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Flood simulator 'to save homes'
The Environment Agency has built a mock living room in a giant water tank as part of its attempts to help devise ways to safeguard homes from flooding. |
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Fire crews stop flames spreading
About 50 firefighters prevent flames from destroying a coach depot in an Oxfordshire business park. |
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Staff 'spied on' by scanner claim
Staff at an Oxfordshire business park claim a hi-tech firm on the site has "spied" on workers with x-ray style equipment. |
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Iconic image to rejuvenate town
Business leaders in Wantage cover up empty shop-fronts with images of the White Horse of Uffington to smart up the town. |
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School prom business is launched
Two mothers from Oxfordshire launch a business to try and take advantage of the trend for schools proms. |
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Business booms in economic slump
An Oxfordshire business which sells off furniture from high street shops, says the economic downturn has caused a boom in stock. |
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Grants for towns to scrap plastic
Cash incentives are being offered to encourage towns in Oxfordshire to ditch plastic bags. |
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Builders unearth wartime shells
Thousands of wartime anti-aircraft shells are being cleared from a business estate in Oxfordshire. |
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Busy railway station has revamp
Commuters are to benefit from a £170,000 revamp of one of Oxfordshire's busiest stations. |
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Oxfordshire news: Week in review
BBC News looks back at the stories making the news over the past week in Oxfordshire. |
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A4130 resurfacing work shuts road
Commuters are warned one of Oxfordshire's busiest routes will close for vital repairs. |
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M40 roadworks cause lane closures
Commuters are warned of roadworks along one of Oxfordshire's busiest routes on Monday. |
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Experts allay new waste rule fear
Waste experts explain new "hazardous" waste regulations to business people in Oxfordshire at a conference. |
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Residents' row over 50mph limits
Road safety campaigners raise concerns about a council's plans to introduce 50 mph limits on five of Oxford's major roads. |
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'Green' businesses up for awards
A special award ceremony is to be held to reward environmentally friendly businesses in Oxfordshire. |
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Businesses hold anti-terror forum
More than 100 business leaders are to attend an anti-crime conference dealing with the threat of terrorism. |
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Music man takes New Year's honour
The creator of Marshall's amplifiers joins local rugby heroes and community volunteers in receiving honours. |
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MBEs: N-R
Members of the British Empire, from the 2004 New Year Honours list. |
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Businesses prepare for terror strike
Businesses in Oxfordshire are being protected from the effects of a possible terrorist attack. |
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OBEs A-K
Awards creating Officers of the British Empire, surnames A to K, in the 2003 Queen's Birthday honours. |