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Councillors wish to ban coaches from entering picturesque village
Cotswold business owners have called out a letter which claims day trippers from Birmingham “just want a cheap day out paddling in the river and having picnics” and “leave rubbish all over the village green”. Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council
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Oxford United humiliated at Bolton Wanderers in 5-0 mauling
OXFORD United were outclassed from the first whistle as Bolton Wanderers romped to a 5-0 thumping of the U’s. Wing backs Nathanael Ogbeta and Josh Dacres-Cogley ensured the hosts had a two-goal lead at the break, before a ruthless 10-minute spell
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Year 5 pupils visit secondary school for maths and science event
A school in Oxford has hosted 60 year five pupils to take part in an engineering, maths, and science programme. Oxford High School welcomed children from St Francis and St John Fisher primary schools, both of which are based in Oxford, for its
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Banbury man cycles for 24 hours to raise funds for autism charity
A Banbury man completed a 24-hour cycling challenge to fund a performing arts centre at an autism charity. Using a tricycle, Mark Bailey, director of operations at Berkshire-based Prior's Court, took on a 0.6km circular track non-stop from 4pm
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New opening date for Oxford's newest hotel
A new opening date has been announced for The Store hotel on the site of the former Boswells department store. Department store Boswells closed in 2020 and the historic building in Broad Street has been transformed into a 101-bedroom hotel with
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UPDATES: Bolton Wanderers v Oxford United – live
9:57pm The match report after Oxford United are humiliated in a 5-0 thumping at the hands of Bolton Wanderers
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It is illegal for your partner to do these 10 things in a relationship
Psychological abuse within a relationship is illegal, and a number of things that previously were not covered by the law are now outlawed. The offence of coercive control recognises that domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence and can
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Flood alert issued after rise in river levels from heavy rainfall
A flood alert has been issued for the River Thames and its tributaries in Oxford. Following rainfall today, the Environment Agency has issued an alert after a rise in river levels on the Bullstake Stream and Seacourt Stream. The alert warns
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Man charged with FIVE offences including beating and escaping custody
An Oxford man has been charged with five offences including escaping lawful custody. Ricky Ousley of Nowell Road was charged on Tuesday, March 12 with the collection of offences following a Thames Valley investigation. The 24-year-old has been
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Oxford's Project PT launches £350K crowd funder for expansion
An Oxford-based gym is running a £350,000 crowd funder to raise money for three new venues in Oxfordshire. Female-owned Project PT, with a special focus on empowering members through movement and supporting vulnerable individuals, has collaborated
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Oxford filming spots for ITV’s Endeavour one year after last episode
It is exactly one year ago today since the last episode of Oxford crime drama Endeavour aired on television. Broadcast on ITV for 11 years since its first episode in February 2012, the series acted as a prequel to the equally popular detective
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Man charged in connection to firearms incident near betting shop
A man has been charged in connection with a firearms incident near a betting shop. Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, Reece Taylor, aged 32, of no fixed abode, was charged yesterday (Monday, March 11) after the incident in Headington
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Fury as prisoners suffering with 'paint thinner contaminated water'
A furious woman is demanding action as her partner locked up in jail is "begging for clean water" after supplies were contaminated with paint thinner. Emily, who does not want to use her full name, said her partner of 10 years Wayne is in HMP Bullingdon
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New shop in heart of city centre set to open in time for Easter
A new shop in Oxford’s city centre has given an update ahead of opening. The Oxford Outlet Store in Broad Street closed in February, drawing time on a business which operated under various guises since 2001. The shop officially shut its doors
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New Oxford Monopoly sees players sent back spaces for being stuck behind cyclists
A new Oxford edition of Monopoly has been launched 23 years after the first one. The new board game features city landmarks such as Covered Market and Oxford Town Hall while one card sends players back three spaces for getting stuck behind cyclists
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Boom in cases of Japanese knotweed following wettest February ever
Recent heavy rainfall has seen a boom in reported sightings of destructive Japanese knotweed. The invasive species, which can grow up to four inches a day, thrives almost anywhere and can cause structural damage to property. Following one of
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Riot police 'hidden' next to immigration detention centre
The government has been accused of hiding riot police next to a controversial immigration detention centre in Oxfordshire. Campsfield House on Langford Lane in Kidlington closed in 2017 after local protest but an application submitted for a changing
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Lack of EV charging points could cost hotels business
Nearly 80 per cent of hotel guests say electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity impacts their booking decision, according to a survey from an Oxfordshire firm. Virta's research, carried out by Kantar, states that quality EV charging points are as
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Heavy delays as police close A34 after crash involving sailboat
6:59pm Thanks for following our live blog. 6:25pm
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Police release CCTV image of man in a hat after burglary
Police have released a CCTV image of a man in a distinctive hat as they investigate a burglary in Oxford. An address in London Road, Headington, was broken in to at around 5.30am on January 31 and a quantity of cash and alcohol were taken.
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Find out how you can donate towards Comic Relief's Red Nose Day
Comic Relief is back for 2024 and thousands across the UK are doing their bit to raise money towards the fundraising event. Money raised through Comic Relief and Red Nose Day helps support millions of people across the UK and around the world by
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Why is Loose Women not on TV this week? See ITV's 4-day schedule change
ITV viewers may have noticed Loose Women has been pulled from its usual 12.30pm slot today (March 12). In fact, the panel show will not air for the rest of the week due to a major horse racing event. Cheltenham Festival begins today and will
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Upgrades planned for five leisure centres in Oxford
Developments are on the horizon for five Oxford leisure centres which are poised for upgrades under new management. The More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT), an independent, not-for-profit charitable organisation, recently revealed plans for the
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New resources to help parents feel confident in neonatal care
New resources for parents of new born babies, designed to make them feel more confident about being involved in the care of their children, have been launched. They have been launched by the Neuroimaging Group, at Oxford University's Department
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Historic sites in Oxford considered to be at risk, new figures show
Two historic sites in Oxford are considered to be at risk, new figures have revealed. There were over a hundred buildings and sites across the country added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register for 2023, which “gives an annual snapshot
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Former presenter Iain Lee slams Oxford radio station as an 'absolute **** show'
Former radio host Iain Lee has slammed the Oxfordshire-based radio station JACKfm as "an absolute s*** show". In June 2022, Lee joined JACKfm and said at the time he was “champing at the bit” to get back on the radio with his new show, “Iain Lee
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Motorcyclist fighting for life in hospital after Jaguar crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash that has left him fighting for his life. The crash happened on the A44 near to Lidstone at around 7:10am yesterday (March 11) and involved a grey F-pace Jaguar and a BMW motorcycle. Emergency
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Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation
Cat owners have just under three months to make sure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500. It was announced in March last year that under new government law, all pet cats would need to be microchipped by the summer of 2024. The
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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Controversial influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrested
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression. The controversial social media influences were detained with charges dating back to 2012 and 2015. An investigation is pending after the
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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans
Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider
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Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards
Re-organising your kitchen cupboards probably isn’t a job you do too often but doing it could save you money on your food shop. The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling
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All the Celebrity Big Brother Housemates facing live eviction this week
Celebrity Big Brother has revealed the Housemates that are up for the next live eviction on Tuesday night (March 12). Voting for this week’s eviction starts at the end of tonight’s show (March 11) and will decide the fate of the Celebrity Housemates
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Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England
More than 900,000 young adults who didn’t have their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab as children are being invited to take part in a catch-up campaign as the number of measles cases rises. The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London
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Everything you need to know about measles from symptoms to treatment
Spreading very easily, Measles can cause serious issues among some people so here is everything you need to know. The contagious infection is caused by a virus and while it often gets better on its own, some people can become very sick. "Measles
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Drivers issued important satnav warning ahead of M25 closures
Drivers are being warned to ignore satnavs and follow official diversion routes ahead of an “unprecedented” closure of the M25 this weekend. National Highways issued the alert as it prepares to close a five-mile stretch of the motorway in Surrey
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Two women found guilty of causing death on A34 near Abingdon
TWO women have been found guilty causing the death of a 63-year-old woman after a crash on the A34. Susan Batchelor died a day after a collision on the northbound carriageway between the Milton and Marcham junctions at 2.42pm on Wednesday, September
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Emergency services at scene following crash on A34
12:51pm Thanks for following the live blog. For more traffic and travel news visit our live traffic feed. For
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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Warning to drivers over faulty traffic lights at busy junction
12:53pm Thanks for following the live blog. For more traffic and travel news visit our live traffic feed. For
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Widespread power cut hits hundreds of homes in Oxford
9:09am SSEN says it now aims to restore power by 4pm. It said: "We have had to isolate the power due to a safety concern
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Two arrested on suspicion of burglary
Police have arrested two people on suspicion of burglary of a non-dwelling. Two people were also arrested on suspicion of the theft of a trailer and possession of criminal property. TVP Rural Crime Taskforce said that last week they also arrested
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Woman who 'married a ghost' becomes paranormal investigator with his blessing
A woman who 'married, divorced and was then stalked by a ghost' has become a paranormal investigator - and says she has his blessing. Brocarde, 40, claims she met "devilishly handsome" Victorian soldier Edwardo when the ghoul "burst" into her bedroom
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MP candidate wants to solve 'congestion problem' in new constituency
An MP candidate for a new Oxfordshire constituency has said she is hoping to help solve its "congestion problem". We sat down with Veronica Oakeshott, Labour hopeful for the recently formed Bicester & Woodstock constituency, who shared her electoral
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Driver ordered to pay over £1.7k for speeding on M1
A DRIVER has been ordered to pay over £1,700 after being caught speeding on the motorway. Ali Abbas Khan, of Havelock Road, Oxford, was caught speeding on March 29 last year on the M1 southbound between junctions 17 and 16. The 36-year-old
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Residents urged to apply for energy efficiency upgrades after criteria change
Residents in Oxford are being encouraged to apply for free energy efficiency measures, This follows the income eligibility for the Home Upgrade Grant has being raised from £31,000 to £36,000. The council received £1,080,000 earlier this year
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Susie Dent visits Kennington school for World Book Day
Countdown's Susie Dent visited a Kennington school on World Book as she releases a new book featuring 100 words for joy and hope. Ms Dent spoke to the pupils at Chandlings Prep about the history of their favourite words, suggested that the work
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Stagecoach celebrates women in transport on International Women's Day
A travel company with bus services in Oxfordshire marked International Women’s Day by celebrating women in transport. Stagecoach is also looking to push on with several initiatives to foster diversity and inclusivity within its organisation.
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Drug dealer jailed for involvement in a large-scale organised crime group
A DRUG dealer has been jailed for eight years for his involvement in a large-scale organised crime group. Kane Bryne, 30, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Monday (March 11) for four counts, two of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, one conspiracy
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Former U’s MD appointed trustee of Joey Beauchamp Foundation
FORMER Oxford United managing director Niall McWilliams has been appointed a trustee of a foundation named in honour of U’s legend Joey Beauchamp. The Joey Beauchamp Foundation launched last month, close to the two-year anniversary of his death
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Free and cheap activities in Oxfordshire this Easter
There will be a range of free and inexpensive activities for children and families to enjoy during the Easter holidays in Oxfordshire. From March 29 to April 12, events will be taking place across various locations in the region. These include
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Pensioner, 60, on trial charged with rape of 15-year-old girl
A FORMER Witney bus driver is on trial accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. Peter Gibbs, 60, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with three counts of historic child sex abuse which is alleged to have taken place in the early 2000s. Gibbs
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'Nasty shock': Reaction as body found in park
The discovery of a body in a city park has been described as a "nasty shock". Police descended on Spindlebury Nature Park in Blackbird Leys at around 9.15am on the morning of Mothers' Day, Sunday, March 10. The body of a man aged in his 60s
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RAF Brize Norton personnel support 'Standing with Giants' charity
In a commendable show of support for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, RAF Brize Norton personnel are volunteering with the 'Standing with Giants' charity. The charity will install 1,475 silhouettes, crafted from recycled aluminium, across British
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Museum to commemorate D-Day anniversary with new display
To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, a Woodstock museum is set to expand on its regular exhibits with a special display designed to reflect the county's involvement in the historic event. Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum is calling on locals
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Oxford researchers to launch UK registry for people at risk of type 1 diabetes
Oxford University researchers are to establish a national registry to track individuals at risk of developing type 1 diabetes. The measure is targeted at those who test positive for diabetes autoantibodies – proteins that indicate potential pancreatic
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WATCH: Jeremy Clarkson and David Cameron sing and dance at England rugby celebrations
Jeremy Clarkson and David Cameron were seen joining in the lively Twickenham celebrations after England secured a memorable Six Nations victory over Ireland on Saturday. The Grand Tour host was seen jumping and cheering with the Foreign Secretary
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Ruben Rodrigues discusses U’s role under Des Buckingham
RUBEN Rodrigues is enjoying having wide players with pace to burn as options to pick out, as he continues to be Oxford United’s creator in chief. The Portuguese playmaker has grabbed seven goals and three assists in Sky Bet League One this season
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Oxford United boss addresses midfielder’s contract scenario with deal expiring
OXFORD United haven’t yet discussed Marcus McGuane’s contract scenario with the midfielder, ahead of his deal running out in the summer. The 25-year-old sees his U’s contract expire this summer, although it is widely understood that the club hold
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Former prisoner accused of fracturing guard's cheek and eye socket
A FORMER prisoner is on trial accused of fracturing a prison guard’s cheekbone and eye socket. Lewis Whitmee-Craig, who was serving a custodial sentence at HMP Bullingdon near Bicester, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of
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Bicester NHS worker running London Marathon for organ donation awareness charity
An NHS youth worker is running the London Marathon to raise awareness of organ donation and promote being active post transplant. Bicester resident Daley Cross, who works at the Churchill Hospital's Oxford Transplant Centre, has won a ballot place
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Woman sentenced for having dangerous dog
A DOG owner has been told to keep her dog on a muzzle after it injured a woman in Oxford. The incident occurred on April 12 last year in Oxford when the brown and white dog, named Thorn, was ‘dangerously out of control’ on Cowley Road and injured
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Oxford Lord Mayor recognised for community efforts on International Women's Day
Oxford's Lord Mayor has received recognition for her community work at an awards event. The SHE (saluting, honouring, excellence) Awards, held on March 8 annually to coincide with International Women’s Day, celebrate the contributions of women
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Hook Norton Brewery celebrate 175 years with unique beer
Three family run breweries are teaming up to produce three unique beers as they all celebrate their 175th anniversaries. The partnership between Hook Norton Brewery, Everards, based in Leicester, and Joseph Holt, based in Manchester, will see the
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Four-medal haul in final 75+ age group event
DAVID Kuester claimed a four-medal haul in his final event competing in the 75+ age group. The 79-year-old, of Bicester Athletic Club, entered five events at the British Masters Winter Throws Championships, which were held at the Horspath Athletics
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Des Buckingham previews clash with Bolton side missing four strikers
THERE is no such thing as a good time to face Bolton Wanderers, says Oxford United head coach Des Buckingham. The Trotters are set to be without four first team forwards when they welcome United to the Toughsheet Community Stadium tonight.
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Majority of Oxford City Council tenants satisfied with services
Nearly 80 per cent of Oxford City Council tenants are satisfied with the services from their landlord, an independent survey has revealed. The annual satisfaction survey, conducted by Acuity, presented a 3 per cent increase in satisfaction ratings
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Primary students celebrate cultures and languages at Didcot Girls School
Didcot Girls School hosted 200 primary school children for a celebration of languages and cultures. The school welcomed the pupils for its International Day, with activities highlighting languages and cultures from across the world. Children
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Cheap parking at city college next to Westgate Centre set to be 'banned'
Cheap car parking for shoppers at an Oxford college looks set to be banned by Oxford City Council. Since 2012, the City of Oxford College has been renting out about 91 spaces at its college off Oxpens Road at weekends and during college holidays
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Competition launched to find next top female rally driver
A new competition aimed at discovering the next top female rally driver has been launched. Silverstone Rally School's Rally W has a prize of a fully funded rally in one of the school’s fleet of Nissan Micras. The winner will also be given three