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Dramatic day for Labour as six more councillors resign in Oxford
Six more councillors have resigned from the Oxford Labour Party bringing the total up to eight in the space of a week, despite an historic day nationally for Sir Keir Starmer. While Labour celebrated overturning huge Tory majorities in Tamworth
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See which housemate was evicted from the Big Brother house tonight
A housemate has been evicted from the Big Brother house for the second time since the show received a reboot. Housemates entered the house on Sunday, October 8 and after just under two weeks, two have been evicted and sent home. Zak and Henry
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Over 1,500 more patients need ADHD medication amid drug shortage
More patients are being prescribed ADHD medication by GPs in our region, new figures show. The uptick in prescribing comes amid a shortage of key drugs used to treat the condition. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition where
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This dessert parlour is a lively social hub serving generous portions of sweet treats
Heavenly Desserts, the award-winning dessert parlour founded on the owner’s belief in the universality of the ‘sweet tooth’, is a buzzing social hub. Raised into a snug corner of the street in London Road, Headington, this dessert haven offers
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Spike in number of hospital Covid patients
There has been an increase in the number of people treated for Covid in hospital, new figures show. Oxford University Hospitals Trust cared for 35 patients with coronavirus in hospital as of Sunday, up from 27 on the same day the previous week.
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Oxford's Spirit Of Christmas Reborn
Oxford's Spirit Of Christmas Reborn Bah humbug! The legacy of Ebenezer Scrooge lives on and it works for the Oxford Council. At least, this was what residents of Oxford were saying this time 3 months ago when it was announced that the annual Broad
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Here's why major road in Oxford was closed by police today
A major Oxford road was closed after police received reports of an unidentified object in the junction. Thames Valley Police received reports of the unidentified object on the junction of Rawlinson Road and Woodstock Road at around 9.55am (Friday
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Fire station hosting pumpkin carving contest for Halloween open night
The public is invited to a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween event with a pumpkin carving competition at a fire station. Firefighters will be playing Halloween themed games and giving guided tours of fire engines at Thame Fire Station on Tuesday, October
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Over 2,000 more shoplifting crimes recorded last year
There was a rise in the number of shoplifting crimes recorded in our region last year, new figures show. It comes as the Association of Convenience Stores said the new data only represents "a fraction" of the "unprecedented" level of theft retailers
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Primary schools rated 'inadequate' improve to 'good'
An Oxfordshire county councillor praised school leaders after an inadequate primary and a primary requiring improvement were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted following recent inspections. Bayards Hill Primary School in Headington was graded ‘good’ for the
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All-day free parking extended for Oxfordshire town
There are no plans to introduce parking charges in Witney, the council reaffirmed, as it extended all-day free parking in a town centre car park. West Oxfordshire District Council has been trialling permitting free long stay in Zone G of the Woolgate
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North Oxfordshire MP releases statement on Israel, Hamas conflict
Victoria Prentis has released a statement on the conflict between Israel and Hamas saying “we must do what we can to prevent further escalation.” At least 150 Israeli hostages were taken into Gaza during Hamas's deadly attacks on October 7 that
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Knifepoint mugger's spree of Oxford thefts earns him NINE YEARS in jail
A mugger has been jailed for nine years for a spree committed over 24 hours to raise funds to feed his drug habit. Daniel Hone, 33, who on Friday (October 20) asked for another 19 offences to be taken into consideration by the judge, had held a
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Hotel owner fined over £20,000 for fire safety breaches
The owner of an Abingdon hotel has been fined for serious breaches of fire safety legislation that put the lives of guests in danger. Roknor House, based in Bath Street, Abingdon housed a takeaway business on the ground floor and a hotel on the
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Former Oxford United manager announces cancer diagnosis
FORMER Oxford United manager Brian Horton is urging people to get themselves tested after announcing his diagnosis with prostate cancer. The 74-year-old took part in an annual health check-up as part of his affiliation with the League Managers
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Haydn Gwynne, Drop the Dead Donkey actress has died at the age of 66
BAFTA-nominated actress Haydn Gwynne, known for her roles in Drop the Dead Donkey and The Windsors, has died aged 66. In a statement, her representatives confirmed the news "following her recent diagnosis with cancer." They said: “It is with
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Speeding driver reported to social services after children found with no child seats
A driver has been reported to social services after speeding on the motorway with three small children not secured in car seats. Officers pulled over a vehicle for speeding in the rain and driving without any lights near junction 8 on the M40.
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Machetes, kitchen knives and £67,000 cash seized in county line drug bust
A national week of police action has seen 98 people arrested in association with county lines drug dealing. The County Lines Intensification Week, coordinated by the NPCC-led National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), from October 9 to
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Night in the cells after woman went round to closure order flat to collect her stuff
A woman kicked out of a Greater Leys flat when police got a closure order was caught inside the property when she returned to collect her belongings. Claire Gill, 46, was found in the property in Jane Seaman Court on Wednesday (October 18), two
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Chinese restaurant slapped with low food hygiene rating
An Oxfordshire Chinese restaurant has been handed a low food hygiene rating. Peking Dynasty on Newbury Street in Wantage received a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating after an inspection by the Food Standards Agency. The rating on the Food
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Bicester drink driver admitted his guilt from his sick bed, court told
A drink driver who pleaded guilty from his sick bed was still too poorly to attend court, the magistrates heard. Lee Dixon, 39, of Dashwood Road, Oxford, was due before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (October 18) to be sentenced for drink
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Drugs were thought to be amphetamines - but it turns out 85 per cent was cocaine
A Witney drug dealer may face more serious charges – after it turned out that more than four-fifths of his amphetamine wraps were actually cocaine. Woe-struck Krzysztof Bembnista, 48, pleaded guilty at the magistrates’ court to possession with
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Global championships success for Oxfordshire kickboxer
A Didcot kickboxer has returned home from the World Championships victorious having also raised over £2,000 for two charities close to his heart. Matthew Grimes competed with 24 others in the England team at the event in Greece last month, with
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I made the best roast potatoes of all time - here is the thousand-layer recipe
Let's be honest, if you can't produce a standard roastie you'll be laughed out of any British kitchen. However, never fear, there is an incredible yet simple recipe out there that'll blow away all other competition. Everyone has their own "best
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Young Reporter Storm Babet Strikes Oxfordshire Holly Barclay Headington School
Since October 18th, Strom Babet has been sweeping across the UK, leaving damage, heavy rain and flooding in its wake. Consequences of the storm have been particularly impactful in Scotland, where thousands of homes have lost power due to the high
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Alex Rodriguez-Gorrin signs short-term deal with Oxford United
Oxford United have signed midfielder Alex Rodriguez-Gorrin on a short-term deal after being plagued by injuries in recent seasons. Rodriguez-Gorrin joined the U’s in 2019 but after two long-term injuries, he missed the majority of the last two
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Road closed in Oxford due to police incident
5:37pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Read the full story here 👇 Here's why
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Three people rescued from floodwater on village road
Three people have been rescued from a car after it got stuck in floodwater on a village road. Fire crews from Oxfordshire and Wilshire were called this morning (Friday, October 20) after a car was stranded in water on Claypit Lane in Longcot, which
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I got a sneak peek at Aldi’s Christmas beauty range - Here’s what’s worth buying
I know it's still October and it may be too early for some to mention Christmas. But the truth is it's only a short number of weeks away. In less than two months we’ll be in the festive cheer, getting ready to celebrate the season with our loved
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Firefighters tackle marina blaze as six crews called to waterfront
A fire has broken out at Benson Waterfront with six crews called to the blaze at its height. Firefighters were called to the blaze at a storage facility behind Le Boat, a boat hire business, near to the Waterside Cafe in the early hours of the
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Delays on A34 due to crash
12:30pm We are now closing this live blog as the incident has been cleared.
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Fire breaks out at marina closing main road
6:54pm We are now closing this live blog. Click here to read here the full story 👇 Firefighters tackle marina blaze
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Oxford City boss on using the market to add to his squad
ROSS Jenkins says he will continue to add to his Oxford City squad if it’s the right thing for the club. The Hoops head coach prefers to work with a tight-knit group of players, however minor injuries and fitness concerns have forced his hand in
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Greg Leigh on three at the back, player of the month award and playing for Jamaica
GREG Leigh reckons Oxford United’s three-man defence is getting the best out of both left backs in the U’s squad. After largely playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation since Liam Manning became head coach in March, United switched to a system with three
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New combined cocktail bar and bottle shop opens
A new bar combined with a bottle shop and art gallery is showcasing the best Oxfordshire craft drink brands and artists all in the same place. The Fainting Goat has opened in premises formerly occupied by Mrs Bumbles deli in Burford High Street
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Half-blinded driver caught high behind wheel of friend's car
A half-blind drug driver who lost his right eye to a nail attack was caught behind the wheel of a pal’s Vauxhall. Adam Hamilton, 38, had borrowed the Vectra in order to pick up items for a memorial garden to his mother, who had recently died, when
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Drug driver broke his back in crash after swerve to avoid pheasant
An Audi driver who broke his back when he crashed to avoid a pheasant ended up in the dock on a drug-driving charge. Kevin Wallington, 57, spent two months in hospital in the wake of the crash on Fencott Road, near Murcott, between Oxford and Bicester
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Oxford United boss hints at more players signing new deals
LIAM Manning has hinted that more Oxford United players will be committing their long-term futures to the club sooner rather than later. On Tuesday, Ciaron Brown became the fifth U’s player to sign a new contract with the club since the beginning
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Sickness means depth of squad set for sternest test of the season
THE visit of Blackpool tomorrow afternoon may provide the sternest test yet of the depth in Oxford United’s squad. Much has been said during the early stages of this season about the quality Liam Manning has added to United, not just in terms of
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Banbury United at home to bottom side + fixtures round-up
BANBURY United will look to put last weekend’s defeat behind them when they welcome Vanarama National League North’s bottom side to Spencer Stadium. The Puritans were beaten 2-0 at Peterborough Sports last time out, a result which ended a four-game
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Refugee family move into house renovated by Hollywood star
Actor Jeremy Irons has helped to renovate a house that has provided refuge for a family of four. The Oscar winner who has lived in Watlington for 35 years, last year formed the group the Watlington Welcome who have been fixing up the two-storey
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Drugs case dropped - after accused's spent almost 6 months in jail
A Blackbird Leys man spent almost six months on remand before prosecutors dropped the drug dealing charges he had faced – clearing him of the criminal allegations hanging over his head since May. Marc Stewart, 41, was due to stand trial on drug
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Botley Road has been 'cut off like an island' by roadworks, say traders
City traders claim they have been hit by “a perfect storm of disruption” as overlapping construction works continue at both ends of Botley Road. In the eyes of some business owners, the traffic misery caused by closing Botley Road at the rail bridge
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Amazon deliver driver denies exposing himself to women
An Amazon delivery driver is accused of exposing himself to female customers after asking to use the toilet. Prosecutors say Luke Yates, 22, exposed himself to three women in November 2022 and January this year. READ MORE: Find all our stories
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Motorists warned as popular marathon event returns this weekend
It’s time for runners to lace up their trainers, bring out their stopwatches, and make their final preparations as the Abingdon Marathon returns this Sunday. This is the 32nd year of the annual event, which was first hosted in 1982 and has only
