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Young Reporter-Local Ladies Rowing Triumph by Amelie Wymer Headington

A group of local ladies came second at the prestigious Head of the Charles rowing race at Boston Massachusetts The local rowing team, composed of ladies aged between 53 and 71 with an average age of over 60 competed in the ladies grand masters

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Cycling For Cerebral Palsy ( Ana Galvani-Silva: Headington School Oxford)

16-year-old Felipe cycled over 350 miles and over 20,000 feet of climbing from Paris to Geneva in just 4 days to raise money for The National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre.  This journey was a part of the Ride 25 cycling event where riders cycle

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Young Reporter-Bell contest triumph by Amelie Wymer Headington School

A group of young ringers from Oxfordshire recently participated in a new striking competition competing against ringers from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Members of the Oxfordshire Diocesan Guild Youth Group met up at Wigginton

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Oxford United avoid Halloween scare with win at Lincoln City

OXFORD United ended a run of three games without a win and avoided a Halloween scare at Lincoln City with a 2-0 victory on the road. Ciaron Brown handed the U’s a half-time lead with a thumping header, before Lukas Jensen spilled a Stan Mills cross

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TV's 'dog father' among names featuring at literary festival

The Wantage Literary Festival has continued to draw crowds both locally and from afar this week, hosting names such as Mary Jean Chan, Jeremy Morris and Richard Digance. Zoologist Tom Moorhouse and Emma Smith, professor of Shakespeare studies at

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New figures show extent of youth reoffending in county

More than a quarter of young people with a criminal record in Oxfordshire reoffended within a year of a previous conviction, new figures show. Prison reform campaigners said children who end up in prison are being failed by a system that offers

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Slime buckets and doughnut bobbing draw guests to care home event

Older and younger generations were brought together for a doughnut-bobbing Halloween party at a fun-loving care home. Launton Grange Care Home in Bicester saw residents and children come together for an event filled with spooky fun, including doughnut-bobbing

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Young Reporter: Headington Rye Student Opinions: Perla Au HSO

Students’ Thoughts On The Headington-Rye Merger  It was announced on Friday the 15th of September that Headington School and Rye St Antony would merge.   On the 15th of September the cafeteria of Headington school erupted with excited and

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Culture Secretary: Government will stand behind media and protect press freedom

It’s hard to think of a time when journalism matters more than now. Brave reporters bring us daily dispatches from the frontline in Ukraine and in the past fortnight have shone the brightest possible spotlight on the horrific terrorist acts committed

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UPDATES: Lincoln City v Oxford United – live

9:42pm Read our on the whistle report as Oxford United end a run of three games without a win and avoid a Halloween scare

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Spooky event taking place at the Story Museum tonight

The Story Museum is hosting a Halloween Late event this evening, which organisers have said will be spooky and magic in equal measure. The museum asks that you don your best scary outfit, grab a glass of poltergeist punch, explore the museum at

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Read the astonishing Boris Johnson WhatsApp messages revealed in COVID hearing

Two of Boris Johnson’s former closest aides, Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain, have given testimony at the COVID hearing in which they detailed a chaotic and dysfunctional government at the height of the pandemic. Mr Cain, former No 10’s director

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RECAP: Long delays after crash near Oxfordshire village

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RECAP: Half-hour delays on A34 after vehicle stalls

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Wantage resident granted ambassador status by dementia service

A Wantage man has been made an ambassador for Dementia Oxfordshire after benefitting from the support the service provided after he received a dementia diagnosis. Glenn Fletcher was diagnosed with dementia in December 2020, which proved difficult

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Oxford air pollution pods attract thousands of visitors

An Oxford college has installed air pollution pods to raise awareness about the impact of air pollution on human health. St John's College installed visual artist Michael Pinsky's 'Pollution Pods' on October 21 in its front quad to allow Oxford

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HS2 Thames viaduct construction gets underway

The first of 72 huge beams have been lifted in the construction of the HS2 Thame Valley Viaduct. Crossing the floodplain of the river Thame around 350 metres south-west of the Rabans Lane Industrial Area, in Aylesbury, the 880-metre-long viaduct

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Crime prevention gets £1m boost with new funding

A boost of £1m from a government scheme will be put into crime prevention across the Thames Valley region. The successful bid from the Safer Streets Fund will mean extra spending for initiatives in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.

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Plans for 1,450 new homes in Oxford set for appeal

A university college and developer planning to build 1,450 homes in Oxford have appealed to the government over decision-making delays. Christ Church and Dorchester Residential Management want to build the homes, a primary school, and other facilities

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Workers on streets from 4am to clear mass of chewing gum

The streets of Oxford have been deep cleaned to remove a considerable amount of chewing gum stuck to the pavements.  ODS, a company which works on behalf of Oxford City Council, has removed chewing gum litter and deep cleaned more than 6,000m2

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Jailed man loses appeal after molesting teenage boy

A sex beast who was jailed in Oxford for abducting and molesting a 15-year-old boy has lost his appeal bid. Lawyers for predator Jed Denton had hoped to convince top judges his almost nine year prison time was too high. But a panel of three

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Meet the sports manager who fell asleep in his exam

A manager who once fell asleep during his GCSEs now specialises in transforming the lives of children with special educational needs. Ryan Hairsine did not enjoy school and took a nap while taking his GCSE English exam in 2011 - which he failed

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Serving police officer charged with stalking and assault

A serving Thames Valley Police officer has been charged with stalking and assault in Oxfordshire. Following an investigation by the force, PC Camron Noble, 23, was today (Tuesday, October 31) charged with one count of stalking without fear of violence

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Former PM Boris Johnson wanted 'old people to accept their fate' during Covid

Boris Johnson suggested he believed the Covid pandemic was “nature’s way of dealing with old people” as he resisted lockdown measures, Sir Patrick Vallance argued. The Government’s chief scientific adviser during Covid wrote that the then-prime

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Thinking about using a heated towel rack for drying clothes? The pros and cons

Now we can no longer hang our endless loads of washing out to try in the warm summer breeze, you might be wondering what other alternatives there are throughout autumn and winter. When it comes to drying our clothes indoors, we want to be able

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Young Reporter- Beloved Play Park Vandalised- Octavia Grainger, Headington School

Enstone village play park, situated next to Enstone Primary school has had its playground equipment daubed with spray paint. The play park, which has been around for nearly 50 years, had a 30k redesign and rebuilt just two years ago, but isn’t the

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Dominic Cummings says Government was a 'dumpster fire' during Covid pandemic

Dominic Cummings has said the UK Cabinet Office was a "bomb site" and "dumpster fire" during the coronavirus pandemic. Later in the Covid-19 inquiry, he said that an “overall dysfunctional system” was in place during the national emergency.

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Government announces exact date American XL Bullies will be banned

The government recently announced that the American Bully XL dog breed would be banned by the end of this year. Now, more details have been released including the exact dates the ban will begin. The ban comes after a number of attacks on humans

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Heavy delays after motorcyclist crash closes main road

5:57pm More information is expected to be provided on this tomorrow. Thank you for following this live blog today.

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Ambitious plans to convert cinema into hotel facility revealed

Plans have been announced to turn an Odeon Cinema building into a new hotel and community space. Oxford City Council has chosen Marick Real Estate as the development partner for 38-40 George Street following what has been described as "competitive

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Flood warnings issued as rainfall and high winds to hit county

Consistent rainfall in recent weeks causing higher-than-normal river levels and high winds have led to warnings issued across Oxfordshire. An amber warning for rain and wind is in place across large sections of the country on Wednesday and Thursday

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Poppy Appeal launched in striking palace event

This year's Oxfordshire Poppy Appeal was launched in a striking event to honour and raise funds for veterans, current serving personnel and their families. Blenheim Palace hosted the Lord Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, on

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'Incredibly rare' book published 467 years ago could fetch £10k

A 467-year-old astronomy book written by a former Oxford University graduate turned professor could fetch £10,000 at an auction after being discovered in a box of old books. The 'incredibly rare' first edition of The Castle of Knowledge by Welshman

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Train ticket offices to remain open as closure plans are scrapped

Railway ticket offices will no longer be closed in England. The proposals to close railway ticket offices in England “did not meet the high thresholds” of serving rail passengers, Transport Secretary Mark Harper said. In July this year, industry

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How to watch the Covid-19 inquiry live stream as Dominic Cummings faces questions

Former chief advisor to Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, and Lee Cain, the former Number 10 director of communications, will appear at the Covid-19 inquiry today (October 31). Mr Cummings was a key figure in Downing Street throughout the Government

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What does Dominic Cummings do now? His life after working for Boris Johnson

Former chief adviser to Boris Johnson Dominic Cummings was a key figure in Downing Street throughout the Government’s early response to the pandemic. However, he also broke lockdown rules when he took a trip to County Durham with his family.

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Shadow Culture Secretary: Tech platforms must pay news media for their content

Quality journalism matters as much as ever. Distressing but brave coverage of the crisis in the Middle East has proven that. Tragically, more than 20 journalists have been killed in the conflict. The deadliest since Russia’s barbaric invasion of

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Childhood Pokémon cards gathering dust for 20 years tipped to sell for thousands

A collection of Pokémon cards that have been left gathering dust in a bedroom for more than 20 years is tipped to go for thousands of pounds at auction. Martin Rixon, 29, hung on to hundreds of Japanese trading game cards, including Pokémon rarities

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Man, 45, charged with spate of shoplifting offences

A 45-year-old man has been charged with a spate of shoplifting offences. Following an arrest on October 30, Luke O’Brien of no fixed abode has been charged with 14 offences of shoplifting. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at

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7 of the best horror movies of all time to watch around the Halloween season

Halloween is almost upon us and for many people, the spooky season gives them an excuse to enjoy a horror movie or two. Many horror films get released every year, but for every masterpiece that is made, there are many that don't reach anywhere

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Chip shop conman still on run TWO YEARS after being jailed

A conman is still wanted two years after he was jailed in his absence at Oxford Crown Court. Simon Levy, 57, is understood to still be on the run after he was handed a four year and four month prison sentence at the end of October 2021. The

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EastEnders villain to make shocking return after seven year break

EastEnders is set to welcome back character Dean Wicks onto Albert Square in a surprising twist for viewers. Played by actor Matt Di Angelo, Dean was last seen back in 2016 and is the son of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and brother of Mick Carter

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Tesco gives new life to Paperchase after closure of 106 high street stores

Tesco is giving Paperchase a new life as it begins to sell the brand’s products in more than 250 stores and online in selected areas. This comes after the supermarket bought the Paperchase brand and related IP earlier this year as the high street

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Covid-19 inquiry will see Dominic Cummings face questions today

Former chief advisor to Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, is set to face questions at the Covid-19 inquiry. Mr Cummings was a key figure in Downing Street throughout the Government’s early response to the pandemic and he will give evidence on Tuesday

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Louis Theroux reveals the 'controversial' stars he would love to interview

After interviewing countless celebrities over his long documentary career, Louis Theroux has opened up about the stars he would love to chat with in the future. This comes amid the second series of his popular show 'Louis Theroux Interviews...'

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Friends stars 'utterly devastated' as they share joint tribute to Matthew Perry

The cast of Friends has released a joint statement paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry after the Chandler Bing actor was found dead in his hot tub in Los Angeles. Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courtney Cox and Matt LeBlanc

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7 simple steps to help dry your clothes in winter without a tumble dryer

It’s challenging to dry your clothes outside in winter because colder and damper weather in winter often means that your laundry will take longer to dry and will be left feeling damp and smelling musky.  Clothes can dry indoors in winter,

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Which haircuts have been banned in British schools? Beckham to Bowie to Blinder

Last week a 15-year-old boy was put in isolation for a full day and told to chop off his mullet because the hairdo was "too extreme", according to his mother. St Aidan's Catholic Academy, in Sunderland, gave the teenage boy a week to chop it off

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I tried McDonald's new autumn menu - these 2 items need to stay forever

When new menus at the likes of Costa Coffee and Starbucks are released, my heart skips a beat with excitement every time – specifically when it comes to seasonal treats. I have absolutely no idea why I look forward to spotting adverts for the latest

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Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

Eligible households across the UK will begin to receive the new £300 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) today. More than eight million homes qualify for the new payment, including those on Universal Credit, the

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The firework laws you need to know on Bonfire Night

With Bonfire Night coming up this weekend, many of us will be looking forward to enjoying a dazzling display, either at home or at an event. However, it is important to remember the rules around fireworks, especially when falling on the wrong side

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Girl found after police had raised fears for safety

A teenage girl who had been reported as missing has now been found by police. Thames Valley Police was appealing for the public’s help to find Shakya, aged 14, who went missing in Didcot shortly before 7pm yesterday (October 30). The force

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

JACK TRELOAR, 18, of Clover Lane, Witney, pleaded guilty to drink driving a Vauxhall Corsa on Broadway Close, Witney. He blew 69mcgs of alcohol in 100ml of breath, almost twice the legal limit of 35mgs. He was fined £450, banned from driving for a

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Oxford Muslims raise their fears over rise in hate crime following 'attacks'

Two alleged anti-Muslim attacks in the space of a week have led a city mosque to ramp up safety precautions amid rising tensions. A petrol can scrawled with the letters ‘IDF’ – the initials of the Israeli Defence Forces – was thrown over a wall

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New homes available for folk to move into in village

People have begun to move into new homes at the River Meadow development in an Oxfordshire village just off the A417. The new homes are on Faringdon Road in Stanford In The Vale. GreenSquareAccord, a national provider of social and affordable

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Spooky fun at Halloween across Oxfordshire over the years

Families have been making their final preparations for a fun Halloween weekend, including carving pumpkins, dressing up in costumes and trick or treating. Here we look back at some photos from over the years. And some people have been decorating

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Eddie Pepperell makes top 30 at Qatar Masters

EDDIE Pepperell made the top 30 during a solid showing at the Qatar Masters. The Frilford Heath member returned to the scene of his maiden DP World Tour title, the first of two victories during a breakthrough campaign in 2018. Pepperell finished

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Septuagenarian wins gold despite meeting doubles partner on day of victory

A SEPTUAGENARIAN clinched gold despite meeting his doubles partner on the same day he won his medal. Frank Coldwell, from Stanford in the Vale, won gold alongside John Lloyd-Jones at the English National Pickleball Championship held in Bolton.

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Meet the entrepreneur who bought the Eagle and Child

The tech entrepreneur who bought the Eagle and Child pub lives in California with his family, it can be revealed.  The pub is changing hands after current owner St John's College struck a deal with the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT).

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First look at state school which is being rebuilt

An Oxfordshire secondary school is to be knocked down and completely rebuilt as part of a government scheme. Gosford Hill in Kidlington is one of around 400 schools across the country that will be redeveloped after being allocated funding from

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RAF veteran who saw four nuclear explosions gets medal but no compensation

A Royal Air Force veteran who experienced four nuclear explosions on a remote island has received a medal 65 years later, but no compensation. “When the atomic bomb went off we could see the bones in our hands, and the sand on the edge of the beach

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Flooding fears in village as 540-home decision looms

Flooding fears have been raised over a 540-home plan to the north of Oxford as a crunch decision looms. Yarnton villagers are worried that Merton College has "ignored" the flood risk in the area of land it has chosen for development. The college

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Kaleb Cooper teases 'biggest falling-out ever' in Clarkson's Farm season 3

Oxfordshire farmer Kaleb Cooper has teased a "biggest ever falling-out" in the upcoming series of Clarkson's Farm. The hit Amazon series charmed critics with its cinematography complementing the lovable group of staff unafraid to tell 62-year-old

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Fire and rescue service hosting biker down workshop next month

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service is holding a biker down workshop next month to provide practical and life-saving advice on dealing with emergency situations involving bikers. Delivered by firefighters, the session will focus on reducing risk

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Liam Manning enjoying pressure and expectation he has built at Oxford United

LIAM Manning says he enjoys the pressure and expectation he has built at Oxford United after a rapid start to the season. United have won nine of their opening 14 games in Sky Bet League One, leaving them second in the table and with a game in

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Brentford loanee reckons formation tweak is getting best out of him

FIN Stevens reckons Oxford United’s formation tweak in recent games is getting the best out of him as a player. The U’s have moved to a 3-4-2-1 formation for the last six matches, with Brentford loanee Stevens vying with Stan Mills for the right