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Oxford United 5 (Taylor 32 & 90+3, Holland 34 & 55, Henry 50), AFC Wimbledon 0
OXFORD United got the thumping win they desperately required as AFC Wimbledon were put to the sword at the Kassam Stadium. With Sky Bet League One’s top ten not in action, more dropped points would have left Karl Robinson’s men as big outsiders
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Mystery over high-security police convoy seen in Oxfordshire
A CONVOY of police cars and a black van were seen travelling through Oxfordshire today, with sirens blaring and lights flashing. Curious witnesses have taken to social media speculating that officers were escorting royalty or even a high-risk prisoner
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Oxford United skipper John Mousinho ruled out for 1-2 months
JOHN Mousinho has been ruled out for at least a month – but there are concerns the Oxford United skipper could be sidelined for twice as long. The defender sustained a knee problem late on in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, which rules him
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Village plants 600 trees to stop flooding
An Oxfordshire village is fighting to improve air quality and to protect their village from flooding by planting 600 new trees. East Hanney Parish Council is organising a community tree planting day on Saturday 14 March. Community groups will
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Tiger: Oxford United did not lack ambition in January transfer window
OXFORD United’s owner has rejected the suggestion the sales of Shandon Baptiste and Tariqe Fosu on transfer deadline day lacked ambition. The pair joined Brentford for undisclosed fees, while the U’s attempts to sign a replacement for Chris Cadden
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UPDATES: Oxford United v AFC Wimbledon - Taylor seals 5-0 romp
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Woman 'froze with fear' as pervert masturbated next to her on packed bus
A WOMAN has described how she 'froze in fear' after a pervert exposed his genitals and began pleasuring himself on the bus. The shocked passenger has taken to Facebook to publicly warn other women and girls about the man, who has not yet been caught
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Man accused of child sex abuse 'was disabled' at the time, jury hears
A MAN accused of repeatedly raping a child told jurors he 'never did anything bad' and he was physically disabled at the time. The alleged victim - who cannot be named for legal reasons - maintains that she was sexually abused numerous times
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Cure for cause of sight loss now available at the JR
THE John Radcliffe has become one of just three hospitals in the UK to offer a revolutionary new treatment for a rare cause of blindness. The gene therapy can restore eyesight for those with an inherited retinal disorder known as Leber Congenital
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Man banned from ALL football matches for a year
A MAN from Oxford must not attend football matches for a year after allegedly causing a fight last year. Jamal Wilson-Perry, 20, of Farm Close, appeared at Oxford Crown Court today after being charged for affray. He pleaded not guilty to the
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Appeal after theft at M40 services - do you know this man?
POLICE believe this man could have 'vital information' about a theft at a busy service station along the M40. A laptop was stolen from the boot of a vehicle while it was parked at the Welcome Break Services, near Wheatley. The theft happened
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You can now comment on plans for where new homes are built in Oxford
A PLAN which will determine where and how many new homes can be built in Oxford is now open for public comments. Oxford's Local Plan 2036 was examined by two government inspectors in December. They went through the planning document to make
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A420 blocked after water main bursts
EMERGENCY repairs caused by a burst water main led to delays on the A420 this evening. The road was partially blocked at Carswell, near the golf club entrance, and there were queues tailing back in both directions. ALSO READ: Search for mystery
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'Great Wantagian' celebrates 100th birthday
A WOMAN whose memories of old Oxfordshire helped with historical research has celebrated her 100 birthday. ‘Great Wantagian’ Beryl Stoter was flabbergasted when her family flew in from Wales and Ireland to surprise her on the day of her centennial
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Scientists working on a coronavirus vaccine in Oxford
SCIENTISTS in Oxford are working to produce the first batch of a coronavirus vaccine for clinical testing. The Jenner Institute at Oxford University has agreed a contract with Italian manufacturer Advent Srl. The vaccine ‘seed stock’ is currently
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Search for Good Samaritan who helped after woman punched in face
A KIND stranger helped a 'distressed' woman to find her way back home after she was punched in the face in Oxford. Police are trying to track down the mystery Good Samaritan, following the attack in The Leys on Saturday morning. Officers are
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MOTORSPORT: Alice Powell set for first taste of Formula E
ALICE Powell will get behind the wheel of a Formula E car for the first time next month. The Chipping Norton driver has been picked as one of Envision Virgin Racing's rookies for the series' only in-season test in Marrakesh on March 1. It follows
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Waves lap at the shore in central Oxford
AN EXTRAORDINARY video shows waves lapping on the shore with flotsam and jestam bobbing up and down - in the middle of central Oxford. The clip was filmed today at Oatlands Road Recreation Ground just off Botley Road. The playing field, which
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Downton church tops list of filming locations
A CHURCH which featured on Downton Abbey has topped a list of iconic film and TV locations. Holiday Cottages found that 85 per cent of TripAdvisor reviews for St Mary’s Church in Bampton reference the ITV drama and film, with many iconic moments
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Search begins for Oxford's best buildings
PROJECTS designed to protect and improve Oxford's world-famous cityscape can be put forward for prestigious recognition. Oxford Preservation Trust has launched its annual OPT Awards, which celebrate the role of buildings and environmental schemes
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Meet artists at exhibition of their work
A VOLUNTARY organisation which supports local projects will be opening its ninth open art exhibition later this week. The exhibition - run by Carterton Lions Club - will begin on Thursday and run until Sunday at the Carterton Community Centre.
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'Walton Street closure is great – let's close all the roads!'
Dear Madam, The logic of closing Walton Street surely applies to all streets in Oxford. Why not close all streets? Read again: Council forced to reprint hundreds of Walton St closure leaflets because of error Those wanting to go into town
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REMEMBER WHEN: Parents protested against school merger
PARENTS from the Barton estate in Oxford had one message for education chiefs at County Hall in November 1983 – leave their schools alone. Parents were fighting the possible merger of two schools in the area. The county council’s key schools
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Joint planning for Southern Oxfordshire suggested in latest letter to government
TWO council areas should work together to build environmentally friendly homes: that is the suggestion by one elected leader in a letter sent on Valentines Day. South Oxfordshire District Council is currently prevented from discussing its emerging
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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into metal barrier
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after crashing into a metal barrier in Littlemore last night. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision which happened at around 11.10pm. A white Mini Moto motorcycle was travelling
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Treasure trove of train and transport toys at village hall
COLLECTORS towered over tiny trains and toys at a specialist sale in Kidlington. Exeter Hall hosted the Kidlington Toy and Train Fair on Saturday, where traders set up stalls for visitors and transport enthusiasts. ALSO READ: The day Kidlington
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Trains delays expected all day due to electric fault
PASSENGERS travelling between Didcot and Oxford are facing delays and disruption this morning with the problems set to last all day. Great Western Railway has said damage to the overhead electric wires between Didcot Parkway and Reading means some
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New baby-changing signs at Westgate Centre after equality debate
BABY-CHANGING signs at the Westgate Centre have been replaced after shoppers said they promoted inequality and gender roles. The old signs, which were tacked on the walls around the shopping centre, appeared to show a woman, in a dress, crouching
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FOURTH flood warning issued for Oxfordshire
THERE are now four flood warnings in place for Oxfordshire with 'immediate action required' by residents. ALSO READ: Sainsbury's and Poundland deny suspected coronavirus case linked to stores Heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis is continuing to
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British cruise couple test positive for coronavirus
A HUSBAND and wife from near Banbury who have been stranded on a cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus. David and Sally Abel have given regular updates about conditions on board the Diamond Princess, which has been quarantined off Japan
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Historic diaries found show 'tolerance towards gay people' more than 200 years ago
FRESH evidence suggesting a tolerance towards homosexuality in England more than 200 years ago has been found by an Oxford historian. Eamonn O’Keeffe, 23, discovered a passage in ‘ordinary’ Yorkshire farmer Matthew Tomlinson’s diary where he argued
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor edge out Canterbury and Henley go top
CHINNOR dug deep to beat Canterbury 7-0 and make it seven away games unbeaten in National League 1. Ehize Ehizode’s early try proved the difference in a fixture which was turned into a gritty, attritional battle by Storm Dennis. It was Chinnor
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RUGBY UNION: Witney lose flawless record + round-up
WITNEY lost for the first time in Southern Counties North with a 10-5 defeat at second-placed Reading in appalling conditions. The leaders had the wind at their backs in the first half, but they could not make it count in an attritional contest.
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RUGBY UNION: Storm Dennis plays crucial role as Banbury beat Oxford Harlequins
BANBURY Bulls overcame the twin threats of Oxford Harlequins and Storm Dennis to beat their Oxfordshire rivals 12-11. Heavy rain and gusts of more than 50mph made for horrendous conditions in the South West 1 East clash, with the wind holding up
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HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks thrive amid stormy conditions + Oxon results
OXFORD Hawks had a terrific weekend with big wins for their top sides. The men moved out of the bottom two with a thrilling 6-5 victory at title challengers Havant in the EHL Division 1 South. Ed Tristem scored the decisive 11th goal in a wet
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No worries over pitch for Oxford United boss
KARL Robinson wants the pitch at the Kassam Stadium to play as quickly as possible tonight. The surface stood up surprisingly well to Storm Dennis on Saturday. Although there has been little time to repair the damage from the 1-0 defeat to
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Rob Dickie lays down gauntlet for Oxford United tonight
ROB Dickie believes Oxford United have to beat AFC Wimbledon tonight to avoid slipping out of the play-off race. Since winning the reverse fixture at the end of December, Karl Robinson’s side have collected just six points out of 24. The U’
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Parents dip into pockets amid 'dire' school funding struggle
PARENTS who were encouraged to set up direct debits to donate to a state school have parted with tens of thousands of pounds. Lord Williams’s School in Thame has thanked supporters for their generosity, since the launch of a fundraising campaign
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Man due in court for alleged 'dangerous drug driving' on the M40
A MAN accused of driving dangerously and with cocaine in his system on the M40 near Bicester is set to appear at court. Irfan Hussain is charged with one count of driving dangerously, one of failing to stop for a constable and two counts of drug
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Serial paedophile caught with vile images of babies 'contacted single mother on Facebook'
A RELENTLESS paedophile caught once again with thousands of depraved images of child sex abuse has been jailed. The sizeable haul of banned images found on Christian Derrick's iPad included photographs of children being tortured and one-year-old
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Man caught with drugs outside city pub denies trying to sell them
A MAN caught with wraps of heroin and cocaine outside a city pub has denied trying to sell them. Andrew Adams denies two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs but has admitted possessing the banned substances. The 31-year-old
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'A pat on the back for bus drivers!'
The unnecessary death of TV Presenter Caroline Flack has saddened the people of Oxford. Her death is linked with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) pursuing a Politically Correct Policy of making a public example of anyone accused of Domestic Violence
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Police are selling paintings of fruit
POLICE are selling framed paintings of fruit. The lot is one of 17 weird and wonderful listings Thames Valley Police has put up for sale on its eBay page this week, alongside bundles of unopened perfume and a box of saws and hammers. The force
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One of biggest bands of the 80s will headline Blenheim Palace gig
ONE of the most successful bands of the 1980s, the 60 million-selling, international chart-toppers Simple Minds are the latest act lined up to play Blenheim Palace this summer. The band, still fronted by founder members Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill
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Covered Market visitor numbers published
VISITOR numbers to Oxford’s Covered Market have grown year on year, even staying strong during the January lull. Oxford Covered Market had almost one million visits in 2019 and a jump in year-on-year footfall in the run-up to Christmas, new data
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Council will be able to buy £67m of commercial properties
BUYING property to bolster council funds could be risky, a Green councillor warned as the city council set its budget for the next year. Oxford City Council approved its budget for 2020/21 at a meeting last week. Among the spending commitments