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Two more arrests made in Oxford murder investigation
TWO further arrests have been in connection with a murder investigation. A teenager and a man, 33, have been arrested in connection with the death of Tobias Bruce, Mr Bruce, who lived in Arthray Road, Oxford, was stabbed during an incident
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Man stabbed after cash robbery and four arrested
Brutal burglars stabbed a man during a terrifying raid on his home in Oxford on Thursday night. Detectives have launched a major investigation and have arrested four men in the latest knife attack to rock the community. The victim, who is in
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New high-end wine bar will come to 'interesting' city street
A new high-end wine bar will come to a popular city street despite concern it may give rise to drunk people gathering outside. Licensing permission was granted for the establishment at an Oxford City Council sub-committee meeting on April 30, for
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James Bond car and vintage fire engine must-see at Oxfordshire car event
Wallingford will be transformed this weekend as hundreds of vintage and novelty vehicles parade through the town - and all for a good cause. Event director Mark Brett has been involved in the fundraiser for 15 to 20 years and he said the Wallingford
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Multi-storey car park closed next week for emergency works
A MULTI-story car park in Abingdon will be closed at the start of next week for emergency work to be undertaken. The Vale of White Horse Council announced today (May 10) that The Charter Multi-story car park in Broad street will be closed on Monday
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Woman triumphs in energy-saving contest in Oxfordshire
An Oxfordshire woman has triumphed in a county-wide competition after cutting her home energy usage. Woodstock resident, Maggy Beeton, reduced her gas and electricity usage by 14 per cent over the four-week contest. It was set up by a local
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PM Rishi Sunak visits Oxfordshire business
Rishi Sunak has insisted that “things are starting to feel better” and that confidence in the economy is growing after the UK economy moved out of recession during a visit to Oxfordshire. The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government
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American owners of Eagle and Child ready to meet planners for refurbishment
The new owners of Oxford's historic Eagle and Child pub are preparing to meet planners to discuss its renovation. The pub in St Giles, famous for its links with fantasy writers JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, has now been closed for about four years.
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Two men to face trial next year accused of spying for China
Two men including someone from Oxfordshire have been told they will face trial next year accused of spying for China. Christopher Cash, 29, from Whitechapel, east London, and Christopher Berry, 32, of Witney in Oxfordshire, are accused of an offence
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Blenheim Palace ranked among the 'world's top 5 most revisited attractions'
Blenheim Palace has been ranked among the top 5 attractions people most want to re-visit, globally, beating out the likes of the Grand Canyon in America. A study looked at Reddit data, as well as online reviews, to reveal which countries and cities
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Number of arrests and charges after targeted patrols in Oxford community
A number of arrests and charges have been made after targeted patrols in Blackbird Leys. The neighbourhood policing team carried out “information-led” patrols in specific locations to combat anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Four people
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Councillors welcome news after signing of land contracts for new stadium
COUNCILLORS have welcomed the news that all contracts relating to the land for Oxford United’s proposed new stadium have been signed. It was announced at midday that a legally binding lease option between the U’s and Oxfordshire County Council,
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New Abingdon reservoir embankment trial gets the go-ahead
A reservoir embankment trial, which will help to inform Thames Water’s plans for a new reservoir near Abingdon, has received planning permission from Vale of White Horse District Council. The backing from the council’s planning committee means
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Cheers to mental health: Clarkson's Farm Kaleb Cooper speaks out
A Clarkson's Farm star has spoken out about the importance of talking with others, ahead of mental health awareness week. Kaleb Cooper - one of the stars of the show and farm manager to Jeremy Clarkson - has said he thinks that farmers should
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Arrest warrant for man accused of sexually messaging young teen
AN ARREST warrant has been issued for a man accused of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Ahbad Hossain, 29, has been charged with one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child in Witney between
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Man accused of abusing young boy including smothering him with pillows
“I WAS really considering drinking bleach,” said a boy who has accused a 44-year-old man of assaulting him when he was a child. Daniel Lewis, of Woodfield, Wantage, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with six counts of wilfully assaulting
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Pensioner, 71 admits to sending sexual messages to child
AN elderly man has admitted to sending sexual messages to a child in Oxford. Leslie Gaul, 71, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 8) charged with one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. READ MORE: Church
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Mum called “cruel” for having son after he was born with severe cleft lip
A mum from Oxfordshire who was told she was "cruel" for having her son after he was born with a rare severe cleft lip says it has never held him back. Zac Coates, now 18, was born with Tessier cleft lip and palate - a condition which is caused
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Sub four-minute milers 'shows extreme exercise doesn’t reduce lifespan'
The long lives of sub four-minute milers show that "extreme" exercise doesn't reduce lifespan, according to new research. A study of the first 200 athletes to run a mile in under four minutes - including Britain's Sir Roger Bannister who was the
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Calls for civil servants to be paid more and appointments process modernised
Civil servants should be paid more to attract the best talent to Whitehall and the outdated process of appointments is too easily “gamed”, according to research by a leading think tank. Analysis by the Institute for Government (IFG) of 148 senior
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All land contracts for U’s proposed stadium have now been signed
ALL the contracts relating to the land for Oxford United’s proposed new stadium have been signed, the club has confirmed. The U’s have announced that a legally binding lease option with Oxfordshire County Council, for land at The Triangle, south
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Oxfordshire issued 'danger to life' weather warning with thunderstorms expected
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in Oxfordshire this weekend. It comes as the UK experiences high temperatures today and over the weekend with temperatures predicted to reach as high as 27C. However, forecasters
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Oxford United quartet in League One ‘team of the play-off semi-finals’
JAMIE Cumming has been joined by three Oxford United defenders in the Sky Bet League One ‘team of the play-off semi-finals’. Centre halves Ciaron Brown and Elliott Moore, plus right back Fin Stevens, were also named in the side, with U’s head coach
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Police on scene due to obstruction on road
1:10pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has now been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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MOT warning for millions as DVSA data reveals 5.2 million expired MOTs
Millions of motorists have been warned not to forget their car’s MOT due date after new figures revealed more than 5 million cars were driven without an MOT. Of those 5.2 million cars, more than 360,000 were presented for a new MOT more than a
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Audacious Billy Bodin lob nominated for goal of the month
BILLY Bodin’s audacious lob in Oxford United’s 5-0 win against Peterborough United has been shortlisted for the Sky Bet League One goal of the month. The U’s were 4-0 up and cruising, when Bodin entered the fray with 16 minutes to go. With
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Top 5 tips to save money on fuel as petrol prices rise by 10p per litre
As petrol and diesel prices are set to rise again this month, experts have offered their top tips to save you money. Petrol prices have risen by 10p per litre already this year, with the RAC saying the average price of a litre of petrol increased
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Fire crews called to A34 due to incident
1:06pm We are now closing this live blog as this incident has now been cleared. Thank you for following our coverage.
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You could be fined £3,200 for having a BBQ this weekend
With the sun starting to shine and temperatures reaching the mid-20s this weekend, millions of people across the country will be getting their barbecues ready. However, Brits are being warned that they could face fines of up to £3,200 for pulling
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast ahead of ' very warm' weekend
Oxford is set for some "very warm" weather this weekend as the dry conditions during the week continue. Across the South East region as a whole, there have been mostly dry conditions and temperatures around the 20C mark. Friday (May 10) will
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Cancer support centre welcomes back founder as part of new team
A cancer support centre has welcomed back its founder as it unveils a new team. The Hummingbird Centre, based in Launton, near Bicester, has unveiled its new look team which includes several key staff changes. Founder Mechelle Harris has returned
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Woman with partial hearing loss shares experiences for Deaf Awareness Week
To mark Deaf Awareness Week, a 40-year-old woman has been sharing how she has learnt to cope with her condition. For Claire Hutchins-Lee, a data specialist at Oxfordshire County Council, living with hearing impairment has become a part of her day
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Police shoot man after he threw knives at them, saying he'd 'blow their heads off'
POLICE were forced to shoot a man in the leg after he threatened to ‘blow their heads off’ and threw knives at them to avoid arrest. Przemyslaw Ziema says he has no memory of chasing ambulance workers with knives before threatening to harm officers
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Oxfordshire residents set to benefit from extended cost of living support
Oxfordshire residents struggling to meet basic living costs are set to continue benefiting from the county council’s cost of living support. A new package of measures for 2024/25 has been put forward for approval to the council's cabinet on May
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Oxford technology company receives prestigious King's Award
A technology company has received an award for developing a piece equipment that can be used to analyse the properties of materials. Oxford Instruments was awarded the King's Award for Enterprise: Innovation for its symmetry detector, developed
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Potholes could be causing MOT failures in Oxfordshire
Potholes could be to blame for a high level of MOT failures due to shock absorber issues in Oxfordshire, according to new research. According to analysis by used-vehicle buyer Money4YourMotors, MOT failures due to underperformance of shock absorbers
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'Never stop working': 103-year-old shares key to a long life
A Banbury resident said the key to a long life is hard work as she celebrated her 103rd birthday. Dorothy Tweedy, a resident of Seccombe Court, marked her milestone birthday on April 27. Her birthday celebrations included a special cake from
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Meet a miniature Shetland pony at Blenheim Palace this May half term
Visitors to Blenheim Palace this May half term can enjoy a range of family-friendly activities. One of these is the chance to meet Jack Brock, a miniature Shetland pony who previously appeared on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Weekend. Families
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Traders dispute new data which suggests increase in customers
NEW data suggesting a rise in city centre visitors has prompted some traders to raise concern and say the authority responsible needs to talk to them to get 'proper statistics'. It comes as the city council released figures pointing to a slight
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Officers left ‘disturbed and distressed’ after woman abused them
POLICE officers were left ‘disturbed and distressed’ after a woman spat in one's face and racially harassed the other, a court has heard. Ellouise Vine, 31, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (May 9) for one count each of assault by
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Oxford summer school 'delighted' to receive King’s Award
An Oxford summer school has received an award from the King which recognises outstanding institutions. Oxford Royale has been named as a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The school joins 252 other organisations
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Children's hospice to raise funds with event at Oxfordshire shops
To mark International Nurses Day, a children's hospice is welcoming customers to its Oxfordshire shops to fund its work. Helen & Douglas House's will be holding a Summer Collection Preview Day on May 12 from 10am-4pm, aimed at funding a nurse
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University leaders meet PM over student protests in support of Gaza
University leaders should ensure “red lines” are drawn between free speech and inciting violence in pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, the leader of a Jewish student group has said. Edward Isaacs, president of the Union of Jewish Students (UJS
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Witney farm welcoming visitors for spring fair this weekend
A farm in Witney is set to welcome visitors for a "celebration of farming and the countryside" this weekend. Cogges’ Spring Fair, set for Saturday, May 11, will offer family fun, craft demonstrations, steam engines, butter making demonstrations
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New 'traditional' homes plan for Oxfordshire village
There are plans to introduce new "traditional" homes to an Oxfordshire village in the hope they will blend in with other "low key" rural dwellings in the area. Applicant PL Homes Ltd has submitted their proposal to build five houses south of 'The
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Man threatened friend with a knife after argument about a woman
A SUSPENDED prison sentence has been handed to a young man caught threatening his friend with a knife over a dispute about a woman. Tyirie Allen was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (May 9) for one count of threatening a person with
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Care home and nursery collaboration keeps family recipes alive
Traditional recipes have been saved from being forgotten after a nursery joined forces with a care home. Cuttlebrook Hall teamed up with Roots For Life Nursery, both in Thame, as part of a national campaign aiming to preserve family recipes that
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Software developer found dead at home address, inquest hears
AN inquest has opened into the death of a software developer who was found dead at his home in Witney. William Newport, 37, was found dead on April 26 this year at his home in Queen Emmas Dyke, Witney. A police officer verified his death at
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New ‘unrivalled’ clothes shop opens at city’s Covered Market
A BRAND new clothing shop has opened inside Oxford’s Covered Market. Goodies is an independent menswear and lifestyle store that 'showcases brands of quality and provenance'. The shop is run by Matt and Rachael Evans, a couple from the West
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Lecture theatre built at Oxford University college in six weeks
A temporary lecture theatre has been built in just six weeks at a University of Oxford college. Neptunus completed the urgently required temporary lecture theatre at St Catherine’s College. The task was given to the firm after access was restricted
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How to save money when booking flights - travel expert reveals all
Are you about to book some flights? Whether you’re booking a relaxing trip or cramming in lots of sightseeing, holidays can be expensive. To help your money go further next time you organise a holiday, a travel expert has shared four hacks that
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"I'm really sorry mate": Thief apologies to judge for headbutting man
“I’M really sorry mate,” a man told a judge after breaking down crying ahead of his sentencing for theft and assault. Kyle Jones, 24, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (May 9) for one count each of theft and assault occasioning
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Kidlington firm paving the way with climate transition plan
A Kidlington-based firm has become one of the first companies of its kind to publish a plan outlining its climate targets. Essentra, a global manufacturer of essential industrial components, is leading the way in the FTSE250 by releasing a climate
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Cafe owner sentenced for sexual assault of two teen employees
A CAFÉ owner who was found guilty of sexually assaulting two former employees failed to get his convictions overturned and was instead sentenced. Ghorban Karimi, 49, was found guilty in October of four counts of sexual assault between June and
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Super aunt inspires school to get moving for Dravet Syndrome
Tamara Ward is bringing back her 'EveryDayinMay4Dravet' campaign with a special challenge for Oxfordshire school children. The Pride of Britain finalist has previously raised over £250,000 for Dravet Syndrome UK in the last three years. The
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'It's a walk in the park compared to when we started': Sugababes prepare for Nocturne
CHART-topping girl group the Sugababes have been through ups and downs and many lineups. But after two years back as the original three - Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy - they can't wait to perform the hits from their impressive