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Pub chain offering free pints if you can name certain football players at the bar
A major pub chain in the UK will be giving away free pints for one day only, but only if customers can name a specific type of football player at the bar. Greene King will be giving away pints of their brand-new False Nine golden ale on Wednesday
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Do you know what this 'secret' code on your sun cream bottle means?
Have you heard of this 'secret' code on your sun cream bottle that is protecting your skin? Summer is here (or just about) which means we need to be layering up on our Sun Protection Factor (SPF) more than ever. Many of us - understandably
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What to do if your neighbour's dog won't stop barking
We’re undoubtedly a nation of dog lovers, however when a neighbour’s dog will not stop barking even the calmest person’s patience can be tested. The occasional ‘woof’ is not a problem, but what can you when incessant barking becomes disruptive.
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Junior doctors announce new strike in June as dispute over pay continues
Junior doctors in England are striking in June over their long-running dispute over pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced. Recently, talks had reopened with a view to ending the long-running dispute over pay between medics in
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BBC release official statement on controversial Strictly star Giovanni Pernice
The BBC has addressed the drama relating to Strictly star Giovanni Pernice. The 33-year-old dancing professional has come under fire, facing allegations about his teaching methods from stars such as Amanda Abbington. Giovanni refuted he was
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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to face off in ITV televised debate in June
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head to head in the first televised leaders’ debate of the General Election campaign next week. ITV confirmed the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will take part in the show at 9pm on June 4. The
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Former U’s favourite set for European football next season
FORMER Oxford United loan favourite George Baldock is set for European football next season after signing for Greek Cup champions Panathinaikos. The 31-year-old right back was released by Sheffield United and joins Panathinaikos on a three-year
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Bicester-based boxer wins debut professional fight in London
Bicester-based boxer Harley Pullen won his professional debut on Saturday night (May 25) by outscoring his opponent and winning every round in the capital. The boxer was competing at the York Hall Leisure Centre in the Bethnal Green area of London
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Man accused of pushing child off cliff was former blockbuster movie extra
A former blockbuster extra, accused of pushing a schoolboy off a cliff, has told a court he went to the site of the alleged crime "because of a film". Anthony Stocks, 54, is accused of pushing the boy over the top of the 100ft cliff after the
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Medical dog charity appealing for new volunteers in Bicester
A medical dog charity is "badly in need" of volunteers in the Bicester area. The charity Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) needs more volunteer puppy socialisers to welcome one of its puppies into their lives and start them on their lifesaving journey
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Banbury para shooter attends parliamentary reception
A Banbury para shooter recently joined 19 other athletes at the Houses of Parliament for a parliamentary reception. Paul Barker was invited to the reception alongside others sponsored by Pitching In, a grassroots sports initiative, and SportsAid
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Major development set for go-ahead after council drops appeal
Hundreds of homes are set to built on a key site in Witney after the council dropped a planning appeal. West Oxfordshire District Council's lowlands planning committee refused outline application for 450 homes on two parcels of land – Cogges Triangle
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Oxfordshire fish business closes doors for building repair work
A trusted fishmonger in an Oxford suburb has temporarily closed for repair works. Bluefin in Headington will open on Friday, May 31 after being closed from Sunday, May 26. A spokesperson said the team was updating their flooring and expanding
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Funding boost for projects promoting active lifestyles
A new round of funding for projects promoting active lifestyles has opened in South Oxfordshire. The Everyone Active grant programme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is providing £50,000, with a maximum grant of £1,000 available for
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Airfield to get new facility despite noise concerns
An Oxfordshire airfield is set to get an "essential" new flight viewing facility despite noise concerns being raised from householders in the area. Enstone Airfield near Chipping Norton will now incorporate a detached single and two-storey instruction
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Driver avoids jail after causing death of man in fatal crash
A DRIVER has avoided prison after causing the death of a man on the A420 in Faringdon. Martin Madar, 35, was driving along the A420 on December 27, 2021 in a Mercedes Sprinter Van when he was involved in a fatal crash with Dale Young. Mr Young
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Free suicide prevention training available in Oxfordshire
Suicide prevention and mental health training courses are now available for professionals and volunteers in Oxfordshire who work with the public. Oxfordshire Mind, commissioned by the county council, will deliver the free training to those most
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Road closure for Oxfordshire event honouring soldiers who made ultimate sacrifice
A main Wallingford road will be closed for the 80th anniversary of D-day. South Oxfordshire District Council has advised locals that the marketplace area - covering St Martin's Street and St Mary's Street, from High Street Junction to St Leonard's
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Pair accused of wounding a man in Oxford
TWO men have appeared in court charged with wounding a man in Oxford. Aaron Sadler, 24, and Leonard Hoxha, 42, appeared in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 28) charged with wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm. The alleged incident
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City centre shopping centre warning amid half-term parking rush
A new warning has been issued to Oxford city centre shoppers today. Weekdays are not usually as busy as holidays and the weekends for shopping with most residents busy at work but many have flocked to the town centre on Wednesday. Many have
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Firefighters rescue person from water who tried to retrieve football from lake
Firefighters had to dive into a lake to save someone who entered the water to retrieve a football. The incident occurred at around 3.50pm on Monday, May 27 as a person entered the water in Faringdon to retrieve a football. After getting into
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Aunt Sally results: Martin Cook in superb form for Gladiators
CAPTAIN Martin Cook was in superb form as he clanged off 15 dolls (5-6-4) for The Gladiators in their 2-1 home win against North Leigh FC, writes Andy Beal. Gladiators set the opening leg with an imposing 27, however in reply, North Leigh left
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U’s youngster makes big impression at Euro Under-17s
OXFORD United youngster Louis Griffiths made a big impression in Wales’ final game of the European Under-17 Championships. The 16-year-old was one of 20 players selected in head coach Craig Knight’s squad for the tournament in Cyprus, and had to
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Sunglasses and bladeless fan stolen during vehicle break-in
A vehicle in an Oxford suburb has been broken into with several items being taken from inside. Stolen items included two pairs of sunglasses and a Dyson HP7A air purifier bladeless fan. The vehicle was on Herschel Crescent in Littlemore with
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'Massively overdeveloped' village could get more homes under new plan
Fresh plans have been lodged to build new homes in a south Oxfordshire village despite concern the area is already "massively overdeveloped" and schools and doctors are "grossly oversubscribed". Applicant BHK Icknield would like to introduce nine
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Fears new accommodation approved for farm will lead to 'holiday park'
New holiday lets are set to arrive at a farm in the Cotswolds despite fears they will turn the area into a "holiday park". Applicant Rynehill Farm was given the green light to convert two of its agricultural barns in Kingham, Chipping Norton into
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Boy ‘pinned up against wall’ by gang and has ear cut
A boy had his ear cut after he was pinned up against a wall by a gang in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred between 10.15am and 10.30am on Monday, May 20, at Beechfield House on West Bar Street in Banbury. The victim, a boy in his teens, was
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New parking restrictions will come to village despite concerns
New parking restrictions will come to an Oxfordshire village despite fears about a loss in parking. County council cabinet member for transport, Andrew Gant, gave the green light to plans for double yellow lines on various roads in Wheatley at
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Parking ticket warning to Clarkson’s Farm tourists as queues hit over two hours
Tourists visiting Jeremy Clarkson’s Oxfordshire farm have been warned they may receive a parking ticket. Thousands of visitors have headed to Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington following the release of the new season of Clarkson’s Farm. Now in
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Wallingford welcomes new community green space
Wallingford has officially welcomed the new Highcroft allotments after an opening on Wednesday, May 22. Wallingford Town Councillor Steve Holder said he was "thrilled" to be there to celebrate the new additions - alongside Mayor Daniel Beauchamp
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Celebrity Oxford United fan admits life is ‘getting harder’ due to social media
Celebrity Oxford United fan Michaela Strachan has said social media is making life more difficult for her work with children. The television presenter, best known for TV shows such as Springwatch and The Really Wild Show, is trying to get children
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Travellers pitched up at recreation ground told to 'leave this weekend'
Travellers pitched up at a recreation ground in Witney have been told to move on at the weekend, it is understood. A group of travellers arrived at the Burwell Recreation Ground and Park off Thorney Leys with the first reports of their presence
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Bicester Village to donate £40k to local charities
Bicester Village will donate £40,000 to local charities focusing on empowering women, supporting young people and improving mental health and wellbeing. The seventh edition of the Bicester Village Unlock Futures Fund will award £40,000 in total
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Buses no longer stopping at Oxford railway station after tree fears
Several Oxford buses will no longer stop at the city centre railway station due to health and safety concerns. Both the 1 and 14 Stagecoach services have been diverted until further notice due to fears over the trees at the city’s rail station.
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Oxfordshire pubs taken over by leading community group
Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub group has acquired 37 pubs from Fuller’s Brewery, two of which are located in Oxfordshire. The Barley Mow in Upper Heyford near Bicester and The Queen’s Head in Wallingford are part of a package of
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Man accused of raping woman in town
A COURT hearing has taken place for a man accused of raping a woman in Banbury. Sam Lyne, of Gleneagle Road, London, appeared in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 28) charged with one count of rape. The alleged incident took place on
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LISTED: Every player released by Championship clubs this summer
OXFORD United will compete in the second tier of English football for the first time in 25 years next season. Preparation for Sky Bet Championship has seen quartet Billy Bodin, Marcus Browne, James Henry and Steve Seddon all released by the U’s
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Music festival announces closure after 60 years
An independent music festival which originated in Oxfordshire has announced that this year will be it's last year of operating after 60 years. The festival was first held in the village of Towersey but moved to nearby Thame in 2015 before moving
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'Professional shoplifter' spotted at Bicester Village offering '70% discounts'
A 'professional shoplifter' has been spotted filming himself offering people '70 per cent discounts' at Bicester Village. Posting on TikTok last week, the 'prankster' could be seen offering discounts and trying to tempt shoppers and security alike
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What is SPF and what does the number mean? This is when you should reapply
Whether you’re heading off on a trip abroad or looking forward to a staycation, you might be wondering if you’ve got enough sun cream for the nice weather. The skincare product is something we’re all familiar with but even though you’ve probably
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Fin Stevens gets first senior Wales call-up – but Mark Harris left out
FIN Stevens has been called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time. The right back spent last season on loan at Oxford United from Brentford, playing 43 times for the U’s. He is one of three players to get their first Wales call-ups
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Man dies in crash involving four cars outside football club
A man has died following a crash involving four cars outside near a football club on the edge of Abingdon. The incident occurred at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, May 22 when four cars crashed on the A415, close to Abingdon Town Football Club.
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Book of condolence: Tributes to motorcyclist killed in bank holiday crash
The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a motorcyclist from Bicester who died in a crash on bank holiday Monday. A 57-year-old man riding a red motorcycle was involved in a collision with a black Mercedes Sprinter van at the junction
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Oxford ranked 10th best UK city in the world based on GDP, governance and more
Oxford has been ranked in a prestigious listing analysing the world’s 1,000 biggest cities from best to worst. The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2024 compares cities across the world based on five factors - economics, human capital, quality
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Armed police called to reports of man brandishing gun
Armed police were called to reports of a man with a gun on a main road in Didcot. Officers were called to the junction of The Broadway and St Peters Road after reports of a man brandishing a gun on Friday (May 24) at around 11.30pm. Three men
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Cars crash into metal ramp that fell from lorry on A34 causing chaos
Several cars have crashed into a metal ramp which fell from a lorry on a major Oxfordshire A-road. The incident occurred early on Wednesday morning as a metal ramp on a lorry came unattached and fell into the road. Multiple vehicles collided
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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June
Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places
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Former Coronation Street star felt ‘cursed’ after deaths of father and partner
Actress Jill Halfpenny who recently starred in Channel 5’s The Cuckoo has said she had a “sense of feeling cursed” after the death of her partner Matt in 2017 and having also lost her father at a young age. Halfpenny first found fame as a child
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Royal Mail owner accepts £3.5bn takeover bid from Czech billionaire
Royal Mail’s owners have agreed to a £3.57 billion takeover bid from a Czech billionaire, they have announced. Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group have had their offer for Royal Mail accepted by current owners International Distribution Services (IDS).
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Metal ramp falls from lorry on major road causing multi-vehicle crash
10:20am End of live blog This live blog will finish now that traffic has returned to normal on the A34. Thanks
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Two Oxford United promotion heroes set to leave Wembley winners
Two of Oxford United’s promotion heroes have had their future at the club cast into doubt this week. Goalkeeper Jamie Cumming and right-back Fin Stevens both joined United this season in loan moves from Premier League clubs. Signing from Chelsea
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'Better than Champions League': Murphy family on Wembley play-off win
The Murphy family have had quite a year of football this year, starting with the Champions League and finishing with promotion at Wembley Stadium. Josh Murphy scored a brace against Bolton Wanderers at the national stadium to secure Oxford United
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Young man, 24, accused of sexually abusing six-year-old boy
A YOUNG man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting an underage boy. Max Clanfield, of Tyburn Glen, Didcot, appeared in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 28) charged with five counts of assaulting a boy under 13 by touching
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Man accused of raping a woman in Banbury
A COURT hearing has taken place for a man accused of raping a woman in Banbury. Sam Lyne, of Gleneagle Road, London, appeared in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 28) charged with one count of rape. The alleged incident took place on
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See inside vast Roman bathhouse spa at 'one of world's top 100 hotels'
A new 3,000 square metre luxury spa has opened at an Oxfordshire hotel named among the best 100 places to stay in the world. The 108-room Estelle Manor opened in June 2023 in the former Eynsham Hall Hotel outside Witney. In April Travel & Leisure
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Classic and retro car show to be held near Bicester next month
A classic and retro car show will be held at Launton Sports and Social Club near Bicester next month. The event will take place on Saturday June 22 from 10am to 3pm and will be free to attend, with buckets available for visitors to make voluntary
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Family of woman hit by car in town centre praise public for quick actions
The family of a woman hit by a car in Wantage town centre have praised the public for their quick thinking and help. Iya Kadi’s mother Sanae Gharbaoui was hit by a car which struck her lower back area near the bottom of her spine at around 12.30pm
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Woman who died in house fire was due to be evicted, inquest heard
A YOUNG woman who was killed in a blaze that tore through a terraced house was due to be evicted from the home on the day she died. Brianna Matthews was found unresponsive at her home in Hundred Acres Close, Headington, on New Year's Eve last year
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New £100m facility shows Oxfordshire as 'beating heart of UK space sector'
A new £116 million flagship national satellite test facility (NSTF) shows that Oxfordshire is the “beating heart of the UK space sector”. The facility, based at the Harwell Campus in Didcot, will ensure minibus-sized satellites weighing up to seven
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Housing developers urged to provide community facilities
A housing developer in Abingdon has been urged to provide community facilities for a new estate. Kings Gate is a 200-home new estate on land at the junction of Wootton Road and Dunmore Road, and was granted planning permission by the Vale of White
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'Best kept secret' to be celebrated by whole town - putting sports club on the map
An historic Wallingford club has set the date for a two-day festival to celebrate its diamond jubilee. Club Chairman Jeremy Denton says the ABM Skittles Club has been one of Wallingford’s “best-kept secrets” but they're hoping to change that
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Award-winning cheese set to feature at Wallingford event
One of the world's top 16 cheeses is set to feature at an event in Wallingford. An evening cheese and wine train will be running at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway on Saturday, June 1. Riseley's Village Maid in Berkshire will provide the evening
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F1 legend Nigel Mansell collects Lifetime Achievement Award in Bicester
Former Formula One driver Nigel Mansell has visited Bicester to collect a Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr Mansell received the accolade at Motorsport UK’s headquarters at Bicester Motion after being unable to attend the original awards evening in
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Former Crossrail CEO to lead HS2 project
A new chief executive has been appointed at HS2 Ltd to lead the completion of the high-speed railway. Mark Wild, previously CEO of Crossrail, will lead the project as civil engineering works along the route from London to the West Midlands reach
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Oxford University college appoints next president
The next president of an Oxford University college said he wants to encourage "its community to use its talents to make a positive contribution to the world". Trinity College has appointed Sir Robert Chote to the position and he will take up the
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Historic medieval painting make debuts at Oxford museum
A special medieval treasure is on display at an Oxford museum. The Ashmolean Museum is exhibiting the 14th-century painting known as the Wilton Diptych. The painting, which illustrates King Richard II being presented to the Virgin and Child
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U’s chairman on marquee signings and becoming a top 30 club
OXFORD United are not likely to target a marquee signing this summer, but will instead aim for a mixture of both quality and quantity. The U’s will be playing in the second tier of English football next season, for the first time in 25 years.
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Oxford named as one of the most popular cities for investment in UK
Oxford is the second most popular city for investment outside of London, according to a new study. Investment firm Oxford Capital created a points-based index system which considered births of new enterprises, five year business survival rates
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Food festival to take visitors on global culinary journey
Wantage Food Festival is set to take visitors on a culinary trip around the world when it takes place in July. The event will be held on Sunday, July 7, from 10am to 3pm at Wantage Market Place. It will offer dishes and drinks from international
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Puppet company bags major funding for literacy project
A puppet company is set to embark on a project aimed at improving language and literacy in under eights. Oxford's Wild Boor Ideas has launched 'Book Bonding' with funding from Arts Council England. The initiative centres on a new production
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Green light for 192 new homes as planning permission granted
As many as 192 new Oxfordshire homes have been given the go-ahead after planning permission was granted. The Wellington Gate site on Liberator Lane in Grove is to receive just short of 200 new homes after Vale of White Horse District Council's
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Fears vulnerable fish may die as a result of major new road plan
Concerns have been raised that vulnerable "fussy fish" may die as a result of plans to build a major new road in Oxfordshire. The county council has put forward the proposal to construct a relief road in Watlington which would direct traffic away
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Oxford reacts to Rishi Sunak's national service plans
People in Oxford have shared their views on Rishi Sunak’s plan of introducing the national service if he wins the general election in July. Under the Conservatives’ new proposal, young people would be given a choice between a full-time placement
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Aldi set for recruitment drive in Oxfordshire
Aldi is looking to hire 50 new members of staff in Oxfordshire as it increases store assistant's wages. The supermarket is open to applicants with all levels of experience for a mix of full-time and part-time positions. Store assistants will
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Man who 'threw boy off 100ft cliff' seemed 'determined', says witness
AN eyewitness who was in Brighton when a man allegedly pushed a young boy 100ft from a clifftop described the defendant as seeming ‘determined’. Anthony Stocks, of Iceni Close, Goring, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of attempting to