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What is Ant and Dec's net worth? Hosts of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Presenting duo Ant and Dec are back as hosts of the ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Together, the pair have hosted the show since it began in 2002 and have come a long since their start in Byker Grove in 1989.  Since

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Police on scene deal with damage of A34 crash

A crash on the A34 caused long delays as police attended the scene to deal with damage. The incident occurred this evening in lane two on the northbound carriageway, just north of the Oxford Botley Interchange resulting in "long delays" in both

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Teenager bucks trend with engineering apprenticeship at bus company

Teenager Mercedes Goodhall has bucked a national trend by signing up to become an engineering apprentice with Oxford Bus Company. The bus sector is traditionally a male-dominated industry and fewer than 20% of engineers in the UK are women.

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Love Island winner to lead football club's cyclothon for Children in Need

Former Oxford City player and Love Island winner Finley Tapp will take part in Banbury United’s cyclothon in aid of Children in Need. Banbury United is hosting the cyclothon in aid of the charity at its clubhouse on Friday, November 17 over an

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World-famous violinist to perform in city

World-famous violinist Nigel Kennedy is performing in Oxford. Following a four-night residency at Ronnie Scott's in London, the virtuoso will be performing at the Olivier Hall at St Edward’s School tomorrow night. He has performed in the city

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Hundreds lose electricity as Oxfordshire town hit with power cut

6:37pm The electricity company says anyone who needs more information can call the company on 105 or send a message on

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Woman caught dumping rubbish fined thousands

A woman caught dumping household rubbish against a residential street wall has been fined a hefty sum. The Kidlington fly-tipper, Taise Ronchi, 40, was ordered to pay more than £2,500 after she dumped household rubbish at Garsingston's poplar close

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'He will be sorely missed' : Tributes to 'much-loved' family man

A "music-loving" computer analyst died after being hit by a train, an inquest held in Oxford was told. Stephen Richens, 48, of Kidlington, died at the Sandy Lane level crossing in Kidlington shortly after noon on Thursday, May 18.  His death

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Natural habitats restored across six Oxfordshire sites

A new initiative which aims to restore natural habitats across six Oxfordshire sites is encouraging locals to grow their own plants. The Freshwater Habitats project is overseeing volunteer work at Farmoor Reservoir, RSPB Otmoor, Hinskey Heights

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Joanna Lumley invites shoppers to visit Westgate Centre for Christmas

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley is inviting shoppers to do their Christmas shopping at the Westgate Centre in Oxford. She has been hired to promote the shopping centre over the festive season and has recorded a series of ads. A spokeswoman for the

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GALLERY: Oxford school host primary children for science day

An independent Oxford girls' school welcomed primary school students from across the city for a morning of science projects. Oxford High School welcomed 84 year 5 pupils on Tuesday (November 7) to take part in science activities with their students

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Fate of controversial housing block to be decided at inquiry

The fate of a Headington housing block which a council wants demolished will be decided early next year. Oxford City Council has ordered a block of six houses in Quarry High Street, next to Beecher Acoustics musical instruments shop, to be knocked

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School in Abingdon will be visited by famous comedian

Famous comedian Matt Lucas is due to make an appearance at a school in Abingdon to share his new book. The co-star of Little Britain and creator of popular ‘rude girl’ Vicky Pollard will be visiting Larkmead School in Faringdon Road on Tuesday,

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Development of 'once-in-a-generation' university accommodation begins in Oxford

An Oxford University college has celebrated the start of development on its new student accommodation. St Edmund Hall claimed its new building in Norham Gardens would allow the college to accommodate all its undergraduate students for the entirety

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Pub toilets rated 'platinum' in annual 'washroom away from home' competition

A Bicester pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in an annual competition that judges the “best washroom away from home.” After inspectors came unannounced to judge thousands of ‘away from home’ toilets on multiple criteria

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Secondary school rated 'good' in latest Ofsted inspection

An Oxford secondary school has been rated 'good' by Ofsted following an inspection in September.   In their report, inspectors commended the Cheney School in Headington for the high standard of education on offer. They describe the culture

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LISTEN: Emotional video of girl, 6, saving mum's life by calling 999

A 6- year-old-girl has saved her mum’s life following a severe asthma attack and the emotional 999 call has been made public. The audio features Cali-Maii Ball telling the operator "I think my mum is having an asthma attack - mummy is really struggling

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Oxford United interim boss reveals when club hopes to appoint new head coach

OXFORD United are aiming to have Liam Manning’s replacement in charge ahead of the trip to Cheltenham Town at the end of the month. Craig Short has been placed in interim charge while the U’s board conducts a search to replace Manning, who took

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GMB's Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid clash over new John Lewis Christmas advert

Beloved Good Morning Britain presenters Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid have clashed over their takes on the brand-new John Lewis Christmas advert. The 2023 campaign features a Venus fly trap called Snapper who eventually becomes an unconventional

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Teenager assaulted in high street Halloween robbery

A man in his late teens was surrounded and assaulted in an unprovoked incident on Halloween, police have said. The incident occurred on October 31 between 8.30pm and 9pm at the junction of High Street and Sterling Road Approach in Kidlington.

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Popular chocolate could be missing from shelves this Christmas - here's why

Strike action looks set to cause a shortage of popular chocolate Ferrero Rocher this Christmas. The GMB Union announced on Thursday (November 9) that more than a dozen staff at Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate are set to take strike action from the 

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Top Gear star Chris Harris issues Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff health update

Top Gear star Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is still "healing" after suffering a horror car crash last year, according to his BBC co-host Chris Harris. The former England cricket captain was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries while

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Air ambulance lands at school to deal with area incident

An air ambulance landed in a school field after being called to a nearby incident in Oxford. Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) used Pegasus School Primary School as a landing site to provide "advanced critical care" at an incident near the school

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Village boozer named 'best autumn pub' in South Oxfordshire

A traditional village boozer has been named the best pub of the autumn in South Oxfordshire. The Black Horse in Checkendon received the ‘pub of the season award for autumn 2023’ from the South Oxfordshire branch of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA

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Kayaking in flooded park as alerts in place for county

There are 10 flood alerts in place today (November 9) across Oxfordshire following the aftermath of Storm Ciaran. The flood alert areas include the River Thames and rivers or streams in the Oxford area, including areas between Wolvercote down to

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Almost three-month search for boss ends with hiring of former Aston Villa assistant

OXFORD United Women have revealed former Aston Villa Women assistant Sam Rose as their new boss, ending an almost three-month search to replace Liam Gilbert. Rose, who has also worked in the men’s game at the academies of Nottingham Forest and

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Vintage cycle with 'huge sentimental value' stolen from outside church

A 1980s Raleigh Richmond bike with “huge sentimental value” to its owner was stolen from outside a church in Abingdon. Police have appealed for information on the vintage cycle after it was taken from outside St Helens Church on Wednesday, October

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Young Reporter - Are Minds of Adults Being Taken Over - Moneeb Ansar - Henley College

Since the creation of social media, we have seen a drastic spike in mental health related diagnoses among people and many would argue that smartphones are taking a negative toll especially when it comes to attention span. Firstly, social media apps

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Scarlet fever symptoms as cases more than double in parts of the UK

Scarlet fever cases have more than doubled in parts of the UK in recent weeks, the latest figures have revealed. Suspected infections in Wales recently rose to 55 in the week ending October 29, more than double the total number for the prior week

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Measles outbreak declared in England - symptoms to look out for

People are being encouraged to have an MMR vaccine following an outbreak of measles in the UK. According to the most recent government data on MMR, there have been 149 confirmed cases across England, with London making up more than half of those

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Finance expert shares 7 top tips to boost your Credit Score

Credit scores are vital, but many of us only think about them when we are looking at personal credit options. While poor credit scores can feel like a huge barrier when it comes to unlocking credit options, a good credit score can mean access to

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Millions of broadband and mobile customers face mid-contract price rises

Millions of broadband and mobile customers are being warned to expect mid-contract price rises on their contracts next year. In April 2024, many broadband and mobile providers are expected to hit customers with a price increase in line with inflation

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King Charles wants refugees to feel 'more welcome' in UK, says Sir Michael Palin

King Charles said refugees should be made to feel “more welcome” in Britain, Sir Michael Palin has said. The 80-year-old Monty Python star spoke to Charles on Wednesday evening at the Buckingham Palace event which recognised the United Kingdom’

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Candy sold in the UK recalled due to choking hazard as girl, 7, dies

Several varieties of a rolling candy sold across the UK have been recalled due to a choking hazard. Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution are recalling three flavours of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy because of the possibility that the rolling ball may

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Who will present This Morning next week? ITV reveals presenters

Cat Deeley will co-host ITV’s This Morning next week as the broadcaster looks to replace former presenter Holly Willoughby. In October, Willoughby announced she would be leaving her role on the show after 14 years. With Phillip Schofield and

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All Lidl store employees to wear body cameras in effort to fight UK retail crime

Lidl has announced it will introduce body cameras to be worn by staff members at all of its UK stores as standard. This is to reinforce its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of both customers and colleagues. From the end of November

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I tried Caffè Nero's brand new Christmas range and one item was by far the best

With Christmas only weeks away, chains like Caffè Nero are now releasing their anticipated festive ranges to eager customers across the UK. From sweet treats to savoury classics, Caffè Nero has it all, making it an ideal place to get a taste of

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Deck the halls with Aldi and Lidl's middle aisle this Thursday

The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl have plenty of handy gadgets and bargains and this week is no different. From Thursday November 9, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including Christmas decorations, toys and more. Let’s

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Watch the new John Lewis Christmas Advert - what is the song?

John Lewis has released its latest Christmas advert for 2023, featuring a mischievous Venus flytrap called Snapper and soundtracked by an original song performed by Andrea Bocelli. The highly anticipated advert – a long-established feature of the

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RECAP: Traffic tailbacks on major A34 roundabout

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'Chaotic' car fire 'closes main road' and creates mayhem for motorists

A roadside car fire near an Oxfordshire village was described as a “fierce blaze” by an eyewitness. Colin Bowles said the A4095 near Kirtlington was closed yesterday evening (Wednesday, October 8) as the fire “completely gutted” the vehicle by

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First look at new I'm a Celebrity camp with start of 2023 series just days away

Fans have been given their first look at the new I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here set in Australia.  The countdown to the start of the popular reality show is on after ITV announced I'm a Celeb would be returning to UK screens on Sunday, November

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Fall in hospital admissions for people with eating disorders

There were fewer hospital admissions for people in Oxfordshire with eating disorders last year, new figures show. Beat, a charity supporting those affected by eating disorders, said early access to treatment is crucial due to long NHS waiting times

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RECAP: 30 minute delays on M40 after lorry crash

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Missing man 'Jiggsy' could be 'anywhere in the country', say police

A missing man known as ‘Jiggsy’ could be “anywhere in the country”, said Thames Valley Police as it appealed for information on his whereabouts. The force urged anyone who has seen 56-year-old Christopher ‘Jiggsy’ Jiggins to get in touch with West

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Animal rescue centre at risk of closure after being told to leave farm

Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue faces uncertainty over its future after being given notice to leave its site in the next 12 months. The animal charity rents land at a farm in Blewbury, near Didcot, but it has been told by landlords they will need to

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Oxford United's new stadium 'must not shut key road', warns councillor

Oxford United must not shut a key road for matchdays at its new stadium, a senior county councillor has warned. Liberal Democrat Dan Levy has raised concerns about the potential closure of Oxford Road when the League One club plays at its prospective

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Castle saved from Historic England's 'at risk' list

The remains of Wallingford Castle have been saved from removal after being saved by a six figure grant. The site of the remains of Wallingford Castle is one of 25 locations across the south east that has had its future secured, Historic England

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Lib Dems take jibe at councillor’s attendance with flyer - but whose is worst?

Oxford Liberal Democrats have taken a jibe at the attendance of a city councillor who missed “over half of council meetings in 12 months”. Labour councillor Tom Hayes, whose ward is St Clement’s, is currently campaigning to be an MP in Bournemouth

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Plans for £340 million science park on golf course refused

Controversial plans to turn part of a golf course into a £340 million science park have been struck down by the planning authority. Greystoke Land wanted to turn the western half of Waterstock Golf Club near Wheatley into an industrial site with

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Jeremy Clarkson denies council row over pickleball court plans

Jeremy Clarkson has denied national reports he is at odds with West Oxfordshire District Council after saying he plans to build a pickleball court at Diddly Squat Farm. Writing in The Sunday Times at the weekend, the star of Clarkson's Farm on

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Fears that rampant development could 'swallow up' villages

A host of major housing applications to the northern fringes of Oxford have renewed fears that rural villages will be “swallowed up” by the city. In the last month, almost 500 new homes have been approved in Kidlington and plans for 540 homes near

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Fan reflections on Liam Manning’s Oxford United departure

OXFORD United Supporters’ Panel’s Matthew O’Donoghue reflects on the unexpected departure of Liam Manning and our way forward. The departure of Manning came as a shock to much of the fanbase. Whilst it is true that winning football matches in the

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OPINION: 'Appalling damage to South Park following fireworks display'

Laura Hollitzer has written a letter complaining about the 'appalling' damage to South Park in Oxford following the fireworks display at the weekend. Thousands of people attended the South Park fireworks on Saturday.  I wonder how many have

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Retirement village to host special Remembrance service for all

Poppy Meadows in Didcot is hosting a special Remembrance day event this Friday (November 10) from 2pm to 4pm which is open for all to attend. The event will take in the downstairs lounge and is set to include complimentary tea, coffee and cake,

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Emergency services called to serious crashes in county

Emergency services were called to crashes across the county yesterday. The A34 southbound was closed at the A4185 junction at Chilton near Didcot at around 9am following a crash. Thames Valley Police and the air ambulance were both called to

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court

NATHAN BALL, 31, of Springpool Way in Droitwich, Worcestershire, pleaded guilty to drug driving on April 18 of this year. He drove a Mercedes Vito on the M40 Northbound carriageway at Junction ten when an illegal portion of the drug was found in his

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Villagers campaign to save 'essential' shop from closing

A community organisation has raised more than £20,000 in an effort to save an “essential” shop from closing. The Weston Pantry Shop and Post Office in Weston on the Green may come under the ownership of Weston SOS Limited, if the community benefit

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Former soldier from Bicester sues MoD for more than £300,000 over 'cold injury'

A former British soldier from Bicester has launched a claim for more than £300,000 against the Ministry of Defence. Paul Boakye, of 5 Birch Road, Ambrosden, says in the claim papers now publicly available at the High Court in London that he suffered

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Remembrance events taking place in Cherwell

Wreath-laying ceremonies and remembrance services will take place across Cherwell as people gather to remember those who have died and those fighting wars. Bicester Town Council’s Remembrance Day service and parade will take on a new format this