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Kelly: Secret files on his death in Oxfordshire opened

Previously secret evidence about the death of Iraq weapons expert Dr David Kelly suggests that he died as a result of a "self-inflicted injury".

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Kelly - Previously secret evidence about the death of Iraq weapons expert Dr David Kelly suggests that he died as a result of a "self-inflicted injury". The post-mortem report into his 2003 death, published today, blamed blood loss after cuts to his left wrist, aided by a painkiller overdose and "silent" heart disease. He was found in woodland near Southmoor.

Bowel Cancer - According to an Oxford researcher - taking a small daily dose of aspirin reduces the number of bowel cancer cases by almost a quarter and the number of deaths by more than a third.

Petrol Prices - The AA have been reporting today that prices are climbing and much higher here in the South East. How are you coping it?

Moon - There are oases of water-rich soil that could sustain astronauts on the Moon, according to NASA.
Scientists studied the full results of an experiment that smashed a rocket and a probe into a lunar crater last year.

Pet deaths - An RSPCA inspector is appealing for information after two newborn kittens were found dumped in a plastic bag and left for dead in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

Wayne Rooney - Will he or won't he stay at Man U? Well today the striker has ended those doubts and signed a five-year contract. It comes just days after he indicated he wanted to leave!

Tourism Award - Three Oxfordshire venues are celebrating today. Phil talks to the chaps at Hope House in Woodstock who won the Gold award for Bed and Breakfasts.

Reclaim the Night - Women are taking part in a march and rally to highlight the issue of violence against women tonight. The annual march and rally is happening in Oxford and aims to challenge people's attitudes.

Norman Wisdom - The funeral is taking place this afternoon of one of the country's most beloved entertainers. The comic actor, Sir Norman Wisdom, died two weeks ago - at a nursing home on the Isle of Man. He was ninety-five.

Film Friday - Simon Rose will be looking through this weekends film releases.

40th Birthday - Another listen back to the archives, tonight 1997.

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Fri 22 Oct 2010 16:00

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  • Fri 22 Oct 2010 16:00