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Uncertain future makes Oxford United keen to rearrange Crewe clash quickly
OXFORD United want to play the rearranged clash with Crewe Alexandra as soon as possible – because of unease over what will happen next this season. With Saturday’s game at the Kassam Stadium being called off just over half an hour before kick-off
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County's total number of recorded Covid cases hits 4,070
THE total number of coronavirus cases so far recorded in Oxfordshire has now hit 4,070, latest figures show. Public Health England figures now include Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are
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Eddie Pepperell battles Storm Alex to claim highest finish for a year
EDDIE Pepperell claimed his highest finish for a year by with a top-ten result at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open. The Abingdon golfer ended on seven-under for the tournament at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick for a share
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'I'm afraid to go to sleep tonight in case this shop falls down'
A FAMILY have said they are afraid to go to sleep tonight after a gaping sink hole opened in the pavement beneath the shop next door to their home and they were told the whole building could collapse. Melissa Alden, 52, who lives in Jericho, was
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Elderly man robbed for his Rolex watch
A MAN in his seventies was robbed in broad daylight for his Rolex watch. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Henley-on-Thames at 4pm on Saturday. The victim was walking down Church Avenue when, at the corner
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Toddler found alone in nappy on busy roadside
A TODDLER was found in just a nappy and sock standing beside a main road on his own. A woman saw the boy this morning on the A40 near Risinghurst, Oxford close to her home and reported him to the police. It comes after a lost toddler was found
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'One of the best family-friendly locations in UK'
SOUTH Oxfordshire has been ranked one of the most family-friendly spaces in the UK. Ranked eighth in a survey by The Entertainer toy shop, South Oxfordshire has gained its position for its family-friendly outdoor spaces including parks and playgrounds
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Only call if flooding puts life in danger, says fire service
OXFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to only dial 999 if there is a life risk or danger caused by flooding. Residents should call the police non-emergency number, 101, for non-emergency flooding enquiries and requests. ALSO
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Tesco worker speaks to TV star
AN Oxfordshire man ran 5km for charity after being interviewed by a BBC One presenter. Bryan Taunton from Bicester, who works at Tesco superstore in the town, took part in the Very 2020 Race for Life event. Before the 44-year-old set off on his
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Gardens flooded and sewage in road as drains overflow after heavy rain
SEWAGE has spewed onto an east Oxford road as drains overflow with water. Resident Hugh Warwick tweeted photos of water bursting onto Campbell Road this morning. He said the water started pouring out of drains during the night and although
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New care home opens
A NEW care home in an Oxfordshire town opens this month. North Oxfordshire MP Victoria Prentis visited Launton Grange Care Home in Bicester to tour the facilities and plant an apple tree ahead of its official opening. The new home can welcome
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£15m housing estate objected by council edges closer
A SHOW home at a new £15 million housing estate objected to by a town council is set to open to the public. The home at Linden Gardens in Carterton, off Kilkenny Lane, will be open this month. Criticism of the 32 houses also came from Oxfordshire
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Non-league round-up: Oxford City and Banbury United through in FA Cup
OXFORD City and Banbury United booked their place in third round qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup. The pair claimed successes on the road to get within two wins of the first round proper, but Kidlington’s run was brought to an end on a penalty
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Huge sink hole appears under party shop
A HUGE sink hole has opened under a party shop in Oxford. The Frog Orange Party Shop in Jericho is at risk of slowly being engulfed by a giant sink hole. The hole extends underneath the building, which is owned by St John's College.
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EFL will look into circumstances surrounding Crewe Alexandra postponement
THE English Football League (EFL) will look into the circumstances surrounding yesterday's postponement at the Kassam Stadium. Crewe Alexandra notified the EFL they were unable to fulfil the fixture following a positive coronavirus test in the
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Elderly man dies after crashing into wall
A MAN in his eighties has died after crashing into a wall. The collision happened at around 10.20pm yesterday when a red Citroen C1 crashed into a wall on Church Street in Shellingford, near Faringdon. The man who was driving the car died at
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Man arrested after filling his van up with a 'lethal' amount of fuel
A MAN who filled his van with a dangerous amount of fuel has been arrested on suspicion of driving away from a series of petrol stations without paying. Thames Valley Police stopped the driver yesterday after getting reports of someone pulling
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This is why trains to London will be slower in autumn
A TRAIN provider will be running slower trains from this week because of leaves on the lines. Chiltern Railways’ Leaf Fall timetable will run until mid-December and will impact customers travelling to London Marylebone from stations including Oxford
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Police warn drivers to take extra care as more rain forecasted
POLICE have warned drivers this morning to be careful travelling due to standing water on the roads. Heavy rain fell across the county throughout yesterday and more is forecasted today. Have you got any pictures of flooding in Oxfordshire?
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Cineworld to close all its screens in UK
Global cinema chain Cineworld is set to close all of its UK sites. The Sunday Times has reported that it comes after the new James Bond film was delayed until next spring. ALSO READ: Randolph Hotel to close for six months and make staff redundant
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What can you do in Oxfordshire for Libraries Week?
BOOKWORMS are being encouraged to get to know what is on offer from their local library as part of a national week celebrating libraries. The theme of this year’s National Libraries Week will be books and reading - highlighting the contribution
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Will Job Support Scheme work well for employers?
After many months of pushing from my party, trade unions and business associations, last Wednesday the Chancellor announced a new Job Support Scheme which he says will help to help keep people in work. I welcomed some elements of the plan, as I
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Man dies after car crashes into fence
A 27-YEAR-OLD man died after his car crashed off the A34 in South Oxfordshire into a fence. The tragic accident happened at about 9.30pm on Friday. Police said the man was driving south on the A34 out of Oxfordshire in a grey Volkswagen Polo
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Deprived area of Oxford gets £25,000
A DEPRIVED area in Oxford has been awarded an additional £25,860 from The National Lottery Community Fund. A long-term project of GreenSquare's, the Rose Hill regeneration project began in 2011 to tackle the historically deprived area and has received
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River could get 'bathing status'
The River Thames in Oxford could be granted 'bathing water status' as the city council is set to vote on sewage pollution. Oxford City Council will vote on Monday on whether to apply for bathing water status for the River Thames through Oxford which
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The areas in Oxfordshire that have seen the biggest house price increases
Thanks to inflation house prices have continued to increase across Oxfordshire, making it harder than ever to get on the property ladder. If you do decide to get a mortgage and settle down in a property, you will want to move to a popular area
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The alien invaders eating into our taxes
A FLESH-EATING worm from South America is just one of the invasive species that is infiltrating Oxfordshire’s ecosystem. Mouth watering crayfish are also infesting county waters and posing a serious threat to native plant and animal populations.
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How maps can transform a simply journey
Cyclist Andy Chivers explains how maps can be surprisingly fun and transport us both figuratively and literally. Maps are fun, maps are educational, maps tell the truth, maps are beautiful. You can probably tell that I am a map enthusiast.
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Care homes are 'covid-secure' and ready for second wave
CARE homes around Oxfordshire have put in measures to make sure they are 'covid-secure' during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. New 'cleaning technologies', isolation zones and monthly testing are just a few things care homes are doing
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Scheme to encourage recycling uptake is binned
A SCHEME which aimed to improve recycling uptake by paying for community projects has been binned after five years. Oxford's Blue Bin League was aimed at encouraging residents to do more recycling and waste less through funding charities working