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Young Reporter: Explore Future Paths with Careers Fair-Leanna Chu, HSO
Yesterday evening, Headington School hosted a highly successful Careers Fair, providing an invaluable opportunity for students to explore various career paths and gain insights from professionals across different industries. With 60 diverse stalls
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The best days to travel (and where to go) this Easter to avoid the crowds
Travel experts at Expedia have revealed everything you need to know before booking an Easter getaway. Whether you're looking for the trendiest locations to jet off to or the least busy times to fly, the travel brand has crunched the numbers.
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See the rumoured Celebrity Big Brother line-up - Phillip Schofield to Katie Price
Celebrity Big Brother is set to return to our TV screens in March and already a number of big names have been rumoured to be taking part in the new ITV series. Big Brother returned to UK television screens in 2023 for the first time in nearly six
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Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir stages special concert
Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir is staging a special concert as part of St David's Day celebrations - including a world premiere. Choir members will gather for the concert on Saturday in Wesley Memorial Church in New Inn Hall Street, Oxford.
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Young Reporter Flooding causes chaos for locals Lucy Coleman The Henley College
A flood-filled February causes local businesses to suffer under dangerous water levels throughout Buckinghamshire. Following broken down cars and closed roads, travel has become a challenge and safety has become a concern. Residents of village
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WASPI women march on parliament in fight for state pension compensation
Oxfordshire campaigners marched on parliament calling for compensation for women who lost out on years of state pension payments when the retirement age was raised. Women expecting to retire at 60 were told they would have to wait longer when changes
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Long queues expected as Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop reopens after winter
Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop reopens tomorrow following its annual winter closure. Last year's reopening of Diddly Squat Farm Shop near Chipping Norton saw hundreds of fans flock to the site in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the 62-year-old
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Young Reporter: Headington Careers Fair: Perla Au HSO
The careers fair for Headington School took place in the Hive Gallery and the Main Hall on the 28th of February. The Headington Careers Fair ran from 6:30pm to 8pm and it included a variety of different stalls and booths introducing and
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Young Reporter Influences of Technology on the Classroom, Patrick P M, Sibford School
How has Technology influenced the Classroom? During the last 50 years or so, technology has evolved rapidly. This means that different teaching techniques have been developed. However, this change of technology has also impacted students’
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Young Reporter: Tribute to crime novelist - Emma Culleton Henley Col
In the later months of 2023 a statue of Agatha Christie was unveiled in the Kinecroft park - Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The unveiling of the statue officially took place on the 9th of September by Matthew Pritchard: the grandson of Agatha Christie
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Young Reporter - The rise of preloved fashion - Niamh Claydon Sibford School
The rise of people reusing clothes has increased in the past couple of years. From this once being frowned upon, to now teenagers talking about their new vintage clothing they have thrifted from charity shops. Normally after clothes have been thrown
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Church pays tribute to man killed in stabbing who was 'loved by many'
A church has paid tribute to the man killed in a stabbing in Oxford who was "loved by so many people". Tributes have flooded in from the community for a 33-year-old man, named locally as Tobias Bruce, who died in hospital (February 28). Police
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Young Reporter: 80 Years of Remembrance (Lottie Tandy, The Henley Col)
The Andrew and Wilding Memorial Cairn and Plaque is located in the outskirts of Wallingford and was created by the citizens of Wallingford on 21 May 1960 to honour two airmen serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Standing proudly at the intersection
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Young Reporter: Why YOU need a school pet (KikiTsoi,HSO)
Did you have a school pet before? Well if you didn't, it's time to get asking for some, because as weird as it may seem, having an animal around students actually has a few little perks. Studies show that school animals helps students' social interaction
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New CCTV images released of violent disorder before Oxford United game
Police have released new CCTV images relating to a violent disorder prior to an Oxford United game last year. The incidents occurred in the Boundary pub in the St Mary’s Butts area of Reading on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, where a group of men
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Wreckage from World War II plane flown in Oxford snapped up by museum
The only known existing fragment of wreckage from the last plane flown by pioneering British aviator Amy Johnson near Oxford in 1941 has been secured by a British war museum. The 83-year-old segment of the plane’s parachute exit door, which the
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Arrest warrant for teen due in court for assault charge
AN arrest warrant has been issued for a Didcot man accused of assault after he failed to show up at court. Asen Dimitrov, of Wantage Road, Didcot, has been charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of affray
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Thousands of pounds agreed for new splash park after 'widespread concern'
Thousands of pounds have been allocated for a new city splash park after "widespread concern" that the old one would not reopen. Oxford City Council set aside £280,000 in its budget for the new facility off Abingdon Road in Hinksey. This comes
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£200m Oxfordshire vaccine centre 'needs to be re-established'
The UK needs a “flexible capacity” for manufacturing and testing vaccines in order to be a global leader in pandemic preparedness, a former vaccines taskforce boss has said. Dr Clive Dix, who was chairman of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce (VTF) in
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Sainsbury's to axe 1500 jobs in the UK in effort to cut costs
Sainsbury’s has announced it will cut around 1500 jobs across stores in the UK in an effort to cut costs by around £1 billion a year. The supermarket giant said it would look to cut roles in its contact centre in Widnes, in Cheshire, at its in-store
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Leyton Orient boss charged after red card against Oxford United
LEYTON Orient head coach Richie Wellens has been charged following his sending off against Oxford United. The Orient boss was shown a red card by referee Martin Woods in the closing stages of the game, after he held onto the ball when it went out
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Man arrested after ‘threatening public with pretend handgun’ in Oxford
A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening a member of the public with a pretend handgun in Oxford. The incident occurred just after 6.05pm on Tuesday, February 27, when Thames Valley Police received reports from members of the public.
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Tributes paid as man killed in stabbing named locally
A man killed in a stabbing in Oxford has been named locally as tributes flood in from the community. Tributes have been paid to Tobias Bruce from friends and family after the 33-year-old from Oxford died in hospital yesterday (February 28).
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Police pushing to locate 15-year-old with 'strong links' to Oxford
Police have stepped up their appeal to locate a missing 15-year-old who “has strong links to Oxford”. The teenager, named Levi, from Slough, was last seen on February 17 and is still missing. His surname has not been disclosed by police.
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Flood warnings and alerts remain in place with more rain forecast
Three flood warnings remain in place for Oxfordshire as several areas of the county are saturated. These are for the River Ray for Islip and from the Heath Bridge area. The warning includes the Otmoor Basin and the River Thames for Shiplake
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The Body Shop announces two stores in Oxfordshire closing
The Body Shop has confirmed it is closing its Didcot and Banbury branches. The Oxfordshire shops are included in the list of 75 stores across the country within the next six weeks with 489 job losses, administrators have said. Administrators
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Who is Liliana Orzac as husband Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
Star of Hairy Bikers Dave Myers has died at the age of 66. The sad news was confirmed by his co star and best friend Si King on X, formally known as Twitter. The chef shared: "Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past
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The reason Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers didn't want to share what cancer he had
Chef and Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died aged 66 following a cancer diagnosis. The news was announced by co-star and best friend Si King on X, formally known as Twitter, sharing: "I’m afraid I bear some sad news. Most of you will know Dave
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers' emotional final TV appearance before death, aged 66
Hairy Biker Dave Myers was seen in an emotional final TV appearance with friend Si King just days before he died, aged 66. The TV chef passed away on February 28 following a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his co-star Si King
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Book of condolence: Tributes to man killed in stabbing
The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a man who has died in hospital after a stabbing. Police were called to College Lane in Littlemore at around 6.05pm on Sunday (February 25) as two men, aged 33 and 28, were hospitalised with stab
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Man dies in hospital after stabbing sparking murder investigation
A man has died in hospital after being stabbed sparking police to launch a murder investigation. Police were called to College Lane in Littlemore at around 6.05pm on Sunday (February 25) as two men, aged 33 and 28, were hospitalised with stab wounds
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, co star announces
TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013
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Crime commissioner wants law change for police to 'accurately record sex'
THE police and crime commissioner has urged for a change in the law following criticism of the media, police force and courts in referring to a convicted murderer as a woman. Matthew Barber has spoken out against the coverage of Scarlet Blake,
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Children 'suffering needlessly' as vaccine campaign launches amid measles outbreak
Children are “suffering needlessly” as a result of a decline in parents taking up the offer for routine childhood vaccines, health experts have said. Officials said that there are “very real current consequences” linked to a dip in vaccination
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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 health effects, including cancer and diabetes
Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, fizzy drinks and ready meals have been linked with 32 harmful health effects. UPFs are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives
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Aldi teases middle aisle treasures coming to UK stores in March
Aldi adds new and returning items to its middle aisle twice a week and as we prepare for March, here are a few things customers can find at the supermarket. From Easter decorations to beauty and skincare products, there’s plenty to look forward
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This is what happens if you are born on leap day and the exact age you would be
Leap years take place every four years with the last in 2020, and see's one extra day on February 29, Leap Day. However, as the occasion only comes around once every four years, it means that those born on February 29 miss out on birthdays.
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M40 traffic collision causing 'hazardous driving conditions'
12:13pm ℹ️UPDATE Following the earlier incident on the #M40 Southbound towards Junction 10, #Ardley, all
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Disabled patients receiving poor quality support with NHS Trust
Oxford University Hospitals Trust provides some of the worst non-clinical support to disabled patients in England, new figures show. Disability Rights UK said while the national picture was generally positive, true experiences of disabled patients
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Caution urged over A40 crash causing delays
11:47am The road has returned to normal. Thanks for following live updates.
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Parents in England face higher fines if kids stay off school without permission
Parents in England face higher fines than ever before if they take their children out of class without permission. If a child misses five days of school for unauthorised absence, the Department for Education (DfE) has said a fine must be considered
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'Extremely spacious': Cyclists say they should be allowed on main town road
Cyclists in Bicester believe they should be allowed down a main town road despite some councillors expressing their "total opposition" to the idea. Oxfordshire County Council is considering giving cyclists access to Sheep Street in Bicester which
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Jeremy Clarkson hits out at council over Diddly Squat Farm planning tussle
A district council has responded to claims from Jeremy Clarkson that getting planning permission for his Oxfordshire farm was akin to asking for a stylish New York venue to be built. Mr Clarkson has been at the centre of many disputes with the
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Scales of Justice: The latest from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CONNOR KUHNE, 25, of Jerome Way, Kidlington, pleaded guilty to drug driving in Kidlington on August 6 last year as well as driving without third-party insurance. He was disqualified from
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South East communities receive £8.79 million in social value
£8.79 million of social value has been delivered in the South East to give young people an opportunities to create better places to live. Housing association Sovereign Network Group's (SNG) inaugural #iwill Fund programme operated as a match funding
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£750,000 funding for South Oxfordshire infrastructure
A share of £750,000 of funding for amenities in South Oxfordshire is available to town and parish councils and community groups in the region. Available through the Community Infrastructure Levy Pilot Grant Fund, this financial boost ranges from
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Oxford girl with rare disease joins national research programme
A 12-year-old Oxford girl who is suffering from a rare autoinflammatory disease has joined a national programme aiming to further studies into similar conditions. Bea Hanington, who has Muckle-Wells syndrome, enrolled in the DNA, Children + Young
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Man found guilty of punching officer and trying to 'gouge' his eyes
A SENTENCING date has been set for a man who was found guilty of punching a police officer upon arrest and trying to ‘gouge’ his eyes. Thomas Jackson, 28, of Balfour Road, Oxford, was arrested from his home on September 2 last year by two officers
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'Restraining' incident prompts call to sign SEN children's safety petition
A Wallingford mother is urging the community to sign a petition calling for enhanced transport safety for special education needs (SEN) children after her friend's child was “restrained” by a transport assistant. The petition asks for cameras on
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£1.65m grant expected for homelessness prevention in Oxford
Oxford City Council is poised to agree a £1.65 million grant aimed at curbing rough sleeping and single homelessness. The fund, set to be granted at the Council's next meeting on March 13, will be invested in preventing homelessness grants that
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Traffic filters to be installed as soon as Botley Road reopens
Six new traffic filters will be installed across Oxford as soon as Network Rail completes its station improvement scheme on Botley Road. Since April last year, the rail authority has been carrying out work as part of a £161m upgrade for Oxford
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Changes to two Oxfordshire bus services from next month
Changes are set to be made to two bus services in Oxfordshire starting next month. The alterations will be made to Stagecoach West's S7 (Witney – Woodstock – Oxford) and S4 (Banbury – Deddington – Kidlington – Oxford) services from March 10.
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New backroom staff member on lure of working with Des Buckingham
LUKE Taylor says the lure of working with Des Buckingham was a huge contributing factor in him returning to Oxford United. Taylor was announced as United’s new head of athletic performance last week, in a move which saw him return to his roots.
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Oxford City Council opposes 'Anti-Boycott Bill'
Oxford City Council has opposed the Government's Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, dubbed the 'Anti-Boycott Bill'. Council leader Susan Brown wrote to the Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing
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Highlights of the differing prices at Turkish hair transplant clinics are revealed
Losing hair can have a terrible effect on one's quality of life and sense of self. Thankfully, for people struggling with this problem, medical science's breakthroughs, especially in the area of hair transplant Turkey, have provided a ray of hope.
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The Whole World Prefers Turkey for Rhinoplasty
Turkey has become known as a top destination for people looking to have nose altering treatments, and rhinoplasty is a common cosmetic surgery procedure performed there. Modern medical facilities, proficient plastic surgeons, and affordable costs are
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Change in garden waste service payment system in South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are changing the way they charge for garden waste services from 2025. The change introduces a permit sticker system to identify customers who have fully paid-up. The stickers will
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Members of public and police officers recognised after Banbury attempted murder
Two Thames Valley Police officers and three members of the public have been recognised by the force's chief constable for their actions following a murder attempt in Banbury in 2022. The awards ceremony was presided over by chief constable Jason
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Soul group The Stylistics announce Oxford Greatest Hits Tour date
A soul group will be coming to Oxford later this year as part of their UK Greatest Hits Tour. The Stylistics tour will visit Oxford New theatre on November 22, which will be one of 25 UK shows the groups plays. The band will be playing songs
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Hollywood actor recalls time in Oxford as he opens new restaurant in London
A Hollywood actor has been sharing his experiences of filming in Oxford as he opens a new restaurant in London. From Dusk Till Dawn star Danny Trejo has recently opened Trejo's Tacos on Portobello Road. He spent time in Oxford for the Muppets
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Meet the man behind Oxford’s best-kept secret vintage clothes spot
A man who came to Oxford as a mature student now runs one of the best-kept secret vintage clothes spots in the city. Ade King from Birmingham has been living here for eight years after moving to study cultural anthropology at Oxford Brookes University
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North Oxford college students host international-themed TEDx event
Two students at a college in North Oxford have hosted an event to platform discussions centred on the theme of "internationalism". The final-year students at St Clare's, Oxford, Sheeta and Anissa, organised eight speakers at the TEDx event who
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£500 prize on offer for energy-saving competition winners
Oxfordshire residents are being invited to join a sustainable energy-saving challenge run by two Oxfordshire housebuilders. Launched by Blenheim Estate Homes and Pye Homes for families eager to improve their environmental impact, more than 30 households
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Labour accused of U-turn over contentious parking charge tax
The county council's Labour group leader has been accused of making a U-turn in her stance on controversial traffic measures. Councillor Liz Brighouse gave an impassioned speech at a full council budget meeting in Oxford last week where she said
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Man jailed for strangling pregnant woman, six weeks before she gave birth
A PREGNANT woman was strangled by her former partner six weeks before she gave birth, a court has heard. Lewis Moiloa, of Purslane Drive, Bicester, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday (February 28) for assaulting his ex-girlfriend,
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Court delayed AGAIN for councillor charged with tax reduction claims
A COUNCILLOR charged with failing to notify of a change in circumstances that would have affected his tax has had his court case moved again. Colin Dingwall, 72, of Foxburrow Lane, Crawley, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on
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Fears new stadium bridge 'will never get built' leading to main road closure
Opponents of Oxford United's new stadium plans have identified the potential closure of a key road as the main sticking point in the lodged application. The club announced last week it submitted its planning application to Cherwell District Council
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Town’s fury as Bicester roundabout roadworks set to last for OVER A YEAR
Bicester’s residents have become upset by the traffic chaos from recent roadworks which are set to last for over a year. The work being done concerns the council’s plan to switch the Banbury Road roundabout to a signalised junction. After starting
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Westgate Oxford to host first book swap in World Book Day celebration
Westgate Oxford is set to host its first ever book swap in celebration of World Book Day. Taking place across two weekends in March, the event invites guests to bring in their old books and exchange them for others. From 9am to 8pm on both
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House sales in Bicester averaging 136 days to complete
House sales in Bicester are taking up to 142 days on average to be completed, new research shows. Out of 110 properties tracked in the 12 months to February 2024, home sellers were waiting an average of 136 days from listing to completion in the
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Twin sisters to face off for first time in Boat Race
Twin sisters studying for PhDs at Oxford and Cambridge are set to face off in the 2024 Boat Race. This will be Catherine and Gemma King's first time racing against each other, having rowed on the same team since they began the sport at age 12.
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42nd annual charity 10k returns to Oxford to fundraise for muscle conditions
A UK charity has announced it's fundraising 10k event will be coming back to Oxford for a 42nd year. Muscular Dystrophy UK has launched the Bidwells Town and Gown 10k series for 2024, with events held in Oxford and Cambridge. This charity event
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Security measures approved for castle following 'anti-social behaviour'
Temporary security measures have been approved for Wallingford castle ruins following reports of anti-social behaviour on the grounds. The installation of temporary fencing with educational messaging to protect the monument was approved by councillors