Fall death OAP had got cancer all-clear

6:40am Thursday 20th November 2008

A pensioner killed after being knocked down while two people were arguing in Oxford city centre had only recently got the all-clear from cancer.

Councils deposited cash as Iceland crash loomed

6:00am Thursday 20th November 2008

Millions of pounds were deposited in Icelandic banks by councils in Oxfordshire just days before the island’s financial system collapsed.

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Minor birthday, major celebrations

8:40pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

People responsible for the birth of an Oxford icon are being encouraged to join a celebration of its 60th anniversary.

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Salute to fallen troops

6:43pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

Royal Marines and Royal British Legion members gathered in Oxford yesterday to pay tribute to three soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

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Peres visit passes peacefully

6:23pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

The visit of IsraelI president Shimon Peres to Oxford passed off without serious incident, police said yesterday.

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Union president in new row

5:50pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

The president of the Oxford Union is facing a reprimand after providing financial favours to the undergraduate son of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

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Search for youth worker begins

5:34pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

Four youth workers are being sought to put an end to the lack of services for young people in an Oxford suburb.

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