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Oxfordshire football club to receive CPR training after player collapses

An Oxfordshire football team is to undertake CPR training after three players saved the life of a teammate who collapsed this summer. Witney’s Slow Motion Football Club will receive CPR training tomorrow (Saturday, November 4) to ensure more have

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Oxford United car park closed on matchday 'due to travellers'

A car park at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium will be out of operation for this weekend's fixture due to "health and safety concerns".  The club has stated the East Stand car park will be closed for the FA Cup fixture against Maidenhead United due

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Major delays after multi-vehicle crash on A4130

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540-home plan near Oxford REFUSED by council over 'technical issues'

Controversial plans for 540 new homes near Oxford have been refused by a council. Merton College, which wants to develop an area of land the size of 82 football pitches near Yarnton, failed to get its application past Cherwell District Council.

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CCTV images released of person wanted in connection with mosque attack

Police have confirmed a hate crime carried out at a mosque is not being treated as terrorism as new CCTV images are released. Thames Valley Police released the images of an individual officers believe may have information about the case earlier

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Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of rape at Minster Lovell Hall ruins

An Oxfordshire man has been arrested on suspicion of rape on the grounds of the Minster Lovell Hall ruins.  A woman in her 30s was raped by one of the ruined walls in the Minster Lovell Hall grounds between 8.20pm and 10pm on Saturday (October

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Watch man's disgust at plastic in Tesco coleslaw

A man who said he found plastic at the bottom of a Tesco coleslaw packet has been left feeling 'disgusted' and 'disappointed'. The Oxford local, Sahil Khanna, 37, who works on Cornmarket Street, visited the Tesco superstore at around 4.30pm on

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Coroner: Teen would not have died if 'appropriate care' taken at hospital

The death of a teenager who went into the John Radcliffe Hospital for a spinal surgery would not have died if “appropriate care” was taken, a coroner has ruled. The sudden death of Zak Fairhurst, 18, came last February after being moved to an adult

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Surprise celebration for woman who cooked and served 250,000 meals

A woman was honoured this week for 20 years of service and 250,000 meals cooked going to homeless and vulnerably housed adults. The Porch in Oxford put the celebration on for long-serving catering manager Lorraine Green who had been the "heart

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Four Oxford graduates up for Waterstones Book Of The Year award

Four Oxford graduates have been shortlisted for the title of Waterstones Book Of The Year 2023. Each year, Waterstones booksellers are asked to nominate a book title that they most loved putting into reader's hands over the last 12 months.

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Shopping centre to host Christmas festival event with range of activities

The Westgate Centre in Oxford is launching its Christmas theme with a view to helping customers save the planet. A new, alternative Christmas experience designed and curated by Wayne Hemingway will be launching at the shopping centre later this

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85-year-old attendant on fancy dress fundraising mission for Children in Need

An 85-year-old Abingdon car park attendant is donning an array of fancy dress outfits at work this month to raise money for Children in Need. Ernie Edwards mans the ticket booth at Coxeter House Car Park off Straton Way and is alternating a range

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Ben Shapiro invitation to Oxford Union sparks protests

Ben Shapiro’s invitation to speak at the Oxford Union brought a backlash from protesters. The right-wing political commentator spoke in depth on the conflict taking place in Israel and Gaza at the famed hall on Monday (October 30). After his

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Two students begin scholarship funded by Lewis Hamilton

Two Oxford Brookes University students are among the country’s first to begin a motorsport scholarship funded by Formula One driver Sir Lewis Hamilton's charity. The scholarships are provided through a grant from the charity founded by the seven-times

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Complaints, ASB and investment revealed in new council housing report

Oxford City Council has said it invested more than £48m on improving council homes and providing new places for people to live in the space of a year. In a newly published housing annual report, the authority has also said it carried out 30,766

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Historic market celebrates its 249th birthday with big plans for next year

The historic covered market in Oxford has celebrated its 249th anniversary with a “super special occasion” planned for next year. The city’s beloved indoor market, which features more than 50 small, independent stalls, turned 249 on Wednesday (

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Town supermarket set to close for two week refurbishment

Sainsbury’s Witney store is gearing up for refurbishment, following conversations with customers about how their needs could be better served.   The store will close for two weeks from 6pm on Saturday, November 11 and reopen at 9am on Friday, November

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Ministry of Defence land to be sold as 'surplus' to requirements

Two plots of land belonging to Shrivenham’s Defence Academy are now “surplus” to requirements and will be sold, according to the Ministry of Defence. The Defence Academy, established in 2002, is headquartered at what used to be the Royal Military

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Water company announces 'potential loss of 300 jobs' after 'challenging year'

A water company covering Oxfordshire has announced plans to cut more than 100 jobs, according to a union, which could rise to 300 losses in total.  Thames Water reportedly told the GMB trade union at a meeting on Thursday that it is to start consulting

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Two men arrested following city centre stabbing

Police have arrested two men in connection with a stabbing that took place in Pembroke Street on August 27 this year. Both men, from Oxford, have been arrested on suspicion of GBH, Thames Valley Police has said. Police released images of two

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Missing teenager last seen in West Midlands over 10 days ago

A missing teenager with links to Oxfordshire was last seen in the West Midlands more than 10 days ago. Police are looking for Thomas, aged 17, who was last seen on Monday, October 23. It is believed he is now in Oxfordshire. READ MORE: 

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Forget hip-hop, make way for 'chap-hop' with the hilarious Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer

'Straight Out of Surrey' Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer is a rapper from a more sophisticated age. The dapper, flamboyantly moustached musician raps  - or rather 'rhymes' - his way through such cutting issues as dressing with style, good manners, pipe

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Extent of gender pay divide in Oxfordshire revealed

Women in Oxfordshire earn less than men, new figures released ahead of Equal Pay Day have revealed. Women’s rights charity the Fawcett Society has estimated based on average earnings across the country, women will effectively work for free from

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Indie-rockers The Boo Radleys return to Oxford for a trip back to the 90s

FROM Doctor Hook to Doctor Feelgood, via Doctor and the Medics, the musical landscape is littered with spurious medical credentials. So, Boo Radleys frontman Dr Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom is a bit of an anomaly: the genuine article, a doctor of psychotherapeutic

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Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes

The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) have made changes to their MOT reminder service that more than five million drivers have signed up for. The service, which launched in 2017, sends prompts to drivers one month before their MOT is

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Your chance to open up for mental health support this month

People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to open up and have a chat with friends, colleagues, family members or even a total stranger, every day throughout November to help tackle the issue of loneliness and social isolation. The #30chatsin30days

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More than 15 flood alerts issued for Oxfordshire amid Storm Ciaran

Flood alerts have been issued across Oxfordshire after heavy rainfall with more projected ahead of storm Ciaran. The Environment Agency has issued 17 flood alerts after consistent rainfall has led to higher-than-normal river levels on many watercourses

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Blenheim Palace picks up national award for accessibility

Blenheim Palace has been awarded the best historical building at a national accessibility award. The winners of the Blue Badge Awards 2023 were announced at a ceremony on Thursday, October 26 at London’s Great Scotland Yard Hotel. The awards

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Locals get chance to question bosses on water pollution and flooding

Residents will get the chance to question key stakeholders over water pollution and flooding issues in West Oxfordshire. West Oxfordshire District Council has announced its second annual Waterways Day event will take place on Thursday, November

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RAF paedophile jailed for molesting girl at her home

A former RAF serviceman has been handed an 11-year jail sentence for molesting a three-year-old girl after he returned from Cyprus on leave. Stuart Taylor, 53, was last month found guilty of three counts of indecently assaulting the girl at her

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Two local primary schools join Ridgeway Education Trust

All Saints CofE Primary School in Didcot and Long Wittenham CofE Primary School have officially joined the Ridgway Education Trust. The Didcot-based multi-academy trust currently comprises Didcot Girls’ School, St Birinus School, Sutton Courtenay

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Iconic shark sculptor holds 'unique' exhibition

The sculptor of a controversial Oxford landmark will hold a "unique and extraordinary" exhibition of his work and creative process. Headington Shark mastermind John Buckley is hosting an open studio for the Reading International Festival up to

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Brand the Bus competition for charities goes electric

Oxford Bus Company has launched its annual Brand the Bus competition for a local charity or good cause to have its branding emblazoned on a new electric double decker. The branded bus will be electric for the first time as the company accelerates

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Maternity staff at Oxford hospital win regional award

Maternity staff at Oxford University Hospitals have won an award in recognition of exceptional care delivered to a woman who gave birth having previously experienced loss. The Women's Centre team, based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, was named

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Multiple social care services given negative ratings

Multiple social care services in the county are falling below expectations and have received negative ratings. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessed three Oxfordshire providers in October all of which were said to be either 'inadequate' or

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Lord mayor to join two Oxford Remembrance events

The lord mayor of Oxford, councillor Lubna Arshad, is set to join two events to mark Remembrance Day next week. On Saturday, November 11, the Lord Mayor will hold a short service in the Town Hall for Armistice Day, at which Oxford will pay their

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Path closed off by council due to flooding safety risk

A path has been closed off by the city council due to heavy rainfall being brought in by Storm Ciaran.  Oxford City Council announced on Friday morning that the towpath from Fiddler's Island towards Botley Road has been closed as a result of the

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Latest figures show amount of people with Covid in county

Oxford Health Trust was caring for 13 patients with Covid in hospital as of Sunday, figures show, while Oxford University Hospitals Trust was also caring for 44 patients. NHS England data shows no people were being treated in hospital with Covid

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New project launched to support city businesses and charities

Oxford City Council has joined forces with Match My Project, to launch a “matchmaking” platform for businesses and charitable organisations looking to partner up and do good in the city.  Match My Project Oxford is an easy-to-use online social

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Doctor Who: Full-size replica Dalek sells for more than £1,500 at auction

A full-size replica Doctor Who Dalek has been sold on eBay for more than £1,500. The model was built by a lifelong Doctor Who collector and originally auctioned in aid of Manchester Children’s Hospital. The bronze colour replica of Dalek Caan

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New flood map revealed for high-risk village

A new flood map has been released for an Oxfordshire village after concerns were expressed over its locality to The Moors. It was concluded that the flood risk from main rivers in Ducklington for the area south of the A40 and to the wet of Queen

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Martin Lewis has warned households not to make a simple thermostat mistake that could lead to them forking out more on their energy bills this winter. The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier

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Another sports club cancels fireworks after field 'waterlogged'

Two Oxfordshire sports clubs have now called off firework events due to take place this weekend as Storm Ciaran brings in wet weather. The Ardington & Lockinge Sports Club postponed its event due to take place on Saturday night following an inspection

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Bristol City consider move for Oxford United boss Liam Manning

Oxford United manager Liam Manning has emerged as one of the managers Bristol City are looking to replace Nigel Pearson, according to reports. Pearson was relieved of his duties on Sunday and Bristol Live has since revealed that Manning is on the

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How to report a missing cost of living payment as millions receive new £300 boost

More than seven million homes are set to receive a £300 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the coming weeks. Payments of the latest cost of living boost began on October 31, with those in receipt of Universal

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'They're everywhere': Mrs Hinch fan pleads for help on how to get rid of flies

A fan of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch has called for help after finding fruit flies "everywhere" but members of one Facebook group have come to their aid. If you've been spotting small flies or gnats flying about your kitchen, it's a very common

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Delays after Oxford bridge closes due to emergency gas leak

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Josh McEachran says U's won't take struggling Maidenhead for granted in FA Cup

Josh McEachran says Oxford United will not take National League strugglers Maidenhead United for granted in the FA Cup this weekend. Maidenhead sit fourth from bottom in the Vanarama National League having won just one of their last 14 league matches

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Oxford promoter on historic title win ending 18-year wait for trophy

Promoter Jamie Courtney has spoken of his pride after Oxford ended their 18-year wait for a speedway title. Chargers beat defending champions Leicester Lion Cubs 34-32 in a dramatic National League grand final at Oxford Stadium. After the postponement

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Severe delays after A34 crash

12:01pm There are still severe delays of 18 minutes and delays increasing on A34 Southbound between M40 J9 at Bicester

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Fireworks display postponed due to flooding

A rugby club has cancelled its fireworks display due to flooding and "unprecedented wet weather". Grove Rugby Football Club stated it had rearranged the display, originally scheduled to take place today, to Friday November 17. It added that

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Congestion builds as work now begins to repair cracked road

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Pilots train with night goggles at Oxfordshire air base

An otherworldly scene shows pilots training with night-vision googles at an Oxfordshire air base. An RAF A400M military transport aircraft is pictured sitting at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire before it departed on a three-stage Non Permissive

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Drivers face A34 Botley Interchange delays from gas works

Drivers can expect to face major delays at the Botley Interchange in Oxford as two weeks of gas works get under way. Gas network company SGN will start work to upgrade the local gas supply from 8pm tonight and this will last approximately two weeks

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Morning of traffic carnage on major road as crack opens

A crack opened up in the surface of a major commuter road near Oxford which delayed motorists for hours on Friday.  One lane of the A34 southbound between Kidlington and the A44 was closed just before 7am on Friday morning.  National Highways

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Thousands get ready for South Park fireworks and bonfire

Thousands of people are expected to gather in South Park in Oxford for the county's biggest fireworks display. The event, organised by Oxford Round Table, is planned for all year and last year attracted more than 27,000 spectators. Its the

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Sledgehammer attack left victim with bloodied nose

A judge told two women they had been “watching too many soap operas” as he sentenced them for an altercation involving a sledgehammer.   Judge Michael Gledhill said the actions of Claire Baker, 44, and Chloe Cotton, 25, more than three years ago

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Bus service cut back due to major roadworks

A bus service created to help passengers cope with the closure of the Botley Road in Oxford is being cut back due to roadworks. In April Network Rail closed the road at the rail bridge as part of a £161m upgrade of Oxford rail station and the closure