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Fearless firewalkers walk over hot coals to raise money for charity
Fifty-nine fearless firewalkers including the local MP walked over hot coals for good causes at a charity firewalk. More than 200 spectators turned out to support the intrepid walkers outside Carterton Town Hall on Friday (March 15), raising a
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Can you get a free TV licence? DWP issues reminder ahead of April price hike
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, but some of us are eligible for a free licence and may not know it. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV
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More than 80,000 people owed £6,250 after DWP error - are you due money?
Thousands of people are being told they could be due a share of £500m following a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) error. The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners
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'They're unreal' - England reveal new home and away kits for 2024 Euros
The England national football team has revealed their new kits for 2024 which the men's side will wear for the 2024 European Championships. As usual, there is the traditional white home shirt whilst a slightly different approach has been taken
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Does Victoria Beckham's apple cider vinegar weight loss trick actually work?
New research has shed light on whether or not Victoria Beckham's weight loss regime involving apple cider vinegar actually helps people lose weight. The Engish fashion designer and former member of the Spice Girls revealed how a few spoonfuls of
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Cause of fire revealed as emergency services rush to block of flats
A SMALL cooker hob fire caused the closure of a road in Oxford for several hours. The fire took place inside a block of flats in Blackbird Leys Road earlier today (Monday, March 18). Emergency services were alerted at about 1pm and six fire
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Couple share image of hilarious life-size dog cake
A couple have tucked into a life-sized cake replica of their dog as a birthday treat which has been jokingly described as "psychotic". Anna Railton and Dr Chris Smowton had a life-size replica of their dog Arthur made in the form of a cake purchased
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Martin Lewis issues urgent DVLA fine warning to 2 million drivers
Martin Lewis has warned drivers who passed their test before 2015 to make a “quick check” now to avoid a £1,000 fine. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has found that more than two million licences may be out of date, putting drivers
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Banbury United Women vs Ashridge Park postponed
Banbury United Women saw their match against Ashridge Park postponed at the weekend. The Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League Division 1 encounter was set to take place at 2pm on Sunday, March 17. It follow games against Haddenham
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Woman avoids jail after spitting at police officer in cell
A PROLIFIC offender has avoided jail after spitting at a police officer and entering an area of Oxfordshire she is banned from. Charlotte McCollin was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Monday (March 18) for one count each of assaulting an emergency
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Banbury United seeks new chair amid club expansion
Banbury United is looking for a new chair following the decision of its current chairman to step down at the end of the season. Ronnie Johnson announced his departure at December's annual general meeting to make way for fresh blood at the community-owned
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Oxford City Council's licensing scheme attracts 10k applications
Oxford City Council's selective licensing scheme saw more than 10,000 applications from private landlords in its first year. The initiative was launched in September 2022 and made it obligatory for all private rental homes in the city to have a
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City centre fast food chain intends to stay open into early hours
Fast food restaurant chain Leon wants to extend its opening hours in Oxford city centre. The chain, which aims to sell "nutritional fast food", has about 78 outlets in the UK, including a restaurant in Cornmarket, which opened in 2016. Its
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New car park planned to encourage villagers to use empty facility
Plans have been lodged for a new car park, toilets and changing room in the hope they will encourage people to make use of an empty football pitch. Applicant Chinnor Parish Council wants more people to use the sports ground facility at Old Kiln
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Massive queues at Oxford petrol station as payments fail
Drivers experienced huge queues at a major supermarket petrol station in Oxford this weekend. Cars could be seen queuing back at the fuel station at Sainsbury’s on Heyford Hill in Littlemore on Saturday afternoon. The reason for the delays
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Road closed due to building fire at block of flats
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Oxford City 'not down and out' despite 15 point gap from safety
Oxford City remain 15 points adrift from safety after defeat live on TV but manager Ross Jenkins said his side is not “down and out”. Jenkins' side faced play-off chasing Halifax in front of the TNT cameras in a home league game in which they were
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Which supermarket pays the most? Pay rates at Aldi, Tesco, Asda and more
Several major supermarkets have increased their rate of pay over recent months but how much does each one pay? Aldi, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's are among the retailers who have recently increased their wages. The rise is part of preparations
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Primark makes major change to tackle shoplifters as it launches trial in stores
Primark is making a major change to how customers shop in its stores in a bid to deter shoplifters. The nationwide retailer has launched a trial of sealing paper carrier bags with blue 'sold' stickers in an attempt to stop shoplifting. The
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Plans for gourmet food service at sports club
Fresh plans have been submitted for a new gourmet food service at a sports club. South African catering company The Filthy Moustache intends to serve food at the Chinnor Rugby Football Club in Thame to complement the club's own catering provision
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Jeremy Clarkson's touching Top Gear gesture to Steve Harley resurfaces
A touching gesture made by Jeremy Clarkson in 2014 has resurfaced following the death of Make Me Smile singer and Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley. Mr Harley reportedly passed away at home with his family around him at the age of 73. The
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More than 200 people join town annual litter pick
More than 200 people took part in Wallingford's annual litter pick. Litter pickers gathered at the Regal building in the town centre on Saturday (March 16) and were given bags, gloves and Hi-Viz vests before being directed to different locations
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Oxford college plans to replace building that burnt down in BBQ fire
An Oxford college has lodged fresh plans for a new building to replace one that burnt down in a BBQ fire. St John's College is testing the waters for the new forestry building at Bagley Wood in Oxford Road in Kennington. It has asked the Vale
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Young sports fans enjoy life at the YMCA in city
Hundreds of young sportsmen enjoyed life with the YMCA in Oxford. The Young Men’s Christian Association, to give its full title, was a formidable force in football, cricket, boxing, table tennis, snooker and billiards. It occupied premises
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Man in court for attempted murder charge after stabbing outside mosque
A YOUNG man is due in court charged with attempted murder after a man was attacked with a knife near the Central Oxford Mosque. Hassan Hussain, 24, was charged with one count of attempted murder after the incident on March 13 at 7pm. A man
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Man drunkenly beat girlfriend and held her against bridge railings
A SUSPENDED jail sentence has been handed to a man who drunkenly beat his girlfriend after a day bender in Oxford. Michael Gardener, 33, of The Lees, Faringdon, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (March 15) for one count of affray and
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Two town councillors alleged to have breached code of conduct
Two town councillors are facing possible action for allegedly breaking the council's code of conduct. Both appeared before West Oxfordshire District Council's standards committee on Friday (March 15). The first faced an allegation of breaching
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Cause of death given as inquest opened into Littlemore stabbing
THE cause of death of a man stabbed during an incident in Oxford has been revealed during an inquest opening. Tobias Bruce, who lived in Arthray Road, Oxford, was stabbed during an incident in College Lane, Littlemore, at around 6.05pm on Sunday
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Crucial level crossing closed for emergency Network Rail work
A crucial level crossing has been closed for emergency works in Bicester. The London Road at the level crossing has been closed to facilitate an emergency corrosion inspection and for Network Rail to change the rails. The closure, which began
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Seized car stopped on M40 for no insurance, tax, or MOT
A VEHICLE has been seized on the M40 after a driver was found to have no insurance, MOT or tax. Thames Valley Police stopped the red Renault this morning (March 18). It was discovered that the driver also only had a provisional licence.
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Missing teen FOUND after last seen getting on bus
A missing 15-year-old girl has been found after last being seen getting onto a bus ahead of the weekend. Maisey was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black jogging bottoms while getting onto a bus to Banbury on Friday morning (March 15).
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Heavy delays as works take place on key A-road
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Zoe Barratt scores 21st goal of season to secure 1-0 win
Zoe Barratt scored her 21st goal of the season to secure a 1-0 win for Oxford United Women yesterday afternoon (March 17). A goal from the penalty spot was enough to take all three points at home against Cardiff City Ladies and to make it back-to-back
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What is Ozempic and what are its side effects?
Ozempic, a drug typically used to treat diabetes, has gained a reputation among TikTok influencers and celebrities for helping them lose weight in short time frames, but what is it? Ozempic contains semalgitude, which lowers blood sugar levels
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Woman charged with Bicester murder appears in court
A WOMAN charged with murder after the death of a man in Bicester is due to appear in court. Dale Bond, 45, was pronounced dead by the emergency services after a fatal stabbing at about 12.01pm on Wednesday, March 13 in Mullein Road. A post-mortem
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School bus driver GUILTY of raping 14-year-old girl
A FORMER school bus driver in Witney has been found guilty of raping a 14-year-old girl. Peter Gibbs, 60, was found guilty after a trial at Oxford Crown Court of three counts of historic child sex abuse which happened in the early 2000s. Gibbs
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Two men arrested on suspicion of rape after town centre welfare incident
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after police were called to a welfare incident in an Oxfordshire town centre. Police were called to a concern for welfare incident on White Lion Walk in Banbury on Friday at around 7.18pm. Detectives
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Flood alert issued after rise in River Thames from heavy rainfall
A new flood alert has been issued for the River Thames and its tributaries in Oxford. Following rainfall yesterday (March 17), the Environment Agency has issued an alert for Oxford including areas between Wolvercote down to and including Radley
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Man wanted since December arrested in connection to public order incident
A man who has been wanted since December has been arrested. Police had been looking for the man for the past four months for offences in connection to public order and harassment in Abingdon. Officers detained the man on Saturday night (March
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Heavy delays after incident at city roundabout
11:25am We are now closing this live blog as this incident has been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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National Trust building targeted by burglars in £50K heist
A National Trust building was targeted by burglars who stole around £50,000 of machinery and tools. Thames Valley Police were patrolling South Oxfordshire when the burglary report for the building in Henley came in on Sunday. The burglary was
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Kate Middleton spotted in public looking 'happy, relaxed and healthy'
The Princess Of Wales has been spotted in public for the first time since undergoing her abdominal surgery in January. Kate was spotted visiting her favourite farm shop on Saturday as she eases her way back into life in the spotlight following
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Why congestion in Oxford must be tackled now
Zuhura Plummer, campaign director for Oxfordshire Liveable Streets, writes for Cyclox on why congestion needs to be tackled now. When it comes to Oxford’s traffic, everyone agrees there is a problem. I have yet to meet someone who loves sitting
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Oxford ranked top city in England for recycling in new government figures
Oxford has been ranked top city in England for recycling. The latest government figures have confirmed that the five Oxfordshire district and city councils are in the top 25 per cent of all 210 English councils when it comes to recycling. And
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Josh Murphy reveals reason for bow and arrow celebration
JOSH Murphy has revealed his bow and arrow goal celebration is a salute to his young son. The 29-year-old winger unveiled the celebration for his recent strikes at home to Cheltenham Town and at Port Vale yesterday. And Murphy has now disclosed
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Josh Murphy on scoring run, being a senior pro and playing with freedom
JOSH Murphy is loving the freedom being afforded to him by Des Buckingham, as he continues his sparkling run of form. The 29-year-old winger has become a key player for Oxford United in recent weeks, that proven by his record in front of goal.
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - JACEK KAPICA, 43, of Morton Close, Bicester, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Banbury on February 18 this year with 99 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. He was disqualified
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One million pound revenue from parking at hospitals raises concerns
The impact of patients paying for parking at hospitals has been raised as new figures reveal Oxford's NHS Trust raked in an additional £1m from charges in a year. Latest NHS England figures show Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation
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Can I get shingles twice? Signs to look out for and when to call for medical help
Shingles is a common infection that causes a rash which some people may find painful. Serious problems including long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness can result from a case of shingles. If you’ve already had shingles once, you might
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How to watch Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Spain as new travel series airs
Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice are back on our screens this week as they return with a new travel series. The Strictly Come Dancing stars and best friends are exploring Spain this time, having been to Sicily together previously. In the
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Scientists developing new breast cancer monitoring device that could fit in bra
Scientists are developing a device that could monitor whether a breast cancer tumour is growing. The device could be able to fit inside a bra and it’s hoped that it would help save patients’ lives in the future by monitoring tumour growth in real
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Government drone plan proposes flying taxis could take off in 2 years
In two years, the first piloted flying taxi could take to UK skies under Government plans while drone deliveries could also become regular by 2027. The Department of Transport (DoT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which also proposes
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The Millenium Falcon lands on 50p coin as Royal Mint releases new Star Wars set
The Royal Mint has unveiled its latest collectable Star Wars coins and bullion bars with The Millenium Falcon landing on a 50p coin. The initial Star Wars coin series was a success and this new second series is dedicated to the franchise’s vehicles