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Oxford United drop out of play-off places after Stevenage win
OXFORD United dropped out of the Sky Bet League One play-off places after Stevenage’s win at home to Cambridge United. Des Buckingham’s side began the day in sixth, a point clear of seventh-placed Stevenage. However, a Jordan Roberts goal 10
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Model railway enthusiasts celebrate 50 years
Model railway enthusiasts in Abingdon are staging a special celebration at the weekend. Abingdon and District Model Railway Club (ADMRC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion it is holding a two-day model railway
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Winnie and Wilbur illustrator Korky Paul to paint city sculpture trail
Oxford children's book illustrator Korky Paul will be painting an ox for the city's first-ever art sculpture trail. Over 30 life-sized and beautifully designed oxen will be grazing throughout the city for eight weeks from July 6. Each sculpture
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Rainbow caught on camera over heritage motors
A local photographer captured a striking rainbow which appeared in the sky following spells of rain and sunshine yesterday afternoon. Sharing the photograph taken outside Bicester Heritage, photographer Victoria Timms, said:” Managed to capture
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Stars turn out as the Kaleb Cooper tour reaches London
The stars turned out to support Kaleb Cooper at his London show last night. Model Jodie Kidd, Loose Women's Katie Piper, and Channel 4 presenter Kate Quilton were at London's Cambridge Theatre to see The World According to Kaleb - Kaleb Goes on
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Householders have lucky escape after fire breaks out in living room
Householders had a lucky escape after fire broke out in the living room of their home. Fire crews from Faringdon Fire Station were called to the village of Clanfield at around 7am this morning (February 27) after reports that a chimney was on fire
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Emergency services at scene of crash on commuter route
7:23pm AA graphic. 7:20pm
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Three more arrests following ‘attempted murder’ double stabbing
Three more people have been arrested following reports of a double stabbing in Oxford. The incident occurred at around 6.05pm on Sunday as Thames Valley Police officers were called to College Lane in Littlemore after a suspected stabbing. Two
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Road reopens after investigations into stabbing that hospitalised two men
A major Oxford road has reopened following days of investigations after a stabbing in the area. Cowley Road in Littlemore was cordoned off by Thames Valley Police officers at around 6.05pm on Sunday evening. Two men, aged 33 and 28, were seriously
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Businesses in LTN area dispute claim they are 'going from strength to strength'
Two businesses operating in low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) have disputed a councillor’s suggestion they are going from “strength to strength”. Love Coffee and Hot Diggity Dawg, which is based in Hinksey Heights, have customers coming from LTN
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Drivers warned of increase in thefts of keyless cars
Drivers have been warned to take extra precautions when locking their vehicles following a rise in thefts of keyless cars. The crime, which involves exploiting the keyless entry and start systems to get into the car and drive it away, is increasing
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Traffic issues in narrow city street cause concern
Householders have been left frustrated at traffic issues in a narrow residential street on the edge of Oxford. Funeral ceremonies were taking place at Botley Cemetery on Thursday, February 22, and were attended by well over 250 people collectively
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Ex-girlfriend of cocaine kingpin avoids jail for her involvement in operation
THE ex-girlfriend of a cocaine kingpin, who was jailed for 21 years, has avoided prison time after being caught in possession of criminal property in connection with a large-scale drug operation. Brothers Richard and Patrick Gray were jailed in
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Abingdon woman donates 88 eggs to help couples start families
An Abingdon woman who doesn't want children has donated 88 eggs to help other couples create families. Alex Webster, 31, embarked on her journey of egg donation in May 2020. She has donated to four couples who are trying to start their own
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Paedophile jailed for nine years after raping young boy
A PAEDOPHILE who abused a young boy in exchange for him playing the PS4 has been jailed for nine years. Corey Phillips was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with several counts of child sex crimes against a boy aged 13. The 20-year-old
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Bicester schoolboys race to success at Standlake Arena
Two teenagers from a Bicester school have enjoyed success at a car racing event in Witney. 15-year-old Riley Bricknell and Ryan Wainwright, who both go to The Cooper School, took home trophies and made a strong showing at Standlake Arena. On
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Point a minute rugby sees Chinnor stay top
CHINNOR delivered a point a minute rugby in their spellbinding defeat of Taunton Titans, to stay top of National League 1. The hosts notched up 80 points against a valiant Taunton side, who opened the scoring from an early penalty. Chinnor
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Chip shop announces expansion with new South Indian restaurant
A new South Indian food restaurant is opening its doors in Wantage this Thursday. Penguin Indian Dosa has announced its grand opening on Thursday, February 29 in Mill Street, serving as an addition to the existing Penguin Fish Bar. Owners have
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Gin company's new design wins at World Gin Awards 2024
A gin company based on the edge of Bicester has seen its product crowned The World’s Best Gin Range Design. The announcement of Sky Wave's triumph was made at the World Gin Awards 2024. Sky Wave co-founder, Rachel Hicks, said: "The World Gin
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20 most memorable TV moments ranked from Only Fools and Horses to EastEnders
TV moments from Only Fools in Horses, Strictly Come Dancing and This Morning have been named among the UK's most memorable, according to new research. Over the years, telly has had a way of bringing us together to delight us with drama or bring
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When is World Book Day 2024? See when to celebrate and what the theme is
It's nearly time to celebrate World Book Day again, but do you know the date it will be taking place in 2024? World Book Day was created by UNESCO back in 1995 as a "worldwide celebration of books and reading". World Book Day is celebrated
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Everything to know on BBC Three's new comedy series Things You Should Have Done
A new comedy series is set to air on BBC Three soon, coming from "the unique comedy mind of Lucia Keskin". Things You Should Have Done is described as an "offbeat" and "dysfunctional" family sitcom following a young woman dealing with the sudden
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Costa Coffee to launch new spring menu this week - Full list of food and drinks
Costa Coffee has revealed its new spring menu that will be available to buy this week. The KITKAT drinks range is back with a new addition plus there are a range of savoury and sweet treats to try. A new Cinnamon Bun syrup means customers can
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Why is EastEnders not on TV tonight & Wednesday? Double episode in BBC shake-up
You might not be surprised to learn that EastEnders’ schedule will be disrupted this week on BBC One. The soap has been airing at different times recently due to various sporting events and this week it’s football causing the schedule shake-up.
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BBC apologises to family over handling of Huw Edwards complaint
The BBC has apologised for the way it handled a complaint about presenter Huw Edwards. Complaints about his alleged behaviour were made in May but did not reach senior managers until July 6. On the evening of Friday, July 7 news broke that
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League One rivals Reading deducted another two points this season
OXFORD United’s local rivals Reading have been deducted a further two points this season, taking their total to six this campaign. Meanwhile, another two-point deduction has been suspended after the Royals ‘failed to meet HMRC payment obligations
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AJ Odudu and Will Best announce major change for new Celebrity Big Brother series
Celebrity Big Brother is returning to our screens in under a week as the show gets a reboot and fans can expect to see a big change to the series. The show will see a group of celebrities leave luxuries behind and head into the Big Brother House
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Youths abused and threw eggs at cinema-goers during film
Off-duty police officers took action after youths threw eggs at people in a cinema. Two youths caused disorder at the VUE Cinema in the Bicester town centre last weekend. The incident happened during the screening of Disney film Wish in screen
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Football match abandoned after ‘mass brawl’ breaks out in 97th minute
A football match in Oxford was abandoned after an alleged mass brawl broke out in the final minutes of the game. East Oxford FC were taking on Bletchingdon FC at Sandy Lane Sports Ground in Blackbird Leys on Saturday afternoon in Division Two of
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Teenage boy, 16, found guilty of raping 12-year-old girl
A TEENAGE boy has been found guilty of the rape of a 12-year-old girl. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been found guilty of raping a girl at Exeter Park in Kidlington in June 2021, when he was 13 years of age. READ
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Top scores across the board for city pubs, cafes and takeaways
Twenty seven pubs, takeaways and restaurants across Oxford have been handed top food hygiene ratings following their most recent inspections this month. Twelve restaurants, cafes and canteens received a five-out-of-five ratings. These were:
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Striking rainbow over Chiltern Hills caught on camera
An Oxfordshire photographer captured a striking rainbow which appeared following intermittent spells of rain and sunshine. Hedley Thorne, an aerial photographer of historic landscapes, captured the image looking over Lollingdon Hill, set against
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Man who cut himself and put blood on woman to make her look guilty jailed
A JAIL sentence has been handed to a man who assaulted his girlfriend and rubbed his blood on her after cutting himself. Shane Given was jailed for 25 months at Oxford Crown Court on Monday (February 26) for abusing his former girlfriend in Oxford
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Prince William pulls out of memorial service appearance due to personal matter
The Prince of Wales has pulled out of a public appearance due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace said. Prince William was due to attend the memorial service of the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle today. Kensington Palace
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'Extreme caution' urged over traffic light outage on major road
3:24pm Drivers are still urged to take caution approaching the junction. Thank you for following live updates
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Man charged with burglary and criminal damage by police
A man has been charged with burglary and criminal damage in Henley. Mateusz Landa, aged 35, of no fixed abode, was charged with one count each of burglary of a dwelling and criminal damage last Tuesday (February 20) by Thames Valley Police.
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What do the different ambulance categories mean? Expected response times
If you’ve ever needed an ambulance, you’ll know the waiting time can feel like hours above what it actually is as you wait in desperation for some help. Even if you’ve not needed medical attention in a hurry, you might wonder what the different
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Aldi customers outraged after being caught short by little-known checkout rule
With self-checkout machines being a common feature in Aldi stores across the UK, customers will be all too familiar with using them. However, many have now been left outraged after discovering a little-known rule for those hoping to buy in their
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8 Boots beauty dupes of Fenty, Benefit and more that could save you up to £250
A savvy shopper has shared eight beauty dupes available at Boots that could save you up to £250. Deal hunter Eilish Stout-Cairns has recently shared her top picks from Boots of various budget-friendly alternatives of beloved luxury brands.
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Will Olly Rix return to Call the Midwife as sudden exit leaves Trixie devastated?
Viewers of BBC's Call the Midwife have been left devastated following the latest episode of series 13. The penultimate episode saw fan favourite character Matthew Aylward find a possible solution to his growing financial woes. Hoping to find
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Strictly star Amy Dowden lands huge daytime TV presenting role
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has landed a huge new job role working on popular daytime show Lorraine. The professional dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023 but following treatment has since shared that there
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Oxford school reports emergency closure due to 'gas supply issue'
An Oxfordshire primary has had an emergency closure due to gas supply. According to Oxfordshire County Council's emergency school closures listings, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Kidlington has closed today, Tuesday, February 27.
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Tools stolen from shipping containers in overnight burglary
A number of tools were said to have been stolen from two shipping containers at a business in Vale of White Horse under the cover of nightfall last week. Thames Valley Police South Oxon and Vale of White Horse stated on Tuesday morning that tools
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'Total opposition' to plan allowing cyclists on town centre road
“Opposition” has been expressed towards plans to allow cyclists on a main town road without the public having their full say. Oxfordshire County Council is considering giving cyclists access to Sheep Street in Bicester which has been a pedestrianised
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Oxford United boss hopes new backroom staff member can help reduce injuries
DES Buckingham hopes a new backroom staff member will reduce injuries at Oxford United. The U’s announced the appointment of Luke Taylor as head of athletic performance last week. Taylor, from Marston, helped establish a sports science department
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Cotswold Wildlife Park initiates international event remembering war animals
Cotswold Wildlife Park has launched an international event to recognise the role played by animals in wars and conflicts. Animal and service organisations from Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada, France, and the UK have come together to show
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Scales of Justice: The latest from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - MARTIN EAST, 36, of Weyland Road, Oxford, pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating on December 29 last year in Grenoble Road, Oxford and one count of being drunk in a sports ground
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Look inside as popular city restaurant closes for major works
An Oxford restaurant has temporarily closed for a major interior refurbishment. Heat African Bar and Restaurant in Cowley Road has been serving a variety of African dishes and drinks since February 2020 but closed earlier this month. The hotspot
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Woman accused of burning £2k worth of man's clothes
A TRIAL date has been set for a woman accused of setting fire to £2k worth of clothes. Rahela Ahmed, 37, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (February 21) charged with arson, and assault of an emergency worker. READ MORE: Cat
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Discuss the issues that matter to you at Witney's annual town meeting
Witney's annual town meeting is inviting locals to discuss the issues that matter to them with council members. Registered electors can participate, raising queries during the public question session. Representatives from Witney Town Council
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'Ridiculous vanity project' - locals deride iPhone designer's plans for manor house
The design guru who created the look of the iPhone, iMac and iPad has come under attack from villagers over plans for his new Cotswolds manor house. Sir Jony Ive, who was chief designer for Apple in the 90s, has submitted proposals for the Grade
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Limited time offers at Banbury's New Look store as refurbishment is completed
A clothing store in Banbury is celebrating the completion of refurbishment work with a limited time offer. Banbury's New Look store will be handing out goody bags to its first 30 customers on March 2. There will also be a hidden gold envelope
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Royal Mint unveils George Michael commemorative coin
A coin commemorating George Michael, who lived and died in the south Oxfordshire village of Goring, has been released by the Royal Mint. The collectable coin, part of the Mint's Music Legends series, follows on from coins honouring David Bowie,
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'One-of-a-kind' motorcar museum given green light despite objections
Detailed plans for a new classic motorcar museum have been given the green light despite ongoing concerns about “intolerable noise from constant racing”. A new application had been submitted on behalf of Peter Mullin, owner of the Mullin Automotive
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Shop owner to retire after decades of selling Europe’s top trends
An Oxford trader is retiring after selling Europe’s finest fashion in her shop for decades. Renate Beaumont, originally from Linz in Austria, moved to the UK in 1973 after meeting her husband who had been on a skiing holiday in her homeland.
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Applications opening for shared ownership houses in Woodstock
Three new shared ownership homes will soon be on the market in Woodstock. Blenheim Estate Homes is opening applications for the properties at its Park View development on Friday March 1, with prices for the two-bedroom homes starting from £495,000
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Cowley boxer looking to do city proud – with possible help from Oxford United
JORDAN Flynn is gearing up for what he reckons is the biggest fight of his career so far. The Cowley boxer, who has won on an Anthony Joshua undercard, will take on highly-rated 21-year-old Cameron Vuong at the AO Arena in Manchester on April 13
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Man, 52, sent sexual video to underage boy
A SENTENCING date has been set for a man caught sexually messaging a young boy. Robert Evans, 52, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Friday (February 23) charged with one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. He is accused
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Thames Valley Police partners with southern forces to fight rural crime
Thames Valley Police is teaming up with other forces in South East England to clamp down on rural crime this week. The forces from Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Thames Valley have formed the South East Partnership Against
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Oxford United boss on U’s game plan and getting wingers involved
DES Buckingham says he would challenge anyone who claims his Oxford United side are playing matches without a game plan. The U’s are winless in their last three, and have altered shape and style for each of those games. In the goalless draw
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Fears over 'appalling delays' for waiting times at hospitals
An Oxford MP has expressed concern at “appalling delays” to emergency department wait times at hospitals in the county. Layla Moran, who is a Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, hit out at the Conservative government and its choice
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‘Lots of blood’: Family called ambulance for ‘seriously injured’ men in stabbing
The family who called an ambulance for two men following an alleged assault in Oxford have spoken about seeing "excessive bleeding". At around 6.05pm on Sunday, Thames Valley Police officers were called to College Lane in Littlemore after a suspected
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Cumnor Hill House, Oxford share tips for making the move into a care home easier
Whether you’re moving a relative into a care home, or perhaps considering moving into a care home yourself, it can seem challenging to know the best way to prepare and to know what to pack. We’ve shared some of our top tips for planning your move and