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Oxford United cruise past Oxford City into Oxfordshire Women's Cup final
A RELENTLESS Oxford United powered into the Oxfordshire Women’s Cup final with a 12-0 win against Oxford City. There were nine different scorers for the U’s in the derby at Court Place Farm. United boss Liam Gilbert said: “Fair play to Oxford
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Police search for yobs who kicked holes in wall
YOBS spent part of their weekend kicking holes in a wall in Bicester town centre. Police are trying to track down five youths who caused criminal damage in Pioneer Square, by kicking holes in the plaster. They struck at about 1pm yesterday, and
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Man blinded in one eye after attack outside Cowley Road bar
A MAN was blinded in one eye after falling victim to a 'violent' attack in Cowley Road. The 21-year-old was leaving The Baron bar in Oxford with friends, when he was approached by an unknown woman and two men. Police said an 'altercation' ensured
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Prolific thief repeatedly preyed on Headington shop in six-month crime wave
A PROLIFIC thief who preyed on a Headington supermarket, stealing thousands of pounds worth of alcohol, has been jailed. Jon Shirley will be released from prison in just one month, however, because of the time already served following his six-month
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College dean dispute takes a turn with leaked emails
A COLLEGE dean in the midst of a lengthy dispute was allegedly likened to Hitler during a plot to oust him. The Very Rev Prof Martyn Percy was reinstated as the Dean of Christ Church last year, after a period of suspension. A High Court judge
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Barclays ATM is fine despite customers fraud warnings
BARCLAYS have said there is nothing wrong with the ATM outside the branch in Abingdon after one customer said they almost been a victim of fraud after using it. Taking to Spotted: Abingdon an anonymous Barclay card customer said that the fraud team
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Sainsbury's and Poundland deny suspected coronavirus case linked to stores
SAINSBURY'S and Poundland have denied a medical incident in Cowley feared to be related to coronavirus were to do with their stores. Concerns about the virus were first raised on Saturday by shoppers and staff at Templars Shopping Park, also known
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ICE HOCKEY: Simon Anderson steps down as Oxford City Stars head coach
SIMON Anderson has left his role as Oxford City Stars head coach. The National League 1 South outfit are looking for a replacement after Anderson today departed with immediate effect. The club are on a run of five defeats in a row following
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Officer allegedly lied about robbery and 'police tuck shop money'
A POLICE officer has been suspended after allegedly lying about the amount of money owed to him from a tuck shop at a police station. It is also claimed that Inspector Iain Kane made a fake report of robbery to another police force and then tried
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Flood warning: 'Immediate action required'
RESIDENTS have been urged to take 'immediate action' to protect their property and family from rapidly-rising floods in Oxfordshire this afternoon. The Environment Agency has now issued two serious flood warnings for the county, meaning that flooding
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Scientists to share latest dementia research at open day
SCIENTISTS in Oxford are inviting the public to hear about the latest updates in dementia research. The meeting will feature talks from scientists at the forefront of research into the degenerative condition and give the opportunity for people to
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Beloved teacher killed in car crash
A FORMER school teacher was killed in a car accident in South Wales earlier this month. The family of popular Stonesfield resident and dog lover Leigh Edgeler has confirmed that she died on Saturday, February 8. The accident occurred near the
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The Surjury: Caroline Flack's controversial final show that we'll never get to see
It was to have been presenter Caroline Flack's first show for Channel 4 and one of the most controversial reality TV shows of the year. But Channel 4 has decided not to air The Surjury following Ms Flack's death at the weekend. The Surjury's concept
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Hard drives and jewellery stolen in burglary
THIEVES stole jewellery and hard drives from a home in Wheatley. The burglary took place sometime between 8.40am and 1.30pm on Thursday, with thieves getting into the London Road property via a wooden backdoor. ALSO READ: Man dragged outside
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Host a supper club to help children
A CHILDREN'S neurological charity is encouraging people to host a dinner party to raise money for research. The charity Eva's Friends is helping fund a gene therapy project to find a cure for Rett syndrome, which affects thousands of children across
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Oxford schools write to parents about coronavirus
SCHOOLS have written to parents to ease their concerns about coronavirus. Several Oxford schools have mentioned the global outbreak of the flu-like virus in parent newsletters, sharing advice from Public Health England (PHE). Oxford Spires
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Oxford man died on train tracks
A man who died on the train tracks in Beaconsfield last month was from Oxford. Alexander Rose, 25, from Oxford, passed away near Beaconsfield Railway Station on January 27 during the morning rush hour. The overbridge on Station Road in Beaconsfield
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Man dragged outside pub and hit over the head with a flower pot
A MAN was dragged away from a busy pub, before being smashed over the head with a flowerpot in a ‘violent' attack. The 36-year-old man was at The Rowing Machine pub in Windrush Close in Witney on Friday, February 7. At lunchtime, between 1.30pm
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School gets first Ofsted inspection in more than 12 years
A PRIMARY school that had escaped Ofsted's attention for more than 12 years has finally gained fresh feedback. St Peter’s CE Primary School in Alvescot, near Carterton, received a new report from the regulator on Friday. It was downgraded from
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Thugs leave boy in hospital with fractured jaw in attack outside party
A BOY has been left in hospital with a fractured jaw after he was attacked by gate crashers to a party. The 17-year-old was standing outside a house party on Willow Road, Ambrosden - near Bicester, at around 9.25pm on Saturday night when a group
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Ben Woodburn's finally due back at Oxford United from Liverpool next week
OXFORD United are hopeful Ben Woodburn will make his long-awaited return next week. The 20-year-old was the U's highest-profile summer signing when he joined on loan from Liverpool. But his progress was halted by a broken foot in the draw at
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Top Oxford school celebrates links with state sector
STAFF from an Oxford school joined politicians to celebrate links between the state and independent sectors. Magdalen College School colleagues met ministers, MPs and peers at the House of Commons last week, for an event called Celebrating Partnerships
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Another injury hits Oxford United ahead of AFC Wimbledon clash
OXFORD United have been hit with another injury blow which will force a change to the starting line-up against AFC Wimbledon tomorrow night. Head coach Karl Robinson did not reveal who was struggling with a problem, which had been picked up in
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Iceland recalls several vegan products...because they contain milk
SUPERMARKET chain Iceland has been forced to recall a number of vegan products on their shelves after discovering they have 'traces of milk' in them. This is obviously a problem for vegans, who don't have any products derived from animals, but could
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Co-op boasts local food at new village store
A NEW convenience store has opened its doors in a village offering residents locally sourced products. Co-op Midcounties has brought its Your Co-op Food store to Southmoor following a £620,000 investment. The store on Faringdon Road was officially
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Flats plan will go to appeal with government inspector
A GOVERNMENT inspector will examine plans to build a two-storey flat block in Oxford denied permission by the city council. John Keown, owner of 16 Ladenham Road, Oxford, has appealed against Oxford City Council's refusal for planning permission
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Stunning images on show at Soldiers of Oxfordshire gallery
THESE stunning images are among those on show at a new exhibition at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock. Members of Oxford Photographic Society have provided 52 images which are now on display in the Cloister Gallery and will remain
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Coronavirus isolation pods set up at hospitals
SPECIAL cabins for patients who suspect they have the coronavirus have been put up at the John Radcliffe and Horton General hospitals. A statement from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) today said that 'following national guidance
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Ski yoghurts recalled over fears they "may contain small pieces of black rubber”
NESTLE has recalled one of its products due to fears they "may contain small pieces of black rubber." Nestle UK Limited is recalling batches of its Ski Yoghurt Variety Pack with fruit pieces as a “precautionary measure.” The products affected by
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ATHLETICS: Jade O'Dowda wins thrilling BUCS Indoor Championships long jump gold
JADE O'Dowda claimed long jump gold by just two centimetres at the 2020 BUCS Indoor Championships in Sheffield yesterday. The Oxford City athlete, who is studying at Sheffield Hallam University, was second before her final attempt, but jumped 6.16metres
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Storm Dennis brings down old church tree
AN ENORMOUS tree thought to be hundreds of years old has apparently been destroyed by Storm Dennis. Huge branches of the old large tree have broken and fallen to the ground outside All Saints Church in the village of Lockinge near Wantage.
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Council slammed by traffic group as 'promises not kept'
A COMMUNITY traffic action group is calling on the county council to make improvements to its roads sooner rather than later. Bicester Traffic Action Group (BTAG) wrote to Oxfordshire County Council at the beginning of August in 2018 listing several
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Missing teenager Kelly Browning found
A TEENAGER who went missing in Storm Dennis has been found safe. Police said they were 'very concerned' for 16-year-old Kelly Browning's welfare after she disappeared in the stormy weather on Saturday night. At the time police officers said
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Elliott Moore confident Oxford United will start winning again soon
OXFORD United must not lose heart in the wake of the defeat to Sunderland, says Elliott Moore. A second-minute header from Jordan Willis proved decisive at the Kassam Stadium, where the hosts came away empty-handed despite an encouraging display
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Roads clear after 'three-lorry crash' on A420
TRAFFIC is moving freely on the A420 again after a major collision was reported this morning. Drivers have reported clear roads after a suspected three-lorry pile-up in the early hours. Oxfordshire County Council tweeted just before 7am that
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FOOTBALL: Oxford City draw at struggling St Albans
OXFORD City were unable to break down Vanarama National League South strugglers St Albans as they played out a drab 0-0 draw. A red card for Joe Oastler was the main talking point of a match contested in difficult conditions brought about by Storm
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FOOTBALL: Kidlington lose to high-fliers as Storm Dennis causes havoc
KIDLINGTON fell to a 4-2 loss at Yaxley in the only BetVictor Southern League Division 1 Central clash to survive the weather. Storm Dennis brought wet and windy weather to Cambridgeshire, but the sides were able to complete a contest dominated
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40 flood alerts for Oxfordshire
SOME 40 flood alerts are in place for Oxfordshire this morning. The River Thames throughout the county, the Windrush in West Oxfordshire and the River Ock in Abingdon are among those with amber alerts meaning flooding is possible and people should
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Karl Robinson believes Oxford United can still make the play-offs
KARL Robinson insists Oxford United have the quality to catch the play-off pack – but admitted they have to click into gear rapidly. The gap to Sky Bet League One’s top six widened to eight points after Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Sunderland.
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'No prospect' of disabled care centre staying open
A SECRET meeting held at Oxfordshire County Council decided the future of the much-loved Milton Heights day centre. 'Traumatised' families had demanded an urgent assembly to debate the sudden announcement of closure of the hub outside Didcot, which
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Worries for future of tourism as city council passes its budget
FEARS have been raised that help for tourists in Oxford might disappear in the future if the city council does not reverse funding cuts. Oxford City Council approved its 2020/21 budget at a meeting on Thursday night, but a separate meeting to discuss
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County council's road closure leaflet for Walton Street residents is wrong
A COUNCIL leaflet being sent to residents to explain why Walton Street has been closed to traffic is being printed again because the first version was incorrect. The county council shut the route at its junction with Worcester Street and Beaumont
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Mobile post office to have visit times cut
A MOBILE post office van serving South Oxfordshire is to have its hours at existing villages cut in order to serve more places that no longer have a post office. The service, run by the postmaster at Warborough near Wallingford, currently serves
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Latest court results for Oxfordshire
OXFORD MAGISTRATES’ A reminder: here is what we can and can't report CARA BEWICK, 35, of Roman Way, Bicester, admitted stealing Lego and bed linen to the value of £130.50 from Sainsbury’s, Bicester, on September 12. She was fined £40 and must
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New chance to invest in renewable energy
PEOPLE in Oxfordshire are to get another chance to invest in a range of innovative renewable energy projects across the county. Oxford's Low Carbon Hub has said it will be reopening its Community Energy Fund to investors next month. The hub uses
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Firefighters helped to lift 19 obese people
FIREFIGHTERS in Oxfordshire had to move severely overweight people nearly 20 times last year. Home Office figures show crews from the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service went to 19 callouts for bariatric assistance – helping ambulance staff to move