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'Don't park here!' £1200 repair bill warning issued to British drivers
Drivers in the UK have been warned not to park under trees to avoid being hit with an expensive repair bill. Many motorists will find themselves flocking to shadier spots as temperatures rise in the summer months to keep their cars cool. Now
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King Charles to continue 46-year association with tree-planting charity
King Charles is set to continue his 46 year association with an Oxford-based tree-planting charity. International Tree Foundation, which began its association with the then Prince of Wales in March 1978, expressed its delight at the announcement
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Families encouraged to participate in Walk to School Week
North Oxfordshire families are being encouaged to discover the benefits of walking this Walk to School Week. Organised between May 20 and 24, Walk to School Week is run by the charity Living Streets and aims to educate children on how a daily active
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Oxford-developed maternity early warning score to be used across NHS
University of Oxford researchers have developed a new maternity early warning score that is set to be rolled out across the English NHS. The system helps healthcare providers identify and respond to signs of deterioration in pregnant women.
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Is Phoebe Dyvenor in series 3 of Bridgerton as Netflix launches new episodes?
Bridgerton fans will get to see the first part of the third series from today (May 16) as it releases on Netflix but they might notice some new cast members as some haven’t returned for the new series. Fans can expect to see a friends-to-lovers
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Aldi shoppers issued do not eat warning over 'unsafe to eat' pork
Aldi shoppers have been warned not to eat two pork products from the supermarket as they are “unsafe to eat”. The two pork products have been labelled incorrectly, with the wrong use-by dates used. The affected products are the Ashfields Grill
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK again as early as this week, according to the Met Office. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last week, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Essex, Cambridgeshire
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Superdrug announces 25 new 'bigger and better' store locations UK wide
Superdrug has announced plans to open 25 new locations and refit 60 existing stores this year as it celebrates its 60th year on the high street. The first Superdrug shop opened in Putney, London. 60 years on, the health and beauty retailer
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David Walliams admits new comedy show with Matt Lucas is 'a little bit edgy'
David Walliams has revealed the new comedy show he is writing with Matt Lucas is “a little bit edgy” and has a “whole cast of new characters”. It comes following the controversy over Little Britain which ran for three seasons from 2003 until 2006
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New death by dangerous cycling law branded 'excessive' in Oxford
A new law set to pass which could see 'death by dangerous cycling' punished by 14 years in jail has been blamed for "stoking a culture war". It was announced yesterday the legislation had passed through the House of Commons following a campaign
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Oxford United flag flown at city castle ahead of Wembley final
Oxford United’s flag has been flown at the city’s castle ahead of the team’s Wembley trip this weekend. The Yellows are aiming to be promoted to the Championship on Saturday as they take on Bolton Wanderers in the League One Play-Off Final in London
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Overnight closure of A34 after fuel spillage as diversion in place
8:23am Thanks for following the live blog. For more traffic and travel news visit our live traffic feed. For
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Girls school pushes back to town rival's co-ed move
A private girls school in Abingdon has said it has been unable to "align visions" with a rival boys school in the town which is turning co-ed. St Helen and St Katharine girls school has been in negotiations with Abingdon School, the 20th oldest
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Oxford among UK's top cities for leisurely bike rides
Oxford has been named as one of the UK's best cities for leisurely bike rides. Auto Trader revealed the city is ninth on the list after analysing more than 32,000 biking tour routes. Bristol, Liverpool, and Newcastle upon Tyne made up the top
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Politician will appeal assault conviction after being fined hundreds of pounds
A politician who "created the Independent movement in Oxford" is set to appeal his conviction after being fined hundreds of pounds for common assault. Independent Michael Evans ran to be a councillor in Blackbird Leys at this year's local elections
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Two Oxfordshire food festivals named among UK’s best
Two food festivals in Oxfordshire have been named among the best in the UK. Travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller published its list of ‘The best food festivals in the UK’ on Sunday, May 12. Several locations featured on the list such as Edinburgh
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What medical conditions qualify for a Blue Badge? See who is eligible
Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. They also mean people can park free of charge at on-street parking meters and in Pay and Display bays or on single or double yellow lines for up to
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Police release CCTV images of three men after attack causes head injuries
Three men reportedly dragged a person to the floor leaving them with cuts to the head during an assault in Oxford. Police were called to Leon Close after three men were said to have attacked a person at around 12am on Monday (May 6) Thames
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Oxford politician named among Theresa May and Sadiq Khan in top 50 list
An Oxford politician says it is "slightly surprising" she has made the cut for a top 50 "power" list with the likes of former prime minister Theresa May and London mayor Sadiq Khan. Labour city councillor Anna Railton is now listed on an Ends Power
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Driver fined after failing to answer police questions
A DRIVER has been ordered to pay over £1,000 after failing to give information about his identity to police. Lok Sang Chang, of Banbury Road, Oxford, was stopped by police on February 23 this year in Bradford. The 41-year-old was suspected
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Jeremy Clarkson hits back at Richard Osman over jam making jibe
Jeremy Clarkson has hit back at Richard Osman who claimed parts of the farming show Clarkson’s Farm are disingenuous including a jam-making process involving a Henry Hoover. Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, Mr Osman opened Monday’
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LTN cameras and signs installed across Oxford
New bus lane cameras and signs have been installed at low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) across Oxford. The enforcement cameras have been added to six LTN closure points in the city this week. These automatic number plate recognition cameras
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Firefighter dies at home as 'devastated' colleagues release tribute
A firefighter who was based at Didcot fire station has died at his home. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said it was informed yesterday that Jon Wright, a firefighter at Didcot Fire Station, had died at his home. The fire service paid tribute to
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'Bad boy farmer' Jeremy Clarkson wins UK's sexiest man crown for second time
If you were under the illusion that Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland or Idris Elba was the UK's sexiest man, you would be dead wrong. That crown in fact belongs to Oxfordshire 'bad boy farmer', 64-year-old Jeremy Clarkson. And this is no mere fluke
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Delays at A34 interchange due to incident
10:26am 🚨INCIDENT We have reports of a broken down vehicle on the #A34 Northbound, on the #Marchaminterchange
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Mum-of-five horrified to discover ‘sinister’ NAILS left at children’s play park
A mum-of-five was horrified to discover nails had been left at a children’s play park in Oxfordshire. The sharp objects had been left upright and attached to various play equipment such as swings and slides in the Marcham Village park. After
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Cheetahs survive early scare to race to home victory
THREE races proved key as Oxford Cheetahs raced to a 53-36 home victory against Redcar Bears in their opening Championship fixture of the season. It looked like it might be a tricky night for the Cheetahs, when Bears moved 16-14 ahead after five
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Jeremy Clarkson 'wants to buy local pub to champion British farming'
Jeremy Clarkson wants to buy a local pub to "champion British farming" and "not turn it into a party venue", according to insiders. The Diddly Squat Farm owner is understood to be interested in taking over the Grade II listed Coach and Horses Inn
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Concerns growing for missing pair believed to be together
Concerns for the welfare of two missing people who are believed to be together are growing, police have said. Jessica Sharp was reported missing to Thames Valley Police yesterday while Brad Terry Pearson was also reported as missing to Essex Police
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Heavy A34 delays due to incident
9:56am The latest Inrix, the traffic data company, update reads: "A34 Northbound partially blocked, slow traffic due to
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Police called to incident which disrupts traffic
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Oxfordshire school leavers more likely to be in education than work
Oxfordshire school leavers are more likely to be in education than work five years after completing their GCSEs, new figures show. A charity has called for education to be made a national priority to level the playing field for the worst-off.
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - CHANTELLE MCMAHON, 33, of Cherry Croft, Wantage, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Reading Road, Wantage on April 7 this year with 43 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath
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Oxfordshire apprentices design pioneering disability aids for Emma Wiggs Challenge
Apprentices in Oxfordshire have come up with ways to help disabilities in the final of the Emma Wiggs Challenge 2024. The event saw apprentices at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, based at the UK Atomic Energy Authority's Culham Campus, showcase innovative
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Teen, 16, pleads guilty to stealing £60 worth of vape pens
A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to stealing £60 of vapes from a supermarket in Wantage. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on February 28 to stealing the electronic cigarettes from
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High blood pressure campaign offers free checks for over 40s
A campaign is offering free blood pressure checks for people over 40. The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) is supporting May Measurement Month initiative, a worldwide public health campaign aimed at increasing awareness
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Driver FINED after speeding through temporary restriction
A DRIVER has been fined after being caught speeding on a motorway. Sarah Notman, of Cozens Lane, Chipping Norton, was caught on November 12 last year speeding on the M1 near Sheffield. The 45-year-old was caught between near junction 35 and
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New retirement homes will come to town despite 'anger' and 'resentment'
New retirement homes have been approved for a town despite "anger", "resentment" and some "deep cynicism" towards the application. A total of 25 houses for "older people" will come to Shiburn Road in Watlington after South Oxfordshire District
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Alleged rape victim tells jury she was 'panicked and frozen'
A UNIVERSITY student who was allegedly raped in an Oxford churchyard told a jury she was ‘panicked and frozen’. 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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Radley College: A gateway to Oxford University success
Radley College pupil Brayden Lee is looking forward to taking his degree at an Oxford University college. The 18-year-old, who is about to sit his A Levels, has been offered a place at Christ Church to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He is
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Can my neighbour have a bonfire? The rules and regulations you need to know
Neighbours sometimes having a bonfire in the garden can be a common enough occurrence depending on who you live next to, but are they actually allowed to do it? The smoke from bonfires can be an issue to deal with, and especially in the summer
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U’s coach proud of how players stuck together after heavy Bolton defeat
CRAIG Short is proud of how Oxford United’s players stuck together after what could’ve been a hugely damaging defeat at Bolton Wanderers. The U’s were thrashed 5-0 back in March, but rather than the wheels coming off United’s season, the side won
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What must U’s learn from 5-0 humbling at Bolton?
FIVE wins, two draws, and just a solitary defeat followed in league action after Oxford United’s 5-0 humbling at Bolton Wanderers in March. The two sides meet again at Wembley on Saturday, with promotion to Sky Bet Championship the prize for the
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Infected water washed out of children's play park
A children's play park has been closed for months after being washed out as it was flooded with infected water. The Oxford park in Alexandra Road, near Botley Road, opened its doors again yesterday in the aftermath of it being flooded with dirty
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Oxford's Ashmolean Museum collaborates to create unique organic liqueur
Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum celebrated World Cocktail Day with their very own Ashmolean Dry Gin and the award-winning Gibson’s Organic Liqueurs with their delicious collaboration, Ashmolean Organic Crab Apple Liqueur on Monday 13th May, The invite
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Gridlock fears over 'overbearing' science district on A40
The emerging scale of a new science and innovation district has sparked fears of traffic ‘gridlock’ at an already congested junction. Oxford’s £700m life sciences district Oxford North is being built on a 64-acre triangle of land near the A34 between
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U’s legend reflects on 2010 promotion back to the Football League
OXFORD United legend James Constable regards the club’s promotion in 2010 as the highlight of his career. Constable, affectionately nicknamed Beano, captained United when they beat York City 3-1 in the Conference play-off final at Wembley.
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Insurance expert calls for increased community support for farmers
South East residents are being urged to boost their aid to farmers due to rising concerns over farmers' mental health. Amanda Harman, a rural insurance expert from Lycetts, appealed to the community to act during Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Cash incentives the best way to help obese people lose weight, trial reveals
Cash incentives for losing weight could be the best way to help obese people shed pounds, a trial has found. Researchers have suggested offering cash incentives to obese people in text messages, as it could be cheaper for the health service than
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Bicester musician set for Oxford gig as part of European tour
A Bicester musician will be performing in Oxford as part of a Europe-wide tour. British-Norwegian blues guitarist Krissy Matthews is set to take his brand-new double album, 'Krissy Matthews & Friends', on a 50-date UK and European tour throughout
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Alexandra House of Joy chases million pound target with summer fun day
A summer fun day will be held to help push a charity closer to its first million pound target. Alexandra House of Joy wants to build a care centre for adults with "profound learning disabilities" in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. The event
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Why Ciaron Brown hopes international football experience will give him an advantage
CIARON Brown hopes his experience of international football will help give him a slight advantage in the Sky Bet League One play-off final this weekend. The 26-year-old defender has won 18 caps for Northern Ireland, and made his debut for the Green
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Coach admits being 'too pally' with boys but denies asking for naked pics
A FOOTBALL coach in Chipping Norton accused of asking young boys for indecent photos admitted he was ‘too pally’ with the boys. Luke Newman, 29, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with two counts of being an offender over 18 inciting or
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The Store hotel gets 'very positive' welcome from guests
The Store hotel in Oxford has received a very positive response from guests in its first week. The 101-boutique hotel is on the site of the former Boswells department store on the corner of Cornmarket and Broad Street and opened officially opened
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Sentencing of asylum seeker who raped young girl delayed
THE sentencing of an asylum seeker who admitted to raping a 15-year-old girl has been delayed. Anicet Mayela, 40, was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (May 14) charged with one count of raping a young girl. It was heard
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Sam Long: Promotion ‘would mean everything’
PROMOTION this weekend ‘would mean everything’ to Oxford United defender Sam Long. The 29-year-old, who was born in Bicester, has been associated with the U’s for more than two decades. Aside from loan spells at Kidderminster Harriers and Hampton