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Drugs, a catapult and discarded number plates found by police
Drugs and a catapult were discovered and number plates seized by two PCs from Thame’s neighbourhood policing team today. Sharing activities of their activities today (Thursday, February 15) through the TVP South Oxon and Vale of White Horse social
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You can win this £3m five bedroom mansion in latest Omaze prize draw
One lucky winner will scoop this stunning £3million home in Cornwall in a prize draw. The five-bedroom coastal retreat comes with a hot tub and panoramic views of the surrounding Cornish countryside. It is up for grabs in the Omaze Million
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BBC Alan Carr's Picture Slam series 2 looking for new contestants - how to apply
Do you love to watch a Saturday night gameshow on TV, or even think you have what it takes to become a contestant? The second series of Alan Carr’s Picture Slam on BBC One will be returning after a successful first series in September 2023.
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What is GDP and how does it work in relation with the economy?
GDP is a term you would have likely heard in the reporting of financial news, but what does it actually mean? Standing for gross domestic product, the concept of GDP is significant for measuring how healthy a country's economy is. Here's all
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First look for Celebrity Big Brother revealed as ITV shares teaser for the series
ITV has shared its first look at the revamped Celebrity Big Brother series, which is set to launch very soon. A teaser was released by the broadcaster which showed a number of people covering their faces as they attempted to avoid paparazzi.
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Bypass closed after motorcyclist crash near BMW factory
An Oxford bypass was closed for several hours after a crash involving a motorcyclist on Wednesday evening. The crash took place in the northbound carriageway of the Eastern Bypass in Cowley at around 6.30pm. An eyewitness said the crash involved
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'I really hope she’s Ok': Fears grow for missing 76-year-old
A four-day police search for a missing 76-year-old woman has worried folk in an Oxfordshire town. Thames Valley Police is still looking for Iona, whose surname has not been disclosed, after she disappeared from Witney on Monday morning (February
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Sainsbury's blasted over 'filthy' supermarket and promise to get more cleaners
Concerns have been raised among customers over "filthy" conditions at a town supermarket. The Sainsbury’s store in Bicester has been labelled a “health and safety hazard" as pictures show broken glass, rubbish and pigeon droppings at the supermarket
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Reduction in Thames Valley homicide rate according to new figures
Fewer people were killed by homicide in Thames Valley last year, new figures show. Office for National Statistics figures show Thames Valley Police recorded 16 people dying because of a homicide incident in the year to March – down from 23 the
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Man ordered to pay £4k after not giving his dog enough water
A DOG owner has been ordered to pay £4,000 in compensation after failing to give his dog enough water. Cornel-Petrisor Burdris was charged with failing to ensure an animal’s welfare after failing to give his dog enough water on July 16, 2022 at
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Hundreds of last minute hospital operations cancelled
Hundreds of operations were cancelled at the last minute by Oxford University Hospitals Trust last year, new figures show. The British Medical Association called the tens of thousands of cancellations across the country the sign of a "creaking"
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Two men charged in connection with supermarket burglary
Two men have been charged in connection with a burglary in Henley on Tuesday. Alex Barrow, 38, of Shaftesbury Close, Bracknell, and Scott Webb, aged 45, of Grove Park Road, Chiswick in London, were charged with one count each of burglary, going
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Major town road closed due to 'incident' with bus routes diverted
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Teen no longer accused of trespassing after bank protests
A TEENAGER who was arrested following a protest at an Oxford bank is still being investigated for public order, police have confirmed. Thames Valley Police confirmed it was called to a protest in Barclays in Cornmarket Street on the morning of
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Ex-girlfriend of murder-accused thought she would be killed, court hears
THE former partner of a woman charged with murder recorded a secret video stating she thought she would be killed. Scarlet Blake, 25, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. The 30-year-old Spanish man was
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Tractor incident causing severe delays on A34
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Murder-accused 'fell out' with woman who tipped off police after 'gun incident'
A MURDER-accused woman had ‘fallen out’ with a woman who later told police she had ‘confessed to a murder’, a jury has heard. Scarlet Blake, 25, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. The 30-year-old Spanish
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Young driver 'found with cash and Class A drugs' arrested
An Oxford man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences. Officers from the South Oxfordshire Tasking Team stopped a vehicle in Lock Crescent in Kidlington on Wednesday. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police's South Oxfordshire
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Three Oxfordshire areas named best place to live in country
Three places in Oxfordshire have been named among the best places to live in the country. London-based property finder company Garrington has put together a list of the most desirable places to live in England and Wales in 2024. The top 20
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Severe delays caused by roadworks on A40
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Two teens arrested after incident at end of school day
Two teenage boys have been arrested after an incident at a school in Woodstock. Police were called to reports of an alleged assault outside the Marlborough Church of England School in Shipton Road at around 3.40pm last Tuesday (February 6).
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Large emergency response to 'man on church roof' in market square
A large emergency service response descended on an Oxfordshire town after reports of a man on a church roof. Police, fire and ambulance were positioned outside the St Mary-le-More church, and sat in the centre of the market place, just behind the
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Car owner 'got out of vehicle' after A34 rush hour crash
A motorist managed to escape from a car which had left the A34 and crashed into hedges during Thursday morning's rush hour. Emergency services responded to a crash involving two vehicles in the southbound carriageway between the M40 junction nine
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More than 1,000 homes hit with power cut
11:18am The power cut has now been reduced to 416 impacted customer.
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Three boys arrested in connection to 'drug and knife crimes'
Three boys have been arrested in connection to drug supply and possession of a knife. Officers were patrolling Oxford city centre last night (February 14) with two dogs when they made the arrests. The dogs were specially trained in detecting
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Stolen caravan recovered and returned to owner
A stolen caravan was reported to police as officers recovered the vehicle using a tow truck this morning in an Oxford suburb. The caravan was found by Thames Valley Police in Nowell Road in Rose Hill. Police said the vehicle will be returned
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HMRC issues important update to anyone expecting £299 cost of living payment
Tax credit recipients will begin receiving their £299 cost of living payment from the HMRC from tomorrow. HMRC is reminding eligible recipients that the cost of living payment will be paid out between February 16 and February 22. In a text
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RECAP: Day seven of Jorge Carreno murder trial continues
3:25pm That is the end of our live coverage today. Thank you for following. To read a full summary on today's proceedings
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Do you need to microchip your cat and what happens if you don't?
Have you got a pet cat who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your cat needs to be microchipped. Cats can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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When was the last recession as UK economy shrinks to new recession
The UK has officially entered another recession after figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found the UK economy shrank at the end of 2023. The figures from ONS showed that the economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the year's final
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What is a recession and what will it mean for me for the rest of 2024?
Britain’s economy slipped into a recession at the end of 2023 after output contracted by more than expected in the final three months, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated that gross domestic product
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UK falls into recession after economy shrank again at the end of 2023
The UK economy officially entered into a recession at the end of 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures show the economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the final three months of the year. Most economists
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New Tory 'cost of loving' law threatens to split up thousands of UK couples
Thousands of UK couples may have already spent their last Valentine’s Day together as a result of a new Tory law coming into force this spring. The piece of legislation will drastically increase the earning bracket required for a UK visa. The
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Can you get fined for feeding birds and is it illegal? See what the experts say
We all like to do our bit to look after the wildlife in our local communities, from rescuing injured animals to making sure we provide inviting habitats for them to thrive. Birds especially seem to get given a lot of love from us humans, whether
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Police launch murder investigation after cyclist dies in hit and run
Thames Valley Police has launched a murder investigation after a man died following a crash between a cyclist and a vehicle in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at around 11.50am on Wednesday, February 14 on Addington Road at
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90 percent of passwords can be hacked in under 6 hours ( How to improve yours)
90% of passwords can reportedly be hacked in less than six hours so here's how you can improve yours. Many of us will be guilty of committing a password sin at one time or another - whether it's using the same password for multiple accounts or
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'Horrendous traffic' on A34 after two-vehicle crash
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'Stalker' arrested on Valentine's Day in police operation
A stalker was pulled over and arrested while driving on an Oxfordshire A-road, police have said. Thames Valley Police stopped the motorist on the A40 near Burford yesterday (Wednesday, February 14). Officers from the force’s rural crime taskforce
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'Concerned' search for missing woman, 76, enters fourth day and still no sign
A major police search for a missing 76-year-old woman from Witney has entered its fourth day. Iona, whose last name has not been released, has not been seen since 11am on Monday (February 12). Thames Valley Police and other emergency services
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Valentine's Day 'flasher' arrested after 'exposing himself at bus stop'
A male flasher has been arrested after exposing himself at a bus stop on Valentine's Day, police have said. Officers were called to an incident of indecent exposure in Didcot yesterday morning (Wednesday, February 14). A man allegedly exposed
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Action plan for the future of Cornerstone Arts Centre
Plans are being prepared to secure a promising future for Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. A report will be presented before South Oxfordshire District Council's Cabinet on February 15, establishing strategies for the arts centre intending to
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Leading science centre celebrates its 23rd anniversary
One of Europe's leading science and technology centres has celebrated its 23rd anniversary. Culham Innovation Centre in Oxfordshire marked its milestone with a champagne reception for past and present customers, many of which are leading figures
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Under-11 footballer undertakes 100-mile challenge in aid of Macmillan nurses
A boy whose nan recovered from cancer with the support of Macmillan nurses is running 100 miles in May to raise funds for the charity. Louis McIntosh, who plays for Sutton Courtenay's under 11's football team, will be completing the '100 miles
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ALEKSANDRS POZDNAKOVS, 32, of Corncrake Way, Bicester, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Banbury on January 13 this year with 106 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
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New bus route in Greater Leys to start in April
A bus service will operate on an different route around Greater Leys from April. From April 14, the 3A bus service will take a different route in response to resident feedback. Buses will now take a more direct route between Kassam Stadium
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Hotel invites couples to annual wedding showcase
A hotel is giving couples the chance to see what their venue has to offer at their annual wedding showcase. The Old Crown Coaching Inn in Faringdon is inviting prospective brides and grooms to attend the event on February 24 from 10am to 5pm.
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Oxford City boss on 7-1 defeat and possibility of further signings
OXFORD City will make further additions to their squad if necessary, as the side battles against an ongoing injury crisis. Canice Carroll, Tafari Moore, Zac McEachran and Josh Parker were all unavailable as the Hoops slumped to a 7-1 defeat at
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Parkgoers can give opinion on playground refurbishment
Parkgoers are being asked for their opinion as a playground is set to undergo a major redesign. Last year, four refurbishment designs were shown at a meeting by KOMPAN, a playground equipment company, to Bicester Town Council for Garth Park play
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Oxfordshire housing developers shortlisted for national awards
Two Oxfordshire housing developers are in the race to win national awards for sustainable development. Greencore Homes and Castlethorpe Homes are finalists in the first ever Making Better Homes Awards, launched by national builders' merchant Jewson
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Chinese Year of the Dragon celebrated at care home
The Chinese New Year has been welcomed in by staff and residents at a care home in Chinnor with a day of celebrations. Hempton Field Care Home was adorned with red lanterns and dragons, as residents learnt about Chinese traditions. An oriental
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Taxi tariff changes considered in Vale of White Horse
Vale of White Horse District Council is conducting a public consultation on proposed taxi tariff changes. The council is considering altering the current taxi tariff, introduced in October 2022, using the 'Guildford model', a nationally recognised
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Action plan outlined for long-term viability of community centre
Plans to assure the long-term viability of an arts and community centre in Wantage are set to be reviewed by The Vale of White Horse District Council's Cabinet. The Beacon Arts and Community Centre offers a range of activities including live performances
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Teen, 16, caught with 'machete style knife' in town centre
A TEENAGE boy has been caught in a public place with a ‘machete style knife’. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was caught in the High Street, Bicester on January 26 this year with the blade ‘without good or lawful authority
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'Pick up the pace': Further fury over delays to level crossing plan
A rail company has been told to “pick up the pace” over plans for a crucial level crossing in Bicester. East West Rail (EWR) has faced pressure to publish its proposals for the future of the London Road crossing. It comes as the company looks
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'Woefully inadequate': Solar farm developers 'must pay communities more'
Developers wanting to build “Europe’s largest solar farm” are facing pressure from MPs to bump-up their pay offer to Oxfordshire homeowners. The company behind Botley West Solar Farm has promised to give nearby communities £50,000 each year if
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Oxfordshire charity steps up domestic abuse support with police funding
An organisation which supports victims of domestic abuse has received a visit from the Thames Valley police and crime commissioner. Matthew Barber visited the team at Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse to understand how funding from his office
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Two of Oxfordshire's must-see Spring gardens
The National Trust has named six must-see spring gardens in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. The list includes Greys Court, near Henley-on-Thames, where visitors will be treated to blooming cherry blossom. The cherry garden, boasting
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Banbury United reschedule another match due to flooding
Banbury United has announced their match against Rushall Olympic will be played on March 5 after a waterlogged pitch caused it to be postponed. The Vanarama National League fixture was originally scheduled for February 10, but will now be played
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Wallingford care home marks Chinese New Year with cultural festivities
A care home in Wallingford has celebrated Chinese New Year with a day of activities and celebrations. Residents and staff at Waterside Court welcomed in the Year of the Dragon with handmade paper dragons, exchanged during supper. Head chef
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Oxford University Hospital staff advance research knowledge through internship
Eight Oxford University Hospital healthcare professionals have taken their first steps on a clinical academic pathway following six-month internships. Sponsored by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the initiative encourages
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Work on 78 new homes to start in village this summer
Work to build 78 homes is set to start this summer after a development site in Benson was purchased by a housebuilder. Bewley Homes plans to build a mix of two to five-bedroom houses and apartments on the land west of Hale Road, with 47 set to
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Award-winning restaurant eyes expansion in the Cotswolds
A fine-dining, Indian-inspired restaurant in Cheltenham has confirmed plans to open another eatery in the Cotswolds. Prithvi, an award-winning establishment on Bath Road which opened in 2012, has had its menu featured in the Michelin guide.
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Young barmaid, 19, found dead after taking painkillers
A YOUNG barmaid has died from taking painkillers after suffering with Covid. Aimee Trinder, 19, died at her home address in Saxon Road, Abingdon, on December 7 last year. An inquest was opened into her death at Oxford Coroner’s Court on Wednesday
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Royal Mail releases new stamps to celebrate Viking history
New stamps are being issued that celebrate the history and legacy of Vikings in Britain. The eight stamps also mark 40 years since the Jorvik Viking Centre opened in York. They feature Viking artefacts and locations of significance from around