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City centre shop aiming to stock Endeavour and Morse goods
An Oxford city centre shop is aiming to stock some Endeavour and Morse themed products. Oxford Campus Official opened its store in Broad Street to the public on Sunday, March 17, after just a month of refurbishments. Previously occupied by
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City bus driver shows middle finger to public after ‘driving aggressively’
An member of the public was left stunned after a bus driver who was allegedly driving aggressively then proceeded to swear with his middle finger. The incident happened in the city on Monday, May 13 at around 7.10am as the member of the public
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Future Belgian Queen to leave Oxford in favour of Harvard University
The future Queen of Belgium, who is studying at the University of Oxford, is set to leave the city for the United States. Crown Princess Elisabeth is soon to finish her History and Politics course at Lincoln College which she began in 2021.
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Jeremy Clarkson slams and dismisses rumours about filming
Jeremy Clarkson has dismissed online rumours about how Clarkson’s Farm is filmed. The hit Prime Video series documents life at Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, which Clarkson bought in 2008. After initially airing in 2021,
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Metal detectorist finds 'magical' medieval ring
A metal detectorist found a 'magical' medieval ring in a field which is now set to raise thousands of pounds at auction. The Drayton Medieval gold ring (above), set with a sapphire and bearing an inscription believed to be magical dates from
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Authorities address claims about 'dead animals' in water
Authorities have addressed community concerns after reports of "multiple dead animals" in Dukes Lock in the Oxford Canal. Members of the public had claimed to have seen dead birds and animals including a hedgehog and fish floating on the surface
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MP expresses 'deep concern' about city Post Office closure
An Oxford MP has expressed "deep concerns" about the decision to close a "much used" Post Office this month. Templars Square in Cowley is set to say goodbye to its parcel-sending facility on Saturday, May 25 as the Midcounties Co-op store which
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Green space to be taken over by 276 shipping containers
Plans are underway to introduce a major new electricity facility with 276 shipping containers to a science centre near Abingdon. The proposals have been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council for a battery energy storage system with a
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Paedophile caught uploading naked photo of child on Skype
A PAEDOPHILE who was caught uploading a naked photograph of a young boy on Skype has avoided jail. Shaun Gourlay was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (May 14) to three counts of possession of an indecent image of a child. The 33-year-old
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Pupils to be involved in D-Day torch ceremony in Botley
School pupils will join dignitaries this week as a major ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day is taking place at Botley Cemetery. The ceremony on Wednesday (May 15) is designed to engage younger people and inspire them to play their
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Pre-school facing closure unless £40k raised for new building
An Oxfordshire pre-school is facing closure unless enough money can be raised for a new building. Whitchurch-on-Thames Pre-school, near the Berkshire border, needs an estimated £40,000 to replace its current building, which is more than 50 years
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Cotswolds officially the most profitable place in UK for holiday home lets
The Cotswolds is the most profitable place in the UK to own a holiday let, according to a new report from Sykes Holiday Cottages. With annual incomes averaging £28,500, versus a UK average of £24,500, the region is the most profitable area in
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Incident causing delays on major Oxfordshire motorway
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Twins who survived crocodile attack to complete swim
A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack is set to complete an endurance swim starting from Henley. Georgia Laurie, 31, from Sandhurst in Berkshire took drastic action and punched a reptile in the face when it attacked her twin
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City corner shop handed ZERO hygiene rating after rat infestation shuts store
An Oxford corner shop has been given a shocking zero hygiene rating after a rat infestation recently closed the store. Port Meadow Convenience Store on Godstow Road in Wolvercote was immediately issued a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice by
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Florence Pugh to star in culinary docuseries produced by Gordon Ramsay
Florence Pugh will appear in a new culinary adventure docuseries for National Geographic that is produced by Gordan Ramsay’s television company. Hosted by Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski, the show named No Taste Like Home sees a star-studded line-up
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Witnesses hear loud bang after fire engine and car crash near Didcot
Witnesses have described hearing a "huge bang" after a fire engine and car collided near Didcot late Monday afternoon. The crash caused significant traffic disruption into evening hours of Monday as parts of the road were closed in both directions
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Drink-driver disqualified for almost TWO years
A DRINK-driver has been disqualified from driving for almost two years. Anna Needle, of Caenarvon Way, Banbury, was caught on April 12 this year drink-driving in Banbury Road, Stratford. The 43-year-old was stopped in a VW Caddy and was breathalysed
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Oxford ranks ninth in England's brainiest areas
Oxford has been named the ninth brainiest area in England according to a study. With a score of 35.54, Oxford was recognised by education experts at UTS Online who conducted the research, for its academic reputation, with the city having the second
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Legends Bobby Brazier and Laila Morse to return to EastEnders this week
Beloved show icons Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Big Mo Harris (Laila Morse) are returning to EastEnders this week after some time away. Freddie was last seen leaving Albert Square to spend more time with his mum, Little Mo Slater (Kacey Ainsworth
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HMRC warns married couples could be missing out on £252 cost of living boost
Married couples are being urged to check they are not missing out on up to £252 a year. HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging anyone in a marriage or civil partnership to spend 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance.
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Crews respond to electrical fire in Oxfordshire
Fire crews were called to an incident, which involved a telegraph pole catching fire overnight in a village north-west of Oxford. The electrical fire occurred in Yarnton on Cassington Road, a main road in Yarnton, and was brought under control
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Missing teen found after being spotted in Oxford
An Aylesbury teenager who was missing for more than a week has been found after being spotted in Oxford. Iris, 17, had been missing since Friday, May 3 from Aylesbury having last been seen in Oxford where she was believed to have boarded a train
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East Oxford to host inaugural Magdalen Road Food Festival
East Oxford is gearing up to host a brand new food festival. The Magdalen Road Food Festival will be held on June 1 from 9.30am to early evening. The festival aims to celebrate Magdalen Road, recently named by the Daily Telegraph as the ‘14th
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Driver cut out from wreckage after Oxfordshire car and van crash
A driver who was trapped in the wreckage of a car and van crash has been freed after work by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Crews from Banbury Fire Station and Deddington Fire Station responded to the collision around 11.30am on Monday,
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Oxford County Council launch fostering campaign during fort-night
Oxfordshire County Council are encouraging residents to become foster parents as part of a campaign. This campaign coincides with Foster Care Fortnight, taking place from May 13 to May 26, 2024. A figurehead for the campaign is Samantha Allen
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Driver arrested for suspected 'drug driving' on motorway
A driver was arrested for suspected drug driving on the M40 near Banbury yesterday evening. Thames Valley Police's road policing team said a vehicle was stopped last night (May 13) on the M40 at Junction 11 following reports that a wanted person
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Racist bullying increasing in Oxfordshire schools as dozens excluded
Schools in Oxfordshire have recorded more suspensions for racial abuse last year compared with previous years, new figures show. The Victim Support charity said schools should be encouraging pupils to develop skills to challenge racism when they
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Shoplifter accused arrested for 'breaching order'
A man arrested on at a property in Bicester has been charged with three shoplifting incidents. The 36-year-old Bicester man has also been with entering a closed premises in contravention of a closure order for his presence at the Bicester address
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Can dogs get hay fever? Symptoms to look out for and how to prevent it
Hay fever can bring with it plenty of symptoms that are enough to frustrate you, especially when you can’t seem to shift them but it’s not only humans who can experience the allergy. Dogs can also suffer and there are a few symptoms pet owners
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Police object to Oxford United stadium plans due to 'insufficient' details
Thames Valley Police has objected to Oxford United’s plans to build a new 16,000-seater stadium due to a lack of details on issues such as counter-terrorism and road safety. The force said it “must object” as it is “unable to fully assess” the
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Sam Long hails Oxford United faithful for speed at which Wembley tickets have sold
SAM Long has lauded the Oxford United faithful for the speed at which tickets for this weekend’s Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley have sold. The number of tickets bought by season ticket holders and Yellows account members surpassed
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New Tesco in plans as final phase of major housing development underway
A new supermarket is to open on a major housing development in Oxford. Tesco has applied to Oxford City Council for a premises licence for a Tesco Express supermarket on vacant land off Barton Fields Road in Barton Park in Headington. The licence
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Ciaron Brown looking to make family proud after circuitous route into football
CIARON Brown is aiming to make his family proud on Saturday by finishing the job in Oxford United’s play-off campaign. The U’s head to Wembley for the Sky Bet League One play-off final, where they will take on Bolton Wanderers. Brown’s route
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Ashmolean announces programme for this year, featuring Anselm Kiefer
The Ashmolean Museum has unveiled its highlights for the 2024-25 exhibition programme. Launching on August 10, and running until January 5, 2025, is "Money Talks: Art, Society and Power". This exploration of financial art will feature over
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Military museum marks 10th anniversary with unseen exhibits and star voices
Oxfordshire's military museum has kicked off its 10th-anniversary celebration with never-before-seen exhibits and star-studded audio guides. To mark the milestone, Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (SOFO) has unveiled new and updated permanent displays
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Walkers paint Blenheim Palace pink for Breast Cancer Now
Hundreds of people took part in Breast Cancer Now’s Blenheim Palace Pink Ribbon Walk over the weekend. They walked an ambitious 10 or 20 miles on May 11. All the participants dressed in pink, sought to raise vital funds for breast cancer research
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Driver in court after running through red light
A DRIVER has been fined after being caught driving through a red traffic light. Keith Bernard, of North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, was caught on December 4 last year running through a traffic light at a busy London junction. The 58-year-old was
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New study reveals internet use may be linked to higher wellbeing
Findings from the Oxford Internet Institute have revealed that using the internet may be good for your wellbeing. The findings suggest that despite popular concerns to the contrary, the association between internet use and wellbeing is likely to
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Lib Dem-led coalition to continue to run district council
A Liberal Democrat-led coalition will continue to run West Oxfordshire District Council following the local elections. Official council roles will be voted in at the Annual General Meeting next week. The Liberal Democrat, Labour and Green groups
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Man allegedly thanked student after 'raping' her in churchyard
A UNIVERSITY student was 'thanked' by a man after he allegedly raped her in an Oxford churchyard, a jury has heard. Khaliz Alshimery, 46, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with rape, assault by penetration and three counts of sexual assault
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CRAIG RANDS, 35, of Conway Road, Abingdon, pleaded guilty to breaching a non-molestation order made at Oxford Family Court on May 25 last year by communicating with a woman on September
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Dad, 31, found GUILTY of three counts of sexual assault
GUILTY verdicts have been handed to a man who inappropriately touched a woman on several occasions in Witney. Shane Windebank, of Mirfield Road, Witney, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with three counts of sexual assault, all of which
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Oxford University increases security after pro-Palestine protesters 'attacked'
The University of Oxford is set to increase security after an incident over the weekend in which student protesters were allegedly attacked. Pro-Palestine activists and journalists covering an Oxford encampment expressed their concerns after multiple
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Man who stamped on stab victim's head back in court
A FINE has been given to a man who breached his suspended sentence which he was handed after stamping on a stab victim. Taylor Thompson-Hughes, 20, was sentenced in September last year for stamping on Alan Zablocki’s forehead after his co-defendant
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'Let's crack on with it': Calls for more police after city stabbings
Another city stabbing has led to suggestions there are not enough police officers patrolling the streets as senior officials are urged to confirm their strategy for preventing crime. This comes after a man in his 20s was reportedly stabbed in a