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Jeremy Clarkson stops filming after spy helicopter circles over farm
Jeremy Clarkson was left angered and paused filming after a spy helicopter was flown over his Oxfordshire farm. The former Top Gear host bought Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 and the location has risen to prominence after being documented in the hit
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Sir Winston Churchill's iconic suit on display at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is honouring Sir Winston Churchill with a selection of exclusive loans and items. The exhibition, Icons of British Fashion, pays homage to the former prime minister and fashion icon who was born at the 300-year-old stately home.
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Police officer sacked for high speed driving and lying about training
A Thames Valley Police officer has been fired for responding to an incident at high speeds without the required training claiming he qualified in another force. PC Christopher Forshaw was dismissed at an accelerated miscounted hearing held earlier
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Dame Judi Dench meet and greet sells out within hours
Dame Judi Dench gave an insight into her illustrious theatre career at a sold out one-off fundraising event. The Watermill Theatre in Newbury, which was named Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards, hosted Shakespeare: Judi Dench in conversation
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Police sergeant demoted for lying about relationship with junior colleague
A Thames Valley Police sergeant has been demoted after it has been found he lied about having a relationship with a junior colleague. In a misconduct hearing between April 22 and 24, a panel heard that police sergeant Mark Ashby “pursued a sexual
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'Premium' gym will come to town and welcome children with special needs
A new "premium" gym which will welcome children who have special needs is set to open in an Oxfordshire town. The "personal training facility" has been granted planning permission by South Oxfordshire District Council to come to Wellington Street
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James May speaks out on controversy weeks after Jeremy Clarkson comments
James May has spoken out about a controversial issue just weeks after his comments about Jeremy Clarkson. The 61-year-old confirmed earlier this month that he is unlikely to work with Jeremy Clarkson in the future. In an interview with Unilad
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Parents turn up '45 minutes early' to 'beat' new school car ban
Parents are "turning up 45 minutes early" to drop their children off at school and "beat the system" after a new car ban has been implemented outside. The 'School Streets' initiative trial came into force at the St Mary and St John School in Meadow
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Delays following crash on A-road
4:16pm ℹ️UPDATE The delays from the earlier incident on the #A43 Southbound junction 10 with the #M40, #
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Missing man found after police 'increasingly concerned'
* UPDATE - Thames Valley Police confirmed on Saturday morning (May 18) that Shaun has been found * Police have thanked the public for their help as a man in his 50s has been found two days after going missing. Thames Valley Police confirmed
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Construction of new river bridge could start next month
Work is set to start on a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Thames. The new pedestrian and cycle bridge will stretch from Oxpens Meadow to Grandpont Nature Park. It will serve as a vital link for local people, offering quick and safe
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Should you keep ketchup in the fridge? Expert speaks out as health warning issued
Experts have settled a classic kitchen disagreement and issued an important health warning at the same time. Many people will argue over where you should store ketchup, with some opting for the cupboard, while others go for the fridge. But
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Motorway closes due to multi-vehicle crash
1:20pm The M40 is now open southbound between J12 Gaydon and J11 Banbury following a multi vehicle collision involving
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Plans for new children's home in 'busy' and 'bustling' area
Fresh plans have been lodged to introduce a new children's home to a "busy" and "bustling" part of Oxford. The applicant, Alexandra Collins would like permission to turn an existing house in Marston Road in Headington into a home for four young
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East West Rail will cost taxpayer 'enormous amount' and make 'shedloads' for builders
The East-West Rail project has been criticised for costing the taxpayer a huge amount while making huge profits for house builders. East West Rail (EWR) wants its new line to connect the cities of Oxford and Cambridge via Bicester, Milton Keynes
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Oxford 'most walkable city' in UK - this is how many steps it takes
The UK's best cities to walk around have been named with Oxford topping the chart. A study by Preply, which provides online language lessons, based the findings on the distance between major attractions, the time it takes to travel between them
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Man 'pulled woman's hair' in attack outside corner shop
A woman had her hair pulled during an attack outside an Oxford neighbourhood Co-op store earlier this week. A woman was assaulted during an attack near the Co-op shop on Iffley Road in Oxford, at around 8.45am on Monday (May 13). It is alleged
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Oxfordshire fundraising festival cancelled due to low ticket sales
A fundraising event scheduled on the same weekend as the Wallingford Carnival has been forced to cancel after lower than expected ticket sales. The festival - run by volunteers - and scheduled for June 15 at Wallingford Sports Park has now been
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One of Oxfordshire's biggest beer festivals returns
One of Oxfordshire's biggest beer festivals returns next month. The 26th Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday, June 29 – a day of fun, festivity and fundraising for all the family taking place at Charlbury Cricket Club, from 12 noon
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Kevin's big adventure - Witney tortoise returns after going home to wrong family
A Witney family is glad to have a beloved pet tortoise back after the escapee reptile was returned to the wrong person. Kevin, the 18-year-old Horsefield tortoise, has been a treasured pet for the Garratt family since he was two. Mark Garratt
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Golf course set in Oxfordshire countryside up on market for £4.5m
A 36-hole golf course set in the South Oxfordshire countryside has been placed on the market for the first time in 40 years for £4.5m. Greys Green Golf Course is close to Henley-on-Thames, which is famous for its Royal Regatta, and as a whole extends
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Oxford United Wembley shirts and scarves out as club shop extends hours
Oxford United have released a line of Wembley merchandise and extended the club shop opening hours ahead of this weekend’s final. The club are headed to the capital to play in the League One Play-Off Final against Bolton Wanderers with promotion
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Road closure due to Thames Water works
10:22am Oxford Bus Company services are currently not running to Watlington until further notice. Passengers are advised
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Disruption expected due to faulty traffic lights
Drivers have been warned to approach with caution after traffic lights failed at a busy city centre junction. Oxfordshire County Council said it has received reports of faulty traffic signals on the A415 Banbury Road and its junction with Parks
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Global life expectancy to rise by almost 5 years by 2050, study suggests
By 2050, global life expectancy across the world is expected to increase by almost five years, a new study suggests. The forecast indicates that between 2022 and 2050 the life expectancy for men is expected to increase from 71.1 years to 76 years
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Meet the 'yes mum' with no rules for 8-year-old daughter who makes own decisions
A mother who doesn't say no to her eight-year-old daughter says she buys her what she wants unless there’s “good reason” not to and lets her make all her own decisions. ‘Yes mum’ Lorna Simpson, 37, believes children don’t need someone “constantly
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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim
Millions of households who receive Universal Credit or Tax Credits could get a £300 boost to their savings. The Help to Save scheme is a government initiative which encourages those on benefits to save money. Under the Help to Save scheme,
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Hundreds of self-harm hospital admissions of young people
Self-harm resulted in hundreds of hospital admissions of young people in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show. Across England, admissions fell by a quarter, but charity Rethink Mental Illness warned many people self-harm in secret and may not
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Missing woman and teenager have been found
A woman and teenager who were reported missing from an Oxfordshire town have been located. Brad Terry and Jessica Sharp were both reported missing from Bicester on Wednesday. Police said they have now been found. The pair were last seen
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Tornado photographed over south Oxfordshire
A tornado has been seen in parts of South Oxfordshire. It was spotted forming over Benson at 6.15pm yesterday (May 16). Pictures taken by a member of the public show the grey funnel of the tornado swirling upwards into the sky. The UK is
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A34 reopens after vehicle fire and diesel spillage
A stretch of the A34 was closed overnight following a vehicle fire. The northbound carriageway between junction 13 of the M4 at Chieveley and the A4185 at Chilton underwent emergency resurfacing works following a diesel spillage. National
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Date revealed for start of Oxford traffic filters scheme
The date has been announced when Oxford's traffic filters scheme will go live. Oxfordshire County Council will trial camera-operated traffic filters on six roads in the city to help lower the number of private car journeys. The £6.5million
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Bicester car company welcomes visit from member of Royal Family
A member of the Royal Family and supporter of the historic car industry has visited a car company in Bicester. The Little Car Company welcomed Prince Michael of Kent and showed him its facilities at Bicester Heritage. The Prince's first visit
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Oxford medical centre benefits from refurbishment
A medical centre that provides help, support and care for some of the most vulnerable people in Oxford has been refurbished. Luther Street Medical Centre, an award-winning GP surgery that provides healthcare to the homeless and those vulnerably
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Didcot care home celebrates 79 years since VE Day
The 79th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe has been celebrated at a care home in Didcot. Alma Barn Lodge Care Home transformed its foyer into a 1940s street party to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Residents
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Thousands of emergency food parcels provide relief to those in need
The Trussell Trust handed out thousands of emergency food parcels in West Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse last year, new figures show. It comes as support provided across the UK reached record-high levels, with the charity calling on the
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Expert insight on Oxford United’s play-off final opponents
OXFORD United head to Wembley this weekend, looking to secure promotion to the second tier of English football. Standing in their way is a Bolton Wanderers side who thrashed the U’s 5-0 back in March. Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One
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Elliott Moore reckons U’s are underdogs in play-off final
ELLIOTT Moore reckons Oxford United head into their Sky Bet League One play-off final as the underdogs. The U’s finished fifth in the table at the end of the regular season, 10 points shy of third-placed Bolton Wanderers, who they will meet in
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Former U’s boss Chris Wilder wishes club well ahead of play-off final
FORMER Oxford United boss Chris Wilder has wished the club well ahead of their Sky Bet League One play-off final against Bolton Wanderers. Current U’s boss Des Buckingham was promoted to the first team backroom staff at the start of the 2013/14
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Supporters reminded no trains serving Oxford station for play-off final
Chiltern Railways is reminding football supporters that trains will not be going from Oxford station all day tomorrow. Instead the rail company is set to run a high-capacity train service leaving from Oxford Parkway for Oxford United's League One
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Oxfordshire man shares impact of living with multiple sclerosis ahead of MS Day
Ahead of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, an Oxfordshire man has been sharing how his life has been "radically affected" since being diagnosed with the condition. James, 50, first visited his GP with bladder issues in 2008 and 2009, but it was eight
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Kidlington pub raises £1.75k for charity
A pub in Kidlington has raised more than £1,750 for a foundation set up in memory of an Oxford United legend. The annual Aunt Sally Tournament and Family Fun Day, held on May 4 at the Six Bells, raised funds for the Joey Beauchamp Foundation.
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Affordable homes in Vale of White Horse to help tackle Oxford's housing demand
More than 1,000 homes in the Vale of White Horse are set to be made available to people on Oxford City Council’s housing register to help meet the city's housing demand. An agreement between the two councils means 1,100 affordable homes in the
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'Quite comical': New Tory leader accused of having 'pipe dream'
Conservatives in north Oxfordshire have elected their new leader as the party's vision to regain control has been branded a "pipe dream" and "quite comical" by critics. Former Cherwell District Council Conservative head Barry Wood is voluntarily
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Your say on which store you want opening in Oxford
Residents of Oxford have shared their views in an online discussion about the shops they'd like to see reopen in the city. A recent post on Oxford Mail's Facebook page painted a varied picture of consumer wishlists, with popular votes cast for
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Vigil planned for former Oxford University student detained in Iranian prison
A vigil is set to be held for a former University of Oxford student who is currently detained in an Iranian jail. Johan Floderus studied philosophy, politics and economics at Harris Manchester College from 2011-2014. After graduating he worked
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Can I object to my neighbour's planning permission if it affects my house?
Planning permission can cause a divide between even the friendliest of neighbours. If you think their building plan could hurt your property, you’re likely to be upset and may want to object. Reasons can include invasion of privacy or the amount
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Des Buckingham keeps team selection cards close to his chest
DES Buckingham is keeping his cards close to his chest when it comes to his team selection for Oxford United’s play-off final against Bolton Wanderers. United have named the same starting XI for the last three games, those being the final day of
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Oxford Cheetahs get league campaign off to winning start
Oxford Cheetahs got their league campaign off to a winning start with a 53-36 home victory over Redcar Bears. The Cab Direct Championship fixture at Oxford Stadium saw Cheetahs earn the win largely thanks to three pivotal races that switched the
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Good news for pasta lovers! Our favourite carb could help us live a longer life
National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has revealed that pasta could help us live a longer life. The explorer told his followers on Instagram that pasta is officially the newest longevity food that people can add to their diets to help
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Can a neighbour keep my kid's football if it accidently lands in their garden?
A kickabout on a lovely summer afternoon can be ruined when the football you're using is accidentally lobbed into a neighbour's garden. While many have cordial relations with their next-door neighbours and can simply go over and retrieve it, some
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Former U’s and Trotters ace reflects on time with clubs ahead of play-off final
ROB Hall admits he has mixed emotions as two of his former teams go head-to-head in the Sky Bet League One play-off final. The winger enjoyed three stints at Oxford United, and two with Bolton Wanderers, and holds special memories from both clubs
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EFL expert gives the lowdown on Bolton Wanderers
WHEN the Sky Bet League One season drew to a close at the end of last month, many will have had Bolton Wanderers as their favourite to win the play-offs. The Trotters took the automatic promotion race to the final day of the campaign, were play-off
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A thank you to Oxford United’s hard-working ticket office staff
I LOVE you, Gem Olive, and now the world knows too, writes The Oxonian. I am sure it’s not just Mrs Oxonian who would like to know who Gem is, but most of the people reading this will have seen or spoken with her over the last few years. She is
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Oxford care home takes trip down memory lane with Cadbury
Residents at a care home in Oxford took a trip down memory lane to mark Dementia Action Week. Staff and residents at Oxford Beaumont Care Home received nostalgic Cadbury chocolate bars in memory boxes. The boxes, filled with retro Cadbury Dairy
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Meet the fans going to Wembley from all the corners of the globe
THE brother of an Oxford United backroom staff member is one of the many U’s supporters making mammoth journeys in the hope of seeing the team clinch promotion. George Taylor, the brother of Luke, United’s head of athletic performance, is flying
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New mental health hub launches in Oxford
A new mental health hub has opened in Oxford during Mental Health Awareness Week. The Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Oxford was opened by television presenter and comedian Matt Richardson during the national awareness event which is running
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Disturbing message scrawled onto play park where nails were glued to swings
A disturbing message has been left at a village play park where nails were glued to the swings. The nails were discovered by a mum-of-five who had taken her youngest child to the park in Marcham, near Abingdon, on Monday morning. The sharp
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Prison staff wellbeing gets a lift with gym activities
HMP Grendon prison is bolstering staff wellbeing during National Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13-19), endorsing increased physical activity. Physical Education Instructors are organising daily gym activities like circuits, team sports, and
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More than 6,000 bank branches close as milestone hit, Which? reveals
More than 6,000 bank branches have now closed their doors for good, consumer group Which? have revealed. Over the last nine years, 6,005 bank branches have shut down across the UK. Which? said the milestone highlights the impact this “avalanche