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Major delays on M40 due crash
5:11pm Area of the M40 that has partially closed due to a crash.
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31-year-old man due in court charged with rape
A man is due to appear in court charged with rape in an Oxfordshire town. Conor Fitzpatrick, of West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, was charged on Wednesday (May 22). The 31-year-old is accused of five counts of rape and one count of possession
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Suspected drugs found after warrant carried out on residential street
A drugs warrant has been carried out on a residential street near the Bicester town centre The drugs warrant was followed through by officers on Leach Road after police received information about suspicious activity. Police said they seized
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Lucky escape for dog pulled from water whirlpool in Oxfordshire forest
A member of the public is putting out a warning for anyone with children or walking dogs in an Oxfordshire forest, after flooding nearly caused disaster. The woman, who did not wish to be named, said she was walking through Bernwood Forest earlier
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Worship space to open for religious group 'with no place of their own'
A disused sports pavilion is to be turned into a place of worship to cater for the needs of "over 5000 Hindus in Oxfordshire" who are said to have "no place of their own in the entire county". The Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project
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CCTV shows last sighting of missing woman in dressing gown
Police have released a CCTV image of a missing woman in the clothes she was last seen wearing. Barbara was dressed in white pyjamas and a floral patterned dressing gown when she went missing on Wednesday (May 22). The 32-year-old is 5ft 5in
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Crime fighting partnership hits fields and farms of Oxfordshire
A new crime fighting partnership is hitting the fields and farms of rural Oxfordshire. The Rural Crime Partnership is bringing together Thames Valley Police, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of the White Horse District Councils and the
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Vacant pub reopens as late-night sports bar 'with party atmosphere'
A new sports bar has opened in Witney providing live music, food and 'a party atmosphere'. The Red Lion on Corn Street has reopened as The Rocket Sports Bar & Grill. Pub and brewing company Greene King advertised for new tenants for the pub
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Police stop town centre traffic in search for wanted man
Police stopped a vehicle in an Oxfordshire town in an effort to catch a wanted man. A witness said she saw three police cars and multiple officers stop the car near an Esso petrol station on the Oxford Road in Banbury at around 9am this morning
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Road closed by emergency services after crash on A40
6:49pm Thanks for following our live blog. 6:49pm
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Rare Tolkien first edition of The Hobbit fetches stellar price at auction
A rare first edition copy of former Oxford professor JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit has tripled its estimate at auction to sell for more than £31,000. The 87-year-old copy was one of only 1,500 first edition, first impressions ever published on September
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Oxford United linked with move for Premier League midfielder
OXFORD United have been linked with a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Marc Leonard. The 22-year-old came up against the U’s after spending this season on loan at Northampton Town. He started the EFL Trophy clash in September, when
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Park and ride joint parking and bus ticket prices frozen for another year
The price of a joint ticket for parking and bus travel at Oxford’s park and rides has been frozen for another year. The combined ticket, which offers parking for 16 hours plus return bus travel, will stay at the same price, it has been confirmed
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More arrests after Oxford University protesters 'released on bail'
There have been more arrests following pro-Palestinian protests at Oxford University, after activists spoke out against the police and university response. A spokesperson for Oxford Action For Palestine said all arrested protesters had now been
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New 20mph speed limits approved as highways chief criticises feedback
New 20mph speed limits have been approved for 11 areas of Oxfordshire after the highways chief said someone had “abused their democratic right to respond” in providing feedback. Ardley, Aston Tirrold, Baulking, Barford (St John & St Michael), Bix
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Circus performer pipped to MasterChef Champion title in 'best final ever'
Oxfordshire circus performer Chris Willoughby missed out on being named MasterChef Champion 2024 in a close final. In the end it was veterinary surgeon Brin Pirathapan who clinched the title, beating farmer Louise Lyons Macleod and Mr Willoughby
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Partial road closure due to incident on A34
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E-fit issued after man exposes himself to woman on mobility scooter
An e-fit image has been issued by police after a cyclist indecently exposed himself to a woman on a mobility scooter. A man on a pushbike approached the victim and exposed himself while making explicit comments. The incident happened at around
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Oxfordshire village pub placed on market for £2.1m
An Oxfordshire pub has been placed on the market for £2.1m. The Bell at Hampton Poyle near Kidlington is up for sale with the original pub having been extended into several cottages. The pub has nine letting rooms as well as seven staff rooms
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Memorable night for Spires as they overcome Aces in last heat decider
OXFORD Spires recorded a memorable 46-44 victory against Belle Vue Aces, taking the Premiership meeting all the way to a dramatic last heat decider. Spires trailed by eight points after six races at Sandy Lane, but had levelled matters by the end
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Major food importer issues recall and 'do not eat' warning due to risk of meningitis
Lituanica UK Ltd, one of the largest European food importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland, has been forced to issue a recall after listeria monocytogenes was found in one of its products. Lituanica UK Ltd has recalled its Daivida Rokiskio
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Millions of Tesco shoppers issued one-week warning before they lose out
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-week warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
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Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save
The average household energy bill will fall by 7 per cent from July after Ofgem announced it was lowering its energy price cap in response to lower wholesale prices. The regulator announced it was dropping its price cap from £1,690 to £1,568 for
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Expert warns UK households are unintentionally attracting mutant super rats
Rats in your home or garden are less than ideal but dealing with a 22-inch giant rat is the stuff of nightmares for many. In recent years, mutant super rats have been reported across the UK with their presence causing “savage attacks, unsanitary
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EastEnders fan favourite hints at joining Strictly Come Dancing 2024
EastEnders fans have been left convinced that a show favourite is taking part in the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing. James Farrar, who plays Zack Hudson on the BBC show, has been rather busy lately after his character was exposed for cheating
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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers
HSBC has been fined £6.2 million for failures over the treatment of customers who were in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty. It put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority
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Former energy minister visits county council to discuss moves to Net Zero
The politician who signed the UK’s commitment to Net Zero into law in 2019 visited senior figures at Oxfordshire County Council to talk about how to take the county’s climate programme to the next level. Former Energy and Clean Growth Minister
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Everyone with a savings account issued £641 warning as expert says 'check now'
Savers have been warned to make sure they carry out a vital check to ensure they are not missing out on up to £641. Financial experts are encouraging everyone with a savings account to check the interest rates they are earning and make sure there
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'Not a sit-in, a violent action': Oxford University responds to pro-Palestine protest
Oxford University has responded after 16 people were arrested following a sit-in at a university office building yesterday. 16 protesters who gained access to a private office were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass. One of the 16
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Door open for James Henry to return in coaching role at some point in future
THE door is open for James Henry to return at some point to Oxford United, as he looks to get into coaching once he finishes his playing career. Henry was one of four players released by United, following their promotion to Sky Bet Championship
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Bullingdon prison continues to tackle staff shortages and assaults
Bullingdon Prison is still suffering staff shortages, new figures show, despite more prison officers being recruited across England and Wales. Figures from the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service show there were 252 full-time
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New initiative aims to keep construction workers sun-safe
Construction workers are staying safe in the sun as part of a new initiative to mark Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has supplied sun strength gauge cards to its site teams in Oxfordshire. These cards
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Wildlife charity prepares for 10th year of nature campaign
A wildlife charity is calling on the public to do one wild thing' every day for a month this summer as the UK’s largest free nature challenge marks its 10th anniversary. The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is urging individuals
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TV antiques expert provides valuations at retirement complex
A TV antiques expert has visited Henley to value residents' most treasured possessions. David Harper, known for appearances on Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt, spent an afternoon at Albert Court, engaging with residents and valuing their possessions
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Natural flood management system aims to reduce flooding in Wheatley
A natural flood management scheme that is aiming to reduce the flood risk for those living downstream is now in place at a nature reserve in South Oxfordshire. The purpose of the scheme at Littleworth Nature Reserve is to slow the flow of water
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Man jailed for attacking his own mother tells judge: "I'm sorry"
“IT was a silly relapse,” said a man jailed for assaulting his mother after ‘begging’ her for money. Michael Gardener, 34, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (May 23) for one count each of harassment with violence, theft and assault
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Concern new administration will 'block progress' on football stadium
Concerns have been raised the new Lib Dem-Green authority responsible for an area where a new football stadium has been planned may contribute to "blocking" its "progress". Oxford United hopes to build a 16,000-capacity stadium at a site called
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Campaigners rally to save closed village pub
Campaigners are rallying to save a village's pub which has closed. The Bat and Ball, on High Street in Cuddesdon, near Wheatley, shut its doors last year but the community launched a ‘Save The Bat and Ball’ campaign. Admiral Taverns owns the
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What's at stake for Oxfordshire in the general election?
Following the announcement this week that a general election will be taking place on July 4 we have done a round-up on what is at stake in Oxfordshire. The county is currently split into six parliamentary constituencies but this is soon to become
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Faringdon nursery plants seeds for National Children's Gardening Week
Nursery children in Faringdon have been getting hands-on in the garden following a donation from a housebuilder. The youngsters at The Old Station Nursery were provided with wildflower seed kits worth £250 by Bewley Homes. The housebuilder's
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Chipping Norton cardiac arrest survivor joins footballers for CPR campaign
A cardiac arrest survivor from Chipping Norton has joined a group of footballers in urging the nation to learn CPR. Nick Thomas, alongside Graeme Souness and Glenn Hoddle, is among those who have teamed up with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation
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Driver shares his experience of chauffeuring players during open-top bus parade
THE driver who chauffeured Oxford United’s promotion heroes during the open-top bus parade says he ‘felt like part of the winning team’. U’s fan Gwyn Smith capped an incredible few days, having watched United win the Sky Bet League One play-off
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Cricket club receives new digital scoreboard provided through £75k fund
A cricket club has a new digital scoreboard thanks to a fund backed by former England player Darren Gough. Bicester and North Oxford Cricket Club received funding from the £75,000 Gigaclear Rural Sports Club Fund, aimed at supporting rural sports
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Oxfordshire supermarkets and shopping centres' bank holiday opening times
As we approach yet another bank holiday, you can't help but think what a great month May is. With any luck, the weather will hold and we can look forward to another bright and sunny long weekend. However, whatever your plans may be, you'll
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Public invited to find out about health research in Oxford
Visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre later this month will have the chance to learn about the healthcare research taking place in the city. The city's two biomedical research centres, collaborations between the University of Oxford and Oxford’s
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Man admits to 20 counts of sexual abuse against young boys
A TRIAL has collapsed after a Botley man pleaded guilty to 20 separate child sex abuse allegations. Benjamin Leach, 34, has admitted to indecently assaulting and raping two underage boys in charges that date back to 2001. READ MORE: Police
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Phone data of man charged with attempted murder shows texts to 'victim'
PHONE data of a man who allegedly threw a boy from a cliff to continue the abuse of an underage girl revealed he was calling taxis hours before the incident. Anthony Stocks, of Iceni Close, Goring, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of attempting
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Proposed Nuneham Courtenay solar farm could power 13K homes
A planning application for a new solar farm that could produce energy for 13,000 homes has been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. The application, by renewable energy company RES, is for the 49.9MW Nuneham Solar Farm, located in
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Wantage and Didcot MP hosts second annual science and technology forum
Wantage and Didcot's MP has hosted his second annual science and technology forum. The gathering led by David Johnston attracted an array of organisations from the science and technology sector across the MP's district. These included Diamond
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Pride to be celebrated at Didcot arts centre with series of events
There will be a range of events celebrating Pride at an arts centre in Didcot this June. Cornerstone Arts Centre is inviting the public to join from June 13-15 for a variety of activities showcasing the LGBTQ+ community. Highlights will include
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Businessmen and women get 'locked up' for children's hospice
Ten 'guilty' businessmen and women were locked up in Oxford prison for a night to raise money for a children's hospice. Employees of the Savvy Group and other construction industry professionals were banished to the cells of Oxford Castle and Prison
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GALLERY: Oxford university students arrested after sit-in protest for Palestine
Dozens of Oxford university students gathered outside an administration building on Thursday after reports protesters had been arrested. Thames Valley Police has now confirmed there 16 people arrested all on suspicion of aggravated trespass, while
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'Bring it on': Oxfordshire MPs react as general election looms
Politicians across Oxfordshire have reacted to the news that a general election will be taking place in July with responses which range from "bring it on" to "the timing is interesting". There are seven seats up for grabs in the county which include
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Young male arrested for drug driving found with suspicious item in car battery
A young male was arrested for drug driving and cannabis possession in Thame following a drug search this week. Plastic wrap was discovered in a mug under the boot in the battery compartment of his vehicle. READ MORE: Road closed by emergency
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Oxford councillors speak out in support of pro-Palestine protesters after arrests
Multiple Oxford councillors have spoken out after clashes between police and pro-Palestinian groups during university sit-ins this week - offering their support for protesters. Oxford Community Independents, Councillor Edward Mundy, Councillor