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Speedway stars welcome pupils to Oxford Stadium

Pupils from a special school in Abingdon had a night to remember as the World Speedway Riders’ Association Oxford Chargers reached the National League final.  Ten pupils from Kingfisher School were joined by four teachers and parents from the school

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Crispin Blunt reveals he is Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Crispin Blunt has revealed he was the Conservative MP that has been arrested on suspicion of rape and the possession of controlled substances. He was initially unnamed but has come forward in a post on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account

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Six children hurt in horror crash after high-speed police chase

A major investigation is underway after a high-speed police chase resulted in a horror crash injuring six children. The youths were hurt at about 11.15pm on Tuesday night when a BMW crashed along The Slade in Headington. Five teenagers have

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Watch moment armed police arrest man after 'gun brandished at hotel'

Watch the moment armed police arrested a man on suspicion of brandishing a fake gun outside a hotel. Guests were forced to call 999 on the day of the incident at the Tree Hotel in Iffley on Monday, October 23. William Beasley, 65, was

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4-day working week trials in councils to end 'immediately', says Government

Councils in England have been told to stop trials of a four-day working week "immediately" and to rule out adopting the practice in the future. This news comes according to new Government guidance to ensure taxpayers’ money is well spent. The

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Cyclist, 70s, remains in hospital with serious injuries after coach crash

A cyclist in her 70s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a coach in Oxford. The woman remains in hospital after the crash between herself and a white Volvo coach at the junction of Park Road and Banbury Road at around

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Labour council loses majority after ninth resignation

A ninth Labour councillor has sensationally quit today meaning the party no longer holds a majority at Oxford City Council. Councillor Barbara Coyne is the latest politician to step down from the party and continue as an Independent after leader

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Oxfordshire area sees second highest drop in smoking nationally

An Oxfordshire area saw the second highest national decrease in smokers between 2018 and 2021, according to a recent study. The West Oxfordshire district observed a 65.42% decrease in smokers between 2018 and 2021, which worked out to a total loss

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Oxfordshire pub slammed with zero food hygiene rating

An Oxfordshire pub has been slammed with a zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Maltsters Arms in Rotherfield Greys near Henley-On-Thames was given the minimum score after assessment on September 20, the Food Standards Agency's website shows

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Gordon Ramsay opens up on living in Oxfordshire council flats during early life

Gordon Ramsay has opened up about his time living in an Oxfordshire council house and buying his first flat in the county. The Michelin-starred chef, 56, was born in Johnstone and grew up in Scotland until the age of nine, before moving to England

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Oxford United boss on latest with Cameron Brannagan and James Henry

CAMERON Brannagan has returned to training, but remains a doubt for Oxford United’s home clash with Wycombe Wanderers. The U’s midfielder has missed the last two games due to illness, but head coach Liam Manning was able to offer a mildly positive

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Motorcyclist, 30s, suffers serious injuries in A34 crash

A motorcyclist has suffered a serious leg injury after a crash on the A34. A red BMW motorcycle and a black Vauxhall Insignia were involved in the collision on the southbound carriageway near Islip. The crash happened near the slipway for the

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Councillors form new Independent Group

Former Labour councillors have come together to create a new Independent Group following a spate of resignations in the local council. Councillors Shaista Aziz and Dr Amar Latif have formed the new Independent Group after they resigned as Labour

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Artist constructs Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four from pulped Dan Brown books

British artist David Shrigley has said that George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four is “really important” today while discussing his decision to create 1,000 new editions of the book. His project Pulped Fiction has seen the 55-year-old launch limited

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Indian restaurant hit with zero food hygiene rating

An Indian restaurant in Oxfordshire has been hit with a zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Arzoo Indian in Bicester was given the minimum score after assessment on September 20, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. A zero-out-of-five

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Heavy delays on A34 after incident

4:11pm We are now closing this live blog as all lanes have reopened and traffic delays have started to ease. Thank you

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Weather maps show 'polar' cold snap heading to the UK with temperatures of -6C

The UK could be set for an 'polar' cold snap in November, with temperatures dropping as low as -6C. Weather maps from WXCharts show a bitter cold spell could be heading to the country. The maps suggest volatile weather could bring heavy downpours

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How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Millions of pensioners could be set for a £902 increase in 2024. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked

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UK motorists can save £200 a year on petrol and diesel with this simple expert tip

Motorists in the UK could save themselves over £200 a year on petrol and diesel by doing one simple thing according to experts. With the cost of living and petrol prices continuing to rise UK drivers are feeling the pinch. But the the experts

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New redesigned Remembrance Poppies launched by the Royal British Legion

Remembrance poppies will have a brand-new look this year, as they go plastic free, making them fully recyclable. The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal 2023 is launching a new poppy, coming as the first redesign of the historic symbol in a generation

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Person killed on railway tracks in Oxfordshire village

Train lines in Oxfordshire were closed for hours last night after a person died on the tracks. British Transport Police officers were called to the line in Milton, near Didcot Parkway, at 9.19pm on Wednesday (October 25) following reports of a

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Major delays after A-road closed due to crash

2:02pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.

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Police called to 'serious' crash involving multiple vehicles

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Lamppost knocked down near town centre shops

A lamppost has been knocked down in a town centre with police launching an investigation. Officers are looking to speak to eyewitnesses after damage caused to the lamppost near Cineworld in Didcot. Pictures show the lamppost on the ground damaged

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Pair arrested on suspicion of multiple fraud crimes

A man and a youth have been arrested on suspicion of several fraud crimes. Officers arrested the pair near Wheatley on suspicion of offences relating to the fraudulent production of vehicle index plates and possessing articles for use in fraud

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Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 400 times its value

A rare Blue Peter 50p coin has sold for more than £200 on an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune. The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. It features an athlete

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Railway line closed as emergency services called to incident

All railway lines were closed between Didcot Parkway and Swindon as emergency services dealt with an incident last night (October 25). The emergency services were called to an incident, first reported at around 9:30pm, on the railway between Swindon

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New plastic-free poppies launched for Remembrance

Today marks the launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal in Oxfordshire, and with it, a newly designed plastic-free poppy. The new poppy is the first redesign of the Remembrance symbol in a generation and the latest in a series of designs

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Popular Bengali music festival coming to Oxford for first time

A popular Bengali music festival is coming to Oxford for the first time in its 11-year journey. The Saudha Bangla Music festival, claimed to be the largest of its kind outside of the Indian subcontinent, will be hosted at the Asian Cultural Centre

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Ruben Rodrigues on love of football and defensive side of the game

RUBEN Rodrigues says his passion for football is what helps make him differ to other players in his position. Creative midfielders like Rodrigues are often labelled as ‘luxury players’ due to their occasional languid playing style. For Oxford

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County flower business opening new store next month

A Wantage business is set to expand with the opening of a new store next month. House of Flowers will be officially opening its new store at Millets Farm in Frilford next Saturday (November 4). Situated between the garden centre and the farm shop

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Oxfordshire bowler helps England side win European tournament

OXFORDSHIRE left-arm spinner Tom Hinley played a starring role as England won a European tournament. National Counties XI, representing England at the Dream 11 European Cricket Championship, overcame defending champions Netherlands with an emphatic

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Fears that Oxford's most vulnerable will suffer from 'soaring' house prices

Oxford needs to “get on top” of its soaring housing costs, councillors and charities have urged as new figures show house prices are rising faster than anywhere else in the South East. Fears have been raised that young people and the city’s homeless

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Housebuilder gives financial support to community event

A popular community event in Oxford is continuing to thrive with the support of a local housebuilder. Vistry Thames Valley has donated £500 to the Barton Bash – a family fun day run by the Barton Community Association. Event organisers decided

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

DAVID SHERGILL, 20, of Cromwell Way, Kidlington, admitted failing to provide a specimen of blood when required to by a police officer, after he was detained on suspicion of having committed a Road Traffic Act offence. He was fined £200, banned from

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Villagers fear they will be swallowed by urbanisation amid housing proposals

Homeowners fear their village will be “consumed by urbanisation” after a newly published draft local plan has proposed thousands of extra houses on countryside land. The Hawkwell housing development, proposed by Hallam Land Management and first

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Oxford Half Marathon runners raise vital funds for wellbeing hub

Runners in the Oxford Half Marathon raised more than £25,000 for Oxfordshire Mind. More than 80 runners signed up to run on behalf of the mental health charity to boost awareness of its cause and raise funds to help it support the 10,000 people

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Wheelchair tennis ace looking to impress at home county tournament

OXFORDSHIRE student Oliver Cox believes he is a better player than last year as he looks to make an impression in his home county this weekend. Twelve months ago, the 16-year-old from Watchfield reached the quad singles and doubles finals at the

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Single-vehicle crash led to major delays

A single-vehicle crash led to the closure of a major road in Oxford late Wednesday afternoon.  Thames Valley Police were called to the crash on Banbury Road, which happened around 4.45pm Wednesday, October 25.  Banbury Road was closed in both

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'They are letting residents down': Royal Mail delays causing havoc in Oxfordshire

Staffing issues at Royal Mail are causing havoc for homeowners across Oxfordshire. Households across the county have been receiving letters and parcels late, or not at all, over the last six months and many people claim that post is only being

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Alex Gorrin: Anytime I pull on the yellow jersey, it’s a privilege

ALEX Gorrin labelled his return to the Oxford United side a privilege, after making his first appearance for almost a year. The Spanish midfielder had last played for U’s in November after he suffered a knee injury during training the following

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Martial arts school celebrates win at national championship

A MARTIAL arts school is celebrating ticking off its victory at another national championship. Vale Taekwondo, based at The Beacon in Wantage, celebrated finishing top at six successive national tournaments earlier this year, however the Welsh

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'I was just aghast': Councillor receives letter A MONTH LATE due to postal delays

A councillor claims that democracy is under threat after confidential meeting papers arrived at his house a month late due to postal service delays. When Damian Haywood didn’t receive the documents for a meeting on September 23, he thought little