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Oxford United 1 (Osei 89), Bristol Rovers 1 (Mehew 12) (U's win bonus point on pens)
JACK Stevens saved three penalties as an experimental Oxford United beat Bristol Rovers in the EFL Trophy. The goalkeeper saved from Ed Upson and Jack Baldwin in the shoot-out after earlier thwarting Luke Leahy in normal time. It gave Cameron
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Early sign Oxford spike may be slowing after IT error surge
CORONAVIRUS cases are continuing to surge in Oxford, with another 16 cases in a day. There are early indications the city rise may be slowing, however, as the daily increase has dropped below 20 for the first time in several days. ALSO READ:
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Covid death likelier with liver disease
PEOPLE with liver disease are more likely to die from Covid-19, Oxford researchers have found. Researchers at the trust which runs the John Radcliffe Hospital found that mortality from Covid-19 was particularly high among those with more advanced
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Remembrance Parade cancelled by coronavirus
A REMEMBRANCE Sunday parade will be replaced by a virtual tribute this year in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. Chinnor Parish Council confirmed that the usual event to honour fallen heroes will not take place and instead laying the
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Man fractured ex-girlfriend's jaw in 'vicious' alleyway attack, court told
A MAN launched a ‘vicious’ attack on the mother of his child the day before he was due to stand trial for assaulting her, a court has heard. Myles Gustafson is accused of ‘lying in wait’ for his ex-girlfriend as she walked to her job at Gala Bingo
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Eat Out To Help Out scheme extended to end of OCTOBER at restaurants
A RESTAURANT has extended the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme for the whole of October. The official government scheme, which ended on August 31, saw diners get up to 50 per cent off the cost of their sit-down meal and non-alcoholic drinks. Read
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UPDATES – Oxford United v Bristol Rovers – live
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Look out for each other this mental health day says Oxford Samaritans
Ahead of mental health day on Saturday October 10, Oxford Samaritans is reminding people to check in and support anyone who might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Branch Director at Oxford Samaritans, Matt Williams said: “As the pandemic
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New bingo club to open in Oxford
A NEW bingo club will be opening next to the Kassam Stadium. Club 3000, which calls itself as the 'largest independent bingo operator in the UK', has applied for a bingo licence for the Kassam Leisure Complex. The current plan is to open the
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The latest in Lissie Harper's campaign for life sentences on killers
ANOTHER police organisation has backed Lissie Harper's campaign calling for anybody convicted of killing an emergency service worker to be jailed for life. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) chairman Martin Hewitt met with Mrs Harper, who
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Oxford man wins Nobel Prize
A BRITISH scientist has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in physics for his work on showing the general theory of relativity leads to the formation of black holes. Sir Roger Penrose shares the prize with Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez, who discovered
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Couple raised thousands to make face shields and donated half the money to charity
A YOUNG couple raised thousands in the peak of the pandemic to make reusable face shields for the NHS and care homes. Design and tech teacher at Wallingford School Alice Walker, and firefighter and carpenter John Cornelius wanted to give back to
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‘Lockdown puppies’ add to 391 dog concerns
The RSPCA has received 391 reports of dogs in trouble in Oxfordshire this year, it has revealed. The charity revealed the figure as it raised the alarm that ‘lockdown puppies’ could add to an growing canine 'welfare crisis' in the country. During
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Palace fun run to go virtual
A FUN run at Blenheim Palace will be going virtual this weekend. The Blenheim 7k fun fun was set to take place on April 19, however this was altered due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the fun run will take place this Saturday and Sunday
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Broad Street Christmas market cancelled due to coronavirus
Oxford’s Christmas market in Broad Street attracts thousands of visitors every year but will not be able to take place due to the coronavirus and organisers are planning for 2021. It was due to take place from December 3 to December 20 but instead
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Oxford United's players all test negative for coronavirus
OXFORD United recorded a set of negative coronavirus tests ahead of tonight's game against Bristol Rovers. The U's first-team squad were swabbed yesterday after Saturday's home fixture against Crewe Alexandra was postponed due to a positive result
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Oxford United send three more young players out on loan
OXFORD United have loaned out three more young players. Forward Jack Stevens, who signed his first professional contract with the U's on Friday, joins Vanarama National League South side Hungerford Town on a month-long deal. Meanwhile, second-year
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Library can't reopen until it is hooked up to internet
A LIBRARY that was open for just one month before lockdown is still unable to welcome the public due to internet issues. Botley Library launched in its new home of Seacourt Hall community centre in February, but shut again weeks later when lockdown
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Appeal for shoebox gifts this Christmas
PEOPLE are being encouraged to wrap up a shoebox and fill it with gifts for less fortunate children around the world. Orchard Baptist Church, which meets in Cooper School in Bicester has been involved in the initiative called Operation Christmas
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Smokers fined £80 for dropping cigarette butts
BRAZEN smokers were fined £80 for dropping cigarette ends on the ground while near a large sign that read 'Bin your litter or face a fine'. Three people were fined just last week in Abingdon by environment crime officers from Vale of White Horse
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Oxford City start league campaign tonight + county sides learn FA Cup opponents
OXFORD City finally begin their Vanarama National League South campaign tonight. Bath City are the visitors to Court Place Farm, almost seven months after the 2019/20 season was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. David Oldfield’s side were
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Oxford United Women climb to second as fans treated to impressive display
A CROWD of 265 watched Oxford United Women climb to second in FA Women’s National League Southern Premier with a 3-1 win over Crawley Wasps. The clash at Court Place Farm was many fans’ first chance to see a senior U’s team live this season and
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Players deserve coronavirus testing clarity, says Oxford United's James Henry
CLARITY over coronavirus testing in the English Football League (EFL) is crucial if players are to perform to the best of their ability, says James Henry. The experienced midfielder joined Oxford United club captain John Mousinho in speaking to
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Sex offender caught with children's clothing and soiled knickers
A SEX offender was found with 13 items of children’s underwear including soiled knickers at his home. Anthony Grealy, 40, of St Helens Mews in Abingdon appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday to be sentenced for breaching a sexual offences
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Oxford's new Premier Inn taking shape
THE Premier Inn chain is making good progress constructing its new flagship hotel in the heart of Oxford city centre. New drone images of the 90-bedroom hotel on Paradise Square show the frame of the building under construction across the road from
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Karl Robinson to make late decision on Oxford United line-up tonight
KARL Robinson will make a late call on his line-up for tonight’s EFL Trophy clash with Bristol Rovers. Saturday’s postponed Sky Bet League One game against Crewe Alexandra means the U’s have not played since their 4-1 triumph over Accrington Stanley
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One of last sisters at convent dies
A FORMER headteacher and one of the last sisters at a convent has died. Sister Honor Margaret, who lived at St Mary’s Convent in Wantage, died at the John Radcliffe Hospital after falling down. The trained musician had been one of 10 sisters
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Musicians put on classic concert for patients
MUSIC-loving patients at Oxford's community hospital enjoyed a special socially-distanced concert. Gabriel Amherst and Noel Rainbird visited the ward on Friday to perform music ranging from work by French baroque composer Boismortier to American
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Nearly 1,000 planned council houses could be scuppered
A THOUSAND fewer council houses could be built in Oxford in future, if changes to laws around planning go ahead as the Government wishes. Oxford's city council is warning that 919 fewer homes could be built under a plan by the Government to streamline
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Rail bridge project set to ease congestion and boost housing scheme
WORK is about to start on a scheme that will open up a new route to benefit cyclists, pedestrians and other users along a main road in Bicester. This month, work will start on the first phase of the Howes Lane (A4095) realignment project. The
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University defends theatre event today
THE University of Oxford has defended its decision to hold an event at a city theatre tonight despite the county being on ‘red alert’ for the coronavirus. Vice Chancellor Louise Richardson will hold the annual Oration event for invited members
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218 new cases are just the tip of the iceberg
UNBELIEVABLY, the worst thing about the fact that we have just found out we have 218 extra coronavirus cases in Oxfordshire isn’t even the fact we have 218 extra coronavirus cases. Of course, that in itself is very worrying: that is 218 people who
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Oxford University SU’s letter to the people of Oxford
By Ben Farmer, Vice President (Charities and Community), Oxford SU OVER the next couple of weeks, many of the students at the University of Oxford will be returning to the city. Lots of them never left. Medical students from the university were
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'No mergers here please' say Oxford City Council leaders
OXFORD's council leaders are standing firmly against Government plans which could see them done out of a job through mergers. As Oxford City Council met last night, its Labour leader Susan Brown and her deputy Tom Hayes tabled a debate on the Conservative