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Update- Man injured in M40 crash
A man was taken to hospital after two cars and a lorry crashed on the M40. The incident happened at about 7.30pm yesterday southbound near Junction 9 at Bicester. South Central Ambulance Service spokesman David Gallagher said said one person
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Who was Oxford United's man of the match at Morecambe?
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Last day of shopping at Westgate Centre Primark
Primark in the Westgate Shopping Centre closed its doors for the last time on Saturday. The shop announced earlier this year that it would close today as work progresses on the £440m revamp of the centre that is due to be completed by autumn next
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Feature: Youngsters experience magic of choral singing with musical tour of Oxford
YOUNGSTERS from Blackbird Academy Trust sang their hearts out alongside Oxford’s oldest chamber choir . About 100 Year Five pupils from Windale, Orchard Meadow and Pegasus primary schools were treated to a musical tour of Oxford by Schola Cantorum
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McLaren supercar badly damaged in M40 smash
A McLaren supercar was badly damaged after a crash on the M40 today. The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway of the motorway near Bicester at about 4pm. One lane of the road was closed between Junction 9 and Junction 8A as a result
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Morecambe 2 (Molyneux 23, Barkhuizen 90+1), Oxford Utd 4 (Roofe 9, Lundstram 71, Hylton 74, Bowery 80)
A RAPID three-goal burst in the second half saw Oxford United ruthlessly exploit a red card to claim a fourth straight away win and consolidate their position in the Sky Bet League Two automatic promotion places. The game's decisive moment came
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Witney actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw named one of most influential women in Hollywood
WITNEY actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw has been named as one of the most influential women in Holywood by fashion magazine Vanity Fair. The Concussion star was one of 13 actresses who posed for a photo which will appear on the publication's 2016 Hollywood
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Crowd gathers in Oxford to meet Tuna the “Chiweenie”
MORE than 100 people queued for the chance to get a paw-tograph and picture with the underdog with the overbite. Tuna the “Chiweenie” has stolen the hearts of millions of people worldwide with his cheeky chops, racking up 1.7 million Instagram
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Bike group offering new city initiative to pick up reuseable items
A TROOP of cyclists is on a mission to save hundreds of unwanted household items and donate them to charities and groups in need across the city. Community action group the Circular Collective is hoping to inspire cities across the world with its
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Woman taken to hospital after jumping out of moving car
A woman was taken to hospital after she jumped out of a moving car at Headington roundabout this morning. South Central Ambulance Service spokesman David Gallagher said an ambulance was dispatched at 4.51am this morning after after a call was received
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Updates - Morecambe v Oxford United
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New exhibition celebrates the genius creator of Blenheim Palace
A NEW exhibition celebrating the 300th anniversary of one of history’s greatest gardeners opens at Blenheim Palace today. The park surrounding the Woodstock stately home was one of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s most significant projects. Commissioned
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VIDEO- Campaigners call for end to council cuts at Oxford march
A crowd of more than 150 people turned out in Oxford today to call for an end to council cuts, including the proposed closure of children's centres across the county. David Cameron's aunt Clare Currie, 78, was among those who gathered at about
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MICHAEL APPLETON COLUMN: Let's get back on track - but no mention of the 'W' word
WE travel to Morecambe today following a somewhat frustrating week. It was disappointing to have the game against Exeter called off while we were in the midst of the pre-match preparations. And it is especially unfortunate the fixture will
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Teen spared jail after violent attack on stranger but warned to change his ways by judge
AN 18-YEAR-OLD handed a suspended prison sentence after attacking a stranger was warned to change his ways or end up behind bars. Krisztian Paldi, of Old Chapel Close, Kidlington, was given a nine-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, after
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Sweet treats, an exhibition for romantics and more in store for Valentine's Day in Oxfordshire
LOVE is in the air all across Oxfordshire this weekend, as the county gets ready for the most romantic day of the year. From enjoying heart-shaped cakes to viewing cards sent by jilted lovers, the county seems to have something to offer everyone
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Flood alerts still in place for Oxford
FLOOD alerts are still in place for the River Thames and its tributaries in Oxford. The Environment Agency warned river levels remain high in the city and surrounding areas. It said flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue
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Joe Skarz urging Oxford United to get back on track at Morecambe
JOE Skarz is calling on Oxford United to prove their worth and get back on track against Morecambe this afternoon. A trip to the Globe Arena is never an easy task, but the U’s head to Lancashire looking to address a run of three games without a
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Thrill-seeker Mary enjoys a more sedate 102nd birthday
FORMER headmistress Mary Tame, who rode in a motorcycle sidecar for her centenary, enjoyed a more relaxed 102nd birthday yesterday with family and friends. Two years ago Mrs Tame, from Dorchester, was taken for a spin around the village by Liaan
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Under-fire Slocombe to discover if he will keep Oxford United's No 1 jersey
CHRIS Allen insists Sam Slocombe will be determined to make amends if he is selected to face Morecambe today (3). The United goalkeeper made two costly errors in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Mansfield Town in Sky Bet League Two. Benji Buchel could
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Bike smash survivor wants to thank Good Samaritans who came to his aid
A MOTORCYCLIST is appealing for the Good Samaritans who rushed to his aid when he was knocked from his bike to get in touch so he can thank them. Samuel Fredericks was riding home to Banbury along the A4260 near Deddington at about 5pm on Tuesday
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SWIMMING: High fives as sensational Lottie takes centre stage
LOTTIE Wynne-Jones picked up five titles in the third round of the Oxfordshire & North Bucks County Championships at Aylesbury. The Bicester Blue Fin swimmer’s (below) dazzling 50m butterfly victory in 28.92secs is the second fastest time for
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TABLE TENNIS: Oxford A defend inter-league title
OXFORD A retained their senior title in the Oxfordshire Inter-League competition at South Moreton Primary School. Their trio of Neil Cartwright, Pawel Jaskolski and Janet Brown battled past Oxford B. In the junior competition, Peter Weir went
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BILLIARDS: Fieldside go top in fine style
FIELDSIDE went top of the Gentworks Oxford & District League Division 1 table with a 3-0 home win over Cowley Workers. Mike Chapman beat Jack Woods 150-115 to start things off, before identical 200-136 victories for Paul Robinson over Brian
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SNOOKER: Abingdon crowned champions
ABINGDON Conservative Club A swept aside Oracle F 4-1 to lift the Gentworks Oxford & District League’s Simonds Cup. In a tight second frame, Ben Rowland pipped Hasan Ali on the final black, which proved pivotal in the outcome. Altaf Ali
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MOTORSPORT: Harvey hit by last-lap woe
ELLIOT Harvey set up a title-decider in the Trent Valley Karting Club’s Winter Championship with third place at Brandon. The 14-year-old, from Didcot, led until disaster struck during the final lap when he was pushed off the track, dropping him
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ANGLING: Campbell clinches maiden victory
ALAN Campbell secured his first victory of the season when he won Littlemore AS’s Keith Mills Cup by a handy margin. The contest, switched from the Thames to Clattercote Reservoir due to the river conditions, proved tough for the 15 anglers who
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Comedian Rory Bremner to open new autism centre in Oxford
IMPRESSIONIST and comedian Rory Bremner will be opening Oxfordshire's first ADHD and autism centre.The star of Bremner, Bird and Fortune, who has spoken about his struggles with ADHD and is patron of the ADHD Foundation, will be cutting the ribbon at
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YOUR SAY: Revised plans from Mace are unveiled for development of West Way
THIS is what the new West Way Shopping Centre could look like. Developers Mace are hoping that second time round residents will embrace its multi-million plans for the heart of Botley after months of consultation with different community groups
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Team behind hydro-electric scheme forced to pay £35k to construction firm
THE team behind a community-owned hydro- electric scheme in Oxford has been forced to fork out £35,000 after losing a dispute over costs. Greenford Ltd, which constructed the £600,000 project at Osney Lock, sought £28,000 for extra work beyond
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Radio presenters dress in pyjamas to relax working life
RADIO presenters have binned their business attire in exchange for the most comfortable clothes they can find – their pyjamas. Volunteers at Witney Radio have taken the term “dressing down” to a new level, by simply wearing their brightest, funkiest