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New move in row over dogs' mess
4:13pm Friday 2nd May 2008
PARISH councillors at Grove want dogs restricted to leads in two popular exercise areas in a bid to cut a fouling problem.
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Mega charity challenge in wife's memoryMega charity challenge in wife's memory
1:52pm Wed 30 Apr 08
A WIDOWER from Wantage hopes to conquer the UK's toughest terrains in a gruelling physical challenge dedicated to his late wife.

Inspirational young people honouredInspirational young people honoured
6:12am Tue 29 Apr 08
WHEN 16-year-old Daisy Belsham almost lost her mother, she thought nothing of stepping into her shoes to care for her younger siblings.

Parish hits back at councillor's criticism
12:36pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
MEMBERS of Grove Parish Council have been branded an "embarrassment to themselves" by a district councillor.
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Car key burglars steal BMW
6:53pm Monday 28th April 2008
POLICE today appealed for information after a BMW was stolen from a house in Westland Road, Faringdon.

Brook turned green by leakBrook turned green by leak
12:12pm Mon 28 Apr 08
ENVIRONMENT Agency officers are investigating possible legal action after a leaked substance turned a brook bright green.
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Inspired idea showcases bandsInspired idea showcases bands
6:49am Sat 26 Apr 08
YOUNG entrepreneurs have galvanised the Oxfordshire music scene by producing a special recording.
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Help rake in charity cash
6:26am Saturday 26th April 2008
PLANTS, gardening tools, equipment and books are needed by by Wantage Gardeners' Association for two fundraising sales in May.

Police link burglaries
4:18pm Friday 25th April 2008
POLICE today appealed for information after a series of burglaries in Faringdon.
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Lyndsay takes Miss Oxford titleLyndsay takes Miss Oxford title
2:18pm Fri 25 Apr 08
WANTAGE teenager Lyndsay Fayle stole a march on her rivals to win the Miss Oxford title.

Promises to help school
6:25am Friday 25th April 2008
A CHANCE to meet the stars of the television show QI is one of the prizes in an auction of promises at Wantage Primary School.

Pensioners' lives put 'at risk'Pensioners' lives put 'at risk'
3:25pm Wed 23 Apr 08
LIVES could be at risk in Wantage unless thousands of pounds are found to stabilise a crumbling wall, almshouse governors claim.
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Brook turns bright greenBrook turns bright green
6:54pm Wed 23 Apr 08
ENVIRONMENT Agency officers were called in after water in a Grove brook turned bright green.
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Patriotic spirit on showPatriotic spirit on show
9:17pm Wed 23 Apr 08
PEOPLE across Oxfordshire celebrated St George's Day with a variety of patriotic events.

Landlord issues call to patriotsLandlord issues call to patriots
6:54am Wed 23 Apr 08
PUBLICAN Damian Cawood has urged Oxfordshire's men and women to get patriotic today by toasting the spot where St George vanquished the dragon.
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Village celebrates its 'survival'
6:19am Wednesday 23rd April 2008
A SMALL south Oxfordshire village is preparing to celebrate its survival 60 years after plans to kill it off were put forward.

Pupils clean up for charity
6:55am Wednesday 23rd April 2008
CHILDREN armed themselves with soap and sponges for a charity car-washing session.

Passengers flee blazing bus
12:21pm Sunday 20th April 2008
PASSENGERS on a bus in Wantage were evacuated as flames swept through the vehicle.
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Musician joins comedy galaMusician joins comedy gala
6:53pm Sat 19 Apr 08
A MUSICIAN who has stayed at Helen and Douglas House will raise funds for the hospice by lining up on stage with his comedy heroes tomorrow night.

Team faces desert challenge
2:11pm Friday 18th April 2008
A 20-YEAR-OLD man is in training for the hottest race of his life - which could see him make the record books.

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