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Operation Rolo men appear in court over sex offences
SEVEN men accused of historical sex offences have appeared in court. The men, who were charged as part of Thames Valley Police’s Operation Rolo investigation, did not enter pleas at Oxford Crown Court today. Judge Ian Pringle QC set April 18
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Authors pick up prizes at special book award ceremony
The 2016 Oxfordshire Book Awards were a real page-turner as more than 400 people attended a special ceremony at Oxford High School to see their favourite authors pick up awards.This year’s award ceremony saw winners in a number of categories, including
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Beauty queen set to illuminate Cowley centre
CHRISTMAS cheer will be sprinkled across Cowley when a beauty queen makes a special trip to the area this weekend.Sharon Gaffka, who was crowned Miss Oxfordshire International 2016, will illuminate Templars Square Shopping Centre on Saturday.She will
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Teen arrested in connection with car vandalism spree
A TEENAGER has been arrested after more than 50 vehicles were reportedly damaged in two days.A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage in connection with the the incident in Banbury.Thames Valley Police has had 52 reports
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Helping hands needed to make festive sing-song a success
FESTIVE volunteers are being called to lend a helping hand as carols chime across the city.Charity Christian Aid is on the look out for helpers for its Big Christmas Sing, which is set to hit Oxford Town Hall this month.The annual three-day event brings
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Man jailed for robbery after threatening taxi driver with syringe
A MAN has been jailed today after he threatened a taxi driver with a syringe before robbing him. Luke Jarvis, of Barnett Road, Steventon, threatened a taxi driver with what was believed to be a used syringe at about 2pm on October 14. The 27
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Neighbours to unite for dementia awareness event
A GATHERING to raise awareness of dementia in the community is set to take place next week.Members of Divinity Road Area Residents' Association have organised a special evening to highlight the condition to families in East Oxford.Householders from
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Striking college extension wins top architecture prize
AN eye-catching Oxford University building has scooped a top prize at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin, Germany.The Investcorp Building for the university's Middle East Centre designed by Zaha Hadid Architects' was named the best higher
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Hungover Oxford students to be given free breakfast
OXFORD students suffering from an early morning hangover have been promised a free delivery of fresh breakfast from some of the city's restaurants and cafes. Deliveroo has partnered with Giraffe and Opera Café to give the relief for those who might
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First business pledges support for Future Forest at Long Wittenham
AN OXFORD business is the first to get 'into the woods' at the Sylva Foundation Wood Centre this winter.The Future Forest being planted near Abingdon has been given a boost from North Oxfordshire Property Services (NOPS) as the company has pledged
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ROWING: Wallingford women's crew hold on to their lightweight crown
WALLINGFORD’S lightweight women showed their class by retaining their Fullers Fours Head crown on a crowded London Tideway, writes John Wiggins.Brianna Stubbs, Gemma Hall, Emma McDonald and Louise Hart held on to their title with nearly a minute’s advantage
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Woman, 66, verbally abused and assaulted by cyclist
A 66-year-old woman was verbally abused and then assaulted by a cyclist. Sitting in her car at the Mansfield Road junction with Holywell street, the victim was approached by a cyclist who verbally abused her and banged on the car. The man
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Historic Witney farm house prepares for Christmas
A HISTORIC farmhouse in Witney has been adorned in traditional Christmas decorations ahead a variety of festive events.Volunteers have spent three days this week decking the halls of Cogges Manor Farm to get the building into the Christmas spirit.The
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Oxford United coach Michael Appleton on considering using three centre backs
MICHAEL Appleton has revealed Oxford United have considered fielding a back three, but will only deploy the system if he is convinced it was not a risk.The U’s boss has used a variety of formations this season, without finding anything which has worked
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Business park tenant holds up owners' expansion plans with appeal to Government
A TENANT at Grove Business Park has held up the owners' expansion plans by asking the Government to intervene.An anonymous business on the site appealed to the Government asking whether the site owners should not have carried out an Environmental
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Residents secure new parking spaces in Rose Hill
CAMPAIGNING by Rose Hill residents has been praised after it led to 36 flats being given new parking spaces.The flats in Oxford Road were built long before the days when every family owned a car.But in recent years parking in the area had become increasingly
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'High rents, high business rates and no free parking' to blame for lack of shops
RETAIL experts say there is 'no silver bullet' to fix Bicester's dwindling high street as another shop closes its doors. Last week the doors closed on Dean's Diner in Pioneer Square to create a further empty unit. New notice boards, surveys
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Know how to cook a turkey to perfection? Rachel Green will teach you how to produce a masterpiece on Christmas Day
The Christmas spread you can expect to make with renowned chef Rachel Green on Tuesday at her demonstration in Wantage“Christmas is a very special time of year for many of us, and to me it means catching up with family and friends. My Christmas preparations
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Hungover Oxford students to be given free breakfast
OXFORD students suffering from an early morning hangover have been promised a free delivery of fresh breakfast from some of the city's restaurants and cafes.Deliveroo has partnered with Giraffe and Opera Café to give the relief for those who might
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Bicester Village 'will not take part' in Black Friday
SHOPS and businesses across the county are choosing to opt out of notorious annual shopping day Black Friday next week. Bicester Village says it will not take part in day in a bid to keep the streets of the town as clear as possible although there
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Hospital pipeline project one week away
WORK on a 2.2km hospital pipeline linking the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals gets underway in just over one week.The major project which is expected to cut emissions and save the hospitals money on heating bills will affect residential roads in
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Somme commemoration service
A SERVICE to commemorate the centenary of the end of Battle of the Somme will be held in Witney today.Town mayor Chris Holliday will be joined in the Market Square by the Local Reserve Forces Cadet Association, from 7pm to 8pm.The commemorative service
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Fans of defunct ice hockey team handed free tickets to Oxford City Stars
FANS of a top ice hockey club that went bust last month are to stage a show of solidarity in Oxford.About 70 fans of former Isle of Wight team the Wightlink Raiders have been handed free tickets by Oxford City Stars to watch the side take on Streatham
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Michael Appleton’s seeing clearly after ‘lightbulb moment’ at Oxford United
THERE are moments which come to define every season.At first glance, a 2-0 defeat to the side bottom of the table would not appear to hint at a campaign which is full of promise.But it is often said bosses learn more from their players in defeat than
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Push to get children out and about in Africa
OXFORD surgeons have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help transform the lives of hundreds of children born with club foot.Last year 150 healthcare professionals in 17 countries in sub-Saharan Africa were trained by physiotherapists from the University
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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Latest round-up of convictions
Oxford Magistrates' Court John Bailey, 57, of Mill Hill, New Road, Charney Bassett, Wantage, admitted assaulting Joanne Bailey by beating her in Wantage on October 16. Handed a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge
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Number of children in need in Oxfordshire rises for fifth year running
THE number of children in need of care across Oxfordshire has reached an-all time high and referral numbers could continue to rise for decades.For the past five years the figure has risen, with more children than ever in the county being helped as a result
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Bike festival returns for fourth year
THE Bike Oxford festival is to return for a fourth year, organisers have announced.After this year's event which saw almost 1,000 riders take part, Bike Oxford will return for on Sunday, May 7.Entries for the event have now opened and there is a discount
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Gene-editing technology gives blind rats their site back
AN OXFORD professor has described research which partially restored vision to blind rats a 'significant advance' for the field.Gene-editing technology has moved a step closer to new treatments that alter DNA to repair parts of the body.Oxford
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Schoolboy will shave head to raise £1,000 for cancer charity
A PUPIL at d'Overbroeck's in North Oxford hopes to raise £1,000 for charity by taking part in a head shaving event.Jack Dunstone will 'brave the shave' to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Wednesday, November 30.The schoolboy
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Ads highlight importance of mental health
ADVERTS highlighting the importance of good mental health are being seen across Oxfordshire.The adverts commissioned by the county council are part of the We All Matter campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the resources and information available
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City restaurant caps off anniversary year with national pizza award and five star rating
A SUMMERTOWN Italian restaurant has celebrated its 35th anniversary in style by renewing its five-star hygiene rating and scooping up a national award for its pizza. Mamma Mia achieved the highest possible score in every category when inspectors
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Iffley home could be extended
A TWO-STOREY extension could be added to a home in Iffley under new plans.The owners of the property in Fitzherbert Close have applied to Oxford City Council for planning permission.The extension would be built at the back of the house.Neighbours can
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Touch Rugby sessions offered to people in Oxford
A NEW sporting opportunity has been opened up for people in Oxford.Touch rugby sessions are being held every Monday at Oxford Rugby Club in North Hinksey Lane.The sessions run from 7.30pm to 9pm and are open to all ages, abilities and genders.For more
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Cinderella tickets offered to Rose Hill Junior Youth Club members
YOUNGSTERS from Rose Hill have been offered the chance to attend a pantomime for just £1.Tickets to Cinderella at the Oxford Playhouse normally cost £25 but the estate's junior youth club is offering them to its members at a much-reduced rate for
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Toe-tapping Christmas classic set to shoot to the big screen for people with dementia
A FESTIVE feel-good hit is set to grace the big screen for people with dementia.The Ultimate Picture Palace is preparing to host its dementia-friendly screening of classic Christmas movie Holiday Inn.The toe-tapping 1942 musical, starring movie legends
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Oxford United will not look for free agent replacement after Liam Sercombe injury blow
OXFORD United will not look into signing a free agent to help fill the void left by Liam Sercombe’s serious knee injury.The influential midfielder was yesterday ruled out for six months – effectively the rest of the season – after scans revealed he had
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Christmas pop-up sale to be held in Woodstock
THE festive spirit will come to Woodstock today with a pop-up Christmas sale.The event at The Garage in Brook Hill will feature festive gifts and decorations, wreaths and centre pieces and bunting.There will also be framed photo prints and cards and a
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Made-to-measure moneyspinners
WHEN it comes to making money out of a clever idea entrepreneur Alan Rock has got it taped.His company 3D Technologies has created a mobile phone app which can measure distances - so you will never need to go hunting for a tape measure.The app, which
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Remember the fallen on centenary of the end of the Battle of the Somme
A CENTURY ago today, Douglas Haig, commander of the British Expeditionary Force in the First World War, called off the Battle of the Somme in France after nearly five months of mass slaughter.By the end of the battle, the British Army had suffered about
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UPDATE: Man charged with murder to appears in court and five others bailed
A MAN charged with murder will appear before Oxford Crown Court on Monday. Iman St Clair, 18, of Kestrel Crescent, Oxford, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address today at Oxford Magistrates’ Court. St Clair was arrested by
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Wolvercote playgroup given good Ofsted rating
A PLAYGROUP in Wolvercote has been handed a good rating for the second time in a row following an inspection.St Peters Playgroup in St Peters Church, First Turn, was given Ofsted's second-highest ranking in all areas after inspectors visited on November
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Oxford Brookes student satisfaction tops national average
STUDENT satisfaction is above the national average at Oxford Brookes University new figures have shown.The annual Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey saw Oxford Brookes achieve an overall course satisfaction rate of 84 per cent.The national average
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Settled Aaron Martin on mission to prove himself at Oxford United
AARON Martin is hoping the only way is up after putting an unsettling start to his Oxford United career behind him.The centre back joined from tomorrow’s opponents Coventry City during the summer, but has struggled to find his best form.While injuries
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FOOTBALL: Improving Oxford City given boost by return of skipper Scott Davies
THE return of captain Scott Davies for tomorrow’s trip to Margate will be a big boost for Oxford City, according to general manager Justin Merritt.Four weeks have passed since the City skipper’s last outing, when he was sent off in the Vanarama National
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New GCSE grading system will put more pressure on young people
The new GCSE grading system will put more pressure on young people to gain top marks, a leading headmistress has warned. Caroline Jordan, Headington School headmistress and president of the Girls' Schools Association, said she was concerned the
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FOOTBALL: Boss John Brough backs new signing Matt Sysum to bolster North Leigh defence
NORTH Leigh boss John Brough believes he’s found the man to shore up his side’s defence after poaching centre-back Matt Sysum from Evesham United.The former Evesham captain made his debut for the Millers as they returned to winning ways in Evo-Stik Southern
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Free parking days in Vale in run-up to Christmas
SHOPPERS in the Vale of White Horse District Council area are being reminded there are free parking days in the run-up to Christmas.Usually the district council offers a single day’s free parking in district council car parks in Abingdon, Faringdon and
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Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood happy with his reaction to error at Shrewsbury Town
SIMON Eastwood was pleased with the way he refocused after making a mistake which cost Oxford United a goal last weekend.The goalkeeper has been the side’s most consistent performer this season, but fumbled a Louis Dodds shot which saw AJ Leitch-Smith
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RUGBY UNION: Matt Williams calls for five-star show from Chinnor
MATT Williams says the perfect response from Chinnor will be taking maximum points against Clifton.The director of rugby saw his side lose their 100 per cent National League 2 South record with a 16-12 loss at Canterbury.Williams felt a number of small
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Emergency services called to crash on M40
Emergency services attended a crash on the M40 this morning. It is not known how many vehicles are involved, but one lane of the motorway was closed as several fire engines and police cars dealt with the collision. Traffic slowed through the
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Ex-Oxford United defender Sam Ricketts pays thanks after being forced into retirement
SAM Ricketts has paid tribute to everyone who played a role in his career after being forced to retire aged 35 through injury.The defender came through the youth set-up at Oxford United, making 48 appearances before being released in 2003.He might have
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FIXTURES: November 19-23
SATURDAY FOOTBALL SKY BET LEAGUE ONE Oxford Utd v Coventry City. VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH Margate v Oxford City. EVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Div: Kings Lynn Tn v Banbury Utd. Div 1 South & West: AFC Totton
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Three people in hospital after 'serious injury' crash
THREE people were taken to hospital after a three-car collision in Deddington last night. Police said Oxford Road was closed for two hours after they were called at 9.59pm. It is understood the three people suffered serious injuries.
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There's nothing sheepish about Methera...
Tim Hughes looks forward to an anniversary show by adventurous string quartet Methera IT was a love of sheep that brought folk four-piece Methera together. And their fondness for the woolly animals, and their historical importance to our islands
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OxVox column: My 24-hour away day jaunt
In the latest column written by Oxford United supporters, BOB SCHOLES recalls a marathon trip to watch an FA Cup first round tie IN late 1962, Oxford United – under Arthur Turner – played Falmouth Town away in the first round of the FA Cup.
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VIDEO: 21-year-old 'will not lie there and let cancer win' as friends raise £40k for bucket list
ATHENS, Rome, the US and Disneyland are just some of the places Oxford University student Matt Greenwood wants to see during the remainder of his life after being given as little as six months to live. The 21-year-old had been going into his fourth
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PICTURES: Drivers caught out as police lead crackdown on mobile phones at the wheel
VEHICLES should be 'electronic-free zones' to prevent drivers becoming distracted and causing crashes on our roads, the boss of Thames Valley Police has said as his officers led a crackdown on the city streets. Police and crime commissioner Anthony
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City young guns see off Peterborough to march on in FA Youth Cup
OXFORD City stunned Peterborough United 3-1 to reach the third round of the FA Youth Cup.City trailed at the break to a Jack Gurney strike and could have been two goals down if not for goalkeeper Jake Pritchard saving a penalty.But they turned the match