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Bolton Wanderers book play-off final spot despite second leg defeat
BOLTON Wanderers booked their place at Wembley in the Sky Bet League One play-off final despite a second leg defeat at home to Barnsley. The Trotters led 3-1 from last week’s first leg, but the Tykes pegged them back to within a goal when Sam Cosgrove
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Former mayor of Didcot selected as Labour parliamentary candidate
Labour has selected a former mayor of Didcot as their candidate to fight the next General Election in Didcot and Wantage. Mocky Khan, the first Asian mayor of Didcot and Labour leader on South Oxfordshire and Didcot Town councils, said it was "
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The Store hotel opens for guests in Oxford
The Store, a 101-bedroom boutique hotel, has opened today for guests in Oxford. The hotel on the corner of Cornmarket and Broad Street is on the site of the former Boswells department store, which closed in 2020. It features the Treadwell restaurant
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91-year-old who witnessed Bannister's sub four-minute mile walks in mass run event
A 91-year-old runner who witnessed Roger Bannister become the first man to run a mile in under four minutes took part in the Bannister Mile through Oxford. David Picksley, 91, matriculated at St Edmund Hall in 1953 after two years of National Service
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Under-fire council issues statement on Clarkson's Farm season three
A council which again comes under fire in the new series of Clarkson’s Farm has insisted Mr Clarkson is treated no differently from anyone else. In the first episode of the new series Mr Clarkson can no longer afford to keep all of his cows after
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Jeremy Clarkson makes appearance at Diddly Squat Farm Shop after mass queues
Jeremy Clarkson was spotted making an appearance at Diddly Squat Farm Shop on bank holiday weekend. The Oxfordshire farm has become somewhat of a pilgrimage for many fans across the country and the globe after the soaring popularity of Prime Video
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Cross-party antics: The best photos from Oxford's 2024 Local Election
The dust has started to settle on the results from the 2024 Oxford City Council Local Elections. On a turbulent day at the Town Hall, Labour saw the loss of some previously held seats while other parties made gains. Claiming 11 seats by the
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Washing machine, boxing gloves and suitcase dumped in bank holiday fly tipping
Bank holiday fly tipping saw a washing machine, suitcase and boxing gloves dumped on an Oxfordshire walkway. The incident occurred over the bank holiday weekend and saw a variety of items left in the public along the B4000 between Shrivenham and
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Labour takes control of Banbury Town Council for first time
Labour has taken control of Banbury Town Council for the first time in the town's history. The party gained 10 seats as it more than doubled its numbers - having previously had nine. The Conservatives were reduced to three seats, while the
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Joanna Page looks forward to Gavin & Stacey last episode
Popular sitcom Gavin & Stacey is to return for a final episode on Christmas Day. Announcing the exciting news on his Instagram, James Corden shared a picture of himself and co-writer Ruth Jones with a script for "Gavin & Stacey: The finale" in
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Bear Grylls helps baptise Russell Brand in the Thames
Russell Brand has revealed that Bear Grylls stood by him as he was baptised in the River Thames. The comedian and actor turned conspiracy theorist revealed in a video posted on his social media that he had become a Christian and the baptism ceremony
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‘It looks unfinished!’: Controversy as public react to police force’s new badge
Oxford’s public have been left mystified and vexed after the police force changed its badge. Thames Valley Police is celebrating over 50 years since its formation in the 1970s and has decided to update certain aspects of the force’s identity.
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Delays due to incident on A34
5:32pm All lanes cleared Thanks for tuning into this live blog. ℹ️ UPDATE The broken down vehicle
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'BOLLARD DOWN': Debate over damaged traffic filter uprooted from earth
A damaged bollard which appears to have been uprooted from the earth has sparked debate among householders in the area. The Oxford traffic filter, on Crescent Road in Temple Cowley, is precariously balanced over the road and has broken up the pavement
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'Jawdropping' area in Oxford among 'the top 15 most beautiful places in the UK'
A 'jaw-dropping' area in Oxford has been named among the most beautiful areas in the UK by the travel magazine Time Out. They called on "our network of expert travel writers" to compile the definite list of the top 15 most beautiful areas, and
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Runners at Abingdon parkrun celebrate its 13th birthday
Runners taking part in Abingdon parkrun have celebrated the run's 13th birthday. Parkruns take place across the country, and in Abingdon the 5k run starts at 9am on Saturday from Rye Farm Meadow. Following severe flooding at the start of the
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Delays due to incident on major A road near M40 junction
1:10pm Goodbye Thanks for tuning into this live blog. Thankfully traffic has returned to normal around the area
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Nine Oxford venues awarded maximum food hygiene ratings
Nine restaurants and takeaways in Oxford have been given the maximum score for food hygiene following inspections by the Food Standards Agency. The venues were rated in December, April and May, with all of them achieving five stars. Babylon
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Record number of children in care in Oxfordshire
New figures show that a record number of children were in care in Oxfordshire last year. Children’s charity Barnardo’s called on the Government to invest in a national campaign to recruit more foster carers and provide sufficient funding to ensure
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Luxury hotel director ‘holds up hands’ after hygiene inspectors slam business
An Oxfordshire luxury hotel’s director has spoken out after the spot was given a terrible food hygiene rating. The Chesterton Hotel located just outside Bicester is an opulent venue which also doubles up as a popular spot for weddings. Despite
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Aunt Sally results: Maximum six for red-hot Kevin Stuart
KEVIN Stuart was in tremendous form when he clanged off 14 dolls including a maximum six (6-5-3) for Littlemore British Legion, writes Andy Beal. Legion lost the opening leg by the smallest of margins, 24-23 at The Catherine Wheel A, but came storming
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RAF's Neil Robinson recognised for outstanding contributions to charity
An Air and Space Operations Specialist from RAF Brize Norton has won an award at the annual RAF Benevolent Fund Awards. Neil Robinson won the Outstanding Support accolade from an Individual category at the annual ceremony that recognises the exceptional
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Will James May or Richard Hammond appear on the new series of Clarkson's Farm?
Since the third series of Clarkson's Farm returned to Amazon Prime, fans of the show - and the Grand Tour - have been wondering whether we'll see some familiar faces. James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson originally joined forces in 2003
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Fun fair comes to Oxfordshire town for Bank Holiday weekend
A fun fair offered lots of entertainment for families in Wallingford enjoying their Bank Holiday weekend. Hatwell's Fun Fairs set up on the Kinecroft on Thursday and the rides including the dodgems and the food stalls were open over the weekend
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Jeremy Clarkson sends special message to Lando Norris after historic F1 win
Jeremy Clarkson has sent a special message to Lando Norris after his shock Formula 1 win this weekend. The star of Oxfordshire-set Clarkson’s Farm took to social media to congratulate the driver on his Miami Grand Prix victory on Monday. Norris
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Coronation Street fans demand 'incredibly boring' family be written out of show
Coronation Street fans have demanded that an entire family be written out of the show after years on our screens. Viewers have come to love many families on the show with the Barlows and Connors receiving particular praise. However, many have
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Holidaymakers told to make crucial check after £10m lost to holiday scams
Everyone going on holiday this year has been warned to double check their bookings after more than £10m were lost to holiday scams last year. New figures from Action Fraud reveal the scale of would-be holidaymakers losing money to criminals.
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Cash stolen during South Oxfordshire social club burglary
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the GWRSA club yesterday morning on Station Road, Didcot. The burglary happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday May 6) between 03:08am and 04:01am. Thames
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Travel expert shares the best time of day to fly and why you should book it
Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth waking up in the early hours to catch a flight? While it’s exciting to get your holiday started, an early morning get up can be less than tempting but an expert in the field has explained that it’s actually
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Owen Dale on becoming a fans’ favourite at Oxford United
OWEN Dale is delighted with how quickly he has settled into life at Oxford United, as his status as a fans’ favourite continues to grow. The 25-year-old joined the U’s for an undisclosed fee from Blackpool on January deadline day, with his passion
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - KRISTYAN SKELSEY, 43, of Oxford Road, Kidlington, pleaded guilty to one count of drug driving in Bicester on October 16 last year on the A41. They were disqualified from driving for 12
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How to watch BBC Eurovision Song Contest 2024 semi-finals and grand final in UK
Can you believe it’s been a year since the Eurovision Song Contest touched down in Liverpool? The competition is back this week for its 68th year, live from Sweden following Loreen’s victory in the North West in 2023 with the song Tattoo. It
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Council leaders to 'continue hard work' despite 'disappointing' election
“WE have more work to do but we will continue to listen to residents,” said the leader of Oxford City Council following the local elections. Labour councillor Susan Brown has spoken out after suggestions of a ‘shake-up’ in the political map of