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Major police presence at mobile home site
AN AIR ambulance is currently at the scene of a major police incident at a caravan site. Six police cars, vans and forensics have been spotted at the park at the end of Sellwood Drive in Carterton. UPDATE: A toddler has been hit by a car
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Westgate bookshop reopens this weekend
BLACKWELL'S Bookshop at Westgate will reopen this weekend. The bookshop in the city's shopping centre has been closed since the nationwide lockdown was imposed in March. Manager Charlie Young said: "We're very pleased to be throwing open the
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Oxford United find out new date for Crewe Alexandra clash
OXFORD United's home game against Crewe Alexandra has been rearranged for next Tuesday. The Sky Bet League One clash was postponed last Saturday after the visitors informed the U's of a positive coronavirus test within their squad when they arrived
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Domino’s drunk driver had two previous driving convictions, court hears
A DRUNK-driver who killed a pedestrian in a crash outside a Domino’s pizza store has been jailed for seven years. Ryan Owen-Brewerton must serve at least half that sentence, Oxford Crown Court heard today. In a dark twist of events, Owen-Brewerton
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Boris Johnson under pressure to change 10pm curfew after Greene King closures
Boris Johnson faces renewed pressure over the 10pm hospitality curfew as a pub chain announced hundreds of job losses and Tory MPs signalled they would rebel in protest at the restriction. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer demanded to see the science
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More than 100 new Covid cases in 24 hours
Oxfordshire has recorded more than 100 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours. ALSO READ: Randolph Hotel owners issue 'insulting' statement about redundancies According to Public Health England, as of 9am, these are the number of new Covid-19
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'Suspicious' man talking to children outside primary schools
CHILDREN have been reminded about 'stranger danger' after a 'suspicious' man starting speaking to them outside of school. He had pulled up outside of Witney Community Primary School in a blue Toyota Corolla on Monday afternoon, hours after he was
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‘This was a horrific incident’ say police
POLICE have described a crash which killed a pedestrian near a Domino’s store in Abingdon as ‘a horrific incident’. Ryan Owen-Brewerton, 20, was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment at Oxford Crown Court earlier today, following the death of
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Family pay tribute to man who died in Domino's car crash
THE family of a man who died in a car crash near a Domino’s store has paid tribute to the 20-year-old. Kacper Grezeszek died on July 7 this year, following the collision in Ock Street. His killer, Ryan Owen-Brewerton, was sentenced to seven
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Primark worker at Westgate store has Covid
A MEMBER of staff at Primark's Westgate store has tested positive for coronavirus. The company confirmed there had been a single Covid case after the paper was contacted anonymously. Primark was asked whether any other staff were infected or
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Indian takeaway nominated for 'Hero of West Oxfordshire'
A POPULAR Indian takeaway was recognised as 'Hero of West Oxfordshire' by Witney MP Robert Courts. Eastern Cuisine that is based on Burwell Drive was praised for its response to the pandemic after the restaurant delivered more than 5,000 meals during
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Remember Brother Beyond? A look back at Oxford's HMV store
Today's pop music fans probably haven't heard of Brother Beyond. But the boy band had a strong following in the late 1980s and a number two hit with The Harder I Try. It was groups like these who would cause a stir when they turned up for in
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100 new cases at Oxford Brookes
ONE hundred new cases of coronavirus have been identified at Oxford Brookes University. In the week leading up to October 2 (last Friday), 98 students and two members of staff tested positive for Covid-19. The number of cases at the university
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Consultants team up to offer advice packages on redundancies
OXFORD-BASED recruitment agency Allen Associates and HR consultancy SYLO Beyond HR have teamed up to offer a range of support services to employers who are having to make redundancies. These services are provided mainly via the employer to people
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Oxford United vice chairman Zaki Nuseibeh steps down
ZAKI Nuseibeh is stepping down as Oxford United's vice chairman. Nuseibeh, who was also a director and shareholder, moved into the role last October with the intention of maximising the U's off-pitch potential. The Jordanian was first appointed
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It's National Curry Week - name your favourite Oxfordshire curry
IT’S National Curry Week, so what better way to celebrate than by having a curry tonight. But which is your favourite curry shop in Oxfordshire? Do you like sitting in and dining? Or getting a spread of dishes to take away at home? Are
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Coronavirus: Map shows every single case in each Oxford area and hotspots
THE CORONAVIRUS hotspots have been mapped using government data. In the latest figures, the virus can be tracked to postcode level - revealing exactly where the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 over the last week. Read
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Arson-hit councils to build new office at station
TWO councils have announced they are planning to build their new headquarters opposite Didcot train station – because of the coronavirus. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council revealed their ambition late on Tuesday afternoon
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Drink driver jailed after death crash outside Domino's
A MAN who killed a pedestrian in a crash outside a Domino’s store has been jailed for seven years. Ryan Owen-Brewerton must serve at least half that sentence, Oxford Crown Court heard this morning. The court heard that at about 9.30pm on July
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Karl Robinson: Oxford United need to know date for Crewe fixture now
OXFORD United need a date for their rearranged clash with Crewe Alexandra as soon as possible, says Karl Robinson. Saturday's game at the Kassam Stadium was postponed due to cases of coronavirus within the visitors' ranks, with next Tuesday a possible
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More positive Covid tests at Crewe Alexandra after Oxford United postponement
CREWE Alexandra have confirmed two more positive coronavirus tests following Saturday's postponed game at Oxford United. The Cheshire side now have four players self-isolating after Ryan Wintle and Omar Beckles were found to have the virus last
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Clampdown on bike theft in Oxford has begun
BIKE theft in Oxford has reportedly risen since lockdown, but police are fighting back. The number of bike thefts has risen in Oxford in recent months, following the end of lockdown, with insurer Admiral reporting in May that more people across
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Man to cycle 100 miles for teenage girl in a coma
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl was put in induced coma after weeks of being unable to speak or walk with a mystery illness and one man has stepped up to help her family. Amber Kurnik lives with her family in Chinnor and recently she has spent weeks being unwell
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Runner completes TWO London Marathons
A RUNNER has completed two ‘London Marathons’, while raising money for charity. Kate Allred, a member of Eynsham Roadrunners, completed the second marathon on Sunday, following the first one in April, when the event was scheduled to take place.
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Care home allows in-person visits for first time since March
RESIDENTS at a care home are welcoming their loved ones back indoors for the first time since March. Chawley Grove care home in Cumnor has created a self-contained and safe visitation suite. The lounge's features include a floor-to-ceiling clear
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'I was gobsmacked they put cycle markings on these roads'
NEW cycle lane symbols which have been sprayed onto potholed roads in urgent need of repair have been slammed as ‘tokenism’. The markings appeared on roads in east Kidlington which are riddled with large potholes, cracks and raised areas around
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School reveals identity of its mystery backer
AN OXFORD school has revealed the identity of its mystery financial backer. In August, Wychwood School announced an investor would bring financial security and investment. Now, the all-girls school has revealed that the managing director of a
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£31m signed off to build new Oxford council houses
A £31m land deal will allow Oxford's city council to build more affordable homes, it is hoped. The council has agreed to buy two parcels of land from another public body, Oxfordshire County Council. These parcels of land are both in Littlemore
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Protest at BMW plant
ACTIVISTS will hold a public demostration at the BMW Mini works in Oxford tomorrow in support of the UNITE union's new call for a Brexit deal that secures the future of the UK car industry. Thousands of jobs in the Cowley plant could be at risk
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Football's governing bodies call for return of supporters to grounds
ENGLISH football's governing bodies have stepped up calls to allow fans back into grounds. An open letter to supporters published on behalf of the chief executives of the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and the FA and the director
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Watch highlights of Oxford United's draw with Bristol Rovers
WATCH the key moments as Oxford United drew with Bristol Rovers in the EFL Trophy before winning the penalty shoot-out to claim the bonus point. Credit: YouTube/Oxford United Official
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Oxford United's clash with Bristol Rovers in pictures
SEE the best photos from Oxford United's EFL Trophy draw with Bristol Rovers, which featured 100 minutes of action and a penalty shoot-out victory for Karl Robinson's side. Read also: Oxford United boss eyes new recruits before transfer deadline
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Arch-rivals face off as Oxford Cheetahs take on Cradley Heath
TWO speedway champions go head-to-head as Oxford Cheetahs face Cradley Heath in a virtual meeting tonight. Cheetahs legend Hans Nielsen lines up against his arch-rival Erik Gundersen in the clash, which features video footage from four events,
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Randolph Hotel staff won award after fire but could be made redundant
Randolph Hotel staff who won a top industry award following a devastating blaze in 2015 could be among those being made redundant. The front of house team was singled out for praise following the fire which started in the kitchen and caused millions
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Covid rise pushes entire county to 'red alert'
Cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have more than doubled in a week, putting the entire county on 'red alert'. Oxford has already been on the high alert level for more than a week after a spike in cases but positive tests in other areas had remained
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Josh Ashby secures opening-day win for Oxford City + Southern League round-up
JOSH Ashby scored a free-kick in either half to ensure Oxford City got their Vanarama National League South campaign off to a winning start. The midfielder’s double proved the difference as David Oldfield’s side beat Bath City 2-0 at Court Place
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Oxford United boss eyes new recruits with transfer deadline day on horizon
KARL Robinson felt Oxford United’s EFL Trophy draw with Bristol Rovers showed where he needs to strengthen before the end of the transfer window. The U’s rode their luck at times after going behind to Tom Mehew’s early strike, before Jack Stevens
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'Professional criminal' jailed after crime sprees around supermarkets
A ‘PROFESSIONAL criminal’ has been jailed after a crime spree around Oxford supermarkets. Sophie Williams, of Falcon Close, Oxford, was caught stealing more than £150 worth of meat and other items. Read more: one of the last sisters at convent
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'So long Sojo' Favourite Oxford Chinese restaurant closes after lockdown woes
A CHINESE restaurant, which once ranked among the best in the city, has permanently closed after failing to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown. Sojo was among a cluster of Oriental food businesses in Hythe Bridge Street which make up the closest
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Council to ramp up pressure on Thames Water
WATER flowing through the Thames in Oxford should be fit enough to bathe in. That is the view of Oxford City Council, which agreed this week that strong action us needed to clean up the Thames and the Cherwell in the city. The council does not
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Randolph statement is Trumpian
SO, the owners of the Randolph Hotel finally break their silence about making their staff redundant. Sad to say, we were not impressed by the statement, but at the stage, we were not surprised either. The company has proven especially hard
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Residents’ anger over Blenheim plans for 45 houses on allotments
GARDENERS are up in arms after finding out that Blenheim Estate is seeking to build new houses on the ‘green beating heart’ of their village. Cassington residents received a leaflet from Blenheim last week, informing them of plans to build approximately
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Transplant dad reveals how vulnerable can get water priority
A FORMER kidney transplant patient is urging people with kidney disease and other long-term health conditions to make sure they get priority if there are problems with their water supply. Rob Barber is a Thames Water engineer, responsible for maintaining
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'Overwhelmed' sewer system leads to foul water flooding gardens
RESIDENTS of an Oxford street are fed-up after years of sewer flooding problems that have not been properly resolved. Campbell Road was submerged in a mixture of rain and foul water on Sunday as sewers and drains overflowed on Saturday night due
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School trust boss given vote of no confidence returns
THE former chief executive officer (CEO) of an Oxfordshire schools trust has returned to oversee a trust merger. Jolie Kirby was the CEO of Community Schools Alliance Trust (CSAT), until she was given a vote of no confidence by National Education
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Randolph Hotel owners issue 'insulting' statement about redundancies
The new American owners of Oxford's historic Randolph Hotel have confirmed they are making most of the staff redundant in what has been described as an 'insulting' public statement. Last week it emerged that Graduate Hotels, which acquired the
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Pressure on social workers to stop the spread of coronavirus
CORONAVIRUS has heaped pressure on social workers in Oxfordshire with many going ‘above and beyond’ for patients despite unprecedented challenges. Savvy workers have had to come up with various tricks to continue helping people during the pandemic
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Wildlife defenders go on patrol to rescue injured badgers 'day and night'
WILDLIFE-lovers have been going on patrol to save the lives of badgers after licences for badger culling were extended to Oxfordshire for the first time. People concerned for their safety have been getting out in the countryside and checking up
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Babysitter jailed for sex abuse of girls as young as three
A 65-YEAR-old man has been jailed for a string of child sex offences against two young girls. Lloyd Dorward, of Wasborough Avenue, Wantage, pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual offences against the children, the youngest a toddler at the time