, Charitable Fund 0183 both c/o the Co-operative Funeralcare, Witney, Tel: 01993 706778.

• PAMELA OWEN

  16 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  OWEN PAMELA Alec and family wish to express sincere thanks to all who attended Pam’s funeral, sent messages of sympathy, letters and cards and gave a donation for the air ambulance, it has been very much appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

• GRAHAM SEAR

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  SEAR Graham John Passed away on 11 June, aged 89. Graham was a loving husband to Jean, a wonderful, supportive father to Adrian and Karen, and a fun-loving Grandpa to Rosie and Noah. We will all miss him dreadfully, but our happy memories of him will live on.

• Victor Biddulph

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  BIDDULPH Victor Passed away peacefully at home on the 5th May, 2013 aged 94 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife Mary, daughter Chris, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral service will take place on Thursday 27th June at High Street Methodist Church, Witney, 12 noon, followed by burial at Windrush Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome c/o Fisher & Townsend, 81 High Street, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6HY.

• John Whitaker

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  WHITAKER John Arthur At home on 11th June, 2013 aged 79 years. Devoted husband of Mary, much loved by their children Carolyn and Steve and their grandchildren Sarah, Sam and Emily. Funeral service to take place at Oxford Crematorium on Friday 28th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired can be made to The Alzheimer's Society c/o Fisher & Townsend Funeral Directors, 81 High Street, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6HY. 01993 702675.

• Karen Barnes

  16 hours ago in Personal Messages

  KAREN BARNES Would personally like to thank all those who organised, donated and supported charity Bingo, raffle and tombola held on Friday 7th June in aid of a ramps and a power chair. The amount raised was £930.

• Jeune Macburnie

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  MACBURNIE Jeune Ruby (née Wright) Dearly loved mother, grandma and great-grandma, died peacefully with family at home on 5th June. The funeral service will be held at St Peter and St Paul, Church Hanborough on Thursday, 27th June at 2.30. Family flowers only please, but donations to www.macmillan.org.uk or www.rspb.org.uk. Greens Funeral Services 01865 880837

• Reg Worster

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  WORSTER Reg Henry Passed away peacefully at Merryfield Nursing Home on tuesday 4th June, 2013 aged 92 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Friday 21st June, family only. Followed by a service of thanksgiving at Davenport Road Methodist Church, Witney, 2pm , all welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers for Open Doors. All enquiries contact Fisher & Townsend on 01993 702675.

• Lola Bennett

  16 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  BENNETT Lola Keith, Sara and John would like to thank family and friends who attended Lola's funeral and everyone for their sympathy and kind messages received during their sad loss. Also for the generous donations. Many thanks also to the staff at Fisher & Townsend. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

• Ron Harding

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  Harding Ron Passed away peacefully at home on 9th June aged 79, Loving Husband to Alma and father to Carol Paul and Wayne, Brother to Rose and loving Grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Oxford Crematorium on Thursday 20th June at 12.00 noon Family flowers only.

• Joe Dines

  16 hours ago in 18th Birthday

  Joe Dines Happy 18th today Joe! With lots of love Mum, Dad, Emma and Pip xxx

• Brian Bennett

  16 hours ago in In Memoriam

  Brian Bennett Died - 25th June 2012 A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Always loved, remembered and missed. From your loving wife Doreen, Derek, Julie, Jo and Graham.

• Aaron Nobbs

  16 hours ago in 21st Birthday

  Aaron Nobbs 20th June Happy 21st Brithday hope you have a wonderful day. Love Mum, Dad Adam Damian and Grampy XX

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