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Rise in number of English hospitals affected by unsafe concrete: See full list

The number of hospitals in England confirmed to be affected by unsafe concrete has risen, reports have said. The Department of Health has published a list of 42 hospitals in England that have evidence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (

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Mum of Cotswolds Big Brother housemate Henry speaks out on eviction chances

The mum of Cotswolds Big Brother housemate Henry has revealed how "surprised" she was when he was nominated for eviction during the second week. Housemates were asked to vote for two people each to be nominated, unlike last week where they only

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Pictures from Oxford vigil for Palestinian Gaza victims

Dozens of people braved the rain and cold for a vigil held to grieve for those affected by recent conflict in Gaza. The event, which was organised by the Oxford Islamic Info Centre, took place at Carfax Tower in Oxford city centre today (Thursday

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Young Reporters: Giving LTNs the Green Light- Oxford's Drive to a Sustainable Future

Giving LTNs the Green Light: Oxford’s Drive to a More Sustainable Future Low-traffic neighbourhoods, often abbreviated as LTNs, have emerged in East Oxford as a promising solution to some of the most pressing urban challenges. These innovative

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Kirsty Wark to step down as Newsnight presenter after next general election

Kirsty Wark is set to step down as the lead presenter on Newsnight once the next general election has concluded, the BBC has revealed. She has currently presented on the nightly current affairs show for exactly 30 years today (Tuesday, October

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Steph McGovern's Channel 4 daytime show Steph's Packed Lunch won't return in 2024

Steph McGovern’s Channel 4 daytime show Steph’s Packed Lunch will end in December. The show which airs at lunchtime launched in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown and it was initially broadcast from McGovern’s living room at her home

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Police react to jail time for mechanic who sped past horse-drawn hearse

Traffic cops slammed a mechanic who led them on a high-speed chase in a Vauxhall that was belching smoke. Mechanic Jason Dewsbury narrowly avoided crashing into a horse-drawn carriage leading a funeral cortege on Blackbird Leys Road, having sped

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Man, 21, charged with cannabis and cocaine supply offences after police search

A Witney man has been charged with drug supply offences after an address was searched by police. Callum Sullivan of Wenman Road was charged with one count each of possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession with intent to supply cannabis

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Award-winning pub must make 'major improvements' after inspection

Two restaurants have been told 'major improvement is necessary' after a food hygiene inspection. La Naty Romanian & Italian Restaurant in Banbury's Broad Street was rated one star on September 13, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

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Local hotels voted among best in world by readers of luxury travel website

Two hotel venues near Oxfordshire have been announced among the best hotels and destinations by the readers of a global travel publisher. Each year travel website Conde Nast Traveller asks its readers to send in entries to over a dozen awards categories

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68 arrests and £9k cash seized in THREE DAYS in Home Counties police blitz

Almost 70 arrests were made in three days as Home Counties cops targeted cross-county crime. Thames Valley Police was one of nine forces involved in the operation aimed at tackling criminals using major roads and rail networks to commit serious

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Television celebrity applies to build pool at Cotswolds home

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has applied for planning permission to build an outdoor swimming pool at her Cotswolds home. Ms Holden, 52, who is married to record producer Chris Hughes, also hopes to convert a garden shed into a plant

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Oxfordshire leaves other areas behind with net zero progress

A campaign group has singled out Oxford and Oxfordshire has among the few council areas to make progress on net zero – with most other authorities falling well behind. Four years after councils started formally declaring a climate emergency, a

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Oxford United face race against time after sickness in squad

OXFORD United face a race against time to get players available after a bout of illness in the squad. The U’s return to Sky Bet League One action following the international break, by welcoming seventh-placed Blackpool to the Kassam Stadium this

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Crash leaves cyclist with broken ribs and collarbone in hospital

A cyclist broke his collarbone and multiple ribs in a serious injury road traffic collision in West Oxfordshire. The man in his 60s was cycling along New Yatt Road in North Leigh, a village near Witney, when the collision happened on Tuesday (October

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PICTURES: Science event creates a buzz among hundreds of kids

A festival aimed at spreading a love of science and learning has been hailed as a success by organisers and those joining its events. Hundreds of people have been attending sessions aimed at all ages as the first Super Science Sunday event took

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Man admits stealing bike belonging to Oxford charity project

A stolen bicycle belonging to Oxford charity project CyclAbility was recovered three days later by the scheme’s director. Appearing before the magistrates’ court on Wednesday (October 18), Dillon Peck, 22, pleaded guilty to stealing the bicycle

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Cyclist died from brain injury a week after falling from his bike

A Londoner died at an Oxford hospital after falling from his bicycle during a race in the county. John Griffin, 62, from Thornton Heath, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital after falling during the event in Henley on September 30. The

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'Aggravated burglary': Three men barge into home brandishing metal pole

Three men barged into a Witney home brandishing a metal pole and made demands to the occupants before leaving empty handed. Thames Valley Police (TVP) has appealed for witnesses to the aggravated burglary at the address in Farmers Close yesterday

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More patients prescribed ADHD medication in Oxfordshire

More patients are being prescribed ADHD medication by GPs in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties, new figures show. The uptick in prescribing comes amid a shortage of key drugs used to treat the condition. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Netflix customers will 'cancel subscriptions' as £17.99 premium price revealed

Netflix customers are set for another price increase as the streaming giant confirmed its subscription plans would be going up to as much as £18 a month. Premium subscribers will be charged £17.99 a month, up from £15.99, while the streaming giant

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UK jobs at risk as Nokia announces plan to axe 14,000 staff by the end of 2026

Telecoms giant Nokia has said it plans to cut up to 14,000 jobs by the end of 2026 in an attempt to reduce costs. The Finnish technology firm said the move is part of efforts to save up to 1.2 billion euros (£1.04 billion) over the three-year period

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Heavy traffic at Oxford roundabout after crash

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Bobby Brazier reveals why he was 'deflated' on last week's Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has revealed why he was feeling "deflated" on last week's episode of Strictly Come Dancing. The 20-year-old actor and model is competing in this year's series of the BBC ballroom dance programme alongside the likes

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Aldi to open 12 new stores in the UK by end of 2023 - see the locations

Aldi is set to open 12 new stores in the UK by the end of 2023. In September 2023 Aldi revealed plans to open 500 new stores across the UK, including 20 before the end of 2023.  The plan is said to be part of a two-year £1.3 billion investment

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Toxic Halloween food warning for dog owners

With Halloween around the corner, many of us will be stocking up our homes with a host of sweet treats and snacks ready for trick or treaters. However, dog owners are being warned to be careful not to put their pets at risk with the food they leave

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When should I turn my heating on and how can I save money this winter?

Temperatures have plummeted in recent days after a warm start to the month, but energy prices have not fallen with them, leaving many homes wondering whether or not to turn their heating on. Energy prices remain a concern for many as the cost-of-living

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Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles to offer kitchen gadgets, kids' toys and more

The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl are often full of handy gadgets and bargains and this week is no different. From Thursday, October 19, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including children’s toys and household electricals.

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Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

When it comes to storm damage, it's not all about electricity and power failures. Many homeowners have to deal with fallen trees and fences, whilst household items or roofs may be damaged by high winds and falling debris. The Met Office today

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Big Brother viewers call for Hallie and Olivia to be up for eviction after 'cheating'

Big Brother viewers believe two more housemates should be up for eviction after “cheating” in tonight’s episode. Hallie and Olivia have been accused of secretly communicating their nomination choices despite the rules on Big Brother being that

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Big Brother fans 'disgusted' over two housemates put up for eviction

Big Brother fans were disgusted and appalled by the two housemates who were put up for eviction during the second week of Big Brother 2023. Housemates were asked to vote for two people each to be nominated, unlike last week where they only had

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Layla Moran accepts ITV presenter's apology after Gaza question

Layla Moran said she has accepted broadcaster Richard Madeley’s apology after he asked whether there was “any word on the street” ahead of Hamas’s attack. The MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, who has extended family in Gaza, said she thought the

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Vigil will grieve for victims of Gaza conflict

A vigil with candles and placards will be held to grieve for those affected by the recent conflict in Gaza. The event, which is organised by the Oxford Islamic Info Centre, is set to take place at Carfax Tower in Oxford today (Thursday, October

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Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for £323

It pays to check your change, as one person found out this week when they sold a 50p coin for more than £300. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759. Just over 200,000 copies

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Four arrested for 'attempted theft' from lay-by lorry

Four males were arrested on suspicion of attempted theft from a lorry parked in the lay-by of a busy A-road. The arrests came as Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing officers carried out patrols in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, October

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Driver arrested when police link Ford Fiesta to shopliftings

A motorist was arrested for driving a Ford Fiesta without insurance and for shoplifting in Oxfordshire. Police constable (PC) Alasdair Uren of Thames Valley Police’s Rural Crime Taskforce passed the black hatchback while on patrol yesterday evening

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Drugs search in quiet residential street sees person charged

One person has been charged while another has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences in Witney. It came after officers from the Witney Problem Solving Team executed a drugs warrant at an address in Wenman Road in the Tower Hill area

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Trees to be bulldozed to make way for cycle path through park

Councillors ignored impassioned pleas not to dig up willow trees to make way for a cycle path through an Oxford park. Dominic Woodfield begged the city council’s planning committee not to ‘stoop as low’ as councils in Sheffield and Plymouth, where

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Key outdoor facilities get green light for major city development

A major development on the edge of Oxford has started to take shape as councillors signed off the design of the central landscape and a new public square. Oxford North is an innovation district that will include one million sq ft of laboratory

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Resident calls for overflowing village bins to be emptied

NEW litter bins in a village on the edge of Oxford are overflowing with waste because the district council is unable to empty them. The bins in Sandford-on-Thames were installed by the parish council during the summer. However, South Oxfordshire

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Questions remain over man who died after city centre attack in 2021

The death of a man in what police initially investigated as a one-punch murder will be the subject of an inquest later this year. Conrad Welch, 63, died at the John Radcliffe Hospital eight days after he was knocked to the ground in Ship Street

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Popular jeweller was found dead at his Oxfordshire shop

A jeweller who expanded the south east of the county to open a shop in Oxford’s Turl Street died at his Henley store, Oxford Coroner’s Court heard. Married man David Rodger Sharp, 39, of Peppard Common, was found dead at the jeweller’s shop that

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£10.7 million road scheme slammed after design changes

A councillor has slammed a £10.7 million roundabout restructuring scheme in Bicester after fresh decisions were made about the design. Following decisions made at a county council meeting last week the Banbury Road roundabout in north Bicester

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Man denies throttling and beating up his on-off girlfriend

A man is accused of throttling and beating up his partner on her bed. Adrian Forbes, 54, appeared before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (October 18) facing allegations of intentional strangulation and causing actual bodily harm. READ

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First stained glass window in 100 years at Oxford cathedral is unveiled

Oxford’s cathedral has unveiled its first new stained glass window in more than 100 years. The colourful window by artist John Reyntiens shows St Francis of Assisi, surrounded by verdant foliage and frolicking animals. The glass has been installed

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Canice Carroll on leadership role, new signings and wearing protective mask

CANICE Carroll is enjoying the leadership role he has within the Oxford City dressing room after skippering the side in midweek. The Hoops fell to a late 3-2 defeat at home to Scarborough Athletic, a result which saw them miss out on a place in

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Liam Manning tight-lipped on return to a back four

LIAM Manning is tight-lipped on when Oxford United might return to a back four, but admits his side will do so at some point this season. The U’s have played with three centre backs in their last three games, beginning with the trip to Stevenage

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Students bemoan icy conditions in College where 'heating turned off'

Students at an Oxford University College have said they have been left feeling the cold at night as the heating is turned off as part of a sustainability trial. Keble College said it has started a trial of turning off the heating everywhere at

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Helping students to succeed and thrive at Oxford Sixth Form College

At Oxford Sixth Form College, we strongly believe that one size does not fit all. Every student has different aspirations and abilities and we are committed to helping them to reach their potential and meet their personal goals, whatever they may be

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The CCTV that left police thinking Co-op shoplifter was armed with a weapon

This is the moment spree robber Daniel Hone faced-off against staff at the Botley Co-op. Store assistants had already managed to wrestle a basket of booze out of the 33-year-old’s hands. And while Hone left the store, he stayed in the doorway

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

NAZEEM HUSSAIN, 46, of Peppercorn Avenue, Oxford, was convicted of possession of an offensive weapon – an extendable baton – in Quarry Road, Oxford, on October 24, 2022. He was also found to possess an offensive weapon – a samurai sword – in private

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Man accused of having indecent images of kids in 2020 won't stand trial until 2024

A man will stand trial next summer accused of having indecent images of children. Jonathan Lloyd, 47, of West Acre Drive, Norwich, appeared before Oxford Crown Court via video link from his solicitors’ office on Wednesday (October 18). He pleaded

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Motorists joke 'four-year-old child' could do better job of Botley Interchange work

Motorists have criticised a company carrying out works at a key Oxford roundabout as they claimed “a four-year-old child" could do a better job. Since National Highways started work at the Botley Interchange last month, temporary concrete barriers

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Oxfordshire hospitals suffering waiting list 'crisis', warn MPs

Oxfordshire’s largest hospitals are suffering a patient backlog “crisis”, MPs claim as new figures show waiting lists have reached almost 80,000. The number of people on waiting lists at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has almost

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Man, 76, dies at his home near Oxfordshire town

The cause of a Bicester pensioner’s death is yet to be established, a coroner’s court heard. Christian Maxfield, 76, was found unresponsive at his home in Fringford, north east of Bicester, on September 29. A member of ambulance crew verified

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‘Make your views and ideas known on The Triangle’

IN our previous column, Michelle Young highlighted our Three Point Pledge, which we are asking supporters to complete to confirm their intentions to avoid or reduce car use to attend games at The Triangle stadium. I make no apology for reminding

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Mechanic narrowly missed hitting FUNERAL cortege in Blackbird Leys police chase

Only good fortune prevented a dangerous driver from crashing into a horse-drawn funeral carriage in Blackbird Leys. Mechanic Jason Dewsbury was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Zafira last month when he took off from a police car on the Eastern Bypass