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Oxford United submit full planning application for new stadium
Oxford United have submitted its full planning application for its proposed new stadium. The club has formally submitted an application to Cherwell District Council for a “new, modern and eco-friendly” 16,000-capacity stadium on an area of land
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Heavy delays on main road as emergency services attend crash
5:55pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our live coverage.
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Sentencing delayed for man who strangled and assaulted woman
THE sentencing of a man who strangled a woman in Oxford has been postponed. Michael Gardener, 33, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (February 23) for one count each of affray, intentional strangulation and assault by beating
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Five companies named for not paying minimum wage
Five Oxfordshire businesses have been named by the government for failing to pay the minimum wage. The five were among 524 employers which appeared on the Government's list of businesses who had breached minimum wage law, which was published on
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Trust founder joins Emilia Clarke and Sajid Javid to receive honours
An Oxfordshire founder and CEO of a farm trust joined the likes of Emilia Clarke and Sir Sajid Javid on Wednesday as she collected an MBE at Windsor Castle. Lydia Otter, owner of Pennyhooks Farm in Shrivenham, attended the castle to receive her
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Driver fined more than £2000 for using car as taxi without license
A driver who let his car be used as a taxi during the Henley Regatta despite it being unlicensed has been fined more than £2000. Raja Ilyas Hussain, 43, of Doolittle Avenue, High Wycombe, was found guilty of permitting his vehicle to be used as
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Hear about the secret - and naughty! - lives of hedgehogs at fun night
AN Oxford wildlife lover famed for his love of hedgehogs, will share his knowledge of the prickly mammals at an event to raise money for his local community centre. Writer, photographer and nature expert Hugh Warwick – known locally as ‘Hedgehog
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Police dub murder case 'incredibly rare' as woman, 26, found guilty
POLICE have dubbed a murder case as ‘incredibly rare’ after a woman was found guilty of killing a man at a river in Oxford. Scarlet Blake, 26, was found guilty of murdering Jorge Martin Carreno today (February 23) at Oxford Crown Court by a twelve-strong
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Family of murdered man pay tribute to extraordinary being full of 'kindness'
THE family of a man who was murdered at Parsons Pleasure over two years ago have paid tribute to an ‘extraordinary being full of passion and kindness’. Scarlet Blake, 26, was found guilty of murdering Jorge Martin Carreno today (February 23) at
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10 people charged with theft in shoplifting and retail crime crackdown
Ten people have been charged with theft and six shoplifting suspects identified in a week of action on retail crime. Neighbourhood police officers across South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse have completed 426 hours of high visibility
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Martin Lewis reveals the 'cheapest way to pay' for energy Ofgem price cap falls
Martin Lewis has said energy bills are "still too expensive" as energy regulator Ofgem lowered its price cap for April, reducing the average household energy bill by £238. The Money Saving Expert was reacting to the move from Ofgem, which will
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Flowers over hardship funding as council sets new budget
The city council has prioritised £16,000-worth of flowers over hardship funding in setting its budget for the 2024/25 year. Oxford councillors faced tough choices in the four-hour meeting as amendments to the original motion were tabled unsuccessfully
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Family ‘emotionally scarred’ after officer accused young man of assault
A FAMILY have been left ‘emotionally scarred’ after a police officer accused a young man of assaulting him. Connor Fagan, 20, was charged with one count of assaulting an emergency worker on September 11, 2021. However, after two days of evidence
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Live updates: Households and traffic signals hit by widespread power cut
2:47pm Oxfordshire County Council has said the traffic lights at the junction of George Street and Worcester Street are
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Residents bemoan congestion around works for traffic filter trial
Work is underway on a controversial traffic filters trial in Oxford as residents complain about vehicles blocking the road. Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed that electrical works will start in Oxford from February 26 and continue for six
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Pub stages 12-day beer festival with cheap pints
A pub is staging a 12-day beer festival with pints of ale selling from £2.29. A range of 15 real ales, including five from overseas brewers, will be available at The Penny Black in Bicester. The pub in Sheep Street will host the festival from
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Coronation Street star John Savident has died at the age of 86
Coronation Street star John Savident, who is known for playing Fred Elliott on the ITV show, has died at the age of 86. He was well-known for his booming voice and for his many years acting on the cobbles. A representative for the actor told
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Major delays after M40 crash involving lorry and car
12:35pm Two lanes are now open while lane 1 remains closed following the earlier crash. Drivers are asked to please
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Villagers thank Environment Agency for flood barriers
Villagers living in South Hinksey have thanked Environment Agency staff for putting up temporary flood barriers. The 'demountable' barriers are stored locally in the village near Oxford and erected in times of heavy rainfall. Adrian Porter,
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Rare and historic Oxford coin worth thousands up for auction next month
A historic coin pressed in Oxford is up for auction next month and is expected to sell for thousands of pounds. The rare item is an Oxford half pound which dates back to 1643 when it was created in the city’s mint. It depicts King Charles I
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Nearly 9 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £500
More than 8.9 million PlayStation console owners could be owed nearly £600 as part of a $7.9 billion lawsuit claim against Sony. Consumer champion Alex Neil has launched a $7.9 billion lawsuit against Sony claiming the company overcharged UK customers
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Woman, 26, GUILTY of murdering Jorge Carreno
A WOMAN has been found guilty of murdering a 30-year-old man at Parsons Pleasure in Oxford. Scarlet Blake, 26, was found guilty of murdering Jorge Martin Carreno today (February 23) at Oxford Crown Court by a twelve-strong jury. The trial heard
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'Queen of Mean' Anne Robinson corrects foreign tourists' English in Cotswolds shop
The Queen of Mean Anne Robinson has revealed how she gets irritated by tourists browsing in shops near her home in the Cotswolds. Ms Robinson recounted how her way was blocked by ‘three very large Germans’ at her local cheese shop in Burford.
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Fines issued in region for using a mobile phone while driving more than double
The number of fines handed out to drivers in Thames Valley for using their mobile phones at the wheel has more than doubled following an update to the law, new figures show. The AA said the tightening of the law has driven the substantial rise
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Two new faces elected to town council after resignations
Two vacant seats on an Oxfordshire town council have been filled after two former councillors resigned on the same day. Christine Sandall and Len Pannett have been elected to Wallingford Town Council, following yesterday's election. The election
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Pub and café pizzeria handed 'good' ratings by Food Standards Agency
Two venues in the south of the county have been handed new four-out-of-five food hygiene ratings. The Boundary House pub in Oxford Road, Abingdon and Italian café and pizzeria La Salute Thame, in Park Street (Thame) were handed their new scores
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Residents left 'violated and anxious' after burglary spree which sees man, 21, jailed
A BURGLAR has been jailed after targeted several homes in the middle of the night in South Oxfordshire. Jordan Axtell, 21,was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (February 22) after pleaded guilty to with one count of burglary of a dwelling
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‘Major improvement necessary’: Burger joint handed dreadful hygiene rating
A burger joint in Oxfordshire has been hit with an extremely low food hygiene rating. Your Burger Plus on Bath Street in Abingdon is a sit-in venue which serves a variety of burgers, fries and chicken dishes. The eatery was visited by the Vale
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I tried some walking workouts and now I have no excuse to be lazy
Working from home has made me somewhat lazy when it comes to getting up and exercising since I spend eight hours at my desk a day but I’m conscious that I need to make a change. So, when I discussed my average daily step count with my colleagues
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'Hugely stressful': Family fears home will flood every time it rains
A family has been left having sleepless nights in fear that every time it rains their home will be flooded. Whitecross near Abingdon suffered bad flooding earlier this year when Storm Henk battered the county and the area has been hit as more rain
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How to report a missing DWP cost of living payment if you have not received £299
More than seven million homes should have received a £299 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in recent weeks. Payments of the final cost of living boost of the financial year began on February 6, with those in
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Kitchen expert reveals hack to stop dishwasher issue that annoys millions of Brits
A kitchen expert has revealed a way to solve an issue that has caused annoyance for many people with regard to their dishwashers. The appliance is a mainstay of most homes as it cuts costs by jet washing your dishes and cutlery in double-quick
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Design an Easter egg and it could land on shelves in Aldi next year - How to enter
Aldi is giving customers the chance to design an Easter egg for its 2025 chocolate collection. Shoppers will be in with a chance of seeing their finished design make its way to the supermarket’s shelves. The winner of the competition will also
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Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? Friday's episode removed by ITV
As another week comes to an end, many ITV viewers will be hoping to put their feet up tonight (February 23), ready to tune in to another episode of Coronation Street. But fans of the soap may have realised it’s missing from the TV schedule once
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Energy bills set to fall by £238 as price cap falls to lowest mark in two years
Energy bills are set to fall to their lowest price in two years from April, as regulator Ofgem reduces its energy price cap in response to wholesale prices. The price an average household will pay for energy is set to drop by 12.3 per cent, from
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Users of a specific type of phone urgently warned to remove these 5 apps now
Those using Android mobile phones have been urged to delete five apps from their devices with Samsung Galaxy users being told to be on high alert. These apps, which could be downloaded from the Google Play Store contain a nasty piece of malware
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Eight years today since four men killed in collapse at Didcot Power Station
It is eight years today since four men were killed following the partial collapse of Didcot Power Station. Demolition workers Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw were killed on February 23, 2016. It took more
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Pilot blinded after he bailed out moments before plane crashed into flats
An aerobatic aircraft pilot bailed out moments before his plane crashed into a block of flats, an investigation has found. The plane’s canopy broke up without warning during the flight above Upper Heyford, a report by the Air Accidents Investigation
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Wildlife park celebrates leap year by breeding 'Spice Girls' frogs
A wildlife park has celebrated the leap year by breeding 'beautiful and rare' frogs - that have been labelled the new Spice Girls. Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford has welcomed the arrival of tiny Cinnamon Froglets - named after their intense
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Flood warnings in place as more rain forecast
There are six flood warnings in place today with more rain forecast this afternoon. The warnings include the Thames at Abingdon where the Environment Agency says flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected overnight and tomorrow
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Three-mile queues on approach to A34 closed by flooding
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Bullingdon Community Centre launches preservation trust awards
A community centre in Headington has launched this year's Oxford Preservation Trust Awards. The Bullingdon Community Centre took home a plaque at last year's awards, which highlight the finest in new, sustainable design, and historic conservation
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Abingdon charity event to receive continued support of Wallingford firm
An annual charity event which has raised £100,000 over the past eight years will receive continued support from a technical production partner company. The Oddballs Rally takes place every August at Abingdon Rugby Club and will continue to receive
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'Eco vandalism': Development of city ward criticised by badger group
Planned development for a "deprived" city ward has been criticised by an Oxford-based badger organisation which has used the term "eco vandalism" to describe similar council projects. The Oxon badger group (OBG) is continuing its efforts to prevent
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Resigned Labour councillors rule out return to party after ceasefire move
Oxford councillors who called it quits with Labour have emphatically ruled out returning to the party now it is backing a ceasefire in Gaza. Amar Latif, Ajaz Rehman and Shaista Aziz were among 10 Oxford councillors to resign from Labour towards
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Get your early bird tickets for this summer's Oxford craft fair
Early bird tickets for an Oxford craft fair which will take place this summer are now on sale. Taking place from June 21 to 23, Handmade Oxford at Waterperry Gardens in Oxford is a showcase for more than 150 UK-based creators. Organised by
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Two community services benefit from share of £760,000 grant
£760,000 has been awarded to two services which focus on providing advice and information to residents in South Oxfordshire. Vale of White Horse District Council awarded the money to Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice, and Vale Community
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OxVox launches fundraiser for Joey Beauchamp Foundation
This week’s supporter column was written by OxVox secretary Trevor Lambert. The Joey Beauchamp Foundation This week marks two years since the passing of Joey Beauchamp, one of Oxford United’s greatest ever players, who sadly took his
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Billy Bodin ‘not happy’ with unbeaten run as U’s target more wins
BILLY Bodin says he and his Oxford United teammates are not happy with the club’s six-game unbeaten run, as they target more wins than draws. The U’s haven’t lost since the 3-1 defeat away at Bristol Rovers on January 27, and have won one and drawn
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Des Buckingham outlines how many points he thinks are needed to finish in play-offs
DES Buckingham reckons Oxford United will need 75 points if they are to make the Sky Bet League One play-offs this season. The U’s are currently fifth in the table, on 57 points, meaning another 18 points will be required from their final 12 games
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Art exhibition created by homeless to go on display in Oxford
A new art exhibition will showcase work created by people experiencing homelessness, inviting visitors to see life from their perspective. Charity Homeless Oxfordshire will be presenting the work of people it has helped at Oxford's Fusion Arts
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BMW driver avoids jail after damaging FOUR vehicles speeding
A BMW driver has avoided prison after speeding across a junction and damaging four other vehicles. Jack Glennon, 28, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (February 22) for count of driving a motor vehicle dangerously on May 11 last year
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Planning for care in later life: what you need to know
Many of us are living longer and may require some form of care in our later years. Planning for care in later life can help you and your loved ones to avoid having to make confusing and stressful decisions at a time when you may need care most.
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Teenager charged with driving drunk and dangerously around small village
A TEENAGER charged with drink-driving and fleeing police in an Oxfordshire village is due to be sentenced. Caleb Law, 19 was caught driving dangerously in a Ford Focus on September 3, 2023 in Crowmarsh Gifford. He was also caught drink-driving
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I compared a £40 to £329 hair dryer- Is there really any difference?
For millions of people around the world, hair is one of their most important personal features and that means taking good care of it. Whether sticking to a one-of-a-kind hair routine or making sure that you style it in a way that’s just right for
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Word spreads after cameras appear in town where drivers 'ignore' new 20mph limit
News spread on social media after cameras appeared on a town's high street where drivers reportedly ignore the 20mph limit. Photographs of Witney High Street have been shared on social media under captions such as 'sneaky'. Last November it
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One million coffee pods recycled through council scheme
More than one million coffee pods have been recycled through a scheme which reduces the environmental footprint of home coffee machines. Cherwell District Council teamed up with non-profit organisation Podback, to recycle residents’ used coffee
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Banbury MP returns from visit to Israeli and Palestinian conflict zones
Banbury's MP has spoken of the "terrible and unnecessary suffering of Israeli and Palestinian civilians" following a two-day visit to Israel and occupied Palestinian territories. Between February 14 and 16, Attorney General Victoria Prentis viewed
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Jazz duo from Scotland to perform concert in Hailey
A jazz concert performed by a Scottish duo is coming to Hailey as it travels the UK. The "Jazz in the Village" concerts, performed by Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer, offer "melodic jazz" and original pieces to rural communities across the UK.
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Young performers in Abingdon enjoy Disney experience
Young performers in Abingdon recently enjoyed a trip to Disneyland Paris, learning the ropes of Disney performance over three days. The Stagecoach Performing Arts students had the opportunity to take part in a performance with the Disney cast of
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How do I make my shed safer? Here are 5 simple ways you can improve its security
Having a shed in your garden can be handy for many reasons, from storing bikes to DIY tools, garden equipment and more. But sometimes, they can be broken into, meaning many of your personal belongings have the potential to be stolen. Shed security
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'Heavily' pregnant woman avoids jail after stealing £1.2k from pensioner
A ‘HEAVILY’ pregnant woman has avoided jail after stealing two bank cards from an elderly pensioner and withdrawing over £1,200. Lisa Stevens, of Wallin Road, Banbury, was in the dock at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (February 22) being sentenced
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Two coffee shops score top food hygiene ratings
Four venue across the Banbury and Bicester area received high scores following their latest food hygiene inspections. Esquires Coffee at Trinity House West in Graven Hill Road, Ambrosden, received a score of five-out-of-five (“very good”) following
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New Blenheim Palace display to take visitors back to Victorian-Edwardian era
Blenheim Palace has announced its newest display, which will show how the Palace looked from the 1880s to the early 1900s. The Victorian-Edwardian Library will also highlight significant moments from throughout the Palace's history. This display
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First look at new housing project set to bring £5m investment
The first properties at a new housing development that will bring millions of pounds of investment into the area are being prepared for release. Bovis Homes is building 319 new homes at the Roman Fields site at Drayton Lodge, off Warwick Road to
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Shoppers ‘miss’ city’s only Wilko after shock closure last year
Shoppers have reflected on the loss of a major high street brand in Oxford after its departure last year. Wilko was located at the Templars Square shopping centre in Cowley but permanently closed its doors in September of 2023. The store was
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Paedophile sentencing delayed after name spelled wrong
THE sentencing of a paedophile who was caught asking a nine-year-old girl to send naked photographs has been delayed after his name was spelt incorrectly. Christopher Philips, of Breame Oak Drive, Wheatley, was found guilty after a trial at Oxford