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UPDATE: Thatched cottage on fire in Thrupp, near Kidlington
EIGHT fire engines are currently dealing with a blaze in a thatched cottage in Canal Road, Thrupp, near Kidlington. The fire broke out in the roof of the cottage located in a row of homes at about 6pm. Firefighters have prevented the blaze
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Car crashes into Fox Hotel in Chipping Norton's Market Square
A CAR today ploughed into the front of a hotel in Chipping Norton. Fox Hotel manager John Priest said: “It looks like the handbrake of the car was left off and it rolled down the hill. “There is just a bit of damage to the front doors.
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Jurors retrace steps of Jayden Parkinson's killer in Jake Blakeley's trial for preventing a lawful burial
JURORS retraced the steps of a murderer yesterday when they visited two sites where it is alleged Jake Blakeley knowingly helped his brother bury the body of Jayden Parkinson. The visits to countryside south of Didcot and All Saints Churchyard
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UPDATE: Burst water pipe closes Stert Street in Abingdon
ENGINEERS will work through the night to repair a burst water main which has closed Stert Street in Abingdon. Thames Water says it will reopen the road at 6am tomorrow, but close it again at 8pm to finish the job. The leak has led to low water
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No snow for Oxford but Chipping Norton still expecting heavy snowfall
SNOW is no longer expected across the county tomorrow morning. Yesterday the Met Office forecast predicted light snow across Oxfordshire from 6am on Wednesday. Heavy snow is still expected in Chipping Norton tonight and sleet should sweep across
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Newsagent pulls out of selling Charlie Hebdo after threats 'from around UK'
A NEWSAGENTS run by a Muslim has been forced to abandon plans to sell the latest edition of Charlie Hebdo after receiving threats. Wendy News in Broad Street, Oxford, had ordered around 500 copies of the weekly magazine, whose latest edition features
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Talk about London buses
Talk about London buses! Four teams entered round seven without a single ‘w’ to their record. By the end of the evening, three of them had managed to finally break their duck.Clearly, something had to give in North Leigh as neither the Woodman nor their
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Faces from the past feature in Woodstock care home residents’ film
THE red carpet was rolled out for residents at Spencer Court care home as they turned up for the premiere of their film. The movie was made by the Order of St John Care Trust, which runs the home in Woodstock, and features residents talking about
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Michael Collins sends out strong warning to Oxford United teammates
OXFORD United are not too good to go down and the players need to realise their careers are on the line, according to Michael Collins. A 3-2 defeat at home to ten-man Southend United on Saturday saw Michael Appleton's men slip to within three points
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Danny Rose still part of Oxford United set-up - Appleton
DANNY Rose remains part of Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton’s plans for the future, despite being left out at the weekend. It was only the second time this season the midfielder, who has made 26 appearances in all competitions, had not
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Oxford businesses could be forced to pay levy for city parking spaces
BUSINESSES in the city could have to fork out thousands of pounds every year for their parking spaces. Oxfordshire County Council wants to introduce a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) in the city by 2020 as part of its 20-year transport strategy.
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Parking despair may drive firms elsewhere when creating a base
BEING a business in Oxfordshire is becoming an arduous prospect. Once a company has got over the stumbling block of finding a premises that does not charge sky high rents, they must then recruit. But the lack of affordable housing means many
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Motorcyclist has minor injuries in Nuneham Courtenay crash
A motorcyclist was treated for minor injuries following a crash near Nuneham Courtenay last night. South Central Ambulance spokeswoman Catherine Morrow said staff were called to the A4074 close to Baldon Lane at about 5.50pm after the male rider
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Kit Cutter's goal makes it a perfect start for Oxford Hawks new coach Kieran Roche
OXFORD Hawks made it a winning start for new coach Kieran Roche when they beat bottom club Purley Walcountians 1-0 in Saturday’s South League Premier 1 contest at Banbury Road North. Roche, who has taken over the reins from Danny Newcombe, saw
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Lap dancing club turned "burlesque bar" to return to St Ebbe's
THE owner of a burlesque club forced to leave its city centre premises has revealed plans to move back to its former home next to a church. The Lodge moved to Oxpens Road in 2011, after Oxford City Council refused to renew its sex entertainment
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County put on alert as light snowfall is forecast
A LIGHT covering of snow is expected across Oxfordshire tomorrow morning. According to the latest Met Office forecast, Oxford, Witney, Bicester, Didcot, Wallingford, Banbury and Chipping Norton will all wake up to light snow with further snow expected
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Youngsters bop to the beat at East Oxford theatre
YOUNG movers and shakers indulged in a spot of musical merriment. Babies and their parents joined a Rattle and Hum session at East Oxford's Pegasus Theatre, in Magdalen Road. Lullabies echoed throughout the room as families chanted together
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Rebail in Oxford rape case
A 24-year-old man arrested after a woman was allegedly raped outside a village pub has been rebailed, police have said. Thames Valley Police said a man from Kidlington, who was arrested on suspicion of rape, was initially bailed until January 7 and has
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Postcard sent 30 years ago finally in the hands of its intended recipient
A POSTCARD delivered to Eynsham Hall three decades after it was posted is finally in the hands of its intended recipient. The card, with a 1984 postmark, was addressed to Celia Pagel of the then Accountancy Training College, which was based at
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House prices outstrip wages by more in Oxford than most other cities
THE gap between house prices and average earnings grew by more in Oxford than almost any other British city in the past 10 years, new figures reveal. According to figures released yesterday by thinktank Centre for Cities, only London and Cambridge
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Nominations closed
The deadline for applications to become the Bishop of Oxford has ended.The Diocese of Oxford is seeking a replacement for Rt Rev John Pritchard, who left the post last October after more than seven years.Diocese spokeswoman Debbie Dallimore said she could
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Sheila Weatherhead still missing after last being seen at home on Thursday
A 61-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday has still not been found, police said yesterday.Sheila Weatherhead, of Butler Close, Oxford, was last seen at her home on Thursday morning.Thames Valley Police have said they are concerned for her wellbeing.She
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Magnolia Park set to launch Tony Jacklin Academy
MAGNOLIA Park have announced the start of the Tony Jacklin Golf Academy. Mark McGeehan, the club’s resident PGA head professional, will be running the one-hour sessions on Saturdays from February 28. It is open to non-members and is aimed at
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Artist Charlotte Orr creates mural at Oxford Castle
AN ENCHANTED winter castle gleaming under the moonlight has brought a touch of magic to the city.Freelance illustrator and artist Charlotte Orr has brightened Oxford Castle Quarter and O3 Gallery, in New Road, with her creative mural.She was invited to
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Wantage eye Evesham upset
WANTAGE Town boss Daniel Barry is targeting an upset as his side attempt to bring an end to Evesham United's ten-match unbeaten streak at Alfredian Park this evening.The visitors have soared to fourth in Evo-Stik Southern League Division 1 South & West
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Brother of Jayden Parkinson killer "knew full well" he was helping bury her body, court hears
THE teenage brother of the man who murdered Jayden Parkinson "knew full well" he was helping bury her body in their uncle's grave, a jury has been told. Jake Blakeley, the 18-year-old younger brother of killer Ben Blakely, went on trial yesterday
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Campaigners hold first major rally in Witney against rural development
A COALITION of community groups and campaigners is to hold its first major rally in Witney to protest against the construction of housing developments in rural areas. The Rural Oxfordshire Action Rally [ROAR] will hold a public rally on Saturday
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South Oxfordshire and Vale council staff are working "flat out" to recover after fire
STAFF at a fire-stricken council are working "flat out" to get services back online for 256,000 residents, one of their chairmen said yesterday. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) and Vale of White Horse District Council relaunched their
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Government opposes Oxfordshire switch to super-council
THE creation of a single super-council in Oxfordshire would be "expensive and disruptive" according to a government minister. Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth has highlighted a new report revealing that savings of up to £33m a year
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Computer technician quizzed over allegations of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl
A COMPUTER technician accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl told a jury he did not "see anything harmful" in sharing a bed with his alleged victim. Joseph Tsang, of Sandy Lane, Blackbird Leys in Oxford, denies three counts of engaging
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Campaigners hail latest move in dispute over Castle Mill flats
CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed a move by Oxford City Council to “flex its muscles” in the Castle Mill student flats row. The authority has challenged Oxford University bosses to justify a refusal to remove a floor from the Roger Dudman Way buildings
