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Young Reporter BKO Orienteering Event, Aisha Oppong The Henley College
Berkshire Orienteers’ (BKO) organised Swinley Forest orienteering event took place in Bracknell on Saturday the 24th of February. Over sixty people participated across four levels- Short Blue (5.2km 45m), Light Green (4km 40m), Orange (2.7km 30m) and
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Oxford University college applies for alcohol licence
Oxford University's Reuben College has applied to Oxford City Council for an alcohol licence. The application is for the sale of alcohol until 11pm, seven days a week. The application was made on February 14 for 1-2 Parks Road, Oxford.
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This Coronation Street star has a famous radio DJ as a father (see who it is)
Luca Toolan has become a regular face on TV after debuting on Coronation Street last year as 'bad boy' student Mason Radclyffe, but did you know he also has a well-known father. The 19-year-old made his professional acting debut on Corrie at the
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Council fears 'crisis' due to rising temporary housing costs
Oxford City Council has warned of an "unfolding crisis", urging the Government to step in as the cost of providing temporary accommodation for the city's homeless households rises. The local authority has called upon Michael Gove, Secretary of
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Abingdon householders get flood warning
Residents in Abingdon and surrounding areas have been facing flooding fears once again as water levels have risen following heavy rainfall. The ground started to dry out following the January floods, but the recent wet weather has prompted the
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WATCH: Police speak after murder sentencing of Scarlet Blake
POLICE have released a statement after the sentencing of Scarlet Blake, marking the end of a 'complex and challenging' investigation. Blake was sentenced to life in jail with a minimum term of 24 years for the murder of Jorge Carreno in the early
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Two schools forced to close due to water and gas supply issues
Two schools in Oxfordshire have had to announce closures due to water and energy supply issues. Schools report emergency closures, including any alternative arrangements such as whether home learning is being provided, on the Oxfordshire County
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Emergency services attend incident at town pharmacy
A number of police cars and an ambulance have attended an incident at a pharmacy in Witney. Witnesses said they believe it was a 'critical care' incident. The incident happened at about 5pm at the Boots store on the High Street. At least
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Eddie Pepperell finishes just outside top 20 at Kenya Open
EDDIE Pepperell finished just outside the top 20 at the Kenya Open. The 33-year-old Frilford Heath member holed four birdies and three bogeys on the opening day in Nairobi, before finishing on par the following day. Another one-under par day
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Industrial park car crash leaves woman with facial injuries and BMW smashed
A woman suffered facial injuries following a car crash in an industrial park on the edge of Oxford. The incident occurred at around 2pm on Monday close to Cut Price Tiles and Bathrooms in the Horspath Industrial Estate. A white BMW was reportedly
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Landslip causes major disruption for Oxfordshire commuters
Oxfordshire train passengers can expect major delays after a landslip between London and Reading. Trains between Reading and London Paddington have been delayed with cancellations and revised schedules expected. The incident was first reported
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How to watch the FA Cup Quarter Final draw and when is it on TV?
The FA Cup Quarter Final draw is set to take place soon, with a number of sides hoping they can progress through from the 5th Round. One of those sides is non-League Maidstone United who caused a massive shock by defeating Championship high-flyers
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Aldi giving away free hot cross buns to 1,000 shoppers - see how to claim
Aldi is giving 1000 lucky shoppers the opportunity to win £5 worth of free hot cross buns in the lead-up to Easter. Aldi's Specially Selected luxury fruited hot cross buns have just claimed two accolades as the best among supermarkets in the UK
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Prime unveils new limited-edition hydration drink - when to expect it in the UK
A new limited-edition flavour of Prime Hydration has been revealed by founder and creator Logan Paul which will soon be available in the UK. Prime Hydration already comes in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta
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Celebrating 50 years of Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire
Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire is celebrating its 50th anniversary with two of its staff members who have been with the organisation for more than 20 years. Julie Rogers, a staff member for more than two decades, said: "Things have changed enormously
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Riverside boathouse cafe has closed but will reopen
A riverside café in Abingdon has closed but will soon reopen under new ownership. Annie's at The Boathouse, off Abingdon Bridge, has shut but a statement on the cafe's website, from Douglas and Henrietta Reeve, suggests it will be reopening soon
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University of Oxford to celebrate women in music for International Women's Day
International Women's Day will be marked by the University of Oxford with a celebration of women in music. The series of events on March 7 will highlight the achievements of women in the music sector and address the ongoing issue of their underrepresentation
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Teenage girl fighting for life after being hit by car outside university
A teenage girl remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car outside Oxford Brookes University. A black Toyota Auris collided with a girl in her teens in London Road outside the university at around 11.25pm on Friday
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Driver fails to stop after crash with woman in mobility scooter outside pub
A woman in a mobility scooter outside a Didcot pub was hit by a car which failed to stop after the crash, Thames Valley Police has revealed today. While crossing Gentian Mews in Harwell from the community centre to the Station Garden pub on January
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Swimmers create slice of history at regional championships
ATHLETES from Witney and District Swimming Club helped create a slice of history at recent regional championships. The club secured its highest ever finish at the Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire Counties Championships, while finishing as
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as pair remain in hospital
A man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were taken to hospital with stab wounds. Police were called to College Lane in Littlemore at around 6.05pm on Sunday where, two men, aged 33 and 28 were found
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Lawyer dubs murder as 'disturbing and cruel' after sentencing
"These were extremely disturbing and cruel crimes," said the Crown Prosecution Service after the sentencing of murderer Scarlet Blake. The 26-year-old was sentenced today (February 26) at Oxford Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term
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Cat killer jailed for life with 24 years minimum term for murder
A CAT killer has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years after murdering Jorge Martin Carreno. Scarlet Blake, who is a transwoman, killed Mr Martin Carreno, 30, at Parsons Pleasure in the early hours of July 25, 2021. A trial at
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Fans welcome ‘huge moment for Oxfordshire’ after stadium application submitted
OXFORD United supporter groups have welcomed a ‘huge moment for Oxfordshire’, after the U’s submitted a planning application for a new stadium. United announced on Friday that the club had submitted a full planning application to Cherwell District
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Sewage overflow woes for householders in Botley Road
Homes on Oxford’s Botley Road are being flooded with sewage as Thames Water’s ageing system struggles to cope with heavy rainfall. The utility company confirmed today that rainfall in the past week has caused the sewer system to overload. Engineers
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Tributes to 'smiling and happy' cyclist with 'heart of gold' killed in crash
Heartfelt tributes have continued to be made to a “smiling and happy” cyclist killed in a crash near a busy roundabout. Close friends of David Brain, who has been named locally as the cyclist killed in a crash on Frieze Way in Kidlington, have
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MP visits following multiple flooding incidents at Banbury football club
Banbury's MP has visited the town's football club after flooding caused another men's first team game to be postponed. Victoria Prentis addressed issues concerning multiple incidents of flooding at Banbury United's home ground, the most recent
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New auction house may come to town
A new auction house may come to an Oxfordshire town with developers saying the facility will provide “employment opportunities”. Churchill Auctions, a Didcot-based family-run auction company, would like to bring its business to an existing industrial
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Bodleian Library crowned as Europe's most-loved library
Oxford’s Bodleian Library has been named as one of the most popular in the world. The Bodleian Library ranked as the fourth most popular globally and the most popular in Europe. Receiving more than one million Wikipedia page views and 40,500
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Police find missing man 'safe and well' after 48 hour search
A missing man from Banbury has been found by police "safe and well". Daniel, aged 29, was found today (February 26) after last being seen heading towards Banbury town centre on Saturday (February 25). Police said they were growing "increasingly
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Cat killer sentenced for murder of Jorge Carreno
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Paddy McGuinness issues update on Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff after Top Gear axe
Paddy McGuinness has issued an update about fellow Top Gear star Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff after he suffered injuries while filming for the show at the end of 2022. Discussing the former England cricket captain, he described him as a "resilient
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Experts call for motorway driving to become mandatory in lessons and tests
Motoring experts are calling for a change to be made to driving lessons in the UK. Currently, driving on the motorway is not mandatory during lessons or on the official test which determines whether learners are fit to drive on the roads. The
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Former partner of murder victim pays tribute: 'Your voice will never be silenced'
“YOUR voice will never be silenced,” said the former partner of murder victim Jorge Martin Carreno, who has been described as ‘kind, passionate, and pure’. Mr Martin Carreno was killed by Scarlet Blake in the early hours of July 25, 2021 at Parsons
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PICTURES: Forensics descend on assault scene after two ‘seriously injured’
Police and forensics have descended on the scene of an Oxford assault which saw two men hospitalised with serious injuries. Thames Valley Police were called to College Lane in Littlemore at around 6.05pm on Sunday evening where they found two men
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King's cancer could be 'more dangerous' than we think, royal expert says
King Charles’ cancer could be “more dangerous” than the public has “been led to believe”, according to a royal expert. The King revealed he had cancer at the start of February, although the type of cancer has not been confirmed to the public.
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Power cut leaves hundreds of homes with no electricity
12:41pm The full list of affected postcodes: OX4 2DU OX44 9AA OX44 9AB OX44 9DA OX44 9DB
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Everything you need to know about Ramadan: When is it and why it's celebrated
Every year millions around the world take part in Ramadan as part of a month-long event. Ahead of the start of the event in the Muslim calendar, we thought we'd break down some common questions. From what Ramadan is, when it is taking place
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Royal Mint unveils new George Michael collectable coins to 'celebrate' Wham! star
If you’re a fan of George Michael or a keen coin collector, you will be delighted to know the Royal Mint has unveiled new coins to “celebrate” the late Wham! icon. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the pop group which formed after George
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Brits warned summer flights will see price hike due to ‘lack of planes’
UK holidaymakers have been warned they will see higher ticket prices for flights this summer because of “capacity constraints”. Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said issues limiting the number of available aircraft mean European airlines
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Heavy A34 delays due to crash
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Police remain on scene as investigations into assault continue
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ANDREW MOYES, 45, of Kingfisher Green, Oxford, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving on August 1 last year in Oxford. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined
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Boots objects to new pharmacy in town in 'desperate need' of second chemist
Boots has objected to the proposal of an independent pharmacy opening in a town centre that is in “desperate need” of another chemist. Pharmacist Chaudhry Abbas is looking to open a new pharmacy, which would be the second in Wallingford town centre
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Happy times for staff and patients at hospital
Hospitals can be sad places, particularly for those whose elderly relatives are nearing the end of their lives. But there are plenty of happier times, as these photographs taken at Cowley Road Hospital in Oxford clearly show. Four-year-old
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Tyler Goodrham on worrying trend for Oxford United on home soil
EVERYBODY in the Oxford United squad will play their part in lifting spirits, says winger Tyler Goodrham. The 20-year-old gave United the lead against Leyton Orient, however the visitors hit back with two goals in the second half, to snatch all
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Major A34 interchange to fully reopen early after months of delays
The Botley Interchange is set to fully reopen ahead of schedule after causing months of delays for drivers Gridlocked drivers have vented their frustration during the six-month-long work with five-hour delays and fights between stuck motorists
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Two men taken to hospital with serious injuries after assault
Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an assault in Oxford. Police were called to College Lane in Littlemore at about 6.05pm following reports of an altercation. On arrival, two men, aged 33 and 28 were found seriously